Podcast appearances and mentions of sebastian blanco

In this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Kristin Hayes, senior director for research and policy engagement at Resources for the Future, about her experience at the wheel of an electric vehicle (EV). This episode continues a multipart series on EVs, which covers the most practical matters that EV users need to know. In this fourth episode of the series, Hayes discusses her experience with charging stations on a recent long-distance road trip, the comparison between the fuel costs of driving an EV versus a hybrid or internal combustion engine vehicle, and possible research questions about the future of uptake and infrastructure for EVs in the United States. This is the final episode in our series on EVs. As you listen, please still feel free to let us know if we've missed any questions that you're curious about; we may address those in a future podcast episode or blog post. Next week, the podcast will return to our normally scheduled programming, which explores all aspects of environmental economics. ----- Related episodes in this series: Demystifying Electric Vehicle Ownership, with Sebastian Blanco; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/demystifying-electric-vehicle-ownership-with-sebastian-blanco Innovations in Electric Vehicle Batteries, with Micah Ziegler; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/innovations-in-electric-vehicle-batteries-with-micah-ziegler Expanding Access to Electric Vehicle Chargers, with Kimathi Boothe; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/expanding-access-to-electric-vehicle-chargers-with-kimathi-boothe Electric Road Trip: The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicle Ownership, with Kristin Hayes; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/electric-road-trip-the-pros-and-cons-of-electric-vehicle-ownership-with-kristin-hayes ----- References and recommendations: “How to Know a Person” by David Brooks; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652822/how-to-know-a-person-by-david-brooks/

In this week's episode, host Kristin Hayes talks with Kimathi Boothe, the vice president of energy operations at Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, about infrastructure for charging electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. This episode continues a multipart series on EVs, which covers the most practical matters that EV users need to know. In this third episode of the series, Boothe discusses types of EV chargers, trends toward standardizing chargers, factors that influence the density of EV charging stations in a given area, and improving access to EVs. Boothe also talks about federal policies that have helped expand the charging network in recent years. Boothe's insights will be applied to the real world in next week's episode about cross-country road trips in an EV—stay tuned. And as you listen, please let us know if we've missed any questions that you're curious about; we may address those in a future podcast episode or blog post. If you'd rather steer yourself toward other topics, then tune back in after a couple weeks, when the podcast will return to our normally scheduled programming, which covers all kinds of matters related to environmental economics. ----- Related episodes in this series: Demystifying Electric Vehicle Ownership, with Sebastian Blanco; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/demystifying-electric-vehicle-ownership-with-sebastian-blanco Innovations in Electric Vehicle Batteries, with Micah Ziegler; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/innovations-in-electric-vehicle-batteries-with-micah-ziegler Expanding Access to Electric Vehicle Chargers, with Kimathi Boothe; https://soundcloud.com/resourcesradio/expanding-access-to-electric-vehicle-chargers-with-kimathi-boothe ----- References and recommendations: “James: A Novel” by Percival Everett; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738749/james-by-percival-everett/

In this week's episode, host Kristin Hayes talks with Sebastian Blanco, editor-in-chief at SAE Media Group and a journalist on the automotive and vehicle-technology beat. This episode jump-starts a multipart series on electric vehicles (EVs), including the most practical matters that EV users need to know. In this first episode of the series, Blanco discusses the basics of EV ownership. He covers different EV makes and models; the logistics of charging EVs at home and on the road; pro tips for locating charging stations through smartphone apps and other resources; and insights on EV maintenance based on his experience. Listen in and stay tuned for more episodes in this series! Please let us know if we've missed any questions that you're curious about; we may address those in a future podcast episode or blog post. And if you're not interested in EV-ery detail, then tune back in after a few weeks, when we'll return to our normally scheduled programming, which covers all kinds of topics in environmental economics. References and recommendations: PlugShare app for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; https://www.plugshare.com/ Flo app for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; https://www.flo.com/products/software/flo-mobile-app/ Alternative Fuels Data Center from the US Department of Energy; https://afdc.energy.gov/ “Transport Evolved” YouTube series; https://www.youtube.com/transportevolved “State of Charge” YouTube series; https://www.youtube.com/StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney

A Sebastian lo conocí por su trabajo para visibilizar una paternidad responsable y bien involucrada. me encantó la forma en la que ha visibilizado los sentimientos, miedos y retos de ser papá en una cultura tan matriarcal, así que lo invité a hablar de un tema que casi siempre he hablado con mujeres, pero para que nos diera su punto de vista como compañero en este camino. Espero que les guste este epiodio!! a Sebastian lo encuentran en IG @soypapa_de_eli Si quieres crecer sexualmente, te invitamos a alguno de nuestros eventos presenciales en Colombia.1. 30 mayo - 2 de junio.  Retiro de mujeres, en Tayrona. Magdalena.2. 6-8 septiembre.  Retiro de pareja,  Tiempo Para 2, en San Rafael.  Antioquia.Toda la info en pinksecretonline.com Aprende mas de sexualidad sin misterios, te invitamos a ver nuestra escuela online con mas de 15 cursos de diferentes temas de sexualidad que encuentras listos para ser vistos, desde cualquier lugar del mundo www.pinksecretonline.comInstagram:    pinksecretcol  ​ y    anasgiraldo  ​TikTok:  sexologa.anasgiraldo  ​Citas con Ana: https://www.pinksecretonline.com/reservarNo te olvides compartir, seguirme, recomendarme y contarme como te pareció este episodio ❤ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sexualidadsinmisterios/message

Options Desk's Sebastian Blanco discusses key economic events and their market implications in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Blanco highlighted the European Central Bank's (ECB) decision to maintain interest rates for the fourth consecutive meeting, projecting inflation to hit its 2% target by 2025, with no imminent discussions on rate cuts. In the US, anticipation surrounds Friday's Non-Farm Payroll figures, expected at 190,000, following a surprising 353,000 last month. The UK's Spring Budget, presented by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, was a focal point, described as having a muted market impact. The Office for Budget Responsibility's bleak economic forecasts limited Hunt's fiscal manoeuvrability, resulting in a £2 cut in national insurance rates and the abolition of the non-domicile rule, generating an additional £2.7 billion in tax revenue annually. An ISA investment incentive was introduced, allowing a £5,000 allowance for investments in UK shares, supplementing the existing £20,000 limit, aimed at bolstering domestic companies. Blanco views the FTSE 100 as undervalued, suggesting a bullish outlook bolstered by the budget's investment incentives. He proposed a long-dated, out-of-the-money call spread on the FTSE 100 as a trade idea, considering the potential for increased investment in British companies. For more details, Blanco recommended visiting OptionsDesk.com trading ideas page. #EconomicEvents #MarketAnalysis #ECB #USNonFarmPayrolls #UKSpringBudget #InvestmentStrategy #FTSE100 #TradingIdeas #OptionsDesk #FinancialMarkets #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco discusses the latest earnings outcomes of NVIDIA and Rolls Royce, highlighting their significant share price increases following the announcements. NVIDIA reported Q4 revenues of $22.1 billion, surpassing analysts' estimates of $20.5 billion, with earnings per share at $5.16, exceeding expectations by 11.2%. This resulted in a pre-market share price surge of over 13%, potentially adding more than $230 billion to its market capitalisation and approaching a $2 trillion valuation. The company has become one of the top performers in the S&P 500 index this year, with the CEO indicating strong forward guidance due to the surging global demand for AI technologies. Rolls Royce also experienced a notable share price increase of over 11%, with shares reaching 366 pence. The company reported operating profits of £1.6 billion, a significant rise from the previous year's £652 million, and free cash flow of £1.3 billion. This improvement was attributed to a transformation programme led by their CEO, who formerly served as BP's Chief Operations Executive. The programme's success in cost-cutting and improved pricing across its civil aerospace, defence, and power system segments has led to a doubling of operating margin and return on capital, driving the share price up by 100% over the past year. Despite previous concerns over valuation, the latest earnings have led to new price targets exceeding four pounds per share. #OptionsDesk #nvidiaEarnings #RollsRoyce #TechRally #AIStocks #EarningsBeat #MarketCapSurge #S&P500 #FTSE100 #StockPerformance #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with a mid-week round-up after Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey provided a more positive economic outlook, noting a significant decline in inflation and the possibility of a minimal technical recession. Bailey also suggested that interest rates could be cut before inflation hits the 2% target, which positively impacted the pound. HSBC's share price fell 7% despite a record annual profit, affected by a $3 billion write-down from its investment in China's Bank of Communications, highlighting the effects of China's real estate crisis. NVIDIA's share price also dropped by 4.3% due to concerns over valuation and supply constraints ahead of its earnings report. Blanco pointed out the growing investor practice of buying protective puts amidst these uncertainties, reflecting a strategy to safeguard investments against potential share price downturns. #OptionsDesk #FinancialMarkets #BankofEngland #Inflation #HSBC #ChinaRealEstate #Nvidia #InvestorInsights #EconomicOutlook #ProtectivePuts #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Options Desk's Sebastian Blanco discusses the upcoming earnings report from Nvidia and the broader tech sector's volatility in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Nvidia, known for inventing the GPU in 1999, has seen its shares increase by over 50% in January and 23% last year, transitioning into a full-stack computing infrastructure company. The company is set to report its fourth-quarter end-of-year revenues, anticipated to be $20.5 billion, up from $18.5 billion in 3Q, potentially exceeding expectations. However, much attention is focused on Nvidia's future guidance amid high volatility levels, with the company's shares experiencing significant trading activity. Nvidia has surpassed Tesla as the most actively traded single share on the options market, with traders expecting a substantial share price swing around the Q4 earnings announcement. The tech sector's volatility, exemplified by the shares of Super Micro Computer surging and then significantly dropping, is a concern for investors. Supply-side constraints and demand outstripping supply are key issues. To protect portfolios against such volatility, Blanco suggests a 'protective put' spread strategy, which involves buying and selling puts at different strikes as an insurance policy against potential losses. #Nvidia #EarningsReport #TechSectorVolatility #InvestingStrategies #ProtectivePutSpread #FinancialMarkets #OptionsTrading #GPU #ComputingInfrastructure #MarketAnalysis #InvestorProtection #OptionsDesk #TechStocks #PortfolioManagement #Q4Earnings #VolatilityManagement #SupplyConstraints #TechInvestments #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through UK retail sales figures for January, which came out better than expected with a 3.4% month-on-month gain. Following news earlier in the week that the economy entered into a technical recession after contracting for a second consecutive quarter in the three months to 31 December 2023, Blanco said the retail numbers suggest it could be short lived. Blanco also previewed fourth-quarter results from stock-market darling Nvidia, due out on 21 February, following recent disclosures on its investment strategy. These include its historical ties with chipmaker Arm Holdings and its continued interest in expanding its portfolio and fostering innovation in AI technologies. #proactiveinvestors #OptionsDesk #retailsales #nvidia #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with a focus on economic data, including latest UK and US inflation readings and their impact on financial markets. The UK inflation rate came in lower than expected, boosting the FTSE 100 index by 1%. Conversely, the US faced a slight setback with inflation rates slightly higher than forecast, affecting expectations for rate cuts and altering the financial narrative. Blanco also highlighted Uber's robust earnings beat and its announcement of a $7 billion share buyback, showcasing strong investor confidence and a strategic move to enhance shareholder value after reporting its first-ever profits. On the other hand, Lyft encountered a significant blunder with a typo in its earnings report, mistakenly projecting a 5% growth instead of the accurate 0.5%, which briefly surged its stock price before a correction caused a sharp decline. ‌ #SebastianBlanco #OptionsDesk #EconomicData #USInflation #UKInflation #FTSE100 #FinancialMarkets #Uber #ShareBuyback #LyftEarnings #InvestorConfidence #FinancialAnalysis #MarketTrends #CorporateStrategy #EarningsReport #RateCuts #InvestmentTips #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco speaks to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the strong performance of US equities, particularly noting the S&P 500 reaching an all-time high, supported by a more than 50% rise in ARM's stock following its earnings announcement. The tech sector, in particular, has outperformed expectations, leading to a surge in the equity market despite ongoing uncertainties in bond markets amid election years in both the US and the UK. Further, Blanco discussed upcoming economic data releases, including CPI and GDP figures in the UK and inflation data in the US, which are anticipated to influence interest rate expectations. The US is expected to see an annual CPI of 2.9%, with Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell dismissing hopes for a March rate cut but the futures market forecasting a significant chance of a rate hike in May. In contrast, the UK faces higher-than-expected inflation, with consumer prices projected to rise to 4.2%, potentially affecting Bank of England rate decisions and market expectations. Blanco suggested that these economic indicators will be crucial in shaping the financial landscape, particularly in terms of interest rates and equity market performance. ‌ #FinanceNews #EquityMarkets #InflationData #InterestRates #USStockMarket #UKFinance #EconomicIndicators #S&P500 #TechSector #InvestmentAnalysis #FederalReserve #BankOfEngland #CPI #GDP #MarketTrends #Optionsdesk #FinancialInsights #EconomicForecast #RateHike #EquityPullback #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with a preview of quarterly earnings on Wednesday from Uber and PayPal. Following a strong rise in Uber's share price last year, Blanco said meeting expectations won't be enough for Uber; unless it beats expectations its shares could come under pressure. PayPal's shares are down over the past year as it faces increasing competition in the payments space and investors will watch its results keenly to see how it is addressing this. Blanco also commented in a surge in BP's share price after it released better-than-expected profits and details of a significant share buyback program. #ProactiveInvestors OptionsDesk #PayPal #Uber #BP #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco shares insights on the latest tech earnings, revealing standout performances from Meta and Amazon. Meta reported a remarkable Q4 with a 7.23% beat on earnings per share, leading to an 18% surge in premarket trading. Amazon, after forecasting increased cloud growth and unveiling their AI-driven chatbot Rufus, experienced a 6% boost in share prices, surpassing earnings estimates by 24.4%. Blanco discussed the significance of playing market volatility, citing last week's Tesla miss as an example. He emphasized the effectiveness of employing 'strangle' or 'straddle' strategies around big earnings announcements, providing investors with tactical opportunities. With non-farm payroll (NFP) numbers exceeding expectations, Blanco suggested investors position themselves strategically to navigate volatile markets, highlighting the impact on global bond markets and dispelling expectations of a March rate cut based on strong US employment figures. #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews #TechEarnings #OptionsTrading #MarketVolatility #Meta #Amazon #StraddleStrategy #InvestmentInsights #AIinFinance #FinancialMarkets #Strangle #EarningsSeason #StockMarketAnalysis #RufusChatbot #MarketTrends #InvestmentStrategies #EconomicData #TradingTips #EmploymentFigures #RateCutExpectations #InvestorOpportunity

OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco discusses the latest earnings reports from Google, AMD and Microsoft and their impact on stock market dynamics. Despite meeting or exceeding expectations, these tech giants saw a surprising drop in share prices. Blanco explained that investors often expect more than just meeting forecasts; they look for significant overperformance, which influences stock values. Google and AMD's shares fell by 6% in pre-market trading, while Microsoft remained stable. Although Google, Microsoft, and AMD reported increased revenues, investor confidence in Google wavered due to lower-than-expected advertising growth. AMD, while posting solid earnings, offered a conservative outlook for Q1, focusing more on their data centre segment, highlighted by $2.5 billion in pre-orders for their AI-focused MI 300 series GPUs. Microsoft's revenue, boosted by AI initiatives, grew by 30%, attributing 6% of this growth to AI advancements. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the company's shift from discussing AI to implementing it at scale. This AI focus is expected to be a common theme among tech companies, with Apple and Meta also anticipated to touch on AI in their upcoming earnings reports. Blanco also mentioned the Federal Open Market Committee's interest rate decision, highlighting the market's attention to the Federal Reserve's future rate cut indications. This insightful analysis offers a comprehensive overview of current trends in the tech industry and financial markets, underscoring the intricate relationship between corporate earnings, investor expectations, and market responses. ‌ #TechEarnings #StockMarket #GoogleEarnings #AMDEarnings #MicrosoftEarnings #NvidiaEarnings #InvestorExpectations #TechStocks #AIinTech #AdvertisingGrowth #EconomicOutlook #FOMC #InterestRates #FinancialAnalysis #Optionsdesk #ProactiveLondon #SebastianBlanco #MarketTrends #CorporateEarnings #TechIndustry #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco previews a busy week on the markets for US corporate earnings and interest-rate decisions. With five of the "Magnificent Seven" reporting quarterly earnings this week, Blanco highlighted the shift from CPU to GPU chip makers, driven by AI industry demands, noting AMD and Nvidia's emerging leadership. He pointed out Intel's significant revenue forecast miss and Tesla's earnings shortfall last week led to substantial market value losses for both. Microsoft's recent overtaking of Apple as the world's most valuable company was a significant focus. Blanco attributed Microsoft's success to its dominance in the AI sector, contrasting with Apple's challenges, including softer demand in China and a need to detail its AI strategy. He suggested that Apple's earnings, due on Thursday, would be crucial, especially considering Microsoft's stock surge and Apple's relatively flat performance. Blanco also shared trading insights, emphasizing the potential of a 'strangle' strategy and the benefits of diversified tech-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in portfolios. He recommended considering ETFs that cover the broader tech sector or those focused on major tech firms, citing the shift towards GPU-focused chipmakers. ‌ #SebastianBlanco #Optionsdesk #TechSector #USearnings #InterestRates #USMarket #UKMarket #TechEarnings #CPUGPUSwitch #AMD #Nvidia #Intel #Tesla #Microsoft #Apple #AIIndustry #StockMarket #TradingStrategies #ETFs #FinancialAnalysis #MarketInsights #Investing #FinanceNews #EconomicTrends #PriceOfLondon #CorporateResults #TechStocks #InvestmentIdeas #FinancialExpert #MarketForecast #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk broker Sebastian Blanco joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with a preview of the European Central Bank's rates decision on Thursday afternoon following ECB president Christine Lagarde's statement at the recent World Economic Forum about delaying rate decisions. Blanco also commented on the negative market reaction to Tesla's weaker-thank-expected fourth-quarter results and explained how a 'straddle' trade would have played out. #ProactiveInvestors #OptionsDesk #ECB #interestrates #Tesla #straddletrade #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk broker Sebastian Blanco joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with latest market trends and strategies. Blanco highlighted the anticipation surrounding the European Central Bank's (ECB) upcoming rate decision. According to him, markets are expecting a 1.3% rate cut with an 80% probability of the first cut by April, following ECB president Christine Lagarde's statement at the World Economic Forum about delaying rate decisions until late spring wage pressure data is available. The conversation then shifted to major corporate earnings reports, focusing on Tesla. Blanco noted Tesla's 4Q earnings per share are projected at 73 cents, a 38% decrease year-on-year. This decline in profitability is concerning for investors, particularly as Tesla has been surpassed by Chinese EV maker BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, as the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer. Tesla's stock has fallen 14.6% since the start of the year, the worst among the 'Magnificent Seven', due to a price war aimed at boosting sales amidst rising competition. ‌ #OptionsDesk #SebastianBlanco #MarketAnalysis #ECBRateDecision #ChristineLagarde #WorldEconomicForum #TeslaEarnings #ElectricVehicles #InvestmentStrategies #MarketVolatility #TradingOptions #CorporateEarnings #StockMarketTrends #FinanceNews #InvestorInsights #EconomicForecast #BYD #WarrenBuffett #StocksAndShares #FinancialAdvice #BusinessInterview #ProductiveLondon #EarningsReport #RateCuts #InvestmentTips #FinancialMarkets #MarketUpdate #TeslaStock #TradingStrategies #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk broker Sebastian Blanco speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive about a challenging start of the year in the world's financial markets, emphasising the weakness in the FTSE 100 and its implications. Blanco highlights the 1.5% day-on-day fall in the value of the FTSE 100 on Wednesday, marking its weakest day since August, influenced by Chinese economic slowdown and unexpectedly high inflation figures in December. This bleak economic data from China, showing a growth rate of 5.2%—one of its lowest in decades—exacerbated the market's downturn, particularly impacting the commodity-heavy index with its concentration of miners and oil companies. Blanco also sheds light on the bond market, which experienced a sell-off as the two-year bond yield spiked by 21 basis points. This shift, marking the first positive inflation reading since February 2023, signals potential challenges in central bank policymaking. He also discusses comments from Christine Lagarde at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which indicated that the European Central Bank is unlikely to lower interest rates until late spring, pending data on wage pressures. Blanco also points out the historically low, yet rising, volatility index (VIX), which hit a two-month high due to market turmoil, compounded by geopolitical tensions that contribute to "quite a sombre outlook overall for the markets." #FinancialMarkets #FTSE100 #EconomicAnalysis #GlobalEconomy #StockMarket #MarketTrends #Inflation #CentralBankPolicies #EuropeanCentralBank #MarketVolatility #VIX #Investing #FinanceNews #Optionsdesk #SebastianBlanco #Proactiv #EconomicOutlook #BondMarket #InterestRates #WorldEconomicForum #Davos #MarketUpdate #GlobalStocks #EconomicData #FinancialInsights #ProactiveInvestors #OptionsDesk #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk broker Sebastian Blanco speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive ahead of what he calls a "big week for the UK economy." Several key economic insights were highlighted, including a notable increase in Brent crude prices, driven by tensions involving US and UK ships in the Red Sea. Blanco details how tensions led to Brent crude rising $5 last week, surpassing $80/bl. He says the impact of this escalation is profound, with shipping costs from China to Northern Europe soaring from $1,500 in November to over $4,000 currently, potentially affecting the broader economy. Additionally, the interview touched on Taiwan's political landscape following the Democratic Progressive Party's victory for a third consecutive term. Despite the incumbent president losing the parliamentary majority, Beijing's response remained muted. This political shift could influence future legislation and overall cross-strait relations. The conversation also turned to the UK's economic situation, particularly focusing on the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Blanco emphasises the importance of this data, with forecasts indicating a slight decrease to 3.8% from last month's 3.9%. Any deviation from this forecast could reinforce the 'higher for longer' narrative regarding inflation. This data, along with the UK's jobless claims and retail earnings, are crucial indicators of the country's economic health. #SebastianBlanco #OptionsDesk #MarketAnalysis #EconomicInsights #GlobalEconomy #BrentCrudeOil #RedSeaTensions #ShippingCosts #TaiwanElection #DPPVictory #UKCPI #InflationData #UKHousingMarket #Rightmove #EconomicForecast #FinancialNews #InvestmentStrategies #GlobalPolitics #EconomicTrends #MarketPredictions #ProactiveInvestors #FTSE100 #oil #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

OptionsDesk broker Sebastian Blanco speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive to kick off another pivotal week in the world's markets. Blanco starts with a look at the S&P 500, which had a remarkably strong Q4 2023 but which has begun 2024 with a tech-led downturn. The sector experienced its first weekly loss since October due to a significant reallocation of capital from major tech stocks to value stocks. This shift has notably impacted the index, which decreased by 1.5% over the week to Friday. The week ahead promises several economic data releases significant for options traders. Key U.S. reports include the CPI and PPI data, set to be released on Thursday and Friday. These follow the unexpected rise in last week's non-farm payroll data, which led to a sell-off in bond markets and diminished expectations of an early rate cut. Inflation, also higher than anticipated, further reinforces this outlook. In the UK, GDP figures are expected to show some growth, contrary to earlier predictions of a decline. Additionally, Bank of England Governor Bailey's upcoming speech is highly anticipated. Earnings reports from major Wall Street banks like JP Morgan, BlackRock, and Citigroup are also due this week. Higher interest rates might contribute to increased returns, potentially offsetting a decrease in mergers and acquisitions activity seen in 2023. In the UK, retail giants such as Shell, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer, and Tesco are expected to report robust figures, reflecting a strong consumer market during the Christmas period. #OptionsDesk #MarketAnalysis #SP500 #TechSector #InvestmentStrategy #EconomicData #CPI #PPI #USMarkets #UKGDP #BankOfEngland #WallStreet #EarningsReport #JPmorgan #BlackRock #Citigroup #UKRetail #ConsumerMarket #FinancialMarkets #2024Economy #Inflation #InterestRates #StockMarketTrends #OptionsTrading #EconomicOutlook #FinancialInsights #SebastianBlanco #ProactiveInvestors #insight #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott get together to test out the new equipment and talk about the recent roster updates with the Timbers. They talk about who is getting let go, who we're still negotiating with and who is the biggest surprise being let go. They also go into a discussion around Sebastian Blanco's departure and some favorite memories of Seba's time in PDX. The second half of the show is a Tier List for all the Alaska Airlines kits made by the Timbers. Considering Alaska is no longer the sponsor of the team, it felt like a good opportunity to celebrate the sponsors long tenure with the club.

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Susannah Collins and David Gass go through Saturday night's action as Sebastian Blanco nets another brace for Portland, the Union's youngsters show out, and the Golden Boot race heats up.

In this episode, we are in Vietnam with VinFast CEO, Le Thi Thu Thuy, to find out about the new electric car company's plans to become a global player in the automotive industry, and journalist Sebastian Blanco, who talks about the hurdles the vietnamese company has to overcome to do it.  

Bing Bong! What's up Internet? On this episode of Last Word SC Radio, Dan and Matt get together to recap how NYCFC became MLS Cup champions. The guys debate Sebastian Blanco starting, NYCFC's performance, Portland Timbers poor start, the controversy over Felipe Mora's goal, and Sean Johnson's penalty heroics.  Then we look at the expansion draft and analyze the players selected by Charlotte FC and the moves they've made since. 

The guys gather on the Monday after MLS Cup to tell the story of what went down and why in Portland. David and Calen were on the field, and they share the moments that made the match and the week special. Plus, match analysis from Doyle, and a full trade window recap! 1:47 - The best moments of MLS Cup from the people on the field 16:49 - About that legendary Ronny Deila strip tease… 18:26 - How NYCFC got it done in MLS Cup 21:58 - Celebrating Sean Johnson's MVP performance 31:02 - Was it a mistake to start Sebastian Blanco? 36:56 - Breaking down the NYCFC goal 41:09 - Maxi Moralez's legacy is cemented after this game 47:26 - Was there a foul on Portland's game-tying goal? 55:18 - Is this the end for Diego Valeri in Portland? 59:03 - Should Portland have had more success with Diego Valeri and Diego Chara? 1:09:28 - What does this title mean for NYCFC? 1:17:03 - The half-day trade window kicked off the offseason 1:17:48 - Jaylin Lindsey to Charlotte FC 1:21:15 - Eduard Atuesta on the way out of LAFC 1:23:41 - What to make of Nashville's busy trade window

Le podcast Culture Soccer est de retour, cette fois avec Mathieu Lemée à l'animation et Richard Luemba jr. comme consultant régulier.Dans cet épisode, on revient en long et en large sur les matchs de séries MLS, notamment dernière demi-finale entre l'Union de Philadelphie et New York City FC. Malgré le courage de ses joueurs incluant plusieurs remplaçants suite aux 11 cas de Covid-19 ayant affecté le club, Philadelphie a dû s'avouer vaincu face au NYCFC privé pourtant de son meilleur buteur, Valentin Castellanos, suspendu.Et finalement nous revenons sur la grande finale opposant New York City FC aux Portland Timbers. Même si Portland a bénéficié de l'appui de ses fans et de la Timbers Army, ainsi que du retour de Sebastian Blanco et Dairon Asprilla, NYCFC a appliqué son plan de match à la lettre, dominant la possession tout en privant les Timbers de tout tir cadré pendant 60 minutes et en coupant les espaces qui leur auraient permis de jouer son jeu de transition rapide. Cela dit, les Timbers via Felipe Mora sont parvenus à égaliser dans les arrêts de jeu en fin de match qui jusque là n'était pas spectaculaire et où Castellanos, encore lui, a ouvert le score pour New York City à la 41e minute sur un coup franc de Maxi Moralez. Après les prolongations, le gardien de NY Sean Johnson s'est dressé en bloquant les deux premiers tirs de Portland, ce qui aura suffi à NYCFC pour remporter sa première Coupe MLS à sa septième saison d'existence.En conclusion, on revient sur la décision du CF Montréal de ne pas participer pour l'instant à la nouvelle ligue U23 MLS Next Pro. Est-ce une bonne ou une mauvaise décision? Si sur le coup, ça semble une décision peu défendable étant donné que pratiquement tous les autres clubs MLS ont accepté de s'y engager, avec le recul, elle peut s'expliquer logiquement étant donné l'opacité des règles et des objectifs de développement des joueurs tels que conçus par le directeur sportif Olivier Renard. Bonne écoute.

MLS Cup is HERE and Susannah and Jillian are joined by a who's who of MLS characters. Gudmundur Thórarinsson serenades the ladies, Sebastian Blanco talks about his special connection with Diego Valeri, and our first pod pet?! Trust us, you won't want to miss this one!

Le podcast Culture Soccer est de retour, cette fois avec Mathieu Lemée à l'animation et Richard Luemba jr. comme consultant régulier.Dans cet épisode, on revient en long et en large sur les matchs de séries MLS disputés depuis dimanche dernier: 1-Sporting Kansas City vs. Real Salt Lake: Après s'être qualifié au premier tour contre attente contre les Seattle Sounders sans tir tenté et cadré, le Real Salt Lake a confirmé son statut d'équipe Cendrillon surprenant le Sporting Kansas City sur leurs terres grâce au coaching gagnant de Pablo Mastroeni et ses changements de joueurs apportés en seconde mi-temps qui ont contribué à faire la différence.2-Nashville SC vs. Philadelphie Union: Deux des plus solides défenses de MLS face à face en demi-finales de conférence. Comme de juste, il aura fallu les tirs au but après prolongations pour déterminer un vainqueur. C'est Philadelphie qui est passé alors que Nashville n'a pu réussir aucun des tirs au but. Hélas pour l'Union, 11 joueurs ont été mis en quarantaine pour suivre le protocole concernant les cas de COVID-18 et ne pourront donc pas disputer la finale de conférence; une première dans l'histoire du club.3-New York City FC vs. New England Revolution: Les gagnants du Supporter's Shield ont semblé quelque peu rouillés face à un NYCFC montrant enfin du caractère. Il aura néanmoins fallu les tirs au but pour départager les deux équipes qui se sont donnés coup pour coup lors des dix premières minutes et en prolongation. C'est NYCFC qui rejoindra finalement l'Union en finale de conférence mais qui sera privé des services du meilleur buteur MLS en 2021 suspendu suite à un carton rouge.4-Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers: Le parcours surprenant du Real Salt Lake a pris fin à Portland qui était pourtant privé de son meilleur joueur Sebastian Blanco, blessé, et Dairon Asprilla, suspendu. Les Timbers ont livré une copie sans faute pendant 90 minutes pour se qualifier en finale pour la troisième fois de son histoire; finale qu'ils joueront devant leurs partisans.En conclusion, on revient sur les joueurs du CF Montréal sur qui la direction a exercé une option pour les retenir et sur ceux qui n'ont pas été retenus.Bonne écoute.

Prior to the MLS Western Conference Final tomorrow against Real Salt Lake, Timbers Head Coach Giovanni Savarese joined the BFT. Judah Newby asked Savarese about Sebastian Blanco's status going into the massive game, the craziness across both conferences in the MLS, Larrys Mabiala's heroics this postseason, and who will fill in with an Asprilla absence. Subscribe NOW to this podcast for more great content. Follow @JohnCanzanoBFT on Twitter

News has emerged that Sebastian Blanco could well make an appearance on Saturday. Plus, Matt and Trevor try to figure out who should be starting up top for RSL, and if we're likely to see any surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys dig into this weekend's Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoff matchups and chat with Sam Stejskal about the head coach news around the league! 8:30 - How will Portland shift without Sebastian Blanco? 12:59 - The case for RSL, despite the bad regular season results against Portland 33:33 - Will missing Taty Castellanos doom NYCFC against Philly? 42:08 - How should Philly approach the biggest game in club history? 51:21 - Putting a bow on the Revs' historic season 54:30 - The Athletic's Sam Stejskal joins the show! 56:39 - Does Jim Curtin to Cincinnati make sense? 1:08:13 - What we know about Nico Estevez, FC Dallas' reported new head coach 1:11:13 - The latest on the Houston Dynamo FC coaching search 1:12:44 - Who will be the new LAFC head coach? 1:19:59 - Offseason roster moves have started - who are the most interesting players available

Le podcast Culture Soccer est de retour, cette fois avec Mathieu Lemée à l'animation et Richard Luemba jr. comme consultant régulier.Dans cet épisode, on revient en long et en large sur les matchs de séries MLS disputés depuis dimanche dernier: 1-Atlanta United vs. New York City FC: Après six ans d'attente, NYCFC remporte enfin un premier match des séries sans même livrer un effort optimal face à un Atlanta United surprenamment à l'avenant et manquant du mordant que le club avait affiché en seconde moitié de saison.2-Orlando City vs. Nashville SC: Un vainqueur fidèle à lui-même et à son identité tandis qu'à l'image de Nani, qui a annoncé son départ après l'élimination d'Orlando, cette dernière équipe semblait fatiguée, sans plan B et à court de solutions.3-Minnesota United FC vs. Portland Timbers: Guidé par son joueur désigné Sebastian Blanco, les vétérans Timbers ont assuré face à un Minnesota qui a plafonné après un bon départ et qui semble marquer la fin d'un cycle avec Adrian Heath comme entraineur après des investissements considérables pour soi-disant améliorer l'équipe.4-Real Salt Lake vs. Seattle Sounders: La surprise du chef et pas des moindres puisque les Sounders, qui nous ont régulièrement habitués de leur présence en finale lors des cinq dernières années, ont été éliminés aux tirs au but contre toute attente par un Real Salt Lake privé d'un de ses meilleurs joueurs, Albert Rusnak, et qui a choisi de "parquer le bus" sans même récolter un seul tir au but tenté et cadré.5-Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids: Une autre surprise à la clé. Dans un match serré marqué par le manque d'opportunisme et d'expérience des champions de l'Ouest qui bénéficiaient pourtant de l'avantage du terrain et du facteur de l'altitude, les Timbers ont trouvé le moyen de gagner dans les derniers instants. Une victoire payée au prix fort avec la perte sur blessure de son meilleur joueur Sebastian Blanco et un carton rouge à Darion Asprilla pour une réaction émotive stupide en fin de match, ce qui pourrait être facteur en finale de conférence.6-Finale du Championnat canadien. Victoire du CF Montréal aux dépends du Toronto FC qui est déjà en mode "changement". Pour le CF Montréal, cette victoire qui la qualifie pour la Ligue des Champions CONCACAF amène à tout le moins une note positive sur une fin de saison abrupte marquée par une non-qualification aux séries. De plus, le bilan de fin de saison "transparent" du directeur sportif Olivier Renard et du coach Wilfried Nancy laisse présager une belle continuité pour le projet du club, même sans le recrutement d'une superstar, avec une marge de manoeuvre financière apportée par les départs de Camacho et Struna, la marge de progression des jeunes déjà dans l'effectif et la cohérence dans le recrutement à venir qui devraient aider le CF Montréal à franchir un pallier pour la saison prochaine.Bonne écoute.

Andrew, Charlie and David gather on Thanksgiving to talk Rapids-Timbers and much more, including Bob Bradley to Toronto FC! 4:24 - What we're thankful for this year 12:51 - Portland beats Colorado at the death 20:24 - Dairon Asprilla, Sebastian Blanco out for the Conference Final 31:28 - David Ochoa, RSL pulled off one of the biggest upsets in MLS history 45:28 - Sporting KC - RSL Preview 52:24 - Hany Mukhtar stars as Nashville moves on to host Philly 58:53 - This is a disappointing end for Orlando  1:02:27 - Bob Bradley officially takes over at Toronto FC 1:13:47 - Celebrating Matt Besler's career

Au lendemain du bilan du CF Montréal, Frédéric, Patrice et Vincent analysent le futur du club. « Camacho, finito? » Protège-t-on Lappalainen ou Waterman en vue du repêchage d'expansion? De plus, ils remettent en perspective le premier tour des séries éliminatoires de la MLS. Quel joueur a offert la meilleure performance jusqu'ici: Sebastian Blanco ou Hany Mukhtar? Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Two goals by Sebastian Blanco end Minnesota United's season as they fall 3-1 to Portland. Mike Max has this & more in his sports update

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week they are beginning their discussion on the MLS offseason! With the season wrapping up for many teams, roster decisions will be made very soon and we wanted to get in our predictions as to who stays on the team and who goes. We take a look at both players who are on loan at the team as well as players that are coming up on end of contract. We did our best to make an accurate list, however we know our list of players to discuss is not 100% accurate. There are some exiting names to discuss in this episode such as Kellyn Acosta, Jonathan Dos Santos, and Sebastian Blanco, so make sure to listen to find out what we think. As this process is long and we are covering all teams, who stays, who goes will be split into 2 parts, so if your team was not discussed in this part, have no fear as they will be in part 2!Note: We recorded this episode prior to the official decisions made by Inter Miami and therefore will only be making our guesses as to roster decisions. There may be other teams that make decisions between the recording date and episode release date but know at the time of recording, only Chicago had made their official decisions.Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod

LAFC faithful, there's no easy way to say it, but the loss in Portland was awful. A goal at the outset and a goal at the death served to feed LAFC to the woodchipper in Portland, and we recap all of it here on Episode 156.  It was an inauspicious start for LAFC, surrendering a goal to Portland's superstar, Diego Valeri, just two minutes in. The 100thgoal in his brilliant career immediately energized the incredible Portland crowd. LAFC would respond 15 minutes later, as Carlos lit the candle in Portland to equalize 1-1. Despite a number of solid opportunities later in the match, we would enter the 3rd of 3 minutes of second half stoppage knotted at one. Superstar turned super sub, Sebastian Blanco, found Felipe Mora for a beautiful header at the death. Portland wins, 2-1.  Also on this episode, it's Filly who stumps the Scarf, Andy Najar who scores a goal (just not for his team), and Ted Lasso is one day closer. Yes, we address the rumors of Chicho Arango, while also addressing the state of our midfield without Eduard Atuesta. Oh, and Brian Rodriguez played in a match for LAFC for the first time in well over a year.  There's no time to lick our wounds, however, as the boys head back to the Banc to take on Vancouver in just a few days. We will be there, our buddy Vince of 110 Football will be there, Al Raitt will be there, and so should you! Until then, enjoy Episode 156 of Defenders of the Banc.   

All MLS, all Week 13! First up, Gabriel Heinze's abrupt departure from Atlanta United. Andrew, Doyle and David break down why it happened now, what's happened to the Five Stripes project – from MLS Cup to chaos – and what (or who) comes next. Plus, the Invincibles are no more, Hany Mukhtar is the Nashville Messi, Montreal is inspirational (and we were wrong), Jozy is BACK and Gianluca Busio has a big number attached to his name. 1:10 - Quick thoughts on El Salvador - Mexico 5:25 - Which conference has been better in MLS this year? 8:22 - Gabriel Heinze out as Atlanta manager, we dig in on what went wrong 20:10 -Who should Atlanta hire now? 32:59 - Seattle's unbeaten streak finally ends  37:11 - Hany Mukhtar goes full Messi, Nashville blows out Chicago 41:10 - Making sense of that bonkers Montreal - Cincinnati game 47:55 - JOZY. IS. BACK. Why Toronto is primed for a huge second half of the season comeback 51:13 - Vancouver gets a much-needed win! 54:42 - FC Dallas shows signs of progress, Sebastian Blanco back for Portland 57:16 - LAFC looking much better, David Ochoa balls out 1:05:56 - Gianluca Busio's Italy move draws ever closer 1:08:45 - Columbus has disappointed this year 1:10:00 - Taty Castellanos is the key to NYCFC's season 1:14:15 - Mailbag

After a quick update on upcoming electric delivery vehicle offerings, hosts Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey speak with Antonio Cotroneo, principal solutions engineer at OmniSci about Global Maritime Awareness in the shipping industry as well as how OmniSci's various data analytic tools can help make fleets more efficient.Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

After a quick update on upcoming electric delivery vehicle offerings, hosts Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey speak with Antonio Cotroneo, principal solutions engineer at OmniSci about Global Maritime Awareness in the shipping industry as well as how OmniSci’s various data analytic tools can help make fleets more efficient.Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

In the debut episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey introduce a few of the topics this show will cover as we investigate the automotive supply chain, including electrification and autonomous vehicles - as we shift into first gear.Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

In the debut episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey introduce a few of the topics this show will cover as we investigate the automotive supply chain, including electrification and autonomous vehicles - as we shift into first gear.Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Thierry Henry needed to go home, and now CF Montreal are looking for a new head coach. The guys react to the news of the day, including Gregore to Inter Miami. Remember when the USMNT beat Argentina, Batigol and Simeone at Copa America? By three goals, no less? Cobi Jones joins the guys to remind us all of a legendary moment since forgotten, partake in some classic MLS story time and explain what must change in our game to address racism and inequality. Plus, Gio Savarese talks Timbers, Jeremy Ebobisse and the return of Sebastian Blanco. 1:45 - Thierry Henry steps down as CF Montreal head coach 6:35 - Daryl Dike is tearing it up on loan 11:57 - Inter Miami CF signs Gregore 14:33 - Interview: Cobi Jones on 1995 Copa America, stacked UCLA, Galaxy days 55:09 - USMNT Olympic qualifying roster thoughts 57:18 - Interview: Giovanni Savarese talks Timbers, Ebobisse’s best position 1:12:36 – Mailbag!

2:41 - Should DC fire Ben Olsen? 10:46 - Who are the best subs in MLS? 19:04 - How do the Timbers adjust without Sebastian Blanco? 25:50 - Who is going to replace Reggie Cannon in Dallas and Alberth Elis in Houston? 33:56 - What is Cole Bassett doing well for the Colorado Rapids? 40:51 - What does the term “pocket winger” mean? 44:17 - What’s the status of FC Cincinnati’s struggling attack? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gio Savarese joins the show! The Portland Timbers head coach discusses the Pacific Northwest wildfires, Sebastian Blanco, and how he found his way from Venezuela to Long Island University. Gio shares the importance of having a good meal (with even better company), but what food won’t he be serving? Plus, a very special guest drops by for an exciting announcement! Pour yourself a glass of wine because you won’t want to miss this one.  

As all of the Black and Gold faithful awaited the Kaiser Permanente injury report yesterday, the question around the Banc was, “Will Eduard Atuesta be healthy enough to give it a go?” Well, much to the delight of LAFC supporters, he’s baaaaaaack! LAFC looked to close out phase one of the restart of the 2020 MLS season on a high note. After the roughest patch in club history over the last five matches, would the return of our midfield maestro, coupled with a Timbers team missing two of their stars, Sebastian Blanco and Diego Chara, be enough to spark a revival at the Cathedral of the Black and Gold, Banc of California Stadium? YES. LAFC conceded first. Also, the Earth is round, and ice is cold. In what has become more fact than pattern at this point, LAFC falls behind again, this time off another defensive blunder in the box. Eryk Williamson puts Portland up 1-0, and the thoughts had to be going through LAFC’s fans’ minds: Is this déjà vu all over again? After a few bites at the cherry, as Max would say, LAFC gets the equalizer off of a stellar set piece. It’s Rayito to BWP to MAK, and we are level at one. In quick succession, LAFC would get two more, the 10th of the season for Diego Rossi and the 113th in the career of BWP, and LAFC looked to head into the half up 3-1. However… this is 2020, so LAFC has to make it harder on themselves than it should be. LAFC would concede just before the half time whistle, and we go in up 3-2. After a few subs, and a few bullets dodged, LAFC look to have settled down. In the 80th minute, along with the Moose, Danny Musovski, Eduard Atuesta checks into the match for the first time since late July. In stoppage, these two, along with Mark-Anthony Kaye, would combine for the insurance goal right before the final whistle, and its 4-2 LAFC. From 10th to 4th we go, and hopefully, we are back on track. With three more matches in the next 14 days, LAFC will look to build momentum. Also on Episode 117, This Day In LAFC History celebrates “Backup Keeper Birthday Day”, there’s a ghost sighting in San Diego, and it’s still #KickChildhoodCancer month, so keep using that hashtag to donate Continental Tire’s money! Did Filly drink himself into oblivion? Why is Scarf talking about a Coach Wondolowski? And, most importantly, did the Defenders remember their “Wait, What?!” moment of the episode? You’ll have to listen to Episode 117 to find out!

