Next Generation Football

Shauyan is joined by Couch Ultras and Total Timbers to discuss the Cascadia Rivalry between the Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders, and Vancouver Whitecaps. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:45 The Cascadia Rivalry 9:35 The Best Cascadia Matches 16:52 The Heros & Villians of the Cascadia Rivalry 26:18 Why is the Cascadia Rivalry the best in MLS?

Shauyan and Maxwell give their thoughts on the 2021 Ballon d'Or rankings. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod The 2021 Ballon d'Or 30-1 Ranking: t-29. Luka Modric (Real Madrid & Croatia) t-29. Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea & Spain) t-26. Gerard Moreno (Villarreal & Spain) t-26. Ruben Dias (Manchester City & Portugal) t-26. Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan & Italy) 25. Phil Foden (Manchester City & England) 24. Pedri (FC Barcelona & Spain) 23. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur & England) t-21. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan & Argentina) t-21. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United& Portugal) 20. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City & Algeria) 19. Mason Mount (Chelsea & England) 18. Simon Kjaer (AC Milan & Denmark) 17. Luis Suarez (Atletico Madrid & Uruguay) 16. Neymar (PSG & Brazil) 15. Raheem Sterling (Manchester City & England) 14. Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus & Italy) 13. Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus & Italy) 12. Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea & Belgium) 11. Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmun & Norway) 10. Gianluigi Donnaruma (PSG & Italy) 9. Kylian Mbappe (PSG & France) 8. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City & Belgium) 7. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt) 6. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United & Portugal) 5. N'Golo Kante (Chelsea & France) 4. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid & France) 3. Jorginho (Chelsea & Italy) 2. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich & Poland) 1. Lionel Messi (PSG & Argentina)

Shauyan is joined by Eli Lesser (ThisWeekinMLS), Daniel Romero (MLS Memes), and Will Hanson (MLS News) to discuss the 2021 MLS Playoffs. They go through the 2021 MLS Playoff bracket to predict who they think will win this year's MLS Cup. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:42 NYCFC vs Atlanta United 3:26 Nashville SC vs Orlando City 4:05 Philedephia Union vs NY Red Bulls 7:11 Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United 9:42 Sporting KC vs Vancouver Whitecaps 11:02 Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake 12:47 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals 14:56 Western Conference Semi-Finals 16:32 Eastern Conference Final 18:32 Western Conference Final 19:56 MLS Cup Final

Shauyan and Maxwell discuss Arsenal's great run of form recently in the Premier League beating Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Leicester City to push them to 6th place in the standings. Then if we could see Arsenal be a surprise team to push for a top-four spot this season, seeing them get back into Champions League football for the first since 2016/17. Then we discuss Manchester United's terrible performance against Atalanta mid-week which took a late Cristiano Ronaldo goal to rescue them a tie in Italy. Then finishing up discussing PSG's poor performances this season under Mauricio Pochettino where we feel PSG has been awful tactically and think they need to sack Mauricio Pochettino to bring in former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane to replace him. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 Arsenal's Great Performances 2:55 Aaron Ramsdale or Emiliano Martinez? 6:00 Can Arsenal beat Liverpool? 7:16 Ronaldo Saves Manchester United 9:35 PSG Look Awful 15:23

Shauyan and Maxwell discuss Manchester United's recent fixtures against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium where we saw Manchester United lose 4-2 and comeback in the UEFA Champions League midweek against Serie A side Atalanta where they made a late comeback from 2 goals down to win 3-2 from a late Cristiano Ronaldo header to win the match. These recent performances have put Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under a lot of pressure to keep his job. Manchester United has been heavily reliant on individual performances to save them in matches. We discuss if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be sacked because of how poorly Manchester United has been performing. Mohamed Salah has been the player catching all the headlines recently with amazing performances for Liverpool this season. We discuss if he is the best player in the world right now and if not him then we who is. That leads us to give out our opinions on who should win this year's Ballon d'Or between Lionel Messi of PSG, Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich, and Jorginho of Chelsea FC. We wrap up today's episode by briefly discussing the Newcastle take over and who should replace Steve Bruce as head coach of Newcastle United. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod Subscribe to us on YouTube "Next Generation Football" Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:36 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer OUT 10:57 Salah is the GOAT 13:20 Who should win the Ballon d'Or? 20:42 The Newcastle Takeover

Shauyan and Maxwell discuss Asia and Concacaf World Cup qualifiers. We did give a quick mention to Germany and Denmark for being the first two nations to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. In Asia's World Cup qualification we discussed Vietnam's horrible campaign so far in World Cup qualification with four losses, Japan's disappointing start which seems them outside the top two spots of automatic qualification, and Saudi Arabia's amazing qualification with four wins out of four. We wrap up by discussing Concacaf World Cup qualifying which sees Mexico, USA, and Canada in the top three spots looking like the three nations to automatically qualify. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 Germany & Denmark Qualifying 2:10 Asia World Cup Qualification 3:41 Concacaf World Cup Qualification 13:30 USMNT v Mexico 21:23

Shauyan is joined with Seagull Social co-host Ryan Adsett to discuss Brighton and Hove Albion's amazing start to the 2021/22 Premier League season under Graham Potter. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod *The video was recorded before the Arsenal match on Saturday, October 2nd. Our opinions towards everything we spoke about in this podcast still stand largely the same now!*

Shauyan is joined with Tottenham TikToker Esmie Hurd to preview Sunday's (September 19th) match between Tottenham & Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Hugo Lloris, Matt Doherty, Sergio Reguilon, Cristian Romero, Pierre-Emile Hojberg, Davison Sanchez, Heung-Min Son, Harry Winks, HarryKane, Bryan Gil, Emerson Royal, Eric Dier, Giovani Lo Celso, Ryan Sessegnon, Dele Alli, Japhet Tanganga, Lucas Moura, Tanguy Ndombele, and Steven Bergwijn coached by Nuno Espirito Santo will face off against Edouard Mendy, Marcos Alonso, Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta, Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho, Reece James, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Timo Werner, and Romelu Lukaku coached by Thomas Tuchel.   Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 Tottenham's first 4 matches 1:02 Our thought on the hiring of Nuno 3:29 The Dele Alli Redemption arc 6:32 The Harry Kane Transfer Saga 7:33 Chelsea's first 4 matches 12:53 Combined XI 16:23

2021/22 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Predictions.   Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 Group A 1:42 Group B 5:13 Group C 11:52 Group D 13:25 Group E 16:30 Group F 17:51 Group G 20:32 Group H 21:16 Dark Horse 22:57 Team to Flop 25:45 Winner 26:17

Shauyan is joined with Maqwell to discuss all things Arsenal. We discuss Arsenal's opening three matches, (2-0 loss to Brentford, 0-2 loss to Chelsea, and a 5-0 loss to Manchester City). Then discuss Arsenal's off-season signings of Ben White, Martin Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Albert Sambi Lokonga, and Nuno Tavares. Mikel Arteta in or out? Finally looking into Arsenal's next three matches against Norwich City, Burnley, and Tottenham.    Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 Brentford 2-0 Arsenal 0:51 Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea 1:45 Manchester City 5-0 Arsenal 2:44 New Signings 6:26 Arteta In or Out 12:57 Next 3 Matches 17:07

Shauyan is joined with Liverpool TikToker Paddy Murphy to preview Saturday's (August 28th) match between Liverpool & Chelsea at Anfield. Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil Van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas, Naby Keita, Jordan Henderson, Harvey Elliot, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, and Diego Jota coached by Jurgen Klopp will face off against Edouard Mendy, Marcos Alonso, Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta, Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho, Reece James, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Timo Werner, and Romelu Lukaku coached by Thomas Tuchel. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 Liverpool's first 2 matches 2:41 Chelsea's first 2 matches 3:50 Transfer Window 5:06 Score Predictions 10:33 Liverpool outsiders to win the title16:57 Combined XI 22:33

Shauyan is joined with Kwarmz from Kwarmz Media to preview this Sunday's match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Emile Smith-Rowe, Bernd Leno, Folarin Balogun, Gabriel Martinelli, Kieran Tierney, Pablo Mari, Nicolas Pepe, Granit Xhaka, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Ben White, Calum Chambers, Alexandre Lacazette, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang coached by Mikel Arteta will face off against Edouard Mendy, Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Trevoh Chalobah, Cesar Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Meteo Kovacic, Marcos Alonso, Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic, Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Romelu Lukaku coached by Thomas Tuchel. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod    Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 4:40 Chelsea 3-0 Palace 11:33 Brentford 2-0 Arsenal 20:56 Arteta In or Out 28:00 Arsenal v Chelsea 35:15 Combined XI

