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Pochettino to Replace Carrick?

The FC crew react to reports that Mauricio Pochettino is nearing a deal to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the latter is sacked. Rob Dawson joins the show

Nov 11
58 min

Futbol W: NWSL Quarter-Finals, Mandy McGlynn, POTW, Top 10

Futbol W is here to recap the quarterfinal matches from the NWSL playoffs. Which team sent a message to the rest of the league with their performance? Utah Royals goalkee

Nov 11
1 h 21 min

Is Pochettino Manchester United's Man?

#17 trending · Soccer

The ESPN FC Crew react to the latest news on the Manchester United managerial saga as it appears that Carrick is on his way out and USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino is t

Nov 10
54 min

Futbol Americas: Pochettino to United? + USMNT/Mexico November Camp

Futbol Americas is here on a Monday night to react to the news that Mauricio Pochettino is favored to land the Manchester United job after the club sack current manager M

Nov 10
1 h 01 min

Michael Carrick Reportedly to be Sacked

The ESPN FC Crew react to Monday's breaking news that Manchester United are reportedly set to sack Michael Carrick after a disastrous start to the season. Then, a look at

Nov 9
1 h 01 min

Thriller at Old Trafford

The FC crew react to Manchester United's thrilling draw vs Aston Villa. The Red Devils went down by 2 goals twice but managed to salvage a point. Was the fightback enough

Nov 9
55 min

Losses Pile Up For Man City

The FC crew react to Manchester City's 3rd straight PL loss and explain why Enzo Maresca's squad is letting down the club. Plus, the crew break down Arsenal's win over Hu

Nov 8
1 h 03 min

LALIGA and Premier League Weekend Preview

The FC Crew preview the big matchup between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid on Sunday and also Real Madrid's matchup against Valencia, as they hope to keep up with Barcelon

Nov 6
43 min

Futbol W: Jaedyn Shaw Joins the Show+Sofia Cantore Joins the Show+NWSL Quartefinal Playoff Preview+NWSL Picks & Awards+Top 10 NCAA Women's Goal

The Futbol W crew sits down with Gotham FC's Jaedyn Shaw & Washington's Sofia Cantore to have a chat right before the NWSL playoffs. Plus, the panel looks ahead to all NW

Nov 6
1 h 11 min

Cristiano Ronaldo Retires from Portugal National Team

The ESPN FC Crew react to the news that Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from the Portugal National Team, soon after a fallout with current Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus,

Nov 5
1 h 09 min

Lackluster Liverpool

The FC crew react to Liverpool's loss at Fenerbahce and break down why Andoni Iraola's side have struggled in the past week. Plus, the guys break down Real Madrid's comeb

Nov 5
1 h 13 min

Futbol W: NWSL Playoffs + Becki Tweed + Sam Meza + Players of the Week

Futbol W is live with our first show after NWSL Decision Day. The playoffs are set with some good teams missing out. What does our panel think of the bracket, and who is

Nov 4
1 h 19 min

Man United Snap Winless Streak

The FC crew react to Manchester United's comeback victory over Roma and explain why the victory doesn't change their perception of the squad. Plus, the guys question Unai

Nov 3
46 min

Futbol Americas: Pulisic Comes Up Big in Milan Derby+USMNT Squad Predictions+Raphinha/Vini Jr. discussion+MLS Playoff Picture

The Futbol Americas crew looks back at Christian Pulisic's goal & performance in AC Milan's 3-1 win over Inter Milan. Plus, who will be included in the USMNT's squad for

Nov 3
59 min

Should Players Use the Dark Arts of Football?

The FC crew continue to react to Arsenal's 1-0 win over Liverpool and question if players should exaggerate fouls against them to get calls from the referee. Plus, the gu

Nov 2
52 min

Gunners Grab Anfield Win

The ESPN FC Crew react to Arsenal's victory over Liverpool at Anfield, making it their first win at the ground since 2012, as Liverpool manage 0 shots on goal. Then, a lo

Nov 1
1 h 07 min

Manchester Malaise

The FC crew break down Manchester City's loss vs Brighton and argue if the Seagulls can continue to fly near the top of the table this season. Plus the guys react to Manc

Oct 31
1 h 01 min

Arsenal Favorites at Anfield?

The FC crew look ahead to this weekend's Premier League action including Liverpool vs Arsenal, Chelsea vs Man United & Man City vs Brighton. The guys explain why they thi

Oct 30
1 h 12 min

Chelsea's Carabao Cup Crisis?

The FC crew react to Chelsea's loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and question why Xabi Alonso would say this competition was the least important for the club when they

Oct 29
1 h 01 min

Is the Carabao Cup Chelsea’s UCL?

Gab Marcotti & Nedum Onuoha take a closer look at the biggest stories in football including Chelsea & Arsenal’s surprise exit from the Carabao Cup, Harry Kane’s Ballon d’

Oct 29
59 min

Chart trend

Position in the Soccer chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#4#6AugSepOctNov

all-time peak

546

days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where ESPN FC ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 12, 2026).

#3 ▼ 1 Soccer US

#80 ▼ 12 Sports US

What listeners say

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Appreciate the show, and the very knowledgeable hosts. This said, they use a fairly narrow prism, probably due to the need to pick for a US audience - a bit obsessed with just a few teams, a little too opinionated and the hosts tend to pile on on the poorly performing team of the day, and are a bit too chummy with a nostalgic 1990s old player vibe. Would love to see more voices and a more diverse set of themes

JLRMI · Jan 2025

I don’t understand how a show from such a big company like ESPN can have such poor sound mixing. At least once a month (including June 27th’s episode), the sound only comes out of the left speaker (except commercials, which are at least mono). Commercials are often way louder than the show’s content and distorted. Been a daily listener since the 2018 World Cup but sad how amateurish the production of the show is sometimes.

mmmattyd · Jun 2024

I enjoy listening to this podcast, daily!…I enjoy it most when there are varying at times opposing views on the topic under discussion. I highly recommend this podcast to soccer/football fans all over the world!

Roba B. · Aug 2022

Easily the best show on espn… the guys keep it real and I laugh daily at all the joke. Great chemistry.

Eric Arbo · Aug 2022

Great topics, great guests. I listened to three episodes before I was too annoyed by the intermittent music and crowd noise tracks that were played during key conversation moments. Just let the guest speak—we don’t need loud and distracting music or crowd chants that have nothing to do with the answers. It’s so disrespectful to the guests that you don’t just give them that space. The noise was only ever put behind the guests, never the host. Who asked for that??

Docisin247 · Aug 2023

I used to like this show, but it has sort of evolved into Grumpy men complaining about players and coaches they don’t like. Recently, host Dan Thomas and one of the other guests Stuart Robson literally asked Jurgen Klinsmann at what point “he wanted to punch Mikel Arteta in the face?” are you kidding me? And then Robson adds that he would have followed through on a tackle to take out the manager if he was a player. The general media bias and hate towards Arsenal has been a go-to narrative, but inciting violence on a manager is disgraceful and unacceptable, especially from a respectful company like ESPN. I’ve unfollowed the podcast and will find another podcast for football punditry. Cheers.

Shannrockk · May 2026

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