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House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

CBS Sports, Soccer, Messi, Man City, Champions League, Premier League, Serie A

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A podcast for diehard and casual fans of elite men’s soccer alike, covering the biggest storylines from Europe's top leagues and competitions with passion, personality and expertise. CBS Soccer host and insider Ian Paul Joy is joined by a crack team to bring you the latest from the world's game with in-depth analysis, opinions and exclusive interviews. And the peerless Fabrizio Romano provides the inside scoop from the transfer market. House of Champions is your one and only stop for your so ...
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BT Sport brings you closer to the heart of the game with Michael Calvin's Football People, The weekly podcast features the best writers, addressing the biggest issues, and an in depth interview, conducted by the host, an award winning author and journalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On Monday, August 19, CBS Sports is launching a new NFL podcast called Pushing the Pile with Kyle Long and Mike Renner. Download and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else podcasts are found. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Want more college hoops insight and bracket advice? Download and follow the Eye on College Basketball podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. The ONLY episode on the NCAA Tournament that you'll ever need is HERE! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander will break down every game to give you the sleepers, cinderellas, bra…
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On Monday, March 11, CBS Sports will launch BEYOND THE ARC, a new daily show and podcast covering all things NBA with co-hosts Ashley Nicole Moss, Bill Reiter and John Gonzalez and regular contributor Avery Johnson. Download and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else podcasts are found. To learn more about listener data and our privacy…
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Join Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu as they connect with the biggest names from global soccer on the Kickin’ It podcast. Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Jesse Marsch joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu to talk about coaching the latter three, the…
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Download and follow Call It What You Want on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The CBS Sports Golazo Network presents Call It What You Want, a weekly podcast where Jimmy Conrad, Jesse Marsch and Charlie Davies share their unique insights and strong opinions about the United States men’s national team. Call It What You Want …
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Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu welcome in award-winning author, journalist and analyst Guillem Balagué to talk about his big career break, building trust with players and managers, and getting on David Beckham's bad side. Guillem discus…
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Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu welcome in CBS Sports colleague and former United States U-20 MYNT head coach Thomas Rongen to talk about his experiences as U.S. Soccer’s chief scout. Thomas opens up about his unorthodox approach to coac…
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Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! In the second half of a two-part interview, Landon Donovan joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu to talk about his experience of not getting selected for his fourth World Cup, pledging his support for Mexico in 2018, being tied with Demp…
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Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! In the first of a two-part interview, Landon Donovan joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu to talk about his career, upbringing and mental health journey. Landon and Clint discuss why they weren't close as teammates, how their relationsh…
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Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies continue their candid conversation with France's legendary striker Thierry Henry, hitting on themes of family, loss, forgiveness and acceptance. Thierry opens up about being a “pain in the neck for the good of the…
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Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kickin’ It debuts in style with the first of a two-part interview with an all-time great, Thierry Henry, who joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to discuss life and the beautiful game. Thierry encourages Christian Pulisic to replicate the fear…
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Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! CBS Sports "Kickin' It" is a weekly soccer show not only about soccer. Led by Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies – the goal is to showcase a more personal and relatable side to the biggest stars and celebrities in and around the sport throu…
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Manchester City overcame Inter Milan and their Champions League jitters on Saturday to clinch an historic treble... but is it the 'best' treble? Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Michael Lahoud, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker recap the action from the Atatürk Olympic Stadium and put both teams' seasons into context. Plus, breaking news out of Aston …
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The 2022/23 season nears its climax as Manchester City and Inter Milan prepare to go toe-to-toe in Istanbul for the biggest prize in club football - the Champions League title. James Benge, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson talk team news, Pep Guardiola's treble chase, and where the Nerazzurri can cause an upset. Plus, Fabrizio Romano joins to di…
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Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce react to the bombshell news that Lionel Messi is set to join the ranks of Major League Soccer. (03:20) Messi's compensation package: MLS, Apple TV & Adidas join forces (08:12) Saudi Pro League stunned by Messi's decision (21:15) MLS DPs & Inter Miami's roster needs (25:15) Tata Martino, Busquets & other links (32:20) W…
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Joe Cole joins Michael Calvin, Jonathan Northcroft and Miguel Delaney to discuss the Conference League and Champions League finals. They pay tribute to the tactical diversity of modern Italian teams, but foresee redemption for West Ham's David Moyes, and a milestone achievement by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
