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International Break Recap

15 Oct 2025

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The FC crew discusses the top 5 storylines from the past week of international break. They also preview Der Klassiker matchup coming up this Saturday...

Futbol Americas: Left Foot Wright Foot for Haji

15 Oct 2025

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Sebastian Salazar, Herculez Gomez, Kasey Keller, and Alejandro Bedoya react to the USMNT's 2-1 win over Australia as USMNT star Christian Pulisic was...

Tuchel's England Roar to Qualification

14 Oct 2025

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The FC crew look back at the slate of European World Cup qualifiers including Thomas Tuchel's England qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Ronaldo...

The Football Reporters: Tuchel’s Bellingham conundrum

14 Oct 2025

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Rob Dawson, James Olley and Mark Ogden debate whether Jude Bellingham can force his way back into England’s starting XI. Plus, Mark speaks about his...

France Frozen to a Draw in Iceland

13 Oct 2025

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The FC Crew react to France's disappointing draw at Iceland in World Cup Qualifiers. Then, they break down quotes from Jurgen Klopp and Julian Nagelsm...

Gab & Juls Show: Are Spain World Cup favourites?

13 Oct 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss why Spain, France & England are the current bookies favourites to win the World Cup in 2026 and discuss who wo...

The Dutch Get it Done

12 Oct 2025

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The FC crew look back at the European World Cup qualifiers including the Netherlands, Poland, & Denmark. Plus, Julien Laurens joins the guys to talk h...

Haaland Hat Trick Hero

11 Oct 2025

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The FC crew breaks down Erling Haaland's hat trick for Norway in a 5-0 win against Israel in UEFA World Cup qualifiers. Plus, the crew looks back at B...

Futbol Americas: Best USMNT Performance Under Pochettino?

11 Oct 2025

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Alexis Nunes & Herculez Gomez are joined by Kasey Keller & Jeff Carlisle to discuss the 1-1 draw between the USA and Ecuador in an international frien...

Strong France performance in World Cup Qualifiers

10 Oct 2025

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The FC Crew react to France's 4-0 victory over Luxembourg in UEFA World Cup Qualifiers and break down the favorites for the 2026 World Cup. Then, a Pr...

3 Amor(im) Years?

09 Oct 2025

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The FC crew discuss Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe saying he would give Ruben Amorim 3 years to show what he can produce as manager. Also...

Gab & Juls Show: Are Barcelona overplaying Lamine Yamal?

09 Oct 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Don Hutchison discuss whether the number of games that young players such as Lamine Yamal and Max Dowman are playing as teenagers wil...

LALIGA Goes Miami Vice

08 Oct 2025

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The FC crew react to news that Villarreal and Barcelona are set to play a LALIGA match in Miami this December and explain why they have reservations a...

Futbol W: Rodman's Ref Rage

08 Oct 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf and Heather O'Reilly break down Washington Spirit's 2-1 win over San Diego and react to Trinity Rodman's criticism of...

Liverpool's Slow Start

07 Oct 2025

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The FC crew joined by Beth Lindop discusses Liverpool's slow start to the season as they dive into what is causing the slow start for players like Flo...

Futbol Americas: Pulisic's Penalty Miss

07 Oct 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Shaka Hislop break down Christian Pulisic's penalty miss vs Juventus and praise manager Max Allegri for defendi...

The Football Reporters: Liverpool lose title favourites tag

07 Oct 2025

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Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden react to Liverpool’s third straight defeat at the hands of Chelsea, Sam Marsden joins to discuss Barcelona pushing Lamine ...

Barcelona on the Backslide?

06 Oct 2025

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The FC crew discuss Sevilla's -1 destruction of Barcelona over the weekend, with injuries piling up are Barcelona on the decline? Plus, Mario Melchiot...

Gab & Juls Show: Are Liverpool in crisis?

06 Oct 2025

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Julien Laurens is joined by former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison to discuss what has been going wrong at the club following their 2-1 defeat agai...

