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Nathan, Nick, & Caleb begin the show by diving into a calamitous week for Dutch powerhouse AFC Ajax. First, the lads react to keeper Andre Onana’s doping violation, & attempt to decipher how one of the most well run outfits in soccer somehow FORGOT to include club record signing Seb Haller on their squad list for the knockout stages of the Europa League. The crew move over to Southern France to di...

The Chelsea merry-go-round strikes again! Nathan, Nick, & Caleb react to the massive news regarding Frank Lampard getting the sack from Chelsea. Nick, somewhat surprisingly, comes to the defense of the Blues legend, igniting a debate surrounding the cutthroat culture of Roman Abramovich’s club, pitting sentimentality & loyalty against results & performances. The trio also outline their expectation...

Nick, Nathan, & Caleb open the show by digesting the dud that was the goalless draw between Liverpool & Manchester United. Nick outlines his 3 major concerns surrounding the Champion’s woeful form, & the trio wonder if The Red Devils can sustain their title push without claiming wins against their top 6 rivals. Elsewhere, they praise Tanguy Ndombele for his outrageous goal of the season contender,...

Nathan, Nick & Caleb open the show by discussing the recent surge in Covid-19 concerns surrounding the Premier League following Aston Villa’s week of postponed matches. The lads ponder the growing influence of the virus on the sporting side of the English top flight, after replacement opponents Fulham managed to secure a point at a (shockingly rudderless) Tottenham on 24 hours notice. The trio als...

It’s the first pod of 2021 as Nick & Nathan break down the final stretch of the Premier League’s jam-packed festive fixture period. They begin by examining Liverpool’s atrocious run of form, capped off by a loss at Southampton, & wonder if injuries & fatigue have finally caught up with the defending champs. The lads move over to Old Trafford to debate whether or not Ole’s in-form Manchester United...

Nick, Nathan, & Caleb reunite following their holiday hiatus to dissect the first ten games of the Premier League's festive fixture period. The trio begin with Arsenal's inexplicable win over Chelsea, ask if Arteta must stick with his youthful selection going forward, & point the finger at Frank Lampard's questionable leadership skills throughout the Blues' horrible run of form. The lads move over...

Nathan, Caleb, and Nick react to the final week of group stage action in the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League. The trio begin by discussing the incident involving the match officials & Başakşehir assistant coach Pierre Webo & striker Demba Ba, and praising both teams for walking off the pitch in solidarity in a historic moment for the European game. The lads also break down Manchester United's predic...

Nick and Nathan react to Tottenham's comfortable 2-0 win over rivals Arsenal. The duo discuss another Mourinho masterclass in management, if Spurs are now truly in the title hunt, & Nick makes a massive claim that Harry Kane is currently the game's best player. Nathan analyses the state of 15th place Arsenal, their lack of belief going forward, & if Mikel Arteta should come under more pressure for...

Nick, Caleb, and Nathan begin the episode by paying tribute to the late Diego Armando Maradona. They reflect on why he’ll forever be considered a cornerstone of modern game, & what his immense legacy means to both the global sporting community & our panel personally. The lads move onto Liverpool’s controversial draw against Brighton, & examine Jurgen Klopp & BT Sport interviewer Des Kelly’s heated...

Nick is joined by his close college friend and Tennessee native Theo Evans to discuss the topsy-turvey ride that has been supporting MLS expansion team Nashville SC throughout their inaugural season. The two reflect on being in attendance for the club's opening match at Nissan Stadium, the turmoil of Covid-19 & the MLS is Back Tournament, & the team's shocking underdog run in the playoffs ahead of...

Nick, Caleb, and Nathan begin by breaking down the jewel in the crown of a revived Jose Mourinho after his Tottenham surgically sliced through Manchester City to ascend to the top of table. The lads also examine the most entertaining 0-0 they've ever seen in Arsenal vs Leeds, as Nico Pepe's outrageous headbutt punctuates another week of uneasy questions for Mikel Arteta. The trio then move over to...

Nick, Caleb, and Nathan hop in their time machines to reflect on the wonder-kids & potential superstars from years past who sadly never lived up to their lofty potential. The trio dive deep into the variety of circumstances, including injuries, personal struggles, cultural disconnect, (and being Dutch?), that prevented promising talents such as Mario Balotelli, Freddy Adu, Holger Badstuber, Ola Jo...

Nick, Caleb, and Nathan begin the show in the Bundesliga to break down a seesaw victory for Bayern against Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker, and we ask if BVB's inexperience in big matches will continue to cost them vital wins. The trio move onto the exhausting affair that was Manchester City vs Liverpool and examine how this was a perfect example for why the Premier League should implement a fi...

Nathan, Caleb, and Nick break down another electrifying week of results from matchweek 3 of the 2020/21 Champions League. The lads unpack another Manchester United collapse, this time away to UCL newcomers İstanbul Başakşehir, and debate whether the lack of consistent growth indicates whether or not Ole's time at the wheel is coming to an end. They also discuss if Diogo Jota's masterful performanc...

Nick, Caleb, and Nathan reconvene once again to discuss Arsenal claiming victory over a conventional top six club for the first time since 2015, after riding impressive midfield performances from Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny to win at Manchester United. The trio also react to another tactical flop from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and ponder what the Norweigian can fix to (once again) attempt get Uni...

Caleb and Nick react to Real Madrid's narrative flipping 3-1 victory over FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Caleb attempts to make sense of some puzzling tactical choices from Ronald Koeman, and Nick wonders if relying on an experienced and conservative eleven can help turn Madrid's season around. The lads turn their attention to the Premier League in order to dissect clear systemic issues emerging wi...

Nick, Caleb, and Nathan assemble in order to react to the many plentiful narratives stemming from the match week one in a brand new UEFA Champions League campaign. The lads examine a Marcus Rashford-inspired victory for Manchester United away in Paris, and dissect how Liverpool fared tactically against Ajax in their first test following Virgil Van Dijk's horrific season-altering injury. The trio a...

Corner Kick Fam, it's time to talk big picture. Well...at least about Project Big Picture. Nathan and Nick assemble to discuss a few of the biggest stories stemming from quite a newsworthy international break. The lads discuss their safety concerns surrounding players traveling for international duty, and the subsequent increase and fallout of positive Covid-19 tests within squads. The duo also di...

The Premier League has completely turned upside down. Nick, Nathan, and Caleb attempt to collect themselves following a series of jaw dropping humiliations, demolitions, and success stories in the topsy-turvy world that is the 20/21 season. Nick tries to assess his beloved Liverpool's historic 7-2 collapse away to Aston Villa, and if the champions stand any hope of correcting their calamitous defe...

Nick and Nathan go one on one as Arsenal and Liverpool are set to face off at Anfield twice in the same week. The lads examine the high stakes nature of Monday's Premier League encounter, including a debate on whether an away day at Anfield will be Mikel Arteta's greatest test in his young managerial career, and if Liverpool need a customary dominant performance to firmly kickstart their title def...

Caleb, Nathan, and Nick return with their (over) reactions to the results from week one of the 2020/21 Premier League season. The lads discuss the much hyped impact of Leeds United, whether or not Fulham or West Brom are doomed on arrival, and if Everton's samba-powered midfield can propel them to a European place. The crew also react to Liverpool finally signing Thiago, and Tottenham's dire start...

Caleb, Nathan and Nick are joined by Bill Gallagher, sports editor for the Yale Daily News, in order to preview the clubs featuring at the top of the Premier League this season. The lads debate if Leicester will take a step back this season, why Mourinho and Spurs could be approaching disaster, and if Arteta's rehab of Arsenal can lead the Gooners to a spot in the top four. Next, Bill, a massive C...

Nick, Caleb, and Nathan continue their three part preview of the 2020/2021 Premier League season, with the lads focusing on the teams that finished in and around mid-table last year. The crew debate whether or not Everton's big money midfield acquisitions flatter to deceive, and if signing promising wonder kid Fabio Silva is too big a gamble for the Portuguese powerhouses in Wolverhampton. We also...

Caleb, Nathan and Nick open with what could be their final segment of Messi Watch as the lads react to the news that Barca's greatest ever player will reluctantly be staying with the team. The crew break down Leo's full interview including the significance of his scathing remarks towards Bartomeo and the crumbling structure of the club, and how this could impact the Argentine's play on the pitch i...

Caleb, Nathan, and Nick begin the pod this week by discussing the NBA playoff strikes following the shooting of Jacob Blake. We praise the leadership and activism of several players in major leagues across the country, and address the situation regarding Real Salt Lake owner, Dell Roy Hansen, and the reaction from the wider MLS community. Caleb then mediates a preview of the FA Community Shield, b...