We’re approaching the final full weekend of a major international soccer break. The U.S. men’s national team recently secured their second friendly victory of the month, with coach Mauricio Pochettino making ten alterations from their earlier win against Peru, leading to a 4-2 triumph over Chile in St. Louis this past Tuesday. Meanwhile, the 2026-27 UEFA Women’s Champions League is back this week, marking the second matchday of the league phase. In a more troubling note for Manchester City, the club has been found guilty of 114 financial rule violations. If you’re interested in more details, I’m Francesco Porzio, bringing you the latest updates.
📺 Footy Fix
All times in U.S. Eastern
Wednesday, Sept. 30
- 🇪🇺 UWCL: Roma vs. Barcelona, 12:45 p.m. (Paramount+, CBS Sports Network)
- 🇪🇺 UWCL: Hacken vs. Juventus, 12:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
- 🇪🇺 UWCL: Paris FC vs. Arsenal, 12:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
- 🇪🇺 UWCL: Benfica vs. Bayern Munich, 3 p.m. (Paramount+, CBS Sports Network)
- 🇪🇺 UWCL: OL Lyonnes vs. Chelsea, 3 p.m. (Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network)
Thursday, Oct. 1
- 🇪🇺 UWCL: Austria Wien vs. Inter, 12:45 p.m. (Paramount+, CBS Sports Network)
- 🇪🇺 UWCL: HB Koge vs. Servette, 12:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
- 🇪🇺 UWCL: Paris Saint-Germain vs. OH Leuven, 3 p.m. (Paramount+, CBS Sports Network)
- 🇪🇺 UWCL: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid, 3 p.m. (Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network)
🏆 Don’t Miss the Action
Women’s Champions League soccer is back! This Wednesday and Thursday, nine matches will unfold across Europe featuring top teams, including AS Roma taking on Barcelona, OL Lyon facing Chelsea, and Manchester City challenging Real Madrid. Sandra Herrera breaks down the key storylines anticipated in these exciting fixtures:
- Herrera: “FC Barcelona is off to a strong start, having kicked off their title defense with a 5-2 win against Paris FC. Despite losing star Alexia Putellas, the team’s midfield remains solid under the leadership of captain Patri Guijarro, whose ability to dictate the game is crucial. They’re set to meet AS Roma, a match in which they’re favored to win after their impressive performance on opening day.”
What’s on CBS Sports Golazo Network
☀️ Morning Footy (Weekdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.): Tune in to the flagship morning show on Golazo Network for highlights, interviews, and major soccer stories. You can also catch Morning Footy as a podcast.
3️⃣ Attacking Third: The leading women’s soccer podcast is transitioning to a live format. With the NWSL season back, our team will provide in-depth analysis of the USWNT, NWSL, and European leagues all year round.
⚽ Call it What You Want: Hosts Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola delve into all things USMNT and the current landscape of American soccer. Watch new episodes live on the Golazo America YouTube channel.
🥅 Scoreline (Daily): Catch all the latest news and highlights from around the globe, including must-see goals, starting Thursday and airing every day.
📺 How to watch: CBS Sports Golazo Network is a free, 24/7 channel focused on extensive coverage of top soccer competitions worldwide. You can stream for free via the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and Paramount+.
Fan Take: The news surrounding the combined MNT victories highlights the growing strength of U.S. soccer, while the UEFA Women’s Champions League return symbolizes the increasing visibility and importance of women’s soccer on the global stage. As clubs face scrutiny for financial misconduct, it underscores the necessity for accountability in the sport, which, if properly addressed, could lead to a healthier and more competitive league landscape.
Source: www.cbssports.com
