ESPNsoccernet Podcast: 12/7

...draw and hear from Marcel Desailly. Plus, they recap all the weekend action and preview the Champions League

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Slovakia to rely on discipline

Bereft of gifted stars, with the exception of Napoli's Marek Hamsik, Slovakia will rely on a well-organized foundation of defensive discipline. Mark Young weighs in.

Serbians a different force under Antic

Regarded as potential dark horses in the last World Cup, Serbia crashed out in a disastrous campaign. This time round, things should be different. Mark Young weighs in.

Lots of talk, little results

The Japanese manager has predicted a semifinals berth for his club, but don't count on it. Mark Young weighs in.

Eto'o needs to deliver amid turmoil

Can Samuel Eto'o overcome off-pitch politics and other challenges to lead Cameroon to great heights? Mark Young weighs in.

England again faces intense pressure

England, as usual, is feeling the heat heading into the World Cup. Can they keep their cool? Mark Young weighs in.

Will confidence be justified?

Germany has the usual confidence heading into the World Cup. Can they justify that attitude? Mark Young weighs in.

Liverpool forward Fernando Torres of Spain, right reacts during the Champions League group E soccer match between Fiorentina and Liverpool, at the Artemio Franchi stadium, in Florence, Italy...

Will the Swiss miss or hit?

Sure, the Swiss have a good squad. They wouldn't have gotten to the World Cup if they didn't. But where do they go from here? Mark Young weighs in.

Ryan Giggs of Manchester United sprints away from Patrick Vieira of Internazionale -------------------- UEFA Champions League - First Knockout Round Manchester United v Internazionale 11 March 2009 ****** NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA SALES ONLY ----- NO...

Ryan Giggs of Manchester United sprints away from Patrick Vieira of Internazionale -------------------- UEFA Champions League - First Knockout Round Manchester United v Internazionale 11 March 2009

A vision for the future of Major League Soccer

In his self-imposed literary exile, Jimmy Conrad stumbled upon an epiphany and a blueprint for how to develop soccer in the U.S.

ESPNsoccernet Podcast: 11/26

Join Dan Mason for a review of the midweek Champions League results and a look forward to this weekend's Premier League games