Michael Lahoud and Chris Whittingham welcome in USMNT Legend Eddie Pope. The group discuss his standout moments throughout his career, the patch he took to reach the National Team, and get his thoughts on the current USMNT. Pope set the standard for defenders when it comes to representing his country and he also won 3 MLS Cups, 2 Supporters Shields…

Goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez lead Inter Miami to victory over Sporting KC. This means that Inter Miami advance to the RD of 16 and will face Jamaican team Cavalier. Messi has 2 goals and 2 assists in first 3 matches in all competitions. Messi however was fined by MLS disciplinary committee for putting his hands on an assistant coach of h…

The group discuss the current state of Inter Milan who has now moved on to the semifinals of the Coppa Italia after defeating Lazio 2-0. They will now face AC Milan. But with all this success comes extra matches. At what point does exhaustion settle in for a team like Inter? Is Inter's ability to rotate and adapt a key to their success? Morning Foo…

The Argentinian giants fell to the Peruvian side Alianza Lima losing in a penalty shootout in their Copa Libertadores second round qualifying playoff. Boca did post a 2-1 victory in regulation to force the penalty shootout, but Alan Velasco missed his penalty to eliminate the heavily favored Bocca. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy …

Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid play to a 4-4 draw in Leg 1 of the Copa del Rey semifinals at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium. Despite scoring the first two goal of the match within 6', Atleti then gave up 4 unanswered, only to score the final two goal of the match in the last 10min to draw level. The group discuss how different this Madrid squad i…

Galatasaray's 0-0 draw against Fenerbahçe yesterday was overshadowed by comments made by José Mourinho that sparked outrage after the intercontinental derby. Galatasaray has accused Mourinho of making racist statements and the club is threatening to initiate criminal proceedings against him. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as …

The Morning Footy crew take a look through the microscope at Dutch professional football club Feyenoord. They were founded in 1908 and nicknamed "pride of the south." The club's Stadium is called "De Kuip" which means, The Tub. The group discuss why Feyenoord is one of the surprises of the season in Europe and what the impact has been of the team's…

Claudia Pagan, Nico Cantor, and Tom Bogert take a look at some notable Americans currently playing abroad and their recent performances. First, they focus on Josh Sargent who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Norwich City, then, they shift their focus to Gio Reyna and his current tenure at Borussia Dortmund, next, Chris Richards and how …

Today Barcelona hosts Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey Semifinals. Claudia Pagan and Nico Cantor discuss which club has the edge position by position including coaching. Then our hosts zero in on Julián Alvarez and his recent form and how important he's been to the team's success this season. Morning Footy is available for free …

Roma continue their good form under head coach Claudio Ranieri as they defeat Monza, the last place team in Serie A. The Morning Footy crew discuss how Ranieri has transformed the club during his mid-season takeover. Then the group zero in on Paulo Dybala, his career profile, and where he ranks amongst underrated players in Europe. Morning Footy is…

Hannah Cash and Christine Cupo break down the United States women’s national team’s 2-1 victory over Australia, analyzing Emma Hayes’ lineup choices—including a mix of experienced leaders like Lynn Biyendolo and rising stars like Gisele Thompson, who made her debut alongside her sister Alyssa. What did we learn from the USWNT’s performance, and wha…

Nico Cantor and Tom Bogert break down the biggest storylines from MLS Opening Weekend! Tom shares his five key takeaways, including big-money signings like Emmanuel Latte Lath making an instant impact and the new intra-league trade system already causing waves. Former USMNT coaches Bruce Arena and Gregg Berhalter had very different returns to the l…

Geoff Shreeves joins the Morning Footy crew to break down the biggest Premier League takeaways from the weekend. With Liverpool in pole position, Geoff hails Arne Slot’s instant impact at Anfield and discusses Man City transitional period. Arsenal’s loss to West Ham sparks concerns over Mikel Arteta’s tactical rigidity—could Newcastle’s Alexander I…

The Morning Footy crew breaks down Liverpool’s statement 2-0 win at the Etihad, with Mohamed Salah once again stealing the show. Is he making a case as the greatest player in Premier League history? And could he be the frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or? Plus, it's player ratings time—Jérémy Doku shines on an otherwise miserable day for Manchester Cit…

The Morning Footy crew preview this weeken's marquee matchup in the Premier League as Manchester City host league leaders Liverpool. How can Pep get more out of his City side and do they have enough to find a way to pull off the upset? And how will Liverpool approach this match in order to secure all three points with Arsenal trying to close the ga…

The Morning Footy crew welcome in British Comedian and Actor Russell Howard who's currently on tour to discuss his beloved Liverpool, their UEFA Champions League draw, Mo Salah, and his chance meeting with one of his heroes Jürgen Klopp. And finally, the group preview Liverpool's match against Manchester City at the weekend. Morning Footy is availa…

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Phil Kitromilides to drill down on the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matchup between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Should we just give Real Madrid the title now? And how will Kylian Mbappé's legacy change if he does indeed win a UCL title? But you can't count out Diego Simeone's side, there is a history here…

