House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast
846 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 190 ratingsA podcast for diehard and casual fans of elite men’s soccer alike, covering the biggest storylines from Europe's top leagues and competitions with passion, personality and expertise. CBS Soccer host and insider Ian Paul Joy is joined by a crack team to bring you the latest from the world's game with in-depth analysis, opinions and exclusive interviews. And the peerless Fabrizio Romano provides the inside scoop from the transfer market. House of Champions is your one and only stop for your soccer fix.
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Brooks and Dest out, Pulisic and Scally in - USMNT November roster reaction | World Cup Qualifiers (Soccer 11/4)
November 04, 2021 17:21 - 24 minutesGregg Berhalter has carried over 20 players for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and Jamaica, while first-time call-up Joe Scally joins four other fresh faces to the USMNT camp. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce share their thoughts on the 25-man squad and discuss the absence of John Anthony Brooks from the backline. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twi...
Liverpool and Ajax clinch, PSG leave Leipzig with a bloody nose | Champions League recap & analysis (Soccer 11/3)
November 03, 2021 23:20 - 56 minutesLiverpool and Ajax punched their tickets to the last 16 on Wednesday after maintaining their perfect starts in the competition. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce discuss another thrilling day of Champions League action, including Atletico Madrid's no-show at Anfield, Leipzig's hard-fought point against Mbappe, Neymar and company, and Sheriff's fall from the summit of Group D. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, ...
Ronaldo carries Ole and Man Utd again as Fati keeps Barça hopes alive | Champions League recap & analysis (Soccer 11/2)
November 02, 2021 23:12 - 49 minutesLuis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge and Jimmy Conrad digest Tuesday's Champions League matchday 4 fixtures including Cristiano Ronaldo's latest last-gasp heroics against Atalanta, Barcelona's crucial win in Ukraine and Christian Pulisic’s return to action. Plus, Bayern Munich run riot, Juventus could be a dark horse for the title and Unai Emery gets a win amid Newcastle rumors. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen...
Conte takes charge of Tottenham as Emery nears Newcastle switch (Soccer 11/2)
November 02, 2021 14:07 - 37 minutesAfter settling for Nuno Espirito Santo in the summer, Spurs have finally got their man. Luis Miguel Echegaray and James Benge discuss Antonio Conte's return to the Premier League and what it means for the title race. Plus, Unai Emery is heavily linked to the Newcastle United vacancy, but is he equipped to lift the nouveau riche Magpies out of the relegation zone? Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. ...
Champions League preview: Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid, Atalanta vs. Man United, betting tips & more (Soccer 11/1)
November 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hourIt's the midway point of the 2021/22 Champions League group stage and for a number of teams it's do-or-die time. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson, Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to another gripping week of action as Luis Suarez makes his way back to Merseyside with revenge on his mind, AC Milan look to put their first points on the board, the Red Devils travel to Bergamo, and Jesse Marsch prepares for another David vs. Goliath test against PSG. Read Jonathan Johnson's full i...
Weekend Recap: Halloween horror for Barça, Juve and Spurs (Soccer 10/31)
October 31, 2021 22:16 - 52 minutesLuis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce look back on a spooktacular weekend of action that saw Barcelona and Juventus problems compound while Manchester United cleansed themselves with a victory over down-on-their-luck Tottenham. Ole hits on a winning formula (2:45) / Was keeping Harry Kane a huge mistake? (9:45) / Man City and Liverpool drop points on the same day (16:55) / Arteta's Arsenal finds its mojo (20:02) / Super clubs on the slide: Barcelona and Juventus (24:59) / Seri...
Tottenham and Man Utd prepare for 'El Sackico' as Barca begin anew | Weekend preview, picks & betting tips (Soccer 10/29)
October 29, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutesLuis Miguel Echegaray, Heath Pearce, James Benge and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to a busy weekend of games beginning with Saturday's clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which pits two under-fire managers against each other. Nuno Espirito Santo and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fight for their jobs (03:29) / Newcastle United not immune to relegation (12:14) / Confident Leicester host confident Arsenal (17:02) / Patrick Vieira prepares for Man City homecoming (22:21) / Barcelona to stick with returning ...
🚨 Barcelona sack Koeman after Rayo Vallecano defeat (Soccer 10/27)
October 27, 2021 23:29 - 18 minutesRonald Koeman has been relieved of his duties as Barcelona head coach following back-to-back defeats that leave the cules scrambling in ninth place in LaLiga. Jimmy Conrad and Ben Jacobs react to the breaking news and the widespread speculation linking Xavi with the vacancy. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegaray, @JimmyConrad, @Fabri...
