Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard

Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard went down to Texas! Our hosts sat down with Real Salt Lake and United States Men’s National Team’s midfielder Diego Luna and Orlando City and USMNT defender Alex Freeman.  Luna shares what makes him different as a player for both the national team and in Salt Lake, as well as his aspirations going forward. Then, Freeman discusses who in the USMNT locker room helped him during the Gold Cup and advice he received from his famous father.   New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).  00:00 Diego Luna joins the show 14:40 Alex Freeman joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard heads to Texas! Our hosts sat down with Vancouver Whitecaps and United States Men's National Team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter.  The guys and Sebastian discuss how it feels to represent your country, what he learned at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the guidance he has received from his father, Gregg. Plus he breaks down his set piece strategy for the U.S. Men’s National Team!  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard head to Texas! Our hosts sit down with San Diego FC winger Anders Dreyer and Columbus Crew and United States Men's National Team wing-back Max Arfsten. Dreyer walks us through his career before heading to SDFC and how he ranks MLS compared to other leagues around the world. Then, Arfsten details some of the differences between playing for his club and country and what has made him so good with the ball at both feet.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). Chapters: 00:00 Anders Dreyer 14:31 Max Arfsten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's MLS All-Star week! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are talking about the MLS All-Star game, from the roster, to the opponent and even taking a look back at their own All-Star experiences.  Then, in the AT&T Mailbag, Tim and Landon are answering ALL of your burning questions, from Landon’s history in MLS, Tim’s favorite save, their preferred USMNT Starting XI for the World Cup and what clubs pursued them in their careers that they did NOT sign with.   New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  NHTSA. Speeding Catches Up With You. https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/speeding-catches-up-with-you?utm_source=sinclair&utm_medium=read&utm_campaign=speed2025&utm_content=dogwalker  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cole Palmer takes Chelsea to victory! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts discuss Chelsea’s unbelievable win in the Club World Cup final over a historic PSG team. Plus they give flowers to Cole Palmer and question what Luis Enrique was thinking during his altercation with João Pedro after the match.  The guys are also diving into USMNT transfer news, the Hell is Real derby in Ohio, and  Messi’s run of form in MLS.  In the AT&T Mailbag, Tim walks us through that fateful night in Trinidad and Tobego eight years ago, why goalkeepers make the decisions they do during penalties, and he and Landon tell us what they’re looking for in a referee. Plus, random acts of sportsmanship is our topic in Anything But Soccer.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  NHTSA. Speeding Catches Up With You. https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/speeding-catches-up-with-you?utm_source=sinclair&utm_medium=read&utm_campaign=speed2025&utm_content=dogwalker  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mexico win the Gold Cup! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts discuss the U.S. Men’s National Team’s defeat in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final against Mexico, where the team goes now with only 11 months to the World Cup, and their thoughts on head coach Mauricio Pochettino.  The guys also dive into the goalkeeping in the Club World Cup including Palmeiras vs Chelsea, Courtois’ save against Dortmund, and Donnarumma’s horror over the gruesome injury of Jamal Musiala.  In the AT&T Mailbag, Tim and Landon answer questions regarding players who did not appear in the Gold Cup, Christian Pulisic’s social media, and the mental health of young players.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  NHTSA. Speeding Catches Up With You. https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/speeding-catches-up-with-you?utm_source=sinclair&utm_medium=read&utm_campaign=speed2025&utm_content=dogwalker  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Freese is ICE COLD! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are giving flowers to U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Matt Freese for his handling of the penalty shootout against Costa Rica in their quarterfinal matchup. The two also preview USMNT’s semifinal game against Guatemala.  We’re also talking about Inter Miami falling to PSG in the Club World Cup and the U.S. Women’s National Team beat Ireland 4-0 in back-to-back friendlies.  In the AT&T Mailbag, Tim and Landon talk about shot clocks, coaching gigs and what it was like for Tim to score a goal for Everton! Plus the guys are talking Italian cuisine in Anything But Soccer.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to check in on Tim and Landon’s 2025 MLS predictions! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, the guys review their earlier predictions for the MLS season, and preview where the U.S. Men’s National Team is headed next in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. In the Unfiltered Refresh presented by Coors Light, the two give flowers to Chris Richards for his performance against Saudi Arabia.  Our hosts also dive into the FIFA Club World Cup where fan attendance and team performances are starting to heat up – even though some players would prefer to cool off. Landon lets off some steam about refereeing in the tournament and the two consider if Inter Miami could do big things as they (hopefully) move out of the group stage.  In the AT&T Mailbag, Tim and Landon talk local soccer clubs, the U.S. heat affecting the FIFA World Cup, and whether or not Landon and Jurgen Klinsmann ever buried the hatchet!  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Men’s National Team get a win! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts discuss the USMNT win over Trinidad and Tobago in their opening match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament, and give flowers to the game’s star players including Malik Tillman, Patrick Agyemang and Diego Luna. They also break down head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s response to Christian Pulisic’s recent comments about his decision to take a break from the national team.  Landon and Tim also discuss the beginning of the Club World Cup, including the performances of MLS teams, and the Seattle Sounders’ recent protest of how players will access prize money from the tournament.  In the AT&T Mailbag, our hosts answer your questions about the national team, their experiences in the World Cup, and advice for a high school soccer coach!  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).  Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the USMNT going to crash out of the CONCACAF Gold Cup?! This week Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is coming to you from BMO Stadium! The guys dove into the recent lackluster performance of the U.S. Men’s National Team for their first live event in front of an intimate crowd in Los Angeles, California.  Tim and Landon also addressed the elephant in the room, talking about the missing players from the national team and some of their recent social media comments. They give flowers to Emma Hayes’ treatment of the women’s team, and in the Coors Light Unfiltered Refresh, they praise Trinity Rodman for supporting the Washington Spirit while she continues to rehab a back injury.  In the AT&T Mailbag, our hosts answered questions from the crowd about Mauricio Pochettino’s future in U.S. Soccer, the new Everton stadium, the U.S./Mexico rivalry and what the fans can do to support the growth of soccer in the U.S.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mauricio Pochettino is getting unfiltered! On a very special episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are joined by U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino. The three discuss the manager’s philosophy for the national team, how he felt after the Nations’ League competition in March, and his views on USMNT’s number 10, Christian Pulisic, withdrawing himself from the upcoming Gold Cup tournament. The three also discuss what U.S. Soccer is building on the way to the World Cup in 2026 and he even answers questions about some of his favorite players and rivalries in global soccer.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the U.S. Men’s National Team in trouble? On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts break down the SHOCKING news that Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and Antonee Robinson have all declined to appear at the Gold Cup this summer. They delve into what this means for the USMNT, what Pochettino should be doing now, and who now has the opportunity to take their spots on the roster.  The guys also talk the shocking events in San Diego and Liverpool this past weekend, LFC’s triumphant trophy lift in a rockin’ Anfield, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa dropping the ball, and Wrexham AFC’s third straight promotion.  In the AT&T Mailbag, Landon and Tim talk MLS roster rules, Ruben Amorim’s future at Manchester United, Newcastle’s impressive season and what they’d like YOU to do this summer!  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to http://CoorsLight.com/USLNT NHTSA. Click It Or Ticket. http://www.nhtsa.gov/clickit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diego Luna is having his moment! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are joined by Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna to talk his humble beginnings, the support he’s getting at his current MLS team, and his dreams for his future with the U.S. Men’s National Team.  The guys are also talking Rivalry Week in MLS, including Landon’s LA Galaxy facing off against LAFC in El Trafico. PLUS it’s time to hold Atlanta United accountable for their poor performance so far this season, and, across the pond, Crystal Palace have finally won a major trophy.  In the AT&T Mailbag, our hosts answer questions about Eddie Johnson not appearing in the 2014 World Cup, Landon’s upcoming book, and we give credit to the New England Revolution fans – sort of.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  NHTSA. Click It Or Ticket. http://www.nhtsa.gov/clickit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is happening with the LA Galaxy? On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, the guys are joined by LA Galaxy GM Will Kuntz to discuss the poor performance this season from the 2024 MLS Cup champions, the financial side of MLS and even gives an update on Riqui Puig’s rehab.  The guys also discuss Minnesota’s win over Inter Miami, Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold, PSG knocking Arsenal out of the Champions League, and David Beckham’s comments about taking the captain’s armband during his time in LA.  In the AT&T Mailbag, our hosts ponder your WHAT IF questions about the 2002 and 2014 World Cups, Landon’s time at Everton, and if Greg Vanney’s time at Landon’s old stomping grounds might be up!  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  NHTSA. Click It Or Ticket. http://www.nhtsa.gov/clickit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kidd is officially a Toffee! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, the guys are joined by Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd to discuss his new investment in the ownership group behind Everton F.C. and the pride behind playing for your national team in any sport.  Liverpool have clinched the ‘24-’25 Premier League, Manchester City and Crystal Palace head to the FA Cup final, and Inter Miami are laser-focused on chasing trophies in MLS. Plus, Barcelona take the Copa Del Rey in this week’s Unfiltered Refresh Presented by Coors Light.  In the AT&T Mailbag, our hosts are talking Bruce Arena’s comments about American USMNT coaches, some World Cup facts, US Soccer are selling some very expensive bricks to fans, and we hear back from Joey’s Dad!  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices