Bros Talking Soccer

Dave, Christian, & Matt say goodbye for now. Thank you to all the listeners, supporters, and everyone else we've interacted with over the years. We appreciate each and every one of you and hope to be back sometime in the future. All the best. -The Knittels

We discuss the latest Premier League & MLS news. Premier League September QKP Champ Interview (2:53-19:15) Christian's Corner (20:11-32:18) - Marsch's halftime talk - Aubameyang vs Watzke - TAA's future MLS September QKP Champ Interview (32:28-47:47) Dave's Domestic Dive (48:38-1:09:29) - USMNT roster surprises - Beasley & Howard retirement - LAFC best ever Listener Questions (1:09:30-1:16:00) Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss the latest Premier League & MLS news. Matt's Megs (Matt's Wild Speculations) - Klopp to Germany - Arteta to succeed Pep Christian's Corner - Xhaka appointed Arsenal captain - Klopp and Benitez say Gerrard heir to Klopp - Poch says this season is less difficult than his first season Dave's Domestic Dive - NYCFC's "home" playoff games - MLS scheduling Listener Questions Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss the latest Premier League & MLS news. Matt's Megs (2:26-12:49) - Liverpool Kit switch to Nike - Bernardo Silva Tweet Christian's Corner (13:42-34:23) - Messi wins Fifa POTY, Rapinoe women's POTY, and Klopp Manager of year - Carragher says "Suarez cost Liverpool the title" - Should Eriksen be Benched? Dave's Domestic Dive (35:13-47:56) - The Fire have new owners & will play at Soldier Field next season - Wayne Rooney saying US players need to be paid more - Don Garber said he’d be happy with 100% charter flights - David Silva to Inter Miami Listener Questions (47:57-52:48) Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss the latest LFC & Man City news, FIFA 20 ratings, the USMNT friendly vs Mexico, & more. Matt's Megs (3:35-16:56)- Man City women - Milner's playing in Kompany's testimonial Noob Interview (17:58-36:45)- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoccernoobUSA - Website: http://www.soccernoob.com/  Christian's Corner (36:56-56:59)- Messi's contract - Albania vs France drama - FIFA 20 ratings Todd Interview (58:02-1:11:42)- Find Todd on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAToddLife - Find the Free Kick Pod: - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fulltime-podcast-with-todd-and-tyler/id1361793794  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreeKickPod Dave's Domestic Dive (1:11:51-1:31:46) - Sacramento joining MLS - USMNT vs Mexico review Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss the Champions League draw, the USMNT roster, and more. Matt's Megs - Sadio Mane outburst - Man City UEFA conspiracy - Laporte injury Christian's Corner - UCL Draw Dave's Domestic Dive - MLS Playoff races - Darlington Nagbe USMNT drama - USMNT Roster Listener Questions Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss Liverpool & Man City, MLS expanding to St. Louis, & more.

We discuss Liverpool's slow starts, Bayern's loan strategy, pressure in MLS, & more. Matt's Megs (2:48-20:10)- City’s tribute to Sane - VAR... Again - Liverpool’s slow starts Christian's Corner (21:05-41:46)- Ligue 2 game stopped for homophobic comments - Riots in Honduras cause game cancellation - Bayern’s loan strategy Dave's Domestic Dive (43:12-59:15)- Inter Miami MLS stadium situation - Zlatan said not enough pressure in MLS because of playoffs & no pro/rel - Earnie Stewart promotion Listener Questions (59:18-1:12:04) Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss Liverpool & Man City, Lukaku's treatment at United, US Soccer hiring lobbyists, and more. Matt's Megs (3:36-24:08) - Liverpool and Manchester City game reviews - Sane injury - VAR's eventful prem debut Christian's Corner (25:07-40:10) - Zola says Kante not a CDM - Lukaku harshly treated - Rodri hair style of CDM Dave's Domestic Dive (41:47-54:32) - US Soccer hired lobbyists - Rooney leaving DC United Listener Questions (54:33-57:38) Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave interviews Bill Salvatore who is the Director of the Unity Cup, a soccer tournament featuring teams from different neighborhoods in Philadelphia. We discuss the Unity Cup, Bill's role with the event, the Unity Cup's evolution, & more. - Unity Cup website: https://unitycup.phila.gov/  - Unity Cup Twitter: https://twitter.com/phlunitycup  - Unity Cup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHLunitycup/  - Bill Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachBill308  Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave interviews Matt Ralph from the Brotherly Game. We discuss his role with the Brotherly Game, his writing style, some of his other projects, and more. Find Matt on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/MattRalph_tBG  Find the Brotherly Game website here: https://www.brotherlygame.com/  Find the Brotherly Game on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/BrotherlyGame  Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss the Community Shield, preview the Prem season, & more. Stories discussed this episode: Matt's Megs (4:16-24:21)- Community Shield review - Cancelo to Man City July Quick Kick Picks Champ Interview (25:14-42:00)-Drew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsADeihl-Drew's FPL Twitter: https://twitter.com/FPL_ProRel-FPL Website: https://fantasyprorel.weebly.com/ Christian's Corner (42:11-1:11:15)- Premier League Season Preview Dave's Domestic Dive (1:12:08-1:32:53)- Ellis leaving USWNT - Cordeiro’s letter - US & Mexico youth recruitment policies Listener Questions (1:32:54-1:35:06) Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/

