This week’s Rondo episode is a special one, we’re celebrating a HUGE year in American soccer by giving out awards to the players, influencers, and managers that have made a big impact in growing the game 🦅🇺🇸 We discussed how Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes are making game-changing moves to elevate both the USMNT and the USWNT, while influencers like iShowSpeed are growing soccer in unique ways that even icons like Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez can’t. Plus, we explored which stars might follow in Messi's footsteps after he retires—could Neymar be the next big name in the MLS, or maybe even Mo Salah? 👀 We had to show love to Captain America himself, Christian Pulisic, who’s proving that Americans can have a MAJOR impact not just in Europe but at some of the world’s biggest clubs 😮‍💨 You can check out the full list of award winners here: https://www.goal.com/goalchampions Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for every episode of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Rondo Champion Of The Year: (0:05) The Impactful Move In World Soccer: (0:52) Clubs That Need A New Manager: (1:06) Impact Newcomer Award: (2:13) When Is The Last Time Suarez Scored 20 Goals: (3:42) The Ambassador Award: (4:12) Christian Pulisic Doc: (4:29) The Best Game This Year: (5:48) Guzan Highlights Vs Inter Miami: (6:13) The Biggest Soccer Influencer: (7:15) iShowSpeed’s Impact On American Soccer: (8:04) Team Of The Year: (9:39) Emma Hayes & The USMNT: (9:47) Best International Player In America: (10:35) Messi’s Impact In America: (10:45) Who Should Be The MLS’ Next Star: (11:49) American Abroad On The Rise: (13:04) Goal Champions Trivia: (15:41) #footballer #soccer #premierleague #laliga #usmnt #mls #intermiami #lagalaxy #messi #neymar #mosalah #ishowspeed #christianpulisic #pochettino #worldcup #fifa #clubworldcup #luissuarez

The squad debates the state of the Premier League table as Liverpool continue to pull away from the competition. Are Arsenal officially cooked? Can Chelsea make a real push for the title? And is Cole Palmer staking his claim as one of the best players in the world right now? 🤔 We also dive into American soccer, looking at the LA Galaxy winning their historic SIXTH championship, Marco Reus finally getting his first league title, and Tom Bogert breaking down the biggest transfer rumors in MLS! 🤝 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for every episode of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Is Arsenal Finished? (0:18) Are Chelsea Title Contenders? (1:52) Are Real Madrid in UEFA Trouble? (4:00) MLS Cup Final Recap (5:26) Back N Forth (9:51) Bogey Bombs (12:50) Foul or Play On? (16:03) #football #soccer #ballondor #messi #ronaldo #arsenal #chelsea #realmadrid #championsleague #mlscup #mls #lagalaxy #colepalmer #goalusa #studsup

The FIFPRO World 11 will be revealed on December 9th, and we’re breaking down which football stars we think will make the cut. Can Messi continue his record-breaking streak with an 18th consecutive selection, or are we witnessing the end of an era for Messi and Ronaldo? 👀 This award has been around for almost 20 years, and we’re looking back at the players who’ve graced the list over time, from legends like Sergio Ramos and Xavi to icons like Ronaldo and Busquets 🐐 Unlike the Ballon d’Or, the FIFPRO World 11 is voted on by the players themselves, so does that make it more meaningful? Or does the Ballon d’Or remain the pinnacle of individual recognition in football? 🤔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications to catch every episode of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Predicting The 2024 FIFPRO World 11: (0:30) Should Christian Pulisic Be In The World 11: (2:54) Has Messi & Ronaldo's Reign Passed?: (5:21) Picking The ALL-TIME FIFPRO World 11: (6:03) The ANTI FIFPRO 11: (8:53) Does The FIFPRO World 11 Mean More Than The Ballon d’Or?: (13:57) Guess The World 11 Year: (15:18) #football #soccer #messi #ronaldo #fifpro #fifproworld11 #fifproworldxi #ballondor #christianpulisic #vinijr #haaland #premierleague #laliga #bundesliga #fifa #worldcup #realmadrid #barcelona #manchestercity #lamineyamal #mls

