Nick, Caleb, & Nathan return following a newsworthy international break! First up, the lads react to the announcement that Sergio Agüero will be leaving Manchester City at the conclusion of this campaign. They reminisce on the legendary career of the Argentinian forward, what skills & moments contributed to his fear factor, & speculate on where he might sign next season (including why Caleb is hesitant on a potential move to FC Barcelona).

Next, the crew move stateside to discuss the disappointment that was the USA U23 team failing once again to qualify for the Olympics in Tokyo. They analyze what systemic issues led up to this moment, the irritating familiarity surrounding not appearing at another tournament, & how the USA can’t afford to become complacent in their growing status as a hotbed for promising talent.

Finally, the trio look at the increasing number of player protests surrounding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, giving their in-depth personal opinions on the glaring sporting & human concerns (including the frightening treatment of migrant workers) surrounding FIFA’s handling of their premier competition.

Guardian piece on migrant deaths in Qatar: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/feb/23/revealed-migrant-worker-deaths-qatar-fifa-world-cup-2022

Toni Kross on 2022 World Cup: https://www.si.com/soccer/2021/03/31/toni-kroos-2022-world-cup-qatar-germany

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Nick & Caleb give their immediate reactions to a scintillating UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw. The duo break down the key tactical matchups, storylines, & burning questions posed by all four ties. Will we see a Bayern Munich vs Manchester City semi-final, or can Erling Halaand & Kylian Mbappe play spoiler? Can Liverpool overcome their drab form & personnel problems in time to settle the score with Real Madrid? Has Thomas Tuchel transformed Chelsea into a sneaky tournament favorite?

The lads also discuss Tottenham’s dramatic implosion at the hands of Zagreb & examine club captain Hugo Lloris’ post-match comments in an attempt to determine who’s at fault.

Finally, the two offer their thoughts on the Europa League quarter-final draw including intriguing ties for Manchester United, Roma, & Villarreal.

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Nathan, Nick, & Caleb open the show with their reactions to Arsenal’s triumph in the North London Derby. The lads praise an energetic display from Mikel Arteta’s young core, while also questioning whether José Mourinho should start taking more individual responsibility for Tottenham’s general lack of impetus.

Next, the crew moves over to La Liga where they dissect Atletico Madrid’s stuttering title bid & make the case for Joao Felix needing more minutes from Diego Simeone.

Lastly, Nick gives an impassioned rant on Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli’s dangerous proposed changes to the Champions League, & the boys break down an insane financial scandal emerging out of Croatian powerhouse Dinamo Zagreb.

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Nathan, Nick, & Caleb open the show by discussing the Manchester Derby, the significance of United’s shock 2-0 win, & praise the underrated resurgence of Luke Shaw.

The lads also breakdown a disappointing 4-2 defeat for Dortmund against Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker, & analyze the deteriorating state of Atletico Madrid’s title challenge following a Casemiro lead comeback draw for Real in the Madrid Derby.

Finally, the crew ponder the future of Barcelona following Laporta’s victory in the presidential election, head over to Scotland to celebrate Steven Gerrard’s historic championship with Rangers, & wonder what managerial steps could be next for the former Liverpool captain.

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Nathan, Nick, & Caleb open the show discussing controversial statements made in the soccer world in the past week. Zlatan Ibrahimovic & USSF Athlete Councilman Seth Jahn* both made disparaging remarks about the nature of athletes, protests, & politics, and the trio give their rebuttals.

Next up, the crew analyze the race for top four in the Premier League following a 0-0 draw between Chelsea & Man United. The lads examine Tuchel’s complex tactics, Leicester’s growing injury crisis, & the quiet resurgence of Gareth Bale at Tottenham.

Finally, the gang discuss the urgent need for referee transparency in England following another weekend of officiating mishaps, & they discuss the sudden appearance of a title race in La Liga.

*Editor's Note: Immediately following the recording of this podcast, Seth Jahn was removed from his position on the USSF Athlete's Council.

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It’s an emergency episode of crisis-kick as Nick & Caleb commiserate over Liverpool & FC Barcelona’s steadily collapsing seasons.

First up, the lads address the worrying state of Liverpool following a historic defeat to Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield. They dissect everything from the effects of a continuing unprecedented injury pileup, the impact of mental fatigue on superstar players, & what Klopp can change to get the Reds back in the hunt for top four.

Finally, the duo react to another big match meltdown from FC Barcelona, this time a 4-1 home defeat to PSG. Caleb ponders more tactical missteps from Ronald Koeman & an aging squad, while Nick looks at the year-on-year mental scarring of Barça in defining moments over the past 3 seasons.

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Nathan, Nick, & Caleb open the show by discussing Liverpool’s shocking collapse at the hands of Leicester. With their title defense firmly squashed, the lads assess the tactical issues with the Red’s exhausted setup, the complicated situation regarding Thiago, & what the immediate future holds for Klopp’s men.

Next, the crew marvel at Man City’s obliteration of Tottenham, the revival of midfield maestro İlkay Gündoğan, & wonder if Pep’s men were always suited to dominate the Premier League during a period of financial uncertainty.

The gang also discuss whether the reintegration of Christian Eriksen & the historic form of Romelu Lukaku could propel Inter Milan to the Serie A title, before previewing this weeks Champions League round of 16 ties. Can Liverpool shake their funk & compete against a wildly innovative RB Leipzig? Do Barça hold a slight edge over an injured PSG? Are Sevilla sneakily one of the most dangerous sides in Europe?

We look to get to the bottom of it all on a massive episode of Corner Kick.

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Nathan, Nick, & Caleb begin the show by diving into a calamitous week for Dutch powerhouse AFC Ajax. First, the lads react to keeper Andre Onana’s doping violation, & attempt to decipher how one of the most well run outfits in soccer somehow FORGOT to include club record signing Seb Haller on their squad list for the knockout stages of the Europa League.

The crew move over to Southern France to discuss the turmoil surrounding Olympique Marseille, including the violent rioters at their training ground & the botched departure of manager Andre Villas Boas.

They wrap things up by discussing the VAR & refereeing controversies in the Premier League, reoccurring issues at Liverpool, & FC Barcelona’s cinematic 5-2 win in the Copa Del Rey.

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The Chelsea merry-go-round strikes again! Nathan, Nick, & Caleb react to the massive news regarding Frank Lampard getting the sack from Chelsea. Nick, somewhat surprisingly, comes to the defense of the Blues legend, igniting a debate surrounding the cutthroat culture of Roman Abramovich’s club, pitting sentimentality & loyalty against results & performances. The trio also outline their expectations for Chelsea’s new boss: the volatile tactician Thomas Tuchel.

Next, the lads analyze Liverpool’s FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United, Nick pleads with Fenway Sports Group to support Jurgen Klopp with a centre back, & the trio criticize the recent decision making of the Reds Boston based ownership group.

The trio wrap things up by discussing Barcelona’s billion dollar problem, & check in on several American players, such as McKennie, McKenzie, & Morris, who are seeking to make a name for themselves in Europe this year.

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Nick, Nathan, & Caleb open the show by digesting the dud that was the goalless draw between Liverpool & Manchester United. Nick outlines his 3 major concerns surrounding the Champion’s woeful form, & the trio wonder if The Red Devils can sustain their title push without claiming wins against their top 6 rivals. Elsewhere, they praise Tanguy Ndombele for his outrageous goal of the season contender, while also marveling at the revival of Stones, Gundogan, & Manchester City’s renewed title ambitions.

Next, the lads move over to Spain to react to Messi’s first ever Barcelona red card in the Blaugrana’s 3-2 collapse in the Supercopa Final. There’s plenty of admiration for Marcelino’s victorious Bilbao, & just as much confusion stemming from Koeman’s woeful in-game management.

The boys wrap things up in Italy by taking a closer look at the title credentials of both Inter & AC Milan, while also examining why Pirlo’s uninspired Juventus are well off the pace in the hunt for Serie A glory.

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