It was German Cup final weekend in Germany, so Musa and Ryan begin by discussing Wolfsburg and Bayern securing domestic doubles (02.00) and touch on the developments in German women's football for next season. They then move to the Premier League, with a big Southampton win over Manchester City yet again confirming the great job that Ralph Hasenhüttl is doing on England's south coast (15.27) and the differing trajectories for Liverpool and Spurs (19.00). After the break they touch on Manchester ...
Jul 06, 2020•47 min
In this bonus episode, Musa and Ryan take a trip through multiple alternate footballing universes with their first “what if?” episode since joining Ringer FC. They speculate what happens to Liverpool if Coutinho doesn’t leave for Barcelona in 2017 (03:10), the FA doesn’t ban women’s football in the 1920s (10:55), John Terry doesn’t slip in the Champions League final penalty shootout of 2008 (17:57), Bayer Leverkusen win the treble in 2002 (29:26), and a certain group of players declare for Brazi...
Jul 03, 2020•53 min
Barcelona dropped more points against Atlético Madrid midweek, so Musa and Ryan discuss the troubles facing the defending La Liga champions (04:50), including the mismanagement at board level of a squad that has a player of Messi's caliber and how his brilliance is being wasted, before heading around the rest of La Liga (27:10). They move on to Serie A, following big wins for Juventus and Inter (29:58) and a much-needed win for Sampdoria. There's a roundup the NWSL Challenge Cup, including the i...
Jul 02, 2020•56 min
What a hectic weekend of soccer! Musa and Ryan begin by talking about the dramatic final days of the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, including Werder Bremen’s 6-1 win over Köln to book a place in the relegation playoff, Gladbach securing Champions League football, Dortmund losing 4-0 at home to Hoffenheim, and the continuation of Schalke’s terrible run (1:20). Things also heated up in La Liga over the weekend (17:25), thanks in no small part to wonderful assists from Santi Cazorla and Karim Benzem...
Jun 29, 2020•47 min
Following Chelsea’s victory over Manchester City, Musa and Ryan record a bonus episode to discuss Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years (0:30), including heaps of praise for the job Jürgen Klopp has done at Anfield. They also touch on the game that won them the title, Chelsea’s position in the race for the Champions League spots, and Manchester City giving up the Premier League crown (20:02). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2020•25 min
There were so many goals in the midweek European fixtures, but Musa and Ryan begin with the NWSL Challenge Cup, which will be the first major league to return in the U.S. this Saturday (02.58), and the complications caused by Orlando Pride pulling out due to positive coronarvirus tests throughout the squad. The first wave of goals comes from Liga NOS, as Benfica are doing their best to not win the league (04.30), before moving on to Serie A with Atalanta v Lazio, and Inter v Sassuolo (05.43). Li...
Jun 25, 2020•44 min
In the inaugural ‘Stadio’ podcast for 'Ringer FC', Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn introduce the show and get into the first full weekend of Premier League matches in over 100 days (01:50). They open with Spurs vs. Manchester United, featuring a brilliant Paul Pogba (06:00), and discuss how the United midfield might look going forward. Next, they move on to the Merseyside Derby (13:10), Brighton’s victory over Arsenal, including a bad injury to Bernd Leno (17:37), and Chelsea’s future following the a...
Jun 22, 2020•53 min
Welcome to 'Stadio'! Hosted by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn, two guys from England and based in Berlin, Germany, 'Stadio' gets into detail about what happens on the field and takes a zoomed-out look at what goes on off of it. In this trailer, which features clips from past episodes, you’ll hear chat about how Real Madrid is the most unstable stable club (3:36), discussion of Moussa Marega’s being the target of racist taunts while playing for Porto in February (4:44), some thirsting over Borussia M...
Jun 15, 2020•15 min
Donnie is joined by Micah Peters and Conor Nevins to discuss the end of the Champions League group stage and who made it the final 16 (1:00). Then they discuss Manchester City’s recent struggles and whether or not Pep is long for the job (16:00). Finally, they go over the managerial comings and goings in the Premier League and shout-out Stanford keeper and instant legend Katie Meyer (33:45). Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Micah Peters and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Dec 12, 2019•46 min•Ep. 86
Donnie is joined by Chris Ryan and Conor Nevins to recap the day’s Champions League action (1:20) and then dissect the hiring of José Mourinho to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham (5:20). Then they discuss who else is on the managerial hot seat in the Premier League (32:40) and review the Copa Libertadores final (41:40). Host: Donnie Kwak Guest: Chris Ryan and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2019•49 min•Ep. 85
Donnie is joined by Conor Nevins and Micah Peters to discuss Liverpool’s big win over Manchester City (1:15) and whether they will ever lose again. Then they play a couple of Premier League trivia games and preview the international break and PL Matchday 13 (25:20). Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Conor Nevins and Micah Peters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 12, 2019•40 min•Ep. 84
Donnie is joined by Conor Nevins and Micah Peters to discuss Liverpool’s wild win on penalties over Arsenal in the League Cup (1:00) before delving into the Granit Xhaka controversy at the Emirates (13:20). Then Shaker Samman joins to talk about the USMNT’s shiny new fullback (28:45) and the fall of LAFC to Seattle (44:20). Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Conor Nevins, Micah Peters, and Shaker Samman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2019•53 min•Ep. 83
Donnie is joined by Conor Nevins and Andrew Helms to break down the USMNT’s 2-0 loss to Canada (0:45). Then they discuss the new MLS Cup playoff format and the first-round matchups (14:30). Finally Micah Peters previews Sunday’s Manchester United–Liverpool match and the rest of the Premier League weekend (40:00). Host: Donnie Kwak Guest: Conor Nevins, Micah Peters, and Andrew Helms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 82
Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters, and Conor Nevins discuss Bayern Munich’s rout of Tottenham and the rest of Tuesday’s Champions League matches (0:15), the Manchester United–Arsenal snoozefest (15:00), and the new Diego Maradona documentary premiering on HBO (36:30). Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Micah Peters, Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 01, 2019•45 min•Ep. 81
Donnie, Micah Peters, and Conor Nevins discuss the return of the Champions League (1:00), the Manchester City defensive mini-crisis (10:54), the Chelsea youth movement (22:25), the perils of playing it out from the back (34:01), and our “double-click” players of the week (42:02). Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Micah Peters and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2019•48 min•Ep. 80
Donnie, Chris Ryan, Micah Peters, and Shaker Samman discuss the European transfer deadline (3:00), the North London derby, Sadio Mané being mad at Mo Salah (9:20), the Champions League draw, the unsolvable racism problem in football (27:00), and the Premier League team most likely to break into the top six (34:35). Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Chris Ryan, Micah Peters, Shaker Samman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 03, 2019•46 min•Ep. 79
Two matches into the PL's new season, Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters, and Miles Surrey discuss Paul Pogba pens, the endless VAR debate, Pukki the GOAT, the league's youth movement, and the all-new You Hate to See That segment. Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Micah Peters and Miles Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2019•53 min•Ep. 78
To preview the new season, we had five Ringer staffers draft four Premier League teams, each with the goal of having the most total cumulative points at season’s end. Will Shaker Samman, Conor Nevins, Micah Peters, Miles Surrey, or your host lift the PPP trophy in May? Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Shaker Samman, Conor Nevins, Micah Peters, Miles Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 77
Andrew Helms and Caitlin Murray join to discuss the USWNT’s second straight World Cup title and how the team will look in the future (00:52). Then we discuss the USMNT’s Gold Cup loss to Mexico and Brazil’s Copa America triumph (18:25). Finally, Andrew and Ringer copy editor Julie Kliegman go over their favorite moments from the tournament in France (27:38). Hosts: Donnie Kwak Guests: Andrew Helms, Caitlin Murray, Julie Kliegman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Jul 08, 2019•52 min•Ep. 76
Shaker Samman and Julie Kliegman join to discuss the USA’s 2-1 quarterfinal victory over hosts France at the World Cup, including Megan Rapinoe’s MVP performance, the second-half controversies, and what to expect against England in the semis. Host: Donnie Kwak Guests: Shaker Samman, Julie Kliegman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2019•28 min•Ep. 75
Andrew Helms joins to review the group stages of the World Cup in France , the VAR controversies, and what to expect from the knockout round (2:20). Then ‘The National Team’ author Caitlin Murray calls in from France to talk about the mood in the U.S. camp and the USWNT’s ongoing fight for equal pay (31:25). Hosts: Donnie Kwak Guests: Andrew Helms, Caitlin Murray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2019•56 min•Ep. 74
We talk about the Reds’ 2-0 Champions League Final win over Tottenham in Madrid, discussing their man of the match (04:39), the armpit-ball (09:55), Liverpool battening down the hatches in the second half (15:24), and what the future holds for these two teams. Hosts: Donnie Kwak Guests: Chris Ryan, Ryan O'Hanlon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 01, 2019•36 min•Ep. 73
We toast the end of the PL season with a star-studded show: Ryan O’Hanlon and Chris Ryan join to discuss Liverpool falling short to Manchester City and the superiority of English football (0:54). Then we issue exit surveys on Manchester City with Tyler Tynes (36:30), Chelsea with Miles Surrey and Shaker Samman (44:35), and Spurs with Kevin Clark (57:10). Then the hosts discuss the states of Arsenal and United before doling out some PL awards (69:20). Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters Guests: Ryan...
May 15, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 72
The FC crew is joined by Nico Morales to discuss the first legs of the Champions League semifinals—Barca vs. Liverpool and Spurs vs. Ajax—and if the English teams can overturn their deficits in the second legs (0:50). Then, they discuss the weekend’s controversy at the Leeds-Aston Villa match (24:30). Finally, they preview the last two match days of the Premier League season and discuss who will win the title and finish in the top four (34:30). Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters Guest: Nico Morale...
May 01, 2019•44 min•Ep. 71
The FC crew and Shaker Samman discuss the bonkers Champions League match between Manchester City and Tottenham, and whether or not Spurs deserved to advance (01:15). Then, Spurs superfan Kevin Clark joins to talk about what the victory means for his club (20:49). City superfan Tyler Tynes chimes in next with his take on VAR and Raheem Sterling (26:37). Finally, the hosts discuss the CL semifinals and play a little trivia game. Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters Guests: Shaker Samman, Kevin Clark, ...
Apr 18, 2019•41 min•Ep. 70
The FC crew talks about Tottenham’s new stadium (3:10) and Juventus’s Moise Kean and racism in football (22:00). Then Ryan Hunn comes on to discuss the huge Bayern Munich–Borussia Dortmund clash on Saturday (33:45). Lastly, Relevent Sports CEO Daniel Sillman joins to break down this summer’s International Champions Cup and why it matters (53:25). Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters Guests: Ryan Hunn, Daniel Sillman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 69
After a busy two weeks of football, the FC crew is joined by Miles Surrey to discuss VAR (6:10), the draws for the CL and Europa League quarterfinals (11:40), Zizou’s return (19:00), CR7 vs. Messi (25:30), Mané vs. Salah (29:00), the Premier League table (34:10), the most lovable players (53:30), and much, much more. Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters Guest: Miles Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2019•58 min•Ep. 68
The FC crew is joined by Chris Ryan and Kevin Clark to discuss Ajax’s stunning Champions League defeat of Real Madrid and Tottenham’s win over Dortmund (02:34). Then Chris expresses worry about Liverpool’s poor run of form (13:36) and Kevin discusses his beloved Spurs (and Orlando City SC) (22:36). Finally, the panel has a free for all about new soccer rules, the Kepa controversy, and footballers on Instagram (40:17). Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Mar 06, 2019•59 min•Ep. 67
The FC crew is joined by Nico Morales to discuss the Champions League round of 16 first legs (2:00). Then they break down the mini-crises at Chelsea and Arsenal (24:15) and discuss the Liverpool–Manchester City title race game by game (44:50). Finally, they get hyped for the new MLS season (60:15). Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters Guest: Nico Morales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 66
The FC crew discuss the closing of the winter transfer window (6:00) and Manchester City closing the gap on Liverpool. Then they talk about the hottest American player in Europe (20:30). Finally, writer Nico Morales joins to preview the first set of matches in the Champions League round of 16 (37:30). Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 05, 2019•57 min•Ep. 66
