It's Called Soccer!

It’s a brand-new episode of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by the man who makes the transfer market tick — Fabrizio Romano ⚡️📱 The show kicks off with Fabrizio weighing in on the ultimate debate: UK vs. US football culture, before diving into his own journey — from growing up with the game, playing it, and even his obsession with FIFA. From there, we ask the big one: what’s the biggest risk Fabrizio has taken in his career? He also reveals how he actually does his job — do sources check in with him, or do players just text Fabrizio directly? Social media takes center stage too, with Fabrizio explaining how online chatter really shapes transfers… and why, if Twitter didn’t exist, Lucas Paquetá might’ve ended up at Aston Villa. We get into the day-to-day as well — from 19 hours of screen time to stories about changing his phone, plus his thoughts on competitiveness, rivalries, and what the future of journalism looks like in a world where he speaks four languages. And of course, it wouldn’t be It’s Called Soccer without some quickfire questions to round things off 🔥 Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - UK v US 02:04 - Fabrizio's Background 05:55 - How Fabrizio Does His Job 10:04 - The Impact Of Social Media & Here We Go 13:40 - Fabrizio's Screen Time 15:50 - Competitiveness Of Journalism 20:01 - Fabrizio's Phone 22:10 - Fabrizio's Stories Broken 24:10 - Cole Palmer To Chelsea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a brand new episode of It’s Called Soccer, as Taylor Twellman joins Theo Walcott and host Rebecca Lowe 🔥 The show kicks off with the USMNT, setting the tone before Taylor launches into a discussion on Mauricio Pochettino — calling him underwhelming, while Theo weighs in on the bigger challenges modern managers face. From there, the focus shifts to England, where Theo argues players can coast through friendlies without trying, and digs into how Tuchel is handling big egos in the squad. Daniel Levy’s Spurs exit sparks a fiery back-and-forth: Theo insists fans don’t care about stadiums or business success, while Taylor credits Levy for building the club’s foundations. We then dive into Andre Onana’s departure from Manchester United — with Theo pulling no punches — before Taylor revisits the chaos of Luis Suárez’s recent drama. Picks of the Week return with predictions for the Manchester derby, before Community Questions deliver an unbelievable story of how Theo nearly came out of retirement for MLS. 00:00 - Behind the Scenes 02:25 - Opener 03:00 - Mauricio Pochettino USA nightmare 15:47 - England and Thomas Tuchel 22:24 - Daniel Levy leaves Spurs 25:00 - Andre Onana on loan to Trabzonspor 28:23 - Luis Suarez’s ban 30:59 - Picks of the Week 33:23 - Community Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a brand new episode of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by none other than Spike Lee 🎬⚡️ The show kicks off with Spike discussing his brand-new film Highest 2 Lowest and the buzz around its release — before things quickly turn to football as he reveals his deep love for Arsenal. From there, the debate heats up: Emirates or Highbury? Spike makes his pick. He also tackles the big casting question — who would play Thierry Henry if a movie was ever made about him? Spike locks horns with Taylor over Yankees vs Red Sox, delivering some classic arguments. Finally, we look ahead to the World Cup 2026 — what it means for football in the U.S., and why Spike is excited. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to catch every episode of It’s Called Soccer. 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Highest 2 Lowest 04:00 - Arsenal Jerseys 08:00 - Love for Arsenal 10:06 - Is Arsenal A Dicussion On Film Sets? 10:57 - Red Sox & Yankees 14:30 - Thierry Henry Film 17:10 - English Tea Debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a brand new episode of It’s Called Soccer, as Theo Walcott joins Taylor Twellman and host Rebecca Lowe ⚡️ The show kicks off with the claim that Liverpool have had the greatest transfer window of all time — insisting it’s “over for the Premier League” as the Reds complete the record-breaking signing of Alexander Isak. From there, Theo explains why Liverpool never stand still, contrasting their success with Arsenal’s £300m spend that still hasn’t delivered big results. Taylor then breaks down Dominik Szoboszlai’s incredible free-kick, before both he and Theo dive into the VAR drama that had everyone talking. Their reactions are as passionate as the fans. The panel also debate Arsenal’s tactical issues under Mikel Arteta — with Theo questioning whether the manager is holding his wingers back, while Peter Schmeichel’s recent quotes spark another heated discussion. Taylor doesn’t hold back either. Finally, we head stateside as Taylor gives his take on the chaotic Inter Miami scenes — including Luis Suárez drama — in what’s been another explosive week in football. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to catch every episode of It’s Called Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a brand new episode of It’s Called Soccer, as Taylor Twellman joins Theo Walcott and host Rebecca Lowe for another lively debate ⚡️ The show kicks off with reactions to Liverpool’s latest outing, with Theo saying it’s nice to see old-school football return. We then move to a truly emotional moment — Theo’s heartfelt reaction to Rio Ngumoha’s debut goal, with tears in his eye as he shares his admiration for the young star. Taylor also dives deep into the ongoing Isak situation at Newcastle, debating whether there’s a path back for him, while Theo weighs in on the tactical and mental challenges he faces. Theo can’t hold back on his thoughts about Dowman, claiming he’ll “terrify” every full-back he faces, carries the ball like Messi, and Taylor agrees — he’s the real deal. Later, the panel dissects the controversial Bruno penalty moment, with Theo calling him childish and Taylor insisting he’s not cut out to be a United captain. Finally, Picks of The Week wrap up all the key games and predictions, with plenty of banter and strong opinions from everyone on the panel. 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Rio Ngumoha's Debut & Liverpool vs Newcastle 8:13 - Isak Newcastle Saga 12:45 - City's Loss & Frank's Management 18:40 Bruno Fernandes Referee Drama & United's Issues 26:00 - Eze To Arsenal 28:50 - Max Dowman's Debut 33:32 - Gyokeres' First Goals 34:25 - Picks Of The Week 39:20 - Mailbag QuestionsDESCPRITION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a brand new episode of It’s Called Soccer, as Taylor Twellman joins Theo Walcott and host Rebecca Lowe for another lively debate ⚡️ Taylor kicks things off with his take on Liverpool’sshowing against Bournemouth, singling out Van Dijk as looking vulnerable, while Walcott dives into the full-back issues and why he believes Marc Guehi could be the answer at Anfield. Theo also opens up with a moving tribute to Diogo Jota, with some heartfelt words from everyone on the panel. From there, the conversation shifts to Arsenal’s gritty win — Taylor praises the “ugly but effective” performance, while Walcott jokes that he never managed a win at Old Trafford himself. We also dive into the ongoing debate around refereeing standards after Palace vs Chelsea’s controversial free-kick. Finally, Taylor rounds things off with his rogue top-four prediction, while also dropping his strong views on Pep Guardiola’s mentality, insisting that Pep still has a chip on his shoulder and teams should be wary. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to catch every episode of It’s Called Soccer. 0:00 - Intro 02:40 - Walcott & Wenger's Messi Story 03:22 - Tributes to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva 09:16 - Liverpool vs Bournemouth Reaction 13:15 - Semenyo Anfield Incident 18:26 - Man United vs Arsenal Incident 25:30 - Man United GK Situation 29:40 - Man City's Incredible Performance 32:45 - Chelsea Referee Drama 39:50 - Picks Of The Week 42:20 - Pulisic's Documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a brand new season of It’s Called Soccer, welcoming Theo Walcott for his debut alongside host Rebecca Lowe 🤩 Could the FA Cup and Community Shield tempt stars like Eze and Guehi to stay put? Theo shares his thoughts on the Community Shield. Walcott weighs in on Eze’s future, confident he’d choose Palace over Arsenal, while explaining how Guehi could fit perfectly alongside Van Dijk. On Liverpool, Theo calls them favourites and praises their signings but stresses the importance of integrating new players. He also discusses Isak’s current situation. Reflecting on his own journey, Walcott recalls never being media-trained before heading to the World Cup at just 16. Is Gyökeres the man Arsenal have been waiting for? He boldly claims Arsenal would have beaten PSG in last year’s semi-final if they had him. Theo predicts Havertz to start at Old Trafford, while Rebecca insists Gyökeres deserves a starting spot. With Arteta under pressure, can Arsenal afford another second-place finish? Rebecca breaks down pre-season insights from Amorim and Manchester United. Walcott calls United “scary,” praises Šeško, Cunha, and Mbeumo, and says Arsenal missed out by not signing Mbeumo years ago. He also suggests Højlund should go out on loan and predicts United will finish eighth. Finally, they discuss Grea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Hollywood to the Premier League, here are some of our favourite guest moments of the year so far. Brendan Hunt reignites the Arsenal vs United rivalry with a sharp dig at Gary Neville, while Mike Myers belts out his Luis Díaz chant—and reveals what it felt like to score at Old Trafford. Brad Friedel lifts the lid on a young Jamie Carragher (including his legendary nights out), and JJ Watt breaks down Burnley’s defensive tactics… and somehow ends up comparing Carra to NFL stars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Summer Series, Dax McCarty and Taylor Twellman go deep on the biggest transfer headlines across Europe — and Dax reveals his surprise Messi jersey moment. Liverpool’s summer strategy is under the spotlight, with Dax showing love for boss Arne Slot and making a bold comparison between new signing Hugo Ekitike and Karim Benzema. Taylor agrees — and predicts Ekitike could be a 20+ goal striker at Anfield. At Arsenal, Dax calls Viktor Gyökeres the best #9 the club has had since Robin van Persie, claiming they would’ve won the Premier League last season with him up front. Plus, the guys debate whether Arteta must win silverware this year to justify the project. Manchester United’s window raises bigger questions. While Mbeumo and Cunha have arrived, Dax and Taylor agree the club still lacks a true #9 — and dive into the deeper cultural issues holding United back. Meanwhile, Rashford to Barcelona? Dax is all-in, and Taylor thinks the move could unlock another 20-goal season. In Spain, Johnny Cardoso’s move to Atlético Madrid could be a boost. Dax likes the deal, but questions if he’ll get minutes under Simeone — and what that means for the USMNT. Taylor breaks down why the MLS All-Star Game still matters, tracing its evolution from 2002 to now, including big-name clashes with Arsenal and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Summer Series, Brandon Aubrey joins Dax McCarty and Taylor Twellman to share his unique journey from MLS rookie to NFL player, his thoughts on the USMNT’s chances at the World Cup, and what it’s really like in an MLS dressing room. Chelsea shocked PSG in a match that left Dax stunned. We break down the tactical masterclass behind the upset and why Chelsea could be genuine challengers for the Premier League title this season. Taylor compares Cole Palmer to Kevin De Bruyne, while Dax praises the impressive midfield performances of Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández, highlighting their proven worth on the big stage. Dax also reflects on the highs and lows of the Club World Cup, and the guys wrap up with Picks of the Week, powered by FanDuel, featuring must-watch matchups and hot takes. Plus, Dax and Taylor discuss the upcoming Inter Miami moves and weigh in on the epic Dubois vs Usyk fight in a special standalone segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices