Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard

We're answering your burning questions in an extended mailbag! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim are answering your questions about Cavan Sullivan’s move next year to Manchester City, how MLS Academies compare to their European counterparts, and how parents can help their young players decide if it’s time to hang up their cleats. 

New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim air every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). 
 

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This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was engineered, edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  

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Chicharito is getting unfiltered! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim are joined by Mexico National Team legend Javier “Chicharito” Hernández to talk about the soccer rivalry between the US and Mexico, “dos a cero”, his time at Manchester United and his recent move to Atletico Dallas. He also shares memories of Landon and Tim during their playing careers and what it was like to be the only Mexican player to ever be coached by Sir Alex Ferguson. 

New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim air every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). 

#LandonDonovan #TimHoward #USMNT #USSoccer #JavierHernandez #Chicharito #MexicoNationalTeam #DosACero #USAvsMexico #JorgeCampos #HugoSanchez #RafaelMarquez 

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Four straight wins for the USMNT! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim discuss the USMNT's performances against Mexico and Canada this international break, including stellar showings from Diego Kochen, Cavan Sullivan and Julian Hall. And we’re giving flowers to Lionel Messi as he plays his last game for Argentina. 

Plus the guys take your questions live in the AT&T Fan Connection! 

New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim air on Tuesdays. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). 
 

#LandonDonovan #TimHoward #USMNT #USSoccer #CavanSullivan #MauricioPochettino #JustinEllis #JulianHall #Diego #GioReyna #SebastianBerhalter 

This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was engineered, edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley. 

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The U.S. Men’s National Team is on a tear! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim discuss the USMNT's performances against Peru and Chile so far this international break, including stellar showings from Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall and Justin Ellis. 

Plus the guys take your questions live in the AT&T Fan Connection! 

New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim air on Tuesdays. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). 

#LandonDonovan #TimHoward #USMNT #USSoccer #CavanSullivan #MauricioPochettino #JustinEllis #JulianHall #NeilPierre #MattFreese #ChrisBrady #GioReyna #YunusMusah #SebastianBerhalter 

This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was engineered, edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp with support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley. 

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Cavan Sullivan is headed to the U.S. Men’s National Team! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim discuss the USMNT roster for the September and October friendlies including why Christian Pulisic was left off, and the young players like Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall and Neil Pierre who could make a name for themselves. Plus, what is going on with our goalkeeping situation and a second chance for Yunus Musah. 

In the AT&T Fan Connection, the guys talk the 2028 Olympics, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL, and Tim Howard gets some smoke for his take on pressing in the game. 

New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim air on Tuesdays. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). 

#LandonDonovan #TimHoward #USMNT #USSoccer #CavanSullivan #MauricioPochettino #ChristianPulisic #FolarinBalogun #WestonMcKennie #YunusMusah #MattFreese #JulianHall #DiegoKochen #NeilPierre 

00:00 Intro 

2:56 Pulisic left off squad  

10:26 Other USMNT omissions  

21:20 Cavan Sullivan makes camp  

26:55 Kochen's outlook  

32:10 Julian Hall's Poland decision  

38:30 Landon's XI  

42:04 Bouanga breaks LAFC record  

47:26 Fan Connection 

This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was engineered, by Jeremy Steinkamp, with editing and mastering support from Adrian Alderete, Andrew Hartley and Sammy Strittmatter. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley. 

Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.  

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Mauricio Pochettino is sending a message! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim discuss Pochettino's recent press conference, his take on a new era at the U.S. Men’s National Team, how young players need to be protected, and his future with U.S. Soccer 

We dive into Nashville’s rivalry with Inter Miami, Griezmann’s star shining bright in Orlando, LAFC’s drought, and the Philadelphia Union doing back-to-back 5-0 scorelines. Plus, in the English Premier League, what on earth went wrong with VAR in Manchester and can Tottenham Hotspur ever get it together? 

In the AT&T Fan Connection, the guys talk Neil Pierre, Chicago Fire’s relevancy AND what Landon is reading. 

New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim air on Tuesdays. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). 

#LandonDonovan #TimHoward #USMNT #USSoccer #LionelMessi #Messi #CavanSullivan #MauricioPochettino #ChristianPulisic #NashvileSC #InterMiamiCF #AntioneGriezmann #OrlandoCityFC #LAFC #PhiladelphiaUnion #NeilPierre 

00:00 Intro 

2:31 Poch comments on rest  

12:30 Poch on young players  

20:04 Poch's contract  

25:40 Messi and Surridge clash  

32:53 The Cavan Sullivan Show  

39:28 Manchester Derby drama  

55:03 Fan Connection

This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was engineered, edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley. 

Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.  

