Futbol Americas: USMNT Competition + Pellegrino in a Major Cup Final + No Move for Griezmann? + Tyler Adams on the Move? + Leagues Cup in Mexico?!? + Run it Back

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4.3 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2026

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Cristina Alexander, Herc Gomez, and Mauricio Pedroza start this episode by reacting to what the USMNT head coach said on the US Soccer Podcast and question whether competition is raising the USMNT's level. Then, they discuss the wider effect Pellegrino Matarazzo will have on coaching now that he is the first American coach to reach a major cup final in Europe’s top 5 leagues. Next, they talk about Antoine Griezmann's cancelled move to Orlando City. Later, they react to the news that Tyler Adams is linked to big Premier League clubs and that Leagues Cup matches will be held in Mexico for the first time. Finally, they run it back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, happy Thursday to you all.
0:09.9	Welcome to Football Americas.
0:11.7	I've been spending all day with these guys.
0:13.6	And no, that is not a complaint.
0:15.7	Maurizzo Pedrosa, Hercules Gomez.
0:18.1	Although I didn't get the jersey memo, guys.
0:20.5	Thank you for that.
0:21.4	This is your first time in football? What's up, brother? What's up? What's up?
0:28.6	My respect for the team as grand of Brazil. This is cool about another you got the Manchester City wardrobe. Retro 1982 Manchester City kit. We see you.
0:38.3	One of the most beautiful.
0:39.3	I appreciate the one person who was very kind to send this my way.
0:44.3	Preferst to remain anonymous.
0:46.3	I respect that, but I know you're watching, so thank you.
0:49.3	Okay. We see you.
0:51.3	I acknowledge our friendship. I just want you to know that.
0:53.3	That's very nice. It's a great way to kick things off. We're also going to talk about Pellegrino Matarzo. Your boy is in the Copa del Rey final. Come on, Reno. With Real Sociedad. And we're going to take an eye on Tyler Adams' situation. It's a positive one. A lot of big clubs in the Premier
1:12.7	League are eyeing a possible move for him, although he's still at Bournemouth, but we'll get
1:16.9	into it. First, let's get into Mauricio Pochetino, who was on the U.S. soccer official
1:23.6	podcast 100 days from the World Cup. And I had to say this about training and what he's
1:29.6	looking for in the big tournament.
1:32.2	Before we arrive, no, in one year and a half, I think we all know it was easy to guess
1:41.4	the roster, no?
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