Bros Talking Soccer

The Knittel brothers discuss Santi Cazorla coming back, Moyes taking over West Ham, MLS playoff drama, & more. Before we get to our topics, make sure to check out the LADS podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/loud-americans-discussing-soccer/id1274276118 And you can follow the LADS podcast on twitter here: twitter.com/LADS_Podcast Stories & topics discussed on this episode: Segment 1 - More details about 'Global Nations League' (http://www.espnfc.us/blog/fifa/243/post/3251891/fifa-confederations-consider-new-global-nations-league) - Santi Cazorla almost back to full health (http://www.espnfc.us/arsenal/story/3256790/arsenals-santi-cazorla-targets-january-return-after-amputation-fears) - Moyes set to replace Bilic as West Ham manager (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/06/slaven-bilic-sacked-west-ham-david-moyes-manager) Segment 2 - MLS conference finals set with Toronto vs Columbus and Seattle vs Houston. Surprised at who advanced & who's your favorite to win it all? (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/11/06/kick-conf-championships-field-set-caligiuri-ussf-president) - Jozy vs. Kljestan (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/11/05/how-it-happened-altidore-kljestan-incident-overshadows-tfc-playoff-march?autoplay=true) Segment 3 - USMNT roster - what we want to see since the roster still hadn't been announced at time of recording - Detroit changed their MLS expansion bid (https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/11/02/detroit-mls-expansion-bid-ford-field-gores-gilbert) - Kyle Martino running for USSF president (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/06/sports/kyle-martino-us-soccer-president.html) Others mentioned - Andrea Pirlo officially retired after NYCFC were eliminated yesterday - Bayern legend wants Pulisic on Bayern

The Knittel brothers discuss MLS playoffs, Man United's historic homegrown streak, the proposed FIFA 'World League', and more. Before we get to our topics, make sure to check out the LADS podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/loud-americans-discussing-soccer/id1274276118 And you can follow the LADS podcast on twitter here: https://twitter.com/LADS_Podcast Stories & topics discussed on this episode: Segment 1 - MLS regular season first tie breaker is wins, not goal difference. Thoughts? * San Jose got into playoffs as 6th seed with -21 GD ahead of FC Dallas who had 0 GD when both had 46 points - Away goals rule, thoughts? (http://www.espnfc.us/vancouver-whitecaps/story/3250997/whitecaps-carl-robinson-defends-cautious-tactics-in-first-leg-vs-sounders) - Las Vegas Lights released their logo (https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/las-vegas-lights-fc-releases-logo-hopes-it-carries-local-appeal-poll/) Segment 2 - Morata claims he never should have left Juventus (http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/chelsea-alvaro-morata-never-should-have-left-juventus-hits/kjdthlq44za91pbde6ud4g8uo) - Man U has had Academy player in every match day squad for 80 straight years (http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2017/Oct/Club-reaches-80-years-of-homegrown-players-in-every-senior-squad.aspx) - Klopp claims all EPL clubs have issues except City (http://www.goal.com/en-in/news/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-we-all-have-problems-apart-from/fcqfhtakec7d1n2jyp18ryodc) Segment 3 - FIFA considering 'World League' (https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/10/30/fifa-may-replace-international-friendlies-with-new-world-league/) - La Liga chief wants PSG and Man City expelled from Champions League (http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/psg-continue-to-cheat-la-liga-chief-tebas-hits-out-at-man/10zitpgt5vwr114g8izd643a7x) Others mentioned - Saudi Arabia is allowing women to enter stadiums and watch soccer starting in January (https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/79iiwg/saudi_arabia_will_allow_women_to_enter_stadium/) - Allardyce is interested in USMNT job (https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/30/sam-allardyce-admits-he-would-consider-everton-job-if-toffees-come-calling)

The Knittel brothers are joined by their dad (Dave Sr) and Christian Sandler to discuss the Crew's potential move to Austin, Everton firing Ronald Koeman, Neymar breaking news at Messi's wedding and more. Stories and topics discussed this episode: Segment 1 - Crew SC need a new stadium in Columbus or may be moving to Austin, TX (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/10/17/crew-sc-exploring-new-columbus-stadium-or-potential-move-austin) - The Crew are also not offering refunds to season ticket holders (http://www.espnfc.us/columbus-crew-sc/story/3235676/columbus-crew-wont-give-refunds-for-2018-season-tickets-amid-move-plans) - Recruitment of youth players (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4997186/Nicky-Butt-hails-progress-Marcus-Rashford-Man-United.html) - Watford and Newcastle agreed discount tickets for away fans to each other's matches (https://www.watfordfc.com/matches/tickets/tickets-newcastle-reciprocal-deal-agreed) Segment 2 - Everton fan tries to punch Lyon player while holding a child (https://streamable.com/quscq) - Ronald Koeman fired by Everton (https://twitter.com/everton/status/922439954483044352) Segment 3 - Neymar let his Barca teammates know he was leaving for PSG at Messi's wedding (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05kdlyr) - Pulisic 2nd most valuable teenager in the world (https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/18/dortmund-starlet-second-only-kylian-mbappe-list-worlds-most-valuable-u20-talents) Others mentioned Ronaldo won The Best player award (http://www.espnfc.us/real-madrid/story/3240820/cristiano-ronaldo-named-best-fifa-mens-player-for-second-year-running)

The Knittel brothers discuss the USMNT failure to qualify for the World Cup, the UEFA Nations League, no more extra time, and more. Links to topics and stories discussed in this episode: Segment 1 - Discussing USMNT's failure to qualify for the World Cup - Future USMNT (http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/projecting-the-usmnts-2022-world-cup-squad-who-joins/17a5ul4jad2ui11bgxs686k4uy) - Jermaine Jones rant (https://youtu.be/_zYLi0jPwFc) Segment 2 - FC Dallas not being penalized with 0-3 loss for fielding ineligible player (https://www.themaneland.com/2017/10/6/16439124/mls-rules-fines-only-no-forfeit-for-fc-dallas-using-ineligible-player-against-orlando-city) - UEFA Nations League (http://www.espnfc.us/european-championship/story/3226637/germany-portugal-belgium-and-spain-top-seeds-for-uefa-nations-league) Segment 3 - U17 WC has no extra time in knockout rounds, do you like that idea? - Big matches right after the international break, should schedule makers do more to try to limit this? Other items mentioned - Craig Shakespeare was fired (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/oct/17/craig-shakespeare-sacked-leicester-city-manager)

The Knittel brothers discuss important World Cup qualifiers, the Ballon d'Or 30-man list, Neymar wanting Barca out of the Champions League, and more. Stories & topics discussed on this episode: Segment 1 - USMNT discussion on Friday's qualifier - Argentina struggling to qualify for WC (http://www.espnfc.us/blog/marcotti-musings/62/post/3224624/argentina-world-cup-qualification-struggles-have-many-causes-france-vital-win-england-mess-with-formations) Segment 2 - Ballon D'or shortlist released (http://www.espnfc.us/paris-saint-germain/story/3223819/ronaldo-messi-neymar-luis-suarez-harry-kane-on-30-man-ballon-dor-list) - Neymar wants Barca kicked out of Champions League (http://www.espnfc.us/uefa-champions-league/story/3224516/neymar-asks-uefa-to-boot-barcelona-from-champions-league-amid-dispute) Other items mentioned - Pirlo & Kaka retiring - Conditions for US qualifier in T&T (http://www.espnfc.us/united-states/story/3224710/united-states-trains-on-flooded-pitch-in-trinidad-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifier)

The Knittel brothers discuss the unrest in Catalonia's impact on FC Barcelona, Ancelotti leaving Bayern, Timo Werner struggling to cope in Turkey and more. Stories & topics discussed on this episode: Segment 1 - Barcelona may be leaving La Liga (http://www.espnfc.us/barcelona/story/3216477/catalan-independence-make-barcelonas-la-liga-future-unknown-sports-minister) - Ancelotti leaves Bayern after the slow start and loss to PSG (http://www.espnfc.us/bayern-munich/story/3216617/psg-defeat-was-last-straw-for-bayern-to-sack-carlo-ancelotti-director) - Russia added a stand outside the stadium to meet FIFA regulations for World Cup (https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2017/10/3/16409096/russia-world-cup-stadium-stand-outside-stadium) Segment 2 - Fan Futsal game (La Liga) Segment 3 - Werner struggled to cope with Champions League atmosphere at Besiktas (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/sep/27/rb-leipzig-timo-werner-besiktas-crowd-noise) - Potential Christmas Eve match (http://www.espnfc.us/liverpool/story/3216527/liverpools-jurgen-klopp-xmas-eve-fixture-the-worst-you-can-get) - FC Dallas fielded ineligible player and has caused some serious issues in playoff race (https://www.rslsoapbox.com/2017/10/2/16405266/tenorio-dallas-fielded-ineligible-player-that-could-help-land-rsl-in-the-playoffs) Other items mentioned - USMNT WCQ's this week. Thoughts on roster and predictions - Story of Sir Alex being hit by Pizza (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-4947680/Cesc-Fabregas-confirms-culprit-Battle-Buffet.html)

The Knittel brothers are joined by Steve Bernasconi of The Soccer Tour to discuss proposed changes to the MLS playoffs, NASL's lawsuit, Tevez's comments about Chinese soccer and more. Stories & Topics discussed on this episode: Segment 1 - Proposed changes to MLS Playoff structure (https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/mls-playoff-format-rules-changes-single-elimination-2018-season) - NASL filed lawsuit to remain D2 (https://www.socceramerica.com/article/74978/nasl-files-federal-antitrust-suit-against-us-soc.html) Segment 2 - Fan Futsal game (Combo Euro) Segment 3 - Tevez's comments about Chinese soccer (http://www.espnfc.us/chinese-super-league/story/3209988/carlos-tevez-chinese-football-cant-compete-with-other-nations-even-in-50-years) - Josh Sargent to Werder Bremen in February (https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2017/9/20/16338624/josh-sargent-to-join-werder-bremen-in-2018) - Discussion on Golden Boy (http://www.espnfc.us/borussia-dortmund/story/3210414/christian-pulisic-should-win-golden-boy-award-borussia-dortmund-boss-peter-bosz) Thank you again to Steve Bernasconi for joining us. To find out more about Steve and The Soccer Tour, please check out http://thesoccertour.com/

The Knittel brothers discuss Toronto FC's historic season, Lukaku celebrating against Everton, trouble at PSG, and more. Stories & Topics discussed on this episode: Segment 1 - Sunil Gulati has a challenger for US Soccer president in next year's elections (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2017/09/12/its-time-for-change-boston-attorney-will-challenge-sunil-gulati-for-u-s-soccer-presidency/?utm_term=.1dd1c7625d94) - Toronto FC greatest team in MLS history? (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/09/10/chasing-history-toronto-fc-pace-one-greatest-seasons-ever) - Lukaku celebrates scoring vs Everton (https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/909462824056791040) Segment 2 - Fan Futsal game (Ligue 1) Segment 3 - Cologne want replay after wrong VAR call (http://www.espnfc.us/german-bundesliga/story/3207080/cologne-want-5-0-bundesliga-loss-to-borussia-dortmund-to-be-replayed) - Trouble between Neymar and Cavani (http://www.espnfc.us/paris-saint-germain/story/3207648/dani-alves-urges-psg-to-work-together-amid-neymar-cavani-free-kick-spat) Others mentioned - NYRB vs SKC in US Open Cup final Wednesday September 20 - McKennie just started & played 56 min against Bayern. Chance he makes US WC squad - Bibiana Steinhaus reffed first pro game in Bundesliga

We discuss Delle Alli's one finger salute, La Liga's lack of drug testing, USMNT World Cup Qualification, and more. Links to topics/stories discussed on this episode: Segment 1 - EPL changing transfer deadline window (http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41188235) - De Boer being fired after 4 matches (https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2017/9/11/16288670/frank-de-boer-fired-crystal-palace) - Liverpool accused of tapping up Ox (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2732071-arsene-wenger-says-liverpool-tapping-up-alex-oxlade-chamberlain-was-inevitable) - Delle Alli giving finger to Kyle Walker (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/sep/08/fifa-dele-alli-disciplinary-one-finger-salute-england-slovakia) Segment 2 - Fan Futsal game (Serie A) Segment 3 - La Liga didn't do any drug testing last season (http://www.soccerticketsonline.com/wada-no-drug-testing-in-la-liga-since-march-2016/) - La Liga considering having matches abroad starting next season (http://www.espnfc.us/spanish-primera-division/story/3198880/la-liga-studies-proposals-to-have-real-madrid-and-barcelona-play-fixtures-abroad) - Would US missing world cup be good for US soccer? (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/09/07/armchair-analyst-yes-missing-world-cup-would-be-awful-us-soccer) - Lalas calling out USMNT (https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/907082469337317377) Other items mentioned Erik Palmer-Brown signing pre-contract with Man City (https://www.metro.us/sports/new-york/manchester-city-sign-american-erik-palmer-brown)

We discuss the EPL cracking down on number choices, USMNT World Cup Qualifying, NASL getting relegated to Division 3, and more. Links to stories discussed this episode: Segment 1 - Renato Sanches can't wear #85 (https://twitter.com/swansofficial/status/903281468507598848) - Qatar will be first host country to debut at world cup since 1934 (https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/6x70x5/qatars_elimination_from_2018_qualification_means/) - At what point, if ever, do clubs like Dortmund, Monaco, etc, take the next leap and start holding on to players and challenging for titles/Champs League? (http://www.espnfc.us/story/3193000/borussia-dortmund-sign-jadon-sancho-from-manchester-city) Segment 2 - NASL officially sanctioned as D3 by USSF (first reported by fiftyfiveone.com http://fiftyfive.one/2017/09/us-soccer-federation-rejects-nasls-division-ii-application/) - Pulisic Iso Cam (http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/pulisic-cam-espn-to-offer-isolated-view-of-young-superstar/1le9z02aszx0m1mq9kx1boclvs) - USMNT discussion of WCQ