The globalization of European football has had an impact on the likes of Serie A to the point that the league now intends to play matches overseas in the United States. Not friendlies or other exhibitions, but actual league matches. Is this a good thing? The Morning Footy crew discuss. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well a…

The Morning Footy crew preview and dissect today's UEFA Champions League RD of 16 Leg 1 matchup between PSG and Liverpool. How has Liverpool's midfield contributed to success this season? And what can PSG do in an attempt to knock out a club who is having one of the greatest seasons in history? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app …

Nottingham Forest overcame Ipswich in a dramatic PK shootout and now find their way into the Quarterfinals of the FA Cup. They will now face Brighton. Can Forest reach the final? Is it realistic? The group discuss. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visi…

Nico Cantor runs down his Top 10 list of team who have the most pressure to win this year's UEFA Champions League tournament as the RD of 16 kicks off today. From Aston Villa to Real Madrid and Inter Milan to Bayern Munich... where do the teams land on Nico's list? Then, the group welcome in Guillem Balagué to react to said list as well as preview …

The Morning Footy crew discuss all the notable results from this past weekend in LaLiga which saw a huge shift at the top of the table. Barcelona has officially moved into first place after their 4-0 rout of Real Sociedad. And Real Madrid drops down to third after suffering defeat at the hands of Real Betis. Atlético Madrid also take advantage of t…

Goalkeepers found guilty of time wasting will face stiffer punishment after a rule change passed over the weekend. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a rule change that will award corner kicks to opposing teams when goalkeepers hold on to the ball for more than eight seconds. Morning Footy is available for free on the …

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Geoff Shreeves to discuss all the notable results from the FA Cup this past weekend including Fulham's dramatic PK shootout victory over Man U. Now, the Quarterfinals are set and they won't feature Ruben Amorim's side. Where do Man U go from here? How will Bournemouth matchup against Man City? And finally, Shreeves…

Feyenoord will play host to Serie A's league-leaders Inter Milan in Leg 1 of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Will Inter struggle defensively? They have some key defensive injuries including Sommer, Darmian, Augusto, Zalewski, and Dimarco who has just been ruled out for this fixture. Then, the group zero in on Feyenoord's stars this season, p…

The Scudetto race just got a little more intense after the top two teams in Serie A play to a 1-1 draw this past weekend. Napoli, who currently sits second in the table, played host to the league-leaders Inter Milan and went down 1-0 in the 22'. But it was a late game-tying goal from Phillip Billing in the 87' resulting in the two teams sharing the…

The Morning Footy crew preview the weekend's key matchups in the FA Cup. With some the of the matches primed for upset, the group weigh in on who those teams will indeed be. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for …

Jose Mourinho has been hit with 4-match ban for the controversial comments he made after last Monday's Istanbul derby between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray. Mourinho praised the Slovenian referee who worked the derby but after the match took a shot at Galatasaray in the process and the club called his comments racist. The group discuss this ongoing st…

With yet another loss, questions have now risen, "Is Sérgio Conceição the right man for the job?" Milan drop more points, this time at the hands of Bologna. Are AC Milan officially on a downward spiral? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the bettin…

With these two teams only separated by a point, this weekend's fixture could play a pivotal role in deciding who will win the Scudetto at season's end. Are Inter the kings of Serie A right now? Can Napoli threaten for the title? The Morning Footy crew welcome in Marco Messina to help break it all down and preview this matchup of two Italian giants.…

The Morning Footy crew breakdown the Leg 1 results from the Copa del Rey semifinals which saw Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid play to a 4-4 draw while Real Madrid did just enough to overcome Real Sociedad 1-0 without Kylian Mbappé. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen…

In Italy, Juventus saw their disappointing week turn into a nightmare after being eliminated from the Coppa Italia by Empoli. 2 key misses for Juve in the penalty shootout helped Empoli reach the semifinals for the first time in club history. Juventus was the defending Coppa Italia Champion but are now facing the prospect of a trophy-less season un…

The Morning Footy crew take a look at the Premier League standings as they discuss who has the potential to finish in the Top 5 of the table. Then they zero in on two clubs in particular, Arsenal being the first, talking about how Saka's absence has impacted the club. Then, a deeper look at Manchester City who have seemingly turned things around un…

The Morning Footy crew recap yesterday's mid-week matchup between Liverpool and Newcastle. The hosts were able to deliver two unanswered goals securing a convincing shutout victory. Liverpool are now unbeaten in 24 straight EPL matches. They also became the first Premier League team to score 100 goals this season. Can this Liverpool side go down as…

Michael Lahoud and Chris Whittingham welcome in USMNT Legend Eddie Pope. The group discuss his standout moments throughout his career, the patch he took to reach the National Team, and get his thoughts on the current USMNT. Pope set the standard for defenders when it comes to representing his country and he also won 3 MLS Cups, 2 Supporters Shields…

Goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez lead Inter Miami to victory over Sporting KC. This means that Inter Miami advance to the RD of 16 and will face Jamaican team Cavalier. Messi has 2 goals and 2 assists in first 3 matches in all competitions. Messi however was fined by MLS disciplinary committee for putting his hands on an assistant coach of h…

The group discuss the current state of Inter Milan who has now moved on to the semifinals of the Coppa Italia after defeating Lazio 2-0. They will now face AC Milan. But with all this success comes extra matches. At what point does exhaustion settle in for a team like Inter? Is Inter's ability to rotate and adapt a key to their success? Morning Foo…

The Argentinian giants fell to the Peruvian side Alianza Lima losing in a penalty shootout in their Copa Libertadores second round qualifying playoff. Boca did post a 2-1 victory in regulation to force the penalty shootout, but Alan Velasco missed his penalty to eliminate the heavily favored Bocca. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy …

Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid play to a 4-4 draw in Leg 1 of the Copa del Rey semifinals at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium. Despite scoring the first two goal of the match within 6', Atleti then gave up 4 unanswered, only to score the final two goal of the match in the last 10min to draw level. The group discuss how different this Madrid squad i…

Galatasaray's 0-0 draw against Fenerbahçe yesterday was overshadowed by comments made by José Mourinho that sparked outrage after the intercontinental derby. Galatasaray has accused Mourinho of making racist statements and the club is threatening to initiate criminal proceedings against him. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as …

The Morning Footy crew take a look through the microscope at Dutch professional football club Feyenoord. They were founded in 1908 and nicknamed "pride of the south." The club's Stadium is called "De Kuip" which means, The Tub. The group discuss why Feyenoord is one of the surprises of the season in Europe and what the impact has been of the team's…

Claudia Pagan, Nico Cantor, and Tom Bogert take a look at some notable Americans currently playing abroad and their recent performances. First, they focus on Josh Sargent who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Norwich City, then, they shift their focus to Gio Reyna and his current tenure at Borussia Dortmund, next, Chris Richards and how …

Today Barcelona hosts Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey Semifinals. Claudia Pagan and Nico Cantor discuss which club has the edge position by position including coaching. Then our hosts zero in on Julián Alvarez and his recent form and how important he's been to the team's success this season. Morning Footy is available for free …

Roma continue their good form under head coach Claudio Ranieri as they defeat Monza, the last place team in Serie A. The Morning Footy crew discuss how Ranieri has transformed the club during his mid-season takeover. Then the group zero in on Paulo Dybala, his career profile, and where he ranks amongst underrated players in Europe. Morning Footy is…

Hannah Cash and Christine Cupo break down the United States women’s national team’s 2-1 victory over Australia, analyzing Emma Hayes’ lineup choices—including a mix of experienced leaders like Lynn Biyendolo and rising stars like Gisele Thompson, who made her debut alongside her sister Alyssa. What did we learn from the USWNT’s performance, and wha…

Nico Cantor and Tom Bogert break down the biggest storylines from MLS Opening Weekend! Tom shares his five key takeaways, including big-money signings like Emmanuel Latte Lath making an instant impact and the new intra-league trade system already causing waves. Former USMNT coaches Bruce Arena and Gregg Berhalter had very different returns to the l…

Geoff Shreeves joins the Morning Footy crew to break down the biggest Premier League takeaways from the weekend. With Liverpool in pole position, Geoff hails Arne Slot’s instant impact at Anfield and discusses Man City transitional period. Arsenal’s loss to West Ham sparks concerns over Mikel Arteta’s tactical rigidity—could Newcastle’s Alexander I…

The Morning Footy crew breaks down Liverpool’s statement 2-0 win at the Etihad, with Mohamed Salah once again stealing the show. Is he making a case as the greatest player in Premier League history? And could he be the frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or? Plus, it's player ratings time—Jérémy Doku shines on an otherwise miserable day for Manchester Cit…

The Morning Footy crew preview this weeken's marquee matchup in the Premier League as Manchester City host league leaders Liverpool. How can Pep get more out of his City side and do they have enough to find a way to pull off the upset? And how will Liverpool approach this match in order to secure all three points with Arsenal trying to close the ga…

The Morning Footy crew welcome in British Comedian and Actor Russell Howard who's currently on tour to discuss his beloved Liverpool, their UEFA Champions League draw, Mo Salah, and his chance meeting with one of his heroes Jürgen Klopp. And finally, the group preview Liverpool's match against Manchester City at the weekend. Morning Footy is availa…

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Phil Kitromilides to drill down on the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matchup between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Should we just give Real Madrid the title now? And how will Kylian Mbappé's legacy change if he does indeed win a UCL title? But you can't count out Diego Simeone's side, there is a history here…

