We discuss the footy events we missed over the summer, some exciting transfers and we round up this weekend's action. We talk about how to win the UCL, what makes a team great and the rise of Ousmane Dembele. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Sep 03, 2018•24 min•Ep. 87
We talk about the Round of 16, make predictions, and discuss talking points for the rest of the World Cup. We also talk about some transfer news. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Jul 05, 2018•18 min•Ep. 86
Solomon explains the reasons behind Messi's problems with Argentina. We also discuss what's happened in the tournament since our last episode, debate supposed footy truths and make our predictions for the rest of the tournament. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Jul 02, 2018•23 min•Ep. 85
Solomon tries to admit how poor Messi has been, while also praising Ronaldo. We discuss the most exciting teams, games and players of the tournament so far. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Jun 24, 2018•25 min•Ep. 84
We predict each World Cup group, discuss storylines, and talk about Solomon's picks to win it all. We also discuss NYCFC's coaching change. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Jun 12, 2018•26 min•Ep. 83
In an episode which is mostly a tribute to and discussion of Andres Iniesta's time at Barcelona, we also discuss the end of the La Liga season, the FA Cup Final and the World Cup. We even pay some attention to MLS! “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
May 22, 2018•24 min•Ep. 82
We discuss El Clasico and Barca's double. Solomon passionately compares and contrasts the values of the two clubs. We talk about the straightforward title races of the top 5 leagues. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
May 07, 2018•27 min•Ep. 81
In the wake of FC Barcelona’s disastrous UCL exit, Solomon goes on a rant against the club’s board and offers turnaround advice. We congratulate Man City and PSG on their league titles, and Real Madrid — preemptively — on their third straight UCL. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Apr 16, 2018•25 min•Ep. 80
We discuss the beautiful name of Christian Eriksen's hometown, as well as Messi's arrogance. We discuss title races around Europe and preview some potential managerial movement. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Apr 10, 2018•24 min•Ep. 79
We discuss the weekend's action. Solomon goes on (yet another) rant about Messi's historic dominance. We discuss the M.L.S.’s Zlatan debut, and consider the impact the Great Swede will have on the league's future. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Apr 03, 2018•31 min•Ep. 78
An interview with the NFL Players Association’s George Atallah, who happens to be a massive Arsenal supporter. Our conversation ranges from sports to politics, including the national-anthem protests and playing basketball with President Obama. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Mar 21, 2018•30 min•Ep. 77
We discuss the Champions League quarterfinal draw, including Solomon's burning desire for Barca to face Real Madrid. We also talk about the weekend's domestic action, Barca essentially wrapping up the league title, and the dominance of the leaders in the other leagues. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Mar 20, 2018•26 min•Ep. 76
We mourn the losses of Davide Astori and Quini. We also discuss the weekend's action, some of the dirtiest players in football, and the beginning of the MLS season. "Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Mar 05, 2018•32 min•Ep. 75
In our milestone episode, we discuss Barca's successes, Arsenal's current state and Pep Guardiola's genius. We also discuss the big results from all around Europe. "Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Feb 26, 2018•32 min•Ep. 74
Solomon sits down with Copa90's Gaby Kirschner. They discuss Liverpool's current state without Coutinho, what Copa90 does, as well as women and mental health in football. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Feb 23, 2018•24 min•Ep. 73
We discuss the week's footy action, including Barca reaching the Copa del Rey final and how Kevin de Bruyne is taking over football. We also talk about how much the leader of an organization (not necessarily a football club) really matters. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Feb 12, 2018•27 min•Ep. 72
We round up the winter transfers, discussing our favorites and the projected flops. We also reach out to you, our listeners, to see what you'd like from upcoming episodes, including World Cup specials. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Feb 01, 2018•34 min•Ep. 71
We discuss Ronaldo’s gruesome injury, as well as all the action from Europe this weekend. We also touch on Social Security and the New England Patriots' dynasty! “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Jan 22, 2018•30 min•Ep. 70
We discuss Man City's 4-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool and how it leaves Barcelona as the only unbeaten team in Europe's top 5 leagues. We also discuss some MLS transfer news, as well as Solomon's newfound respect for the league. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Jan 17, 2018•39 min•Ep. 69
In an all-Barca episode, we discuss the team's 5-0 destruction of Celta Vigo. We analyze the tactics Ernesto Valverde has used to greatly improve the team this year, and we make our predictions for Barca's 2018. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Jan 12, 2018•35 min•Ep. 68
We belatedly discuss El Clasico, as well as Philippe Coutinho's transfer to Barcelona. We recap 2017 in soccer, handing out our awards, and make our 2018 predictions. "Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Jan 11, 2018•32 min•Ep. 67
We discuss the weekend's action as well as Ernesto Valverde's role in Barcelona's turnaround. We discuss the Champions League Round of 16 and talk about some matches to watch out for in the World Cup group stage. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Dec 11, 2017•21 min•Ep. 66
We discuss the club action from the weekend and also preview the World Cup. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Dec 04, 2017•28 min•Ep. 65
We discuss Barca's wrongly disallowed goal against Valencia, as well as all the action from around Europe this weekend. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Nov 27, 2017•21 min•Ep. 64
We discuss the completion of the World Cup field along with the weekend action. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Nov 20, 2017•25 min•Ep. 63
We record our episode while watching and commenting on NYCFC's playoff loss to Columbus. We also discuss all the action around Europe. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Nov 06, 2017•26 min•Ep. 62
We discuss how the Catalan independence movement intersects with football — including Girona’s shock victory over Real Madrid. Also, a roundup of European results. And yes, Barcelona is eight points clear of Real Madrid! “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Oct 30, 2017•18 min•Ep. 61
We discuss a potential big signing for NYCFC; a way to improve the U.S. Soccer system; and the weekend’s domestic action. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Oct 23, 2017•21 min•Ep. 60
We discuss the USMNT's failure to qualify for the World Cup; we also talk about potential Cup winners and ask listeners to help us decide where to throw our support. Also: a roundup of the weekend's club action. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat
Oct 16, 2017•32 min•Ep. 59
We interview the Ginger Legend and discuss his love of octopus, the current state of the USMNT, and our potential rendezvous at the World Cup in Russia.
Sep 29, 2017•45 min•Ep. 58