From Last Week: Weekly Recap

EP:87 USA World Cup Inside Look

EP: 86

In Episode 85, Ryan and Eliot break down the USWNT roster for the SheBelieves Cup, with Emma Hayes choosing a youthful squad supported by a few established regulars. Eliot zeroes in on the surprise omission of Korbin Schrader, arguing that her absence likely comes down to Lyon prioritizing her ahead of a crucial Champions League quarterfinal. He makes the case that Schrader is simply more essential to her club right now than players like Lilly Yohannes or Lindsey Horan — and goes as far as saying she’s comfortably one of the best players in the national team pool, with only Emily Fox in the same tier.The guys also dive into Bodø/Glimt’s first‑leg win over Inter Milan in the Champions League up in Norway. Eliot breaks down how Inter struggled in the cold and how their tactical approach fell apart under Glimt’s intensity. From there, he shifts into a broader critique of Inter as a club — pointing out their ongoing choice not to address the pressing issues in the squad and instead keep adding to their existing strengths. Eliot argues that this long‑term pattern is part of why Inter keep getting exposed in Europe. He even suggests that Bodø/Glimt are steadily becoming a Benfica‑ or Ajax‑style disruptor, a team that forces traditional giants to rethink everything.Eliot then turns his attention to the Bundesliga, absolutely ripping into Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen, two clubs he argues have sleepwalked their way into genuine relegation danger. He calls out their lack of direction, stale football, and the baffling decisions that have left both sides fighting for survival instead of competing at the level their resources should allowRyan hits Eliot with a blind résumé challenge, giving him player careers, accolades, and stats without revealing the names. Eliot has to decide — purely off the résumé — whether each mystery player deserves national team legend status. The results are blunt, funny, and occasionally brutal as Eliot breaks down what truly counts as legendary.The episode rounds out with a wider look across Europe as Ryan and Eliot dig into Serie A, the Bundesliga, and La Liga — with La Liga emerging as the only genuine title race worth debating. They break down who actually has a shot in Spain, while using Italy and Germany to highlight bigger structural issues across those leagues. From there, Eliot puts Ryan through a pair of chaotic blind‑ranking challenges — one on midfielders, the other on stadium atmospheres — before closing the show with a football quiz that leaves Ryan scrambling.

EP 84

Football Chat

Recap: Last Weekend Across European Football

First Episode of the Season. Sorry for the Absence

The crew returns with fire and precision after a week off, opening with the seismic firing of Brian Daboll as head coach of the New York Giants. Eliot, Brian, and Toni trade sharp reactions and pitch their own replacements—names like Lane Kiffin, Mike McCarthy, Lincoln Riley, and Jeff Hafley enter the ring. The Kyler Murray saga heats up as Eliot floats Atlanta, Toni throws Cincinnati into the mix, and Miami lingers as a wildcard. Eliot, our resident draft architect, breaks down what he’d do with the Titans’ first overall pick—trade or build? We touch on Jaire Alexander’s temporary exit from football, then go surgical on Joe Burrow’s return and his standing in the quarterback pantheon. The Buffalo Bills face a legacy crossroads: should McDermott stay if they miss the Super Bowl, especially with Kansas City off home turf? Thursday Night Football predictions follow, then Eliot unveils his way-too-early mock draft, slicing through the top 15 picks. We close with Toni’s flowers for Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson—much to Brian’s amusement as the show’s Bears loyalist—and wrap with “Career Path,” our memory-testing endgame. No episode last week, but we’re back Sunday with deeper dives and sharper takes as the NFL season unfolds.

Eliot breaks down England’s Women’s Euros win—what really powered the Lionesses through the tournament? Strong moments or strong luck? He draws a sharp comparison to USA 2019, dissecting performance, dominance, and legacy. From there, Manchester United’s identity crisis takes center stage—where do they go next, and what does a real turnaround require Roma enters the conversation as Eliot backs the club’s Gasperini-era reboot and boldly guarantees Champions League qualification. We also unpack Inter Milan’s transfer window: plenty of star power, but what’s the vision? The Arsenal section gets layered—Ryan, a loyal supporter, weighs in on the Victor Gyökeres debate, while Eliot questions the deal’s upside. Still, Eliot argues that no matter the outcome, Arteta has delivered on fans' expectations, and anything short of the summit doesn’t erase that.Eliot also unveils his bottom-five Serie A picks—from 20th to 15th—including a sharp exile of Cremonese, Verona, and Lecce. Meanwhile, Pisa, Parma, and Sassuolo narrowly avoid the drop in his predictions so far.To wrap, the crew announces a short break—Eliot’s out of town next week—but they’ll be back in two weeks ready to dive even deeper.Strong analysis. Strong opinions. And plenty of football friction.