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Can we do what Mikel Arteta hasn’t been able to and SAVE ARSENAL? 👀Arsenal fans have to be tired of finishing second, so the squad stepped in to fix that problem … or at least try to 🤣We cooked up a rebuild based on prompts pulled by random, from finding the right forward, to even replacing some of the teams best players without a choice. We tried to built a squad that we think could finally get Arsenal back on top of the Premier League based on the options we had 🤷‍♂️Let us know in the comments if we cooked or fumbled, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 🔥Intro: (0:00)Rebuilding Arsenal: (0:30)Sign A Spanish Player: (1:10)Sign A Teenager: (1:50)Sign A Forward: (2:52)Replace Declan Rice: (3:25)Sign A Champions League Winner: (4:32)Sign A Goalkeeper: (5:26)Recap: (5:55)#football #soccer #arsenal #mikelarteta #premierleague #lamineyamal #championsleague #realmadrid #psg #rodrygo #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EAFC’s impact on football fans runs DEEP 🎮For so many of us, it was the start of the obsession, learning our favorite teams, players, and even footy history through the game. Whether it was dominating in Career Mode or unlocking legends in FUT, EAFC has shaped football culture for a whole generation 💯Ultimate Team became the main game mode, and over the years we’ve seen some absolutely BROKEN cards. So we put together a bracket of some of the most OVERPOWERED cards in EAFC history and had the squad debate which one was the BEST 👀Let us know in the comments who YOU think deserves the top spot and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 🔥Intro: (0:00)EAFC’s Influence: (0:10)Ultimate Team Bracket Showdown: (2:16)#football #soccer #eafc24 #fifa #gaming #ultimateteam #fut #playstation #xbox #ibrahimovic #messi #ronaldo #therondo #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US Soccer is on the RISE 🇺🇸🔥With the Club World Cup kicking off this weekend and the 2026 World Cup coming up fast, the growth of the game in America is hitting another level. We sat down with USMNT and LAFC star Malik Tillman to talk about how far the sport has come, and how big it could get 👀We also talked about his journey choosing the US over Germany, what it's like playing for a growing MLS club like LAFC, and how international pressure compares to club football. To wrap it all up, we put his USMNT ball knowledge to the test ... can he guess what national teams his teammates could’ve played for? 🧠Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo 🔥Intro: (0:00)US Soccer Growth: (0:14)Players Abroad Coming To MLS: (1:30)Changes As MLS Gets Bigger: (2:50)Picking USMNT Over Germany: (3:50)USMNT Loyalty Being German: (6:20)Is There Too Much Pressure Playing For USMNT?: (7:32)Club Vs International Play: (8:09)Where USMNT Players Could’ve Played: (9:12)#football #soccer #usmnt #usa #mls #worldcup #clubworldcup #lafc #pulisic #portugal #england #maliktillman #thierryhenry #germany #fifa #worldcup #clubworldcup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another Rondo & this week we have a lot to talk about 🗣️ Who is to blame at Man City, and is there a chance they can bounce back from an all-around tough start to their season? 👀 Champions League match day 8 has EVERY game kicking off at the same time and there are going to be some big ones. The new format is showing it's flaws as it’s possible Liverpool & Barcelona can play in the round of 16. A championship level game in the round of 16 is just wild 🤔 Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham & Tom Brady’s Birmingham faced off this past weekend, and we took a look at one of the BANGERS from the game as well 🤝 Last but not least, Raheem and the squad make their pitch to Marcus Rashford to come to the MLS 🇺🇸 Make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any episodes of The Rondo 🫡 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Are Man City Back: (0:02) Are Man City Mixed Results Worrying: (0:48) Is This Pep’s Worst Season As Coach: (1:44) De Bruyne To Blame Or Phil Foden?: (2:40) Khusanov Disaster: (4:20) Worst Debut Ever?: (5:55) Is Haaland At League 2 Level?: (7:36) Player Contracts Cap?: (9:34) Who Will Be The First Player To Make £1M A Week?: (12:28) Champions League Final Group Game: (13:50) Hopeful Knockout