FIFA's plan for a biennial World Cup: Does the globe's favorite competition need fixing? (Soccer 10/27)
October 27, 2021 18:14 - 53 minutesIn spite of public opinion, Arsene Wenger and Gianni Infantino seem dead set on having a World Cup once every two years. Luis Miguel Echegaray welcomes in Tariq Panja of the New York Times, Rob Harris of the Associated Press and Jimmy Conrad to discuss FIFA's efforts to double the frequency of the world's biggest sporting event, the challenges a biennial tournament would pose to players and confederations, and what could be done to improve international soccer on a global scale. Qué Golazo' ...
USMNT Talk with Grant Wahl: Pulisic and Reyna absences will hamstring US against Mexico (Soccer 10/26)
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutesLuis Miguel Echegaray welcomes in Grant Wahl to discuss the Stars and Stripes and the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying campaign. 03:28 Main takeaways from the first 6 matchdays 05:13 Berhalter's rotation policy 07:01 Verticality: GGG's favorite buzzword 08:52 Pulisic's injury woes / Roster wishlist 13:15 Tyler "The Indispensable" Adams 15:20 Turner vs. Steffen 18:11 Sargent running out of opportunities 20:48 The USMNT's last competitive cycle? 23:10 Mexico in Cincinnati 26:07 Canada better than ...
Fabrizio Romano Transfer Notes: Solskjaer's future still undecided, Conte open to Man Utd job (Soccer 10/25)
October 25, 2021 13:53 - 22 minutesThe mood has changed at Manchester United following Sunday's devastating defeat to Liverpool. Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's darkest hour, Mohamed Salah's contract negotiations and all the latest transfer news. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegaray, @JimmyConrad, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeG...
Weekend Recap: Salah runs riot at Old Trafford as Barca's woes continue in El Clasico (Soccer 10/24)
October 24, 2021 23:06 - 1 hourOle Gunnar Solskjaer cut a lonely figure as Liverpool subjected Manchester United to a five-goal thrashing at the Theatre of Dreams, while a stunning Sergiño Dest miss acted as the catalyst for Real Madrid's awakening at the Camp Nou. Luis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge and Heath Pearce relive all the drama from both games and look back on a weekend that also saw a stalemate between Marseille and PSG and a sharing of the spoils between Derby d'Italia rivals Inter and Juventus. Qué Golazo' is ...
Derby day delight: Man Utd vs. Liverpool, El Clasico, Inter vs. Juve, Le Classique | Weekend preview, picks & betting tips (Soccer 10/22)
October 22, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutesLuis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce look ahead to a mammoth Sunday that sees Liverpool, Real Madrid, Juventus and PSG all travel to the homes of their fiercest rivals. Can Manchester United run on vibes forever? (02:19) / Elsewhere in the Premier League (11:36) / Has El Clasico lost its luster? (14:38) / Vincius Junior and other players raising the bar this season (25:40) / Juve going back to basics for Derby d'Italia (32:16) / Marseille out for blood at the Velo...
Ronaldo gets Ole out of jail again as Barca keep last 16 hopes alive | Champions League recap & analysis (Soccer 10/20)
October 20, 2021 22:19 - 45 minutesManchester United leapt to the top of Group F thanks to yet another dramatic late winner from their aging super star. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad marvel at Cristiano Ronaldo's longevity and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's staying power at Manchester United before turning their attention to Barcelona's first goal and points of the Champions League campaign. Plus, Brenden Aaronson did the USMNT proud as Salzburg solidified their grip on Group G, Bayern blitzed Benfica and Chelsea beat Malmo a...
PSG scrape win over Leipzig on a Wanda-ful night for Liverpool | Champions League recap & analysis (Soccer 10/19)
October 19, 2021 22:52 - 54 minutesKylian Mbappe opened the scoring and Lionel Messi hit a brace, but Paris Saint-Germain looked far from convincing on Tuesday night, while Jurgen Klopp's men took three points from a 5-goal thriller at the home of Atletico Madrid. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Heath Pearce, along with a revolving cast of characters, analyze a barnstormer start to matchday 3 of the Champions League season. PSG edge Jesse Marsch's Leipzig (2:16) / Christina Unkel on the refereeing decisions that cost Atletico Madri...
