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The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe Juventus Financial Crisis and January Transfer Window ReviewLast Friday, the Italian Football Association announced that Juventus, who sat in 3rd place in Serie A, would receive a 15 point penalty, taking them all the way down to 10th. Transfer irregularities, financial misreporting, and FFP nonsense has caused Juve to be subject to some of the largest financial investigations into European club football in recent memory. How does amortization work and how did Juventus and Agnelli abuse it to their advantage? What is the outcome of the Prisma investigation and how will this affect Juventus and Serie A? And is a 15 point deduction the worst of it, or...2023-01-231h 24
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#85 - Tuchel Gets Fired, Premier League Games Get Cancelled, and Liverpool Struggle In Europe!Jack's back for an extended episode! We debate the merits of cancelling the Premier League Gameweek for Queen Elizabeth II's death, Tuchel getting canned by Boehly, and Liverpool's struggles in the Champions League!Topics Covered:Premier League Games canceled this weekend and presumably next weekend for the death of Queen Elizabeth. Is that the right move?Tuchel gets sacked by Chelsea for Graham Potter. What happened, was it justified, and what does this mean for Chelsea long term/this season?US Open Cup Final ReviewPSG beat Juve 2-1 (Mckennie goal)Shakhtar Donetsk batter RB Leipzig 1-4...2022-09-121h 47
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#81 - Manchester United are in a Meltdown, Anthony Taylor Owns Chelsea, and FC Barcelona is... weird.What a great week to be a soccer neutral. Teams falling apart, goals getting scored, and coaches screaming at each other. Jack is gone for a few weeks so it's an AJ solo episode!Topics Covered:Hot Take: Atalanta will be good this seasonHot Take: Brandon Vazquez should go to the World Cup with the USMNTManchester United lose 4-0 to Brentford, who is to blame? Are MUFC screwed?Brighton v Newcastle recapMLS All-Star Week RecapReal Madrid Win the UEFA Super CupChelsea draw 2-2 with Tottenham thanks to referee, Anthony TaylorFC Barcelona manage to register all their...2022-08-151h 25
The Final Third Soccer PodcastEuro 2022 Final Preview and More w/ Gianna of Women's Sports MatterGianna joins Jack once again to talk about the Euro 2022 finals between Germany and England as well as previewing the Chicago double header that we're going to see featuring the Chicago Fire and Chicago Red Stars. Fun times!Topics Covered:Euro 2022 Final - England v Germany. How'd we get here and who is winning?Chicago Fire v Atlanta UnitedChicago Red Stars v San Diego WaveFollow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Visit our Website: finalthirdshow.comTheme Music from https://www.zaps...2022-07-281h 03
The Final Third Soccer PodcastJorginho's time is up, Rice should leave West Ham, Jack thinks Werner is Bad - KEEP, SELL, OR LOANToday we take a break from normal deep dives and play the Keep, Sell, Loan game! Which Chelsea/West Ham players should be kept for the season, sold to a new club, or loaned to further their development?Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Visit our Website: finalthirdshow.comTheme Music from https://www.zapsplat.com2022-07-071h 34
The Final Third Soccer PodcastWhat's a Sanction, How do they work, and DO they work? - A Halftime Poli Sci ChatOn this episode of the final third, Jack takes AJ on a detour away from normal soccer content to talk about trade sanctions for the final project of one of his political science courses. Given that we’ve discussed sanctions on Chelsea, what better (tangentially) related topic is there to talk about than trade sanctions? In this episode, Jack answers questions related to trade sanctions to help clear up one of the major strategies countries are currently using to try and stop Russia from invading Ukraine. If you’re curious as to what a trade sanction is, how they work, i...2022-05-0231 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#65 - USMNT vs England in the World Cup, WC2022 Group Stage Draw Reaction, and Who Should Take Over Chelsea?The World Cup really is happening, so let's talk about it. In this episode we give a high level overview of the World Cup draw, who's going to finish where, the favorites, the narratives, and the underdogs. Jack also gives an update on Chelsea FC's potential ownership groups and which ones are the favorites.Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Visit our Website: finalthirdshow.comTheme Music from https://www.zapsplat.com2022-04-041h 19
The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe Season So Far in the English Lower Leagues!As the finish line of the European season comes into view, Jack takes a look at the English lower leagues - The EFL Championship, League One, and League Two. What teams are dreaming of promotion, which teams are staring at relegation, and what are the large narratives of the season for the 3 divisions?Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Visit our Website: finalthirdshow.comTheme Music from https://www.zapsplat.com2022-03-3121 min
The Final Third Soccer PodcastCan Austin FC make the playoffs? Will Charlotte FC get the Wooden Spoon? Can the Sounders win the CCL? - MLS Early Hot Takes!It's early season hot take time! The MLS season has just started and we already have opinions. With just two games into the season, hear our takes about the following Major League Soccer Teams, how they'll do, if they'll overachieve, underachieve, and more!AJ:Austin FCToronto FCSeattle SoundersSan JoseNew EnglandJack: Minnesota UnitedChicago FireSporting KCCharlotte FC DallasFollow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Visit our Website: finalthirdshow.comTheme Music from https://www.zapsplat.com2022-03-091h 04
The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe End of the Abramovich Era at Chelsea FCAfter 19 years, Roman Abramovich has decided to sell Premier League team, Chelsea Football Club after pressure from fans, government officials, and potential sanctions amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich, noted Russian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin, has announced earlier this week that the club will be sold with the funds being sent to Ukranian victims of the war and the debt owed to him by the club - forgiven. Jack sounds off on the news as a Chelsea fan, what it means for sportswashing, and the future of Chelsea FC.Follow our Twitter: https://t...2022-03-0317 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#60 - How The Soccer World Responded To Ukraine, Liverpool win the EFL Cup, and Bielsa out of Leeds!It's been *quite* the week in both the soccer world and in general. Today, Jack and I tackle the important issues surrounding the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how it affects the soccer world and how teams, players, and organizations have decided to respond to it. We also go in-depth into the Carabao Cup final as Liverpool defeat Chelsea FC to win it as well as Bielsa being let go of Leeds United after 3 successful seasons with the club.Topics Covered:Ukraine and Sport - What’s happened, and how has the soccer world responded? Ruslan Ma...2022-02-281h 26
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#59 - Mbappe and Kane come up big, Every MLS 2022 Kit ranked, and Dortmund dissapoint!In this episode, Jack and I talk all about the amazing last minute goals Mbappe and Kane scored for PSG and Tottenham, the inconsistent form of Dortmund, the SheBelieves Cup, and the MLS 2022 new kits. It's fun!Topics Covered:Mbappe scores in stoppage time as PSG cruise past Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions LeagueDortmund lose to Rangers in the Europa League but smash Mochengladbach in the Bundesliga. Why does their defense keep letting them down?Kane and Kulusevski smash the Premier League Title Race wide open as Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester City 3-2.The SheBelieves...2022-02-211h 42
The Final Third Soccer Podcast2022 MLS Western Conference Preview!MLS is so close! In this deep dive we preview the Major League Soccer Western Conference and talk about every team's key transfers, strengths and weaknesses, and possible finishing spot in the eastern conference table.Teams:Austin FC [AJ]Colorado Rapids [AJ]FC Dallas [AJ]Houston Dynamo FC [Jack]LA Galaxy [Jack]LAFC [Jack]Minnesota United [AJ/Jack]Nashville SC [Jack]Portland Timbers [Jack]Real Salt Lake [AJ]SJ Earthquakes [Jack]Seattle Sounders [AJ]Sporting Kansas City [AJ]Vancouver Whitecaps FC [Jack]Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.in...2022-02-171h 44
