The Rondo by GOAL

This week, The Rondo boys breakdown how to beat billionaire soccer clubs with USMNT legend and strategic advisor to English League One club Lincoln City, Landon Donovan. Can small soccer clubs can truly compete against the massive financial power of big money European teams and elite English Premier League giants? Do small football clubs need celebrity ownership like Wrexham AFC to challenge the established soccer hierarchy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How good are the U.S. at men's soccer really? And will they ever be any better?It has long been assumed that if the United States got people to care just a little more about the beautiful game, then international glory is inevitable. But that all seems pretty far away - and it's a LOT to ask.Our rondo guys look at what elite footballing nations do, ask if the U.S. could EVER get there, and debate what success for the USMNT looks like in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Promotion and relegation is one of the biggest things missing from American soccer, but could that finally be changing? On this episode, we break down whether promotion/relegation can actually work in the US, why it has become the standard around the world, how USL plans to implement it, and whether MLS would ever seriously consider joining in. From the financial risks to the possible upside for clubs, players, and fans, we debate if pro/rel would bring more legitimacy and excitement to the American game or create even more instability. Do you think promotion/relegation would work in the US? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a bottle? Many have accused Arsenal of ritually chucking away the Premier League for a few years now. But is that fair? Are they serial chokers limited by their own shortcomings? Or are they just unfortunate to be chased by a Man City juggernaut every year? Arsenal aren't the only ones to throw it away, either. Our guys have all experienced soccer trauma with their teams falling short over the years. Raheemovic, Corbin Mills and Tom Hindle get in to some personal trauma in a ragebait-y exploration of football's most overused term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLS season is underway, which means it's time for our Rondo guys to get excited about American soccer again. To be honest, they missed it quite a bit. So, to kick things off, we decided to ask one big fat question: Is MLS actually good? Sure, Lionel Messi plays here and teams are now valued at nearly $1.5 BILLION. But does anyone want to watch the product on the pitch? Should they care? And, most importantly, is this a RETIREMENT LEAGUE?Raheemovic, Corbin Mills, and Tom Hindle break down the league shortly after its 31st birthday as it moves from startup to major player in the soccer world. Follow us on Instagram: @goalrondoSubscribe on YouTube: @Rondo_GOAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had USMNT legend and RCD Mallorca co-owner Stu Holden on the show this week, and we built the ULTIMATE American gameday 😮‍💨🇺🇸 The squad picked from six different categories: Stadiums, uniforms, coaches, fanbases, mascots, and even the GOATS from each major sport, to see who could build the BEST gameday ever … but you can only pick one person, place, or thing per sport 👀 Let us know in the comments who you would pick from each category, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you don’t miss any Rondo debates 💯 Intro:(0:00) GOAT Player:(0:11) Stadium:(0:43) Uniform:(2:14) Coaches:(3:33) Fanbase:(5:21) Mascot:(7:01) #football #soccer #nba #nfl #premierleague #messi #tombrady #lebronjames #mlb #cfb #liverpool #fenway #f1 #usmnt #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FIFPRO World 11 list dropped yesterday and social media went CRAZY after seeing players like Mo Salah and Raphinha NOT make it 👀 BUT unlike most awards, this list is actually voted on by the players themselves, so we took a look at every name that made the squad and rated each 1–10 on whether they deserved to be there … and if someone else SHOULD have been in over them 😮‍💨 Let us know in the comments who your biggest snub was this year, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) Goalkeepers:(1:11) Defenders:(3:33) Midfielders:(7:32) Forwards:(11:30) #football #soccer #fifproworld11 #fifpro #premierleague #laliga #mbappe #lamineyamal #barcelona #realmadrid #psg #donnarumma #liverpool #mosalah #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What has been the BIGGEST surprise of the new EPL season so far? 👀 There were some HUGE transfers over the summer, and new talent has arrived at some of the biggest clubs in the league … but which signings have hit the ground running and which ones are already looking shaky? 😬 We had the squad break down the most unexpected storylines of the season so far, judge the biggest transfers, and debate who’s been the most impressive and disappointing early on 💯 Let us know in the comments who you think has been the best and worst transfer so far, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate! 🔥 #football #soccer #epl #premierleague #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester United is one of the biggest and most historic clubs in world football … but things haven’t been great in recent years 😬 We had the squad build out a 5-a-side team featuring past and present Manchester United stars and legends 😮‍💨 Let us know in the comments who YOU would’ve picked for this star-studded squad, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro: (0:00) Intro (0:18) Goalkeeper (1:34) Defenders (3:58) Midfielders (7:38) Attackers #football #soccer #manchesterunited #premierleague #cristianoronaldo #waynerooney #paulscholes #davidbeckham #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can soccer ever be the BIGGEST sport in America like it is in Europe? 