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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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All Episodes

66:30

Alejandro Irarragorri; Chair of Santos Laguna & Atlas...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/05/21

In a bonus episode, Grant has two revealing interviews. Alejandro Irarragorri is the chair of Orlegi Sports, which owns Santos Laguna and Atlas of Liga MX. He discusses his successful strategies for his Mexican clubs and shares his thoughts on a potential MLS-Liga MX competition, his near-miss (so far) on buying Newcastle United and much more. Then Grant speaks to Jeff Barger (33:28), the communications director for the Columbus Crew's Nordecke supporters group, about the drama in recent weeks over

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65:00

Steven Mandis, Author of "What Happened to the USMNT"

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/05/20

Grant has an in-depth interview with Steven Mandis about his just-released book What Happened to the USMNT: The Ugly Truth About the Beautiful Game. Mandis, who has written previous books about the culture of Real Madrid and Italian soccer, explains his data- and interview-driven approach to studying the identity and styles of the U.S. men's national team over the past three decades. That research has led to some conclusions about the USMNT that might surprise you. This episode of Fútbol with Grant

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31:56

Dwayne De Rosario and Brendan Dunlop

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/05/17

Dwayne De Rosario, recently named to MLS's top 25 players of all time, has a new memoir out: DeRo: My Life (written with Brendan Dunlop), and the two men join Grant for an intriguing conversation about the book and how it came together. This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz. La Liga has the best title race in Europe, and it's heading down to the final day. On Fanatiz, you can watch all the action in La Liga and other international leagues and tournaments live and

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13:19

Chelsea Manager Emma Hayes

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/05/14

In a special bonus episode, Grant interviews Chelsea manager Emma Hayes ahead of Sunday's women's UEFA Champions League final, in which her team will face Barcelona. Hayes goes into detail on what makes her Chelsea team special; the challenges presented by Barcelona; why she feels like she was "born in England, made in America;" whether she's interested in coaching in the U.S. again, her close relationship with Fran Kirby and much more. This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you

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49:00

Former FIFA Referee Christina Unkel, Laws of the Game...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/05/13

Grant has a fascinating conversation with Christina Unkel, a former FIFA referee and current Laws of the Game expert whose work can be seen on CBS Sports platforms and The Athletic. Unkel tells the story of how she became a referee, her highlights along the way, her switch into becoming a Laws of the Game expert for Fox Sports during its 2019 women's World Cup broadcasts, her thoughts on hot-button officiating topics for fans and much, much more. This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to

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32:53

USWNT's Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/05/10

Grant connects for a fun talk with the USWNT's Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams, who have just started a new podcast called Snacks with Just Women's Sports. The two friends (and former roommates) explain why they decided to start a podcast together, why it's important they talk about race in addition to soccer and fun stuff, how they're viewing the busy year ahead with the national team and much more. This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz. Frustrated that you can't get games

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57:27

ESPN's Alexis Nunes; Grant on Pulisic & Steffen in...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/05/06

Grant has a delightful conversation (at 2:30) with Alexis Nunes, the London-based ESPN host who appears on ESPN FC, conducts interviews with top soccer stars and also covers the sport of cricket. Nunes explains what it has been like to be at the center of the soccer world in the UK in recent weeks, how she has managed to work during the pandemic, how she got the nickname The Haaland Whisperer, her journey from Jamaica to Connecticut to London, and much more. At the top of the show, Grant has an

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38:48

Peter Schmeichel of CBS Sports

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/05/04

In a special bonus episode, Peter Schmeichel of CBS Sports and Paramount+ joins Grant for a lively conversation about his thoughts on the Manchester United protests, the men's UEFA Champions League semifinals, the state of goalkeeping today and much more. This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz. Frustrated that you can't get games from Spain's La Liga on your cable or satellite system? Sign up to stream Fanatiz. On Fanatiz, you can watch all the action in La Liga and

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89:00

Author & U of Michigan Professor Andy Markovits;...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/05/03

Grant has a fun talk (at 39:30) with his old friend University of Michigan professor Andy Markovits, the author many books including Offside: Soccer and American Exceptionalism. Markovits brings his unique perspective to the Super League failure, the angst around his beloved Manchester United and his upcoming memoir. Before that, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the Man United protests, big weeks for Americans Christian Pulisic and Jesse Marsch, the men's and women's Champions League

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45:57

ESPN's Jon Champion

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/04/29

Grant has a fascinating and fun conversation with Jon Champion, ESPN's lead commentator for MLS in the United States. Champion explains why he made the leap in 2019 from England to live in the U.S., what he's learning about America and American soccer culture and how he got into soccer and soccer broadcasting in the first place. Champion has had a remarkable 37-year career broadcasting everything from eight World Cups to the start of the Premier League in 1992 and everything in between. This episode

