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The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayzAre We Overreacting to Managers?From Liverpool looking unstoppable to suddenly shaky, Salah vs Slot debates, and Xabi Alonso's start at Madrid, are we reading too much into early-season narratives? Wishlists, first-half surprises, and some bold 2026 predictions to top it off.Plenty to debate in this episode with Ayushmaan, Essam, Rob, and new addition Tony, as we take a step back and ask whether managers are being judged too quickly.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 #prem...
2025-12-191h 10The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayzUCL 25/26 PreviewNow Chelsea have breaches too? Shocker. How did our Prem Fantasy Draft start? Who are our Champions League favorites for the season?Plenty to debate in this episode with Essam, Issa, and Rob, as always.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 #ucl #premierleague #football
2025-09-111h 02
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayzIt's Always Chelsea FCWhy 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
2025-07-171h 09The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayzMore Games, More Money, More ProblemsWhat'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_
2024-09-1534 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayzWho 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_
2024-09-0820 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#18: ¡Hola Chamo! - Juan Pereira's awaydayzHosted 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_
2024-09-0229 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayzFootball Marketplace 2024Was 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_
2024-07-281h 11The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayzEuro Group Stage Recap and KO PredictionsIn 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
2024-07-011h 01The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayzThe 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_
2024-06-1136 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayzThe 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_
2024-05-1235 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#17: Mia San Mia - German and Bayern Munich Football Culture - Dominik Jäger’s awaydayzPlease 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...
2024-04-2945 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayzOnto the Quarters 2024In 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_
2024-04-0744 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#16: Jordan's Finals Record - Issa Smeirat's awaydayzWe 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_
2024-03-1725 min
The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#15: Supporting Celtic Football Club - St. Patty's Day Special: Ollie Acomb's awaydayzST. 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...
2024-03-1537 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#14: The better Albanian from Chicago - Abdurahim Share's awaydayzAfter 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_
2024-02-0424 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#13: An Albanian from Chicago - Ibrahim Share's awaydayzToday 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_
2024-01-2327 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#12: Zurich to Singapore - Max Hogan's awaydayzToday 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...
2024-01-1440 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#11: From City to the World - Ebuka Udeogu's awaydayzIn 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_
2024-01-0724 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#10: 1 Year Special - Jack Berding & Taha Din's awaydayzIn 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_
2023-12-1739 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#9: Life in the Basque Country ~ Supporting Athletic Club de Bilbao - John Blang's awaydayzThink 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...
2023-12-0348 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#8: Death, Taxes, and Manchester United - Hank & Ethan's awaydayzHOUR 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...
2023-11-191h 06The Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#7: You'll Never Walk Alone - Evan Brown's awaydayzToday, 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...
2023-11-1232 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#6: The Biggest Day in Wrexham history - Andrew Warman's awaydayzIn 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...
2023-11-0236 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#5: O Jogo Bonito: Life and Football in Brazil - Henry Burnett's awaydayzIn 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...
2023-10-3132 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#4: Mik Arteta's Army: a day at the Emirates - Tristan Kovach's awaydayzIn 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!
2023-10-2734 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#3: From Honduras to Cincinnati - Alejandro Diaz Peralta's awaydayzIn 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!
2023-10-1531 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#2: Bleeding Blue - Justin Grender's awaydayzIn 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.
2023-09-2924 minThe Midfield Battle presented by awaydayz#1: Welcome to awaydayzIn 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.
2023-09-2324 min