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LongformEpisode 514: Ryan O'HanlonRyan O’Hanlon is a soccer writer for ESPN. His new book is Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.“It wasn’t just that I was burned out from two years at The Ringer, it was being burned out from nine years of just freakin’ bobbing up and down to keep my head above water, and changing the water every year.”Show notes:
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O’Hanlon’s article archive
05:00 Net Gains (Abrams Books • 2022)
13:00 O’Hanlon’s Run of Play archive
13:00 O’Hanlon’s Grantland archive
13:00 O’Hanlon’s The Ringer archive
22:00 O’Hanlon’s The Good M...
2022-12-0758 min
Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital InvestorsBlue Meta - Investors Gave $10B from Her Pitch Decks - Amy HanlonSend us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"In this week’s episode, I bring on my dear friend Amy Hanlon. Amy is the founder and CEO of Blue Meta Design, A design company that is the secret weapon used by The Mega Venture Firms like Will Ventures and Andreesen Horowitz to create that billion-dollar designs for all of their pitch decks. Join Amy and me as we discuss how her designs and storytelling methods have gone on to raise $10B from investors. If you're serious about raising money, You...
2022-11-2836 min
Slow News Day with Kevin ClarkNFL Week 11 Picks and the Best Way to Fix College Football’s Playoffs With Austin Gayle, Plus a World Cup Preview With Ryan O’HanlonKevin is joined by The Ringer’s Austin Gayle to pick some of the games from Week 11 of the NFL and this week’s college games, and also to discuss the best way for college football to move forward with its playoff system. Next, Ryan O’Hanlon joins Kevin to talk about the upcoming 2022 World Cup, who the favorites are, how the U.S. could fare in the tournament, and whether Lionel Messi can really win the World Cup for the first time.Host: Kevin ClarkGuests: Austin Gayle and Ry...
2022-11-181h 25
Infinite FootballThe "Please Go Buy NET GAINS" EpisodeThe boys reconvened for a special episode to discuss Ryan’s new book, Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution. They all send their love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2022-11-121h 14
Infinite FootballThe EndNot so “infinite”, huh? From Ryan, Franco, and Tom: We love you all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-11-122h 04
Infinite FootballUnai Emery Is the New Wolf of Wall StreetThere were some issues with the initial upload, so let’s try this again: On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss eating semi-continental breakfasts on Long Island, balling in parking garages, getting in knife fights, and various other things of that nature, before breaking down the state of the Champions League and analyzing the latest moves on the managerial merry-go-round. Note: this episode was recorded on Wednesday (11/3) evening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.su...
2021-11-051h 20
Infinite FootballUnai Emery Is the New Wolf of Wall StreetOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss eating semi-continental breakfasts on Long Island, balling in parking garages, getting in knife fights, and various other things of that nature, before breaking down the state of the Champions League and analyzing the latest moves on the managerial merry-go-round. Note: this episode was recorded on Wednesday (11/3) evening. Get full access to No Grass in the Clouds at nograssintheclouds.substack.com/subscribe
2021-11-051h 20
Infinite FootballWhy the OGS Situation Is a Symptom of a Much Bigger Problem at Manchester UnitedOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss what it’s like to be washed. Then they dive into the never-ending saga at Manchester United: When will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer inevitably lose his job? Should they hire Antonio Conte? (Duh.) And will any of it actually make a material long-term difference? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-10-271h 11
Infinite FootballWould the Florida Panthers Hire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the state of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United before dissecting a truly special listener email. Then they conclude by previewing Sunday’s incredible slate of matches. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-10-221h 15
Infinite FootballWhat Will Newcastle's Starting XI Look Like a Year From Now?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the future of Newcastle United’s roster after the club was taken over by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. Another nation-state purchasing a soccer club: really bad. Thinking about how said nation-state will try to build its team: really interesting. Also, all hail Luis Diaz. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-10-141h 16
Infinite FootballWho Ya Got: Harry Kane or Ricardo Pepi?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan and Franco talked about, well, a lot of stuff. What would they do if they ran FIFA for a day? If they could steal any non-Champions League player to join the USMNT, who would they pick? Why did Ryan risk his life for a rec-league victory? Did Franco actually coach Ricardo Pepi at one point? All that, and lots more. Note: This episode was recorded on Wednesday night. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...
2021-10-081h 17
Infinite FootballWho Would Win Soccer's Version of the Ryder Cup?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom envision what a soccer equivalent of golf’s Ryder Cup would look like. Who would start for Team Europe and Team Rest of the World? Where would the games take place? And more importantly, who would win? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-09-291h 21
Infinite FootballWho's Having a Better Crisis: Juventus or Barcelona?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan quizzes Tom and Franco about some early-season stats. How good are Bayern Munich? How bad are Juventus and Barcelona? And how much do we love Jack Grealish and Adama Traore? Then they conclude the show by breaking down Ronnie Brunswijk’s historic debut in the CONCACAF Champions League. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-09-231h 24
Infinite FootballIt's the Inaugural Champions League Auction!On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom hold an auction draft for the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League. Everyone gets five teams, and the further your teams go, the more points you get. People are already saying that Ryan’s draft is a public humiliation on the scale of something we haven’t seen since the height of the Protestant Reformation. Listen to see if you agree. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-09-161h 10
Infinite FootballPlease Tell Me How to Feel about the USMNTOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan is joined by Noah Davis and Andrew Helms discuss the USMNT’s confusing start to World Cup qualifying. Have these three games changed their opinions about the state of the team? Has there been any tangible progress since Gregg Berhalter took over as manager? And, uh, why the hell do they look so different from game to game? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-09-101h 08
Infinite FootballEverything You Need to Know About the Summer Transfer WindowOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco discuss all of the major moves and trends from the summer transfer window: Has the power center of Europe officially shifted to Paris and the Premier League? How many Chelsea teams could qualify for the Champions League? What’s going on with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and Antoine Griezmann? Why are Manchester United doing this? And plenty more.Show notes:-“The Woman Who Accuses Ronaldo of Rape”, Der Spiegel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...
2021-09-021h 08
Infinite FootballLet's Play Dominoes With Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Harry KaneOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco discuss all of the news surrounding Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and PSG. Then they conclude the show by selecting a new member of the Infinite Football Starting XI. One note: the episode was recorded before Harry Kane confirmed he would be staying at Tottenham. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-08-251h 04
Infinite FootballOh You Bet It's Time to Wildly Overreact to One Week of European Soccer GamesOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom each offer up their massive overreactions to the first week of the European domestic season. Will Arsenal get relegated? Is Barcelona better without Messi? Is Erling Haaland better than Messi? Listen to find out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-08-181h 01
Infinite FootballIt's the Inaugural Premier League/Bundesliga/Ligue 1/Serie A/La Liga Goals Draft!On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco are joined by the Soccer Don, Donnie Kwak, to run back a bigger and better version of this summer’s Euros goals draft. They each draft a player from each of Europe’s five biggest leagues. Come the end of the season, most combined goals wins. Domestic goals only. Let us know who has the best — and more importantly, worst — team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-08-121h 13
Infinite FootballOh God, It's Already Time for Our 2021-22 Premier League PreviewOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom … preview the Premier League season. Too early? It starts next week! They looked at the betting-market projections for all 20 teams and predicted whether each club would finish over, under, or in the same spot. Note: This episode was recorded on the evening of August 3. Major transfers may or may not have occurred by the time you listen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-08-041h 43
Infinite FootballDoes Manchester United Finally Have a Plan?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan and Tom discuss Manchester United’s busy summer. With the arrivals of genuine stars Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, have they finally figured out the transfer market? Did they really need to give OGS a new contract? And when can they realistically expect to challenge for the Premier League title? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-07-2958 min
Infinite FootballAfter an Amazing Copa America and Euro 2020, Where Does International Soccer Go From Here?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss Italy’s win over England in the Euro 2020 final: What did Roberto Mancini get right and what did Gareth Southgate get wrong? Then they touch on Lionel Messi and Argentina’s Copa America triumph before looking ahead to the 2021 World Cup and considering whether or not the success of aggressive soccer this summer will inspire national-team managers to start opening things up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nogr...
2021-07-141h 09
Infinite FootballEverything You Need to Know About England, Italy, Brazil, and ArgentinaOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco break down Italy’s win over Spain and England’s win over Denmark before previewing Sunday’s final: Will either manager change things up? Will … anyone score? Who would start in a combined XI? Then they conclude with a discussion about Saturday’s Copa America final between Brazil and Argentina. It’s not quite Messi vs. Neymar, but well, it kind of is. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssinthe...
2021-07-091h 14
Infinite FootballEuro 2020: So, Uh, Does Anyone Wanna Win This Thing?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss a wild Round of 16 and look ahead to the quarterfinals: What happened to the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, and France? Are we more or less confident in Spain and Italy after both teams went to ET? Will England ever take more than 9 shots? And: Denmark! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-07-011h 24
Infinite FootballCome Get Your PhD In Euro 2020 BracketologyOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco fill out their full brackets for the Euro 2020 knockout rounds. Will England get past Germany? Could the Netherlands seriously make the final? And who will emerge from the the Quadrant of Death? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-06-251h 28
Infinite FootballEuro 2020: Everyone Loves ... Italy?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco discuss all of the action at Euro 2020. How did Italy become everyone’s favorite team? Will England keep the same starting XI through the rest of the tournament? OH MY GOD DID YOU SEE PAUL POGBA? And lots more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-06-1856 min
Infinite FootballIt's the Euro 2020 Goalscorer Draft!On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan and Tom are joined by the original Soccer Don, the world’s preeminent vegan-but-only-for-cleats, Donnie Kwak of Complex. They each draft a team of five goal-scorers for Euro 2020, and the rules are simple: most total goals wins! How high did Karim Benzema go? Did someone actually pick Ferran Torres? Also: YILMAZ? Let us know who you think has the best team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-06-091h 05
Infinite FootballYour Euro 2020/"Copa America"/Summer-Transfer-Window Preview ShowOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the upcoming summer of soccer: Who’s gonna win Euro 2020 in 2021? Will anyone win the Copa America? And how many superstars — Messi? Ronaldo? Kane? Sancho? Haaland? — will be swapping teams? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-06-0459 min
Infinite FootballChampions League Final Preview: Forget Manchester City and Chelsea. Pray for Fufi.On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco preview the Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea for as long as they can until Franco, well, quite frankly just has a complete meltdown on air about Antonio Conte leaving Inter Milan. Note: This episode was recorded before Simone Inzaghi was hired by Inter and Max Allegri was re-hired by Juventus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-05-281h 09
Infinite FootballIs Harry Kane Really Gonna Leave Tottenham?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the big news out of the Premier League: Harry Kane telling Tottenham he wants to be sold. Will it actually happen? Should it actually happen? Who could buy him? Then, they preview the final weekend of the domestic-soccer season, before concluding with another edition of “#Disrespectful or #AbsolutelySick?” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-05-211h 10
Infinite FootballWho Should Be the Premier League's Player of the Year?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco present their unofficial top-three ballots for the Premier League’s Player of the Year award. How do you define “value” in soccer? Is anyone on Manchester City worthy of the designation? Is it Bruno’s to lose? And wait, what about … Harry Kane? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-05-131h 10
Infinite FootballIs Chelsea the Second-Best Team in the World?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the results from the Champions League semifinals: Where do PSG and Real Madrid go from here? How close is Chelsea to Manchester City? Then Tom laments Arsenal’s exit from the Europa League before Franco waxes poetic about his beloved Inter’s first Serie A title in over a decade. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-05-0855 min
Infinite FootballPep Guardiola Finally Beat His Ultimate Adversary: LuckOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco discuss the Champions and Europa League semifinals: How fine were the margins between PSG and City? Is Christian Pulisic better than Pelé? Wtf, Roma? And wtf, Arsenal and Villarreal? Then they end with another edition of “#AbsolutelySick or #Disrespectful?” before recounting a ridiculous story from their college-soccer days. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-05-011h 07
Infinite FootballIn Memoriam: The Super League (2021-2021)On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom answer your questions about the pathetic rollout and the hilarious downfall of the short-lived Super League. Who would’ve been the ideal corporate sponsor for this craven enterprise? Is there a way to have a super league that’s actually good for the sport? What problems does European soccer need to solve now? And more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-04-221h 26
Infinite FootballEpisode 66: The Neymar Appreciation PodOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the results from the Champions League quarterfinals — mainly: Neymar’s brilliance — and preview the semis: How will Pep Guardiola try to stop Neymar and Mbappe? Who has the edge between Chelsea and Real Madrid? Then they conclude with another segment of #AbsolutelySick or #Disrespectful.Show notes:-The subject of this week’s #AbsolutelySick or #Disrespectful This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-04-151h 06
Infinite FootballEpisode 65: Is PSG the New Real Madrid?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the first legs of the Champions League quarterfinals: Uh, Jurgen, you OK, buddy? Can PSG ride their superstars all the way to the title? And should we be worried about City and Chelsea despite their victories? Then, they conclude with another edition of the beloved segment: #Disrespectful or #AbsolutelySick? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-04-091h 08
Infinite FootballEpisode 64: Toward a Unified Theory of Philippe CoutinhoOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco look back at the ripple effects of Coutinho’s disappointing mega-transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona: Could Jurgen Klopp and Co. still have won the Champions League and Premier League without those profits? Who could the Catalan club have acquired instead? And where does the Brazilian playmaker go from here? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-04-0255 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 63: The College Soccer ChroniclesOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco take a break from the professional game to talk about their experiences playing Division One soccer in the United States. What’s it like to not be washed? What’s wrong with youth development? And which of the three is the American Bastian Schweinsteiger? Then they conclude the show with another edition of “#Disrespectful or #AbsolutelySick”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-03-2559 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 62: Where Should Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone Go From Here?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the differing trajectories of Atletico Madrid and Chelsea. Has the Simeone era gone stale? Can Chelsea win the Champions League? Then they wrap up by answering a listener question about the 2022 World Cup. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-03-191h 00
Infinite FootballEpisode 61: What's Next for Messi and Ronaldo?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco discuss the fallout from the Round of 16 of the Champions League: Are Messi and Ronaldo gone? Are Mbappe and Haaland now? And is Liverpool … back? Then they conclude by touching on Arsenal’s 2021 resurgence and answering a listener question. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-03-1358 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 60: Uh, La Liga?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the week’s Champions League and Europa League action. What did we learn? What’s going on in Spain? And wow, so: Kylian Mbappe, huh? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-02-1959 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 59: The January Transfer Window MailbagOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco answer your questions about one of the quietest winter-transfer windows in recent memory: Is this lack of activity the new normal? Will Liverpool’s new center backs make an impact? Will Martin Odegaard see much of the field for Arsenal? And will Americans soon take over the Championship? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-02-041h 08
Infinite FootballEpisode 58: PREMIER LEAGUE MIDSEASON PREVIEW/REVIEW EXTRAVAGANZAOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom go through all 20 Premier League sides and predict where they’ll finish at the end of the season. Can Fulham survive? Could Chelsea re-enter the top four? Might Liverpool fall out? And will anyone stop Manchester City? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2021-01-211h 45
Infinite FootballEpisode 57: Who's Gonna Win the 2021 Ballon d'Or?On the final Infinite Football episode of the year, Ryan, Franco, and Tom kick 2020 to the curb and look forward to next year. They each offer up three Ballon d’Or nominees for 2021 before deciding, as a group, on their three finalists and their predicted winner. Happy holidays! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-12-231h 21
Infinite FootballEpisode 56: The USMNT Year in ReviewOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan talks to Noah Davis and Andrew Helms about the USMNT’s barely existent 2020. They only played four matches, but was this actually one of the program’s best years in a long time? Who was the MVP? And what do we wanna see in 2021? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-12-181h 01
Infinite FootballEpisode 55: Your Champions League Group Stage Wrap-UpOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco discuss the end of the Champions League group stage. Does Antonio Conte have Inter headed in the right direction? And much longer will Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last in Manchester? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-12-111h 01
Infinite FootballEpisode 54: The New Moneyball Is Sneaking 12 Players Onto the FieldOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco discuss the chaos across the Champions League and preview the final match day. Then they debate the merits of Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech before deciding whether putting a 12th player onto the field is #Disrespectful or #AbsolutelySick. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-12-041h 10
Infinite FootballEpisode 53: Frank Lampard Is a Turkey-EaterOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan and Tom discuss the various title-race dark horses throughout Europe. Roma? Real Sociedad? Milan? Spurs? Inter? Chelsea? Atletico? Can any of them really win a championship? Programming note: This episode was recorded before Thanksgiving. Given the death of Diego Maradona, it didn’t feel right to publish it right away. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-11-271h 06
Infinite FootballEpisode 52: The Problem With Predicting Soccer GamesOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan talks to ESPN’s Bill Connelly about the difficulties of predicting sporting events. They discuss Bill’s college-football rating system (SP+) before delving into his attempts to do something similar for soccer. Does anything other than “shots” matter? Listen to find out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-11-1854 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 51: Introducing the 'Infinite Football' Starting XIOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom select the 11 players and the one manager who best represent the ethos of the podcast. Their picks are, uh, well, yeah. Just listen to the show and then tell them why they’re wrong. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-11-121h 21
Infinite FootballEpisode 50: Let's Have Some FunOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom talk about all of the things they’ve enjoyed about the European soccer season so far. Jack Grealish is our god now, and we stand with Elche. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-11-0657 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 49: Is Barcelona the New Real Madrid?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco discuss match-day two in the Champions League. Will Real Madrid even make it to the Europa League? Manchester United: they’re back? Barcelona: they’re back, too? Then they talk about Everton loanee Moise Kean’s recent success with PSG before determining whether Ajax’s recent 13-0 win over VVV Venlo was #Disrespectful or #AbsolutelySick. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-10-291h 04
Infinite FootballEpisode 48: Can Anyone Beat Bayern Munich?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the first week of group-stage play in the Champions League. Bayern are clearly the favorites to repeat, but who else has a shot? A VVD-less Liverpool? A just-beaten-by-Manchester-United PSG? A just-lost-to-Shakhtar Real Madrid? Or is this the year for an unexpected outsider? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-10-231h 02
Infinite FootballEpisode 47: What The Hell Are We Doing?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Tom, and Franco discuss Project Big Picture, the proposal put forward by Liverpool and Manchester United to revamp English soccer. Then they try to figure out why anyone thought it was a good idea to play international soccer for two weeks during a global pandemic. Apologies, again, for the audio issues. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-10-151h 01
Infinite FootballEpisode 46: The Premier League Confidence RankingsIt’s the return of Fufi. On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom go through all 20 Premier League teams and decide who they trust and who they don’t. Protect Gunnersaurus at all costs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-10-081h 27
Infinite FootballEpisode 45: We Just Don't Want Anything Bad to Happen to AnyoneOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan and Tom discuss the wild start to the European soccer season: More chaos to come or will things eventually settle down? Then they talk about Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s rapid rise from mid-tier prospect to genuine star before ending with a look at Sergino Dest’s move to Barcelona and Ruben Dias’s deal with Manchester City. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-09-301h 07
Infinite FootballEpisode 44: Is the USMNT Just Gonna Win Every World Cup From Now Until Forever?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan and Tom talk about how their minds have changed through the first two weeks of the Premier League season, then they discuss Dele Alli’s career trajectory. (Note: This episode was recorded before Jose Mourinho said that Tottenham were likely going to keep Dele.) They end by running through the rest of the headlines, most notably Weston McKennie’s and Gio Reyna’s nascent Ballon d’Or campaigns. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...
2020-09-241h 00
Infinite FootballEpisode 43: Oh You Bet It's Time to Overreact to 1/38th of the Premier League SeasonOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss Week 1 of the Premier League season: Will Arsenal go undefeated again? When will Liverpool get relegated? And why is Tariq Lamptey already better than Dani Alves? Then they talk about Kai Havertz’s disappointing Chelsea debut before previewing the Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A seasons. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-09-161h 04
Infinite FootballEpisode 42: Yes, Your Favorite Team Could Actually Sign Messi This TimeOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the fallout from Lionel Messi telling Barcelona that he wants to leave the club. Will it be anyone other than Manchester City? Would he get along with Antonio Conte at Inter Milan? And oh god, could he really end up at PSG? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-08-271h 01
Infinite FootballEpisode 41: Your Champions League Final PreviewOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss Sunday’s upcoming Champions League final. Can PSG stop Bayern Munich? Can Bayern Munich stop … anyone? And, well, who’s gonna win? They also dig into the Europa League final, the steady decay at Barcelona, and Pep Guardiola’s latest European disaster. Apologies for the sometimes-wonky sound quality throughout the episode. We’re working on it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-08-211h 04
Infinite FootballEpisode 40: Who Isn't Gonna Win the Champions League?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom rank the eight Champions League quarterfinalists in reverse order. Will Messi be able to carry Barcelona for three more games? PSG or Atalanta? And can anyone other than Bayern Munich or Manchester City actually win this thing? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-08-121h 21
Infinite FootballEpisode 39: What If Chelsea Just Signed Every Attacking Player on Planet Earth?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, it’s a mailbag! Ryan, Franco, and Tom answer listener questions about the best players on the recently relegated trio of teams, how to rebuild Arsenal, and whether or not Chelsea can just keep spending money forever and ever, amen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-07-291h 20
Infinite FootballEpisode 38: Where Will Barcelona and Real Madrid Be in Four Years?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom attempt to predict the future for Spain’s two powerhouse clubs: Will they re-establish their European dominance? Will someone else in Spain win a league title? Then they discuss Nathan Ake’s potential transfer to Manchester City and conclude with their theoretical Ballon d’Or picks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-07-221h 08
Infinite FootballEpisode 37: Why Chelsea Need to Sign Jan Koller (to Be Their Keeper)In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan, Franco, and Tom discuss the suddenly intense top-four race in the Premier League: What individual player will have the biggest impact on who finishes third and fourth? Then they talk about Michail Antonio’s era-defining dominance, Todd Cantwell’s braids, and the fallout from Manchester City’s win over UEFA. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-07-151h 04
Infinite FootballEpisode 36: Is Domestic European Soccer Broken?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Franco Bacigalupo and Tom Van Grinsven to discuss the dire state of the title races across Europe’s Big Five leagues. Can anything be done? They also discuss Nemanja Matic’s contract extension with Manchester United and a few other bits of Premier League news. Quick note: The audio levels are slightly off on this one. Thanks for bearing with! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substa
2020-07-081h 08
Infinite FootballEpisode 35: Who Is Liverpool's Real MVP?In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined again by Tom Van Grinsven and Franco Bacigalupo to discuss Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years. Who deserves the most credit? Jurgen Klopp? John Henry? Sergio … Ramos? They also chat about the resurgence of Danny Ings and a flurry of activity in the transfer market. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-07-021h 13
Infinite FootballEpisode 34: Oh, ArsenalOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by two of his college teammates, Franco Bacigalupo and Tom Van Grinsven, to discuss the return of the Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga. They chat about Arsenal’s rough start and even rougher squad management, Jack Grealish’s future prospects, the possibility of soccer coming home in 2026, and plenty more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-06-2458 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 33: The Premier League Re-DraftOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Statsbomb’s James Yorke for everyone’s favorite podcast gimmick: a draft! They alternate picks to select the two best-possible starting elevens from the Premier League’s entire player pool. Will anyone who doesn’t play for Liverpool or Manchester City get picked? Will Harry Kane make the cut? Listen to find out, and then tell us whose team you like better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nogr...
2020-06-171h 09
Infinite FootballEpisode 32: The Future of the Transfer MarketOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Omar Chaudhuri, chief intelligence officer at the consultancy 21st Club. They discuss the remarkably consistent spending patterns in the European transfer market, the inefficiencies of player trading, and the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. As mentioned on the show, here is Omar’s latest piece on the subject. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-05-2246 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 31: Your Bundesliga Re-PreviewIn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by ESPN’s Bill Connelly to discuss the return of the Bundesliga. Are Bayern Munich the best team in the world? Can either Borussia Dortmund or RB Leipzig catch them? And what the hell is this all gonna look like? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-05-1445 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 30: Peak MourinhoIn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by his college roommate and teammate Franco Bacigalupo to discuss Inter Milan’s 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the 2010 Champions League semifinals. Why did Barcelona swap Samuel Eto’o and $65 million for Zlatan Ibrahimovic? Why doesn’t Diego Milito get the respect he deserves? And was Jose Mourinho’s side that greatest win-now success in modern soccer history? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-05-071h 14
Infinite FootballEpisode 29: South Korea Beats* ItalyOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Complex GM Donnie Kwak to discuss the South Korea–Italy match from the Round of 16 at the 2002 World Cup. Was the controversy surrounding the match overblown? Is this the greatest moment in South Korea’s soccer history? And did he eat the cleat? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-04-231h 32
Infinite FootballEpisode 28: The Best Match Brazil and France Ever PlayedRyan O’Hanlon is joined by StatsBomb’s James Yorke to discuss the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and France. This game had it all: back-and-forth action, blown calls, legendary players, multiple missed penalties by legendary players, mass hysteria, constant evocations of a higher power, and Jimmy Hill. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-04-1751 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 27: This Is Not a Podcast About SoccerIn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Kevin Lincoln to answer your non-soccer questions. Kevin will try to convince you to listen not to classical music, but to a podcast about classical music. Ryan will give you a bunch of TV-show recommendations that are movies, not TV shows. Enjoy! And please send feedback! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-04-161h 00
Infinite FootballEpisode 26: No, No USAOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Andrew Helms to discuss the USMNT’s 2-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup. Should this performance be remembered fondly? Why was the Jurgen Klinsmann Era such a disaster? And will US Soccer ever learn the right lessons? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-04-091h 04
Infinite FootballEpisode 25: Go, Go USAOn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Noah Davis to discuss the USMNT’s 1-0 win over Algeria at the 2010 World Cup. Was this the peak of the men’s program? Has the team ever had a better coach than Bob Bradley? And Landon Donovan was pretty good, huh? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-04-0247 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 24: Remember When Arjen Robben Had Hair and Played on the Left?In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by his former college teammate Tom Van Grinsven to discuss the game between the Netherlands and the Czech Republic from the groups stages of Euro 2004. (Watch here.) Is Jan Koller better than Olivier Giroud? What was Dick Advocaat doing? And Edgar Davids was pretty good, huh? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-03-271h 04
Infinite FootballEpisode 23: Zinedine Zidane Vs. Brazil, Time, and the WorldIn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Shaker Samman to discuss the France–Brazil quarterfinal match from the 2006 World Cup. While this video certainly suggests as much, are we sure this was a Zinedine Zidane masterclass? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-03-1848 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 22: The Global Pandemic and the Global GameIn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon and Kevin Lincoln discuss the effects that coronavirus is having on the soccer world and beyond. Please stay safe out there, everyone. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-03-1241 min
Infinite FootballAfter the Break, I'll Tell You What Alphonso Davies Has in Common with Universal Basic IncomeIn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by … himself (and producer Jack Dawson). It’s a solo, listener-mailbag episode of Champions League-only questions. Our apologies for the brief technical difficulties around the 35-minute mark. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-02-2743 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 20: Can We Fix European Soccer in 45 Minutes?In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Kevin Lincoln. They discuss Manchester City’s expulsion from the Champions League, the effectiveness of UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations, the skewed power dynamics atop the sport, and what to do now that the so-called genie is out of the so-called bottle. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-02-2047 min
Infinite FootballDid We Just Pick PSG to Win the Champions League?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is re-united with his long-lost pal, Micah Peters of The Ringer. They cover all things Manchester United — it’s basically a therapy session — before, somehow, talking themselves into Paris Saint-Germain’s chances of lifting a European trophy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-02-1347 min
Infinite FootballWhy Manchester United Should Hire Bill BelichickIn the latest episode fo Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Kevin Lincoln for a mailbag episode. What would it take to get Americans to care about the USMNT? Parity: is it good or is it bad? Liverpool: are they … too good? Would the head coach of the New England Patriots be an effective director of football? All that, and lots more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-02-0655 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 17: Can Occam's Razor Cut Through the Transfer Market?On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by AJ Swoboda, managing director for the Americas at the consultancy 21st Club. They discuss AJ’s work at 21st Club and then get into all of the simpler ways teams can be better about identifying and acquiring players. They end by discussing a recent ESPN piece they collaborated on: What were the five “best” and “worst'“ transfers in the Premier League? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssinthe...
2020-01-3037 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 16: Does the Premier League Realize the Transfer Window Is Open?In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Statsbomb’s head of analysis, James Yorke. They discuss the surprisingly quiet January transfer window: How much would Kylian Mbappe cost? Why are Real Madrid signing every Brazilian teenager? And why aren’t more English clubs trying to improve their squads? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2020-01-2336 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 15: How 'The Two Popes' Explains the WorldIn the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Kevin Lincoln to discuss the soccer themes from the new film The Two Popes. From there, they go on to talk about the concept of a national team in a globalized world, Sergino Dest’s decision to leave Ajax’s training camp in Qatar, and the conflict between club and country. Shoutout Terry Eagleton and Noam Chomsky. This episode was produced by Jack Dawson. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
2020-01-1650 min
Infinite FootballHow to, Uh, Achieve Transcendence Through Fantasy SoccerRyan O’Hanlon is joined by Kevin Lincoln to discuss … well, a lot of things. First, they talk about why the world’s greatest chess player, Magnus Carlsen, is also one of the world’s greatest fantasy soccer players. Then, they delve into how fantasy sports explain current-day fandom. They conclude by deciding that, despite their initial skepticism, fantasy soccer is actually a pretty good representation of real life. Happy holidays! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2019-12-1949 min
Infinite FootballHow to Fix EvertonRyan O’Hanlon is joined by Brett Koremenos to discuss the fallout from Everton firing manager Marco Silva. First, they try to figure out what realistic expectations for the club should be, and then they look into how one of the richest clubs in the world got itself to the edge of a relegation fight. They end by offering up a plan for Everton’s future. Just a heads up: there are some minor audio issues throughout the episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce...
2019-12-1257 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 12: Did the USMNT Make Any Progress in 2019?We’re back! In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Noah Davis to try to find the positives in another disappointing year for the United States Men’s National Team. What is the team’s identity under Gregg Berhalter? Will Tyler Adams save us? And why can’t we all just have some fun? (One quick fact note: Cameron Carter-Vickers, currently of Stoke City, is still technically owned by Tottenham. Our most-profuse apologies to anyone who wants one. ) This episode was produced by Jack Dawson, and the music is courtesy of Parquet Courts.
2019-12-0250 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 11: The Awfulness of Being Diego MaradonaRyan O’Hanlon is joined by Kevin Lincoln to discuss Asif Kapadia’s new documentary, Diego Maradona. They talk about Maradona’s wild career, the film’s suffocating picture of fame, El Diego’s American analogs, and lots more. This episode was produced by James Parkinson, and the intro and outro music comes from Parquet Courts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2019-10-0950 min
Infinite FootballEveryone in the Premier League Is Getting RelegatedRyan O’Hanlon is joined by Brett Koremenos to discuss the various crises across the Premier League, which prompts the following: Who’s gonna get sacked? They also chat about Liverpool becoming title favorites and Manchester City continuing their defensive troubles, and then they touch on the rest of the weekend’s action across Europe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2019-10-071h 02
Infinite FootballEpisode 9: Does Anyone Want to Win La Liga?Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Brett Koremenos to discuss the chaos in Spain, the banality of watching Manchester United and Arsenal, and the latest missed opportunity for Everton. They also chat about Chelsea’s ascendance, Juventus’s new video-game lineup, and—among other things—the efficacy of blood magic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2019-10-011h 00
Infinite FootballEpisode 8: What Happens if Messi Gets Relegated?Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Brett Koremenos to discuss this week’s Big Question: Who’s the third-best team in the Premier League? Then they dive into Manchester City’s renewed dominance before choosing their new relegation candidate. (See: title.) Thanks to James Parkinson for producing this week’s episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2019-09-2357 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 7: Let's Mention "Norwich City" and "Champions League" in the Same SentenceOn the latest episode, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Brett Koremenos to discuss the implications of Norwich City’s shocking win over Manchester City. They also chat about the Leipzig-Bayern clash and Ansu Fati’s rise to divinity, while debuting a couple new segments, including “Who’s Getting Relegated?” (Hint: It’s Arsenal.) Then they end with predictions for this year’s Champions League.-Ryan’s piece on Europe’s new Big Three: https://www.espn.com/soccer/uefa-champions-league/story/3943193/champions-league-will-be-won-by-man-cityliverpool-or-barcelona-sorryeveryone-else This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe...
2019-09-1754 min
Infinite FootballEpisode 6: Is Pep Guardiola More Valuable Than Mohamed Salah?Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Brett Koremenos for a listener-mailbag show. Among the questions answered: How high would you take Pep Guardiola in a league-wide fantasy draft? Why don’t managers use their subs earlier? What historical soccer team would be best suited for a death match against a squad of extraterrestrials? What would it take for a new club to break into the Top Six? And more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2019-09-101h 15
Infinite FootballEpisode 5: A Premier League Draft and a Transfer RoundupRyan O’Hanlon is joined by Brett Koremenos to draft their top eight teams in the Premier League. Then, they discuss Barcelona’s Messi-less struggles, Atletico Madrid’s layups-only offense, and the transfer window’s loan-deal obsession.Also, an announcement: For next week’s episode, we’re doing a mailbag. Please send in your questions! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2019-09-031h 15
Infinite FootballEpisode 4: Arsenal Are Getting Relegated, Arsenal Are Finishing Top 4Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Brett Koremenos to discuss now-retired Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck’s soccer bonafides (and his USMNT prospects?), before dissecting all of the upheaval from a wild Matchday 3 in the Premier League. They end with a conversation about Serie A: How badly does Italy need a title race?Some pieces referenced in the show:-Ryan on Manchester City for ESPN: https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/3926191/should-we-be-worried-about-man-citys-superteam-dominating-the-premier-league-in-the-long-term-Nick Dorrington’s Watford preview for Statsbomb: https://statsbomb.com/2019/08/watford-2019-2020-season-preview/-Flavio Fusi’s Serie A preview for Statsbomb: https://statsbomb.com/2019...
2019-08-261h 05
Infinite FootballEpisode 3: This Podcast Will Not Discuss VAR or Paul Pogba's PenaltyIn this week’s episode of Infiinte Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Brett Koremenos to discuss Matchday 2 of the Premier League season, along with the starts of La Liga, the Bundesliga, and Ligue 1.-Ryan’s piece on Kevin De Bruyne: https://nograssintheclouds.substack.com/p/i-watched-all-nine-of-the-chances This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2019-08-211h 11
Infinite FootballEpisode 2: Your Comprehensive Premier League Preview, One Week InRyan O’Hanlon is joined by Brett Koremenos (@BKoremenos) to discuss the most important questions ahead of the 2019-20 Premier League season — and how the answers changed after Matchday 1.-Will there be another title race between Manchester City and Liverpool?-Who’s the best of Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United?-Will anyone else break into the top six?-Which promoted teams can avoid relegation? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2019-08-141h 35
Infinite FootballEpisode 1: Are All National Teams Bad? And Do Tactics Matter?In the inaugural episode of Infinite Football, a podcast from No Grass in the Clouds, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by writer Noah Davis to discuss the lack of progress made by the US Men’s National Team, the proper expectations for the team, and the right way to think about tactics. After you listen, check out Noah’s profile of Bob Bradley for ESPN. Please send feedback! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
2019-07-3050 min