With Aplomb

We sat down with Doug Raftery, General Manager of Reno 1868 FC, a USL Championship club based in Reno, Nevada. Some of the topics we discussed: What it's like to have Herb Simon, of Simon Properties/Indiana Pacers/Indiana Fever fame, as an owner 1868's relationship with the San Jose Earthquakes Signing Luis Paradela, the 1st Cuban ever to secure a P-1A visa to play professional sports in the United States And much much more All around amazing insights from Doug. PSA 1

Until 1928 football players didn’t have #s on the back of their jerseys. When initially introduced, #s signaled where and what role the player plays on their team. Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday (then known as Wednesday Football Club) were the first two teams to field players wearing 1-11, with the lower numbers belonging to defensive-minded players and higher ones to offensive ones. In this show we're highlighting the Number 9: your poacher, your striker, your goalscorer. Join us to reminisce about and perhaps learn a thing or two about your favorite legends and current #9s. Players like El Fenomeno, Mia Hamm, Di Stefano, Samuel Eto'o, Sun Wen, Marco Van Basten, Miedema, Robert Lewandowski and more! Plus we've introduced a fun new Trivia segment so you can impress your friends and family with your superb football knowledge now. P.S. A wonderful tribute to the one and only R9. And trust us you DO NOT want to miss any of his mesmerizing stepovers, pinpoint freekicks, jaw-dropping speed, oh those elastico's and...just watch

We've never understood how people do an end of year wrap before the year actually ends... Join us for a look back at the year that was as we zoom into legends going back to run their clubs, developments in the Women's game, the best goals and players of the year, the growth of MLS and NWSL, Inter Miami merch and VAR. To the roaring 20's, with aplomb! P.S. Jersey of the Week --> Djurgårdens IF's 2017 Jersey (https://dif.se/) P.P.S. That Eran Zahavi goal (https://youtu.be/gy01iN2WvAE) P.P.P.S. Trent Alexander-Arnold bringing back the spirit of Carlos Alberto (https://youtu.be/cWTbQwQtHxA) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eternoHQ/support

Another magnificent Klabu episode! This time we visit Klabu (klabu.org) in Amsterdam and sit down with Roos Bodewes and Charlotte Jongejan of this great organization. Join us as we discuss their continued efforts utilizing sports to empower refugees around the world.  We visit their shop in the heart of the city as they highlight monthly events and future plans. You can help support their cause by purchasing their beautifully designed clothes and sportswear or donating money, both of which can be done on their site (info below). Be sure to check out their Instagram (@theklabu) to stay up to date with their goings-on! -- -- -- -- --  Delicious Klabu kits? Yes please

The latest episode of With Aplomb is a celebration of American icon Tim Howard's 22-year career. From a defiant and record-breaking World Cup performance against Belgium to a goal from his own penalty area against Bolton, we discuss the legendary goalkeeper's legacy in both the USMNT and the Premier League. Throughout his playing career, Howard possessed the quality, tenacity and leadership that put him head and shoulders above any footballer to have donned the USA shirt before him - and yet as we explain, the example he set means that there is hope for more American superstars like him. Join us as we hail his exploits on the pitch, as well as explore the characteristics that on top of an exemplary sportsperson, make him such an exemplary man. P.S. here is that box to box goal Tim scored https://youtu.be/XeZ5zNv9_40 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eternoHQ/support

We sat down with Cameron Porter, a brilliant ex-MLS striker, who played for the Montreal Impact as well as Sporting KC. Cameron collected many accolades in his career and is best known for his famous 94th minute goal for Montreal Impact against Pachuca in the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals to take his team to the semifinals with the last kick of the ball. Alas, his promising career was cut short at the young age of 24 when he was forced to retire because of injuries. Join us as we talk about his experience working with Coach Jesse Marsch while he played for Princeton, being in the same dressing room as the legend Didier Drogba, what it's like to play against the one and only Cafu, the future of US soccer, the need for investment in the Women's game and a fun lightning round of questions! And trust us, you do not want to miss THIS GOAL (https://youtu.be/rOwRHsmBB8s) And the sheer joy and madness from the stands (https://youtu.be/q9U83M7UTWc) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eternoHQ/support

The second part of the D10S series finds us discussing Diego Maradona’s club career. Beginning in Argentina, Maradona would embark on monumental journeys to Barcelona and Napoli, both on world record fees. Diego Maradona at Napoli was something you find in dreams. He waltzed by defenders. He scored audacious goals — free kicks, falling down chips, super calm penalties and slalom runs resulting with the ball rifled into the bottom corner. His status as Napoli’s greatest ever was cemented as two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia and a UEFA Cup found their way down south. Maradona was the spectacle and remained so as he dazzled the world in blue for six years. Maradona’s heroics during the 80s had him penciled in as the icon he is remembered as today. He was simply unstoppable. A force on the ball the world has not seen the likes of since. Diego Maradona, the man who became a god. -- -- -- -- -- -- SHOP

Paolo Maldini. Roberto Carlos. Ashley Cole. Bixente Lizarazu. Denis Irwin. Patrice Evra. What do all these legends have in common? They all played left back and wore the #3 jersey. Not only incredibly intelligent defenders with a keen sense for situational awareness, but they were also a genuine threat going forward in attack. As the game has evolved through the century, full backs (left or right) are asked to both defend and attack on the flanks. In fact, most of the all-time great left backs regularly chipped in with assists and goals, the latter often in the form of free kicks and penalties. Join us as we delve into the history of the Number 3 jersey and the icons who have adorned the shirt! -- -- --

In football there are legends — heroes who transcend the sport and live forever in the hearts of supporters worldwide. And then there are gods. Gods fly in rarefied air and singlehandedly change and shape the game. They are untouchable. A once in a lifetime presence and talent that alter how we comprehend what truly is possible. And it is this latter classification which finds us nestled within the aura of Diego Armando Maradona. In the first part of our D10S series, we cover Maradona as he embarks upon an unfathomably flawless journey to the World Cup 1986 crown. This was Maradona’s prime where he sat on top of the footballing world and weaved a tale of magic. A tale we are still gushing over and one that will he gushed over for generations to come. In 1986, Diego Maradona went from a maestro on the ball to a deity of the masses. -- -- -- -- -- -- SHOP

Four games into the new Premier League season and many of us are still unclear about this season's new rules! So we thought it our duty to help. What we cover in this episode: Rules not to give a fuck about Rules to give a fuck about And for a hint about an upcoming episode

Johan Cruyff used to insist that players only have the ball for ~ 3 minutes per game. So what makes a player great is what they do the other 87 minutes without the ball, walking/jogging/sprinting/zigzagging into space. While data analytics is not new to sports, it has largely been absent from the world’s most popular sport until the past 5-10 years. In this episode, we had the privilege of chatting with Kostas Pelechrinis, an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Computing and Information where he leads the Network Data Science Lab. Kostas along with co-author Wayne Winston, Professor Emeritus of Decision Sciences at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, wrote a fascinating paper to determine which positions contribute more to winning AND are undervalued by the market. In this effort, they combed through ~ 20,000 games from 11 European leagues over a period of 8 seasons, as well as, player ratings from @easportsfifa! Tune in as we get into the history of data analytics in soccer dating back to late 70’s, the current state of data analytics and how/if technology can be used to have more and better data!

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In episode 11 of With Aplomb, we’re thrilled to share the story of Forward Madison FC. In their inaugural season in USL League One, Madison WI’s first pro soccer team is bringing joy to a community that from what we saw from our visit is hungry and pumped for the world’s ultimate sport to have come to their city. The stories you’ll hear in the 1st of our 2 part series with the team will shine a light on the ins and outs of what it takes to build a community-oriented pro soccer team in the United States. Boasting the highest home game attendance as well as the most Instagram followers in the league, we were blown away by the quality of their branding, merchandising and grassroots fan engagement efforts. When we asked about the vision for the club, this is what we were told: “To become a staple of the community...We just want this to be Madison’s soccer team, forever.”

• Intro: Black Rob - Whoa! (Instrumental) • Forward Madison FC #FULLMINGO • The Jersey • Laws of the Game: Handball (source: IFAB) •

• Intro: Black Rob - Whoa! (Instrumental) • This Episode's Jersey • Discrimination x Europa League Final •

• Intro: Black Rob - Whoa! (Instrumental) • This Episode's Jersey • In This Episode • Q&A • Causes: http://iiwisconsin.org/ •

• Intro: Black Rob - Whoa! (Instrumental) • This Episode's Jersey • Ajax: Past & Present •

• Intro: Black Rob - Whoa! (Instrumental) • Racism in Italy, Moise Kean and Juventus' failure to take a stand against hate •

• Intro: Black Rob - Whoa! (Instrumental) • Welcome • This Week's Jersey • In This Episode... • Women's Champions League Update • African Cup of Nations Update • Tim Cahill Retiring • Ole

• Intro: Black Rob - Whoa! (Instrumental) • Welcome • This Week's Jersey • In This Episode... •

Intro: Black Rob - Woah!/Instrumental (produced by Buckwild) An Ode to Jersey's #10 The SheBelieves Cup and #FIFAWWC Outro: Kaze - Spirit of ‘94/Instrumental (produced by the inimitable 9th Wonder)

• Intro: Black Rob - Woah!/Instrumental (produced by Buckwild) • Bundesliga Title Race • Liverpool • El Clásico • ATL UTD Update • CONCACAF Champions League Update • Pantofola d'Oro • Outro: Kaze - Spirit of ‘94/Instrumental (produced by the inimitable 9th Wonder) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eternoHQ/support

• Intro: Black Rob - Woah!/Instrumental (produced by Buckwild) • AEK Athens • Paulo Dybala • ATL UTD • Champions League • Karl Lagerfeld • Outro: Kaze - Spirit of ‘94/Instrumental (produced by the inimitable 9th Wonder) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eternoHQ/support