The Final Third Soccer Podcast2022 MLS Eastern Conference Preview!It's MLS time, BABY! In this deep dive we preview the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference and talk about every team's key transfers, strengths and weaknesses, and possible finishing spot in the eastern conference table.Teams:Atlanta United (AJ)Charlotte FC (AJ)Chicago Fire (AJ)Columbus Crew (Jack)FC Cincinnati (AJ)DC United (Jack)Inter Miami (Jack)CF Montreal (Jack)New England Revolution (Jack)NYCFC (AJ)RBNY (AJ)Orlando City SC (Jack)Philadelphia Union (Jack)Toronto FC (AJ)Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Vi...2022-02-101h 31
The Final Third Soccer Podcast21/22 Mid-Season Review: Best XI and Major Storylines For The Season So Far!The season is a little over halfway over, so Jack and AJ talk about the best 11 players of the top 5 leagues and the major storylines that defined the season so far in the Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and La Liga!Topics Covered: Best XI + very brief honorable mention listMid-Season ReviewUSMNT get second place in World Cup QualifiersMo Salah’s Form and Harry Kane being sad (Lukaku too)Barcelona’s economic troubles Vinicius Junior + Benzema lead Real to gloryThe perennial favorites don’t break strides - Manchester City, Bayern Munich, PSGMessi + Ronaldo Struggle Covid-19 postponementsFrance recove...2022-01-201h 21
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#54 - Benitez is OUT of Everton, Real Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup, and Rusnak lands in Seattle!AJ is solo this week to talk about a CRAZY weekend. From Everton, to Inter Milan, to Arsenal, to the Seattle Sounders - AJ talks about it all!Jack's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_lemon_testTo Infinity Saga & Beyond Podcast: https://twitter.com/toinfinitysagaAJ's Newest Video Essay: https://youtu.be/eio2aZb_iiwTopics Covered:AFCON Group Stage Review: How are teams looking so far?Inter Milan beats Juventus to win the Supercoppa Italia! Alexis Sanchez is a hero! Alex Sandro is a clown!Real Madrid beat...2022-01-171h 04
The Final Third Soccer PodcastAfrica Cup of Nations Preview and Predictions!The Africa Cup of Nations, the most underrated soccer tournament is upon us! Jack and I have looked at the stats, read a bunch of analysis, and even perused social media to get fan's thoughts about these African teams. We cover each group and how each team will fare in it, as well as the title contenders, most overrated and underrated teams, and our pick for the golden boot!Topics Covered:AFCON Group-by-Group predictions: What are the strengths and weaknesses of each African team?Who are the contenders? (Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon, Algeria...2022-01-061h 26
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#51 - Boxing Day Review, Pepi moves to Wolfsburg, and EFL Cup Semi-Final is set!Happy Holidays! Boxing Day postponements, Pepi to Wolfsburg, and EFL Cup Semi-Final previews! All will be covered today by an AJ-less Jack-led episode.Topics Covered:EFL Cup Semi-Finals are set: Liverpool FC v Arsenal FC/ Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea FC. Who's winning it?Boxing Day Review - are mass postponements ruining the season?MNUFC Fixtures - how are the loons looking ahead of the 2022 MLS season?Coventry United Ladies go bankruptPepi moves to VFL Wolfsburg - good for USMNT?Last Week's Predictions: Sevilla v Barcelona (La Liga, 12/21), Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United (EFL Cup QF, 12/22...2021-12-2844 min
The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe Final Third's Thanksgiving SpecialHappy Thanksgiving! Jack and I sit down on this joyous holiday to talk about what we're thankful for, both related to soccer and specifically the podcast. So sit back and listen to some thankful reminiscing.Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Subscribe to YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCBkCP7YIJgZNTeA0F3kEtAATheme Music from https://www.zapsplat.com2021-11-2534 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#44 - Should Xavi be the next Barcelona manager? Can Arsenal make top 4? Should Nuno be fired?It's been a fun weekend of soccer, which means we're back to recap it! From Koeman getting sacked to FC Cincinnati's third wooden spoon in a row - let's talk about football from around the globe!Topics Covered:Ronald Koeman has been sacked by FC Barcelona, can Xavi be the next manager?Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0, is it time for Nuno to leave Spurs?Arsenal beat Leicester 2-0, are Arsenal finally back to winning ways?Messi has yet to score or assist in Ligue 1, should this be a concern to PSG?New England Revolution...2021-11-011h 23
The Final Third Soccer PodcastWhy are Chelsea so GOOD this season?Jack takes over the podcast this Thursday as AJ recovers from a root canal surgery. He answers the question: Why are Chelsea FC so good this season? They're on top of the league and dominating their opposition, but why?Topics Covered:Which players are playing well?How are they doing well without the strikers firing at 100%?How does the system Tuchel has employed benefit their players?Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Subscribe to YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCBkCP7YIJgZNTeA0F3kEt...2021-10-2831 min
The Final Third Soccer PodcastShould we have a World Cup every 2 years? (FIFA's Biennial World Cup Proposal Analysis)A World Cup every two years. FIFA and other parties are seriously pushing for a MAJOR World Cup reform. What are the positives? What are the negatives? Who's for and against it? Could it be a blessing in disguise for smaller countries? Is there a way we could reformat it to make it better?Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Subscribe to YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCBkCP7YIJgZNTeA0F3kEtAATheme Music from https://www.zapsplat.com2021-10-2154 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#42 - Is Salah the BEST player in the world right now?, Portland Thorns win the NWSL Shield, and USMNT October Window ReviewAnother week, another News + Predictions episode. From Salah to Manchester United, to the Portland Thorns, to Napoli, to the US Men's National Team - we talk about it all!Topics Covered:Is Salah the best player in the league/world right now?Leicester City beat Manchester United. Who can we blame for United’s poor run of form? Ole? Bad transfers?Bayern Munich Destroy Bayer Leverkusen 1-5Can Napoli win Serie A?Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur game paused due to fan going through cardiac arrestSteve Baldwin to sell Washington SpiritEdouard Mendy is on great formPortland Th...2021-10-181h 22
The Final Third Soccer PodcastSportswashing in Soccer: What is it and why should we care? (Newcastle United, PSG, Qatar World Cup)Sportswashing (noun) -The practice of an individual, group, corporation, or nation-state using a major or prestigious international sport to improve its reputation, through hosting a sporting event, the purchase or sponsorship of sporting teams, or by participation in the sport itself.From Newcastle United, PSG, Man City, to the Qatar World Cup, sportswashing is now pervading the footballing world, but what is it, why is it so bad, and how do we stop it in the future?Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Su...2021-10-141h 01
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#41 - France WINS the UEFA Nations League, Saudi Arabia buys Newcastle United, and USMNT October window takeaways!What. A. Weekend. Mbappe controversies, Saudi Arabia buys Newcastle United, USMNT win big against Jamaica and lose bigger against Panama. So much to talk about. A must listen episode!Topics Covered:Newcastle United has been taken over by a Saudi Arabian led consortium. Is this sportswashing? Will they win now?Ballon D'Or 30 man/20 man shortlist. Who should win?UEFA Nations League ReviewBrighton player arrested for alleged sexual assaultLukasz Fabianski retires from the Polish National TeamThe 2022 MLS All-Star game will be in Minnesota, at Allianz FieldThe Seattle Sounders clinch a record 13th straight playoff appearanceUSMNT Corner: Major...2021-10-111h 22
The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe Current State of the NWSL (ft. Women's Sports Matter Podcast)With the harrowing stories of sexual coercion, abuse, and workplace toxicity in the NWSL coming out, we decided to sit down with Gianna of the Women's Sports Matter Podcast to discuss what's going wrong for the National Women's Soccer League, and what they could do to make the league a better place.Topics Covered:Current updates on the Paul Riley investigation from the league perspective and the Portland Thorns/NC Courage perspective.Are the leagues/clubs doing enough to mend the scars left over by the Washington Spirit/Paul Riley ControversiesWhy do these mistakes keep happening...2021-10-081h 04
