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Listeners of Full Kit Wankers: A Soccer Podcast that love the show mention:The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: Barca appointed Xavi as new manager on a two year contract. Antonio Conte named new Spurs managers. Newcastle hires Eddie Howe. This manager job is a revolving door business innit. Ole is next.Not Cool Moment of the Week: A fan shouted homophobic abuse and made obscene gestures at Manchester United match was fined. Witnesses told a court he shouted homophobic abuse at the match referee, before making gestures obviously “mimicking disability”Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga /Bundesliga/ Serie A/ Ligue 1 roundups!In our own Backyard: MLS PLAYOFFS. Also a major goof by one referee.Female Intended Play: NWSL PLAYOFFS. The legend Carli Lloyed played her last match on Sunday. Gotham FC were eliminated from the playoffs after a 1-0 loss to Chicago Red Stars. San Diego's new NWSL teamRemember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: New developments in the Mauro Icardo soap opera. Ole Gunner on the chopping block. Who will succeed him?? Crystal Palace's Tifo game is strong! Joshua Kimmich isn't vaccinated as it turns out. wtf. And FIFA are touring North America for host cities in 2026 World Cup. We wonder where the final will be held. Not Cool Moment of the Week: Paul Scholes has been teased on social media after his daughter posted a video of him appearing to chew her toenails. The caption read “true love".Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga /Bundesliga/ Serie A/ Ligue 1 roundups!In our own Backyard: Sporting KC's Goalkeeper lays a ROCK BOTTOM on Cristian Roldan. New England Revolution won the Supporters ShieldFemale Intended Play: Angel City FC announce revenue-sharing plan with their players; England and Northern Ireland players in harassment solidarity gesture at Wembley; NWSL Playoff push.Remember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️
Coming at you with the late Tuesday drop! The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: We dive right into this Mauro Icardi scandal. Wanda Nara asks Icardi for a divorce... and he responds by threatening to leave PSG. The saga started on Saturday when Wanda Nara deleted all traces of Icardi from her Instagram and accused him of infidelity, having supposed been involved with actress China Suarez shared photos of himself and his wife on Sunday and wished her a happy mother's day, which was being celebrated in Argentina, but this doesn't appear to have worked. There could be more developments in the Wanda Nara soap opera ( we sure hope so).Not Cool Moment of the Week: Newcastle United fan who suffered cardiac arrest recovering and responsiveAcross the pond we got our usual Premier League recap. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga /Bundesliga/ Serie A/ Ligue 1 roundups!In our own Backyard: MLS Eastern Conference playoff race is turning into a tight one.Female Intended Play: Just like the MLS Eastern Conference, NWSL is super tight. Except for Orlando Pride. They're out lolRemember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️
WE'RE BACK after our 2 week hiatus! Pro Tip: 2-3 nights in Las Vegas is more than enough. The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future -- gotta see wassup with this delta variant) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: "Ted Lasso" and the EPL reach a licensing deal. It's a little late but welcomed of course. Neymar went viral poking fun at the mass social media outage of 2021. Liverpool fans and Manchester United fans got some reprioritizing to do. UEFA and women's leagues across Europe have joined forces to criticise FIFA's proposal to hold men's and women's World Cups every two years.Not Cool Moment of the Week: Absolutely bombshell revelations that longtime NWSL coach Paul Riley plied multiple players on his teams with alcohol and engaged in sexual coercion and harassment, in addition to more harassment concerning players' weight and sexuality.Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga /Bundesliga/ Serie A/ Ligue 1 roundups!In our own Backyard: USMNT Qualifiers: Who made the cut and who didn't. Carlos Bocanegra inducted into Hall of Fame. NE Revolution clinch MLS Eastern ConferenceFemale Intended Play: See "Not Cool Moment of the week". Only made sense to primarily focus the NWSL this week. We stand in solidarity with the players of the league. Remember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️
WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 4! The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future -- gotta see wassup with this delta variant) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: Ronaldo started and scored. Whoda thought? Literally everyone. Geordies had a special song for the lad, and there was a banner flown over the stadium calling him out. More men called out on their bullshit: Mendy trial date set; Jerome Boateng found guilty on domestic violence; Chelsea fan under investigation for sectarian abuseNot Cool Moment of the Week: 18 year old Harvey Elliott was hurt during Liverpool's 3-0 win against Leeds United on Sunday, with the club confirming he will have to undergo surgery. The game was halted shortly before the hour when Elliott, who has become a member of Liverpool's first-team this season, was hurt in a challenge by Leeds player Pascal Struijk. Jurgen Klopp said after the game that he had been told Elliott's ankle had been dislocated.Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga /Bundesliga/ Serie A/ Ligue 1 roundups!In our own Backyard: Ricardo Pepi is on Serie A clubs' radar? We go over USMNT's recent run of form in qualifiers. What do we need to improve? Plus, all that drama surrounding Mckennie...Female Intended Play: NWSL declared Sunday's match between the Washington Spirit and the OL Reign a forfeit "due to breaches of the league's medical protocols by the Spirit."; Players have criticised the decision to hold their Championship match on an artificial turf pitch at 9am. NWSL announced Providence Park in Portland would host the fixture on November 20th, with a kick-off time of 9am. The news sparked anger among NWSL players and beyond; UEFA Women's Champions League group stage draw made.Remember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️
WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 4! The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future -- gotta see wasp with this delta variant) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: Ronaldo back to Man U. Wow, I didn't see that one coming. Can deadline day top that?! Doesn't look like like. Some big links finally confirmed nonetheless. Not Cool Moment of the Week: Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on Friday, charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Mendy will remain in custody until the next trial date on September 10. Manchester City said the club had suspended the player pending an investigation.Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga /Bundesliga/ Serie A/ Ligue 1 roundups!In our own Backyard: Christian Pulisic cleared coronavirus protocol and participated in national team workouts Monday, three days before the Americans' World Cup qualifying opener in El Salvador. Forward Tim Weah is hurt and will miss the United States' opening three World Cup qualifiers.Female Intended Play: OL Reign set new NWSL attendance record. Co-owners of NWSL's Spirit fight for control after abuse allegations against coach. Fans are protesting current Washington Spirit co-owner Steve Baldwin, who hired former head coach Richie BurkeRemember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️
WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 4! The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future -- gotta see wasp with this delta variant) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: Lionel Messi is barely in the door at Paris-Saint Germain but he has already held talks with Inter Miami; Harry Kane back on Spurs team sheet. We're over this tbh; Mikel Arteta has 5 games to get it together or else lol.Former President of the El Salvadorean Soccer Federation admits that he agreed to receive Over $350,000 in bribes.Not Cool Moment of the Week: Nice, Marseille Game Abandoned After Bottles Thrown And "Players Attacked"Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga /Bundesliga/ Serie A/ Ligue 1 roundups!In our own Backyard: MLS All-Star game versus Liga MX All-Stars is this WednesdayFemale Intended Play: USWNT star Christen Press, coach Freya Coombe join NWSL expansion club Angel City FC; Racing Louisville defeats FC Bayern Munich in The Women's Cup.Remember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️
WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 4! The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom (for the foreseeable future -- gotta see wasp with this delta variant) for another socially distant weekly episode! Hot soccer goss: Unless you've living off the grid or are Andrea's dad, Messi made all the headlines with his transfer to PSG. But that's old news now. We are now learning about Barca's "worrying" finances. Veteran players of the club are taking pay cuts! UEFA may have a solution in mind to over-inflation: a salary cap with a "luxury tax". A little too late if you ask us.Super League is evidently still a thing for 3 of the 12 founding clubs. Let it go bro. Not Cool Moment of the Week: Footballer accused of sexual assault after stars 'invited seven women to stadium orgy'Across the pond we got our usual Premier League recap. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. La Liga /Bundesliga/ Serie A/ Ligue 1 roundups!In our own Backyard: Seattle thrashing Portland in an unforgettable Cascadia derbyFemale Intended Play: Carli Lloyd retiring after decorated soccer careerRemember, stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em! ⚽️
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect athletevia Zoom for another socially distant weekly episode!
Andrea took a sub this week. Don't worry, she's not injured or anything. She went on holiday for turning 30. Big year, show her some love! We're joined by 89th minute super-sub, Stat Sean! He's back everyone. Tune in for his expert insight. He plays FM..he knows his shit
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Skype for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Skype for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Skype for another socially distant weekly episode!
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Skype for another socially distant weekly episode!
Happy New Year, everyone! The Full Kit Wankers connect via Skype for another socially distant weekly episode! Co-host, Andrea, and Sound Engineer, Niall, are on the road again somewhere off Route 80 while Steven sits comfortably at his corporate office.
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Skype for another socially distant weekly episode!Christmas Cute Corner: Soccer Edition is back? We got hot soccer chisme tea to keep you warm, baby girls. Player awards, managers sacked, and more!Not cool moment of the week: Pep ready to throws hands at the 4th official?!Across the pond we got Premier League talk. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. Champions League midweek! La Liga/Bundesliga/Serie A/Ligue 1 all to boot. In our own Backyard: MLS post-season (expansion) drafts; Copa Libertadores updatesFemale Intended Play: NWSL had a record breaking season across the board. How do they build off that?Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...wear a mask and get the vaccine ffs. And no, Steven did not secure a PS5 :(
He’s an artist, and we were drawn to his work in animation and lightboxes, specifically regarding soccer. He’s worked with UEFA adidas, Chelsea FC, MLS just to name a few, welcome Case! We talk about his recent collaborative projects, and what makes him a soccer fan. Follow his work @wcjern and @off-footWe follow things up hot soccer chisme tea to keep you warm, baby girls. Case joined in on our degeneracy Not cool moment of the week: Racism in PSG v. Istanbul champions league match. Very not cool. Across the pond we got Premier League talk. Andrea is still reeling from the North London Derby victory. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. Champions League midweek talk! La Liga/Bundesliga/Serie A/Ligue 1 all to boot. In our own Backyard: MLS Cup final this weekend. Steven might tune in; Andrea might not.Female Intended Play: USWNT players in Europe (Alex Morgan scored her first goal for Spurs!) and Andrea gives us a recap of the Women in Soccer launch event!Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...wear a mask and get the vaccine ffs :)
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Skype for another socially distant weekly episode!We got hot soccer chisme tea to keep you warm, baby girls. Managerial goss, market speculation (financial and soccer) and Sergio Ramos' career after soccer is in MMA? Not cool moment of the week: Cavani with a major blunder on social media. A real pendejo.Across the pond we got Premier League talk. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. Champions League midweek! La Liga/Bundesliga/Serie A/Ligue 1 all to boot. In our own Backyard: USMNT Stars shine on the Champions League stageFemale Intended Play: USWNT win battle in court but still continue fight for equal pay.Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...wear a mask and get the vaccine ffs.
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Skype for another socially distant weekly episode!The passing of Diego Maradona shook the soccer world this week. We lost an icon all too human. Steven is super bummed about it like the rest, but Andrea and Niall have some major news that will bring you joy. And of course we got hot soccer chisme tea to warm you up. Across the pond we got Premier League talk. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. Champions League midweek! La Liga/Bundesliga/Serie A/Ligue 1 all to boot. In our own Backyard: MLS doing wacky things in the playoffs Female Intended Play: Rapinoe has a new book out and it is spicy!Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...and wear a mask ffs.
