The Athletic FC Podcast

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The Athletic's flagship football podcast is with you six days a week, bringing unrivalled analysis from the biggest stories in world football. Featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle, the show takes you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Jul 21

    How can MLS become an elite league?

    As the World Cup packs up and leaves New York, we have one final show from the Big Apple as Paul Tenorio joins Adam Leventhal to look at the opportunity the popularity of this summer’s World Cup offers MLS. We bring you insight from MLS Commissioner Don Garber on the league’s mission statement as they declare: “we’ll take it from here”. NYCFC CEO Brad Sims and multiple MLS Cup winning executive Garth Lagerwey share their views on how MLS can open up to the global transfer market. Plus, US Soccer COO Dan Helfrich and FIFA’s chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger provide their perspective on how MLS can ultimately help produce better players for the USMNT. Hosts: Adam Leventhal and Paul Tenorio Featuring: Don Garber, Brad Sims, Garth Lagerwey, Dan Helfrich and Arsene Wenger Executive Producer: Guy Clarke Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Jul 20

    Spain conquer the world + Ornstein's summer transfers

    Live in New York for the final time, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Adam Crafton to reflect on Spain's deserved victory in a disappointing World Cup final against 10-man Argentina. With a month to go until the start of the Premier League season, David shares his insights ahead of what is expected to be a busy period in the transfer market. Host: Adam Leventhal With: David Ornstein and Adam Crafton Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Spain conquer the world + Ornstein's summer transfers

  3. Jul 19

    World Cup final preview + Ornstein on Rogers to Chelsea

    Adam Leventhal is live in New York City alongside James Horncastle and Adam Crafton as they preview the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. A little later, The Athletic’s Football Correspondent David Ornstein joins with all the details on his exclusive on Chelsea’s £117m agreement to sign Morgan Rogers. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Adam Crafton, James Horncastle, David Ornstein Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Liam Warburton, Jay Beale and Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 17

    Has Infantino's expanded World Cup worked?

    The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal, Adam Crafton, and Paul Tenorio are live from NYC to debate how successful the expanded World Cup has been. They will also look ahead to the spectacle of this week’s final, featuring a Super Bowl-style halftime show and Donald Trump in attendance. Plus, your questions are put live to the team, and you'll have a chance to take on today's 'Do You Know' World Cup trivia challenge. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Adam Crafton and Paul Tenorio Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Has Infantino's expanded World Cup worked?

  5. Jul 16

    What now for Tuchel and England?

    England’s World Cup dream is officially over. Live from New York City, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton and Reuben Pinder to break down a Messi-inspired semi-final exit at the hands of Argentina. Did Thomas Tuchel’s tactics cost England a place in the World Cup final? They also look at what lies ahead for the manager and this squad. From Atlanta, Jack Pitt-Brooke and David Ornstein share their reflections on England while Felipe Cardenas joins to explain how Argentina got the job done. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Adam Crafton and Reuben Pinder Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What now for Tuchel and England?

  6. Jul 15

    Spain stun France + can England overcome Argentina?

    Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Editor-in-Chief Laura Williamson and Reuben Pinder, for our latest instalment from New York City. They reflect on Spain’s comprehensive victory over France to secure their place in Sunday’s World Cup Final, before looking ahead to tonight's other semi final - the monumental clash between old rivals England and Argentina. Plus, we dive into our ‘Discussion of the Day’ asking what is the biggest rivalry in world football, and of course bring you our Daily World Cup Quiz! Host: Adam Leventhal With: Laura Williamson and Reuben Pinder Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jul 14

    Ornstein transfer latest: Bouaddi, Alvarez & Bruno Guimaraes

    We are live from New York City! Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein and Reuben Pinder to break down a massive World Cup semi-final clash between powerhouse nations France and Spain. We also get stuck into the latest transfer market movements, including Manchester City’s concrete interest in Lille and Morocco’s breakout midfield sensation, Ayyoub Bouaddi. Plus plus we'll have our ‘Discussion of the Day' asking which World Cup star should your club sign and our daily quiz. Host: Adam Leventhal Guests: David Ornstein, Reuben Pinder Featuring: Henry Bushnell Exec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke Producers: Jay Beale Videographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ornstein transfer latest: Bouaddi, Alvarez & Bruno Guimaraes

  8. Jul 13

    World Cup semi-final preview and transfers, with David Ornstein

    Adam Leventhal is live from New York City alongside The Athletic's editor in Laura Williamson and Football Correspondent David Ornstein to look ahead to two heavyweight World Cup semi finals. James Horncastle drops by to explain what he thinks has been the secret to Argentina’s success at this World Cup ahead of facing England - one of football's most iconic rivalries. Then Stuart James joins the show to preview the other heavyweight semi-final - how can Spain stop France from scoring? We also check in on how our pre-tournament predictions are aging, answer your questions and test your knowledge with today's 'Do you know' World Cup trivia question. Host: Adam Leventhal Guests: David Ornstein, Laura Williamson Featuring: James Horncastle, Stuart James Exec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke Producers: Jay Beale Videographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    World Cup semi-final preview and transfers, with David Ornstein
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast is with you six days a week, bringing unrivalled analysis from the biggest stories in world football. Featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle, the show takes you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Channel
    The Athletic
  • Creator
    The Athletic
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.4K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Athletic
  • Show Website
    The Athletic FC Podcast
  • Provider
    The Athletic Media Company

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