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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"Concacaf is a vibes based economy."
Episodes
Apr 28, 2021
Apr 28, 2021
1hr 18 min
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).
Apr 5, 2021
Apr 5, 2021
1hr 13 min
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.
Mar 22, 2021
Mar 22, 2021
1hr 33 min
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).
Mar 15, 2021
Mar 15, 2021
35 min
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.
Mar 3, 2021
Mar 3, 2021
1hr 9 min
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.
Feb 18, 2021
Feb 18, 2021
1hr 9 min
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.