Dave interviews Jordan Florit, author of Red Wine & Arepas: How Football is Becoming Venezuela’s Religion. We discuss Jordan's passion for Venezuelan soccer, his goals for writing the book, his support of Southampton FC, and more. - Support Jordan on Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/redwineandarepas  - Follow Jordan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFalseLibero  Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We interview Robert Boyd from Custom FC. We discuss Robert's graphic design experience, some of his interesting projects with Custom FC, what the future holds for him and his company, and more. Find Custom FC: -Website: https://www.customfc.co.uk/ -Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearecustomfc -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearecustomfc/ Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss Liverpool's preseason form, Pulisic's potential, preview the MLS All-Star game, and more. Stories discussed this episode: Matt's Megs (4:00-20:44)- Liverpool preseason form - Sanè's potential move Christian's Corner (21:34-43:55)- Hazard on Pulisic's potential - Pep says Foden most talented player - Ojo says Rangers are biggest team in Scotland Dave's Domestic Dive (45:00-1:00:40)- MLS All-Star game - NISA Fall Season Schedule - Leagues Cup review Listener Questions (1:00:41-1:07:05) Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We interview Todd Lewis & Tyler Elliott from the Free Kick Pod. We discuss their podcast, some of their interesting interviews, their fandom of Man U, Tottenham, & the Union, and more. Find Free Kick Pod: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreeKickPod -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeKickPod/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freekickpod/ -Todd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAToddLife -Tyler Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreeKickTyler Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We interview Marcus Walfridson from Football Coach Mentoring. We discuss Marcus' career through many different roles in the soccer world, his current project with Football Coach Mentoring, his coolest experiences, and more. -FC Mentoring website: https://www.fcmentoring.com/ -Football Coach Evolution website: https://www.fce-usa.com/ Find Marcus on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/MWalfridson -Website: https://mwalfridson.com/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWalfridson/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwalfridson/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MWalfridson/ Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss the latest Liverpool & Man City news, Zidane's comments on Bale, the expanded Leagues Cup, & more. Stories discussed this episode: Matt's Megs (7:01-20:09) - Pep coaching for the cameras - Lack of transfers from LFC Christian's Corner (21:02-44:42) - Vela and Ibra Feud - No Juventus in FIFA 20 - Zidane's Bale comments - Sturridge betting punishment Dave's Domestic Dive (45:35-1:05:27) - Leagues Cup expansion - USL moving MLS 2nd teams to League One Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We interview Mike Steenstra from the Rooster & the Devil podcast. We discuss how Mike became a soccer fan, how his podcast got its name, where the Rooster & the Devil is headed, and more. Find Rooster & the Devil on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/roosterdevil -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooster-and-the-devil/id1450403556 Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We interview Tom Sweezy from the MLS Aces podcast. We discuss how the MLS Aces podcast got started, some of the cool content they've created recently, their plans for the future, and more. Find MLS Aces on: -Website: https://www.mlsaces.com/  -Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLSAces  -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mls_aces/  Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss Crouch's retirement, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, and more. We have Bros Talking Soccer t-shirts on sale! Regular Ts ($20): www.bonfire.com/bros-talking-soccer-t  Triblend Ts ($25): www.bonfire.com/bros-talking-soccer-triblend-t  Stories discussed this episode: Matt's Megs (2:54-15:41) - Delph transfer - LFC & Man City transfers - LFC & Man City preseason Soccernoob Interview (16:39-38:39)- Our June Quick Kick Picks Champion Christian's Corner (38:51-58:03) - Neymar's favorite memory - Peter Crouch retires - Alisson for Ballon d'Or? Dave's Domestic Dive (59:13-1:12:29) - CONCACAF 2022 World Cup Qualifying - MLS MVP candidates Listener Questions (1:12:30-1:15:19) Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave, Matt Lefler, & Matt's daughter Izzy review the World Cup Final between the United States (USWNT) and the Netherlands on Day 31 of the 2019 World Cup in France. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave & Matt Lefler review the 3rd place match England & Sweden on Day 30 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They also preview tomorrow's World Cup Final between the United States (USWNT) and the Netherlands. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave & Matt Lefler review the semifinal match between the Netherlands and Sweden on Day 27 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They also quickly preview this weekend's third-place match and World Cup Final. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave & Matt Lefler review the semifinal match between England and the United States (USWNT) on Day 26 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They also quickly preview Wednesday's other semifinal match between the Netherlands and Sweden. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave & Matt Lefler recap Day 23 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review the quarterfinal matches of Italy vs Netherlands and Germany vs Sweden. They also quickly preview Tuesday's semifinal match between the United States (USWNT) & England. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave & Matt Lefler recap Day 22 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review the quarterfinal match between France & the United States (USWNT) and quickly preview Saturday's final 2 quarterfinal matches between Italy & the Netherlands and Germany & Sweden. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave & Matt Lefler recap Day 21 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review the quarterfinal match between Norway & England and quickly preview Friday's major quarterfinal match between France & the United States. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave recaps Day 19 of the 2019 World Cup in France. He reviews Italy vs China & the Netherlands vs Japan. He also gives a quick preview of Thursday's quarterfinal match between Norway & England. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave and Matt Lefler recap Day 18 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review the United States (USWNT) vs Spain & Sweden vs Canada. They also give a quick preview of Tuesday's final round of 16 matches, which are Italy vs China & the Netherlands vs Japan. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave is solo today to recap the second group of knockout round matches on Day 17 of the 2019 World Cup in France. He reviews England vs Cameroon & France vs Brazil. He also gives a quick preview of Monday's knockout round matches, which are the United States vs Spain & Sweden vs Canada. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave is joined by Matt Lefler to recap the first knockout round matches on Day 16 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review Germany vs Nigeria & Norway vs Australia. They also give a quick preview of the knockout round matches on Sunday, which are England vs Cameroon & France vs Brazil. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave is joined by Matt Lefler to recap Day 14 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review Cameroon vs New Zealand, Netherlands vs Canada, Sweden vs United States, & Thailand vs Chile. They also give a quick preview of the first knockout round matches on Saturday, which are Germany vs Nigeria & Norway vs Australia. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave is joined by Matt Lefler to recap Day 13 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review Japan vs England & Scotland vs Argentina. They also give a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are Cameroon vs New Zealand, Netherlands vs Canada, Sweden vs United States, & Thailand vs Chile. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave is joined by Matt Lefler to recap Day 12 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review Italy vs Brazil & Jamaica vs Australia. They also give a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are Japan vs England & Scotland vs Argentina. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave is joined by Matt Lefler to recap Day 11 (first day of final group stage matches) of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review China vs Spain, South Africa vs Germany, Nigeria vs France, and South Korea vs Norway. They also give a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are Italy vs Brazil & Jamaica vs Australia. Link to The Soccer Tavern video on the history of the word 'soccer': https://youtu.be/PaNKceJb_58  Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We are Dave, Christian, and Matt Knittel and we are 3 soccer-obsessed brothers who love to talk about the beautiful game. We generally focus on American and European soccer in our pods but will dabble in other areas. Additionally, we love to interview people from all over the world working on grassroots soccer projects. Give us a listen and we hope to talk to you soon!