Barcelona Stumble in Seville

05 Oct 2025

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The FC crew react to Barcelona's 4-1 loss to Sevilla and argue if Hansi Flick should change tactics after his team's high defensive line was exposed y...

Liverpool's Losing Late Show

04 Oct 2025

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The FC crew react to Liverpool's 2-1 loss at Chelsea and question how the defending champions could be so poor against a wounded Blues side. Plus, the...

Stamford Bridge Standoff

03 Oct 2025

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The FC crew look ahead to Chelsea's clash with Liverpool as Steve Nicol explains how he thinks Arne Slot will change the Reds lineup. Plus, the guys b...

Futbol Americas: Pochettino's Player Proclamation

03 Oct 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop react to the USMNT players selected for the October friendlies with Christian Pulisic and Antonee...

Barcelona a level below PSG?

02 Oct 2025

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The FC Crew react to Barcelona manager Hansi Flick saying that his team is a level below PSG, and they give their thoughts on Barcelona's performance ...

Gab & Juls Show: Do Barcelona lack quality in defence?

02 Oct 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss depleted PSG’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League and ask whether Barcelona need more qualit...

Barcelona's Backline Breakdown

01 Oct 2025

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The FC crew react to PSG's 2-1 victory over Barcelona and continue to question why Hansi Flick chooses to employ a high defensive line when it continu...

Futbol W: Gotham Keep On Winning

01 Oct 2025

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Christina Alexander and Jeff Kassouf are joined by Heather O'Reilly as they discuss Gotham FC's big win over Portland and bounce back performances of ...

Liverpool Quiet in Istanbul

30 Sep 2025

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The FC crew react to Galatasaray picking up a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the UCL and what went wrong for Liverpool. Then, discussion about Real Madrid ...

Futbol Americas: Is This The Best Version of Pulisic?

30 Sep 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Janusz Michallik discuss who will be on the USMNT roster for the upcoming international window. Then, ESPN's J...

The Football Reporters: Have Arsenal become title favourites?

30 Sep 2025

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Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley discuss the significance of Arsenal’s win over Newcastle after Liverpool’s loss to Crystal Palace. Plus, Po...

Real Madrid Humbled

29 Sep 2025

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The FC crew discusses Atletico Madrid's dominant display over Real Madrid handing them their first loss of the season. Also, the panel looks back at A...

Gab & Juls Show: Is Eze a starter for Arsenal?

29 Sep 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s late win over Newcastle United in the Premier League and ask whether Eberechi Eze is one of the fi...

Gooners Leave It Late

28 Sep 2025

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The FC panel discuss the controversy & late heroics in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Newcastle at St. James Park. Plus, Lamine Yamal returns to the pitch & l...

Real Madrid Snap Back To Reality

27 Sep 2025

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Dan Thomas, Shaka Hislop, Craig Burley, and Don Hutchison react to Atletico Madrid's big win. Next, they react to the results from today's matches in ...

Bayern's Hot Start Continues

26 Sep 2025

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The FC Crew react to Bayern Munich's 4-0 win vs Werder Bremen as Harry Kane becomes the fastest player to score 100 goals for a club in Europe this ce...

Futbol Americas: World Cup Shake Up?

26 Sep 2025

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Christina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop discuss the potential of 64 teams at the 2030 World Cup. Then, a discussion on Daniel Farke's s...

Barcelona Turn it Around in Oviedo

25 Sep 2025

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The FC crew react to Barcelona's comeback 3-1 win against Real Oviedo in La Liga. The panel also reacts to Mikel Arteta's comments on the 1-1 draw be...

Gab and Juls: Vini Jr makes a statement in Real Madrid win

25 Sep 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Real Madrid's comfortable 4-1 win over Levante in LaLiga, react to all the English Carabao Cup results and ...

Arsenal's questionably strong XI in the Cup

24 Sep 2025

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The FC Crew react to Arsenal's 2-0 win vs Port Vale in the Carabao Cup, although they question the strength of the lineup that Arteta put out. Also, t...

