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We Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 15- Pulisic's milestone, Chelsea's quest for top 5, and SDFC's concerning dip in form (04/30/2025)In our 15th episode of season 2, the boys are back with the trademark USMNT roundup, discussing some notable achievements from some of our players abroad and analyzing some recent words from Pochettino in regards to the Gold Cup. We then delve into Chelsea's form throughout April and assess their chances of gaining Champions League football next season. To close out the episode, we discuss SDFC's dip in form over recent weeks, and debate whether it's just a blip or something to be more concerned about. Enjoy, everyone, and be sure to keep up with our content as the season...2025-04-3037 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 14- Nations League Recap with special guest Isaac Tamer (04/03/2025)In our 14th episode of season 2, we bring Ben's good friend Isaac Tamer onto the pod, who attended both USMNT nations league games. We review an overall disappointing window for the USA, and Isaac gives the inside scoop from what he witnessed at the games in LA. To wrap up the episode, we review a big MLS fixture that recently took place in San Diego- SDFC vs LAFC- which Ben and Isaac both attended as well. Enjoy, everyone, lots of good content coming soon! 2025-04-0332 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 13- previewing the Concacaf Nations League and discussing SDFC's unbeaten start (03/13/2025)In the latest edition of We Call it Soccer, the boys wrap up an eventful couple weeks for American players abroad, including Hudson's recap of watching Pulisic and Musah live at the San Siro. We preview the Concacaf Nations League in a week's time, and analyze SDFC's unbeaten start to their first ever MLS campaign. To round off the episode, we discuss Chelsea's appearance back in the top 4 despite not playing their best soccer in recent weeks. We hope you enjoy, and be sure to leave a comment down below the episode telling us what you thought. 2025-03-1341 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 12- with special guest Garrett Delorme (02/27/2025)In our 12th episode this season, we welcome Hudson's brother and loyal WCIS supporter Garrett Delorme onto the podcast. Tune in to hear us discuss SDFC's opening day win against LA Galaxy, pick our Mount Rushmores of Chelsea and USMNT players, and predict each Champions League Round of 16 tie. We had fun with this one, and we hope you have fun listening in! 2025-02-2744 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 11- Mckennie's UCL thunderbolt, evaluating Chelsea's American owners, and previewing SDFC's first season in MLS (2/18/2025)In our 11th episode this season (and 30th overall), the boys wrap up the key moments from our USMNT players over the last 3 weeks, including Mckennie's incredible volley in the UCL against PSV. We then do a flyover evaluation of Chelsea's brief history under their new ownership, and analyze how much of a failure it's been thus far. We segue from the EPL back home to the MLS, where we preview SDFC's first season in the MLS beginning this Sunday (Ben will be in attendance to bring us the news). To wrap it up, we sum up the Serie...2025-02-1840 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 10- USMNT January Camp and Live Action Serie A Updates (1/24/2025)In the 10th episode of We Call it Soccer's 2nd season, the boys highlight a couple players from the recent USMNT January camp, as well as wrap up the club form of some key Americans in Europe over the last few weeks. Hudson also gives an update on where he's studying abroad for the next 4 months, with an amazing opportunity for some exciting new content. To wrap it up, we analyze Chelsea's continued dip in form over the last month and discuss some questionable transfer rumors for the Blues. We hope you enjoy, and be sure to check out...2025-01-2440 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 9- with special guest David Mottale (1/3/2025)With special guest David Mottale, We Call it Soccer finally got the perspective of a Mexican national team fan after all these episodes bashing them. With David being a Man U supporter, the boys briefly discuss the state of that shambolic club before going on to discuss our way too early predictions for both the Concacaf Nations League and the World Cup (which is officially next year). Ben and Hudson bring in the new year by previewing the January Transfer window for some USMNT players and discussing Chelsea's recent dip in form. We hope you all enjoy, and Happy...2025-01-0344 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 8- Americans flying in the UCL, Chelsea's surge up the table, Man City's downfall and more! (12/13/24)In the 8th installment of season 2 of We Call it Soccer, we have a ton of great content to bring you all. From the heroics of our PSV boys in the UCL, to Pulisic's injury, to evaluating what's next for Gio Reyna in the January window, this USMNT Roundup has it all. Across the pond, we discuss all things Chelsea and Premier League, where the Blues are on fire at the moment, currently sitting second in the league. Meanwhile, Man City's downfall has been crazy to watch, and Arsenal are slowly transforming into Stoke City. Enjoy, everyone! 