The Morning Footy crew react and recap the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Draw and discuss the notable matchups. First, a chat about AZ Alkmaar who drew Tottenham, then a look at Real Sociedad who will face off against Manchester United, and finally, Roma vs Athletic Club. The group cap off the conversation with a look at their Top 6 teams remainin…

The Morning Footy crew react and recap the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Draw results which has provided us with some quite tasty matchups including a Madrid Derby, Liverpool vs PSG, and Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen. The group drill down on what we can expect, specifically in face-off between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. How important …

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Paul McDonough, the President and CSO of USL. The group discuss the USL announcing its intention to launch Division 1 Men's League, the financial implications, the Super League's influence on launching USL's D1 Status. The group also talk about USL's direct competitor and the next steps the league will be taking. A…

PSG moves on to the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League after a dominating performance over Brest. Seven different goal scorers for PSG with no response from the visitors. PGS will now face either Liverpool or Barcelona in their next matchup. They are carrying a hot streak having gone unbeaten in their last 18 matches in all competitions. Morn…

When it comes to Italian team in the UEFA Champions League, only Inter Milan were able to reach the round of 16. What happened to all the clubs hailing from Serie A in the UCL Knockout Playoff Round? Where did Juventus fall short? The group dissect it all. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and …

Real Madrid destroy Manchester City in Leg 2 of the Champions League Knockout Round 3-1. Kylian Mbappé accounted for all 3 goals while City only could find the back of the net once. This is the first time City haven't reached the round of 16 since 2012-13. So how much blame falls on Pep Guardiola? And/or are Man City players simply burnt out? And w…

Feyenoord are flying high, still celebrating their UEFA Champions League win over AC Milan and they have reportedly now set their set their sights on their new coach. According to multiple reports, Feyenoord are set to name Robin van Persie as their next head coach. The former Arsenal and Manchester United star will join the Dutch giants after Feye…

The Champions League Knockout Playoffs delivered the drama! Bayern Munich left it late against Celtic, raising more questions about Vincent Kompany’s side. Jimmy Conrad breaks down the Glaswegian club’s defensive lapses leading to Alphonso Davies’ last-gasp winner. Meanwhile, goals flew in Lisbon as Benfica edged past Monaco in a 3-3 slugfest. The …

The Morning Footy crew is joined by Julián Carranza fresh off his match-winning performance that sent Feyenoord into the Champions League Round of 16 at AC Milan’s expense. The former Philadelphia Union striker reflects on his journey from MLS to the Eredivisie, the challenges he’s faced since arriving in Rotterdam, and the recent turmoil at the cl…

The Morning Footy crew reacts to AC Milan’s shocking Champions League exit at the hands of Feyenoord, with Theo Hernández’s indiscipline once again proving costly. Nico Cantor breaks down Sergio Conceição’s role in the Rossoneri’s midseason meltdown—is the Portuguese manager already on the hot seat? The gang discusses Joao Felix's performances and …

The Morning Footy crew breaks down Atalanta’s shocking Champions League defeat to Club Brugge and what it means for Italy’s UEFA coefficient battle. Gian Piero Gasperini didn’t hold back in his post-match comments, singling out Ademola Lookman for his missed penalty—was he right to do so, or is this another case of Gasperini falling out with his ow…

The Morning Footy crew is joined by Felipe Cardenas to break down all things Inter Miami ahead of the 2025 MLS season! But first, Lionel Messi and company have business to take care of in the Concacaf Champions Cup, with their opener against Sporting Kansas City rescheduled due to weather. Could a potential MLS schedule change test the Herons' abil…

The Morning Footy crew breaks down the day’s Champions League knockout playoff action! Bayern Munich are favorites to advance past Celtic at the Allianz Arena, but with Harry Kane potentially sidelined, can the Bavarians get the job done? Plus, is Vincent Kompany the right man to lead Bayern to European glory? Meanwhile, AC Milan must overturn a 1-…

The Morning Footy crew dives into the controversial refereeing decisions in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Rayo, a result that sees the Catalan giants climb to the top of La Liga. Are referees in Spain being unfairly scrutinized, or do the Real Madrid conspiracy theorists have a case? Then, Guillem Balagué joins to talk Champions League as Real Madrid lo…

The group discuss Pep Guardiola's recent statement that his club has a slim chance of defeated Real Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Leg 2 Knockout Phase fixture. Is this just reverse psychology Pep is just trying to put on Real Madrid? The group discuss who actually has more pressure on them to win. City are on the road for …

Randal Kolo Muani is showing us every single week that he is not messing around and is helping this Juve side get wins. In this instance, he set up the game-winner as he assisted Francisco Conceição who put it in the back of the net. Can Juve find a way to keep Kolo Muani? And how dangerous is this Juve side? They are still 10pts off the lead domes…

Both title contenders Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid draw and drop points at the weekend which opens the door for Barcelona to jump into first place if they were to win today. But the biggest story is Jude Bellingham receiving a straight red in the match against Osasuna for decent which ultimately could lead to anywhere between a 4 to 12 match …

