HEADLINES: Gianni Infantino reveals poorly kept secret that Saudi Arabia will host World Cup 2034, does Luis Suarez make Inter Miami better / favorites for MLS Cup 2024 and reaction to Timbers hiring Phil Neville WHAT IF: MLS players called a strike -- is now the perfect time to finally get one over on owners? PREMIER LEAGUE: instant reaction to Chelsea beating 9-man Spurs and Arsenal falling to Newcastle, including a serious discussion about whether VAR is ruining the sport we love; also some love for Luiz Diaz (and Darwin - sorta) and weekend preview featuring Chelsea at home vs City ROUND THE WORLD: MLS playoffs (oh no STL!) and Champions League preview STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

HEADLINES: Gianni Infantino reveals poorly kept secret that Saudi Arabia will host World Cup 2034, does Luis Suarez make Inter Miami better / favorites for MLS Cup 2024 and reaction to Timbers hiring Phil Neville WHAT IF: MLS players called a strike -- is now the perfect time to finally get one over on owners? PREMIER LEAGUE: instant reaction to Chelsea beating 9-man Spurs and Arsenal falling to Newcastle, including a serious discussion about whether VAR is ruining the sport we love; also some love for Luiz Diaz (and Darwin - sorta) and weekend preview featuring Chelsea at home vs City ROUND THE WORLD: MLS playoffs (oh no STL!) and Champions League preview STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Ep 2.237: WC34 "Shocker" + VAR vs Soccer's Soul (Spurs/Chelsea & Arsenal/Newcastle)

The wild and wonderful world of soccer from an American perspective. Samuel Army and a rotating cast of fans, athletes and athlete fans discuss all the relevant goings-on from both sides of the pond. Headlines and a weekly recap plus previews and predictions with an emphasis on the Premier League and Champions League, along with the US men’s and women’s national teams, and just enough from the rest of Europe, MLS and NWSL to be dangerous. Episodes also typically feature candid interviews with players, coaches and other people of interest from in and around the sport. We aim to keep things light and entertaining but with enough analysis to appeal to fans new and old. Many people are calling Sam’s Army Podcast the best podcast they have ever listened to – not me, but many people. Note: true believers in #b2bwcw are eligible for a 22% to 26% discount at checkout. Holler!

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Ep 2.237: WC34 "Shocker" + VAR vs Soccer's Soul (Spurs/Chelsea & Arsenal/Newcastle)

Ep 2.237: WC34 "Shocker" + VAR vs Soccer's Soul (Spurs/Chelsea & Arsenal/Newcastle)

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