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Skype for another socially distant weekly episode!Seasonal depression is stacking on top of our regular depression and we got just the remedy for that: hot soccer chisme tea to warm you up. Across the pond we got Premier League talk. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. Champions League midweek! La Liga/Bundesliga/Serie A/Ligue 1 all to boot. In our own Backyard: Summer transfer window is closing this week. Should USMNT players in MLS seek a loan (or transfer) abroad?Female Intended Play: Euro Qualifiers and latest transfers. Austria becomes first European country with a women's blind team.Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...and wear a mask ffs. Oh, and to our American listeners, make sure to vote! :)
The Full Kit Wankers connect via Skype for another socially distant weekly episode!We resume our regularly scheduled club soccer programming (International break is still dumb, except for World Cup qualifiers. You heard it here first). We kick things off with that hot chisme to wake up your soft palate. Premier League hit us early af this past Saturday with the Merseyside Derby, that ended in a 2-2 draw and an ACL injury. Tottenham lived up to their "Spursy" nickname. Andrea still hasn't recovered. We go over the rest of the weekend fixtures. Champions League is also back! first rounds of matches in the group stage. La Liga/Bundesliga/Serie A/Ligue 1 all to boot. In our own Backyard: There are like way too many MLS games every 3-5 days it's already old news; so we hit you with the latest ones. Which probably won't matter by the time you hear this haha. NWSL Fall Series comes to an end, and FA Women's Super League talk from the weekend. Heath and Press each get their first goal of the season! New and announcement from over the weekend; New football reality show ‘Ultimate Goal’ out to discover talent in women’s game?Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...and wear a mask ffs. Oh, and to our American listeners, make sure to vote! :)
Co-host Andrea and Sound Engineer Niall are back home! We connect via Skype for a socially distant, full collab!We're coming at ya with a mini-sode this week because of International break (it's dumb except for South American World Cup Qualifiers). First and foremost, we hit you with the hot goss. That never takes a break. Some big news out of England with some radical league reform. CR7 got that rona and more...In our own backyard: MLS results from the weekend; Crazy scheduling conflicts amongst clubs and national teams due to Covid. MLS Reserve League again?!NWSL Fall Series and FA Women's Super League talk from the weekend. New and announcement from over the weekend.Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...and wear a mask ffs. Oh, and to our American listeners, register to vote! :)
Co-host Andrea and Sound Engineer Niall are back home! We connect via Skype for a socially distant, full collab!The transfer market is closed and we had some last minute deals (and no deals) to talk smack about. We talk about the last ditch bids from big clubs, while some others are still developing. oh and yet again, and more and more positive covid cases amongst staff and players. We close it things out with the "Not so cool" moment of the week, split in two this week: a "not so serious" one and a "very serious" one. That's the best we came up with Premier League had one if its most bizarre weekend in recent memory; Really though, Serie A is an attacking league now? We had some high scoring games again; We saw what looks to be a back to normal Messi. Coutinho scored for Barca, lol; Big results from Bundesliga over the weekend; Choc des Olympiques between Lyon and Marseille ended in a 1-1 draw.In our own backyard: MLS results from the weekend; Crazy scheduling conflicts amongst clubs and national teams due to Covid. NWSL Fall Series and FA Women's Super League talk from the weekend. USWNT start finally make their debuts in EnglandStay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...and wear a mask ffs. Oh, and to our American listeners, register to vote! :)
Co-host Andrea and Sound Engineer Niall are back home! Which means the last of the "Steven Episodes" before a full socially distant collab.Deadline day for transfers is nearing closer and closer. We talk about the last ditch bids from big clubs, while some others are still developing. oh, and more and more positive covid cases amongst players. We close it things out with the "Not so cool" moment of the week: Handball rule. Premier League was marred with a slew of penalty calls over the weekend; Serie A is an attacking league now?; La Liga put up some big results, notably 6-1 win for Atletico Madrid with a brace for Luis Suarez in his debut; Bayern finally lost in Bundesliga; Ligue 1 is still a dub to be honest.In our own backyard: MLS results from the weekend; Some big news from Jozy Altidore. Steven continues to chimes the NISA Fall Championship for you hipsters out there. Brief talk of Copa Libertadores.NWSL Fall Series and FA Women's Super League talk from the weekend.Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...and wear a mask ffs :)
Co-host Andrea and Sound Engineer Niall are back on the road on their voyage back to the Big Apple. Steve connect via Skype to kickoff season 3 of the pod.We dive headfirst into the steaming pile transfer rumors this month. We're nearing the end of the Summer transfer window and have seen some obvious deals take place (#BaleIsBack), while some others are still developing. And we close it things out with the "Not so cool" moment of the week: Leyton Orient with 18 positive COVID results. Yikes.Premier league delivered exciting matches over the weekend. La Liga and Ligue 1 are a dub thus far. Bundesliga gave us a 8-0 thriller from the goal machine, Bayern Munich.MLS released their schedule for the remainder Fall season. Logistics are all over the place from broadcasters to "home field" advantage. Steven continues to chimes the NISA Fall Championship for you hipsters out there. Brief talk of Copa Libertadores.NWSL Fall Series and FA Women's Super League talk from the weekend. Also, Euro Women qualification. Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...and wear a mask ffs :)
Premier league is back baby and so are we! So is La Liga and Ligue 1 if you're into that. Not to mention Bundesliga and Serie A on deck this coming weekend.We dive headfirst into the steaming pile transfer rumors this month. We got some wild ones that may or may not happen. Decide for yourself. And we close it things out with the "Not so cool" moment of the week: PSG-Marseille brawl! 5 red cards, fam.Week one of the premier league is in the books. Some spicy results, notably a 4-3 thriller at Anfield. And some lackluster one's like Spurs 0-1 Everton. We touch on La Liga and Ligue 1 from over the weekend to round out Top 5 in Europe.Back home we have some news on US internationals, New clubs emerging, established clubs elevating their profile. Did you know MLS is not 10-11 games in? Neither did we. Steven chimes in on NISA Fall season for you hipsters out there.Keep an eye on the FA Women's Super League this season. Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...and wear a mask ffs :)
The Wankers are back at it again via Skype! Andrea has dubbed these latest episodes the "Steven episodes" as he has assumed full creative control for the Summer season. It's one for the archives. Straight faith -- you don't want to miss it! Andrea is out in the USA wilderness and made it to the West coast (best coast? Nah!) We start things off with the wild crazy transfer rumors and a razzle dazzle of hot goss. Top leagues in Europe have concluded their season, promotions/relegation battles are wrapping up. This Summer pre(post?) season is over! On our side of the pond we got #MLSisBack Tournament in semifinals, NWSL Challenge Cup winners, USL season underway, and NISA Independent Clubs Cup (NY Cosmos ole ole ole). Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!...and wear a mask ffs :)
The Wankers are back at it again via Skype! Expect this to be the trend this Summer while Andrea is out in the USA wilderness! We start things off with the wild crazy transfer rumors and a sprinkle of hot goss. Leagues around Europe are just about done, promotions/relegation battles are underway, Spurs won the North London Derby, This Summer pre(post?) season is almost over. On our side of the pond we got #MLSisBack Tournament steadily going, NWSL Challenge up going in to Knockout rounds. Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!
The Wankers connect via skype to discuss Liverpool winning the league and how horrible the next 100 years are about to be for every other footy fan, as well as transfer rumors, the upcoming North London Derby, the #MLSisBack Tournament and the continuing NWSL tournament amidst the spread of COVID-19. Stay safe out there FKWs and remember you've got subs if you need 'em!
The Wankers are back and extremely out of the loop! Steven and Andrea catch up after nearly 4 months apart, and talk the #blacklivesmatter movement in footy (1:30), Ndombele's spat with Mourinho (10:00) , the MLS is Back tournament (18:53) and Woso stans absolutely sleuthing on the Orlando Pride rookies (make your venmo feed private y'all) (20:28). And as always, you've got subs if you need 'em.
The Wankers love to follow up an attempt at a presidential address that induces mass panic by really leaning into the panic. Coronavirus has gone from putting beloved games behind closed doors, to postponing Serie A and Arsenal games altogether. Players are air high fiving, and Llorente is sliding into oblivion. Steven and Andrea cover the coronavirus updates (1:46), the Champions League round of 16 (6:08), whatever's left of the Premier League season (11:12) and Bundesliga protests (12:54). The US Soccer Federation is sexist af, Andrea's dad won't stop sending her doomsday articles, and remember, you've got subs if you need 'em (and please wash your hands).
Coronavirus is everywhere, including footy. Steven and Andrea talk their regular chisme, despite Super Tuesday results (2:30), dive into FA cup controversies (9:30) and Liverpool's first string of 3 losses since Brendon Rogers. Between El Clasico (15:55), and the German Cup quarterfinals, this past weekend wasn't lacking entertainment, the Wankers also cover the MLS opening weekend (22:25) and the new NWSL commissioner appointment, Lisa Baird (25:55). Remember to enter our giveaway on Instagram for two NYCFC home game opener tickets, and follow us on twitter @fkwpod, Instagram @fullkitwankerspod and as always, you've got subs if you need 'em.
Steven and Andrea gather after an eventful footy week to cover sloppy Ramos red cards, coronavirus' effect on Serie A and Manchester City's file for appeal of their UEFA ban among other things (2:40). The Wankers discuss the eventful start to the Champions League round of 16 (19:40), Liverpool's never ending conviction (20:48), and Alphonso Davies' TikTok (30:45) before delving into Jermaine Jones' Sports Illustrated interview (37:00), and Sydney Leroux's fight for a collective bargaining agreement within the NWSL (43:20). Enter our giveaway for a chance to win 2 tickets to NYCFC's home opener on March 14th on our Instagram, follow us on twitter @fkwpod and remember, you've got subs, if you need 'em.
Footy news is finally at the chisme level the Wankers deserve, and Steven and Andrea have a lot of mess to talk about. Namely, Manchester City's Champions League ban (2:40) and what it could mean for the players as a breach of contract, Delle Alli's tantrum, and the little blond Dortmund player no one can seem to stop. Along with Full Kit Snitching, the FKWs cover upcoming MLS news (24:05), NWSL opening day fixtures (28:30), and interview players, and other reps at the DUSC tournament at SoFive (32:05). Remember to enter our giveaway on Instagram (@fullkitwankerspod) for 2 tickets to NYCFC's opening day, and you've got subs if you need 'em.
Winter break was the perfect excuse to fit in a super special Sky Blue FC episode featuring Cloud 9 organizer Jen Muller. Together they cover the #freeskyblue movement, new signings, and the exciting new upcoming season at Red Bull Arena. Beyond Sky Blue specific discussion, the Wankers and Jen also delve into the subtler inequalities in the NWSL, fangirls for the USWNT and supporting your local team. Join Cloud 9 here, and get your scarf, and don't forget to get out to Red Bull Arena and support the NSWL! Follow Jen @cloud9SBFC on twitter, and the pod @fkwpod on twitter and @fullkitwankerspod on Instagram, and as always, you've got subs if you need 'em.
This week, Andrea and Steven are joined by one of the leaders of Cloud 9, the supporters' club for Sky Blue FC, Jen Muller and immediately wanted to give her all their money for membership. Together, they cover FA cup replay matches, inherent bias in refereeing, the Olympic Qualifiers and a stroll down MLS memory lane. Come for the chisme stay for the information on how to become more involved with your local club. Look for their next episode special with Jen where they deep dive all things "Sky Blue FC" and lastly, you've got subs if you need 'em. Brisas, sponsor us.
Steven and Andrea are truly blessed to be joined for a second time by their podfather, Alex McWatt to discuss the end of the January transfer window (2:50), horrible United supporter behavior (19:10), the MLS pre-season (35:50) and the USWNT's less than emphatic start to Olympic Qualifying (42:00). Come for the banter, stay for the football documentary recommendations, as well as a discussion on whether a Premier League title is more or less meaningful than other league titles. Andrea gives her tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant (26:50), make sure you cherish the people you love, and as always, you've got subs if you need 'em.
The Wankers are joined by Manchester United supporter, Harsh Mall, fresh off a 2-0 loss to Burnley, to discuss the absolute state of the club, transfer rumor madness, and Top 6 problems (2:30). Barcelona almost lose to Ibiza, Neymar passes with his butt, and Andrea actually has something positive to say about Serie A (29:50). Chicharito arrived in LA (35:10), Sky Blue might win a few matches and the USWNT Olympic Qualifier roster leaves out a few shocking favorites (40:10). Join the FKWs at a Tottenham vs. Manchester City viewing party on February 2nd (details to come) and remember, you've got subs, if you need 'em.
It’s a slow news week so the Wankers are discussing things like Pulisic’s Chipotle order, JLO’s Oscar snub, and January transfer window rumors (2:58). Managers with coaching licenses get sacked while others manage Bundesliga teams (11:40), there’s no science to it. McCall Zerboni is going to bring sauce to Sky Blue FC (20:40) and the FKWs want the new Club America kits. Follow us on twitter @fkwpod and on Instagram @fullkitwankerspod, and as always, you’ve got subs if you need ‘em.