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#40 - UEFA Nations League Final Preview, NWSL in crisis, and are Real Madrid in trouble?Today we talk about the allegations against former NWSL coach, Paul Riley, the UEFA Nations League finals, Barcelona and Real Madrid's struggles and more!Topics Covered:After losses to FC Sheriff and Espanyol, is Carlo Ancelotti in trouble?Is Barcelona's terrible run of form Koeman's fault or is it the fault of the board and their financial ineptitude?Should PSG fans be worried about their midfield issues?Are Chelsea misusing Lukaku?What made Liverpool v Man City so fun to watch?UEFA Nations League Preview - key players, what to expect from each team, and predicted...2021-10-041h 18
The Final Third Soccer PodcastUSMNT October WCQ Roster Reaction & AnalysisWorld Cup Qualifying season is once again upon us, so let's talk about Gregg Berhalter's 27 man-lineup, the strengths, the weaknesses, what to expect tactically, the exciting inclusions, and the heartbreaking exclusions.Topics include:Analysis by position groupNotable additions from September's windowNotable snubs (Scally, Pefok, Sargent, Konrad)What formation/tactics to expect Gregg Berhalter to playOur best starting 11Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Subscribe to YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCBkCP7YIJgZNTeA0F3kEtAATheme Music from https://www...2021-09-301h 07
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#39 - The Future of Lower League Soccer in America, Minneapolis City joins USL League 2, and the Leagues Cup's new format!Today we're joined by Jon Bisswurm, co-founder of Minneapolis City SC to talk about the club joining USL League 2 and what it means for the future of the club and lower league soccer as a whole. We also talk about some crazy games that happened this weekend, the new League's Cup Format, who we want to see at the USMNT October camp, and more!Topics Covered:Minneapolis City join USL League Two - why are they joining and what it means going forwardBruno Fernandes misses his penalty and costs Manchester United the game.Liverpool's defense ghosts...2021-09-271h 10
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#38 - Barcelona should fire Koeman, Lingard's Heroics, and Leagues Cup Final Preview!It's certainly been a weekend. Let's talk about Barcelona's disappointing loss to Bayern Munich in the Champion's League, RB Leipzig's implosion to Manchester City, Lingardinho's crazy strike, vaccine passports in stadiums, and more!Topics Covered: Should FC Barcelona fire Ronald Koeman?Why is RB Leipzig so bad this year?Are Jesse Lingard and David De Gea back in form for Manchester United?How does Juventus right the ship after a terrible start to the season?Are Atlanta United back in form?Should teams require proof of vaccination or a negative test to attend games?David Ochoa...2021-09-201h 18
The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe Future of US Soccer (USMNT/USWNT, Equal Pay Lawsuit, Expensive Ticket Prices)US Soccer in 2021 is at a crossroads, on the field - the US Men's National team is fighting to avenge their failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the women's national team is working to rework itself after a mediocre finish to the 2020 Olympics. Off the field, issues of the past decade persist - the equal pay dispute between USSF and the Women's National Team rages on, ticket prices are acting as a paywall against some of the national teams' most valuable fans, and US Soccer's outreach - as always, leaves a lot to be desired. It leaves us...2021-09-161h 24
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#37 - Does Ronaldo make Man U title favorites?, FIFA's Biennial World Cup Plan, and Europa League Preview!On this news and prediction episode, we talk Lille being bad, Ronaldo and Manchester United being very good, Napoli taking on Juventus, FIFA's biennial World Cup plan, the upcoming Europa League, and more!Topic Covered:Major Scorelines: Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund, Lorient v Lille, Manchester United v Newcastle United, Napoli v JuventusShould FIFA make the World Cup every TWO years?Europa League / Europa Conference League PreviewMessi becomes top CONMEBOL goal scorerHarvey Elliot of Liverpool suffers series injury versus LeedsJack's Lower League Lowdown: Fulham, West Brom, Stoke, Bournemouth impress - and Reading and Nottingham Forest disappointUSMNT...2021-09-131h 15
The Final Third Soccer PodcastUEFA Champions League 21/22 Group-by-Group PREVIEW!Today we go group by group, previewing all 32 teams in the 21/22 UEFA Champions League. We'll talk about how they did last season, their strengths and weaknesses, and most importantly - where they'll finish in the group stage!Group A: (AJ)Manchester CityParis Saint-GermainRB LeipzigClub BruggeGroup B: (Jack)Atletico MadridLiverpoolPortoAC MilanGroup C: (AJ)Sporting CPBorussia DortmundAjaxBesiktasGroup D: (Jack)Inter MilanReal MadridShakhtar DonetskSheriff TiraspolGroup E: (AJ)Bayern MunichFC BarcelonaBenficaDynamo KyivGroup F: (Jack)VillarrealManchester UnitedAtalantaYoung BoysGroup G: (AJ)LilleSevillaRB SalzburgVFL Wolfsburg2021-09-091h 12
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#36 - USMNT FLOUNDER against Canada, Transfer Window Roundup, and Brazil-Argentina MADNESS!Today we talk about the USMNT's failures against El Salvador and Canada, the craziness that was the transfer window, and the deportations after the Brazil - Argentina game!Topics Covered:Transfer deadline day Hot-Or-Not (Sabitzer, Griezmann, Camavinga)Transfer Window Review (Best signing/Worst signing)Filip Kostic Transfer DramaBrazil v Argentina Drama Houston Dynamo fire GM Matt JordanRonaldo breaks the men's international goal recordTroy Deeney leaves Watford after 11 yearsSoccer-Aid reviewUSMNT Corner: El Salvador and Canada failuresLast Week's Predictions: El Salvador v USMNT(CONCACAF WCQ, 9/2), Sweden v Spain (UEFA WCQ, 9/2), Ukraine v France (UEFA WCQ, 9/4), Slovakia v Croatia...2021-09-061h 25
The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe Future of the NWSL (ft. Women's Sports Matter Podcast)Gianna Belcastro of the Women's Sports Matter Podcast joins us to talk about the current NWSL season, the league's labor disputes, and the future of America's top tier women's soccer league.Topics Covered:Which teams and players are standing out this NWSL season?Will Angel City FC and the San Diego NWSL team do next season during their expansion season?What happened with the Washington Spirit and how do we stop a Richie Burke situation from happening again?How do NWSL players begin getting paid the amount that they deserve? Why is there such a huge...2021-09-0249 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#35 - Ronaldo to Manchester United, Arsenal are a joke, and USMNT Roster Reaction!Another crazy weekend to recap in our "News + Predictions Show". We talk Reece James red card controversy, Ronaldo moving to Manchester United, Arsenal being Arsenal, USMNT, MLS, and more!Topics Covered:Liverpool and Chelsea tie 1-1, did Reece James deserve the red card?Arsenal get pummeled by Manchester City 5-0, what's gone wrong for the gunners?Juventus get beaten by Empoli, why is their midfield so BAD?Mbappe to Real Madrid rumorsCristiano Ronaldo returns to Manchester United in shock move.Benjamin Mendy chargedHarry Kane stays at TottenhamVancouver Whitecaps and Real Salt Lake face managerial changesPremier League...2021-08-301h 22
The Final Third Soccer PodcastWhy are the Houston Dynamo so BAD? (Ft. Keeping Tabs Podcast)The Houston Dynamo are bottom of the west, on a 14 game winless streak, and they have made the MLS playoffs just ONCE in the past 7 years. So why have they been so BAD? We sit down with the guys at the Keeping Tabs Podcast to learn more!Topics Covered:What's the cause of Houston's mediocrity? How much of that could be blamed on HC Tab Ramos and GM Matt Jordan?Is it time for Ramos and Jordan to leave?What will it take for the Dynamo to turn the team around both on and off the...2021-08-2644 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#34 - Fans STORM Nice vs Marseille, MLS All-Star Game Preview, and Lukaku is going to DESTROY the EPL!What a crazy weekend. Let's talk about it. Fans attack Marseille players, Levante tie Real Madrid, MLS All-Stars take on Liga MX All-Stars, and more!Topics Covered:Nice fans storm the field and attack Marseille playersScorelines: Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich, Athletic Club v Barcelona, Levante v Real Madrid, Chelsea v Arsenal, Inter Milan v Genoa, Udinese v JuventusMLS All-Star Game: What is it, who's on the roster, and preview of the game and the Skills ChallengeOdegaard to ArsenalTammy Abraham to RomaLas Vegas Villains: potential MLS expansion team?Carly Lloyd announces retirement from USWNTPortland Thorns wins...2021-08-231h 19
The Final Third Soccer PodcastUSMNT World Cup Qualifying 23 Man Roster: Picks + PredictionsWe have reached the eve of World Cup Qualifying is upon us. It is time to discuss who we think should make the 23 (it's actually 28) man roster for the September camp and beyond. Obviously names like Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston Mckennie, Gio Reyna, and Tim Ream are going to be on the list, but who else makes it?Topics Covered:How does CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying work?How many points can we expect to get in the September window?Goalkeepers (which of Matt Turner, Ethan Horvath, and Zack Steffen will start?)Fullbacks (ft. Sergino Dest...2021-08-191h 16
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#33 - Can Dortmund win the Bundesliga, David Ochoa chooses El Tri, and Arsenal are a joke!It's time to talk Europe! The major European soccer leagues are in full swing so today we discuss the major results and their implications for the rest of the season, who we think is going to win the Bundesliga/Serie A/La Liga/Ligue 1, and more!The Final Third FPL League: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/21vfuiTopics Covered:Scorelines: Borussia Monchengladbach v Bayern Munich, Manchester United v Leeds United, Lille v Nice, Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City, Sporting Kansas City v Club LeonWho's going to win the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and L...2021-08-161h 21
The Final Third Soccer Podcast21/22 Premier League Preview & PredictionsThe Final Third FPL League: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/21vfuiA new Premier League season is upon us! We sit down and talk about every EPL team's summer transfer window, their strengths and weaknesses, their key players, and where they'll finish at the end of the season.The teams: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leeds United, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Norwich City, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Watford, West Ham United, Wolverhampton WanderersThings covered for each team:Major Transfers I...2021-08-121h 53
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#32 - Messi Joins PSG, Canada and Brazil WIN Gold, and Harry Kane DRAMA!The Final Third FPL League: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/21vfuiJack and Reed join forces to talk about ALL the transfers going on in Europe, Messi and Kane transfer drama, Olympic finals, and more!Topics Covered:Fofana's horrific pre-season injuryTransfer Hot-Or-Not: Kane, Grealish, Messi, Ings, Sargent, Luiz AraujoIs Harry Kane forcing his way out of Tottenham?Who's to blame for Messi leaving Barcelona? Is it La Liga, Barcelona's front office, or Messi himself?Brazil and Canada win Gold at the Tokyo Summer Olympics!Denton Diablos win the 2021 NPSL TitleEFL Championship. League 1, and...2021-08-091h 12
The Final Third Soccer PodcastMinneapolis City SC Head Coach, Matt VanBenschoten on the NPSL season, coaching in the lower leagues, and the future of MPLS CityMatt VanBenschoten, head coach of NPSL club Minneapolis City SC joins us to talk about how the team's season went, what it's like coaching at the lower league level in America, and what the future holds for NPSL, Minneapolis City, and lower division soccer as a whole.Topics Covered:Matt's history in soccerHow the Minneapolis City SC season wentRecap of their NPSL Midwest Final loss to Cleveland SCWhat is the team's style of play?The reasons why they dominated NPSL NorthMatt's coaching philosophyMinneapolis City's goals for next seasonWhere is MPLS City in 5 years?Where will Matt...2021-08-0551 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#31 - USMNT WIN Gold Cup 2021, USWNT LOSE against Canada, and Grealish to Man City!WHAT A NIGHT! We talk about the USMNT winning the Gold Cup, the impressive teams at the Gold Cups, the USWNT losing the Olympic Semi-Final against Canada, and some of the hottest transfers in Europe.Topics Covered:USMNT WIN The 2021 Gold Cup in a 1-0 win over MexicoImpressive teams at the CONCACAF Gold CupTransfer Hot-Or-Not: (Kounde, Romero, Grealish, Locatelli, Malen)Lille win Trophée Des Champions over PSGJack’s Lower League LowdownNPSL Final Preview (Tulsa Athletic v Denton Diablos)Des Moines Menace win USL League 2EFL Championship PreviewsThe USWNT lose to Canada for the first time sin...2021-08-021h 42
The Final Third Soccer PodcastOlympic Football Group Stage Review + Quarterfinal PREVIEWS!The Olympic Football Tournament has finished the group stage for both the men and the women. Teams have impressed, teams have had huge let-downs. Let's talk about how each group finished and how the quarterfinals are going to go!Group-by-Group reactionsMost Impressive teams (Sweden, The Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Brazil)Most Disappointing Teams (USWNT, Germany, France, Argentina, Australia)Quarterfinal Predictions (Men: Japan v New Zealand, Spain v Ivory Coast, South Korea v Mexico, Brazil v Egypt) (Women: Great Britain v Australia, Sweden v Japan, The Netherlands v USWNT, Canada v Brazil)Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShow2021-07-2953 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#30 - Pro/Rel is coming to the USA, USMNT beats Jamaica, and Olympic Soccer Review!USMNT Corner begins at 45:30.The Summer of Soccer rolls on with the Olympics, Gold Cup, transfer rumors, and more! Hear us talk about promotion and relegation being voted on by the USL, the most impressive and least impressive teams at the Olympics, how the USMNT and USWNT are doing and other great things.Topics Covered:Transfer Hot-or-Not (Louis Van Gaal, Lamela / Bryan Gil, Ruben Neves, Pierluigi Gollini)Impressive / Unimpressive Teams at the Tokyo Olympics Football Tournament (both Men and Women's) and the CONCACAF Gold CupThomas Tuchel wins German Manager of the...2021-07-261h 24
The Final Third Soccer PodcastWhat's Wrong with Atlanta United? (and how to fix it)Atlanta United is in complete disarray, Heinze is out, Josef is still in, Bocanegra (sadly) is still in. What went wrong for Atlanta United? And how do they move on from here?Topics Covered:Why did get Heinze get fired?How did Atlanta United fall apart? What role did Carlos Bocanegra play in this? Can they still be MLS Cup Contenders?What does ATLUTD need to do to succeed again? Fire Bocanegra? Get rid of dead weight like Barco? Get a new coach as soon as possible? Should Atlanta fans be optimistic? ...2021-07-2258 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#29 - USMNT Wins Group B, MLS Mid-season Review, and the best European Transfers!USMNT Corner Begins: 1:03:00 (1 hour and 3 minutes in)Jack is back! We talk MLS, European Transfers, NPSL, USMNT, and Olympics! Check it out!Topics Covered:MLS Mid-season Review, which teams have impressed, let us down, and who are the MVP candidates so far? (NE Revs, Toronto FC, Atlanta United)European Transfers - which transfers have been great and which are doomed to fail? (Camavinga, Messi, Griezmann, Giroud, Hakimi)Jack's Lower League Lowdown: NPSL Playoff Preview, Jonathan Gomez to Real SociedadUSMNT Corner: USMNT Beat Canada and win Group B in the Gold Cup - unconvincingly: takeaways...2021-07-191h 30
The Final Third Soccer PodcastFootball at the Tokyo Olympics Preview!It's Olympics Time! We're not talking about Simone Biles or Katie Ledecky, we're talking about the men's and women's Olympic football tournament! Which teams are going to get a medal? Who are the key players for each team? Let's talk about it.Groups (Men's - A-D, Women's E-G):A: Japan, South Africa, Mexico, FranceB: New Zealand, South Korea, Honduras, RomaniaC: Egypt, Spain, Argentina, AustraliaD: Brazil, Germany, Ivory Coast, Saudi ArabiaE: Japan, Canada, Great Britain, ChileF: China, Brazil, Zambia, The NetherlandsG: Sweden, USWNT, Australia, New ZealandTopics Covered:Group-by-Group previews (Predictions how the group plays...2021-07-151h 17