Champions League preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Liverpool, Man United vs. Atalanta, predictions & more (Soccer 10/19)
October 19, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutesLuis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge and special guest Jim Beglin look ahead to Tuesday's massive clash at the Wanda Metropolitano where Diego Simeone and co. play hosts to Jurgen Klopp's in-form Reds. Plus, Leipzig's acid test against PSG, Inter look to arrest Sheriff's winning start, Man United's must-win Wednesday, and Barcelona's critical Group E situation. Watch Qué Golazo's exclusive interview with Atletico Madrid star João Felix: https://youtu.be/Q8-GY3Pfk5s Qué Golazo' is available on ...
Sterling is open to playing abroad and Barcelona are interested | Fabrizio Romano Transfer Notes (Soccer 10/18)
October 18, 2021 14:14 - 20 minutesFabrizio Romano reports on the English forward hinting at a possible Manchester City exit as well as the latest transfer rumors swirling around nouveau riche Newcastle and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future. Plus, Karim Benzema remains the man at Real Madrid while financial strife remains at the forefront of Barcelona's mind ahead of Sunday's El Clásico. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qu...
Tottenham rain on Newcastle parade as Ole is outfoxed against Leicester | Weekend Recap (Soccer 10/17)
October 17, 2021 23:08 - 1 hourLuis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce kick things off at St James' Park where the Magpies' new owners were brought back down to earth. Elsewhere, the Premier League's top three all collected three points with varying degrees of comfort, while Manchester United's weekend ended with more questions about their coaching situation. Plus, Max Allegri overcame Roma and Jose Mourinho, Napoli remain perfect in Serie A, Ronald Koeman got a tune out of Barcelona and Bayern Munich are the ...
Weekend Preview: Brand new Newcastle / Vieira vs. Arsenal / Gini's transfer remorse (Soccer 10/14)
October 15, 2021 07:02 - 58 minutesIt's a new dawn at St James' Park, so is a first win of the season finally on the cards for the Magpies? And has the die already been cast for Steve Bruce? Luis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge and Poppy Miller look ahead to Newcastle's first game since the Saudi takeover, Patrick Vieira's return to the bosom of the Arsenal fanbase and the start of Claudio Ranieri's firefighting mission with Watford. Plus, Jonathan Johnson reports on Gini Wijnaldum's miserable start to life at PSG and the plan t...
Dest leads USMNT to comeback win over Los Ticos | CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers (Soccer 10/13)
October 14, 2021 03:12 - 1 hourGregg Berhalter's men got off to a nightmare start against Costa Rica, but rallied from behind to secure a home win to close out the October World Cup qualifying window. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce evaluate the US' performance in Columbus, tip their hats to MOTM Sergiño Dest and take stock after a three matchdays that produced six points for the Red, White and Blue. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podca...
Preview: Berhalter, USMNT under pressure against Costa Rica | World Cup Qualifiers (Soccer 10/12)
October 12, 2021 17:37 - 56 minutesGregg Berhalter and co. need to bounce back after falling away to Panama on matchday 5. Heath Pearce, Jimmy Conrad and Dre Cordero analyze Sunday's defeat and look ahead to the Team USA's shot at redemption against Los Ticos in Columbus, Ohio. Plus, the crew discusses the other three CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers taking place on Wednesday. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo t...
Berhalter under fire after USMNT falls to Panama | CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers (Soccer 10/10)
October 11, 2021 02:43 - 1 hourThe United States' men's national team's 13-game unbeaten run came to end on Sunday as Gregg Berhalter's men were outplayed at the Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce analyze the seven changes to the lineup that faced Jamaica on matchday four, and react to the disappointing result and performance. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitt...
World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Panama vs. USA | USMNT looking to stay top (Soccer 10/9)
October 09, 2021 17:43 - 48 minutesGregg Berhalter's men sit at the summit of the Octagonal standings and are aiming to stay there as they take on Los Canaleros. Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to the game, make their line-up predictions and discuss the public's perception of Ricardo Pepi. Plus, analysis of the rest of the chasing pack in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, beginning with in-form Canada. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you liste...
World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Panama vs. USA | USAMNT looking to stay top (Soccer 10/9)
October 09, 2021 17:43 - 48 minutesGregg Berhalter's men sit at the summit of the Octagonal standings and are aiming to stay there as they take on Los Canaleros. Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to the game, make their line-up predictions and discuss the public's perception of Ricardo Pepi. Plus, analysis of the rest of the chasing pack in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, beginning with in-form Canada. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you liste...
Pepi to the double as the USMNT brushes past Jamaica | CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers (Soccer 10/7)
October 08, 2021 03:15 - 1 hourFollowing the US' impressive performance against the Reggae Boyz, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce analyze the team's comfortable night in Austin, Ricardo Pepi's two-goal heroics and Weston McKennie's return to the starting line-up. Plus, more VARcical refereeing and what to expect from Gregg Berhalter in Panama. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod,...
World Cup Qualifiers Preview: USA vs. Jamaica | Berhalter needs to settle on a USMNT XI (Soccer 10/6)
October 06, 2021 17:25 - 1 hourAfter a shaky start to the 2022 World Cup qualification campaign, Gregg Berhalter's men ended the last window with an historic road win and a five-point haul. Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to the October window beginning with Thursday's game against the Reggae Boyz. Plus, Wiso Vazquez returns to talk all things El Tri as Mexico prepare to face off against a much-improved Canada side. WATCH: Luis Miguel Echegaray's full interview with USMNT center back Mark McKenzie: https://youtu....
NWSL Allegations and Turmoil: Recapping the recent events affecting the league (Soccer 10/5)
October 05, 2021 19:34 - 32 minutesFollowing a tumultuous week for the National Women's Soccer League, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman of the Attacking Third podcast go through the timeline of events that led to league suspending play on the weekend. They discuss details of sexual coercion and trauma from former North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley, the fallout from commissioner Lisa Baird's resignation and what's next for the NWSL. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Ca...
Mbappe confirms he asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain in July | Fabrizio Romano Transfer Notes (Soccer 10/4)
October 04, 2021 13:44 - 22 minutesFabrizio Romano reports on Kylian Mbappe putting the record straight about his request for a move away from the Parc des Princes this summer. Plus, the latest on Mohamed Salah's contract negotiations with Liverpool, Serge Aurier joining Villarreal, Claudio Ranieri's return to the Premier League and the future of River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qu...
Salah shines in instant Anfield classic as Barca, Real Madrid, Bayern and PSG all lose | Weekend Recap (Soccer 10/3)
October 03, 2021 21:08 - 1 hourLiverpool and Man City lived up the hype with a blistering four-goal game that ended all square and with Chelsea in top spot. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce recap the action and bow at the alter of Mohamed Salah before turning their focus to Manchester United's strange tactics and PSG's shock defeat to Rennes. Plus, is Ronald Koeman being unfairly scapegoated at Barcelona? Is the honeymoon over for Carlo Ancelotti? And which USMNT players are in best shape heading into t...
Weekend Preview & betting tips: The Anfield Factor vs. The Grealish Factor (Soccer 1/10)
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutesIt's a top of the table tussle on Sunday as Manchester City look to leapfrog Liverpool to the Premier League summit. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Heath Pearce, Jimmy Conrad and James Benge discuss the matchups as Pep Guardiola's miserly defense goes toe-to-toe with Jurgen Klopp's heavy metal frontline, and also look ahead to Manchester United's meeting with the league's other Merseyside club. Plus, Ronald Koeman's tenure at Barcelona remains under the microscope amid a severe tightening of the LaLi...
Ronaldo to the rescue and Barcelona's worst ever start | Champions League recap (Soccer 9/30)
September 30, 2021 12:29 - 52 minutesCristiano Ronaldo spared Manchester United blushes at Old Trafford while Romelu Lukaku and co. fell flat against Juventus. Luis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge, Jimmy Conrad, Christina Unkel and Heath Pearce analyze Wednesday's Champions League action, including Barcelona's latest disasterclass. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegaray, @J...
McKennie returns to USMNT as Berhalter names 27-player roster (Soccer 9/29)
September 29, 2021 23:30 - 19 minutesAfter being suspended during the last camp, Weston McKennie has been recalled to the national team as Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna sit out with injuries. Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad look over Gregg Berhalter's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica, Panama and Costa Rica, and discuss the inclusions, the surprise omissions and their projected starting XIs. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you li...
Messi off the mark with PSG as Sheriff silence the Bernabeu | Champions League recap (Soccer 9/28)
September 28, 2021 22:22 - 54 minutesParis Saint-Germain sit top of Group A after shutting out Man City, but more incredibly Moldovan minnows Sheriff Tiraspol remain perfect in Group D following their dramatic win over 13-time European giants Real Madrid. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson, Jimmy Conrad and Alison Bender catch their breath and analyze an historic night in the Champions League group stage action. Plus, Christina Unkle pops in to discuss the night's two referring controversies, involving Kevin de Bruyne and A...
