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Welcome to The Maine Stand, your new, off the rails, world soccer/footy podcast! Here we break down all of Europe's top leagues, smaller games across the world, transfer news and all of your other soccer related content. We are loud, sometimes biased, but

Josh Ricker


    • Nov 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 95 EPISODES


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    Ranking the BEST Premier League Centre-Backs | "On his day, Virgil is still a TOP FIVE defender"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 17:16


    Today, we rank the best Premier League center backs! Comment below with who we missed #premierleague #epl #saliba #botman #vandijk #rubendias #johnstones #lewisdunk #liverpool #mancity #arsenal Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/typography License code: VKQYZFEMRJDIOAGX

    USA VS GERMANY INSTANT REACTION | "We Lose Again to a Top Side" | Rating Folarin Balogun SO FAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 25:26


    Don't miss our instant reaction to the USMNT's latest game versus Germany. Like, share and subscribe as well! #usmnt #uswnt #usasoccer #pulisic #balogun #musah #leroysane #worldcup #copaamerica Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/typography License code: VKQYZFEMRJDIOAGX

    Should the Premier League Scrap VAR? | PGMOL Audio Review & Liverpool's Strong Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 29:31


    Like, share and subscribe! Even better, let us know what you think the Premier League should do with #VAR and #PGMOL. #premierleague #liverpool #referee #totliv

    Man City to Win Champions League Back-to-Back? | Jude Bellingham is Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 27:23


    Like, share and subscribe to the thing! #mancity #guardiola #judebellingham #realmadrid #championsleague

    RANKING PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFER WINDOWS | "Szoboszlai Might be the Best Midfielder in the Prem"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 30:45


    Like share and subscribe! #premierleague #transfernews #ansufati #szoboszlai #harrykane #liverpool #tottenham #arsenal #mancity #chelsea #everton #jamesmaddison #alexismacallister #gvardiol #kovacic

    IS MATTY CASH THE BEST FULL BACK IN THE PREM? | Ranking Our Top Five Premier League Fullbacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 12:01


    Like, share and subscribe! In today's episode the boys rank the best Premier League fullbacks, and talk about Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kieran Trippier, Reece James, Pervis Estupinan, Matty Cash and more. Stay tuned! #trentalexanderarnold #premierleague #mattycash #kierantrippier #reecejames #pervisestupiñan #liverpool #mancity #newcastle #epl #footballrankings

    Darwin Nunez INCREDIBLE Against Newcastle! | Can Liverpool Challenge Man City Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 26:36


    Will Saudi Arabia Take Over the EPL? | Matchday Two Takeaways | S3E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 22:34


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    Caicedo and Lavia Transfer Reactions | "Abysmal Planning From the Reds"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 23:20


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    2023/24 Premier League Season Preview | S3 E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 29:56


    The boys and back and we are buzzing to share our 2023/24 Premier League season preview with you! Listen for our top six, relegation and player predictions!

    "WE DID IT!" | Man City Champions League Fan Reaction | End of Season Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 30:53


    MESSI TO MIAMI, CITY WIN THE FA CUP, UCL FINAL PREVIEW | S2E38

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 28:44


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    WHO MADE OUR PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE SEASON? | S2E37

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 43:35


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    MAN CITY 4-0 REAL MADRID REACTION | BALOGUN IS AN EAGLE | LIVERPOOL'S TOP FOUR HOPES ALIVE | S2E36

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 38:27


    Man City 4-1 Arsenal FAN REACTION! | Arsenal Bottled The Premier League | Liverpool For Top Four?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 32:21


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    MAN CITY TREBLE PREDICTION | ARSENAL GET HAMMERED | WHO IS DIDE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 35:42


    MAN CITY 3-0 BAYERN REACTION | BELLINGHAM TO LIVERPOOL NO MORE | ARSENAL CHOKING?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 33:59


    REACTION TO POTTER SACKING, RELEGATION BATTLE TALK & NEWCASTLE'S RISE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 36:16


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    "TUCHEL Will Beat us in the Champions League" | Folarin Balogun to USMNT | Liverpool vs Man City

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 44:22


    Liverpool Fans React to Real Madrid Knockout (6-2) | Full UCL Review | Thierry Henry to USMNT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 37:54


    In today's episode the boys react to the Champions League matches this week, and the news that Thierry Henry could be headed for the USMNT head coach job! Like, share and subscribe.

    Liverpool 7-0 Man United Reaction | Pat is Going to the Etihad! | S2E29

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 32:58


    In today's episode the boys recap Liverpool's romping of Manchester United, the Champions League and some juicy out of bounds topics!

    Can Arsenal Still Win the League? | The Maine Stand x Maine Gooners

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 38:20


    Everything Arsenal this season with Joe from the Maine Gooners! Like, share and subscribe to the thing!

    Liverpool Fans React to Real Madrid Nightmare (2-5) | The Low vs High Socks Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 47:52


    In today's episode, the boys chop it up about the Champions League and upcoming Premier League matches as well as the MLS, low socks and Tyler Adams' antics.

    LIVERPOOL VS EVERTON REACTION | ARSENAL CHOKE THE LEAGUE | OUT OF BOUNDS | S2 E26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 32:59


    In today's episode the boys cover the Merseyside Derby, Arsenal's league collapse and the Champions League Round of 16 matches! We also give an update on Monchengladbach and give a very special Out of Bounds segment.

    MAN CITY FAN REACTS TO CHEATING & RELEGATION | CHAT GPT'S ALL-TIME STARTING XI | S2E25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 49:00


    In today's episode Pat breaks down every angle of the Manchester City vs Premier League financial scandal? Will they be relegated? Can their lawyers outwit the EPL? We talk about it all. After that, we run through this week's Out of Bounds segment (Super League proposal, Messi's brother, Chat GPT's All-Time Starting XI & Greece World Cup Bid). We also sadly talk about Liverpool's absolute horrendous form in recent weeks and Jurgen Klopp's future at the club. Like, share and subscribe!

    TODD BOEHLY IS BUYING THE LEAGUE | JORGINHO SWITCHES SIDES | THE WREXHAM STORY CONTINUES

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 32:48


    In today's episode the boys cut it up about Chelsea's transfer activity and that of the overall EPL; are we the new super league? We recap some of the other transfer business to close the window, Sean Dyche's move to Everton and Wrexham's half-glory in the FA Cup. Finally, Pat previews Tottenham vs Man City this weekend in the EPL. Enjoy, like, share and subscribe to the thing!

    JOSE MOURINHO TO THE USMNT? | ARSENAL VS MAN UNITED REACTION | EVERTON IN SHAMBLES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 34:56


    In today's episode, the boys recap an exciting Premier League weekend, the latest transfers and rumors that Jose Mourinho could be coming to coach the USMNT... Stay tuned!

    MAN CITY FAN REACTS TO DERBY DECISION | ARSENAL WIN THE NLD | EVERTON TO GET RELEGATED?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 45:34


    In today's episode, Pat and Josh break down the last Premier League weekend including the following games: Manchester United vs Manchester City, Liverpool vs Brighton, Everton vs Southampton and Arsenal vs Tottenham. We preview the upcoming weekend fixtures along with featuring three segments. The Maine Stand's Inaugural Storytime Josh's Muted Twitter Words Q&A Monchengladbach Minute (Sommer is getting sold) Enjoy, like and subscribe to the ting!

    WE INTERVIEW A SOCCER FRONT OFFICE MEMBER | MANCHSTER DERBY PREVIEW | S2E21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 42:18


    In today's episode, we interview Carson Dalheim from Louden United FC in the USL Championship. We discuss the inner workings of the club and what it's like working in a middle tier soccer club in the United States, specifically in merchandise. We also talked about the Manchester Derby and this weekend's fixtures ahead of a few paramount days in the Premier League. Like, share and subscribe to the thing!

    BERHALTER VS REYNA | Breaking Down the USMNT Soccer Scandal | Premier League Recap | S2 E20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 44:21


    In today's episode, the boys cut it up about the recent USMNT drama involving Gregg Berhalter and the Reyna family. Who is to blame, who will fall as a result and where does this put the USMNT as a whole? Afterwards, we talk about greener pastures, including the transfer window and the Premier League so far after the festive period. Can Man City catch up to Arsenal? Are Liverpool repairable? Do not forget to like, share and subscribe to the podcast!

    MESSI LIFTS THE WORLD CUP | MBAPPE IS A YOUNG LEGEND | FULL WORLD CUP FINAL REACTION |

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 26:24


    In today's episode the boys recap the greatest World Cup final of all time between Argentina and France. We break down the match from start to finish and highlight the performances of Lionel Messi, Emi Martinez, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria. We also shoot it about the celebrations and the 2022 World Cup in general. Enjoy the holidays and do not forget to like, share and subscribe to the thing!

    MESSI TO LIFT FIRST WORLD CUP | CAN LES BLEUS REPEAT? | WORLD CUP FINAL PREVIEW | S2E18

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 29:47


    In today's episode Josh and Pat break down the World Cup final between France and Argentina. We talk about how both sides reached this point, how we think the match will go down with predictions on a winner and some of the obvious World Cup awards that will be handed out after. Can Messi win his first world cup or will Mbappe start cementing his legacy as one of the best players ever? Watch to find out! Like share and sub!

    USA vs Netherlands Reaction | Dumfries Killed Us | Berhalter Needs to Go | Full Round of 16 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 26:52


    In today's episode, the boys highlight the USA's loss to the Netherlands last week in the Round of 16. We touch on the rest of the knockout matches before previewing Friday and Saturday's quarterfinals!

    THE USA ARE BEATING THE NETHERLANDS? | WORLD CUP SURPRISES & LET-DOWNS | S2E16

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 33:35


    In today's episode, the boys review the World Cup in its entirety, up until the last day of the group stage. We talk about favorite sleeper teams who have surprised us, while also raging about the teams who were an absolute joke in Qatar (hint.....Belgium). Then, we talk all things USA and preview their Saturday match versus the Netherlands. Can Berhalter actually take us to the quarterfinals?

    QATAR IS MESSI'S WORLD CUP | JAPAN TO QUALIFY? | FULL WORLD CUP PREVIEW | S2E15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 37:50


    In today's episode the boys break down every group of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. We talk about our favorites to qualify from each group, who is the best choice to win, a couple of dark horses and the team to let us down. On top of that, we predict player awards like the Golden Boot & Golden Ball. Do not forget to join one of the Portland, ME watch parties next week! USA vs Wales - Bissell Brothers USA vs England - Monument Square Watch Party USA vs Iran - RiRa Enjoy!

    BIGGEST WORLD CUP UPSETS - THE MAINE STAND MINISODE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 12:58


    The boys break down a couple key upsets in the history of the World Cup leading up to Qatar 2022. USA vs England 1950 and Argentina vs Cameroon 1990. What are some other standout WC upsets?

    S2 Episode 14 - ARSENAL STAY TOP, CITY WIN LATE, SALAH SCORES 2, HASSENHUTL OUT AND TOTS (so far)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 33:47


    In this weeks episode, the boys talk brews and a fun weekend of footy. Arsenal stay top of the league, Liverpool take out Tottenham and Haaland's late penalty solidify 3 points for City. Then, we breakdown our team of the season so far!

    S2 Episode 13: Darwin Nunez is an Enigma | Barcelona Fall Out of the UCL | Full UCL Matchday 5 Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 47:03


    In today's episode the boys tackle Darwin Nunez's career so far at Liverpool and segway directly into Champions League Matchday 5. Barcelona, Juventus & Atletico Madrid all fall into the Europa League, while Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea all gain qualification! We also host our Out of Bounds segment and talk about Steve Bruce's secret football, crime novels, the recent Icardi drama and Netflix's new FIFA documentary. We finally wrap things up with a quick EPL preview going into the 10/29 weekend. Cheers!

    S2 Episode 12: Liverpool Stuns Man City @ Anfield, Relegation in the MLS & Big Benz Wins the Ballon d'Or

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 33:35


    In today's episode the boys mainly focus on the EPL. Liverpool shocked Man City at the weekend thanks to a ridiculous Salah spin and goal, and Josh is loaded up with the jokes. We talk about some other midweek fixtures, the Ballon d'Or and relegation in the MLS. Like, share and subscribe!

    LIVERPOOL VS MAN CITY PREVIEW, UCL Matchday Four & Mbappé's Transfer Demands

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 48:09


    In today's episode, the boys cut it up about last weeks EPL matches including Arsenal's triumph over Liverpool. We also show off our new logo, and talk for the first time about our crossover with the Maine Mariners, to help promote their U.S.A. Soccer Night Packages on the evening of USA vs England at Qatar 2022 (do not miss out on VIP watch party access, a free scarf, beer, and limo rides to RiRa and the Maine Mariners game that night, with special lounge suite access)! Later in the episode we do a rundown of UCL Matchday Four & go over Out of Bounds including Mbappe transfer demands, Aubameyang's Arteta comments and Infantino's FIFA reign. Pat gives us an update on Monchengladbach and we wrap it up with a special EPL preview, including both sides of Liverpool vs Man City at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Like, share and subscribe to the thing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    HAALAND IS A ROBOT, UCL MATCHDAY 3, LIVERPOOL V ARSENAL PREVIEW - S2 EPISODE 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 48:16


    In today's episode, the boys cover last week's Premier League match day including the Manchester Derby, North London Derby and Liverpool/Brighton. We also cover the managers who have been sacked or are on the hot seat! Then, we dip into Europe and cover every Champions League match from the third round of fixtures. Out of Bounds is next (Qatar 2022 rules, Ukraine World Cup Bid, Mourinho's antics) followed by a preview of Liverpool vs Arsenal at the weekend. Enjoy, like, share and subscribe to the thing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Episode 9: World Cup Countdown Begins, NLD and Manchester Derby Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 47:26


    Housekeeping updates, some FIFA 23 chat and technical issues strike the start. The boys let off some steam about the USMNT after a less than stellar International break with a 2-0 and 0-0 result against Japan and Saudi Arabia respectively. Then Mitch, Josh and Pat take a closer look at the North London Derby and the Manchester Derby as the Premier League returns with a couple of massive match ups. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Episode 8: Boehly's Brutal All Star Game, Champions League breakdown, Out of Bounds and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 46:50


    In today's episode the boys discuss Todd Boehly's All Star fiasco: does an All Star Game help the overall football pyramid or are his comments severely out of touch? With the Premier League schedule in question after Her Majesty's passing, the boys cover a crazy week of CL football. Then Josh, Mitch and Pat take us Out of Bounds with another page in the Witch Doctor saga and the top 10 FIFA 23 rated players. The Monchengladbach Minute and some scattered thoughts and free ads to close out the episode! Enjoy and subscribe to the thing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Episode 7: Tuchel SACKED, Champions League Rundown, Liverpool in the Mud & Out of Bounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 47:32


    In today's episode the boys discuss Chelsea's sacking of Thomas Tuchel just seven games into the new season (before the eventual hiring of Graham Potter, which Pat called). Was it too early? Was his tenure a success? It's all covered here on the Maine Stand. We also give a full rundown of EVERY SINGLE Champions League game from this week? Liverpool obliterated in Naples Atletico/Porto ending Man City fly by Sevilla Mbappe's two goals versus Juventus Americans in Europe Then, Josh and Pat take us home with Out of Bounds (more witch doctors, Lee Mason OFF VAR duties & Bamba Dieng's transfer saga) and the Monchengladbach Minute. P.S. we have an obscure convo about indirect free-kicks. Enjoy and subscribe to the thing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Episode 6: Haaland, Witch Doctors, and World Cup Kits

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 53:27


    Pat's having a party on this episode. Erling Haaland bags his first hattrick and Pat doubles down on his statement that he's going for 30 league goals this season. Along with Haaland the gang chats, Liverpool's impressive 9-0 win and Salah's equally impressive inability to get in on the scoring for that game. United and Arsenal also catch the attention of the hosts with a string of impressive wins (but Arsenal still aren't a serious team just yet). Next the gang gets Out of Bounds with one of the most INSANE topics of the year to date, Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe, and Witch Doctors. We also talk World Cup kits, the good (past years) and the bad (almost all of this years). Oh, and Pat takes us to Germany for another installment of the Monchengladbach Minute. Don't forget to like and rate the podcast! Share it with a friend, and send it to your favorite coworker. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    MAN UNITED DUST LIVERPOOL - THE MAINE STAND - S2 E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 37:11


    In today's episode the boys break down Liverpool's embarrassing loss to Manchester United, and the rest of the Premier League weekend. From Newcastle to West Ham, we have you covered. We also talk about our FPL performance, and our weekly segments, "Out of Bounds" and the "Monchengladbach Minute". Sit back & enjoy; do not forget to like, share and subscribe to the podcast once finished! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Episode 4: Premier League Finished?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 49:54


    The boys cut it up this week about the tumultuous start to the EPL season; Man City & Arsenal perfect, Liverpool stumbling and United in the mud. We also chat about the performance of our FPL team and a ghost team LFC Rick (no idea who owns that). Pat hosts the first ever Monchengladbach Minute while Josh introduces the first ever Out of Bounds segment; covering football's most enthralling off the pitch stories... this week? Trent Alexander-Arnold's DMs, Gyan & Ghana want revenge & Boca Juniors fist fight in the dressing room. Heres to another week as the Maine Stand Podcast, do not forget to like, share and subscribe to the thing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Episode 3: Don't feed the animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 57:46


    The boys recap week 1 of the Premier League season as lived at the Portland Zoo. Pat introduces the Mönchengladbach Minute, a new season long segment. The boys chat about their FPL teams results and changes into week 2 and wrap up the episode with some banter about the week ahead. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Episode 2: Let the games begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 55:40


    Pat, Josh and Mitch get ready for the season with a quick recap of the Community Shield. The guys breakdown their full table predictions and talk opening weekend results ahead of Friday's 22/23 Premier League kickoff before wrapping up with some fantasy epl talk. Follow us on social and join the league for your chance to win a kit! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Episode 1: 22/23 Premier League Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 78:17


    Josh, Pat and Mitch are BACK with season 2 of The Maine Stand! They sit down with resident Arsenal fan, Justin and resident Spurs fan, Farwell to discuss the upcoming Premier League campaign from the fan perspective. They break down summer transfers and news heading into the new season as well as breakdown some of the top 6 clubs biggest question marks after last season. The episode wraps up with the gang giving their Top 6 and Bottom 3 predictions for the year ahead. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 42: Champions League Final Reaction & End of Season Grades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 38:29


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