Bros Talking Soccer

We discuss Ozil's "illness", La Liga players striking, Austin FC's crest, and more.

Stories discussed this episode: Matt's Time Here - Ozil's illness - Gattuso's Bakayoko comment - Karius allowed to leave LFC but not Mignolet

Christian's Corner - Lloris caught drunk driving (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/24/hugo-lloris-tottenham-goalkeeper-charged-drink-driving) - La Liga players may strike (http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/la-liga-players-considering-strike-action-over-games-in/1a588khzihhov1q4huqkhdkx0g) - Napoli owner criticizes Sarri for having never won trophy (http://www.goal.com/en/news/napoli-chief-de-laurentiis-slams-trophyless-chelsea-boss/oa4itkr27bgw1oebrqjvlnnfs)

Dave's - Lazio supporters forbidding women from first 10 rows of the Curva Nord (https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/08/20/report-lazio-ultras-superfans-women-banned-stands) - Austin FC revealed new club crest (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/08/22/precourt-sports-ventures-reveals-badge-potential-austin-mls-club)

Link to tweet from @jarred_hancock: https://twitter.com/jarred_hancock/status/1031871723010813954

Our Other Projects: - Fan Futsal (www.fanfutsal.com) - The Soccer Tavern (youtube.com/c/TheSoccerTavern)

We're together again for this podcast. We discuss La Liga playing matches in North America, Diego Costa kicking Sergio Ramos, Inter Milan suing La Liga, and more.

Stories discussed this episode: Christian's Corner - La Liga matches played in USA and Canada (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/la-liga-to-stage-competitive-fixtures-in-usa-canada-as-part/1x6s4thy41lcl1nlpvpgj6njgl) - Lukaku to retire from Belgium after Euro 2020 (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lukaku-reveals-2020-belgium-retirement-plan/1a1ver42hegcjz2953rga1kko) - Diego Costa Kicks Ramos in the head (https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/16/liverpool-fans-react-diego-costa-accidentally-kicks-sergio-ramos-head-7845519/)

Christian's Corner pt 2 - Inter Milan to sue La Liga president over Modric comments (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2791482-inter-milan-to-sue-la-liga-president-javier-tebas-over-luka-modric-comments) - Napoli leader claims Roma & Liverpool have the same ownership (http://www.goal.com/en/news/napoli-chief-de-laurentiis-makes-sensational-liverpool-roma/vahz816jspok1bqi3zmz7kgxe)

Our Other Projects: - Fan Futsal (www.fanfutsal.com) - The Soccer Tavern (youtube.com/c/TheSoccerTavern)

All three Knittel brothers are together in their parents' basement (aka Christian's bedroom) for today's podcast. We discuss MLS Miami's new crest, Cech's Twitter battle with Bayer Leverkusen, Wayne Rooney's hustle play, and more.

Stories discussed this episode: Matt's Segment - MLS Miami's new crest (https://www.local10.com/news/local/miami/has-the-mls-miami-team-name-logo-been-uncovered) - Klopp vs Ramos (http://www.espn.com/soccer/uefa-champions-league/775/blog/post/3597575/jurgen-klopp-vs-sergio-ramos-a-timeline-of-war-of-words-since-champions-league-final)

Christian's Corner - Lovren didn't tell Liverpool about his stomach injury until he returned from vacation (https://www.givemesport.com/1371084-liverpool-fans-speculate-why-dejan-lovren-didnt-tell-the-club-about-his-stomach-injury) - Cech's Twitter battle with Bayer Leverkusen (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/its-sad-to-see-other-clubs-dont-share-our-values-cech-left/1ciqduw762sdl1f7f6nn56owoa) - Mexican TV station bribing for rights to World Cup (http://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/3590564/mexican-tv-giant-televisa-facing-bribery-lawsuit-in-us-federal-court)

Dave's Segment - Arsenal banned Arsenal Fan TV from using the club's name (https://twitter.com/KeenosAFC/status/1028943508109975552) - Wayne Rooney's hustle play vs Orlando (https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1028828064023687169) - Fans trying to get autographs from Mo Salah in traffic (https://twitter.com/FuriousFirmino/status/1029127149037543424)

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Our Other Projects: - Fan Futsal (www.fanfutsal.com) - The Soccer Tavern (youtube.com/c/TheSoccerTavern)

We are joined by Critty Smith from the Kings of Europe podcast. We discuss Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds, the opening weekend in the Prem, Sporting Director requirements, and more.

Find Critty on Twitter here: twitter.com/CrittySmith And find the Kings of Europe podcast on twitter here: twitter.com/KingsofEUR

Topics discussed this episode:

Christian's Corner - Marcelo Bielsa's start as manager at Leeds United - Pochettino hinted that Brexit influenced lack of transfers (http://www.goal.com/en/news/pochettino-hints-brexit-influenced-lack-of-transfers/1aqigp7k0349b1bs4i4zcutebp) - Messi is Barca's new captain

Critty Segment - First impression of PL opening weekend - Preview Bundesliga & Serie A - Mourinho doing more harm than good at United

Dave's Segment - The Union have a new Sporting Director (http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2018/08/09/what-to-know-about-new-union-sporting-director-ernst-tanner/). We discuss what makes for a good sporting director in this segment.

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Our Other Projects: - Fan Futsal (www.fanfutsal.com) - The Soccer Tavern (youtube.com/c/TheSoccerTavern)

Dave & Christian are joined by D.J. Fluck from Stadium Scene and Dave's wife Kristin (for Christian's Corner) on today's podcast. We discuss athlete diets, how Atlanta United would do in the Premier League, Brad Guzan's in-game interview at the MLS All-Star game, and more.

Find Stadium Scene TV online here: - Website: stadiumscene.tv/ - Twitter: twitter.com/stadiumscene - Facebook: www.facebook.com/stadiumscene - Instagram: www.instagram.com/stadium_scene/ - Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/stadiumscene/

Topics discussed this episode: Christian's Corner - MLS All-Star Game - Bellerin going vegan (pro athlete diets) - FA Rule Changes (managers getting cards!!!)

D.J.'s Dive - Atlanta United is likely best team in MLS, how would they finish in the Premier League? - In a 2 leg champions league style knockout, who is the first team in the table ATLUTD would beat, starting with MCFC and moving downward?

Dave's Segment - Inter has been aggressive this transfer window. Can they compete for the Serie A title this season? - Brad Guzan mic'ed up for MLS all-star game and was interviewed during play.

Our Other Projects: - Fan Futsal (www.fanfutsal.com) - The Soccer Tavern (www.youtube.com/c/TheSoccerTavern)

We're joined by Tom Newman from 90 Minutes At A Time to preview the upcoming 2018-2019 Premier League season. We go through a detailed, team by team discussion to let you know what to expect this season.

Check out the 90 Minutes At A Time website here: 90maat.com/ Find 90 Minutes At A Time on Twitter here: twitter.com/90MAAT_

Our Other Projects: - Fan Futsal (www.fanfutsal.com) - The Soccer Tavern (www.youtube.com/c/TheSoccerTavern)

We discuss Jose Mourinho, Christian Pulisic's future, Alfonso Davies' transfer to Bayern, and more.

Stories discussed this episode: Matt's Segment - Mourinho's time at United - Are Bayern/Germany on the decline? - Pulisic contract & what's best for his career at this point

Christian's Corner - Jarlene Hinkle USWNT drama (https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2018/7/25/17609060/jaelene-hinkle-uswnt-roster-tournament-of-nations-roster-homophobic-700-club-interview) - Tite contract extension (https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/07/25/sports/soccer/25reuters-soccer-brazil-tite.html)

Dave's Segment - Alfonso Davies to Bayern (https://www.prosoccerusa.com/vancouver-whitecaps-fc/alphonso-davies-completes-historic-transfer-to-bayern-munich/) - Whitecaps sending training compensation check to Davies' youth club in Edmonton (https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/1022217472462790656) - Barcelona transfer antics (http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3575612/barcelona-should-send-lionel-messi-to-roma-as-compensation-for-immoral-malcom-deal-pallotta)

Other Projects: - Fan Futsal (fanfutsal.com/) - The Soccer Tavern (www.youtube.com/c/TheSoccerTavern)

We discuss Jose Mourinho, Christian Pulisic's future, Alfonso Davies' transfer to Bayern, and more.

Stories discussed this episode:

Matt's Segment

- Mourinho's time at United

- Are Bayern/Germany on the decline?

- Pulisic contract & what's best for his career at this point

Christian's Corner

- Jarlene Hinkle USWNT drama (https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2018/7/25/17609060/jaelene-hinkle-uswnt-roster-tournament-of-nations-roster-homophobic-700-club-interview)

- Tite contract extension (https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/07/25/sports/soccer/25reuters-soccer-brazil-tite.html)

Dave's Segment

- Alfonso Davies to Bayern (https://www.prosoccerusa.com/vancouver-whitecaps-fc/alphonso-davies-completes-historic-transfer-to-bayern-munich/)

- Whitecaps sending training compensation check to Davies' youth club in Edmonton (https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/1022217472462790656)

- Barcelona transfer antics (http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3575612/barcelona-should-send-lionel-messi-to-roma-as-compensation-for-immoral-malcom-deal-pallotta)

Other Projects:

- Fan Futsal (https://fanfutsal.com/)

- The Soccer Tavern (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSoccerTavern)

We discuss Tim Weah's development, Chelsea's empire possibly crumbling, Serie A rising, and more.

Stories discussed this episode: Segment 1 (USA) - Tim Weah playing with stars and what that means for his development - How can the US Open Cup grow in the US? - US Soccer YouTube Series about young players (www.ussoccer.com/rising)

Segment 2 (England) - Is Chelsea's empire crumbling? - Liverpool bought Alisson for a ton of money (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/07/18/liverpool-agree-deal-worth-67m-roma-goalkeeper-allison/) - Tottenham's lack of transfer activity

Segment 3 (Rest of World) - Osorio rejects Mexico extension (http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/source-osorio-to-leave-mexican-national-team/zvk4bomw5xiy1azy8s7veqkxj) - Will Serie A compete with Premier League & La Liga as the best league in the world? - Does Neymar regret his move to PSG?

We discuss the 2018 World Cup Final between France & Croatia.

We also recap the tournament including teams & players that impressed or disappointed, teams to watch out for in 2022, favorite goals, favorite moments, and a discussion of Russia's hosting as well as Fox's coverage in the US.

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