Episodes
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Episode 38 - FIFA The Best Awards
In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss the FIFA The Best Awards for men's and women's football, Erling Haaland's contract situation at Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona's improvement under Xavi, and Aston Villa's exciting transfer window.
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Soccer in America: Why is it so popular, and how can its growth be ensured?
In the final segment of his five-part capstone project, Christopher Williams combines research and interviews with fans, journalists, marketers, professors, and content creators to answer the following the questions: why is soccer only just becoming so popular in the United States, and what can...
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Atlanta United: Growing soccer through grassroots community relations
Atlanta United has one of the most passionate fan bases in Major League Soccer, and it holds one of the largest average audiences in world soccer. How did a club that was only founded in 2017 become the epicenter of soccer's growth in America? Christopher Williams spoke to Atlanta United season...
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Episode 37 - Newcastle takeover & Ballon d’Or picks
Following the purchase of Newcastle United by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, JP, Chris, and Sam discuss the reasons and effects of the purchase on English football. All three hosts also discuss the Ballon D'or 30 man shortlist and give their Top 5, as well as answering the biggest question of...
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Episode 36 - Ronaldo vs. Messi
Chris and J.P. discuss the differences between Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United and Lionel Messi at PSG after their first games at their new clubs. They also break down Barcelona's catastrophic start to the season under Ronald Koeman, and they debate about the futures of Koeman at…
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Episode 35 - 2021-22 Premier League Season Preview
In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Sam DeCoste and Jaime Vega to preview the 2021-22 Premier League season. Each person provides their view of certain teams' business in the summer transfer window, and they predict which teams will finish in the top four, who will be the top scorer…
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Episode 34 - PSG wins the Messi sweepstakes
In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Sam DeCoste to discuss Lionel Messi officially completing his move to Paris Saint-Germain. They explain how they think he'll fit in the team and their expectations for PSG in Ligue 1 and the Champions League. They also discuss how they think FC...
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Episode 33 - Is Messi Really Leaving Barça?
In this episode, Chris is joined by Sam DeCoste to discuss FC Barcelona's announcement that Lionel Messi will leave the club this summer. They explain how the club go itself into this situation, and Chris explains his theory that Barça is bluffing to put pressure on LaLiga to expand its salary…
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Episode 32 - Copa America and EURO 2020 Finals Recap
In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Argentina fan Sam DeCoste to discuss the Copa America and EURO 2020 Finals as well as their favorite moments from each tournament. They also discuss Gareth Southgate's future as England manager, what the future holds for Italy and Argentina, and who...
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Episode 31 - EURO 2020 Final Preview
In this episode, Chris and J.P. recap the quarterfinals and semifinals of EURO 2020. They also preview the final between England and Italy, and they give their thoughts and predictions about the match.
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Episode 30 - Copa America Final Preview
In the episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Colombia and COMNEBOL fan Manuel Palau to discuss the Copa America quarterfinals and semifinals. The three of them then preview Saturday's final between Brazil and Argentina and predict who they think will take the trophy home.
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Episode 29 - Copa America Quarterfinal Preview
In this episode, Chris and J.P. recap the Group Stage of the Copa America and preview the quarterfinal matchups of Peru vs. Paraguay, Brazil vs. Chile, Uruguay vs. Colombia, and Argentina vs. Ecuador. They also predict which teams will advance to the semifinals of the tournament.
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Episode 28 - EURO 2020 Round of 16 Recap
In this episode, Chris and J.P. recap the EURO 2020 Round of 16 and preview the quarterfinal matchups of Spain vs. Switzerland, Belgium vs. Italy, Denmark vs. Czech Republic, and England vs. Ukraine. They also predict which teams they believe will advance to compete in the semifinals.
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Episode 27 - EURO 2020 Group Stages
In an episode that was recorded prior to the start of the tournament, Chris and J.P. predict the winners of the Group Stages of EURO 2020. With the Round of 16 now underway, tune in to see which host got the most predictions right. Both hosts also predict the winners of the tournament.
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Episode 26 - 2020-21 Season Recap
In this episode, Chris and J.P. recap how the season finished in the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Primeira Liga, and Liga MX. They also give their thoughts about the UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals.
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Episode 25 - Down To The Wire
In this episode, Chris and J.P. break down the standings in each of Europe's top five leagues heading into the final match day of the season. They discuss Alisson saving Liverpool's Champions League hopes with a last-minute header, Chelsea and Leicester battling for top four, Lewandowski tying…
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Episode 24 - The Mother of All Title Races
In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss Manchester City vs. Chelsea in the Premier League and Champions League final, Edinson Cavani's new contract with Manchester United, the four-team LaLiga title race, the possibility of Juventus playing in Serie B and the Europa League, Neymar's new contract...
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Episode 23 - Super League Fan Forum
In this episode, Chris and J.P. host a forum for Premier League fans whose clubs were involved in the European Super League. They are joined by Frankie Rowley (Liverpool), Birk Buchen (Chelsea), Camilo Fonseca (Arsenal), and Andrew Lin (Tottenham), and together they discuss their opinions of…
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Episode 22 - Super League Reaction
In this episode, Chris and J.P. react to Sunday's news of the creation of the European Super League by 12 of the biggest clubs in the world. Safe to say, they weren't pleased.
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Episode 21 - Our Best U-23 Teams
In this episode, Chris and J.P. create their own starting elevens composed of who they view as the top players under the age of 23 throughout the world. The only caveat: they weren't allowed use Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe, which made for a substantially tougher task, but made the squad...
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Episode 20 - Quarantine Edition
Chris and J.P. return to recording via Zoom while quarantining due to COVID-19 (apologies for the technical difficulties with the audio). In this episode, they discuss Jesse Lingard's incredible form, Inter Milan walking away with the Serie A title, the close title race in Ligue 1, Bayern falling...
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Episode 19 - Our All-Time Best XIs
In this episode, Chris and J.P. go head-to-head and compare their individual all-time best starting elevens. Some players overlapped on both teams, while other choices promoted heavy discussion between the co-hosts. Did your favorite players make their lists? Listen to find out!
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Episode 18 - Cade Bandera Interview
In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Cade Bandera for an interview to discuss his role as a Community Brand Liaison for Major League Soccer's newest franchise, Austin FC. They discuss how Cade got involved with the club, the job of a Community Brand Liaison, Austin FC's background, how...
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Episode 17 - Manchester is Red
In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss the Manchester Derby, Liverpool's loss to Fulham, Gareth Bale's impressive form, Der Klassiker, Dortmund advancing and Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo crashing out of the Champions League, Barcelona's new club president, and Joachim Löw's announcing he will...
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Episode 16 - Barcagate
In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by special guests Declan, an Everton supporter, and Jaime, a Chelsea fan, to discuss their teams' seasons thus far; the title races in the Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A; Manchester United drawing AC Milan in the Europa League; Bartomeu being arrested...
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Episode 15 - Haaland vs. Mbappe
In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss if the Haaland vs. Mbappe rivalry is the new Messi vs. Ronaldo rivalry, the future of Liverpool, Hudson-Odoi's controversial substitution, Everton's historic Merseyside Derby win, the first leg of the Europa League Round of 32, and the future of Barcelona…
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Episode 14 - Liverpool's Breakdown
In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss Martin Ødegaard's loan move to Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Tigres playing in the FIFA Club World Cup, Manchester City running away with the Premier League, Jürgen Klopp's behavior as Liverpool derails, Sergio Ramos' transfer saga, Real Madrid's struggles,...
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Episode 13 - Sunil Gulati Interview
In this episode, former President of the U.S. Soccer Federation, Sunil Gulati, joins Chris and J.P. for an exclusive interview to discuss his tenure as U.S. Soccer President, America's youth soccer system, the success of the USWNT, and the promising future for MLS and the U.S. Soccer.
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Episode 12 - Our 2020 Awards
In this episode, Chris and JP discuss the Premier League results playing into Manchester United's favor, AC Milan taking control in Serie A, Santos' statement regarding Messi beating Pele's goalscoring record, and the Globe Soccer Awards winners. We also hold a special awards ceremony for our…
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Episode 11 - Messi breaks Pele's scoring record
In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss Manchester United challenging Liverpool in the title race, Bayern ending the year strongly, the fastest goal in Serie A history, Messi breaking Pele's goalscoring record for a single club, USMNT players facing off in La Liga, Americans on the move to major...
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Episode 10 - The Best FIFA Football Awards Recap
In today's episode, Chris and J.P. discuss the current 10+ club Premier League title race, updates in the Bundesliga, Serie A, and La Liga, UEFA Champions League and Europa League draws, The Best FIFA Football Awards, León's Liga MX championship, and Columbus Crew's MLS Cup title.
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Episode 9 - UCL Group Stage Wrap Up
In today's episode, Chris and J.P. talk about the latest results in the EPL, Bundesliga, and Spain. As well as wrapping up the Champions League group stage. They weigh in on the Messi vs CR7 debate, and the future of Arsenal and ManU.
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Episode 8 – UCL Matchday 5
In this episode, Chris and J.P. talk about all the recent Champions League Games. From Leipzig’s late winner against Istanbul to Liverpool’s temporary goalkeeper. As well as their predictions for UEFA Team of 2020 and the addition of MLS and Liga MX.
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Episode 7 - Our Football Backgrounds
In this special segment, Chris and J.P. discuss their individual football backgrounds. Chris talks about his English heritage, unique opportunity to train under Manchester United coaches, and trip to Iceland during Euro 2016, and J.P. discusses growing up in the U.S. and Mexico, his passion for...
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Episode 6 - Study Abroad Pt. 2
In part two of this special segment, Chris and J.P. discuss the rest of their football-related trips while studying abroad in the Netherlands last spring. The two recap their trip to Manchester to see Manchester United vs. Club Brugge, J.P.'s trip to Scotland, and Chris' trip to Liverpool to see...
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Episode 5 - UCL Matchday 2
Chris and J.P. break down Tuesday's UEFA Champions League Group Stage results, which saw Real Madrid continue to struggle and underdogs Shakhtar Donetsk take command of Group B, and they predict the outcomes of Wednesday's matches. J.P. also dives into his fantasy team's performance (spoiler…
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Episode 4 - Study Abroad Pt. 1
In part one of this special segment, Chris and J.P. discuss some of their football-related trips while studying abroad in the Netherlands last spring. The two recap Ajax vs. PSV in Amsterdam, their trip to Prague, experiences with Roma and Lazio in Rome, and seeing Lionel Messi score four goals…
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Episode 3 - International Break Edition
Chris and J.P. discuss the UEFA Nations League matches from the weekend, such as Portugal vs. France, the Netherlands' uncharacteristic start under new boss Frank De Boer, the COMNEBOL World Cup Qualifiers, Cristiano Ronaldo's positive COVID-19 test result, and predict the upcoming Nations League...
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Episode 2 - "Football, Bloody Hell"
Chris and J.P. discuss Aston Villa's thrashing of Liverpool, Manchester United's state of turmoil, deadline day transfers, Champions League groups, and preview this weekend's biggest matches—the Merseyside Derby, Milan Derby, and Villa vs. Leicester.
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Episode 1 - Jamie Vardy Party, UEFA Awards, Dembele to United?
Chris and J.P. discuss last week's routings of Manchester City and Bayern, the new handball rule, Manchester United's transfer rumors, and predict the upcoming UEFA Awards and weekend's biggest matches.