Footy Fellas

The Footy Fellas are discussing Gameweek 7 of the English Premier League! A Brighton beat down by Aston Villa, Manchester malaise, and VAR in question after Liverpool vs. Tottenham. Tune in to hear our take and recap every match from around the premier league! Top Storylines (2:44), Match Recaps (8:04), Shoutout of the Week (24:55)

The Footy Fellas are discussing Gameweek 5 of the English Premier League! Why are Man United & Man City responding to key injuries differently? Will we continue to see a ton of late goals? Is the Bourne Trilogy one of the best ever? Tune in to find out these answers and recap every match from around the premier league! Top Storylines (1:09), Match Recaps (10:44), Shoutout of the Week (31:23) Icy Hot Seat (34:04)

The Footy Fellas are discussing Gameweek 4 of the English Premier League! How many hat tricks is too many hat tricks? Are tired legs leading to more late goals? Should silent discos be an every day thing? Tune in to find out these answers and recap every match from around the premier league! Top Storylines (1:50), Match Recaps (5:36), Shoutout of the Week (24:00)

The Footy Fellas are discussing Gameweek 3 of the English Premier League! Is West Ham for real? Is Darwin Núñez for fake? Does The Dark Knight age poorly? Tune in to find out these answers and recap every match from around the premier league! Top Storylines (1:16), Match Recaps (8:11), Shoutout of the Week (25:39)

In this Footy Fellas reunion we recap the Premier League season and discuss the GOAT hoofing it to Miami! Tune in to find out our biggest surprises from the EPL season and why Messi's move to the MLS has us less optimistic than most. Premier League 22'-23' Season Recap (15:55) Fantasy Premier League Banter (28:22) Impact of Messi in the MLS (33:18)

In this episode we dissected the entire 2022 World Cup, and what a tournament it was! Tune in to find out which teams shocked us, who stars in our best 11, how much we worship Messi, and whether we think the US could go far in 2026 on home soil. Qatar Backdrop (5:15) Group Stages (11:11) US Performance (28:50) Knockout Stages (42:53) Argentina vs. France Final (52:21) Our World Cup Starting 11s (1:07:35)

In this episode we talked about EPL, FPL, World Cup, MLS, Formula 1, basically everything you could ever want. Is Graham Potter a Fraud or a Frog? How soon can Haaland become the best City player ever? What the heck is going on with Leicester? Are we still hopeful about US' chances in the Qatar World Cup? Enjoy!!

In this episode we talked about getting the freshest haircut, Klopp's rise as a manager, Leeds new American identity, and MLS rivalry week. Enjoy!!

In this episode we CHILLED, talking about creating montages, shirts vs. skins, formula 1, and yes a little bit of Premier League transfer window talk. Enjoy!!

In this episode we chat with FoFF Tim Spenser! We discussed transformational moments in our soccer careers, how to implement new habits with players, his coaching trajectory, and bringing a more meditative mindset to life. This is part 2 of 2. Enjoy!!

In this episode we chat with FoFF Tim Spenser! We discussed his year as a first team coach for Deportivo Guadalajara in Spain, developing relationships with the players, and conducting player analysis. Also breakfast burritos. This is part 1 of 2. Enjoy!!

In this episode we discuss the CONCACAF Champions League and the other Champions League, discussing the Seattle Sounders trophy and previewing Liverpool vs. Real Madrid. Enjoy!!

In this episode we discuss City vs. Liverpool, the US Men's & Women's National teams, and MLS' return. Have you been watching formula 1? Because this episode is a Charles Leclerc certified winner. Enjoy!!

Welcome back! In this special episode we've got two FoFFs joining us, Idar & Derek, to talk about a whole host of exciting soccer topics. You'll learn a lot about football in Norway from both of our resident experts, that's for sure. Enjoy!! Norwegian Football (1:16), AFCON (20:16), Right to Dream Soccer Program (26:27), Sponsor - Football Manager (31:30), State of Manchester United (35:14), US Players' Abroad Future (46:47)

Welcome back! In this episode we break down the US performance against North American rivals Canada. We also discuss the most impactful transfers across the pond in the EPL. Enjoy!! USMNT World Cup Qualifying (6:01) Exciting Transfer News (24:26)

Welcome back! In this episode we discuss the intrigue and excitement around this year's AFCON. We also look ahead to the upcoming USMNT World Cup Qualifying games and lay out exactly what they need to accomplish to guarantee a berth in Qatar. Enjoy!! AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations (4:53) USMNT World Cup Qualifying (13:46) EPL Storylines (21:29)

Happy New Year FoFFs!! In this episode we discuss everything that went down in the EPL in December. We're also the first pod to officially place our predictions for the 2022 Olympics, 2022 World Cup, & 2022 MLS Cup at the same time. Very impressive and unique of us. Enjoy!! Very Official 2022 Predictions (3:21) New Years Tradition - Is it Real? (9:08) Chelsea vs. Liverpool (11:20) December EPL Review (15:58)

This is part 3 of 3 in our Footy Fellas Holiday Special Series - Each of us highlighted our most impactful fashion moments in the soccer world. What jerseys changed the game? Which players value skyrocketed because of their style? Why are hairstyles so crazy and cool in footy? All great questions on your part. We answered them in this fun and quick chat that will surely get your brain moving and tickle your fancy. Enjoy!

This is part 2 of 3 in our Footy Fellas Holiday Special Series - Each of us highlighted our young soccer star to look out for going forward. Why are they worth watching? What do their stats look like this year? What will their future significance be on the world stage? All great questions on your part. We answered them in this fun and quick chat that will surely get your brain moving and tickle your fancy. Enjoy!

This is part 1 of 3 in our Footy Fellas Holiday Special Series - Each of us created the soccer club we would want to own and manage. What's the name of the club? Where is it located? Who is the mascot? Who is the star player? All great questions on your part. We answered them in this fun and quick chat that will surely get your brain moving and tickle your fancy. Enjoy!

In this episode we discuss the thrilling NWSL Championship match, MLS Playoffs opening round, & how all of the new managers in the EPL fared in their first opportunities to impress. We also had to share our Thanksgiving Starting 11, and safe to say it's pretty controversial. Enjoy, and don't forget to Bop It!! New EPL Managers (5:11) NWSL Championship Match (15:36) MLS Playoffs Opening Round (19:25) Thanksgiving Starting 11 (25:46)

In this episode we discuss the thrilling MLS decision day & make our predictions for each of the 1st round matchups! We also talk EPL coaching changes & the NWSL playoffs. Enjoy!! MLS Decision Day & Playoff Predictions (7:31) Premier League Results & Coaching Changes (24:03) NWSL Playoffs Underway (34:04)

In this episode we discuss how the managerial landscape has evolved & the exciting upcoming finish in the MLS to decide who makes the playoffs. Enjoy!! The Manager Situation - Ole, Nuno, Conte, and more (2:37) MLS Playoff Equation (14:39)

Discussing all 4 "Clásico" matchups from an exciting weekend featuring 3 red cards, plenty of close scorelines, and one big blowout. Enjoy!! Liverpool vs. Man United (3:52) Real Madrid vs. Barcelona (15:43) PSG vs. Marseille (20:48) Inter Milan vs. Juventus (25:38)

Discussing Newcastle's new ownership group and the big USMNT come from behind win in World Cup Qualifying. Enjoy!! USMNT Beating Costa Rica (6:20) Newcastle Ownership Change (17:43)

Discussing the major scandal and firings in the NWSL, big clubs getting upset around the world, and Liverpool vs. City. Also how to consume and not consume Oatly, the Swedish oat drink. Enjoy!! The NWSL Scandal (7:19) Upsets around the world (18:00) Liverpool vs. Man City (29:04) The Footy Fellas' Jinx (32:01)

We're talking all EPL, ALL EP in Episode 80, covering every storyline from Gameweek 6. We might or might not be recording live from inside a Cold Stone Creamery. Enjoy!! Man City vs. Chelsea (9:01) Man United vs. Aston Villa (17:06) Leicester City vs. Burnley (21:26) Everton vs. Norwich (24:25) West Ham vs. Leeds (25:54) Icy Twitter News Bot (29:40) Watford vs. Newcastle (32:49) Liverpool vs. Brentford (33:42) Wolves vs. Southampton (40:24) Arsenal vs. Tottenham (40:45) Who's coming in 5th? (44:24) Who's winning the league? (48:31)

Champions League is BACK, Europa League is BACK, and the Premier League is starting to heat up - the fellas discuss all this and more. Enjoy!! Champions League Rule Changes (5:49) Champions League First GW Breakdown (10:12) Europa League First GW Breakdown (20:58) Legumes R Us (24:07) Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace Takeaways (27:13) Man City vs. Southampton (31:06) Will Norwich win an EPL Game? (31:55) Other EPL Action and Sunday Predictions (37:05)

Another grab bag of amazing footy topics this week - Ronaldo back at Old Trafford, Liverpool takes care of Leeds, and Ricardo Pepi announcing himself on the international stage for the USMNT. There's also some unsolicited life advice squeezed in the middle somewhere. Enjoy!! Ronaldo's Return to Man U (6:28) Liverpool vs. Leeds (16:00) Other EPL scores (27:03) Unsolicited Advice (29:00) USMNT & Ricardo Pepi's Arrival (30:39) International Footy & MLS (38:15)

Welcome to an audible, an episode recorded from 3 different places so the Fellas could be together in spirit. We each gave our take on the US Men's National Team drawing their first 2 world cup qualifiers AND played one of our favorite games two truths and a lie. Try playing along and let us know how you did (honestly) in our Instagram or Twitter DMs. Enjoy!! USMNT World Cup Qualifying (1:20) Two Truths and a Lie (8:05)

Footy is out of the gates and there's no turning back - FA Cup underway, EPL heavyweight matchup in Chelsea vs. Liverpool, Ronaldo back to his roots with Man U, Messi gets first PT @ PSG, & MLS Rivalry Week finishes up. As a bonus, we brought you some of the best team names in the FA Cup preliminary round. Need a stretch or some meditation? We got that for you too. Enjoy!! Best Names in the FA Cup (6:14) Chelsea vs. Liverpool (11:26) Antonio for Golden Boot? (19:37) Man U vs. Wolves (22:04) Stretching/Meditation (27:30) Old Dogs up to New Tricks - Ronaldo & Messi (31:00) Icy the Twitter Bot (42:18) MLS Rivalry Week Wraps Up (44:14) UCL Draw First Take (46:17)

We hit the Footy grab bag in this episode - NWSL, MLS, & EPL. So many exciting storylines from each - a 15 year old making waves, rivals facing off all over the US, and top London clubs already off to hot starts. In addition, we're finally being broadcast all over the world, on some very interesting stations. Enjoy!! Portland Thorns on Fire (7:36) Carli Lloyd Retiring (12:57) MLS Rivalry Week (18:35) Broadcasting Worldwide (25:58) EPL Kick Off (28:30)

Very fun episode with our Friends of Footy Fellas previewing their favorite EPL teams ahead of the 29th edition of the Premier League. Enjoy! FoFFs: Teddy - Wolves (2:10) Bobby - Arsenal (3:33) Derek - Brentford (5:38) Noah - Chelsea (9:50) Sam - Aston Villa (11:21) Johnny - Liverpool (13:46) Ivan - Arsenal (14:47) Pete - West Ham (16:35) Mike - Chelsea (19:37) Patrick - Arsenal (21:57)

We discuss 2 massive topics this week - Messi actually leaving Barcelona (for real this time) and talking all things EPL with the season kicking off on 8/13. A special guest FoFF joined us to talk EPL and boy was it juicy banter. Enjoy!! Messi Leaving Barcelona (7:56) EPL Season Preview w/ Teddy (27:09)

The USWNT triumph over Netherlands in the Olympic Quarterfinals, the USMNT take down Qatar in the Gold Cup Semifinals, and the Footy Fellas take home the trophy in our own (completely real) Midwest Soccer Podcasting Finals. We talk about some tricky college soccer interviews, Ted Lasso season 2, and more summer soccer transfer news. Are music festivals under or overrated? Enjoy!! Last Week Today (16:00) Sponsor - Canadian Fire Smoke Alliance (24:18) USWNT in the Olympics (28:43) USMNT in the Gold Cup (32:59) Over/Under (37:43)

The USWNT put up a 6 spot on New Zealand in the Olympics, the USMNT clash with Jamaica in the Gold Cup, and Mbappe clashes with Icy's hopes of another Liverpool PL title winning season. We've got all the juicy transfer rumors and Icy delivers with another classic game of 2 truths and a lie. The USMNT are ranked WHAT in the world? Hard for us to believe, but we eventually accepted it. Enjoy!! Last Week Today (12:34) Sponsor - Get Back (18:59) USWNT vs. New Zealand (23:52) Men's Olympics Soccer (27:30) Gold Cup (30:00) USA World Soccer Ranking (37:20) Two Truths and a Lie (39:15)

It's still summer and that means summer soccer transfers! We discussed some of the most impactful transfers, and also why Icy will be the next man on the moon. Another big story that you want to be aware of is the Ligue 1 financial crisis - how it came to be, the business side, and why it means PSG are guaranteed to win the league this year. To round things out, Over/Under is back and this one has a unique spin to it. Enjoy!! Last Week Today (9:25) Summer Transfer News (19:04) Sponsor - Mindphones (28:46) Ligue 1 Financial Crisis (32:58) Over/Under (41:55)

So much footy going on this summer! We discussed the Euro 2020 & Copa America Finals, as well as previewing the Gold Cup and Olympic soccer coming up in the near future. All in a quick and packed roundup. We're also playing a bit of footy again ourselves, and we couldn't be more excited. Listen to Ep 69 to join in on the fun! Euro 2020 (1:15) Playing Footy Ourselves (9:52) Copa America (14:50) Gold Cup (20:06) Olympics (24:51)

We chatted with Elizabeth Eddy - NWSL midfielder, Swaz House founder, Cali Native, & good vibe bringer. After starring as a two sport athlete at USC, lacrosse and soccer, she went on to play for numerous NWSL teams including the Western New York Flash, North Carolina Courage, and now Gotham FC. We got into the 2021 NWSL season, the Gotham FC rebrand and culture, and entrepreneurial projects she's working on like Swaz House. Super worthwhile listen, enjoy!! Interview with Elizabeth (10:26)

In this episode we discussed the crazy weekend weather all across the country, how Icy went Strawberry picking DURING IT, and major NWSL, MLS, and Euro 2020 breakdowns. Plenty of banter, storylines & strawberries to get your week started on the right foot! Crazy Weekend Weather (2:44) NWSL (10:50) MLS (15:54) Euro 2020 (27:40)

In this episode we discussed Max's recent love for Pedialyte, and broke down all of the Euro 2020 group stage results and storylines to date. Plenty of banter, an environmentally friendly (too friendly?) sponsor read, and a special version of 2 truths and a lie. Check out all of the fun and start your week off right in Episode 66! Last Week Today (10:24) Sponsor - Apartment Gardeners LLC (19:55) Main Topic - Euro 2020 Banter (23:50) 2 Truths and a Lie (50:19)

In this episode we focused on Euro 2020, the ramifications of Max visiting Scotland right after Euro 2020 ends, and how Pulisic must be strutting into the US locker room after winning the Champions league with Chelsea. Have a listen!! Last Week Today - World Footy Recap (11:24) Sponsor - Maskzel (19:22) Main Topic - Euro 2020 (21:08)

The Champions League final and Europa League final BOTH happened this past week, and we broke them down in detail. Biggest storylines, questions, answers, and everything in between. Also tiktok's impact on the educational system & making subs in rec soccer leagues. Listen for a recap of European soccer's biggest finals! Champions League Final (1:41) Sponsor (26:14) Europa League Final (29:11)

We broke down all of the final days from around the footy world, providing background, insight, and the impact. These final days sure left us in a daze, lot of great action and emotional finishes in the major European men's leagues. Listen to be in the know about the final day and what really happens at Toyotathon! EPL (14:05) La Liga (26:36) Ligue 1 (32:11) Seria A (35:43) Bundesliga (37:27) Footy Fellas Fantasy Premier League (42:09)

We are joined by special guests Helen and Sara of @thewososhow, who closely follow all things Women's Soccer! We discussed the recent Challenge Cup, Women's UCL Finals between Chelsea & Barcelona, and the continued evolution of Women's Soccer on the world stage. Plenty of knowledge, banter, and predictions to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. Enjoy this banger of an ep!! The Women's Soccer Show Discussion - Helen and Sara (9:47)

In this episode we broke down how we would overhaul Leeds, Arsenal, and Southampton to improve their chances of a Top 6 finish next PL season. We also shared stories of how our Mom's played a role in our soccer careers - Happy Mother's Day to all! We discussed why Portland was a deserving Challenge Cup victor & how Speech Teach offers a life-changing product you don't want to miss. Check out all of the fun and start your week off right in Episode 61! Last Week Today (13:52) Sponsor - Speech Teach (18:38) Main Topic - EPL Team Overhauls (23:59) Believe It or Not (47:24)

We are joined by special guests Inter MPLS FC, one of the newest teams in the United Premier Soccer League. Founded in 2017 by a group of soccer players and enthusiasts in college, Inter Minneapolis FC has jumped to higher and higher levels of competitive soccer. Hear more about their composition, goals, and strategy heading into this season. Eli and Jones also dive into the biggest topics from around the soccer world, offering our takes on everything from Barcelona Choking, to the Old Trafford Invasion, to the NSWL Challenge Cup finals matchup, Women's and Men's UCL breakdown and predictions, and whether Caden Clark or Cade Cowell deserves the name more. Enjoy this banger of an ep!! Meeting Inter MPLS FC (7:34) Biggest Topics Around the Soccer World (27:41)

To continue our discussions about soccer social media, we chatted with creator and curator of the ThisWeekInMLS channel, the man himself, Eli Lesser. We talked about him growing that channel over the last 5 years and what it’s meant for him, the MLS community, how his strategy has changed, and how it has given him a voice. We then dove into the 2021 MLS season which we’re all really excited about: predictions, hot takes, and a fun game at the end. An informative, energizing, and fun conversation, enjoy! Interview with Eli (7:34)

In this episode we focused on a whole medley of things, all the hot topics and happenings in the soccer world that will keep you informed and on your toes. But first, we had to get you in the mood by talking about some freshly squeezed orange juice. Enjoy!! FA Cup Final (9:30) EPL Recap (13:55) MLS Opening Weekend (18:52) Sponsor - Proposed Super League (25:22) Actual Super League Lowdown (26:44) Champions League Semis (33:22) Europa League Semis (39:25) NWSL Challenge Cup Recap (40:41) Two Truths and a Lie (44:34)

In this episode we focused on the state of footy on social media, whether it's players themselves, meme accounts, companies like BRFootball, and podcasts. We also chatted about Albert Einstein, why we love and hate the current soccer streaming offerings, groundbreaking cleat cam technology, Spring springing, and more. Check it out! Last Week Today (12:28) Sponsor - On The Pitch (16:44) Main Topic - Soccer Social Media (22:36) Over/Under - Spring (43:05)

Thank you to all the wonderful Friends of Footy Fellas who filled our digital Instagram mailbag up with questions for this week's episode! Question topics: Favorite jerseys (5:17) Ad read inspiration (11:59) Haaland/Aguero possible moves (14:49) Favorite movie genres (23:23) Players we need to give more love to: Aguero (29:50) Bernardo Silva, Verratti, and Pulisic (31:00) Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (36:30)