Premier League 2021/22 Predictions FT: The Ladcast   Shauyan is joined with Sasha the host of "The Ladcast" to give their 2021/22 Premier League predictions. They decide which positions Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leeds United, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Norwich City, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Watford, West Ham, and Wolverhampton Wanderers will finish in the Premier League 2021/22 season. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:10 Positions 6-4 10:38 Hot Takes 17:51 Bottom 3 23:42 Positions 3-1

The first episode of a new series on our channel is here! The MLS Spotlight. In the first episode of this new series, I'm joined with Pittsburgh Riverhounds (on loan from the San Jose Earthquakes) forward Thomas Williamson. He was the 12th overall draft pick in the 2021 MLS draft. We start off every episode with quick-fire questions then leading into a normal conversation of the episode. We talk about his career so far, with his time playing college soccer at UC Berkley, the MLS combine, and what it was like being drafted by the San Jose Earthquakes. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

Shauyan is joined with soccer/football TikToker Kevin Acosta to review all the completed signings (so far) in this summer transfer window. They discuss David Alaba to Real Madrid, Georginio Wijnaldum to PSG, Sergio Ramos to PSG, Gianluigi Donnarumma to PSG, Achraf Hakimi to PSG, Eric Garcia to FC Barcelona, Memphis Depay to FC Barcelona, Sergio Aguero to FC Barcelona, Jadon Sancho to Manchester United, Dayot Upamecano to Bayern Munich, Ibrahima Konate to Liverpool, Emiliano Buendia to Aston Villa, Patson Daka to Leicester City, Andre Silva to RB Leipzig and discussing if Erling Haaland will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com   Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:11 David Alaba to Real Madrid 4:38 Georginio Wijnaldum to PSG 6:26 Sergio Ramos to PSG 8:43 Gianluigi Donnarumma to PSG 12:46 Achraf Hakimi to PSG 15:56 Eric Garcia to FC Barcelona 17:58 Memphis Depay to FC Barcelona 20:18 Sergio Aguero to FC Barcelona 22:33 Jadon Sancho to Manchester United 25:40 Dayot Upamecano to Bayern Munich 27:40 Ibrahima Konate to Liverpool 30:16 Emiliano Buendia to Aston Villa 32:02 Patson Daka to Leicester City 33:45 Andre Silva to RB Leipzig 36:42 Does Erling Haaland leave Borussia Dortmund?

Shauyan was joined by EIF Soccer admins Joaquin Delmar and Marc Geschwind to preview Euro 2020. We go through every group to predict which teams will be going advancing to the knockout rounds. Group A consists of Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, and Wales. Group B consists of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and Russia. Group C consists of Austria, Netherlands, North Macedonia, and Ukraine. Group D consists of Croatia, the Czech Republic, England, and Scotland. Group E consists of Poland, Slovakia, Spain, and Sweden. Group F consists of France, Germany, Hungary, and Portugal. Predicting our dark horses, underachievers, and eventual winners. Then wrapping up with which players will win the individual awards, golden boot, the best player of Euro 2020, golden glove, and breakout star of Euro 2020(young player of Euro 2020). Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:42 Group A 10:25 Group B 13:35 Group C 19:23 Group D 26:19 Group E 34:24 Group F 44:03 Best 3rd place teams 47:28 Winners, Dark Horse & Underachiever 57:00 Individual Awards

Shauyan is joined by USMNT fan Alex Calabrese to preview the CONCACAF Nations League final. We begin by discussing the two semi-final games between the USMNT v Honduras and Mexico v Costa Rica which saw a late goal from SBC Young Boys forward Jordan Siebatcheu to help the USMNT secure the win and Guillermo Ochoa be the hero in the penalty shootout. We break down and discuss both those games, seeing what were the positives/negatives for the USMNT and Mexico. We then discuss what we wanna see from the USMNT and the future of soccer. Discussing the domestic success most of these players had this season where we saw Christian Pulisic winning the UEFA Champions League, Sergino Dest/Konrad De La Fuente winning the Copa Del Rey, Weston McKennie winning Coppa Italia, Zack Steffen winning the Premier League, Tim Weah winning the Ligue 1 title, Gio Reyna winning the DFB-Pokal, Brenden Aaronson winning the Austrian League, Jordan Siebatcheu winning the Swiss Super League and Mark McKenzie winning the Belgian Cup. Then going back and forth if Gregg Berhalter is the right coach for the USMNT. We then wrap up by making a combined XI and previewing the CONCACAF Nations League final where we will see Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa, Hirving Lozano, Hector Herrera, Diego Lainez, and Andrés Guardado face off against the USMNT's Christian Pulisic, Zack Steffen, Weston McKennie, and Gio Reyna in the CONCACAF Nations League final. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com   Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:16 USMNT v Honduras 10:53 Mexico v Costa Rica 15:45 The future of the USMNT 20:51 USMNT v Mexico Preview 26:33 Combined XI