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. Thanks for tuning in as we talk everything around the American soccer landscape, including: Pity Martinez sold to Saudi club Al Nassr FC: Did the investment payoff and what does it mean for future MLS transfers? Diego Valeri joins the 80/80 Club - just where does he fall in pantheon of MLS greats? Chris Armas out as Red Bulls manager - was it all his fault? Weston McKennie joins Juventus - the first American to play at the historic club Sebastian Blanco injures his knee - just how bad is the injury and Portland's championship chances? One Hot Minute - what's going on in the world of the Chicago Fire? In the second half of the show we roundup all the action from the past week. There were 21 games played since we last recorded, and all of them had excitement, action, and heartbreak. Stay tuned as we discuss such trends as: Columbus as a title contender? Is Toronto starting to slip? Sporting KC can't score Houston is heating up! Be sure to subscribe on YouTube to join the next live broadcast and get in on the conversation. Twitter: @SOPSoccer Facebook: @sonsofapitchsoccer Youtube: Sons of a Pitch Instagram: sonsofapitchsoccer Email: podcast@sonsofapitchsoccer.com Swag: Redbubble SOP Page

What are we doing?! WHAT ARE WE DOING?! We’re not talking about the World Cup. We’re talking about National Soccer Hall of Fame voting and the process that continues to deny players their rightful place in the Hall. Wiebe rants, then David, Doyle and Calen dig through a busy MLS weekend: Galaxy’s El Trafico dominance, Sebastian Blanco’s injury, Crew and Dynamo excellence, Reynoso’s debut and much more. Plus, Brenden and Paxten Aaronson on MLS Next and the plan for their futures in Philadelphia (and beyond). 2:24 – Hall of Fame voting is broken, and the voters ought to take the blame, too   15:06 – Why Red Bulls fired Chris Armas and what comes next   28:16 – The Galaxy are good again! And that’s good for MLS…   37:02 – What Sebastian Blanco injury means for the Timbers   42:52 – The Dynamo are good, too! How good? TBD   49:02 – Rest of the MLS Weekend…   56:22 – INTERVIEW: Brenden and Paxten Aaronson on their path to MLS, someday Europe

Hey, soccer fans, and welcome to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. We break tonight's show down into quarters as if we're back in AYSO. Be sure to stay tuned for all this coverage and more: First Quarter We preview and predict the MLSisBack Final between Portland and Orlando City. Nick believes Portland will raise the trophy, but also describes a few scenarios where Orlando City comes out victorious (Sebastian Blanco red card, anyone?). Portland has the history and experience, but Orlando City as Nani and the desire to win "at home" and bring back their first ever Major League Soccer trophy - and a Concacaf Champions League berth. Second Quarter During the MLSisBack Tournament, Jeremy Ebobisse has cemented himself as the Timbers' starting striker. Has he done enough to earn a spot on the United States Men's National Team? Nick believes he's earned a call up to training camp, at the very least. We break down the current USMNT striker pool and where we think Ebobisse fits in. Third Quarter Hassani Dotson of Minnesota United has also played himself into the USMNT conversation. We don't think his outlook is quite as bright as Ebobisse's, however. The lack of top flight experience and a deep United States defender pool are prohibitive. But why not bring him into camp and see what he can do! Fourth Quarter We break down lots of headlines around the Major League Soccer, including: Gotze to MLS? Inter Miami sign French international Blaise Matuidi from Juventus Minnesota United sign Bakaye Dibassy Christian Pulisic picks up another injury New formats for MLS and CCL Thanks for listening, and enjoy all the MLS and American soccer action! Be sure to subscribe on YouTube to join the next live broadcast and get in on the conversation. Twitter: @SOPSoccer Facebook: @sonsofapitchsoccer Youtube: Sons of a Pitch Instagram: sonsofapitchsoccer Email: podcast@sonsofapitchsoccer.com Swag: Redbubble SOP Page

0:00-4:34: MLS is Back Day 6 Recap -- Toronto FC vs. D.C. United; LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo; LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers4:35-32:18 -- Jake Zivin on Portland vs. LA Galaxy; his relationship with Giovanni Savarese; Diego Valeri and Sebastian Blanco and his own development as a broadcaster32:38-50:35 -- Glenn Davis  on LAFC vs. Houston; the early signs of a youth movement under Tab Ramos; Memo Rodriguez' two-goal performance 

Just when you thought Tottenham Hotspur fans around the world could rejoice in defeating Chelsea and Inter, within mere days, the North London Derby comes around to deflate tater tots everywhere. The Full Kit Wankers had a little Derby of their own, with first ever repeat guest, the most Gooner of goons, Sean Swift rubbing salt in our fresh wounds. Is Pogba (like Mourinho says), a virus? Is Alexis Sanchez ok? What is it about Lyon that throws Pep's Manchester City off? Are man buns to blame for lack of success? All of these pressing questions answered, as the Wankers and Sean dive deep into the seedy underbelly of Champions League Matchday 5, Europa League, the Prem, Bundesliga and La Liga. Listen to a once favorite segment: "Coach Watch 2018" depress into, "We Have a Coach and Things are Still Bleak for US Soccer". Gregg, (with two Gs) Berhalter has been named US Coach, and we haven't been this excited since Wondolowski missed that goal in 2014. MLS Cup playoffs are giving Andrea something to dream about, with the Wankers rooting hard for Saverese's scrappy Timbers side. Sunday derbies are thoroughly covered, as the Wankers weigh in on whether you have to be geographically adjacent to the team you root for. And as always, you've got subs, if you need 'em.

Most weekends during the season give us something to celebrate somewhere in Cascadia, but not last weekend. Come hear our takes on Carl Robinson's departure, Timbers' struggles in Minnesota (including an interview with Sebastian Blanco), as well as Sounders' injury situation on Ep. 167. 

