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Weekly football podcast hosted by Chris Williams, J.P. Ríos, and Sam DeCoste. Join us each week as we review the biggest games and discuss the hottest topics in world football ⚽️

The Golden Boot Podcast


    • Jan 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 38 - FIFA The Best Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 29:07


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss the FIFA The Best Awards for men's and women's football, Erling Haaland's contract situation at Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona's improvement under Xavi, and Aston Villa's exciting transfer window.

    Soccer in America: Why is it so popular, and how can its growth be ensured?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 11:59


    In the final segment of his five-part capstone project, Christopher Williams combines research and interviews with fans, journalists, marketers, professors, and content creators to answer the following the questions: why is soccer only just becoming so popular in the United States, and what can Americans do to continue to develop the country's passion for it? With insight from renowned American soccer journalist Grant Wahl, Emerson College sports communication professor Chris Toronyi, and avid soccer supports, Williams analyzes the impact exposure has had on soccer's popularity and how U.S. soccer can benefit from grassroots community relations, fan clubs, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Good Times" by SENSHO License code: KLTGR1ZDFWDTPYHD

    Atlanta United: Growing soccer through grassroots community relations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 3:44


    Atlanta United has one of the most passionate fan bases in Major League Soccer, and it holds one of the largest average audiences in world soccer. How did a club that was only founded in 2017 become the epicenter of soccer's growth in America? Christopher Williams spoke to Atlanta United season ticket holder Will Dean about how the club engages with the community. Dean explains that the club's Station Soccer program is one of the many ways Atlanta United is growing the game in Atlanta and creating new fans.

    Episode 37 - Newcastle takeover & Ballon d'Or picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 36:16


    Following the purchase of Newcastle United by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, JP, Chris, and Sam discuss the reasons and effects of the purchase on English football. All three hosts also discuss the Ballon D'or 30 man shortlist and give their Top 5, as well as answering the biggest question of all: Why is Jorginho on it?

    Episode 36 - Ronaldo vs. Messi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 50:24


    Chris and J.P. discuss the differences between Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United and Lionel Messi at PSG after their first games at their new clubs. They also break down Barcelona's catastrophic start to the season under Ronald Koeman, and they debate about the futures of Koeman at Barcelona, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United, Mauricio Pochettino at PSG, and Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus.

    Episode 35 - 2021-22 Premier League Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 29:35


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Sam DeCoste and Jaime Vega to preview the 2021-22 Premier League season. Each person provides their view of certain teams' business in the summer transfer window, and they predict which teams will finish in the top four, who will be the top scorer, who will be the player of the season, and who will be the player to look out for.

    Episode 34 - PSG wins the Messi sweepstakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 55:52


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Sam DeCoste to discuss Lionel Messi officially completing his move to Paris Saint-Germain. They explain how they think he'll fit in the team and their expectations for PSG in Ligue 1 and the Champions League. They also discuss how they think FC Barcelona will do this season in the post-Messi era.

    Episode 33 - Is Messi Really Leaving Barça?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 44:12


    In this episode, Chris is joined by Sam DeCoste to discuss FC Barcelona's announcement that Lionel Messi will leave the club this summer. They explain how the club go itself into this situation, and Chris explains his theory that Barça is bluffing to put pressure on LaLiga to expand its salary cap. In the case that Messi does leave the club this summer, Chris and Sam brainstorm possible destinations for him, and they describe how grateful they were to have seen Messi play in person for Barça.

    Episode 32 - Copa America and EURO 2020 Finals Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 66:24


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Argentina fan Sam DeCoste to discuss the Copa America and EURO 2020 Finals as well as their favorite moments from each tournament. They also discuss Gareth Southgate's future as England manager, what the future holds for Italy and Argentina, and who their early favorites are to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

    Episode 31 - EURO 2020 Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 47:42


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. recap the quarterfinals and semifinals of EURO 2020. They also preview the final between England and Italy, and they give their thoughts and predictions about the match.

    Episode 30 - Copa America Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 35:17


    In the episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Colombia and COMNEBOL fan Manuel Palau to discuss the Copa America quarterfinals and semifinals. The three of them then preview Saturday's final between Brazil and Argentina and predict who they think will take the trophy home.

    Episode 29 - Copa America Quarterfinal Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 37:43


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. recap the Group Stage of the Copa America and preview the quarterfinal matchups of Peru vs. Paraguay, Brazil vs. Chile, Uruguay vs. Colombia, and Argentina vs. Ecuador. They also predict which teams will advance to the semifinals of the tournament.

