Forward Pressing

In this week's episode, we discuss :  North London derby  Manchester derby  Champions league  Mourinho  CF Montreal Follow us on Instagram: @forward_pressing Follow us on Twitter: @ForwardPressPod Music:  Clueless Kit - Strings (Soundcloud)

In this week's episode, we discuss :  Nations League   Top teams underperforming (France, Germany, England!) Denmark, and Croatia top performers  Total football is back?  Why Brazil is the WC favorite and not France What are Canada's chances? Follow us on Instagram: @forward_pressing Follow us on Twitter: @ForwardPressPod Music:  Clueless Kit - Strings (Soundclou...

After a long hiatus, we're back and ready to talk football.  Leicester is in massive trouble. Will Brendan Rogers finish the season?  Thoughts on Ten Hag's United. Is the Top 4 achievable?  Tuchel sacked! Did the new ownership set him up to fail? Can Graham Potters bring Chelsea back on top? Top 4 / Champions league predictions 

In this week's episode, we discuss the champions league final. Madrid coming out on top. Courtois motm.  Who won their respective matchups ? What does that victory mean for Vinicius? Can we give Benzema the Ballon d'Or already ? We'll also talk about Ralf Rangnick leaving United. Project Rangnick has failed. Was it just not a good fit ? Was Rangnick overhyped? Could this have Ten Hag's decisi...

In this week's episode, we discuss City winning the league on a comeback win and Leeds winning the relegation battle. KDB won player of the season but could the award have gone to Salah or Son? What grade would you give Arsenal/United?   We'll also discuss Mbappe's decision to stay in Paris? What does this mean for Mbappe, PSG, and Madrid?   Finally, we give our expectations for the cham...

In this week's episode, we discuss the final days of serie A. Milan one win away from the Scudetto. Are the glory days back for the Rossoneri ?Club de Foot Montreal 8 wins in a row : Most in-form team in MLS ? We'll also discuss Arsenal's bad run of form. How much responsibility should be put on Arteta for the Gunner's recent losses ? Can the season be considered successful without champions leagu...

In this week's episode, we discuss the signing of Erling Haaland to Man City. How will he fit in a Pep system? Considering the signing of Julian Alvarez in the previous window, what will be City's attack look like next season?  Brighton's Graham Potter has been linked with big clubs throughout the season but will United regret not going after the up-and-coming Englishman?  Mourinho vs Gu...

In this week's episode, we discuss the champions league semis. Wild night in Madrid. How do we explain another City collapse? Can Pep even be blamed for yet another CL exit? Villareal almost completed the comeback but Liverpool took care of business.  Where does Carlo Ancelotti among the all-time managers? The Italian manager has made it to 5 CL finals and won in every top league in Europe. I...

In this week's episode, we discuss the 1st leg of the champions league semis. Madrid - City was perhaps the match of the year. All to play for at the Bernabeu. Has Liverpool secured a spot in the final already?  We'll discuss Arsenal - United and how this result affects both teams.  Lastly, we'll talk about the 10th straight title for Bayern and the search for the new PSG coach. Is the B...

In this week's episode, we discuss the FA Cup semis. No treble for City thanks to Liverpool / Chelsea W vs crystal palace.  Another Chelsea - Liverpool final? Do the Blues have a chance this time?  Fraser Forster robbed Gunners (literally crying for a striker), Spurs no-show vs Brighton, and CR7 saves United against Norwich but the Red Devils gets embarrassed at Anfield.  Rangicks U...

In this week's episode, we discuss Champions League quarterfinals. Benzema/Modric (assist of the season?) save Madrid. Chelsea almost completed the comeback. Massive upset in Munich! (is it really surprising?) Can Unai Emery finally get the respect he's earned? What to expect from City and Atletico. Arsenal’s bad run of form and lack of striker option is showing? (Should've acted in January). Ques...

In this week's episode, we discuss the united drawing against Leicester. Gunners' bad loss at Crystal palace (reality check ?). Brentford convincing win at Stamford bridge. Can Liverpool win the treble? We'll also talk World cup draw. Our thoughts on the groups (group of death, USA-England, Spain-Germany,suarez-ghana). What are we expecting from Canada in group F? ( Experience vs speed?)   Ch...

In this week's episode, we discuss Canada's 1st World Cup qualification in our lifetime. We discuss the progress made by the team over the recent years, the impact of John Herdman on Canadian soccer, and what to expect from Canada in Qatar.  We'll also talk about Italy's failure to qualify for a World Cup for the 2nd time. Who takes the blame for this? Will Mancini be sacked and who will repl...

In this week's episode, we discuss el Clasico. The total domination of Barca in Madrid. Would the result be different had Benzema played? Xavi has completely turned this team around but Is Barca really back?   We'll also talk about the everlasting quest for United's next manager. Does Ajax elimination affect Ten Hag's chances more than Pochettino's ? And considering the situation with Chelsea...

In this week's episode, we discuss PSG's champions league exit. With reports indicating Internal fighting between players and the dysfunctional environment inside the club with the addition of supporters booing the players, should PSG just clean house?  The Messi/CR7 debate is resurfacing. We recall Sir Alex's recent comments on the 2 Goats. Is Messi really just a Barcelona product? And would...

In this week's episode, we discuss the state of United following their loss in the Manchester derby. What is the gap between the Red Devils and the top 2? Where was Ronaldo? What's up with Rashford? How much responsibility can be put on Rangnick? And who in the roster should they build around and who needs out?  We'll also talk top 4 race. Arsenal is rolling and look like the favorites to fin...

In this week's episode, we discuss the carabao cup final. Who's more responsible for Chelsea's loss? Did Tuchel make the right decision in bringing in Kepa considering the great performance that Mendy had? Could Mason Mount have finished one of his 2 big chances? Was Lukaku really offside?  We'll also talk about Antonio Conte and his recent comments. Does he have a point? Are Spurs just not g...

In this week's episode, we discuss Spurs' big win against City. Kane came through in the clutch and we now have a title race! City and Liverpool are neck and neck till April 9th. Till then, City CANNOT afford to lose more points.  We'll also discuss Messi in La Liga vs Messi in Ligue 1. Has he declined? Why did people expect him to have similar production in a more physical league at age 36?...

In this week's episode, we discuss recent MLS transfers. Quick recap on this weekend's matchday. Pepe starting fights in the Porto-sporting derby (this may be the first and the last time we mention Pepe on this podcast).  United drama (per usual): Does the locker room trust Rangnick tactics? What areas do they need to improve? Is Pochettino the right man to take over next season? How about Ca...

In this week's episode, we talk AFCON final. We'll also recap our best moment/goal AFCON.   We'll also recap some FA CUP fixtures (lots of upsets and surprising scorelines).  Lots of big matches this week, we'll talk about some. Adama's debut for Barca, the Derby di Milano, Bayern - Leipzig, PSG-Lille. Lastly, we'll discuss some rumors regarding Mauricio Pochettino and his links with uni...

In this week's episode, we give our prediction for the AFCON semis. We'll also talk about Concacaf Qualifiers. Canada's undefeated run continues. The hype behind Les Rouges is legit and the world will soon be put on notice. The US seems to have many issues despite being such a talented team. The main problem seems to be at striker. Even with a good pool of strikers, Coach Berhalter can't seem...

In this week's episode, we discuss the upcoming round of 16. How did Algeria not make it past the group stage? Nigeria's early exit! What happened? The Super Eagles were the best team coming out of the group stage. Cameroon playing Comores....without a legit keeper.  Atletico's massive comeback vs Valencia and still in the race for LaLiga. Is Ferreira-Carrasco a top 10 dribbler right now? Int...

In this week's episode, we discuss some of the interesting moments at AFCON. Algeria and Senegal, considered as favorites, are struggling to win games (actually Algeria hasn't won a game yet!). Cameroon, Nigeria, and Morocco have been the most convincing teams so far.   Tough time for the blues. With the loss to City, where does the problem lie? Is there a performance issue (...Lukaku?)...

In this week's episode, we discuss the start of AFCON, Yannis' expectations for Cameroon, as well as, who should be considered as favorites and dark horses in the competition. Arsenal's blunder at Nottingham forest. Good lineup, bad performance? Romelu Lukaku's controversial interview. Right intention, wrong move? Will Lukaku actually go back to Inter one day? After another bad loss against Juve,...

In this week's episode, we discuss the recent rise of games postponed in England and how it will affect the rest of the season.  We'll also discuss Arsenal's current situation. Can the Gunners sustain their recent run of form or should we expect a decline at some point? Will Aubameyang be an Arsenal player in 2022? What going on with Chelsea. The Blues seems to be finding ways to win without...