In today's podcast, I was joined by Art Eftekhari host of Team Melli Talk to preview Iran's World Cup qualifiers. We began by discussing Dragan Skočić's team selection for these final four qualifying matches. It had all the big names all Iranian fans were hoping to see Saeid Ezatolahi, Alireza Beiranvand, Morteza Pouraliganji, Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun, Saman Ghoddos, and Alireza Jahanbakhsh. We then preview the four matches against Hong Kong, Behram, Cambodia, and Iraq. Then we discuss what progress we wanna see from the Iranian national team in the future. Then discussing what are the next big steps in the careers of Sardar Azmoun, Mehdi Taremi, and Amir Abedzadeh. Mehdi Taremi had a sensational first season with FC Porto which included goals in the Champions League against Juventus and Chelsea. Sardar Azmoun was named Russian League player of the season after winning the Russian League with FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. Then we wrap up by seeing what is next for Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Alireza Beiranvand as their big dream transfers after the 2018 World Cup haven't gone to plan with a massive lack of playing time for them. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com   Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Preliminary Squad Selection 5:35 WC Qualifying Matches 10:35 Future of Iranian Football 16:07 Azmoun, Taremi & Abedzadeh 20:55 Jahanbakhsh & Beiranvand

I was joined by TikToker and Chelsea fan Big Pav to discuss Chelsea's Champions League win against Manchester City. We begin by reviewing the final and discussing why Chelsea was so successful in this game. Then what does this mean for Chelsea FC after winning their second UCL title, is "London blue"? We rate all our new signings performances this season and the impact they have had on this season (Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Thiago Silva, Edouard Mendy, Ben Chilwell, and Kai Havertz). With this Champions League win for Chelsea, should N'Golo Kanté win the Ballon d'Or? Could we see a return for Eden Hazard to Chelsea as he wants to leave Real Madrid this summer transfer window? Then what players do Chelsea need to sign this summer transfer window to build on this season's success? Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com   Time Stamps: 0:00 Into 2:05 Reviewing the UCL Final 6:37 Is London Blue? 11:33 Chelsea under Lampard 20:53 Limping into top 4 24:46 Rating new signings 41:04 N'Golo Kanté to win the Ballon d'Or? 47:38 Hazard to return to Chelsea? 51:16 Players to sign this summer 57:53 Tammy Abraham?

In this podcast, I was joined by Manchester United supporter Utd Henry to preview the Europa League Final. We discussed Manchester United's season finishing in second place in the Premier League and reflecting on results throughout the campaign. Then we reflect on all of Manchester United's new acquisitions/signings this season, Dean Henderson, Alex Telles, Donny van de Beek, Amad Diallo, and Edison Cavani. Giving special praise to the Uruagian striker for playing a big role for Manchester United this season. There seems to be a massive divide in the Manchester United fan base whether the club should keep or sell Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba. Anthony Martial has had a very poor season with only 4 goals & 3 assists in 22 matches. While there is lots of baggage with Paul Pogba as his agent Mino Raiola consistently speaks out that Paul Pogba isn't gonna stay at Manchester United. Henry then begins to give massive credit to how well Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been this season and is in full support of him as the Manchester United manager moving forward. We wrap up with a combined XI of Manchester United & Villarreal leading up to the Europa League Final on Wednesday. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com   Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:14 Manchester United Season Review 5:28 Reflecting on the new signings 20:47 Keep or sell Martial 24:00 What to do with Paul Pogba 29:02 Ole is at the wheel 35:30 Previewing the final 38:12 Combined XI

I was joined by Leicester Fan tv host Jack to preview the FA Cup Final! We preview the recent performances from both clubs leading up to this weekend's final and discuss how both club's new signings have done for their teams this season. We both make our predictions for this weekend's final and make a combined XI. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com

I was joined by gunners supporters Dylan and Will to discuss what exactly is going on in North London. A shock exit in the Europa League semifinals to Villareal has left Arsenal with no chance of qualifying for any European football for next season. We discuss that match, Arteta in or out, and what changes need to happen with Arsenal next season to see them back into European football. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com   Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:39 Arsenal v Villarreal 10:07 Arteta or Emery 13:30 Arteta in or out 19:35 Keep or Sell: Lacazette & Aubameyang 24:30 What needs to change at Arsenal

I was joined by Orlando City SC homegrown midfielder David Loera where we interviewed him on his journey to becoming a professional soccer player, his favorite players he looked up to, what it is like to be a professional soccer player playing with Luis Nani, Alexandre Pato and Darly Dike. Then we wrapped up by discussing the crazy MLS playoff match between Orlando City and NYCFC, giving his perspective about the whole situation when the match went to that crazy penalty shootout. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com 

I was joined by FC Barcelona fan and TikToker Nis to discuss Barcelona's remaining matches of the season. We recap their recent loss to Granada, preview their remaining matches of the season, predicting who will win La Liga, and about the rumors of Erling Haaland joining Barcelona. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod.   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com  Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 4:38 Recapping the Granada lose 9:25 Who will win La Liga 17:47 Haaland to Barcelona 20:10 The resurgence of Griezmann 23:26 Messi's future at Barcelona

I was joined by co-host of 110 Football Connor Kalopsis to preview the match between LAFC and the Seattle Sounders this weekend. We discussed both the clubs opening matches, the new signings for this season and a combined XI. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com

I was joined by ThisweekinMLS, MLS Memes, MLS News & 110 Football to preview the 2021 MLS season. We start off today's episode by previewing the 5 big opening weekend matches, then predict who winning what trophies this season the players that will win the individual awards for this season. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at https://www.manscaped.com   Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:11 Opening Matches 23:47 Cup Winners 43:46 Individual Awards

It's the Next Generation Football's 100th episode! To celebrate this huge milestone we brought on the whole team to answer the questions you submitted, for a massive Q&A! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at manscaped.com

I was joined by TikToker Lia Binkin to discuss all things FC BARCELONA. We discussed the appointment of Ronald Koeman and FC BARCELONA's season so far. Then discussed the future of 6 time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi at FC BARCELONA. Then we did a preview of the clash between Lionel Messi's FC Barcelona facing off against Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, and Toni Kroos's Real Madrid in El Classico, and the Copa Del Rey Final. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod Get 20% Off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with code "NGF" at manscaped.com Time Stamp: 0:00 Intro 2:15 Appointment of Ronald Koeman 4:39 Thought's on FC Barcelona's season 14:14 The Lionel Messi Situation 20:20 The Barcelona Rebuild 29:00 Previewing El Classico 31:53 El Clasico combined XI 38:39 Previewing the Copa Del Rey Final

I was joined by EIF Soccer admin Joaquin Delmar to preview the Champions League QF matches. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:42 Round of 16 Recap 16:00 Real Madrid vs Liverpool 21:20 FC Porto vs Chelsea 24:12 Manchester City vs Dortmund 26:53 PSG vs Bayern Munich 32:00 Predicting the UCL winners

I was joined by Sam the host of the Yank Report where we discussed all things USMNT. We begin by talking about their recent failure to qualify for their 3rd consecutive Olympics, failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, and what needs to change for the development of soccer in the United States. Then we discuss our favorite rising stars for the USMNT and finish up the episode with an Iran x USMNT combined XI. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod   Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:41 - Failing to qualify for the Olympics 11:25 - Failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup 16:30 - Developmental changes for U.S. soccer 22:10 - Pulisic v Morris 28:34 - USMNT building a style of play 35:35 - Rising USMNT Stars 47:00 - Is Mexico the best soccer nation in CONCACAF? 52:10 - Iran x USMNT combined XI 1:14:28 Outro

I was joined by Houston Dynamo's newest draft pick Ethan Bartlow. We discuss Ethan's career up to his MLS Super draft selection, growing up in the Seattle area, and what his ambitions are now playing in the MLS. We wrap up with a brief Q&A from questions fans sent in. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by New York Red Bulls homegrown player Omir Fernandez. We discussed Omir's career up to this point, his favorite players to watch growing up, and which team he supported. We then discuss what it was like to score his first goal in MLS and the high praise USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams has for Omir. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod and Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by Blues Fans TV hosts Lewis and Laurenz to discuss the appointment of Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea. We discuss our thoughts on Chelsea club legend Frank Lampard being sacked and if Thomas Tuchel is the right manager to replace him. Then we finish off by discussing how the new signings Chelsea made over the summer window will do under new management and if Tuchel can help improve the forms of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod and Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by Manchester United content creator JTG Production to preview the match between Chelsea and Manchester United. We recap United's roller coaster of a season, debate whether Ole Gunnar Solskjær is the right person to lead Manchester United for years to come, how Chelsea have looked under Thomas Tuchel, and finish with making a combined XI for this weekends match.

I was joined by Atletico Madrid supporter Sam to preview the UCL clash between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid. We begin by discussing Atletico's amazing start to this season and our thoughts on how Thomas Tuchel has done since becoming the manager at Chelsea. Then we finish off by making a combined XI and score predictions for this fixture. Make sure to go follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by EIF Soccer admins Joaquin & Marc to preview the Champions League round of 16. We do a quick recap of the group stages, then move on to our predictions on who will be winning each round of 16 matches and finish off by predicting who we think will win this year's Champions League. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by Orlando City striker Benji Michel. Coming off a breakthrough season we talk about Benji's career up to this point, the crazy penalty shootout between Orlando & NYCFC and wrap up what his ambitions are for his career in the future. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by former MLS pool goalkeeper Charlie Lyon. We discuss what life was like becoming the MLS pool keeper for the League, some of his favorite teams he got to train with, some of the toughest opponents he had to play against, and what Charlie's plans were after retirement. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by FIFA YouTuber and AC Milan supporter FIFA Chef. We discuss the Serie A standings, the recent success of AC Milan this season, and who are some of the brightest youngsters in the Serie A to watch out for. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by Hertha Berlin employee Isabela, who gives us an inside of life working for a Bundesliga club. We then move on to discuss the Bundesliga season. Discussing if Bayern will win the league title yet again, can Dortmund bounce back into the title race and talking about the young stars within the Bundesliga. Go follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by Chelsea TikToker's Adam, Alex, Nick and TFE to discuss Chelsea's home lose to Manchester City. We discuss if Chelsea should sack Frank Lampard, what is going on with Timo Werner/Kai Havertz and why Chelsea have been in such poor form since the Christmas fixtures. Follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by TFC defender Rocco Romeo to discuss Rocco's career growing up in Canada and what it was like signing for the TFC first team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by Matisse Armani to discuss Chelsea's 3-1 Boxing Day lose to Arsenal. We break down the game and individual performances from both teams, discuss where it went wrong for Chelsea in the match and what improvements Frank Lampard needs to make in future fixtures. Follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by TikToker Dylan Patel ahead of the Boxing Day match between Arsenal & Chelsea. We discussed Arsenal's awful season, if the club should the sack Mikel Arteta for the poor start and what needs to change to save Arsenal's season. We finish up by making a combined XI and score predictions for the match. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by young Houston Dynamo defender Erik McCue. We talk about his soccer career, how life is as a 21 year old pro, and his future ambitions as a player. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by young FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Beckham Sunderland. We talk about his soccer career, how life is a 17 year old pro, and his future ambitions as a player. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by Justin Andre to recap Arsenal's horrible start to the season so far. We discussed there recent lost to Tottenham in the North London Derby and if Arsenal should sack Arteta or keep him till the end of the season. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by Minnesota XI and MLS News to preview Monday nights playoff match between the Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United. We recap Minnesota's regular season, and discussing both clubs playoff runs up to this point. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by TikToker and Tottenham fan Esmie Hurd to preview Sunday's match between Chelsea and Tottenham. We discuss how impactful were all the new signings for both clubs this season. Then we we finish off by making a combined XI. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod

I was joined by LAFC podcast "Defenders of the Banc" to preview the western conference quarterfinal matchup between the Seattle Sounders and LAFC. We discuss the recent matches between the two clubs and talk about the missing player for both teams due to international duty. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod