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ESPN FC

ESPN
Arsenal
Real Madrid
Manchester City
Premier League
Champions League
Barcelona
Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United
World Cup
Bayern Munich
Liverpool Football Club
Paris Saint-Germain
La Liga
NWSL
VAR
Chelsea Football Club
Chelsea
United States Men's National Team
Benfica

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

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Latest Episodes

ESPN FC is live early to react to Ousmane Dembélé's hat trick last night and Spain sending Uruguay home. Later we look ahead to a packed Saturday slate at the World Cup. We close the show with the panel making their predictions.

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The FC crew break down the final day action of Group I, with France, Norway, and Senegal all advancing to the knockout stages. Plus, Spain beats Uruguay 1-0 and a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia keeps Cape Verde's World Cup dreams alive. Plus, a l... more

The FC Crew react to the United States' loss to Türkiye last night, but ask what the proper reaction is considering they had already won their group. Then, a reaction to Germany's loss to Ecuador as Ecuador advance to the knockout stage. Also, previe... more

ESPN FC is live from Inglewood right after the United States drew in heartbreaking fashion to Türkiye. Did the US take their foot off the gas? Next, we react to all the other matches of the day before looking ahead to the confirmed Round of 32 matche... more

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Recent Guests

Rodrigo Faias
Football analyst, Real Madrid/La Liga insider
ESPN FC
Episode: Florentino Pérez Announces José Mourinho
Ian Darke
ESPN commentator who covers football fixtures and World Cup insights
ESPN
Episode: Arsenal's Apathetic Approach?
Steve McManaman
Former professional footballer, pundit
ESPN FC / Former club affiliations not specified
Episode: Real Madrid Wait For Mourinho
Gemma Saleh
Soccer journalist on-site
ESPN
Episode: Mallorca, Girona Relegated
Eva Payor
Barcelona player, MVP in Women's Champions League final
Barcelona
Episode: Mallorca, Girona Relegated
Cristo Fernández
Actor best known for playing Danny Rojas on Ted Lasso
El Paso Locomotive FC (player)
Episode: Futbol Americas: Chris Richards Doubt + Pep is Out + Zohran the Hero? +Cristo Fernandez
Thomas Hitzlsberger
Former Aston Villa player, guest analyst
Aston Villa (former player)
Episode: Aston Villa's First Title in 30 Years
Gustavo Hoffman
ESPN Brazil Insider, ESPN reporter
ESPN
Episode: Futbol Americas: Brazil Squad Set! + Pepi Reaches 100 Appearances + Messi and the Fans Beefing?!? + Lewandowski Leaving Barca + Liga MX Final Set
Xabi Alonso
Former midfielder and manager of Bayer Leverkusen, linked to Chelsea
Chelsea (mentioned as target/rumor)
Episode: Salah Slams Slot's Style

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
    Australia14 days 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
    Canadaa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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
    Chinaa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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
#43
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#4
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#43
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#39
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#55
Canada/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Germany Defeat United States
Q: What stood out today from the U.S. performance?
The hosts showed an ability to press and create chances, with tactical fluidity in the buildup and defensive structure, though execution and consistency waned after substitutions.
U.S. Names World Cup Roster
Q: What is the value of a personal phone call to players who didn't make the cut?
There is a consensus that a phone call provides acknowledgment and closure, helping players feel respected and part of the process, rather than being treated as just a number.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ESPN FC

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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1. The Gab & Juls Show
2. Caught Offside
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4. The Athletic FC Podcast
5. The 2 Robbies

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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. Rodrigo Faias
2. Ian Darke
3. Steve McManaman
4. Gemma Saleh
5. Eva Payor
6. Cristo Fernández
7. Thomas Hitzlsberger
8. Gustavo Hoffman

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