Farmers League

The boys are back, with a temperature check on virus-related soccer happenings. There has surprisingly been a lot to talk about. From local sports bars waging economic war on China, to Drogba and Eto'o rejecting the use of Africa as a testing lab. Pandemic Capitalism Baby!! We do take time to laugh though, and reflect on Chuck's former job, bringing energy drinks to racists. Did he do it?

Folks, we are in full-swing of the no soccer season. But that doesn't mean that soccer isn't on our brains, it is just taking a slight backseat to the surviving the global pandemic. Mack and Chuck check on each other's local covid-19 condition, and have the pleasure of talking with Andrew Downie about his book, Doctor Socrates. In a time where medical staff and soccer are in short supply, Andrew and the guys talk about the legend who was a professional in both fields

The boys talk about the classic American soccer documentary Once in A Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of The NY Cosmos. Its got it all; nudie mags, Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer, war criminals, and some guy from Lazio who seems weirdly aggressive. Come warm yourself by the kindling of American soccer’s second hopeful start.

USSF President Carlos Cordeiro out, Cindy Parlow Cone in. Congrats to her, and here's hoping she can turn this ghost ship of a federation around. Also, The guys keep you updated on Covid-19's affect on the game, it has basically stopped everything, but what happens to the lives of the stadium workers? Let's just say the billionaire owners are exploring options.

This episode, Mack shows us the ugliest side of soccer bigotry, as we discuss some fan's shaming of Hoffenheim's Billionaire majority share club owner. Who will think of the billionaires?!?!?! We also talk about US Soccer's only good news in a while, the commitment of Borussia Dortmund's prodigy Gio Reyna. We also begin an already outdated discussion on Covid-19's affect on soccer.

MLS turning 25, and doing it BIG! Christine (@queenozymandias) joins us again to talk about some of our favorite topics on the eve of the season's start. We get into the good, the bad, and the ugly, and try to figure out why Chuck thinks Inter Miami is Inter Milan.

Every once in a while, the US Men's team does something you can appreciate, even if it is only off the pitch. Today, the guys talk about the Men's national team's association's voiced solidarity with the women's soccer movement. And one of the ghosts of the USMNT's past is still haunting clubs around the world, but has been ditched by his most recent.

One of the hottest showdowns in the MLS off season, has been between MLS and NASCAR??? The property rights struggle is real, yo. But That is not the only struggle! Mack gives us a rundown on how this year's Collective Bargaining Agreement went, and what it means for the near future.

Hey everyone, Mack's beloved Newcastle are thinking about selling their souls...I mean, club. Of course, it is bringing him down a little. Who wouldn't be a little bummed to learn the dark forces behind the sale of their team? We try to end the talk on something lighter, like the fashion of the new Major League Soccer uniforms, but we even find cynicism there. Enjoy the dark forces that brought you this ep!

A tale of two development systems: College soccer is changing to a year round schedule, good? Probably. England has a problem in its youth academies.

This week, our guy's stadium talk takes them to Brazil, and Everton. We also find time to speak about Gareth Bale and Golf. Can't wait to see which Paradise Papers character links their name to stadium naming rights next!

Brendan Williams of the Liquid Flannel Podcast drops in to talk about Stan Kroenke, the billionaire demon that owns Arsenal and the Colorado Rapids. Also, the protagonists of soccer, Union Omaha, are close to starting their inaugural season.

The US Men's team does everything it can (once again) to be totally unlovable by agreeing to and pulling out of January camp in Doha, Qatar. It's all very dumb. Alexi Lalas posed a decent question: what is a domestic league for?

The Premier League unveils one point of their six point plan to do nothing about racism. VAR is the illuminati. But first, US Men's game attendance is down and so are the bad dudes of farmers league. But we're the good down, not the bad down. A perfectly acceptable down and that's a fact, Jack.

The fellas get down to the dang thing. MLS4theLou gets there stadium tax deal blocked, but does it actually suck??? AC CHARLOTTE FC CITY,,, welcome to the resistance, maybe.

Chuck and Mack just can't quit Sporting KC, who just acquired literal action movie character Alan Pulido from Chivas. They also refresh the feed on the state of women's professional and national programs through the lens of organized resistance.

Marc Dos Santos?? Marc Dos Santos. The fella's are dog tired, but they powered through to give you the content you crave. League fines for saying true stuff about MLS. Mack is watching Liga MX Feminil and Chuck is fleeing to Peru

Hong Kong recently had elections, and Chuck brings his friend Ted on to discuss what is happening over there. Mack tries to warn everyone of the death drive. Of course, they manage to find a couple relevant soccer topics to discuss too. Enjoy!

Mack and Chuck are joined by Dr. Alexander Aviña to discuss left movements in South American soccer clubs and their links to modern anti-capitalist protests. Pop on an earbud and soak up that good stuff why dontcha.

On This Episode, Mack tries to get check focused on the weirdness of Soccer United Marketing, but all Chuck can think about is Micahel Parenti's revolutionary mustache. Once he snaps out of the spell, they take time to look at SUM's weird synergies with MLS/USSF, listen to some Weird Al, and show respect to the season Mariah Carey invented. Tune in to find out more!

Mack and Chuck discuss the big time seemingly all consuming racism of Serie A. Then have a little cool down reading an interview done with several international MLS players.

Chuck and Mack return from a week off, discussing all things domestic: the MLS Cup match-up that nobody predicted, the sheer dominance of the Carolina Courage, and the prospect that these pros will one day be paid what they are worth in the United States. Parts of the episode left our hosts feeling like they were on a one-way trip to Bummer Town. A feeling that can only be cured by a Depeche Mode cameo. Everything counts, in large amounts. Enjoy!

The fella's talk about the MLS playoffs and upcoming NWSL final. There is so much. Jesus hell. Just so much soccer. We're locked in and the chamber is slowly filling with more soccer. We give each other one last knowing look as the soccer fills to our necks. "Yuki" Mack chokes. "Nagasato" Chuck gurgles.

The US lost to Canada and buddy,,,,,,, they were bad. What is wrong at US soccer? What is Berhalter doing? Are the players to blame or does this go deeper?

Episode: Incorrect, but I Love You Our good pal Christine (@queenozymandias) stops by to talk portland timbers fandom, playoff hopes, and sweet, perfect Diego Valeri. She's our first ever guest and buddy you better believe we play some very dumb party games.

We discuss Pablo Maurers amazing piece in the Athletic about the financial and human repercussions of the Philly Unions stadium in Chester, PA. The boys get heated and sad, and then heated again, and then sad again after that. Its a Mad/Sad Scooby Doo sandwich and Farmers League unhinge their jaws to take it down in one bite. (

SKC is the house that sadness built. The Quakes didnt make it, but the timbers put on a show. Will Almeyda be back next year? Portland look playoff ready and hungry. Mack is a big basic baby person that wants GalaxyLAFC like everyone else. Chuck is almost into this, you can taste it. The Eastern Conference is a land of fog.

Welcome back to Farmers League!. On this episode, Mack and Chuck discuss MLS's decision to allow fans to fly the Iron Front log on flags, and how that fits into the culture of MLS. As a result of the decision, a former MLS/USMNT player encourages fans to bring MAGA gear to games. Geoff Cameron says it wasn't him. Chuck & Mack call on the powers of all Shaggys to solve this mystery. Join the case with us this week, and have some fun along the way!

Happy Friday everyone! This week, we watched the San Jose game against Seattle. We also talk about the SKC game against Portland and preview the upcoming Decision day Matches. All this and more, so check it out!

Chuck and Mack talk the looming MLS 2020 CBA agreement. Who might break ranks for the Players Association? Is the MLSPA ready to strike? Somebody get Kim Moody on the line!! We cover the ins and outs but mostly project our wage slave misery onto MLS players. Bless up and Happy Monday!!!

Hey folks, on episode 3, we talk about how Sporting KC can pick up the pieces, and el dos Diegos de Portland. Finally we talk about the best goals scored this week in MLS, and preview the NWSL/MLS match ups for this weekend. All this and more this week, so enjoy!

In honor of our second episode the producer gets carried away with the audio bumps, and Chuck and Mack strive to bring you a 90 minute episode. We Talk about Salzburg, Alleged Ronaldo Rape, Seria A de Racismo, and the Sporting KC loss to the LA Galaxy. All this and more, on Episode 2!

In this, the very first episode of Farmers League, Chuck and Mack discuss the USMNT as like a whole thing and the Chicago Redstars 3-0 win over the Houston Dash. Welcome aboard, partners!! (Editorial Note: Mack is always wrong, but he's a sweet boy, so we let him on the show anyway.)