Morning Footy: A soccer show from CBS Sports Golazo Network

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros preview the USMNT’s friendly against Uzbekistan, and set their expectations for Gregg Berhalter’s second stint as head coach (00:31). Lionel Messi scored the winner against Ecuador but might miss Argentina’s trip to La Paz - so is that good news for Inter Miami fans (08:15)? And with the World Cup winner out for Saturday’s MLS clas...

The road to the 2026 World Cup begins early in South America and that’s where Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros begin Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast (00:10). Marko Mitrović’s appointment as head coach of the U-23 USMNT prompts a discussion about using the Olympics as a launch pad to the senior national team (11:13). Then, the crew take a deep dive look at th...

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros discuss the dilemma facing Liverpool in the final hours of the Saudi Pro League transfer window: keep Mohamed Salah or accept Al-Ittihad’s mega offer for the Egyptian (01:24)? Then, the crew unpacks a Ballon d’Or shortlist headlined by Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland (14:10). Jenny Chiu joins the desk to recap North Carolina Courag...

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Christine Cupo and Alexis Guerreros examine the MLS Western Conference standings and whether FC Dallas and Sporting KC can each clinch a playoff spot (00:11). Mbizo Mzamane swings by to discuss the pre-AFCON buzz, André Onana’s importance for Cameroon as well as his dark horses to win the competition (09:25). Then, the crew takes stock of some of the Saudi Pro League...

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Christine Cupo and Alexis Guerreros react to Jorge Vilda being removed as the head coach of Spain's women's national team as the RFEF’s disgraced president Luis Rubiales continues to serve a 90-day suspension (02:15). Then, the crew asks if there is a more thankless job in MLS than coaching the Colorado Rapids following Robin Fraser’s sacking (17:18). Jenny Chiu join...

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros begin Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast by discussing the Belgian Pro League and Sam Vines, who responded to his USMNT roster snub by scoring for Royal Antwerp (00:43). Then, Christina Unkel joins the crew to discuss the application of VAR in the Premier League following a slew of controversial officiating decisions in the earl...

AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Sporting KC and Arsenal come in for some praise to kick off Part One of the Morning Footy podcast as Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros nominate their top performances from the weekend (4:10). The crew discusses Jordan Henderson’s claims that “playing in Saudi Arabia is a positive thing” following the former Liverpool captain’s first interview...

Susannah Collins, Nigel Reo-Coker, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros begin Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast in Serie A where AC Milan kept their perfect start to the season rolling against Roma while Napoli’s Scudetto defense suffered its first setback (00:31). Michelle Gringas has the latest headlines including Sergio Ramos’ reported move back to Sevilla and Tanner Tessman’s USMNT roster c...

The stars came out to see Lionel Messi in Los Angeles, and Argentine put on a show! Susannah Collins, Nigel Reo-Coker, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros recap Inter Miami’s win over LAFC (02:43) before getting into a heated debate about Arsenal’s title chances following Sunday’s madcap victory over Manchester United (10:24). Then, is Jadon Sancho being unfairly scapegoated? The crew discusses th...

Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros digest the results of the Europa League group stage draw and designate Liverpool as the early favorites to win the competition (04:10). LAFC host Inter Miami in the weekend’s marquee MLS fixture, but will Lionel Messi be able to light things up in Los Angeles (08:50)? And Lisa Carlin joins to discuss the NWSL playoff picture (16...

Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros react to Thursday’s UEFA Champions League draw and predict which teams will survive a ‘Group of Death’ made up of PSG, AC Milan, Dortmund and Newcastle (00:37). Julie Ertz gets her flowers following the two-time World Cup winner’s decision to call time on a legendary career (08:33). More UCL talk as the crew analyzes the matchup...

Susannah Collins, Marco Messina, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros kick things off with a breakdown of the 32 teams competing for UEFA Champions League glory ahead of Thursday’s group stage draw (02:56). Romelu Lukaku has touched down in the Italian capital, but can the Belgian turn Roma into a Top 4 team (13:14)? Then, Anita Jones joins to talk Chelsea, Ansu Fati, Mohamed Salah and Aston Villa...

Susannah Collins, Marco Messina, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros unpack Gregg Berhalter’s 24-man roster for the USMNT’s upcoming two friendlies and discuss Gio Reyna’s future with the program (02:30). Sophia Smith’s injury diagnosis is not as bad as initially feared, but how will her absence impact the Thorns (16:52)? PSV Eindhoven and their three American players are Champions League bound -...

