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Ahead of El Clásico, Reynoso & Soltero go head-to-head to build the ultimate all-time combined XI featuring Barcelona and Real Madrid legends! Who makes the cut, who gets left out, and which club dominates the lineup?

Do you agree with their selections? Let us know who would make YOUR all-time combined XI in the comments!

(00:00) Intro

(01:08) Defense

(16:01) Midfield

(28:20) Wingers

(35:00) Striker

(44:25) Manager

(47:35) Stadium

48:10) Badge

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With the Ballon d’Or winner set to be announced soon, a big question looms for the MLS and the region, can Lionel Messi bring home his 9th Ballon d’Or trophy?

Having lifted MLS Cup, won the MLS MVP, and taken Argentina to a World Cup Final, has Messi made the case for adding one more trophy to his cabinet? With the front-runners of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal all having great seasons, does Messi have a better case than all of them? Can an MLS player actually win the biggest individual award of the year or is the discrepancy between American soccer and Europe too much for even the GOAT to close?

Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar also break down the problems the Mexican National team faces at the striker position. Can Raul Jimenez bounce back from injury and continue to produce? Is Henry Martin a legitimate option for Rafa Marquez? And should Santos Laguna’s Tahiel Jimenez be considered as a goal scoring option in November? The Duel Nats crew also discuss what is the CONCACAF equivalent to El Clasico. Is there a comparable matchup that can stack up to the biggest rivalry in soccer between Barcelona and Real Madrid?

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00:00 - Does Messi have a Real Shot at the Ballon d'Or?

02:12 - Is Messi the Best in the World?

08:52 - MLS Tax on Messi's Award Chances

10:42 - Who Wins Ballon d'Or: Messi, Mbappe, Yamal?

14:10 - Can Mexico Keep Relying on Raul Jimenez?

20:17 - Henry Martin Back to the Mexican Roster?

22:43 - Tahiel Jimenez or Julian Quinones: The Answer at ST

26:16 - Value in Bringing In-Form Players

28:06 - Can Mexico Beat Jamaica?

28:49 - CONCACAF equivalent to El Clasico?

30:41 - Club America vs Chivas the Best Rivalry in CONCACAF

35:30 - Other Big CONCACAF Rivalries

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From scoring bangers in the CONCACAF Champions Cup to playing in the World Cup, this is Kellyn Acosta’s story.

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MLS champion and former USMNT midfielder Kellyn Acosta sits down with Herculez Gomez to talk all things US soccer, from Pro/Rel to Pulisic.

Acosta reflects on his time with the US national team, the growth of MLS and his decision to move overseas. Looking ahead, the 31-year-old gives his take on Mauricio Pochettino's new generation of US talent and the continued importance of Gio Reyna and Christian Pulisic.

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0:00 - Vamos with Kellyn Acosta0:33 - Move to Europe

1:01 - Process to Pogoń Szczecin1:31 - Life in Poland

3:03 - Kellyn’s Family

4:41 - Polish 1st Division Soccer

7:02 - Life in Promotion and Regulation

8:36 - Locker Room in Pro/Rel

10:32 - Playing in MLS Structure

11:58 - MLS has 2 Seasons

12:52 - Reacting to Pundits on the USMNT

14:55 - The Fans Turning18:16 - Thriving in CONCACAF

19:11 - USMNT Transition Period

20:27 - Not Making 2018 World Cup

22:21 - Christian Pulisic’s Reaction

23:00 - Will He Make the 2030 World Cup

24:26 - Did Pulisic Give Up on the USMNT26:59 - New USMNT Players

29:12 - Gio Reyna

31:16 - Qatar World Cup34:48 - World Cup Feelings

37:12 - LAFC Experience

40:21 - Carlos Vela

44:03 - Verizon Hotline

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Reynoso & Soltero reveal and debate their Top 10 Ballon d’Or rankings! Who deserves football’s most prestigious individual award? Which players are overrated, underrated, or missing from the list entirely? Let us know if you agree or disagree, and share your Top 10 in the comments below!

(00:00) Intro

(02:18) 10th Place

(09:53) 9th Place

(12:43) 8th Place

(17:27) 7th Place

(24:59) 6th Place

(28:54) 5th Place

(34:32) 4th Place

(39:39) 3rd Place

(43:34) 2nd Place

(52:27) 1st Place

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Young Prospects, multi-million-dollar deals, and European clubs calling—are we pushing the young stars of CONCACAF too fast?

The rapid hype machine surrounding teenagers like Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall, Zavier Gozo, and Gilberto Mora has turned North American soccer into a high-stakes global marketplace.

Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar debate the main questions surrounding player pathways: How can young talents like Gil Mora navigate immense media scrutiny without burning out physically? Did Manchester City “rob” the Philadelphia Union and secure a bargain for Cavan Sullivan? We review CIES Football Observatory market data, highlighting how MLS players continue to increase their stock worldwide, and evaluate Olivier Giroud’s latest comments on what defines a "true footballing nation."

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00:00 - Messi's Young Players to Watch: Gozo and Gil Mora

03:49 - Positive Sign for USMNT and Gozo

06:36 - Crystal Palace the Right Spot

08:32 - $50 Million: Too Much for Mora?

12:01 - Other USMNT Players Ahead of Gozo

14:33 - Too Much Pressure for Gilberto Mora?

20:17 - Mora and Gozo: On the Alphonso Davies trajectory

22:55 - CIES MLS Transfer Values

23:47 - Are Man City Robbing the Philadelphia Union for Cavan Sullivan?

27:26 - Will Sullivan End up at City?

29:48 - Julian Hall Stuck in Red Bull Pipeline

31:17 - MLS Growing in the World Transfer Market

34:34 - Is the USA a Soccer Nation?

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Presented by Verizon: Reynoso & Soltero preview and predict the upcoming La Liga matches for Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid!

(00:00) Barcelona vs. Getafe

(08:35) Walmart

(10:05) Atletico Madrid vs. Deportivo Alaves

(17:33) Real Madrid vs. Villareal

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Son Heung-Min in LAFC, Lionel Messi in Miami—what does it truly take to coach the idols of millions?

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Former Brighton, Sunderland, and AEK Athens manager Gustavo Poyet joins Herculez Gomez to break down the psychological weight iconic players and their managers carry in modern football.

Poyet reflects on the aftermath of the 2026 World Cup, why North America is one of the most exciting soccer destinations on earth, and why building rosters around player characteristics is key to sustainable success for any MLS club. Plus, Gustavo shares details of his successful stint with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K-League, analyzes Uruguay’s national team under ‘El Loco’ Marcelo Bielsa, and outlines why he is ready to make his mark in Major League Soccer.

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00:00 - Vamos with Gustavo Poyet

00:30 - Updates After Winning Korean 1st Division

03:06 - Building a Successful Brighton

06:06 - Sunderland's League Cup Final

08:31 - Son Heung-min's Meaning to Koreans

10:11 - Following LAFC

12-18 - Managing LAFC Interest

13:06 - The Interest with MLS

14:08 - Contact with MLS

15:26 - World Perspective of American Players

17:15 - MLS Needs the Best Coaches

18:42 - Messi Maintainment while in MLS

20:01 - Messi vs Cristiano

22:09 - Ballon d'Or Pick

24:04 - Campaigning for Pick

25:19 - Managing During Social Media Age

29:54 - Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup

34:43 - Does Diego Forlan Have the Players?

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Four matches, zero wins, and a talent pool in total crisis— are the Mexican players taking a major step back post-World Cup?

For the first time in decades, a new Mexican manager went four straight matches without a victory (Colombia, Chile, Peru, and the USMNT). With a poor string of results and a failure to beat Mexico's biggest rival in CONCACAF, alarm bells are starting to go off across the Mexican media and fanbase.

Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar dissect Mexico's immediate future: Can 17-year-old Gil Mora or prospect Obed Vargas lead a team without Raúl Jiménez and Julián Quiñones? What has happened to Santi Gimenez and will he be able to turn around his career in an “El Tri” shirt? And is Rafa Marquez’ job safe if Mexico continues to underperform throughout the CONCACAF Nations League, Gold Cup, and Copa America?

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00:00 - Worst Possible Start to the Rafa Marquez Era

02:33 - Mexican Player Pool in Crisis

05:32 - Most of El Tri's Squad are Bench Players

07:57 - Mexico Lacks Physicality

11:23 - What Players Generate Excitement

15:59 - Defensive Struggles

19:08 - Is a Lack of Character Rafa's Fault?

23:01 - Does Rafa Make it to 2030?

23:39 - Gil Mora: Mexico's Bright Spot

26:32 - What Club Will Sign Mora?

31:04 - Mora's Best and Worst Landing Spots

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Mauricio Pochettino’s gamble on the youth just paid off in the most spectacular way possible, with the USA playing 4 games and securing 4 wins.

Leaving behind stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie for this 4-game international window in October opened the door for 13 USMNT debutants. This new generation wrote its name into history with statement wins over other CONCACAF giants, Mexico and Canada.

Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar dive into the biggest questions on every fan's mind: Are teenagers Cavan Sullivan and Julian Hall ready to take the spots of established USMNT players? Did Gio Reyna and Malik Tillman unlock a dangerous new partnership from deeper roles? Is Cavan Sullivan on the level of Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora? And did the USA establish themselves as the ultimate power in CONCACAF?

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00:00 - Is this a Perfect Window for the USMNT?

02:27 - New Players Made Their Mark

06:20 - Momentum or False Hope?

10:07 - Biggest Winner: Alex Freeman

11:22 - Malik Tillman USMNT Turnaround

12:14 - Gio Reyna is on Fire

16:23 - Tillman the blueprint for Johnny Cardoso

18:33 - Julian Hall Most Impressive Debutant

21:35 - Cavan Sullivan vs Gil Mora

23:29 - What is Sullivan's Role in November?

27:14 - Squad with "True Love" for the USA

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Reynoso & Soltero welcome the Futbol Asada boys, Chris & Viejo, to the show to react to and recap Mexico’s international break! Was this window ultimately a success or a failure? Is the Santi Giménez dream OVER? Plus, the guys debate Cavan Sullivan vs. Gilberto Mora, break down Mexico’s biggest concerns moving forward, and much more!

(00:00) Instant Reaction to Chile 2-0 Mexico

(16:08) Who Will Be Mexico's GK in 2030?

(22:14) Does Santi Gimenez have a future with El Tri?

(32:44) The Importance of Gilberto Mora

(42:16) Jesus Gallardo vs. Matteo Chavez

(58:09) Grade Rafa Marquez's Window

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