2024-12-1439 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 7- Initial Feelings on the Pochettino Era (11/20/24)Your favorite soccer podcast is back as we near We Call it Soccer's 1 year anniversary! Crazy how time flies. The boys wrap up the recent international window which saw the USMNT take care of Jamaica in the 2-leg Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal. We analyze both games and discuss our initial feelings as the Pochettino era has well and truly begun. We round off today's episode breaking down Chelsea's three games since we last spoke to you, leaving the Blues third in the premier league. While our best American players won't be together for another 4 months, there is a ton...2024-11-2042 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 6- with special guest Alex Rodrigues (11/1/24)With special guest and lifelong United fan Alex Rodrigues, the boys discuss all things Ballon D'Or, premier league, and Chelsea vs Man U this Sunday! Amid tons of other topics, listen to our full analysis of Erik Ten Hag's sacking and our attempt to build a combined XI between our two teams. We had a lot of fun with this episode, so we hope you all enjoy! 2024-11-0142 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 5- USMNT Int'l Window Special (10/18/24)In a special episode, the boys cover everything you need to know from Mauricio Pochettino's first international window in charge of the USMNT, with a 2-0 win vs Panama and an 0-2 loss vs Mexico. There was a lot to cover from this window, and we analyzed it all. To wrap up the episode, we gave our predictions for a massive premier league clash for our Chelsea blues this Sunday away at Liverpool. Enjoy everyone and stay tuned for some great content coming your way! 2024-10-1829 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 4 (10/4/24)In We Call it Soccer's fourth episode of S2, the boys break down Pochettino's first roster for the upcoming USMNT friendlies against Panama and Mexico. We also discuss the excellent club form of some American players- notably Pulisic, Pepi, and Balogun in rich veins of form for their clubs. Chelsea-wise, we just HAD to break down Cole Palmer's historic 4-goal performance against Brighton, and we look more broadly at Chelsea's great start to the season. To wrap it up, we break down some controversy about a certain new podcast that may have stolen our name (we're mad). Enjoy, everyone! 2024-10-0428 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 3 (9/22/24)In our third episode of the season, your hosts discuss some key talking points from Pochettino's first press conference as USMNT manager, and analyze Christian Pulisic's red hot form for AC Milan in our USMNT roundup. We then look at the three Chelsea games in the premier league since our last episode, as the Blues picked up 2 wins and a draw and currently sit in 5th in the table. As the season picks up speed, this is the place to find all the latest talking points from the USMNT and EPL spheres. Stay tuned for more content and leave...2024-09-2233 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 2 (8/31/24)In the second edition of the second season of We Call it Soccer, Hudson and Ben break down the news of Mauricio Pochettino's confirmed appointment as the new USMNT head coach, as well as the beginning of club action for some of our American players. We then discuss Chelsea's start to the season, with our 6-2 win away at Wolves really catching the eye and showing signs of promise. Hope you enjoy listening and stay tuned for some great content as the season continues! 2024-08-3127 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS S2: Episode 1 (8/14/24)Season 2 of We Call it Soccer is here, and we're hyped for the return of the Premier League on Friday. In the first episode of the new season (and our 20th overall), Ben and Hudson make all kinds of predictions for this year in the Prem. We discuss top 4, relegation, signing of the season, flop of the season, and much more. We end the episode focusing in on Chelsea in particular, and how we're feeling about the beginning of the Enzo Maresca era. Enjoy and stay tuned for much more content this season! 2024-08-1538 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS Summer Series: Episode 4After a few weeks off, the boys are back to continue the We Call it Soccer Summer Series with a lot of content to cover. We break down the current state of the USMNT after Gregg's sacking, and evaluate where we go from here as a federation. We then wrap up the recently concluded Copa America and Euro Cup, and discuss our favorite moments from each. Be sure to comment what else you want us to cover in the summer series down below! We hope you enjoy listening. 2024-07-1837 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS Summer Series: Episode 3In the third installment of our We Call it Soccer Summer Series, your hosts break down the USMNT's difficult 2-1 loss to Panama in their second game of the Copa America. From Tim Weah's immature red card, to Gregg's questionable substitutions, to some really bad refereeing, we talk about it all. To round off the episode, we preview our final group stage game against Uruguay and go over the many different qualification scenarios for the US. Let's back the boys on Monday. 2024-06-2826 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS Summer Series: Episode 2In the second edition of the We Call it Soccer Summer Series, your hosts break down the USMNT's 2-0 win against Bolivia in their Copa America opener, and follow that up by previewing game 2 against Panama tomorrow. To cap off the episode, we give our predictions for the Round of 16 games in the Euros, and wrap up all the action that's been going on over in Germany. We hope you enjoy and go USA tomorrow! 2024-06-2735 minWe Call it SoccerWCIS Summer Series: Episode 1The boys are back to preview a big summer ahead for the US Men's National Team, beginning with our Copa America opener against Bolivia tomorrow. In the We Call it Soccer summer series, we'll be breaking down the USMNT's Copa America journey, as well as discussing the latest news coming out of Germany during the Euros. We have some great content lined up for the summer, so we hope you enjoy. Let's hope our boys get the win tomorrow. 2024-06-2335 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer Episode 15: End of Season SpecialIn a special end of season episode, your hosts bring our little brothers on as guests to review the premier league season. We give our takes on the award winners, from player of the season to flop of the season. In a chaos-filled episode, we wrap it up by predicting the result of the champions league final, and our winners for the Copa America and the Euros this summer. We had fun with it, so we hope you all enjoy listening.2024-05-2949 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 5/20/24: Episode 14In Episode 14, your co-hosts break down the controversial news surrounding American coach Jesse Marsch, and discuss some other notable contributions from our USMNT players in recent weeks. We then analyze Chelsea’s extremely positive end to the season, picking up 5 wins in a row to close out the premier league campaign. To wrap it up, we discuss some transfer rumors to our city’s new MLS expansion team, San Diego FC. Stay tuned for a special end-of-season collab episode up next- it’ll be a fun one.2024-05-2140 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 5/8/24: Episode 13In Episode 13, your hosts congratulate our 3 Americans at PSV for winning the Dutch Eredivisie title and break down Chris Richards’s stand out performance for Crystal Palace against Man United. We then bring you all the info from Chelsea’s impressive recent victories over Spurs and West Ham, which put us on the cusp of European qualification. To wrap it up, we talk about the status of our fantasy premier league, with a big punishment on the line for some of our friends. On a more serious note, we discuss the UEFA Champions League semifinals, as Dortmund continues to surprise us b...2024-05-0843 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 4/28/24: Episode 12In Episode 12, the boys bring you a breakdown of Haji Wright’s Wembley heroics, talk about 2 Americans playing for Venezia in the Italian second division, as well as the bad news of Sergiño Dest’s injury. We then, although reluctantly, break down Chelsea’s 5-0 thrashing away at Arsenal, which was just depression. Chelsea showed signs of hope in the second half against Villa, which we discuss in depth as well. To close it out, we go on a tour around Europe and talk about some breaking stories across the soccer world.2024-04-2846 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 4/20/24: Episode 11In Episode 11, the boys bring you the trademark USMNT roundup, with Malik Tillman’s fine form for PSV and Antonee Robinson’s under-the-radar brilliant season with Fulham so far heading the discussion. We then break down three Chelsea games since our last episode, with plenty of praise for Cole Palmer, who just seems to get better and better. What doesn’t seem to get better and better is the finishing of Nicolas Jackson, which we discuss plenty of in our breakdown of the FA cup semifinal loss to Man City. To wrap it up, we congratulate Bayer Leverkusen on an incred...2024-04-2046 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 4/5/24: Episode 10In a milestone episode 10, the boys cover Tyler Adams’ return to action for Bournemouth in the Premier League, as well as the hot form of our American strikers in the English second division. Moving on, we break down Chelsea’s disappointing 2-2 draw to Burnley, and then the incredible 4-3 win against Man United. Build Cole Palmer a statue, that’s all we got to say. Thank you all for listening, we really appreciate it.2024-04-0541 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 3/29/24: Episode 9In a special shortened episode 9, Hudson and Ben break down everything you need to know from the USMNT’s 2-0 victory over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League final. Can you even call it a rivalry anymore?2024-03-2921 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 3/23/24: Episode 8Episode 8 is a special one, as your hosts Hudson and Ben break down the USMNT’s improbable 3-1 victory against Jamaica in the Nations League semis. Continuing with the hostile rants, we break down Raheem Sterling’s absolute stinker in the FA Cup Quarterfinal against Leicester. To wrap it up, we make some new predictions for the upcoming Champions League quarterfinals. Let’s get the dub against Mexico tomorrow, go USA!!2024-03-2338 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 3/12/24: Episode 7In Episode 7, Hudson and Ben discuss the great form of some big USMNT players, and an eventful couple weeks in particular for Christian Pulisic. We evaluate Chelsea’s response in their 3 games since the Carabao Cup final loss, and rave about the revelation that Cole Palmer has been this season. We wrap it up reacting to Man City’s 1-1 draw at Liverpool, and hint at the coming international window for the US.2024-03-1338 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 2/28/24: Episode 6In Episode 6, Hudson and Ben wrap up an incredible week for USMNT players in Europe, including a new record in the Champions League for our PSV boys. From those highs, we drop down to the lows of Chelsea’s heartbreaking defeat in the Carabao Cup final. We wrap it up by evaluating the state of our Champions League Ro16 predictions, and breaking a pretty crazy story out of the Italian Serie A.2024-02-2836 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 2/19/24: Episode 5In Episode 5, Hudson and Ben break down two very good cameos off the bench for both Brendan Aaronson and Christian Pulisic, as well as Folarin Balogun’s struggles this season. We unpack Chelsea’s exciting 1-1 draw away at the Emptihad, preview the upcoming Carabao Cup final, and discuss a horrific red card in the Premier League over the weekend. Thanks for tuning in.2024-02-1935 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 2/13/24: Episode 4In Episode 4, Hudson and Ben discuss 3 different USMNT strikers in the EFL Championship, as well as some US midfielders thriving in La Liga. We break down 2 impressive and surprising wins for our Chelsea Blues, and unpack the recently concluded Africa Cup of Natons and Asian Cup. We’re here to keep you all informed about the soccer world.2024-02-1437 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 2/5/24: Episode 3In Episode 3, Hudson and Ben discuss some under-the-radar US talents performing well in Europe, in addition to some exciting news regarding the 2026 World Cup here in North America. We get out a much-needed rant on Chelsea’s recent form, break down Jurgen Klopp’s legacy in the EPL, and look at the title races in Europe’s top leagues. Enjoy, everyone.2024-02-0535 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 1/25/24: Episode 2In Episode 2, Hudson and Ben discuss Weston Mckennie’s resurgence at Juve, the Gio Reyna transfer rumors, and the recent USMNT January Camp. Ben gives the low-down on the 4 Chelsea games he watched while in London, and we preview a big month ahead for the Blues. It’s good to be back.2024-01-2634 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer 12/21/23: The First EpisodeIn the first ever episode, Hudson and Ben discuss Pulisic’s resurgence, Gio Reyna’s disappointing season, and preview the USMNT’s Copa America group. We break down Chelsea’s Carabao Cup quarterfinal win against Newcastle, and give our bold predictions for the upcoming Champions League round of 16.2023-12-2134 minWe Call it SoccerWe Call it Soccer TrailerCo-hosts Hudson Delorme and Ben Fraser introduce what the podcast is all about.2023-12-1902 min