Chop Soccer

Rox and Ken pick the first ever Chop Boys MLS Fantasy League team.

Rox and Ken pick games that FiveThirtyEight think will be closest, discuss MLS betting odds, and Rox gives his picks for each game. This weeks games: LA Galaxy vs LAFC, Inter Miami vs Montreal, DC United vs Toronto, and Nashville vs NYCFC.

EA Sports appears to be making their first major moves since splitting with FIFA, with a massive deal for Premier League rights worth around £500 million reportedly on the table. Rox and Ken discuss the deal and what this means for the EA Sports franchise as a whole.

Ted Lasso Season 3 will debut on Wednesday, March 15. With its new weekly Wednesday premiere, 'Ted Lasso' becomes the first Apple TV+ series to debut in the middle of the week, according to a press release for the show. Rox and Ken discuss the Ted Lasso phenomena and how Apple is using it to generate interest in MLS.

Forbes estimates that LAFC is worth $1 billion, just nine years after joining MLS for a $110 million expansion fee, making it the league's first billion-dollar franchise. Rox and Ken discuss how LAFC became the leagues most expensive franchise and what teams can challenge that number one spot.

Leeds United confirmed last Monday that Jesse Marsch had been fired as manager following a string of disappointing performances. Rox and Ken discuss his firing and what coaching opportunities are next for him.

Adidas recently unveiled their whole Adidas Jamaica 2023 collection, created by Grace Wales Bonner, after months of rumors and leaks. Rox and Ken rate the kits and discuss having pockets on soccer shorts. Read More .

A important tournament will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2025, according to Mexican Football Federation head Yon de Luisa. Rox and Ken discuss if this will be the return of the Confederations Cup and debate if the USMNT is scheduling too many games before the World Cup? Read More .

One of the most recognizable celebrities in the world, Kim Kardashian, was spotted conducting errands in LA while sporting a vintage Roma uniform from the 1997–98 season. Rox and Ken rate the outfit and if they think that Kim actually knows who Roma are? Read More .

There has been a NWSL corrective action announcement in response to the Joint Investigative Report's findings. The Joint Investigative Team determined that the league-wide and U.S. Soccer shortcomings were mostly systemic in nature and offered suggestions for a number of fundamental and forward-looking adjustments to strengthen the league's policies and procedures. Rox and Ken discuss the actions...

Ironically, Mexico is the US team when it comes to soccer. However, this isn't exactly breaking news. Rox and Ken discuss why the Mexican Mens National team outdraws both United States National teams and if that will change anytime soon. Read More .

Shoot or Pass is a simple game. Each time Ken will pick articles from the past week or two of soccer and Rox will have the choice to 'Shoot' or 'Pass'. If Rox chooses 'Shoot', then Rox will give his take on the article. If Rox chooses 'Pass', then they'll move onto to the next article. Discussions can be super short or super long depending on the article, but they will never be boring. This weeks...

Online leaks have revealed the first images of the Liverpool x LeBron James jersey. Following a pair of co-branded footwear, Nike, the sponsors of both parties, will soon release a Liverpool x LeBron James uniform. Rox and Ken discuss if they think the jersey will be dope and what the price point will be. Read More .

The news regarding the USMNT's TV ratings as last year came to a close was positive. Unfortunately, the news about TV ratings was not as encouraging for the USWNT. Rox and Ken discuss the USWNT viewership numbers for 2022 and talk about why they aren't anything to be concerned about yet. Read More .

Shoot or Pass is a simple game. Each time Ken will pick articles from the past week or two of soccer and Rox will have the choice to 'Shoot' or 'Pass'. If Rox chooses 'Shoot', then Rox will give his take on the article. If Rox chooses 'Pass', then they'll move onto to the next article. Discussions can be super short or super long depending on the article, but they will never be boring. Read More ....

Numerous MLS teams are left out of the national broadcasts for the MLS 2023 season when it comes to the frequency of each team's TV appearances and for the first time since MLS debuted in 1996, no games will be broadcast on ESPN networks. Rox and Ken react to the schedule and discuss what the MLS can do to create engaging content on and off the field. Read More .

The USMNT's four-year contract with coach Gregg Berhalter expires at the end of the year, and it is unclear if he will return with the team beginning the 2026 World Cup cycle in a month. In the meantime, U.S. Soccer is deliberating its next course of action and will likely take the Gio Reyna situation into account when reviewing the 2022 World Cup. Rox and Ken discuss who is at fault in the Gio si...

According to Fox Sports MX, the United States will host Copa América 2024 following a CONMEBOL invitation. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Ecuador, but the Ecuadorian Football Federation refused to commit to hosting and eventually absolved itself of the duty in November. Rox and Ken react to the move and discuss if this should become permanent.

Shoot or Pass is a simple game. Each time Ken will pick articles from the past week or two of soccer and Rox will have the choice to 'Shoot' or 'Pass'. If Rox chooses 'Shoot', then Rox will give his take on the article. If Rox chooses 'Pass', then they'll move onto to the next article. Discussions can be super short or super long depending on the article, but they will never be boring. This weeks...

In the years leading up to the Qatar 2022 World Cup, much of the football world was numb. At this World Cup, there were more pressing issues than the season it was held in, from human rights concerns in the host nation to FIFA corruption in the tournament's awarding. At this World Cup, there were more pressing issues than the season it was held in, from human rights concerns in the host nation to...

The HBO debut for the US Soccer national team will air on HBO Max in January as per the eight-year agreement US Soccer has with Turner Sports. The Turner Sports era is officially started by the US Women's National Team (USWNT) on January 17 when they play New Zealand in a friendly match in Australia. Rox and Ken react to the deal and talk about what it means for streaming soccer games in general....

Sergino Dest, a defender for FC Barcelona who has been linked to Leeds United, is apparently close to signing a permanent agreement with AC Milan, who were impressed with the right-performance back's at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The reigning Italian champions are willing to pay Barcelona the €20 million (£17 million) transfer fee to sign Dest on a permanent basis, according to Corriere dello Sport...

Wilfried Nancy has been named the head coach of Columbus Crew. The finalist for the MLS Coach of the Year in 2022 . Nancy was most recently the head coach of CF Montreal for the 2021 and 2022 seasons before moving to Columbus. Rox and Ken react to the move and what this says about coaching in the MLS. Read More .

Shoot or Pass is a simple game. Each time Ken will pick six articles from the past week or two of soccer and Rox will have the choice to 'Shoot' or 'Pass'. If Rox chooses 'Shoot', then Rox will give his take on the article. If Rox chooses 'Pass', then they'll move onto to the next article. Discussions can be super short or super long depending on the article, but they will never be boring. This We...

After dividing games the previous two seasons between the 20,000-capacity MLS stadium in DC and a 5,000-seat arena in Leesburg, the National Women's Soccer League club, the Washington Spirit, has reached an agreement with D.C. United to play all of its home matches at Audi Field. Rox and Ken react to move and how this effects the Spirits growth prospects moving forward. Read More .