Because CONCACAF

Episode 89: MLS Cup Playoffs Preview Oct 22, 2025 01:21:10 Andy and Dom previewed all things MLS Cup Playoffs, looking at all of the best current and potential matchups as they progress, while Dom ranted about the format for the third year in a row.

Episode 88: Men's World Cup Qualifying Update and Good USMNT Vibes? Oct 16, 2025 01:01:19 Andy and Dom broke down an interesting and chaotic set of matchdays for Men's World Cup Qualifying and a pair of friendlies for the US Men's National Team.

Episode 87: A Pair of National Finals Oct 3, 2025 00:56:31 Andy and Dom spent time chatting up Wednesday night's US Open Cup and Canadian Championship Finals along with some other musings like the Road to Glory of Champions of the CONCACAF W Championship or something, along with some surface level USMNT chat.

Episode 86: A Little US Open Cup Chat Sep 19, 2025 01:02:40 Andy and Dom broke down a pair of action packed US Open Cup Semifinals leading to a final fit for your best friends bachelorette party, while dissecting where US Soccer should play all of its home matches.

Episode 85: Men's World Cup Qualifying and USMNT Check-In Sep 13, 2025 01:11:46 Dom and Andy recapped an eventful window of men's World Cup Qualifying and a pair of US Men's National Team friendlies that definitely defined whether or not the US will win the World Cup this summer.

Episode 84: Leagues Cup Recap, World Cup Qualifying and the USMNT Sep 2, 2025 01:42:18 Andy and Dom reconnected for an evening of Leagues Cup chat with some USMNT and World Cup Qualifying ranting sprinkled in to begin the Fall season.

Episode 83: Leagues Cup Vibe Check and More Aug 12, 2025 01:41:17 Andy and Dom recapped the Leagues Cup "League Phase" chopped it up about some USMNT history and Andy gave a LENGTHY Round Robin all on Episode 83!

Episode 82: Club World Cup Final and Other Musings Jul 15, 2025 01:14:36 Andy and Dom recapped what can only be described as a shocking Club World Cup Final, while discussing who the best player in the history of CONCACAF is along with Xabi Alonso understanding the term, "Jawn" for the listeners in Philly!

Episode 81: Club World Cup Semi Disappointment and Some Rants Jul 11, 2025 01:24:35 Andy and Dom broke down the less than stellar Club World Cup Semifinal matches, while previewing Sunday's final between PSG and Chelsea at "The MetLife" before chatting up some of the other domestic competitions around the region. Oh and Andy went on a HELL of a rant!

Episode 80: Gold Cup Final Recap and CWC Semis Preview Jul 8, 2025 01:42:34 Andy and Dom talked all things Gold Cup Final and CWC Quarterfinals 2025, recapping Mexico's 10th Gold Cup title, along with a quartet of fantastic Club World Cup quarterfinal matches ahead of this week's semifinal round.

Episode 79: The Gold Cup Final We All Hoped For and CWC Quarterfinals Preview Jul 4, 2025 01:37:20 Andy and Dom recapped the Gold Cup semifinals from Wednesday night, while previewing Sunday's blockbuster final in Houston and previewed the four electric Club World Cup quarterfinals ahead of Fourth of July weekend here in the states!

Episode 78: Chaotic Gold Cup Quarters and a CWC Check-In Jul 1, 2025 01:18:08 Andy and Dom recapped with much better wifi what was a truly spectacular quarterfinal round at the Gold Cup and brought in a vibe check of the Club World Cup in the midst of the Round of 16.

Episode 77: Let's Talk the Knockout Stages Jun 28, 2025 00:52:25 Andy and Dom battled poor internet and freezing to preview the knockout stages for both the 2025 Gold Cup and the Club World Cup ahead of both beginning on Saturday afternoon, along with making some predictions as they went.

Episode 76: Our Club World Cup Experience and a USMNT Update Jun 24, 2025 00:56:11 Andy and Dom ventured to Audi Field in DC for the CWC group stage match between RB Salzburg and Al Hilal in Group H action. The pair discuss that experience, provide a full CWC update and talk the USMNT handling its business against Haiti to win Group D heading into the Gold Cup Quarterfinals.

