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We normally associate summertime with international tournaments and overglorified friednliesy but this summer was anything but for the Armenians! European club competition qualifiers are in full swing with 4 Armenian clubs competing, incluidng champiosn Urartu, Pyunik, Ararat Armenia and Alashkert! All 4 teams are in the UEFA Conference League competition and look to represent Armenia for a 3rd consecutive years. Elsewhere the transfer market is HOT, with Ajax trying to finalize a deal for Eduard Spertsyan, but will it go through? Lucas Zelarayan is the latest big name star to join the Saudi League with Al Fatteh. The boys give their thoughts on these two and much more! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to not miss the next live stream!
Columbus Crew is bounced out of the Leagues Cup in a penalty shootout. Did Don Garber really block the Crew from keeping Lucas Zelarayan while also signing Diego Rossi? Full breakdown of all Crew related topics with Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam
Channel your Twitter rage for Dong Arber as you join the Latin Boys in saying goodbye to Lucas Zelarayan. ACES Radio does not condone the licking of mouths.
Welcome to Bryant and Me's episode description where we talk about soccer and other things: Otherrrrrrr descriptiony things. On this episode: - Hey hey, ho ho, Vlatko Andonovski's got to go! - The personnel issues haunting the soon to be former US women's soccer coach - Other highlights of the tournament - Choosing our favorite teams to win it at (RIP Brazil and Canada) - Baby Billy's Bible Bonkers - Talking about Lucas Zelarayan leaving for Saudi Arabia and how it doesn't feel good at all - Plus everyone who asks an #AskBAM question gets an animal! - All that and a whole lot more, now Thanks for listening. We love you. Take care of yourself. Talk to a professional if you need to. You're important and we always want you around.
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the recent Club America match, talk about how the club sold player Lucas Zelarayan to Saudi team, and how the Crew have acquired left wing Diego Rossi.
Doyle is back! The guys gather to wrap up the Leagues Cup group stage, including a very strange day for the Crew. We run through the best things we saw, dig into the Lucas Zelarayan farewell and Diego Fagundez trade and rank the Knockout Round regions. Can Messi and Miami really win? 4:05 - Leagues Cup Group Stage Recap 4:30 - Columbus smashing Club América in Zelarayan's farwell 21:14 - Seattle ALMOST take it to Fair Play points 27:25 - Brian White steps up for Vancouver 29:00 - Duncan McGuire leads Orlando past Santos 33:35 - What happened to Chivas!? 38:25 - Djordje Petrovic has eyes on Premier League 45:55 - Cruz Azul celebration 49:15 - LA Galaxy acquires Diego Fagundez from Austin 55:00 - Our Leagues Cup Group Stage Best XI 59:40 - Predicting who will win Leagues Cup 1:02:22 - The Knockouts - West Region 1:04:53 - The Knockouts - Central Region 1:09:10 - The Knockouts - East Region 1:12:51 - The Knockouts - South Region 1:16:22 - Inter Miami v Orlando… a rivalry on the rise
In the latest podcast Todd is joined by Skyler Hoffner of Philly Union Nation to discuss the latest MLS news that includes: Portland Timbers acquire Bryan Acosta from Colorado Rapids, LA Galaxy acquire Diego Fagundez from Austin FC, LA Galaxy are set to sign free agent center back Maya Yoshida, Memo Rodriquez traded from LA Galaxy to Austin FC, Facundo Farías to Inter Miami, Houston Dynamo sign Polish midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk, Columbus Crew sell Lucas Zelarayan to Al-Fateh, Philadelphia Union loan Andres Perea to NYCFC, and the Union are on the verge of signing Tai Baribo from Austrian side Wolfsburg. Todd and Skyler also discuss Skyler's experiences at the Philadelphia Union II v Wrexham friendly, and the Union's dominant win over Querétaro. Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick Skyler's Social Media: Twitter: @Sky_Hoff3 Twitter: @PHLUnionNation
HEADLINES: Tottenham owner Joe Lewis is charged with insider trading and the Saudi league has gone too far (for someone) by buying Lucas Zelarayan from Columbus WHAT IF: MBS announces the Saudi league will host an all-star game in your hometown -- you buying a ticket? WORLD CUP: USWNT eeks out a 1-1 draw vs Netherlands without getting out of second gear setting up a lot of permutations depending on what happens against Portugal (very) early on Tuesday morning; plus which others teams have impressed thus far ROUND THE WORLD: plenty of praise and one notable criticism about Leagues Cup STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs ************ INTERVIEW [52:00]: Drake Callender discusses focusing on establishing himself as Inter Miami's GK1 (and hoping for additional USMNT call-ups) while simultaneously dealing with Messi Mania... plus what life has been like the last few weeks, connecting with Sergio Busquets over basketball and what the team's ambitions are this season under Tata Martino
The Crew send Lucas Zelarayan to Saudi Arabia, the Guardians send Aaron Civale to Tampa Bay. Our guests included Anthony Schlegel, Tim May of Lettermen Row and Beau Bishop.