The Morning Footy crew recap this weekend's mid-table matchup between two suffering sides in Tottenham and Manchester United. Ange Postecoglou's side were able to secure all three points after James Maddison delivered the game's only goal in the 13'. Man U now sit in 15th place while Tottenham are in 12th. The group also welcome in Geoff Shreeves t…

The group preview this weekend's notable match in Serie A as Juventus play host to Inter Milan. This fixture begs the question, "What happens when blistering attack meets solid defense?" Are Inter Milan playing like the most talented team in the league? And what players are Juventus unlocking offensively? Morning Footy is available for free on the …

Geoff Shreeves is welcomed in to discuss Arsenal's injury woes and what a potential path forward is to resolve the situation in the short term. Then the group draw focus on this weekend's matchup between two struggling sides in Tottenham and Manchester United. How will these teams lineup? And which club's new signings will make an impact? And final…

Arsenal have announced what fans had feared would be the case regarding Kai Havertz. He is now set to miss the remainder of the season due to hamstring surgery. He suffered said injury in training camp in Dubai, an injury that leaves Arsenal even more shorthanded in the attack. Arteta addressed Havertz injury this morning saying, "It's a big blow, …

The Morning Footy crew recap the notable UEFA Europa League matches from yesterday with an eye on Galatasaray as they took a shellacking 4-1 thanks to AZ Alkmaar. They did have several players suspended for this leg 1 matchup including Victor Osimhen, Davinson Sanchez, and Lucas Torreira. Then, the group switch focus to the controversy that took pl…

The Morning Footy crew recap yesterday's dramatic draw in the Merseyside Derby as Everton were able to level the score at 2 a piece thanks to a 98th minute goal from James Tarkowski. Has Everton's new man in charge David Moyes officially steered the club out of relegation scare? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple…

The first domino has fallen in what is about to be a flurry of blockbuster deals. FC Dallas has officially acquired Lucho Acosta from FC Cincinnati bringing the former MLS MVP in on a deal worth $5mill plus add-ons. The Acosta trade clears the way for Brazilian playmaker Evander to make way to FC Cincy from the Portland Timbers in a cash trade wort…

A controversial PK call in stoppage time hands Brugge the victory over Atalanta in Leg 1 of the knockout phase in the UEFA Champions League. If you were to ask the analysts, the fans, and well, just about everyone in the world, a penalty kick should not have been given in this match. The group react to Christina Unkel's take on the matter and discu…

The Morning Footy crew recap Feyenoord's 1-0 defeat of AC Milan in the first leg of the knockout round playoff in the UEFA Champions League. So what went wrong for the favorites AC Milan? And can they overcome their opponent when things shift back to San Siro? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify …

The Morning Footy crew gets you ready for two of today's blockbuster matchups, starting with the rescheduled Merseyside Derby. Can Everton throw a wrench into Liverpool’s title charge in what will be the Reds’ last-ever visit to Goodison Park? Then, we shift gears to the Champions League, where Celtic face a monumental task against Bayern Munich. C…

The Morning Footy crew reacts to the devastating news that Kai Havertz could potentially be out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury. Arsenal’s striker woes go from bad to worse after their failure to reinforce in January—so where do they turn now? The crew scours the free-agent market for potential number nines and debates Mikel Arte…

The Morning Footy crew can’t get enough of Weston McKennie’s absolute rocket against PSV! Is the American Juventus’ most important player right now? And how can Thiago Motta maximize the Texan’s versatility? In the day's top headlines, Arsenal suffer a blow with Kai Havertz's injury, MLS trade season heats up, and both Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert …

The Morning Footy crew breaks down a Champions League classic at the Etihad, where Real Madrid staged a stunning comeback to beat Manchester City 3-2. Pep Guardiola’s nightmare season rolls on—but is he to blame for the collapse, or do the players deserve more scrutiny? Tony Meola dissects Ederson’s costly errors in the final moments, while the cre…

The Morning Footy crew breaks down the impact of AC Milan’s January signings and what they mean for the Rossoneri’s push for silverware. Santi Gimenez is under pressure to deliver—can the Mexican striker find the net against his former club Feyenoord on Wednesday? Meanwhile, João Félix arrives at San Siro with plenty to prove after underwhelming st…

The Morning Footy crew welcomes newly-appointed Toronto FC head coach Robin Fraser for an insightful conversation on his return to the club and the lessons he’s carried from his time at Chivas USA and the Colorado Rapids. Fraser opens up about Toronto’s ambitions, their recent struggles, and how he used his year away from coaching to grow as a lead…

The Morning Footy crew debates a big question: could Real Madrid move on from Carlo Ancelotti if things go south in the Champions League? With expectations always sky-high at the Bernabéu, the pressure is on as the knockout playoffs begin. Claudia Pagan delivers the day’s biggest headlines, including the standout matchups from the FA Cup fifth-roun…