Morning Footy: A soccer show from CBS Sports Golazo Network

The Morning Footy crew breakdown the US Women's team's defeat of Japan 1-0 to advance to. the Semifinals. Trinity Rodman scored the game-winning goal in extra time as Japan and the US played a tight game from start to finish. This is the 15th major tournament semifinal for the US, most of any nation. They will face Germany on Tuesday and are guaranteed a match for a medal. Morning Footy is availab...

The Morning Footy crew discuss the official announcement from Fulham of the signing of now former Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe. The transfer is a club record for Fulham, reportedly to be up to $43 million. In 2021-22, Smith Rowe was the leading scorer for Arsenal in what is called his breakout season. He's since been riddled with injuries and hasn't been able to find time in the 1st Team fo...

The Morning Footy crew welcome in right-back for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt Timothy Chandler. He is a DFB-Pokal Champion & Europa League Champion, both with his current club. The group discuss the current preseason tour Eintracht Frankfurt is on in the US, his experience being a dual national, how his role has evolved at the club, and what he'd like to do post-playing career. Morning Foot...

The Morning Footy crew react to former A.C. Milan striker and now LAFC forward Olivier Giroud being unveiled by the club. He is signed through the 2025 season with an option for 2026. During his press conference he stated, "My dream was to one day play in MLS, if possible, to be honest with you. And my family and friends know that it was going to be in Los Angeles." Does this move truly turn LAFC...

The Morning Footy crew preview today's Olympic Men's Soccer Quarterfinal match between Morocco and USA. Morocco was the winner of Group B and this is the country's first time advancing to the KO Round. Soufiane Rahimi has scored 4 of the teams 6 goals so far in the competition. As for the US, this is their second time ever qualifying for the KO Round and it's the first time they've won two matches...

The Morning Footy crew preview today's Olympic Men's Soccer Quarterfinal matchup between host country France and Argentina. Given the recent history of the racial chants by Enzo Fernández, the atmosphere for the match is primed for intensity. It seems the rivalry spilled out off the pitch as well socially. As for the match, France has yet to give up a goal so far in the competition keeping three c...

The Morning Footy crew welcome in US Men's Olympic winger Griffin Yow to talk about the team qualifying for the Quarterfinals, their next match against Morocco, his preferred position on the pitch, and his personal fashion sense. The US play Morocco tomorrow. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow t...

The Morning Footy crew react to the news that Manchester United have suffered yet more injuries during this preseason. First it was Leny Yoro picking up a knock in the Arsenal friendly that will see him sidelined for an extended period of time, 3 months at least. Now, it's Rasmus Højlund. He will be out at least six weeks after it was revealed that he too picked up an injury during the Arsenal fri...

The Morning Footy crew preview tomorrow's US Men's Olympic matchup vs Morocco in the Quarterfinals. This is only their second time reaching this stage at the Olympics and the first time they've won two matches at the competition. The group discuss whether this is already considered a success, especially since the senior national team was bounced from Copa América in the group stage. Morning Footy...

The Morning Footy crew recap the results of Group A in Women's Soccer at the Olympics which included France overcoming New Zealand 2-1 to top the group and Canada's defeat of Colombia to advance despite having been docked 6 points by FIFA after the uncovering of the drone spying scandal. Canada was able to win all three of their matches which put them second in group thanks to the tie-breaking win...

The Morning Footy crew react to the reports that one of the breakout stars at this year's Euros, Nico Williams, is expected to remain at his current club Bilbao despite being linked to Barcelona. Is this the right move? Bilbao, the club he grew up with is entering the Europa League this season. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever el...

The Morning Footy crew recap the US Women's Soccer team's victory over Australia in their final group stage match at the Olympics. This win put them top of their group and they will now move on to the Quarterfinals to face Japan on Saturday. Trinity Rodman netted her second goal of the competition while Korbin Albert scored a wonderful strike from distance which ultimately became the game winner....

The Morning Footy crew preview tonight's club friendly between Liverpool and Arsenal taking place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The group talk about last year's success for both clubs with Arsenal coming within 2 points of a title. Liverpool is undergoing a lot of changes, mainly the loss of Jürgen Klopp as head coach. Can replacement Arne Slot live up to high expectations? And on Ar...

