Susannah and David are in the holiday mood as we enter the middle of December. David gives us a lesson on the difference between a Menorah and a Hanukkiah candle. The winners of the Kickback Soccer Media Bracktober American Soccer Contest are announced! David recants a favorite World Cup memory, meeting a pair of celebrities during a USMNT match. The pair rundown the slate of soccer being played during the month of December across the worlds. For the occasion, we also bring back CANKS ABROAD and check in on US and Canadian talents making their mark abroad. We mourn the loss of the Jägermeister USL Cup (the sponsor, not the cup competition itself). 50 States of Soccer swings to Susannah’s home state, Illinois for this week. 

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03:33 - David talks Hanukkah and the difference between a Menorah and Hanukkiah candle. 

05:48 - Giving Presents as Adults 

12:55 - Caleb Williams does the Cold Palmer celebration 

15:20 - Kickback Soccer Media Bracktober American Soccer Challenge Winners Announced

23:20 - Favorite World Cup Moment: David Meets a Celebrity 

28:35 - December Soccer Rundown across The World (Bundesliga, Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A)

48:30 - CANKS ABROAD Check-In

01:05:00 - Soccer Rundown continued (Premier League, AFCON, Arab Cup) 

01:10:44 - RIP USL Jägermeister Cup, Hello Prinx Tires USL Cup 

01:12:29 - 50 States of Soccer: Illinois 

01:24:00 - Close