Well good morning, good afternoon and good evening, wherever you are in the world, hello and welcome to the Tuesday 19th June edition of EV News Daily. It’s Martyn Lee here with the news you need to know about electric cars and the move towards sustainable transport.   TESLA RESPONDS TO 'EXTRAORDINARILY UNUSUAL' FIRE I've steered away from this story because it really was just a random video on Twitter, and who knows the background. The Tesla Model S belonging to West Wing actress Mary McCormack. The video, posted to Twitter on Friday, shows the Tesla parked on the side of Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, with a small jet of flame shooting out from underneath it. It looks unlike every video I've ever seen of an EV fire and as you can imagine, if there's something online I'm more interested than most. Tesla have issued a statement: "This is an extraordinarily unusual occurrence, and we are investigating the incident to find out what happened. Our initial investigation shows that the cabin of the vehicle was totally unaffected by the fire due to our battery architecture, which is designed to protect the cabin in the very rare event that a battery fire occurs. While our customer had time to safely exit the car, we are working to understand the cause of the fire. We’re glad our customer is safe." Tesla has made 300,000 cars they've produced, which have travelled 7.5 billion miles and only five incidents of cars catching fire per billion miles travelled. S. Federal Highway Administration that shows there are 55 incidents of fire for every billion miles driven when looking at all automobiles in the country.   http://www.cbs8.com/story/38443215/west-wing-actress-mary-mccormack-says-husbands-tesla-caught-on-fire-out-of-nowhere-watch   MERCEDES EQ C IN NEW SPY SHOTS com has new spy shots of the Mercedes EQC, in what they call a near-production prototype, with the hanshtag switchtoEQ on. "The black and blue body cover has a contrasting splash of colour at the back where Mercedes slapped on a red strip all over the tailgate on the taillight level and we can see the tape is extending onto the rear fenders. Even though the body design still remains largely concealed underneath the wrap, the EQ C already looks substantially different than other three-pointed star SUVs, such as the similarly sized GLC for example." says Motor1: "The large mesh up front might trick you into believing the EQ C has a conventional grille, but being fully electric, it doesn’t need one. Pictured above, the concept had a panel mimicking the appearance of a traditional grille and we’re expecting the production-ready model to feature a similar look. At the back, the aforementioned red tape could be a clue suggesting the zero-emissions CUV will have a full-width light strip in the same vein as the showcar." Michael Kelz, Chief Engineer for the EQC, says: "“With the finishing straight in sight, we are now able to absolve another extremely demanding test programme with our pre-series vehicles. But after successfully completed endurance tests in winter at minus 35 degrees C, we are confident that the heat trials will confirm that we are well on schedule for the start of series production.”   https://www.motor1.com/news/249422/mercedes-eq-c-new-spy-photos/   MERCEDES A-CLASS HYBRID COULD GET ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN REAR AXLE Meanwhile, Anthony Karr writes about the new Mercedes A-Class and a new Plug In Hybrid for next year: "Autocar claims the hybridized powertrain of the A-Class PHEV will combine a 1.3-liter gasoline engine with 163 horsepower (121 kilowatts) and an electric motor on the rear axle, providing additional 90 hp (66 kW). This layout will basically turn the A-Class into an AWD vehicle, hence the A250e 4Matic predicted name." There's no full BEV A-Class plans I've read about, however if you apply the pattern for Mercedes, that would be an EQ A equivalent.   https://www.motor1.com/news/249433/mercedes-a-class-hybrid-details/   NISSAN FREEZES FUEL CELL CAR DEVELOPMENT "Nissan is halting its development of fuel cell cars. Company officials have concluded that demand for the vehicles is unlikely to take off anytime soon." according to NHK: "Nissan announced plans in 2013 to develop and mass-produce fuel cell cars with Daimler of Germany and Ford of the United States. But the company says high vehicle price tags and delays in setting up hydrogen stations have limited the market potential."   https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20180618_27/   KIA’S SOUL EV MODEL IS GETTING POPULAR Whenever I talk or tweet about the Kia Soul EV, or the Niro EV, or the Hyundai Kona EV, it gets a reaction. Those Korean cars are finding a fair few fans around the world. "Kia Motors said Sunday that seven out of 10 Soul models of cars it sold in Korea in the January-May period were electric vehicle variants, with overall local sales jumping 13 percent from a year earlier. "Gasoline and diesel-powered Soul models are also available in the domestic market, but they were outpaced by the EV version in terms of sales due to a growing demand for environmentally friendly vehicles."   http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3049443   SECOND RENAULT ELECTRIC VEHICLE EXPERIENCE CENTRE Following their experience centre opening in Stockholm, Renault have opened their second experience centre, in Germany, based in a busy shopping centre. According to Sebastian Blanco at Forbes: "here are digital and static displays that give information about EVs and the purpose of the store, "is to engage with customers and answer frequently asked questions about electric cars, while promoting the benefits of driving such vehicles," the company says. Test drives and vehicle orders can be arranged at the new store as well." "Given that Nissan is the electric vehicle sales leader, and that it is part of the same corporate alliance with Renault, would a collection of EV-only storefronts make sense in America? They wouldn't necessarily be able to sell the Leaf there, given our auto dealer laws, but Tesla has had success spreading the EV news with its stores and that's a mission that would undoubtedly help sell more Leafs through normal retail channels."   https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastianblanco/2018/06/18/nissan-renault-ev-only-store/   JAPAN NEDO LAUNCHES $90M SOLID-STATE BATTERY PROJECT "Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has launched the second phase of a major solid-state Li-ion battery project in a quest to achieve both high energy density and safety in batteries for electric vehicles" reports Green Car Congress: "The project ultimately aims to lower the battery pack cost to around ¥10,000/ kWh ($90/kWh) by around 2030—about one-third the cost for existing lithium-ion batteries. The research also targets a fast-charge time of 10 minutes, also around one-third of that needed for lithium-ion batteries."   http://www.greencarcongress.com/2018/06/20180617-nedosslib.html   ZERO ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE UK DEMO TOUR Last weekend, on Sunday, San Francisco's Zero Motorcycles started an eight stop tour across the UK, giving riders a chance to test ride the company’s latest model range, reports RideApart.com, on InsideEVs "One of the biggest obstacles electric motorcycle manufacturers have to overcome isn’t merely churning out a quality product, but convincing the public to actually give eBikes a try. With the electric powertrain’s full torque always on tap at any point, eBikes are a lot more fun to pilot than most would expect" “Riding a Zero is quite an experience so we’ve decided to go out and take our bikes to the people, to give them an opportunity to try one for themselves,” explains Zero’s UK Country Manager, Dale Robinson. “Lots of people have preconceptions about electric motorcycles but I’ve never met anyone yet who didn’t come back from a test ride with a smile on their face. There’s no hard sell, just an opportunity for riders to ask any questions they may have, take one out for a ride and make up their own minds on electric motorcycles.” June 24 North Yorkshire, June 27 Hampshire, July 21 & 22 Northumberland, August 18 Scotland, August 19 Scotland and September 19 Surrey.   https://insideevs.com/zero-electric-motorcycle-demo-tour-starts-today-in-uk/   NORWAY’S FIRST ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT TO TAKE OFF ON MONDAY And finally, yesterday you and I were talking about the Jaguar powerboat. Now Norway’s first electric aircraft is 6 days away from take off. The electric aircraft, an Alpha Electro G2 produced in Slovenia, is scheduled to take off from Oslo Airport on Monday afternoon. The plane can carry two passengers and takes two hours to charge. Anja Bakken Riise of Norwegian environmentalist NGO Future in Our Hands says: “Unnecessary flights contribute to damaging the world’s climate through enormous carbon dioxide emissions. This aircraft shows it is possible to fly on electricity. The point of the flight is to show it's possible"   COMMUNITY Le Mans hybrid batteries.   You can listen to every previous episode of this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Stitcher, and the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, and I'll catch you tomorrow.   CONNECT WITH ME! evne.ws/itunes evne.ws/tunein evne.ws/googleplay evne.ws/stitcher evne.ws/youtube evne.ws/soundcloud evne.ws/blog

More Designated Players? Yes, please. After Atlanta United and Portland snagged big-time attackers in Sebastian Blanco and Josef Martinez, the guys sit down to try to pin down what the expansion side's formation might look like (2-3-5 anyone?) and whether the Timbers are in position to spoil their rivals' title defense despite a big injury on the backline. Meanwhile, in Orlando and New York, Jason Kreis and Jesse Marsch put out quotes that raised some eyebrows. Which players are on the outs with the Lions? Why does Marsch feel bad about the way the Dax McCarty trade went down? After the break, MLS president and deputy commissioner Mark Abbott sits down with Andrew and David to discuss the expansion rush that saw 12 cities and ownership groups make their case to be teams 25-28. Why the new process? What comes next? Who'll have the final say? What's going on in Sacramento? Plus, Abbott describes what it's been like to build the league from scratch and what the future looks like. In the mailbag, the guys try to settle on the worst DP of all time, hear expansion pitches that revolve around tacos, ponder DaMarcus Beasley's future and pass on breaking news from San Jose.