Champions League preview: PSG vs. Man City, Juventus vs. Chelsea, betting tips, predictions (Soccer 9/27)
September 27, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutesLuis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to Tuesday's box-office clash at the Parc des Princes as Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions take on a galaxy of stars that includes Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. The conversation then turns to the rest of the week's Champions League group stage action as Atletico Madrid travel to to the San Siro, Man United look for revenge and Benfica host a vulnerable Barcelona. Plus, does Christian Pulisic stand a chance of getting valuable...
Barca considering Xavi and Roberto Martinez options | Fabrizio Romano Transfer Notes (Soccer 9/27)
September 27, 2021 12:38 - 21 minutesLuis Miguel Echegaray quizzes transfer insider Fabrizio Romano on the latest rumors surrounding Ronald Koeman's tenure at Barcelona, Chelsea's center-back situation and Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City. Plus, coaches on the hot seat and Inter's search for a goalkeeper. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegaray, @JimmyConrad, @F...
Arsenal come out all guns blazing in North London Derby | Weekend Recap (Soccer 9/26)
September 26, 2021 22:04 - 1 hourLuis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce analyze the Gunners' dominant win over Tottenham, Jose Mourinho's defeat to Lazio and Man United's dramatic and painful loss to Aston Villa. Plus, Man City's statement performance at Stamford Bridge, Kylian Mbappe expresses his displeasure at Neymar and goals galore in Serie A. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Tw...
North London Derby preview: Arsenal, Tottenham and the mood among the fans (Soccer 9/25)
September 25, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutesLuis Miguel Echegaray welcomes in James Benge and The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke ahead of Sunday's meeting at the Emirates Stadium for a deep dive into Mikel Arteta and Nuno Espirito Santos' teams, the owners and the aftereffects of Harry Kane's summer saga. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegaray, @JimmyConrad, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_...
Weekend Preview: Chelsea host Man City in a repeat of the UCL final (Soccer 9/24)
September 24, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutesPep Guardiola has lost his last three battles with Thomas Tuchel, so will the tide turn on Saturday? Luis Miguel Echegaray, Heath Pearce, James Benge and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to Saturday's scrap at the Bridge, another "dumb" North London Derby and Barcelona's season of woe. Plus, Ancelotti has Real Madrid humming again and two former Chelsea managers square off in the Derby della Capitale. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever...
Serie A Special | Juventus' new reality: The Old Lady ain't what she used to be (Soccer 9/22)
September 22, 2021 22:52 - 51 minutesIt's an Italian takeover today as Jimmy Conrad welcomes in two of the faces of Paramount Plus' Calcio e Cappuccino, Matteo Bonetti and Marco Messina, and eventually hands them the reins of the show as they discuss Max Allegri's second stint at Juventus, Mourinho and Sarri squaring off in their first Derby della Capitale and Serie A's standing in European competitions. Plus, the growth in American ownership within the Italian top-flight and the ongoing battle to stamp out racism in stadiums. ...
Leagues Cup to include ALL MLS and Liga MX teams | Interviews & Reaction (Soccer 9/21)
September 21, 2021 23:40 - 37 minutesThe League Cup as we know it is set for a major overall as all 47 teams from MLS and Liga MX will compete in an expanded version of the tournament beginning in the summer of 2023. Luis Miguel Echegaray speaks with MLS commissioner Don Garber, Liga MX president Mikel Arriola and Concacaf President and FIFA Vice-president Victor Montagliani about the joint venture, their plans for a similar women's competition as well as the newly formatted Concacaf Champions League. Plus, Jimmy Conrad and Wiso...
Q&A with Fabrizio Romano: James, Haaland & More (Soccer 9/20)
September 20, 2021 13:55 - 19 minutesAre Everton ready to let go of James Rodriguez amid Al Rayyan rumors? Could Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland switch allegiances in January? Can AC Milan keep hold of Franck Kessie? Fabrizio Romano has the answers. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegaray, @JimmyConrad, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @heathpearce, @LRoman32,...
