Beyond The Pitch

On this weeks show the guys talk about Honduras v Panama and Chile whilst discussing what this means for the young players moving forward. The guys also discuss the playoffs in Liga Nacional

In this episode, Rob and Joe are joined by International Sports Press Association’s Sonja Nikcevic to talk about the latest in football kits from around the world. From the iconic orange of the Netherlands, to the black and white stripes of Partizan Belgrade and Juventus, they travel around the world to give you their opinions on some of the best, and some of the worst kits in world football. Whether you agree or disagree with them, this is a fun listen!

In this episode, Joe and Rob immediately bring in their special guest, Daniel Campos, sports agent for Miguel Almiron, to talk Miguel’s possible landing spot in Europe, the influx of South American players into MLS, and the possible influence of coaches and agents on young players (4:00). Rob gives you a great trivia question on Neymar (26:35) before we get to Opening Thoughts. In Opening Thoughts, we discuss the result of the US Men’s National team 3-0 defeat to England, and what that means to the US program (29:05). Other topics include discussing Don Garber’s comments on Tata Martino at Soccerex (44:35), and Germany and Croatia’s relegation from the UEFA Nations League (49:15). We give you a host of matches to watch this week (54:40), and close with the trivia answer (57:10) and a preview of next week's show.

In this weeks pod Phil and Martin take a look back at Manchester Derby, they discuss the January window, Mourinho, new contracts and City FFP

In this special edition, Joe and Rob are joined by Peter Coates from Golazo Argentino to preview the 2018 Copa Libertadores Final between Boca Juniors and River Plate. In possibly the most heated rivalry in all of sports, the trio discusses the history of the rivalry, the players, the tactics, and much more. They discuss the two high profile coaches in Marcello Gallardo and Guillermo Barros Schelotto, and the distractions they both bring to this rivalry. The final Copa Libertadores to be decided over two legs is sure to be the most memorable ever. Get all the up to the minutes news in this special podcast!

In this episode, Joe and Rob start off with a quick tribute to Joe’s dad on the 50th anniversary of his arrival in the United States as an immigrant from Italy (4:00). In Opening Thoughts, we discuss the exciting first leg of the Copa Libertadores Final between Boca Juniors and River Plate, with a look ahead to the second leg (8:40). We then welcome in Jonathan Johnson from ESPN to discuss Ligue 1, PSG, and even a little Champions League (20:15). We then bring you a great trivia question on MLS shootouts, but alas, Joe butchers the answer later on (39:15). Other topics include a recap on Der Klassiker (40:30), The Manchester Derby (46:15), Messi’s return against Real Betis (50:50), and a recap of the MLS playoffs (56:10). We give you a host of matches to watch during the International Break this week (1:00:00), and close with the trivia answer (1:01:30) and a preview of next week's show.

In this episode of Beyond The Pitch, Juan is joined by US-based Peruvian reporter and political scientist, Christopher Vizcardo. Vizcardo talks about the crisis that has ungulfed Peruvian football and has the FA on the verge of being suspended by FIFA.

He will talk about the the specific law that is the cause of this potential suspension, what FIFA has already said about it and what could be the consequences of a potential suspension.

Will Peru be able to revert this situation? Will Ricardo Gareca leave if the federation is suspended? Who are the guilty culprits in all of this? This is something that Christopher will give us some insight on in this very informative episode.

On this weeks show the guys dicuss the Concacaf League Final, Concacaf u20's tournament in Florida whilst taking about the Honduran league. (E)

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In this episode, Joe and Rob start off by chatting about Fernando Ovelar, the 14 year old for Cerro Porteno who scored on the weekend against Olimpia (2:45). We then give you a great trivia question relating to the Copa Libertadores as two teams from the same city in Boca Juniors and River Plate will square off for the title this weekend (7:45). In Opening Thoughts, we discuss the recent FIFA Leaks and the idea of a Super League coming from it, as well as potential punishment for Manchester City and PSG (10:10). We then welcome in Emily Wilson from Marca and The Short Pass to talk about the CIES List ranking the Top 10 players by transfer value, as well as Real Madrid with Santiago Solari taking the helm at the Bernabéu (20:00). Other topics include Messi’s return in time for the Champions League match against Inter (42:10), rumors of Genaro Gattuso being removed at AC Milan in favor of Arsene Wender (45:10, and a recap of the MLS playoffs (50:00). We give you a host of matches to watch this week (55:05), and close with the trivia answer (1:03:29) and a preview of next week's show.