The Trifactor Podcast

The Trifactor Podcast

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  • #27 Frank De Boer, Wales, France and Portugal were terrible. Our EURO 2020 round of 16 review.

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    It's the BiFactor, joined by regular guest Chelsea-fan Mark, AKA Triple M. 

    We discuss tactics and performances in the EURO2020 round of 16.

    • Denmark tactically and/or emotionally have grown through adversity
    • Italy made to work, but have not been tested sternly enough. Plus, missing Mario Balotelli
    •  Czech Republic dutifully send the Dutch home. Jose was right bout Frank De Boer.
    • Roberto Martinez and "white privilege" (very tongue-in). Belgium would be way better than this with a better Manager. 
    • Portugal need to look beyond Cristiano.
    • Pedri is world class and Spain is a dark horse in this competition
    • Pogba is still an enigma, and Matuidi is missed. Maybe Giroud should have played instead of Benzema.
    • England: boring and effective is a winning formula, but Foden or Sancho should be playing on the RW
    • Germany were unserious.
    • Ukraine "have always been offensive", and are touted to be the real dark horse. 


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      1 hr 19 min
    • #26 Yohance Marshall: Training with hardest-working David Beckham, stopping Lionel Messi, and speaking Vietnamese & Icelandic

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      Trinidad & Tobago international defender Yohance Marshall sits with us and discusses his current passion and Foundation, as well as his international career and journey. He walks through overcoming the early MLS Combine despair, to have a career that eventually took him to the MLS, Myanmar, Thailand, his international caps, Iceland, and more.   

      We discuss:

      • Futsal for Trinidad and Tobago
      • Playing in Iceland and how did he get there
      • Canbouplay Foundation
      • Formative Years 
      • Intercol to Collegiate 
      • College Experiences and MLS Combine
      • Fitness with Becks
      • The Values of Mentoring 
      • A Galaxy of Experience 
      • Thailand & Myanmar
      • International Caps 

        • His Foundation: 

        https://www.canbouplayfoundation.com/

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        2 hr 25 min
      • #25 From T&T POTY to A-league and MISL champion. NCAA record holder: Joel Bailey.

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        Former ASJA Boys, Naparima College, NCAA (Wheeling University), Major Indoor Soccer League (Cleveland Force & Baltimore Blast), A-League (Montreal Impact, Vancouver Whitecaps, & Carolina Railhawks) and Trinidad and Tobago international player Joel Bailey joined us on the Podcast this week. We discuss:

        His motivation, Generation Next Academy and philosophy on young player development. 

        Passion for football, and forced evolution as a player from midfielder to striker. 

        "Profile" of ideal forward: Inzaghi/Ruud Van Nistelrooy/Torres vs Suarez/R9/ Zlatan. 

        LVG as coaching role model and team affiliation. 

        Profile of Joe Bailey: The beginnings & secondary school football at ASJA and Naparima. 

        Secondary School Footballer of the year, Ruskin Mark, and adjusting to and thriving in U.S. College scene. 

        Professional Career begins: Indoor football decision in hindsight and getting to the A-League with Montreal Impact 

        Purpose: Reflection on journey, injuries, taking care of your body, and realized potential. 

        Story Time: Trinidad and Tobago national team, professionalism and nepotism. Being in the black book. 

        Getting called up to T&T national team and biggest regret. Why didn't I take that penalty that I won on my debut????? 

        Last games for T&T and career-ending injuries back in the A-league. Looking back, giving back and looking forward.


        Joel's Academy: 

        http://www.gddgenerationnext.com/

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        2 hr 10 min
      • #24 TTFA, Fenwick, FIFA Normalization Committee, & Trinbagonian social consciousness

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        In this episode we discuss:

        • The quality and widening gulf of USA and Mexico vs Trinidad and Tobago 
        • What are the problems facing T&T football. Players? Coaching? TTFA? 
        • FIFA Normalization Committee conversation begins. Something is "amiss". 
        • Trinbagonians need to do more to hold the TTFA and Government to higher standards

          • FIFA and UEFA jurisdiction on ESL https://en.as.com/en/2021/06/07/football/1623085068_184176.html

          FIFA Normalization Committee https://www.lawinsport.com/topics/item/fifa-s-normalisation-committees-what-are-they-and-how-do-they-work

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          1 hr 56 min
        • #23 How football narratives change in one game, and transfer season gets off to a crazy start

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          In this episode we discuss:

          • Football narratives and determining success and failure based on one game
          • Transfer season starts with Conte, Zidane, Harry Kane etc all rumored to or already on the move
          • The World Cup and other summer international competitions and how much they weigh on individual awards
          • Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's season. A success? 


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            1 hr 11 min
          • #22 Pogba and Palestine: Should players take political stances

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            In this episode we discuss:

            • Players should not face reprisal for their own views on things affecting humanity
            • Top 4 predictions ahead of final game on Premier League Sunday
            • Silly Season begins with Harry Kane rumbles
            • Chelsea and Leicester could bottle the season ending after good work
            • Crystal Palace and Englishness
            • Mason Greenwood and Balotelli. Talent is not enough. 
              • Manchester United need a striker even if they need a DM or CDM more. 

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                1 hr 44 min
              • #21 Our EPL End of Season Awards: Pep Guardiola deserves more respect

                In this episode we cover our end of season reviews. Returning guests; Chelsea-fan Mark, Juventus-fan Keron and first-time guest Arsenal-fan Ray of Talkyuhmindtt.

                We discuss:

                • Manager of the season: Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel, David Moyes, & Marcelo Bielsa
                • Young Player of the Season: Mason Mount, Ruben Dias, Phil Foden
                • Player of the Season: Harry Kane, Bruno Fernandes
                • The impact of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United
                • The impact of Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea
                • Is it time for Mikel Arteta to go
                • Manchester City merit for turnaround and winning streak

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                  Talkyuhmind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkyuhmind868/

                  1 hr 54 min
                • #20 Lukaku, Manchester United, Racism, Conte, and Tuchel

                  In this episode we cover a lot of topics with returning guest Chelsea fan Mark.

                  We discuss: 

                  • Lukaku and Conte's Inter
                  • Lukaku is like a Duckbill Platypus
                  • Storming Old Trafford and the Glazers
                  • Did Ryan Mason jump the line a Tottenham?
                  • Performative Social Media Blackout
                  • Kelechi Iheanacho is underappreciated maybe?
                  • Ollie Watkins and being aggressively average 
                  • Southampton sees red.....again.
                  • How good is Thomas Tuchel, really?

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                    1 hr 35 min
                  • #19 All American, MLS veteran, Inter Miami Academy Coach and man of God: Julius James

                    Originally Published 4/29/21

                    MLS, USL, and NASL veteran (DC United, Columbus Crew, Toronto FC, Houston Dynamo, Sacramento Republic to name a few), UCONN Huskies All American, St. Anthony's College (Trinidad) captain, and former Trinidad and Tobago international Julius James sits with us in an extensive interview about the importance of God and faith in his career, and his appreciation for his wide ranging experiences. 

                    We discuss:

                    • U-17 National Trial Experiences
                    • Influences: Lester Young
                    • 2001 World Cup Experiences
                    • Absence of Structure/ Post World Cup Experiences
                    • St. Anthony's
                    • Defining Attributes
                    • Approaches to Practice/Mental Approaches to the game
                    • Playing Style, Influences
                    • UCONN Experiences
                    • "Retirement" and Changes in Perspective.
                    • Absence of Structure/ "Blackballed"
                    • Best Opponents/Club Allegiances
                    • Best Local Teammates
                    • Inter Miami
                    • Treasured and Forgettable Moments
                    • Unfinished Business/Legacy Goals/Social Responsibility
                    • Pivotal Values
                    • Transferable Values
                    • Advice to Young Players

                      • Find out more about Julius' foundation: https://www.canbouplayfoundation.com/

                      Find out more about Inter Miami Academy news: https://www.intermiamicf.com/en/academy/news

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                      2 hr 23 min
                    • #18 The European Super League, the final disrespect of Jose Mourinho, and what is Jorginho?

                      Originally Published 4/22/21

                      In this episode we discuss the "end of football" and the proposed European Super League.

                      We discuss

                      • The timing of Jose Mourinho’s dismissal and possible reasons why. 
                      • Manchester United fan Zwade attempts to defend Mourinho or at least suggest that the timing was wrong by Daniel Levy
                      • Arsenal fan Osei begins discussion of Jorginho and his usefulness or lack thereof
                      • Deep lying tempo setting midfielders and their merit. Specifically Jorginho at Chelsea, Yaya Toure, Busquets, Pirlo and Pogba. 
                      • The proposed breakaway European Super League.

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                        2 hr 14 min

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