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Send us Fan Mail The Arne Slot era is over. After a title winning season in his debut, season 2 got so bad that FSG felt the need to pull the plug and go in a different direction. Andoni Iraola is the reported frontrunner for the position.  What went wrong for Slot - and is Iraola the answer? Please subscribe, share with your friends and rate the show! We would love to hear your feedback. Also - f...

Send us Fan Mail America's Anfield returns as Matt and Jonny discuss a variety of topics: Can Liverpool's struggles this season be explained at least in part by player workload? Is European competition really a major contributor to Liverpool's poor away form? What about Liverpool's performance at Anfield? Will Edwards and Hughes really allow Xabi Alonso to go to Chelsea? Plus m...

Send us Fan Mail After 3 league wins in a row, Liverpool will almost certainly qualify for the Champions League next season. Which means we can start to look to the future, beginning with Arne Slot.  Lost in the discussion around the manager's future is the reality that a ton of jobs are opening up this summer, not only in the Premier League, but potentially across Europe, depending on how th...

Send us Fan Mail Many thought Liverpool's trips to Man City and PSG over the past week could serve as a way to salvage a disappointing season. Instead, Liverpool looked completely overmatched in both games, losing by a combined score of 6-0.  What went wrong, and how does it get better? Is this all on Arne Slot, or do players like Salah, van Dijk and Wirtz need to shoulder some blame as well?...

Send us Fan Mail On March 24th, Mo Salah announced he would be leaving Liverpool after the season. A few days prior to that, it was reported that FSG are not moving forward with a multi-club ownership group, putting Michael Edwards' future very much in doubt. Richard Hughes continues to be linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. And Arne Slot remains under pressure to turn things around a...

Send us Fan Mail After Jurgen Klopp's retirement, it was very welcome news that Michael Edwards was returning to Liverpool to help steer the club into a new era.  However, after a massively successful debut season, this year has been bumpy. And upon further review, Liverpool's summer transfer window doesn't look quite as good as it did at the time.  Which leads Matt and Jonny to ask...

Send us Fan Mail After watching 3 good performances against Newcastle, Sunderland, and Brighton, as well as a very good second half against Man City, Matt and Jonny are feeling cautiously optimistic about Liverpool's chances at qualifying for the Champions League, as the Reds enter a key stretch against relegation-threatened squads.  Should we feel hopeful? And what's changed recently th...

Send us Fan Mail Despite a couple of good results this week, Liverpool sit in 6th place in the Premier League and are staring at a lost season, which seemed unthinkable in August.  That said, lost seasons happen all the time. If Liverpool end up empty-handed this season, what can we hang our hats on for the future? What things are bringing us hope? Is this a quick fix, or a longer rebuild? Matt an...

Send us Fan Mail Liverpool are now unbeaten in their last 11 games, none more impressive than their 0-0 draw at league leading Arsenal last week. Arne Slot's undermanned squad - down Mo Salah, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak - were the better side in the second half at the Emirates, which begs an obvious question: Is this a turning point in the season? Or, was this just a tease?  Please subsc...

Send us Fan Mail Despite their current 9 game unbeaten run, Liverpool are 14 points behind Arsenal at the top of the table, on pace for 65 points in the league, and their title defense is basically over. How did it come to this so quickly, and who is to blame for a season that has been so disappointing thus far? Matt and Jonny discuss on this episode of America's Anfield.  Please subscribe, s...

Send us Fan Mail As we near the halfway mark of the Premier League season, Matt and Jonny are back from a short respite to debate what realistic expectations for Liverpool should be, given what we know now.  Can the Reds improve on their current standing of 4th in the table? Can they win a trophy? Are there any signings in January that could be difference makers? Is Arne Slot the right man for the...

Send us Fan Mail Just when you think this season couldn't get any worse for Liverpool, Saturday happened.  The Reds blew a 2-0 and 3-2 lead to Leeds, and then Mo Salah, benched for a 3rd consecutive game, sounded off on the club in a rare interview, saying he felt like he was unwanted at the club, and was being scapegoated for Liverpool's struggles this season.  Matt and Jonny try to wad...

Send us Fan Mail What are Liverpool this season? Are they the fragile, error prone team that collapsed against PSV on Wednesday? Or, are they a team that is back on the road to recovery after a gritty 2-0 away win at West Ham on Sunday? And, if a turn in form is in the cards, where does Mo Salah fit in? Please subscribe, share with your friends and rate the show! We would love to hear your feedbac...

Send us Fan Mail Despite a $500M+ outlay on new signings over the summer, Liverpool have been linked with a move for Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo in recent weeks. Is this really a good idea for a Liverpool squad who have completely lost their way over the past 6 weeks? Or should Richard Hughes, Michael Edwards and Arne Slot prioritize other needs on the roster? Please subscribe, share with you...

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Jonny talk about a disastrous result at Anfield against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Is Liverpool's season already on the brink? Are their chances of a repeat title already finished? Why do the same things keep happening to a squad that was the model of consistency last season? Listen in for that and more. Please subscribe, share with your friends and rate the show...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt previews the match against Nottingham Forest, highlighting the tactical challenges posed by Sean Dyche's defensively organized team. Tune in for insights on Liverpool's strategy, key players, and predictions for the upcoming games. #LiverpoolFC #PremierLeague #Anfield Link to the excellent substack article referenced in the pod:  https://t.co/wORhf0...

Send us Fan Mail This Liverpool season as been nothing short of a rollercoaster so far. After a stretch that led some to believe the season was coming apart at the seams, the Reds bounced back with two impressive victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid at Anfield. So what changed? Is unpredictability this team's calling card? Has Arne Slot found a formula that works? America's Anfield...

Send us Fan Mail Crisis? Rough patch? Blip? Trend? However you'd describe it, Liverpool are not playing well right now. They don't remotely resemble the title-winning squad of last season, and even though the season is still young, the schedule doesn't get any easier, and there are plenty of questions to answer. Matt and Jonny have a tough discussion focusing on Richard Hughes and t...

Send us Fan Mail If you like this content, please subscribe to the podcast! Liverpool enter the International Break on a 3 game losing streak, falling to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea in succession. Is this an understandable blip given all the changes Liverpool made during the transfer window? Or, is there cause for concern? Matt and Jonny talk through the key factors in answering that q...

Send us Fan Mail After 7 wins in a row to start their season, Liverpool suffered successive defeats against Crystal Palace on Saturday and Galatasaray on Tuesday in the Champions League. Were there any commonalities in the two games? Is there any cause for concern? Matt and Coach Matt debate those two questions, plus take a deeper look at Liverpool's patchy performances thus far this season,...

Send us Fan Mail It might not always be pretty, but Liverpool have played 7 matches this season, and have won all 7. How have Liverpool been able to pull this off so far? Is it sustainable? What's up with the struggles when the team is ahead 2-0? Matt covers the answers to those questions and more. This is America's Anfield! Please subscribe, share with your friends and rate the show! We...

Send us Fan Mail Another game, another late winner for Liverpool. Mo Salah's late penalty in stoppage time extended the Reds' perfect start to begin the season. Matt and Jonny discuss the game and then go around the Premier League and play a game of "Stock Up / Stock Down". Please subscribe, share with your friends and rate the show! We would love to hear your feedback. Also -...

Send us Fan Mail Liverpool capped off a HUGE summer transfer window on Monday when they announced the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle. The arrival of LFC's new #9 pushed their spending in the window to a shocking total of roughly $600M USD. Matt, Jonny and Coach give their final thoughts on the window and how it sets up Liverpool as they not only look to defend their Premier League t...

Send us Fan Mail In a largely cagey match at Anfield, Dominik Szoboszlai's 83rd minute free kick was the difference in a 1-0 win for the Reds. The strike is an instant contender for goal of the season, and gave Liverpool their first win over Arsenal in the league since 2022. Matt and Jonny analyze the many positives in a match that leaves LFC a perfect 3-for-3 to start their season. If you en...

Send us Fan Mail What a crazy sport. Liverpool somehow weathered a predictable Newcastle onslaught to lead 2-0 after 46 minutes at St. James Park. They then proceeded to cough up that lead, despite Newcastle playing with 10 men thanks to Anthony Gordon's red card in the first half. But Liverpool again rallied late, with a stoppage time winner scored by none other than 16-year old Rio Ngumoha...