Fútbol with Grant Wahl

By Grant Wahl

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Grant Wahl, one of the world’s leading soccer journalists, shares his thoughts on the sport and interviews the biggest names and the most fascinating figures in the game.

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Fútbol with Grant Wahl episodes:

12.10.2022
RIP Grant Wahl (1973-2022)
12.08.2022
Assessing The US Managerial Situation + World Cup Quarterfinal Preview
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham do a full deep dive on where the US Men's National Team should go from here with their managerial situation. Should Gregg Berhalter come back? Who would replace him? How should the process...
12.05.2022
The Favorites Dominating The World Cup Round of 16, Highlighted By Brazil
Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down what we've seen so far in the World Cup Round of 16 that's been very chalky. Can Morocco or Switzerland turn that around? Who has impressed us? How unique was that Brazil performance? And...
12.03.2022
US Eliminated From The World Cup By The Netherlands + Catarina Macario
Grant and Chris Wittyngham do their postmortem on the USA's elimination from the World Cup by the Netherlands. What went wrong in this game, what did Gregg Berhalter get wrong, and where do the US go from here are among...
12.02.2022
USA-Netherlands Preview + Belgium/Mexico/Germany Eulogies
Grant and Chris Wittyngham look ahead to the US game against the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday by asking whether the US should play without a recognized striker, praising Christian Pulisic's commitment to the US,...
11.30.2022
USA Beat Iran 1-0, Will Play The Netherlands In The Round of 16
Grant and Chris Wittyngham react to the USMNT's 1-0 win over Iran in their final group game of the World Cup, seeing them advance to the knockout round beginning Saturday. They discuss Christian Pulisic's deciding goal, the significance of getting...
11.28.2022
US/Iran Preview On and Off The Pitch + World Cup Weekend Recap
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham look back on the weekend at the World Cup and look ahead to the United States' game against Iran on Tuesday. We discuss how the USMNT should line up, how they approach needing...
11.26.2022
USA Draws England 0-0. Were They The Better Team?
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down all of the talking points from the US Men's National Team's 0-0 draw with England at the World Cup. How good of a performance was this? Did Gregg Berhalter get the...
11.23.2022
Upset Defeats For Argentina/Germany, USA-England Preview + Devin L'Amoreaux
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the biggest games from the last 2 days of action at the World Cup including Japan and Saudi Arabia upsetting Germany and Saudi Arabia, Mexico drawing 0-0 with Poland, and a...
11.22.2022
USMNT Draw Wales 1-1 in World Cup Opener + Grant's Experience With Qatar Security
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the United States' World Cup opener. Was this a good result? How does this game portend for the US getting out of the group? And what happened when Grant was confronted...
11.20.2022
World Cup Opener Reaction, USA-Wales Preview + Adam Elder
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss Ecuador's opening night win over Qatar to open the World Cup, the bizarre scenes in and around the curtain raiser, and look ahead to the opening game for the USMNT against Wales...
11.17.2022
Grant Reports From Qatar, World Cup Predictions + Juan Pablo Angel/Neel Shah
On this episode, Grant discusses what the scene is like in Qatar a few days ahead of the World Cup, some of the worrying issues already happening with the nation and the media, and Chris Wittyngham joins to look preview...
11.14.2022
Pre-World Cup USMNT Questions + Jason/Yeganeh Rezaian
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham talk about some of the major storylines from the weekend including Manchester City's defeat to Brentford, Leeds United's defeat to Spurs, and some debates to be solved before the United States open the...
11.10.2022
USMNT World Cup Squad Release Reaction + Hal Phillips
Grant is live from Brooklyn where he reacts to the release of the United States Men's National Team's 26 man squad for the World Cup with Chris Wittyngham. How did Zack Steffen miss the team entirely? Who were the surprise...
11.07.2022
A Crazy MLS Cup Final, PL Headlines + Adam Crafton
Grant and Chris Wittyngham round up a busy weekend of football as LAFC is crowned champions of MLS, Arsenal wins a London Derby, Liverpool get back on track with a win over Spurs, Gerard Pique retires, and we look ahead...
11.03.2022
Jeremy Schaap on Qatar + Domènec Torrent
Grant interviews longtime ESPN reporter Jeremy Schaap. His ESPN E60 episode “Qatar’s World Cup” on the controversies surrounding the selection of Qatar to host the upcoming World Cup debuts this Sunday at 8:30 pm Eastern on ESPN. Produced and directed...
10.31.2022
Silverware For Portland Thorns, A Stay for Jesse March, MLS Cup Final Set
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss the major headlines from the soccer weekend including Leeds' 2-1 win over Liverpool, a rough weekend for injuries to USMNT players, Portland Thorns winning the NWSL title, and Philadelphia winning the East...
