The FC crew react to Xabi Alonso's announcement that he will remain at Bayer Leverkusen next season. Steve Nicol explains why he wasn't so surprised about the former midfielder's decision and projects who might fill Jurgen Klopp's shoes this summer. Plus, Stewart Robson helps preview Der Klassiker and Manchester City vs Arsenal this weekend.
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Xabi Alonso to Stay at Leverkusen

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The FC crew react to Liverpool's convincing 4-2 win over Tottenham and discuss Spurs struggling stretch. Plus, Chelsea continue their good form with 5-0 win over West Ham. And Bayer Leverkusen are one step closer to making history as they beat Frankfurt 5-1 to stay undefeated.
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Salah Shines Against Struggling Spurs

The FC crew react to important wins for Arsenal & Manchester City as the Premier League title race heads into the final weeks of the season. Julien Laurens joins the show to question a few VAR decisions in the Gunners victory over Bournemouth and break down Erling Haaland's 4 goals as Man City cruise past Wolves. Plus, Ale Moreno, Kasey Keller and Steve Nicol react to Real Madrid winning a 36th LALIGA title.
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Rice & Easy for Arteta's Arsenal

The FC crew break down Thomas Tuchel's future at Bayern Munich and question why the German would consider staying for next season after multiple head coach options have turned down the club. Plus, Alex Kirkland joins the show to explain why Thibaut Courtois is back in net for Real Madrid but not expected to play in the Champions League next week. The guys also continue to react to Tottenham's poor defending on set pieces and question if the team is running out of energy as the season comes to a close.
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Everything is Possible For Tuchel & Bayern?

The Columbus Crew beat Monterrey to make it to the Concacaf Champions Cup and will face Pachuca in the final.
The Crew beat both Monterrey teams from Mexico is this the best MLS team in history ?
Plus Pachuca tops the favorite Club America, is Pachuca's coach headed to the Mexican national team ?
Other topics on the show

Sergiño Dest to miss the rest of 2024. How will this impact his career ?

Something Nothing or Everything Alphonso Davies only playing 3 minutes vs. Real Madrid in Champions League

Indianapolis mayor launches for MLS expansion bid, where does this leave USL's Indy 11 ?

We welcome Ali Krieger to talk about the US World Cup bid withdrawal, the elimination of Emma Hayes from UWCL and Kelley O'Hara announcing her retirement.


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Futbol Americas: Colombus Crew to the Concacaf final

The FC crew react to Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Tottenham and question why Ange Postecoglou's side were so poor in such a big game for the top 4 race. Plus, Gab Marcotti joins the show to explain why Antonio Conte is being linked with a return to the Blues. Mark Ogden also joins the show to give an update on Jadon Sancho's future at Manchester United after a stellar display in the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund.
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Xabi Alonso to Stay at Leverkusen

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