Thank you to our additional sponsors: 

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Folarin Balogun tells Everton to take a hike! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim discuss Balogun’s decision to walk away from playing in the Premier League this season and Everton’s transfer policy (or lack thereof). Plus, noticable moves from other USMNT players including Tim Weah being named captain at Marseille and both Luca Bombino and Jack McGlynn headed to Stoke City. 

We look at a wild weekend for MLS, where Josh Sargent’s hat trick got Toronto FC a point against the Chicago Fire, the first EVER hat trick for the Portland Timbers thanks to Vincent Janssen, and Inter Miami throwing a post-game tantrum yet again. Plus, who is the favorite to win the UEFA Champions League this season, referees playing games, and should Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. be doing more defending? 

In the AT&T Fan Connection, the guys talk the Toffees, the Houston Dynamo, St Louis City and whether the US is headed for a regional soccer system. 

New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim air on Tuesdays. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). 

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00:00 Intro 

3:29 Flo to Everton falls through  

19:57 MLS hat tricks  

21:53 Sullivan imitates LeBron  

27:54 EPL recap (TOFFEES!)  

31:06 Mike Dean's ref secrets  

35:03 Mbappé vs the media  

39:37 Gio scores for Strasbourg  

44:31 Fan Connection 

This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was engineered, and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp, with editing support from Adrian Alderete. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley. 

Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.  

Thank you to our additional sponsors: 

AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit AT&T Guarantee: Reliable Connectivity & Service | AT&T to learn more. 

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Messi’s national team career is over! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim are talking about the GOAT of soccer stepping away from national team competition, US Soccer getting involved in youth soccer, and the guys give their over/under predictions for the USMNT players club seasons. 

We’re also talking about young Cavan Sullivan’s season at Philadelphia, Nashville looking to set a new MLS points record, and the coaching shake-up at Inter Miami. Plus, Cherki vs Haaland at Manchester City, Tottenham already in trouble and what is going on at Liverpool FC? 

In the AT&T Fan Connection, the guys talk player stats, stealing naming conventions from the UK, and all the new national team coaches post-World Cup. 

New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim air on Tuesdays. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). 

00:00 Intro 

2:20 Messi retires from international play  

10:08 US Soccer takes over US Youth Soccer  

14:30 USMNT over/under  

29:47 MLS recap  

34:32 Cavan Sullivan scores  

39:50 EPL recap  

46:40 Tottenham flailing  

57:52 Fan Connection 

This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was engineered, edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley. 

Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.  

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Paul McDonough joins the podcast! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim are joined by USL President and CEO Paul McDonough to explain how the league will approach promotion and relegation starting in 2028. 

The guys are also talking about Nashville’s run up to setting a potential new points record in MLS, and keeping their eyes on Timo Werner’s season at the San Jose Earthquake. The Premier League season is also back, and it looks like Arsenal are once again the team to beat. Plus, are Spurs already in trouble and will Michael Carrick survive at Manchester United? 

In the AT&T Fan Connection, the guys talk Cavan Sullivan, player development, MLS coaching and how to best support your local club. 

New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim air on Tuesdays. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). 

00:00 Intro

3:31 Nashville on a roll

6:05 Vancouver moves on from Berhalter

20:33 United and Spurs in early trouble

26:15 Arsenal look unbeatable

35:09 Paul McDonough joins the show

37:40 Promotion/relegation in USL

53:56 Player development in USL

1:05:38 Fan Connection

This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was engineered, edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editors are Kyle Curley and Finley Skelton. 

Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.  

Thank you to our additional sponsors: 

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Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the USMNT! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Landon and Tim discuss the challenges ahead for the U.S. Men’s National Team head coach as they head into the first post-World Cup FIFA International friendly window and whether young talent like Cavan Sullivan might be the answers to the team’s problems. They also turn their attention across the pond as the English Premier League is set to return this weekend, and Arsenal hit the ground running as defending champions instead of on the hunt. 

They also discuss Chucky Lozano’s move to the LA Galaxy, and whether Timo Werner’s first MLS season will result in a new tattoo for Tim. Plus, in the AT&T Fan Connection, the guys are answering your questions about the EFL Championship, how scouting works, and whether Vermont Green FC can one day find themselves promoted to USL League One. 

New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim air on Tuesdays. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). 

This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard engineered and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp, with editing support from Andrew Hartley and Adrien Alderete. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editors are Kyle Curley and Finley Skelton. 

00:00 Intro 

2:12 Pochettino returns  

23:58 Chucky Lozano debuts for Galaxy  

26:44 Cow and Banjo Watch  

34:20 EPL transfers  

37:30 Worried about City?  

42:18 Moyes and Everton  

43:50 FIFA and Infantino  

53:15 Fan Connection 

Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.  

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