10.27.2022
Crystal Dunn Ahead of NWSL Final + Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATS
Grant interviews Crystal Dunn about scoring the goal that sent Portland to this weekend’s NWSL final just five months after she gave birth to her son, Marcel. And in Book Talk, Grant speaks to Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg about...
10.24.2022
Ronaldo Makes Himself The Storyline + Marsch Under Pressure
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the weekend's soccer talking point including a headline making week for Manchester United, another Leeds defeat putting Jesse Marsch under pressure, a check on USMNT players in Europe, and a look...
10.20.2022
Chicharito Joins The Pod + Ryan O'Hanlon
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez of the LA Galaxy joins the show ahead of LA's El Trafico MLS Cup Playoff match against LAFC on Thursday night. Grant and Chicharito discuss the rivalry between the two LA teams, how he deals with being...
10.17.2022
Liverpool Look Like Liverpool Again, Beat Man City. Plus, El Clasico and MLS Playoffs Review
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the weekend's footballing talking points including Liverpool's victory over Man City behind a Mo Salah goal, Real Madrid soundly beating Barcelona in El Clásico, the first round of the MLS Cup...
10.13.2022
Another Barca Crisis, USWNT Struggles, and Vicky Cogevina Reynal
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss a UEFA Champions League midweek that saw Barca head to the precipice of Group Stage elimination and Club Brugge and Napoli progress to the knockouts with 2 games to spare. Plus, a...
10.10.2022
More Yates Report Fallout, MLS Decision Day, Are Arsenal For Real?
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham react to the weekend's soccer headlines including the USWNT's 2-1 defeat to England, more discussion about the Sally Yates report into abuse in the NWSL, the final day of the MLS season, Christian...
10.06.2022
Grant on NWSL/Sally Yates Report, Jermaine Jones Interview, Joshua Kloke on New Book
On this episode, Grant opens the show by addressing the findings of the Sally Yates report on the NWSL. Then, Grant interviews former USMNT player Jermaine Jones about working on his coaching badges, the upcoming World Cup, and being a...
10.03.2022
Hat Trick of Hat Tricks for Haaland, USMNT Panic, LAFC MLS Supporters Shield Winners
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham round up the weekend with thoughts on another Erling Haaland hat trick in a 6-3 Man City win over Manchester United, the USMNT's struggles during games against Saudi Arabia and Japan, Arsenal's win...
09.29.2022
San Diego Wave Manager Casey Stoney
On this episode, Grant speaks with the manager of expansion NWSL side San Diego Wave Casey Stoney about their sellout in San Diego against Angel City, finding a winning formula in their expansion season, her first experience with playoffs, working...
09.26.2022
USMNT GK Matt Turner Joins + USA-Japan Reactions
US Men's National Team goalkeeper Matt Turner joins Grant (29:30) from Spain to discuss his performance against Japan last Friday, his first few months at Arsenal, and the overall competition for the goalkeeping position. Before that, Grant talks to Chris...
09.22.2022
USMNT Striker Jesus Ferreira Joins Grant
On this episode, the favorite to be the United States Men's National Team's starting striker Jesus Ferreira sits down with Grant to discuss his role in the national team, the competition for the #9 position, the role his father played...
09.19.2022
Is Pulisic's USMNT Starting Spot Up For Grabs? Plus Weekend Headlines
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the major stories from the weekend including Grant's Qatar story, racist incidents in Madrid and DC, Inter Miami and Gonzalo Higuain's playoff surge, the USMNT squad called in by Gregg Berhalter,...
09.15.2022
Austin FC Manager Josh Wolff
On this episode, Grant sits down in Austin with the Austin FC manager Josh Wolff about his team's remarkable 2nd season in MLS, working in the USMNT setup under Gregg Berhalter, and his memories as a former USMNT player.
09.12.2022
Diagnosing Liverpool Struggles and Philly's Supporters Shield Charge
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss the major storylines from the last week including Chelsea sacking their manager, Liverpool losing against in Europe, Weston McKennie's exploits at Juventus, Philadelphia Union's remarkable run in MLS, and the major stories...
09.08.2022
Eduardo Biscayart on Argentina's World Cup Hopes
Grant speaks to the accomplished broadcaster Eduardo Biscayart, who does work for Telemundo on the Premier League and World Cup, about his journey in the business from photographer to game caller. They talk about Argentina’s chances at the World Cup,...
09.06.2022
Weekend Headlines: United Win Again, Musah Stars For Valencia
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the major talking points from the weekend including Man United handing Arsenal their first loss and winning a 4th in a row, a controversial weekend for VAR, an update on USMNT...
09.01.2022
Archie Rhind-Tutt on The Bundesliga/Supporting Fulham
