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ESPN FC

ESPN
Real Madrid
Arsenal
World Cup
Manchester City
Barcelona
Premier League
United States Men's National Team
Champions League
United States
Paris Saint-Germain
Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool
Bayern Munich
Chelsea Football Club
Tottenham Hotspur
England
Brazil
Argentina
Arsenal Football Club
Chelsea

Go inside the most popular sport in the world with the ESPN FC crew.

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Latest Episodes

The FC crew continue to look ahead to Sunday's World Cup final and preview the battle between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi. Plus the guys explain why they think the 3rd place match between France and England matters to the players. Julien Laurens al... more

The FC Crew react to England's loss versus Argentina in the World Cup semifinal as they offer their thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's bold tactical decisions, and wonder if he can stay on as head coach after such a defeat. Then, giving due credit to Argent... more

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Argentina's unbelievable comeback, scoring 2 goals in 7 minutes late to seal a 2-1 win & send England packing. Plus, the guys breakdown Spain's dominant 2-0 win over World Cup favorites France, how did Spain... more

ESPN FC is live right after Argentina's thrilling comeback against England in the World Cup semifinal. How did Argentina get away with it again, and how does Messi keep on bossing games at age 39? There will be fallout on the England side after this ... more

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Recent Guests

Jan Argo
Norway national team observer
ESPN
Episode: Belgian Blunder
Mauricio Pedrosa
Guest analyst from Mexico segment, contributor to discussion
ESPN FC/Mexico national team coverage
Episode: More USMNT Fallout + CONCACAF Player Picks
Craig Burley
Former player and ESPN FC analyst
ESPN FC
Episode: France, Mbappe Breeze Past Morocco
Colin Udo
Afcon angle contributor
ESPN FC
Episode: France Win Again...
Bobby Flay
Food Network Chef
Food Network
Episode: World Cup Recap (So far...)
Ale Moreno
ESPN commentator and analyst
ESPN
Episode: Egypt's Elimination Complaints
Steven Ostockio
Sports journalist featured in a quick-quote segment about Canada vs South Africa
Episode: Gab and Juls Show: Brazil wins it at the death
Germaine Jones
Former player, joining from the German House of Soccer in New York
German House of Soccer, New York
Episode: Canada moves on! Plus Round of 32 Preview
Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp interview content teased and referenced in segment
Liverpool FC (as manager)
Episode: World Cup Knockouts Preview and Predictions

Hosts

Dan Thomas
Host on ESPN FC with broad experience leading panel discussions and studio segments
Craig Burley
Analyst and co-host contributing strategic and tactical insights
Kay Murray
Host of ESPN FC studio discussions, coordinates segments and hosts panel
Shaka Hislop
Analyst/co-host bringing on-field and tactical analysis
Stevie Nicol
Analyst/co-host providing veteran perspective and critique

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 7k ratings
  • Annoying music

    The background music is really unnecessary and distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    $yphtwb
    Australiaa month ago
  • The Effing Music

    Podcast is great! But the music…… sooooooooop annoying. Whole way through Extra Time and during replays that are being shown on the ESPN+ feed. Prolly not so bad if you’re watching. But on a podcast!!! Sooooooo annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fatty McGlinchy
    Canada2 months ago
  • ArsenalFanTV or ESPNFC?

    Jules is slurping Arsenal. Unclear what game he was watching, but it is not what the rest of the world watched. Analysis gets worse by the episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ConcernedCitz
    United States2 months ago
  • May 25th Episode

    Gab's mic was too close to mouth or just bad production values. You are ESPN owned by Disney, hire some competent podcast producers who know what they are doing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    richardfromnyc
    United States2 months ago
  • So good

    This is a weird opportunity to hear a English podcast in a Chinese app so I think the people are caring and it’s very good even a eight-year-old boy my son is very interested in this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mikel wu
    China2 months ago

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Some listeners crave more balanced analysis and fewer heated exchanges.
Guests frequently bring high-level insight that keeps coverage engaging for long-time fans.
Pundit banter can be polarizing, but the panel's depth keeps debates informative.
Audio quality and production are sometimes cited as needing improvement.
Strong consensus that coverage spans global football with a clear bias toward European top leagues.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#33
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#3
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#31
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#34
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#38
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

USMNT Lose, Calm or Alarm?
Q: Can you read between the lines here in what both sides have said after the game?
The comments from players and the coach suggest a mix of frustration about the result and recognition that the team will need to adjust tactics and personnel for the knockout stage, while also trying to protect the group's momentum.
USMNT Stumble
Q: What did you make of Matt Turner's performance?
Turner performed well and was not blamed for the goals; the discussion noted he controlled the box and came out on crosses, though the late third goal was hard to fault him for. The general takeaway was that Turner should not be criticized excessively given the defensive setup and the nature of the goals.
Liverpool Close In On Iraola
Q: What are Iraola's first priorities at Liverpool?
The panel emphasizes a strong defensive starting point, advocating a back line that defends as a unit and a reworked spine in midfield to add grit and balance, with the broader aim of enabling an attacking, front-footed style.
Liverpool Close In On Iraola
Q: Which first season manager finishes highest?
Stevie Nicol argues Maresca is best positioned to make an immediate impact given his current environment and depth of knowledge of his new club, followed by Ale's nuanced reasoning that Iraola could also succeed if supported appropriately.
USMNT World Cup Preview
Q: From these individuals, who do you feel needs to have a big World Cup?
Klinsmann emphasizes that all players must perform, but he singles out Christian Pulisic as a captain-like leader, while Keller stresses that Matt Freese needs to deliver a decisive, game-changing save to prove himself and help the team get results.

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What is ESPN FC about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers fast-paced football analysis with a rotating cast of hosts and pundits who dissect recent matches, tactical decisions, and managerial upheavals across major leagues and European competitions. Episodes frequently blend in-field insights, squad selections, refereeing debates, and off-field narratives—from leadership shakeups to transfer chatter—with a steady presence of sponsor reads and cross-coverage of global clubs. The format tends to mix rigorous tactical breakdowns with lively banter, making it valuable for listeners who want both informed context and engaging debate about contemporary football stories.

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ESPN FC launched 12 years ago and published 271 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on ESPN FC include:

1. Jan Argo
2. Mauricio Pedrosa
3. Craig Burley
4. Colin Udo
5. Bobby Flay
6. Ale Moreno
7. Steven Ostockio
8. Germaine Jones

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