Games: (15:08) Can Barcelona Win The Champions League?: (16:28) How Far Can Pulisic & AC Milan Go?: (18:05) Rigged Champions League Playoff Draw: (20:38) Are We Too Obsessed With Football?: (21:10) Craziest Transfer Stories Of All Time: (25:04) Wrexham vs. Birmingham City: (28:07) Rashford’s Career Is Over At Man U?: (30:20) Why MLS Is A Great Place To Escape: (32:35) Am I The A Hole?: (34:34) Weekend Preview: (37:09) #football #soccer #manchestercity #mancity #pepguardiola #kevindebruyne #philfoden #khusanov #haaland #lamineyamal #barcelona #championsleague #pulisic #acmilan #ronaldinho #wrexham #birmingham #rashford #mls #premierleague #laliga #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of The Rondo, and this week we’ve got a lot to talk about 🗣️ Was Neymar leaving Messi & Barcelona the worst decision of his career? Should he consider teaming up with the Argentina star again in MLS? 🤔 Is this the WORST Manchester United team of all time? What went wrong, and what do they need to do to flip things around? 👀 Who’s really the problem at Real Madrid? Is Mbappe at fault, or is he just a convenient fall guy? 🫣 We dive into all this and more in today’s episode! Make sure to like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on the biggest discussions in world soccer ⚽️ Timestamps: Is This The Worst Manchester United Team EVER: (0:01) Will Neymar Come To MLS?: (1:21) Does Neymar Owe His Career To Messi?: (3:30) Would Neymar Have Won A Ballon D’Or At Barca?: (5:39) Mbappe At Fault For Real Madrid Failures: (7:25) Is The Transfer Market Broken?: (10:04) PSG Won’t Make UCL Knockouts: (12:10) Players We’d Love To Bring Back: (13:51) 2000’s Players That Could Play Today: (15:00) What Is The Problem With Manchester United: (17:58) Are Man United Just BAD As A Club: (18:43) 3 January Signings Man U Should Make: (23:17) Winner Stays On: (24:55) Are Referees A Problem?: (25:35) Foul Or Play On: (27:45) Best Future American Owners: (30:09) Am I The A-Hole?: (32:15) Weekend Preview: (36:16) #football #soccer #manchesterunited #neymar #messi #barcelona #ballondor #psg #mbappe #realmadrid #championsleague #premierleague #mls #laliga #manunited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of The Rondo! This week, we’re wrapping up the incredible 2024 football year 🤝 The squad sat down to discuss the best football player of 2024, and the debates were intense—was it Vini Jr or Rodri who truly deserved the crown? We also highlighted the team of the year, the kit of the year, and reacted to the most unforgettable plays. Plus, we celebrated the biggest moments and handed out our end-of-the-year awards! 👀 Don’t miss out—subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date with every episode of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Who Was the Best Player in the World: (0:01) Best Celebrations in Football: (0:28) Footballers as Vegetables: (3:30) End-of-Year Awards: (5:37) Best Game of 2024: (5:40) Best Kit of 2024: (6:52) Best Team of 2024: (8:34) Celia’s Coaching Corner: (9:52) Cologne Smell Test: (13:59) #colepalmer #vinijr #rodri #manchesterunited #realmadrid #ronaldo #beckham #messi #mls #spain #nwsl #newcastle #liverpool #premierleague #juventus #uswnt #fifa #olympics #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of The Rondo! This week we’re talking about some BIG transfers that could be happening in this January window 👀 Liverpool’s contract nightmare is going to be a problem ... three of their best players, Mo Salah, Virgil Van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold might be on the way out. Where will they go, and what will Liverpool do? We broke down all their options 🤔 Also Manchester United are … BAD … and could lose a couple big players too, including Marcus Rashford if you still think he's good. We broke down their options as well 🤝 Make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any episodes of The Rondo as we cover the biggest moments in football 🫡 Intro: (0:00) Can Barcelona Win the Treble: (0:05) Liverpool’s Contract Nightmare: (0:28) Do These Players Owe Liverpool Anything: (4:03) What Should These Teams Do With Potential Transfers: (5:15) Pulisic is HIM: (5:55) Are Man United COOKED?: (8:57) January Transfer Mix & Match: (13:12) Ref Watch: (14:33) Do We Need More Changes in Football?: (16:49) Why Am I Seeing Zlatan On This List?: (17:56) Mid-Season EPL Awards: (19:26) Comeback Player of the Year: (19:49) Defensive Player of the Year: (20:14) MVP of the Year: (20:29) Bogey Bomb: (20:39) January Transfer Tom v Tom: (24:09) Foul or Play On: (25:54) #football #soccer #liverpool #transfers #psg #acmilan #realmadrid #barcelona #premierleague #laliga #usmnt #pulisic #manunited #manchesterunited #zlatan #epl #mls #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of The Rondo, and to kick off the year, we’re talking about potential stars that might be making their way to MLS. Could we see Neymar, Antoine Griezmann, Kevin De Bruyne, or another star joining the league soon? 👀 We also talked about expectations for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami heading into 2025. It’s a big year for the club after one of the biggest upsets in MLS history. Now, they have a chance to redeem themselves in the FIFA Club World Cup. Can they accomplish their goals, win the league, and compete on the biggest stage in the world? 🤔🏆 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for every episode of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Neymar to the MLS?: (0:01) Expectations for Messi in 2025: (0:36) Will Messi Play in the 2026 World Cup?: (2:06) Name That Goalscorer: (3:12) Excitement Around the Club World Cup: (5:30) San Diego FC’s Arrival: (7:53) Foul or Play On: (10:58) Who Will Be the Next MLS Star?: (11:04) #football #soccer #intermiami #mls #messi #neymar #worldcup #kevindebruyne #mancity #premierleague #laliga #vinijr #clubworldcup #fifa #barcelona #portugal #ronaldo #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Rondo episode is a special one, we’re celebrating a HUGE year in American soccer by giving out awards to the players, influencers, and managers that have made a big impact in growing the game 🦅🇺🇸 We discussed how Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes are making game-changing moves to elevate both the USMNT and the USWNT, while influencers like iShowSpeed are growing soccer in unique ways that even icons like Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez can’t. Plus, we explored which stars might follow in Messi's footsteps after he retires—could Neymar be the next big name in the MLS, or maybe even Mo Salah? 👀 We had to show love to Captain America himself, Christian Pulisic, who’s proving that Americans can have a MAJOR impact not just in Europe but at some of the world’s biggest clubs 😮‍💨 You can check out the full list of award winners here: https://www.goal.com/goalchampions Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for every episode of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Rondo Champion Of The Year: (0:05) The Impactful Move In World Soccer: (0:52) Clubs That Need A New Manager: (1:06) Impact Newcomer Award: (2:13) When Is The Last Time Suarez Scored 20 Goals: (3:42) The Ambassador Award: (4:12) Christian Pulisic Doc: (4:29) The Best Game This Year: (5:48) Guzan Highlights Vs Inter Miami: (6:13) The Biggest Soccer Influencer: (7:15) iShowSpeed’s Impact On American Soccer: (8:04) Team Of The Year: (9:39) Emma Hayes & The USMNT: (9:47) Best International Player In America: (10:35) Messi’s Impact In America: (10:45) Who Should Be The MLS’ Next Star: (11:49) American Abroad On The Rise: (13:04) Goal Champions Trivia: (15:41) #footballer #soccer #premierleague #laliga #usmnt #mls #intermiami #lagalaxy #messi #neymar #mosalah #ishowspeed #christianpulisic #pochettino #worldcup #fifa #clubworldcup #luissuarez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The squad debates the state of the Premier League table as Liverpool continue to pull away from the competition. Are Arsenal officially cooked? Can Chelsea make a real push for the title? And is Cole Palmer staking his claim as one of the best players in the world right now? 🤔 We also dive into American soccer, looking at the LA Galaxy winning their historic SIXTH championship, Marco Reus finally getting his first league title, and Tom Bogert breaking down the biggest transfer rumors in MLS! 