On this episode, ESPN Bundesliga reporter Archie Rhind-Tutt joins the show to discuss how Bayern Munich's dominance affects the league, chronicling his public journey with mental health, and how Brian McBride left him starstruck as a Fulham supporter.
08.29.2022
Liverpool's Up And Down Week, USMNT Striker Situation, FC Cincinnati's Pat Noonan
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the major talking points from the football weekend including Liverpool's 9-0 over Bournemouth after losing to Man United, if Arsenal are for real after a 4th win from 4, a first...
08.25.2022
ESPN's Nedum Onuoha
On this episode, former Man City/QPR/Real Salt Lake defender and current ESPN analyst Nedum Onuoha joins the show to talk about his new book called Kicking Back, his career in football, and his decision to move to the US and...
08.22.2022
Leeds Go Marsching On + Other PL Weekend Reactions
On this episode, Grant flies solo with Chris Wittyngham out to discuss a huge win for Leeds United over Chelsea, the crazy 3-3 draw between Manchester City and Newcastle, and a look ahead to Monday's Liverpool-Man United tilt. Get full access...
08.18.2022
USWNT's Sophia Smith Joins The Pod
On this episode, Grant talks to Sophia Smith, one of the rising stars in world soccer, about the Portland Thorns, her recent time with the US Women's National Team, the big year ahead before the World Cup, and more.
08.15.2022
Chelsea-Spurs Fireworks, Another Man United Collapse, Barca Struggles
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham explore all the major European and domestic football talking points including a great Chelsea-Spurs game with touchline fights between the managers, Man United losing 4-0 at Brentford, Leeds dropping points from a 2-0...
08.11.2022
Brian Phillips on His New World Cup Goals Podcast
On this episode, Grant talks to The Ringer's Brian Phillips about his new podcast for The Ringer, 22 Goals, telling the history of football through Famous World Cup Goals. You can find Grant's written work for his Substack newsletter at GrantWahl.com
08.08.2022
First Weekend of the PL, MLS Headlines, Heather O'Reilly Interview
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down a full slate of Premier League action including Erling Haaland's debut brace, Liverpool dropping points at Fulham, and Leeds' opening day win with Brenden Aaronson among the Americans impressing. Then, Heather...
08.04.2022
10 Questions Entering The Premier League Season
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham ask and answer their 10 biggest questions heading into the Premier League season which kicks off on Friday Can anyone other than Man City or Liverpool win the league? Which rebuild do you believe is...
08.01.2022
Grant From The Euro 2022 Final, Gaga Slonina to Chelsea
On this episode, Grant talks to Chris Wittyngham after taking in the Women's Euro 2022 Final from Wembley Stadium. They break down the game and what England winning the tournament could mean for the women's game in the UK. After,...
07.28.2022
Sacha Kljestan On Mass Shooting Speech, USMNT, Post-Playing Future
On this episode, Grant sits down with LA Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan to discuss his thoughts on both the Galaxy and the US Men's National team, playing for Jesse Marsch in New York, his thoughts on mass shootings that he...
07.25.2022
Grant Rants On US Friendlies, TFC Stars Shine On Debut, Todd Dunivant Interview
On this episode of Futbol with Grant Wahl, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss the major headlines in the soccer world including the UEFA Women's Euros semifinals, European friendlies in the US, LAFC and Toronto FC dominating the MLS headlines, and...
07.21.2022
Brian Dunseth on CTE in Soccer, Real Salt Lake
On this episode, Grant talks to Sirius XM and Real Salt Lake broadcaster Brian Dunseth about his recent monologue on Sirius XM FC discussing concussions in soccer, the many hats he wears in the soccer media, and the current state...
07.18.2022
Lewandowski to Barcelona, Seattle Swoon, Julie Foudy Interview
On this episode, Grant talks to Chris Wittyngham about the major headlines including a preview of USWNT-Canada in the Concacaf W Championship final, the women's Euros, Philadelphia Union top of the MLS eastern conference, Seattle Sounders losing 3 matches in...
07.14.2022
USWNT Getting Results But Not Performances, Rooney to DC, Mia Fishel Interview
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham cover the major soccer talking points including the US Women's National Team not meeting their high standards in Mexico, Wayne Rooney to DC United, Austin FC flying at the top of MLS, and...
07.11.2022
USWNT Qualify For The World Cup, Huge MLS Weekend, Asmir Begovic Interview
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss the major headlines from the weekend including the USWNT qualifying for the Women's World Cup and Mexico's disastrous start to the Concacaf W Championship, Raheem Sterling going to Chelsea, and a big...
07.07.2022
The Untold Stories of Women's Soccer w/ Gwendolyn Oxenham
With women's continental championships in full swing around the world, Grant interviews Gwendolyn Oxenham, the preeminent long-form writer in women's soccer, about her new podcast series Hustle Rule: The Untold Stories of Women's Soccer, which is hosted by Hannah Waddingham...

