It's Called Soccer!

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Join Theo Walcott, Taylor Twellman & Rebecca Lowe every week as they break down the headlines, tackle the talking points, and welcome some of the biggest names in sport and beyond. From Champions ... more

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December 23, 2025 Adam Mosseri: Love For Arsenal, X vs Instagram & World Cup | It’s Called Soccer EP 67
It’s another episode of It’s Called Soccer with Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri 🎉
Adam reveals why soccer players just aren’t very good at Instagram, before revealing why he supports Arsenal and shares his very first Arsenal memory — leading to a bold statement: it’s Arsenal’s year.
The conversation then shifts to the global game:
• Will changing the MLS calendar actually help the league grow?
• How players and teams are preparing for the World Cup
• And sneaking away just to watch Arsenal 👀
There’s also a deep dive into the social media landscape: X vs Threads, who’s really competing with X, and the big question — will you ever have to pay for Instagram?
0:00 Intro
03:08 Soccer Players On Instagram
04:10 Why Adam Supports Arsenal
05:10 First Memory Of Arsenal
12:20 Arsenal On Social Media
13:30 Importance Of Sports On Social Media
14:45 Fans And Player Connection On Social Media
17:40 World Cup Preparation
23:15 Rivalry With X

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December 16, 2025 Ekitike Signing Of The Summer? Salah Returns & PL Title Race | It’s Called Soccer EP 66
It’s another episode of It’s Called Soccer 🎉
We start with the Mo Salah situation, as Theo compares it to Granit Xhaka’s Arsenal exit and explains why Slot handled Salah perfectly.
Then it’s onto Ekitike, who’s been delivering for Liverpool. Is he their best signing of the summer? Theo breaks down Ekitike’s mindset and character — even saying “he reminds me of Henry”
Over to Arsenal v Wolves, where the conversation turns to just how strong the Premier League really is. No easy games and are Arsenal starting to get the luck of champions.
But Manchester City loom large. Theo and Taylor both explain why City are a huge problem for Arsenal — they’ve been here before, they know how to win, and that experience could be decisive.
We then praise Unai Emery and the incredible impact he’s had at Aston Villa.
At Celtic, the pressure is already mounting. Nancy’s start to life there, whether he was set up to fail, and if time is already running out.
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0:00 Intro
02:37 Salah's Return
11:00 Ekitike - Signing Of The Summer?
14:42 Arsenal v Wolves
21:20 Man City Are A Problem
23:58 Emery & Aston Villa
27:43 Wilfried Nancy & Celtic
35:20 Picks Of The Week
41:10 QOTW

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December 09, 2025 Mo Salah’s OUTBURST & Will He Play For Liverpool Again? | It’s Called Soccer EP 65
It’s another episode of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re diving straight into the biggest story in world football: Mo Salah’s explosive post-match interview 🎙️🔥
We open with instant reactions to Salah’s comments — a moment that stunned Liverpool fans and sparked headlines everywhere.
The conversation digs deeper into the fallout, including the part where Taylor says Slot can’t play Salah again.
We then shift to Arne Slot’s perspective — his first major crisis as Liverpool manager. How does he navigate a dressing room split between players who are fully bought in and a superstar who suddenly seems disconnected?
From there, we examine Jamie Carragher’s reaction.
Then it’s decision time:
Yes or no — will Salah play for Liverpool again? And has this moment changed his legacy?
The second half of the episode brings a complete tonal shift as we celebrate Lionel Messi’s latest trophy with Inter Miami 🏆💗
Taylor shares why he’ll be telling his grandkids the story of Messi in MLS — from David Beckham’s early days as an ambitious owner to Inter Miami’s transformation into a global super club.
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0:00 Intro
0:20 Mo Salah's Outburst
09:11 Arne Slot's Reaction
13:12 Carragher On Salah
16:32 Will Salah Play For LFC Again?
18:18 Inter Miami & Messi Make History2
9:32 Player of the Week
32:10 Picks of the Week

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December 05, 2025 KSI: Sidemen vs Overlap Match? Fighting Jake Paul & FPL Forfeit | It’s Called Soccer EP 64
It’s a special episode of It’s Called Soccer — because KSI joins the show 🎉
We kick things off with Gary Neville calling out the Sidemen, before diving into JJ’s many personas: boxer, YouTuber, musician… and somehow all different people in one.
Theo also gets answers he’s been waiting years for:
👉 Did JJ ever boo him?
👉 And what’s JJ’s favourite Theo goal?
Could Theo Walcott end up playing in the Ballers League?
Then it’s all things Arsenal, as KSI declares his love for the club — and predicts Arsenal will win the league.
We relive JJ at the North London Derby. Naturally, that leads to KSI revealing how seriously he’s taking FPL this season. He even says which Arsenal player he’d bring back and reveals a brutal forfeit.
Then it’s boxing chat. Is Jake Paul vs KSI actually happening? JJ shares the message he sent AJ — and why he’d never fight Anthony Joshua.
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0:00 Intro
01:10: Gary Neville Calls Out Sidemen
03:26: KSI's Characters and Personas
06:44: Love for Arsenal & NLD
12:30: Fantasy Premier League
18:08: Boxing - Jake Paul vs AJ & If KSI Will Fight Again
22:10: Quickfire Questions

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December 02, 2025 Chelsea’s Statement vs Arsenal, Thomas Frank In Danger? & Messi v Müller | It’s Called Soccer EP 63
It’s Episode 63 of It’s Called Soccer 🎉
We kick things off with Chelsea v Arsenal, where the big question looms: are Chelsea actually title contenders? Theo praises the atmosphere, explains why Chelsea are becoming a real problem for Arsenal, and Taylor breaks down how Chelsea could win the league by staying aggressive — including a great discussion around the red card.
Over to Spurs, where the debate heats up. The booing — who was right, who was wrong, and should Frank have handled it differently? The guys ask the tough question: Is the Spurs job simply too big for Frank? Theo even drops a wild insight about modern players being on their phones during halftime.
Across the pond, it’s Inter Miami:
• Thomas Müller’s surprising record against Messi
• And should Luis Suárez come back into the starting lineup?
We wrap with Player of the Week selections from both Theo and Taylor, before tackling the Question of the Week:
👉 What’s the craziest red card you’ve ever seen?
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0:00 Intro
02:34 Chelsea v Arsenal
07:15 Are Chelsea Better Positioned For A Title Race Than Man City
12:10 Spurs' Struggles And Booing Drama
18:14 Thomas Frank's Future
21:08 Messi vs Muller Cup Final
26:00 Player Of The Week
30:13 Picks Of The Week
32:46 Question Of The Week

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39min
November 28, 2025 Christen Press: Life After Soccer, My Legacy & Future Of The Women’s Game | It’s Called Soccer EP 62
It’s Episode 62 of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by USWNT legend Christen Press 🇺🇸🎙️
The conversation goes deep right away, as Christen opens up about life after football — how she’s adjusting to retirement, what she misses most, and why stepping away from the game has been both grounding and unexpectedly challenging.
Christen reflects on her long battle with injury, sharing the honest story of her ACL journey and the difficult reality of feeling like she “never quite got back.” She walks us through the moment she knew it was time to retire.
We also dive into legacy: what Christen hopes she’ll be remembered for, the period in her career where she grew the most, and the uphill climb of trying to break into the USWNT setup in her early years.
Then the conversation widens to the women’s game — how quickly it’s evolving, the structural change still needed, and whether the management side of football could one day tempt her back into the sport.
Christen also revisits her international career with the USWNT, picking the one match she’d relive if she had the chance. And Theo shares how his own retirement has flown by, comparing their experiences in stepping away from elite sport.
We wrap with a thoughtful look at identity beyond the pitch, ambition in the game’s future, and what comes next for one of the most influential American players of her generation.
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0:00 Intro
03:04 Life After Soccer
06:30 Injury Struggles
09:54 Starting A Family
14:46 What Christen Is Remembered For
16:20 Route into USWNT Setup
18:30 Future Of Women's Game
23:01 Management Side Of Women's Soccer
25:30 Moment To Relive From USWNT Career
28:52 Quickfire Questions

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November 25, 2025 Eze's Derby Masterclass, Liverpool’s Isak Mistake & Underrated Chelsea | It’s Called Soccer EP 61
It’s Episode 61 of It’s Called Soccer 🎉
It’s straight into Arsenal v Spurs, where Theo opens up about whether he still dislikes — including a brilliant throwback to the iconic “2-0” moment. From there, Theo on his love for Eberechi Eze, breaking down his competition with Odegaard and whether he could really break into Arsenal’s XI.
Over to Chelsea, and the big question: are they quietly title contenders? Theo and Taylor go back and forth in a great debate.
Then comes Liverpool’s crisis. Taylor and Theo dive into why Liverpool aren’t playing to Isak’s strengths, why Theo believes Isak is partly to blame, and whether Liverpool should’ve made him adapt his game. Theo also argues Liverpool have made a mistake — and the guys get into whether Slot’s job is already at risk.
There’s more: reactions to the Columbus Crew coach heading to Celtic, plus Taylor’s strong take on Mascherano dropping Luis Suárez — and why the team might actually be better without him.
The boys also tackle MLS: The leagues switch to a European-style calendar? Would it finally help bring in bigger and better players?
We wrap with Player of the Week, this week’s Arsenal vs Chelsea combined XI, and your Question of the Week.
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00:00 Behind The Scenes
01:42 Opener
02:20 Arsenal v spurs reaction
11:11 Are Chelsea title contenders?
15:03 Liverpool’s crisis
22:25 Wilfried Nancy to Celtic
25:00 MLS Play-offs - More Messi Magic
28:00 MLS calendar change
32:30 Player of the Week
34:04 Picks of the Week
38:28 Combined XI
41:15 Question of the week, Thanksgiving version

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49min
November 18, 2025 Jesse Marsch: Coaching Canada, World Cup Dreams & Premier League Reality | It’s Called Soccer EP 60
It’s Episode 60 of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by Canada men’s national team head coach Jesse Marsch 🇨🇦🎙️
The conversation quickly deepens as Jesse breaks down what has changed for Canada since he took charge — on the pitch, in the dressing room, and across the entire program.
Jesse opens up about the balancing act of finding his best XI while experimenting tactically, offering an extended, thoughtful look at how he builds a team identity.
We also explore how the World Cup draw will shape Canada’s tournament — including a fascinating comparison to his time at RB Leipzig. Then the discussion shifts to his coaching philosophy: how he manages the human side of players while integrating a highly data-driven approach.
Jesse reveals the biggest differences between coaching a club and a national team, why he empowers players with freedom.
We round things out with Canada’s ambitions for the World Cup, his candid thoughts on the country’s football infrastructure, and why developing young players and coaches is crucial for long-term success. Jesse also tackles the big question: Is Premier League scrutiny really as brutal as people say?
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0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Impact on Canadian National Team
05:20 - Lead Up To WC 2026
07:01 - How The Draw Can Dictate The World Cup
09:10 - Managing Players And The Data Side Of Football
10:55 - Difference Between International And Club Football
15:16 - Facing The USA
19:21 - Infrastructure Of Canadian Football
23:01 - Experience In The Premier League

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November 11, 2025 Man City vs Liverpool DRAMA! Wirtz's PL Struggles & Messi Makes History | It’s Called Soccer EP 59
It’s Episode 59 of It’s Called Soccer 🎉
Then it’s straight into City vs Liverpool, where Theo talks Doku's performance. Meanwhile, Theo and Taylor opens up about Florian Wirtz, drawing the Özil comparisons and explaining why they're a little worried about him right now.
Are Liverpool already out of the title race? Taylor and Theo break it down — and Theo drops a brilliant behind-the-scenes moment: Conor Bradley was meant to do the interview… until Virgil van Dijk said HE wanted to go speak to Wayne.
Arsenal fans get their moment too, as Theo argues a point away at Sunderland is… actually good?
Over in MLS, Messi hits 400 assists.
And finally, reactions to Cristiano Ronaldo saying the World Cup “isn’t a dream” anymore — Taylor gives a brilliant take, and Theo jumps in with his angle too.
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Happy Birthday To Rebecca
04:50 - Man City vs Liverpool talk
11:00 - Florian Wirtz's struggles
12:04 - Liverpool Out Of Title Race
13:24 - Van Dijk vs Rooney
16:43 - Sunderland Draw With Arsenal
18:15 - Tyler Adams' Concussion
24:30 - MLS Talk & Messi's Historic Game
28:50 - Player of the Week
32:22 - Question Of The Week

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November 04, 2025 Unstoppable Haaland, Arsenal Keep Winning & Trent’s Anfield Return | It’s Called Soccer EP 58
It’s Episode 58 of It’s Called Soccer as Taylor Twellman, Theo Walcott, and Rebecca Lowe dive straight into another stacked show 🔥⚽
The title race is heating up — and Theo is lost for words over Erling Haaland’s form, saying he’s never seen a striker like him. Taylor insists it’s Arsenal’s title to lose, as the crew debate whether anyone can stop Arteta’s set-piece machine.
Declan Rice or Moisés Caicedo? Both Theo and Taylor weigh in with their picks 👀
Over in North London, is the Spence, van de Ven & Frank situation becoming a real concern for Spurs? Theo then turns to Wolves, questioning why clubs keep going back to old managers and tipping Michael Carrick as a smart next move.
Then it’s Liverpool vs Real Madrid — how will Anfield react to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return? Taylor delivers a brilliant segment here on what the occasion means.
In MLS, the pressure’s on Inter Miami as Messi chases playoff success — he needs this one. Plus, the lads share their Player of the Week picks and explain why it might surprise you.
To wrap up, the long-awaited Liverpool x Man City Combined XI gets a full debate.
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