Episode 75: CONCACAF Gold Cup and Club World Cup Group Stage Check-In #2 Jun 21, 2025 01:13:59 Andy and Dom followed up the USMNT's interesting, 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Thursday night with a second update on the happenings of both tournaments as they near the mid-way point of the group stage.

Episode 74: A Cheeky Vibe Check Jun 17, 2025 01:24:05 Andy and Dom got together following the USMNT's blistering, 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, checked in on the other action in the region's premier cup competition and had some chats about the start of the first fully expanded Club World Cup.

Episode 73: Let's Talk the Gold Cup, the USMNT Disasterclass and the USWNT Scored Some Goals!!! Jun 12, 2025 02:00:36 Andy and Dom conclude their recap of the last few weeks that included the USWNT and CONCACAF Men's World Cup Qualifying, while previewing the 2025 Gold Cup.

Episode 72: FIFA Club World Cup Preview Jun 6, 2025 01:17:31 Andy and Dom yap for just over an hour about the first full fledged edition of the FIFA Club World Cup being held in the US over the next month.

Episode 71: Champions Cup and Liga Mx Finals and a CWC Play-In Jun 3, 2025 01:10:10 Andy and Dom cover all things Champions Cup Final following Cruz Azul's 5-0 drubbing of Vancouver Whitecaps, along with a play-in game not played in Dayton and America losing their "Inevitable" crown.

Episode 70: Champions Cup Semis and Liga Mx Playoffs Preview May 5, 2025 01:12:45 We are as we've always said a Vancouver Whitecaps podcast! After an immense second leg second half, the Vancouver Whitecaps will take on Cruz Azul in next month's CCC Final in Mexico City. Andy and Dom broke down all the semifinal action, while previewing the Liga MX Clausura Playoffs.

Episode 69: Champions Cup Quarters, USWNT Friendlies vs. Brazil Apr 11, 2025 01:46:59 Did you know this is a Vancouver Whitecaps podcast? Andy and Dom broke down a sensational quarterfinal round in the Concacaf Champions Cup, while chatting up the USWNT, some news from around the region and of course, Round Robin.

Episode 68: The USMNT Embarrasses, Mexico Triumphs at 2025 Nations League Mar 26, 2025 01:15:18 The USMNT loses both matches in the 2025 Nations League Finals while Mexico claims its first title since the competitions inception in 2019-20. Andy and Dom broke it all down on Episode 68 of Because Concacaf.

Episode 67: CCC Round of 16 Recap, 2025 Nations League Finals Preview Mar 19, 2025 01:37:48 Andy and Dom broke down the Champions Cup Round of 16 and previewed an all MLS vs. Liga Mx quarterfinal round, while previewing the fourth edition of the Nations League Finals.

Episode 66: Didn't Believe Enough and Champions Cup First Round Mar 4, 2025 01:39:50 Dom and Andy recapped the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the USWNT' sfailed attempt at winning another SheBelieves Cup, while previewing what should be a batshit round of 16 in the region's premier club competition.

Episode 65: Champions Cup Returns and Let's Believe Feb 16, 2025 01:07:54 Dom and Andy cover the first half of the opening round of the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup, along with the drop of the USWNT SheBelieves Cup Roster for their friendlies to end the month of February.

Episode 64: Camp Cupcake Success Jan 25, 2025 01:51:10 With a sketchy mic and a brand new year, Andy and Dom broke down the USMNT's pair of wins during January camp and previewed the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Episode 63: The end of 2024 Dec 24, 2024 02:04:32 Andy and Dom recapped the conclusion of the 2024 calendar year for US Soccer, chopped it up about the end of the Liga MX campaign and potentially the longest Round Robin ever.

Episode 62: A Bat Shit MLS Cup Final and the End of the Alyssa Naeher Era Dec 8, 2024 01:17:13 Andy and Dom broke down the conclusion of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs and discussed the end of the USWNT's Calendar year, along with a few other odds and ends from around the region.

