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Rob Dawson, ESPN's Manchester United Correspondent, reflects on Solskjaer's legacy and believes Carrick will have the support of the dressing room to guide the team to the end of the season.
The Sun are reporting Brendan Rodgers has been contacted by the club, Chief Sports Reporter Martin Lipton joins us for the latest and throws a dart at the managerial LONG list.
The Telegraph's Midlands Football Reporter John Percy runs the rule over Rodgers, Rooney and The Telegraph's lead which places Pochettino as the United board's favourite for the job.
Join us for more in part two when we react to Southgate's extended contract to Euro 2024 & Gerrard and Conte's first Premier League home games
The Sunday Mirror’s Chief Football Writer Simon Mullock believes Solskjaer will survive the international break but United were out for the count.
Is Brendan Rodgers waiting in the wings?
Are West Ham in the title race? We cross to East London to get the latest from the Athletic’s West Ham Correspondent Roshane Thomas.
Football London’s Tottenham Reporter Rob Guest looks back at Conte's first week in the job.
Spurs are still desperately seeking a shot on target.
Could both Lampard and Gerrard make an unlikely return during the International break?
The Press Association's Midlands Writer, Nick Mashiter returns. We react to the weekend's shock departures and assess the favourites to step-in at Villa Park and Carrow Road.
Is Arteta mounting a case for United to back Ole?
100 games in and Arsenal are rising, now up to 5th.
Simon shares his first hand experience of receiving an impassioned Pep briefing.
And finally, high praise for the men at the back in our "Unsung heroes of the week" closing segment.
From the Moura substitution to the predicted starting line-up under Conte.
Why Conte’s appointment could offer a genuine option for Kane to remain.
The Evening Standard’s Tottenham & Chief Football Correspondent Dan Kilpatrick joins us …eyes wide open!
The Daily Mail’s Northern Football Reporter Jack Gaughan revels in Ole’s tactical masterclass..
Cavani was one thing, diverting Conte to Enfield another.
PA’s Midland’s Football Writer Nick Mashiter assesses what’s happening at Leicester with Brendan Rodgers.
Can Dean Smith adapt his attack to a life without Jack?
Could Stratford leave Old Trafford in the shade this coming weekend when David Moyes hosts Jurgen Klopp?
AND the Manchester Derby …. Do United stand any chance??
With Gareth Southgate announcing his England squad on Thursday our resident England U21 Correspondents
Nick and Jack eye who they believe could join Southgate’s squad to Qatar.
Ian Ladyman, Football Editor at the Daily Mail should be adopting a Paul Scholes swagger for his Nostradamus like predictions but capitulates early .. fitting
Praise for Klopp, Salah, Henderson and Firmino as Liverpool record their greatest victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Simon Peach, Chief Football Writer at the Press Association reminds us of the work Solskjaer has done to transform a toxic dressing room but the pressure is now on before the international break.
And Charlotte Duncker, Manchester United Correspondent for Goal is concerned Manchester United's performances are going backwards.
Who should come in next and when?
We break down the key performers for Liverpool and the tactical brilliance of Klopp.
We ask if David Moyes is having the last laugh.
Bernardo Silva is bolstering City but Chelsea also showed-off their depth in squad this weekend.
Can Nuno Espirito Santo keep his job?
Also, we look to Moyes vs Guardiola in the Carabao Cup
Ranieri’s big comeback.
Leicester and Arsenal reviving their season.
Our unsung heroes of the week and a Welsh dragon supporting an Arsenal legend.
The Newcastle United takeover is creating more than a managerial headache.
We have an open chat on the conflicts for fans and the difficulties covering the Newcastle United takeover.
Why can't fans just celebrate the arrival of their new owners without the conflict?
That's the question asked by The Athletic's Newcastle United Correspondent Chris Waugh
Oliver Holt, Chief Sports Writer for the Daily Mail thinks Newcastle United is being somewhat "picked on" with the new temporary restrictions on sponsorship BUT can not reconcile with journalists celebrating the takeover without reference to human rights abuses - especially the murder of fellow journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
And fans donning tea towels on their heads. Just no.
Mark Ogden, Senior Football Writer for The Athletic, based in Manchester, sees the parallels with Manchester City and human rights and was in St James's Park on Sunday. What do City fans really care about?
And with Manchester United preparing to host Liverpool at Old Trafford is Ole really safe? Results need a dramatic turnaround in Europe and this weekend for Solskjaer to survive.
And we have some fascinating Copy Casualties to bring you with one referee revealing his true colours and Sir Alex pouring over the papers.
The night Anfield shook.
We couldn’t be there but they could.
We spend the first half an hour of this week’s pod drinking in the sights, sounds and ramification of a classic tactical duel between Jürgen Klopp & Pep Guardiola.
We’re joined by Paul Horst the Liverpool Correspondent for the Liverpool Echo
Joe Prince Wright, NBC’s lead soccer writer explains the impact of Salah’s performance back in the States, will it be enough for the Fenway Group to splash the cash?
And after a tumultuous week Tuchel finishes on top of the table.
Treading the mean pavements of Cobham, trust me those cars go by fast, Dominic Fifield - Senior Writer for The Athletic.
Paul Hirst, Manchester Football Reporter for The Times previews Manchester United's encounter with Villarreal and looks in depth at Ole's midfield conundrum.
Nizaar Kinsella , Chelsea FC Correspondent for Goal previews Chelsea's encounter with Juventus but without Mount & James, the academy products who will be sorely missed in Turin.
David Ornstein, Arsenal fan favourite and Football Correspondent at The Athletic joins in the excitement of the Arsenal revival..OR DOES HE?
The Premier League discuss taking a "Meaningful match" abroad. A sensible way to bring revenue to clubs and connect with a foreign fanbase or?
Coming soon.
All praise for Potter, the other Frank rocking West London and a lookahead to the epic showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in our weekend preview. Here from Wednesday.
Can Manchester City avenge their Champions League defeat?
Will Lukaku prove Kane is City's missing link?
Does this tell us who will really be in the title chase? Arteta faces Nuno in the North London derby. A revival or will the pressure mount on his survival?
Kane dug out his shooting boots in the Carabao Cup.. Now Nuno needs to get his tactics right on the night.
