The Red and Blue Soccer Chat
by The Red and Blue Soccer Chat
Focusing primarily on the Reds of Manchester United and the Blues of Chelsea FC, we'll give our local take on the global game. The US Men and Women, Indy Eleven, local schools and clubs, coaches - we're going to touch on it all. Get our fresh takes every other Wednesday and get in touch through our various social media. We'd love to hear from you! -- Evan and Aaron Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redbluesoccerchat/support
Episodes
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - Round of 8 Predictions
We're back to recap the first few rounds and see how our predictions fared. And then we'll give our thoughts on the upcoming round of 8!
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - Group Stage Selection Show
Where we give our picks for the group stage of the World Cup.
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 5/29/26
Greetings, Reds and Blues! Well, we’ve reached the end of another season. So how did we each fare, and what do we have to look forward to this summer with our USMNT? Let’s get into it! Chelsea’s season started promisingly enough. A win over the European Champions PSG at the Club World Cup set the...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 4/15/26
Welcome back, Reds and Blues! We survived the international break and the first week back. But things have not gone well for the Red-White-and-Blue, the Reds, or the Blues since we last chatted. Let’s get into it. Chelsea desperately needed the international break. 4 losses on the trot had…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 4/29/26
Greetings, Reds and Blues! We’re nearing the business end of the season. Chelsea’s hopes now sit squarely upon the FA Cup. United have a chance to grab a CL spot if they can hold onto their current position. Let’s see how both fared recently. Chelsea’s season is limping toward the finish line....
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 3/25/26
Greetings, Reds and Blues! The international break is upon us. So how did our clubs sign off in the league? Chelsea have now lost 4 games in a row and failed to score in the last 3. But it is the manner in which they’ve lost that should be worrisome. The first leg of the PSG CL tie was going…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 3/11/26
Hello, Reds and Blues! We took an extra week off, but the football world certainly didn’t. Let’s catch up with our clubs! Chelsea now ignominiously holds the record for most red cards by a team in a single season across all competitions, and they are quickly closing in on the record for the…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 2/11/26
Greetings, Reds and Blues! It’s been far too long, and there’s a lot to unpack. The new year has brought new managers—and new hope. Michael Carrick’s second spell as caretaker at United has picked up where he left off. And Liam Rosenior’s move to the Chelsea dugout is already showing signs of…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 1/7/26
Welcome to 2026, Reds and Blues! The new year has decided to bring surprises early, as both clubs are in management turmoil despite reasonably decent spots in the table. And we have the World Cup draw to discuss as well. Let’s get caught up! It is hard to discuss one club without discussing the...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 12/3/25
Happy Holidays, Reds and Blues! We hope you were able to enjoy spending time with friends and family last week. Silly Season is now upon us, with games every few days to entertain us throughout the holidays. But how did our clubs do prior to all the upcoming chaos? Let’s get into it! Chelsea’s...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 11/12/25
Greetings, Reds and Blues! The north wind has blown in, and winter is coming. But has it reached across the pond? Let’s see how our clubs have fared as we race toward the final international break of the year. Chelsea eked out a win in an unnecessarily thrilling Carabao Cup match with Wolves…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 10/29/25
Greetings, Reds and Blues! After an extended break we have returned to bring you all of our thoughts about Chelsea, United, and the US national teams. It’s been a while, so let’s get into it! Chelsea looked to have some good momentum going, especially with the absence of several key players. It...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 10/1/25
Greetings, fellow gluttons for punishment! Yes, both the Reds and Blues contrived to lose 3-1 each on Saturday. But the manner in which they chose to do so was spectacularly different. Let’s inspect the corpses. Despite Evan’s poignant, double-edged speculation ahead of last week’s match against...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 9/17/25
Welcome back, Reds and Blues! The international break is over, and that means the return of league and Champions League footy. How did our clubs fare after a few weeks off? Chelsea’s start to the season has been a mixed bag. Coming off a summer run to a trophy – and the extra games and miles on...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 8/20/25
Hey Reds and Blues, the Premier League is back! The first weekend of matches is in the books. Neither side got off to the start we/they had hoped for, but each club showed signs of what may lie ahead. Let’s see how things have gone so far. Chelsea’s long and successful summer run at the Club…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 8/6/25
Hey Reds, Blues, and all soccer fans! We are finally back and ready to once again give our local take on the global game. Who has had the better transfer window? Will these signings have an immediate impact? And who will be lifting the trophy several months from now? Let’s jump in and find out…...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 4/16/25
Reds and Blues, we are finally back after an extended hiatus. There’s much to catch up on. So let’s dive right in. Chelsea now sit in sixth place, 1 point behind City and 2 behind Newcastle. A top-four finish is still possible. But the immediate focus is on progression in the Conference, where…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 3/5/2025
Reds, Blues, GFOPs! A soothsayer bids you beware the Ides of March. Set our clubs before us; let us see their form. Chelsea’s fifth-place standing is both blessing and curse. It’s probably enough for future European exploits regardless of Thursday’s trip to Scandinavian shores. But it hides an...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 2/19/25
Welcome back, Reds and Blues! January flew by, and our absence has done the same with February. We have a lot to catch up on, so let’s dive in! The ongoing inconsistency of Manchester United continued this weekend as they fell to Spurs away. United entered February on a 3-game winning streak. But...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 1/22/25
BRRRR, Reds and Blues! We hope those of you enduring this Midwest cold blast are managing to stay warm and safe. England is also suffering at the hands of the Snow Miser. Let’s see how our teams are handling it. It’s safe to say that Manchester United are struggling to find themselves. While they...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 12/18/24
Happy Holidays, Reds and Blues! It’s that time of year, and we are definitely in the midst of the Festive Fixtures. Games are coming thick and fast, so let’s see how our clubs are faring. MANCHESTER. IS. RED. Yes, it was against a City side that appears to be in free-fall, but United haven’t...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 1/8/25
Happy New Year, Reds and Blues! We hope you all had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. The Festive Fixtures are winding down. How did our clubs close out the year and kickoff the new one? “Chelsea’s December has gone about as well as any Blue could have hoped.” That’s what I wrote just a few...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 12/4/24
And we’re back! We hope you enjoyed the additional week off for Thanksgiving, America’s oddest holiday celebration. And we’ve made it through the final international break of 2024. How did the USMNT fare in their 2-leg Nations League encounter? And how did our clubs do upon their return from the...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 11/13/24
Welcome back, Reds and Blues! We’re at yet another international break, but both clubs have seen some positive results in recent weeks. Let’s look at what they’ve done, and what we can expect from the new USMNT manager as he takes on Jamaica in the Nations League. Chelsea goes into the break on a...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 10/23/24
Welcome back, Reds and Blues! We made it through yet another international break. The USMNT was in action under our new coach, and several players from both clubs got much-needed rests. How did the first 2 games under Poch go, and how did our respective clubs fare upon returning from the break?...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 10/09/24
Greetings, Reds and Blues fans! We are back for yet another international break. This one feels a little different for USMNT fans, though. Let’s get into why that is and also how our respective clubs have fared as they go into the hiatus. The Poch Era begins in earnest. He took over training just...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 9/25/24
Welcome back, Reds and Blues fans! We have made it through a fairly boring international break, but it did bring closure to one issue for the USMNT. The focus returns to the EPL this weekend. Let’s see what has happened and what we can expect. Chelsea’s season appears to be building some…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 9/11/24
Hello, Reds and Blues fans! We have made it through a fairly boring international break, but it did bring closure to one issue for the USMNT. The focus returns to the EPL this weekend. Let’s see what has happened and what we can expect. Chelsea’s season has begun in fits and starts. An…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 8/21/24
Hello, Reds and Blues! So much has happened in just the past few weeks: Olympic finals, season curtain raisers, new coaches, and especially new players. Let’s sort through it all. Chelsea didn’t make many big moves in the transfer market before their season opener with City. And while none of…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 7/10/24
Welcome back, Reds and Blues! When last you saw us here, we had audio issues that we didn’t know about in real time. Coupled with our European adventures, it’s been nearly 2 ½ months since we’ve shared this space. So, we’ve got quite a lot to discuss. The Euros and the Copa have dominated summer...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 4/24/24
Welcome back, Reds and Blues! It’s been a wild few weeks for us, and that’s not even counting the shenanigans your boys got up to in Vegas! Let’s catch up on all the action. When last you saw/heard us, Chelsea had just broken collective Red hearts. Chelsea jumped out to an early 2-0 lead inside…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 3/20/24
Greetings, Reds and Blues! The last 2 weeks have been full of goals and excitement for both clubs, which is not something we’ve been able to say much this season. Let’s dive into their performances and results. Chelsea needed a win over Newcastle to keep them within touching distance of the top…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 3/6/24
Welcome back, Reds and Blues! March brings with it the start of the home stretch, but results have remained largely unchanged. Let’s discuss whether the performances have as well. Chelsea had an opportunity to get their hands on a trophy (Carabao Cup) this season, but they did not take advantage…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 2/21/24
Greetings, Reds and Blues! February is 2/3 over, so we’ve got a lot to catch up on. What have Chelsea and United been up to this month? Chelsea saw in the month of February in thesame manner as they exited January: by shipping 4 goals to their opponents, Wolves and Liverpool, respectively. But…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 1/17/24
Happy New Year, Reds and Blues! Hopefully your 2024 is off to a great start. This cold streak hasn’t put a damper on our fandom, so let’s see how our teams finished 2023 and kicked off the New Year. After dropping points away to Wolves, Chelsea have enjoyed a decent run of form with 2 wins in the...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 12/27/23
Happy Holidays, Reds and Blues! We hope it’s been a festive season for you and your families. And while results have not been going as well as either of us would like, we truly appreciate your support and look forward to bringing you more in the New Year. The footballing gods decided to have some...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 1/31/24
Welcome back, Reds and Blues! January has flown by, and the games are coming thick and fast now. Cup competitions and mid-week games are furthering the congestion. How are our teams managing the workload? Chelsea recovered from their shock away loss in the Carabao Cup to give a rousing home...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 12/13/23
Happy Holidays, Reds and Blues! So far this holiday period has been anything but joyful for both Chelsea and United. And as we approach the truly Festive Fixtures at the end of the season, what can each set of fans expect and hope for? Let’s see what Evan and Aaron have to say! Chelsea kicked off...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 11/29/23
Welcome back, Reds and Blues! The USMNT limped into the next round of the CONCACAF Nations League, Chelsea continued to yo-yo, and United have quietly become the in-form team in the EPL. Can they replicate that recent form in the CL today? Let’s find out. When last we saw Chelsea, they were…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 11/8/23
Hello again, Reds and Blues! It’s been a mixed bag of results for both clubs, and it’s hard to know which direction either are truly heading in. And we got a welcome surprise in news surrounding the USWNT. Let’s get into it! Chelsea’s season continues to confound. After putting in a rousing...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 10/25/23
Greetings, Reds and Blues! Our clubs returned from international duty and were immediately thrown into the gauntlet that is the Premier League. And Americans headlined the weekend clash between AC Milan and Juventus. Let’s see how they fared. Chelsea’s first clash on their return from the...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 09/06/23
Greetings, Reds and Blues! Quite a lot has happened in the past 2 weeks, but sadly little has changed in our respective fortunes. Chelsea continues to look like a collection of individuals rather than a unified squad in Pochettino’s vision. United, on the other hand, seem to have a plan but not...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 09/26/23
Greetings, Reds and Blues! It’s been 3 weeks since we last chatted with you, with an international break squeezed in for good measure. Some things have changed, but much has largely stayed the same. But there is a need for some change at both clubs. How have they fared since their return to…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 10/11/23
Hello, Reds and Blues! The 2nd international break of the Fall is now underway, so let’s catch up on what’s happened with our clubs, as well as what we can expect from the upcoming USMNT friendlies. Chelsea’s results in the past few weeks have been promising, at least when compared to their…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 8/23/23
Hello again, Reds and Blues! It’s been a while since we last chatted, and a lot has happened. Sadly, the USWNT was dumped from the Women’s World Cup. And things have only marginally changed for our respective club teams. Let’s dive into all of that and more! Chelsea (read: Todd Boehly) reportedly...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 8/2/23
Greetings, Reds and Blues! Things have picked up in the transfer market for both of our clubs. And it looks like there could be more to come. Meanwhile, the reigning Women’s World Cup Champions have looked a bit wobbly in the group stages thus far. Our ladies have not exactly waltzed into the...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 7/5/23
Hello, Red and Blue fans! The transfer window is in full swing, and at least one of our clubs has been very active, while the other is being bogged down by their owners. Meanwhile, a much-derided USMNT squad has booked passage to the knockout round and will face their northern rivals. Let’s get...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat Derby Watch Party! - 5/25/23
Hello, Red and Blue fans! Today’s the day we’ve all been waiting for. Our raison d’etre. Manchester United versus Chelsea. Let’s dig in. Chelsea’s overall form has continued on much the same trajectory. They have a lone win in May – a 3-1 victory over fellow strugglers Bournemouth – but it...
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat – 5/31/23
Greetings, Red and Blue fans! Another Premier League season is in the books, and it couldn’t have gone much different for our respective clubs. Let’s see how things ended up, and where we each go from here. Chelsea’s season started off in turmoil and really only got worse with very few bright…
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The Red and Blue Soccer Chat – 6/21/23
Greetings, GFOPs! Happy Solstice. Summer’s here, and the time is right, to catch up on some footy news. There hasn’t been too much to get excited about for either club, but the Baby Eagles have already made us proud and are about to kick off a second summer tournament. And the ladies are poised…
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Focusing primarily on the Reds of Manchester United and the Blues of Chelsea FC, we'll give our local take on the global game. The US Men and Women, Indy Eleven, local schools and clubs, coaches - we're going to touch on it all. Get our fresh takes every other Wednesday and get in touch through our various social media. We'd love to hear from you! -- Evan and Aaron Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redbluesoccerchat/support
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