The Morning Footy crew discuss some of the greatest soccer scandals of all-time coming off what is happening in regard to Canada soccer and drone-gate. First, a look at referee corruption in Serie A which saw Juventus take the brunt of it despite several teams being involved. Next, the "Hand of God," which saw Maradona use his hand to famously score a goal and ultimately win Argentina a World Cup....

The Morning Footy crew preview the Women's Olympic soccer Colombia vs Canada match. Despite having been docked 6 points by FIFA due to the drone scandal, the Canadian Women's National Team with a win over their opponent today would still advance to the KO Round and a very small chance they could still top the group. This keeps their Gold Medal defensive run intact having won in 2020. Canada is unb...

The Morning Footy crew preview today's final group stage match for the US Women's team as they face off against Australia. They've already clinched a spot in the KO Round but are still playing to secure the top spot in the group. We expect some rotation of players in today's match including a possible look at NWSL rookie Croix Bethune. The US have scored 7 goals so far, most by any team, and have...

The Morning Footy crew react to reports that Manchester United are concerned over Leny Yoro's ankle injury that he sustained during the friendly match against Arsenal. The $67 million signing was later seen wearing a boot and using crutches. Erik ten Hag is expected to provide further updates at a press conference on Thursday. If this results in missing a substantial amount of time, how big of a b...

The Morning Footy crew breakdown USA's 3-0 win over Guinea behind goals from Đorđe Mihailović and a brace from Kevin Paredes. This is only the second time in history and first time since 2000 that the US have qualified for the Quarterfinals at the Olympics. This is also the first time ever that they have won 2 games at a single Olympics. The group discuss who the stand out players have been so far...

The Morning Footy crew welcome Yussuf Poulsen & Péter Gulácsi of RB Leipzig into the studio to discuss their current tour of the US, expectations for their club this season, the growth of the club over the years, how much the Red Bull brand has had an impact on everything, and all of the parity that can be found in the Bundesliga. The group also discuss the significance of Euros on German clubs an...

The Morning Footy crew open up the Tuesday mailbag to answer YOUR questions. First up, a question about Arsenal and if they can win the league without a all-out number 9 on their squad. Next question is about where everyone thinks Manchester United will finish the season with Erik ten Hag still in place as manager. And finally, should Cole Palmer be rated higher than Mo Salah going into the season...

The Morning Footy crew welcome in CBS MLS Insider Tom Bogart to the show to discuss today's Leagues Cup Match Day. The group focus in on LAFC vs Whitecaps & Monterrey vs Austin FC. Then, they discuss all the latest transfer rumors in MLS including Brighton closing in on Inter Miami's Diego Gomez and Man City closing in on Christian McFarlane. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app a...

The Morning Footy crew react to the news that the Riccardo Calafiori move from Bologna to Arsenal has been completed for a fee of $42 million. The question is, "How will Calafiori fit into Arsenal's defense?" Arsenal's defense is already stout with arguably the best center back pairing in all of the Premier League. It appears Calafiori will be used in the left back position more so than not. Morni...

The Morning Footy crew preview today's Olympic matchup between the United States and Guinea. This is Match Day 3 in the group and the US are guaranteed to advance if they win by 2 goals. They are looking to reach the knock out round in the Olympics for the first time since 2000. They sill have a shot to top the group with a win and a France loss and own tie breaker over France and New Zealand. The...

Mike Lahoud delivers the news as reported by CBS' own James Benge that Fulham have agreed to sign Arsenal player and academy product Emile Smith Rowe for a club record fee of $34 million pounds. Smith Rowe has also represented every age bracket for England at youth levels and made his senior debut against Albania on Nov. 12th 2021. This move has helped make it possible for Arsenal to bring in Bolo...

The Morning Footy crew welcome in The Athletics Joshua Kloke to discuss the penalty that has been handed down to the Canadian Women's soccer team. The punishment by FIFA includes: six point deduction at 2024 Olympics, Head Coach Bev Priestman, suspended from any football-related activities for one year, and Canada Soccer has been fined 200,000 Canadian Dollars, roughly $144,500 in USD. Former Cana...