The Underdog Football Show

The Underdog Football Show returns with Chris Horwedel covering a dramatic week across the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, MLS, NWSL, FA Cup and European soccer, highlighted by Arsenal extending their title-race advantage, Manchester City's continued collapse and Manchester United's ongoing struggles.In England, Arsenal move six points clear at the top of the Premier League following a hard-fought victory over Hull City, while Manchester City suffer their third consecutive league defeat in a 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest. Brighton climb into second place, and Manchester United remain in the relegation zone despite an extraordinary 4-4 comeback against Aston Villa. Chris examines the growing pressure on Michael Carrick and whether Arsenal are beginning to take control of the championship race.The Champions League delivers one of its most astonishing results ever, with Cesc Fàbregas and Como demolishing Lens 9-1, matching the competition's largest winning margin. Real Madrid, Arsenal, PSG and Bayern Munich also collect important European victories.Across North America, Nashville SC break the MLS single-season points record with 77, while Lionel Messi wins another Golden Boot with Inter Miami. The NWSL playoffs reach the semifinals following Utah's upset of San Diego, with Washington, Gotham FC and Kansas City also advancing.The episode also features an unforgettable FA Cup story involving eighth-tier Stafford Rangers and their dramatic penalty-shootout defeat to Grimsby Town, including two goals from firefighter Darrhyl Mason. Elsewhere, West Ham appoint Scott Parker as manager, Harry Kane extends his Bayern Munich contract, Barcelona secure Raphinha through 2030, and Sunderland commit to Brian Brobbey. Chris closes with women's soccer developments and transfer interest in RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa and Castello Lukeba.

The Underdog Football Show returns with Chris Horwedel breaking down a dramatic weekend across the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, MLS and English football's lower leagues, highlighted by Arsenal's historic win at Anfield, Manchester City's continued struggles and Manchester United's growing relegation concerns.In England, Arsenal defeat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield for the first time in 14 years, strengthening their position at the top of the Premier League. Brighton stun Manchester City 1-0, handing Enzo Maresca's side another damaging defeat, while Manchester United's nightmare season continues with a 2-0 loss to Chelsea. With United sitting 17th and winless in nine matches, Chris examines Michael Carrick's uncertain future and whether relegation has become a legitimate possibility.Elsewhere in Europe, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund play out a dramatic 2-2 draw, while Harry Kane celebrates winning his first Ballon d'Or. Barcelona score six against Alavés, Real Madrid keep pace in La Liga, and AC Milan defeat Inter in a memorable derby. Chris also discusses plans to replace the iconic San Siro with a new shared stadium.In MLS, Nashville complete an incredible comeback against the New York Red Bulls, moving within reach of the league's single-season points record. The episode then travels to England's eighth tier, where 40-year-old Billy Sharp comes out of retirement to join AFC Rushden & Diamonds, returning to the club where he scored his first professional goal more than two decades ago.Finally, the show covers lower-league transfers involving Shane Duffy, Tyreece Simpson, Omari Patrick and Charlie McArthur, Brooklyn FC's signing of Abbey-Leigh Stringer, and developing transfer speculation surrounding Alejandro Balde, Finn Jeltsch and Folarin Balogun.

Manchester United’s latest crisis, Manchester City’s first defeat and Real Madrid’s El Clásico win headline a packed recap from The Underdog Football Show. Chris Horwedel also covers Arsenal, Everton, Liverpool, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich and AEK Athens as the week swings across the Premier League, Champions League and La Liga.The episode tracks Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over Manchester City, Arsenal’s draw with Everton and Manchester United’s 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como followed by a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth. It also looks at Liverpool surviving Villarreal, Arsenal earning a resilient draw at Bayern Munich after losing Bukayo Saka early, and PSG beating Barcelona 4-2.Chris then explores Real Madrid’s win over Barcelona, the La Liga title race involving Kylian Mbappé and José Mourinho, and tight battles in Germany and Italy. He also discusses Andy Woodman leaving Bromley, Europe’s growing financial divide, and transfer moves involving Will Grigg, Brandon Williams, Canberra United and Getafe’s reported interest in Jadon Sancho.

Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal headline this episode of The Underdog Football Show as Chris Horwedel examines the Premier League title race, City’s trip to Anfield and Arsenal’s meeting with Leeds United. Chris also breaks down Chelsea’s attacking form, Brighton’s impressive start and Manchester United’s clash with Tottenham, alongside the emerging Golden Boot, Golden Glove and PFA Player of the Year races.Across Europe, the discussion covers Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga, the potential implications of Vinícius Júnior’s suspension ahead of El Clásico, and an extraordinary Bundesliga weekend involving Bayern Munich and Freiburg. Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal take center stage in a Ballon d’Or debate that weighs individual brilliance against team achievements.Chris also examines the USWNT’s meeting with Spain, England’s Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign and the MLS playoff picture, including Inter Miami, Nashville SC, Philadelphia Union and Charlotte FC. Transfer discussions feature Mark McKenzie’s Philadelphia return and Abdoulaye Doucouré’s move to Charlotte.Beyond the biggest leagues, discover West Didsbury and Chorlton’s remarkable supporter-driven story in English non-league football. The episode also explores Manchester City’s financial-rule case and a FIFPRO survey highlighting the financial challenges facing professional women’s players.

The Underdog Football Show dives into a packed international break, major developments across European football and a growing crisis at one of England’s historic lower-league clubs.Chris Horwedel begins with the UEFA Nations League, where Spain extend their unbeaten run to 39 matches after coming from behind to beat England at Wembley. Jürgen Klopp’s difficult start with Germany continues after a draw with the Netherlands and a historic home defeat to Greece, while Portugal win in Norway without Cristiano Ronaldo and Belgium, France, Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Finland highlight the rest of the international action.The episode also examines Jarrad Branthwaite’s unusual injury-recovery story, including neurological testing in Germany designed to identify why recurring hamstring and groin problems kept returning, along with the broader debate over evidence, pseudoscience and marginal gains in elite football.Then it’s down to the National League for a deep look at Hartlepool United’s disastrous start. New American ownership, a competitive budget, 14 new signings and promotion ambitions quickly gave way to Lee Clark resigning after nine league matches, another heavy defeat and Hartlepool searching for yet another permanent manager.Transfer stories include Matt Miazga joining NYCFC, Colorado Rapids investing in 17-year-old Akol Akon and David Alaba’s reported move toward Udinese, before the focus shifts to the Women’s Champions League and early tests for Chelsea, Manchester City and Bayern Munich.Finally, the show addresses the enormous Manchester City-Premier League financial case, following reports that the independent commission found City guilty on 114 of 115 charges. With City continuing to deny wrongdoing, no final publicly confirmed sanction and an appeal expected, the case remains one of the biggest unresolved stories in English football.

Manchester City, Arsenal and Gateshead FC anchor this weekend’s sweep through the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, WSL and the English National League. Chris Horwedel breaks down Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland, Brighton’s 3-0 defeat of Arsenal, Brentford’s 3-0 win over Chelsea, Liverpool’s progress behind Alexander Isak, Tottenham’s five-match winless start, and Manchester United’s draw with Fulham.The conversation also follows Raphinha’s Barcelona hat trick, Atlético Madrid’s Madrid derby win, Borussia Dortmund’s perfect Bundesliga start, and Frosinone’s surprising Serie A run. MLS angles include Cavan Sullivan and the Philadelphia Union comeback, Nashville’s playoff push, and the current MLS Cup picture.The deepest segment revisits Gateshead FC five months after one of the National League’s greatest relegation escapes, with Lee Cattermole, Rob Elliot, departures, reduced roles, infrastructure and ownership questions, and whether the club dismantled too much of the team that survived. The episode closes with PFA Player of the Year discussion, WSL results, and women’s transfer news involving Atlético Madrid, Juventus, PSG and Chicago Stars.

The Underdog Football Show returns with Chris Horwedel breaking down another packed week across the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, MLS, National League South and the women’s game.The Premier League leads with the latest Manchester derby, the early title picture involving Arsenal and Manchester City, Liverpool’s uneven opening month, Tottenham’s attacking problems and Hull City’s surprising start after promotion.In Europe, Chris recaps the opening Champions League round, including PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Como and several other contenders, before checking in on Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga and a dramatic weekend in Serie A.MLS coverage centers on Inter Miami, Nashville, Philadelphia Union and 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, whose remarkable run continues to demand attention.This week’s lower-pyramid story examines Ebbsfleet United, whose season began weeks late after financial problems, league suspension and the threat of expulsion.The transfer section features Michail Antonio’s return to English football, James Rodríguez returning to Colombia, several under-the-radar European moves and notable additions in the women’s game.Chris also checks in on the WSL, including Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City.

The Underdog Football Show breaks down the second week of the Premier League season, where early results are already challenging preseason expectations for clubs including Hull City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle.Chris Horwedel looks at Hull’s surprising start, Liverpool’s adjustment under Andoni Iraola, Tottenham’s difficult opening under Roberto De Zerbi, and Manchester United’s response after a rough first weekend. The show also examines Chelsea’s perfect start under Xabi Alonso and Newcastle’s early progress with Matthias Jaissle.Elsewhere in England, Wrexham’s Championship adjustment continues, while the lower-league spotlight turns to Walton and Hersham, whose rapid rise into National League South has created an unusual dispute over matchday revenue and the economics of playing at a ground the club doesn’t control.European coverage includes dramatic Champions League qualifying, with Celtic, Fenerbahçe, LASK, Bodø/Glimt and others fighting for league-phase places.The transfer section covers major movement involving Ollie Watkins, Carlos Baleba, Allan Elias, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Daniel Muñoz and Jenni Hermoso, plus several developing deals as the window approaches its close.