Bros Talking Soccer

Dave and Christian discuss the MLS playoff schedule, the new Las Vegas soccer team's awful name, the Barca-PSG cold war and more. Links to stories discussed: Segment 1 - MLS playoff scheduling (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/08/23/audi-2017-mls-cup-playoffs-schedule-revealed-final-be-played-dec-9) - New Las Vegas team name (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ5BQTiKtHE) - Villa getting called up to Spanish National team for WCQ & Viera performance in MLS (http://www.espnfc.us/new-york-city-fc/story/3191254/nycfc-boss-patrick-vieira-mls-completely-changed-in-10-years) Segment 3 - Sanchez behavior during Liverpool match (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/08/27/alexis-sanchez-did-could-against-liverpool-dismal-arsenal-cannot/) - Mbappe to PSG (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/08/28/monaco-agree-extraordinary-loan-deal-will-seekylian-mbappe-joinparis/) & Dembele to Barcelona (http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41075084) - PSG Barca Cold War (http://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-troll-barcelona-over-super-cup-debacle-with-neymar-tweet/111afgfy5k8xe16cw3aj758a9l) & (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2729966)

Christian and Dave discuss what is happening at FC Barcelona, the Serie A title race, transfer window sagas, and more. Links to stories discussed on this episode: Segment 1 - Barcelona in trouble (http://www.espnfc.us/video/espn-fc-tv/86/video/3186389/barcelona-making-an-almighty-mess-of-transfers-messi) - Dembele's terrible behavior (https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/08/19/jurgen-klopp-said-be-angry-dortmund-rebel-ousmane-dembele-trashing-his-house) Segment 3 - First time in 32 years that all 5 big clubs in Italy won on first weekend (https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/6v1f66/its_the_first_time_since_198586_32_years_ago_juve/) - Should transfer window shut before season starts (http://www.espnfc.co.uk/story/3185232/tottenham-striker-harry-kane-shut-transfer-window-before-season-starts) - Chinese ref leaves match early (http://www.goal.com/en-za/news/chinese-football-match-stopped-after-referee-quits-to-catch/1559uv9ztniuw154xbzt6dowg0)

Dave & Matt discuss Klopp's managerial credentials, Cristiano's push of a referee, Carlos Vela to LAFC, and more. Links to stories discussed on this episode: Segment 1 - Iranian players banned from national team duty for playing against Israeli opposition: https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/08/10/iran-bans-players-life-israel - Joey Barton criticizing Klopp: https://talksport.com/football/joey-barton-slams-liverpool-boss-jurgen-klopp-talksport-claiming-he-no-super-coach-and - Marcelo Bielsa best manager in the world: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40879274 Segment 3 - Cristiano shoving referee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1O4npzQNyI - Kaka's face grab that led to red card: http://www.espnfc.com/orlando-city-sc/story/3178521/mls-video-review-gives-kaka-red-card-for-joking-incident-with-aurelien-collin - Carlos Vela is coming to LAFC and MLS: http://www.espnfc.us/major-league-soccer/story/3176574/bob-bradley-los-angeles-fc-will-build-team-around-carlos-vela

Dave, Christian, and Matt discuss the CAS filing for promotion and relegation in the US, Neymar's farewell, predictions for the EPL season and more. Links to stories discussed on this episode: Section 1: - CAS filing on pro/rel: https://www.socceramerica.com/article/74410/pro-rel-to-cas-the-hurdles-proponents-face.html?print Section 3: - Barca & Real Madrid release clauses: http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-messi-neymar-the-biggest-release-clauses-in-world/10brahxo6ku2y14yuus4lt1y83 - Neymar's goodbye message to Barca: https://www.instagram.com/p/BXWBWH0DZoj/ - Jesus Navas unveiling video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-iesLF0TNQ Other Stories Mentioned: - Ronaldo conspiracy theories: https://twitter.com/Yannick_Kmbl/status/895197660914872320 & https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/6setxs/ronaldo_to_as_monaco_rumor/

We discuss the LA coaching hires, Coutinho rumors, changes in penalty shootouts, and more. Links to topics discussed on this episode: SEGMENT 1 - Neymar transfer timeline & some reddit responses: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/6r5mro/i_collected_some_of_the_early_posts_about_the/ - Union penalty argument: http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2017/07/28/in-defense-of-roland-alberg/ - SF Deltas owner's asking fans to bring fans to game: https://medium.com/sfdeltas/sf-deltas-ceo-challenge-to-fans-2801e726bb6 - LA Coaching hires: Sigi to LA Galaxy (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/07/27/la-galaxy-fire-curt-onalfo-hire-sigi-schmid-replacement) & Bob Bradley to LAFC (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/07/27/armchair-analyst-bob-bradley-returns-la-franchise-build) SEGMENT 3 - Coutinho transfer rumors: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/836101/Liverpool-transfer-news-Philippe-Coutinho-Barcelona - Penalties in #EFL competitions will use A-B-B-A format this upcoming season: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11688/10969129/efl-announce-change-to-abba-penalty-shoot-out-format - Does Sigurdsson make Everton likely to qualify for Champions League? http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/gylfi-sigurdsson-can-clinch-champions-13407475 OTHER TOPICS - Referee insulted Rakatic during Miami El Clasico: http://www.espnfc.us/barcelona/story/3168803/barcelonas-ivan-rakitic-claims-clasico-referee-insulted-him-three-times - Schweini's comments about MLS: http://www.espnfc.us/major-league-soccer/story/3169795/schweinsteiger-believes-mls-could-be-equal-to-european-leagues-in-10-years - Matt's penalty stats link: http://www.penaltyshootouts.co.uk/research.html

Dave and Christian discuss Chicharito's MLS worth, the MLS media rights proposal everyone is talking about, Neymar to PSG, and more. Links to stories discussed on this episode: - El Salvador's antics vs the USMNT: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jul/19/usa-el-salvador-report-biting-incident - Chicharito's MLS salary demands: https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/888100521453793282 - MLS media deal requiring pro/rel: http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3164144/mls-rejected-$4-billion-media-rights-deal-that-hinged-on-promotion-and-relegation - FC Barcelona's opening a US based residency academy: https://www.fcbarcelona.com/club/news/2016-2017/fc-barcelona-grande-sports-world-create-residential-academy-arizona-usa - Neymar's potential PSG transfer: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/10959547/neymar-to-psg-lowdown-on-potentially-record-breaking-transfer - Changes coming to the African Cup of Nations: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40657296 - Fan Futsal Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/fan_futsal - Fan Futsal YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfKyhYk7lXj6ZDt8eBp3mg

Dave and Christian discuss AC Milan's transfer window, USMNT Gold Cup strategy, and more. Links to stories discussed: - AC Milan transfer window: http://www.espnfc.com/story/3158816/ac-milan-announce-midfielder-lucas-biglia-as-ninth-summer-signing - Red Star Belgrade keeps losing promising talents for so cheap in today's market: http://www.espnfc.us/story/3159149/manchester-city-to-sign-brothers-luka-ivan-ilic-from-red-star-belgrade-sources - USMNT calling in stars for Gold Cup knockout: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2017/07/16/bruce-arena-makes-maximum-number-of-roster-changes-to-u-s-soccer-team-at-gold-cup/?utm_term=.ee4fe20ddc50 - Paolo Di Canio's comments about Lazio & Roma: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/6nseto/paolo_di_canio_on_roma_lazio_if_you_think_youre/ - Fan Futsal Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/fan_futsal

We discuss some high-profile transfers, VAR, crazy South African soccer club owners, and more. Links to articles discussed on this episode: -Paul Pogba had some comments recently about winning trophies. (http://www.esquire.co.uk/culture/longform/a15786/paul-pogba-interview/) -Rooney back to Everton (http://www.espnfc.us/everton/story/3155645/wayne-rooney-says-i-am-not-coming-to-a-retirement-home-at-everton) -Lukaku to United (http://www.espnfc.us/story/3155113/romelu-lukaku-signs-for-manchester-united-to-complete-everton-switch) -James Rodriguez to Bayern (http://www.espnfc.us/story/3155968/real-madrids-james-rodriguez-joins-bayern-munich-on-two-year-loan) -Messi's new contract http://www.espnfc.us/story/3153426/lionel-messi-officially-agrees-new-barcelona-contract-until-2021 -Illegal football streams interview (http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40491766) -JCO suspension (http://www.espnfc.us/mexico/story/3154646/fifa-hand-mexico-coach-juan-carlos-osorio-a-six-match-ban-for-confed-cup-protest) -South African Craziness (https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/6lsxn5/club_fails_to_get_promotion_buys_winner_of_league/) -Amazing save to keep ball in play and cross (http://i.imgur.com/emGMPvj.gifv)

No new show, but we wanted to send a quick happy 4th of July message.

The brothers discuss China's U-20s in the German league, loyalty in soccer, rescinded red cards and more. Links to stories discussed in this episode: - English FA bans sponsor deals with betting companies: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jun/22/fa-announces-end-to-sponsorship-deals-with-betting-companies - China's U20's competing in German 4th division next season (this is not a typo): https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/news/china-u20s-set-play-german-league - reddit discussion on loyalty: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/6jisws/why_do_you_guys_think_that_clubs_deserve_loyalty/ - FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire on ESPN2: http://www.espnfc.us/us-open-cup/story/3147709/fc-cincinnatis-next-us-open-cup-game-to-air-on-espn2 - Ref rescinds red card in Union vs DC match: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/06/24/honest-haris-unions-medunjanin-saves-dcs-acosta-red-card - NASL's new ownership group in San Diego has a bunch of pro soccer players in it: http://www.espnfc.us/north-american-soccer-league/story/3148919/eden-hazard-demba-ba-part-of-new-san-diego-nasl-clubs-ownership - Stories about Garcia report: http://www.espnfc.us/blog/fifa/243/post/3149129/fifa-releases-full-garcia-report-into-corruption-in-2018-and-2022-world-cup-bids-after-leak http://www.espnfc.us/united-states/story/3149404/garcia-report-shows-united-states-followed-fifas-bidding-rules-for-2022-world-cup http://www.espnfc.us/england/story/3149432/garcia-report-says-england-violated-fifa-rules-in-granting-favours-to-jack-warner