Futbol W: Aitana Bonmati Wins Ballon d'Or

24 Sep 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf, are joined by Heather O'Reilly as they discuss Aitana Bonmati winning the Ballon d'Or for the third time in a row. T...

Are Real Madrid Early LALIGA Favorites?

23 Sep 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Real Madrid's 4-1 thrashing of Levante and discusses if Real Madrid are now LALIGA favorites. Then, the guys break down Liverpoo...

Futbol Americas: Dembele, Bonmati Win Ballon d'Or

23 Sep 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Gab Marcotti, Herculez Gomez and Janusz Michallik react to Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d'Or and praise the attacker for his...

The Football Reporters: Is Pep recreating Klopp’s Liverpool?

23 Sep 2025

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Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson break down the weekend’s Premier League action, Nedum Onuoha shares his story of being shunned by Manchester City, and aut...

Ousmane Dembélé Wins Ballon d'Or

22 Sep 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Ousmane Dembélé winning the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or as Lamine Yamal comes in second. Then, the guys discuss Vinícius Júnior b...

Gab & Juls Show: Was Guardiola scared of Arsenal?

22 Sep 2025

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Julien Laurens and Stewart Robson discuss Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City and ask why Pep Guardiola set up so defensively against Mikel Arte...

Arteta's Arsenal Approach

21 Sep 2025

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The FC crew react to Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Manchester City and question why manager Mikel Arteta didn't try to go for the win from the start of the ...

Sanchez sees Red in Manchester

20 Sep 2025

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The FC Crew react to a dramatic match between Manchester United and Chelsea in which the Blues' keeper Robert Sanchez was sent off just 5 minutes in. ...

Amorim Safe For Now

19 Sep 2025

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The FC crew look ahead to Chelsea's visit to Manchester United and argue if Ruben Amorim could get sacked after this game despite the Portuguese manag...

Futbol Americas: Messi Isn't Going Anywhere

19 Sep 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop discuss Inter Miami bouncing back with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders and Lionel Messi neari...

The Football Reporters: Should Man United sack Ruben Amorim?

19 Sep 2025

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Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden join Sam Tighe to debate whether Ruben Amorim deserves more time at  Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Rashford Reborn on English Soil

18 Sep 2025

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The FC crew discusses Marcus Rashford's dazzling performance in Barcelona's 2-1 win at Newcastle. Plus, Erling Haaland & Manchester City spoil Kevin D...

Gab & Juls Show: Do Liverpool have a defence problem?

18 Sep 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s late 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and ask if Liverpool have defensive pr...

Liverpool Loves the Late Slot

17 Sep 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Liverpool's late winner in their opening UCL match against Atletico Madrid. Then, discussion on Bayern Munich's big win over Che...

Futbol W: Alyssa Thompson Debuts With Chelsea

17 Sep 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf, and Ali Krieger are joined by Lianne Sanderson to talk about Alyssa Thompson making her debut with Chelsea and Sam K...

Mbappe Strikes Twice From the Spot

16 Sep 2025

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The FC crew discuss Kylian Mbappe's brace from the penalty spot as 10-man Real Madrid get by Marseille to open their UCL campaign with 3 points. Plus,...

Futbol Americas: Inter Miami Continues to Stumble

16 Sep 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Janusz Michallik break down Inter Miami's slump and explain why the club's defense has been exposed in recent w...

The Football Reporters: Why Amorim won’t change at Manchester United

16 Sep 2025

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Rob Dawson and Beth Lindop break down the weekend’s Premier League action, including Ruben Amorim’s heated press conference and Liverpool’s late...

Amorim's United Bad Start Continues

16 Sep 2025

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The FC crew discuss Manchester United's defeat to Manchester City as they dive more into Ruben Amorim's future at the club. The guys also look back on...

Gab & Juls Show: Amorim on thin ice?

15 Sep 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 3-0 win over rivals Manchester United and ask whether Ruben Amorim’s days as Manchester ...

More Pep in City's Step

14 Sep 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Manchester City's 3-0 win over Manchester United as Erling Haaland grabs two and continues the pressure on Ruben Amorim. Then, t...

Carvalho Crushes Chelsea’s Chance

13 Sep 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Chelsea's 2-2 draw at Brentford and how it reflects on Chelsea's title chances. Then, Gab Marcotti joins the show to break down ...

Is Haaland 'a bit above' Isak?

12 Sep 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Pep Guardiola's comment that Erling Haaland is the top striker in the world after Arne Slot claimed Alexander Isak was the best....

Futbol W: Jaedyn Shaw Joins Gotham FC

12 Sep 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Ali Krieger and Jeff Kassouf are joined by Jaedyn Shaw to break down her record breaking transfer to Gotham FC. The crew also anal...

Tuchel Warns England Squad

11 Sep 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Thomas Tuchel's comments on potentially leaving out England's big stars like Jude Bellingham from the 2026 World Cup. Then, disc...

Gab & Juls Show: Do England need Jude Bellingham?

11 Sep 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down England’s 5-0 win against Serbia in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers and ask where Jude Bellingham fits in t...

USMNT Back on Track?

10 Sep 2025

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The FC crew react to the United States' 2-0 victory over Japan and argue if the team has turned the corner after finally putting together a complete p...

Futbol Americas: USMNT Bounce Back vs Japan

10 Sep 2025

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Sebastian Salazar, Herculez Gomez and Kasey Keller join the show to react to the USMNT's 2-0 win over Japan as Alejandro Zendejas and Folarin Balogun ...

Big Ange Is Back

09 Sep 2025

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The FC crew discusses the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo at Nottingham Forest with Ange Postecoglou set to replace him. Also, the panel look back at ...

Futbol Americas: MLS gives Suárez 3-Game Suspension

09 Sep 2025

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On the latest edition of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar, Kasey Keller, Alejandro Moreno react to Luis Suárez receiving 3 game suspension. Then, a...

The Football Reporters: Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo dilemma

09 Sep 2025

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James Olley, Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson take a closer look at how Kobbie Mainoo being forced to settle for a spot on the bench might impact his develop...

Italy Steals It Late

08 Sep 2025

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The FC crew look back at the 9-goal thriller between Italy & Israel with Italy scoring in stoppage time to claim the three points. Also, the panel dis...

Gab & Juls Show: The US vs the MNT?

08 Sep 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Mauricio Pochettino's emerging seige mentality as he continues to create a footballing culture with the USMNT....

Spain Stock Up, USMNT Stock Down

07 Sep 2025

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The FC crew is joined by Jeff Carlisle to react to the United States' 2-0 loss to South Korea and ask what Mauricio Pochettino needs to change to star...

Ronaldo Rules Portugal

06 Sep 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Portugal's 5-0 win vs Armenia and discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's place in the squad heading into the World Cup next year. Then, the...

Futbol W: Alex Morgan Joins the Show

06 Sep 2025

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On the latest edition of Futbol W, Alex Morgan joins the show ahead of her jersey retirement to discuss her career and impact away from the pitch. The...

Will Messi Play at the World Cup?

05 Sep 2025

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The FC crew talks Lionel Messi after his brilliant performance against Venezuela in World Cup Qualifiers, will Messi play for Argentina in the 2026 Wo...

The Football Reporters: The inside story of Daniel Levy’s Spurs exit

05 Sep 2025

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James Olley, Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson break down what led to the end of Daniel Levy’s time as Tottenham Hotspur chairman, reflect on his nearly 25 ...

Futbol Americas: Suárez Apologizes for Spitting Incident

05 Sep 2025

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Alexis Nunes, Janusz Michallik, and Kasey Keller react to Luis Suárez apologizing for his actions following the Leagues Cup Final. Then, a breakdown ...

Slovakia shock Germany

04 Sep 2025

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The FC crew discusses Germany's 0-2 loss to Slovakia. The guys also talk about Hansi Flick's comments after Barcelona's performance versus Rayo Vallec...

Gab & Juls Show: How were Liverpool able to spend so much?

04 Sep 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s big spending transfer window and ask how teams in the Premier League were able to spend so much ...

