The Morning Footy crew welcome Marco Messina ahead of a pivotal game in the Serie A title race. Atalanta have found a rich vein of form following a turbulent exit from the Champions League, but their record against the Nerazzurri leaves a lot to be desired. Marco discusses the defensive matchups and reluctantly gives his score prediction! Morning F…

With Charlie Davies (allegedly) sipping Mai Tais on a beach somewhere, Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola set the scene ahead of next week's Concacaf Nations League Finals! Beginning with the USMNT, the guys discuss the potential recruitment of Luciano Acosta (04:08), Mauricio Pochettino's strong message to Gio Reyna and Tyler Adams (08:55), and who shoul…

Geoff Shreeves joins the Morning Footy crew ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup showdown between Liverpool and Newcastle. After crashing out of the Champions League midweek, can Arne Slot bounce back with trophy? On the other side, Eddie Howe is dealing with notable absences as the Toon Army look to end a 56-year trophy drought. Plus, Jordan Henderson's …

Claudia Pagan and Lisa Carlin set the stage for the hotly-anticipated start of the 2025 NWSL season. Houston Dash revamped during the offseason, can they kick things off with a win against defending champions Washington Spirit? All eyes will be on Lynn Biyendolo as the Seattle Reign newcomer takes on her former team, Gotham FC. And Lisa provides he…

The Morning Footy crew look back on Thursday's Europa League drama. Bruno Fernandes was the man of the hour at Old Trafford with the Portuguese netting a hat-trick against Real Sociedad. Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur's front three dovetailed nicely to overturn a first leg deficit against AZ Alkmaar - could Ange Postecoglou actually deliver on his pr…

Christine Cupo of Attacking Third joins the show to preview the upcoming NWSL season which kicks off this weekend. And before it does, she gives her predictions for all the season's end awards as well as her overall season power rankings. Week 1 of the NWSL season starts tomorrow and you can catch all the coverage on Attacking Third - LIVE Tuesdays…

Arsenal draw 2-2 in Leg 2 of the RD of 16 vs PSV, however, they finish with an aggregate of 9-3 and move on to the Quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. 9 different goals scorers against PSV for a team who doesn't have an outright number 9 available to them. And how could Bukayo Saka's return impact Arsenal for the Quarterfinals against Real …

Can Dortmund make another deep run in the UEFA Champions League despite being counted out time and time again. They have now found their way into the Quaterfinals after beating Lille 2-1 in Leg 2 of the RD of 16. They will now take on Barcelona. The group discuss Borussia's next matchup, who will step up? The home leg is all important for the Germa…

Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti provided some clarity in the decision to have Vini Jr take the penalty kick the was awarded to the club after Kylian Mbappé was fouled in the box. Despite Vini Jr's miss, Ancelotti confirmed after the match that he is indeed first on the list for penalty kicks. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy ap…

The Morning Footy crew breakdown Aston Villa's 2nd Leg victory over Club Brugge which pushes them into the Quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 1983. The group zero in on Marco Asensio and his impact on Villa since he joined the club and how is brace in this match helped push them over the top. Morning Footy is availa…

The Morning Footy crew discuss and react to Real Madrid's advancement into the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals after a controversial penalty kick played out in their favor which aided in their victory over hosts Atlético Madrid. Was Julián Alvarez's PK handled correctly? Was it clear and obvious? The group also give out their player ratings for…

For a passionate, unapologetic and informed discussion about the USMNT and the state of the American game catch the Call It What You Want podcast! Download and follow Call It What You Want on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The United States men’s national team roster is set for the Concacaf Nations League, but more impor…

The Morning Footy crew previews Wednesday’s massive Champions League showdown at the Metropolitano. How will Diego Simeone set up his side for the second leg, and can Atletico Madrid finally get the better of their cross-town rivals on the European stage? But beware, Rojiblancos—Kylian Mbappe just got an extra dose of motivation after watching PSG …

The Morning Footy crew dives into Bayer Leverkusen’s Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. Has Xabi Alonso’s magic run its course, or was this just a harsh lesson for the newly crowned Bundesliga champions? Meanwhile, Harry Kane is one step closer to ending his long wait for a major trophy. With Bayern still in the hunt for European …

The Morning Footy crew kicks off with Inter Milan’s commanding win over Feyenoord, sealing their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. How far can Simone Inzaghi’s squad go, and are they true contenders for European glory? Then, it’s all about Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old dazzled with a goal and an assist in Barcelona’s victory over Benfica—…

The Morning Footy crew breaks down PSG's statement win at Anfield, eliminating Premier League leaders Liverpool from the Champions League in emphatic fashion. How did Luis Enrique’s tactical masterclass overwhelm the Reds over two legs? Has Ousmane Dembélé’s electric form put him ahead of Mohamed Salah in the Ballon d’Or conversation? Then, it’s re…

The United States men’s national team roster is set for the Concacaf Nations League, but more important than that, Tony Meola makes his return to the show! Jimmy Conrad and Charlie welcome back Big Tones, and dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s 23-man squad. The guys go through the A to Z of notable omissions beginning with Brenden and Paxten Aaronson,…

The Morning Footy crew answer your questions about the RD of 16 Leg 2 matchups in the UEFA Champions League. First, How many goals is Barcelona scoring against Benfica? Next, who is the best midfielder in UCL so far? Then, thoughts on the news format, what could make it better? Next, can PSG comeback and stun at Anfield? And finally, why isn't Inte…

The Morning Footy crew preview today's big matchup between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League RD of 16. Real Madrid were able to pull off the 2-1 victory at home in Leg 1, but Atleti are playing fine football and their home has become some what of a fortress. The group breakdown the matchup and take a look at projected sta…

Manchester United has officially announced plans to build a new one hundred thousand seat stadium and leave long time home, Old Trafford, where they played for more than 100 years. The proposed $2billion dollar project would see the new stadium built near the current Old Trafford site with United's owner Jim Ratcliffe suggesting that construction c…

The Morning Footy crew take a look at today's Liverpool vs PSG match in the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool have the advantage having won the first leg on the road by the score of 1-0. Despite the loss, PSG were able to hold Mo Salah at bay with no shots or chances created. Can they replicate that again in Leg 2? The group discuss the projected st…

The Morning Footy crew react to the reports that Arsenal have indeed reached an agreement to bring in former Atlético Madrid Sporting Director as their own. His career resume boasts the signings of Antoine Griezmann, Jan Oblak, and Rodri. He was with Atleti for two LaLiga titles, two UCL finals, and 1 UCL title. He also worked for Parma and Genoa. …

Claudia Pagan and Tom Bogert talk about the weekend that was in MLS in Bogert's Big Five. First, the two discussed whether or not San Diego FC are for real as they have now won 2 of their first 3 matches in franchise history having drawn the other. Next, the teams that have remained perfect including Vancouver and Philadelphia. Then, a chat about t…

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Geoff Shreeves to discuss all the big story lines that came out of the Premier League this past weekend, specifically Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Arsenal and the unthinkable Nottingham Forest 1-0 win over defending champions Manchester City. Is Champions League a realistic dream for Forest next season as thei…

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Portuguese National Team and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes to discuss yesterday's match against Arsenal, the 2025 Summer Series taking place in America, the growth of the game stateside, and what it's like playing under Rubin Amorim. The group also talked about his favorite city in the US and the pre…

Bayer Leverkusen is set to be without star playmaker Florian Wirtz after he suffered ligament damage in Leverkusen's shock loss to Werder Bremen. Wirtz will miss Leverkusen's Champions League Round of 16 second leg. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Vis…

The Morning Footy crew debate who will win LaLiga this season with the title in reach for the top four teams in the league, only one point separates the top three in fact. Real Madrid always does find a way to get it done, but is this year different? Barcelona sit top of the table with a game in hand. Atlético Madrid faltered over the weekend givin…

With a new NWSL season upon us, who better than Lisa Carlin to break it all down?! First item on the menu, tonight's Challenge Cup appetizer between Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit—will the return of injured stars shift the balance for Washington? And coming out of the offseason, Houston Dash look better, San Diego Wave look worse, and Gotham l…

Michael Lahoud, Charlie Davies, and Tom Bogert break down five key storylines to watch in MLS this week. FC Dallas vs. Chicago Fire is the hipster’s choice, but can LA Galaxy finally get their season going? Charlotte FC look like real contenders in the East, while Seattle and LAFC gear up for another heated clash. Plus, five teams still have perfec…

Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez got the goals as Inter Miami ran out to a 2-0 win over Jamaica’s Cavalier in the Concacaf Champions Cup, but all the talk is about who didn’t play. Lionel Messi’s absence sparks a debate—is load management the right call, or did fans deserve more? The Morning Footy crew break it all down and ask: Will the Argentine sta…

Geoff Shreeves joins the Morning Footy crew to break down the weekend’s biggest Premier League clashes. Injury-hit Spurs take on in-form Bournemouth, while Manchester United face a tough test against Arsenal—could Chido Obi-Martin get a surprise nod at Old Trafford? Plus, Geoff weighs in on Tyler Adams’ standout season and his growing influence. Mo…

Manchester United’s Europa League campaign continues to frustrate, as wasted chances and VAR meant Ruben Amorim's men had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad. The Morning Footy crew discuss the game and whether a lack of talent or service is to blame for Rasmus Højlund’s 19-game goal drought. Elsewhere, Italian teams delivered the chaos, with…

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies break down the past, present, and future of dual nationals on the USMNT (04:02). Should Damion Downs and Noahkai Banks be part of the Nations League roster (10:34)? And what does the growing number of American-born players choosing other national teams say about the state of U.S. soccer (18:22)? Plus, Alex Zendejas i…

Raphinha delivered the game-winning goal to give Barcelona a 1-0 victory over Benfica on the road. Barca were able to hang on AND get a goal even after receiving a red card in the 22'. Has Raphinha been Barca's best player this season? Is Barcelona the top team in UCL? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts,…

In France, Paulo Fonseca has been hit with a jaw-dropping suspension after a run-in with a Ligue 1 referee last weekend. The Lyon manager has been issued a 9-month suspension for confronting the match referee during Lyon's win against Brest. The ban will prevent Fonseca from being on the bench or participating in any official functions before, duri…

Lautaro Martínez becomes the all-time UCL/European Cup top goalscorer after he netted his 18th in the competition in the 50'. Will Thuram and Martínez lead Inter Milan to a UCL title? As for Feyenoord, they've got a mountain to climb in Leg 2 of the RD of 16 on the road. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcast…

Liverpool were able to pull off a win thanks to a late goal from Harvey Elliott and exceptional goalkeeping from Alisson, on the road none-the-less. If there were to be one heavy critique on Liverpool's performance, it would be that Mo Salah was a ghost out there. And what happened to PSG? The team is built for Champions League and they fell flat h…

Aston Villa took control of their Champions League Round of 16 tie with a commanding 3-1 win over Club Brugge, but is Unai Emery’s squad built for a deep run? The Morning Footy crew breaks down the performance, gives Tyrone Mings his flowers for a rock-solid defensive display, and debates whether Villa should be taken seriously as UCL contenders. M…

Manchester United are struggling—again. But what’s really behind their issues, and how can they turn things around? The Morning Footy crew dives deep into the Red Devils’ biggest problems, from Bruno Fernandes’ body language to Rúben Amorim’s tactical rigidity and the key positions of need in the squad. Morning Footy is available for free on the Au…

FIFA wants a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 World Cup Final—but is that a genius move or just another cash grab? Gianni Infantino’s latest plan has the soccer world buzzing, and the Morning Footy crew debates who should take center stage on the sport’s biggest night. Then, Tom Bogert joins the show to break down Tuesday’s Concacaf Champ…

The Madrid Derby delivered once again! Real Madrid took the first leg in the Champions League Round of 16, but with Atlético Madrid only down a goal, the tie is far from over. The Morning Footy crew breaks down where Diego Simeone got it wrong, how Brahim Díaz became the unexpected hero, and what this result means for the second leg. Then, it’s tim…

Johnny Cardoso put in a monster performance against Real Madrid, capping it off with a goal—but does the Real Betis man have a shot at cracking the USMNT starting lineup? Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies debate where he fits in a midfield already stacked with talent (06:47). Meanwhile, Yunus Musah’s tough outing against Lazio raises the question: is…

The globalization of European football has had an impact on the likes of Serie A to the point that the league now intends to play matches overseas in the United States. Not friendlies or other exhibitions, but actual league matches. Is this a good thing? The Morning Footy crew discuss. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well a…

The Morning Footy crew preview and dissect today's UEFA Champions League RD of 16 Leg 1 matchup between PSG and Liverpool. How has Liverpool's midfield contributed to success this season? And what can PSG do in an attempt to knock out a club who is having one of the greatest seasons in history? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app …

Nottingham Forest overcame Ipswich in a dramatic PK shootout and now find their way into the Quarterfinals of the FA Cup. They will now face Brighton. Can Forest reach the final? Is it realistic? The group discuss. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visi…

Nico Cantor runs down his Top 10 list of team who have the most pressure to win this year's UEFA Champions League tournament as the RD of 16 kicks off today. From Aston Villa to Real Madrid and Inter Milan to Bayern Munich... where do the teams land on Nico's list? Then, the group welcome in Guillem Balagué to react to said list as well as preview …

The Morning Footy crew discuss all the notable results from this past weekend in LaLiga which saw a huge shift at the top of the table. Barcelona has officially moved into first place after their 4-0 rout of Real Sociedad. And Real Madrid drops down to third after suffering defeat at the hands of Real Betis. Atlético Madrid also take advantage of t…

Goalkeepers found guilty of time wasting will face stiffer punishment after a rule change passed over the weekend. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a rule change that will award corner kicks to opposing teams when goalkeepers hold on to the ball for more than eight seconds. Morning Footy is available for free on the …

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Geoff Shreeves to discuss all the notable results from the FA Cup this past weekend including Fulham's dramatic PK shootout victory over Man U. Now, the Quarterfinals are set and they won't feature Ruben Amorim's side. Where do Man U go from here? How will Bournemouth matchup against Man City? And finally, Shreeves…

Feyenoord will play host to Serie A's league-leaders Inter Milan in Leg 1 of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Will Inter struggle defensively? They have some key defensive injuries including Sommer, Darmian, Augusto, Zalewski, and Dimarco who has just been ruled out for this fixture. Then, the group zero in on Feyenoord's stars this season, p…