The group welcome in USMNT and FC Utrecht midfielder Paxten Aaronson to discuss his move to his new club, Americans playing in Eredvisie, and his relationship with Taylor Booth. They also chat about the fans at Utrecht, his relationship with his brother, and his goals to earn a spot on to the 2026 USMNT World Cup Roster.

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The group take a look at and grade all the notable Americans playing in this year's UEFA Champions League tournament. From the trio of Tillman, Pepi, and Ledezma for PSV to to Weah and McKennie at Juventus. And Trusty and Carter-Vickers at Celtic to Pulisic and Musah at AC Milan.

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The group take a look at yesterday's announcement from MLS in regard to what teams will be competing in what competitions throughout the 2025 Season. MLS has teams competing in four tournaments including the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Leagues Cup, U.S. Open Cup, and the Canadian Championship. All teams will be involved in at least one but no more than two. However, there are two teams that WILL be playing in 3 of the competitions.

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The group welcome in USMNT midfielder Tanner Tessmann after just receiving the U.S. Young Male Player of the Year Award. They talk about his relationship with head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the evolution of his game, his current season at Lyon, and his life off the pitch. Tessmann also recently had a new addition to the family by welcoming a baby, and finally, a look at Nations League Camp.

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The group take a look at what is going to be one of the wildest, if not thee wildest day in UEFA Champions League history as the new format has brought us to now what is known as Matchday Mayhem. Matchday 8 will showcase 18 matches taking place all at the exact same time. Manchester City must win to make playoffs and a draw for Brugge guarantees a playoff spot, same for Stuttgart and PSG. Coverage starts at 1pm ET while all matches kick off at 3pm ET.

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The Morning Footy crew break down Naomi Girma’s historic transfer to Chelsea, a move that’s shattered records and sent shockwaves through the women’s game. What does the USWNT star defender’s move mean for the sport? The crew discuss how her arrival in England could elevate Chelsea and further cement the BWSL’s reputation as a powerhouse league. But what about the NWSL? Should the league be worried about losing top talent, or is its competitive parity something European leagues can only dream of?

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The Morning Footy crew dive into the standout performances by American players making waves overseas. Tyler Adams is dominating in the midfield for high-flying Bournemouth—has the New Jersey native reached world-class status when fully fit? Yunus Musah has cemented his place in Sergio Conceição's starting XI. What new dimensions has the Milan midfielder added to his game? And Josh Sargent scored a brace in his first start since October. Can the Norwich striker translate his club form into a starting role for the USMNT?

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The Morning Footy crew gear up for an unprecedented "Matchday Mayhem" as the Champions League league phase hurtles toward its dramatic finale! With 18 games kicking off simultaneously, there’s everything to play for—and plenty of chaos to unpack.

The spotlight is on Manchester City, whose shocking season could hit a new low with an early exit at the hands of Club Brugge. What’s gone wrong for Pep Guardiola and his struggling squad? The crew break down the key issues facing the defending Premier League champions.

Meanwhile, PSG head to Stuttgart in a high-stakes clash, with both teams battling to secure a Round of 16 playoff spot. Has Luis Enrique finally steadied the ship for Les Parisiens, or are there still stormy waters ahead?

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The group have some fun with the rumor mill and give a thumbs up or thumbs down to the latest including rumors about Gio Reyna, Miguel Almirón, Alejandro Garnacho, and the ripple effect of the record-breaking Naomi Girma move to Chelsea.

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The group welcome in Geoff Shreeves to weigh in on the Marcus Rashford situation at United and what the next steps are for him. Then the crew take a look at Tottenham's loss over the weekend to Leicester City and head coach Ange Postecoglou's post-match press conference. How much of the club's recent struggles are on him as opposed to the club. And finally, a look at Man City's 3-1 win over Chelsea, are the defending Champions back to winning ways?

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