The Rondo by GOAL
The Rondo by GOAL is a soccer show dedicated to the most important stories in U.S. soccer. Released every Thursday, we'll take you behind the scenes of the US National teams, insight into MLS, NWSL, and USL happenings, and status updates from our American stars abroad. Whether you're tuning in to see which retro kits our hosts are wearing or to hear them make bold predictions and cheeky comments, it's the only rondo you want to get caught in the middle of from GOAL USA and Footballco.
Episodes
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This Is How We Take Soccer In America To The Next Level
What if MLS, Liga MX, and the Canadian Premier League combined to create one massive North American soccer league? 🤯⚽ The squad is taking over American soccer and pitching their wildest ideas to fix the game! From combining leagues across the US, Mexico, and Canada to introducing promotion and...
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Soccer Is Growing In America But Fans Aren't Supporting Their Local Clubs
Soccer is BOOMING in America, but is MLS getting left behind? 👀 After seeing thousands of fans show up for Premier League Fan Fest in Denver, the squad debates why American soccer fans are so invested in European clubs but don't always show that same passion for their local MLS teams. From…
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Why It's Hard Being A Manchester City Fan Right Now
Are Manchester City fans REALLY plastic, or do they get way too much hate for supporting their club? 🤔 The squad debates what makes someone a real football fan, why American supporters choose certain Premier League clubs, and whether Man City's success has changed what it means to support them....
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Nations League Matters MORE Than You Think
Is the Nations League actually worth caring about, or is it just a bunch of glorified friendlies? 🤔 The squad breaks down why the Nations League exists, why it means so much more to smaller countries than football’s biggest nations, and whether replacing meaningless friendlies with competitive...
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Should MLS Be Worried About This Messi Situation?
Lionel Messi and MLS commissioner Don Garber were spotted having a heated conversation after an Inter Miami match, but should MLS fans actually be worried? 👀 The squad debates what the moment could mean, without speculating on what was actually said, before looking at the bigger question facing...
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Football Has A MASSIVE Transfer Fee Problem
Football transfer fees are getting OUT OF CONTROL, but how did we get to the point where clubs are regularly spending over $100M on players who aren't even considered world class? 🤯 The squad breaks down why transfer fees have exploded, how Premier League money is changing the entire transfer...
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MLS Fans Are WRONG About Promotion And Relegation
Promotion and relegation is one of the biggest debates in American soccer, but would it actually make MLS better? 👀 The squad reacts to YOUR pro/rel takes and debates whether promotion and relegation could realistically work in MLS, why USL may be better positioned to embrace it and what would...
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Did Inter Miami Build Something That Can Actually Last?
Lionel Messi transformed Inter Miami into one of the biggest brands in world football, but what happens when the Messi era eventually comes to an end? 👀 The squad debates whether Inter Miami has built a club that can succeed long term or if too much of its success has been built around Messi.…
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MLS Is Producing More TALENT And Transfers Than Ever
MLS clubs are sending more young talent abroad than ever, but has the league become one of the best places in the world to develop young stars? 👀 The squad debates how far MLS has come as a development league, why European clubs are increasingly looking to MLS for young talent and whether the...
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Why Are Football’s Biggest Names Not In The Premier League
The Premier League is the biggest league in the world, but does it still have the star power to match? 👀 The squad debates whether the Premier League has a superstar problem and what actually makes a player a global star in today’s game. From Bukayo Saka and Florian Wirtz to the likes of Kylian...
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The Next Generation Of USMNT Stars Is Coming
The European club season is almost here, and some of the USMNT’s most exciting young talent could be ready to take a HUGE step forward 🇺🇸👀 The squad breaks down three American players we think are set for breakout seasons in Europe. From Sebastian Berhalter beginning his first season with...
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Is The MLS “Retirement League” Narrative Finally OVER?
MLS has been called a “retirement league” for years, but with the level of talent across the league continuing to rise, does that label even make sense anymore? 👀 The squad debates whether MLS is better than ever, from superstars like Lionel Messi, Son Heung-Min, Thomas Müller and Robert...
