The High Kicks Podcast

We are BACK for another season of Premier League Football!

Manchester United is off to an awful start as they sit 13th in the league table. It looks like this season's title is Arsenal's to lose after Rodri's ACL injury cost him his season for Manchester City. Chelsea continue to roll under Maresca and Liverpool are off to a table-topping start through 6 games under new manager Arne Slot.

In the second half of the show, we jump into a more general sports conversation. Chad and Karl have a fun back and forth about their fantasy football matchup this week after Chad JUST squeaked out a win. We also dive into the very unusual conclusion to the NL Wild Card in the MLB.

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Reporter Sam Shapiro joins the podcast for this special episode recapping Sam's coverage of Liverpool vs Manchester United in South Carolina. Sam shares his experience attending his first match as he talked to fans who traveled from all over to attend the game.

Mexico has been ELIMINATED from the Copa America after scoring only 1 goal in the competition. Canada made history and progressed through in their first Copa by getting out of a rather tough group.

Switzerland dominated Italy to book a spot against a shaky England side saved by Jude Bellingham's bicycle kick in the 95th minute. France and Portugal are set to clash in a quarter-final that is up for grabs to whoever can find offensive form. Germany and Spain face off in what should be one of the best matches of the year, with the winner being the clear favorite to win Euro 2024.

The Euro Knockout stage is set and we have some intriguing matchups, The left side of the bracket is LOADED, leaving England with an easy-looking route to the final.

The USMNT had a horrific showing against Panama. Tim Weah was sent off in the 16th minute for punching someone in the head and we lost 2-1. The US needs to defeat Uruguay to make its way into the quarter-finals,

The European Championships kick off on Friday in Germany and the stage is set for a great Tournament. England is the current favorite despite some questionable decisions in their final roster. France looks poised for a deep run in yet another major tournament.

The 2023-2024 league season has come to an end and the summer news cycle is already churning. Erik ten Hag's situation is up in the air after a stunning win in the FA Cup. United takes a Europa League spot and demotes Chelsea to the Conference League. Chelsea has hired their 4th manager in the last 2 seasons, Barca did Xavi DIRTY, and Bayern Munich is taking a chance on Vincent Kompany.

Manchester City played a thrilling match against Spurs that all but guarantees Pep and co their 4th straight title. With the Spurs down a goal in the 2nd half, Son was handed a golden chance to even the score but was denied by City's 2nd choice keeper in an immaculate display of goalkeeping. With Spurs loss, Aston Villa secured Champions League football for the first time since 1982.

Manchester United's embarrassing season just keeps getting worse. A 4-0 loss to Palace leaves them completely out of the European places and behind Chelsea in the table. Villa looks to have a stranglehold on the final UCL spot and the title could be decided by the upcoming Spurs vs City match.

Borussia Dortmund eliminated PSG to book their third-ever trip to the UCL final. They will face Real Madrid, who beat Bayern by way of a Joselu brace and a VERY questionable offside call that absolutely should have been a play-on situation. Who will lift the trophy at Wembley?

The EPL takes a back seat this week as Chad celebrates Leicester City's return to the top flight. Leicester nearly blew a 17-point lead, but they got the job done at the end of the day. Liverpool's title dreams are over and the next era has begun with the appointment of Arne Slot. The EPL is set to introduce a spending cap in the 2025-2026 season that could change the landscape of the league. Bayern and Real played a STUNNING UCL semi-final and the Ballon d'Or race has no winner in sight.

The FA Cup took center stage this weekend with great quarter-final action. Cveentery scored two later goals to stun Wolves and set a date with Manchester United, who similarly dispatched Liverpool. Burnley got their first win in what seems like a lifetime over Brentford and Tottenham had their worst showing of the season against a hungry Fulham side.