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The FC crew react to the official confirmation that Gareth Bale is joining LAFC and question if this is the right decision for the forward to prepare for this year's World Cup. Plus, the guys break down the Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea's transfer windows so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew discuss Gareth Bale signing with LAFC in MLS and debate whether the move to Los Angeles will properly prep the Welshman for the World Cup. Plus, Man City appear set to sign Kalvin Phillips and to send Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal, Liverpool mull over selling Mo Salah, and Mbappe sets his sights on the UCL title with PSG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to Kalvin Phillips expected move to Manchester City and break down how the midfielder will supplement the squad. Plus, Jan Aage Fjortoft joins the show to discuss Robert Lewandowski's move to Barcelona and preview the futures of Christopher Nkunku and Florian Wirtz after the pair signed contract extensions with their respective clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez are joined by Alejandro Moreno to discuss Sacramento Republic's upset of LA Galaxy in the U.S. Open Cup. Then Rodrigo Lopez joins the show to talk about Sacramento's win in Los Angeles, including his goal in the first half. Next, we analyze the USMNT's upcoming World Cup preparation matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia in September. Then the guys preview the Liga MX Apertura 2022 tournament. Who will be crowned champion and who will win the MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to the news that Paul Pogba has reportedly rejoined Juventus and question whether he can regain the form he once found at the club. Plus, the panel break down if Barcelona bidding on Robert Lewandowski is a smart move for the club and how Joao Felix might be able to revamp his game amid interest from Man City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Romelu Lukaku's reported loan move to previous club Inter Milan and ask why Chelsea paid over £100m for the striker, to then loan him back to his club a year later. The guys also celebrate the best players born in 2000 ahead of the NBA draft, discuss Sadio Mane's move to Bayern Munich, & ask why Cristiano Ronaldo is worried about Manchester United's transfer business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's pod, the boys bring back the "Red Cards" and "Man of the Match" to analyze Lukaku's move to Inter, Mane's move to Bayern and Matt Turner's move to Arsenal. Plus, is it ok to sleep with socks on? A certain MLS goalkeeper thinks it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi's comments in which he says PSG need to move away from their "bling-bling' style and argue what this means for their flashiest player, Neymar. Plus, the guys take a look back at Chelsea's most expensive transfers over the years and question how it always goes wrong for the Blues' big money signings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew discuss Chelsea agreeing to load Romelu Lukaku back to Inter and question whether the blame for his failures at Chelsea lies more on the player, the manager or the club at large. Plus, the panel debate whether Manchester United's transfer policy has changed since the club have yet to make a splashy transfer this summer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar, with no Herculez Gomez, discussed and reacted to LA Galaxy’s and LAFC’s weekends, where they tied against Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders, respectively. Better bet to win the MLS Cup? LAFC is first in the West and Galaxy fifth. - Carlos Vela is in the middle of contract negotiations with LAFC. Should the club extend him? - Atlanta broke it’s winless streak. Are they a threat to win MLS Cup? - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with USMNT defender Walker Zimmerman with our own Sam Borden where he talked about the current state of the team, his upbringing and the expectations of the squad. - Welcomed our very own CRAIG BURLEY to talk about the possibility of Raheem Sterling moving to Chelsea. Will this move push Christian Pulisic out? Reaction to new Arsenal goalie refusing to sign a Tottenham fan’s jersey. - Welcomed our own MAURICIO PEDROZA to discuss the “big signing” by Club America with Jonathan Rodríguez. The Uruguayan international last played in Mexico for Cruz Azul, where he won the title. Is this the “BOMBAZO” fans wanted? Does América need another big signing? - Barcelona women’s player Jenni Hermoso is close to signing with Club América. What does this mean for Liga MX Femenil? - DRIPPIN’ or TRIPPIN’ segment: Cruz Azul released their new logo, without title stars. Are you good with this? - Welcomed our own JULIE FOUDY to do THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY for the NWSL. THE GOOD being Becky Sauerbrunn scoring for the first time since 2019, the BAD being Washington Spirit winless streak extended to 10 games and the UGLY being Megan Rapinoe getting a red card while on the bench. How big a concern is NWSL refereeing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew continue to react to Chelsea's interest in Raheem Sterling and question if the Blues need the English winger when there are glaring issues elsewhere in the squad. Plus, the guys discuss what's next for Bernardo Silva and Nedum Onuoha joins the show to reflect on how his former teammate Vincent Kompany will fare as the new Burnley manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by Mark Ogden to discuss the leaked video featuring Manchester United CEO's frank conversation with fans in a pub near his house, and ask whether part of him expected it to come out. The guys also ask why PSG are yet to announce Mauricio Pochettino's departure, whether Arsenal still need two new strikers & when Sadio Mane will be confirmed as a Bayern Munich player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices