House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio were on target as Los Blancos put more distance between themselves and cross-town rivals Atletico Madrid. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce discuss what the result means for a LaLiga title race that definitely won't involve Barcelona. Plus, the defending Serie A champions climbed top of the table, penalty decisions played a major role for four Pre...

Once Liverpool's talismanic captain, Stevie G will be looking to inflict a defeat on the Reds when he makes his Merseyside return on Saturday in his new role as Aston Villa coach. The Que Golazo crew looks ahead to the Anfield homecoming, the Madrid derby, the MLS Cup final, and much, much more! Liverpool vs. Aston Villa (02:36) / Arsenal vs. Southampton (09:59) / Tottenham hit with Covid crisis (...

Camp Nou is usually empty on Thursday nights, but that's about to change now that Barça are in the Europa League. The Que Golazo crew analyzes the Catalans' humiliating defeat to Bayern Munich, as well as the rest of the day's Champions League group stage action including Chelsea conceding top spot in the last minute, Cristiano Ronaldo being left out of Man Utd's matchday squad, and the game that...

It was heartbreak for Porto and Milan as the Rojiblancos clinched second spot in Group B, while Real Madrid overpowered Inter for a first place finish, and Man City left Leipzig with a bloody nose. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson and Jimmy Conrad look back on Tuesday's dramatic group stage finale for 16 of the teams taking part in this season's Champions League.  Qué Golazo' is available o...

Eleven teams are through to the Champions League knockout stage, but there is still plenty left to settle before the curtain is drawn on the 2021/22 group stage. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson and Derek Rae look ahead to a nail-biting week of continental action as Xavi sets out to get an unlikely win in Bavaria, Los Blancos look defend top spot in Group D, Atalanta and Villarreal slug it...

Fabrizio Romano discusses the latest news out of Old Trafford where former New York Red Bulls manager Chris Armas is set to join Ralf Rangnick's new-look Red Devils. Plus, Mohamed Salah puts pressure on Liverpool's board, patience is growing short at Everton, and a January transfer tug of war could ensue for Ajax shot-stopper André Onana. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitch...

RB Leipzig parted company with Jesse Marsch on Sunday following the club's latest Bundesliga defeat. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce discuss what went wrong for the American coach and where he might wind up next. Plus, Ralf Rangnick gets off to winning start with Manchester United, Atalanta blow the Scudetto race wide open, defending optional in a narrative-filled Der Klassike...

The Ralf Rangnick era finally gets underway at Manchester United while the German's compatriot Thomas Tuchel travels across London to face a West Ham side hoping to maintain its grip on a Top 4 spot. The Qué Golazo gang looks ahead to the beginning of the busiest month in the Premier League calendar, two tasty Serie A matchups, the first Der Klassiker of the season, and the start of the MLS Confer...

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations kicks off next month and teams all over Europe are already preparing for major players leaving for most of January. From Mohamed Salah to Kalidou Koulibaly, Luis Miguel Echegaray and Fabrizio Romano discuss the implications of the tournament in an already packed soccer calendar. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox an...

As the Red Devils get set to host the Gunners on Thursday, Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad cast their minds back to a time not so long ago when this game was the most anticipated fixture on the Premier League calendar, and discuss whether the rivalry will ever recapture the tempestuous magic of yesteryear. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castb...

Ralf Rangnick has a long-term vision for Manchester United, one that sees him remaining at the helm of the first team beyond the 2021/22 season. Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the German's aspirations to become the Red Devils' permanent managerial replacement, Ballon d'Or fallout, MLS transfer rumors and much more! Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitch...

Lionel Messi took home a record seventh Ballon d'Or trophy on Monday, while Robert Lewandowski finished second in the rankings and scooped the Striker of the Year award. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo took aim at the event's organizer and the editor-in-chief of France Football for allegedly misquoting him. Heath Pearce and Ben Jacobs share their thoughts on the ceremony and ponder what the future ho...

Michael Carrick made a statement by dropping Cristiano Ronaldo for Sunday's clash against the Premier League leaders. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce discuss Manchester United's hard-fought point away to Chelsea, Manchester City's weather-defying masterclass against West Ham, and the weirdness of seeing Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi as teammates. Plus, Napoli rule the roost in the tightest Scudetto...