🤝 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for every episode of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Is Arsenal Finished? (0:18) Are Chelsea Title Contenders? (1:52) Are Real Madrid in UEFA Trouble? (4:00) MLS Cup Final Recap (5:26) Back N Forth (9:51) Bogey Bombs (12:50) Foul or Play On? (16:03) #football #soccer #ballondor #messi #ronaldo #arsenal #chelsea #realmadrid #championsleague #mlscup #mls #lagalaxy #colepalmer #goalusa #studsup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FIFPRO World 11 will be revealed on December 9th, and we’re breaking down which football stars we think will make the cut. Can Messi continue his record-breaking streak with an 18th consecutive selection, or are we witnessing the end of an era for Messi and Ronaldo? 👀 This award has been around for almost 20 years, and we’re looking back at the players who’ve graced the list over time, from legends like Sergio Ramos and Xavi to icons like Ronaldo and Busquets 🐐 Unlike the Ballon d’Or, the FIFPRO World 11 is voted on by the players themselves, so does that make it more meaningful? Or does the Ballon d’Or remain the pinnacle of individual recognition in football? 🤔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications to catch every episode of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Predicting The 2024 FIFPRO World 11: (0:30) Should Christian Pulisic Be In The World 11: (2:54) Has Messi & Ronaldo's Reign Passed?: (5:21) Picking The ALL-TIME FIFPRO World 11: (6:03) The ANTI FIFPRO 11: (8:53) Does The FIFPRO World 11 Mean More Than The Ballon d’Or?: (13:57) Guess The World 11 Year: (15:18) #football #soccer #messi #ronaldo #fifpro #fifproworld11 #fifproworldxi #ballondor #christianpulisic #vinijr #haaland #premierleague #laliga #bundesliga #fifa #worldcup #realmadrid #barcelona #manchestercity #lamineyamal #mls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s really going on with the FIFA Club World Cup? Teams aren’t budgeting for it, they’re acting like it doesn’t matter, and there’s still no sponsorship deals … is this tournament actually happening? The squad sat down to break it all down and discuss what to expect 🤝 Plus, talk of Cristiano Ronaldo coming to MLS! We also dove into some of the most exciting storylines in football we’re looking forward to, previewed the NWSL Championship, and had Tom Bogert rate the latest MLS rumors. Plus, there’s so much more you won’t want to miss! 😮‍💨 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications to catch every episode of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Ronaldo Almost Came to MLS? (0:00) Intro (1:15) File Your Grievance (1:21) Club World Cup (2:20) Exciting Storylines in Football (7:37) NWSL Championship Final Preview (9:01) Marta’s Banger (10:03) Bogey Truth Test (11:40) Tom vs. Tom (14:22) Brazilian Success Holding Vini Back (16:54) Foul or Play On (18:03) #football #soccer #fifa #clubworldcup #worldcup #mls #realmadrid #barcelona #manchestercity #neymar #griezmann #ronaldo #vinijr #ronaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Kylian Mbappe holding Real Madrid back from reaching their full potential? This week on The Rondo, we dive into the ongoing struggles at Real Madrid and what could be keeping their superteam from greatness despite their world-class lineup. We also preview the highly anticipated USMNT vs Jamaica showdown. It’s a must-win for Pochettino and his squad, and we discuss how he can maximize Christian Pulisic’s world-class form with AC Milan to lead the USMNT to victory. Share your predictions in the comments, who you got? The USMNT or Jamaica? Finally, we test the squad's football knowledge with Footie Feud, challenging Raheem and Tom to name the most expensive transfers in football history and more! Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any future episodes of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) File Your Grievance: (0:02) Pep Guardiola: (0:20) Arsenal: (0:40) Is Mbappe the Problem?: (1:38) What To Expect from Pulisic & the USMNT: (4:38) USMNT vs Jamaica Preview: (7:54) Leaving Tyler Adams Off the Roster: (8:48) Footie Feud: (13:50) Most Expensive Transfers Ever: (15:58) Foul or Play On: (18:30) #football #soccer #usmnt #jamaica #pulisic #pepguardiola #arsenal #mbappe #laliga #realmadrid #neymar #liverpool #efl #premierleague #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Rondo, and we’re back with another banger this week! 