Welcome to the first episode of 2026 on the Insert Name FC Podcast! Host Hector Flores kicks things off in classic fashion—fresh off a tough Real Madrid loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, and ready to vent. Joined by Edward Robles and special guests Fade and Honda of Golz TV’s new show “Banter y Balonazos,” the crew dives into why new years (and new managers) don’t always mean less football drama.

This episode covers:

• Raw reactions to the latest Real Madrid woes, questionable tactics, and Xabi Alonso’s job security

• New Year’s resolutions—football and life—with plenty of laughs, gift exchanges, and candid takes on diet and gym goals

• The inside scoop on Liga MX’s Clausura season: expanded foreign player allowances, rapid-fire scheduling, and which teams are poised to shine—or implode

• Managerial sackings and shocking moves: Chelsea, Manchester United, and Celtic shake things up

• Sergio Ramos’ bid for Sevilla: What happens when legends buy clubs?

• Mexico’s World Cup prep (and fan anxiety) through the lens of “Banter y Balonazos”

• AFCON fever, fantasy football bragging, wild tangents, and a heavy dose of off-topic banter

Whether you’re a diehard for La Liga, Liga MX, or just here for the off-field stories and sibling energy, “New Year, New Managers, Same Old Problems” sets the tone for a 2026 full of football and fun chaos. Don’t miss this passionate, unfiltered episode—now streaming everywhere!

Ring out the year with a massive soccer marathon! Host Hector Flores is joined by the game’s sharpest minds for a comprehensive, passionate wrap-up of world football as 2025 comes to a close.

What’s Inside:

• Ligue 1 Breakdown:

  Hector Flores

  welcomes Moussa Seck (Mo Futbol TV) for an expert’s look at the French league—from PSG dominance to surprise contenders, youth development, and the storylines shaping the second half.

• Bundesliga & Serie A:

  Kelcey Coyne

  (High Low Sports) joins to dig into Germany and Italy’s heated tables, transfer speculation, rising teams, and the ever-looming figure of Bayern Munich.

• La Liga & Premier League: [Jose Tellez] (Golz TV) sits down with

  Hector Flores

  for no-nonsense talk about Spanish and English football—the pressure on managers, star players, drama on and off the pitch, and who’s really built for the long haul.

• 2025 La Liga Apertura Final Recap: Relive the intensity of Toluca’s championship win, the drama of the final, and where Liga MX stands heading into the new year.

• 2025 Roosevelt Spencer Player of the Year Announcement: The podcast’s yearly honor is revealed—who stood out above the rest in a year full of unforgettable performances?

Packed with analysis, real stories from inside the game, transfer window predictions, and the debate you only get from Insert Name FC, this episode is a true celebration of “Forever Football.”

Whether you savor all four hours or break it up during the holiday break, this is your go-to guide for everything that mattered—and everything still to come—in the world’s favorite sport.

Listen now and get ready for even more in 2026, when the Insert Name FC Podcast returns January 15th.

On this episode, Hector Flores welcomes special guest Moussa Seck (MO Football TV) as they tackle the hot topic on every soccer fan’s mind: was the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw held too early? The duo dives into all the awkwardness, traditions, and controversies surrounding this year’s draw—everything from presentation mishaps to questionable host selections, the involvement (or lack thereof) of iconic players, timing concerns, and some cringeworthy comedy skits along the way.

You’ll hear honest reactions to FIFA’s expanded World Cup format, thoughts on the missed opportunity for true North American representation, and why the event always seems destined to be awkward—no matter who’s running it. Plus, the guys break down the most intriguing World Cup groups, highlight some juicy early matchups (like France vs. Norway and Mexico vs. South Africa), and debate whether the new format will add more excitement or just dilute competition.

00:01:27 – Episode Preview & Topics 00:05:35 – Welcome, Special Guest Moussa Seck 00:06:23 – World Cup Draw: General Thoughts 00:34:33 – Key Takeaways from World Cup Draw 00:50:46 – Closing Thoughts on World Cup Format Changes 00:57:56 – MLS Cup Final Recap: Inter Miami vs. Vancouver 01:22:23 – League Dynamics: MLS & USL Outlook 01:33:47 – Liga MX Semifinals Rant 01:38:59 – Liga MX Final Preview: Toluca vs. Tigres 01:46:42 – Games to Watch This Weekend

Also in this episode:

• MLS Cup Final recap: Messi leads Inter Miami to their first-ever title, while Vancouver is left with missed chances and ‘what-ifs.’

• The most disappointing Liga MX semifinals in recent memory (and why the aggregate rule needs to change)

• Player awards voting, jersey giveaways, and ticket-buying advice so you don’t get scammed for World Cup 2026

• “Games to Watch” for the coming weekend in Europe and across North America

Catch all this and more on Episode 242 of Insert Name FC Podcast—a show for fans who want their soccer talk real, passionate, and never sugarcoated.