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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 relegation, developing young talent, and creating bigger rivalries, Tom and Raheem debate what it would actually take to transform soccer in North America. Could a new Superleague be the answer, or would it create even bigger problems? 🏆 Let us know in the comments, would you support MLS, Liga MX, and CPL combining into one league? And don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 0:00 - We Have A Plan To Fix American Soccer 0:21 - Combining MLS, Liga MX & Canadian Premier League 1:30 - How The New Superleague Would Work 2:40 - Raheem's Plan To Fix American Soccer 4:20 - Promotion, Relegation & Regional Divisions 5:20 - How The New League Could Develop Young Players 7:40 - The Problem With MLS Youth Development 9:35 - Why Combine Three North American Leagues? 11:00 - MLS Clubs Need To Connect With Local Communities 14:50 - American Soccer's Relationship With Its Fans 15:55 - The Pulse: Football's Biggest Talking Points 16:30 - Should Vinicius Jr. Leave Real Madrid? 19:30 - Messi, Ronaldo & Being Bigger Than The Club 21:30 - How A Superleague Could Create Bigger Rivalries 24:15 - Why Promotion And Relegation Would Raise The Stakes 26:35 - What Would Happen To Canadian Clubs? 28:20 - Is Leagues Cup Already A North American Superleague? 31:20 - Would Combining The Leagues Actually Work? 33:00 - How Liga MX And MLS Clubs Could Benefit 36:45 - What's Stopping A North American Superleague? 39:00 - What Happens To MLS After Messi? 41:30 - Could Women's Soccer Benefit From A Similar League? 43:40 - The Financial Challenges Of Combining The Leagues 46:00 - Final Thoughts & MLS Playoffs #mls #ligamx #canadianpremierleague #americansoccer #soccer #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Messi's impact and the league's growth to American talent, fan culture, stadium experiences, and the Premier League's popularity, what does MLS need to do to win over more supporters? ⚽ Let us know in the comments, what would make you care more about your local MLS club? And don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 0:00 - Why American Fans Care More About European Clubs 0:40 - Premier League Fan Fest In Denver 2:15 - Is MLS Actually Growing? 3:35 - Would Premier League Fans Show Up For Their Local MLS Club? 5:25 - How Fans Really Consume Soccer 7:05 - Can MLS Ever Compete With The Premier League? 8:15 - What MLS Should Focus On Instead 9:45 - Break 10:20 - The Pulse: Man City And Liverpool Debate 13:10 - Mbappe And The Ballon d'Or Conversation 14:50 - How MLS Is Developing American Talent 19:30 - Why Fans Choose European Clubs Over MLS 23:30 - What Makes European Football So Appealing? 26:00 - MLS Needs A Stronger Fan Culture 30:00 - The Disconnect Between MLS And Premier League Fans 33:55 - What MLS Can Do To Make Fans Care 35:00 - Why The Next Generation Is So Important 39:15 - How MLS Can Build Lifelong Supporters 41:25 - Final Thoughts And MLS Playoffs #mls #premierleague #americansoccer #football #soccer #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. From the club's 115 charges and potential punishments to the excitement of winning trophies, should City fans feel differently about their club? 🏆 Let us know in the comments, should Man City face massive fines, points deductions, or even relegation over their charges? And don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 matches has actually worked. From World Cup qualification opportunities and silverware to money, bragging rights and giving smaller nations something real to play for, does the Nations League deserve more respect? 🏆 Let us know in the comments, do you actually care about the Nations League? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 #nationsleague #uefanationsleague #football #soccer #internationalfootball #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 MLS: what happens when the Messi era eventually comes to an end? From the massive global attention and credibility Messi has brought to the league to the challenge of maintaining that momentum without its biggest star, is MLS ready for life after Messi? 🇺🇸 Let us know in the comments, should MLS be worried about life after Messi? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 #mls #messi #lionelmessi #intermiami #soccer #football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 market and why clubs are willing to spend more than ever for young talent and squad depth. From Cristiano Ronaldo costing Real Madrid €94M in 2009 to today's nine-figure deals, has the transfer market completely lost the plot? 💰 Let us know in the comments, which transfer fee shocked you the most? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 #transfers #premierleague #football #soccer #transfernews #realmadrid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 need to change for the system to succeed in American soccer. Could pro/rel help USL challenge MLS, or is the current MLS model here to stay? 🇺🇸 Let us know in the comments, does MLS need promotion and relegation? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 #mls #usl #promotionrelegation #soccer #football #ussoccer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. From the star-studded roster and massive global fanbase to the club’s recruitment strategy and sporting infrastructure, can Miami remain one of MLS’ premier clubs without the player who changed everything? 🌴 Let us know in the comments, can Inter Miami survive without Messi? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 #intermiami #messi #mls #soccer #football #lionelmessi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 league can eventually compete with the world’s best talent factories. From Zavier Gozo’s move to Crystal Palace to Cavan Sullivan’s future move to Manchester City and the continued growth of MLS academies and MLS Next, is this just the beginning? 🇺🇸 Let us know in the comments, can MLS become the best development league in the world? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham playing elsewhere, we look at whether the Prem needs more big names or if the league itself is already the attraction. Let us know in the comments, does the Premier League need more superstars? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 #premierleague #football #soccer #haaland #transfers #epl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Middlesbrough to Mathis Albert fighting for minutes at Borussia Dortmund and Alex Freeman preparing for his first full season with Villarreal, we look at why each player could be ready to make some real noise this year ⚽️ Let us know in the comments, which American player do YOU think will have the biggest breakout season? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 #usmnt #ussoccer #soccer #football #americansabroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Lewandowski still making an impact to the young talent being developed and exported to some of the biggest leagues in the world. Plus, we look at whether this is the strongest MLS has ever been and what needs to happen for the league to take another step forward ⚽️ Let us know in the comments, is MLS still a retirement league? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 #mls #soccer #football #messi #usmnt #ussoccer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 think the 2026 World Cup changed soccer in America forever? And don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 best host city, the biggest flop of the tournament and more. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Christian Pulisic, Portugal, Cape Verde and Scotland, the squad gave their picks for the best, worst and funniest moments from the tournament. Let us know who you think was the BEST player at the 2026 World Cup in the comments, and make sure to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss any Rondo debates! #worldcup #fifa #messi #ronaldo #pulisic #usmnt #soccer #football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 States, Canada, and Mexico made this World Cup unlike any other 🌎 The squad looks back on the biggest moments of the tournament, discusses its lasting impact on soccer in North America, and debates whether the 2026 World Cup deserves to be remembered as the greatest World Cup of all time. Let us know in the comments, where does the 2026 World Cup rank among your all-time favorites? Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo banger 🔥 #fifa #football #soccer #worldcup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to meet expectations, what went wrong, and whether their World Cup campaigns should ultimately be remembered as a success or a failure. Let us know in the comments, which team has been the biggest flop of the 2026 World Cup? Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo banger 🔥 #worldcup #fifa #soccer #football #portugal #brazil #usmnt #ronaldo #mbappe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 compete with one of the world’s best. Instead, they came out flat, failed to respond under pressure, and watched all of the momentum surrounding this team disappear in 90 minutes. Was the tournament still a success despite the ending? Did the USMNT simply lose to a more talented team, or did they waste their biggest opportunity to earn the world’s respect? We break down the Belgium loss, grade the overall World Cup run, and discuss what needs to change before 2030 👀 Let us know in the comments, how would you grade the USMNT’s World Cup performance? Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo banger 🔥 #usmnt #worldcup #soccer #football #pulisic #fifa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 whether a new nation has what it takes to survive the knockouts, take down the usual giants, and lift the trophy for the first time ever 🌎 Let us know in the comments, which country has the best chance to win its first World Cup? Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo banger 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 has officially surpassed every generation that came before it, and just how far they can go in the World Cup 🏆 Let us know in the comments, is this the best USMNT ever? Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo banger 🔥 Sign up today with promo code GOALBONUS to unlock $10 on your first Kalshi trade" https://kalshi.com/sign-up?referral=GOALBONUS&c=Goal&af_c_id=GOAL0011&pid=bettercol6o_int&af_prt=moarperformance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 far, the incredible support from traveling fans, the best culture crossover moments, and whether the criticism surrounding the United States as a host has started to fade 🤔 Let us know in the comments, has the 2026 World Cup exceeded your expectations so far? Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo banger 🔥 Sign up today with promo code GOALBONUS to unlock $10 on your first Kalshi trade" https://kalshi.com/sign-up?referral=GOALBONUS&c=Goal&af_c_id=GOAL0011&pid=bettercol6o_int&af_prt=moarperformance #soccerfans #football #usa #futbol #goalusa #therondo #worldcupusa #footballfans #soccerfans #sportsdebate #worldcuppreview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the growth of the USMNT to the explosion of soccer culture across the country, we break down how much has changed over the last 30 years 🌎 Can this tournament have the same lasting impact as 1994? Will it finally push soccer into the mainstream alongside the biggest sports in America? And what moments could define this World Cup for an entirely new generation of fans? 🏆 Let us know in the comments, will 2026 be America's best World Cup ever? Don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo banger 🔥 #football #soccer #worldcup #fifa #america Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 others to prove us wrong 🌎Special shoutout to Carl’s Jr. for sponsoring today’s video! Leave your take in the comments, does Ronaldo actually make Portugal worse? Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo banger 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? It’s hard to argue who the best player in the world is right now, but Tom still had a tough decision to make with the first pick in the draft, and his choice might surprise you 🤔Plus, we debated one of the biggest World Cup roster decisions of all… should Brazil bring Neymar? 🇧🇷Special shoutout to Carl's Jr. for sponsoring today's video! Let us know in the comments whose draft team was the best, and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo banger 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ALL 48(!) rank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 compete for the biggest trophy in football? 🌍 This week on The Rondo, we break down what separates World Cup winners from everyone else, from coaching and infrastructure to culture, tactics, and building the right roster 🏆 Do you need one superstar like Messi or Mbappe, or is it more about having the perfect system and the right players around them? And can the USMNT ever build a squad capable of making a real World Cup run? 🇺🇸 Let us know in the comments, what do you think is the most important ingredient for winning a World Cup? And don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 💯 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 show, but the bigger question is whether moments like this are helping grow the game or taking away from what makes football different 🤔 This week on The Rondo, we break down whether soccer is becoming too influenced by American sports culture, from celebrity owners and profit-first ownership groups to the way matchday experiences are changing around the world 🌎 Are halftime shows, more ads, and American-style ownership actually bad for football, or are fans just too resistant to change? Let us know what you think in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 💯 #football #soccer #worldcup #fifa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Premier League giants? Do small football clubs need celebrity ownership like Wrexham AFC to challenge the established soccer hierarchy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 rondo guys look at what elite footballing nations do, ask if the U.S. could EVER get there, and debate what success for the USMNT looks like in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 whether MLS would ever seriously consider joining in. From the financial risks to the possible upside for clubs, players, and fans, we debate if pro/rel would bring more legitimacy and excitement to the American game or create even more instability. Do you think promotion/relegation would work in the US? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 throw it away, either. Our guys have all experienced soccer trauma with their teams falling short over the years. Raheemovic, Corbin Mills and Tom Hindle get in to some personal trauma in a ragebait-y exploration of football's most overused term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 nearly $1.5 BILLION. But does anyone want to watch the product on the pitch? Should they care? And, most importantly, is this a RETIREMENT LEAGUE?Raheemovic, Corbin Mills, and Tom Hindle break down the league shortly after its 31st birthday as it moves from startup to major player in the soccer world. Follow us on Instagram: @goalrondoSubscribe on YouTube: @Rondo_GOAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 BEST gameday ever … but you can only pick one person, place, or thing per sport 👀 Let us know in the comments who you would pick from each category, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you don’t miss any Rondo debates 💯 Intro:(0:00) GOAT Player:(0:11) Stadium:(0:43) Uniform:(2:14) Coaches:(3:33) Fanbase:(5:21) Mascot:(7:01) #football #soccer #nba #nfl #premierleague #messi #tombrady #lebronjames #mlb #cfb #liverpool #fenway #f1 #usmnt #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 whether they deserved to be there … and if someone else SHOULD have been in over them 😮‍💨 Let us know in the comments who your biggest snub was this year, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) Goalkeepers:(1:11) Defenders:(3:33) Midfielders:(7:32) Forwards:(11:30) #football #soccer #fifproworld11 #fifpro #premierleague #laliga #mbappe #lamineyamal #barcelona #realmadrid #psg #donnarumma #liverpool #mosalah #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 break down the most unexpected storylines of the season so far, judge the biggest transfers, and debate who’s been the most impressive and disappointing early on 💯 Let us know in the comments who you think has been the best and worst transfer so far, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate! 🔥 #football #soccer #epl #premierleague #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for this star-studded squad, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro: (0:00) Intro (0:18) Goalkeeper (1:34) Defenders (3:58) Midfielders (7:38) Attackers #football #soccer #manchesterunited #premierleague #cristianoronaldo #waynerooney #paulscholes #davidbeckham #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 soccer could ever become the #1 sport in America, or at least break into the top 3 alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB. How much hype can the World Cup bring, and what role does the USMNT play in pushing the sport forward? 🦅⚽️ Let us know in the comments if you think soccer will ever take over in the U.S., and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss another Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) America’s Next Big Sport?:(0:13) World Cup Hype:(3:35) USMNT Hype Going Into The World Cup:(4:13) Soccer’s Competition In America:(5:54) Watching Soccer In America:(7:43) #football #soccer #worldcup #fifa #usmnt #championsleague #premierleague #laliga #mls #intermiami #lionelmessi #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro: (0:00) Intro (0:14) Managers Outside The Top 3 (4:00) Top 3 Managers In The World #football #soccer #premierleague #laliga #brazil #realmadrid #arteta #arsenal #pepguardiola #chelsea #barcelona #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bounce back to their dominant ways, or will someone else shock the world and win it all? 👀 Let us know in the comments who YOU think will win the Prem this year, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro: (0:00) Man City Predictions: (0:16) Liverpool Predictions: (5:08) Arsenal Predictions: (8:29) #football #soccer #premierleague #manchestercity #liverpool #arsenal #mosalah #haaland #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 best for the World Cup? 🤔 We talked about their recent performances, how Mauricio Pochettino has done so far, the way fans are treating Christian Pulisic, a potential starting XI and more 🇺🇸 Let us know how you think the US will do at the World Cup, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) Performances Against South Korea & Japan:(0:10) World Cup Starting XI:(3:54) Gio Reyna:(7:51) Spirit Of Thee Game:(8:36) #football #soccer #fifa #worldcup #pochettino #pulisic #usmnt #usa #japan #southkorea #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and striker in the world right now to see if they could come close to replicating the dominance MSN had at Barcelona 😮‍💨 Let us know in the comments which three players YOU would pick, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro: (0:00) Left Wing: (0:12) Right Wing: (3:00) Striker: (5:20) Put Them In La Liga Or Premier League: (8:21) #Football #Soccer #Barcelona #LaLiga #messi #Suarez #Neymar #PremierLeague #ViniJr #Mbappe #lamineyamal #MoSalah #Haaland #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro: (0:00) First Hot Take (3:12) Second Hot Take (6:48) Third Hot Take (9:45) Fourth Hot Take (12:12) Fifth Hot Take #football #soccer #premierleague #tottenham #messi #ballondor #benzema #suarez #laliga #barcelona #realmadrid #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their predictions for league winners across the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 😮‍💨 Let us know in the comments who YOU think will win each league, and who you believe is the best club in the world right now. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) Bundesliga:(0:14) Ligue 1 Predictions:(1:33) La Liga Predictions:(6:32) Serie A Predictions:(9:09) Premier League:(12:23) #football #soccer #bayernmunich #bundesliga #dortmund #psg #barcelona #laliga #realmadrid #mbappe #vinijr #intermilan #acmilan #juventus #liverpool #mancity #arsenal #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 rage bait? Let us know in the comments which hot take Ken actually cooked on, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 🤝 Intro:(0:00) Is MLS More Competitive Than Leagues In Europe:(0:22) Will USL Surpass MLS?:(3:37) Is Saudi League Better Than MLS?:(8:30) MLS Fans Should Embrace American Culture:(10:34) Is Inter Miami Doomed When Messi Leaves:(13:50) #football #soccer #mls #premierleague #messi #intermiami #sonheungmin #lafc #saudileague #usl #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 are ready to shake things up 👀 The squad previewed the tournament, debating whether the heavy favorites will run it back or if one of the underdogs could pull off a shocking run. We touched on some of the huge transfers that could change the game in this year’s tournament like Liverpool picking up Florian Wirtz, Arsenal bringing in Viktor Gyokeres, and plenty more moves across Europe, but how much of a difference will they really make? 🤔 Drop your prediction for who WINS the Champions League this year in the comments and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 A special shoutout to Jameson for sponsoring this episode and keeping the spirit of the game alive with fans 🍀 Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Tom's Prediction: (0:48) Raheem's Prediction: (1:31) Striker Transfers That Will Or Won’t Make A Difference: (2:16) Underdogs That Could Win: (3:51) Spirit Of The Game: (7:50) #football #soccer #championsleague #premierleague #laliga #chelsea #barcelona #psg #liverpool #arsenal #bayernmunich #realmadrid #intermilan #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike signing for Liverpool, Joao Pedro to Chelsea, and Victor Osimhen’s shock move to Galatasaray 💯 Let us know in the comments which transfer you think was the BIGGEST of the summer and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 🤝 Intro:(0:00) Rashford To Barcelona:(0:20) Gyokeres To Arsenal:(2:48) Hugo Ekitike To Liverpool:(5:06) Florian Wirtz To Liverpool:(6:59) Joao Pedro To Chelsea:(8:40) Victor Osimhen To Galatasaray:(11:05) #football #soccer #transfers #premierleague #laliga #rashford #gyokeres #florianwirtz #osimhen #joaopedro #chelsea #arsenal #barcelona #liverpool #galatasaray #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their buck and no, free transfers don’t count 💯 From Luis Suarez and Jude Bellingham to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Erling Haaland, we looked at the deals that changed clubs without breaking the bank 👀 Let us know in the comments who you think was the BEST VALUE transfer of the last 5 years, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 🤝 Intro:(0:00) 2020 Best Value Transfers:(0:30) 2021 Best Value Transfers:(2:40) 2022 Best Value Transfers:(6:20) 2023 Best Value Transfers:(7:31) 2024 Best Value Transfers:(10:57) #football #soccer #transfers #laliga #premierleague #fulham #judebellingham #bayernmunich #acmilan #liverpool #psg #barcelona #colepalmer #dembele #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 STACKED 😮‍💨 Let us know in the comments which team YOU think looked better, Europe or South America, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) Goalkeeper:(0:10) Defender:(1:18) Midfielder:(2:28) Forwards:(3:46) #football #soccer #europe #southamerica #messi #ronaldo #vandijk #courtois #alisson #brazil #argentina #portugal #netherlands #lamineyamal #mbappe #vinijr #therondo #goalusa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Milan, and Barcelona to Real Madrid, Liverpool, and the Netherlands … they had to make some tough decisions 👀 Let us know in the comments which kit YOU think is the best, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) Old Kits Vs New Kits:(0:17) PSG Vs Netherlands:(0:20) AC Milan Kit:(0:45) Real Madrid:(1:30) Sponsors On Kits:(2:46) Barcelona:(3:38) Liverpool:(4:28) Kits From This Year That Could Beat Out A Classic:(5:25) #football #soccer #soccerkits #footballkits #fashion #psg #netherlands #acmilan #seriea #realmadrid #laliga #barcelona #liverpool #kappa #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 which players you think are way overvalued, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate! 💯 Intro:(0:00) Erling Haaland:(0:17) Antony:(2:55) Bukayo Saka:(4:56) Alexis Mac Allister:(7:06) Cole Palmer:(8:47) Andre Onana:(9:30) #football #soccer #premierleague #haaland #manchestercity #erlinghaaland #antony #brazil #arsenal #saka #liverpool #chelsea #colepalmer #manchesterunited #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 season? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Timestamps: Intro:(0:00) Manchester United Hot Take:(0:12) Manchester City Hot Take:(2:10) World Cup Hot Take:(4:38) Lionel Messi In The World Cup:(6:57) #football #soccer #premierleague #manchesterunited #everton #westham #mancity #worldcup #liverpool #messi #argentina #fifa #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices