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Matchdays Running Together Like Manchester Clubs

- January 18, 2021

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #81 - Matchdays Running Together Like Manchester Clubs The EPL is running on all cylinders lately, and it seems like there is a match every day. We are here to keep you up on the action, and add our analysis to the futbol equation. Host Memo is a National Guard member, and on assignment protecting our Capitol. So Producer Jay is flying solo in the Smokin Js podcast studio. In his take-over of the Kick from the Spot podcast, he solicited the help of a couple friends to add their reaction to the Liverpool vs Manchester United match Sunday. Coach Scott , a ManU fan, and Max Anderson, a longtime Liverpool supporter call into the show. Once Memo is all settled into his bunk in Washington DC he was able to call in and join Jay to discuss the week that was in the EPL and the goals that weren't in the top-of-the-table tilt between Manchester United and Liverpool. Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope t

EP-080 EPL Midterm Review and Starting 11

- January 11, 2021

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #80 - EPL Midterm Review and Starting 11 It's the midterm review show! Matchday 17 is complete, well kind of. It's mid season in the EPL, well kind of. Don't worry about the details. Memo and Jay run through the table as it currently sits. What will the table look like at the end of the season, and how will we get there? Award time! Memo and Jay give their starting 11 from the first half of the season. Who made the grade, and who missed the cut? And finally the guys give their flops and positive surprises from the first half of the season. It's a packed show of Premier League goodness you have missed this week. Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host: Memo Producer: Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com

Two Matchdays Paper Tigers Become Hunting Lions

- January 03, 2021

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #79 - Two Matchdays Paper Tigers Become Hunting Lions It is so very nice of Liverpool to slow down and allow chasing clubs to challenge. Kudos to the big hearted Scoursers. The Paper Tigers Manchester United have become Lions on the pitch, undefeated in their last 10 matches, and now they sit even with Liverpool on points. Are Liverpool fans scared? Is Man U legit? Arsenal has won three straight after Arteta discovered he had an actual #10 on his roster. Say his name, Smith-Rowe! In a compacted table, Arsenal could be top four challengers once again. But if that is true, then where does that leave Frank Lampard and Chelsea. "Tank the Frank" can be heard shouted in London. Finally ... City is back, or were they ever gone? Tottenham scored all three points and a resounding victory versus Leeds. Are they contenders once again. Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid socce

EPL Matchday 15 Topsy Turvy Table

- December 28, 2020

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #78 - EPL Matchday 15 Topsy Turvy Table Host Memo and Producer Jay are giving all they have in the middle of this exciting stretch of EPL matchdays. This week was book ended by fantastic and entertaining matches. First with Leicester City vs Manchester United, and finishing with Wolverhampton vs Tottenham. And in the middle is a big argument over Arsenal and Chelsea ... who's manager is worse? This is an exciting year of EPL action because of how many clubs are performing well. Aston Villa has impressed both Memo and Jay. Are they here to stay near the top of the table? Manchester City has become a perennial contender. Is Pep just managing player turnover or are they out of contention this season? How can Memo spin the Liverpool draw against #19 West Brom in a positive way .... oh he does. Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun,

EPL Matchday Week - 18 Matches in 6 Days

- December 20, 2020

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #77 - EPL Matchday Week - 18 Matches in 6 Days Jay takes the reigns of the show to congratulate the host on winning another EPL title. It's not too early! Big game Bobby Firmino is back, and so is Liverpool at title holders. The guys take some time to go through the top of the table to analyze the coming and going of so many clubs. Will Manchester City ever wake up? Have the paper tigers at Man U become the lions on the pitch? Is Everton back and here to stay? Is this only the beginning of the slide for Tottenham? The table talk ends with a chat about relegation. Can you bury Sheffield United yet? Is Arsenal capable of mid table magic or are they close to a relegation battle? The Champions League knockout stage draw is complete, and the universe (or some guiding hand) provided excellent match-ups. 7 of the 8 draws will be competitive, and the guys have a tough time picking or projecting winners. G

EP-076 EPL Matchday 12 Leicester City Wins the Day

- December 13, 2020

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #76 - EPL Matchday 12 Leicester City Wins the Day Another impressive episode from host Memo. Did you know you could be rich if you made bets based on the Kick from the Spot podcast Champions League Group Stage preview show. Yup, Memo recaps the winners and losers of the UCL Group Stage. Who isn't in love with the EPL right now. Sure, Manchester clubs played like close friends worried about hurting each other, but no club in the table is intimidated by any other club. This makes for great matches and unexpected draws. Memo and Jay give a great recap on all the EPL action from Matchday 12. Plus ... There has been a Yedlin sighting! But one USMNT member really stood out this weekend in the EPL. Stay tuned until the very end. You never know what you will miss from the guys! Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love fo