Hey, Fire fans and MLS fans! What a way for the Chicago Fire to open up their history in Leagues Cup! Their improbably victory at Minnesota United marks a real turning point in the club this season. Through a combination of better team play, coaching, and catching some lucky breaks, the Men in Red look poised for a successful Leagues Cup run and a positive second half of the Major League Soccer regular season. And for the second half of our show, our host breaks down all the biggest transfers of the Eastern Conference during the summer transfer window. Inter Miami added two Under 22 Initiative signings to compliment Messi, Busquets, and Alba. New York City finalize the transfer of Taty Castellanos to Lazio and obtain Perea on loan from Philadelphia. Columbus Crew make headlines by transferring star Lucas Zelarayan to Saudi Arabia club Al Fateh. There is some consolation for Crew fans as they also add Julian Gressel. Tune in for so much more from the transfer window. Nick concludes the show with a quick word on the United States Women's National Team. He still has confidence in the team to win the World Cup ... again. But he cautions you to make sure you're getting you news and opinions from those "in the know." That is, not from self-educated internet accounts. Enjoy Leagues Cup! Enjoy the Women's World Cup! And be sure to share the podcast, rate and review.
An almost perfect month of June for the Columbus Crew. Aiden Morris and Lucas Zelarayan are heading to D.C. for the All-Star game, and Columbus will be hosting the 2024 version. Even a little bit of Columbus Eagles talk.
A wonder goal by Lucas Zelarayan in the 94th minute steals all three points for the Columbus Crew on the road in Chicago. New CB signing, and three players get national team call-ups. Brian, Brett, Bart, and Murph break down the news and notes and look ahead to a trip to NYCFC.
Hey, Fire fans! Well, we should've predicted the Fire to lose, we could've predicted it'd be a late game stunner ... but we NEVER would've predicted Lucas Zelarayan to win it from past mid-field! The Men in Red found a stunning new way to lose against conference rival Columbus Crew, and continue their residency in the basement of Major League Soccer. Stay tuned as we look at the goals, the statistics, and all the hot-takes from the last match. In the second half of the show, our host previews the Chicago Fire's upcoming schedule (mercifully they have 9 days off, but then 3 road games), and how points are going to be sparse in the near future. Nick also breaks down the Eastern Conference and Western Conference standings, giving you his surprise teams of the season so far - both the good and the bad. Twitter - Facebook - Spotify - YouTube
On this week's episode of Inside the Crew, Chris recaps the 4-1 loss against Philadelphia, checks in with Alex Matan & Lucas Zelarayan, chats with Eric Krakauer of Apple TV, and more!
