The KickAround

June 11, 2026 - The boys break down the opening game between Mexico and South Africa, preview the Thursday night game between South Korea and Czechia, and give one final update from the USMNT camp before the World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday night. theKickAround.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 10, 2026 - The boys discuss the latest from the USMNT's camp ahead of the Friday opener vs. Paraguay, preview Mexico/South Africa and South Korea/Czechia, and give their final tournament predictions ahead of the first day of World Cup 26. theKickAround.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATED - the previous version was missing about 12 minutes that include much of the Group E&F discusion - that has been corrected here  June 6, 2026 - The boys get together in studio for the first of many times this summer and preview anything and everything World Cup 26, including the USMNT, how the groups will shake out, which teams might have a run in them and who they think wins the...

May 30, 2026 - Immediate reaction to Arsenal's Champions League loss to PSG, Lars checks in one last time from Europe before his trip over, and all three review their Premier League Predictions.  Plus, a whole bunch of World Cup talk, which is all you're getting from here on out for the next two months! theKickAround.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2026 - As the World Cup gets closer, now rosters are being announced, and in the lead up to this episode Andy & Peter find out the USMNT has been leaked about an hour before show time and discuss that a week earlier than expected. Plus Decision Day in the Prem, Arsenal wins, Villa wins, and a Champions League Preview - and Sam Sarver.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

May 16, 2026 - Andy & Peter review the bad (or good) week in VAR, the Celtic drama, the WHUARS incident, and City's FA Cup win over Chelsea. Plus World Cup grass, all the soccer content on your TV, and how Real Madrid makes Jerry Jones proud.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2026 - Andy & Peter react to the Champions League Final match-up, discuss City's win to keep pressure on in the Premier League Title Race, and so that means more Aresenal talk.  Plus World Cup stuff, and a review of Fox's USMNT hype promo.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2026 - Andy and Peter bathe in the aftermath of Tuesday's PSG/Bayern and try to figure out if it was the best game of all time, and if it is even a quality that is sustainable as entertainment. Plus Arsenal remind us, "It's Not Over" and a dig into World Cup Tickets and pricing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 18, 2026 - Andy & Peter try and provide some supportive thoughts to all Spurs fans, including Lars, after their high drama draw vs Brighton. Plus, a preview of the City/Arsenal "Final", a review of the UCL Quarters, and the latest in World Cup noise.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 11, 2026 - Andy and Peter and Lars all jump into the drama of Arsenal's loss, at home, to Bournemouth and how that now really revives the hope of a real title race. Plus, UCL Quarterfinals, World Cup talk and Bob Sturm checks in to talk about his current WC Ticket situation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 4, 2026 - Andy and Peter come in for a short episode to make sure the World Cup playoffs leading to finally determing the last 6 teams to the World Cup gets discussed, along with the Italian woe.  Plus, City's bullying of Liverpool and a discussion of the dramatics of the USMNT.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 28, 2026 - Andy, Lars & Peter had a lot of soccer ground to cover with the FIFA World Cup Playoff games ramping up the "it's almost here" vibes. Plus a preview of USMNT game vs Belgium and how  prophetic Andy and Jeff Carlisle turned out to be. Also Dallas Cup is here, and yet another new pro soccer team hits DFW.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 21, 2026 - Andy & Peter dial up Lars, live, to formally annouce the KickAround's programming plan for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, a preview of both the UEFA and FIFA playoff games starting this week to decide the final 6 World Cup teams.  Lars reflects on Bodo's great UCL run, a preview of that tourny's quarterfinals, the day in the Prem, and USMNT call-up observations.  See omny...

March 14. 2026 - Andy and Peter watch as Arsenal lean on The Kid to scrape out a win over Everton, and hear from Lars, who sent in his "State of Spurs" statement.  Plus, World Cup Nerd, and Jeff Carlisle from ESPN checks in to catch us up on the USMNT.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 7, 2026 - Andy and Peter are out on the road, recapping Chelsea's entertaining FA Cup win at the Racecourse Grounds and discussing the Premier League drama that took place earlier in the week. Also, World Cup teams are choosing base camps. What exactly happened with DFW being a big pull?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 28, 2026 - Andy and Peter return to dig into the need to address global political developments of the day and the past week, and how they may impact the World Cup, and how historically similar events have played out. Plus, the weekend in the Premier League and Lamine Yamal is pretty good at soccer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 14, 2026 - Peter and Andy (on his BDay!) gather to discuss the day's FA Cup action and the one big CUPset. Plus Lars checks in w/ his perspective on all the drama going on with Spurs. Plus World Cup Nerd, that LIVMCI incident, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2026: Andy and Peter dive into the world of soccer, discussing the latest Premier League action and World Cup news. They break down the day's games, including Arsenal's win over Sunderland and Newcastle's thrilling match against Brentford. The guys also touch on the US men's national team's injury concerns, including Christian Pulisic's potential return and Tyler Adams' recovery. Plus, they...

January 31, 2026-  Peter and Andy dive into the world of soccer, discussing the latest news and updates from the Premier League and Champions League. They break down the drama-filled week, including Wrexham's impressive win and the USL's plans for a new Premier League. They also touch on the US men's national team, discussing the recent comments from coach Pochettino and the implications of t...

January 24, 2026 - Peter and Andy, forced by the winter storm to do the show from their respective homes, are joined by (and giggled at) by Lars Sivertsen to discuss The Cherries big dramatic win over Liverpool, Spurs dropping more points and the final week of the Champions League group stage. Plus World Cup Nerd!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton are joined by Lars Sivertsen to discuss the unexpected outcome of the Manchester Derby, Spurs losing again, and Liverpool's unexpected draw at home.  Plus World Cup stuff, the Dallas effect on the USMNT and "Man vs Fat". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 10, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton return for a historic day in the FA Cup, a look at the 1st half of the Premier League Season, Daniel Robertson w/ Serie A, and some kit talk.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 3, 2026 - It's a new year and a new episode of soccer talking!  From discussing the changes at Chelsea, to Sunderland's suprising rise and the day's results in the Premier League.  Plus, a peek at the potential knock-out games DFW may get during the World Cup and confusion over the USSF new USMNT slogan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 28, 2025 - With other station programming getting in the way of discussing the crowded holiday soccer calendar, Peter and Lars are left to podcast about it.  Villa continues to power ahead and belie Lars' concerns over their numbers, where will Semenyo go? and a full run-through of the Premier League weekend of results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 13, 2025 - Andy Swift returns to join Peter Welpton in digging further into the World Cup news, details and debate over ticket prices, group stage travel and how the weather may impact the games. Plus Mo Salah drama, Arsenal/Wolves in real time and a discussion of 30 years of MLS.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.