Across The Pitch

Across The Pitch

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Across The Pitch episodes

  • Episode 18 Part 2: Singing The Sarri Blues
    In part 2 of the episode Phil, Arran, and Matt discuss the situation that is happening at Chelsea, and what they think is the future there for Maurizio Sarri. Additionally, they do a break down of the races in the EFL Championship, League One, and League Two. This includes a discussion about the dominant season Luton Town is having, and a check in on Newport County and Notts. We also announce a special Accrington Stanley related guest that is upcoming, and news about a shirt raffle.
    32 min
  • Episode 18 Part 1: Doueugui's Pizza
    In our special 2019 Phoenix Rising season preview Phil, Arran, and Matt go over the roster from top to bottom including a look at players who have come and gone from last season. An in depth look at Adam Jahn who is pegged to be the team's top striker this year, and discuss what other holes in the roster still need to be filled. They also talk about returning players like Solomon Asante, new additions like Joey Calistri, head coach Rick Shantz, a pizza named after Doueugui Mala, and much more!
    31 min
  • Episode 17: The Callum Club
    In this special edition, Phil Kennedy, Arran Airs, and Matt Robards sit down with Minnesota United FC announcer Callum Williams. This interview, which is the first edition in our Callum Club series focuses on the upcoming MLS season, Minnesota's latest signings and acquisitions, Callum's though's on the Phoenix Rising, and more. We also discuss how the MLS stacks up against other leagues around the world and whether or not David Beckham deserves a statue in Los Angeles.
    46 min
  • Episode 16: Amond Joy
    A special edition as Phil Kennedy and Arran Airs sit down with Newport County A.F.C. striker Padraig Amond prior to their big match-up with Manchester City in the 5th Round of the FA Cup. Big goals against Tottenham, Leicester City, and Middlesbrough. They also talk about the League 2 season, his career with Accrington Stanley and Grimsby, his sport column in Ireland, coaching aspirations, and whether or not he would ever consider coming to the MLS.
    26 min
  • Episode 15: Forget Me Notts
    This week Phil, Matt, and Arran discuss the FA Cup as it leads into the 5th Round and some upsets including Newport Country over Middlesborough. They also discuss historic teams, the origin of the English football league, and team's with unusual names. Additionally, they talk about what team may get promoted from or relegated to "non-league", guys playing soccer while wearing ties, and even a debate about Leo Messi versus Tom Brady.
    43 min
  • Episode 14: Team Daryl Supporters
    In tonights episode Phil, Arran, and Matt dedicate their team of the month for February in support of Daryl Grove of the Total Soccer Show who recently announced he is battling cancer. You can find a link to donate to Daryl's GoFundMe on our homepage or donate by clicking here https://www.gofundme.com/team-daryl-grove.
    We also discuss the movings about of the January transfer window, upsets in Round 4 of the FA Cup, and a bit on footballers named Callum.
    49 min
  • Episode 13: American Outlaw Country
    This week Phil, Arran, and Matt sit down with American Outlaws Phoenix Chapter President Ryan Shirah. AO is the official supporters group of the U.S. Mens National Team. Ryan tells us about his experience with setting up for this week's match in Glendale against Panama. He also tells us more about how the club works, and we have an in depth discussion about new coach Gregg Berhalter, up and coming players to watch, the Women's World Cup, and more.
    45 min
  • Episode 12: Great Scott
    On this special edition of the Across The Pitch Podcast, Phil, Arran, and Matt sit down with veteran Accrington Stanley midfielder Scott Brown. (Scott Brown also appears on episode 2). They discuss the upcoming FA Cup match with Derby County at the WHAM Stadium, a wild match at Charlton, the departure of goalkeeper Connor Ripley, the team's latest additions in the January transfer window, and what is The Gaffer, John Coleman cheesed off about.
    27 min
  • Episode 11: Cech Ya Later
    This week Phil, Arran, and Matt discuss the retirement of legendary Arsenal and Chelsea goaltender Petr Cech, as well as player of the week David De Gea as part of a deep dive on goalkeepers. They also discuss athletes in American sports with a soccer background, the FA Cup rematches, more on our team of the month Luton Town, and how will Tottenham fare without Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son.
    48 min
  • Episode 10: Hatter's Delight
    This week guest analyst Matt Robards joins Phil and Arran again as they cover team of the month Luton Town and the departure of their manager Nathan Jones, their upcoming match with Sunderland, the League One title race, and also do a deep dive on the hit Netflix documentary series, "Sunderland Til' I Die". Additional topics include upsets in the FA Cup and player of the week Rúben Neves of Wolverhampton.
    53 min

About Across The Pitch

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Across The Pitch began in the summer of 2018, when Phil Kennedy and Arran Airs embarked upon an idea to start a podcast to teach fans in the United States about the deeper levels of English football, beyond the Premier League. Although Phil and Arran both grew to love football rooting for Arsenal F.C., they began to grow a passion for the grassroots of the game after they started regularly attending games for their hometown. USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC. Inspired by the story of "The Team That Wouldn't Die", they decided to make Accrington Stanley their flagship club, and in November of 2018, they recorded and released their first episode.