Ralf Rangnick is set to take charge of Manchester United, but for Sunday's game at the Bridge Michael Carrick remains the interim coach. The Que Golazo crew looks ahead to the Red Devils' acid test against the European champions, David Moyes and company facing off against Manchester City, and another matchday of fire fixtures in Serie A. Plus, reality sets in for Antonio Conte at Tottenham, Diego...

Ralf Rangnick is set to take the reins of Manchester United until the end of the season after agreeing terms with the club. Jonathan Johnson and Fabrizio Romano discuss the surprising appointment, the ins and outs of the deal and what it means for the Red Devils’ search for a permanent coach. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else...

If Mauricio Pochettino's trip to the Etihad Stadium was supposed to be an audition for the Manchester United job, things didn't exactly go to plan for the PSG boss. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson and Heath Pearce analyze Man City's comeback win over the Les Parisiens, contextualize Ajax's spotless Champions League campaign, and salivate over the all-to-play-for nature of Group B heading i...

It wasn't pretty but Manchester United got the job done and punched their ticket to the Round of 16, while an unprecedented six USMNT players started during Tuesday's eight group stage games. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Heath Pearce relive all the day's action, marvel at the longevity of Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski, and tip their proverbial hats to Chelsea's prolific defenders. Qué Gola...

Four teams are already through to the Champions League round of 16 and a further 13 could join them depending on how things play out on matchday 5 of the group stage. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to a week packed full of mouth-watering fixtures, as well as two intriguing managerial debuts in the competition as Xavi and Michael Carrick take the reins of Barcel...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been relinquished of his managerial responsibilities at Manchester United, so what now for the Red Devils? Luis Miguel Echegaray and Heath Pearce react to the news out of Old Trafford and analyze a weekend of positive first impressions for the Premier League's newly-appointed managers. Plus, another dark day for Ligue 1, Xavi's debut win as Barcelona's boss spoiled by Real...

The Gunners travel to Anfield aiming to keep their unbeaten run alive, while new appointees Steven Gerrard, Eddie Howe and Dean Smith will be looking to elicit that famous 'new manager bounce' on Saturday. The Que Golazo crew looks ahead to an intriguing set of Premier League matchups, Xavi's return to Camp Nou (and the Catalan derby) as well as a mouth-watering lineup of Serie A games. Arsenal mu...

With eight matchdays of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying done and dusted, Heath Pearce, Jimmy Conrad and Dre Cordero take a big picture view of the Octagonal and the eight teams fighting it out for a ticket to Qatar 2022. Fallout out from the Iceteca (02:27) / How Canada beating Mexico affects the Stars and Stripes (09:35) / What we learned about the USMNT (18:10) / Has Ricardo Pepi gone off the boil...

Timothy Weah and Michail Antonio exchanged first half goals as the US and the Reggae Boyz played out to a 1-1 draw at Independence Park on matchday 8 of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce analyze the game, pick over Gregg Berhalter's lineup and substitutions and ask Christina Unkel for her expert opinion on the many dubious refereeing decisions that conditioned the result...

With the Octagonal at the halfway mark, Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad take stock of the United States' World Cup qualifying campaign to date and share their thoughts on Gregg Berhalter's decision to bench Joe Scally and Matt Turner for Tuesday's game against Jamaica. Plus, how best to utilize Christian Pulisic, Mexico's struggles under Tata Martino, and Canada's evolution under John Herdman. Qué G...

Top of the standings at the halfway point of the World Cup qualifying campaign, the USMNT travels to Kingston looking to end the November window with three more points. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce look ahead to that and the rest of Tuesday's crunch games in the Ocho. Berhalter got things right against Mexico - 01:35 Addressing the "constructive criticizers" - 08:59 Michail Antonio, Christian Pul...

Goals from Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie secured a calendar-year hat-trick of victories for the United States men's national team over El Tri. Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad analyze the historic occasion and the Stars and Stripes' impressive performance as well as discuss how the defeat might affect Mexico's World Cup qualification campaign. Plus, a roundup of the other three games from mat...