Weekend Recap: Chelsea silence Spurs as Man United burst West Ham's bubbles (Soccer 9/19)
September 19, 2021 22:32 - 1 hourLuis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce break down a busy day of action in London where Chelsea put three past Tottenham and Manchester United needed late heroics to beat the Hammers. The guys also discuss Juventus' stalemate with AC Milan, PSG relying on an Argentinean not named Lionel Messi to beat Lyon and Man City's frontline concerns. Plus, Jesse Marsch's rough start with RB Leipzig, winners/losers of the week and the updated Premier League managerial power rankings. Qué Go...
Weekend Preview & Betting Tips: Can Harry Kane come alive against Chelsea? (Soccer 9/17)
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutesWith Son Heung-min unavailable, the pressure is mounting on Tottenham's No 9 to rediscover his goalscoring form. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to Sunday's London derby, Manchester United's trip to David Moyes' new home, and a clash of Italian titans as Juventus prepare to host AC Milan. Plus, Jonathan Johnson joins to delve into the biggest storylines from France and preview three tasty Ligue 1 fixtures, including PSG's redemption mission against Lyon following the damp sq...
Europa League preview: Leicester vs. Napoli, Dinamo Zagreb vs. West Ham, picks and betting tips (Soccer 9/16)
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutesNapoli travel to the King Power looking for their first road win against English opposition, while Maurizio Sarri returns to the competition in which he boasts a 76% win rate. With the curtain set to raise on the 2021/22 UEFA Europa League season, Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to five noteworthy fixtures from the opening day of action. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow ...
Star-studded PSG outshone in Bruges as Liverpool beat AC Milan at Anfield | Champions League recap (Soccer 9/15)
September 15, 2021 22:44 - 45 minutesDespite having Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in their lineup, Paris Saint-Germain had to settle for a point in Belgium, while elsewhere Jurgen Klopp's men treated fans of the Reds to another epic comeback win over the Rossoneri. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Dre Cordero analyze both games as well as the rest of Wednesday's Champions League action, including Erling Haaland's strong start, Real Madrid's last-gasp winner at the San Siro and Jesse Marsch's grueling night at the Etihad. Plus,...
Pefok stuns Man United as Bayern Munich thrash Barca... again | Champions League recap (Soccer 9/14)
September 14, 2021 23:34 - 45 minutesThe 2021/22 Champions League group stage started out with a bang! Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and James Benge react to a thrilling opening night of action that saw Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling appearance get overshadowed by US international Jordan Pefok, Sevilla earn a point despite conceding three penalties, and Bayern Munich continue their tradition of owning the Camp Nou. The panel also mulls over what having more USMNT players in Europe's most prestigious club competition ...
Champions League preview: Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich, Liverpool vs. AC Milan, betting tips, predictions (Soccer 9/13)
September 13, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutesThe 2021/22 Champions League group stage kicks into gear this week with a host of mouth-watering fixtures. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to Tuesday's clash at the Camp Nou, the four games involving Premier League teams, and mull over the best picks. Plus, Jonathan Johnson has all the latest on PSG, reveals Gini Wijnaldum is a fan of podcast and shares his thoughts on Real Madrid's trip to the San Siro to face Inter. And finally, the crew turns its attention to the 12 USMNT...
Fabrizio Romano: Pogba rethinking Manchester United future (Soccer 9/13)
September 13, 2021 13:51 - 18 minutesPaul Pogba was rumored to be on his way out of Manchester United last season, but that was before a certain striker returned to Old Trafford. Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the Frenchman's future and Cristiano Ronaldo's big money deal with the Red Devils. Plus, Paulo Dybala's contract negotiations, the race to sign Dušan Vlahović and why FC Dallas fans don't need to worry about Ricardo Pepi just yet. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Go...
Weekend Recap: Liverpool keep pace with Man United and Chelsea (Soccer 9/12)
September 12, 2021 21:55 - 1 hourAfter Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show on Saturday, the attention turned to Elland Road on Sunday where the Reds were too much for Marcelo Bielsa's men to handle. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce analyze Liverpool's dominant display, look over the rest of the action from Europe's Top 5 leagues, and discuss what Juventus' latest setback could mean for Weston McKennie's USMNT prospects. Plus Premier League power rankings, howlers and a debate over the weekend's top performer...
Cristiano Ronaldo strikes twice on Manchester United return (Soccer 9/11)
September 11, 2021 16:41 - 11 minutesCristiano Ronaldo marked his first Premier League game in 12 years with two goals in front of a jubilant Old Trafford. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad discuss the Portuguese's performance against the Magpies and what his return will mean for his Manchester United teammates and the title race. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegar...