Tweedles and Larry (he back!) join Sam to talk through questions from listeners. Topics include USMNT's Gold Cup success and who is now in mix for WCQ spots; USWNT's Olympics disappointment and who is to blame; and a Premier League pre-preview f/t thoughts on Kane, Grealish and Lukaku. MLS power rankings and (obvi) GOAWs. Next up Charlotte FC president Nick Kelly [[1:12:55]] hops on to discuss getting the MLS club ready to play in 2022, how the pandemic has hurt/helped, which clubs he is modelling CFC's launch on (and what lessons he's learn from others' failures), how he survived the twitter mob out for blood on his first day on the job, $1 beer nights and we finally bond in our shared distaste for a certain team in Atlanta

Sam and the Tweedles (Mikey/Mitch) are joined by Euros pick'em pool champ Jack Blanchard to discuss all the big transfer news, including who makes bigger impact between Raphael Varane vs Jadon Sancho [[5:10]] plus Chris Mueller [[15:15]] to... Hibs?! Also: thoughts on USMNT's 1-0 win over Jamaica [[18:10]] plus predictions for Qatar (and maybe Mexico), if USWNT can beat Netherlands in Olympics quarterfinal [[29:45]], MLS power rankings [[38:55] plus Best Bets [[46:00]] and GOAWs. Next up New Mexico United's Amando Moreno [[54:50]] hops on to discuss his experience playing for El Salvador in the Gold Cup, why the team was so dang good, and the keys to beating Qatar and Mexico from someone who just played BOTH teams in the last week.

Headlines: FIFA "trailing" massive rule changes, Americans heading to Europe in record numbers and wild news about a Premier League star (allegedly) arrested for texting underage kids. Gold Cup: thoughts on USMNT [[16:20]] so far, including whose stock has gone up and down, plus which opponents could be a problem. USWNT Olympics preview [[34:45]] and why the games must go on despite Covid for the sake of humanity. MLS's wild weekend [[39:30]] with top 3 power ranking. Best Bets f/t Mitchy Mush and Tommy McMush [[46:00]] and GOAWs. Also, DC United's Paul Arriola [[54:25]] hops on from Texas where the USMNT is preparing for this weekend's Gold Cup quarterfinal to discuss if/when he will be back on the field, how camp is going, who has impressed him the most, what the locker room vibe and Berhalter's postgame speech were like after sneaking by Canada, and some thoughts on his time at Swansea and whether he is going to have to fight Steve Birnbaum and hang onto the DCU captain's armband.

We say goodbye to Euro 2020, sing Italy's praises (or at least Bonucci/Chiellini), discuss Southgate's biggest blunder, call BS on 'player of the tournament' and debate the Best XI. Is Italy now the favorite for WC22? Copa chatter featuring whether Messi just won the Ballon d'Or -- Sam's answer may surprise you! USMNT's performance against Haiti, f/t whose stock rose and fell, and what (and who) to watch for vs Martinique and Canada. Praise for MLS's "Hell is Real" rivalry and update on NWSL's logjam at the top of the table, plus Best Bets and of course GOAWs. Next, recurring guest Kelyn Rowe [[53:00]] stops by to discuss his move from the Revs to Sounders, and compares living, dining and dating in Boston vs Seattle. He opens up on the journey of self-awareness he has been on thanks to Covid, spills the beans on the practical joke he plans to pull on Brian Schmetzer this offseason (none y'all better ruin it) and identifies the MVP for the Sounders' record-setting 13-game unbeaten streak to start the season. We avoid talking about the time Tim Parker allegedly bullied him last week and focus on the goal he scored, and finally we get an answer to the age-old question of how much of an advantage a blue checkmark is when it comes to DM slides.

The Soccer OG (Max Bretos) and two Tweedles (Tommy/Mitch) join Sam to discuss talking points from the Euros semi-finals and what to expect from England vs Italy in Sunday's final. We take a look at the Copa America / FOX's wet dream final and argue about whether Messi can take down big bad Brazil and finally tick the last box on his resume, plus what is worth watching at the Gold Cup starting this weekend. Finally, Best Bets and GOAWs.

Quick hitter f/t Euro quarterfinals recap plus semifinals preview (with predictions). Copa America rundown including FOX’s wet dream scenario. Best bets and GOAWs. In and out!

Euros recap of an incredible R16, power ranking [[53:30]] the final eight teams plus preview of this week's quarterfinals f/t debate on whether that was a red card in Sweden/Ukraine plus a strong difference of opinion on the winner of Belgium vs Italy. Pros/cons of nixing "away goals" rule [[107:35]]. Best Bets (can Sam stay hot?) and of course GOAWs. Next up, Giuseppe Barone [[119:50]] stops by to discuss jumping from NY Cosmos to Perugia in Serie B, tearing up his knee and getting relegated while tanks roamed the streets of Italy enforcing a COVID-19 lockdown, and what winning promotion to Serie A was like with Salernitana. We discuss his experiences with Italian Ultras, how fans reacted to relegation and promotion, the experience of playing against Mario Balotelli and Kevin-Prince Boateng, and what the future holds.

Sam and the Tweedles run through the big storylines from the Euros group stage, power rank the top/bottom 3s of the remaining teams and breakdown all of the R16 matchups, with money-back (from Big Cat) predictions for each. Also: Copa America update and thoughts on USWNT Olympic roster... plus Best Bets and -- of course -- GOAWs.

Sam, Larry and Mitch are joined by Houston Dynamo's Tim Parker and Colorado Rapids' Keegan Rosenberry to break down of the first round of games at the EUROs, featuring scary situation with Christian Eriksen plus best goals and power rankings. Also, Copa America updates and thoughts on USWNT's "Summer Series". Next, Sebastian Lletget [[1:04:00]] joins to discuss the pluses/minuses of signing with West Ham as a kid and if playing abroad again is in his plans, how the LA Galaxy (and Chicharito) have turned it around this year, his relationship with Greg Berhalter and thoughts on the anti-MLS hate from some USMNT fans, discussion in the locker room before and after the massive #tresados win over Mexico and the time Zlatan tried to steal his girl.

Rapid reactions to this weekend's wild USMNT vs Mexico game and what the win means moving forward. Previews of Euro 2020 [48:00] featuring breakdown of the six groups plus a look at what promises to be an extra haphazard Copa America [01:18:00], with both tournaments kicking off this week. Next up Daniel Bachmann [01:24:40] discusses Watford's promotion-winning season, emerging as GK1, the insane pressure he felt coming down the stretch and parties that ensued when the 'Orns clinched, what it felt like to earn his first cap for Austria in England and an inside look at the Euros.