Well, we needed a few days to process the US getting knocked out of the World Cup, but here come are unfiltered thoughts. On this episode, we go over the high-level of how these teams approached the knockout tie, our thoughts behind the details of the game itself, and the implications for the USMNT going forward. 

Today we went a little long on the podcast talking about the USMNT's massive win over Iran as well as everything else going on in the group stages, so we split it into two episodes - Part 1 and Part 2! In this section of the pod, we go over the other results on the final matchday of the group stages in all but two groups, some shock results and confusing math, plus our favorites headed into the final matchday before the knockout rounds. 

Today we went a little long on the podcast talking about the USMNT's massive win over Iran as well as everything else going on in the group stages, so we split it into two episodes - Part 1 and Part 2! In this section of the pod, we go over the intricacies of what led up to US's win, our thoughts on the goal itself, and what this win means for a team headed to the Round of 16 of the tournament. Plus, we learn a bit more about Rheon's Christmas buying habits.

The World Cup group stages are in full flight with the USMNT having played 2 out of their guaranteed 3 games so far and a win-or-go-home scenario on the final match day for them! With so much happening in the last few days, we start off with the US and talk about each Group in the second half of this episode. We go over Argentina's bounce back, France's continued success, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Brazil, and much more!

(Apologies for the audio quality in the first 5 minutes, blame spotty internet)

On the first of many World Cup episodes, we go into detail around the first USMNT World Cup match in 8 years, a review of the opener which saw some...interesting decisions being taken. Additionally, we go over the other matches so far plus what to expect the rest of this week in the group stages. And, yes, Elyas did wake up at 5am to watch THAT Argentina game.

The World Cup is here!! Well, in a few days - BUT - we're bringing you an overview of our thoughts ahead of a tournament that's been clouded by horrible controversy, our thoughts on the USMNT and their ceiling, and what our favorites, dark horses, and potential upsets look like!

With only one more matchday in Europe's Top 5 Leagues left before the World Cup preparations begin, we take a look at some maaaaaaajor games in the Premier League and a VERY exciting Seville Derby as our games of the weekend! We discuss what Chelsea need to do to compete at the highest level again, if Arsenal can continue their run of form post-World Cup, and what Liverpool's win means for both them and Spurs. Over in Spain, we try and unpack a ridiculous game with 3 red cards as well as Piqué's announcement, Quique Setién's poor run with Villarreal, and Spain's chances at World Cup glory!

This weekend, we were reminded of the importance of getting back to basics (à la Atlético Madrid). This weekend's game of the week in England was the definition of a chess match, with two new managers in Ten Hag and Potter piecing together a fascinating tactical performance. Rheon also explains how on Earth the Miguel Almiron story has led to Almiron's best season in top flight football while Jesse Marsch is hanging on by a thread at Leeds. Over in La Liga, Real Madrid completed their bi-annual win against Sevilla, but it wasn't as comfortable as it looked on paper. Lastly, we had to talk about Fede Valverde and some of the insane refereeing decisions in Spain.

This past weekend saw big teams win and big teams lose. That's about as clear cut as it gets. From our game of the weekend in England, Liverpool vs City, and El Clasico in La Liga, we had our hands full trying to wrap our heads around how Liverpool managed to beat City and how Barcelona looked so poor. Outside of the big games, we go over a wild Chelsea/Kepa performance, how we should all be thinking about Nottingham Forest, Atletico entering a good run of form, and Sevilla's continued disappointment.

This week on the podcast, we discuss a major match up in England with Arsenal beating Liverpool at home while City, Chelsea, and Newcastle continue to impress. In fact, Newcastle gets some well deserved praise from Rheon this week as well. Over in La Liga, we spend some more time in Spain given we haven't reviewed it too much in the last 2 weeks. We go over Barcelona's recent woes post-international break and whether their strong run before it was all smoke and mirrors. We recorded this before the Inter Milan game in mid-week, but a lot of what we talk about is related both to our thoughts before the game and the upcoming Clasico.