Five weeks in and The Philadelphia Union don't look like slowing down anytime soon! The Philadelphia Union was victorious over Charlotte FC by a score of 2-0, with Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag getting on the score sheet. Todd talks about Lucas Zelarayan winning MLS' March Player of the month and his thoughts from last nights Union game. He discusses the form The Union and Daniel Gazdag have been on since last September's loss to Club America in CCL, Reviewing his 3 Keys to victory, his 3 stars on the night, and breaking down the goals that The Union scored! MLS News: Lucas Zelarayan MLS' March Player of The Month: [4:25-8:04] Philadelphia Union v Charlotte FC: Overall thoughts: [8:05-23:45] Throw-ins into the box: [23:46-25:24] Carlos Paternina heir to Daniel Gazdag: [25:25-29:07] Union's form: [29:08-32:47] Reviewing Keys to the game: [32:48-35:55] Union's 3 stars: [35:56-42:24] Breaking down the goals: [42:25-53:04] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod
On Episode 88, the march to our 100th episode of an unnecessary podcast continues! In it, we discuss: - Concerts - Thomas and weighing the options of jinxing Liverpool's promotion to the WSL - NWSL Challenge Cup is a no good, very bad, thing... except for the league - Crew honor Federico Higuain and Lucas Zelarayan is good - #AskBAM segment that covers a wide range of topics (some of them not kid friendly, hence the E on this episode) Thanks for listening, or not listening. We'll only know you didn't listen if you tell us you didn't listen.
This week on the Crew-centered podcast, Bone and Beam talk about the Black and Gold's collapse vs San Jose, and their more recent win over Toronto. Much was made about booing Michael Bradley, so the guys brought on Massive Report's Pat Murphy to discuss that idea further. Plus, talk of what to do with Gyasi and Berry up top, the rise of Derrick Etienne, and Lucas Zelarayan's continued brilliance. Plus much more. As always, interact with the show @BoneBeamUnited on twitter.
What a week in MLS. Lucas Zelarayan scored from outside the box, Chicharito scored from inside the box and Gaga Slonina kept a clean sheet. It was truly a week unlike any other. The Power Rankings are voted on by a collection of MLSsoccer.com's most talented editors, writers, personalities. Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle are joined by an array of guests to talk about this week's power rankings.
The guys dig through every nook and cranny of MLS Week 3! From tiny championship banners to legendary interviews and beef between manager and star in South Florida, Andrew, Doyle and Gass talk through it all, plus dream (way too early) about an MLS triumph in the Concacaf Champions League. 3:07 - Best things we saw in Week 3 10:40 - Carles Gil is not a fan of snow! 15:53 - Are Phil Neville and Gonzalo Higuain at odds in Miami? 26:36 - Sounders-Galaxy had the feel of a playoff game 35:08 - FC Cincinnati got a road win!!!! 40:14 - Alan Velasco showed a ton of promise in his debut 49:04 - Charlotte gets a first goal! Atlanta gets a late winner! 55:40 - Should Minnesota trade one of their goalkeepers? 1:05:01 - Rapid fire results around the league 1:09:47 - Lucas Zelarayan is the way-too-early MVP frontrunner 1:17:15 - An all-MLS CCL Semifinals? There's a chance!
On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast; Tom, Jason, and Vaughn all sit down to talk all the craziness from the start of the 2022 MLS season:Debuts from around MLS; Sebastian Lletget, Michael Estrada, and Xherdan ShaqiriAtlanta United back to old form? Josef Martinez, Andrew Gutman, Dom Dwyer, and Caleb Wiley showing up for AtlantaCarlos Vela's hat-trick for LAFCPanic for the Colorado Rapids?Lucas Zelarayan and Crew dominate in 4-0 win over VancouverVaughn in the away stands for Charlotte FC's first game against D.C. UnitedEarly season road results for Nashville SC and New York Red BullsJesse Marsch is the brand new manager for Leeds United in the EPLLooking ahead to week 2Follow us at www.mlsaces.comTwitter: @MLSAces @MLSAcesES @TomSweez @vipollman @JasonvevangInstagram: mlsacesReddit: r/MLSAcesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnT5toQsfppgnfCrsAcF3ggTwitch: Twitch.tv/themlsaceSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/MLSAces)
This week, the guys talk about why Lucas Zelarayan had to goal of the year in MLS, why the Crew's playoff chances still on life support, how Beam helped New England to the best regular season in league history, and why Kentucky FC (aka FC Cincinnati) has hit a new low. They also discussed the issues at Manchester United, Barcelona firing Ronald Koeman, Carli Lloyd's retirement, a new stadium for a women's soccer team, and why Josh Cavallo is one of the bravest people in the world. Plus much more. Thanks for listening - leave a review if you enjoy the show!!
Bryant and Me welcomed the top English speaking Armenian National Team podcast. The goal: learn all we could about the Armenian National Team and how Lucas Zelarayan fits into it! Aram and Armen share players to watch, how Lucas fits into their system and more. Check out this normal length episode of Bryant and Me!
This is it, the apocalypse, WHOA! Not really BUT Armenia's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread and the crucial October matches have arrived. The team is joined by Thomas from the Bryant & Me Podcast to discuss our new boy Lucas Zelarayan, who has made the commitment to join Armenia and is in the squad for the October matches. Armenia travel to Iceland first on Friday where 3 points are the minimum required before flying to Bucharest to take on direct rivals Romania. But before anything we must focus on the first match. Armenia will be without 2 crucial defenders and have to somehow pull off back to back wins away from home in order to keep the dream alive. This is going to be tough... Bryant & Me Twitter and Instagram:l @BryantandMe @FootballKentron on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Youtube! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
It was a game for the ages between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati at TQL stadium. And while things looked bleak early on with the Crew going down 2-0 and playing with 10 men for almost 50 minutes. Grit and a spectacular performance by Lucas Zelarayan earned the team an improbable point on the road. Brian, Orri, Pat, and Sam breakdown all the events of the game. Pat reviews the back-to-back-to-back games at new stadiums which he visited, and how they compare. Finally, we take a look ahead to the second game at Lower(dot)Com field.
This week, Bone and Beam talked about the Europa Champions Villareal, and how that win made ManU fan Beamer feel. Where does Manchester United go from here? There was also plenty of discussion about the financial problems some European soccer giants are facing - and why it's time for those teams to own the consequences of their actions. Also, there was a preview of the Champion's League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea, and discussion of Lucas Zelarayan's stunning week for the Crew in MLS. As ever, reach out to the guys on twitter - @bonebeamunited.
The Columbus Crew couldn’t muster up anything from the run of play against NYCFC. HOWEVER, two moments of brilliance from the man, who is quickly building up to legend status, Lucas Zelarayan gave the Crew its first true road win since 2019.
OK, the Sounders are top of the heap, but who’s next? Andrew, David and Calen take a hard look at the results, the table and the ceilings of the contenders and try to name MLS’s No. 2 team. Plus, FC Cincinnati and the Fire know something is better than nothing … and they both got something this weekend for the first time this month: three points. The guys also talk Daryl Dike’s future and much more! 4:42 - Talking about THAT Romell Quioto miss 8:28 - Who is the second best team in the West? 14:16 - The case for SKC 15:27 - The case for LAFC 19:29 - The case for Portland 25:40 - Why the Revs are the second best team in the league 34:07 - Orlando has the look of an MLS Cup contender 44:59 - Lucas Zelarayan puts the Crew on his back 47:46 - Chicago, Cincinnati get their first wins of the season 54:52 - Respect Rubio Rubin! 1:05:02 - Mailbag
This week, CONCACAF referees once again screwed the Crew in Champion's League. We'll talk about that, the let down at the end of the game, and what the Black and Gold need to do to advance in Monterrey next week without Lucas Zelarayan. Also, the English clubs left in UEFA Champion's League seem to be in a pretty good spot. Can Chelsea and Man City meet in the final? Or can PSG and Real Madrid spoil the English tea party? That and more is inside this episode! Interact with the guys on twitter @bonebeamunited
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On this episode, Joe Lowery is joined by The Athletic's Sam Stejskal to review MLS Cup and answer some MLS-related listener questions! First, Joe and Sam talk all about the Columbus Crew's impressive victory over the Seattle Sounders in Saturday's MLS Cup, digging into Aidan Morris' breakout performance, Lucas Zelarayan's dominant display, Caleb Porter's tactics, and Brian Schmetzer's future in Seattle. Then, Joe and Sam tackle a handful of listener questions:26:10 - Which player would you want a gigantic golden CGI statue of to embody quintessential MLS?33:00 - Which MLS team is poised for a “worst to first” kind of year? And which team is going the other way?45:03 - If Chris Wondolowski doesn't re-sign with the San Jose Earthquakes, what other team best suits him?48:30 - Which young American will burst onto the scene in MLS next year like Brenden Aaronson did this past year?51:32 - Who will be sold for the most amount of money between Caden Clark, Gianluca Busio, Mark McKenzie, Brian Reynolds, and Daryl Dike?56:50 - What happened with Diego Alonso's pseudo-firing in Miami?Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Artifact! Give the gift of a custom-made podcast this holiday season at heyartifact.com/gift!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible range of limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lucas Zelarayan put in a stunning performance on the biggest stage in American soccer with a pair of gorgeous goals pacing the Columbus Crew past the reigning champion Seattle Sounders in the 2020 MLS Cup Final. We discuss all of the game's talking points including the Crew's fast start, the impact of the Crew's new starters, and whether Brian Schmetzer should have abandoned his own philosophy and started Kelvin Leerdam. Get in touch on Twitter @statsideabroad. You can also subscribe on YouTube! (Stateside Abroad Football and Stateside Abroad Football Podcast) To support the show, visit anchor.fm/statesideabroad/support To follow and interact on your favorite platform, visit linktr.ee/statesideabroad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/statesideabroad/support
What is with Anthony Fontana scoring goals against New England? Todd gives his thoughts on this past Saturdays (9/12) Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution game and discusses what went right and wrong on the night for The Union, including his thoughts on Ale Bedoya's post game conference. Todd has you covered with this weeks MLS news that includes, Gonzalo Higuain to Inter Miami, Blanco out for The year for Portland with a torn ACL, Argentina u23 Centerback, Nicolás Demartini linked with The Union, The Union's next 3 games, injures to Lucas Zelarayan and Darlington Nagbe, and MLS Next. Blunder of The Week this week goes to a rec soccer game?? News: Gonzalo Higuain signs for Inter Miami: [3:36-6:30] Sebastián Blanco out for rest of the year with torn ACL: [6:31-8:18] Nicolás Demartini linked with The Union: [8:19-12:05] The Union's next 3 games: [12:06-13:48] Lucas Zelarayan and Darlington Nagbe out for a few weeks: [13:49-15:59] MLS Next: [16:00-17:54] Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution: Overall thoughts: [17:55-25:29] Good: [25:30-28:32] El Brujo with that "Philly" fight: [25:30-26:52] Jim's subs: [26:53-28:32] Bad: [28:33-32:27] Lack of attack on the left flank: [28:33-29:23] Ref was "card" happy: [29:24-32:27] Blunder of The Week: Rec soccer refs and coaches: [32:28-36:52] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod http://thefreekickpodcast.com/
This week, Solo Bone talks about the new Columbus Crew signings Vito Wormgoor and Lucas Zelarayan, and why you should expect the Crew to compete for MLS Cup in 2020. Also, don't look now, but there is a talent migration from Liga MX to Major League Soccer. Why is that? Bone also sits down with noted Columbus designer and one of the Save The Crew movement's leaders, John Zidar, to discuss the new Chicago Fire logo, which is not great. Happy Holidays, and enjoy our final podcast of 2019! Follow John on twitter @TheZidar Episode Breakdown: 3:05 - Welcome Wormgoor 4:15 - Lucas Zelarayan signing 8:04 - Why Zelarayan appears to be different 9:17 - Differences between Zelarayan and Pipa 12:20 - Similarities between 2008 build and this offseason 17:49 - More Liga MX players could be headed to MLS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20:15 - John Zidar joins the show 28:32 - What to do with the Fire logo going forward? 31:50 - What even is "Be Chicago" 33:48 - MLS hype videos 37:42 - One of the best logos in soccer is...? (S'up, Madison)