Pitch Report
Two lifelong friends, Mario & Amilcar, bringing you the best (and sometimes most ridiculous) takes on all things soccer! From the rise of San Diego FC in MLS to the drama of the Champions League, we cover the biggest matches, hottest debates, and whatever else comes up—because sometimes, we just like to talk football… or whatever random thing is on our minds.
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Episodes
57 episodes
FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico & USA Eliminated, Spain Move On
Y sí, sí… tendrá que esperar un poco más, as Mexico’s World Cup comes to an end after a heartbreaking 3–2 loss to England at the Estadio Azteca.Mario and Amilcar break down Mexico’s performance, the fight they showed against one of the ...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Opening Week Recap | Messi Debate, Host Nations & Early Chaos
The first week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete, and there is already no shortage of drama, surprises, and storylines.In this episode, Mario and Amilcar recap the opening round of matches, discuss the biggest surprises of the tour...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Groups J, K & L Preview
In this episode of Pitch Report, Mario and Amilcar wrap up their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage breakdowns by diving into Groups J, K, and L.We discuss Argentina’s chances of defending their crown, Portugal’s loaded squad and Cristiano...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Groups G, H & I Preview | Belgium, Spain, France & Norway
The World Cup is underway, and our group-by-group breakdown series continues!In this episode, Mario and Amilcar dive into Groups G, H, and I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.We preview Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand in Group G;...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Groups D, E & F Preview
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues as Mario and Amilcar break down Groups D, E, and F!In this episode, we take a closer look at a competitive Group D featuring the United States, Turkey, Paraguay, and Australia, discuss wheth...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Groups A, B & C Preview
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues as we break down Groups A, B, and C!Mario and Amilcar are joined by returning guests Israel “Izzy” and Mr. Leo to preview Mexico’s group, discuss Canada’s chances as a host nation, and debate...
World Cup 101: Everything You Need to Know About the FIFA World Cup 2026
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner, and North America playing host, we wanted to dedicate an episode to breaking down everything you need to know before the world's biggest sporting event kicks off.Whether you're completely ...
SDFC Drop Points, Barça Champs & The Return of “The Special One”
Mario is back from Morocco rocking a Brahim Díaz jersey, SDFC are back to dropping heartbreaking late points, and Barcelona are officially La Liga champs. The guys break down San Diego FC’s frustrating run of draws, the electric atmosphere at S...
Free Chucky?! SDFC's Late Meltdown, PSG-Bayern Madness & Real Madrid's Off-Pitch Fights
Mr. Leo is back as a guest host with a jam-packed episode of The Pitch Report! First, we break down San Diego FC's frustrating 2-2 draw against LAFC, SDFC were cruising at 2-0 until the 82nd minute. What happened? Is it time to Free Ch...
"Uptown Funk" was #1 last time Barca won the UCL... 💀
Welcome back to The Pitch Report! Join Mario and Amilcar as they break down a chaotic week in world football. From the heartbreak of the Champions League quarterfinals to a reality check on how long it’s actually been since Barcelona las...
The Ultimate NA Beer Bracket: Pitch Report Madness (feat. Jesus & Mr. Leo)
Can a non-alcoholic beer actually taste like a Champions League winner? In this special "Pitch Report Madness" edition, the crew is joined by special guests Jesus and Mr. Leo for a high-stakes, blind taste test bracket to crown the #1 NA beer o...
Red Cards Continue + Barca vs Atleti & Real Madrid vs Bayern Preview
The Red Cards Continue, as Barca, SDFC, and Man United all play with a man down.Amilcar and Mario break down whether their teams can pull off a remontada in the Champions League — and compare their takes to our listener poll. Mean...
USMNT Concerns, Italy Out Again, UCL Quarterfinal Preview & SDFC’s First Loss
USMNT Concerns, Italy Out Again, UCL Quarterfinal Preview, and SDFC’s First Loss of the season.Mixed results during the international break — including Italy missing the World Cup for a THIRD time in a row.On this episode o...
San Diego FC Crash Out, Champions League Quarterfinals Are Set & Griezmann to MLS?
We’re back with another episode of Pitch Report.We kick things off with our experience at a Chelsea supporters bar in LA and what it’s like being surrounded by die-hard fans on matchday (plus what not to wear 😅). From t...
San Diego FC vs Toluca Breakdown, Champions League Round of 16 & World Cup Kits
We’re back at it! On this episode of Pitch Report, Mario & Amilcar cover a packed week in soccer; from San Diego FC’s huge performance against Toluca to Champions League Round of 16 matchups and the latest World Cup kit drops.<...
25 Biggest Soccer Moments of the Last 25 Years | Part 3 of 3 (Top 5)
Pitch Report Countdown Series: 25 Biggest Soccer Moments of the Last 25 Years.We wrap up our three-part countdown of the 25 biggest soccer moments of the last 25 years. On this episode of Pitch Report, Mario & Amilcar reveal the T...
25 Biggest Soccer Moments of the Last 25 Years | Part 2 of 3
Pitch Report Countdown Series: 25 Biggest Soccer Moments of the Last 25 Years.With 2026 here, we continue our three-part countdown of the 25 biggest soccer moments of the last 25 years. On this episode of Pitch Report, Mario &...
25 Biggest Soccer Moments of the Last 25 Years | Part 1 of 3
Pitch Report Countdown Series: 25 Biggest Soccer Moments of the Last 25 Years.With 2026 here, we’re officially closing the first quarter of the century — so on this episode of Pitch Report, Mario & Amilcar kick off a three-part seri...
SDFC Advance in the Playoffs + Adidas 2026 WC Kit Reviews
SDFC advances to the Western Conference Semi-Finals with a resounding 4–0 win over the Portland Timbers. Snapdragon was electric, the goals were flowing, and the guys break down all the playoff chaos before checking in on how thei...
SDFC’s Penalty Pain + Champions League Check-In
San Diego FC’s playoff dreams take a painful turn in Soccer City, USA. Mario and Amilcar break down the dramatic loss to the Portland Timbers in a crushing penalty shootout. Then, the guys dive into the first half of UEF...
SDFC: First Playoff Dub, Clásico Chaos & United’s Streak
San Diego FC make history with their first-ever playoff win, and Amilcar was there for all of it. Anders Dreyer scores, Chucky sits in “timeout,” and a late Portland red turns it into a thriller.Then: Clásico fallout—big ...
MLS Playoff Preview: SDFC Best in the West, El Classico, and Man Utd's Big Win
Mario returns to defend his team’s honor as both Manchester United and Barcelona grab much-needed wins over the weekend — but with huge matches on the horizon, the pressure’s just beginning.San Diego FC clinch fir...
International Window: Qualifiers, U-20 Drama and Mora’s Bidding War
This episode dives into the international break, tracking which nations have secured World Cup spots and whether Italy will finally make it back after missing the last two. We discuss the biggest surprises of qualifying, including Brazil’s unex...
Mora’s Decision, U-20 World Cup Shocks, the Yamal Dilemma & Ronaldo’s Billion
We open with Gilberto Mora’s decision, who’s at the table, the real stay-vs-move tradeoffs, and why timing matters more than sticker price. From there, we sweep the U-20 World Cup: surprise group leaders, undercooked heavyweights, breakout pros...
Ballon d’Or Buzz, Champions League Showdowns, and MLS Fallout
This week on Pitch Report, we have our guest host Mr. Leo back and we dive into the biggest stories shaking up world football. We kick things off with the drama around the Ballon d’Or, who deserved recognition, who was snubbed, and what it says...