The Morning Footy crew react and recap the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Draw and discuss the notable matchups. First, a chat about AZ Alkmaar who drew Tottenham, then a look at Real Sociedad who will face off against Manchester United, and finally, Roma vs Athletic Club. The group cap off the conversation with a look at their Top 6 teams remainin…

The Morning Footy crew react and recap the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Draw results which has provided us with some quite tasty matchups including a Madrid Derby, Liverpool vs PSG, and Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen. The group drill down on what we can expect, specifically in face-off between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. How important …

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Paul McDonough, the President and CSO of USL. The group discuss the USL announcing its intention to launch Division 1 Men's League, the financial implications, the Super League's influence on launching USL's D1 Status. The group also talk about USL's direct competitor and the next steps the league will be taking. A…

PSG moves on to the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League after a dominating performance over Brest. Seven different goal scorers for PSG with no response from the visitors. PGS will now face either Liverpool or Barcelona in their next matchup. They are carrying a hot streak having gone unbeaten in their last 18 matches in all competitions. Morn…

When it comes to Italian team in the UEFA Champions League, only Inter Milan were able to reach the round of 16. What happened to all the clubs hailing from Serie A in the UCL Knockout Playoff Round? Where did Juventus fall short? The group dissect it all. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and …

Real Madrid destroy Manchester City in Leg 2 of the Champions League Knockout Round 3-1. Kylian Mbappé accounted for all 3 goals while City only could find the back of the net once. This is the first time City haven't reached the round of 16 since 2012-13. So how much blame falls on Pep Guardiola? And/or are Man City players simply burnt out? And w…

Feyenoord are flying high, still celebrating their UEFA Champions League win over AC Milan and they have reportedly now set their set their sights on their new coach. According to multiple reports, Feyenoord are set to name Robin van Persie as their next head coach. The former Arsenal and Manchester United star will join the Dutch giants after Feye…

The Champions League Knockout Playoffs delivered the drama! Bayern Munich left it late against Celtic, raising more questions about Vincent Kompany’s side. Jimmy Conrad breaks down the Glaswegian club’s defensive lapses leading to Alphonso Davies’ last-gasp winner. Meanwhile, goals flew in Lisbon as Benfica edged past Monaco in a 3-3 slugfest. The …

The Morning Footy crew is joined by Julián Carranza fresh off his match-winning performance that sent Feyenoord into the Champions League Round of 16 at AC Milan’s expense. The former Philadelphia Union striker reflects on his journey from MLS to the Eredivisie, the challenges he’s faced since arriving in Rotterdam, and the recent turmoil at the cl…

The Morning Footy crew reacts to AC Milan’s shocking Champions League exit at the hands of Feyenoord, with Theo Hernández’s indiscipline once again proving costly. Nico Cantor breaks down Sergio Conceição’s role in the Rossoneri’s midseason meltdown—is the Portuguese manager already on the hot seat? The gang discusses Joao Felix's performances and …

The Morning Footy crew breaks down Atalanta’s shocking Champions League defeat to Club Brugge and what it means for Italy’s UEFA coefficient battle. Gian Piero Gasperini didn’t hold back in his post-match comments, singling out Ademola Lookman for his missed penalty—was he right to do so, or is this another case of Gasperini falling out with his ow…

The Morning Footy crew is joined by Felipe Cardenas to break down all things Inter Miami ahead of the 2025 MLS season! But first, Lionel Messi and company have business to take care of in the Concacaf Champions Cup, with their opener against Sporting Kansas City rescheduled due to weather. Could a potential MLS schedule change test the Herons' abil…

The Morning Footy crew breaks down the day’s Champions League knockout playoff action! Bayern Munich are favorites to advance past Celtic at the Allianz Arena, but with Harry Kane potentially sidelined, can the Bavarians get the job done? Plus, is Vincent Kompany the right man to lead Bayern to European glory? Meanwhile, AC Milan must overturn a 1-…

The Morning Footy crew dives into the controversial refereeing decisions in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Rayo, a result that sees the Catalan giants climb to the top of La Liga. Are referees in Spain being unfairly scrutinized, or do the Real Madrid conspiracy theorists have a case? Then, Guillem Balagué joins to talk Champions League as Real Madrid lo…

The group discuss Pep Guardiola's recent statement that his club has a slim chance of defeated Real Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Leg 2 Knockout Phase fixture. Is this just reverse psychology Pep is just trying to put on Real Madrid? The group discuss who actually has more pressure on them to win. City are on the road for …

Randal Kolo Muani is showing us every single week that he is not messing around and is helping this Juve side get wins. In this instance, he set up the game-winner as he assisted Francisco Conceição who put it in the back of the net. Can Juve find a way to keep Kolo Muani? And how dangerous is this Juve side? They are still 10pts off the lead domes…