VAMOS Network

The first active USMNT player to play for Liga MX’s Chivas is back in MLS. Cowell understands the reasons why he missed the 2026 World Cup, but explains how he is staying ready to make his return to the national team.

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Herc Gomez sits down with Cade Cowell, the current New York Red Bulls right winger, and discusses his journey back to MLS. They explore growing up in California, to the life changing signing with Chivas, to becoming a father. They discuss the extreme pressure of playing for Chivas, the differences between Liga MX and the MLS, and how each has bolstered him significantly in his career.

Additionally, they examine why Cowell was not called up for the 2026 World Cup. He believes he is ready to rejoin the squad and make an impact. What does he need to do to be called up by Pochettino?

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0:00 - Vamos with Cade Cowell
1:01 - Growing Up In Central Valley, California
2:20 - That Moment He Knew Soccer Was For Him
2:46 - Learning from Chris Wondolowski
3:38 - Getting Signed by Chivas
5:53 - Public Life in Guadalajara
6:29 - Identity and Life in Mexico
8:37 - Back to Major League Soccer
9:24 - Michael Bradley
10:10 - What's Being Built with the Red Bulls?
11:54 - Learning from Liga MX and MLS
13:12 - Playing Against Inter Miami and Messi
14:02 - USMNT
14:56 - Becoming a Father
15:50 - Verizon Hotline
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Is the FMF’s support for Gianni Infantino a strategic stroke of genius or a massive mistake?
Mexico knows its value, and the FMF is flexing its commercial muscle amid a massive FIFA governance fight. By backing Gianni Infantino while the U.S. aligns with upcoming leadership, Mexico has created a division that could reshape everything from the Copa Libertadores to the upcoming World Cups.
In this episode of DUEL NATS, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar dissect the reports about Mexico’s potential future in CONMEBOL. Covering the financial realities, the sporting upgrade of playing against teams like Argentina and Brazil, and the emotional toll of potentially losing the US-Mexico rivalry. Are we witnessing the start of a new era or the end of an old one?

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00:00 - Mexico Backs Infantino
02:53 - Mexico to CONMEBOL
08:54 - Can Mexico Qualify in CONMEBOL?
13:21 - Liga MX to Libertadores
21:58 - Rise in Value of Mexican Players
25:52 - USA/Mexico Rivalry Over?
30:14 - What does MX do without Infantino?
32:19 - Difference in U.S. Soccer and FMF Response
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Presented by Verizon: Reynoso & Soltero preview and predict the 2026-2027 Premier League title race as well as predicting the winners of the season awards!

(00:00) Intro
(02:26) Verizon
(03:22) Arsenal
(11:25) Manchester City
(17:12) Manchester United
(23:40) Liverpool
(31:10) Chelsea
(40:28) Aston Villa
(41:30) Tottenham
(44:42) Sunderland & Bournemouth
(46:28) Season Award Predictions
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Presented by Verizon: Reynoso & Soltero preview and predict the 2026-2027 La Liga title race between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
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Are we about to usher in a new era of the MLS?

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With LAFC co-owner Larry Berg being appointed the next commissioner of the MLS, major changes could be on the way for the soccer landscape in the USA. With an emphasis for growth after the World Cup, could we be seeing roster regulations pulled back, allowing MLS clubs freer spending powers and clearer direction for the league to move forward.

Pablo Maurer, reporter for The Guardian, and MLS and U.S. Soccer insider, joins Herculez Gomez to discuss what he expects from the new commissioner and the necessary changes for the league. Is it time for MLS to stop prioritizing expansion and instead focus on upgrading the product on the field? Additionally, Herc and Pablo delve into the legacy of the 2026 World Cup in the USA. Did it actually grow the sport in America, or was it a tournament geared towards catering to the 1%?

Later on the Vamos Hotline presented by Verizon, Herc dives into the potential transfer of Real Salt Lake talent Zavier Gozo to Premier League club Crystal Palace. Is this the perfect spot for Gozo to continue his development and make himself a key piece for the USMNT’s 2030 World Cup squad?

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0:00 - Vamos with Pablo Maurer
1:10 - Don Garber Legacy
4:54 - Larry Berg
7:47 - Change 1 Thing In MLS
9:35 - Breaking The Ernst Tanner Story
10:37 - Accountability or Damage Control
11:53 - How Do You Build Trust?
15:00 - Matt Crocker Leaving US Soccer
17:03 - 1994 World Cup vs 2026
19:00 - Who Was The 2026 World Cup For?
21:53 - Lasting Memory of 2026 World Cup
24:26 - US Soccer Losing It's Weirdness
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