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Nick & Nathan assemble for an emergency podcast to give their thoughts on the announcement of a new European Super League. They give their raw reactions to the financial structure of the competition, who will end up benefitting, while pondering the sporting & legal ramifications of clubs breaking away from their domestic competitions. The duo also share why they have ended the day feeling betrayed as supporters of Liverpool & Arsenal, ask whether or not this is the day corporate interests have officially stripped the sport away from fans, & wonder what to expect from players, agents, & soccer’s governing bodies going forward.

New York Times report by Tariq Panja: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/18/sports/soccer/super-league-united-liverpool-juventus-madrid.html

Gary Neville condemns Super League on Sky Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP05EDm9EB8

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Nathan, Nick, & Caleb return with a truly stacked episode! First, the lads react to the fallout from Real Madrid’s chaotic 2-1 win in El Clásico & discuss how this result could shape the extremely tight La Liga title race. Caleb gives his thoughts from a Barcelona perspective, before Nick breaks down the true battle of the weekend: Zinedine Zidane vs inclement weather.

The crew give their thoughts on the state of play in the Champions League, from the refereeing controversy in Dortmund vs Man City, Liverpool’s first half collapse in Madrid, & the no holds barred spectacle that was Bayern vs PSG. They also glance at the weekend’s results in the Premier League, speculate on how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can build on his much improved United side, & praise the astonishing rejuvenation of Jesse Lingard at West Ham.

Lastly, the group close with a serious discussion surrounding the events which have played out in the wake of allegations of racial abuse perpetrated by Cadiz’s Juan Cala against Mouktar Diakhaby of Valencia. They react to the overall poor handling of the situation by La Liga, & share thoughts on what needs to change in the structure of global soccer in order for players to be better protected.

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Nick & Nathan come together to preview this season’s second Corner Kick Clásico, Arsenal vs. Liverpool, in order to check in on how both of their teams are looking towards the back end of their campaigns.

First up, Nick inquires into all things Arsenal to learn how well Martin Ødegaard has settled into life at the Emirates, the topsy turvy form of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, & what Nathan’s end of season expectations are for Arteta’s young core. Nathan asks some questions of his own surrounding Liverpool’s chances of reclaiming a spot in the top four, how the international break will have helped Klopp’s men on the training ground, & Nick’s expectations for how the Reds will handle their upcoming Champions League tie against Real Madrid.

There’s also talk of Arsenal’s upcoming Europa League tie against Slavia Prague, Nick’s thoughts on the evolution of Liverpool’s squad for next season, & their predictions for Saturday’s match.

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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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