Morning Footy: A soccer show from CBS Sports Golazo Network

The MF crew present Guillem Balagué's interview with Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger as we barrel towards the Champions League final. They talk about Real Madrid's success in big games like this, his love for the game and how he celebrates, his youth and the time he spent playing for the other side, Borussia Dortmund. They also talk about Tony Kroos as a player and a teammate. Then, the in-st...

The MF crew discuss the breaking news that Xavi is officially out as Hansi Flick has signed on as the new club manager at Barcelona. Is this a strange fit? Not from the Barca tree and not fluent in Spanish, and feels like it's a move that isn't completely thought out. But Flick's resume does hold up and it's not like Flick is a "worse" manager. But Xavi has done well at Barca. It was a bizarre bac...

The MF crew preview today's Europa Conference League Final between Olympiacos and Fiorentina. Olympiacos is the first Greek club in a European Final since 1971 and seek to become first Greek club to ever win a European title. As for Fiorentina, this is their 2nd straight season in the UECL Final. They are seeking their first title since 1960-61 and first trophy since they won Coppa Italia back in...

The MF crew welcome in Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels to discuss this upcoming weekend's Champions League Final against Real Madrid. The group talk about his recent performances being top notch, the advice he has for his younger teammates that are heading into a match of this capacity, what his routines and preparations are before big games, and why he knows Spanish so well. Then, the MF...

The MF crew react to the news that Thibaut Courtois was left off of the Belgium Euro squad roster. Is this just a matter of not enough playing time after coming back from injury? Or is this a case of moving on from older players that happen to be surrounding the roster? And what does this mean for the overall chances for Belgium in the Euros coming up next month? Morning Footy is available for fre...

The MF crew welcome in Guillem Balagué who was able to spend some time with Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham to discuss the upcoming Champions League Final, soaking up the moments before a big match like this, the high expectations at a club like Real Madrid, the differences between his current club and a Borussia Dortmund. They also talk about pre-game preparations and the meal before the m...

The MF crew open up the Tuesday Mailbag and answer the viewers/listeners questions about the upcoming Champions League Final. Questions answered include, who should start in net for Real Madrid, who deserves the title more - Reus & Hummels or Modrić & Kroos, would Carlo Ancelotti become the GOAT if he wins 5th UCL title, and who has the best haircut from these two remaining teams? Morning Footy is...

The MF crew welcome in Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi to talk about the club's current form, the competition there is at the midfielder position, what it's like to celebrate with Lionel Messi on the field and his influence on the game, introducing Messi to his favorite pizza, and what his proudest moments as a footballer are. The group also discuss the upcoming Olympics and team USA. Mo...

The MF crew discuss the continued reporting that Vicent Kompany is close to becoming Bayern Munich's new manager, filling the void left behind by Thomas Tuchel. At this point, there has been mixed reactions to this potential move based on his resume. The group chat about where they come down on this news and how this quick ascension came to be for Kompany. Morning Footy is available for free on th...

The MF crew take a look at PSG's win over Lyon in this season's Coupe de France Final by a score of 2-1. This was Kylian Mbappé final appearance for PSG and he goes out a winner. What legacy will Mbappé leave at PSG? And how will the club progress without him moving forward? Is lack of a Champions League title a failure for Mbappé while at PSG? And what will the expectations be for the club after...

The MF crew discuss the reports that Paulo Fonseca is set to be named AC Milan's new manager after the departure of Stefano Pioli. Is Fonseca a good fit for this Milan side? And what will the expectations be for the summer transfer window be for AC Milan? 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 MF crew take a look at the weekend that was in MLS with goals galore and a lot of road victories. First off, the group talk about FC Cincinnati sneaking by Toronto FC in 4-3 with a late winner from Santos. Despite the loss, is John Herdman's Toronto side a serious contender this year? Next, the team talk about RSL drawing points with FC Dallas with a late equalizer from midfielder Nelson Palac...

The MF crew breakdown the DFB-Pokal Final match between FC Kaiserslautern and Bundesliga winners Bayer Leverkusen. Granit Xhaka provided an early game winner in the 17th minute and Leverkusen were able to hang on the rest of the way despite a red card issued to them late in the first half. This is their 2nd Pokal title and the group talk about the unbelievable season the club had. Will we ever see...

