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Touchline TakesEpisode 58: The Brand-New Touchline TakesIt's a brand-new year and we are finally back in the fold with our latest episode.
Much like Manchester United, 2023 wasn't the best year for us when it comes to our performance, and we are hoping for a much better 2024 (please hold us to this).
Listen for the soccer talk, stay for our plans for the rest of the year!
Recap of the USL Season
Start of the USL Super League
The State of NISA
U.S. Open Cup Drama
And as always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the great and exc...2024-01-081h 07Touchline TakesEpisode 57: Livin' La Vida TampaOoooooooh do we have a special episode for you: for the first time ever, the Touchline Take's gang gets together to record an in-person podcast!
We have so much to catch up on so without further ado, here we go...
Big changes for USL
Messi Magic
MLS and Saudi League
Women's World Cup
Spanish Football Federation Controversy
Karl's Experiences in Tampa
And as always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the great and exclusive content you need.
If you love this podcast (or maybe even just partially like us) be su...2023-08-291h 15Touchline TakesEpisode 56: I Bet You Missed UsYes, it has been four months since their beautiful voices blessed your ears but after a lot of reflecting around the world of soccer, Cameron and Karl are back and better than ever.
We have a lot we needed to catch up on so settle in and get ready:
Messi to MLS
League's Cup Shenanigans
USL Super League and Midseason check-in
Women's World Cup
Come for all the great content, stay for us forgetting how to operate a microphone or our audio at all.
And as always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouT...2023-07-101h 03Touchline TakesEpisode 55: A Brand New USL Season Is Upon UsIt's the return of the USL and domestic league soccer here in the U.S., and its also the return of our voices to your ears as life has slowed down for both Cameron and Karl to give you all what you wanted: Brand new hot takes on an upcoming season.
We discuss:
MLS and Apple TV
USL growth
Winners and losers this upcoming season
Come for the takes, stay for us trying to map out which region in the U.S. has the best soccer foundation.
And as always, follow us on T...2023-03-091h 07Touchline TakesEpisode 54: New Year, Same UsHappy New Year to all you Touchline Takes aficionados!
We are back once again to bless your ears with the sweet sound of our voice and controversial opinions revolving around what is happening in the landscape of soccer in the U.S.
In this first episode of 2023 we discuss:
The Start of MLS
USL Changes and A Few Predications
USMNT Fiasco
And as always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the great and exclusive content you need.
If you love this podcast (or maybe even just partially li...2023-01-091h 00Touchline TakesEpisode 53: The ReturnAfter a brief couple of months hiatus for us here at Touchline Takes, we have returned with VEGENANCE.
From World Cup, to USL Championship, and beyond, we have made our way back to the airwaves with all the hot takes you have known us for.
Listen for the takes, stay for Karl trying to figure out why his microphone makes it sound like he's swimming in Atlantis.
And as always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the great and exclusive content you need.
If you love this pod...2022-11-241h 09Touchline TakesEpisode 52: Home is Where You Find the Orange & Black; An Exclusive Interview with Orange County SCIt's been just over a week so the news broke that the city of Irvine, California was potentially looking to evict USL Championship side Orange County SC from their stadium they've been playing in since 2017 in favor of a LA Galaxy development team.
The defending USLC Champions quickly mobilized support from all across the soccer community to fight for their home - and also the home of other professional soccer clubs.
We chat with OCSC's President of Business Operations, Dan Rutstein, about:
The details of what happened
How important the Orange County community is f...2022-08-1451 minTouchline TakesEpisode 51: *taps mic* PREMIER LEAGUE IS BACKEver wonder what it feels like to wake up and find out that somehow, someway you have just inherited a billion dollars? Well, so do we.
Waking up on the morning of the return of the English Premier League probably feels nothing like that either, but still, we are so excited to usher in another season.
From Tottenham to Liverpool, we break down all the surprises we might see this season and where each club stands heading into the new year.
As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all...2022-08-051h 01Touchline TakesEpisode 50: Pour One Out For Sacramento RepublicAfter a bit of a break we are back on the podcast airwaves with some of the much exciting news in decades in lower-league soccer history in the U.S. THE Sacramento Republic is heading to the U.S. Open Cup Final, the first time since 2008 a non-MLS side will be featured in the final!
