Bros Talking Soccer

The Knittel brothers discuss Coutinho to Barca, Fleetwood keeper with a year's supply of Papa John's, Mark Hughes fired from Stoke, and more.

Stories discussed this episode: Segment 1 - Coutinho to Barca (www.independent.co.uk/sport/football…-a8146376.html) - Costa scored, then was sent off in his La Liga return for Atletico (twitter.com/newschambers/status/949642052320579584) - Ross Barkley to Chelsea (www.theguardian.com/football/2018/j…chelsea-everton)

Segment 2 - Emre Can reportedly signed a pre-contract with Juve (www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclus…emre-can-53741) - Fleetwood Town goalkeeper won year's supply of Papa John's pizza after FA Cup clean sheet (www.sportbible.com/football/funny-…-sheet-20180106) - Irish Manager subs himself on and gets booked twice in 3 minutes to see his team lose (www.bbc.com/sport/football/42596870)

Segment 3 - Mark Hughes finally fired from Stoke City (twitter.com/stokecity/status/949734975166930944) - MLS has 5 teams in the top 30 of the Global Soccerex Football Finance 100 List (twitter.com/WilliamsBob75/statu…/948675421205352449) - Gonzalez considering a switch to Mexico now (www.goal.com/en/amp/news/usmnt-…gya001i3to6kycme6i)

Other items mentioned - US roster for January camp: www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/01/08/…tuation-reaction

The Knittel brothers discuss Goretzka to Bayern, Wenger breaking records, best moments of 2017, and more.

Stories discussed this episode: Segment 1 - Pogba is the transfer whisperer (www.goal.com/en-us/news/january…4op121qzrmnt23afsb) - Goretzka to Bayern (twitter.com/cfbayern/status/947491309400592385) - Bad tackles against City keep going under the radar (streamable.com/wpcdo)

Segment 2 - Tourist accidentally attends Kilmarnock match (twitter.com/harleymita/status/947178689363697664) - Food & drink delivery directly to supporters' seats (www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments…_to_deliver_food/) - Wenger sets managerial record (www.independent.co.uk/sport/football…-a8134066.html)

Segment 3 - MLS schedule hurts World Cup preparations according to Miguel Herrera (www.espn.com/soccer/major-leagu…d-cup-preparations) - Pro/Rel isn't a necessity in American soccer according to Kevin Kinkead (twitter.com/Kevin_Kinkead/statu…/947203807938793477) - Best moments of 2017 (www.goal.com/en-us/lists/2017-i…q1sd91labnscrvt85d)

Other items mentioned - Ozil megs Welbeck (twitter.com/ZIatanFacts/status/946705010259386368) - Liverpool & Arsenal finances article (www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmaho…nue/#5852a8aa33db)

The Knittel brothers discuss Bristol City's cup run, quirky scheduling in MLS & EPL, distracting sideline boards, and more.

Stories discussed this episode: Segment 1 - Is Klopp a good manager? (twitter.com/bet365/status/944321161403535360) - De Gea best Premier League player of 2017? (www.skysports.com/football/news/29…e-player-of-2017) - Bristol City are on quite the run in the League Cup (twitter.com/paddypower/status/943766774973124609)

Segment 2 - Paul Clement sacked by Swansea City (www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/1…r-paul-clement/) - Suspensions carrying over from league to cup competitions and vice versa - EPL & MLS schedules not balanced like the rest of Europe

Segment 3 - Leverkusen manager with a dive (www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments…ich_dives_in_the/) - Distracting sideline boards (www.facebook.com/fcbayern.en/vide…795194823884917/) - NISA - the new 3rd division in US soccer - eliminates expansion fees and territory exclusivity (midfieldpress.com/2017/12/21/nisa-…ccer-in-the-usa/)

Matt and Dave discuss Christian Pulisic, AC Milan fans treating Donnarumma terribly, if parity is over in MLS, and more. Stories discussed this episode: Segment 1 - Christian Pulisic won USMNT player of the year - youngest winner ever (https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/941401185638117377) - Pep Guardiola managed the longest win streaks in La Liga, Bundesliga, and Premier League (https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/news-gossip/365078/pep-guardiola-winning-streak-la-liga-bundesliga-premier-league/) - Conte said top English clubs need to not let Man City sign van Dijk (http://www.goal.com/en/news/van-dijk-cannot-be-allowed-to-move-to-man-city-conte/73wu5vki5k2p1fh18ookijhws) Segment 2 - Lazio fans got revenge on a referee by leaving bad reviews on TripAdvisor (https://www.football-italia.net/114184/lazio-fans-mock-giacomelli) - AC Milan fans treating Donnarumma poorly (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/12/14/gianluigi-donnarumma-reduced-tears-ac-milan-ultras-unfurl-banner/) Segment 3 - What the hell was Griezmann thinking? (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/antoine-griezmann-blackface-twitter-racism-atletico-madrid-transfer-news-a8115921.html) - Is Parity over in MLS? (http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2017/12/14/parity-crashers/) Other items mentioned - Kaka announced retirement (https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/12/17/brazil-kaka-retirement-world-player-year-star-ac-milan-real-madrid) - Penalty from Brazil (https://youtu.be/obTFk31BiLI) - Gattuso tried to resign from AC Milan (https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/7kmxj9/apparently_gattuso_tried_to_resign_today_because/)

The Knittel brothers discuss the Champions League draw, the infamous milk fight between Manchester United and Manchester City, the MLS offseason, and more. Stories & topics discussed this episode: Segment 1 - Champions League Draw (https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/940180331621216256) - Bosz out at Borussia Dortmund - impact on Pulisic (http://www.espn.com/soccer/borussia-dortmund/story/3284024/borussia-dortmund-sack-coach-peter-bosz;-peter-stoger-appointed) - Ronaldo wins Ballon D'or & we also discuss rest of rankings (https://twitter.com/francefootball/status/938845966005866497 & http://www.francefootball.fr/news/Le-classement-complet-du-ballon-d-or-2017/857283) Segment 2 - Congrats to Man City on winning a record 15th straight top-flight match - Mourinho had milk thrown at him (http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42306141) - Man City promoting transfer rumors from their official Twitter account (https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/938683852289167362) Segment 3 - Congrats to Toronto FC on winning MLS Cup - Almost immediately after MLS Cup, MLS offseason starts with half day transfer window followed by contract options due & expansion draft (https://www.mlssoccer.com/transactions/2018/trade-tracker) - MLS TAM increase (http://kwese.espn.com/football/major-league-soccer/story/3302508/mls-increases-targeted-allocation-money-for-2018-and-2019-seasons) - Hope Solo running for US soccer Pres (http://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states/story/3301705/hope-solo-announces-candidacy-for-us-soccer-president-on-facebook) Other items mentioned - Largest Tifo in the world from Rosario Central in Argentina (https://twitter.com/CARCoficial/status/939973684848152576)

The Knittel brothers discuss the World Cup draw, Pep coaching other teams' players, MLS Cup preview, and more. Stories & topics discussed this episode: Segment 1 - WC discussion (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/01/sports/soccer/world-cup-2018-draw.html) - Favorites - Strongest Groups - Dark Horse Segment 2 - Allardyce and Pardew are back in the Prem (http://thecomeback.com/soccer/sam-allardyce-alan-pardew-back-premier-league-umpteenth-time-problem-premier-league.html) - Did you know about Azpilicuetas run of starts? (http://www.espn.com/soccer/chelsea/story/3289520/chelsea-end-cesar-azpilicuetas-run-of-74-straight-premier-league-starts) - Pep's interaction with Nathan Redmond (https://youtu.be/VFJqwxlD25A) Segment 3 - MLS best 11 (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/11/29/2017-mls-best-xi) - MLS Cup preview - Toronto FC hosting Seattle Sounders - MLS named 4 finalists for first round of expansion (https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/11/29/mls-expansion-finalists-nashville-sacramento-cincinnati-detroit) Other items mentioned - Benevento earned their first point of the season in pretty dramatic fashion (https://streamable.com/c37d1) - Sanches passed to no one (https://youtu.be/jp146XB2rXk) - Rooney stunning goal (https://youtu.be/CCwK33bielg) - Clattenburg's comments (http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42219327)

The Knittel brothers discuss Messi's no-goal heard 'round the world, Peru potentially being kicked out of the World Cup, soccer TV ratings in the US & more. Stories & Topics discussed this episode: Segment 1 - Gattuso is now the AC Milan manager (http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/ac-milan-sack-montella-and-put-gattuso-in-charge/fihyuizdjprp1vvdnb40hg02c) - Juve fans gave Iniesta a standing ovation (http://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/iniesta-really-happy-to-be-given-standing-ovation-by-juventus-fans-in-turin-6443359) - Iniesta undercover at Sony store (https://youtu.be/Dq32Lb36dx0) - Messi's no goal (https://imgtc.com/w/jqntYGo) Segment 2 - Peru may be out of the World Cup (http://www.sportbible.com/football/news-italy-could-still-end-up-going-to-next-years-world-cup-20171123?c=1511472116740) - Neymar makes as much as all women in the top 7 leagues combined (http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/neymar-earns-the-same-salary-at-psg-as-every-woman-in-top/14g971nu9771612n29ch6lnfvu) Segment 3 - Dortmund vs Schalke match was bananas (https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/11/25/borussia-dortmund-schalke-04-throw-away-lead-bundesliga) - Lewandowski wants to retire in LA (http://www.espnfc.us/story/3286571/bayern-munich-star-robert-lewandowski-dreams-of-la-move-wife) - Twellman's take on US soccer TV ratings (https://twitter.com/NERevolution/status/934512032795172865) Other Items Mentioned - FC Union Berlin U16 FK goal (https://youtu.be/VasT9R2Mq1s) - Wigan player has quite the day (https://twitter.com/Sporf/status/933248799668973569)

The Knittel brothers discuss Porter leaving the Timbers, Ronaldo's ineffective defense, West Ham's many issues, and more. Also, it's our 1 year anniversary! Thank you for listening over the last year and we're excited for what the coming years have in store. Topics discussed this episode: Segment 1 - Meeting between MLS, Columbus Crew owner, and Mayor of Columbus did not go well (https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/irreconcilable-meeting-mls-crew-city-columbus-austin-relocation?hp2) - Sign this letter: https://savethecrew.com/letter - Caleb Porter left Portland Timbers - wasn't firing, wasn't resignation, his contract wasn't up - he just left (http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf/2017/11/canzano_portland_timbers_plot.html) Segment 2 - Ronaldo has not made a tackle or interception in La Liga this season (https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/7e18xu/cristiano_ronaldo_has_not_made_a_single_tackle_or/) - Sunderland vs Millwall Goalkeeping masterclass (https://twitter.com/Kevscott1982/status/931946211384406028) Segment 3 - Harry Kane wants to spend his whole career at Tottenham (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11134266/harry-kane-wants-to-spend-his-whole-career-at-tottenham) - Moyes & his comments about West Ham (https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-wat-whu-moyes/moyes-hits-out-at-west-ham-players-with-big-reputations-idUKKBN1DJ0UE?rpc=401&) - West Ham fans urged to stop calling 999 to complain about team's performances (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/20/west-ham-fans-stop-calling-999?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard) Anything else mentioned - UEFA Team of the century (https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2201679.html) - Pulis sacked by West Brom (https://www.wba.co.uk/news/2017/november/club-statement-on-head-coach/) - Benevento record losing streak (https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/news/unlucky-13-benevento-suffer-record-breaking-defeat) - Amrabat forgets how to do a kickoff (https://streamable.com/qjds1)

The Knittel brothers discuss MLS managerial hires, Evra kicking his own fan in the face, Italy out of the World Cup, and more. Plus, we have a special interview with Kevin and Martin from the Loud Americans Discussing Soccer (L.A.D.S.) podcast. Topics discussed this episode: Segment 1 - Friedel agrees to manage New England Revolution (http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/sources-revolution-hire-brad-friedel-as-head-coach/16th3ew4k740b1eubgmoyxxjcy) - Montreal Impact hired Remi Garde as their new Manager (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/11/08/montreal-impact-appoint-remi-garde-new-head-coach) - MLS considering changing rules to their transfer allocations (https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/keep-profit-proposed-transfer-fee-changes-give-mls-teams-incentive-sell) Segment 2 - Interview with Kevin & Martin from the Loud Americans Discussing Soccer (L.A.D.S.) podcast You can find more info about LADS here: - Website: https://www.ladspodcast.com/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lads_podcast - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladspodcast/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladspodcast/ Segment 3 - Patrice Evra kicked one of his own fans in the face (https://twitter.com/karimattab1/status/926177490619584512) - Aguero has never been in PFA team of the year (https://twitter.com/WelBeast/status/928224474998214661) - Messi didn't recognize another player who he knew (http://www.espnfc.us/argentina/story/3264856/lionel-messi-sorry-for-thinking-fellow-argentine-player-was-a-supporter) - Italy out World Cup (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/11/13/world-reacted-italy-missing-world-cup-finals/) - Does Ibra come out of retirement for Sweden? - US Soccer considering losers tournament next spring (http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42001722) Others mentioned - Congrats to Robbie Rogers, Justin Mapp and Chris Rolfe on great careers. We wish them well in retirement. - Pulisic letter about American soccer in the Players Tribune (https://www.theplayerstribune.com/christian-pulisic-usmnt-world-cup/) - Make sure to check out Bumpy Pitch (https://www.bumpypitch.com/) and enter our Fan Futsal Bumpy Pitch tournament (http://fanfutsal.com/) where you could win a $20 gift card to Bumpy Pitch.

Dave, Christian, and Christian Sandler dissect the Philadelphia Union's 2017 season including the front office, Academy, and what we want to see from this offseason/the future. - You can find Christian Sandler on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/ByChristianSand - Also, make sure to check out his most recent article on Alejandro Bedoya's season for the fantastic Philly Soccer Page website here: http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2017/11/03/season-review-alejandro-bedoyas-year/ Topics discussed: Segment 1 - Big Picture Discussion - General season review - Curtin staying as manager - Earnie's performance so far in his 2 years as GM - Thoughts on Sugarman Segment 2 - Player/Roster Review - Bedoya's season review (http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2017/11/03/season-review-alejandro-bedoyas-year/) - Rosenberry situation - Players who were cut - Any other players or performances you want to discuss Segment 3 - This Offseason/The Future - Expectations of YSC (Academy) - Who do they need to sign (positions &/or types of players)? - What would be a successful offseason? - What are your expectations & hopes for next season? Make sure to check out Philly Soccer Page (http://phillysoccerpage.com/) for all your Union and Philly area soccer needs.