The Rondo by GOAL

By GOAL USA

The Rondo by GOAL is a soccer show dedicated to the most important stories in U.S. soccer. Released every Thursday, we'll take you behind the scenes of the US National teams, insight into MLS, NWSL, a... more

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June 25, 2025 Can We SAVE ARSENAL from Arteta's FAILURES?!
Can we do what Mikel Arteta hasn’t been able to and SAVE ARSENAL? 👀Arsenal fans have to be tired of finishing second, so the squad stepped in to fix that problem … or at least try to 🤣We cooked up a rebuild based on prompts pulled by random, from finding the right forward, to even replacing some of the teams best players without a choice. We tried to built a squad that we think could finally get Arsenal back on top of the Premier League based on the options we had 🤷‍♂️Let us know in the comments if we cooked or fumbled, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 🔥Intro: (0:00)Rebuilding Arsenal: (0:30)Sign A Spanish Player: (1:10)Sign A Teenager: (1:50)Sign A Forward: (2:52)Replace Declan Rice: (3:25)Sign A Champions League Winner: (4:32)Sign A Goalkeeper: (5:26)Recap: (5:55)#football #soccer #arsenal #mikelarteta #premierleague #lamineyamal #championsleague #realmadrid #psg #rodrygo #goalusa #therondo

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June 20, 2025 Real FIFA Fans Remember These OVERPOWERED EAFC Cards
EAFC’s impact on football fans runs DEEP 🎮For so many of us, it was the start of the obsession, learning our favorite teams, players, and even footy history through the game. Whether it was dominating in Career Mode or unlocking legends in FUT, EAFC has shaped football culture for a whole generation 💯Ultimate Team became the main game mode, and over the years we’ve seen some absolutely BROKEN cards. So we put together a bracket of some of the most OVERPOWERED cards in EAFC history and had the squad debate which one was the BEST 👀Let us know in the comments who YOU think deserves the top spot and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 🔥Intro: (0:00)EAFC’s Influence: (0:10)Ultimate Team Bracket Showdown: (2:16)#football #soccer #eafc24 #fifa #gaming #ultimateteam #fut #playstation #xbox #ibrahimovic #messi #ronaldo #therondo #goalusa #therondo

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June 14, 2025 Will the USMNT Ever Be the WORLD'S BEST? 🇺🇸
US Soccer is on the RISE 🇺🇸🔥With the Club World Cup kicking off this weekend and the 2026 World Cup coming up fast, the growth of the game in America is hitting another level. We sat down with USMNT and LAFC star Malik Tillman to talk about how far the sport has come, and how big it could get 👀We also talked about his journey choosing the US over Germany, what it's like playing for a growing MLS club like LAFC, and how international pressure compares to club football. To wrap it all up, we put his USMNT ball knowledge to the test ... can he guess what national teams his teammates could’ve played for? 🧠Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo 🔥Intro: (0:00)US Soccer Growth: (0:14)Players Abroad Coming To MLS: (1:30)Changes As MLS Gets Bigger: (2:50)Picking USMNT Over Germany: (3:50)USMNT Loyalty Being German: (6:20)Is There Too Much Pressure Playing For USMNT?: (7:32)Club Vs International Play: (8:09)Where USMNT Players Could’ve Played: (9:12)#football #soccer #usmnt #usa #mls #worldcup #clubworldcup #lafc #pulisic #portugal #england #maliktillman #thierryhenry #germany #fifa #worldcup #clubworldcup

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January 28, 2025 Is the Manchester City Dynasty OVER? 🤔
Welcome back to another Rondo & this week we have a lot to talk about 🗣️
Who is to blame at Man City, and is there a chance they can bounce back from an all-around tough start to their season? 👀
Champions League match day 8 has EVERY game kicking off at the same time and there are going to be some big ones. The new format is showing it's flaws as it’s possible Liverpool & Barcelona can play in the round of 16. A championship level game in the round of 16 is just wild 🤔
Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham & Tom Brady’s Birmingham faced off this past weekend, and we took a look at one of the BANGERS from the game as well 🤝
Last but not least, Raheem and the squad make their pitch to Marcus Rashford to come to the MLS 🇺🇸
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Timestamps:
Intro: (0:00)
Are Man City Back: (0:02)
Are Man City Mixed Results Worrying: (0:48)
Is This Pep’s Worst Season As Coach: (1:44)
De Bruyne To Blame Or Phil Foden?: (2:40)
Khusanov Disaster: (4:20)
Worst Debut Ever?: (5:55)
Is Haaland At League 2 Level?: (7:36)
Player Contracts Cap?: (9:34)
Who Will Be The First Player To Make £1M A Week?: (12:28)
Champions League Final Group Game: (13:50)
Hopeful Knockout Games: (15:08)
Can Barcelona Win The Champions League?: (16:28)
How Far Can Pulisic & AC Milan Go?: (18:05)
Rigged Champions League Playoff Draw: (20:38)
Are We Too Obsessed With Football?: (21:10)
Craziest Transfer Stories Of All Time: (25:04)
Wrexham vs. Birmingham City: (28:07)
Rashford’s Career Is Over At Man U?: (30:20)
Why MLS Is A Great Place To Escape: (32:35)
Am I The A Hole?: (34:34)
Weekend Preview: (37:09)
#football #soccer #manchestercity #mancity #pepguardiola #kevindebruyne #philfoden #khusanov #haaland #lamineyamal #barcelona #championsleague #pulisic #acmilan #ronaldinho #wrexham #birmingham #rashford #mls #premierleague #laliga #therondo