Not Enough Pep in City's Step

03 Sep 2025

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The FC crew break down Manchester City's rough start to the season with two losses to Tottenham and Brighton. Then, discussion on Marc Guéhi reported...

Futbol W: Sarah Gorden Joins the Show!

03 Sep 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Ali Krieger, and Jeff Kassouf talk about Angel City FC picking up a big win against Bay FC. Then, Angel City FC defender Sarah Gor...

Isak's Merseyside Move

02 Sep 2025

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The FC crew continue to react to yesterday's transfer deadline day and break down how Alexander Isak will fit into Livepool's starting eleven. Plus, S...

Futbol Americas: Suarez Spits at Sounders

02 Sep 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Alejandro Moreno condemn Luis Suarez for spitting at a Seattle Sounders staffer and explain why MLS should get ...

The Football Reporters: Isak headlines a record Premier League window

02 Sep 2025

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James Olley, Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson break down a record summer of spending in the Premier League transfer window, and if Liverpool, Arsenal and Man...

Isak Gets His Move

01 Sep 2025

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The FC crew discuss the moves made in the transfer market on Deadline Day including Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool for a record-breaking fee, Gian...

Gab & Juls Show: Where Does Isak Fit at Liverpool?

01 Sep 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Arsenal and ask where Alexander Isak will fit into this Liverpool team with his tra...

Szoboszlai's Stunner Sinks Arsenal

31 Aug 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Dominik Szoboszlai's spectacular free kick that made the difference in Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Arsenal. Then, the panel dis...

Controversial Challenge at Chelsea

30 Aug 2025

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The FC crew react to Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Fulham and question the decision to overturn Fulham's early goal due to a foul in the buildup. Plus, t...

Woltemade's Domino Effect

29 Aug 2025

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The FC crew continues to react to Nick Woltemade joining Newcastle, and Julien Laurens breaks down whether this move will finally allow Alexander Isak...

Futbol Americas: Pochettino September Squad Revealed

29 Aug 2025

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On the latest edition of Futbol Americas, Alexis Nunes, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT squad for their Sept...

Newcastle Sign Woltemade in the Nick of Time

28 Aug 2025

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The FC Crew react to news that Newcastle are set to sign Nick Woltemade and explain how the transfer will affect Alexander Isak's impending move to Li...

Gab & Juls Show: United’s Grim(sby) night

28 Aug 2025

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Julien Laurens and Don Hutchison discuss Manchester United’s humiliating exit from the Carabao Cup at the hands of League 2 side, Grimsby Town. The ...

United Upended by Grimsby

27 Aug 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Manchester United falling to Grimsby Town in penalties in the EFL Cup and asks what needs to change at Manchester United. Then, ...

Futbol W: Bay FC Breaks NWSL Attendance Record

27 Aug 2025

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On the latest edition of Futbol W, the team gathers to discuss Bay FC breaking the NWSL attendance record in a 3-2 loss to Washington Spirit. Then, Je...

The Liverpool Late Show

26 Aug 2025

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The FC crew react to Liverpool's late winner to snatch 3 points at St. James Park. Then, the panel discuss Bruno Fernandes' complaints about the refer...

The Football Reporters: Yunus Musah ready for the USMNT’s home World Cup

26 Aug 2025

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USMNT and AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah joins James Olley and Rob Dawson to discuss the 2026 World Cup, his absence from the Gold Cup squad and life...

Futbol Americas: Ancelotti Snubs Neymar Again

26 Aug 2025

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Alexis Nunes, Herculez Gomez and Alejandro Moreno break down Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad and question if Neymar deserves to be called up despite sa...

Rio Ngumoha arrives in Thriller

25 Aug 2025

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The FC crew react to Rio Ngumoha's late winner in a thriller of a match between Newcastle and Liverpool. Then, they discuss Manchester United's contin...

Gab & Juls Show: Is Guardiola to blame for Spurs defeat?

25 Aug 2025

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Tottenham's 2-0 win over Manchester City and ask whether James Trafford's time as City's number 1 is running ...