A deep dive into international soccer around North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Get to know the nations of Concacaf and learn about the soccer, countries and cultures that make up world soccer’s most interesting confederation. Hosted by Eric Schmitz, Donald Wine and Jonathan Slape.
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Episodes
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Our region's biennial championship has come and gone and we need to discuss it. Donald shares his experiences from following the US through the tournament, and Eric tries not to talk about how much money he lost in Vegas. The crew also discusses Concacaf's successful Olympic showing in Tokyo.
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Eric and Donald handle this episode a man down, starting with SCOREBOARD WATCH (3:06) discussing the Gold Cup preliminary round games. Our CONCACAF LASER FOCUS (23:22) is Guadeloupe, who qualified for the Gold Cup and is maybe not a real country. Eric is up on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (37:40), we hit the CONCACAF TRANSFER WIRE (42:42) and then preview the 2021 Gold Cup (49:11) in WHAT'S NEXT.
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Big SCOREBOARD WATCH coverage this episode, as the group discusses the First Round (2:04) and the Second Round (26:15) of Concacaf World Cup Qualifying. Our CONCACAF LASER FOCUS (13:32) takes us to The Bahamas, to discuss the nation that got the shock result of World Cup Qualifying. Jonathan is on the hot seat for REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (36:56) and our CONCACAF NEWS WIRE (42:10) includes Eric discussing eating police caps and the ridiculous drama in Trinidad & Tobago.
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
The most prestigious competition in global sport deserves a bonus episode. The boys get together to discuss the epic conclusion of the inaugural Concacaf Nations League. Eric and Donald talk about what it was like in Denver as everyone struggles to remember to include all the stuff that happened along the way.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
The guys catch up on the CONCACAF NEWS WIRE, as El Salvador makes a change, Jamaica has a deal and the regional competitions this summer have locations. Our CONCACAF LASER FOCUS (23:12) takes us to Curaçao, an emerging mid-major in the region. Donald is the feature contestant on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM and then the group answers your questions on POSTCARDS TO THE POD (54:15).
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
The group opens up with SCOREBOARD WATCH, covering Men's Olympic Qualifying results and some international friendlies before reviewing the main event: World Cup Qualifying. Our CONCACAF LASER FOCUS (39:31) heads to Saint Kitts and Nevis, one of the surprise group leaders halfway through First Round of WCQ. Some history, some rum that makes us say THAT SOUNDS GOOD, and then Eric hits the hot seat on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM. Finally, WHAT'S NEXT (67:01) is Concacaf Champions League.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
The guys catch up on the CONCACAF NEWS WIRE, including match fixing allegations in Costa Rica and USA dual-national drama. Our CONCACAF LASER FOCUS (19:08) takes us to the bottom of the FIFA World Ranking, discussing 209th ranked Anguilla. Jon Arnold of Getting CONCACAFed joins for the inaugural round of LET'S GET A BUCKET (33:38) to talk about Anguilla, Concacaf, and is the feature contestant on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM. Finally, a group-by-group preview of the First Round of Concacaf World Cup Qualifying (68:19).
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
A bonus episode! This is a quick introductory course in what Concacaf is and what it all means. The crew goes over the regional confederation's structure, competitions and key people. If you're a hardcore soccer fan, it's a refresher of the basics. If you listened to the other episodes and don't know what we're talking about, it's for you.
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
An update on the latest news around the region, including the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup win, Puerto Rico's hire of Dave Sarachan and a big announcement in streaming. Our CONCACAF LASER FOCUS heads to El Salvador: the nation, the culture and of course, the soccer (with biting included!) Plus, another round of "REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM" and a preview of Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying.
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Introducing the World of Concacaf Podcast with your hosts Eric, Donald and Jonathan. We talk about what we love about our soccer region before diving into our first CONCACAF LASER FOCUS, examining Barbados: the nation, the culture and the soccer. Also a little transfer talk, the debut of "REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM" and a JACK WARNER UPDATE.