On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the USMNT's 23-player roster for its upcoming friendlies against Germany and Ghana. Next, the guys discuss the 2030 FIFA World Cup and the 6 host nations. Then, we recap the UCL midweek action. How did the Concacaf stars perform? Also, U.S. Women's National Team defender sits down for a one-on-one exclusive interview with Herc.
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Futbol Americas: Gio Back with Berhalter's USMNT

Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez cover the whole world of soccer with a specific focus on the players of the United States and Mexican national teams throughout both the international and club seasons. Plus, the US Women’s National Team, MLS, Liga MX, NWSL, USL, Liga MX Femenil, and more!

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Lionel Messi scores, but Inter Miami lose to Atlanta United. How significant is Inter Miami's loss. How much credit does Gonzalo Pineda get, and how much time did the victory buy him as coach at Atlanta.
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record. As the summer tournaments approach who arrives better Ronaldo or Messi.
Seb and Herc do a CONCACAF Champions Cup Final Preview: Pachuca vs. Columbus Crew. Who is the team under more pressure to win? Which team has the better coach?  Who will be the “X Factor”?
We welcomed ESPN analyst Ali Krieger to talk about Emma Hayes’ first trainings with the USWNT. Position battles to watch this camp: Left Back, Midfield and Striker and the player with most on the line.
We also have an exclusive interview with Bayern Munich and Netherlands striker Roy Makaay to talk about:
His first international goal for the Netherlands, which was against the U.S. in 2002, The FC Bayern World Squad, Doing a U.S. tour and participating in the The Soccer Tournament (TST)  Alphonso Davies and his profile and time at Bayern Munich and  Santiago Giménez and his time at Feyenoord and his future
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Futbol Americas: Messi's Boys are Bad

In the 358th episode of Futbol Americas, things get heated as Seb and Herc react to Club América beating Cruz Azul 2-1 on aggregate to win back to back Liga MX title. Plus, Sebi and Herc give out their end of season awards for CONCACAF players abroad including Best Young Player Abroad and Best and Worst season for a CONCACAF player. And, they fellas give their predictions on which USL team could stay up in the MLS and for the first time since they world cup the guys check their mentions.
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Futbol Americas: Club América win back-to-back Liga MX Titles

Sebi and Herc are back in episode 357 to discuss the 1st leg of the LigaMX Clausura finals as Cruz Azul drew with Club America 1-1. Plus, former Barcelona trio Messi, Suarez and Busquets aren't traveling to Vancouver for Inter Miami's match vs the Whitecaps, Sebi and Herc react to Vancouver's statement. Shaka Hislop joins the show to recap the best of CONCACAF in the English Premier League season. And Sebi has a two exclusive one on one interviews, one with new USWNT head coach Emma Hayes who discusses taking over as manager for the 4 time world champions and what they have to do to get back on top. And the new NWSL all time leading scorer Lynn Williams joins the show to discuss breaking the record and not being named by Emma Hayes to the USWNT June roster.
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Futbol Americas: Emma Hayes USWNT Era Has Begun

On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, we react Gregg Berhalter’s 27-man roster for the friendlies prior to Copa América, where he called up four strikers. Analyzed the right back situation and which players are on the bubble.
In Liga MX we breakdown the semi finals and turn the page to the final . Should América's goal been disallowed in win vs. Chivas? Has América convinced during this Liguilla run? Did Fernando Gago, Chivas exceed expectations? Will elimination cost Fernando Tano Ortiz’s coaching job at Monterrey? Is Martín Anselmi reason for no 'Cruzazuleada ? Chances Cruz Azul get their revenge vs. América ?
We welcomed ESPN analyst Ali Krieger to talk about:
o   Brazil being confirmed as hosts of 2027 Women’s World Cup, the first South American nation to host the tournament.
o   Chelsea and Emma Hayes winning their fifth straight FA WSL title. What’s the biggest challenge for Hayes in moving to coach a national team.
o   Reaction to Lynn Williams becoming the NWSL all-time leading goalscorer. Chances she makes the Olympic roster?
o   Orlando Pride vs. Portland Thorns preview.
Plus Lionel Messi goes back to back games without assisting or scoring. Is it Something, nothing or everything?

Also we welcomed German side FC St. Pauli head coach Fabian Hürzeler to talk about: Be born in the United States, being a young coach and
 FC St. Pauli’s promotion to the Bundesliga after winning the title in the second tier.
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Futbol Americas: Berhalter calls up 27 for friendlies

The French World Champion Oliver Giroud is confirmed as the new LAFC signing. And as the summer ends more european players are rumored to come to MLS, Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Ramos, Antoine Griezman. Plus mexican internationals Guillermo Ochoa and Chucky Lozano.
Where do they fit in MLS ?
Plus, reaction to MLS handing out suspensions after the Toronto FC-NYCFC post-match melee. Toronto had two players and head coach John Herdman suspended. What do you make of the incident and accusations?
Also on the show the following topics:

Reaction to PUMAS UNAM winger César Huerta receiving interest from PL and LaLiga teams. Is Huerta ready for a Europe move? Which team? The guys give their picks.

Gio Reyna has “no future” at Nottingham Forest.

  Weston McKennie/Tim Weah and Juventus win the Coppa Italia


One on one interview with USL's Championship’s New Mexico United’s owner and CEO Peter Trevisani to talk about:

USL owners being asked not to comment on the MLS U.S. Open Cup stance

 Advocating for the U.S. communities that don’t have teams in MLS

The impact of not having MLS teams in the U.S. Open Cup

The success of reaching the Round of 16 in this year’s U.S. Open Cup after beating an MLS club

 Ben Olsen’s words saying that the USL is a second division


And BOOK IT Segment: LA LIGUILLA Semifinals
o  Herc’s Parlay
o  Sebi’s Parlay
And at the end of the show the guys react to Inter Miami's draw versus Orlando.

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Futbol Americas: Gio Back with Berhalter's USMNT

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