The Small Club Podcast

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin return from a summer hiatus with a catch up on the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the boys have secured their first liquid sponsorship and discuss the transfer window thus far...... VAAAR Dude!   #Soccer #Football #CONCACAF #Gold Cup #Dempsey #Donovan #MLS #Transfers #EPL #Podcast #Manchester United #Cheese #Brooklyn #VAR #Dude #!

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin break down USA's 2 World Cup Qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico. The boys break down Bruce Arena's questionable lineup at the Azteca and England 'WIN', yes 'WIN' a World Cup for the first time in 51 years. And Connor has beef with his $25 a year American Outlaws subscription.   American Outlaws, USA, USMNT, Pulisic, Mexico, Azteca, WCQ,...

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin break down the UEFA Champions League final, the most predictable but 'unwanted' outcome of the season. The boys, reflect on USA Under 20's achievements in South Korea, after they were finally knocked out in the quarter finals by Venezuela 2-1. The USMNT gear up for 2 vital World Cup qualifiers and Connor breaks down Week 14 of our very own MLS.    Soc...

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin get together and discuss Memorial Day shenanigans including Tiger Wood's drive down south. The boys break down the FA Cup final, sporting hero's falls from grace the U 20 World Cup and everyone's favourite league the MLS.   Soccer, EPL, FA Cup, MLS, U20 World Cup, Tiger Woods, Memorial Weekend, England, USA, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Lifetime

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin get together for the first time since Episode 1 (Boxing Day) the boys close in on a already decided Premier League season, they also review the last few weeks in the world of footy. The boys also preview the U-20 World Cup in South Korea and Connor makes the wisest purchase of his millennial career.   #Soccer #Football #MLS #EPL #USMNT #Arsenal #Manch...

Sam Leamy and Connor Walsh explain the recent absence of 'The 3rd Touch' episodes. The boys skim the surface on recent footy news and results, including the irrelevant Manchester United Arsenal game. Sam returns from Portugal and a scary car crash. The culture is strong and Mike will return for the weekend episode.   Football, Soccer, MLS, EPL, Portugal, Immortal DC, Car Crash, Real Madrid, Champi...

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin wrap up the Champions League results and Kylian Mbappe rapid rise for Monaco. The boys take a break to order pizza and Christian Pulisic's needs to wax his hairy chest. We also break down Manchester United's impressive victory over league leaders Chelsea   Soccer, Dortmund, USA, England, UEFA, Champions League, Pulisic, Pizza

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin discuss the possibilities of a 3 country host World Cup, Deli Alli lights up 'The Lane', Bayern once again dominate the Bundesliga. Ross Barkley ends up on the wrong end of a bar fight in Liverpool, just hours after his teams 4-2 win over Leicester City. And Arsenals favourite piss head Tony Adams secures a La Liga contract. USA, Mexico, Canada, Ross...

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin review USA's 1-1 draw with Panama, the boys also discuss Netherlands and Argentina's faltering qualifying campaigns. The Premier League returns and Mike only wants cool team names to represent the top leagues.   #USA, #CONCACAF, #Panama, #MLS, #Soccer, #Football, #World Cup, #WCQ, #England, #EPL, #Argentina, #Messi, #Bastian, #Netherlands 

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin review USA's 6-0 win over Honduras. 18 year old Christian Pulisic stars in a near complete USA performance. 34 is the magic number.   USMNT, Dempsey, Pulisic, Honduras, World Cup, WCQ, Russia 2018, 34, MLS

Sam Leamy and Connor Walsh preview tomorrow evenings World Cup Qualifier, USA v Honduras in San Jose at the Avaya Stadium. The boys analysis how USA can achieve all 3 points in this vital WQC. Connor blesses 'Slum Footy'.   USMNT, Honduras, WQC, Football, Soccer, USA, Chris Wondolowski, Clint Dempsey, Bruce Arena, World Cup.

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin review all things Champions League, MLS week 3, Jermaine Defoe's surprise England call up and then things go South when the boys review their own St Patricks Day weekend. Listener discretion is advised.....   MLS, Soccer, England, USA, Champions League, Brazil, Pele, Edinho, St Patricks Day, Bambi, EPL.

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin discuss the all things Champions League/MLS and the greatest upsets in sporting history. Mike still believes in Tiger Woods and Connor just wants to play in the snow.   MLS, Soccer, EPL, Champions League, Barcelona, PSG, Wayne Rooney, Orlando, NYFCF, Andrea Pirlo, Jack Harrison, Tiger Woods

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael Mclaughlin discuss the opening MLS weekend and Sam and Connor arrive in Orlando safely without Mike. The lads discuss the local soccer culture in Orlando and antics from the night before. Sam goes crazy after England beat USA in the She Believes Cup and then things get political.    Soccer, EPL, MLS, USA.

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin are joined by CJ Trammel current Member of 'District 96', DC United's marketing street team. The boys preview the upcoming MLS season. The 3rd Touch almost gains significant sponsorship by 'probably' the best beer in the world. Mike takes lingo from Connor to another level.   MLS, USA, Soccer, DC United, EPL, Leicester, Liverpool

Sam Leamy and Connor Walsh discuss the somewhat surprise sacking of Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri. We breakdown the Champions League results from this week and act as Wayne Rooney's cross atlantic agents. Connor comes out of retirement.   Soccer, Football, Leicester City, Claudio Ranieri, Champions League, EPL, MLS, Orlando.

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael Mclaughlin round up the week that was the FA Cup last 16, Owen Hargreaves makes a public appearance and Gareth Bale returns to action for Real Madrid.   Soccer, England, America, MLS, EPL, FA CUP, Gareth Bale, Tight Shirts, Leicester City   Available to download via iTunes/Stitcher/GooglePlay/SoundCloud/YouTube   Enjoy!

Sam Leamy and Connor Walsh discuss the return of the most 'Predictable' cup competition in the world (Champions League). Mark Clattenburg takes 'unleaded' and Carli Lloyd joins the blue side of Manchester.   Soccer, MLS, EPL, Carli Lloyd, Arsenal, Champions League, UCL

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael Mclaughlin are joined by Special Guest Paul Wheatley. Paul's explains what it's like to be a Everton fan, Wenger's future and the current state of the English national team.    Soccer, Football, EPL, MLS, Everton, England, USA

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael Mclaughlin review USA v Jamaica and the overall January Camp. We discuss serious turmoil at Leicester City and Crystal Palace, whilst one of our listeners compares being a Liverpool fan as taking home a wrinkly boobed female. USMNT, Soocer, MLS, EPL, Boobs, Super Bowl, USA. 

Sam Leamy and Connor Walsh, say farewell to Frank Lampard, hail Peter Crouch's achievements and preview USA v Jamaica. Michael Mclaughlin is absent because of 'professional' commitments.   Soccer, EPL, Peter Crouch, Frank Lampard, MLS, USMNT, Comedy

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael Mclaughlin welcome back Uncle Bruce and review the USMNT game vs Serbia. Michael Bradley stirs controversy and Mike tries to understand male sports bras.   Soccer, USMNT, MLS, EPL, FA Cup, Robert Pires, Bras, Football   *Episode was recorded before Jermaine Jones and Sacha Kljestan left January camp

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael Mclaughlin discuss Freddy Adu's career, Giovinco's pending move to China and Liverpool's tiring squad. Mike has a trial with NYCFC. *17:46 Connor was referring to Giovinco being called up to the Euro 16 Qualifiers whilst at Toronto FC. Soccer, NYCFC, EPL, MLS, China, Tennis, Usain Bolt

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael Mclaughlin discuss Tim Howard's controversial mid week comments. Sam loves the idea of 25 yard dribbling penalty kicks and Mike reveals Sam's secret partner.

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael Mclaughlin review the weekends Premier League games. Connor compares the current people market as Squids!