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Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud discuss Real Madrid's unforeseen summer striker search as club legend Karim Benzema becomes the latest super star to join the Saudi Pro League. Is Harry Kane the right man to replace the Frenchman? Can Barcelona bring back Lionel Messi? And is La Liga's ability to attract talent beginning to wane? Pl…
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Fabrizio Romano reports on the French striker's lucrative offer to join Saudi side Al-Ittihad and what it could mean for Real Madrid. Plus, decision time looms for Lionel Messi, Jose Mourinho's next challenge and a preview of the Manchester derby-themed FA Cup final. (01:26) Benzema's "advanced" talks to join Saudi Pro League (07:05) Modric not lea…
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Manchester United's Christian Eriksen joins Michael Calvin to look forward to the FA Cup final, and to give an insight into his instinctive approach to the game. Seb Stafford Bloor and Tony Hodson dwell on the implications of Manchester City's dominance, assess their natural challengers, and discuss the bouncebackability of this season's relegated …
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Death, taxes and Sevilla winning the Europa League. Ian Paul Joy and Michael Lahoud discuss the La Liga side's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Roma, Jose Mourinho's perfect record in European finals coming to an end, the officiating in Budapest and much more besides. House of Champions/Que Golazo is available for free on the Audacy app as we…
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James Benge, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to Wednesday's epic matchup as six-time Europa League champions Sevilla face off against UEFA trophy finalist Jose Mourinho and his stubborn Roma side in Budapest. Plus, is Mauricio Pochettino the right man for Chelsea? And why don't more managers take sabbaticals like Luciano Spalletti? (…
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Fabrizio Romano joins to discuss Manchester United's summer transfer plans as an uncertainty hangs over the future of the club's owners - the Glazers. Plus, Tottenham's protracted managerial search, changes at Napoli and three things to watch this weekend. (01:15) Man United transfer talk: Mount, Neymar rumors & club takeover, Dalot deal, Rice inte…
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On the eve of perhaps the last game in a 47 year career, Roy Hodgson, at 75, offers Michael Calvin a masterclass in management and coaching. His impact on club and country is assessed by Paul Hayward and Dominic Fifield, who also discuss relegation, elite football's lack of romanticism, and the need for a militant approach to racial abuse. Hosted o…
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Manchester City already sealed the title but there's still plenty left to play for on the final week of the Premier League season. James Benge, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson discuss the still undecided European places, Bukayo Saka's new contract, if anyone can challenge the reigning champions next year, "fallen idols" Manchester United and Ch…
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With Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all set to leave at the end of the season, the stage is set for a busy summer of transfers in Merseyside. Fabrizio Romano joins to discuss Liverpool's midfield wishlist, Arsenal's rebuild, Tottenham managerial search, the tug-of-war between Barcelona and Bayern and much more…
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Marco Silva, shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the year award joins Michael Calvin to discuss his influences, achievements, and trademark intensity. John Cross and Miguel Delaney praise his maturity at Fulham, and take an all-encompassing look at the challenges facing modern football, in the light of Manchester City's domination. Hosted…
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Manchester City lived up their billing as the favorites to lift the Champions League trophy with a resounding 4-0 victory over reigning champions Real Madrid. Ian Joy, James Benge and Michael Lahoud marvel at a performance for the ages, analyze Los Blancos' capitulation and cast their gazes forward to the matchup against Inter in the final. Plus, m…
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The Nerazzurri will return to the Champions League final for the first time since 2010 after seeing off crosstown rivals AC Milan 3-0 on aggregate. James Benge, Michael Lahoud, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson react to an historic night at the San Siro, consider the Rossoneri's short- and long-term future, and discuss Inter's chances in Istanbu…
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Manchester City, on course for an historic treble, have not lost a European fixture at the Etihad since 2015, but if there's one team that can spoil the party it's Real Madrid. Elsewhere, Inter are in the driver's seat after their shutout win in last week's Milan derby first leg. Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud, Jonathan Johnson and Nigel Reo-Coker ge…
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While it's been a tough week for AC Milan on the pitch, it's been a great one off it with Rafael Leao agreeing to contract extension. Fabrizio Romano has the latest transfer news updates including the Portuguese star's decision to stay in Serie A, Chelsea's ongoing talks with Mauricio Pochettino, Barcelona's wage bill balancing act and much more. P…
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West Ham striker highlights the importance of winning a European trophy, and looks to the past and the future with Michael Calvin.. Paul Hayward and David Preece dwell on the lessons of his career, the significance of Manchester City's Champions League return leg against Real Madrid, and a rapidly developing race to avoid relegation. Hosted on Acas…
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The first leg of the Milan Champions League semifinal derby went the way of Inter with Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scoring early to secure a 2-0 aggregate lead. James Benge, Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker unpack a rough night for the Rossoneri and discuss the impact Rafael Leao's absence had on the tie. Plus, James stand…
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Vinicius Junior and Kevin De Bruyne cancelled each other out with a wonder goal apiece and left things wide open in the tie. Ian Paul Joy, Michael Lahoud, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson sink their teeth into Tuesday's thrilling Champions League semifinal first leg draw between Real Madrid and Manchester City. Plus, can AC Milan survive withou…
