Futbol Americas: Matt Crocker Quits + New Jersey vs FIFA + Mascherano Quits + CONCACAF Champions Cup Recap

About this episode

The episode discusses Matt Crocker's departure from US Soccer, a Twitter exchange between New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill and FIFA, Javier Mascherano's resignation, and a recap of the CONCACAF Champions Cup matches.

This edition of Futbol Americas, hosted by Cristina Alexander, Kasey Keller, and Janusz Michallik, starts by reacting to the news that Matt Crocker has left his role as sporting director for US Soccer for Saudi Arabia. Jeff Carlisle joins to discuss. New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill has been trading jabs with FIFA on Twitter over the report that New Jersey Transit will be charging $100 for train tickets to MetLife Stadium. Should fans be concerned? Javier Mascherano also quit his job. Lizzy Becherano hops on to provide some insight. Finally, the crew goes through the CONCACAF Champions Cup matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Cristina Alexander, Kasey Keller, Janusz Michallik

Guests: Jeff Carlisle, Lizzy Becherano

Topics covered

• US Soccer
• FIFA
• CONCACAF Champions Cup
• sports news
• soccer
• transfers

Keywords

• Matt Crocker
• FIFA
• Javier Mascherano
• CONCACAF Champions Cup
• New Jersey Transit
• soccer news
• sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US Soccer, FIFA, New Jersey Transit, CONCACAF

Places: MetLife Stadium

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