Sam's Army

We all say something nice about teams we hate. FIFA World XI debate plus the moment Aaron realized Alphonso Davies was built different when playing together with the Whitecaps. French footy financial crisis [[12:10]] and why Arsenal may be the big winner. Midweek roundup [[15:20]] f/t Tottenham beating but somehow losing to Liverpool. Power Rankings [[47:45]] that doesn't go great for Pep. Weekend preview [[56:50]] f/t a handful of big games at both ends of the table (Sam and Mikey shock the world by disagreeing on Arsenal vs Everton).

Mikey and Sam take shots at certain Chelsea fans calling in sick from the pod after taking a fat "L" this weekend. Also: break down of Champions League knockout match-ups (plus a good laugh about who the alleged favorite is). Recap [09:45] of rather tepid weekend in Premier League (ft Manchester Derp Derp Dærby) but some big results elsewhere in Europe. Power Rankings. Midweek preview [35:00] plus predictions (ft Liverpool vs Tottenham). Then an insider's look inside this month's USMNT camp with JT Marcinkowski of the San Jose Earthquakes [45:00], who discusses hanging up on Gregg Berhalter, initiation songs, team's biggest shit-talkers and Olympic Village sex.

Sam and Aaron check in on Mikey's Instagram. Thoughts on USMNT beatdown of El Salvador. Reaction to PSG/Basaksehir controversy. Weekly recap [13:40] f/t rundown of North London Dærby and rest of Premier League + Weston McKennie mollywhopping the haters in Champions League while United and Inter Milan defecated on themselves. [41:10] Shockingly civil Power Rankings. Weekend preview [47:40] f/t Manchester Dærby and MLS Cup predictions.

We got a full house this week as Sam, Larry, Mikey and Aaron are joined by Toronto's Alex Bono, who starts off by answering the question everybody is dying to know about: is the newly available Greg Vanney -- who stepped down as TFC's coach this week and may or may not be about to be snagged by a new club -- more of a beach guy or strip club guy? Also, we discuss the scoreless draw between Chelsea and Spurs; who is in a worse spot among strugglers Arsenal, Everton and Lester; and show some love to West Ham and Southampton. Next is power rankings where someone had the audacity to include City in their top 4. Finally we preview a big weekend of action highlighted by the North London Dærby and Bono offers his definitely-not-biased-or-butthurt prediction for the MLS playoffs.

Reminiscing about Diego Maradona. Thoughts on the CBS studio crew's barely concealed disrespect for US soccer ft Sam's iron-clad promise for Jamie Carragher. [16:20] Weekly recap ft Spurs/City, Liverpool/Lester, broken Arsenal and three big things from Champions League. Power rankings. [38:40] Weekend preview ft Chelsea vs Spurs and a low key strong slate of Premier League action, plus rest of Europe and MLS playoffs -- which are gloriously drunk.

Larry talks Woj Bombs and Harden passing up $100 milly. Mikey makes a shocking revelation about the genesis of his IG captions. We discuss the big takeaways from USMNT's dismantlement of Panama and who helped/hurt their stock. Implications of a sneaky big headline coming out of La Liga. Weekend preview featuring luckless Liverpool vs lucky Lester and Spurs vs City plus Sam's *best bet of the week*. Finally an important programming announcement related to the MLS playoffs that kick off this weekend.

Thoughts on Berhalter's starting XI against Wales, notably his decision to spring a "false 9" on us; grades for each player's performance; and changes we would like to see for the Panama game.

Larry denies vote tampering, Diego Maradona's legacy, rundown on City vs Liverpool and rest of weekend action, HIGHLY contentious power rankings; watchability index and preview of this week's USMNT friendlies against Wales (Thursday) and Panama (Monday).

Mikey and Aaron Maund (fresh off playoff robbery with USL's Charlotte Independence) swing by to discuss the most exciting USMNT roster in many years; weekend and Champions League recap (ft schizo United); Power and Watchability rankings; weekend preview (ft Liverpool vs City) plus Aaron discovers the trick to making Mikey happy. Also, Erik Palmer-Brown of Austria Wien (on loan from Man City) drops by again [58:40] to discuss the recent terror attack in his backyard, insider thoughts on USMNT roster from someone who should have been on it, what it has been like to finally put down some roots, Austrian nightlife and being Germany's little brother, his relationship with Jesse Marsch, gamer update on Christian Pulisic and finally we debate his buddy Drew Lock's (Denver Broncos QB) dance moves.

Mikey gets gun-shy on IG captions; Larry Nance Jr opens up on the incredible SpongeBob meme video he starred in; Bartomeu's bye-bye Barcelona bombshell; wtf happened in Chelsea/United (and rest of the weekend results); Champions League recap (ft United & The Babyjesus doing things); Power & Watchability Rankings (s/o Leeds) and what to watch this weekend ft United/Arsenal + best bets. Also, [00:49:00] NYCFC's midfield duo Keaton Parks and James Sands swing by to chat about their opposite career paths, how high in the table they hope to climb this season and European aspirations; and James -- newly minted #6 on MLS's top 22 under 22 list -- names names on who he should have been higher than (Keaton may or may not disagree).