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The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
It's Always Chelsea FC
Why is it always Chelsea? Is PSG still that team? And who’s really leading the Ballon d'Or race going into the new season?Plenty to debate in this episode with Essam, Issa, Rakan and Rob, as we break down the Club World Cup fallout, transfer rumors, and who’s having the best summer so far.Huge thanks to the boys for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football.#themidfieldbattle #awaydayz #footballpodcast #soccercommunity #clubworldcup #chelseafc #psg #ballondor #summertransfers #premierleague #football
2025-07-17
1h 09
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
It's South America's Club World Cup
Have we been sleeping on Brazilian teams? Are European teams not taking this tournament seriously, are they tired or just simply unable to face these teams and different style of play? Is this tournament a success or just too much? How will it affect the summer transfers?Many questions we asked ourselves in this episode with Ayushmaan, Essam, Issa and Rob, diving into the Club World Cup and the summer implications.Huge thanks to the boys for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football.
2025-06-21
58 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
For all the (under)dogs
Finally PSG, were they the best team in Europe this season? What if it was Barcelona, not Inter? 6-0? Who will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or? What a season for small teams getting trophies, what's next for Liverpool and Chelsea?Many questions we asked ourselves in this episode with Issa, Rob, and new friends Het and Ayushmaan, recapping the great 24/25 football season.Huge thanks to the boys for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football.
2025-06-03
51 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#19: Gio Enriquez
Special one today. Meet Gio Enriquez, Texas born, developed in Dallas, Cincinnati tested, who’s making a name for himself at the highest footballing level in America.Gio’s story is one of pure passion, dedication and grit. Picked up by the FC Dallas Academy, he tore up the pitch in his youth, making his way to NCAA D1 footy where he sharpened his skills as a leader and player. Now, Gio shares his talents at FC Cincinnati in the player welfare and administration sectors, where he has a vital impact on some of the bigge...
2024-10-27
36 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
More Games, More Money, More Problems
What's the point of these international breaks? What's the new format for the European competitions? How are clubs and players going to keep up? Essam and Rob talk about all this and more as Champions League is back this week, with a new look.As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!Instagram: @awaydayz_
2024-09-15
34 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Who had the best summer window?
What happened to Osimhen? Who had the best transfer window this summer? Who was your favorite signing? These are just some of the many questions we asked ourselves in this episode with Essam, Issa and Rob, recapping the summer transfer market, getting ready for next season with our predictions.Huge thanks to Issa for coming back on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!Instagram: @awaydayz_
2024-09-08
20 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#18: ¡Hola Chamo! - Juan Pereira's awaydayz
Hosted by Essam and Rob, we welcome Juan to the podcast and the awaydayz community, as he shares his love for Salomón Rondón, the Venezuelan national team, and his three clubs of Everton, Barcelona and Houston Dynamo. While still being so young, Juan also goes into his already extensive career so far in the world of sports media. It's all about motivation.Huge thanks to Juan for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!Instagram: @awaydayz_
2024-09-02
29 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Football Marketplace 2024
Was Spain's convincing win predictable? What nations are looking good for the 2026 World Cup? Where are the world class strikers nowadays? These are just some of the many questions we asked ourselves in this episode with Issa, Nick and Rob, recapping the summer of football from the continental tournaments to the transfer market, getting ready for next season.Huge thanks to Issa for coming back on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!Instagram: @awaydayz_
2024-07-28
1h 11
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Euro Group Stage Recap and KO Predictions
In this episode, Nick gets together with AR and Essam to chat about the Euro Group stage, covering everything from our favorite teams to watch to the most underwhelming performances.We round it out with some knockout stage predictions and some insight into the future while also calling out Roberto for his cheating allegations in the fantasy group.If you're into talking footy, follow us on Instagram and reach out!The awaydayz team
2024-07-01
1h 01
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
The Hardest Tournament in Football?
