House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Jonathan Johnson, Nigel Reo-Coker and Heath Pearce kick off 2023 by recapping the weekend's Premier League, La Liga and Ligue 1 action. Plus reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo's big money move to Saudi Arabia.  [03:11] -- Arsenal end 2022 with seven-point cushion [06:33] -- Ten Hag lays down the law at Man Utd [14:09] -- Conte on shaky ground amid Tottenham slump [20:13] -- What's eating Potter's Chels...

Fabrizio Romano joins Jonathan Johnson to separate the fact from the fiction amid multiple Chelsea transfer rumors. Can the Blues prize Enzo Fernandez from Benfica? Does Reece James' injury require back-up at right-back? And how are the contract negotiations going for the likes of Thiago Silva and N'Golo Kante? Plus, a tribute to the late, great Pele, Juventus updates and Joao Felix's January opti...

James Benge, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud discuss the final fixtures of 2022 in the Premier League, La Liga and Ligue 1. Will Arsenal pass the Brighton test? What gives with West Ham's disappointing season? And how is Kylian Mbappe viewed by Ligue 1 fanbases outside of Paris? All that and more on the final weekend preview of the year! [02:16] -- Brighton v Arsenal: Gunners showing backbone...

Fabrizio Romano joins Jonathan Johnson to discuss the curious case of Cody Gakpo's move to Liverpool. Why did Manchester United let the Dutchman go to a rival? What does the move mean for Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz? And should fans of the Reds expect more January arrivals? Plus, Shakhtar want big money for Mykhailo Mudryk, Benfica are playing hard ball with Enzo Fernandez's release clause, Joao Feli...

What was the most embarrassing injury of Nigel Reo-Coker's career? Who should fill the Cristiano Ronaldo void at Manchester United? And did Qatar's sports-washing project succeed? The gang answers these questions and more on an end-of-year mailbag special. House of Champions is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you...

Boxing Day sees the return of Premier League action following the World Cup break and there's a lot take in! Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker look ahead to the English top-flight's festive fixtures.   [02:50] -- Post-World Cup refresher [06:50] -- Southampton & Wolves appoint new coaches [10:44] -- Arsenal v West Ham [17:23] -- Leeds v Man City [22:27] -- Aston Villa v Liverpool [29:01] -- L...

Erling Haaland and Mo Salah dusted off the cobwebs and got on the scoresheet following the World Cup hiatus in a thrilling EFL Cup Round of 16 encounter. Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud unpack Manchester City's victory over Liverpool before discussing FIFA's investigation into the Salt Bae pitch invasion. House of Champions is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple...

With Brentford star Ivan Toney in the spotlight over multiple betting breaches, Jonathan Johnson, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud the culture of gambling within locker rooms and the ubiquity of betting companies within top-tier European soccer. Plus, Erling Haaland dusts off the cobwebs as Man City return to action against Liverpool, and the World Cup final melodrama drags on as Emi Martinez co...

Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson and James Benge discuss Karim Benzema's curiously-timed retirement from international soccer as well as Didier Deschamps' tenure in charge of Les Bleus. Plus, with the action in Qatar concluded the guys project their Top 10 teams to compete for the 2026 World Cup in North America. House of Champions is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, S...

Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy to discuss Sunday's incredible World Cup final and the players who could be securing big-money moves following their performances in Qatar. Can PSG keep ahold of Kylian Mbappe? How many clubs are in for Enzo Fernandez? And what will Morocco's miracle run mean for the future of the Atlas Lions? [01:48] -- Argentina's epic World Cup win [03:31] -- Mbappe's future a...

Lionel Messi scored twice and Kylian Mbappe bagged a hat-trick in an epic battle that went all the way to penalties as Argentina claiming their third World Cup title. Ian Paul Joy, Luis Garcia, Michael Lahoud, Jonathan Johnson and Heath Pearce pick their jaws off the ground long enough to unpack the drama from the Lusail Stadium. [03:25] -- The greatest ever WC final [08:42] -- Argentina's 1st hal...

It takes two to tango, and come Sunday Argentina and France will go toe-to-toe with each looking to claim their third World Cup crown. Heath Pearce, former US men's international and In Soccer We Trust host and analyst joins the show. The crew looks ahead to the biggest game in soccer. House of Champions is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, S...

