Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Klinsmann

- 2023 COG T-SHIRTS! BUY NOW! http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy couldn't find any points in their second home game of the 2023 season. The Saturday afternoon match had plenty of good moments for LA, but Seattle made two first-half goals stand up. Still, there were some excellent moments as Jalen Neal scored his first MLS goal, and Preston Judd forced the offense into a different gear in the second half. But will a botched handball cost Greg Vanney and company some money? Hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter (away on assignment) get a call from Christian Miles to discuss the Galaxy's loss to Seattle and what we can glean from another no-points performance. Josh and Christian will talk about the progression of Neal and Calegari and why the Galaxy defense has disappointed in spurts but impressed on the whole. They'll also talk about Tyler Boyd's central midfield performance and why the Galaxy playing with two strikers is different only in the "dedicated" strikers part. Plus, did Preston Judd jump over Dejan Joveljic regarding who can play with Chicharito once he returns? Does that sound crazy? There's also a detailed look at the Galaxy's performance compared to years past, the Galaxy righted some wrongs with player-signed jerseys, and the club gets another goalkeeper after Jonathan Klinsmann plays with a broken finger. Why does $150,000 matter less with an international goalkeeper? We've got a bunch to talk about in regards to your Galaxy. So thanks for hanging in there with us, as always!

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LOS ANGELES (Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021) – Playing the first of two games in four days, the LA Galaxy fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Wednesday night. Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez tallied his 11th goal of the season, while Dejan Joveljić notched his second assist for the Galaxy. Wednesday's match marked the 33rd MLS regular-season meeting between LA and the Houston Dynamo, with the Galaxy trailing the series 11-12-10. In 15 all-time regular-season meetings against Houston at Dignity Health Sports Park, the Galaxy have posted a 6-4-5 record. In the last seven meetings between LA and Houston at Dignity Health Sports Park dating back to March 21, 2015, the Galaxy hold a 3-1-3 record.

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Alex Ruiz, Andy Deossa join Gio to discuss Jonathan Klinsmann's impressive performance over MUNFC. The guys also talk about Chicharito's health being Vanney's number one priority. Gio Garcia - https://twitter.com/GioGarciaLA Andy Deossa - https://twitter.com/Andy_Deossa Alex Ruiz - https://twitter.com/TotalLAGalaxy

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- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are riding high after Jonathan Klinsmann stepped into the net and promptly stuffed Minnesota United for a clean sheet and three points. But why should the Galaxy be hyper-focused on Colorado on Tuesday night? Hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter discuss the Galaxy's 1-0 win over Minnesota and why Greg Vanney deserves a gold star for being willing to give away a road game while still getting three points. Rotation is an essential part of the Galaxy's strategy through the rest of this congested schedule. So a win on the road with a rotated lineup should make fans very excited for what is coming. And while Klinsmann was the big takeaway from the game -- and is undoubtedly making some fans think that the number two keeper might get the start again -- there are plenty of solid performances in that road win that need to be discussed. Kevin Cabra, Dejan Joveljić, Niko Hamalainen, and plenty of others deserve some acknowledgment over a hard-fought game that lets the Galaxy really attack their Tuesday night match with the Rapids. Plus, Josh and Kevin will update you on all the injuries the Galaxy are suffering and why getting Sebastian Lletget back after a tragic family loss is another big deal for the Galaxy's growth as a team. Finally, the guys are getting you ready for Colorado on Tuesday and discussing why the Galaxy and the Rapids are very similar. And that makes some sense when you compare the two coaches that were once teammates on the Galaxy. We've got a packed show with plenty of updates as you get ready for a weird Tuesday night game against the Rapids.

Galaxy win 1-0 against Minnesota with and amazing performance by Jonathan Klinsmann. I also go into out next game against Colorado Rapids.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are running out of space to decide on Cristian Pavon's future. Will the official charges against him finally get the club to back off in their pursuit? Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are back for another Monday night show where they discuss the Galaxy's latest news, schedules, and more. The guys will start by discussing the latest update from the Galaxy on the Community Kit and how the club is planning on fixing the issues that have popped up since the very successful launch. Are they getting the fixes right? Or could they do more? Then they'll talk about Jonathan Klinsmann's concussion and why he took a bit of a hit in terms of him competing for the number one goalkeeping spot and why that may have been Jonathan Bond's spot all along anyway. And will the Galaxy get success from a contingent of "Internationals?" And with French newspapers talking about Samuel Grandsir's deal with the Galaxy, we'll tell you what we know about the three-year agreement and what roster designations he'll fall into. Are the Galaxy gambling on Grandsir? And are they leveraging the future on an unproven TAM player? Josh and Kevin will then transition into the Galaxy's weekly schedule and what an "offsite" training could be. Plus, the guys will discuss the preseason broadcast schedule and why there's a super-secret closed-door game that will see the reigning MLS Cup Champions come to town. But before the Galaxy can have fans in the stadium -- a topic of discussion -- they'll also need to have a schedule. And with the Canadian teams finding places to play within the United States' borders, MLS may be getting closer to announcing where the teams will play their 34 games this season. And it's not expected to be totally regionalized. Finally, there's more Pavon talk as he's formally charged with Sexual Assault and rape, and his lawyers start the spin machine. Is Pavon trying to get this cleared and done quickly? And should the Galaxy be paying attention? We've got a big show for you and we're thrilled that you've decided to join us today!

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are running out of space to decide on Cristian Pavon's future. Will the official charges against him finally get the club to back off in their pursuit? Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter are back for another Monday night show where they discuss the Galaxy's latest news, schedules, and more. The guys will start by discussing the latest update from the Galaxy on the Community Kit and how the club is planning on fixing the issues that have popped up since the very successful launch. Are they getting the fixes right? Or could they do more? Then they'll talk about Jonathan Klinsmann's concussion and why he took a bit of a hit in terms of him competing for the number one goalkeeping spot and why that may have been Jonathan Bond's spot all along anyway. And will the Galaxy get success from a contingent of "Internationals?" And with French newspapers talking about Samuel Grandsir's deal with the Galaxy, we'll tell you what we know about the three-year agreement and what roster designations he'll fall into. Are the Galaxy gambling on Grandsir? And are they leveraging the future on an unproven TAM player? Josh and Kevin will then transition into the Galaxy's weekly schedule and what an "offsite" training could be. Plus, the guys will discuss the preseason broadcast schedule and why there's a super-secret closed-door game that will see the reigning MLS Cup Champions come to town. But before the Galaxy can have fans in the stadium -- a topic of discussion -- they'll also need to have a schedule. And with the Canadian teams finding places to play within the United States' borders, MLS may be getting closer to announcing where the teams will play their 34 games this season. And it's not expected to be totally regionalized. Finally, there's more Pavon talk as he's formally charged with Sexual Assault and rape, and his lawyers start the spin machine. Is Pavon trying to get this cleared and done quickly? And should the Galaxy be paying attention? We've got a big show for you and we're thrilled that you've decided to join us today!

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy have been making some offseason moves. They added two players to the roster this week and look to be adding a couple of more in rapid succession. So what can we deduce from their move so far? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira battle sunspots and internet outages to bring you the latest news surrounding your favorite team. Are you starting to feel the excitement? Would you too like to be rolled down a hill in a barrel? Josh and Eric will start with the latest developments on Cristian Pavon and the allegations surrounding him. The Galaxy remain interested, and there's some good reason why. Plus, Pavon went out on a limb, which may mean he can't go back to Boca Juniors. So where will he go? And who had the leverage? Then the guys will discuss the signings of Jorge Villafaña and Jonathan Bond to tell you how the Galaxy got the deals done and why they had their eyes on these guys. Of course there was a list involved, and of course the Galaxy were keeping track of them. The guys will also discuss the futures of Jonathan Klinsmann and David Bingham and what effect that might have on the roster. Eric will close things out with some Kit news and tell you why you might want to save those pennies. Don't be slow on this. You're going to regret it. (CORRECTION: JOSH MISTAKENLY SAID THE GALAXY WOULD BE GETTING TWO NEW KITS IN 2021. THIS IS INCORRECT. THE GALAXY WILL BE GETTING A NEW 2ND KIT SUPPOSEDLY IN THE COLOR-WAY WE DESCRIBED ON THE SHOW). Finally, there's some roster talk as the Galaxy still need plenty of reinforcements. But there's reason to believe that they have the room to get it all done! We've got a packed show for you, and we're so glad you joined us! Another show in the books! Even if Eric did his best Elsa impression multiple times.

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy have been making some offseason moves. They added two players to the roster this week and look to be adding a couple of more in rapid succession. So what can we deduce from their move so far? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira battle sunspots and internet outages to bring you the latest news surrounding your favorite team. Are you starting to feel the excitement? Would you too like to be rolled down a hill in a barrel? Josh and Eric will start with the latest developments on Cristian Pavon and the allegations surrounding him. The Galaxy remain interested, and there's some good reason why. Plus, Pavon went out on a limb, which may mean he can't go back to Boca Juniors. So where will he go? And who had the leverage? Then the guys will discuss the signings of Jorge Villafaña and Jonathan Bond to tell you how the Galaxy got the deals done and why they had their eyes on these guys. Of course there was a list involved, and of course the Galaxy were keeping track of them. The guys will also discuss the futures of Jonathan Klinsmann and David Bingham and what effect that might have on the roster. Eric will close things out with some Kit news and tell you why you might want to save those pennies. Don't be slow on this. You're going to regret it. (CORRECTION: JOSH MISTAKENLY SAID THE GALAXY WOULD BE GETTING TWO NEW KITS IN 2021. THIS IS INCORRECT. THE GALAXY WILL BE GETTING A NEW 2ND KIT SUPPOSEDLY IN THE COLOR-WAY WE DESCRIBED ON THE SHOW). Finally, there's some roster talk as the Galaxy still need plenty of reinforcements. But there's reason to believe that they have the room to get it all done! We've got a packed show for you, and we're so glad you joined us! Another show in the books! Even if Eric did his best Elsa impression multiple times.

LA Galaxy Head Coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Kai Koreniuk, Jonathan Klinsmann, and Sacha Kljestan. Gio Garcia - @GioGarciaLA https://twitter.com/GioGarciaLA

COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9g8FcfU COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy get ready for LAFC on Saturday, but they'll still be shorthanded, and there doesn't seem to be much optimism about improving rapidly. On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira, get you ready for the game and get you all the Galaxy news that hit your inboxes earlier this week. The guys are talking news signings, Galaxy history, injuries, and the game on Saturday. Josh and Eric will introduce you to Yony González and why he could be exactly what the Galaxy ordered in terms of a striker. And why the Galaxy took a low-risk gamble on Jonathan Klinsmann at goalkeeper. Can Klinsmann find a spot on the bench for LA? There's a discussion of adding more players. There's a discussion about understanding club history and doing things that recognize and acknowledge it without relying on it. But perhaps most importantly, there's some real importance on the match with LAFC. It's not just because the Galaxy need wins, but it's also about staying relevant in the most competitive soccer market in the United States. Being in a game for 60 minutes but falling flat doesn't win you the hearts and minds of fans around you, and right now, the Galaxy are at risk of becoming an afterthought to most in Los Angeles. It's a packed show. Don't miss it!

It's the 40th episode of Simply Soccer! Michelle and Christian bring you LA Galaxy's latest- Yony González and Jonathan Klinsmann join the roster, what this could mean for the team, and preview Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 El Tráfico match up. NWSL/USWNT also have some developments.

COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9g8FcfU COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy get ready for LAFC on Saturday, but they'll still be shorthanded, and there doesn't seem to be much optimism about improving rapidly. On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira, get you ready for the game and get you all the Galaxy news that hit your inboxes earlier this week. The guys are talking news signings, Galaxy history, injuries, and the game on Saturday. Josh and Eric will introduce you to Yony González and why he could be exactly what the Galaxy ordered in terms of a striker. And why the Galaxy took a low-risk gamble on Jonathan Klinsmann at goalkeeper. Can Klinsmann find a spot on the bench for LA? There's a discussion of adding more players. There's a discussion about understanding club history and doing things that recognize and acknowledge it without relying on it. But perhaps most importantly, there's some real importance on the match with LAFC. It's not just because the Galaxy need wins, but it's also about staying relevant in the most competitive soccer market in the United States. Being in a game for 60 minutes but falling flat doesn't win you the hearts and minds of fans around you, and right now, the Galaxy are at risk of becoming an afterthought to most in Los Angeles. It's a packed show. Don't miss it!

Jason & Jared are back for a midweek show! They discuss the rumors surrounding Messi wanting out at Barcelona and Fulham's shocking interest in Pique. They also debate who they would prefer in MLS: Jurgen Klopp or Messi. Plus, CBS Sports HQ’s Poppy Miller joins the boys to talk about this year's extraordinary Champions League & Europa League, NWSL & the recent moves abroad for Rose Lavelle & Sam Mewis, the future of Americans playing in Europe & how CBS is handling soccer in the US [12:00]. Finally, they discuss Matthew McConaughey thriving as Austin FC’s Minister of Culture, Brad Guzan kicking Frank de Boer on his way out at Atlanta United, Jonathan Klinsmann’s suspicious move to LA Galaxy and FIFA's new rules regarding dual nationals.

This week on Over the Ball Mike Magid of the LA Goalkeeping Academy is back with his thoughts on Jonathan Klinsmann's call-up to the USMNT and a look ahead to the England and Italy friendlies, plus legendary Martin Luther King Jr. High School coach Martin Jacobson joins us to discuss high school soccer in the US and his thoughts on the academy system.

Steven and Andrea were joined by a very special, Copa Libertadores' themed guest, head of River Plate Filial in Brooklyn, Hernan Amorini as they discuss last week's fixtures. Join these three latinos as they discuss the latest soccer gossip, if playing for Pep Guardiola would be better than sex, Champions League Matchday 4, these lit MLS playoffs and Jurgen Klinsmann's son's name. Revel in all of last week's incredible matches from the Manchester Derby, to Der Klassiker, to PSG murdering Thierry Henry's Monaco, spared no expense. Of course, it wouldn't be a proper special pod if we didn't spend a decent amount of time talking about River Plate FC and their contentious battle for the Copa Libertadores against their age old rivals (103 years to be exact) Boca Juniors. As always wankers, you've got subs, if you need 'em.

Nach dem starken Saisonstart von Hertha BSC beschäftigen sich die Morgenpost-Reporter Uwe Bremer und Sebastian Stier schon mal mit dem Gästeblock beim FC Barcelona oder dem FC Valencia. Wir überlegen, wie Hertha mit seinem Saisonziel umgehen wird. Wie sehr sich Marvin Plattenhardt Gedanken machen muss, nachdem Trainer Pal Dardai ihn in die Pflicht genommen hat. Und sprechen über die Rolle, die Nils Körber und Jonathan Klinsmann in den Herthas Torwartplänen ab 2019 spielen.

Die Strahlkraft von Hertha BSC lässt außerhalb der Stadtgrenze rasch nach, die Strahlkraft der Bundesliga außerhalb der Landesgrenzen. Für einen anderen Blick auf Hertha sowie die Themen, die Fans umtreiben, hat der Immerhertha-Podcast Stephan Uersfeld eingeladen, den ESPN-Korrespondenten für die Bundesliga mit Sitz in Berlin. Es ging um Aperol Spritz beim FC Bayern, die Digitalstrategie beim Hauptstadt-Klub, um Salomon Kalou, Jürgen und Jonathan Klinsmann. Viel Spaß mit dem Immerhertha-Podcast in der Über-den-Tellerrand-schauen-Edition "Hertha als Party-Crasher".

Was macht eigentlich Alfred Nijhuis, warum hören italienische Funktionäre unseren Podcast und wieso kann Jonathan Klinsmann nicht so gut deutsch? Die wichtigen aktuellen Fragen klären wir gleich zu Beginn. Der **Kultspieler **kommt aus Dänemark und hat gleich in zwei deutschen Mannschaften gespielt, die sensationell Titel gewonnen haben (7:55). In der Steilen These sagt Sascha, dass ihn die hohen Ablösesummen im Fußball überhaupt nicht mehr stören. Er findet, dass man die Summen innerhalb der Blase Fußball bewerten muss (17:55). Im Schwerpunktthema sprechen wir über die 50+1-Regel. Jonas gibt einen Crash-Kurs in Basiswissen und wir diskutieren den Nutzen der Regelung (oder auch nicht) für die deutsche Liga (38:30).

Manuel Veth, Chris Williams and Jon Mackenzie discuss Peter Bosz being sacked by Borussia Dortmund and replaced by former Köln head coach Peter Stöger. They also chat about Bayern’s 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain and they got an interview with Hertha keeper Jonathan Klinsmann. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Normally, this part of the season would be a quiet time, but with RSL Her Coat Jeff Cassar's firing and Bastian Schweinsteiger becoming a Chicago Fire man, we had more than enough to talk about.  But did we stop there?  Of course not.  We also mumbled on and on about world cup qualifiers, Jonathan Klinsmann (the potential golden boy), a baby named Cassius, and what, exactly, a Boiled Dinner is.   The answer surprised us all.   All that and more on the latest Straight Red.    #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.