The Rondo by GOAL

This week’s Rondo episode is a special one, we’re celebrating a HUGE year in American soccer by giving out awards to the players, influencers, and managers that have made a big impact in growing the game 🦅🇺🇸 We discussed how Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes are making game-changing moves to elevate both the USMNT and the USWNT, while influencers like iShowSpeed are growing soccer in unique ways...

The squad debates the state of the Premier League table as Liverpool continue to pull away from the competition. Are Arsenal officially cooked? Can Chelsea make a real push for the title? And is Cole Palmer staking his claim as one of the best players in the world right now? 🤔 We also dive into American soccer, looking at the LA Galaxy winning their historic SIXTH championship, Marco Reus finally...

The FIFPRO World 11 will be revealed on December 9th, and we’re breaking down which football stars we think will make the cut. Can Messi continue his record-breaking streak with an 18th consecutive selection, or are we witnessing the end of an era for Messi and Ronaldo? 👀 This award has been around for almost 20 years, and we’re looking back at the players who’ve graced the list over time, from l...

What’s really going on with the FIFA Club World Cup? Teams aren’t budgeting for it, they’re acting like it doesn’t matter, and there’s still no sponsorship deals … is this tournament actually happening? The squad sat down to break it all down and discuss what to expect 🤝 Plus, talk of Cristiano Ronaldo coming to MLS! We also dove into some of the most exciting storylines in football we’re looking...

Is Kylian Mbappe holding Real Madrid back from reaching their full potential? This week on The Rondo, we dive into the ongoing struggles at Real Madrid and what could be keeping their superteam from greatness despite their world-class lineup. We also preview the highly anticipated USMNT vs Jamaica showdown. It’s a must-win for Pochettino and his squad, and we discuss how he can maximize Christian...

Welcome to another episode of The Rondo, and we’re back with another banger this week! 🔥 This week we're talking Jurgen Klopp and discussing whether or not he sold out by taking the job as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull. We also dive into the comparison between American soccer culture and football culture in Europe. Some people say America doesn’t have a strong soccer culture, but we've seen a...

The squad dives into the Ballon d'Or debate, giving their takes on who deserved the award. Was Vini Jr. robbed, or did Rodri deserve the trophy over the Real Madrid star? We also cover MLS rumors, with Neymar recently buying a house in Miami as talk heats up about him joining Messi at Inter Miami. Plus, Kevin De Bruyne’s potential MLS move has everyone buzzing—Tom shares his thoughts on how realis...

Welcome to another episode of The Rondo, and we’re back with another banger this week! 🔥 Is Mbappe sitting out for France a major concern? Which European stars could be the next to join MLS—Neymar, Antoine Griezmann, perhaps? And how would you rate Pochettino’s first stint with the USMNT during the latest friendlies? We dive into all this and MORE on today’s episode 🤝 It's the only Rondo you don...

Welcome to another episode of The Rondo, featuring a special ElClásico preview presented by ESPN+! 🔥 With one of the biggest games of the season coming up, the squad takes a look at the storylines, players, and history that make Real Madrid vs. Barcelona one of the best matchups in the world. Will Vini Jr. or Yamine Yamal shine brighter? Will Kylian Mbappe keep up his Player of the Month form? St...

It’s a massive weekend for the USMNT as Mauricio Pochettino steps in to coach his first couple of matches for the national team. While injuries have hit the squad, there’s still a lot of excitement for US fans. But what should we expect under new leadership? The squad breaks down who could step up in light of the injuries, gives predictions for the starting XI, and even offers some tips for Poch a...

Are we putting too much pressure on wonderkids like Lamine Yamal, Cavan Sullivan, and Endrick? MLS insider Tom Bogert joins GOAL writer Tom Hindle, and host Raheem Taylor-Parkes to discuss the wonderkids of football, player welfare, the impact of American ownership in Euopean football, Messi's MVP odds and MORE! It's the only Rondo you don't mind getting caught in the middle of, brought to you by...

Is Christian Pulisic world class? MLS insider Tom Bogert joins GOAL writer Tom Hindle, and host Raheem Taylor-Parkes to discuss Captain America's hot start in Milan, Weston McKennie's erratic summer, and what it will take for MLS rivalries to reach the levels we see in Europe. It's the only Rondo you don't mind getting caught in the middle of, brought to you by GOAL USA. Learn more about your ad c...