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Litos and Rene venture the current status of the MLS world, while at the same time discussing what else is going on in the soccer community on a global scale. Yes, we call it soccer. Let’s discuss! Ask us questions on Twitter using #Ask5050 https://fnx.grsm.io/5050ballpod DISCOUNT CODE (15% off): 5050ball

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    • Jul 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 14 EPISODES


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    013: Back to Back Dip, With No Chip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 64:05


    Sorry for the wait! With all the soccer going on its important to remember that #BlackLivesMatter! In the first half of the episode Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) go over whats been going on with the MLS, NWSL and briefly touch on European soccer. In the second half, the guys had on special guest MLS Legend Shalrie Joseph (@Shalrie21). Shalrie shares some of his favorite memories of his playing career, while throwing jabs at the guys for being Metrostars/New York Red Bull fans. He also highlights some of the players that stood out to him during his tenure as the Grenada national team coach. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss. Instagram: 5050ballpod Twitter: @5050ballpod Facebook: 5050ballpod

    012: The Gangs All Here (SOCCER IS BACK!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 55:32


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) bring along a few special guests for a BONUS EPISODE! This time it's Professional soccer player Andrew Jean-Baptiste (@ajeanbaptiste92) along with some old neighborhood friends Angel Velez (@Angelitoo12) and Jovany Ventura (@jovanyvee). We talk about Andrew's career and where it has taken him so far. We also hold a discussion about the return of the Bundesliga as well as how this pandemic can and will impact soccer worldwide in the long run. Tag along, nothing better than a bonus episode. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss. Instagram: 5050ballpod Twitter: @5050ballpod Facebook: 5050ballpod

    011: Welcome To The...MSL (Mental Strength League)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 62:21


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) bring along another special guest, this time it's Professional soccer player Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) . He shares with us his unorthodox route to becoming a Pro player, his thoughts on the current state of Major League Soccer as well as what it could do to improve and also gives us a little insight on what player's head he currently lives in #RentFree. Come along for the ride, this was a fun one. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss. Instagram: 5050ballpod Twitter: @5050ballpod Facebook: 5050ballpod

    010: Pablo Punyed of KR Reykjavik (Iceland) & El Salvador National Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 42:44


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) have their first player guest, Pablo Punyed @pablopunyed90. We get into the specifics on how he ended up playing collegiate soccer at St. John's, professionally in Iceland and his journey to representing El Salvador at the national team level. He shares with us the adversity he's faced throughout his life and career. Tune in to this week's episode and find out what his favorite type of cleats are...not what we expected. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss. Pablo & some of the member of the El Salvador national team have partnered to collect donations to feed those effected by this pandemic in El Salvador. Please share and donate if possible www.esunido.com every little bit helps. Instagram: 5050ballpod Twitter: 5050ballpod Facebook: 5050ballpod

    009: El Gordito de Newark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 50:57


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) have their first special guest @NotAlexis of the SoccerCooligans. They get into how Alexis got into soccer and what his take is on the current state of the MLS. We ask him questions on his experience as a fan/spectator and he shares with us who his favorite guest has been so far. Do we hate him for being an NYCFC fan? FInd out on this week's episode.

    008: MLS Is Back Babyyy!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 87:29


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) recap all 13 matches from week 1 of the MLS regular season. They also go on to discuss the El Clasico match as well as the Premier League and FA Cup fixtures. What are your thoughts? Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.

    007: The Cup of Champions Pt. 2.5/Man, You Are In Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 79:57


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) alongside special guest co-host AJ Aguera (@ajaguera) recap the second set of matches from the Champions Leagues as well as Concacaf Champions League fixtures. They also discuss the hot water Manchester City find themselves in after UEFA hands down a steep penalty. What are your thoughts? Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.

    006: The Cup of Champions Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 70:33


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) recap the first set of matches from the Champions Leagues. They also discuss the upcoming UEFA, Europa and Concacaf Champions Legaue fixtures. They break it down by matchups as well as some players to watch and their predictions. What are your thoughts? Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.

    005: The Cup of Champions Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 68:35


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) discuss the upcoming UEFA, Europa and Concacaf Champions Legaue fixtures. They break it down by matchups as well as some players to watch and their predictions. What are your thoughts? Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.

    004: VAR out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 64:45


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) featuring in-studio guest Angel Velez discuss the impacts of newly transferred players, the state of both the Men's and Women's United States national teams and VAR. What are your thoughts? Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.

    003: Market’s Closed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 72:14


    With the January transfer window closed, Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) discuss the most significant signings and what type impact they the think the players will have on their teams. They go through Europe’s top 5 leagues to the MLS. Expectations on the friendly between USMNT and Costa Rica plus does much more. What are your thoughts? Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.

    002: Chicha Is Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 71:44


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) discuss some of the most pressing topics coming from the soccer universe. They begin by discussing the Manchester United loss over Burnley at Old Trafford and the consequences that come with that. They also discuss the Bundesliga as well as the debut of an American youngster and Borussia Dortmund's shiny new toy. Finally, CHICHARITO IS COMING TO THE MLS!!! What are your thoughts? Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.

    001: New Year Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 70:57


    Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) finally show their passion on the mic. It has been a long time coming and the guys discuss what's going on in the soccer community. They begin by discussing who they think will be the player(s) to watch for both men and women's U.S.A national teams this year. They review trending topics across Europe and much more.  Agreee? Disagree? Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions or provide topics to discuss.

    5050 Ball (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 0:43


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