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Manchester City travel to the Bernabeu in frightening form, but no team is capable of imitating the mighty Real Madrid. Elsewhere, Milan prepares for a long week of hope and anguish as the Red and Blue halves of the city duke it out for a ticket to Istanbul. Ian Joy, Michael Lahoud and James Benge look ahead to the Champions League semi-final first…
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The San Siro is braced for a showdown like no other as AC Milan and Inter compete for local bragging rights and place in the Champions League final. Ian Paul Joy, Francesco Porzio and Mike Grella discuss the Derby Della Madonnina rivalry ahead of a highest-of-stakes clash between two giants of the Italian and European game. (01:46) Napoli's chance …
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Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper gives Michael Calvin an insight into the principles and pressures involved in the attempt to stay in the Premier League. Jonathan Northcroft and Tony Hodson praise his approach, and assess Forest's relegation rivals before dwelling on the problems faced by Frank Lampard and Jurgen Klopp. Hosted on Acast. See a…
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Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson, Nigel Reo-Coker and special guest Ben Hayward analyze Los Blancos ahead of a pivotal few weeks of games for the reigning European champions as they look to secure a 15th Champions League title, end a nine-year Copa Del Rey drought, and keep Atletico Madrid at bay in La Liga. Plus, reaction to reports that Jude Bellin…
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With Man City knocking Arsenal off the Premier League summit, Fabrizio Romano joins to report the Gunners' plans for the summer transfer window. Plus, Napoli's party was put on ice, Chelsea's managerial search continues, and there's interest in James Maddison. And Ian Paul Joy and Nigel Reo-Coker round things off by discussing Tottenham's rollercoa…
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Napoli can clinch the Serie A title this weekend and a party atmosphere has already taken hold of the city of Naples. Francesco Porzio joins Ian Paul Joy and Michael Lahoud to discuss the team's fairytale season and the tense battle between some of Italy's most storied clubs to finish in the UCL spots. Plus, two key games in the Premier League and …
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Leeds striker Patrick Bamford gives Michael Calvin a timely insight into the strains of the scramble to avoid relegation. Lucy Ward and Adrian Clarke assess their chances of survival, and reach an identical conclusion : Manchester City will be Premier League champions for the third successive season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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Arsenal's Premier League title hopes took a major blow on Wednesday following a crushing 4-1 defeat against an indomitable Manchester City side. Jonathan Johnson, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud, James Benge and Heath Pearce unpack the blowout result and the rest of the day's EPL action. Plus, Inter edge Juventus to clinch a Coppa Italia final bert…
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Fabrizio Romano joins Ian Paul Joy and Michael Lahoud to discuss the many questions hanging over Spurs following the resignation of sporting director Fabio Paratici and Daniel Levy's decision to sack Cristian Stellini and appoint Ryan Mason as the new interim coach. Plus, what next for David de Gea and Harry Maguire? Does Marseille beckon for Tim W…
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Wednesday's game at the Etihad is being billed as the Premier League title decider, and it's easy to see why. Arsenal travel to Manchester with a five-point cushion at the top of the table, but Pep Guardiola's men have two games in hand and a treble in their sights. Ian Paul Joy, James Benge, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud discuss both teams' f…
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Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker take a whistle-stop tour across the Europa League fixtures beginning at the Sanchez Pizjuan where a Manchester United disasterclass helped Sevilla to yet another knockout tie win over Premier League opposition. Elsewhere, Juventus advanced past Sporting, but the real joy for the Old Lady came in …
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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings joins Michael Calvin to discuss the impact of Unai Emery's coaching, and his rise from Academy reject to England international. John Cross and Richard Amofa assess Villa's chances of European qualification, look forward to the FA Cup semi finals, and suggest Arsenal will fail to prevent Manchester City winning a tr…
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The Champions League gods have blessed us with two epic matchups in this year's semifinals with Manchester City looking for revenge against Real Madrid and the San Siro hosting a Derby della Madonnina for the ages! Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson unpack the finale to the quarterfinal stage and bid adieu to Bayern …
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We have our first semifinalists of the Champions League season in AC Milan and Real Madrid after the two historical heavyweights of European football sealed the deal against Napoli and Chelsea. Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud unpack the penalty-filled drama at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium before James Benge dials in from Stam…
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The Champions League quarter-final stage concludes this week and the onus is on Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Napoli and Benfica to score goals following their first leg defeats. Ian Paul Joy, Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and James Benge look ahead to all four matchups and discuss Serie A's resurgence on the European stage and whether Manchester City…
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Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for Manchester United in the final stages of Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg as two own goals and a concerning injury to Lisandro Martinez allowed Sevilla back into the tie. Jimmy Conrad, Michael Lahoud and Nigel Reo-Coker react to the rollercoaster game at Old Trafford and unpack the act…
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With a treble still possible, Erik Ten Hag gives Michael Calvin an insight into the influences and philosophy shaping a successful first season as Manchester United manager. Jonathan Northcroft and David Preece assess his impact in the context of the unique threat represented by Manchester City, who will never have a better chance to win the Champi…
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