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#28 - Italy WIN The Euros, Messi gets his Copa America, and USMNT Transfer Rumours!AJ is joined by special guest host, Reed, to talk about Italy winning the EURO 2020 final over England, Messi and Argentina beating Brazil to win the Copa America, and make some predictions of the week's biggest games!Topics Covered:Italy wins EURO 2020What did Mancini and Italy do to get the win?Who are Italy's MVPs?Why did Southgate make Saka, Sancho, and Rashford take penalties?Racism against Saka, Sancho, and Rashford.Argentina and Messi wins Copa America 2021What does this mean for Messi's Legacy? Is he the undisputed greatest player of all time?USMNT Corner...2021-07-121h 17
The Final Third Soccer PodcastUSMNT 2021 Gold Cup Preview! (w/@USMNT_Thoughts)Today we talk with USMNT expert, Vince of @USMNT_Thoughts about the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the USMNT's roster, expectations for the tournament, and who will win the whole thing. It's a great show!Topics Covered:What is good/bad about our Gold Cup Roster?What are the USMNT's strengths and weaknesses?Who were the roster SNUBS?Which player will have a breakout tournament?What is the ideal starting XI?What should our expectations be for the USMNT? Should we win, beat Mexico, get to the final, or maybe just to the semi-final?Who, other than the...2021-07-0845 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#27 - Will England or Italy win EURO 2020, Sancho to United, and Copa America Predictions!Today we talk about how EURO 2020 went for the eliminated teams, who will win Copa America, and coach and player signings that will shake the Premier League up.Editor's Note: We apologize for any minor audio glitches in this episode, it's our first time in a new setup so we're working out the kinks! Thanks!Topics Covered:EURO 2020 Round of 16/Quarter-Final roundup, what went wrong for the eliminated teams, and who's winning the whole thing?Copa America Quarterfinal roundup. Can Messi finally win a trophy with Argentina?Benitez to EvertonNuno to Tottenham HotspurSancho to...2021-07-051h 18
The Final Third Soccer PodcastCan the New England Revolution WIN The MLS Cup? (w/ Revolution Recap)AJ sits down with Greg of Revolution Recap to talk about the New England's chances at MLS silverware, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and more Revolution analysis!Topics Covered:How the Revs' season is going so farWhich players have been key pieces so far?Is Carles Gil the MVP frontrunner?How good is Matt Turner?What are the areas of concern for this team?Can the New England Revolution win the MLS Cup?When will the Revs move to a downtown Boston stadium?Is the New England Revolution rebrand any good?2021-07-0145 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#26 - Racism Allegations against MNUFC, USWNT Olympic Roster Review, and EURO 2020 Group Stage Review!Today AJ and vacationing Jack talk about the allegations of racial abuse against Franco Fragapane of Minnesota United as he was reported to have used a racial slur against Portland Timber's Diego Chara. We also talk about USWNT's Olympic Roster and review the EURO 2020 group stages and R16/QF matchups.Topics Covered:Franco Fragapane alleged racial abuse against Diego CharaEURO 2020 Group Stage Review and Knockout Rounds PreviewAway Goals have been abolished from European FootballMLS' Developmental League has been announcedUSWNT Corner: US Women's National Team Olympic Roster Reaction, Review, and Major TakeawaysLast Week's Predictions: Portugal v France...2021-06-281h 09
The Final Third Soccer PodcastHave Austin FC been SUCCESSFUL? (w/ TwinOaksTV)Today we take a break from our EURO 2020 talk to discuss Austin FC of MLS. They recently opened their new grounds, Q2 Stadium, and are looking to turn around their tumultuous start to the Major League Soccer Season. Joining us to talk Verde is Austin FC content creator, Francisco of Twin Oaks TV!Topics Covered:How has the season been going so far for Austin FC?Who have been the best/worst players?Has Wolff been getting the most out of his players?How passionate have Austin FC fans been since the start...2021-06-2436 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#25 - Nobody wants to manage Tottenham, EURO/Copa America Updates, and CONCACAF WCQ News!Today we talk about Tottenham's failure of a manager search, the best and worst teams at EURO 2020 and the Copa America, American Lower League news, and Concacaf World Cup Qualifier updates!Topics Covered:Fonseca turns down Tottenham Hotspur as they search in vain for a new managerEURO 2020 Updates - Best/Worst teams (so far) and larger trends of the tournamentCopa America - Best and Worst teams (so far)Jack's Lower-League Lowdown: Minneapolis City SC/NPSL updatesUSMNT Corner: Concacaf World Cup Qualifier Updates (CanMNT, El Tri, Concacaf Octagon)Last Week's Predictions: France v Germany...2021-06-211h 20
The Final Third Soccer PodcastEURO 2020 - Match-Day 1: What We LearnedEditors Note: This was recorded on Tuesday, 6/15. Any matchday 2 games that happened afterwards won't be covered on this podcast. We'll talk about that next Monday!Which teams were impressive? Which teams were disappointing? What larger trends did see in the first round of EURO 2020? All that and more on this episode.Topics Covered:Underdog teams being underrated (Slovakia, Finland, Wales, Sweden)Groups to watch (Group D, Group E)Are France the real deal? (France v Germany)Disappointing teams - Turkey, Russia, Scotland, SpainPortugal are playing way too defensively...2021-06-171h 05
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#24 - EURO 2020 Roundup, Christian Eriksen News, and Player Transfer RumorsCPR Information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600UK Petition for universal defibrillators: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/677/314/880/getting-defibulators-to-all-football-grounds/?taf_id=28976147&cid=twitter US Soccer Cardiac Arrest Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4KjYC51B-c&feature=youtu.beToday we talk about a lot of topics, from the European Championship, the European Super League teams getting punishments, and players transferring to new clubs. Most importantly we talk about what happened to Christian Eriksen and how UEFA, the media, and we as...2021-06-141h 15
The Final Third Soccer PodcastEURO 2020 Group-by-Group Preview and Predictions!Join our EURO 2020 Bracket Challenge: predict.fotmob.com/euro?code=DUESDWHToday we go group-by-group and predict what's going to happen in the 2020 (2021) European Championship! We cover each team's major concerns ahead of the Euros, how each group will play out, and talk about the eventual winner!Groups:A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, SwitzerlandB: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, RussiaC: The Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, North MacedoniaD: England, Croatia, Scotland, Czech RepublicE: Spain, Sweden, Poland, SlovakiaF: Hungary, Portugal, France, GermanyTopic's Covered:Group-by-Group previews (Predictions...2021-06-101h 20
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#23 - USMNT WIN Nation's League Final, Copa America Preview, and MLS Creates a New League!EURO 2020 BRACKET CHALLENGE: https://predict.fotmob.com/euro?code=DUESDWHLET'S CELEBRATE! Today we talk about the USMNT FINALLY beating Mexico to win the Inaugural Nation's League Final, MLS starting a new division and the Copa America and the Euros.Topics Covered:The US Men's National Team wins 3-2 over Mexico to win the first ever Nation's League Final.MLS Starts Bew Division 3 League in an attempt to improve the developmental processManagerial Carousel Part 2: Carlo Ancelotti moves from Everton to Real Madrid / Antonio Conte turns down Tottenham HotspurCopa...2021-06-071h 18
The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe Final Third's BEST ELEVEN of the Top 5 European Leagues!Enter our EURO 2020 BRACKET CHALLENGE TO POTENTIALLY WIN $15: https://predict.fotmob.com/euro?code=DUESBQH The Premier League. Bundesliga. La Liga. Ligue 1. Serie A. The biggest European leagues feature the biggest stars, and today we talk about those stars. It's time we give our team of he season for the European season.. This means our starting eleven, a 7 player bench, and 5 honorable mentions.Teams/Leagues talked about:Bundesliga, La Liga, EPL, Ligue 1, Serie A, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Borussia...2021-06-031h 10
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#22 - Chelsea win the UCL, Inter Miami get the BAN-hammer, and the European Managerial Carousel!Editor's note: When talking about Inter's newest manager, we incorrectly said the wrong Inzaghi was taking over. It's actually Simone Inzaghi, previously of Lazio. Woops! Today Jack and I sit down to talk about the Europa and Champions League finals, Inter Miami's DP punishment, and the managers making moves in the European top leagues!Topics Covered:Inter Miami gets punishment for salary cap manipulation during Blaise Matuidi signing (2.2 million dollar fine)European Managerial Carousel:Antonio Conte to leave InterPirlo out, Allegri in Juventus Zidane to leave Real MadridVillarreal b...2021-05-311h 13
The Final Third Soccer PodcastOur OFFICIAL 20/21 End of Season Football Awards!Who was the best and worst player, manager, and team of the season? Today we give our winners in the most prestigious award show of all time: The Final Third End Of Season Awards! We gave out awards to coaches, players, and teams from the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and La Liga.Awards we give out:Player of the Year Manager of the YearBreakout player of the yearSigning of the year Flop of the yearGoal of the season Most impressive teamMost disappointing teamMost exciting title race of the year Most underrated play...2021-05-271h 12
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#21 - Lille end PSG's reign of terror, Atletico Madrid win it all, and Lewandowski breaks a 49 year record!On today's News + Predictions episodes we talk about Lille and their Ligue 1 win, Atletico Madrid taking the La Liga title away from the dominance of Barcelona and Real Madrid, and Lewandowski scoring the most Bundesliga goals in one season.Fill out our listenev=r survey: https://forms.gle/z69BmWVhqiQ8mUEm9Topics Covered:Juventus win the Coppa ItaliaAtletico Madrid win La Liga over Real MadridRobert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich breaks single season goal scoring Bundesliga recordLille OSC win Ligue 1 over Paris Saint-GermainPSG win the Coupe De FranceAguero scores...2021-05-241h 11
The Final Third Soccer Podcast10 players in need of a transfer this summerFill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/z69BmWVhqiQ8mUEm9Today, we dive deep into 10 European based football players we think should make a move in this upcoming summer transfer window. Where should the likes of Haaland, Kane, and Isco go? Which EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 or Serie A teams are going to land which players?Big players making bank breaking moves, hot prospects stepping up to new horizons, and forgotten former super stars waiting for their time to shine again, this summer transfer window is going...2021-05-201h 08
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#20 - City win the Prem, Leicester win their FIRST FA Cup, and Top 4 predictions!Jack's back! We talk the different league and cup winners from the past weekend, the possible top 4 finishes in the big 5 European leagues, and talk about accounting (you read that right).Topic's Covered:Manchester City win the Premier LeagueDerby County vs Wycombe Wanderers: Fun with Accounting!Dortmund win DFB Pokal over RB LeipzigTitle race/Top 4 possibilities (La Liga, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Premier League, Serie A)Leicester City win their first FA Cup over ChelseaSporting CP win the 2021 Primera LigaBesiktas win the 2021 Turkish Super LigRangers finish the Scottish season as invincibles!FC Barcelona win their f...2021-05-171h 03
The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe Future of the Columbus "Crew" w/ Orri Benatar of The Massive Report#WeAreTheCrew. Today, AJ sits down with Orri Benatar of The Massive Report, the Columbus Crew arm of SB Nation to give an overview of the Columbus Crew Rebrand and what it means for the future of the club, the supporters, and MLS as a whole.Topics Covered:What does the rebrand entail?Why are supporters upset? Why is the "Crew" name and the branding of the crest so important to them?What is the justification for rebranding from ownership/the FO? Is it just because they want to be a "Global Brand"?Will...2021-05-1437 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#19 - The Columbus Crew REBRAND, Champions League Final early preview, and Mourinho to AS Roma!#SaveTheCrew. Forever and always. We talk about the Columbus Crew dumping their heritage and turning into "Columbus SC", Mourinho moving to Serie A side AS Roma, the UCL final getting set, and more!Topic's Covered:Mourinho to AS RomaColumbus Crew rebrand into Columbus SC, controversy sparks.UEFA Champions League final is set between Manchester City and Chelsea FCMLS teams get wiped from CCL after 5 teams entered the quarterfinal round. Now only the Philadelphia Union remain. (Atlanta United, Portland Timbers, Columbus Crew, Toronto FC)Remaining European Super League teams Juventus, FC Barcelona, and Real...2021-05-101h 10
The Final Third Soccer PodcastWhat the Manchester United Glazers Protest Tell Us About the Future of FootballMay 2nd, 2021. Thousands of Manchester United supporters, donning green and yellow scarves gathered outside of the Club's historic home, Old Trafford. The green and yellow scarves aren't what you necessarily think of when you think of Manchester United Colors. They are the colors of protest. Representing the old colors of the club, and worn as a slight to the hated owners of United: The Glazer Family. This is right off the heels of the European Super League, a closed off league only for elite clubs that threatened the very fabric of the footballing world. And while these protests may...2021-05-0654 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#18 - United fans STORM Old Trafford, Inter Milan WIN Serie A, and Julian Nagelsmann takes over at Bayern Munich!Today in our News + Predictions show, we discuss the storming of Old Trafford, Inter Milan winning Serie A, Jack going to Allianz Field, MLS and USMNT news, and more!Topics Covered:Manchester United fans storm Old Trafford in a protest against the Glazers.Julian Nagelsmann to Bayern Munich / Hansi Flick to German National Team / Jesse Marsch to RB LeipzigJack attended a live soccer match at Allianz field (MNUFC v Austin FC)Way Too early MLS storylines (LA Galaxy [Chicharito], FC Cincinnati, Portland TImbers, Toronto FC, Atlanta United, Philadelphia Union, Columbus Crew, Real Salt...2021-05-031h 14
The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe Growing Wealth Gap in Football: A Bubble About to BurstFootball is a business. From the formation of Premier League and the introduction of Sky Sports, TV deals, gate receipts, sponsorship revenue, all drivers of the global game. However, 30 plus years of commercialization has led dreadful effects across the footballing world. On the field, richer clubs have been running the show, causing a competitive gap between the have's and have not's in Europe's big leagues.Off the field it's no different, the rich dominant sides get richer, causing a vicious cycle that has exacerbated the wealth gap between teams. With fewer resources, smaller teams...2021-04-291h 12
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#17 - City win EFL Cup, UCL changes on the horizon, and EPL owner protests!News and Predictions time! We talk about the changes to the Champions League, the social media boycott by EFL teams, big MLS transfers, Manchester City winning the EFL cup, the European lower leagues, and more!Topics covered:Chelsea and other English Clubs join social media boycott (EPL, EFL)Man City win the Carabao/EFL Cup (Tottenham Hotspur choke another trophy away, Kane to leave?)BIG MLS transfers: Frankie Amaya to NYRB / Hunou to MNUFC / Soteldo to TFCUEFA Champions League format changes -> League format, 36 teams, 2 teams get in based on coefficient, TEN league...2021-04-271h 18
The Final Third Soccer PodcastThe downfall of the European Super League: what it tell us about the future of footballThe European Super League is officially suspended, but what does the collapse of the proposed league mean for the future of football? What are the lessons we learned? Join us as we dive deep into the downfall of the ESL, and where it puts the footballing world.Topics Covered:What the European Super League is and how it collapsed (Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham)Why the European Super League would ruin the competitive integrity of the sportHow fan protests...2021-04-221h 09
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#16 - Our European Super League Reactions, UCL updates, and Hansi Flick era is over!WHAT IS GOING ON!? We talk about the insane news circulating around the soccer world surrounding the breakaway league known as the European Super League. We also talk about the UCL, CCL, Hansi Flick leaving Bayern Munich, Jose Mourinho getting sacked by Spurs, and Inter Miami getting into some deep trouble. Yeah. A lot of stuff is happening. This isn't to mention our conversations about the FA Cup, the Open Cup, the Premier League promotions and relegations. AND all the big games we cover in the prediction section.Topics Covered:The European Super...2021-04-191h 18
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#UniteToWatch and US Soccer's TV Ratings (w/@USMNT_Thoughts) / Specific MLS PredictionsVince of prominent US Soccer Twitter accounts @USMNT_Thoughts and @UniteToWatch joins us to talk about what #UniteToWatch, a grassroots movement, is doing to increase fan engagement and TV ratings in US Soccer.We talk not only about what #UniteToWatch is doing, but why TV ratings are so important in growing the game here in the states.In the second part of the episode, we talk about the very specific MLS predictions we have for the MLS Season!Topics Covered:Why are TV...2021-04-151h 12
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#15 - Kane to leave Spurs, El Clasico Review, and USMNT Striker Pool Analysis!Time to go over the big news in the soccer world and give our predictions on the big matches coming up! This week we talk about Real Madrid winning El Clasico, Harry Kane perhaps leaving Tottenham this summer, the important MLS transfers, who the USMNT starting striker should be, and more!Topics Covered:MLS Transfers: Amaya to RBNY, Abila to MNUFC, Kevin Cabral to LA Galaxy, Alan Franco to Atlanta UnitedReal Madrid win both league El Clasicos for the first time since 2008 / won 3 El Clasicos in a row for the first time in 42...2021-04-121h 14
The Final Third Soccer Podcast2021 MLS Western Conference Preview!Western conference preview time! We talk about the new MLS season by previewing all the Western Conference teams. We go over each team's 2020 season, their transfers in and out, key players, their areas of concern, and what would make their 2021 successful!Teams covered:Minnesota United Austin FC Colorado Rapids FC Dallas Houston Dynamo LA Galaxy LAFC Portland Timbers Real Salt Lake San Jose Earthquakes Seattle Sounders Sporting KC Vancouver Whitecaps Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/...2021-04-081h 19
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#14 - Where will Haaland go? Should Pulisic leave Chelsea? And Jozy Altidore was right?News + Predictions time! Jack and AJ sit down to talk Chelsea FC getting pounded by West Brom, Erling Haaland getting shopped around, Pulisic's struggles, Jozy Altidore's twitter rant, and more! We also talk about the big games from last week and this week!Topics covered:Erling Haaland is looking to move from Dortmund to a new club (FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC)West Bromwich Albion snaps Chelsea’s winning streakJozy Altidore vs Taylor Twellman Twitter Argument (Discussions of racism)European League Race updates (Bundesliga, Serie A...2021-04-051h 13
The Final Third Soccer Podcast2021 MLS Eastern Conference Preview!MLS is back this month! We talk about the new MLS season by previewing all the eastern conference teams. We go over each team's 2020 season, their transfers in and out, key players, their areas of concern, and what would make their 2021 successful!Teams covered:Atlanta United CF MontrealChicago FireColumbus CrewDC UnitedFC CincinnatiInter Miami CFNashville SC New England RevolutionNYCFCNew York Red Bulls Orlando City SC Philadelphia UnionToronto FCFollow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowFollow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finalthirdshow/Subscribe to YouTube...2021-04-011h 19
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#13 - The USMNT U-23's FAIL to qualify for the Olympics, WCQ Updates, and MLS Schedule reactions!Pain. Jack and AJ sit down to talk about the USMNT U-23's failing to qualify for the Olympics, the MLS Schedules getting released, the surprise upsets in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers, and more!Logan Stumph of the Stoppage Time Soccer Show and the Stateside Shoccer Show sits down to go over next week's biggest games!Topics Covered:USMNT U-23's fail to qualify for the Olympics for the third time in a rowMLS Schedules released / National Broadcast NewsSurprising results in WCQ: Luxembourg v Ireland, Turkey v Netherlands, Slovenia v C...2021-03-291h 18
The Final Third Soccer PodcastAustin FC Preview (w/ TwinOaksTV) / UEFA World Cup Qualifying Previews!Francisco of TwinOaksTV sits down with us to discuss all things Austin FC. Everything you need to about Austin FC's Inaugural MLS season is right here in this podcast!We also go into the UEFA World Cup Qualifying first round that's starting this week and which teams we think are gonna qualify for the 2022 World Cup.Topics Covered:Austin FC's most exciting playersThe Major League Soccer veterans that are going to help AustinAustin's weak-spots / areas of improvementWhat will be their style of play?Should AFC expect to make...2021-03-251h 17
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#12 - UCL Quarter-Final Draw Reaction, USMNT Olympic Qualifying Updates, and Eden Hazard gets injured again!SPECIAL GUEST: Paul of The Persistent Infringement Podcast!On this week's News + Predictions episode, we go over the rumored BeNeLiga, USMNT's March roster, USYNT's time in Olympic Qualifying, Eden Hazard getting injured, the UCL Quarter Final draw, and much more! We also go over all the big games from last week and this week!Topics covered:BeNeLiga, a super league combining the Netherland's Eredivisie and Belgium's Pro League, has been approvedEden Hazard suffers another injury, missing a combined YEAR since moving to Real MadridJose Gallegos of San Antonio...2021-03-221h 19
The Final Third Soccer PodcastHow to GROW soccer's popularity in the USAJordan Wiegand of the Stoppage Time Soccer Show and the Stateside Soccer Show joins us to discuss what can be done to grow soccer's popularity in the USA. Soccer is the world's most beloved sport, with people across the globe enjoying it. Despite the USA embracing it more and more, it still has a long way to go. So what can be done to increase interest in MLS, USMNT, USWNT, NWSL, USL, NISA, and other forms of local soccer in America?Topics Covered:How we got interested in soccerThe state of soccer's popularity...2021-03-181h 14
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#11 - The end of the Messi/CR7 Era, Musah declares for USMNT, and MLS Home Openers announcedOn this week's News + Predictions show we talk about Zaha, Yunus Musah, Messi/Ronaldo, Chris Wilder and Sheffield United, and the MLS Home Openers. We also go over the huge news around the USMNT with their Olympic Qualifying Tournament coming up. We also cover all the big games from last week and next week!Special Guest: Jordan Wiegand of the Stoppage Time Soccer Show / Stateside Soccer ShowTopics Covered:Yunus Musah, 18 year old midfielder for Valencia CF of La Liga, commits to representing the USA with the USMNT...2021-03-151h 25
The Final Third Soccer PodcastShould we be worried about Pulisic? / What's going on with West Ham?Christian Pulisic has not been featuring for Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea side. Is it time to worry? Is he stagnating? Will he get minutes with the likes of Havertz, Ziyech, and Mount ahead of him? Should he move to a club like Liverpool, Manchester United or Bayern? Let's find out.PLUS: West Ham United - how'd they get so good? Could David Moyes and the Hammers get top 4? Will their success last?Topics Covered:Pulisic hasn't been getting a lot of minutes for Chelsea. Should we be worried?pWest...2021-03-111h 01
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#10 - Liverpool/Inter Miami are DOWN BAD and Rangers/Barcelona are UP GOODIt's the 10th News + Predictions episode of the Final Third! This week we talk about Liverpool's HISTORIC implosion, Inter Miami's failures on and off the pitch, Barcelona getting a new club president, CONMEBOL cancelling March World Cup Qualifiers, Rangers winning their 55th title, and more! We also go into USMNT news, the Miracle of Castel di Sangro, and the big matches of the week in EPL, UCL, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1!Topics Covered:Barcagate/Bartomeu gets arrested for running smear campaigns against Barcelona players and staff. Joan Laporta elected as new President.Inter Miami...2021-03-081h 10
The Final Third Soccer PodcastPolitics, Racism, and Protest in SoccerWarning: Discussions of racism and hate crimesDo politics belong in soccer? What are some examples of racism in the game? Should players be allowed to kneel/protest?Politics and racism have been and continue to be engrained in the fabric of soccer/football. After the events at US Soccer's AGM, we decided to start the first part of a larger conversation about racism and politics in soccer.Topics covered:Zlatan states that athletes should stick to sportsSeth Jahn goes on a racist...2021-03-041h 07
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#9 - Europa League R16 Draw Reaction, Sacramento Republic out of MLS, and Thierry Henry quits!Today on our News + Predictions show we talk all about the exciting Europa League Matchups, Thierry Henry leaving CF Montreal, Sacramento Republic's MLS expansion doubts, Christian Gross getting sacked by Schalke, Timo Werner struggling to adapt to Chelsea FC and the Premier League, and more! We also give our predictions for the big matches, talk USMNT, and go over USWNT's win in the SheBelievesCup.Topics Covered:Thierry Henry parts with Club De Foot Montreal (CF Montreal) due to family reasons.Sacramento Republic owner pulls out of expansion bid, putting their expansion prospects at...2021-03-011h 14
The Final Third Soccer PodcastWho's gonna win La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 / MLS U-22 Initiative - everything you need to knowThursday Deep Dive time! Today we talk about the MLS U-22 Initiative, what it means for the league going forward, and what to expect out of the first few signings. We then talk about the title races in La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1. Why are they so open? Who's doing well, who isn't, and who's going to win the whole thing? Before that we talk a little bit about some FPL Insider drama.Topics covered:Premier League team mates are accidentally leaking injuries through their actions on their Fantasy Premier League team...2021-02-251h 09
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#8 - Man City are unstoppable, USMNT in Champions/Europa League, and Liverpool are terrible!On this week's News + Predictions show, Jack and AJ talk about Dortmund's new coach that they poached from Monchengladbach, Manchester City's amazing run of form, Liverpool's continued struggles, USMNT's European dominance, and more! We also give our predictions for next week and Jack introduces a new segment!Topics Covered:Thierry Henry moving potentially from CF Montreal to AFC Bournemouth in the EFL ChampionshipMarco Rose of Borrusia Monchengladbach will move to Borrusia Dortmund at the end of the seasonKlopp + Liverpool FC and Mourinho and Tottenham Hotspurs are struggling. Could they get fired?Manchester City...2021-02-221h 14
The Final Third Soccer PodcastWhy are MLS kits so bland? / Why are teams so inconsistent this season?In this Thursday's Deep Dive episode, we take a look at Major League Soccer's latest round of new kits, critique them, dive into what goes into an Adidas design, why they turn out so bland, and the positives and negatives of "plain" designs. We also go deep into how Covid-19 is causing teams to be inconsistent and how we can minimize the negative effects the pandemic has on the game.Topics Covered.Why are MLS kits so bland? Is that a problem? (Inter Miami, New York Red Bulls, Austin FC, Atlanta United, Philadelphia...2021-02-181h 03
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#7 - Bayern win the sextuple, CONCACAF Champions League draw, and US Open Cup news!Is Bayern Munich the greatest team of all-time? Probably not but we talk about it anyway! We also go in depth on the US Open Cup's new format, transfers across MLS and Europe, the CONCACAF Champions League draw, and much more! We dig into USMNT news and our weekly predictions!Topics Covered:US Open Cup announces abbreviated tournament in 2021Alexandre Pato to Orlando City, Dayot Upameccano to Bayern Munich, Tomas Pochettino to Austin FC, Frankie Amaya out of FC CincinnatiCONCACAF Champions League (CCL) bracket revealed. This tournament includes (Forge FC/Toronto FC, Philadelphia...2021-02-161h 08
The Final Third Soccer PodcastHow the new MLS CBA affects the league's future / Is the PL giving too many red cards?In this week's Thursday Deep Dive, we put the MLS CBA under the microscope and investigate how it will affect the league in the long run. We also look at the current trend of increasing red cards in the premier league, try to find the root cause, and give solutions to fix their refereeing problems.Topics Covered:Major League Soccer's new Collective Bargaining Agreement, what it means for the MLS Players Association versus the owners, and how it will affect the growth of the league as we look forward to the 2026 World CupThe...2021-02-1159 min
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#6 - Liverpool are imploding, FC Cincinnati are CONTENDERS, and The Champions League is changing!On this week's episode of "The Final Third" we take a look at the changes to the UEFA/CONCACAF Champions League formats, FC Cincinnati's striker splurge, Liverpool's struggles, and more! We also give our USMNT news update, quiz Jack on his soccer knowledge and give some analysis on next week's games!Topics Covered:UEFA and CONCACAF announce new format changes.Arsenal have a red card problem. (Arteta/David Luiz)FC Cincinnati sign 21 year old Brazilian Brenner from Sao Paulo for $15 million. They also are looking at Pity Martinez from Atlanta United.Andre Villas-Boas...2021-02-081h 06
The Final Third Soccer PodcastHow to fix VAR / Which cities should host the 2026 World Cup?Today we take a deep dive into which cities should host the 2026 World Cup in USA/Canada/Mexico. We also spend a lot of time talking about what is wrong with Video Assistant Referee, who's at fault for it being broken, and what we can do to fix it.Topics Covered:Which cities should host the USA/Mexico/Canada 2026 FIFA World Cup? (LA, NYC, Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta, Miami, + more)How do we fix Video Assistant Referee (VAR)? Do we need to get rid of VAR, retool it? Is clear and obvious not clear...2021-02-041h 03
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#5 - Why MLS is close to a lockout, Manchester United are NOT contenders, and Barcelona are in CRISIS!So much news, so little time. Jack and AJ talk about Manchester United struggling in the league, MLS going to the bring of a lockout, and Barcelona's debt ballooning to 1 BILLION Euros. We also talk about the USMNT's deadline day transfers, the January camp, and we give our match predictions with our friend - Griffin.Topics Covered:Potential MLS Lockout as MLSPA and MLS fail to come up with a CBA agreementManchester United lose to Sheffield United at Old Trafford for the first time since 1973.Barcelona reportedly are 1 billion euros in debt; Messi's...2021-02-021h 00
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#4 - Frank Lampard gets SACKED, our Best XI for the season (so far), and Liverpool continue to struggle!IT'S MIDSEASON REVIEW TIME! This week we discuss our best XI of the Europe based USMNT players and our best XI for the "Big 5" leagues in Europe. We also discuss Frank Lampard getting sacked by the Chelsea board and replaced by Tuchel. This along with our predictions, USMNT news, and more!Topics Covered:Frank Lampard has been sacked by Chelsea FC and replaced by Thomas Tuchel.Real Madrid fall to third division CD Alcoyano in the Copa Del Rey.Liverpool get beaten by Manchester United and Burnley and...2021-01-261h 20The Final Third Soccer Podcast#3 - Why the MLS SuperDraft isn't important, Covid-19 continues to ruin soccer, and Wayne Rooney is finished!Jack and AJ discuss Wayne Rooney's retirement, how successful the new MLS coaches are going to be, Montreal Impact's new look, and Barcelona's loss to Athletic Club in the SuperCopa. They also do match predictions, talk about the USMNT, and do deep dives into the importance of the MLS SuperDraft, and the morality of playing international games through Covid-19.Topics Covered:Chris Armas to Toronto FC, Hernan Losada to DC United, and Phil Neville to Inter Miami.Bayern Munich get upset in the DFB-Pokal by 2nd tier Holstein Kiel2021-01-201h 09
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#2 - How to fix the FA Cup, Inter Miami in Shambles, and Greg Vanney will save the Galaxy!Follow our Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalThirdShowJack and AJ sit down and discuss Schalke bouncing back, Serie A's title race heating up, USMNT news, our match predictions, and so much more! They also go deep into what's going wrong with Inter Miami, and how to make the FA Cup more exciting.Theme Music from https://www.zapsplat.com2021-01-131h 06
The Final Third Soccer Podcast#1 - Will the US win the World Cup, How to fix Chelsea, & MLS player's potential Strike!!Jack and AJ kick off the New Year by talking about the news around MLS's potential work stoppage, the changing of managers at PSG, and Messi coming to America. All of this along with the weekly predictions and two debates on if the USA can win the World Cup, and how Chelsea can fix their season.2021-01-051h 16