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Landon, Wahl, and Witty on the Road to Qatar

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 105 ratings

US Men's National Team legend Landon Donovan joins journalist Grant Wahl and Chris Wittyngham to break down every United States World Cup Qualifier.

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Qualified: USMNT Are Going To Qatar Despite 2-0 Loss to Costa Rica

March 31, 2022 15:52 - 46 minutes

On this episode of Landon, Wahl, and Witty on the Road to Qatar, Grant Wahl, Landon Donovan, and Chris Wittyngham react to the US' 2-0 loss to Costa Rica that secured a birth to the World Cup. We discuss how optimistic we should be about the US' chances in Qatar, how the US should handle the next 7 months before the World Cup, and if the goalkeeping situation is becoming a controversy. Plus we work out how we're going to pronounce Qatar.

One Step Closer To Qatar: USMNT Hammer Panama 5-1

March 28, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes

On this episode of Landon, Wahl, and Witty on the Road to Qatar, Grant Wahl, Landon Donovan, and Chris Wittyngham react to the US Men's National Team 5-1 victory over Panama in Orlando. Grant and Witty witnessed Christian Pulisic's hat trick in person and break it down with Landon, along with the US' scenarios to qualify for the World Cup and what the future of the national team is.

Missed Sitters? USA Draw 0-0 in Mexico

March 25, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes

On this episode of Landon, Wahl, and Witty on the Road to Qatar, Grant Wahl, Landon Donovan, and Chris Wittyngham convene in Mexico City to break down the USMNT's 0-0 draw in the Estadio Azteca. We break down the missed chances the US had to win the game, why the atmosphere wasn't great in Mexico City, and where the US sits now in their hopes to qualify for the World Cup.

Three Frozen Points: USMNT Beat Honduras 3-0

February 03, 2022 05:43 - 35 minutes

Landon Donovan, Grant Wahl, and Chris Wittyngham react to a World Cup Qualifying win for the United States over Honduras. The guys discuss the US dominating from set pieces, Christian Pulisic starting the game from the bench, and the idea of playing in subzero temperatures with the result in hand. Plus, a trip down memory lane from a time Landon was asked about Michael Jackson ahead of the 2009 Confederations Cup Final.

King in the North: USMNT Loses to Canada

January 31, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes

Landon Donovan, Grant Wahl, and Chris Wittyngham react to the United States' second loss in World Cup Qualifying, this time at the hands of Canada. We contextualize the loss in the history of these two, discuss what went wrong, and figure out how to try and get Christian Pulisic going again.

The Last Jedi- USMNT Beats El Salvador 1-0

January 28, 2022 15:36 - 31 minutes

Landon Donovan, Grant Wahl, and Chris Wittyngham return to break down a 1-0 US Men's National Team win in World Cup Qualifying over El Salvador. We discuss Antonee (or as he prefers, Jedi) Robinson's goal and performance, Christian Pulisic having an off night and what he might be going through, and Gregg Berhalter's decision to start Jesus Ferreira up top over Ricardo Pepi.

Concacaf Re-Education: USMNT Draw Jamaica 1-1

November 17, 2021 05:29 - 40 minutes

On this episode of Landon, Wahl, and Witty, the guys react to the United States' 1-1 draw with Jamaica. Were the US lucky to get a point? Is Ricardo Pepi's position in peril? Should the US be better away in Concacaf? We discuss those questions and more.

Dos A Cero: USMNT beat Mexico... Again

November 13, 2021 13:30 - 30 minutes

In the first episode of the newly launched LWW podcast, Michael Ryan Ruiz joins Landon Donovan, Grant Wahl, and Chris Wittyngham for reactions to the US winning by the famous scoreline again, 2-0 over Mexico. The guys discuss being in the stadium for the atmosphere, Christian Pulisic's game winning goal and subsequent 'Man in the Mirror' message, and everything that went right for the US tonight.

USMNT-Costa Rica Review

October 14, 2021 05:15 - 34 minutes

Grant Wahl, Landon Donovan, and Chris Wittyngham discuss a bounce back 2-1 win for the US Men's National Team in World Cup Qualifying over Costa Rica. A bounce back from a loss, and a bounce back from a 1st minute mistake that saw the US a goal behind early. The guys discuss all the major talking points form the game.

USMNT-Panama Review

October 11, 2021 14:55 - 33 minutes

Grant Wahl, Landon Donovan, and Chris Wittyngham react to another setback for the US Men's National Team in World Cup Qualifying as they suffer defeat at the hands of Panama by a 1-0 scoreline. The guys discuss the US' decision to make 7 lineup changes, what went wrong, and how they'll adjust ahead of Wednesday's qualifier against Costa Rica.

USMNT-Jamaica Review

October 08, 2021 05:46 - 45 minutes

In partnership with Meadowlark and Le Batard and Friends for every USMNT World Cup qualifier, Grant is joined by Landon Donovan and Chris Wittyngham to discuss the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Jamaica in Game 4 of the World Cup qualifying campaign. The U.S. (eight points) is now in first place in the tournament, ahead of Mexico on goal difference.

USMNT-Honduras Review

September 09, 2021 15:15 - 41 minutes

On this episode of Futbol with Grant Wahl, Landon Donovan, Chris Wittyngham, and Grant react to the US Men's National Team's come from behind victory against Honduras. They discuss the breakout of 18 year old striker Ricardo Pepi, how much this saved Gregg Berhalter and the US' World Cup qualifying hopes, and follow up on Weston McKennie being sent home from camp.

USMNT-Canada Review

September 06, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes

Grant Wahl, Landon Donovan, and Chris Wittyngham react to the United States Men's National Team's 1-1 draw with Canada in World Cup Qualifying. They discuss the US' inability to create chances, the pressure that faces them ahead of their trip to Honduras, and Weston McKennie being dropped from the team for breaking Covid protocol.

USMNT-El Salvador Review

September 03, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes

In a new partnership with Meadowlark and Le Batard and Friends for every USMNT World Cup qualifier, American soccer journalist Grant Wahl is joined by Landon Donovan and Chris Wittyngham to discuss the USMNT’s 0-0 tie at El Salvador to start the World Cup qualifying campaign.