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Colombia, James Rodríguez & World Cup Passion - Ep. 13 First Touch Weekly Presented by Soccer.com
Episode 61
David Gass explores Colombia’s World Cup identity, the legacy of James Rodríguez, and why Los Cafeteros continue to inspire such passion ahead of the…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
First Touch Dispatch | Ep. 2
Episode 60
On this episode of First Touch Dispatch we dive into the injuries plaguing two CONCACAF Nations, the state of Dual nationals and an MLS international…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
First Touch ’26 - Iraq
Episode 59
Iraq is headed back to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years after one of the longest and most dramatic qualification journeys in the world. V…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
First Touch ’26 - Czechia
Episode 58
Czechia is back at the World Cup for the first time in 20 years after surviving two dramatic penalty shootouts in qualifying. Host David Gass explore…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
First Touch '26 - Turkey
Episode 57
Turkey is back at the World Cup for the first time since its legendary 2002 run, and a new golden generation is raising expectations once again. Host…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The 2014 World Cup Went Viral - Ep. 12 First Touch Weekly
Episode 56
This week, host David Gass breaks down the latest news with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon before talking with Michael McColl, managing editor of …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Debut Of First Touch Dispatch News Show Hosted By Eric Krakauer | Ep. 1
Episode 55
On this episode of First Touch Dispatch, Eric Krakauer spins around the sporting globe for the most important World Cup headlines, including the chan…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
State Of Mexican Soccer w/Eduardo Saracho - Ep. 11 First Touch Weekly
Episode 54
On this week's episode, host David Gass explores the ambition, growth, and the state of the game through the lens of several teams heading to the 202…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Elite National Teams Finding Their Base Camps - Ep 10. First Touch Weekly
Episode 53
This week on First Touch Weekly, host David Gass breaks down the biggest stories shaping the road to the 2026 World Cup—from Estêvão potentially miss…
2 months ago
World Cup Cult Heroes w/Musa Okwonga & Carlos Queiroz w/Eric Krakauer - Ep 9. First Touch Weekly
Episode 52
This week host David Gass explores the characters that make a World Cup Special—the journeymen coaches, the big personalities, the cult heroes. To do…
2 months, 1 week ago