On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez discussed the following topics:

We welcome our colleague Shaka Hislop to talk about CONCACAF players in the last group stage matchday of the UEFA Champions League.

Reaction to CONCACAF Champions Cup draw results, analyzing each side of the bracket.

How hard is Lionel Messi's path to the Final?

Reaction to news that Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face off again, this time in the Riyadh Season Cup, game between Inter Miami and Al-Nassr. Something, nothing or everything?

Welcomed Jeff Kassouf to talk about:

2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup draw for its inaugural tournament. Rate the draw for USWNT? Who is favorite to finish second?

Emma Hayes’ impact in USWNT’s friendlies in December vs. China.

ESPN FC’s Top 50 Women’s Rankings: Only 4 US players: bad WC or talent pool? What does this mean for NWSL? (5 players)

Welcomed Mauricio Pedroza to talk about the Liga MX Final between Tigres and Club América. Who has the better roster? What will be the bigger factor? Tigres experience or América record? Who will win the title?

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