A deep dive into international soccer around North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Get to know the nations of Concacaf and learn about the soccer, countries and cultures that make up world soccer’s most interesting confederation. Hosted by Eric Schmitz, Donald Wine and Jonathan Slape.
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#28 - Puerto Rico (featuring Jacob Conde)
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A special CONCACAF LASER FOCUS as the guys take a look at Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States but a full Concacaf member. After looking at the history of the island and the soccer culture, the pod welcomes former Puerto Rico men's national team player Jacob Conde (30:52), who earned seven caps with El Huracán Azul from 2016-2019. After Ja…
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NEWSDESK: Anguilla Wins! Concacaf Nations League September Recap
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The most wonderful tournament in all of sports returned for another edition in the September FIFA window, so Donald and Eric had to talk about it! From League A to League C (or from League C to League A) we've got it all covered, highlighting Anguilla's historic away win over Turks and Caicos, Saint Lucia's big window in Grenada and Nicaragua leavi…
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On this episode, we head to the "B" of the ABC islands to do our CONCACAF LASER FOCUS feature on Bonaire. A special municipality of The Netherlands, Bonaire is one of Concacaf's non-FIFA members, but we talk about the challenge and effort to fix that, along with flamingoes and other fun stuff. On REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM, Jonathan tries his best with…
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Send us a text The guys try to make sense of the new UCL format, plus previewing and the biggest fixtures of the weekend.Av Concacaf Connection
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On our next CONCACAF LASER FOCUS we head to Central America to talk Nicaragua. As Americans, it's a complicated history with Nicaragua, as Eric and Jonathan discover that it hits even closer to home for them. A discussion about what got Nicaragua where it is today and the soccer that they play. Donald gets up for REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM. Support the…
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NEWSDESK: Copa America and Coaching Moves
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With the dust settled for the most part, the guys chat through Copa America 2024 and review Concacaf's performance in the tournament, highlighted by Canada's run to the semifinals with Jesse Marsch. While their coach is doing alright, not the same in other parts as we talk the United States finally firing Gregg Berhalter, Heimir Hallgrímsson leavin…
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The State of Italy, Mexico, and the USA
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Send us a text With Italy, Mexico, and the USA all out of their respective competitions, the guys give their thoughts on the state of each federation and what went wrong. A little transfer talk to round out the pod. Twitter-@cconnectionpod Tik Tok-@concacafus Youtube-The Concacaf ConnectionAv Concacaf Connection
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Send us a text The guys recap the first week of the Euros by discussing their favorite matches, best/worst players and teams, and more. Follow us on social media! Twitter @cconnectionpod TikTok @concacafus Youtube The Concacaf ConnectionAv Concacaf Connection
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Send us a text We dive into the upcoming Copa America tournament, giving our group by group, then round by round predictions of the tournament! For video pods Youtube: The Concacaf Connection Follow us on Twitter: @cconectionpod Tik Tok: @concacafusAv Concacaf Connection
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Send us a text The guys talk about another Madrid UCL final, but spend the bulk of their time predicting the Euros 2024. Every group, and knock out game.Av Concacaf Connection
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A DEEPER DIVE: Greenland applies to join Concacaf (with Paul Watson of The Sweeper)
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The biggest island of them all wants in! News broke recently that Greenland has sent a request to join Concacaf after failing to join UEFA. In what we call A DEEPER DIVE, Donald and Eric are joined by Paul Watson of The Sweeper to break down how we got here with Greenland, what to know about The Polar Teddy Bears history, their journey to this poin…
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NEWSDESK: World Cup qualifying, pre-Copa Friendlies, Greenland to Concacaf?
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It's a busy June ahead, and Donald and Eric are here to catch you up on the latest Concacaf news! For the 2026 hosts, Jesse Marsch takes over in Canada, Mexico changes their group, and the USMNT looks to replace the injured Sergino Dest. Round 2 of World Cup qualification begins and we preview our key matchups in the June window. Then, we talk some…
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Tottenham Fans Rooting Against Their Own Club + Bayern Job Opening
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Send us a text Tottenham fans were rooting for their own club to lose, so Arsenal don't win the league. The guys give their takes on that and the head coaching position at Bayern Munich opening up. Follow us on socials Twitter @cconnectionpod TikTok @concacafusAv Concacaf Connection
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NEWSDESK: 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League Draw Recap & React
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The fourth edition of the global sport's most prestigious event is here and Mexico has still never won one. Concacaf held the draw for the 2024/25 Nations League on Monday, May 6th and we have all the details for you, breaking down the format changes regarding host sites and all of the groups in from League C to League A. Bonus ONE MORE ROUND episo…
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NLD, Pep Guardiola RUINED the sport?
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Champions League 2nd Leg Recap, Arsenal are underachieving?
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Send us a text Tune in as we talk about where this Arsenal team should be, and some of the games form the Champion League Quarter final second leg.Av Concacaf Connection
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Everton Docked Again, Chelsea Relegation Fodder?
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Send us a text Tune in as we speak more about the short comings of Chelsea, Everton getting screwed again, and more Champions League talk.Av Concacaf Connection
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Donald and Eric are back with a new CONCACAF LASER FOCUS, this time heading to South America(?) to chat about Guyana. Not French Guiana, the former British one. A booming economy, a Caribbeanish culture and one of the best young goalscorers in the region: Omari Glasgow. Donald tries to stump Eric on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (26:12). Support the podca…
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Champions Quarter Finals 1st leg Recap
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Send us a text Tune in as Brandon and Daniel speak about Arsenal's and Manchester City's performances in the First Leg of the Champions League Quarter! Final Sorry for the late upload on this episode as we have fallen behind on editing, but we plan to get caught up this week!Av Concacaf Connection
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Xabi Alonso Talk, Recap, Brandon a real friend
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Send us a text Tune in as we recap about all the hottest news and results from the weekend.Av Concacaf Connection
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Man City VS Arsenal Title Bout Recap
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Send us a text Tune in as we speak about a result that leaves massive implications on the league title race, the way the teams played, and a deep dive on both squads!Av Concacaf Connection
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Concacaf Nations League Recap, State of Mexico and USA
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Send us a text Tune in as we discuss the Finals of the Nations League, and the chances of CONCACAF in Copa America! Sorry for the late upload 😁Av Concacaf Connection
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FA Cup Preview, Title Changers?
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Send us a text Tune in as the guys talk about the FA Cup Draw and what events could throw a wrench in a teams title hopes. Eddie was not here he was to busy attending the Concacaf Nations League Semi-Finals and Final as a Media Personnel. Please congratulate him on his achievement @edward_vento!Av Concacaf Connection
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Champions League Preview, Lautaro Martinez a Fraud??
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Send us a text Tune in as the guys discuss who makes it out of the quarter finals of the Champions League, and a hot debate about the level of Lautaro.Av Concacaf Connection
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LIVE: On the road to Copa America qualifiers
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We’re on the road to Frisco! No really, we’re on the road. On location from the mean streets of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, we provide a recap of the Nations League semifinals. We also touch on the vibes based economy that is World Cup qualifying and prepare for today’s Copa America qualifiers.Av World of Concacaf
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Weekend Recap, Spurs To Decide The Champion!?!
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Did The Ref Affect the Premier League Title
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Send us a text Tune in as Brandon talks about Arsenal's victory over Porto, and what it could mean for the rest of the season.Av Concacaf Connection
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NEWSDESK: Nations League Finals Preview! (Plus Copa America Playoffs & WCQ)
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This week we conclude the third edition of the Concacaf Nations League with the Finals in Texas, so the guys chat about the matchups and our excitement for the greatest competition in team athletics. After talking through USMNT, Jamaica, Panama and El Tri, we preview the Copa America playoff matchups for the final two spots in this summer's tournam…
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Bayern + PSG, New UCL Format Manchester Derby, and Dual Nationals
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Send us a text The guys start by discussing Bayern and PSGs UCL chances, and the new format coming in 24-25. Manchester Derby is as one sided as its maybe ever been. Then, a tangent about USA/Mexico dual nationals. They finish off with another round of predictions and some hot takes including should there be a transfer budget cap?…
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Another CONCACAF LASER FOCUS for the pod, as the group takes a look at the island nation of Saint Lucia. After sharing some fun facts involving iguanas, we look at soccer on the island and a bit about Stern John's Piton Boyz in advance of their redemption campaign in World Cup Qualifying. Finally, on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (19:56), Jonathan makes a…
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Send us a text One day this upload schedule will be consistent 🤦♂️. Sorry for the late episode, however tune in as we speak about Arsenal and where they can grow as a team, as well Newcastle's FFP Position.Av Concacaf Connection
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NEWSDESK: Reaction to World Cup 2026 Match Schedule Release
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The group gets together to talk through the big reveal of the match schedule of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The USMNT, El Tri and CanMNT have their dates and locations, but even without opponents or kickoff times, there's plenty to discuss over two years before the World Cup comes to Concacaf. No, we don't have any ticket information either.…
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Klopp Leaving!? What's next for Liverpool?
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Send us a text Tune in as we discuss our thoughts on the potential retirement of one of the best PL managers in recent years. Who could take over for him?Av Concacaf Connection
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On this episode, we answer your questions and talk Concacaf! Topics include what Concacaf Champions Cup underdogs could make a run (2:12), whether it's worth reviving the Caribbean Cup (9:20), the best of USMNT's "Camp Cupcake" (16:23) and whether CAF should get an invite to Concacaf's nonsense (25:10). Our Patrons got early access to this episode …
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Then End of Mourinho at club level?
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Send us a text Tune in as we speak about Roma letting Mourinho go, as well as the other hot topics around the world!Av Concacaf Connection
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The boys are back with a brand new CONCACAF LASER FOCUS, and we're back in the (virgin) islands with the U.S. Virgin Islands. We dive into the history of the U.S. territory, Donald and Jonathan talk about their experiences there, and then we talk about soccer in the islands. Donald gets to play REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (29:59) and the vibes... they'r…
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Send us a text The boys talk a little FA Cup action, what's going on with Arsenal, can Spurs still challenge for the title, and is Poch the man for the job at Chelsea.Av Concacaf Connection
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Send us a text The guys recap the Liverpool Arsenal 1-1 draw, and the controversial Odegaard no call. Then we present the players we want to see our clubs to bring in during the January window. They finish up with predictions.Av Concacaf Connection
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Happy New year, Arsenal Improvements & Transfer rumors.
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Send us a text Join us as we speak about Arsenal and improvements they could make, AFCON, and going over our second week of predictions!Av Concacaf Connection
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Newcastle Faltering, United's Potential New Coach
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Chelsea and United need to improve, How Exhausted Are Players?
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Send us a text We here at Concacaf Connection would like to apologize for the inconsistent upload schedule. Being the holidays, our schedules have been thrown out of wack, but please enjoy this episode as we speak about GTA 7, Improvements that certain teams need, as well as how the current schedule could be hurting players.…
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Send us a text The guys open up by talking about Tottenham's Jermaine Defoe saga, and then spend the rest of the show discussing If Concacaf and Conmebol should merge as regions, If the trophies still matter, and how the US and Mexico clinched their spots.Av Concacaf Connection
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Recap & Best Midfielders in the Prem
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Send us a text We disagree over which midfield has been the best this season in the Premier League. Let us know if you agree with our takes, or if we missed anyone.Av Concacaf Connection
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Top 10 Premier League Winners, EA FC 24 Review, Betting Scandals
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Send us a text With the international break upon us, the guys rank their top 10 wingers in the premier league. Then, they give their thoughts on EA FC 24, and the Fagioli/Tonali betting scandal, and sports betting in general.Av Concacaf Connection
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City Slip Again!! What is a Treble??
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Send us a text Eden hazard retires, and we touch on, perhaps criticize, his time in the Premier league and what could've been. We discuss how the table shapes up before international break begins, and tell us what do you think of when you hear "The Treble"!Av Concacaf Connection
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HEATED: VAR. What is it good for?
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Send us a text This episode gets spicy as the guys mainly touch on the recent VAR controversies surrounding the Premier League. A late show argument about who will win a trophy more recently between Chelsea, Arsenal, and Spurs.Av Concacaf Connection
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