On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian react to USMNT’s comeback win over Honduras. They analyze Ricardo Pepi’s breakout USMNT debut & whether he should be the starting ‘9’ going forward. Then, Taylor Twellman joins the show to discuss Berhalter & Pulisic’s performance over the opening set of WCQs. Later, Mauricio Pedroza joins the guys to talk about El Tri’s draw vs. Panama. Will they finish first in CONCACAF WCQ? Also, Herc & Sebi reveal their winners & losers of the transfer window.

Futbol Americas: Should Ricardo Pepi be the starting '9' for USMNT?

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The FC crew react to another night of Bayern Leverkusen magic as Xabi Alonso's side scored two late goals to preserve their unbeaten run and reach the UEFA Europa League final. Plus, Stewart Robson, Frank Leboeuf and Sid Lowe explain why they don't think this current Real Madrid side is Carlo Ancelotti's best ever squad. Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop also react to Todd Boehly praising Chelsea's recent form as proof that his project at Chelsea is improving.
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Bayer Leverkusen's Late Show

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back at the two Champions League semifinals where underdogs Borussia Dortmund beat Paris Saint Germain and Real Madrid stunned Bayern Munich to secure spots in the final. The guys also discuss Manchester United’s embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, plus Messi’s record-breaking napkin. 
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Gab and Juls: Madrid & Dortmund win semifinal thrillers

The FC crew react to a thrilling UEFA Champions League Semifinal between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as Real Madrid comeback late behind Joselu's brace to book a spot in the final vs Dortmund. The guys preview the final in Wembley and give their first thoughts on who will come out on top. And, Kylian Mbappe apolgizes for his performance against Dortmund.
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Joselu Jolts Real Madrid into the UCL Final

The FC crew react to Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 win over PSG and criticize Luis Enrique's side for failing to finish numerous chances throughout the night. Frank Leboeuf and Jurgen Klinsmann also join the show to praise Dortmund's resilience across both legs and predict who will join them in the final. Plus, the guys continue to react to Man United's 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace and question if Erik ten Hag will remain at the club past this season.
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Hummels Humbles PSG

PSV win the 25th tittle in the Dutch League. But what is next for Ricardo Pepi, Sergiño Dest, Malik Tillman and CHucky Lozano ?
Lionel Messi sets a record for 5 assist in 1 MLS game. Is it a bad look that Messi is destroying the opposition ?
Also on the show:

Santiago Gimenez breaks his scoring drought

Christian Pulisic recording an assist, his career-high 7th assist in Serie A, vs. Genoa.

We eelcomed ESPN analyst Ali Krieger to talk about the NWSL Matchweek 8 Game of the Week: Orlando Pride vs. Racing Louisville

Liga MX Playoffs are set with Club América vs. Pachuca, Toluca vs. Chivas, and the clasico Regio & Capitalino


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Futbol Americas: Should Ricardo Pepi be the starting '9' for USMNT?

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