The Soccer Fanatics

Episodes

1. 10

   SUMMER OF SOCCER: SEMIFINALS & FINAL REVIEW | TOURNAMENT AWARDS | USMNT LOOK AHEAD TO 2030

   Jeff Carroll and Eric Jensen review the World Cup Semifinals and Final, give out awards for best players of the tournament, and look ahead to what coach and players could be at the 2030 World Cup for the USA. 0:00 - Intro, Final review, Semifinals review 29:43 - Tournament Awards 47:43 - USMNT...

   Jul 20, 2026

   1h 40m
2. 9

   SUMMER OF SOCCER: USMNT WC REVIEW | ROUND OF 16 & QUARTERFINALS REVIEW | SEMIFINALS & FINAL PREVIEW

   Jeff Carroll and Eric Jensen react to the US being dumped out of the World Cup by Belgium, and evaluate their tournament performance as a whole. Plus, reviews of the Round of 16 and Quarterfinals results, as well as previews of the Semifinals and possible Final. 0:00 - Intro & USMNT tournament...

   Jul 14, 2026

   1h 05m
3. 8

   SUMMER OF SOCCER: WC ROUND OF 32 REVIEW | ROUND OF 16 & QUARTERFINALS PREVIEW

   Jeff Carroll and Eric Jensen review the first round of knockout matches of the World Cup, preview the Round of 16 and Quarterfinals, and analyze the performances of the host nations. 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - USMNT roundup 14:20 - Other co-host performances: Mexico and Canada 23:03 - Round of 32 recap...

   Jul 7, 2026

   1h 02m
4. 7

   SUMMER OF SOCCER: WC GROUP STAGE REVIEW & ROUND OF 32 PREVIEW

   Jeff Carroll and Eric Jensen review the World Cup Group Stage and preview the Round of 32, hitting the biggest storylines, the best players, and how things are looking for the USMNT.

   Jun 29, 2026

   1h 18m
5. 6

   THE SUMMER OF SOCCER EXTRAVAGANZA: WORLD CUP PREVIEW

   Jeff Carroll and Eric Jensen preview the World Cup. 0:00 - Intro 4:32 - USMNT roundup 33:27 - WC title contenders and "blue bloods" that could underperform 1:07:07 - Previewing co-hosts Mexico and Canada 1:14:03 - Other WC teams we're following and excited by 1:23:56 - Player of the Tournament…

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   Jun 7, 2026

   1h 37m
6. 5

   The Soccer Fanatics 2.0 (I Don't Wanna Know About Your Real Mother)

   After a nearly 3-year hiatus, The Soccer Fanatics podcast returns! Show creator Jeff Carroll is joined by new co-host Eric Jensen. Topics of discussion include: - Figuring out what the new iteration of this podcast will look like - Their love of soccer jerseys - Eric's somewhat strange thoughts…

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   May 25, 2023

   47m
7. 4

   The Final Episode

   It was a busy first week of the MLS is Back Tournament, with plenty of upsets, controversy, and memorable goals. Show host Jeff Carroll breaks down the results, and what to expect out of the next week of games. ***This will be the final episode of The Soccer Fanatics for the foreseeable future***

   Jul 14, 2020

   49m
8. 3

   Manchester City's Ban is Lifted

   5 months after a ban was issued against Manchester City that would prevent them from playing in the next 2 Champions League campaigns, that ban has been lifted. Show host Jeff Carroll reacts to Man City's reinstatement, as well as how it affects the other teams vying for a place in next season's...

   Jul 13, 2020

   53m
9. 2

   MLS is Back Tournament Preview

   Major League Soccer returns for the first time in 4 months today with the MLS is Back Tournament. Show host Jeff Carroll previews the tournament, including which teams he expects to get out of each group, who will win the end of the tournament awards, and what the results will look like for the...

   Jul 9, 2020

   38m
10. 1

    Liverpool Are Premier League Champions

    It was within their grasp before the season was delayed. There was concern that the season would be cancelled and their chance for a title taken away. But after all the hard work and obstacles, Liverpool have finally won the Premier League for the first time in 30 years. Show host Jeff Carroll...

    Jun 27, 2020

    30m
11. A Memorable Return

    The break is over, the EPL resumes! Show host Jeff Carroll discusses the first games back, including what team looks strongest right from the off, and what team still needs a lot of work. Plus, plenty of controversy to talk about, as well as some incredible goals. (Note: Co-host Brennan Berry did...

    Jun 23, 2020

    51m
12. THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS BACK!!!

    After months of no games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier League has returned! Show hosts Jeff Carroll and Brennan Berry talk what they think the final table will look like (including who will make the Champion's League and Europa League, and who will be relegated). They also discuss who...

    Jun 17, 2020

    1h 10m
13. Unprecedented: The State of Soccer During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Show hosts Jeff Carroll and Brennan Berry discuss the current state of world soccer, as it has been temporarily put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How will this affect different leagues? How will this affect tournaments such as the Champions League, Euros, Olympics, and Copa America? When...

    Apr 23, 2020

    30m
14. WHAT ON EARTH HAVE WE JUST SEEN?!?!?!

    That's what Play-by-Play commentator John Strong said after Jakob Glesnes hit a 35-yard screamer for Philadelphia in a 3-3 draw with LAFC. Show hosts Jeff Carroll and Brennan Berry go into detail on ALL of the top plays, players, matches, and teams from Week 2 of MLS. And what were the top...

    Mar 10, 2020

    1h 14m
15. The 25th Season of MLS Begins

    Welcome to the 2020 Season of Major League Soccer. Show hosts Jeff Carroll and Brennan Berry recap the first week of the season, including results, who made the biggest impact, and what we expect out of next weekend's games.

    Mar 6, 2020

    1h 29m