Morning Footy: A soccer show from CBS Sports Golazo Network

Nico Cantor, Brian McBride, Charlie Davies and Nigel Reo-Coker discuss Kylian Mbappe's move to the 15-time European champions and the level of scrutiny the French superstar will be under in the Spanish capital.  Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsG...

The MF crew welcome in Attacking Third's Darian Jenkins to breakdown the USWNT's win over South Korea on Saturday. The US side won the match 4-0 with Mal Swanson and Tierna Davidson both scoring twice. The Emma Hayes Era starts with a win and the her side will face off with South Korea again tomorrow night. The group talk tactics, formation, and starters as their are only a few more friendlies lef...

The MF crew breakdown Pachuca's victory over Columbus Crew in this weekend's CONCACAF Champions Cup final to win their 6th title. They are now tied for second all-time with Cruz Azul. They've been able to win 6x in 22 years, the most in that span. And they've won every single time they've appeared in the final. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotif...

The MF crew take a look at Venezia's promotion to Serie A after they were able to move past Cremonese in a playoff final. American's Gianluca Busio, who assisted on the game-winner, and Tanner Tessmann, who got the start, were heavily influential in the team's promotion. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcast...

The MF crew take a look at all the notable results in MLS over the weekend including some stand-out upsets. First, a recap of Chicago Fire's 2-1 win over the mighty LA Galaxy to snap a 9-game winless streak. Then, the group discuss New England Revolution's road victory over Nashville for only their 3rd win of the season. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcas...

The MF crew take a deep dive into player and managerial performances in the UCL Final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Who stood out? Who showed up? And who didn't bring their best to the table? From Vinny Jr. to Mats Hummels and the impact of both managers. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. ...

The MF crew react to the news that Kylian Mbappé was not named to the preliminary Olympic squad for the French National Team. Thierry Henry apparently had multiple requests rejected by club teams to release players for the Olympics, in Mbappé's case specifically, Real Madrid. France opens their Olympic tournament in a match against United States. The group then discuss why and how something like t...

The MF crew react and breakdown Real Madrid's defeat of Borussia Dortmund in this past weekend's Champions League Final by a score of 2-0. Madrid were able to weather the early storm from Dortmund who could not capitalize on their chances. Dani Carvajal got the scoring started in the second half with a header of a Toni Kroos corner in the 74'. And just nine minutes later, a bad turnover from Mats...

The stage is set for the biggest match in all of club soccer as the last two teams standing in the UEFA Champions League face off at Wembley for the right to lift ‘Ol Big Ears. In a special edition of Morning Footy, Susannah Fuller, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros discuss Saturday’s matchup between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, and both teams’ paths to the final (03:01). Guil...

Brian McBride, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola weigh up Marko Mitrovic’s options for the three overage player spots on his 18-man Olympic roster. And could age-eligible players like Gio Reyna and Yunus Musah be released by their clubs as the Stars and Stripes look to medal at the Paris Games?   Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else...

MLS and Liga MX will battle it out for continental glory at the Estadio Hidalgo on Saturday as Pachuca look to make home-field advantage count against a Columbus side that with a penchant for upsetting Mexican teams on the road. The MF discuss the challenge of playing at high altitude, the return of Cucho Hernández and the Patrick Schulte's role between the sticks. Morning Footy is available for f...

Charlie Davies laments the New England Revolution’s miserable run of form ahead of Saturday’s clash against a resurgent Nashville SC side. The MF crew discuss the root of the Revs’ struggles and what Caleb Porter’s team needs to do to correct course.  Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morni...

The MF look ahead to Saturday's much-anticipated friendly between the USWNT and Korea Republic and discuss expectations for Emma Hayes as she makes her managerial debut on the international stage. Can the former Chelsea boss take hit the ground running? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Mor...

Gareth Bale joins Geoff Shreeves ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final to reflect on his time with Real Madrid and the secret to his former team’s dominance in the competition. The Welsh legend also shares his thoughts on the Merengues’ current crop of talent including fellow Brit Jude Bellingham’s impressive first season in the Spanish capital, what makes Toni Kroos so special, and Carlo Anc...

The MF crew react to reports that the Special One has agreed terms to take charge of Turkish giants Fenerbahce. Can the Portuguese return the club to glory? And would success in Istanbul be his avenue back to coaching in a Top 5 league or a national team? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the M...

The Morning Footy crew talk storylines and tactics on the eve of the Champions League final as underdogs Borussia Dortmund look to topple the 14-time European champions. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @No...

The MF crew analyze the USMNT pre-Olympic roster that just dropped. The group chat about those left off the list, the need for versatility for the Olympics, players to watch including Esmir Bajraktarevic, what player's need to show up including Cade Cowell, and those players that need to stand out. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and whereve...

The MF crew recap Atlanta United's surprising win over Inter Miami on the road by a score of 3-1. ATL's Saba Lobzhanidze scored two goals to secure the win over the Eastern Conference league leaders. Atlanta showed up despite being on a free fall decline recently. Is this the win that turns Atlanta's season around? And is this a sign of what's to come for Inter Miami once players head off to their...

The MF crew welcome in the CEO of Shakhtar Donetsk - Serhii Palkin. He joined the club in 2003 and was appointed CEO in 2004. The club has won 6 of the last 7 Ukrainian Championships. The group discuss the importance of spreading awareness of the club's journey, how the team has found success under such extreme circumstances, and how the community has been the inspiration not only for the game but...

The MF crew react to the news that legendary Italian defenseman Leonardo Bonucci has retired. At the International level, Bonucci has earned over 120 caps since his senior debut in 2010, representing Italy at two FIFA World Cups (2010 and 2014), three European Championships, (2012, 2016, and 2020), and a FIFA Confederations Cup (2013); he won Euro 2020 and earned a runners-up medal at Euro 2012 an...

The MF crew breakdown Olympiacos' 1-0 victory over Fiorentina in the Europa League Conference Final. A historic win for the Greek side as it's their first major UEFA trophy in club history and the first Greek side to win a major UEFA trophy. And the game's game winner was scored by A. El Kaabi who is the first player to score 11 goals in a single UEFA comp KO stage. Fiorentina on the other hand lo...

The MF crew welcome in Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to discuss being a part of the upcoming Champions League final, how the team is preparing, and being considered underdogs in the match. The Swiss goalkeeper joined Dortmund in 2021. He talks about the team philosophy on how they were able to navigate such a tough road to reach the final topping their group and beating the likes of At...

The MF crew preview tonight's LAFC vs Minnesota United match in MLS. The group dive deep into why LAFC has been able to be so successful recently. And they also chat about how Olivier Giroud is going to fit into the side. They also discuss who the best American manager is at the moment. Berhalter, Marsch and Cherenduolo? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcas...

The MF crew react to the news that Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was voted LaLiga's Player of the Season. He scored 19 goals in 28 matches, had an XG of 11.12, cashed in 6 assists, while creating 48 chances. And to top it off, his passing percentage was 89.8% on the season. Is he in the driver's seat for Ballon d'Or? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple P...

The MF crew take a look at all the notable midweek MLS matchups today, including a preview of Inter Miami vs Atlanta United. The group discusses what's been going wrong with Atlanta this season and how they can turn things around? The team is currently tied for 7th fewest goals scored in the league and are winless in their last 9 matches. They were also knocked out of the RD of 16 by Charleston in...