Morning Footy: A soccer show from CBS Sports Golazo Network

The Morning Footy crew debates a big question: could Real Madrid move on from Carlo Ancelotti if things go south in the Champions League? With expectations always sky-high at the Bernabéu, the pressure is on as the knockout playoffs begin. Claudia Pagan delivers the day’s biggest headlines, including the standout matchups from the FA Cup fifth-round draw. Can giant-killers Plymouth pull off anothe...

The Morning Footy crew gears up for the start of the Champions League Knockout Playoffs, with all eyes on today’s blockbuster showdown between Manchester City and Real Madrid. As the tournament heats up, the gang debates a massive question: if you were building a team from scratch, would you rather have Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland leading the line? Can either of the two surpass Cristiano Ronal...

The Morning Footy take a look at several performances of Americans abroad including Josh Sargent's 4th goal in three matches, whether or not Weston McKennie has earned his way back into a starting role with Juventus, and how Christian Pulisic is still clutch for his club of AC Milan. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you list...

The Morning Footy crew shine a spotlight on tomorrow's big Champions League matchup between the tournament's last 3 winners. Which team has the edge going into the match? Guillem Balagué is also welcomed in to discuss this fixture with a focus on the striker comparison and the underrated impact players. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wh...

The Morning Footy crew react to the news that Roberto Firmino, former Liverpool star who moved on to Al Ahli in the Saudi league, has been dropped from the club roster. And reports indicate that he could now be ready to return to Brazil. The group discuss where the best landing spot for Firmino would be and could it be MLS? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Pod...

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Geoff Shreeves to discuss all the unexpected results from the 4th round of the FA Cup this past weekend. The group chat about Liverpool's shocking loss to Plymouth, Tottenham's failure to get it done yet again, and the current downfall of Chelsea. They also talk about Manchester United being able to overcome Leicester City to move on in the competition. Morning Fo...

The Morning Footy crew recap this past weekend's Milan Derby which saw the match end level at one apiece. Atlético de Madrid scored from the PK spot after a controversial call was determined by VAR. Kylian Mbappé made his presence known as he equalized in the 50'. The teams share the points at the end of the day in a 1-1 draw. The group also discuss it all from the PK to the Real Madrid's team che...

The Morning Footy crew recap Fiorentina's clean sheet victory over Scudetto contenders Inter Milan 3-0. Moise Kean's brace led the way. Does this result showcase the fact that Inter is prioritizing UCL over Serie A? And how will the club respond to ending the 17-match unbeaten run? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen...

The Morning Footy crew preview this weekend's Madrid Derby with Real Madrid playing host in this edition. The group zero in on the defensive injuries the host club are currently dealing with. Then, Guillem Balagué's is welcomed in to chat about who will make a difference in the matchup and the referee complaint Real Madrid has made to the league. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy a...

In their last two matches against Valencia, Barcelona have scored 12 goals on 39 shots, 20 of which were on target. Barca's young talent impressed in this Copa del Rey quarterfinal matchup. So the question is, how far can this Barcelona offense take this team? What are their expectations? Can they make a title run in LaLiga? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Po...

Liverpool dominate a struggling Tottenham side netting 4 goals to reach the Final of the Carabao Cup. Mo Salah continues his top form with a goal and an assist. Tottenham were held scoreless and failed to even record a shot on target in the entire match. The group discuss how many trophies Liverpool could possibly win this season. And finally, a look at what has completely gone wrong with Tottenha...

The Premier League could be ready to start cracking down on player celebrations that are deemed inflammatory. Premier League CFO Tony Scholes said, "There's a balance, I think we all like to see celebrations. And some of these celebrations have been very funny and entertaining, but there is a line." The group discuss. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts,...

The Morning Footy crew take a look at Real Madrid, who were able to sneak away with a victory against Leganes thanks to a late Fran García game-winner. The group rate this slim Copa del Rey victory and discuss their underwhelming defensive form. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting aren...

