House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Manchester United's purple patch at the Etihad came to an end on Sunday as Kevin de Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez secured a 4-1 win for the Premier League leaders. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Heath Pearce discuss the game and the teams' contrasting fortunes. Plus, a good day for Arsenal, Champions League report cards, Charlotte FC makes history and Liga MX suspends fixtures after tragic scenes in Queretar...

Man City's last three home games against their cross-town rivals neighbors have ended in defeat, so can Pep Guardiola finally get back to winning ways in the Manchester derby? The Qué Golazo crew looks ahead to the Sunday's grudge match, Jesse Marsch's Premier League debut and the rest of the weekend's biggest fixtures. 02:20 - Man City vs. Man Utd 10:02 - Can Marsch save Leeds? 20:56 - Surreal ti...

Luciano Spalletti and Napoli have impressed in recent years without winning any silverware, but that could be about to change this season. For the world premiere of Calcio Corner, Luis Miguel Echegaray, Christine Cupo and Matteo Bonetti discuss Sunday's must-watch game between the Serie A table-topping Partenopei and AC Milan, the state of play in the Coppa Italia, Inter's woes in front of goal, a...

Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss Roman Abramovich's future as the owner of Chelsea Football Club amid uncertainty over Russian sanctions. Plus, a potential reunion between Jesse Marsch and Brenden Aaronson at Leeds United, Toronto pick up another Serie A star, Franck Kessie is a wanted man, and could we see the end of Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland's time in the Bundes...

Download and follow Attacking Third for comprehensive coverage of women's soccer including their "Title IX Tuesdays" series all of March! You can find Attacking Third on Apple Podcasts , Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman roll out the first episode of their Title IX Tuesday Series. This June celebrates the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX - a fed...

Luis Miguel Echegaray is joined by Rob Harris of the Associated Press and the Sport Unlocked podcast to discuss the latest developments in the world of soccer as it pertains to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  02:19 - FIFA & UEFA suspend Russia 11:02 - Infantino & Putin 18:39 - Cutting ties with Gazprom 22:05 - Abramovich's next steps 29:40 - What next for Chelsea? 36:18 - Sports washing in...

A Milan derby on one side and a hostile homecoming for former Fiorentina favorite Dusan Vlahovic on the other... the Coppa Italia semi-finals promise to be entertaining! Luis Miguel Echegaray welcomes in Paramount Plus' Serie A commentary duo Matteo Bonetti and Dre Cordero to look ahead to both games. 02:09 - Can Napoli stay at the summit? 07:29 - Milan vs. Inter 20:10 - Buffon renews with Parma 2...

Thomas Tuchel's gamble backfired on Sunday as substitute goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga skied his spot-kick over the bar to hand Liverpool the EFL Cup title after an otherwise flawless penalty shootout from both sides. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Heath Pearce break down all the drama from a high-octane Wembley day out and react to FIFA's statement regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Jesse Ma...

Liverpool are the favorites heading into Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, and Thomas Tuchel is perfectly fine with that. The crew looks ahead to the Wembley clash after discussing the implications for European soccer following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Antonio Conte’s growing frustrations as Tottenham boss, MLS kicks off another season, Napoli’s missed opportunities, and Sevilla and Betis go...

With the 2022 MLS season about to get underway, Luis Miguel Echegaray welcomes the voice of LAFC Max Bretos and The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio to discuss an historical offseason in terms of transfers, which teams can challenge for the MLS Cup, and much more! 03:31 - Toronto splash the cash for Insigne 08:25 - Shaqiri & other noteworthy transfers 16:52 - Top contenders from the East 24:15 - Charlo...

Anthony Elanga rescued a draw at the Wanda Metropolitano on an otherwise abysmal night for Manchester United, while elsewhere Benfica brought Ajax's perfect run to an end. Jimmy Conrad and James Benge dissect the final two first leg ties of the Champions League round of 16. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podca...

It was a bittersweet night for fans of the USMNT as Christian Pulisic got on the scoresheet and Tim Weah celebrated his birthday at Stamford Bridge, while Weston McKennie sustained a worrying injury during Juventus' 1-1 draw away to Villarreal. Heath Pearce, Jimmy Conrad and Jonathan Johnson recap both of Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 first leg matchups. 02:50 - It's now or never for agin...

The Champions League returns this week with eight more teams set to get their round of 16 first legs underway. Jimmy Conrad and James Benge look ahead to all four matchups beginning at Stamford Bridge where reigning champions Chelsea will take on Ligue 1 champions Lille. 06:35 - Chelsea vs. Lille 14:59 - Villarreal vs. Juventus 23:36 - Atletico Madrid vs. Man Utd 32:46 - Benfica vs. Ajax 41:20 - E...