    Episode 28 - EURO 2020 Round of 16 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 63:48


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. recap the EURO 2020 Round of 16 and preview the quarterfinal matchups of Spain vs. Switzerland, Belgium vs. Italy, Denmark vs. Czech Republic, and England vs. Ukraine. They also predict which teams they believe will advance to compete in the semifinals.

    Episode 27 - EURO 2020 Group Stages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 49:42


    In an episode that was recorded prior to the start of the tournament, Chris and J.P. predict the winners of the Group Stages of EURO 2020. With the Round of 16 now underway, tune in to see which host got the most predictions right. Both hosts also predict the winners of the tournament.

    Episode 26 - 2020-21 Season Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 31:37


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. recap how the season finished in the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Primeira Liga, and Liga MX. They also give their thoughts about the UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals.

    Episode 25 - Down To The Wire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 45:40


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. break down the standings in each of Europe's top five leagues heading into the final match day of the season. They discuss Alisson saving Liverpool's Champions League hopes with a last-minute header, Chelsea and Leicester battling for top four, Lewandowski tying Gerd Müller's goal record for a single season, the battle for LaLiga's crown, and race for Champions League spots in Serie A.

    Episode 24 - The Mother of All Title Races

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 65:21


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss Manchester City vs. Chelsea in the Premier League and Champions League final, Edinson Cavani's new contract with Manchester United, the four-team LaLiga title race, the possibility of Juventus playing in Serie B and the Europa League, Neymar's new contract with PSG, and much more.

    Episode 23 - Super League Fan Forum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 62:35


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. host a forum for Premier League fans whose clubs were involved in the European Super League. They are joined by Frankie Rowley (Liverpool), Birk Buchen (Chelsea), Camilo Fonseca (Arsenal), and Andrew Lin (Tottenham), and together they discuss their opinions of their clubs' owners, the future of ownership in football, and the consequences each club should face for joining the Super League.

    Episode 22 - Super League Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 45:10


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. react to Sunday's news of the creation of the European Super League by 12 of the biggest clubs in the world. Safe to say, they weren't pleased.

    Episode 21 - Our Best U-23 Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 47:36


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. create their own starting elevens composed of who they view as the top players under the age of 23 throughout the world. The only caveat: they weren't allowed use Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe, which made for a substantially tougher task, but made the squad selections significantly more interesting.

    Episode 20 - Quarantine Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 47:22


    Chris and J.P. return to recording via Zoom while quarantining due to COVID-19 (apologies for the technical difficulties with the audio). In this episode, they discuss Jesse Lingard's incredible form, Inter Milan walking away with the Serie A title, the close title race in Ligue 1, Bayern falling to PSG in the Champions League, Real Madrid exposing Trent Alexander-Arnold's defensive mistakes, Dortmund being robbed of a draw against Manchester City, and Manchester United defeating Granada.

    Episode 19 - Our All-Time Best XIs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 49:34


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. go head-to-head and compare their individual all-time best starting elevens. Some players overlapped on both teams, while other choices promoted heavy discussion between the co-hosts. Did your favorite players make their lists? Listen to find out!

    Episode 18 - Cade Bandera Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 21:37


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Cade Bandera for an interview to discuss his role as a Community Brand Liaison for Major League Soccer's newest franchise, Austin FC. They discuss how Cade got involved with the club, the job of a Community Brand Liaison, Austin FC's background, how Austin has reacted to the club, how Austin and other parts of Texas are creating a fan culture for the team, and Cade's expectations for the club's inaugural season.

    Episode 17 - Manchester is Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 38:41


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss the Manchester Derby, Liverpool's loss to Fulham, Gareth Bale's impressive form, Der Klassiker, Dortmund advancing and Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo crashing out of the Champions League, Barcelona's new club president, and Joachim Löw's announcing he will leave Die Mannschaft.

    Episode 16 - Barcagate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 45:35


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by special guests Declan, an Everton supporter, and Jaime, a Chelsea fan, to discuss their teams' seasons thus far; the title races in the Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A; Manchester United drawing AC Milan in the Europa League; Bartomeu being arrested and Barcagate; and predictions for the Champions League.

    Episode 15 - Haaland vs. Mbappe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 44:03


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss if the Haaland vs. Mbappe rivalry is the new Messi vs. Ronaldo rivalry, the future of Liverpool, Hudson-Odoi's controversial substitution, Everton's historic Merseyside Derby win, the first leg of the Europa League Round of 32, and the future of Barcelona and Messi.

    Episode 14 - Liverpool's Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 43:25


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss Martin Ødegaard's loan move to Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Tigres playing in the FIFA Club World Cup, Manchester City running away with the Premier League, Jürgen Klopp's behavior as Liverpool derails, Sergio Ramos' transfer saga, Real Madrid's struggles, Lionel Messi's leaked contract, and Borussia Dortmund crashing in the Bundesliga. We also thank all of you for making us the 110th most-streamed soccer podcast in the United States on Apple Podcasts this past month!

    Episode 13 - Sunil Gulati Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 28:48


    In this episode, former President of the U.S. Soccer Federation, Sunil Gulati, joins Chris and J.P. for an exclusive interview to discuss his tenure as U.S. Soccer President, America's youth soccer system, the success of the USWNT, and the promising future for MLS and the U.S. Soccer.

    Episode 12 - Our 2020 Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 58:40


    In this episode, Chris and JP discuss the Premier League results playing into Manchester United's favor, AC Milan taking control in Serie A, Santos' statement regarding Messi beating Pele's goalscoring record, and the Globe Soccer Awards winners. We also hold a special awards ceremony for our 2020 football awards.

    Episode 11 - Messi breaks Pele's scoring record

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 44:26


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss Manchester United challenging Liverpool in the title race, Bayern ending the year strongly, the fastest goal in Serie A history, Messi breaking Pele's goalscoring record for a single club, USMNT players facing off in La Liga, Americans on the move to major European clubs, and the upcoming must-see matches of the week.

    Episode 10 - The Best FIFA Football Awards Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 39:05


    In today's episode, Chris and J.P. discuss the current 10+ club Premier League title race, updates in the Bundesliga, Serie A, and La Liga, UEFA Champions League and Europa League draws, The Best FIFA Football Awards, León's Liga MX championship, and Columbus Crew's MLS Cup title.

    Episode 9 - UCL Group Stage Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 63:22


    In today's episode, Chris and J.P. talk about the latest results in the EPL, Bundesliga, and Spain. As well as wrapping up the Champions League group stage. They weigh in on the Messi vs CR7 debate, and the future of Arsenal and ManU.

    Episode 8 – UCL Matchday 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 59:47


    In this episode, Chris and J.P. talk about all the recent Champions League Games. From Leipzig's late winner against Istanbul to Liverpool's temporary goalkeeper. As well as their predictions for UEFA Team of 2020 and the addition of MLS and Liga MX.

    Episode 7 - Our Football Backgrounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 45:12


    In this special segment, Chris and J.P. discuss their individual football backgrounds. Chris talks about his English heritage, unique opportunity to train under Manchester United coaches, and trip to Iceland during Euro 2016, and J.P. discusses growing up in the U.S. and Mexico, his passion for Cruz Azul and Bayern Munich, the impact Argentinian football had on him, and being family friends with former U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati.

    Episode 6 - Study Abroad Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 47:22


    In part two of this special segment, Chris and J.P. discuss the rest of their football-related trips while studying abroad in the Netherlands last spring. The two recap their trip to Manchester to see Manchester United vs. Club Brugge, J.P.'s trip to Scotland, and Chris' trip to Liverpool to see United vs. Everton.

    Episode 5 - UCL Matchday 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 44:11


    Chris and J.P. break down Tuesday's UEFA Champions League Group Stage results, which saw Real Madrid continue to struggle and underdogs Shakhtar Donetsk take command of Group B, and they predict the outcomes of Wednesday's matches. J.P. also dives into his fantasy team's performance (spoiler: it's not doing too hot).

    Episode 4 - Study Abroad Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 36:14


    In part one of this special segment, Chris and J.P. discuss some of their football-related trips while studying abroad in the Netherlands last spring. The two recap Ajax vs. PSV in Amsterdam, their trip to Prague, experiences with Roma and Lazio in Rome, and seeing Lionel Messi score four goals vs. Eibar at Camp Nou.

    Episode 3 - International Break Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 39:28


    Chris and J.P. discuss the UEFA Nations League matches from the weekend, such as Portugal vs. France, the Netherlands' uncharacteristic start under new boss Frank De Boer, the COMNEBOL World Cup Qualifiers, Cristiano Ronaldo's positive COVID-19 test result, and predict the upcoming Nations League and Champions League matches.

    Episode 2 - "Football, Bloody Hell"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 37:50


    Chris and J.P. discuss Aston Villa's thrashing of Liverpool, Manchester United's state of turmoil, deadline day transfers, Champions League groups, and preview this weekend's biggest matches—the Merseyside Derby, Milan Derby, and Villa vs. Leicester.

    Episode 1 - Jamie Vardy Party, UEFA Awards, Dembele to United?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 42:52


    Chris and J.P. discuss last week's routings of Manchester City and Bayern, the new handball rule, Manchester United's transfer rumors, and predict the upcoming UEFA Awards and weekend's biggest matches.

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