Susannah Collins, Jordan Angeli, Christine Cupo and Alexis Guerreros discuss whether John Herdman taking the reins of Toronto FC is a step-up for the former Canada men’s national team boss (00:20). With Megan Rapinoe set to play her final game for the Stars and Stripes, the crew reflects on the USWNT star’s iconic career (11:58). Tottenham’s search for silverware continues following Tuesday’s Cara...

Susannah Collins, Jordan Angeli, Christine Cupo and Alexis Guerreros kick off Part One of the Morning Footy podcast by discussing Galatasaray’s nervy win over Molde (02:22) and Nashville’s unenviable trip to face Inter Miami (07:30). The USMNT September roster drops later today, but the crew is more concerned with head coach Gregg Berhalter revealing that he has yet to patch things up with Gio Rey...

Felipe Cárdenas joins to discuss the prospect of Miles Robinson and Thiago Almada leaving Atlanta United, John Herdman choosing Toronto over Canada, and the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal bracket (02:33). Switching gears, more injury woes for Real Madrid with Vinicius Junior set to miss 4-6 weeks of action (14:39). Then, with the Premier League season still in its infancy, hosts Susannah Collins,...

Part One of the Morning Footy podcast begins hosts Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Jordan Angeli and Alexis Guerreros reacting to Inter’s Monday defeat of Cagliari (03:05) and Atletico Madrid’s biggest ever away win in La Liga (08:22). What does John Herdman resigning as Canada’s head coach to take the Toronto FC job say about Canada Soccer and the MLS side (14:37)? Then, with the final spots in...

Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast begins with a roundup of three stories of interest from continental Europe: Leverkusen’s statement win, Harry Kane’s Bayern brace and Barcelona’s latest wunderkind (00:37). Hosts Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Jalil Anibaba and Alexis Guerreros then discuss FIFA’s decision to suspend Luis Rubiales and the disgraced Spanish FA chief’s mother’s decision to go...

It was another memorable weekend for Christian Pulisic, Jude Bellingham and Liverpool, and that’s where hosts Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Jalil Anibaba and Alexis Guerreros get Part One of the Morning Footy podcast underway (02:53). Romelu Lukaku has burned bridges at Chelsea and Inter in recent years, so is Roma the right place for the Belgian striker to win over fans (14:55)? The crew is g...

Part One of the Morning Footy podcast begins with Marco Messina joining hosts Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Nigel Reo-Coker and Aaron West to discuss Juventus’ exciting start to the Serie A season and the reaction in Italy following Christian Pulisic’s sensational AC Milan debut (02:45). Inter Miami return to league action this weekend with a lot of work to do. The crew tries to predict whether L...

Part One of the Morning Footy podcast kicks off with hosts Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Nigel Reo-Coker and Aaron West looking ahead to Sunday’s heavyweight clash between Newcastle and Liverpool - can the Reds’ new-look midfield contain the Magpies (01:35)? Romelu Lukaku is reportedly on the verve of reuniting with José Mourinho, prompting a debate about Roma’s current No. 9 - Tammy Abraham (08:...

Nico Cantor joins from Cincinnati to report on the US Open Cup drama and humidity at TQL Stadium, and his failure to secure an interview with Lionel Messi (02:27). Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar learned who their group stage opponents will be in the AFC Champions League (16:44). Then, with Ajax fighting to qualify for the Europa League, the crew discusses whether the Dutch giants have underachieved...

Part One of the Morning Footy podcast begins with hosts Poppy Miller, Chris Wittyngham, Charlie Davies and Nigel Reo-Coker recapping a long and wild night of action in Ohio where Lionel Messi and Inter Miami made it through yet another penalty shootout to secure their place in the US Open Cup final (01:14). The Saudi Pro League has been a disruptive force in this summer’s transfer window, but is A...

Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast begins former Aston Villa captain Nigel Reo-Coker waxing poetic about Unai Emery’s impact on the Midlands club as they look to embark on a Europa Conference League campaign following a long European hiatus (00:24). Speaking of captains, Lindsey Horan broke her silence following the USWNT’s underwhelming World Cup and her version of events was far from flatteri...

Part One of the Morning Footy podcast begins with hosts Poppy Miller, Chris Wittyngham, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jordan Angeli looking ahead to a big night on the CBS Golazo Network as Lionel Messi and company kick off the US Open Cup semifinals against FC Cincinnati (01:21). Pep Guardiola will miss Manchester City’s next two games following back surgery, so what effect will the Spaniard’s absence have...