The MF crew take a look at all the notable results from the final weekend in Serie A. First, a chat about those team's that survived relegation and those relegated from Serie A, including Frosinone, Sassuolo, and Salernitana. Then, the group discuss Oliver Giroud, his time spent in Serie A, and what we can expect from him as he makes his move to MLS. Another person leaving is manager Stefano Pioli...

The MF crew discuss Roma's denial of a Champions League spot in next year's tournament due to Atalanta finishing fourth in the Serie A table after defeating Torino 3-0 this past weekend. Did Daniele De Rossi succeed at Roma this season? Where can Roma improve next year? And what can De Rossi do differently with this side moving forward? The group discuss. Morning Footy is available for free on the...

The MF crew breakdown Manchester United's FA Cup Final victory over rival Manchester City. Two first half goals were just enough as United were able to hold off City's attempts of a late comeback. This victory gives United a piece of silverware despite the roller coaster of a season but has Erik ten Hag still fearing for his job. Should he be given another chance or should the club move on despite...

The MF crew welcome in Marco Messina to discuss all things Serie A and Italian football with the final weekend of the league coming up. The group also reminisce over Atalanta's 3-0 defeat of Bayer Leverkusen for their first ever European trophy. And finally, a chat about the news that Stefano Pioli will be leaving AC Milan at season's end. It was quite a year in Serie A. Morning Footy is available...

The MF crew talk about the next phase of Emma Hayes, her legacy, what she brings to the table for the USWNT, and then the group share an interview that Charlie Davies and Attacking Third's Lisa Carlin conducted. Hayes has coached in the US from 2002-2010 both in college and professionally. She has lead Chelsea to 7 BWSL titles and 5 FA Cup titles during her tenure there. She is a 6x BWSL Manager o...

The MF crew welcome in Geoff Shreeves to discuss this weekend's FA Cup Final which happens to be a Manchester Derby. Man City are in stellar form and Man U are trying to salvage something, anything, out of this season. This could potentially be Erik ten Hag's last match at the helm of the Red Devils. Does that question hinge on a piece of silverware? Then the group chat about Marcus Rashford being...

The MF crew react to the breaking news out of Barcelona that manager Xavi has been fired. The club are now finalizing a deal with former German National Team manager Hansi Flick. The group welcome in Guillem Balagué to talk about said news and the ripple effect that follows. Flick boast a resume of 6 Bundesliga titles, 4 as a player and 2 as a manager. He won the treble in 2019-20 with Bayern Muni...

The MF crew preview the Coupe de France Final between Lyon and PSG. Yes it's the final, but the spotlight will be solely on Kylian Mbappé as this will be his final appearance in a PSG kit as he'll be moving on to Real Madrid. Lyon are in great form having won their last 4 straight Ligue 1 matches. They are also seeking their 6th Coupe de France title, however, they have lost their last 2 against P...

The MF crew preview the upcoming DFB-Pokal Final between FC Kaiserslautern and Bayer Leverkusen. Currently, Kaiserslautern sit 13th in 2. Bundesliga but have managed to reach the Final while Leverkusen is coming off a loss in the Europa League Final against Atalanta. Kaiserslautern is seeking their 3rd Pokal trophy in their 8th appearance. Bayer are seeking their 2nd and have beaten their opponent...

The MF crew react to the release of the 2024 Euros roster release from France. Does France expect to win this tournament? Said roster includes 7 forwards, an embarrassment of riches, how will they narrow it down? France find themselves in Group D alongside the Netherlands, Poland, and Austria. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever els...

The MF crew preview this weekend's FA Cup Final which also happens to be a Manchester Derby. City vs United. Will this be Erik ten Hag's final match as manager of United? Man City is better in every single way making this quite a mountain to climb for United if they want to somehow walk away from this season with a trophy. And if United were to pull it off, how would this impact the overall view o...

The MF crew react to the reports that Vincent Kompany will be heading to Bayern Munich to fill the managerial role at the club. After a slew of other coaches passing on the gig, it appears that Bayern want to dip back into the Pep Guardiola tree as Kompany played for Pep at Man City. Or, maybe this is Bayern trying to emulate the Xabi Alonso hiring by bringing in someone new and fresh? Morning Foo...