Charlie Davies from the In Soccer We Trust podcast joins James Benge, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson to recap France's win over the Atlas Lions - a result that keeps Les Bleus' hopes of retaining the World Cup title intact as they prepare to lock horns with Lionel Messi and company. Plus, Fabrizio Romano swings to discuss some of the names being earmarked by Europe's top clubs following an e...

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to put an end to Croatia's run in Qatar and secure Argentina's passage to their sixth World Cup final. Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and Luis Garcia unpack the Albiceleste's comprehensive 3-0 win, look ahead to Wednesday's matchup between France and Morocco, and discuss the fallout from Gregg Berhalter's comments about Gio Reyna being leaked...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to a mouth-watering set of fixtures that will determine the finalists of the 2022 World Cup as the Croatia lock horns with Argentina before reigning champions France take on the pride of Africa - Morocco. But first, rules analyst Christina Unkel joins to give her expert opinion on the many controversies surrounding the officiating durin...

The sudden and tragic passing of Grant Wahl on Friday sent shockwaves through the soccer community within the U.S. and globally. Before unpacking Saturday's exhilarating and historic World Cup action, Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson pay tribute to their former colleague and a journalist whose words and actions meant so much to so many. All of us at CBS Sports off...

Jonathan Johnson, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and Luis Garcia pick over a madcap day of World Cup quarterfinal action as favorites Brazil were left crestfallen by the 2018 runners-up while Lionel Messi and company had to go to the distance to overcome Netherlands. Plus, Lucho shares his thoughts about his beloved Spain's disappointing run in Qatar. [04:25] -- Penalty shootouts: Messi went firs...

And then there were eight! With the World Cup entering its final stages, Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, James Benge and Michael Lahoud sink their teeth into Friday and Saturday's quarterfinal matchups starting with a lively debate about Netherlands' chances against Argentina. Can Croatia cause an all-mighty upset against Neymar and co.? Do England have the tools to stop Kylian Mbappe? And is bench...

The Round of 16 draws to a close with a clash between Portugal and Switzerland. Cristiano Ronaldo starts on the bench, does this mean the future of Portuguese football is changing? Plus, Morocco make history defeating Spain in PKs to advance out of the Round of 16. (7:43) -- Portugal defeat Switzerland (10:30) -- Ronaldo doesn't start (17:30) -- Joao Felix is the real deal (22:30) -- Pepe Becomes...

Michael Lahoud, Nigel Reo-Coker and Luis Garcia recap Monday's World Cup drama which saw South Korea and Japan eliminated at the hands of Brazil and Croatia, respectively. But first, Fabrizio Romano joins to discuss the latest rumors concerning Cristiano Ronaldo's club future, which player's stock has risen the most in Qatar, and the race to sign the "next Neymar". [04:06] -- Transfer news: Ronald...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Jonathan Johnson and Luis Garcia unpack both of Sunday's World Cup Round of 16 clashes and look ahead to the mouth-watering quarter-final tie between England and France. Has Gareth Southgate found his winning formula with the Three Lions? Or will Kylian Mbappe be too much for the Three Lions to contain? Plus, a look ahead to Monday's games as Japan and South Korea lo...

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Heath Pearce sink their teeth into the first two games of the Round of 16 which saw Argentina and Netherlands advance to the elite eight of the World Cup. On a tough day for fans of the Socceroos and the Stars and Stripes, the guys pick over both teams' campaigns in Qatar and discuss what each program has in store for the years to come. Plus, a look ahead to Sunda...

Michael Lahoud, Nigel Reo-Coker, Luis Garcia and Eric Krakauer decompress following the dramatic conclusion to the most entertaining group stage in World Cup history as Cameroon gave favorites Brazil a bloody nose and dark horses Serbia were sent packing by Switzerland. Plus, South Korea fought back against Portugal to leapfrog Uruguay into second spot, while the USMNT prepares for battle against...

It was a wild day of World Cup action as Japan -- not Spain, not Germany won the group, and Belgium got sent packing because of Romelu Lukaku woes in front of the net. Ian, Michael, James and Luis take you through an absolutely wild day. House of Champions is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the House of Cham...

El Tri's long run of making it out of the group stage came to an end in nail-biting fashion as Group C came right down to the wire. Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud, Nigel Reo-Coker and Luis Garcia recap all of Wednesday's action which also saw Denmark and France suffer stunning defeats at the hands of Australia and Tunisia, respectively. (03:05) -- Mexico 2-1 Saudi Arabia (07:21) -- Argentina 2-0...