Dave & Christian recap Day 10 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review Sweden vs Thailand and United States (USWNT) vs Chile. They also give a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are China vs Spain, South Africa vs Germany, Nigeria vs France, and South Korea vs Norway. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave is flying solo on today's podcast as he recaps Day 9 of the 2019 World Cup in France. He reviews Netherlands vs Cameroon & Canada vs New Zealand. He also gives a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are Sweden vs Thailand and United States vs Chile. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave & Matt Lefler recap Day 8 of the 2019 World Cup in France. We review Japan vs Scotland, Jamaica vs Italy, and England vs Argentina. We also give a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are Netherlands vs Cameroon & Canada vs New Zealand. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave & Matt Lefler recap Day 7 of the 2019 World Cup in France. We review Australia vs Brazil and South Africa vs China. We also give a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are Japan vs Scotland, Jamaica vs Italy, and England vs Argentina. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave & Matt Lefler recap Day 6 of the 2019 World Cup in France. We review Nigeria vs South Korea, Germany vs Spain, and France vs Norway. We also give a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are Australia vs Brazil and South Africa vs China. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave is joined by Matt Lefler to recap Day 5 of the 2019 World Cup in France. We review New Zealand vs Netherlands, Chile vs Sweden, and USA vs Thailand. We also give a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are Nigeria vs South Korea, Germany vs Spain, and France vs Norway. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave is joined by Matt Lefler to recap Day 4 of the 2019 World Cup in France. They review Argentina vs Japan and Canada vs Cameroon. They also give a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are New Zealand vs Netherlands, Chile vs Sweden, and USA vs Thailand. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave recaps a wild Day 3 of the 2019 World Cup in France. He reviews Australia vs Italy, Brazil vs Jamaica, and England vs Scotland. He also gives a quick preview of tomorrow's matches, which are Argentina vs Japan and Canada vs Cameroon. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave recaps Day 2 of the 2019 World Cup in France. He reviews Germany vs China, Spain vs South Africa, & Norway vs Nigeria. He also gives a quick preview for tomorrow's matches, which are Australia vs Italy, Brazil vs Jamaica, and England vs Scotland. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

Dave recaps the opening match of the 2019 World Cup in France. He discusses what happened in the France vs South Korea match. He also gives a quick preview of the 3 matches set to take place on Day 2 which are Germany vs China, Spain vs South Africa, and Norway vs Nigeria. Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We are joined by Jim Rutter, CEO of YourSports, for an interview. We discuss YourSports' mission, the soccer world's complexities that create challenges for YourSports, Jim's fandom, & more. Links: -Website: https://www.yoursports.com/  -Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourSports  -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoursports/  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursports/  Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We discuss manager roles in club rivalries, Hazard's comments about playing vs Lille & Chelsea next season, US Soccer Hall of Fame voting, and more. Matt's Megs (4:43-22:57) - Do managers have any role in club rivalries - Should City focus on getting talent in England or abroad - Van Dijk comments on Ballon d’Or Christian's Corner (23:48-42:28) - Ada Hegerberg sitting out of World Cup - Hazard comments about hoping to play against Chelsea and Lille next season - Ibrahim Uzulmez hired and fired by Kasimpasa within 4 hours - Champions League Final review Dave's Domestic Dive (43:28-59:02) - US U20 World Cup Update - US Soccer Hall of Fame Voting Listener Questions (59:02-1:07:26) Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/ 

We preview the 2019 World Cup in France. Segment 1 (2:05-18:13) - Group by group previews & predictions Segment 2 (19:15-29:27) - Favorites, dark horses, & teams to watch Segment 3 (30:11-43:37) - Players to watch & other noteworthy items Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/

We discuss the UEFA Europa League Final that happened on Wednesday and preview the Champions League Final happening on Saturday. Europa League Final (1:42-20:48) Champions League Final (21:52-37:43) Visit the Bros Talking Soccer website: https://www.brostalkingsoccer.com/