🔥 This week we're talking Jurgen Klopp and discussing whether or not he sold out by taking the job as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull. We also dive into the comparison between American soccer culture and football culture in Europe. Some people say America doesn’t have a strong soccer culture, but we've seen amazing turnouts and atmospheres in the MLS playoffs so far! We also have Bogert covering some MLS rumors, and we tested the squad's Messi & Ronaldo knowledge with a head-to-head trivia game. It's the only Rondo you don't mind getting caught in the middle of, brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GOAL USA⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro:(0:00) Did Klopp Sellout?:(0:09) Is Multi Club Ownership Player Friendly:(1:35) American Fan Culture Vs Europe:(5:00) Bogey Bombs:(9:16) Messi & Ronaldo Trivia:(12:04) Reacting To Biggest MLS Playoff Plays So Far:(15:55) Foul Or Play On:(18:44) #football #soccer #mls #klopp #redbulls #europe #premierleague #arsenal #usmnt #messi #ronaldo #mancity #argentina #portugal #realmadrid #intermiami #barcelona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The squad dives into the Ballon d'Or debate, giving their takes on who deserved the award. Was Vini Jr. robbed, or did Rodri deserve the trophy over the Real Madrid star? We also cover MLS rumors, with Neymar recently buying a house in Miami as talk heats up about him joining Messi at Inter Miami. Plus, Kevin De Bruyne’s potential MLS move has everyone buzzing—Tom shares his thoughts on how realistic these rumors are. And, Ten Hag's sacking has left waves in the football world, so we get into that and much more! It's the only Rondo you don't mind getting caught in the middle of, brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠GOAL USA⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Rondo, and we’re back with another banger this week! 🔥 Is Mbappe sitting out for France a major concern? Which European stars could be the next to join MLS—Neymar, Antoine Griezmann, perhaps? And how would you rate Pochettino’s first stint with the USMNT during the latest friendlies? We dive into all this and MORE on today’s episode 🤝 It's the only Rondo you don't mind getting caught in the middle of, brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠GOAL USA⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Rondo, featuring a special ElClásico preview presented by ESPN+! 🔥 With one of the biggest games of the season coming up, the squad takes a look at the storylines, players, and history that make Real Madrid vs. Barcelona one of the best matchups in the world. Will Vini Jr. or Yamine Yamal shine brighter? Will Kylian Mbappe keep up his Player of the Month form? Stream ElClásico on October 26th at 3PM EASTERN on ESPN+. Sign up at espnplus.com/soccer It's the only Rondo you don't mind getting caught in the middle of, brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠GOAL USA⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a massive weekend for the USMNT as Mauricio Pochettino steps in to coach his first couple of matches for the national team. While injuries have hit the squad, there’s still a lot of excitement for US fans. But what should we expect under new leadership? The squad breaks down who could step up in light of the injuries, gives predictions for the starting XI, and even offers some tips for Poch as he adjusts to life in America. It's the only Rondo you don't mind getting caught in the middle of, brought to you by ⁠⁠GOAL USA⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we putting too much pressure on wonderkids like Lamine Yamal, Cavan Sullivan, and Endrick? MLS insider Tom Bogert joins GOAL writer Tom Hindle, and host Raheem Taylor-Parkes to discuss the wonderkids of football, player welfare, the impact of American ownership in Euopean football, Messi's MVP odds and MORE! It's the only Rondo you don't mind getting caught in the middle of, brought to you by ⁠GOAL USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Christian Pulisic world class? MLS insider Tom Bogert joins GOAL writer Tom Hindle, and host Raheem Taylor-Parkes to discuss Captain America's hot start in Milan, Weston McKennie's erratic summer, and what it will take for MLS rivalries to reach the levels we see in Europe. It's the only Rondo you don't mind getting caught in the middle of, brought to you by GOAL USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices