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The FC crew react to Barcelona's 5-4 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid to advance and set up an El Classico Final. Then, the guys break down Premier League action including Liverpool inching closer to the Premier League title. Plus, a look at Stuttgart's win over RB Leipzig in DFB-Pokal semi-final and Reims win to advance to the Coupe de France Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger are joined by Jeff Kassouf to break down the NWSL action over the past week including the big match between Orlando & San Diego, who played well & is it time to panic for a few teams after bad starts? Also, Ali sits down with North Carolina Courage rising star Jaedyn Shaw to talk her career so far, NWSL back in action, & her USWNT future. Plus, The crew looks ahead to USWNT v Brazil, who will be the difference maker & can the USWNT come out on top. And, can't forget top 10 goals of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Alex Pareja react to news that Club America and LAFC could play in a one-game playoff to determine the final FIFA Club World Cup team after Leon's invitation was rescinded. The guys also question why Christian Pulisic let Santi Gimenez take a penalty in AC Milan's loss and break down the Americas revival at Real Betis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 5-4 aggregate win over Real Sociedad to advance to the Copa Del Rey Finals and discuss how the Madrid defense could cost them. Then, the guys break down Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham and Bukayo Saka returns from injury. Plus, a look at Leverkusen's shock defeat in the DFB-Pokal and PSG's win to advance to the Coupe de France Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew are joined by Alex Kirkland to discuss the LALIGA title race as Barcelona keeps a slight distance from Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Then, Mario Melchiot joins to talk about Marcus Rashford's and Antony's success outside of Manchester United. Plus, Nedum Onuoha answers whether the Manchester City season is a failure despite reaching the FA Cup Semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Manchester City's 2-1 win over Bournemouth to advance to the FA Cup Semifinals and discuss if an FA Cup win could salvage the season for Peop Guardiola's side. Then, the guys break down Aston Villa's 3-0 win vs Preston North End and look ahead to the FA Cup Semifinals. Plus, a look at Barcelona's 4-1 win against Girona to stay atop of LALIGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Kylian Mbappe's brace for Real Madrid and argue if the French forward is finally hitting superstar levels with his new club. Plus, Luis Garcia explains why Atletico Madrid are out of the LALIGA title race after dropping points to Espanyol. Dan Thomas, Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop also join the show to break down Nottingham Forest's penalty victory over Brighton and praise Crystal Palace for a dominant display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Bayer Leverkusen's 3-1 win over Bochum and discuss if Leverkusen can threaten Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title. Then, Alex Kirkland joins the show to break down Osasuna's appeal of their 3-0 loss to Barcelona. Plus, an international edition of Shaka's Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop are joined by Gustavo Hofman to breakdown Brazil's rough loss to Argentina in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, including Dorival Júnior's future, why Vinícius Júnior can't be the difference maker, and how great Argentina looks under Lionel Scaloni. Plus, Shaka gives his power rankings for the international break. Then, reaction to Alphonso Davies tearing his ACL with Canada and the aftermath that ensued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Barcelona's 3-0 win over Osasuna to take a three-point lead at the top of LALIGA. Then, the guys discuss Xabi Alonso's comments on his future at Bayer Leverkusen and how that ties into Carlo Ancelotti being linked with Brazil. Plus, a look at the key Bayern Munich's international break injuries to Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Argentina’s 4-1 win over Brazil and ask if it’s time for the Seleçao to change their manager. The guys also discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s widely reported move to Real Madrid, Arsenal’s 3-goal fightback against Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League and ask if Iran will be able to play at the 2026 World Cup, despite qualifying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Argentina's 4-1 victory over Brazil and criticize Dorival Junior's squad after such a poor performance. Plus, Colin Udoh joins the show to recap African World Cup qualifying and explain why Nigeria have continued to struggle. The guys also react to Alphonso Davies' agent blaming Canada for the fullback's recent ACL tear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Dawson tells Mark Ogden about his visit to TransferRoom summit in Berlin, football’s answer to speed dating. Sam Marsden and Alex Kirkland look at the LaLiga’s tense title race, and Nedum Onuoha joins to reveal how players really react to criticism from the media and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger are joined by San Diego Wave forward María Sánchez to discuss San Diego's solid start to the NWSL season. Plus, ESPN's Jeff Kassouf joins to discuss the latest in the NWSL and Yazmeen Ryan joins the show to talk about her move to the Houston Dash. Then, reaction to Emma Hayes announcing her USWNT roster for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil, including Trinity Rodman returning to the squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew break down Trent Alexander-Arnold closing in on a move to Real Madrid and explain the positives and negatives of signing the England defender. Plus, the guys continue to react to the United States' loss vs Canada and criticize Christian Pulisic for a poor performance in the Nations League finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, Mauricio Pedroza are joined by Alejandro Moreno to recap USMNT's disappointing CONCACAF Nations League tournament performance. Also, the crew question whether playing with two strikers was the key for El Tri's success in the Nations League. Plus, a preview of the World Cup Qualifiers match between Brazil and Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Canada's 2-1 victory over the United States in the Concacaf Nations League third place game. The guys argue if Mauricio Pochettino needs to temper his expectations for his squad and argue who is currently the best team in Concacaf. Plus, Mario Melchiot praises Lamine Yamal for his brilliant goal and questions Italy's defending against Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss all the fallout from the Nations League quarterfinals, which saw Spain, France, Germany and Portugal all advance. The pair also discuss results from the World Cup quailifiers with some teams having booked their spots at the tournament next year and everything else going on in the world of football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalen Cuff, Herculez Gomez, and José Del Valle are joined by Kasey Keller to breakdown Mexico's victory over Panama in the CONCACAF Nations League Final. Plus, reaction to Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT's failures after their loss to Canada in the 3rd place matchup. Then, discussion on who the giant of CONCACAF is now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to France, Portugal, Germany & Spain advancing to the UEFA Nations League semifinals. The guys question why Cristiano Ronaldo is still starting for Portugal and praise Lamine Yamal for a brilliant goal. Plus, Gab Marcotti joins the show to criticize Italy's defending after a poor performance vs Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices