The Patterns Of Play Podcast
by Greg Margolis
Soccer podcast covering the top leagues from around the world, providing tactical analysis, breaking news, and breaking down the best games every week.Shows featured: The Sunday Soccer Show with Schmidt & Greg, Fulham Friday's, with more in development!
Episodes
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Ep 67: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 24: Fulham Promoted, a Spurs Must Win & Wrexham to the Moon?
Schmidt and Greg return to the airways after a hiatus to discuss Fulham's promotion back to the Premier League, Tottenham's need to win against Leicester to have a chance at top four, and ponder whether Wrexham might find their way to the Premier League in the coming years.
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Ep 66: The Four Horsemen of Futbol Ep 3: Inconsistent USMNT and Hammer's Spicy Hot takes!
In this episode of the Four Horsemen of Futbol, we discuss the recent World Cup qualifiers for the USMNT, as well as some surprises in European World Cup qualifiers. Hammer brings some hot takes about Arsenal and Portugal to round out the show!
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Ep 65: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 23: Managerial Turnover and Newcastle Takeover
In our return to the airwaves, Schmidt and I discuss various coaching moves, including Antonio Conte in at Spurs and Xavi in at Barcelona. We also discuss how Newcastle have been taken over by a country and start getting philosophical about all the money that is flooding soccer in Europe.
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Ep 64: The Four Horsemen of Futbol Ep 2
In the second episode of The Four Horsemen of Futbol Ep 2, we discuss the USMNT poor start to World Cup Qualification, the bedlam in the Brazil/Argentina match, Ronaldo's transfer back to Manchester United and finish with Hammer's Hot Takes!
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Ep 63: The Four Horsemen of Futbol Ep 1: Summer International Recap and Hammer's Hot Takes
In the first episode of The Four Horsemen of Futbol, presented by The Patterns of Play Podcast, Greg, Schmidt, Hammer, and Ben discuss the big International tournaments that took place over the summer. We highlight the need for the USMNT to take another step forward and win against top teams…
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Ep 62: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 22: Brentford Sting the Gunners and Spurs Dethrone City
In this week's episode, we discuss the highlights of a wild opening weekend in the Premier League, touch on a few games in the Bundesliga and discuss the difficulties happening at Arsenal.
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Ep 61: Fulham From Across The Pond Ep 2: Wilson Is Wonderful
In this episode, Greg recaps Fulham’s opening tie against Middlesboro, previews the upcoming game vs Huddersfield and discusses transfer dealings in and out.
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Ep 60: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 21: Community Shield Recap and Messi Madness!
In this week's episode we recap the Community Shield match between Manchester City and Leicester City. We discuss the madness surrounding Messi's eminent departure from Barcelona, and preview some of the Premier League's opening weekend matchups.
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Ep 59: Fulham From Across The Pond Ep 1: Season Preview!!
In the very first episode of Fulham From Across The Pond, present by The Patterns of Play Podcast, I discuss Marco Silva, transfers in and out, and how Fulham must make Craven Cottage a fortress once more
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Ep 58: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 20: Prem and Bundesliga Previews!
In this week's episode, we return to the pod to preview the Premier League and Bundesliga, while also discussing which teams had the best summer transfer window thus far, and who might make be leaps this season.
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Ep 57: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 19: European Soccer Leagues Finish Play
In this week's episode we discuss the completion of the major European Leagues, highlighting the race of Champions League spots, relegation surprises in Germany, and the success of Atletico Madrid and Luis Suarez in La Liga.
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Ep 56: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 18: Schmidt Smashes Spurs
In today's episode we discuss the rise and fall of the Super League, the poor management of Tottenham Hotspurs, and touch on some of the top teams around Europe.
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Ep 55: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 17: Derby Day and Fulham/Spurs Check In
In this week's episode we discuss the matchup between Fulham and Spurs, along with their matches today against Liverpool and Crystal Palace respectively. We also dive into the Manchester Derby where United came out victorious, ending City's long unbeaten run.
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Ep 54: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 16: Manchester City Runaway is On
In this week's episode we cover prominent league races in Europe, highlighting Manchester City's runaway in the Premier League and how other league races have started to tighten up.
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Ep 53: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 15: Get Right Spurs!
In this week's episode, we discuss Spurs get right game against West Brom, Fulham's inability to turn 1 point into 3, as well as the Liverpool v Man City matchup. We also talk about player moves that haven't quite worked out and what may need to be done for the likes of Van De Beek, Pulisic, and...
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Ep 52: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 14: European League Check-Ins and Schmidt's Winners/Losers
In this week's episode, we discuss the big European Leagues and how the tables look at the midway point of the season. Schmidt discusses his winners/losers in the Premier League and we talk about some of the coaching changes, highlighted by Thomas Tuchel taking over for Frank Lampard at Chelsea.
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Ep 51: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 13: Fulham and Spurs Face-off!
In today's episode of The Sunday Soccer Show, we discuss how our favorite teams, Fulham and Spurs, matchup will far after a short notice reshuffling of the Premier League schedule. We also chat about Manchester United's rise to the top of the table and how the relegation battle is starting to grow.
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Ep 50: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 12: The Season of Believing!
In this week's episode we catch up on Spurs incredible run to take the top spot in the Premier League, we check in on how the group stages finished up in both the Champions and Europa Leagues, discuss how Lucien Favre's sacking at Dortmund triggers the beginning of the yearly coaching carousel…
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Ep 49: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 11: Spurs are on a Roll!
In this week's episode we discuss the incredible run that Spurs are on and how the Premier League is anyone's at the moment. We also talk about the need for Barca to make a decision on Messi and the return or AC Milan.
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Ep 48: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 10: The young bucks have arrived for the USMNT
In today's episode we discuss the two international games for the US Men's National Team and how Berhalter has plenty of young talent to choose from now. We also look ahead to the big league games coming up this weekend as players return from international duty.
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Ep 47: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 9: Lookman, that's downright irresponsible!
In this week's Sunday Soccer Show we discuss plenty of highlights from the Premier League and get into that nonsense that was extra time in the Fulham v West Ham match. We also cover Der Klassiker in Germany and discuss what teams are rising and who may be falling.
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Ep 46: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 8: Which mid-table teams are moving in the right direction?
In this week's episode we talk about teams in the middle of the Premier League table and who's results this weekend may push them forward the rest of the season. We also discuss what may be needed to fix Barcelona's difficult start in La Liga.
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Ep 45: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 7: Pep, you've been found out, and so have you Barcelona!
In today's episode we discuss the top of the Premier League table, movement in the Bundesliga, and El Classico.
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Ep 44: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 6: WHY VAR WHY!
This week's episode covers the nonsense that is VAR, how the Premier League is very wide open this year and we also touch on Serie A, La Liga and the start of Champions League.
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Ep 43: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 5: Milinkovic-Savic is a Savage!
In today's episode we cover the big money moves on Transfer Deadline Day, discussing the Euro Qualifiers, the USL Knockout round of 18, and look ahead to the big league games coming up this weekend. Check out our new website patternsplaypod.wordpress.com
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Ep 42: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 4
In today's Sunday Soccer Show w/ Schmidt and Greg, we cover the straight forward matchups and the anarchy that was Spurs v United and Liverpool v Villa. We also announce the launching of our website, PatternsPlayPod.wordpress.com, which launches tomorrow! Check out the continued articles and find...
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Ep 41: Fulham Friday. Where does this club go next?
In today's Fulham Friday episode presented by the Patterns of Play Podcast, I discuss how the club is in shambles and how they need to save the season or pack it in for the future.
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Ep 40: The Sunday Soccer Show Ep 3
VAR strikes again! We cover the Bundesliga's shocking start to the season and dive into all the wild Premier League games from the weekend. We also vent our frustrations about Spurs and Fulham as always. Email [email protected] and follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod
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Ep 39: The Sunday Soccer Show - Gareth Bale has Returned!
Today's Sunday Soccer Show episode discusses the Bundesliga's opening weekend, goals a plenty across the Premier League and Gareth Bale's triumphant return to Tottenham. Email [email protected] and follow @PatternsPlayPod on Twitter.
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Ep 38: The Sunday Soccer Show with Schmidt and Greg!
In today's episode we introduce the first Sunday Soccer Show Episode featuring Mike Schmidt and Greg Margolis, a weekly show covering games and storylines from the Premier League and Bundesliga! Today we cover Fulham v Arsenal, Leeds v Liverpool and Spurs v Everton.
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Ep 37: Tactical Tuesday: Arteta's Arsenal Assembles!
Today's tactical Tuesday episode covers the Community Shield. I also discuss the women's community shield and champions league final. Follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod and email [email protected] with listener questions.
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Ep 36: Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter. Take action. Donate. Continue the conversation. Change needs to happen!
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Ep 35: The Champions Have Been Crowned!
In today's episode I cover the tactics involved in some of the goals scored over the past week in the Champions League Final, Europa League Final, and the Women's Champions League Quarters. Email the podcast at [email protected] and follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod
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Ep 34: Fulham Friday! Welcome Antonee Robinson to FulhAmerica!
Today's Fulham Friday episode covers the signing of USMNT player Antonee Robinson. I also discuss the Premier League Schedule and some more transfer rumors.
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Ep 33: Champions and Europa League check in and Talking Spurs with Mike Schmidt
Today's episode covers the past week's Champions and Europa League games, the rumors flying about Barca, big moves for Mewis and Lavelle, and I speak with Mike Schmidt about his beloved Tottenham Hotspurs. Follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod
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Ep 32: Fulham Friday Transfer Rumors and Getting off to a Smooth Start
Today's Fulham Friday episode covers the latest transfer rumors, the comments from Tony Khan and how Fulham should approach the first five games of the Premier League season.
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Ep 31: The Europa League quarters, MLS is Back Final and predicting Champions League matchups!
In today's episode I look back at the quarter final Europa League games, discuss the MLS is Back Final between Portland and Orlando and predict the winners of the upcoming Champions League matches. Follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod, email [email protected]
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Ep 30: Fulham Friday! Khan's comments, transfer rumors and my suggestions for players to add
Today's Fulham Friday episode of podcast features a breakdown of the comments by Owner Shahid Khan, the transfer rumors already swirling and my thoughts on players who would fit well at Fulham. Email the pod [email protected] and follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod
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Episode 29: Fulham are Back in the Prem!
Today's episode covers the EFL Championship Playoff Final between Fulham and Brentford. I also discuss the finish of the Premier League and Bundesliga. Email the pod [email protected] and follow @PatternsPlayPod on Twitter!
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Tactical Tuesday Ep 18: Chelsea helps Liverpool claim the Premier League Title!
In this week's Tactical Tuesday episode, I cover Man City v Chelsea and discuss how touch tight defending is so important in the 18 yard box. Follow on Twitter and Twitch @PatternsPlayPod and email [email protected] with feedback and questions.
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Tactical Tuesday Ep 17: Bruno Fernandes is Brilliant and How an Extra Pass Leads to More Goalscoring
In this week's Tactical Tuesday episode I cover the Man U v Spurs game and talk about goals scored from around the leagues in Europe. Follow on Twitter and Twitch @PatternsPlayPod and email [email protected] with questions and feedback
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Tactical Tuesday Ep 16: Coppa Italia Semi-Finals and Effective 2nd Ball Goals
In this week's Tactical Tuesday episode, I discuss the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals and how teams used incredible 2nd ball setups to score goals over the weekend. Be sure to follow me on Twitter @PatternPlayPod and email questions and feedback to [email protected]. Check out this week's...
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Tactical Tuesday Ep 15: Bayern Munich use a high line & high press & exploit Leverkusen's defense
This week's Tactical Tuesday covers one game from the German Bundesliga and highlights a major theme: playing with a high line. Follow on Twitter @PatternPlayPod and email [email protected] with questions and feedback.
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Tactical Tuesday Ep 14: Bremen compound Schalke's misery and Gladbach blaze by Berlin
This week's Tactical Tuesday cover two more games from the German Bundesliga. Follow the podcast on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod and email questions and feedback to [email protected].
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Interview Episode #5 with Julie Hubbard, DPT, CSCS: Owner of Just 4 Kicks Boston.
In today's interview episode, I spoke with Julie Hubbard who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. We discussed her soccer journey and what she is doing with Just 4 Kicks to help train and recover, as well as prevent injuries with soccer athletes. Find…
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Tactical Tuesday Ep 13: RB Leipzig free flowing attack and Bayern's backs push new boundaries
This week's Tactical Tuesday covers RB Leipzig v Mainz and Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga. Follow me on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod for in game insight and stats analysis. Email questions and feedback to [email protected]
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Interview with Dr Ben Reuter: Currently a professor at California University of Pennsylvania.
This week's interview episode was with Dr Ben Reuter, a professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies. We spoke about wellness, movement, and performance training for soccer athletes. Be sure to check out his Instagram @Fitlabpgh as well as his two podcasts: Fitness Lab PGH and Moving2Live....
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The Bundesliga is Back! Dortmund and Leverkusen Put On Shows.
This week's Tactical Tuesday episode covers the return of the German Bundesliga, highlighting the tactical approach from Dortmund v Schalke and Bremen v Leverkusen. Follow on Twitter for live game tweets and tactical pictures @PatternsPlayPod and email [email protected] with questions…
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Special Edition Promotion/Relegation Ep 5
Episode 5 brings the first series to a conclusion. I speak about the when for pro/rel in the US and how the USL could put pressure on the MLS by implementing the new structure first with their new collective bargaining agreement. Follow me on Twitter @GMargo7 and email [email protected]...
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Interview with film maker Joel Franco: Currently filming the documentary Where our Children Play
This week I spoke with documentary film maker Joel Franco, who is currently working on a film called Where Our Children Play, covering the challenges within youth sport. You can find him on social media @Docyouthsports, check the film's website out at www.chesfilms.com and see some of the Zoom...
About this show
Soccer podcast covering the top leagues from around the world, providing tactical analysis, breaking news, and breaking down the best games every week.Shows featured: The Sunday Soccer Show with Schmidt & Greg, Fulham Friday's, with more in development!
Hosted by
Greg Margolis