Sam's Army

Sam finally corrals Mike Magee and Dax McCarty at discuss Dax's trade to Nashville and Fire firing (coach) Veljko Paunovic. Also, makes Sounders great. Quality & controversy of Liverpool/City + Sam's love for Sterling vs Gomez. Arsenal telling Aubameyang who he can be friends with. Chelsea's code of conduct. Ode to Robert Lewandowski. More racism in European soccer. USMNT vs Canada — should Gregggg be coaching for his job?

Come for the weekend review and preview with long-time Liverpool fan John Feitelberg as he and Sam discuss soccer's evolution at Barstool, Sam's blind faith in The Babyjesus, John fixes VAR and finally a quick and dirty look at Sunday's monumental Liverpool/City game. Stay for Mike and Sam's interview with Omar Gonzalez about playing (and partying) with Beckham/Gerrard/Keane/Donovan, how much money Michael Bradley should offer teammates to help him win this weekend's $6.5-million game, and Omar's meatspin-related MLS Cup celebrations.

Sam is joined by Mike (Magee) and Mikey (Podcasts) to discuss the importance of Christian Pulisic's big day, some 1v1 therapy for Spurs and Arsenal fans, a special shoutout to Sheffield Utd; a first-hand breakdown of LA Dærby and MLS conference finals; and finally a rapid rundown of all the games worth watching this weekend in EPL, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1 -- with all the [fade-able] picks, including several upset specials, to enrich your mind and wallet.

Sam and Dax McCarty -- who officially joins the crew as part-time D.P. (Designated Podcaster) -- start with hits and misses from the Balon d'Or short list. EPL weekend results featuring United holding Liverpool and pseudo-shoutout to Everton. Whether Bundesliga's newfound parity will last. Thoughts on MLS expanding to Sacramento, the possibility of promotion/relegation and new playoff format. LigaMX's nightmare week and second-hand stories from teammates about what playing in Mexico is really like. Sam also sits down with Brendan Perlini (Chicago Blackhawks Winger and loud/proud footy fan) to discuss where his love for the beautiful game came about, who the best soccer player in the NHL, and what hopes/dreams/aspirations he has for his beloved Manchester United, and also a quick and dirty weekend preview with predictions.  

USMNT group therapy session as Sam, Mike and special guest Kyle Martino discuss wtf is wrong with USMNT, whether Gregg Berhalter deserves more time and who is REALLY to blame for the problems at US Soccer. (Spoiler: Kyle pulled zero punches and goes IN on some people.) Also, prediction for United/Liverpool and MLS and NWSL playoff previews.

Sam, Mike and Clint reminisce about the 2002 World Cup, Torsten Fucking Frings, the time MLS sabotaged a big-money transfer to Bayern Munich for one of us, and memories of Tim Howard and DeMarcus Beasley f/t the nightclub in Clint's basement. Sam fixes Tottenham and we discuss the ridiculousness WAG drama involving Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy. Finally we wrap up with what (and who) we do and do NOT want to see from the USMNT vs Cuba and Canada over the next five days.

Champions League post-morten including thoughts on Bayern's mind-bottling demolition of Tottenham, along with Liverpool vs Jesse Marsch's Salzburg and Barcelona/Inter. Rapid reactions to Greggggg's new USMNT roster tough on all the big talking points (Dest, MLS-centric, Trapp/Zardes + Aaronson). Behind the scenes look at what happens in the locker room on MLS salary dump day. Finally a preview of this weekend f/t Liverpool/Lester, bold prediction on Juventus/Inter and MLS Decision Day.

Sam sits down with Chicago Fire's Dax McCarty to discuss what's what with EPL (Chelsea/Liverpool, Pulisic, dumpster fires at United and Tottenham); Barcelona and Messi's mortality; hits and misses in FIFPro XI and POYs; plus he breaks down the Fire's season and names his darkhorse to win MLS Cup (on the off chance Chicago doesn't win it)

Norwich/City insanity & Watford/Arsenal implications. Champions League highlights + lowlights, including PSG's bittersweet win for Neymar, kudos for Jesse Marsch's RB Salzburg (plus crazy stories about playing with/against him) & Napoli's revenge. Weekend preview ft Liverpool/Chelsea + Sam's Lock of the Week, and what new ownership means Chicago Fire fans can expect in 2020 & beyond.

Sam and Mikey sort through the wreckage of USA/Mexico and pull out some positives from Uruguay draw. Weekend preview features United/Lester and Wolves/Chelsea (plus some locks and an upset special), along with Leipzig/Bayern and crunch time in MLS. Finally some much-deserved love for Phoenix Rising.