Episodes

Harry Kane is the first English Ballon d'Or winner since Michael Owen in 2001. On this episode of the Project 90 Soccer Podcast, Antonio and Marco react to the result and ask whether the voters got it right. In this episode: Kane's season: 73 goals for club and country, 61 for Bayern and 12 for England. Whether Mbappé or Lamine Yamal were snubbed, and where Rodri fits in. Other award winners, including Alexia Putellas's third Ballon d'Or, Yamal's Kopa Trophy, Unai Simón's Yashin Trophy, PSG ...

Real Madrid just crashed Barcelona’s unbeaten run - and the tactical choices that made it happen might say even more about the title race than the scoreline. Marco and Antonio break down a chaotic El Clasico where the stats screamed Barça, but the result told a very different story. With Barcelona dominating possession and piling up shots, the conversation gets into how Real Madrid still found a way to win 2-1 through discipline, counter-attacks, and standout performances from Jude Bellingham, ...

Manchester United are running out of excuses, and this episode says it out loud. Marco and Antonio break down the humiliating loss to Como, why the players looked flat from the first whistle, and whether Michael Carrick is already finished at the club.The conversation starts with the kind of performance that makes a fan question everything - no chemistry, no fight, no identity, and no obvious answer for what United actually are anymore. Marco and Antonio don’t just vent, they dissect the deeper ...

Manchester United's problems just got louder. Lisandro Martinez called out the club's leadership after another brutal loss, and Antonio and Marco break down why his comments hit a nerve, why the timing matters, and whether speaking up could make him the next high-profile Red Devil to head for the exit. They go straight at the real question behind the outrage: is this a player overstepping, or the first honest admission of a club-wide collapse? From repeated manager turnover and weak recruitment...

Man City just walked into Anfield under a cloud of allegations and walked out with a 3-0 statement win. Antonio and Marco break down the boo-filled reception, the soft red card that flipped the match, and the exact moments Doku, Haaland, and Cherki turned pressure into punishment. The result keeps City on top of the Premier League and raises bigger questions about what this team is playing for right now. Was Liverpool ever going to keep up after the sending-off? Did Doku change the game the mom...

Lionel Messi's Argentina career ends with numbers that look fake. 208 caps, 126 goals, 70 assists, 34 World Cup appearances, and a trophy case that includes the 2021 Copa America, 2022 Finalissima, 2022 World Cup, and 2024 Copa America. Marco and Antonio break down why this farewell feels like the end of an era, and why Messi's international legacy is bigger than the GOAT debate. If you've ever wondered how Argentina moves on from the player who carried them through finals, criticism, comebacks...

Mexico just went from World Cup buzz to full-blown crisis, and Antonio and Marco are not holding back. After a 2-0 loss to Chile, they break down why this four-game stretch has been a disaster, what keeps going wrong on the field, and whether Rafa Márquez is already under serious pressure to fix it. Antonio and Marco rip into the lack of chemistry, the defensive mistakes, and the flat performances that left Mexico scoreless in the wrong moments and exposed in the biggest ones. Marco is especial...

The United States just beat Canada 1-0, but the real story is bigger than the scoreline: a wave of young American talent is forcing a conversation about who actually belongs in the next U.S. men’s national team cycle. If you care about the future of USMNT soccer, this is the episode you need right now. Marco and Antonio break down a physical, tense match where Canada came out flying, new faces got thrown into the fire, and several youngsters did more than just survive - they made a statement. F...

Mexico just got exposed, and the USMNT just announced itself as the better team right now. After a brutal 3-0 result in Arizona, Antonio and Marco break down why this was more than a friendly - it was a statement about depth, mentality, and where both CONCACAF powers actually stand. Marco comes in hot after watching Mexico get thrashed, and he does not hold back on the mistakes that changed the match: Tala Rangel's footwork disaster, the red card that killed Mexico's composure, and the lineup d...

Ronaldo, Portugal, and Manchester City's 115-charge scandal are both bigger than the headlines - and the fallout could reshape how you think about legacy, power, and fairness in soccer. Antonio and Marco break down the shock around Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the Portugal camp, Rafael Leao inheriting the iconic number 7, and whether Portugal handled their greatest player with respect or simply moved on too fast. Then they turn to the Manchester City case, unpacking the allegation that the club in...

Antonio and Marco break down a packed stretch of international football, starting with the USA’s Cavan Sullivan and young talent against Peru and the players who could shape the next World Cup cycle. They also discuss Mexico’s draw with Colombia, Gilberto Mora’s rise, and Chucky Lozano’s return. The conversation then turns to Italy’s uneven start under Mancini, the importance of trusting its new generation, and the upcoming test against France. Finally, they react to San Jose Earthquakes’ recen...

Project 90 breaks down the shocks, the table shakeups, and the teams that look a lot more real than people expected. From Manchester City’s perfect start and Arsenal’s defensive collapse to Manchester United’s ongoing identity crisis, Antonio and Marco go straight at the biggest storylines in the Premier League with zero patience for excuses. You'll also get the full read on Serie A’s wild top-of-table logjam, where Roma, Inter, and Lazio are all jostling for position while Como gets a reality ...

Roma and Inter are separating themselves from the pack, but this weekend’s showdown in Rome could rewrite the entire Serie A story. If you want the sharpest breakdown of who’s actually for real - and who’s just riding early-season momentum - this is the recap you need. Antonio and Marco react to Juventus’ stunning 3-2 collapse against Sassuolo, where the late dagger exposed deeper questions about the club’s identity, lineup choices, and whether Luciano Spalletti has the right pieces to stop the...

Manchester United just got exposed at Old Trafford, and the excuses are already flying. Marco and Antonio break down the controversial derby, why City still looked comfortable with 10 men, and what this result really says about United’s ceiling this season. From there, the conversation turns to one of the Premier League’s most surprising stories: Hull City walking into Stamford Bridge and leaving with a point. Is this just a hot start, or are they legit? The boys dig into the numbers, the menta...

Champions League Matchday 1 delivered chaos, statement wins, and a few teams already looking like they might be real contenders. If you want the smartest, most energetic roundup of the opening slate—from Real Madrid and Man City to Barcelona, PSG, Bayern, and the surprise story of Como—this is the recap you need. Antonio and Marco break down the biggest results, the key mistakes that flipped high-level games, and the early players separating themselves from the pack. They dig into Erling Haalan...

Antonio and Marco react to a packed weekend across the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, and MLS, with sharp takes on Erling Haaland's 300th top-flight goal, Inter's ruthless comeback over Napoli, Como's stunning rise, and Barcelona's absurd goal output. They also dig into the clubs and coaches in trouble, including Coventry, Fiorentina, Genoa, and Atletico Madrid, while asking the bigger question: which early surprise is real, and which one is about to crash? Antonio and Marco also break down ...

Project 90 breaks down the biggest transfer stories of the window, including Enzo Fernandez’s massive 125 million move and Bradley Barcola’s Liverpool switch, then gets into what those deals really mean for Chelsea, City, and the title race. From there, the conversation turns to the Premier League, where Chelsea survive a wild 4-3 thriller, Manchester United lean on Bruno Fernandes again, and Arsenal keep looking like the team to beat.You’ll also get a sharp look at Serie A and La Liga, with sta...

Antonio and Marco break down Barcelona's ruthless start, including Fermin Lopez's breakout form, Rodri's debut, and why the attack already looks scary. They also get into Real Madrid's 4-1 win, Mbappe's hat trick, and the deeper question underneath all the star power: when a squad is overflowing with elite talent, who actually stays, who gets benched, and who ends up leaving? Then the conversation shifts to the Leagues Cup, where Leon, Toluca, Monterrey, and Club America have completely shut ML...

Europe's biggest leagues just flipped from preseason noise to real pressure, and the first weekend already exposed who looks dangerous, who looks broken, and who might be fooling everyone. Antonio and Marco break down the opening statements from the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, and the German Super Cup, from Arsenal looking like back-to-back title contenders to Manchester United already raising red flags after a flat loss to newly promoted Hull City. If you want the quick read on what actu...

The episode opens with the Community Shield shocker, where Arsenal look ready to defend their crown while Man City suddenly feel less untouchable. Antonio and Marco get into the real question underneath the result: is this the beginning of a decline for Pep’s era, or just an early-season blip before the machine wakes up? They also dig into the effects of Rodri’s move to Barcelona, Bernardo Silva’s absence, and why City’s identity may be changing faster than anyone expected. Then the conversati...

Club Leon shock Inter Miami in Miami, Xavi Hernandez lands a stunning new job with the Netherlands, and PSG edge Aston Villa to lift the UEFA Super Cup. Timestamps: 0:00 — Welcome & episode preview 1:48 — Celebrating 25 subscribers 2:50 — Xavi Hernandez and the Netherlands job 11:19 — Club León’s win over Inter Miami 20:48 — Messi’s future after his father’s passing 22:54 — PSG vs. Aston Villa: Super Cup reaction 29:44 — New season preview: PSG, Aston Villa & Como 31:23 — Closing though...

The soccer transfer window is throwing curveballs everywhere, and this episode breaks down the moves, meltdowns, and must-watch storylines you need right now. Marco and Antonio unpack why Leagues Cup still feels like an MLS-heavy tournament, why Alexis Sanchez to Montreal is a classic ticket-selling move, and whether Paul Pogba is done at the top level or just one bad injury away from a surprise comeback. You’ll hear the guys break down the biggest talking points across Europe and North America...

Pochettino stays! US Soccer’s bold future, rising American stars, and the chaos of top European transfers. Mauricio Pochettino’s surprise contract extension with the US Men’s National Team through 2030, to the seismic moves of American talents like Berhalter at Middlesbrough and Arfsten at Middlesbrough—this episode unpacks how the US is positioning itself in the global game. You’ll discover how Pochettino’s commitment could transform US Soccer’s next World Cup cycle, and why American players a...

Most soccer fans haven't seen a mid-season MLS All-Star game quite like this—yet. With opportunistic European clubs, questionable league decisions, and a new wave of talent, the MLS All-Star clash in Charlotte sparks heated debate: Is this spectacle truly helping the league grow, or just risking player burnout? We dive into the game’s surprises, the evolving format, and whether it’s a step forward or a step back for American soccer.In this episode, you'll discover how the MLS All-Star game expo...