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Will America's New Soccer Fans Stick Around?
The 2026 World Cup may be over, but did it permanently change soccer fandom in the United States? 🇺🇸The squad debates whether the tournament created a new generation of American soccer fans or if the excitement will fade now that the biggest games are over 👀Let us know in the comments, do you...
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The BEST & WORST Moments From The 2026 World Cup
We had our second LIVE show at House of GOAL to reflect on the World Cup, and with special guest Ryan Tolmich, we handed out our 2026 World Cup superlatives! We discussed who was the Player of the Tournament, which superstar disappointed the most, who had the most electric fanbase, which was the...
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Nobody Expected The 2026 World Cup To Be THIS GOOD
From unforgettable performances by Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, and Kane to incredible runs from nations like Cape Verde, this tournament delivered some of the best football we've ever seen. Off the pitch, unforgettable fan moments, packed stadiums, and the incredible atmosphere across the United...
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Who Were The Biggest Disappointments At The World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup has delivered unforgettable moments, but not every nation lived up to the hype 👀🌎 This week, we took The Rondo LIVE from House of GOAL and debated which teams were the biggest disappointments of the tournament. From Portugal and Brazil to the USMNT, we break down who failed…
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How Should We Grade The USMNT's World Cup Run?
The USMNT’s World Cup run is officially over after a brutal loss to Belgium, and the squad is trying to figure out where everything went wrong 😭🇺🇸 After one of the best group-stage performances in USMNT history and a convincing first knockout-round win, the team had a chance to prove it could...
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Will We See A First-Time World Cup Winner In 2026?
The 2026 World Cup knockout stages are here, and the favorites are starting to separate themselves from the rest 👀🏆 But could this be the year a country wins the World Cup for the very first time? From Portugal and the Netherlands to the USMNT’s breakout tournament run, the squad debates…
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Is This The Greatest USMNT Team Ever?
The USMNT is off to a perfect start at the 2026 World Cup... so it's time to ask the big question 👀🇺🇸 Is this actually the greatest USMNT we've ever seen? From Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun leading the attack to the squad's dominant start to the tournament, we debate whether this team...
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The Haters Were WRONG About The World Cup In America
The 2026 World Cup is in full swing, and after the incredible energy from the first few matches, packed stadiums, and European fans being blown away by the atmosphere in America, has the tournament proven the doubters wrong? 🇺🇸🏆 The squad breaks down the biggest surprises of the tournament so...
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Will 2026 Be The Most Important World Cup In U.S. History?
The 2026 World Cup is finally here, but can it actually live up to the last tournament hosted in the United States? 👀🇺🇸 The squad looks back at the legacy of the 1994 World Cup and debates whether 2026 has what it takes to become America's greatest World Cup ever. From the creation of MLS and...
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Is Portugal Better Without Ronaldo At The 2026 World Cup?
The World Cup is getting closer and this week the squad came with some REAL hot takes 👀From the idea that Cristiano Ronaldo potentially makes Portugal worse, to whether the World Cup is actually BETTER being hosted in the United States, we each brought a take to the table and challenged the…
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Drafting the BEST World Cup 2026 Players
The World Cup is getting closer and this week the squad went head-to-head in the ultimate 7-a-side World Cup draft 🏆Using a 2-3-1 formation, we drafted teams made up entirely of players heading to the 2026 World Cup to see who could build the BEST squad possible. But who would go #1 overall?…
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Ranking All 48 World Cup 2026 Teams
Who’s going to win the World Cup? We might know. We all know who won’t. This thing is hard to predict, but we have 48 teams and a bunch of ideas. Surely, there are some favorites: Spain, Argentina, France. But then there are some who are happy to be there. Our rondo guys tried to figure out where...
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What Does It Take to Win a World Cup?
What does it actually take to win a World Cup? 👀 Every four years, the same countries seem to be in the mix while everyone else is left chasing. Is it just about having the best players, or is there something bigger behind why nations like Argentina, France, Brazil, and Germany always seem to...
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Is America Ruining World Soccer?
Is soccer becoming too American? 👀 With FIFA officially confirming the first-ever halftime show for the 2026 World Cup Final, the debate around the “Americanization” of football has only gotten louder. Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Phil Harvey are helping FIFA finalize the list of artists for the...
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Landon Donovan: Can Small Soccer Clubs Compete in 2026?
This week, The Rondo boys breakdown how to beat billionaire soccer clubs with USMNT legend and strategic advisor to English League One club Lincoln City, Landon Donovan. Can small soccer clubs can truly compete against the massive financial power of big money European teams and elite English...
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Will The USMNT Ever Dominate World Soccer?
How good are the U.S. at men's soccer really? And will they ever be any better?It has long been assumed that if the United States got people to care just a little more about the beautiful game, then international glory is inevitable. But that all seems pretty far away - and it's a LOT to ask.Our...
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Will Promotion/Relegation Work In US Soccer?
Promotion and relegation is one of the biggest things missing from American soccer, but could that finally be changing? On this episode, we break down whether promotion/relegation can actually work in the US, why it has become the standard around the world, how USL plans to implement it, and...
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Is Bottling in Football REAL?
What is a bottle? Many have accused Arsenal of ritually chucking away the Premier League for a few years now. But is that fair? Are they serial chokers limited by their own shortcomings? Or are they just unfortunate to be chased by a Man City juggernaut every year? Arsenal aren't the only ones to...
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Is MLS Actually GOOD?
MLS season is underway, which means it's time for our Rondo guys to get excited about American soccer again. To be honest, they missed it quite a bit. So, to kick things off, we decided to ask one big fat question: Is MLS actually good? Sure, Lionel Messi plays here and teams are now valued at...
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USMNT Legend Builds the ULTIMATE American Gameday
We had USMNT legend and RCD Mallorca co-owner Stu Holden on the show this week, and we built the ULTIMATE American gameday 😮💨🇺🇸 The squad picked from six different categories: Stadiums, uniforms, coaches, fanbases, mascots, and even the GOATS from each major sport, to see who could build the...
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Can You BELIEVE This Year's FIFPRO World 11?
The FIFPRO World 11 list dropped yesterday and social media went CRAZY after seeing players like Mo Salah and Raphinha NOT make it 👀 BUT unlike most awards, this list is actually voted on by the players themselves, so we took a look at every name that made the squad and rated each 1–10 on…
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The BIGGEST Surprise Of The Season SO FAR
What has been the BIGGEST surprise of the new EPL season so far? 👀 There were some HUGE transfers over the summer, and new talent has arrived at some of the biggest clubs in the league … but which signings have hit the ground running and which ones are already looking shaky? 😬 We had the squad...
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The BEST Man United Squad of All-TIme
Manchester United is one of the biggest and most historic clubs in world football … but things haven’t been great in recent years 😬 We had the squad build out a 5-a-side team featuring past and present Manchester United stars and legends 😮💨 Let us know in the comments who YOU would’ve picked...
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How Soccer Will TAKE OVER America 🔥
Can soccer ever be the BIGGEST sport in America like it is in Europe? 🤔 With global stars like Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and more coming to MLS, the game in the U.S. has grown massively, and it’s only going to get bigger with the World Cup on the horizon 👀 The squad sat down to debate if…
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Football's Most UNSTOPPABLE Managers
Football managers are usually the FIRST ones to take the heat when things go wrong, but some always find a way to JUST WIN. So who’s really the BEST manager in the world right now? The squad sat down to debate it 👀 Let us know in the comments who YOU think is the best manager in the world, and...
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The Premier League CHAMPIONS Are SET!
The Premier League season is BACK… but who’s going to lift the trophy? 🏆 We had the squad look at some of the biggest teams in the league and give their takes on how they’ll perform this year. Could Liverpool go back-to-back after somehow getting even BETTER, will Pep Guardiola and Man City…
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The BEST American XI for World Cup 2026
The World Cup is almost here, and all eyes are on the USMNT as they get ready to host the tournament 🏆 The squad has been struggling lately and there’s been plenty of drama, but they’re fresh off a solid win against Japan and there’s only one question … can they turn it around and be at their…
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Fans Tried To RAGE BAIT Us With Hot Takes 🔥
We asked you all to drop your HOTTEST football takes and we’re here to grade them and decide if it’s just rage bait … or if y’all actually KNOW BALL 🧠 Let us know in the comments which hot take was the WORST and which hot take actually made some sense 👀 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn...
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This Football Trio WILL BE BETTER Than Barca’s MSN!
The MSN trio of Neymar, Luis Suarez, and Lionel Messi is widely considered the BEST front 3 of all time … but could a modern-day trio match the greatness of the original MSN? 🤔 We had the squad try to build a new version of MSN using only today’s stars, picking the best left wing, right wing…
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Who Will Win THE BIGGEST Leagues In The World?!
Which clubs will lift the trophy and claim the title of CHAMPIONS in the Big 5 leagues? 🤔 Can Liverpool run it back in the Premier League, are Lamine Yamal and Barcelona destined for another La Liga title, or will Real Madrid’s super team finally put it all together? 🧠 We had the squad make…
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Are These MLS Takes TRUE or FALSE?!
Is the MLS more COMPETITIVE than some of the leagues in Europe? 🤔 We had the king of MLS Eli Lesser in the building, so of course we had to get his take on some of the CRAZIEST hot takes from our producer Ken 🔥 Some of these takes might sound insane, but are they actually facts … or just pure...
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We Found the 2026 Champions League WINNERS 🏆
The Champions League is back and it’s about to be absolutely INSANE this season 🏆 PSG shocked the world by winning last year’s title, dominating some of the biggest clubs in Europe. But this year, Real Madrid and Barcelona are looking for revenge, while the rest of Europe’s giants and underdogs...
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Grading The BEST 2025 Summer Transfers 📝
The summer transfer window was INSANE … some of the biggest stars in football switched clubs and these moves could change EVERYTHING this season 😮💨 We had the squad grade some of the BIGGEST transfers of the summer — from Marcus Rashford moving to Barcelona, Viktor Gyokeres joining Arsenal,...
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The MOST UNBELIEVABLE Transfer Deals 💰
The word transfers usually makes us think of INSANE money being thrown around for the biggest stars in football … but today we’re focusing some of the BEST VALUE transfers of ALL-TIME 💰 We went back over the last 5 years and picked out the smartest signings that gave clubs the biggest bang for...
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Are SOUTH AMERICAN Footballers Better Than EUROPEAN?
Which continent has produced MORE TALENT … South America or Europe? 👀 We had Tom build the BEST possible 5-a-side squad using current stars from Europe, while Uyi built his 5 with South America’s best. From Messi, Vini Jr, and Alisson to Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and Courtois … these squads were...
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Kits Today CAN'T COMPETE With The Classics
We had the Drip FC squad on The Rondo this week, so of course we had to talk about fashion and kits 👕🔥 The challenge? Finding the CLEANEST football kit of all time 🥶 We put some of the newest kit drops up against iconic classics and had the squad pick which ones look better. From PSG, AC…
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These Player Stocks Are At An ALL-TIME LOW 💰
Are these football stars’ stocks going UP or DOWN? 👀 We took a look at some of the biggest names in football like Erling Haaland, Antony, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer and more, and had the squad decide if the market is OVERVALUING them or if their value is just right 💰 Let us know in the comments...
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Are These Football Takes Rage Bait Or FACTS?
Footy is officially BACK and the squad came ready with some of the HOTTEST takes for the new season 👀 Will Pep Guardiola and Manchester City go back to dominating the Premier League, or can Manchester United finally prove they aren’t trash? 🤔 Who do you think will win the Premier League this...
About this show
The Rondo by GOAL is a soccer show dedicated to the most important stories in U.S. soccer. Released every Thursday, we'll take you behind the scenes of the US National teams, insight into MLS, NWSL, and USL happenings, and status updates from our American stars abroad. Whether you're tuning in to see which retro kits our hosts are wearing or to hear them make bold predictions and cheeky comments, it's the only rondo you want to get caught in the middle of from GOAL USA and Footballco.
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