Dom King thinks Everton's 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa last weekend was just a blip for Benitez but Liverpool will not be taking Brentford for granted.
Aston Villa take on Manchester United. Can Matty Cash outshine the big money signings? Give him the chance and he just might.
And Vaaaarrrrrrrrgggghhhhh! It had all been going so well..
Stay to the end for our Unsung Hero of the week.. all nominations are worthy winners but one edges the pack
Part One: The Review
Fierce rivalries are put aside to pay respect to the highest scorer in the history of English top-flight football.
Kane stalemate or a team in transition?
Ole's bounceback. The Manchester United manager's sub sets-up a thrilling if bewildering finale at the London stadium.
Is VAR going backwards?
Can Guardiola heal his rift with his fans or are there wider ramifications?
Dominic King eyes a senior great to draft into Liverpool's squad ..
And James Olley tries and fails to get us all sacked ... They'll never know...
Counting down to Spurs v Chelsea. Which Spurs?
Gerry Cox wonders if a player waiting in the wings could be the solution? Every confidence Kane will build into the season.
Lukaku admits he still has to gain some understanding with a few Chelsea players but is already building a rivalry with one teammate.
Scoring against Tottenham? Primed. Nuno has the nouse to nullify.
Kevin De Bruyne returned to the starting line-up in Europe. Kristof Terreur explains why KDB has his own stat book on Pep which shows how Manchester City can win the Champions League.
Kevin & Jack.. it begins.
Rob Harris runs an eye over Liverpool's transfer window. Klopp's men are flying but why didn't Liverpool splurge to compensate for their Super League shame, when others did?
We look forward in Europe.
And with Benitez enforcing his methods on Everton, we ask if Ancelotti can resurrect Hazard and Real..after Courtois' heroics saved
another European giant from an early setback.
Kristof takes pride in Brugge but his fascination rests on PSG and Pochettino's process to turn the "Dream team!" on paper into a powerhouse on the pitch.
And we celebrate our "Unsung heroes!" in the Premier League from last weekend. With one club featuring heavily.
Part 1.
Belgian European Football Correspondent Kristof Terreur flew into London to cover Lukaku's return to Stamford Bridge for HLN.
Rob Harris, Global Sports Writer at AP, travelled to Old Trafford to witness the contrast in mood from the demonstrations at the end of last season.
Gerry Cox, Writer and Broadcaster at Hayters TV, enjoyed a punchy performance from Palace at Selhurst Park which shocked a previously unshakable Spurs.
We also ask our writers to bring us the moments behind the scenes we so rarely see.
Villa fans would be served well to listen into this installment of Copy Casualty..
Part 2 follows. Preview. We preview the London derby and delve into the current mentality & fitness of Belgians Kevin, Eden and Rom.
We lookahead to the return of the 12th man but home and away fans this time, right?
Chelsea vs Manchester United, Tuchel's first top four test. The Athletic's Chelsea Correspondent Simon Johnson assesses
the opening weeks of the new man in charge at Cobham & brings insight on breaking the story of Lampard's departure.
PA's Chief football writer and Manchester United reporter Simon Peach casts his eyes over Manchester United's summer shopping wish list.
How the tables have turned. The Mirror's Midlands reporter James Nursey previews Leicester vs Arsenal with fans in the host city looking up!
Moyes & Jesse return to Manchester, with nothing to lose at the Etihad & all the pressure on Pep?
Klopp & Jose set to turnaround their season with momentum building fixtures ahead?
Simon Peach gives us insight on Mourinho at MUFC & his first hand experience of working with Poch at Saints - why he'll excel at PSG
And at the bottom what are the long term prospects for Big Sam? Any signs of a Houdini escape?
Fulham looking the only likely suspect to climb out of the drop?
In the week Klopp throws in the towel #beIN The Know searches high and low for a title challenger to Manchester City.
The usual suspects need not apply... Leicester.. .however?
We head to Merseyside to pull a chewed-up Dominic King out of Liverpool's rumour mill and he reassures LFC fans that Klopp is staying & how!
Charlotte Duncker throws Ole under the wheel & prepares Old Trafford for a long ball invasion from Steve the Bruce
Gerry Cox explains why Spurs fans have seen enough of the Special one.
Plenty of positives for West Ham, Tuchel & Ancelotti. And we look to the Merseyside derby, Arteta v Pep and Fulham's rise on the riverside.
Pogba, Moyes and Hendo get a timely slap on the back and find out why Ole and a piggyback ride peaked our interest...
The dossier returns, will it prove to be the death-nail in Arteta's Arsenal?
Klopp's accelerating away at the top but can Ole commandeer the wheel?
It's a bumper Christmas edition.
Paul Hetherington a Fleet Street great & former FWA Chair who charted Sir Alex's rise and reign asks if Ole can challenge for
a title again?
Hot off the phone from Big Sam, how big a hole does he have to get out of this time?
Paul Brown, London Football Reporter for the Daily Star joins us right on the back of a return from Stamford Bridge.. Bourbon biscuit grasped in hand.
Hayters Football Correspondent Gerry Cox measures Tottenham's expectations after back to back defeats.
Alison Bender, Premier League reporter looks ahead to the next London derby. Is Chelsea's bounce back all it appears?
Jürgen v Jose. 12th man momentum. The Manchester Dierby unpicked. Pep, Pogba De Gea & Ole.
Your judging panel this week.
Andy Dunn, Chief Sports Writer at The Mirror puts Pep under the microscope and regales us with Mourinho's conversational trickery.
Dominic Fifield, Senior Writer at The Athletic bites back at Lampard's lambasting of title chatter.
Nick Mashiter, Midlands Football Writer for the Press Association asks when did football become a non-contact sport?
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Praise for Demba Ba and a strong statement from our panel on sanctions for players walking-off the pitch in 2020.
We are joined by John Cross, Chief Football Writer at The Mirror.
Daily Telegraph Columnist, Jim White
Goal's Chelsea Correspondent, Nizaar Kinsella.
The fans return, great insight from the first games to open their gates but a section of Millwall fans let the game down.
Mourinho &Lampard step-up title chase. Can they really rival Klopp?
Which Manchester United will turn up for Leipzig & The derby?
And on the week of the FIFA World Cup qualifying draw, who are the favourites?
Can England win a World Cup under Southgate?
Barkley and Grealish in another apparent coronavirus breach, this time on club duty.
And our regular "Unsung hero of the week" turns to farce.
Paddy Barclay was at the Azteca Stadium in 1986 and transports us back to the day Maradona became a football god.
Tim Vickery joins us from South America & The Telegraph's award winning journalist Jeremy Wilson joins us to bring us the latest on
his campaigns on dementia and concussion.
What must change now?
Mourinho the chameleon? The "Special one" changes his spots to take Tottenham to the top.
Messi incoming... but does one superstar make a summer & is Pep too predictable?
Progress on a push to get fans back in the stands.
Clear & oblivious? The latest twist in the VAR soap opera.
Qatar 2022 is now just two years away but can Southgate stomach another 24 months of off-field drama?
Scotland's qualifications through the eyes of a long suffering Aberdeen fan. Northcroft predicts a Euro 2020 upset.
Is there another cure for player fatigue without compromising the balance of the Premier League?
What action next to support former players impacted by dementia and how do we protect players now and in the future?
Your expert panel:
Jonathan Northcroft, Sunday Times Football Correspondent
James Olley, Senior Football Writer, ESPN
Martin Lipton Chief Sports Reporter, The Sun
The Premier League's top writers, allowed behind closed doors, join us to discuss the hottest talking points.
From sensational to stupefying, which Manchester United is turning up? Is Ole United's answer?
Is your top player safe on tour? Klopp angered to find there is no universal Covid-19 protocol to protect players on international duty.
Our panel: Chief Football Writer for The Sunday People Steve Bates. The Fleet st. legend witnessed Sir Alex Ferguson's rise to unprecedented glory.
Melissa Reddy, Senior Football Correspondent with The Independent and author of Believe Us: How Jürgen Klopp transformed Liverpool
And Paul Hirst, The Times Reporter covering Manchester United and Manchester City
8 matches down, does the Premier League table ring true? We put our writers on the spot and ask them to predict a final top four in 2020.
Freak or Unique? We ask if Ralph Hasenhüttl and his Saints have the staying power to remain at the top table
If England were to lose a top striker this summer, who would you call-up?
Southgate insists Pickford is still his first choice keeper, is he right?
Hours after Biden was declared President elect and Trump was fired, Britain's Prime Minister picked up the phone to Marcus Rashford to promise a multi-million pound support package.... coincidental timing?
And we spend a lot of time unpicking the real reason why fans were not allowed inside stadiums before the latest lockdown. Are you being judged on the behaviour of fans 40/50 years ago?
And the latest, ever revealing insight in our regular features "Copy casualty" & "Unsung hero." celebrate and reveal there is more to the game than VAR and the handball rule.
Welcoming you to beIN The Know..
We bring you insight and analysis from the Premier League's top football writers & broadcasters allowed behind closed doors
Joining you today
Jason Burt Chief Football Correspondent for the Daily and Sunday Telegraph.
Molly Hudson Sports Journalist for The Times.
Ian Ladyman, Football Editor of the Daily Mail.
Lockdown lowdown.
We explain why the Premier League continues and the impact on the WSL and lower leagues,
Do we know who is the Premier League title favourite and how will the Champions League in midweek impact next weeks telling fixtures?
Gareth Southgate announces his England squad on Thursday.
What role will Greenwood play and can Abraham get back into a starting line-up?
Wembley hosted the Women’s FA Cup final on Sunday. We assess how far the game has come since the World Cup and if the Football Association’s Leadership Diversity Code can encourage more women in to top coaching roles.
Welcoming you to beIN The Know..
We cross straight to the seat of political power this week......Manchester, to laud England's remarkable man of the moment -Marcus Rashford..
Hear from the writers who have watched the 22 year old grow both as a player and now a British icon.
Henry Winter, Chief Football Writer, The Times.
David McDonnell, Manchester Football Correspondent, Daily Mirror
Sami Mokbel, Chief Football Reporter for the Daily Mail
Manchester boast two super clubs but could a bubbling rivalry on Merseyside put United and City in the shade?
VAR, have the Premier League's top referee's reneged on their pre-season promise?
How the Dutch can help bring back the beautiful game.
Is David West Ham's Moyesiah? Two world class goals in 7 days, 2 points from two tough opponents.
Could Bielsa's Bamford push for England contention?
And we bring you an insight and some tales from behind closed doors, including how Sami Mokbel nearly ended project restart on kick-off!
Merseyside Mayhem and Project Big Picture. In a stellar week for football journalism we bring you the inside story of two of this season's biggest controversies. Our panel John Cross, Chief Football Writer of the Daily Mirror. Dominic King, North West Football Reporter for the Daily Mail Rob Harris, Global sports Correspondent for the Associated Press. With your host Carrie Brown.
FIFA's head of global football development gives his take on the future of football in the wake of the pandemic, with some revolutionary ideas that will change the game forever. Arsenal fans will also want to hear his thoughts on becoming chairman of the club!
LaLiga expert Gerry Armstrong joins the show ahead of Spanish football's return. He looks back on the moment that made him in '82, a dubious incentive, and a former teammate that was better than Lionel Messi!
Alex McLeish made the controversial move in 2011, angering Birmingham City supporters. Richard Keys wants to know whether he regretted making that move to Aston Villa, and whether Andy Gray would have also swapped clubs if he'd had the chance.
Our beINSPIRED Podcast brings you the stories of inspiring and world-beating athletes who have turned adversity into opportunity. The podcast series reveals the key figures and moments that have helped propel our beINSPIRED guests from aspiring athletes into the world’s elite. By sharing their journeys we continue our commitment to provide a platform to incredible role models across all sports.
In the final episode of the first series of the beINSPIRED podcast, Carrie Brown interviews the indomitable Lianne Sanderson, who won the quadruple – the Champions League, the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup – with Arsenal in 2007 at just 17 years old. She went on to win the Premier League a mere five times with Arsenal. Lianne has not just served clubs; she has also won 50 caps for the England national team, winning the penalty for the team in the 2015 World Cup which would seal the bronze medal for the Lionesses, recording their strongest finish in a World Cup.
A dynamic presence on the pitch, Lianne Sanderson sacrificed her international career by backing England teammate Eniola Aluko who spoke out against discriminatory comments made by England women’s coach Mark Sampson. An independent investigation found in Aluko’s favour. It was a moment which brought a new level of exposure and respect for both the women’s game and the voices in it.
John Barnes says he's never suffered from racism, but rather racist incidents. The former Liverpool winger explains why the efforts of high profile sportsmen like Raheem Sterling and Lewis Hamilton won't change that, and what should be done instead.
Owen Hargreaves swapped Bayern Munich for Manchester United and won a Premier League and Champions League double in 2007/08. However, starring alongside the likes of Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn't last long - injury after injury meant he hardly featured again before leaving in 2011.
Dwight Yorke has won all there is to win in the game but still can't find work in management. He claims his lack of opportunities are down to his race,
Former English FA executive Adrian Bevington lifts the lid on his dealings with former national managers Sven-Goran Eriksson & Fabio Capello, and he also delivers a stark warning to the UK government as English clubs face financial ruin.
The former Burton Albion boss explains why he left the club to save it from financial ruin, and looks back fondly at his dad Brian Clough's time as manager of Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle United raced into a 12-point lead in the 95/96 season before a late collapse saw them fall short in the title race. Les Ferdinand spearheaded Kevin Keegan's attack and was awarded the PFA Player of the Year award.
Time for Kevin de Bruyne to leave Manchester City? Has Eden Hazard flopped at Real Madrid? Belgium coach Roberto Martinez answers, plus he issues a warning to clubs gambling their futures on TV contracts.
Our beINSPIRED Podcast brings you the stories of inspiring and world-beating athletes who have turned adversity into opportunity. The podcast series reveals the key figures and moments that have helped propel our beINSPIRED guests from aspiring athletes into the world’s elite. By sharing their journeys we continue our commitment to provide a platform to incredible role models across all sports.
In episode 5 of the beINSPIRED podcast, Carrie Brown interviews Arsenal’s no.9 Danielle Carter, a boss both on and off the pitch who’s smashed through numerous glass ceilings. In this episode, Danielle discusses her early career in football, starting from playing on the boy’s team at school, to scoring a bending beauty that Beckham would also be proud of in the 2016 FA Cup Final against rivals Chelsea.
Danielle’s life off the pitch is equally inspirational. Danielle studied physiotherapy while playing for Arsenal, and, determined to leave a legacy for black players, she’s also studied a governance course with the Professional Footballer’s Association. Danielle also secured a spot on the FA Council, becoming the first WSL player, and the first WSL player from a BAME background to do so, taking part in the chats happening in the boardroom.
Since suffering from two back-to-back knee injuries in the space of just fourteen months, Danielle has bossed her recovery, using her time away from the physio bench to study an MBA titled ‘CEO in a sporting organisation.’
Aberdeen, Manchester United or Leeds? Where did Gordon Strachan enjoy his football the most?
Richard gets Andy's reaction to the big stories as the Premier League gears up for Project Restart.
Matt Critchley wants to know the Champions League's greatest goal, biggest achievement and best ever game. Carrie Brown, Jamie Easton and Matt Spiro battle it out with their arguments, before a game of Fact or Fiction reveals some bizarre anecdotes.
What does it take to become a winner? Serial champions Ryan Giggs, Jens Lehmann and John Barnes remember stories from their playing days.
Chelsea's greatest player looks back on his unsuccessful return to Stamford Bridge as the unpopular Maurizio Sarri's assistant.
He's scored 187 Premier League goals but Andy Cole still doesn't believe he gets the respect he deserves.
England women's manager Phil Neville reacts to the cancellation of the Women's Super League, as well as his plans to return to club football.
Jurgen Klinsmann made a splash in his debut season in 1994, taking a dive to silence his critics from the summer's World Cup. He reveals the story behind that celebration, and why he ultimately left Tottenham after just a year.
Our beINSPIRED Podcast brings you the stories of inspiring and world-beating athletes who have turned adversity into opportunity. The podcast series reveals the key figures and moments that have helped propel our beINSPIRED guests from aspiring athletes into the world’s elite. By sharing their journeys we continue our commitment to provide a platform to incredible role models across all sports.
In episode 4 of the beINSPIRED podcast, Carrie Brown interviews Chelsea’s captain Magdalena Eriksson, who discusses how her team has remained undefeated in the English Women’s Super League (WSL) in her first season as club captain, beating fierce London rivals Arsenal and guiding Chelsea to victory in the continental cup.
The commanding centre-back also boasts a mean left foot and has been known to steal the limelight; last year she scored one of the stunners of the season – an incredible overhead kick against Liverpool.
In Sweden, Magda has also been stocking the trophy cabinet, winning bronze for her country at last summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, and a silver medal at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
1999 saw Manchester United win the treble, with a young Phil Neville playing his part. 21 years later, he speaks to Andy Kerr about that spectacular season.
Richard Keys shares his thoughts on the Newcastle takeover delay, while Andy Gray issues Steven Gerrard a Rangers warning!
This week we're talking finals. Matt Spiro, Carrie Brown and Jamie Easton battle it out for points, with Matt Critchley trying his best to hold things together.
Injuries, positions and reserve games in Wigan. Ryan Giggs, John Barnes & Jens Lehmann talk with Angus Scott about prolonging their careers.
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Music or football? What career would Rod Stewart rather have had if he could turn back the clock?
Manchester United's former head of security lifts the lid on his 12 years at Old Trafford. Ned Kelly lets Richard & Andy in on a few closely-guarded secrets involving Sir Alex Ferguson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.
Nobody has ever told the story before... until now! Paul Lambert reveals why Celtic mocked Rangers with "Smell the Glove" when they denied them a 10th successive title in 1998.
From boyhood Liverpool fan to pulling on the red shirt for the first time, Jason McAteer lived the dream. His side battled it out with Manchester United and Newcastle for silverware in the 95/96 season... but did off-field distractions see them ultimately finish empty-handed?
Our beINSPIRED Podcast brings you the stories of inspiring and world-beating athletes who have turned adversity into opportunity. The podcast series, hosted by Carrie Brown, reveals the key figures and moments that have helped propel our beINSPIRED guests from aspiring athletes into the world’s elite. By sharing their journeys we continue our commitment to provide a platform to incredible role models across all sports.