In this episode we welcome back Ebuka, Issa and Taha, as we discuss the European Championships about to start and share our thoughts on the teams, line-ups and as always, our hot takes.Huge thanks to the boys for coming back on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!Instagram: @awaydayz_
2024-06-11
36 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
The Heart(break)
In this episode we welcome back AR, Dom and Nick, as we discuss the outcomes of the European semifinals from all perspectives, and give our early predictions on the upcoming finals.Huge thanks to AR and Dom for coming back on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!Instagram: @awaydayz_
2024-05-12
35 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#17: Mia San Mia - German and Bayern Munich Football Culture - Dominik Jäger’s awaydayz
Please help us welcome Dominik Jäger to the pod! Dominik hails from Munich, Germany, and has been a lifelong supporter of Bayern Munich. Like for many Germans, fußball has been Dominik’s passion for as long as he can remember. In today’s amazing conversation we recount his experiences as a fan during Germany’s 2014 World Cup win, talk about the Bundesliga and German football culture, his expectations for the 2024 European Championships in Germany, and much much more. Dominik was a very special guest to have on the podcast and we are so grateful to have him...
2024-04-29
45 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Onto the Quarters 2024
In this episode Ebuka goes head-to-head with his Prem rivals Arsenal (Nick) and Champions League opponents Real Madrid (Ibo), as we discuss the European season heating up and share our thoughts on the close matchups coming up.Huge thanks to Ebuka and Ibo for coming back on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!Instagram: @awaydayz_
2024-04-07
44 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#16: Jordan's Finals Record - Issa Smeirat's awaydayz
We finally welcome back Issa to the podcast, keen on sharing with us his recent experiences watching his Jordanian national team reach the Asian Cup final in Qatar and his trip to London to see his favorite club, Chelsea FC.Huge thanks to Issa for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!Instagram: @awaydayz_
2024-03-17
25 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#15: Supporting Celtic Football Club - St. Patty's Day Special: Ollie Acomb's awaydayz
ST. PATRICKS DAY SPECIAL: Today we welcome Ollie Acomb, a Cincinnati native and longtime supporter of Celtic Football Club- a club rich with history, fierce rivalries, and lore. In this episode, we get into the history of Celtic and the Old Firm Derby, understand more about the Scottish Premier League, recount FC Cincinnati memories, our fixture/travel wish lists, and much more. Huge thanks to Ollie for joining us, you won't want to miss out on this one!Join us for more stories on Instagram @awaydayz_ and our website www.awaydayz.comIf yo...
2024-03-15
37 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#14: The better Albanian from Chicago - Abdurahim Share's awaydayz
After a whole year of Ebuka and Ibo, we finally welcome their eagle brother AR, keen on sharing with us his experiences watching games growing up, the family rivalry support for Chelsea vs Arsenal and his intertwined passions for football, travel, photography and fashion.Huge thanks to AR for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!Instagram: @awaydayz_
2024-02-04
24 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#13: An Albanian from Chicago - Ibrahim Share's awaydayz
Today we welcome back Ibo, a Chicago native of strong Albanian roots, keen on sharing with us his passion for Real Madrid, his first time seeing Brazil live and his wishlist for games to watch in the near future. In the end, we had to acknowledge and praise De Rossi's appointment as Roma's new manager and the beginning of his era.Huge thanks to Ibo for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!Instagram: @awaydayz_
2024-01-23
27 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#12: Zurich to Singapore - Max Hogan's awaydayz
Today we welcome Max Hogan, a University of Cincinnati senior who had the unique opportunity to study abroad in Zurich, Switzerland, and intern in Singapore in 2023.During his travel adventures, Max found himself connecting with people from many different countries and backgrounds through a common love- football. We recount Max's unique experiences in London, Rome, and Singapore in which he was able to see multiple football matches.Max shares stories and advice from his travels including recommendations for new travelers and inspiration for those thinking about making a trip to see their favorite clubs play. M...
2024-01-14
40 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#11: From City to the World - Ebuka Udeogu's awaydayz
In this episode Rob welcomes back Ebuka keen to share his Man City allegiance from the lows in '05 to the build-up and current highs, as well as his open-mindedness and passion for travel, through football and beyond. Huge thanks to Ebuka for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!awaydayz.comInstagram: awaydayz_
2024-01-07
24 min
Console Generation
Speciale - Gli amici di Console Generation alla Games Week 2023
Puntata speciale per la Games Week 2023 con gli amici di Console Generation!In questa puntata trovate gli interventi di:- Franco Aquini di Le Chiacchiere di Insert Coin- Ace di L'Enciclopedia dei Videogiochi- Federico De Santis di Gamesource e Le Avventure di Frankie- Massimo Belardi di HW Memories- Matteo Dolci- Jerry - Mario Petillo di Pop Talk- Luca Mazzi- Luca, Ale e Lorenzo de Il Triangolo Nerdangolo- Rob e Il Conigliastro di NG+ Italia- Matteo e Salvo di...
2023-12-19
1h 29
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#10: 1 Year Special - Jack Berding & Taha Din's awaydayz
In this episode Rob and Nick hop back on as we celebrate 1 year of The Midfield Battle with our guests through Intramural stories, close connection to FC Cincinnati and respective personal experiences in Qatar, Pakistan and Bhutan.Huge thanks to Jack and Taha for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!awaydayz.comInstagram: awaydayz_
2023-12-17
39 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#9: Life in the Basque Country ~ Supporting Athletic Club de Bilbao - John Blang's awaydayz
Think about your favorite club. Now imagine the only players allowed to play for it had to be from the state, city, or region that it’s in. This is the case with Athletic Club de Bilbao, a club teeming with history, culture, and pride.My conversation with John, a Cincinnati native and avid Athletic Club supporter, takes us over to the Basque region- an autonomous area in the north of Spain. John has spent years educating himself on the people and culture of Bilbao, culminating in multiple trips to the region including a 6 month stay during wh...
2023-12-03
48 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#8: Death, Taxes, and Manchester United - Hank & Ethan's awaydayz
HOUR LONG SPECIAL!Today, we welcome the "dirty double" of Henry Schwartz and Ethan Miracle. These two share an extraordinary bond forged through the trials and triumphs of playing side by side on the Denison University Men's soccer team, coupled with a lifelong devotion to Manchester United.For Hank and Ethan, supporting United was never a matter of choice; it runs in their veins. From their earliest memories, each recalls sitting on the couch on Saturday mornings with family, passionately cheering on the Reds. Picture being a nine-year-old, crossing the pond to witness your favorite...
2023-11-19
1h 06
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#7: You'll Never Walk Alone - Evan Brown's awaydayz
Today, we are pleased to welcome Evan Brown, a current student at Denison University and a resident of Chicago. Football isn't just a hobby for Evan; it runs in his blood. His heritage hails from England and Germany, where family members passionately supported Liverpool FC and Bayern Munich, respectively.Evan shares his exciting experiences from his study abroad in France last year, highlighting his attendance at several football matches. One standout event was 'Le Classique' between Marseille and PSG, where he had the unique opportunity to witness Lionel Messi live. Evan also made trips to Munich for...
2023-11-12
32 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#6: The Biggest Day in Wrexham history - Andrew Warman's awaydayz
In this episode, we speak with Andrew Warman, a current architecture master's student, and Chelsea, Columbus Crew, and Wrexham supporter.Andrew's passion for the game has taken him to some amazing places and fixtures. We talk all about his Champions League experiences in Madrid and Barcelona, his first experiences watching the crew, and his most recent trip with his dad to see Wrexham FC win the league in Wales!Listen until the end to hear Andrew's advice for those considering a trip abroad and his amazing story about being interviewed by CNN in The Turf p...
2023-11-02
36 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#5: O Jogo Bonito: Life and Football in Brazil - Henry Burnett's awaydayz
In this episode, we talk with Henry Burnett, a current resident of Sao Paolo, Brazil, and a supporter of Liverpool FC and Santos FC.Henry has had some incredible experiences seeing football matches- from the 2018 World Cup in Russia, to seeing Messi vs Neymar in New York City in 2012, and most recently watching Santos vs Sao Paulo FC. We talk all about these experiences and so much more!I had the amazing opportunity to visit Henry in Brazil this past March and can attest that football is woven into the fabric of the Brazilian people a...
2023-10-31
32 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#4: Mik Arteta's Army: a day at the Emirates - Tristan Kovach's awaydayz
In this episode, we talk with Tristan Kovach, a current Cincinnati resident and lifelong Arsenal fan.We cover everything from his humble soccer beginnings to his most recent trip to watch Arsenal beat Manchester City at the Emirates in early October. Tristan has some great takes on the best ways to get tickets, travel advice, and ways for new fans to stay connected to the game.Follow us on Instagram @awaydayz_ and as always- if we've ever talked football, reach out, and let's talk football!
2023-10-27
34 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#3: From Honduras to Cincinnati - Alejandro Diaz Peralta's awaydayz
In this episode, we introduce Alejandro Diaz Peralta, a native Honduran and current resident of Cincinnati, Ohio. We talk all about his life growing up in Honduras, his love for his local club, Club Deportivo Olimpia, his travels to Madrid to see Real Madrid in action (and his run-in with Zidane!), and much more!Follow us on Instagram @awaydayz_ and as always- if we've ever talked football, let's talk football!
2023-10-15
31 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#2: Bleeding Blue - Justin Grender's awaydayz
In this episode, we welcome Nick's good friend Justin, as he shares his love for Chelsea, how he got into football growing up and his first time in the UK to see his favorite club.
2023-09-29
24 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
#1: Welcome to awaydayz
In this episode, we welcome Nick and awaydayz, the new football platform we are working on to connect our community, travel and the game, coming soon.
2023-09-23
24 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Prem Fantasy Kickoff 23/24
In this episode we welcome back Ebuka, Ibo and Varun to talk about the upcoming Premier League season through our new Fantasy Draft league, their favorite team's moves and their expectations for 23/24.
2023-08-10
21 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Football Marketplace
In this summer episode, we welcome back Brett, Essam and Issa to chat about the European transfer market, for our clubs and beyond, while impatiently waiting for August.
2023-07-16
29 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Good kids, Man City?
In this episode, we welcome back Treble winner Ebuka greeted by Brett and Ibo as we wrap up the Champions League season, give Man City their flowers but also spark a debate: is it just the money or good strategy? Will other clubs follow?
2023-06-14
23 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Prem Awards 2022/2023
In this episode we welcome back Essam, Issa and Marc and we introduce Newcastle local Varun as we wrap up the Premier League season with our collective TOTS and individual awards.
2023-06-03
24 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Final Countdown 2023
In this episode, we welcome back Brett, Ebuka and Ibo as we go from last Champions League final's memories, to Liverpool's current needs and onto this year's final: is it time for Man City? On a more important note, the Europa League owners vs the man who made a legendary career from European finals.
2023-05-29
24 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Final Four 2023
In this episode, we welcome back Taha and introduce new guests Ebuka and Ibo, as we uncover Man City allegiances, try to figure out their tie against Real Madrid and the Milan derby for the Champions League semifinals.
2023-05-08
25 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
3 Levels of Football
In this episode we introduce Jack and explore three levels of football through his experiences as a promising youth talent in the US, coaching in Bhutan and part of the FC Cincinnati group: the player, the coach, the insights from staff and team ownership.
2023-04-28
25 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Onto the Quarters 2023
In this episode Issa and Essam go head-to-head like Real Madrid and Chelsea in the Quarterfinals, while we welcome Marc, discuss the other close matchups and share our thoughts on the final stages of this European football season.
2023-04-11
26 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Champions League Restart 2023
In episode 4, we welcome back Issa and introduce his friend Essam, learn about his program in Barcelona, discuss Man City's investigation and cover the upcoming return of the Champions League, through closest matchups and our picks to go all the way.
2023-02-11
26 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Heading into 2023
In this episode 3, along with Brett, Noah and Tav, we conclude our 2022 wrap up with our young breakout player of the year candidates, share what we're looking forward to in 2023 and look at youth football in the US compared to the rest of the world, while trying to understand Noah's (Villain) Arc.
2023-01-16
26 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
2022 Wrap Up
In this episode 2, we welcome back Brett, introduce our new guests Noah and Tav, discuss Premier League allegiances and wrap up 2022 with our player of the year candidates.
2023-01-16
23 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz
Kickoff - World Cup 2022 Recap
In this first episode, we introduce our first guests Brett, Driss, Issa and Taha, discuss the 2022 World Cup Final, Taha's experience in Qatar, surprising teams and players, while already looking forward to 2026.
2022-12-24
25 min
Roma parla Cinema
Una casa a Garbatella per Benigni
Da anonimo cittadino, Leopoldo Pisanello, diventa all'improvviso uno degli uomini più famosi d'Italia. Le televisioni lo seguono tutto il giorno, è costantemente assalito da giornalisti e paparazzi. Sembra davvero non reggere più la pressione, ed ecco che, almeno inizialmente, finisce per gioire quando l'attenzione si sposta su un altro. Stiamo parlando del protagonista di uno degli episodi del film di Woody Allen, To Rome with love, interpretato da un ritrovato Roberto Benigni. Nella pellicola il regista sceglie via di Villa Belardi, nell’ormai riqualificato quartiere Garbatella, a sud di Roma, come abitazione del protagonista. Nelle riprese è inquadrato chiaramente anche il numero civico...
2018-02-28
00 min