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Fútbol with Grant Wahl episodes:

RIP Grant Wahl (1973-2022)

Assessing The US Managerial Situation + World Cup Quarterfinal Preview

The Favorites Dominating The World Cup Round of 16, Highlighted By Brazil

US Eliminated From The World Cup By The Netherlands + Catarina Macario

USA-Netherlands Preview + Belgium/Mexico/Germany Eulogies

USA Beat Iran 1-0, Will Play The Netherlands In The Round of 16

US/Iran Preview On and Off The Pitch + World Cup Weekend Recap

USA Draws England 0-0. Were They The Better Team?

Upset Defeats For Argentina/Germany, USA-England Preview + Devin L'Amoreaux

USMNT Draw Wales 1-1 in World Cup Opener + Grant's Experience With Qatar Security

World Cup Opener Reaction, USA-Wales Preview + Adam Elder

Grant Reports From Qatar, World Cup Predictions + Juan Pablo Angel/Neel Shah

Pre-World Cup USMNT Questions + Jason/Yeganeh Rezaian

USMNT World Cup Squad Release Reaction + Hal Phillips

A Crazy MLS Cup Final, PL Headlines + Adam Crafton

Jeremy Schaap on Qatar + Domènec Torrent

Silverware For Portland Thorns, A Stay for Jesse March, MLS Cup Final Set

Crystal Dunn Ahead of NWSL Final + Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATS

Ronaldo Makes Himself The Storyline + Marsch Under Pressure

Chicharito Joins The Pod + Ryan O'Hanlon

Liverpool Look Like Liverpool Again, Beat Man City. Plus, El Clasico and MLS Playoffs Review

Another Barca Crisis, USWNT Struggles, and Vicky Cogevina Reynal

More Yates Report Fallout, MLS Decision Day, Are Arsenal For Real?

Grant on NWSL/Sally Yates Report, Jermaine Jones Interview, Joshua Kloke on New Book

Hat Trick of Hat Tricks for Haaland, USMNT Panic, LAFC MLS Supporters Shield Winners

San Diego Wave Manager Casey Stoney

USMNT GK Matt Turner Joins + USA-Japan Reactions

USMNT Striker Jesus Ferreira Joins Grant

Is Pulisic's USMNT Starting Spot Up For Grabs? Plus Weekend Headlines

Austin FC Manager Josh Wolff

Diagnosing Liverpool Struggles and Philly's Supporters Shield Charge

Eduardo Biscayart on Argentina's World Cup Hopes

Weekend Headlines: United Win Again, Musah Stars For Valencia

Archie Rhind-Tutt on The Bundesliga/Supporting Fulham

Liverpool's Up And Down Week, USMNT Striker Situation, FC Cincinnati's Pat Noonan

ESPN's Nedum Onuoha

Leeds Go Marsching On + Other PL Weekend Reactions

USWNT's Sophia Smith Joins The Pod

Chelsea-Spurs Fireworks, Another Man United Collapse, Barca Struggles

Brian Phillips on His New World Cup Goals Podcast

First Weekend of the PL, MLS Headlines, Heather O'Reilly Interview

10 Questions Entering The Premier League Season

Grant From The Euro 2022 Final, Gaga Slonina to Chelsea

Sacha Kljestan On Mass Shooting Speech, USMNT, Post-Playing Future

Grant Rants On US Friendlies, TFC Stars Shine On Debut, Todd Dunivant Interview

Brian Dunseth on CTE in Soccer, Real Salt Lake

Lewandowski to Barcelona, Seattle Swoon, Julie Foudy Interview

USWNT Getting Results But Not Performances, Rooney to DC, Mia Fishel Interview

USWNT Qualify For The World Cup, Huge MLS Weekend, Asmir Begovic Interview

The Untold Stories of Women's Soccer w/ Gwendolyn Oxenham