Brazilian international and former Real Madrid standout has announced his retirement from the game of football. He enjoyed a trophy filled career including 5 Champions League titles, and most recently, a Copa Libertadores with Fluminense in 2023. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting are...

Newcastle hold Arsenal scoreless to advance to the Carabao Cup Final. The group discuss how they were able to expose the Gunners in the match and what their keys to success have been all year against said opponent having won every time. Then, the crew shine a light on Anthony Gordon who looked fantastic in yesterday's fixture. And finally, a look at Alexander Isak... is he the most well-rounded st...

As part of Morning Footy’s Black History Month celebrations, the crew welcomes trailblazing USWNT legend Brianna Scurry to reflect on her singular career and the impact she’s had on the sport. She shares her thoughts on inspiring young Black players, the growing representation in women’s soccer, and how stars like USWNT’s Triple Espresso are building on her legacy. Plus, Brianna looks back on the...

The Morning Footy crew welcomes Atlanta United president and CEO Garth Lagerwey to break down a busy offseason for the Five Stripes. With Miguel Almirón returning after his Premier League stint and Emmanuel Latte Lath arriving in a record MLS deal, expectations have risen in the ATL! Garth shares his vision for building a winning culture, reigniting the fanbase, and navigating competitive parity i...

Troy Deeney joins Aly Trost Martin and Nico Cantor to break down the Carabao Cup semifinal second legs. Tottenham head to Anfield with a narrow advantage, but will it be enough to hold off Liverpool’s relentless attack? How can Ange Postecoglou’s side exploit the Reds’ weaknesses, and could Mathys Tel be the key to injecting a winning mentality into Spurs’ locker room? Plus, which of the four team...

The Morning Footy crew breaks down Atletico Madrid’s 5-0 thrashing of Getafe in the Copa del Rey and looks ahead to their massive showdown at the Santiago Bernabéu. With Real Madrid battling a defensive injury crisis, could Diego Simeone’s side pull off a statement win and shake up the La Liga title race? Plus, why didn’t Los Blancos reinforce in the transfer window? And with Vinicius Junior linke...

The Morning Footy crew take a look at the USMNT's striker depth chart and debate who should be looked at to start during the upcoming Nations League. From Josh Sargent to Haji Wright and Patrick Agyemang to Brandon Vázquez. The fourth edition of the Concacaf Nations League Finals will take place from March 20 to 23, 2025. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podca...

The Morning Footy crew kicks off with a recap of Monday’s action from the Saudi Pro League and Premier League before diving into the final flurry of Transfer Deadline Day moves. Cucho Hernández’s shock switch to Real Betis has everyone talking—can the Colombian replicate his MLS magic in La Liga? Then, it’s a trip down memory lane as the crew relives some of the worst January transfers in recent m...

The Morning Footy crew looks back on the biggest Premier League moves from Transfer Deadline Day, with Tottenham making headlines once again. Spurs secured Mathys Tel on loan, but with Radu Drăgușin joining their ever-growing injury list, is it enough to keep Ange Postecoglou’s title ambitions alive?  Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wher...

The Morning Footy crew look back on some of the notable Transfer Deadline Day moves in the English top-flight. Manchester City were the big movers of the January window, outspending three of the Top 5 leagues combined— but will their new signings be enough to restore Pep Guardiola’s squad to its dominant best? While everyone agrees on Omar Marmoush’s quality, the debate heats up over whether Nico...

The group recap this past weekend's Milan Derby which ended in a 1-1 draw thanks to Stefan de Vrij's stoppage time equalizer for Inter. It appears AC Milan need to find more consistency while Inter Milan missed an opportunity to close the gap in the Scudetto race. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Fol...

Real Madrid suffered a shocking 1-0 loss to Espanyol and the defeat was compounded by an injury to one of their most important players. Antonio Rüdiger set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury just 15 minutes into the match. The German international is expected to miss at least 3 weeks or more which means he could miss the first leg of Real Madrid's Champions League knoc...