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Sam's Army episodes

December 28, 2018 Ep. 39: EPL Boxing Day Review + Weekend Preview (f/t Liverpool/Arsenal)
We start off with a rundown of all the Boxing Day results, featuring a discussion of wtf is wrong with City [1:47] and whether Tottenham are "in the title race" [17:10]. After a quick Power Ranking of the EPL's Top 4 and Bottom 3 we move right along to a preview (plus predictions) for this weekend's action, including Liverpool vs Arsenal [49:20], Tottenham hosting Wolves [54:29], whether Bournemouth is the first real test for Ole Gunnar's United [56:26], PLUS looks to go for four in a row with his Safe Money Lock of the Week. We wrap things up with a quick Lap Around the World focusing on Serie A [1:12:03] along with a quick discussion about Timothy Weah's imminent loan move away from PSG [1:18:30].

1 hr 24 min
December 25, 2018 Ep. 38: Boxing Day Preview + Predictions
First up is a recap of a wild and crazy weekend chock full of silly results, none more so than Crystal Palace's upset of City [1:35] followed closely by Lester beating Chelsea [8:33]. After a quick rundown of our respective Power Rankings for Top 4 and Bottom 3 [33:17], we turn to the Santa's greatest gift of all: a full slate of games coming up on Boxing Day. Previews and predictions for all the match-ups, highlighted by Watford/Chelsea [46:16], Southampton/West Ham [48:30] and Tottenham/Bournemouth [57:47]. Finally we finish up with an extremely abbreviated Lap Around the World [1:09:45].
1 hr 10 min
December 21, 2018 Ep. 37: Interview with Sunderland's Lynden Gooch + EPL Weekend Preview
We are back on the interview kick, this time chatting with Sunderland/USMNT's Lynden Gooch about his path from California to northern England, the pain of relegation(s) and thoughts on new Netflix docuseries "Sunderland Til I Die". Next we turn to the EPL where we start with the tragic loss of the content king himself, Jozay Mourinho [27:00], followed by a discussion of the Make-Belieague Cup results [37:25] -- and the relevance of one in particular -- before pinching off previews and predictions for all this weekend's action, featuring Wolves/Liverpool [48:44], West Ham/Watford and Everton/Tottenham [51:47]. Finally we do a quick Lap Around the World [1:16:40] laying out what to watch for this weekend in the Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A.

1 hr 25 min
December 18, 2018 Ep. 36: Special In Memoriam: Jozay Mourinho + Champions League Knockouts Preview & Predictions
Losing someone special is never easy so it is with heavy hearts that start today's podcast with an extra special moment of silence for Jozay Mourinho. RIP in peace, sweet content prince. You are gone but will never be forgotten. The show must go on though because the ping-pong balls were picked and Champions League draw has been set for the Round of 16 knockouts, so the first order of business is breaking down each of the match-ups [2:40], highlighting what to watch for and offering picks on who will advance. Next up we run through this weekend's results, starting with Liverpool vs United before moving along to interesting games involving Watford/Cardiff, Southampton/Arsenal and Fulham/West Ham. We also included a quick Top 4 / Bottom 3 power rankings [1:02:32], along with a discussion of this week's upcoming Make-Belieague Cup action [1:05:41]. Finally we do a quick Lap Around the World [1:09:37] touching on the biggest results in La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A, plus a discussion of the pluses and minuses of MLS's newly updated playoff format [1:19:18].

1 hr 35 min
December 14, 2018 Ep. 35 - Champions League Review & EPL Preview (f/t Liverpool vs. United)
Recurring guest Julian Gressel -- newly crowned MLS champion with Atlanta Utd -- stops by to discuss the game, the celebration [wink wink] and the team's outlook for next year, and also dishes on how he sees the season playing out for his beloved Bayern Munich. Next up is a quick recap of the final games of the Champions League group stage [23:58], including a discussion of EPL vs Serie A and a power rankings of the strongest/weakest #1 and #2 seeds ahead of the knockouts draw on December 17. This is followed by a preview (plus predictions) for all this weekend's EPL action, featuring the big one at Anfield at Liverpool welcome "Mighty Mighty" United along with some lower key great games like Fulham/West Ham [42:15] and Wolves/Bournemouth [45:18], plus Sam gives beloved listeners a LOCK OF THE WEEK -- for anybody who likes money. Finally we do a quick Lap Around the World [1:00:03] touching on the biggest games in Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga, plus some MLS transfer talk thrown in free of charge.
1 hr 6 min
December 11, 2018 Ep. 34: MLS Cup w/ Mickstape's Trill Withers + EPL Review & Champions League Preview
Crossover episode featuring Mickstape's Trill Withers who joined us in attending and later discussing a remarkable MLS Cup [3:18], plus a special guest interview with Atlanta United superfan Waka Flocka [50:09]. We then get back to business with a recap of the weekend EPL action, starting with an exciting Chelsea/City game [52:35] and all the implications thereof, plus Everton/Watford [1:00:43], Bournemouth/Liverpool [1:03:11] and all the rest of the results. Next up is a quick Lap Around the World, touching on interesting scores in Germany [1:17:58], Spain, Italy and the Copa Libertadores Superfiasico [1:25:20]. Finally, we offer up a preview (plus predictions!) for the final week of the Champions League group stage [1:28:00], focusing on all the most compelling matchups, including Barcelona/Tottenham and Liverpool/Napoli.
1 hr 45 min
December 07, 2018 Ep. 33: EPL Midweek review + Weekend Preview (f/t Chelsea v City)
Couple top stories to keep you abreast of the goings on in the soccer universe, including Zac Steffen's official move abroad and an extremely important PSA about transfer rumors. Next up is a recap of what went down on Tuesday and Wednesday, highlighted (some might say lowlighted) by United/Arsenal [4:55] but also Wolves/Chelsea and Watford/City [9:41], among others. We then move right along to a preview of the weekend EPL slate dead ahead, starting with Chelsea hosting City [28:55] and Bournemouth vs Liverpool -- hint: down goes one of the undefeateds -- as well as all eight other games. Finally we do a Lap Around the World filling you in on the glut of YOUGE continental rivalries, including Dærby D'Italia between Juve/Inter [56:54], Dærbi Barceloni with Espanyol/Barcelona and Schalke/Dortmund in the Revierdærby. Last but not least we preview Saturday's all-important MLS Cup game between Atlanta and Portland [1:01:04].
1 hr 6 min
December 04, 2018 Ep. 32: EPL Dærby Day review + Midweek preview (f/t United v Arsenal)
Start out with a discussion of the biggest stories hot in the soccer streets, namely this week's Ballon d'Or awards and VAR coming to Champions League. Next is a recap of the big ass weekend that was in EPL, featuring thots on Arsenal/Spurs [11:55], Chelsea/Fulham, Liverpool/Everton and United/Southampton [36:00]. After a brief Lap Around the World touching on Spain [54:15], Germany and Italy we talk Red Bull fans off the ledge [1:01:21]. Finally, we finish up with a rundown of the big midweek EPL slate on deck [1:03:45], including preview and predictions for all 10 games -- the headliner being Jozay's United welcoming Unai's Arsenal to Old Trafford.
1 hr 25 min
November 30, 2018 Ep. 31: Champions League Review & EPL Weekend/Dærby Day Preview (f/t Arsenal vs Spurs)
We drop in guns blazing this week discussing the "Gregg Berhalter to USMNT" situation [2:18] and Copa Libertadores Superfiasico [7:30]. Next up is a rapid-fire recap of the midweek Champions League games [11:34] followed by a preview of the mighty titillating weekend of EPL action [18:45], highlighted by Sunday's back-to-back-to-back North London Dærby, West London Dærby and Merseyside Dærby. We finish up with a Lap Around the World [47:12] featuring the best games on tap in Spain, Germany, Italy and our immediate reaction to what promises to be a pretty dang sexy MLS Cup matchup.
1 hr 1 min
November 27, 2018 Ep. 30: EPL Weekend Review (f/t Spurs vs Chelsea) and Champions League Matchweek 5 Preview
Fresh off a YOUGE weekend, we start off by discussing a couple top stories -- Copa Libertadores Superfiasco [01:32] and cast our votes for US Male Soccer Player of the Year [05:27] -- before turning first to the EPL where there is plenty to talk about, starting with Spurs/Chelsea [08:28] and winding our way through United/success, Bournemouth/Arsenal and Watford/Liverpool. Next up is a quick Lap Around the World [39:46], including the highlights (and lowlights) from Spain, Germany, Italy and MLS playoffs. Last but not least is a comprehensive preview of Champions League Matchday five [56:21], complete with the best previews and worst predictions for all the most interesting and compelling games coming up this midweek (notably PSG/Liverpool and Spurs/Inter).

1 hr 25 min

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The wild and wonderful world of soccer from an American perspective. Samuel Army and a rotating cast of fans, athletes and athlete fans discuss all the relevant goings-on from both sides of the pond.…