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Fútbol with Grant Wahl

Grant Wahl, one of the world’s leading soccer journalists, shares his thoughts on the sport and interviews the biggest names and the most fascinating figures in the game. grantwahl.substack.com

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42:56

Top Soccer TV Producer Shaw Brown

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2022/01/13

Grant has an in-depth interview with Shaw Brown, one of the longest-tenured producers in U.S. soccer television, who has worked at CBS Sports HQ (currently), Fox Sports, NBC Sports and ESPN over the last two-and-a-half decades. Brown explains the details of what he does for soccer TV broadcasts, how he lands A-list interview guests, what he looks for in TV talent, which current players he thinks will become good TV broadcasters someday, and tells stories about his most memorable soccer interviews of

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64:53

Pepi Debuts and AFCON kicks off. Plus, Marissa Pilla...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2022/01/10

Grant and Witty break down the weekend in soccer that saw Cameroon win the opener of the African Cup of Nations, Ricardo Pepi debut for Augsburg, and the FA Cup 3rd round bring us upsets and other delights. Plus, Witty has a theory on anti-American bias. Then, CBS Sports' Marisa Pilla joins the pod (32:00) to discuss her role covering the NWSL for CBS, the USWNT during the Olympics, and the Philadelphia Union for local TV.

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53:20

Insigne To Toronto, Surprise MLS Hires, and The...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2022/01/06

On this episode, Grant and Witty discuss the latest soccer headlines including a big day in Serie A, Lorenzo Insigne's impending transfer to Toronto FC, and the latest coaching hires and ownership changes in MLS. Then, Grant talks to John Muller (22:50) about his journey from being an attorney to a senior writer at The Athletic covering data and analytics in soccer.

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77:40

Big Transfers for Pepi/Dike and Matt Doyle on MLS/USMNT

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2022/01/03

Matt Doyle of MLSSoccer.com joins Grant and Witty (29:40) for a conversation about how he became the Armchair Analyst, the MLS clubs that are facing big offseasons, and the USMNT heading into January qualifiers. Before that, Grant and Witty discuss Ricardo Pepi's transfer to Augsburg for between $18 and 20 million, Daryl Dike's transfer to West Bromwich Albion for just under $10 million, and Christian Pulisic's goal and impact in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

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86:29

Top 5 Stories of 2021 + AFCON Preview with Mimi Fawaz

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/12/30

Grant and Witty look back on 2021 with their top 5 soccer stories of the year, look ahead to 2022 with our top 5 predictions for next year, and Grant previews the upcoming African Cup of Nations with BBC broadcaster Mimi Fawaz (30:22).

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64:32

Professor Andy Markovits Returns

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/12/27

Grant interviews his old friend and regular podcast guest Andy Markovits, Manchester United fan and University of Michigan professor, about the latest goings-on at United as well as his new memoir: The Passport As Home: Comfort in Rootlessness.

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52:25

Andres Cordero, CBS Sports/Inter Miami Commentator

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/12/23

Andres Cordero, CBS Sports' lead commentator for the USMNT and Serie A, talks to Grant and Witty about his recent pilgrimage to San Siro for Milan-Napoli, watching the USMNT away, and his remarkable journey from Cuba to the US. Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl at grantwahl.substack.com/subscribe

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52:09

Dr. Celine Gounder on COVID-19, Amanda Vandervort on...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/12/20

On this episode of Futbol with Grant Wahl, Dr. Celine Gounder, infectious disease expert, joins Grant (1:11) to discuss the Omicron variant of Covid-19 and how it's affecting the soccer world. Then, Amanda Vandervort, president of the USL Super League, the 2nd division US women's league beginning in 2023, joins (12:26) to discuss the forming of the league and its place in the women's game. To close, Chris Wittyngham comes on to break down the USMNT's friendly win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and the

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44:17

Alex Morgan on San Diego trade; Jessica Black on Arsenal

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/12/16

Alex Morgan, now of NWSL expansion team San Diego Wave, joins Grant (0:57) to discuss her move from Orlando to Southern California, how she's planning her post-career, and giving her voice to The Athletic's reporting on Paul Riley's sexual abuse of his players. Plus, Jessica Black (10:56) of She Knows Arsenal joins the show about how she got into creating content about Arsenal and the state of the side that moved into the Premier League's top 4 last night. Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl

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65:25

MLS Cup Final; Liverpool Book & Film Chroniclers...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/12/13

Grant and Chris went all the way to Portland, Ore., and sat next to each other in the press box for the MLS Cup final, and they break down New York City’s win in penalties over the Portland Timbers. Plus an extravaganza for Liverpool fans eager to consume more about the club’s triumphant 2019-20 season: Grant interviews Michael MacCambridge and Neil Atkinson (23:41) about their book Red Letters: Two Fervent Liverpool FC Supporters Correspond through the Epic Season That Wouldn’t End, and then

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51:42

MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Portland's Giovanni...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/12/09

Our big MLS Cup final preview includes Grant’s must-listen interviews of MLS commissioner Don Garber, Portland coach Giovanni Savarese (26:02) and New York City captain Sean Johnson (37:52). Music: Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl at grantwahl.substack.com/subscribe

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47:58

ESPN's John Sutcliffe; Witty on the Weekend

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/12/06

Grant interviews John Sutcliffe, one of the top reporters in North America (20:29), about what’s going on with the Mexican national team and the growing bonds between Liga MX and MLS. And Grant and Chris break down the weekend, including the MLS playoff semifinals, movement atop the Premier League, Ralf Rangnick’s first Man United game, Jesse Marsch being out at Leipzig and Cincinnati having interest in Philadelphia coach Jim Curtin. Music: Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl at

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45:00

Real Salt Lake's Pablo Mastroeni; Witty on MLS...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/12/02

Grant has a rollicking interview with Pablo Mastroeni, the interim head coach who has taken Real Salt Lake on an incredible journey to the MLS playoffs final four. Mastroeni is remarkably honest about not being ready at first to be a head coach again and telling the story about how he was digging ditches for $18 an hour after coaching the Colorado Rapids until he decided he wanted to be a coach again. Plus Grant and Witty break down the MLS playoffs, New York City’s upset of the New England

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71:03

Consultant Jasmine Baba; Witty on the Weekend

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/11/29

Grant interviews Jasmine Baba (18:38), a Germany-based soccer consultant and tactics expert. She shares her thoughts on Ralf Rangnick becoming Manchester United’s interim coach, as well as her story as a woman and POC in the soccer space. In Segment 1, Grant and Witty break look at United’s 1-1 tie with Chelsea and the decision to sit Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as PSG’s own struggles with a front 3 who don’t defend. And in Segment 3, the guys discuss an eventful weekend of MLS playoffs, the young

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58:08

John Ourand on NBC's Premier League Win; Witty on the...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/11/22

Grant interviews John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal on NBC winning the bid for six more years of broadcasting the English Premier League. And Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down a busy weekend, including the NWSL final, the MLS playoffs, Man United firing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the three-horse race atop the Premier League. Music: Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl at grantwahl.substack.com/subscribe

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32:53

Tony Khan, Fulham Co-owner and Director of Football...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/11/18

Chris Wittyngham interviews Tony Khan, the Co-owner and director of football operations for Fulham. Music: Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl at grantwahl.substack.com/subscribe

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37:35

Landon Donovan, Chris Wittyngham and Grant on...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/11/17

Landon Donovan joins Grant and Chris to break down the USMNT’s 1-1 tie at Jamaica in World Cup qualifying in Kingston on Tuesday. The result leaves the U.S. (15 points) in second place in the Octagonal after eight games in the 14-game tournament. Music: Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl at grantwahl.substack.com/subscribe

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27:29

Landon Donovan, Chris Wittyngham, Mike Ryan and Grant...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/11/13

Landon Donovan joins Grant, Chris and Mike Ryan to break down the USMNT’s convincing 2-0 win over Mexico in World Cup qualifying in Cincinnati on Friday. The victory vaults the U.S. into first place in the Octagonal halfway through the 14-game tournament. Music: Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl at grantwahl.substack.com/subscribe

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80:33

ESPN's Sebastian Salazar; Witty on the Weekend & USMNT

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/11/08

Grant is finally back from Eastern Europe, which means we have a full podcast experience for listeners again. Ahead of Friday’s USMNT-Mexico World Cup qualifying showdown, Grant interviews ESPN’s Sebastian Salazar (22:15) about his thoughts on the game from both sides’ perspectives, how ESPN will approach its broadcast from Cincinnati, his ESPN+ show Fútbol Américas, his story in the business and much more. In Segment 1, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the USMNT roster and European games,

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31:25

Andrew Downie on His 1970 World Cup Oral History Book

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/11/04

Grant speaks to author Andrew Downie about his new oral history book The Greatest Show on Earth: The Inside Story of the Legendary 1970 World Cup. Downie explains why the 1970 tournament in Mexico was so special, provides insight into Pelé’s Brazilian champions (thought by many to be the greatest team of all time) and details how he put together the book’s interviews with players from participant nations, many of whom are now in their 70s and 80s. Music: Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl

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