- 37 minutes 50 secondsHow can MLS become an elite league?
As the World Cup packs up and leaves New York, we have one final show from the Big Apple as Paul Tenorio joins Adam Leventhal to look at the opportunity the popularity of this summer’s World Cup offers MLS.
We bring you insight from MLS Commissioner Don Garber on the league’s mission statement as they declare: “we’ll take it from here”. NYCFC CEO Brad Sims and multiple MLS Cup winning executive Garth Lagerwey share their views on how MLS can open up to the global transfer market.
Plus, US Soccer COO Dan Helfrich and FIFA’s chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger provide their perspective on how MLS can ultimately help produce better players for the USMNT.
Hosts: Adam Leventhal and Paul Tenorio
Featuring: Don Garber, Brad Sims, Garth Lagerwey, Dan Helfrich and Arsene Wenger
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Grayson Moody
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21 July 2026, 12:00 pm - 42 minutes 26 secondsSpain conquer the world + Ornstein's summer transfers
Live in New York for the final time, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Adam Crafton to reflect on Spain's deserved victory in a disappointing World Cup final against 10-man Argentina.
With a month to go until the start of the Premier League season, David shares his insights ahead of what is expected to be a busy period in the transfer market.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: David Ornstein and Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Mike Stavrou
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20 July 2026, 2:47 pm - 48 minutes 20 secondsWorld Cup final preview + Ornstein on Rogers to Chelsea
Adam Leventhal is live in New York City alongside James Horncastle and Adam Crafton as they preview the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.
A little later, The Athletic’s Football Correspondent David Ornstein joins with all the details on his exclusive on Chelsea’s £117m agreement to sign Morgan Rogers.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Adam Crafton, James Horncastle, David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Liam Warburton, Jay Beale and Guy Clarke
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19 July 2026, 3:05 pm - 48 minutes 25 secondsHas Infantino's expanded World Cup worked?
The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal, Adam Crafton, and Paul Tenorio are live from NYC to debate how successful the expanded World Cup has been.
They will also look ahead to the spectacle of this week’s final, featuring a Super Bowl-style halftime show and Donald Trump in attendance.
Plus, your questions are put live to the team, and you'll have a chance to take on today's 'Do You Know' World Cup trivia challenge.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Adam Crafton and Paul Tenorio
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Mike Stavrou
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17 July 2026, 3:12 pm - 47 minutes 41 secondsWhat now for Tuchel and England?
England’s World Cup dream is officially over. Live from New York City, Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton and Reuben Pinder to break down a Messi-inspired semi-final exit at the hands of Argentina.
Did Thomas Tuchel’s tactics cost England a place in the World Cup final? They also look at what lies ahead for the manager and this squad.
From Atlanta, Jack Pitt-Brooke and David Ornstein share their reflections on England while Felipe Cardenas joins to explain how Argentina got the job done.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Adam Crafton and Reuben Pinder
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Mike Stavrou
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16 July 2026, 2:44 pm - 45 minutes 56 secondsSpain stun France + can England overcome Argentina?
Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Editor-in-Chief Laura Williamson and Reuben Pinder, for our latest instalment from New York City.
They reflect on Spain’s comprehensive victory over France to secure their place in Sunday’s World Cup Final, before looking ahead to tonight's other semi final - the monumental clash between old rivals England and Argentina.
Plus, we dive into our ‘Discussion of the Day’ asking what is the biggest rivalry in world football, and of course bring you our Daily World Cup Quiz!
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Laura Williamson and Reuben Pinder
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale, Liam Warburton and Guy Clarke
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15 July 2026, 2:52 pm - 49 minutes 49 secondsOrnstein transfer latest: Bouaddi, Alvarez & Bruno Guimaraes
We are live from New York City! Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein and Reuben Pinder to break down a massive World Cup semi-final clash between powerhouse nations France and Spain.
We also get stuck into the latest transfer market movements, including Manchester City’s concrete interest in Lille and Morocco’s breakout midfield sensation, Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Plus plus we'll have our ‘Discussion of the Day' asking which World Cup star should your club sign and our daily quiz.
Host: Adam Leventhal
Guests: David Ornstein, Reuben Pinder
Featuring: Henry Bushnell
Exec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale
Videographer: Liam Warburton
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14 July 2026, 2:45 pm - 49 minutesWorld Cup semi-final preview and transfers, with David Ornstein
Adam Leventhal is live from New York City alongside The Athletic's editor in Laura Williamson and Football Correspondent David Ornstein to look ahead to two heavyweight World Cup semi finals.
James Horncastle drops by to explain what he thinks has been the secret to Argentina’s success at this World Cup ahead of facing England - one of football's most iconic rivalries.
Then Stuart James joins the show to preview the other heavyweight semi-final - how can Spain stop France from scoring?
We also check in on how our pre-tournament predictions are aging, answer your questions and test your knowledge with today's 'Do you know' World Cup trivia question.
Host: Adam Leventhal
Guests: David Ornstein, Laura Williamson
Featuring: James Horncastle, Stuart James
Exec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale
Videographer: Liam Warburton
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13 July 2026, 2:25 pm - 37 minutes 54 secondsCan Bellingham win England the World Cup?
England are through to just their fourth-ever World Cup semi-final, after needing extra time to get past Norway in the last eight, thanks to another double from Jude Bellingham.
Ian Irving is joined by Carl Anka and Liam Twomey to look back on a dramatic evening of action, with Jack Pitt-Brooke reflecting the mood in Miami as England's mentality once again came to the fore.
As well as Bellingham's brilliance, Thomas Tuchel's substitutions are also examined before looking ahead to the last four showdown with Argentina. Adam Crafton was in Kansas to see Lionel Messi and co once again go to extra time, this time with Switzerland.
Plus there's a reflection on France and Spain having also reached the final four as well as our daily 'Do you know' trivia.
Host: Ian Irving
With: Carl Anka and Liam Twomey
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producer: Grayson Moody
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12 July 2026, 12:02 pm - 38 minutes 40 secondsHow do England stop Erling Haaland?
It’s Day 30 and France are into the semi-finals of the World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Morocco.
Adam Leventhal is joined in the studio by Liam Twomey and Cerys Jones to discuss the first quarter-final and the Golden Boot race, with Kylian Mbappe now level with Lionel Messi on eight goals for the tournament. Adam Crafton drops in from Boston for this one.
Man City correspondent Sam Lee also joins the panel to talk Erling Haaland, who England will have the tough task of attempting to stop when they face Norway on Saturday.
There’s also the latest on selection doubts for Thomas Tuchel over key pair Declan Rice and Marc Guehi ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final.
Host: Adam Leventhal
Guests: Liam Twomey, Cerys Jones
Featuring: Sam Lee, Adam Crafton
Exec Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke
Producers: Mike Stavrou
Videographer: Grayson Moody
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10 July 2026, 12:16 pm - 43 minutes 29 secondsFIFA, Trump and Balogun: The scandal that shook the World Cup
On Sunday, The Athletic broke the world exclusive that USA striker Folarin Balogun's ban for the USMNT's round of 16 tie against Belgium had been suspended.
Adam Crafton and Dan Sheldon, who broke the news, join Ian Irving and Cerys Jones to look back on the controversy, which included the involvement of US President Donald Trump calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the build-up to the USA's game with Belgium.
Former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard shares his perspective from a players' perspective as to the impact the whole episode will have had on the USA's preparations for the game, while Jerry Brewer, senior columnist for The Athletic gives his view on the damage the controversy will have on soccer in the USA as well as US Soccer.
Host: Ian Irving
With: Cerys Jones, Adam Crafton and Dan Sheldon
Featuring: Tim Howard and Jerry Brewer
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody
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