Episode 3: Bethanie Mattek-Sands – Your coach today is Bethanie Mattek-Sands, the rebel with accord, the owner of the ultimate boast of sporting bling, and Olympic gold medal. Good luck finding that among a trophy cabinet which boast nine Grand Slam titles, five of which in the Women’s Doubles and four in the Mixed Doubles. Off the court, Bethanie is a force to reckon with, with dances that could take TikTok down, and a sense of fashion and flair which only Lady Gaga would dare.
Brendan Rodgers rubbishes the rumours about his former Liverpool captain, explains why he left Celtic when he did, and reveals why Leicester is the right club for him.
Alexandre Lacazette and Callum Hudson-Odoi are in trouble after misbehaving during lockdown. With Premier League clubs now returning to training, Richard Keys says this jeopardizes 'Project Restart'. Meanwhile, Chris Hughton offers assurances to those worried about their health ahead of next week's return to football.
Who is the greatest manager of all time? Who is the best now? And which current player will go on to have the best coaching career? Carrie Brown, Jamie Easton & Matt Spiro argue it out among themselves, with Matt Critchley doing his best to keep the peace.
How would you make the game better? Richard lists 3 laws he'd like to see brought in. Football prepares to return and Andy gives his take on the players safety.
Karl-Heinz Rielde warns that German clubs are facing bankruptcy if the Bundesliga season is scrapped.
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg chats VAR, FA Cup final regrets and the time Sir Alex Ferguson begged him to blow the full-time whistle with Manchester United embarrassed at Old Trafford.
Our beINSPIRED Podcast brings you the stories of inspiring and world-beating athletes who have turned adversity into opportunity. The podcast series, hosted by Carrie Brown, reveals the key figures and moments that have helped propel our beINSPIRED guests from aspiring athletes into the world’s elite. By sharing their journeys we continue our commitment to provide a platform to incredible role models across all sports.
Episode 2: Pernille Harder – Your coach today is Pernille Harder, captain of reigning Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg and the league’s top scorer with an incredible tally of 22 goals in 15 matches. Pernille has led Wolfsburg to resounding success winning the league and cup double for three successive seasons. The team has now resumed training, and Pernille provides us with exclusive insight into the logistics involved and the moral dilemma of returning to action since the sports shutdown was put into effect due to the Covid-19 sports shutdown. Captain of both a club and a national team, Pernille scored a goal which would make Messi smile in the final of the 2017 UEFA Women’s Euro. In this episode, you will also learn how a touch of Messi confidence was passed on from Pernille's inspiring grandfather. Off the pitch, Pernille Harder brings as much pleasure as she does on it, signing up to Juan Mata’s common goal charity by donating a percentage of her salary to good causes.
The Premier League's oldest manager doesn't fear a return to football during the coronavirus pandemic. Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson tells Richard & Andy he's fitter than ever at 72, and has no plans to call time on his career just yet.
The Bundesliga returns this weekend and the UK government have also given the Premier League the go-ahead to return in June... but is it safe? Richard & Andy debate whether that's the case.
The Premier League's most unlikely champions were crowned in 2016. Leicester City went from relegation candidates to table-toppers, with Robert Huth in defence.
The war of words between Matt Spiro and Jamie Easton escalates! They're arguing about players today...
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Most underrated
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Highest transfer value
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Unfulfilled potential
Ryan Giggs, John Barnes & Jens Lehmann discuss playing under legendary managers Alex Ferguson, Kenny Dalglish & Arsene Wenger.
Craig Johnston's remarkable journey from Australia to Liverpool's FA Cup Final hero (via a car park in Middlesbrough!) told by the man himself.
Richard & Andy are joined by Peter Reid, who looks back on his playing days under Howard Kendall at Everton, and his hugely successful time at Sunderland that ultimately ended after a boardroom disagreement. Reid says the club is still struggling to overcome that fateful decision.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder talks European qualification... but laughs off talk of finishing above Manchester United.
Our beINSPIRED Podcast brings you the stories of inspiring and world-beating athletes who have turned adversity into opportunity. The podcast series, hosted by Carrie Brown, reveals the key figures and moments that have helped propel our beINSPIRED guests from aspiring athletes into the world’s elite. By sharing their journeys we continue our commitment to provide a platform to incredible role models across all sports.
Episode 1: Nadia Nadim - If you are suffering cabin fever and need to gain some motivation then press play on Nadia’s remarkable journey. Nadia was forced to escape Afghanistan after her father’s murder but went on to take her adopted country to the final of Euro 2017 and was subsequently named Dane of the year. Now Nadia plays for European giants PSG and if she could choose a soundtrack to her life it would be written by Drake “Started from the bottom, now we’re here!” Sound on, prepare to #beINSPIRED
Former Wales boss Chris Coleman advises Aaron Ramsey to swap Juventus for Manchester United, and reveals the truth behind his Wales and Sunderland exits.
Project Restart dominates today's discussion as the Premier League's bottom 6 look to cancel relegation. Is it safe for football to resume? What about those whose contract expires at the end of June? Richard & Andy run through the big stories coming from the UK press.
Best goal you've ever seen live?
Best goal this season?
Most important goal EVER?
What would you choose? Well, beIN SPORTS' panel of experts are put on the spot by host Matt Critchley. Matt Spiro, Jamie Easton & Carrie Brown offer up their opinions, but there can be only one winner.
What does it take to be a champions? Ryan Giggs, John Barnes and Jens Lehmann look back on their illustrious careers, with beIN SPORTS' Angus Scott chairing the discussion.
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan says football is in trouble unless changes are made, with even Manchester United on the brink of disaster!
John Terry reveals all about his Chelsea career. Mourinho, full kits & Panenka penalties are all discussed!
2001 saw Liverpool land an unprecedented treble of cups, with Emile Heskey leading the attack. He reveals all about that unforgettable season to Andy Kerr.
Ally McCoist looks back on the time he almost robbed Paul Gascoigne of a Rangers hat-trick with a white lie.
Former Manchester United boss Ron Atkinson reveals how close the club came to signing the England striker in 1985, as well as another failed bid for another legendary striker.
Gilberto Silva looks back on Arsenal's historic 2003/04 Invincible season with Andy Kerr.
Roy Keane caused uproar by picking Brian Clough over Sir Alex Ferguson. Richard Keys tries his best to convince Andy Gray that he wasn't wrong.
The wife of Alex McCarthy steals the show! Rachel fires balls at the Southampton goalkeeper, leaving Richard & Andy in fits of laughter!
Richard & Andy are joined by Premier League commentators Peter Drury & Andy Townsend. Tales of Gazza, golf and Clubman of the Year trophies highlight the show.
Andy lets Mesut Ozil know what he thinks of him after refusing to take an Arsenal pay cut; Richard has info on another potential bid for Newcastle; and the secrets of becoming a natural goalscorer are revealed.
Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy stuns Richard & Andy with his unusual fitness device, while Sheffield United's Phil Jagielka reveals his initial apprehension at becoming an overlapping centre back.
Andy Gray compares Marcus Rashford to a Premier League legend as Richard Keys credits Jose Mourinho with shaping his Manchester United career.
Newcastle United fans shouldn't get carried away just yet. Richard & Andy have a word of warning over the club's potential sale.
Sean Dyche reveals the unusual way Burnley players are disciplined and how he's been keeping busy during the layoff by cleaning up his neighborhood!
Andy & Richard have their say on Graeme Souness and his angry reaction to Paul Pogba's dismissive comments.
West Ham manager David Moyes claims he's a better manager after leaving Everton for Manchester United in 2013... and lists a handful of superstars he nearly brought to his clubs.
Journalist Keith Jackson has heard that UEFA will make a decision on the future of this season in about a month's time - Andy & Richard discuss what this means for clubs fighting for titles and survival... as well as those facing financial ruin.
Does Mo Salah need to leave Liverpool to fulfil his ambition? Richard Keys thinks he'll be on the move soon enough, while Andy Gray wants to know if Jurgen Klopp has the power to keep him at Anfield.
PFA's Gordon Taylor hits back at British government member Matt Hancock's proposal for Premier League footballers to take a pay cut during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.
After debating today's newspaper headlines, Richard wants to know if the game has actually improved down the years... and whether Andy would rather play for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool or Pep Guardiola's Man City.
The remarkable story of how Fabio Capello landed the England job without doing a thing! Sam Allardyce also joins the show and has a lot to say on the Premier League's ongoing pay battle with its players.
Andy solves the ongoing pay dispute between the Premier League and its players with a simple solution... and also warns England against appointing another foreign coach after Sven-Göran Eriksson and Fabio Capello flopped.
How long until footballers take wage cuts? Richard and Andy ponder the question, and wonder why football never saw this crisis looming.
With clubs struggling to make ends meet, is it time the transfer system was scrapped? Richard Keys poses the question to Andy Gray, who also reflects on his time at Everton... and his one big regret.
Richard & Andy focus on Liverpool's 30 years of hurt as their wait for a first league title since 1990 drags on indefinitely. Has the coronavirus pandemic robbed them of the championship? beIN SPORTS UK correspondent Matt Critchley joins from Merseyside.
Wage cuts are coming as the coronavirus pandemic signals the end of massive player earnings. Richard & Andy call for stronger leadership in football as the game takes a back seat to our true heroes; health professionals.
It's all doom and gloom for clubs the lower down you go in the football pyramid. Tranmere's Mark Palios and Ware FC's Paul Halsey reveal the danger they're facing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Vertonghen, Willian & Lallana are all out of contract in July... so what happens if the Premier League doesn't restart until then?? Richard & Andy argue about their options, until Mirror Sport columnist John Cross reveals the solution.
"We have to reset the clock. Season gone. I don't think we can hand the trophy to Liverpool"
Richard Keys wants the Premier League campaign restarted without a champion!
Former Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher joins Richard and Andy to look back on his career.
Watford's Troy Deeney speaks to Carrie Brown about the challenges facing English football as players continue to receive racist abuse from spectators.
Andy Gray sits down with host Nicky Crosby to discuss the week's biggest talking points!
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Emery strips Xhaka of captaincy!
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Wenger linked with Bayern Munich!
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Liverpool clash with Manchester City - who makes his combined XI?
Arsene Wenger speaks exclusively to beIN SPORTS' Darren Tulett about his time away from the game... and his plans to return.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard reveals all to beIN SPORTS' Carrie Brown about his start to life in management.
In this week's podcast, Nicky Crosby and Andy Gray discuss the recent VAR controversies, the Paul Pogba penalty debate, and whether Romelu Lukaku was harshly treated by Manchester United. Andy also reveals his prediction for the much-anticipated match between Liverpool and Arsenal.
In this week's podcast, Nicky Crosby and Andy Gray look ahead to the much-hyped match between Manchester City and Tottenham but who will come out on top: Pep or Poch? Chelsea and Frank Lampard also come under discussion with the Blues set to face Leicester. Is this already a must-win match for Lampard and who will he choose to lead the line?
Lianne and Michelle provided plenty of laughs throughout the Women's World Cup. These are their best bits from an unforgettable stay at beIN SPORTS.
USA are crowned World Champions (yet again) but Andy Kerr would rather talk to Lianne Sanderson about her mohawk! Moving matters back onto the pitch and Megan Rapinoe's side dominated the competition from start to finish as they inspire future generations to take up the game.
Sweden claim third place after beating England in what Phil Neville called "a nonsense game"! Lianne Sanderson isn't very happy with those comments!
Lianne Sanderson names her Women's World Cup Team of the Tournament! Nicky Crosby runs through the line-up with her... It contains 3 from USA, 3 from England, 2 from France, and we won't spoil the rest!
The European champions will take on the World champions in Sunday's final. Netherlands edged Sweden in extra-time and will now meet the USA - but do they stand a chance?
Lianne Sanderson is coming to terms with her new found notoriety. A twitter video of her went viral, amassing 1.5 million views... but it's not all good news. Nicky Crosby hosts another Women's World Cup Daily podcast.
USA make it to a 3rd-straight World Cup final! Lianne Sanderson looks back on their win over England... and THAT tea sipping celebration from Alex Morgan.
Can the USA be stopped by the Lionesses? Nicky Crosby and Lianne Sanderson give us a little preview and breakdown ahead of the thrilling Semi-Final clash at the Lyon Olympic Stadium.
Andy Kerr asks Lianne Sanderson to name a combined XI from Semi-final opponents England and USA. Controversially, she leaves out tournament top-scorer Alex Morgan!
USA march on to the semis... but it's au revoir to France! They face England next as the world continues to obsess over the Women's World Cup. Lianne Sanderson reacts to an absolute thriller between the world champions and the hosts!
Andy Kerr and Lianne Sanderson reflect on England's emphatic 3-0 win over Norway and look ahead to today's quarter-final between France and the USA.
Can you believe that a couple of years ago Juventus, Manchester United and Real Madrid didn't have a women's team? Now they've joined the movement, Lianne Sanderson & Michelle Heyman discuss what it means to the future of the sport to have such globally-recognized clubs lend their backing.
The Quarter-Finals are set but there's a distinctly unfamiliar look to it. The final 8 consists of 7 European nations, along with defending champions USA. Lianne and Michelle discuss how the gap is quickly closing on the Americans.
Alex Morgan wanted it but Megan Rapinoe took it. A controversial penalty sees the USA edge Spain, but they'll need to do must better against France in the quarters. Meanwhile, Canada bowed, but would it have been different had the experienced Christine Sinclair stepped up for their spot-kick? Janine Beckie saw her effort saved by Hedvig Lindahl and Sweden are through!
Lianne & Michelle chat to Aarran about the pressure involved in taking a penalty on the biggest stage.
Lianne and Michelle tear into Cameroon after their unsportsmanlike antics in defeat to England. More importantly though, who is the footballing superstar that often gets mistaken for the Matilda? Nicky Crosby hosts beIN SPORTS' Women's World Cup Daily.
What next for Sam Kerr? Chelsea are rumored to have offered Australia's captain a two-year contract worth $1m!!! Michelle Heyman & Lianne Sanderson discuss her future with host Nicky Crosby.
Kerr missed her spot-kick as the Matilda's lost out to Norway on penalties, while Germany cruised past Nigeria into the quarter-finals. VAR still dominates the conversation though!
The 2019 Women's World Cup has provided plenty of role models for the younger generation looking to take up the sport. That hasn't always been the case in year's gone by as Lianne & Michelle explain to Nicky.
The group stages are over and done with. USA top their group, but who cares?! The BIG story we want to talk about is Cameroon's dramatic last second win that booked their spot in the round of 16! They've now got a clash with England to look forward to.
Lianne Sanderson & Michelle Heyman wrap up the action with Nicky Crosby on today's Women's World Cup Daily.
Scotland throw away a 3-0 lead against Argentina in unbelievable fashion? What do you make of the new rule change for goalkeepers facing penalties? Michelle & Lianne don't hold back with their assessment.
England are through though and they look like potential champions!
Stars step up as Brazil, Australia and Italy all qualify for knockout stages.
On a busy night in Group C, Michelle Heyman & Lianne Sanderson pay tribute to Brazil's Marta and Australia's Sam Kerr following a special evening of Women's World Cup football. Nicky Crosby hosts Women's World Cup Daily.
France benefit from VAR intervention to beat Nigeria 1-0. Michelle Heyman & Lianne Heyman are GOBSMACKED at how this played out! Nicky Crosby hosts Women's World Cup Daily.
Does anybody know what the offside rule is anymore? How about handball? These new rules are confusing EVERYBODY! Not even VAR is making sense.
Holders USA are through to the knockout stages... but are they as invincible as they seem?
Lianne Sanderson & Michelle Heyman join Andy Kerr on the Women's World Cup Daily podcast.
Vivianne Miedema - best in the world..? But how do you pronounce her name?
Lianne Sanderson & Michelle Heyman chat Emeli Sandé, sweets & dodgy Aussie accents with Nicky Crosby. Heaps.
Is VAR a good thing? It took center stage once again on Matchday 8. Time for the referees to explain their decision to the crowd during the game?
Lianne Sanderson & Michelle Heyman wrap up the major talking points with Andy Kerr.
An unlikely win keeps Australia's hopes alive... and shuts up their critics back home. Michelle Heyman & Lianne Sanderson look back on their comeback win over Brazil, with Aarran Summers.
Michelle Heyman and Lianne Sanderson join Andy Kerr to look ahead to Day at the Women's World Cup in France.
The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup has seen a surge in popularity in the sport... but it's also given a voice to those battling for years against inequality. Lianne Sanderson & Michelle Heyman share their stories with Andy Kerr.
Both the World and European champions are in action for the first time on Day 5. Lianne Sanderson & Michelle Heyman preview their games with Aarran Summers trying to keep the peace.
Michelle reacts to Australia's surprising defeat against Italy, while Lianne is much happier after England scrape a win over Scotland!
Richard and Andy are joined by The Daily Mirror’s John Cross who rounds up the week’s big football stories. We learn about a groundbreaking new study into the health of footballers; speak with former England international Viv Anderson, and hear from the coach of the first girls team to win a boys’ Championship.
Richard and Andy are joined by The Mirror’s John Cross who rounds up the week’s big football stories. We hear how virtual reality is increasingly being used as a football coaching and analysis tool and discuss the promotion of Sheffield United to the Premier League.
Richard and Andy are joined by beIN Sports’ Carrie Brown, who was named Chair of the Football Writers Association this week; The Mirror’s John Cross gives his opinion on the big football stories; we’ll hear from Man Utd legend Andy Cole; and learn more about Eriskay FC – their ground being named by FIFA as one of the most remarkable places in the world to play football.
The Mirror’s John Cross discusses the football stories making the sports back pages; Rob Sloman - Producer of Howard’s Way – talks about his new film on Everton’s most successful manager Howard Kendall (in which our own Andy Gray stars in). We also hear how League 2 side Yeovil Town are letting fans watch their training sessions as part of their survival fight.
Guests include leading addiction therapist Steve Pope on the rise of footballers seeking treatment for addiction to the video game ‘Fortnite’. We hear from 1966 World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst. Barney Chilton - the Editor of Man Utd fanzine Red News on whether Old Trafford is in a state of neglect compared to the homes of their football rivals. The only team in England never to be relegated is on the brink of being so at Weston-super-Mare. And The Daily Mirror’s John Cross discusses the week’s big football stories.
Guests include Spurs legend Jimmy Greaves' son, who believes his father deserves greater recognition for his career achievements. We’ll also be asking the question of whether leadership can be taught in sport following on from the launch of a masters degree programme at the University of Buckingham on this subject. Plus, The Mirror’s John Cross gives his thoughts on the week’s big football stories.
The honeymoon is over for Solskjaer; dangers of concussion in football; and Michael Johnson's Guyana miracle!
Journalist Rob Harris discusses FIFA’s feasibility report about expanding Qatar 2022 World Cup from 32 teams to 48; Mark Goddard, formerly of FIFA, explains how the organisation used ‘Football Leaks’ to probe club wrongdoings; The Daily Mirror’s John Cross dissects the big football stories of the week.
Guardiola to Juventus; financial fair play; & the state of refereeing are discussed by Sam Allardyce & Robert Huth.
Richard Keys and Andy Gray speak to former Real Madrid President Ramon Calderon on the crisis surrounding Real Madrid; The Mirror’s John Cross on the latest football stories dominating the sports backpages; Journalist & Sociologist Pippo Russo gives his thoughts on the house arrest of the Football Leaks ‘whistleblower’ and Dr Desmond McEwan of Bath University tells us why ‘away’ rather than ‘home’ teams have the advantage in sport.
The Special One joins Richard Keys & Andy Gray as rumors of a return to Real Madrid gather pace...
Interim Celtic boss Neil Lennon joins the show as Brendan Rodgers passes up the Treble Treble to take charge of Leicester City!
Andy Cole backs Solskjaer appointment; Steffen Freund warns Bayern Munich; and Chelsea banned from signing new players as Maurizio Sarri's job hangs by a thread.
Arsenal humbled in Europe; Peter Schmeichel, Jordi Cruyff & Arsene Wenger discuss the need for a Director of Football in the modern game; and former Blackpool star Paul Stewart joins Richard & Andy to explain how he hopes to rescue the club!
Mourinho to Spurs, an imprisoned footballer, and meet Alexa Ferguson - the future of football management!
Richard & Andy discuss Chelsea's problems as well as Pochettino's trophy claim. Plus they speak to Linda Helleland, who is bidding to become the next WADA president.
Weeks after leaving Manchester United, José Mourinho joins Richard Keys & Andy Gray for a revealing chat about his managerial career.
Messi's omission from the FIFA Men's Player of the Year Award shortlist kicks off the debate on Monday's episode of The Locker Room.
Jeremy St Louis, Ray Hudson, Phil Schoen, Thomas Rongen and Gary Bailey also discuss Ronaldo’s Serie A scoring drought and wonder if the time has come to worry about Atletico Madrid.
On the occasion of Clint Dempsey's retirement, we had to get beIN SPORTS' two foremost U.S. Soccer voices – longtime broadcaster Phil Schoen and former scout/coach Thomas Rongen – to discuss Deuce's legacy and tackle the eternal debate of Dempsey vs. Landon Donovan as the USMNT's Greatest Of All Time.
Thomas tells the story of when he first scouted Dempsey as a college player at Furman and they both weigh in with their top-five USMNT players, plus the next generation of stars who could break into that conversation.
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The Locker Room panel of Kay Murray, Ray Hudson, Phil Schoen, Thomas Rongen and Gary Bailey discuss this week's biggest topics and look ahead to the weekend. On this episode they debate:
- Is Jose Mourinho's still "one of the greatest managers in the world" as he claims?
- Cristiano Ronaldo suspiciously absent from an awards ceremony where he's not winning Player Of The Year.
- Is 7 just a number? Not when Real Madrid gives it to Mariano immediately after Ronaldo.
- The best and worst transfer business of the summer.
- American legend Clint Dempsey says deuces to professional soccer.
The Locker Room panel of Kay Murray, Ray Hudson, Phil Schoen, Thomas Rongen and Gary Bailey discuss this week's biggest topics and look ahead to the weekend. On this episode they discuss:
- The state of Valladolid's pitch
- Dembele's role at Barcelona
- The Lopetegui effect at Madrid
- PSG's attacking trio
- Yet another shambolic Man United performance
The Locker Room panel of Kay Murray, Ray Hudson, Phil Schoen, Thomas Rongen and Gary Bailey discuss this week's biggest topics and look ahead to the weekend. On this episode they debate:
- Could Real Madrid really be shopping for Mbappe or Neymar? If so, which should they want?
- Does a rumored Rakitic-to-PSG move make sense?
- Zlatan starting to get frustrated with his MLS stay?
- Who should be in Barcelona's starting XI?
- Why are LaLiga players threatening a protest over games in the U.S.?
- Super Pepino!
The crew discusses Real Madrid's convincing start to life without CR7, and wonder, in the case of Barcelona, whether there's such thing as too much squad depth. The aforementioned CR7 failed to score on his Serie A debut, while wunderkind Kylian Mbappe lit up Ligue 1 on his first game back after the World Cup, although not everyone is singing the PSG striker's praises. But one thing everyone can agree on: Gary Bailey's beloved Red Devils are in turmoil.
In the second installment of our three-part mini series, the conversation turns to the contentious topic of Pro/Rel. Are the barriers to entry anti-competitive? Is the current closed system partly to blame for the men's national team failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup? Can newly-elected USSF president Carlos Cordeiro relinquish control from the de facto gatekeepers, the MLS owners?
Kevin Egan sits down with NASL interim commissioner Rishi Sehgal, 13-year MLS and NASL veteran Hunter Freeman, five-year NWSL veteran Stephanie Ochs, and a man who has seen (and called) it all, Phil Schoen, to discuss the future of the sport in America.
The U.S. men's national team missing out on the 2018 World Cup sent shockwaves through the soccer world and saw Sunil Gulati call an end to his 12-year reign as USSF president.
In the presidential election that followed, one word rang louder than all others: 'change'.
The eight candidates vying for the job all promised change in some form or another, whether it be to do with the current scouting networks, pay-for-play, inequality in the women's game or the need for promotion/relegation.
When asked about the federation's top priority though, the election's eventual winner, Carlos Cordeiro, said his first order of business would be securing co-hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup - along with Canada and Mexico.
Using the new president's comments as a jump off point, Kevin Egan sits down with NASL interim commissioner Rishi Sehgal, 13-year MLS and NASL veteran Hunter Freeman, five-year NWSL veteran Stephanie Ochs, and a man who has seen (and called) it all, Phil Schoen, to discuss the future of the sport in America.
Part one of our three-part series focuses on how to best marry the business side of the game with youth development.