The Beautiful Show

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Soccer is the world's game. From the deserts of Africa to the jungles of Central America. To makeshift pitches across Asia and to streets all over Europe, the beautiful game is enjoyed by billions world wide. Sometime during the past century the game has passed this nation by, but that no longer is the case. The U. S. Men's National team is making an impact at the World Cup in Brazil. Major League Soccer grows in popularity and skill every year. American soccer players are now taking their talents to clubs all over the world. Soccer has grown in popularity exponentially in our country over the past decade and The Beautiful Show is here to talk about it. From the U. S. Men's National Team to domestic and foreign leagues, The Beautiful Show has you covered. Hosts Brendan and Steve discuss teams, players, formations and tactics. They break it down in a way that soccer fans old and new can comprehend and appreciate. The Beautiful Show loves the beautiful game and is here to share it with you. As Brendan always says, "Play beautiful. Be beautiful."

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Episodes

Episode 12

Steve & B recap the World Cup final as well as go over the award winners and discuss the world's largest tournament's biggest flops, and biggest rising stars. Steve also goes off on the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. Play Baeutiful, be beautiful. @thebeautifulpod

Jul 19, 2014•58 min

Episode 11

Today's episode of The Beautiful Show podcast (which you can subscribe to via iTunes), Steve & B talk about the World Cup award nominies: Golden Ball, Golden Glove, & Best Young Player as well as dissect the Semi Finals and give a quick look at the Finals. Follow them @thebeautifulpod

Jul 12, 2014•50 min

Episode 10

Steve & Brendan give their positive view on the USA's 1-2 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the World Cup & answer an email from a listener about what team a new fan of the Premier League and MLS should follow.

Jul 04, 2014•1 hr 6 min

Episode 9

Steve & B talk a little World Cup round of 16 action and then get into the nitty gritty with Tuesday's match between USA & Belgium. the talk haircuts too. @thebeautifulpod Thebeautifulshow@outlook.com

Jun 30, 2014•51 min

Episode 8

The USA are through to the round of 16! This is what every team spends months preparing for it, and not every one of them make it. The Germans win Group G and the USA are runners up on to play the winner of Group H. Another short show today, as Steve had to leave early, but the boys talk World Cup, best goals, best team to not advance, and best teeth marks.

Jun 26, 2014•39 min

Episode 7

Today Steve and Brendan give a brief synopsis of the USA's game against Portugal and then look ahead to THE GAME against Jurgen Klinsmann's home country, Germany.

Jun 26, 2014•38 min

The Beautiful Show Episode 6

Hello! Today Steve and Brendan break down the USA's 2-1 victory in Group D over Ghana. The USA finally broke the curse but can they progress with injuries and lack of possession? They give their Man of the Match selection. Other topics: small analysis of Portugal, Who is the winner out of the Group D tie between Brazil and Mexico? Steve and B also decided which fan base has impressed. Play beautiful, stay beautiful. The Beautiful Show

Jun 18, 2014•50 min

The Beautiful Show E5

Hello and welcome to another edition of the Beautiful Show! (We had a few audio difficulties today, so please bear with us.) It is World Cup day 3! Steve and Brendan discuss a few of the games, mainly Spain v Netherlands, Italy, v England, give their favorite matches so far, (hint, we named on already), and discus what games were the biggest shockers. They also ask, who has an easier task ahead of them, Spain, Uruguay or Costa Rica. They even give their picks for goal of the tournament so far. S...

Jun 15, 2014•1 hr 4 min

The Beautiful Show Episode 4

Hello beautiful listeners! Today Steve and Brendan give a quick recap of the opening game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with Brazil's 3-1 win over Croatia. They predict the top two teams for each of the 8 groups to advance and give us their predictions on who will win tomorrow's matches: Mexico v Cameroon, Spain v Netherlands, and Chile v Australia. The World Cup is here! Are you on board? Play beautiful, stay beautiful.

Jun 13, 2014•1 hr 1 min

The Beautiful Show Episode 2

On today's show Steve and Brendan give you a preview (prep rally as Steve calls it) of the USA v Nigeria game in sunny Jacksonville, FL. They discuss the diamond formation, possible starting lineups, possible man of the match and X-factor players. Tune in and watch tomorrow's game to see if they are right in anything they say. The Beautiful Show. Stay beautiful, be beautiful

Jun 07, 2014•39 min

The Beautiful Show Ep.1

Hello! Steve and Brendan discuss the USMNT's 2-1 win over Turkey. How was the combo of Dempsey and Altidore up top? Will the starting 11 be the starting 11 against Nigeria or will Klins experiment again? Who impressed and who disappointed? How did the defense fair against a much better opponent than Azerbaijan. We rate the subs and give you our opinions on the game so tune in and tell your friends. (We realize there were audio problems with the show but they will be corrected by the next episode...

Jun 02, 2014•55 min

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