The Pitch Blitz Podcast

Erling Haaland has proved his haters wrong. He is in impeccable form as he breaks the EPL scoring record in a single season with 33. City bring themselves closer to the title following 4-1 win over league-leaders Arsenal. Who fits into the final 2 UCL spots and the 1 UEL spot? Who gets relegated this season?

Lionel Messi has been offered a contract where he would earn $400 million a year. Messi was jeered at the Parc de Prances this past weekend after rumors were circulating that he could be on his way back to Barcelona when the transfer window opens on July 1st. Bayern Munich lay an absolute pouncing on Borussia Dortmund this past week as the top 4 is all within 5 points with some new inhabitants. Relegation race in England certainly underway, 13-20th place within 6 points, 9 games remaining.

Julian Nagelsman fired as manager at Bayern Munich, Thomas Tuchel takes over and hopes to win despite all that has transpired, Haaland is having no problem scoring while over at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, they’re still boring. Across the way at Spurs, Conte is out, when asked to watch a Spurs match, surely I'd rather by cookies from a girl scout. In Serie A Osimhen and Napoli are 19 points clear at the top, while Dybala and his boys are waiting for a cut at the barbershop. Barcelona are back in the public eye, surely this will be Laporta’s finally bye bye. With news pundits and analysts ripping players and coaches apart, its time for us to sit back, relax and watch the international break depart.

Leeds United sack their manager Jesse Marsch, Spurs put the beating on Man City while Haaland continues to struggle. Were they better without him? Liverpool lose another match to wolves, still searching for their first win of 2023, and Barcelona cruise to victory again in what seems to be the final stamp on the La Liga title race.

Everything you need to know regarding all rumors and speculation including Chelsea's record breaking transfer deals. 

PSG took on Al Nassar in a club friendly which will most likely be the final time we see the two GOATs play against each other. A look back on illustrious careers and matchups.

Premier League is as close as ever; Arsenal feel City's wrath, United continue momentum, Spurs fall again, Newcastle hope to continue run of form. Finally, Chelsea's worries from front to back and Todd Boehly's spending habits continue.

USA suffer a defeat to the Netherlands that will sting for awhile. Making their first appearance in the competition since 2014, USA had the eyes of the world on them, and they couldn't manage to see it through. The team is young and gifted, and now since they know how defeat tastes, they're going to come back hungrier in 2026 when the World Cup is on their home soil.

Seb and Kieran join the podcast to break down USMNT's run at this year's World Cup. How far can they go? And who are the current favorites to win the coveted Golden Boot award? Everything you need to know and more, right here.

Sebastian and Kieran join the pod again to break down Greg Berhalter's tactics and what we predict in the Netherlands game in the Round of 16. Gio Reyna remains to be seen on the pitch, rumors are swirling, what's the problem between them? Everything you need to know and more, right here.

Netherlands, Ecuador, Senegal are up for grabs in their group. USA must win against Iran if they see Round of 16 in their future.

Blaise discusses his top 3 most underrated nations at the World Cup. These teams are packed with young talent, immense skill, and understandability after losing out on major competitions.

Blaise breaks down the reasons why FIFA will tumble following the World Cup in Qatar.

Brazil, Cameroon, Serbia and Switzerland in Group G. Ghana, Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in Group H. The last two groups to cover in this year's FIFA World Cup are two very exciting ones. Breaking down squad talent, depth, and predictions, everything you need to know is here. 

Costa Rica, Spain, Germany and Japan in Group E. Belgium, Canada, Croatia and Morrocco in Group F. Breaking down each squad, youthful talent, and projections for the 5th ang 6th groups at this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Argentina, Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia in Group C. France, Australia, Denmark and Tunisia in Group D. Breaking down each squad and projections for the 3rd and 4th groups at this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Netherlands, Senegal, Ecuador and Qatar in Group A. England, USA, Wales and Iran in Group B. Breaking down tactics, squads, and projections for the first two groups at this years FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Miguel Almiron has scored 7 goals in Newcastle United's previous 7 matches, seeing them inside the top 4. Can their hopes and dreams see them in European competition come Matchweek 38? And breaking down Barcelona, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid's best chances to come out of the Europa League with a positive.

Benfica rises to the top while Juventus, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid all fall. Bayern Munich and Man City go without losing. 

The list is much longer than fans would have originally hoped. The biggest names not headed to Qatar, headlined here.

The Spanish center back officially retires from world football following a successful 25 year stunt with the Blaugrana. Trophies fill up his cabinet, many of them.

Barcelona accumulate just 4 points in 5 games in their UCL "Group of Death" seeing them head to Europa League play with Atletico Madrid. Matchday 5 full review. And VAR: Does it do more harm than good? Blaise dives deep into the impact VAR has had on world football.

Ronaldo headed to the tunnel in the 89th minute of the match against Spurs after denying to come on as a sub. Ten Hag's reaction. World Cup injuries for some favorites hurt the rankings. And Xavi's position at Barcelona is becoming trouble in paradise.

Blaise is joined with Kieran and Sebastian as they break down Liverpool's early phases of disappointment, can Arsenal continue their form? What do Brighton need to do to stay inside the top 5? As well as a breakdown of Champions League matchweek 3 and the boys pick their most dominant starting eleven this season.

Manchester City come out victorious over their not-so noisy neighbors 6-3. Haaland makes history scoring three hat tricks in the fewest amount of games in the history of the Premier League. London is red after Arsenal quiet Spurs. What can Brighton do to remain inside the top 5? 

USMNT fail to record  shot on target in a 2-0 loss to Japan as well as a 0-0 draw to Saudi Arabia. What is going on in America? Who takes the blame and what needs to change? After their final match before the World Cup in November, Blaise breaks down why the USA side has been struggling.

Kieran Leister is back on the show as we talk about the biggest stories in European football. City and PSG continue to cruise while Juventus and Chelsea begin to worry. The biggest stars on the biggest stage is where they all want to be, but who will come out on top is what we want to see. In addition to UCL, we talk about the impact the World Cup will have being in the middle of the calender season, and what nation can run away with the treasured trophy. Everything you need to know is all included here.

Blaise wraps up all of the major signings for every Premier League club following the transfer window closure on Sept. 1 as well as his top-5 and relegation predictions. Who will boom? Who will bust? UCL football is back this week and Blaise gives his way-too-early thoughts for this year's Champions League group stages. Follow everything you need to know, here!

Robert Lewandowski is unveiled as an official Barcelona player this weekend. Many eyebrows raise though, where will he fit in the side? Will this limit Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati's playing time? And why do they continue to buy when they are in debt? Meanwhile, Frenkie De Jong could be forced to move to Manchester United while Ten Haag is eager to sign his former Ajax players. Everything you need to know all here, today.

This week's episode, we talk about Ronaldo wanting out at United, Haaland's new City adventure, Arsenal and Chelsea's hope for rejuvination, and Liverpool's lonely signee. Everything you need to know about transfers and rumours in the EPL is right here.

David Lang and Joe Bucci join the crew to break down the impact of Man City's loss to Tottenham at the weekend. Is the title race back on? The only thing more exciting than a runaway title race is the relegation race, who will be relegated this year? And when can we see MLS start to become a more prominent league? Are we there now? Everything you need to know here, now, today!

The crew talk about why Barcelona aren't looking hot and if Xavi is the man with a plan at the grandstand. How will they get on in the Europa League? Who in the UCL can we expect to make a deep run in the Round of 16? Everything you need to know, here, now, today!

Special Guest Kieran Leister and the crew break down the impact COVID continues to have on leagues around the world. Who was the best signing this transfer window? Following Chelsea, who will be lifting the UCL trophy this season. Everything you need to know here, today!

The crew break down one of the most popular leagues in the world deciding who will finish in the top 4, big signings, who gets the Golden Boot? How badly does Jurgen Klopp want to beat Pep? Everything you need to know so listen, here, today!

The crew break down their predictions for the 21/22 Bundesliga season, is this Haaland's last season with BVB? Will Lewandowski finally win his coveted Ballon D'Or? Who will be the surprise top 4 finishers this season? All you need to know, here, now, today!

The crew breaks down the upcoming La Liga season answering the questions everyone is wondering: Will Barca be successful in the post-Messi era? How will his influence impact the title race? Is this season up for grabs? Or will Real Madrid steal the show. Listen here, now, today!

Blaise, Seb, Nick, and Brad dive into the full 120 minutes of a nail biting final with Italy v England. All of the drama encapsulated into one area, here, now, today!