Episode 61: NWSL Championship and MLS Conference Semis Reaction Nov 27, 2024 01:27:57 Andy and Dom talked all things NWSL Final and the Conference Semis in MLS from this past weekend. As always the episode was filled with banter, format rants and even a look into the Liga Mx playoffs that officially begin this week.

Episode 60: USMNT Wrecks Jamaica, the NWSL Rocks Nov 21, 2024 01:15:26 Andy and Dom broke down the first competitive matches of the Poch era and the entirety of the Nations League quarterfinals, along with the pair of semifinals in the NWSL from this past week and weekend.

Episode 59: MLS Playoff CHAOS and some USMNT chat Nov 12, 2024 01:20:36 The first round of the MLS playoffs after multiple weeks has finally concluded and the conference semifinals are set and the path to MLS Cup 2024 is clear. Andy and Dom broke it all down, along with a few minutes of conversation about a heavily injured and rotated USMNT roster ahead of the Nations League Quarterfinals.

Episode 58: The USWNT Slaps Nov 2, 2024 01:26:57 The US Women's National Team under Emma Hayes is everything we all grew up watching. Andy and Dom broke down a wildly successful three match window and chatted up other items from around the region.

Episode 57: Nations League, USMNT L and MLS Cup Playoffs Oct 23, 2024 01:20:08 Andy and Dom recapped the latest window of the CONCACAF Nations League, the USMNT Friendly Window and previewed the best MLS Cup Playoff format ever!

Episode 56: Let the Mauricio Pochettino Era Begin Oct 9, 2024 00:55:21 Andy and Dom preview the USMNT friendlies against Panama and Mexico and discuss expectations for the new, Mauricio Pochettino era.

Episode 55: US Open Cup, Canadian Championship, Some USMNT News and More Sep 27, 2024 01:35:45 Andy and Dom let's just say broke down a lot and were happy to be back on the mics again!

Episode 54: A Lot to Catch Up On Sep 3, 2024 01:30:11 Andy and Dom had a lot of action to catch up on following the Olympics and the duo did just that. Chatting about Leagues Cup, Nations League, a USMNT coaching search and so much more here in Episode 54 of Because Concacaf!

Episode 53: The USWNT Are OLYMPIC CHAMPS!!!!! Aug 13, 2024 01:05:42 The hoes are indeed mad as Andy and Dom broke down the USWNT's fifth Gold Medal and chatted a bit about the other matches on both the men's and women's side of the competition.

Episode 52: US Men Crash Out, USWNT Advance in Olympic Quarters Aug 5, 2024 01:12:15 Andy and Dom discussed the USWNT's, 1-0, victory over Japan and the US Men's disappointing, 4-0, defeat in the Olympic Quarterfinals over the weekend, while giving a preview to both tournament's final four stage.

Episode 51: Olympic Quarterfinals Preview Aug 2, 2024 01:28:25 Andy and Dom recapped the conclusion of the collective group stages at the Olympics that saw the USMNT advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2000, while the USWNT continued to solidify themselves as one of the favorites in this tournament.

Episode 50: US Soccer is BACK Jul 30, 2024 01:06:28 Andy and Dom broke down all of the chaos of matchday two at the Olympics that saw US Soccer earn a pair of, 4-1, wins on both the men's and the women's side of the tournament this weekend.

Episode 49: US Soccer Olympic Day One Reaction Jul 26, 2024 01:06:58 Andy and Dom reacted to US Soccer's performance on both the men's and women's side at the Olympics following the men's, 3-0, loss to France and the women's 3-0 win over Zambia. The duo also chatted about a ton of the day one chaos from both Olympic tournaments.

Episode 48: Olympics and Leagues Cup Preview Jul 24, 2024 01:56:57 Andy and Dom previewed all three major tournaments involving the greatest soccer region in the world that will close the summer months, while chatting about the USWNT and USYNT U-23 squads that will represent the US in Paris in the coming weeks.

