MLS Playoff Picture, USMNT vs AC Milan, and Liverpool Lose 4 in a Row
It's time for the MLS Playoffs! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts dive into this past weekend’s Decision Day, and give their predictions for the wild card and first round games. They're also looking at Christian Pulisic’s reported injury and what it means for the relationship between AC Milan and the U.S. Men’s National Team. PLUS, we take a trip down memory lane to Landon’s USMNT debut 25 years ago.
We’re talking Ronny Deila’s firing at Atlanta United, Ange Postecoglou gets the sack at Nottingham Forest, and Erling Haaland in top form at Manchester City. Plus, are Liverpool in free-fall after 4 losses in a row?
In the AT&T Mailbag, Tim and Landon talk captain’s arm bands, the dog in Chris Richards, why no one’s talking about Miles Robinson and whether or not coaches are to blame for team failures.
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This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was edited and mastered by Grand Gadbois, Andrew Hartley and Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Andrew Gundling and Jordan Rizzieri. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.
00:00 Intro
2:06 Christian Pulisic injury
11:00 MLS Decision Day recap
21:27 Coors Unfiltered Refresh
23:06 Trinity Rodman injury
27:00 Atlanta United fires Deila
33:47 Forest fire Postecoglou
42:07 Elsewhere in EPL
52:27 AT&T Fan Connection
1:05:06 Farewell to Season 2
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USMNT vs Australia Reaction Livestream
Landon and Tim are talking USMNT vs Australia LIVE! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts went live to discuss the U.S. Men’s National Team 2-1 win over Australia in Commerce City, Colorado. The guys discuss the team’s form, Pochettino’s clear message to his players, who may have to fight their way back into the squad, and their updated World Cup Starting XI!
New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).
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Gabe Hoffman-Johnson from Hearts of Pine, USMNT vs Ecuador Review, & A Lesson In Soccer Chants
Tim and Landon are HAIR RAISING! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts – sporting some new looks - are joined by the founder of Portland Hearts of Pine, Gabe Hoffman-Johnson. The three talk about building a USL League One team, what success looks like in the club’s first season, and what promotion/relegation could mean for Portland.
We’re also talking about the U.S. Men’s National Team performance against Ecuador, especially the strong showing from Flo Balogun and Mauricio Pochettino’s clear leadership. Plus, we take a look at whether Messi has the MLS MVP trophy on lock, and the race for a playoff spot in the MLS Western Conference.
In the AT&T Mailbag, our hosts talk Landon’s Loyalty to San Diego, how to choose a goalkeeper, and whether the U.S. fanbase needs to step up their chant game.
New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).
Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.
Thank you to our additional sponsors:
AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.
Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT
Virgin Atlantic. See the world differently. Learn more at https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/ Try new
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00:00 Intro
2:20 USMNT vs. Ecuador recap
15:03 USMNT injuries
20:36 U-20 World Cup
23:48 Messi or Dreyer for MLS MVP?
25:50 Coors Light Unfiltered Refresh
31:58 Gabe Hoffman-Johnson joins the show!
46:22 Where does "Hearts of Pine" come from?
1:02:29 AT&T Fan Connection
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Kansas City Current General Manager Caitlin Carducci
We're joined this week by Kansas City Current’s General Manager Caitlin Carducci for an interview! On this special bonus episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Caitlin speaks with our hosts about her time with the United States Soccer Federation, the Current’s wildly successful 2025 season, and navigating the relationship between NWSL club and USSF with a roster full of U.S. Women’s National Team starters.
New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).
Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.
Thank you to our additional sponsors:
AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.
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USMNT Players' Injury Woes, MLS Supporters' Shield Race Tightens & Tops Off for Yellow Cards in the EPL
The MLS Supporters Shield race is getting close! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts look at the playoff picture for Major League Soccer, including the Hudson Rivery Derby, Chicago’s win over Columbus and Philadelphia Union trampling D.C. United.
Over in the English Premier League, the guys cover Liverpool coming up short against Crystal Palace, Hugo Ekitike’s second yellow for his shirtless celebration last week, and how long Ruben Amorim can keep his job.
Plus top-notch performances from U.S. Men’s National Team players like Tyler Adams, Christian Pulisic, and Brenden Aaronson.
In the AT&T Mailbag, Tim and Landon talk about a goalkeeper’s responsibility, how many shirts a pro soccer player wears a season, and how the guys are REALLY feeling as retired pro athletes.
New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).
Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.
Thank you to our additional sponsors:
AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.
Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT
Virgin Atlantic. See the world differently. Learn more at https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/ Try new
Café Bustelo roasts today at cafebustelo.com.
00:00 Intro
5:17 USLNT on USMNT
16:53 U-20 World Cup
20:45 FIFA World Cup expansion?
27:49 MLS recap
39:37 Coors Light Unfiltered Refresh
41:28 Premier League recap
58:38 AT&T Fan Connection
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About Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard
Landon Donovan and Tim Howard are the cream of the crop of US Men’s Soccer. Every week join the former USMNT players and National Soccer Hall of Famers to explore the global phenomenon we call soccer; from Major League Soccer to the Premier League and international play in the lead up to the 2026 World Cup here in North America, Landon and Tim will take you through the biggest match-ups and hottest stories, all the way through extra time.
New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you're following the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us at @UnfilteredSoccr on X and @UnfilteredSoccer on all other social platforms for bonus content.
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