We have a lot to cover that we have missed in the last month:
Sacramento Republic in the Final
USL W League
NOLA and Santa Barbara Sky FC to USL L1
NISA spiral
Gold Star FC
As always, follow us o...2022-07-311h 04
Touchline TakesEpisode 49.5: U.S. versus the WorldOooooooooooooooooooo weeeeeeeee it's been a long wait but we finally have the cities that will be taking hosting games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Where will you be going to catch the beginning of the USMNT lifting the trophy?
But in all seriousness, we had a lot to discuss in this jam packed episode after an extra week break.
We discuss:
2026 World Cup host cities
NISA and all its glory
USL surprises
Record transfers
MLS Apple TV Deal
And believe us when we say so much more!
As always, follow us on...2022-06-191h 09Touchline TakesEpisode 49: Let's Take a Trip to Europe BabyThe curtains have closed once again on a bunch of great seasons and title races over in Europe so we would like to take an opportunity to acknowledge all that has happened over the course of the year. From Tottenham clinching a spot back in the Champions League, to AC Milan lifting the Scudetto, we cover it all with a little bit of domestic talk sprinkled in as well.
We discuss:
U.S. Open Cup upsets
Europa League Final
Serie A
La Liga
Premier League
AND MUCH MOREEEEEEEE
Enjoy our ta...2022-05-281h 00Touchline TakesEpisode 48: We Shall Now Be Known as Touchline Takes FCThere is a fresh smell of greed and money in the air and it is not just from Karl's trip to Washington, D.C. We have the latest on so much news that is happening in the soccer world here in the North America, including EA Sports and FIFA going through a nasty divorce right now.
We discuss:
Ronaldinho business ventures in MASL
CONCACAF Champions League
NISA Independent Cup
Michigan Stars...why?
Voyagers Cup / Canadian Championship
Detroit and swearing
As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the gre...2022-05-141h 02Touchline TakesEpisode 47: U.S. Open Cup Magik in the AirThe U.S. Open Cup might as well be called the "upset Cup" at this point with multiple MLS teams falling to their young brethren in the USL. But it certainly is the beauty of the Cup to watch this all happen in real time, and maybe get a sense that the gap between the two professional leagues is a lot closer than we think.
We discuss:
All the U.S. Open Cup Magic
Make our picks for the next upsets
A little European roundtable
Italy Serie A race
...2022-04-231h 01Touchline TakesEpisode 46: To All The Soccer Fans Around The WorldTo all the soccer fans around the world, earlier this week, we recorded a podcast in the dwellings of our homes where we hoped to sabotage all you listeners with content, optimism, and smell (?). Karl asked Cameron multiple times to take charge, but it was unsuccessful. We hope no other podcasters have to go through this. We would like to prematurely thank our listeners and fans for finishing the episode.
We discuss:
New details around Canada lower-league organization
Michigan Stars, well, being Michigan Stars
Pittsburg Supporters group awful trash talk
U.S. Open Cup magic in the AIRRRRRR
MLS ratings...2022-04-091h 09Touchline TakesEpisode 45: The Footy is Back in USASoccer is back in the United States, and so are we with a laid-back, sipping beer on a beach-type of episode. Because what is more casual than discussing NISA, USL AND MLS?
Well, a lot maybe...but not for us!
We discuss:
Chaos in NISA doesn't stop
U.S. Open Cup gets going
CONCACAF Champions League
Our optimism with MLS this year
Youth intake within MLS
MLS Next Pro rules
And so much more!
As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the great and exclusive content you need.
If you love this podcast (or maybe ev...2022-03-251h 04Touchline TakesEpisode 44: The Maine ModelWe chat so much on here about lower-league soccer at the professional level, that it was about time we gave you listeners a taste of what is happening at the grassroots level of the game.
John C.L. Morgan joins us to talk all things happening on the pitch in the Pine Tree State. We may be a little biased (ok, a lot biased) but some really awesome things are happening and they are only set to get better as John makes a run for president of Soccer Maine.
We...2022-03-1854 minTouchline TakesEpisode 43: Touchline Takes X El Paso Locomotive Coach John HutchinsonAs we approach the final hours until the start of the new USL Championship season, we hope to get YOU ready for the new season.
We chat all things El Paso Locomotive with their new head coach, John Hutchinson.
El Paso are coming off a very successful year and are looking to continue to build on their club and its culture with Hutchinson at the helm. And his track record of experiences speaks for itself.
We discuss:
His journey to b...2022-03-1142 minTouchline TakesEpisode 42: Touchline Takes X Detroit City FCAfter going on a long break from any content, we had to give you all something special to come back to us. This is that something special, and then some.
We chat with one of the founding members of Detroit City FC, co-owner Alex Wright. The club is poised for its inaugural season in the USL Championship after making the jump from NISA.
We discuss:
His love for the game
The Early Days of DCFC
Community engagement
Aspirations moving forward
DCFC Women's Team
2022-03-0455 minTouchline TakesEpisode 41: Our Redemption Ark*taps microphone*
"Is this thing on?!"
WE ARE BACKKKKKK AND BETTER THAN EVER!
It's been awhile since we've last been seen (heard) but as we approach the beginnings of the domestic league going again here in the U.S., we are making our long awaited return to the airwaves.
There is a lot we needed to catch up on and chat about so buckle in and enjoy the calming sound of our voices.
We discuss:
The Lost Pod
CONCACAF Champions League
MLS season predictions
Brasileirão changes
USL predictions
Canadian Premier League
Women's game growing
As always, follow us on Twit...2022-02-251h 00Touchline TakesEpisode 40: The Lost Pod*listen at own risk* 2022-02-251h 02Touchline TakesEpisode 39: We Saw Mama Kicking Soccer BallsWhat a fun and wild year it has been surrounding the world's game, and what better way to end it and ring in the Holiday Season than looking back at all that happened. Cameron and Karl give their takes on what they thought some of the most important moments had been.
From lower-league in the U.S., to the game over in Europe, we even realize that a lot has happened this year we didn't even remember.
Come for the shenanigans, stay for Karl realizing his camera isn't working a...2021-12-2459 minTouchline TakesEpisode 38: Touchline Takes X Minnesota Women’s SoccerWe’ve been excited to share this episode for awhile. We get the chance to chat all things Minnesota Women’s Soccer with the club’s Co-Founder/President Amanda Yoch.
We discuss:
• The idea behind the club’s vison
• The response from the soccer community
• Improvements in women’s soccer
• Expectations for the club
We chat about all this and so much more! You really don’t want to miss this.
Make sure to follow all things Minnesota Women’s Soccer as more exciting things are to come for the club.
And as always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the...2021-12-1739 minTouchline TakesEpisode 37: Arrivederci, MLS ClubsThe moment we all knew was coming, but just didn't know when: MLS Next Pro unveils its 21 clubs for the inaugural season, plus more to come over the next couple of years. Happy? Sad? Angry? There are a lot of emotions for fans of lower-league soccer to this announcement, including some questionable graphic design choices.
We discuss:
The ripple effect this will have on USL
Oh no, Rochester what are you doing?
Stadium issues in OKC
Charlotte Independence to USL League One
NISA Nation announcements
Cam and Papa Reed's USL match experience
Sam...2021-12-1047 minTouchline TakesEpisode 36: USL Championship Finals PreviewIt's been a wild USL Championship season and playoffs, and it all comes down to one final game. We breakdown how we got here and include a bit of our own spicy takes on what the future may hold.
We also discuss:
NWSL Championship and ongoing investigations
What this could mean for the USL W League and Super League
Prizes for listeners
As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the great and exclusive content you need.
If you love...2021-11-2647 minTouchline TakesEpisode 35: The Beautiful Game Through the Media ScopeWe promise we will return to our regularly scheduled broadcasts of discussing lower-league soccer, but what is having fun without a little bit of shenanigans?
Cameron and Karl are thrilled to bring you our HOT takes on the landscape of soccer media scattered throughout the multiverse - each part intertwining with one another to make a beautiful web of excitement. You really don't want to miss what we think about how media has shaped the landscape of the beautiful game in the United States.
We discuss:
...2021-11-2044 minTouchline TakesEpisode 34: Get in Losers, We Are Going to the USLCameron and Karl woke up Monday morning expecting a nice and calm and easy week revolving around lower-league soccer in the U.S. Little did we know that the entirety of NISA and the USL would be flipped around with one piece of news. The news big enough to force us out of our 2 week episode schedule to bring you all another banger. Our fault for expecting a calm week in this sport.
We discuss:
Detroit City FC to the USL Championship (!!!!!)
Our thinking behind their decision
Where this now leaves NISA
More changes ahead of the next USL season?
Ou...2021-11-1345 minTouchline TakesEpisode 33: Touchline Takes Goes All InWelcome back friends and listeners!
Touchline Takes comes at you fast with another episode revolving around all things lower-league soccer in the United States. A lot of interesting elements and discussions to this episode, so you don't want to miss it!
We discuss:
A New Hot Segment
Syracuse Pulse AC?
Minnesota Women's Soccer
KC Current new NWSL Stadium
NE Revs rebrand logo
USL Championship playoff picks (disclaimer: we are so wrong)
As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the gr...2021-11-0650 minTouchline TakesEpisode 32: USMNT, CCL, USL Super League, NWSL *BREATHES* AND MOREPHEWWWWWW!
It's been a bit since we hooked up our mics and gave to you all an episode that talks about all the wild news happening in the world of soccer. We cover all that we can so buckle up, crack open a cold one, and enjoy the ride.
We discuss:
Our optimism surrounding the USMNT
Changes to the CCL, Leagues Cup
USL Super League, and NWSL problems
Come for the soccer talk, stay for the possibility of us one day recording an episode surrounding tacos.
As always, follow us on Twitte...2021-10-231h 04Touchline TakesEpisode 31: Touchline Takes and the Godfather of Midwest American SoccerThis is one we've been excited to share with everyone for awhile. We sit down and chat with Peter Wilt, who has had a hand in building nearly a dozen soccer clubs across the Midwest of the United States. From MLS to NWSL to NASL to USL to Indoor Soccer and to NISA, you won't find a league that he hasn't had some part of his hand in.
We discuss:
• His humble beginning's of getting started
• The catalysts behind the growth of the sport
• His favorite project that never happened
• The ideas behind NISA
• Chicago House AC trending up
• The optimism tow...2021-10-0143 minTouchline TakesEpisode 30: Touchline Takes is UPSETBeen awhile since we sat down and did a podcast just on the news of the day, but there was so much to talk about we had to get it done.
We discuss:
NISA Nation teams and schedule announcement
RIP Rochester Rhinos
USMNT World Cup Qualifiers
Do we mortgage our house to buy WCQ tickets?
As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the great and exclusive content you need.
If you love this podcast (or maybe even just partially like us) be sure to hit subscribe!2021-09-171h 07Touchline TakesEpisode 29: Touchline Takes sits down with Morris Elite SC President Vincenzo BernardoMorris Elite SC has EXPLODED onto the soccer scene in the U.S., and Touchline Takes chats all things about the club with President, and former professional player, Vincenzo Bernardo.
The club has grown significantly in just the past five years, and now will be joining the USL W League's inaugural season next year as well.
We discuss:
• Vincenzo's journey in his career
• How he came up with the vision for Morris Elite SC
• The reasoning behind joining the W League
• How the league can further grow the sport for young girls and women
And much, much more!
Follow all things USL...2021-09-1030 minTouchline TakesEpisode 28: Touchline Takes Kicking it with River City 93In a crossover episode, we chat all things Richmond Kickers and USL League 1 with Elliot of River City 93 Podcast.
We discuss:
• Richmond Kickers’ history
• His journey of being a fan
• The competitive nature of USL L1
• Impacts MLS D3 might have on the club
And when we say SO much more, we mean it.
Be sure to check out Elliot on River City 93 and the other podcasts he is a part of: Well Played, Walkin’ 90 and Can I Kick It.
And make sure to subscribe and listen to Touchline Takes for all the news and latest of lower-league soccer action in the U.S...2021-08-281h 07Touchline TakesEpisode 27: Messi off to Paris; We are off experiencing NISA and USL actionWhat could be crazier than watching Lionel Messi in a PSG uniform? How about some lower-league soccer action in the U.S.?
We chat about:
• Our experiences with USL, NISA Cup
• The Messi Drama
• USMNT Gold Cup Performance
If you enjoyed this episode, and want to hear more, subscribe to our podcast as we digest the latest news in the world of soccer both within the United States and outside of it.2021-08-1454 minTouchline TakesEpisode 26: Exclusive interview with President of Maryland BobcatsIn our first sit down chat within the realm of NISA, we chat with President of the Maryland Bobcats, Jay Saba.
We discuss a wide range of topics, including how Maryland has fared since making the jump to NISA (SPOILER: They have been doing very well).
If you haven't heard much about NISA, now is the time to jump on the bandwagon of one of the most intriguing and exciting professional soccer leagues in the United States.
Give this episode a listen and dive deep into the world of NISA soccer.
As...2021-07-3051 minTouchline TakesEpisode 25: USL possibly striking Gold and other big newsWE ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER.
In the return of Touchline Takes after a brief hiatus, we discuss all the happenings around soccer in the U.S. and across the world.
INCLUDING possible big developments within the USL
We talk about:
• Olympic competition
• The issues with social media surrounding the sport
• Pro/rel USL???
• The US Open Cup
Subscribe and listen and make sure you don't miss some more big content in the coming weeks.2021-07-281h 07Touchline TakesEpisode 24: Chatting all things soccer kits and more with Golaço KitsWhat is more stylish than Touchline Takes in soccer kits? How about Touchline Takes x Golaço Kits TOGETHER with soccer kits?
It’s a collaboration of a lifetime, bringing it to you exclusively here.
We chat about:
• The Golaço Kit humble beginnings, including what their original idea was
• Starting a business during the COVID Pandemic
• Their own favorite kits that is part of the collection
And so, so much more!
Also be sure to check out Golaço Kits website and on Instagram.
You can find them at https://golacokits.com/
If you are in the Miami area, you can als...2021-07-2853 minTouchline TakesEpisode 23: Exclusive interview with El Paso Locomotives' GM Andrew ForrestThis is the one you all have been waiting for...
Touchline Takes chats all things USL and soccer here in the U.S. with the General Manager of the El Paso Locomotives, Andrew Forrest.
We discuss:
Andrew's journey to where he is now
El Paso's growing success in the USL and community
Partnership with FC Juárez in Liga MX
The new USL W League... and El Paso's plans in the future
His thoughts on the MLS' new D3 League
And so much more!
Follow all things USL, NISA and other lower-league with T...2021-06-2543 minTouchline TakesEpisode 22: Lower-league shenanigans, more details on MLS D3 League and Euros babyThere is never a dull moment in lower-league soccer here in the U.S.
The excitement is overwhelming with all that is happening and we are excited to bring it to you once again.
We discuss:
A new and familiar face becomes part of the ownership with the Rochester Rhinos
More clarity on the MLS' desires for a D3 league
USL and NISA mishaps with the Oakland Roots and LA Force not having great weeks...
The craziness around the Euros
As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the...2021-06-251h 06Touchline TakesEpisode 21: MLS' new third tier league?!?!??WHAT?! You've got to be kidding us MLS.
Rumors are circulating that the MLS is looking to create a third tier league in the United States, and the implications of this could be devastating to some of the lower-leagues already established in the professional system.
We discuss:
How this could effect the USL, NISA and beyond
The scenarios that could happen to make sure the lower-leagues survive
And why we've had just about enough of these things trying to happen
Subscribe and listen and make sure you don't miss some more big content i...2021-06-041h 04Touchline TakesEpisode 20: Chatting Canadian soccer with Oliver PlattJoin us for an interview with Oliver Platt, an analyst at OneSoccer and one of the top experts on all things Canadian Soccer.
We discuss:
Oli's history with the sport and progression towards broadcasting
Canadian Premier League (first impressions, Covid struggles/success, expansion)
The future of the lower leagues in Canada -Canadian men's national team prospects
Canadian's and club success in Europe
Catch Oli on the OneSoccer app or Youtube channel and be sure to follow him on twitter for the latest Canadian soccer news: @plattoli2021-05-2834 minTouchline TakesEpisode 19: Euro end of season review (the boys eat some humble pie)Wowie another European season is somehow miraculously in the books, today we talk about:
The remaining title races
Surprising league winners
Some of the unsung heroes this season
We will be getting back into USL / NISA / MLS content heavy in the following episodes.... stay tuned for some big pods! 2021-05-2149 minTouchline TakesEpisode 18: RIP European Super League, Early MLS / USL thoughts, Fan power?Welcome back football fans this week we:
Discuss the fall of the European Super League
Explore the power of the fan in the modern game
Recap how the early season of the USL / MLS is looking so far
Queensborough USL stadium plans
A surprise success story of an American coach in the Bundesliga.... that isn't Jesse Marsch
2021-05-081h 03Touchline TakesEpisode 17: THE EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE (WE AIN'T HAPPY)The European Super League was announced on 4/18/2020, the league is to be a closed doors league consisting of 15 permanent members and has taken the footballing world to a very dark place. We break down what we know so far, and what we believe the implications could be for the sport as a whole.
As always feel free to reach out to us on Twitter (@touchlinetakes) / Instagram @touchline_takes2021-04-2054 minTouchline TakesEpisode 16: Touchline Takes is Vaccinated!We are back and our immune systems are revved up and ready to go!
This week we:
Discuss the 2021 MLS Kits
Karl's big move to Cleveland
Potential changes in FIFA's transfer rules and the..... implications
Recap where things stand in the top 5 European leagues
Get some hype going for the new USL / MLS seasons!
As always, feel free to reach out to us @touchlinetakes on twitter, we'd love to hear from you!
2021-04-111h 00Touchline TakesEpisode 15: United Women's Soccer League X NISA, Club world cup, and romantic views on soccerHello TT fam!
We are back again for a little (late) valentines podcast, and our listeners are of course our #1 valentine this year.
What can you expect with today's pod:
Copa libertadores / Club world cup talk (what's up with Palmeiras?)
Diving into the UWS X Nisa partnership, what it could mean for both leagues.
Champions league is back!
Discussing the form of our respective favorite clubs (Spurs and Liverpool)
Thanks for listening, and as always feel free to reach out on twitter @touchlinetakes
2021-02-171h 00Touchline TakesEpisode 14: North Carolina FC, Northern Colorado FC, and NISA crumbling?Welcome to 2021 TT Fam, we are back in action unlike the USL which is still on it's in between seasons break but that doesn't mean there isn't news!
We talk:
-North Carolina FC dropping down to USL League 1
-Northern Colorado FC joining USL League 1
-Michigan Stars FC potentially jumping ship from NISA to USL
-Karl's beloved Spurs reaching a cup final
-Cam's not so good but in reality pretty good Reds
and your usual healthy dose of bickering.... enjoy!
2021-01-151h 04Touchline TakesEpisode 13: The Touchline Takes Christmas Special (Concacaf Champions league final and more!)Happy holidays all!
In today's pod we really aimed to bring you some holiday cheer by:
-Discussing the concacaf champions league final
-Outlining our Christmas wish lists
-Helping Santa with the naughty and nice lists (football edition)
-And thanking our listeners for spending some time with us this year.
2020-12-2341 minTouchline TakesEpisode 12: Some FUEGO in the USL, a history lesson (American Soccer League), and... Karl cries?Welcome back TT gang!
In today's episode:
-We discuss the newest expansion in USL League One
-The history of professional soccer in the United states... dating back to the 1800s! and pick some of our favorite club names
-MLS Final preview (recap coming soon)
-Copa Libertadores
-Karl has a good old fashioned holiday cry2020-12-1559 minTouchline TakesEpisode 11: LET US GIVE THANKS TO THE SPORT WE ALL LOVE; USL, NISA, NPSL AND A BIT OF TALK FROM AROUND THE WORLDHAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR AMERICAN LISTENERS, AND HAPPY DAY OF THE WEEK TO OUR NON-AMERICAN ONES.
Today is a day to give thanks to the beautiful game.
BIG SHOW AS ALWAYS TODAY:
• Best dishes at Thanksgiving
• USL League 1 team possibly coming to New Hampshire
• Fort Worth (YES, NOT FORT WAYNE), Texas ambitions for a professional club
• FC Málaga City New York joining USL League Two
• More news from the NISA club starting in Chicago
• And how much does it cost to start a club...2020-11-2559 minTouchline TakesEpisode 10: ANTICLIMACTIC USL SEASON FINAL, RIP RENO, LOWER LEAGUE EXPANSION NEWS, CAM GOES FOR A SCOOTER RIDE, KARL DOES A LOT OF SPECULATINGWelcome back all!
With the election out of the way we can get back to what's important: football.
Today we discuss:
-Covid meddling with the USL
-Laying to rest our dear friend Reno 1868
-Lower league expansion / partnerships (Hibs / Charleston)
-Various ramblings about UCL / EL
-And just a tiny little bit of Geopolitics2020-11-181h 19Touchline TakesEpisode 9: USL Playoffs, dissecting a 37-0 scoreline, and intriguing NISA news!BOO! Did I scare you? probably not unless all caps really sets you off.
Today's special edition Halloween pod will be sure to entertain.
We talk:
-USL Playoffs
-Karl's fears
-NISA news (more to come from @firstteampodcast)
-What Portland Maine can supply to the potential USL League One club
-Absolutely insane score lines from the past week (37-0?!?!?!)
-And of course a little UCL / EL recap.
Join us!
Don't forget to follow us on twitter @touchlinetakes
Instagram com...2020-10-301h 30Touchline TakesEPISODE 8: AMATUER CLUBS IN THE USA, USL PLAYOFFS, GIVE KARL SOME ATTENTIONIT'S AMATUER HOUR TONIGHT ON TOUCHLINE TAKES
Or has it always been?
ANYWAYS! BIG SHOW BIG SHOW, WE TALK:
-Karl's bank account
-What competition Cameron wants more people to watch
-Premier league spookies
-The history of Amateur Clubs in the United States
-USL Playoffs
-And of course your typical nonsensical rambling
ALL THAT AND MORE RIGHT HERE ON TOUCHLINE TAKES2020-10-2358 min
Touchline TakesEpisode 7: Interview With Oliver Wyss, GM of Orange County Soccer ClubWe are super excited today to share this interview with our listeners.
We had a great conversation with President/GM of Orange County Soccer Club Oliver Wyss, with topics ranging from their partnership with Glasgow Rangers, The USL Championship, the recent transfer of Aaron Cervantes, youth development, and so much more!
Give it a listen and watch out for OCSC's documentary series: "Path to Glory"
Thanks again to Oliver and everyone at OCSC!2020-10-2038 minTouchline TakesEpisode 6: FA Women's Super League, USL Playoffs, NISA/USL ExpansionWelcome back listeners!
Today we discuss:
why Cameron is sad,
the absolutely booming FA Women's Premier League,
and how are things going in the USL Playoffs.
Tell you mom about the pod, she'll probably like it... we think.2020-10-1451 minTouchline TakesEpisode 5: MLS Fifa ratings, spicy nugs, and the Faroese IslandsAs I type this on October 4th 2020, it greatly saddens me to address one thing in particular. Yes, I know Liverpool lost today 7-2. Luckily we recorded this before the events of today took place so instead expect the following:
-Movies that traumatized Cam as a wee child
-Redditors getting big mad
-Eric Dier going poo poo pee pee
-Friendship at Flamengo
and so much more!
And yep, we will get back in the studio to address Cameron's deep deep sadness over this weekend's r...2020-10-051h 36Touchline TakesEpisode 4: THE FOOTBALL IS BACK BECAUSE IT NEVER ENDEDWelcome welcome welcome!
In this episode we talk about Cam's butt, Karl's stroll, and occasionally some football!
Our main stories include: big NISA news, premier league spending, and old men at Atletico Madrid.
Join us!!2020-09-271h 44Touchline TakesWORLD TOUR! WORLD TOUR! : URUGUAYGET YOUR MATÉ BREWING LADIES AND GENTS!
Today we charter Touchline Takes Airlines down to the fantastic nation of Uruguay. We will give you a big picture overview of what's going on in the Uruguayan domestic football leagues.
If you're from Uruguay and would like to provide us some feedback or have any interesting facts that we missed feel free to reach out to us.
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Email: touchlinetakes@gmail.com2020-09-0253 minTouchline TakesEpisode 3: Should Gabigol go back to Europe? UCL / EL recap... and plenty more takes!*This episode was recorded before the news about Lionel Messi ..... believe me we will talk about it later*
Today's episode is actually not what it seems, we recorded one episode for over two hours and decided to split them in two for your listening convenience!
In this episode we recap the finals of both major European club competitions, as well as provide a first installment of our signature section: TOUCHLINE "SUPER HOT FIRE" TAKES..... enjoy! 2020-08-301h 08Touchline TakesEpisode 2: OH CANADAHowdy listeners! This week we take a trip up north (virtually) to see what's going on in Canada. We will give you a brief overview of the new Canadian Premier League and whatever other takes we have on deck.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
We also decide next week's world tour destination, as well as discussing some of the top action in world football over the last couple weeks.
and please.... someone preorder me the new flight simulator... I'm begging you. 2020-08-171h 23Touchline TakesEpisode 1: Up and down the pyramidWelcome to the show!
We like soccer/football and we don't care who knows.
Today's episode is jaunt about as we discuss the current state of lower league soccer in the USA as it faces one of its most difficult challenges so far.
Stay tuned for deep dives into just about every league in the world.
If you want to have a chat with us about the current state of your country's league reach out to us at: touchlinetakes@gmail.com2020-08-011h 29