The Final Third Soccer Podcast

Today we talk with USMNT expert, Vince of @USMNT_Thoughts about the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the USMNT's roster, expectations for the tournament, and who will win the whole thing. It's a great show!

Topics Covered:

1. What is good/bad about our Gold Cup Roster?
2. What are the USMNT's strengths and weaknesses?
3. Who were the roster SNUBS?
4. Which player will have a breakout tournament?
5. What is the ideal starting XI?
6. What should our expectations be for the USMNT? Should we win, beat Mexico, get to the final, or maybe just to the semi-final?
7. Who, other than the USMNT, is most likely to win the Gold Cup? (El Tri, Honduras, Costa Rica, CanMNT)

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Today we talk about how EURO 2020 went for the eliminated teams, who will win Copa America, and coach and player signings that will shake the Premier League up.

Editor's Note: We apologize for any minor audio glitches in this episode, it's our first time in a new setup so we're working out the kinks! Thanks!

Topics Covered:

1. EURO 2020 Round of 16/Quarter-Final roundup, what went wrong for the eliminated teams, and who's winning the whole thing?
2. Copa America Quarterfinal roundup. Can Messi finally win a trophy with Argentina?
3. Benitez to Everton
4. Nuno to Tottenham Hotspur
5. Sancho to Manchester United
6. Messi is a free agent
7. Lower League Lowdown: MPLS City win NPSL North and Derby County/Wycombe Wanderers Lawsuit
8. USMNT Corner: USMNT Gold Cup Roster Reaction
9. Last Week's Predictions: Uruguay v Paraguay (Copa America, 6/28), England v Germany (Euro Championship R16, 6/29), Belgium v Italy (Euro Championship QF, 7/2), Czech Republic v Denmark (Euro Championship QF, 7/3), Orlando Pride v North Carolina Courage (NWSL, 7/4)
10. Next Week's Predictions: Brazil v Peru (Copa America, 7/5), Argentina v Colombia (Copa America, 7/6), Italy v Spain (European Championship, 7/6), England v Denmark (European Championship, 7/7), FC Cincinnati v Columbus Crew (MLS, 7/9)

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AJ sits down with Greg of Revolution Recap to talk about the New England's chances at MLS silverware, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and more Revolution analysis!

Topics Covered:

1. How the Revs' season is going so far
2. Which players have been key pieces so far?
3. Is Carles Gil the MVP frontrunner?
4. How good is Matt Turner?
5. What are the areas of concern for this team?
6. Can the New England Revolution win the MLS Cup?
7. When will the Revs move to a downtown Boston stadium?
8. Is the New England Revolution rebrand any good?

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Today AJ and vacationing Jack talk about the allegations of racial abuse against Franco Fragapane of Minnesota United as he was reported to have used a racial slur against Portland Timber's Diego Chara. We also talk about USWNT's Olympic Roster and review the EURO 2020 group stages and R16/QF matchups.

Topics Covered:

1. Franco Fragapane alleged racial abuse against Diego Chara
2. EURO 2020 Group Stage Review and Knockout Rounds Preview
3. Away Goals have been abolished from European Football
4. MLS' Developmental League has been announced
5. USWNT Corner: US Women's National Team Olympic Roster Reaction, Review, and Major Takeaways
6. Last Week's Predictions: Portugal v France (EURO, 6/23), Spain v Slovakia (EURO, 6/23), Brazil v Colombia (Copa America, 6/23), Inter Miami CF v Orlando City SC (MLS, 6/25), Austin FC v Columbus Crew (MLS, 6/27)
7. Next Week's Predictions: Uruguay v Paraguay (Copa America, 6/28), England v Germany (Euro Championship R16, 6/29), Belgium/Portugal v Italy (Euro Championship QF, 7/2), Netherlands/Czech Republic v Denmark (Euro Championship QF, 7/3), Orlando Pride v North Carolina Courage (NWSL, 7/4)

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Today we take a break from our EURO 2020 talk to discuss Austin FC of MLS. They recently opened their new grounds, Q2 Stadium, and are looking to turn around their tumultuous start to the Major League Soccer Season. Joining us to talk Verde is Austin FC content creator, Francisco of Twin Oaks TV!

Topics Covered:

1. How has the season been going so far for Austin FC?
2. Who have been the best/worst players?
3. Has Wolff been getting the most out of his players?
4. How passionate have Austin FC fans been since the start of the season - and how has that been affected by the home opener?
5. Preview of the rivalry matchup between Columbus Crew and Austin FC

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Today we talk about Tottenham's failure of a manager search, the best and worst teams at EURO 2020 and the Copa America, American Lower League news, and Concacaf World Cup Qualifier updates!

Topics Covered:

1. Fonseca turns down Tottenham Hotspur as they search in vain for a new manager
2. EURO 2020 Updates - Best/Worst teams (so far) and larger trends of the tournament
3. Copa America - Best and Worst teams (so far)
4. Jack's Lower-League Lowdown: Minneapolis City SC/NPSL updates
5. USMNT Corner: Concacaf World Cup Qualifier Updates (CanMNT, El Tri, Concacaf Octagon)
6. Last Week's Predictions: France v Germany (European Championship, 6/14), Denmark v Belgium  (European Championship, 6/14), England v Scotland (European Championship, 6/18), Argentina v Uruguay (Copa America, 6/18), LA Galaxy v Seattle Sounders (MLS, 6/19)
7. Next Week's Predictions: Portugal v France (EURO, 6/23), Spain v Slovakia (EURO, 6/23), Brazil v Colombia (Copa America, 6/23), Inter Miami CF v Orlando City SC (MLS, 6/25), Austin FC v Columbus Crew (MLS, 6/27)

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Editors Note: This was recorded on Tuesday, 6/15. Any matchday 2 games that happened afterwards won't be covered on this podcast. We'll talk about that next Monday!

Which teams were impressive? Which teams were disappointing? What larger trends did see in the first round of EURO 2020? All that and more on this episode.

Topics Covered:

1. Underdog teams being underrated (Slovakia, Finland, Wales, Sweden)
2. Groups to watch (Group D, Group E)
3. Are France the real deal? (France v Germany)
4. Disappointing teams - Turkey, Russia, Scotland, Spain
5. Portugal are playing way too defensively for their own good
6. Impressive Team - Italy, Belgium, England, Austria, France, Sweden

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CPR Information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600

UK Petition for universal defibrillators: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/677/314/880/getting-defibulators-to-all-football-grounds/?taf_id=28976147&cid=twitter

US Soccer Cardiac Arrest Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4KjYC51B-c&feature=youtu.be

Today we talk about a lot of topics, from the European Championship, the European Super League teams getting punishments, and players transferring to new clubs. Most importantly we talk about what happened to Christian Eriksen and how UEFA, the media, and we as everyday people can better prepare ourselves for a similar medical emergency.

Topics Covered:

1. Christian Eriksen suffers cardiac arrest in the EURO 2020 match between Denmark vs Finland. How could UEFA and the media better handle the situation? And what can we as fans do to help?
2. Player Transfer Rumors: Haaland to Chelsea, Hakimi to Chelsea, Sancho to Manchester United, Donnarumma to PSG
3. European Super League Sanctions (Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool. Arsenal, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid)
4. News in 90: England won their opening Euro match for the first time ever, VAR to get thicker lines in the EPL, Goran Pandev becomes the second oldest goal scorer at the Euros, David Moyes signs a contract extension with West Ham, and the Copa America is experiencing a covid outbreak.
5. Jack's Euro Lowdown: Italy v Turkey, Denmark v Finland, Wales v Switzerland, Belgium v Russia, England v Croatia, Austria v North Macedonia, Netherlands v Ukraine
6. USMNT Corner: USMNT World Cup Qualifier Importance Tier List. Which players are most important in our upcoming WCQs?
7. Last Week's Predictions: Canada vs Suriname (CONCACAF WCQ, 6/8), USWNT v Portugal(W) (International Friendly, 6/10), Turkey v Italy (EURO, 6/11), England v Croatia (EURO, 6/13), Brazil v Venezuela (Copa America, 5/13)
8. This Week's Predictions: France v Germany (European Championship, 6/14), Denmark v Belgium  (European Championship, 6/14), England v Scotland (European Championship, 6/18), Argentina v Uruguay (Copa America, 6/18), LA Galaxy v Seattle Sounders (MLS, 6/19)

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Today we go group-by-group and predict what's going to happen in the 2020 (2021) European Championship! We cover each team's major concerns ahead of the Euros, how each group will play out, and talk about the eventual winner!

Groups:

• A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, Switzerland
• B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Russia
• C: The Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, North Macedonia
• D: England, Croatia, Scotland, Czech Republic
• E: Spain, Sweden, Poland, Slovakia
• F: Hungary, Portugal, France, Germany

Topic's Covered:

1. Group-by-Group previews (Predictions how the group plays out, how each team will fare, and the key players/tactics for each team)
2. The 4 third place teams we think will make it
3. Who we think will win EURO 2020
4. The Dark Horse Team of the tournament
5. The Let-Down Team of the Tournament
6. Who will win the Golden Boot
7. The Breakout Stars of the tournament

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LET'S CELEBRATE! Today we talk about the USMNT FINALLY beating Mexico to win the Inaugural Nation's League Final, MLS starting a new division and the Copa America and the Euros.

Topics Covered:

1. The US Men's National Team wins 3-2 over Mexico to win the first ever Nation's League Final.
2. MLS Starts Bew Division 3 League in an attempt to improve the developmental process
3. Managerial Carousel Part 2: Carlo Ancelotti moves from Everton to Real Madrid / Antonio Conte turns down Tottenham Hotspur
4. Copa America 2021 Preview and Predictions
5. News in 90: Eric Garcia, Christian Fuchs, USL Dating App Scandal, Venezia's promotion, Jude Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel
6. Jack's Lower League Lowdown: Minneapolis City SC game review / NPSL discussion (What makes lower league soccer so entertaining?)
7. Last Week's Predictions: France v Wales (International Friendlies, 5/2), Argentina v Chile (CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers, 6/3), Spain v Portugal (International Friendlies, 6/4), Honduras v USA (Nations League Semi-Final, 6/5), Portland Thorns v Racing Louisville (NWSL, 6/5)
8. This Week's Predictions: Canada vs Suriname (CONCACAF WCQ, 6/8), USWNT v Portugal(W) (International Friendly, 6/10), Turkey v Italy (EURO, 6/11), England v Croatia (EURO, 6/13), Brazil v Venezuela (Copa America, 5/13)

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