Fabrizio Romano joins Jonathan Johnson to discuss Antonio Conte's pointed comments on Spurs' activity during the January transfer window. Is the Italian angry at Daniel Levy? What can Tottenham fans expect come the summer? Plus, Man City are still interested in Harry Kane, Jonathan David is the Champions League shopping window, more and more Americans in Bundesliga, and Neymar teases an MLS move....

Serie A giant killers Sassuolo denied Inter the chance to reclaim top spot, while AC Milan, Juventus, and Atalanta also dropped points over the weekend. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce analyze Sunday's upset at the San Siro and what the result means for the Scudetto title race. Plus, following a week of Antonio Conte soundbites Tottenham made a statement at the Etihad, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ligh...

Death, taxes, Antonio Conte venting his transfer policy frustrations. The Tottenham boss is nothing if not consistent, and the same can be said for his next opponents - Man City. The crew looks ahead to that and the rest of the weekend's big European fixtures.  02:40 - Tottenham's eternal woes 13:41 - Man Utd's perfect foe 20:34 - Pulisic's time to shine for Chelsea? 25:25 - Wolves are sneaky good...

Liverpool look set to reach the Champions League quarter-finals after Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah popped up late at the San Siro to secure a 2-0 win over the Nerazzurri. The Qué Golazo dissects the game and discusses what the result says about the dominance of English teams in the current iteration of the competition. Plus, last-gasp Bayern Munich rain on RB Salzburg's parade, the Europa League r...

Kylian Mbappe sent Parc des Princes into raptures on Tuesday with an injury-time goal to tip the balance in PSG's favor ahead of a Champions League Round of 16 second leg trip to the Spanish capital. The Qué Golazo gang breaks down the drama in Paris, and picks over the wreckage of Man City's 5-0 demolition job of Sporting CP. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google P...

Liverpool star and newly-crowned AFCON champion Sadio Mane joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the state of euphoria in his native Senegal, his "lucky" New Balance cleats, humanitarian work, and the Reds' upcoming clash with Inter Milan. 01:06 - AFCON dream come true 06:55 - Mane's most cherished trophy 08:16 - Pact of silence with Mo Salah 11:56 - Giving back to Senegal 14:23 - Liverpool, Luis...

The Champions League returns this week with four mouth-watering fixtures, none more so than Los Blancos' trip to the French capital to face Kylian Mbappe and company. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to Tuesday's Parc des Princes showdown and the rest of the week's Round of 16 action. 04:57 - PSG vs. Real Madrid 08:51 - PSG Ultras angry at the board 17:06 - Sport...

Fabrizio Romano discusses Kylian Mbappe's future as the Paris Saint-Germain star prepares for a Champions League meeting with Real Madrid, the club he has been most closely linked with. Plus, the latest on Mohamed Salah, Franck Kessie and Edinson Cavani's contract situations. 01:30 - All eyes on Mbappe 06:10 - Liverpool's Salah standoff 08:45 - Cavani sets sights on LaLiga 11:14 - Kessie keeping o...

Atalanta looked dead set to reclaim fourth spot in the Serie A table, until Danilo spared Juventus' blushes at the death. The Qué Golazo crew looks back on the game, AC Milan's return to the league summit, and how this week's Champions League teams fared on the domestic front. Plus, the guys discuss Xavi's second Catalan derby as Barcelona manager, Man Utd's ongoing woes, and more!  Qué Golazo' is...

West Ham currently sit in a Champions League spot, but Man Utd, Arsenal, Tottenham and Wolves are all breathing heavy down the Hammers' necks. The crew discusses the Premier League's Top 4 and relegation scraps, the Club World Cup, Serie A and much more. 03:16 - Who is finishing fourth in the EPL? 20:20 - Newcastle good enough to stay up 24:35 - Chelsea out for world domination 29:40 - Put some re...

"Exposure, accessibility and representation are words that have power and meaning," Maurice Edu tells Mark McKenzie in a wide-ranging conversation about their shared love of soccer, being a Black player in America and abroad, and how the sport still has work to do to include a broader spectrum of society. 04:06 - First steps into soccer 14:36 - Being the only Black kid on the team 24:10 - Black Hi...

As Chelsea look to lift their first ever FIFA Club World Cup title this week, Luis Miguel Echegaray welcomes James Benge and Alison Bender for a deep dive into the team and Thomas Tuchel's first full season as manager. 04:05 - Everyone wants Declan Rice 07:06 - Kurt Zouma's horrific behavior 10:58 - Club World Cup Preview: Who are Al Hilal? 14:15 - Tuchel's sophomore season & Lukaku's return 2...