Morning Footy: A soccer show from CBS Sports Golazo Network

Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast begins with Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros getting hyped for Wednesday’s US Open Cup final (01:06). Then, what does Gio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter finally starting the process of reconciliation mean for the USMNT (10:40)? The crew looks back on a game Juventus fans will quickly want to forget (19:44) before reacting to the weekend’s top performers (28:21). And finally, a discussion about Megan Rapinoe’s impact on and off the field in the wake of the USWNT legend’s last game on the international stage (34:38). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros discuss the contrasting feelings among Arsenal and Tottenham fans following Sunday’s North London Derby stalemate (06:16). Atlético Madrid claimed the Spanish capital bragging rights after brining Real Madrid’s perfect start to the LaLiga campaign to an end (17:15) and Dutch football’s biggest fixture, De Klassieker, was the latest Eredivisie match to be suspended due to crowd unrest (23:05). Then, the crew gives props to Atlanta United following a weekend of thrills and spills in a MLS playoff race (31:45). News and US Open Cup final talk around the corner in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast! Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a weekend full of rivalry games and that’s where Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast begins as Atlético Madrid look to nullify Jude Bellingham and company (01:32) while Ange Postecoglou looks to keep his hot start as Tottenham manager rolling away to Arsenal (06:00). Then, Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros preview Inter Miami’s game against Orlando SC and try to come up with a good name for the Florida showdown (11:06). The crew assesses Man United’s recent woes and what Erik ten Hag needs from his men as they travel to Burnley (18:45). Christian Benteke joins to talk about DC United’s MLS playoff ambitions, Wayne Rooney, fashion, LeBron and more (24:40). And Jimmy Conrad shares his weekend betting tips (35:50). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros begin Part One of the Morning Footy podcast in the Europa League where Liverpool had the LASK laugh thanks in large part to Mohamed Salah. Does the Egyptian get enough recognition? (01:48). The crew explains why Martin Ødegaard’s five-year contract extension is music to the ears of Arsenal fans (12:09). More Europa League reaction as Leverkusen impressed, Marseille salvaged a point, and Brighton got a rude awakening (17:05). And the USWNT sent Julie Ertz off in style with a shutout win over South Africa (27:06) A look ahead to a BIG weekend of derbies coming up in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kickin’ It debuts in style with the first of a two-part interview with an all-time great, Thierry Henry, who joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to discuss life and the beautiful game. Thierry encourages Christian Pulisic to replicate the fearlessness he shows on the international stage with his club team, “As a creative player if you don’t try to make mistakes, you cannot succeed.” He also explains how, before becoming an Arsenal legend, he initially struggled with the Gunners and what he did to earn Dennis Bergkamp’s respect. Clint describes the underdog mentality of US players which prompts a discussion about youth development and France’s world-famous Clairefontaine academy, where Thierry honed his skills. And things take an emotional turn as Charlie opens up about his childhood and what drove him to pursue a career in soccer. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Watch Kickin' It as well as UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, soccer documentaries and more by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ You can also watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_abdo, @CharlieDavies9, @MauriceEdu, @clint_dempsey For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros react to Inter Miami’s costly win over Toronto FC (00:55) and LA Galaxy newbie Billy Sharpe bagging a hat-trick against Minnesota United (05:20). The crew discusses Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba’s fitness levels after the duo were subbed out early by Tata Martino (11:28). Then, they wax lyrical about Brighton as the Seagulls get ready to make their Europa League debut later today (18:53). All eyes will be on Julie Ertz tonight in Cincinnati as the two-time World Cup winner makes her final appearance for the USWNT (26:20). And friend of the show Mbizo Mzamane joins to talk about South Africa’s women’s team and where Victor Osimhen ranks among Africa’s all-time greats (34:39). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros discuss CBS Sports’ new show “Kickin’ It” which debuted on Wednesday with the first of a two-part interview with Thierry Henry (01:32). Then, the crew tries to find the positives for Manchester United and André Onana following Wednesday's error-strewn defeat to Bayern Munich (09:21). Sticking with the Champions League, Nico was “wildly disappointed” with Galatasaray (17:22) while Alexis and Charlie were pleasantly surprised by Arsenal’s first performance in the competition since 2017 (22:09). And Jude Bellingham came up clutch once again, this time against a stubborn Union Berlin side - so where is the ceiling for the newly-minted Real Madrid star (27:30)? Stay tuned for Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast as the crew unpacks a wild night of MLS action. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! CBS Sports "Kickin' It" is a weekly soccer show not only about soccer. Led by Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies – the goal is to showcase a more personal and relatable side to the biggest stars and celebrities in and around the sport through unfiltered and organic conversation. Kickin' It is part of the CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Nigel Reo-Coker and Alexis Guerreros kick things off with some midweek MLS talk ahead of a playoff six-pointer between LA Galaxy and Minnesota United (00:50). Then, a look ahead to Day Two of the Champions League as down-on-their-luck Manchester United travel to Munich (09:41), Arsenal return to the big stage (16:07), and first-timers Union Berlin face Real Madrid (22:05). And the crew make their Wednesday UCL predictions (33:37). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Tuesday’s electric start to the Champions League season, Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Nigel Reo-Coker and Alexis Guerreros react to the controversial penalty awarded to PSG (05:25) and goalkeeper Ivan Provedel’s goalscoring heroics for Lazio (12:12). With the playoffs within reach, are Inter Miami obligated to play Lionel Messi in every remaining MLS game (21:09)? More UCL talk as the crew discusses Celtic’s indiscipline against Feyenoord (25:16), AC Milan’s failure to punish Newcastle (28:51), and Leipzig, Man City, Barcelona and Porto’s strong starts in the group stage (33:12). Don’t miss Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast for a full preview of Wednesday’s UCL and MLS action. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast begins with Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros discussing the reports linking Julian Nagelsmann to the Germany men’s national team vacancy (02:45). Marco Messina rakes over the coals of the Derby della Madonnina and shares his thoughts on Serie A’s four Champions League participants (10:40). Then, Jordan Angeli joins to talk about the NWSL playoff picture and the candidates for MVP (20:18). And the crew examines Ricardo Pepi’s status within the PSV squad following the Texan’s first competitive goal for the club (29:24). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the greatest club competition on earth kicking off today, Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros begin Part One of the Morning Footy podcast by discussing the ‘Group of Death’ matchups as AC Milan host Newcastle and PSG face Dortmund (04:07). NWSL is set to return to Boston and Charlie is pumped (15:44). Then, the crew recaps the best moments from last season’s UCL, considers Feyenoord and Celtic’s chances of reaching this season’s knockout stage, and previews groups E-H (24:01). And Guillem Balagué joins from Paris to talk PSG, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona (35:07). More UCL coverage to come in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast! Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brighton compounded Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United woes and that’s where Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros begin Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast (00:47). Then, a look at Real Madrid’s perfect start to the La Liga season (07:18) before the crew get into their Top 5 UEFA Champions League Power Rankings (11:05). MLS weekend analysis following LAFC’s win in El Trafico and the Revs’ defeat to the rockbottom Rapids (18:25). And a preview of the two star-studded AFC Champions League games available today on the Golazo Network (31:48). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros straddle both sides of the Atlantic to begin Part One of the Morning Footy podcast, recapping Atlanta United’s beatdown of Messi-less Miami (00:54), and Tottenham’s latest spirited performance under Ange Postecoglou (06:25). The crew discusses the prospect of US Soccer opening up a new HQ and training facility in Atlanta (14:34). Then, it’s over to Germany to assess Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title-chasing bonafides on the back of Friday’s draw at the home of Bayern Munich (20:46). And the Derby della Madonnina bragging rights belong to Inter following their five-goal victory over AC Milan (29:10). Plenty more weekend to pick over in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast! Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Gringas kicks off Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast with the headlines including the latest in the Jadon Sancho versus Erik Ten Hag soap opera (03:53). More Manchester United talk as Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros look ahead to the Red Devils’ tricky test against Brighton (08:34). Felipe Cárdenas joins to preview the big clash in Liga MX as Club America host arch rivals Chivas… but what happened to all the trash talk (15:53)?? Nico and Alexis shine some light on the Greek and Canadian leagues, respectively (25:25). And Jimmy Conrad shares his betting tips ahead of a weekend stacked with derbies (31:40)! Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who should Tata Martino start against Atlanta United? Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros discuss Lionel Messi’s availability and fatigue levels as Inter Miami look to continue their unbeaten run in MLS. The crew is outraged for Sam Vines who was left off out Royal Antwerp’s Champions League roster due to a clerical error (09:36). The Bundesliga weekend kicks off with a belter as Xabi Alonso leads his red-hot Bayer Leverkusen team to his old stomping ground (15:11). Alexis is giving NYCFC the edge against a goal-shy NY Red Bulls ahead of a weekend of MLS derbies (24:05). And excitement levels are at fever pitch ahead of Saturday’s grudge match between Inter and AC Milan (31:17) More big rivalries and institutional crises to come in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast! Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros focus their attention on all things soccer in the United States, but first a debate over Marco Verratti’s decision to “take the bag” and play in the Qatar Stars league (02:24). Following two shutout wins for the USMNT during the international break, the crew compare notes about which players impressed them the most (08:35). Then, a look at Ashley Hatch’s inclusion in the newly-dropped USWNT roster (16:17). And the New York Red Bulls’ John Tolkin joins to trash talk NYCFC and talk about his night marking Lionel Messi (23:20). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros unpack the New England Revolution’s chaotic and confusing coaching situation and the effect Bruce Arena’s resignation might have on the locker room (01:57). The crew applaud Richarlison for seeking help to deal with his mental health struggles (19:32). Then, a look at Ilkay Gündoğan’s bruised back and some of the other notable injuries picked up during the international break (25:56). And the crew revisit their Inter Miami MLS season predictions ahead Saturday’s clash with Atlanta United (34:15). Don’t miss our interview with New York Red Bulls’ John Tolkin in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast! Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Jordan Angeli and Alexis Guerreros discuss Argentina’s perfect start in World Cup qualifiers and challenge of playing La Paz (00:50). NYCFC’s Alfredo Morales joins as a special guest co-host ahead of Saturday’s Hudson River Derby to discuss the MLS playoff picture and fan culture in the Big Apple (08:28). The crew reacts to Ecuador’s win over Uruguay (19:30). Then, more fun with Alfredo who lifts the lid on growing up in Germany, representing the USMNT and picking a Best XI of teammates past and present (25:15). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Jordan Angeli and Alexis Guerreros unpack the USMNT’s friendly win over Oman and what they learned about the likes of Kristoffer Lund, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun (03:00). The Athletic’s Pablo Maurer joins to discuss the messy aftermath of the investigation into Bruce Arena’s “inappropriate remarks” that has resulted in the New England Revolution replacing one interim coach with another (17:58). And the crew reacts to Italy’s vital win over Ukraine in EURO 2024 qualifiers (29:00) and Jamaica’s scare in CONCACAF Nations League play (36:06). NYCFC’s Alfredo Morales joins the desk in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast to talk Hudson Derby, the MLS playoff picture and more. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco Messina joins the Morning Footy podcast to analyze the Azzurri’s woeful run on the international stage and what Luciano Spalletti can do to turn things around (01:53). Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros consider the cultural impact of the San Siro before naming their favorite European soccer cathedrals (09:40). Then, the crew discusses “Football Must Go On,” Paramount +’s incredible new docuseries chronicling Shakhtar Donetsk’s resilience in the face of war (23:35). Charlie sings the praises of Hugo Pérez following El Salvador’s decision to sack the former USMNT midfielder as head coach (31:00). And Jimmy Conrad shares his thoughts on Gregg Berhalter’s tactics and his betting tips ahead of tonight’s game against Oman (36:45). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros examine Gregg Berhalter’s lineup choices ahead of the USMNT’s friendly against Oman (03:36) - does Ricardo Pepi deserve to start? With Paul Pogba facing a lengthy ban after testing positive for enhanced levels of testosterone, the crew discusses the Frenchman’s luckless run since returning to Juventus (14:45). Then, Honduras have no margin for error in the CONCACAF Nations League, so what has gone wrong for La H (19:58)? Further south, Ecuador host Uruguay in World Cup qualifiers - can La Tri deal with Marcelo Bielsa’s Charrúas (25:17)? Marco Messina joins in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast to unpack Italy’s slide towards European minnow status. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Angeli joins Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros to discuss the keys behind North Carolina Courage’s successful NWSL Challenge Cup defense as well as Luis Rubiales’ decision to resign as Spain’s FA boss (01:20). Then, what next for Germany following the removal of Hansi Flick as head coach? The crew examines Die Mannschaft’s worrying slump (14:43). Then, a look at the biggest storylines from CONMEBOL’s World Cup qualification campaign (19:56) and Jamaica’s solid start to the CONCACAF Nations League group stage (26:43). And which gridiron players would make the easiest transition to the other kind of football? The crew name their NFL-inspired 5-a-side teams (33:39)! Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros share their thoughts on the USMNT’s flattering 3-0 win over Uzbekistan on Gregg Berhalter’s second debut as head coach (04:12). Then, Charlie discusses the uncertainty hanging over the New England Revolution following Bruce Arena’s resignation as head coach (17:03). The crew recaps a thrilling weekend of MLS action which saw Inter Miami get the dub without Lionel Messi (24:08). And Anita Jones joins to analyze England’s lackluster performance against Ukraine and Gareth Southgate’s questionable selection decisions (33:50). More to come in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast including reaction to the NWSL Challenge Cup final and Luis Rubiales’ resignation. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anita Jones joins Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros to discuss reports that Gareth Southgate will step down as England manager after the EURO 2024 cycle (00:44). Speaking of English managers, can Wayne Rooney guide DC United to a playoff spot? The crew takes a look at the MLS Eastern Conference teams fighting to make the postseason (12:36). Then, what did we learn from Argentina’s win over Ecuador, and can Brazil’s interim coach Fernando Diniz keep the fans happy (22:29)? And the gang takes stock of Jamaica and Honduras ahead of Friday’s CONCACAF Nations League clash (30:33). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros preview the USMNT’s friendly against Uzbekistan, and set their expectations for Gregg Berhalter’s second stint as head coach (00:31). Lionel Messi scored the winner against Ecuador but might miss Argentina’s trip to La Paz - so is that good news for Inter Miami fans (08:15)? And with the World Cup winner out for Saturday’s MLS clash against Sporting KC, the crew discusses which players need to step up for Tata Martino (12:25). Then, Yunus Musah joins to talk about morale within the USMNT camp, his start to life at AC Milan, and selling the Stars and Stripes to dual nationals (21:19). More international break chat to come in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The road to the 2026 World Cup begins early in South America and that’s where Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros begin Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast (00:10). Marko Mitrović’s appointment as head coach of the U-23 USMNT prompts a discussion about using the Olympics as a launch pad to the senior national team (11:13). Then, the crew take a deep dive look at the USMNT’s strategy of recruiting dual nationals (16:28) as well as the players who opted to represent other teams on the international stage (26:30). And Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards joins to talk USMNT camp vibes, competing for a starting role and Gregg Berhalter’s return to the helm (33:05). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros discuss the dilemma facing Liverpool in the final hours of the Saudi Pro League transfer window: keep Mohamed Salah or accept Al-Ittihad’s mega offer for the Egyptian (01:24)? Then, the crew unpacks a Ballon d’Or shortlist headlined by Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland (14:10). Jenny Chiu joins the desk to recap North Carolina Courage and Racing Louisville’s NWSL Challenge Cup semifinal wins (18:00). And the conversation turns to EURO 2024 qualifiers as Group B powerhouses the Netherlands and France return to action (27:57). Stay tuned for an exclusive interview with USMNT star Chris Richards in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Christine Cupo and Alexis Guerreros examine the MLS Western Conference standings and whether FC Dallas and Sporting KC can each clinch a playoff spot (00:11). Mbizo Mzamane swings by to discuss the pre-AFCON buzz, André Onana’s importance for Cameroon as well as his dark horses to win the competition (09:25). Then, the crew takes stock of some of the Saudi Pro League squads as an historic transfer window comes to a close on Thursday (18:38). What happens when the VAR runs out of juice? Christina Unkel joins to discuss an officiating event that has enraged FC Porto (26:12). And with the Ballon d’Or shortlist to be announced later today, the crew considers which players are most deserving of the ultimate individual award (40:12). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Christine Cupo and Alexis Guerreros react to Jorge Vilda being removed as the head coach of Spain's women's national team as the RFEF’s disgraced president Luis Rubiales continues to serve a 90-day suspension (02:15). Then, the crew asks if there is a more thankless job in MLS than coaching the Colorado Rapids following Robin Fraser’s sacking (17:18). Jenny Chiu joins to preview Wednesday’s NWSL Challenge Cup semifinal matchups (22:23). And the La Liga season is still young, but two names have already emerged as early revelations: Jude Bellingham and Girona (29:32). More to come in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast as Mbizo Mzamane describes the lay of the land ahead of AFCON. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros begin Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast by discussing the Belgian Pro League and Sam Vines, who responded to his USMNT roster snub by scoring for Royal Antwerp (00:43). Then, Christina Unkel joins the crew to discuss the application of VAR in the Premier League following a slew of controversial officiating decisions in the early stages of the season (11:26). And days after scoring against Manchester City, Tim Ream dials in for an exclusive interview from his native St. Louis (26:09). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Sporting KC and Arsenal come in for some praise to kick off Part One of the Morning Footy podcast as Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros nominate their top performances from the weekend (4:10). The crew discusses Jordan Henderson’s claims that “playing in Saudi Arabia is a positive thing” following the former Liverpool captain’s first interview since joining Al Ettifaq, a move viewed by many in the LGBTQ+ community as a betrayal (15:21). Then a preview of the big week ahead for Spain and Italy in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers (20:55). And Felipe Cárdenas joins to examine the teams looking to advance to the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals (32:12). More to come in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast including an exclusive interview with Fulham and USMNT defender Tim Ream. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nigel Reo-Coker, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros begin Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast in Serie A where AC Milan kept their perfect start to the season rolling against Roma while Napoli’s Scudetto defense suffered its first setback (00:31). Michelle Gringas has the latest headlines including Sergio Ramos’ reported move back to Sevilla and Tanner Tessman’s USMNT roster call-up (09:38). Then, analysis of a thrilling weekend of MLS action as Cincinnati’s slump continued and Inter Miami took another step towards the playoff spots (14:21). And the crew assesses which clubs and leagues took the biggest leaps forward in the European transfer market (27:15). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The stars came out to see Lionel Messi in Los Angeles, and Argentine put on a show! Susannah Collins, Nigel Reo-Coker, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros recap Inter Miami’s win over LAFC (02:43) before getting into a heated debate about Arsenal’s title chances following Sunday’s madcap victory over Manchester United (10:24). Then, is Jadon Sancho being unfairly scapegoated? The crew discusses the Englishman’s response to Erik Ten Hag criticizing his efforts in training (20:56). More Premier League talk including Erling Haaland’s latest hat-trick, the Red Devils’ identity crisis and Evan Ferguson’s breakout performance (26:24). More to come in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast as the crew puts Serie A’s weekend results under the microscope. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros digest the results of the Europa League group stage draw and designate Liverpool as the early favorites to win the competition (04:10). LAFC host Inter Miami in the weekend’s marquee MLS fixture, but will Lionel Messi be able to light things up in Los Angeles (08:50)? And Lisa Carlin joins to discuss the NWSL playoff picture (16:26) before Jimmy Conrad makes his Morning Footy return to talk UCL betting odds and his top weekend picks (25:53). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros react to Thursday’s UEFA Champions League draw and predict which teams will survive a ‘Group of Death’ made up of PSG, AC Milan, Dortmund and Newcastle (00:37). Julie Ertz gets her flowers following the two-time World Cup winner’s decision to call time on a legendary career (08:33). More UCL talk as the crew analyzes the matchups that lie ahead of the two Manchester teams (12:55). Then, a look ahead to the weekend’s tastiest Serie A, Premier League and Bundesliga fixtures (24:19). Stay tuned for reaction to the UEFA Europa League group stage draw in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast! Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Marco Messina, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros kick things off with a breakdown of the 32 teams competing for UEFA Champions League glory ahead of Thursday’s group stage draw (02:56). Romelu Lukaku has touched down in the Italian capital, but can the Belgian turn Roma into a Top 4 team (13:14)? Then, Anita Jones joins to talk Chelsea, Ansu Fati, Mohamed Salah and Aston Villa (23:05). And the crew welcomes back Mbizo Mzamane to preview the newly-created African Football League and discuss which under-the-radar African players to look out for this season (32:58). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Marco Messina, Charlie Davies and Alexis Guerreros unpack Gregg Berhalter’s 24-man roster for the USMNT’s upcoming two friendlies and discuss Gio Reyna’s future with the program (02:30). Sophia Smith’s injury diagnosis is not as bad as initially feared, but how will her absence impact the Thorns (16:52)? PSV Eindhoven and their three American players are Champions League bound - the crew talks about Wednesday’s win over Rangers and Ricardo Pepi’s role as understudy (21:31). Then, a recap of the midweek MLS action as Nashville became the first team to keep Inter Miami scoreless since Lionel Messi’s arrival (27:46). More to come in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast including a pot-by-pot breakdown of Thursday’s UCL draw. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Jordan Angeli, Christine Cupo and Alexis Guerreros discuss whether John Herdman taking the reins of Toronto FC is a step-up for the former Canada men’s national team boss (00:20). With Megan Rapinoe set to play her final game for the Stars and Stripes, the crew reflects on the USWNT star’s iconic career (11:58). Tottenham’s search for silverware continues following Tuesday’s Carabao Cup defeat to Fulham - is the Ange Postecoglou honeymoon already over (18:04)? And which NWSL teams have the best chance of reaching the post season (27:11)? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Jordan Angeli, Christine Cupo and Alexis Guerreros kick off Part One of the Morning Footy podcast by discussing Galatasaray’s nervy win over Molde (02:22) and Nashville’s unenviable trip to face Inter Miami (07:30). The USMNT September roster drops later today, but the crew is more concerned with head coach Gregg Berhalter revealing that he has yet to patch things up with Gio Reyna (15:42). Two Argentine playmakers face-off in MLS action as Atlanta United host FC Cincinnati (22:22). And PSV, with three Americans in tow, are 90 minutes away from reaching the Champions League group stage - can they get past Rangers? (31:41) Stick around for Part Two a review of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup drama. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas joins to discuss the prospect of Miles Robinson and Thiago Almada leaving Atlanta United, John Herdman choosing Toronto over Canada, and the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal bracket (02:33). Switching gears, more injury woes for Real Madrid with Vinicius Junior set to miss 4-6 weeks of action (14:39). Then, with the Premier League season still in its infancy, hosts Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Jordan Angeli and Alexis Guerreros compare notes about three new signings: James Maddison, Nicolas Jackson and Moussa Diaby (18:40). And the crew talks early season impressions of two Americans abroad: Tim Weah and Gaga Slonina (27:37). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part One of the Morning Footy podcast begins hosts Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Jordan Angeli and Alexis Guerreros reacting to Inter’s Monday defeat of Cagliari (03:05) and Atletico Madrid’s biggest ever away win in La Liga (08:22). What does John Herdman resigning as Canada’s head coach to take the Toronto FC job say about Canada Soccer and the MLS side (14:37)? Then, with the final spots in the UEFA Champions League group stage up for grabs this week, the crew previews Tuesday’s finely-poised clash between Galatasaray and Molde (22:26). And the Carabao Cup is a chance for Tottenham to dust off their trophy cabinet - can Ange Postecoglou’s men avail of the opportunity? Plenty more to come in Part Two including a conversation about the future of two of Atlanta United’s stars. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast begins with a roundup of three stories of interest from continental Europe: Leverkusen’s statement win, Harry Kane’s Bayern brace and Barcelona’s latest wunderkind (00:37). Hosts Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Jalil Anibaba and Alexis Guerreros then discuss FIFA’s decision to suspend Luis Rubiales and the disgraced Spanish FA chief’s mother’s decision to go on hunger strike (11:53). Then, Sandra Herrera joins to talk about the weekend’s NWSL action and Sophia Smith’s injury setback (20:22). And the crew closes out by assessing MLS regular season expectations for fans of Austin and Nashville (29:25). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was another memorable weekend for Christian Pulisic, Jude Bellingham and Liverpool, and that’s where hosts Susannah Collins, Michael Lahoud, Jalil Anibaba and Alexis Guerreros get Part One of the Morning Footy podcast underway (02:53). Romelu Lukaku has burned bridges at Chelsea and Inter in recent years, so is Roma the right place for the Belgian striker to win over fans (14:55)? The crew is growing ever more bullish about Inter Miami’s chances of making the playoffs after Lionel Messi marked his MLS debut with a big goal in the Big Apple (20:25). Then, more Premier League talk with analysis of Arsenal dropping points and Manchester United overturning a two-goal deficit (35:52). Stick around for Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast for Bundesliga, MLS and NWSL talk. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part One of the Morning Footy podcast begins with Marco Messina joining hosts Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Nigel Reo-Coker and Aaron West to discuss Juventus’ exciting start to the Serie A season and the reaction in Italy following Christian Pulisic’s sensational AC Milan debut (02:45). Inter Miami return to league action this weekend with a lot of work to do. The crew tries to predict whether Lionel Messi and friends can clinch an unlikely MLS playoff spot (10:18). Fresh off of winning the World Cup, Esther González makes her way to Gotham FC, and Aaron is pumped (22:47)! And Folarin Balogun looks set to join Monaco, but will the USMNT striker thrive at the Principality club (30:16)? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part One of the Morning Footy podcast kicks off with hosts Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Nigel Reo-Coker and Aaron West looking ahead to Sunday’s heavyweight clash between Newcastle and Liverpool - can the Reds’ new-look midfield contain the Magpies (01:35)? Romelu Lukaku is reportedly on the verve of reuniting with José Mourinho, prompting a debate about Roma’s current No. 9 - Tammy Abraham (08:20). Then, it’s full weekend preview mode starting in the Premier League where Chelsea and Arsenal welcome in London rivals (13:47). Next up, the crew evaluates La Liga juggernauts Barcelona and Real Madrid (22:25) before discussing PSG’s sluggish start to the Ligue 1 season (28:34). And what do FC Dallas and Portland Timbers need to do to shake off their MLS ruts (33:07)? More to come on Part Two as Marco Messina joins to talk all things Serie A. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nico Cantor joins from Cincinnati to report on the US Open Cup drama and humidity at TQL Stadium, and his failure to secure an interview with Lionel Messi (02:27). Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar learned who their group stage opponents will be in the AFC Champions League (16:44). Then, with Ajax fighting to qualify for the Europa League, the crew discusses whether the Dutch giants have underachieved on the European stage (21:00). And Charlie Davies gives us the lowdown on Kickin’ It, an brand new interview series coming to the CBS Sports Golazo Network on Sept. 20 (37:42). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part One of the Morning Footy podcast begins with hosts Poppy Miller, Chris Wittyngham, Charlie Davies and Nigel Reo-Coker recapping a long and wild night of action in Ohio where Lionel Messi and Inter Miami made it through yet another penalty shootout to secure their place in the US Open Cup final (01:14). The Saudi Pro League has been a disruptive force in this summer’s transfer window, but is Al Ahli’s move for Celta Vigo sensation Gabri Vega the league’s biggest signal of intent to date? (17:38) Then, the crew discusses Luciano Acosta’s heroic performance for FC Cincinnati and Houston Dynamo’s dominant win over Real Salt Lake in the other semifinal (30:43). Don’t miss Part Two as Nico Cantor joins with a firsthand account of the latest Messi masterclass. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, NWSL, US Open Cup, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast begins former Aston Villa captain Nigel Reo-Coker waxing poetic about Unai Emery’s impact on the Midlands club as they look to embark on a Europa Conference League campaign following a long European hiatus (00:24). Speaking of captains, Lindsey Horan broke her silence following the USWNT’s underwhelming World Cup and her version of events was far from flattering for the coaching staff (11:14). Then, Felipe Cárdenas joins to discuss the US Open Cup semifinals and Inter Miami expectations for the rest of the MLS regular season (18:01). And the crew analyzes Galatasaray’s busy transfer window (28:51) and what needs to change at Colorado Rapids (32:59). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part One of the Morning Footy podcast begins with hosts Poppy Miller, Chris Wittyngham, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jordan Angeli looking ahead to a big night on the CBS Golazo Network as Lionel Messi and company kick off the US Open Cup semifinals against FC Cincinnati (01:21). Pep Guardiola will miss Manchester City’s next two games following back surgery, so what effect will the Spaniard’s absence have on the Premier League champions? (13:15) Then, a recap of the UCL qualification barnstormer at Ibrox between Rangers and PSV which saw Sergino Dest make his first run-out for the Dutch giants (17:25). And the crew discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the other two US Open Cup semifinalists: Houston Dynamo and Real Salt Lake (26:09). More to come on Part Two including a deep dive look at Aston Villa’s chances of tasting European glory under Unai Emery. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices