#52-World Cup edition, we talk about teams that have suprised and disappointed, but even more, we discuss why I love burger king now, the "most beautiful fan" at the world cup is a porn star, the puto chants from Mexican fans aren't about gay people and how FIFA can put it an end to it if they really want, and that you should never root for your rival. Sign up for our email list here https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offLike our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/And give us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes

#51- The World Cup is on!!!!! Mexico and Russia both won in shockers. Spain and Portugal played out a thrilling and amazing draw. Argentina looked aweful. Germany looked like shit. We're talking about a lot of the games so far and who we think can go on and who might crash out. At the end, we discuss Ronaldo's $21 million tax bill due to the Spanish Government and why it's immoral and wrong for Ronaldo to be forced into paying these taxes. Thanks for listening. Sign up for our email list to get hilarious stories about the world of soccer, opinions on different stories, and exlusive content and a spot in our private facebook group. Sign up with the link below. https://mailchi.mp/7036eefc08d6/on-the-counter-email-listGive us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes to help us move up the rankings and get access to our private facebook group.Like our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/ for memes, funny videos and more.

#50 Emergency podcast! Spain. Real Madrid. 2026. Sporting. What the hell has been going on the last couple days?! Well money talks and on today's episode, Terrance and I consider how value is subjective and when you consider that, it's easy to make sense of weighing options and making a decision.Lopetegui got hired at Madrid and then fired by Spain and we give our suspicions of why. Employee to company, Lopetegui doesn't owe the RFEF anything. But man to man, that's a different story. The World Cup is coming to America in 2026!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USA USA USA. As I said last episode, there was no other choice. I'd buy my ticket now if I could.And finally, several players and the head coach have quit at Sporting in Portugal over attacks by fans, getting thrown under the bus publicly by the president, and more. This is a brilliant example of how businesses need to take care of their employees and can't exploit them. Thanks for listening. Sign up for our email list for early access to episodes, extra content, and valuable information about soccer, the business of soccer, and to get into our private facebook group https://mailchi.mp/7036eefc08d6/on-the-counter-email-listSubscribe on iTunes and Stitcher. Like our facebook page for memes, videos, and more https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/

#49! The Mexico team party last week is still in the media and a talking point. But why? Today, we break it down from a businessman's perspective and there is no reason to suspend the players and there is no reason for the FMF to take any action as it's not their responsibility. Our World Cup poll for the listeners is over! I will cover Mexico and Terrance will cover Russia. Thank you all for voting in our poll. Who do you think will win the Golden Boot? Golden Glove? Who's your surprise team for a deep run? We'll tell you our shouts.Sign up for our email list to get access to our facebook group, get our fantastic daily emails, and more. Click here https://mailchi.mp/5391772e6a72/vote-now-for-your-national-teamLike our facebook page here to see hilarious memes https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/Listen to other clips we have about soccer and business and economics here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss7LQpfV3r4&list=PL2Ie3gupZ3hEq-HZTOrkxUmgPTLRJInV6Check out our previous player interviews about life and soccer as a foreigner in Asia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDhgJ8-ZIJI&list=PL2Ie3gupZ3hEIDvfwroz_I71bQho4xXUT

#48! Terrance is on the road, but we still have a great episode for you. I, Drew, explain why Hope Solo's comments about "equal" pay for the US Women's team is utter nonsense because the 2 teams don't do the same work or bring in the same revenue. And sexism has nothing to do with it.The club manager merry go round is in full effect. Why did Zidane leave?Is Emery good for Arsenal? Finally, also discuss some surprising World Cup snubs including Sane, Martial, and Morata. Thanks for listening.Remember to vote in our poll for the World Cup teams you want us to follow. You have less than 1 week. Get access to the poll by clicking here https://mailchi.mp/5391772e6a72/vote-now-for-your-national-team

#47! We're back with another great interview. Peter Butler, former Botswana National Team coach and current Persipura coach in Liga 1 of Indonesia, sat down with us to talk about living and buidling the national team in Botswana and coaching numerous teams throughout Asia, taking the time to learn the language, develop teams in different ways, and staying flexible with short term contracts. He gave us some wonderful stories about players, himself, and even some not so great times. Thanks for listening.Subscribe and share on iTunes and Stitcher.Who are you rooting for in the World Cup? Let us know and vote in our poll in our private facebook group. Click here to get access https://mailchi.mp/fb96abb9873b/world-cup-voteLike our facebook group here www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast

#46! Terrance and I, Drew, sat down with Andre Fagan of Hai Phong FC in Vietnam and his story really hit home and resonated with us. Yes Andre is an expat like us, but beyond that, his journey from nothing to pro football will inspire anyone. He really opened up to us telling us about his struggles, but also how he overcame them and has now become successful in Vietnam. Enjoy. Follow Andre on instagram https://www.instagram.com/drehova09/Who are you rooting for in the World Cup? Let us know by voting in our pool in our private facebook group. If you aren't a member, sign up for our email list here https://mailchi.mp/fb96abb9873b/world-cup-vote where you can vote, write us questions, get access to episodes early, and interact with other listeners. Thanks for listening. Share, subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

#45! You all saw it. Madrid won 3-1 and the Zidane-asty is in full effect. We have nothing but praise for him and his success the last few years. Was it a dirty move from Ramos on Salah? Will Bale and Ronaldo leave? Was there 'price' gouging in Kiev from the hotels, car rental companies, etc.? What team are you supporting at the World Cup? Who do you want us to follow? Let us know in a review on iTunes or get into our private facebook group by signing up for our email here https://mailchi.mp/7036eefc08d6/on-the-counter-email-list. Terrance and I will follow one team each from your votes and bring the recaps, news, and more.Thanks for listening. Share, subscribe, rate, review, etc.

#44! Errol Stevens of Hai Phong FC in Vietnam sat down with us to share some amazing stories about his playing days. From fake agents and contracts, to success in Vietnam, to representing the Jamaica National Team, Errol has seen and done it all and continued to stay positive through the tough times and enjoyed the great times. Buy Errol's book, To Hell And Back, coming out August 2018.Follow Errol on all social mediainstagram- https://www.instagram.com/errolanthonystevens10/twitter- https://twitter.com/errolstevensyoutube- https://www.youtube.com/user/erroljahbastevensThanks for listening. Give us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes. Subscribe, share with your friends, even if they don't like soccer.Like our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/Sign up for our email list to get early acces to episodes, a place in our private facebook group, received a daily dose of On The Counter https://mailchi.mp/7036eefc08d6/on-the-counter-email-list

#43! Terrance and I, Drew, are back to recap the FA Cup and DFB Pokal finals as well as rule out 27 of the World Cup teams with it only a few weeks aways. Who do you think will win the World Cup? Summer transfers are already starting and some interesting ones like Vardy to Atletico, Rooney to DC United, and Lewandowski to_____? We'll tell you what we think about these. Thanks for listening. Subscribe, share, and like our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/.Sign up for our email list to get access to our private facebook group and have your questions read out on air https://mailchi.mp/7036eefc08d6/on-the-counter-email-list