Friends on Football
A podcast designed to grow interest in the world's most popular sport in the United States. We will cover all things football (soccer) from the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams, Premier League, Champions League and other leagues across Europe.
With the World Cup approaching, there is no better time for this sport to take off in America. For existing fans, we hope to provide a place for deeper analysis and engaging content on topics you want to hear more about.
Episodes
13 episodes
Ep. 13 - USMNT Shine, World Cup Updates, The Tartan Army Entertains and USA vs. Australia Preview
Brandon and Shaun breakdown all of the latest happenings in and around the World Cup.A deep dive on the brilliant USMNT performance to open the World Cup in Los Angeles. A group by group update on the results we have s...
Ep. 12 - The Final World Cup Preview
Brandon and Shaun get together to provide one final, thorough preview of the tournament before it kicks off on Thursday. Stick around until the end for a USMNT vs. Paraguay in-depth match breakdown. The preview includes:...
Ep. 11 - USMNT vs. Germany Recap, World Cup News and Player Draft
Brandon and Shaun recap the USMNT's 2-1 defeat to Germany on Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Lineup thoughtsBreakdown of the goals Encouraging performance or not?Stand out performers (good...
Ep. 10 - World Cup Preview (Pt. 4): Groups J, K and L
Brandon and Shaun complete their group by group World Cup previews today with a deep dive into groups J, K and L.
Ep. 9 - World Cup Preview (Pt. 3): Groups G, H, and I
Brandon and Shaun tackle part three of their World Cup previews where they breakdown groups G, H and I.
Ep. 8 - World Cup Preview (Pt. 2): Groups, D, E, and F
Brandon and Shaun run through the next three groups in their World Cup Preview breaking down all of the nations in groups D, E, and F.
Ep. 7 - World Cup Preview (Pt. 1): Groups A, B, and C
Brandon and Shaun are here to breakdown every team in the 2026 World Cup. Our journey starts today with groups A, B, and C.Each day this week we will breakdown three groups with our final preview episode coming on Friday.
Ep. 6 - Champions League Final, A Parisian Dynasty, USMNT vs. Senegal Match Breakdown, Arne Slot Sacked and the Return of Triple Espresso
Brandon and Shaun are back to discuss all of the latest in the world of football.Show Rundown:Arsenal vs. PSG breakdownAre PK's the best way to decide a game?Is there a dynasty in Paris?USMNT beat S...
Ep. 5 - The American Outlaws (with Trevin Wurm)
Shaun is joined by Trevin Wurm to dive deep into the American Outlaws and their plans for the upcoming World Cup. Here is a rundown for this interview:IntroductionWhat are the American Outlaws?
Ep. 4 - Spurs Avoid Disaster, West Ham Go Down, Unlikely European Qualifiers, USMNT Roster Reaction, MLS Roundup and Serie A's Final Day Theatrics
Brandon and Shaun catch you up on all of the latest news in the wide world of football.Show Outline:Spurs stay up and send the Hammers downBournemouth, Sunderland and Brighton qualify for European competitions
Ep. 3 - MLS Deep Dive & USMNT World Cup Roster Predictions
Brandon and Shaun get you up to date on soccer in the U.S.Walk through the ins and outs of the MLS including what the league schedule looks like, how the trophies in the league are structured, and who some of the best teams and players a...
Ep. 2 - Arsenal Win the Premier League, Manager Movement at Big Clubs, Serie A Champions League Battle and Tottenham's Fear of the Drop
Brandon and Shaun focus on several topics from across the pond as the European season winds down. Outline for today's episode:Arsenal win the Premier LeaguePep's era at Man City comes to a closeJose Mourinho is bac...
Ep. 1 - Premier League Title Race, A Relegation Dogfight, Real Madrid's Chaos, The Scottish Title Race, World Cup Overview and Americans Abroad
Here is the episode rundown for the debut episode of Friends on Football:Introductions and goals of the programPremier League title raceA relegation dogfight between West Ham and TottenhamReal Madrid's cha...