What’s really going on with the FIFA Club World Cup? Teams aren’t budgeting for it, they’re acting like it doesn’t matter, and there’s still no sponsorship deals … is this tournament actually happening? The squad sat down to break it all down and discuss what to expect 🤝 Plus, talk of Cristiano Ronaldo coming to MLS! We also dove into some of the most exciting storylines in football we’re looking forward to, previewed the NWSL Championship, and had Tom Bogert rate the latest MLS rumors. Plus, there’s so much more you won’t want to miss! 😮‍💨 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications to catch every episode of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Ronaldo Almost Came to MLS? (0:00) Intro (1:15) File Your Grievance (1:21) Club World Cup (2:20) Exciting Storylines in Football (7:37) NWSL Championship Final Preview (9:01) Marta’s Banger (10:03) Bogey Truth Test (11:40) Tom vs. Tom (14:22) Brazilian Success Holding Vini Back (16:54) Foul or Play On (18:03) #football #soccer #fifa #clubworldcup #worldcup #mls #realmadrid #barcelona #manchestercity #neymar #griezmann #ronaldo #vinijr #ronaldo

Is Kylian Mbappe holding Real Madrid back from reaching their full potential? This week on The Rondo, we dive into the ongoing struggles at Real Madrid and what could be keeping their superteam from greatness despite their world-class lineup. We also preview the highly anticipated USMNT vs Jamaica showdown. It’s a must-win for Pochettino and his squad, and we discuss how he can maximize Christian Pulisic’s world-class form with AC Milan to lead the USMNT to victory. Share your predictions in the comments, who you got? The USMNT or Jamaica? Finally, we test the squad's football knowledge with Footie Feud, challenging Raheem and Tom to name the most expensive transfers in football history and more! Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any future episodes of The Rondo! 🏆 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) File Your Grievance: (0:02) Pep Guardiola: (0:20) Arsenal: (0:40) Is Mbappe the Problem?: (1:38) What To Expect from Pulisic & the USMNT: (4:38) USMNT vs Jamaica Preview: (7:54) Leaving Tyler Adams Off the Roster: (8:48) Footie Feud: (13:50) Most Expensive Transfers Ever: (15:58) Foul or Play On: (18:30) #football #soccer #usmnt #jamaica #pulisic #pepguardiola #arsenal #mbappe #laliga #realmadrid #neymar #liverpool #efl #premierleague #goalusa #therondo

Welcome to another episode of The Rondo, and we’re back with another banger this week! 🔥 This week we're talking Jurgen Klopp and discussing whether or not he sold out by taking the job as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull. We also dive into the comparison between American soccer culture and football culture in Europe. Some people say America doesn’t have a strong soccer culture, but we've seen amazing turnouts and atmospheres in the MLS playoffs so far! We also have Bogert covering some MLS rumors, and we tested the squad's Messi & Ronaldo knowledge with a head-to-head trivia game.

It's the only Rondo you don't mind getting caught in the middle of, brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GOAL USA⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro:(0:00) Did Klopp Sellout?:(0:09) Is Multi Club Ownership Player Friendly:(1:35) American Fan Culture Vs Europe:(5:00) Bogey Bombs:(9:16) Messi & Ronaldo Trivia:(12:04) Reacting To Biggest MLS Playoff Plays So Far:(15:55) Foul Or Play On:(18:44) #football #soccer #mls #klopp #redbulls #europe #premierleague #arsenal #usmnt #messi #ronaldo #mancity #argentina #portugal #realmadrid #intermiami #barcelona

The squad dives into the Ballon d'Or debate, giving their takes on who deserved the award. Was Vini Jr. robbed, or did Rodri deserve the trophy over the Real Madrid star? We also cover MLS rumors, with Neymar recently buying a house in Miami as talk heats up about him joining Messi at Inter Miami. Plus, Kevin De Bruyne’s potential MLS move has everyone buzzing—Tom shares his thoughts on how realistic these rumors are. And, Ten Hag's sacking has left waves in the football world, so we get into that and much more!

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Welcome to another episode of The Rondo, and we’re back with another banger this week! 🔥 Is Mbappe sitting out for France a major concern? Which European stars could be the next to join MLS—Neymar, Antoine Griezmann, perhaps? And how would you rate Pochettino’s first stint with the USMNT during the latest friendlies? We dive into all this and MORE on today’s episode 🤝

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