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92:16

US Soccer TV Pioneer Dermot McQuarrie; Chris...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/04/26

Grant is joined (at 46:15) by Dermot McQuarrie, a former Fox Sports TV executive who was a pioneer in the addition of European soccer leagues to U.S. television in the late 1990s and early 2000s. McQuarrie tells the origin stories of Fox Sports World, the Fox Soccer Channel and the Fox Soccer Report, as well as why that daily soccer news show was based in Winnipeg, Canada. McQuarrie's experience provides perspective on how the U.S. has gone from being one of the world's worst countries in which to

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35:30

Rob Harris of the Associated Press on the Super...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/04/22

The European Super League debacle is the soccer story of the year, and Grant is joined to discuss all the aspects of it by Rob Harris, the global sports correspondent of the Associated Press and the co-host of the terrific new Sports Unlocked Podcast. This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz. Frustrated that you can't get games from Spain's La Liga on your cable or satellite system? Sign up to stream Fanatiz. On Fanatiz, you can watch all the action in La Liga and other

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40:41

Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer of The Independent

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/04/19

Miguel Delaney, the chief football writer of The Independent, joins Grant for a wide-ranging conversation about the business end of the European season, including the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. (This episode was recorded on Saturday, before the news broke of the European Super League and José Mourinho's firing.) This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz. Frustrated that you can't get games from Spain's La Liga on your cable or satellite system? Sign up to

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47:42

The Athletic's Paul Tenorio Previews the MLS Season

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/04/15

Grant looks ahead to the MLS season, which starts Friday, with Paul Tenorio, who's the national soccer reporter for The Athletic and co-hosts the Allocation Disorder Podcast with Sam Stejskal. Grant and Paul go over the biggest storylines heading into the season, discuss what MLS can do to make covering the league easier, ask whether Paul knows more about MLS roster rules than many of the GMs in the league itself, and much more. This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz

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58:46

USMN'T forward Daryl Dike; Chris Wittyngham on Soccer...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/04/12

Grant interviews Daryl Dike, the 20-year-old red-hot USMNT striker who has scored eight goals in 14 games on loan with Barnsley from Orlando City. Dike explains what it has been like setting the Championship on fire as he tries to help take Barnsley up to the Premier League. Other topics of discussion include whether he's hoping to stay in England beyond this loan period, his recent camp with the USMNT and his story of growing up in Edmond, Okla., as the youngest of five kids in a soccer-playing

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40:00

Kevin Egan, Rising-Star Soccer (And WrestleMania!)...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/04/08

Grant interviews Kevin Egan, the rising-star soccer broadcaster who serves as the TV play-by-play voice for Atlanta United, co-hosts a SiriusXM show with Ray Hudson, does soccer work for CNN International and recently started broadcasting for the WWE, including this weekend's WrestleMania 37. Egan explains how he got the wrestling gig, his career story from Ireland to the U.S., how he views the season ahead for Atlanta United, and tips for students who want to do what he does someday. This episode

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86:28

Courtney Stith & André Carlisle of the Diaspora...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/04/05

Grant has an on-point interview (at 39:28) with Courtney Stith and André Carlisle, the hosts of the terrific new podcast Diaspora United, which centers Black women in domestic and global soccer. They explain the origin story of their podcast, how they approach their analysis and interview choices, and what they're excited about heading into a busy week with USWNT games at Sweden and France and the start of the new NWSL Challenge Cup. Before that, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the news of

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41:25

Jon Arnold on All Things CONCACAF

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/04/01

Grant interviews Jon Arnold, the leading voice in English on all things CONCACAF, about the busy first week of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, his takes on the great stories in the region, and his work with the New York Times and The Striker Texas. This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz. Frustrated that you can't get games from Spain's La Liga on your cable or satellite system? Sign up to stream Fanatiz. On Fanatiz, you can watch all the action in La Liga and other

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60:09

Club América Manager Santiago Solari; Chris...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/03/29

Grant has a revealing interview with Santiago Solari (at 35:14), the manager of Mexico's Club América and formerly of Real Madrid. Solari discusses why his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, has produced so many great soccer minds and players; why he attended college at Stockton University in New Jersey; playing all 90 minutes for Real Madrid in its 2002 Champions League final victory; why he moved into coaching; his time managing Real Madrid in 2018-19 and why he decided to take the América

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16:07

USMNT Defender Chris Richards

Fútbol with Grant Wahl ·

2021/03/25

With the USMNT taking on Jamaica Thursday at 1 pm ET on ESPN2, Unimás and TUDN, Grant interviews Chris Richards, the U.S. defender currently on loan from Bayern Munich to Hoffenheim. They talk about the positive mood inside the USMNT camp, the future of the national team, Richards' experience lately going on loan, what he's hoping for in his club future and much more. This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz. Frustrated that you can't get games from Spain's La Liga on your

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