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The Men's World Cup came back to the United States after more than three decades. So we take a deep dive at soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri.
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- Aug 6, 202632 min
NEW PODCAST ALERT: Muy Excited with Maria Garcia
Maria was watching the Benito Bowl when an unexpected artist came on: the one and only Ricky Martin. He sang one of Bad Bunny’s most political, anti-colonial anthems. Maria knew this was a touchstone moment — the artist who most represented the ‘90s Latin Boom wasn’t performing to a white audience for recognition or acceptance; he was singing a song of resistance, in Spanish. And then Maria’s 11-year-old son said, “Who’s that???” Today, Maria revisits the importance of the queer icon’s career and life, and how he had to live “La vida loca” so that Bad Bunny could do “Lo que le da la gana.” Follow Muy Excited with Maria Garcia for more episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 5, 202626 min
BONUS: The Future of U.S. Soccer
We look into the question that so many Americans are left asking at the end of every Men’s World Cup: what will it take for the U.S. men’s team to compete with elite teams in the future? Plus, we examine the problems with the way youth development is run in the country, and what many call a flawed “pay-to-play” soccer model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 29, 202628 min
BONUS: The Art of Soccer Chants
What would soccer be without fans? And what would a match feel like without them chanting at the top of their lungs? Chants are a way to express joy, patriotism, and frustration. They can also be funny, vulgar, and harmful. We get into the history of soccer chants, the best ones of the 2026 World Cup, and we look into where US fans stand compared to the rest of the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 22, 202626 min
The Best (and Worst) of the 2026 World Cup
Farewell to the World Cup! We sit down with a soccer expert and superfan to discuss this Men’s World Cup’s significance. We get into the “firsts” in a global competition that’s been around for almost 100 years; the controversial moments and most joyful storylines; and Spain’s journey to the coveted trophy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 15, 202627 min
One Fan’s Journey to the World Cup
What would you do to attend the World Cup? We follow one Panamanian woman’s journey through the joy and heartbreak of soccer fandom, and to the game’s biggest stage. "Whatever it takes, I'm gonna go,” Danetsy Len tells us. “What do I have savings for if not to do this once in a lifetime thing?" She’s one of hundreds of thousands of fans who’ve had to jump through countless – and unprecedented – hoops in order to make it to this year’s Men’s World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 8, 202622 min
Cristo Fernandez: Art Imitates Life
Growing up, Cristo Fernandez dreamed of becoming a professional futbol player. But getting there wouldn’t be so linear. Turns out acting would be key in making his soccer dreams come true. We talk to Cristo about his iconic character Dany Rojas in the series “Ted Lasso,” taking professional risks, and staying joyful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 1, 202629 min
Eternal Soccer Rivals: USA v. Mexico
It’s been described as the world’s best soccer rivalry: USA v. Mexico. We look into the hallmarks in an international rivalry that spans decades between two countries that share much more than a border. And we discuss why for the U.S. Men’s National team, every game against Mexico feels like an away game, even in the U.S.A.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 24, 202629 min
The Ball is Tainted: Iran, FIFA, and the World Cup
There’s long been a shared belief that despite the mistakes and wrongdoings of players, organizers, or world leaders, the game of soccer remains pure – untouched by our sins. In this episode we ask: how can that still be the case today? And we look into one of the countries that exemplifies the political turmoil and contradictions that have come to define this World Cup: Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Men's World Cup came back to the United States after more than three decades. So we take a deep dive at soccer culture in the U.S. and its underdog roots, told in short narrative episodes and deep dive interviews. Hosted by Fernanda Echavarri.
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