Phil and Mikka are back to breakdown Liverpool's 7-0 breakdown of Manchester United, Arsenal's dramatic win over Bournemouth to continue to set the pace. Then it is onto the Bundesliga for Dortmund and Bayern's title race, La Liga for a look at Simeone's huge record and Atleti's huge win, then Italy

Phil and Mikka return to talk Man City and the Premier League's charges, Sean Dyche's Dyching of Arsenal at Goodison, Jesse Marsch out at Leeds, Liverpool's struggles and how the Championship looks. Then it's Serie A and the Derby della Madonnina, a quick look at La Liga and then the Bundesliga.

Phil and Mikka are joined by Drew Thompson of 101 Great Goals and Avenell Roadcast to chat. The podcast starts with a discussion of Pele's legacy. Then its onto January's transfer news with Gakpo to LFC, Matheus Cunha to Wolves, Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea? and more!

Phil and Mikka retuirn to talk about Argentina and Lionel Messi claiming the World Cup. The tactical battle that Scaloni won, the Mbappe led French response and the drama that made up the wildest World Cup Final of recent memory. Then the 2 name their Best XIs of the Tournament and answer questions.

Phil and Mikka return to talk about the World Cup Final. The romanticism of a Messi win, the impressive nature of France's return to the Final. Then it's the tactics of the final and what's important for each team. Griezmann's reinvention, and then our favorite players to watch.

Phil and Mikka pay their respects to the great Grant Wahl. Then it is on to Gio Reyna, Gregg Berhalter's thought process and role in this and what it means for the USMNT, Argentina-Croatia, France-Morocco as a MOVIE, and then listener questions. These include World Cup referees, favorite World Cup performances, the next USMNT manager, who's coming up for the USMNT and more!

Phil and Mikka return with a familiar friend in Christian from Seriously Loco who makes his debut on the pod. He recounts his experience traveling to Qatar for World Cup 2022 and the pros and cons of his experience. He also discusses his view as a Mexico fan and their outlook entering the 2026 cycle. Then they discuss the potential for Gregg Berhalter to be extended as the USMNT manager and what that means for their 2026 prospects. Then there are a couple listener questions, R16 best moments and quick quarterfinal picks.

Phil and Mikka are talking Juventus' board resignations but then it is all World Cup. Has it been good so far? Which have been the best matches? Who have been the best players? Are Phil and Mikka jinxes. Is Mexico a disaster? Will the USMNT advance? All that and more!

Phil and Mikka are back and take a tour all around Europe starting with the news of Potter and De Zerbi in Chelsea and Brighton, then onto Arsenal and whether Liverpool can recover, what's up in Spain, what's going on with Bayern and Union, Napoli top, PSG unlocked and much, much more!