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January 23, 2025 Did Leaving Barcelona RUIN Neymar's Career? 🤔
Welcome back to another episode of The Rondo, and this week we’ve got a lot to talk about 🗣️
Was Neymar leaving Messi & Barcelona the worst decision of his career? Should he consider teaming up with the Argentina star again in MLS? 🤔
Is this the WORST Manchester United team of all time? What went wrong, and what do they need to do to flip things around? 👀
Who’s really the problem at Real Madrid? Is Mbappe at fault, or is he just a convenient fall guy? 🫣
We dive into all this and more in today’s episode! Make sure to like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on the biggest discussions in world soccer ⚽️
Timestamps:
Is This The Worst Manchester United Team EVER: (0:01)
Will Neymar Come To MLS?: (1:21)
Does Neymar Owe His Career To Messi?: (3:30)
Would Neymar Have Won A Ballon D’Or At Barca?: (5:39)
Mbappe At Fault For Real Madrid Failures: (7:25)
Is The Transfer Market Broken?: (10:04)
PSG Won’t Make UCL Knockouts: (12:10)
Players We’d Love To Bring Back: (13:51)
2000’s Players That Could Play Today: (15:00)
What Is The Problem With Manchester United: (17:58)
Are Man United Just BAD As A Club: (18:43)
3 January Signings Man U Should Make: (23:17)
Winner Stays On: (24:55)
Are Referees A Problem?: (25:35)
Foul Or Play On: (27:45)
Best Future American Owners: (30:09)
Am I The A-Hole?: (32:15)
Weekend Preview: (36:16)
#football #soccer #manchesterunited #neymar #messi #barcelona #ballondor #psg #mbappe #realmadrid #championsleague #premierleague #mls #laliga #manunited

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39min
January 18, 2025 The Best Soccer Player Of 2024 Was ROBBED!
Welcome back to another episode of The Rondo! This week, we’re wrapping up the incredible 2024 football year 🤝
The squad sat down to discuss the best football player of 2024, and the debates were intense—was it Vini Jr or Rodri who truly deserved the crown? We also highlighted the team of the year, the kit of the year, and reacted to the most unforgettable plays. Plus, we celebrated the biggest moments and handed out our end-of-the-year awards! 👀
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Timestamps:
Intro: (0:00)
Who Was the Best Player in the World: (0:01)
Best Celebrations in Football: (0:28)
Footballers as Vegetables: (3:30)
End-of-Year Awards: (5:37)
Best Game of 2024: (5:40)
Best Kit of 2024: (6:52)
Best Team of 2024: (8:34)
Celia’s Coaching Corner: (9:52)
Cologne Smell Test: (13:59)
#colepalmer #vinijr #rodri #manchesterunited #realmadrid #ronaldo #beckham #messi #mls #spain #nwsl #newcastle #liverpool #premierleague #juventus #uswnt #fifa #olympics #therondo

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January 16, 2025 Liverpool's Contract NIGHTMARE Makes This Transfer Window A Big One 💰
Welcome back to another episode of The Rondo! This week we’re talking about some BIG transfers that could be happening in this January window 👀
Liverpool’s contract nightmare is going to be a problem ... three of their best players, Mo Salah, Virgil Van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold might be on the way out. Where will they go, and what will Liverpool do? We broke down all their options 🤔
Also Manchester United are … BAD … and could lose a couple big players too, including Marcus Rashford if you still think he's good. We broke down their options as well 🤝
Make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any episodes of The Rondo as we cover the biggest moments in football 🫡
Intro: (0:00)
Can Barcelona Win the Treble: (0:05)
Liverpool’s Contract Nightmare: (0:28)
Do These Players Owe Liverpool Anything: (4:03)
What Should These Teams Do With Potential Transfers: (5:15)
Pulisic is HIM: (5:55)
Are Man United COOKED?: (8:57)
January Transfer Mix & Match: (13:12)
Ref Watch: (14:33)
Do We Need More Changes in Football?: (16:49)
Why Am I Seeing Zlatan On This List?: (17:56)
Mid-Season EPL Awards: (19:26)
Comeback Player of the Year: (19:49)
Defensive Player of the Year: (20:14)
MVP of the Year: (20:29)
Bogey Bomb: (20:39)
January Transfer Tom v Tom: (24:09)
Foul or Play On: (25:54)
#football #soccer #liverpool #transfers #psg #acmilan #realmadrid #barcelona #premierleague #laliga #usmnt #pulisic #manunited #manchesterunited #zlatan #epl #mls #goalusa #therondo

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January 02, 2025 Who Will Be MLS’ Next BIG STAR, What To Expect From Messi In 2025 & MORE! 🏆
Welcome back to another episode of The Rondo, and to kick off the year, we’re talking about potential stars that might be making their way to MLS. Could we see Neymar, Antoine Griezmann, Kevin De Bruyne, or another star joining the league soon? 👀
We also talked about expectations for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami heading into 2025. It’s a big year for the club after one of the biggest upsets in MLS history. Now, they have a chance to redeem themselves in the FIFA Club World Cup. Can they accomplish their goals, win the league, and compete on the biggest stage in the world? 🤔🏆
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Timestamps:
Intro: (0:00)
Neymar to the MLS?: (0:01)
Expectations for Messi in 2025: (0:36)
Will Messi Play in the 2026 World Cup?: (2:06)
Name That Goalscorer: (3:12)
Excitement Around the Club World Cup: (5:30)
San Diego FC’s Arrival: (7:53)
Foul or Play On: (10:58)
Who Will Be the Next MLS Star?: (11:04)
#football #soccer #intermiami #mls #messi #neymar #worldcup #kevindebruyne #mancity #premierleague #laliga #vinijr #clubworldcup #fifa #barcelona #portugal #ronaldo #goalusa #therondo

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December 19, 2024 Can These STARS Make American Soccer the Bigger Than Ever? | The Rondo
This week’s Rondo episode is a special one, we’re celebrating a HUGE year in American soccer by giving out awards to the players, influencers, and managers that have made a big impact in growing the game 🦅🇺🇸
We discussed how Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes are making game-changing moves to elevate both the USMNT and the USWNT, while influencers like iShowSpeed are growing soccer in unique ways that even icons like Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez can’t. Plus, we explored which stars might follow in Messi's footsteps after he retires—could Neymar be the next big name in the MLS, or maybe even Mo Salah? 👀
We had to show love to Captain America himself, Christian Pulisic, who’s proving that Americans can have a MAJOR impact not just in Europe but at some of the world’s biggest clubs 😮‍💨
You can check out the full list of award winners here:
https://www.goal.com/goalchampions
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Timestamps:
Intro: (0:00)
Rondo Champion Of The Year: (0:05)
The Impactful Move In World Soccer: (0:52)
Clubs That Need A New Manager: (1:06)
Impact Newcomer Award: (2:13)
When Is The Last Time Suarez Scored 20 Goals: (3:42)
The Ambassador Award: (4:12)
Christian Pulisic Doc: (4:29)
The Best Game This Year: (5:48)
Guzan Highlights Vs Inter Miami: (6:13)
The Biggest Soccer Influencer: (7:15)
iShowSpeed’s Impact On American Soccer: (8:04)
Team Of The Year: (9:39)
Emma Hayes & The USMNT: (9:47)
Best International Player In America: (10:35)
Messi’s Impact In America: (10:45)
Who Should Be The MLS’ Next Star: (11:49)
American Abroad On The Rise: (13:04)
Goal Champions Trivia: (15:41)
#footballer #soccer #premierleague #laliga #usmnt #mls #intermiami #lagalaxy #messi #neymar #mosalah #ishowspeed #christianpulisic #pochettino #worldcup #fifa #clubworldcup #luissuarez

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December 12, 2024 Arsenal Are COOKED & Chelsea Are Title Contenders? Premier League Breakdown & MORE! 🤝🏆 | The Rondo
The squad debates the state of the Premier League table as Liverpool continue to pull away from the competition. Are Arsenal officially cooked? Can Chelsea make a real push for the title? And is Cole Palmer staking his claim as one of the best players in the world right now? 🤔
We also dive into American soccer, looking at the LA Galaxy winning their historic SIXTH championship, Marco Reus finally getting his first league title, and Tom Bogert breaking down the biggest transfer rumors in MLS! 🤝
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Timestamps:
Intro: (0:00)
Is Arsenal Finished? (0:18)
Are Chelsea Title Contenders? (1:52)
Are Real Madrid in UEFA Trouble? (4:00)
MLS Cup Final Recap (5:26)
Back N Forth (9:51)
Bogey Bombs (12:50)
Foul or Play On? (16:03)
#football #soccer #ballondor #messi #ronaldo #arsenal #chelsea #realmadrid #championsleague #mlscup #mls #lagalaxy #colepalmer #goalusa #studsup

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