🤔 With global stars like Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and more coming to MLS, the game in the U.S. has grown massively, and it’s only going to get bigger with the World Cup on the horizon 👀 The squad sat down to debate if soccer could ever become the #1 sport in America, or at least break into the top 3 alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB. How much hype can the World Cup bring, and what role does the USMNT play in pushing the sport forward? 🦅⚽️ Let us know in the comments if you think soccer will ever take over in the U.S., and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) America’s Next Big Sport?:(0:13) World Cup Hype:(3:35) USMNT Hype Going Into The World Cup:(4:13) Soccer’s Competition In America:(5:54) Watching Soccer In America:(7:43) #football #soccer #worldcup #fifa #usmnt #championsleague #premierleague #laliga #mls #intermiami #lionelmessi #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football managers are usually the FIRST ones to take the heat when things go wrong, but some always find a way to JUST WIN. So who’s really the BEST manager in the world right now? The squad sat down to debate it 👀 Let us know in the comments who YOU think is the best manager in the world, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro: (0:00) Intro (0:14) Managers Outside The Top 3 (4:00) Top 3 Managers In The World #football #soccer #premierleague #laliga #brazil #realmadrid #arteta #arsenal #pepguardiola #chelsea #barcelona #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier League season is BACK… but who’s going to lift the trophy? 🏆 We had the squad look at some of the biggest teams in the league and give their takes on how they’ll perform this year. Could Liverpool go back-to-back after somehow getting even BETTER, will Pep Guardiola and Man City bounce back to their dominant ways, or will someone else shock the world and win it all? 👀 Let us know in the comments who YOU think will win the Prem this year, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro: (0:00) Man City Predictions: (0:16) Liverpool Predictions: (5:08) Arsenal Predictions: (8:29) #football #soccer #premierleague #manchestercity #liverpool #arsenal #mosalah #haaland #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup is almost here, and all eyes are on the USMNT as they get ready to host the tournament 🏆 The squad has been struggling lately and there’s been plenty of drama, but they’re fresh off a solid win against Japan and there’s only one question … can they turn it around and be at their best for the World Cup? 🤔 We talked about their recent performances, how Mauricio Pochettino has done so far, the way fans are treating Christian Pulisic, a potential starting XI and more 🇺🇸 Let us know how you think the US will do at the World Cup, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) Performances Against South Korea & Japan:(0:10) World Cup Starting XI:(3:54) Gio Reyna:(7:51) Spirit Of Thee Game:(8:36) #football #soccer #fifa #worldcup #pochettino #pulisic #usmnt #usa #japan #southkorea #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MSN trio of Neymar, Luis Suarez, and Lionel Messi is widely considered the BEST front 3 of all time … but could a modern-day trio match the greatness of the original MSN? 🤔 We had the squad try to build a new version of MSN using only today’s stars, picking the best left wing, right wing, and striker in the world right now to see if they could come close to replicating the dominance MSN had at Barcelona 😮‍💨 Let us know in the comments which three players YOU would pick, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro: (0:00) Left Wing: (0:12) Right Wing: (3:00) Striker: (5:20) Put Them In La Liga Or Premier League: (8:21) #Football #Soccer #Barcelona #LaLiga #messi #Suarez #Neymar #PremierLeague #ViniJr #Mbappe #lamineyamal #MoSalah #Haaland #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked you all to drop your HOTTEST football takes and we’re here to grade them and decide if it’s just rage bait … or if y’all actually KNOW BALL 🧠 Let us know in the comments which hot take was the WORST and which hot take actually made some sense 👀 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro: (0:00) First Hot Take (3:12) Second Hot Take (6:48) Third Hot Take (9:45) Fourth Hot Take (12:12) Fifth Hot Take #football #soccer #premierleague #tottenham #messi #ballondor #benzema #suarez #laliga #barcelona #realmadrid #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which clubs will lift the trophy and claim the title of CHAMPIONS in the Big 5 leagues? 🤔 Can Liverpool run it back in the Premier League, are Lamine Yamal and Barcelona destined for another La Liga title, or will Real Madrid’s super team finally put it all together? 🧠 We had the squad make their predictions for league winners across the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 😮‍💨 Let us know in the comments who YOU think will win each league, and who you believe is the best club in the world right now. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) Bundesliga:(0:14) Ligue 1 Predictions:(1:33) La Liga Predictions:(6:32) Serie A Predictions:(9:09) Premier League:(12:23) #football #soccer #bayernmunich #bundesliga #dortmund #psg #barcelona #laliga #realmadrid #mbappe #vinijr #intermilan #acmilan #juventus #liverpool #mancity #arsenal #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices