Our intrepid reporter embarks on an epic journey to discover the origins of the Panenka penalty kick—a subtle yet audacious technique that turns players into either heroes or goats. It's a quest that him to the fringes of North America's professional game, a raucous stadium in Ireland, where a cocky journalist makes a fool of himself, and a continental final in Belgrade where the audacious penalty balances significant social and political implications as it is introduced to the world.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
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The Panenka

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Grammy winners Ozomatli set out to collaborate on a song with LAFC’s 3252. The result: 5 songs—and a story. George Sanchez-Tello takes it from there.
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5 Songs and a story from Ozomatli and LAFC

Greg Ash, as Gary Gold, has a story to tell. It’s about an Englishman making LA his home and trying to make an MLS team—and a man chasing his dream. We’re pretty sure that’s what it’s about anyway. Greg joins Howler radio to talk it over.
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Gary Gold - LAFC's greatest player ever - they just haven't signed him yet

If you love soccer, you know that FIFA is at the center of it all, and recently it was at the center of the biggest sports scandal in history. Ken Bensinger, an award winning journalist for Buzzfeed put together the most explosive expose on what was actually happening behind the scenes at FIFA and why Russia and others were getting the go ahead to host the greatest event in sports, The World Cup. He joins us to talk about his book, "Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World's Biggest Sports Scandal."
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Author Ken Bensinger - Red Card! How the US blew the whistle of the worlds biggest sports scandal

We talk with Nate Abaurrea about Maradona's remarkable visit to Tijuana plus hear his version of the infamous goal scored by the man some refer to as "Dios".. Meanwhile in Chicago recently, the US held their Soccer Coaches Convention and James Bridget Gordon was there to give us details plus insight into what lies ahead for the NWSL.
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An unforgettable Night in Mexico and a week in Chicago

Howler 15 contributor Elliot Sheaf, editor of Top Corner Magazine and West Ham United supporter, shares thoughts on the ConIFA World Cup, rediscovering a love of the England team, and trying to love the London Stadium.
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The Panenka

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