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It's a two-man booth this week, as Nathan and Caleb recount some of the massive fixtures from the last week in the Prem and La Liga. From Arsenal and Barcelona's big wins to United and Liverpool's slipups, there was plenty of action to go around.

Nick, Nathan, & Caleb return to discuss all of the craziness coming out of the latest international break. First up, the lads break down the situation surrounding the suspended Brazil - Argentina match before touching on the serious circumstances surrounding Naby Keita & the Guinean national team.

Next up, the crew move stateside in order to talk the USMNT's labored start to World Cup qualifying. They examine the team's need for a potent trusted goalscorer, & Nick shares his experience about attending USA vs Canada in Nashville. Finally, they wrap things up by sharing their thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo's blockbuster return to Manchester United, their skepticism regarding the move, & whether or not this means it's now a make or break season for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Nick, Nathan, & Caleb bring you part two of their massive Premier League season preview. In this second episode the trio discuss why Liverpool could be facing a turning point this year, whether Jack Grealish is enough of a stylistic differential for Man City to win back-to-back titles, & they ask if United’s statement additions of Sancho & Varane mean that Solskjær is finally prepared to mount a serious challenge.

The lads also debate the prospects of Southampton’s future, their first impressions of Nuno's Spurs, if Norwich’s big summer spending will be enough to keep them in the division, & ask just what is happening over there at Watford?

Plus each host shares their full 20 team table for how they think the league will look on May 22nd 2022.

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Nick, Nathan, & Caleb bring you part one of their massive Premier League season preview! In this first episode, the lads discuss why league newcomers Brentford may struggle, how Leicester continue to impress & improve in the transfer market, & why Rafa Benitez faces a mountain to climb at a depleted Everton.

They also talk Aston Villa’s intelligent approach to replacing Jack Grealish, Crystal Palace’s focus on younger players, & why Chelsea’s Romelu reunion could foreshadow title glory at Stamford Bridge.

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Nick, Nathan, & Caleb assemble for an emergency episode in order to react to Barcelona’s announcement of Lionel Messi’s departure from the club.

The trio discuss how the latest contract talks could’ve fallen apart, how La Liga’s new deal with CVC Capital Partners plays a part, & if this all could be one last roll of the dice from Barca, or the ultimate example of the Blaugrana suffering the consequences of their mismanagement.

They also talk Messi’s potential fit at a club like PSG, & what the future of the game’s greatest ever player could look like post-Barca.

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Nick, Nathan, & Caleb kick off the show by discussing the growing tension surrounding the Harry Kane transfer saga. The lads break down the England captain’s bold move to not show up for training, what Spurs chairman Daniel Levy’s negotiating position will be, & examine the situation from a Manchester City & Jack Grealish perspective.

They also bask in glory of another USMNT trophy victory in the Gold Cup, look at how Gregg Berhalter has completely won the crew over the summer, & ask if the USWNT’s loss to Canada could signal a changing of the guard.

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It’s a summertime edition of the pod as Nathan, Caleb, & Nick discuss some of the biggest stories of global football’s “off-season”.

Up first, the lads debate the state of men’s soccer at the Olympics, why it may seem underwhelming, & why it may be worth it to players such as Dani Alves, Teji Savanier, & Andre Pierre Gignac.

Next, the trio take a look at the state of the transfer window this summer, examine why United & PSG are the clear winners so far, & talk the rapidly deteriorating state of Real Madrid.

Lastly, the gang discuss the incredible announcement regarding the inclusion of women’s football into the Football Manager game series, & why it’s such beneficial news for soccer culture as a whole.

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Everyone loves a season finale. Nick, Nathan, & Caleb assemble to discuss all of the fallout from Italy’s penalty shootout win over England as well as Argentina’s crowning achievement over Brazil.

It’s the Euro 2020 final up first, as the lads breakdown England closing up shop too early following Luke Shaw’s opener, how Mancini’s educated gambles helped the Italians recover, & the controversial penalty subs from Southgate.

Next, its the Copa America final as the trio bask in the glory of Messi’s first major international tournament win, talk the raw emotion & physicality of the final, & give flowers to star performers Di Maria & De Paul.

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Its the big one: Nathan, Nick, & Caleb take a detailed look at both the Euro 2020 & Copa America finals!

Starting with England vs Italy: the trio debate if Southgate could revert to the 3 at the back, what does Italy’s “plan B” look like, & why the midfield is where this final will ultimately be won. They also look back at the two semi-finals, examine why Italy struggled against Spain, & why England just had too much in the tank for Denmark.

Over to Brazil vs Argentina: the lads debate which team actually looks better on paper, the absurdly strong depth of the Brazilian team, & if Argentina’s midfield three are just well-balanced enough to give them the edge. Plus a discussion on the brilliance of Messi throughout the tournament, & why this could finally be his moment in a blue & white kit.

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Nick, Caleb, & Nathan assemble before the semi-finals of Euro 2020 in order to answer all the big questions about the four remaining teams heading into the business end of the tournament. The crew discuss the impact of Leonardo Spinazzola’s injury on a continually impressive Italy, whether we have truly seen Lucho Enrique’s best possible Spanish XI, & how England have capitalized on form & circumstances to peak at just the right time heading into their clash against Denmark. The lads also hand out praise for standout Joakim Maehle (& wing-backs in general), before launching into a breakdown of France’s collapse & what could have possibly been Belgium’s last stand in the quarter finals.

The trio wrap up by analyzing Everton’s high risk appointment of Rafa Benitez, & take a look at what the (slightly underwhelming) appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo could mean for the near future of Tottenham & Harry Kane.

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