Episode 47: Argentina Coast to Copa America Crown, USMNT Coaching Search Jul 17, 2024 01:23:06 After life gave Andy and Dom a few lemons over the last week, the duo returned to Zoom to chit chat about Argentina claiming its record 16th Copa America Title in Miami on Sunday night, breaking down the tournament's horrific event management, the actual matches and then a long convo about the USMNT's search for a new manager for the second summer in a row.

Episode 46: A Few Copa America Rants Jul 8, 2024 01:14:36 Andy and Dom recapped a somewhat lackluster quarterfinal round of Copa America and filled the air with some criticisms and of course a USMNT rant or two as well.

Episode 45: What's Next for the USMNT? Copa America Quarterfinals Preview Jul 3, 2024 01:30:08 Andy and Dom vented about the USMNT being eliminated from the Copa America in the group stage and previewed a scintillating set of quarterfinal matches coming this weekend.

Episode 44: USA vs. Panama Instant Reaction Jun 28, 2024 01:10:58 Andy and Dom broke down the USMNT horrifying, 2-1, loss to Panama on matchday two in Group C of Copa America. Yes there were rants. Yes there were curse words. Yes there was A LOT of Gregg Berhalter slander.

Episode 43: USMNT vs. Bolivia Instant Reaction Jun 24, 2024 01:04:42 The US Men's National Team took down Bolivia in its opening match of Copa America. Andy and Dom broke that down, along with the first five matches of the tournament as a whole.

Episode 42: 2024 Copa America Preview Jun 19, 2024 01:22:59 Andy and Dom on this day bring you a full group-by-group and team-by-team preview of what to expect at the 2024 Copa America hosted by the USA over the next three weeks. From the favorites to the minnows, the Roseberry duo covers it all in just under 90 minutes of your time!

Episode 41: What to make of the USMNT and World Cup Qualifying Jun 14, 2024 01:26:50 Dom and Andy broke down arguably the strangest set of friendlies the USMNT has ever played in, chopped it up about the start of World Cup Qualifying and Andy's internet may or may not have acted up at the end.

Episode 40: The Emma Hayes Era Begins and a Pair of USMNT Rosters Jun 6, 2024 01:11:48 Andy and Dom broke down the electric pair of wins from the USWNT in its first matches under Emma Hayes from this weekend. The duo also evaluate the state of the USMNT rosters for this summer, along with a preview of Round Two of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying.

Episode 39: Pachuca Claim 6th CONCACAF Title, Win the 2024 Champions Cup Jun 2, 2024 00:43:44 Andy and Dom broke down Pachuca's dominant, 3-0, win over the Columbus Crew in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup Final and as always threw in some other news from around the region.

Episode 38: Liga MX Final and the Long Awaited Beginning of the Emma Hayes Era May 27, 2024 00:57:09 Andy and Dom broke down a cagey Liga MX final between Cruz Azul and Club America and dug into the first official roster and international window for USWNT manager, Emma Hayes.

Episode 37: Liga MX Playoffs and A Lot of Club Happenings May 22, 2024 00:59:37 Andy and Dom broke down the wildly entertaining 2024 Liga MX Clasura playoffs that have been whittled down to a Mexico City Derby between Cruz Azul and Club America. Dom boasted about why the Liga MX format is one of the world's best and Andy of course went nerdy about the region as a whole in Round Robin!

Episode 36: The Columbus Crew are Through to the Champions Cup Final May 5, 2024 01:16:29 Andy and Dom did a lot of chatting and even a good bit of ranting as they recapped the Columbus Crew's historic, 5-2, win over Monterrey to advance to the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Final against Pachuca on June 1st in Pachuca. The pair also talked at length about the Liga MX playoffs and some US Open Cup action as well.

Episode 35: The Crew Are Them, Inter Miami are Not Apr 13, 2024 01:27:45 Andy and Dom broke down the quarterfinal round of the Concacaf Champions Cup, gave some analysis of the USWNT 7th SheBelieves Cup Title and Andy crushed Round Robin as always.

Episode 34: Will the US Ever Lose to Mexico Again? Mar 26, 2024 01:35:43 Andy and Dom recapped a chaotic weekend in Dallas at the Nations League Finals that saw the US bring home its third consecutive title in said competition, while there are plenty of questions surrounding the Mexican program. The pair also discussed Canada and Costa Rica qualifying for Copa America, some World Cup Qualifying and A LOT of US Open Cup chat!

Episode 33: Some Champions Cup Chat and Nations League Finals Preview Mar 20, 2024 01:05:21 Andy and Dom went on a rant or two about the current state of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, MLS and the soccer landscape as a whole in North America as the Champions Cup pushed into its quarterfinal stage, while the third edition of the CONCACAF Nations League will crown a champion in Dallas this weekend.

Episode 32: Amber DiOrio Interview Mar 14, 2024 00:53:18 Andy and Dom sat down with Puerto Rican and Pumas Center Back, Amber DiOrio to discuss her and her team's experience at the W Gold Cup, how she arrived at Pumas, along with the future of the women's game in the CONCACAF region.

Episode 31: The USWNT are W Gold Cup Champs! Mar 12, 2024 00:56:24 Andy and Dom recap all the action from a wild and wet finish to the Concacaf W Gold Cup that ended with the USWNT completing its turnaround from a difficult group stage to lift the first-ever Concacaf W Gold Cup trophy!

Episode 30: USWNT Instant Reaction, W Gold Cup Quarters Review Mar 4, 2024 01:02:28 Andy and Dom tried something new in Episode 30. An instant reaction of the USWNT's dominant, 3-0, victory over Columbia in the quarterfinals of the W Gold Cup. The pair also recapped the other three quarterfinal matchups, previewed the highly anticipated semifinals and threw in a few MLS thoughts for good measure.

Episode 29: A LOT to Cover Mar 2, 2024 02:23:38 Andy and Dom had a lot to talk about in Episode 29, recapping a disappointing W Gold Cup Group Stage for the USWNT, while previewing what should be an entertaining quarterfinal round. The duo also talked about the completed first round and looked ahead to the Round of 16 of Champions Cup, while ending the POD with some words to US Soccer and MLS.

Episode 28: W Gold Cup Preview and What Happened in Toluca??? Feb 17, 2024 01:41:12 Andy and Dom are back after taking a few weeks off to preview the highly anticipated CONCACAF W Gold Cup and recapped a somewhat eventful first set of first round matchups in the Champions Cup. The duo is back for what should be a highly eventful 2024!

Episode 27: We Are Back! Jan 24, 2024 01:33:48 In a long winded return from the holidays and the darkness of January, Andy and Dom discussed a less than thrilling USMNT January camp and previewed what should be a highly anticipated 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Episode 26: 2023 Year-In-Review Dec 29, 2023 01:46:16 Andy and Dom recapped an eventful 2023 calendar year for both US Soccer and the region of CONCACAF in its entirety while taking a look at what fans can expect heading into 2024 for both the region and our beloved men's and women's national teams stateside.

Episode 25: MLS Cup Recap, Club World Cup Preview and the W Gold Cup Draw Dec 13, 2023 01:05:15 In their quarter-century episode, Andy and Dom covered a well-earned MLS Cup title for the Columbus Crew, previewed the final edition of the Club World Cup in its current format, and reviewed the first-ever draw for the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup.

Episode 24: Some Electric MLS Conference Finals, USWNT Friendlies, W Gold Cup and More Dec 8, 2023 01:19:50 Andy and Dom broke down a pair of incredibly compelling Conference Title bouts in MLS, a duo of WNT friendlies against China, the final window of the Road to the W Gold Cup and even previewed the highly anticipated 2024 Copa America whose draw was held Thursday evening.

Episode 23: MLS Conference Semifinals, the *Official* Start of the Emma Hayes Era Dec 1, 2023 01:16:01 Andy and Dom recap an action-packed weekend of MLS playoff action, preview the conference finals and take a look at the first USWNT roster under sort of current and new head coach, Emma Hayes.

Episode 22: The USMNT Got the Job Done, More MLS Playoffs, the USWNT Has A Coach! Nov 23, 2023 01:48:39 In an incredibly busy international window, Andy and Dom covered all of the action, from an insane quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Nations League to the USWNT finally naming a new manager to lead the team through the 2024 Olympics this summer in Paris.

Episode 21: Nations League Returns, Crowning an NWSL Champ, the Best MLS Playoff Format Ever Nov 14, 2023 01:13:14 Andy and Dom broke down yet another USMNT roster ahead of this months Nations League Quarterfinals, chatted about Lynn Williams winning her fourth NWSL Title, this time with Gotham FC and a super weird and at times unentertaining MLS Cup Playoffs First Round.

Episode 20: MLS Playoffs, W Gold Cup and What Is Up With The USWNT? Nov 3, 2023 01:15:39 Andy and Dom covered it all from a busy women's international window. From the start of the MLS Cup Playoffs to an interesting pair of WNT friendlies, and a chaotic W Gold Cup qualifying window, it's all here!

Episode 19: Another USWNT Window, MLS Cup Playoffs Preview and the W Gold Cup Oct 25, 2023 00:53:48 Andy and Dom broke down all of the upcoming action in the FIFA women's international window this weekend and previewed what should be an insanely chaotic and entertaining MLS Cup Playoffs, despite it being its 900th different format!

Episode 18: The Most CONCACAFy Nations League Ever and a USMNT Rant Oct 19, 2023 01:14:45 Andy and Dom recapped all the action and all the fun from an incredibly eventful men's window following the conclusion of group play in League A in the CONCACAF Nations League, a fun pair of friendlies for the USMNT and the start of the NWSL playoffs!

Episode 17: Another Nations League Window, Some USMNT Friendlies and a Dom Monologue? Oct 10, 2023 01:24:11 Andy and Dom covered all of the action of another upcoming international window, some more Nations League, two USMNT friendlies and even a sneak peek at the dudes who could rep the US at the Olympics this summer. The duo you love more than anything covered all of that and more on Because CONCACAF!

Episode 16: The Fighting Ben Olsen's and A Lot of Women's Soccer Sep 29, 2023 01:08:38 In episode 16 of Because Concacaf, Andy and Dom broke down a ton of matches in the North American region, namely the Houston Dynamo's triumph in the US Open Cup final, a pair of USWNT friendlies against South Africa and a solidly entertaining first window for the Road to the W Gold Cup.

Episode 15: Honoring A Pair of Legends and the Road to the W Gold Cup Sep 21, 2023 00:52:22 Andy and Dom talked about the farewell tour of Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz for the USWNT this week, along with a spicy Olympic Qualifying Playoff and a new type of Nations League? This time all on the women's side!

Episode 14: The Most Useful International Window Ever Sep 15, 2023 00:46:33 Andy and Dom broke down the USMNT's pair of dominant friendly victories, recapped the start of a questionable nations league format and discussed some other minor occurrences across the globe!

Episode 13: We're Back! More Nations League, Some USMNT Friendlies and More! Sep 6, 2023 01:47:25 After a two week break, Andy and Dom are back to banter and rant about soccer in the CONCACAF region. The duo recapped the US Open Cup Semifinals and took a deep look at the state of the USMNT ahead of friendlies against Uzbekistan and Oman, while the third edition of the CONCACAF Nations League kicks off on Thursday night.

Episode 12: A Pair of Wild Finals and Maybe a Rant or Two Aug 21, 2023 01:46:08 Andy and Dom recapped all of the action from a pair of wild finals this weekend in the Women's World Cup and the Leagues Cup. We also added some overall thoughts regarding the coverage of soccer in this nation, along with a conversation looking ahead to the upcoming FIFA Calendar year.

Episode 11: A Great WWC Semis and Leagues Cup Chat Aug 18, 2023 01:09:25 We recapped the pair of breathtaking Women's World Cup Semifinals and took a bit of time to chat about Leagues Cup and its future in the CONCACAF Soccer Landscape.

Episode 10: An Outstanding Women's World Cup Qurterfinals Aug 14, 2023 00:59:43 Four highly dramatic matches in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup highlight the 10th...yes TENTH episode of Because Concacaf that may or may not be Andy and Dom's most concise episode to date as the summer window quickly comes to a close down under.

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