Touchline Thoughts

Touchline Thoughts

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  • Episode 35 - The Olympics have started!

    Join Paige & Irfan for another episode, as the two cover the start of the #Olympics2020 and the racist incidents that followed the #Euro2020 final. Enjoy!

    Starting 11:

    • Olympics Soccer: 3:43
    • Other Olympic events we are looking forward to: 43:20
    • Euro Cup Racism: 50:45
    • Final Thoughts: 1:04:00

      If you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy, please reach out to us on our socials located below.

      Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige; @Garagedoorsport

      Instagram: @touchlineth

      Website: garagedoorsports.com

      https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism #StayAware


      1 hr 10 min
    • Episode 34 - Transfer News and Euro Semis

      Paige & Irfan are back for another episode where they cover the start of the women's and men's coaching/transfer news. Plus, they preview the semi-finals of the #EURO2020. 

      Starting 11: 3:39 - 53:41 min

      • 3:52 - Women's Transfer and Coaching News
      • 10:45 - Men's Transfer and Coaching News
      • 22.38 - Euros Semi-Finals 
      • Final thoughts and wrap up: 55:13 min

        If you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy, please reach out to us on our socials, located below.

        Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige; @Garagedoorsport

        Instagram: @touchlineth

        Website: garagedoorsports.com

        Our segment sponsor, Shenzi Shack, can be found on IG, where you can place an order or see their menu #SupportLocalBusinesses #SupportLocal

        https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism #StayAware

        1 hr 1 min
      • Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Coach Maria Procopio

        Our first interview in our Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series with Coach Maria Procopio brings to you a perspective like none other. Coach Maria shares with us her journey as a three year-old, a lover of the game of soccer, all the way to her current coaching credentials. Her life from outside the touchline translates to a plethora of experience and knowledge into the game, which has shaped her immensely. 

        If you know someone in the soccer world you would like on our series or would like to be interviewed yourself, please shoot us a message and we will get them/you on our Interview Series. 

        Coach Maria: https://coachmariasoccer.com / IG: coachmariasoccer

        Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige

        Instagram: @touchlineth

        46 min
      • Episode 33 - Matchweek 2 of the Euros

        Paige and Irfan are BACK for another episode. This time they cover the second match week of the Euros and they give their thoughts on what has been going on so far. 

        Starting 11: 3:25 - 34:28 min

        • 3:37 min - Euro Talk
        • At the 15:03 min mark of the episode, Paige alludes to the MUST SEE video of Steven Caldwell's grand entrance into the TSN studios and of his bet with Luke Wileman.
        • 26:55 COPA
        • 29:56 back to Euro
        • Off the Bench: 35:08 - 38:11 min

          Final thoughts and wrap up: 38:12 min


          If you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy, please reach out to us on our socials, located below.

          Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige; @Garagedoorsport

          Instagram: @touchlineth

          Website: garagedoorsports.com

          Our segment sponsor, Shenzi Shack, can be found on IG, where you can place an order or see their menu #SupportLocalBusinesses #SupportLocal

          https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism #StayAware


          44 min
        • Episode 32 - Christian Eriksen, Euro Recap/Predictions, & England's Team

          Irfan & Paige speak on the scary moments relating to Christian Eriksen. They recap days 1&2, England vs. Croatia's match, and predict the remaining matches in Group C. Download Touchline Thought's bracket, from Twitter, to predict your tournament winner...good luck!

          3:22 - 40:03 - Starting 11

          • 3:34 - C.Eriksen
          • 18:12 - Recapping days 1&2
          • 23:20 - England vs. Croatia
          • 34:07 - Predictions for Group C on day 3
          • 36:48 - Touchline Thoughts Bracket
          • 41:28 - Off the bench

            43:21 - Final Thoughts

            If you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy, please reach out to us on our socials, located below.

            Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige; @Garagedoorsport

            Instagram: @touchlineth

            Website: garagedoorsports.com

            Our segment sponsor, Shenzi Shack, can be found on IG, where you can place an order or see their menu #SupportLocalBusinesses #SupportLocal

            https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism #StayAware

            46 min
          • Episode 31 - Part 2, Predictions and Players to Watch

            Paige, Irfan, Kyle, & George conclude Episode 31 with their Predictions of the Winners (Favourites and the Underdogs) and which players might stand out throughout this Euro tournament. 

            If you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy, please reach out to us on our socials, located below.

            Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige; @Garagedoorsport; @KyleLUZ14; 

            Instagram: @touchlineth; @georgesle

            Website: garagedoorsports.com

            Our segment sponsor, Shenzi Shack, can be found on IG, where you can place an order or see their menu #SupportLocalBusinesses #SupportLocal

            https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism #StayAware

            30 min
          • Episode 31 - Part 1, Preview of Euro Groups A-F

            Paige & Irfan are joined by Kyle and George, two avid soccer fans. The quartet preview the six Euro groups from A to F. Hear what they have to say about each team's key players, style of play, and any stats we need to know prior to the start of the tournament. 

            Looking for a specific group?

            Group A: 4:32 / Group B: 14:54 / Group C: 26:04 /Group D: 40:28 / Group E: 53:09 / Group F: 1:07:08

            If you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy, please reach out to us on our socials, located below.

            Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige; @Garagedoorsport; @KyleLUZ14;

            Instagram: @touchlineth; @georgesle

            Website: garagedoorsports.com

            Our segment sponsor, Shenzi Shack, can be found on IG, where you can place an order or see their menu #SupportLocalBusinesses #SupportLocal

            https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism #StayAware

            1 hr 24 min
          • Episode 30 - NWSL's early season thoughts & Arsenal FC/WFC

            Irfan is joined by Hayley McGoldrick for Episode 30. Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, Paige was unable to be there for this episode. 

            In the Starting 11 (4:24-45:49), Irfan & Hayley cover the early season of the NWSL. They give us their takes on Mal Pugh, Margaret "Midge" Purce, Tziarra King, Sophia Smith, and Trinity Rodman. Hayley also gives us her thoughts on the new expansion teams. Plus, the two admit who the leagues best team is right now. 

            As an avid lover of Arsenal, Hayley's teams are the topic of this week's Extra Time segment (47:23-1:10:12). The two talk about Arsenal FC (47:23-1:00:15) and Arsenal WFC (1:00:16-1:07:52). Big questions such as: what does Arsenal do to fix their team to stay competitive? How long does Arteta last at the club? Where does Viv Miedema end up or does she stay at Arsenal? Who could be the new Arsenal WFC coach? 

            If you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy, please reach out to us on our socials, located below.

            Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige; @Garagedoorsport; @GoldieOnSports

            Instagram: @touchlineth

            Website: garagedoorsports.com

            Our segment sponsor, Shenzi Shack, can be found on IG, where you can place an order or see their menu #SupportLocalBusinesses #SupportLocal

            https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism #StayAware

            1 hr 11 min
          • Episode 29 - Premier League HOF, CWNT at the Olympics, and the return of 'Off the Bench'

            Paige & Irfan start the episode by continuing to cover the questions and topics, you, the listeners wanted. In the Starting 11 Segment, they cover:

            - The Premier League Hall of Fame
            - FIFA WC potentially moving to every 2 years
            - The Canadian Women's National Team (CWNT) at the Olympics
            - Picking our early Olympic Gold Medallist

            The Off the Bench segment returns for the first time in a while. We uncover five major stories such as the UCL/UEL final losses for the Manchester clubs, the coaching carousel, one of the best young keepers in the game, Gianluigi Donnarumma, about to leave AC Milan, Barcelona's FA additions, & Luis Suarez winning a La Liga with...Atletico Madrid. 

            If you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy, please reach out to us on our socials, located below. 

            Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige; @Garagedoorsport

            Instagram: @touchlineth

            Website: garagedoorsports.com

            Our segment sponsor, Shenzi Shack, can be found on IG, where you can place an order or see their menu #SupportLocalBusinesses #SupportLocal

            https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism

            47 min
          • Episode 28 - Listener's questions and Women's League Standings

            Paige & Irfan start the episode by covering the questions and topics, you, the listeners wanted. In the Starting 11 Segment, they cover:

            - the American Talent playing in Europe v NA
            - Laporte playing for Spain
            - Harry Kane's future
            - Announced Euro teams and the potential GK/RB headache for England

            For the Extra Time Segment, they go over the women's league standings (Primera División, Frauen-Bundesliga, Division 1 Féminine, & Serie A Women) before they wrap up their seasons. 

            You may reach out to us if you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy.

            Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige; @Garagedoorsport

            Instagram: @touchlineth

            Website: garagedoorsports.com

            Our segment sponsor, Shenzi Shack, can be found on IG, where you can place an order or see their menu #SupportLocalBusinesses #SupportLocal

            https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism

            1 hr 2 min

          About Touchline Thoughts

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          This an all soccer podcast hosted by Irfan Manji & Paige Culver. The two provide news, analysis and opinions with every episode. Powered by the Garage Door Sports Network.