EPL Matchday 11 and Champions League

- December 07, 2020

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #74 - EPL Matchday 11 and Champions League The cream always rises to the top. And now so to has the best teams in the EPL. The guys run through all the important matches of the weekend, and discuss the shape of the top teams. Liverpool may have won a more important match than it seems against Wolverhampton. Tottenham were head and shoulders above Arsenal. But some could say Chelsea or Manchester United were most impressive. Memo and Jay play a game of Contenders or Pretenders with 1-15 in the EPL table. Who has the ability to win the league? Who has the ability to finish in the top four? Champions League has moved to the final matchday of group play. Memo and Jay outline the four matches you must watch. Everything is on the line in Group B and Group H. Will Manchester United win their group or head to Europa League? Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer community togeth

EPL Matchday 10 - Dramatic Managers at the Top

- November 29, 2020

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #74 - EPL Matchday 10 - Dramatic Managers at the Top The home pitch losing percentage increased during matchday 10! The Covid crowdless stadiums continue to be a theme for the beginning of the English Premier League season. Leeds, Man U, and Wolverhampton all took advantage. Memo and Jay break down all the matches on the weekend. Unfortunately VAR continues to be a weekly theme. Jay finally figured out what the problem is ... NERDS! Some tables are better than others. Memo has been waiting for the 10th matchday to be completed before rushing to any conclusions about teams and the league. Matchday 10 has nearly passed, so Memo and Jay take a look at the overall table. Lots of surprises and stand out performances. The USMNT are back! Well sort of. Memo and Jay discuss the upcoming match with El Salvador. Who will be playing? Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer communit

EPL Matchday Nine - The Experienced One

- November 22, 2020

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #73 - EPL Matchday 9 - The Experienced One Separation between the top teams and the also rans is starting to take shape in the English Premier League Table. But no team has impressed as much as Tottenham this week against Manchester City. Is Jose Mourinho or Harry Kane responsible for the run of form? Memo and Jay are here to take you through Matchday Nine. VAR is still controversial, but at least the referees are going to the monitor to make the important decisions. Is Liverpool the new Evil Empire? Does the fashion Manchester United won by matter, or just the points? Has Frank Lampard finally impressed Memo? Is this a lost season for Arsenal? How good is James Rodriguez? Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host: Memo Producer: Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the

US Mens National Team Euro Camp Special

- November 17, 2020

Episode #72 - US Mens National Team Euro Camp Special Finally USMNT fans got to see the Euro kids all play together. First against Wales, and today against Panama. Memo and Jay break down the matches and overall thoughts on the US Mens National Team. What players can we write into the World Cup lineup in pen, and what players still have more to prove? EPL league play is back this weekend, and so is Champions League. After an hours of giddy USMNT talk, Memo breaks down when the UCL groups sit after 3 of 6 match days. All the groups are discussed, but two groups in particular stand out as must see TV. Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host: Memo Producer: Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js Support the show, visit the store and find a great tool for your smokin lifestyle

EPL Matchday 8 and USMNT November Lineup

- November 08, 2020

Episode #71 - EPL Matchday 8 and USMNT November Lineup EPL Matchday Eight saw more movement in the table, titans clash, and foxes hunt. VAR let the league down once again this week. "What is a hand ball?" has not been joined by the question, "What is an offside?" Memo and Jay go in depth on Southampton's 48 hours of glory, the Man U roller coaster, fireworks from Crystal Palace vs Leeds, Lampard's lament, Mourinho's plan, Leicester top of the table, rain in Manchester, and Arsenal's dilemma. Tune in for the whole show! The November roster for USMNT has been announced. And it's something we have all been waiting for ... The European Edition! All the stars you have wished to see are named in the 24 man roster, but who will be released by their clubs? US Men's National Team 24 players to roster - Euro Camp 11/12/20 - Wales 11:45am FS1 11/16/20 - Panama in Austria 11:45am FS1 GOALKEEPERS (3): Ethan Horvath (Club Brugge/BEL; 4/0), Chituru

EPL Matchday 7 Counter Attacks Rule

- November 01, 2020

Episode #70 - EPL Matchday 7 Counter Attacks Rule Has the bubble burst for some EPL clubs? Champions know how to win; what does that mean for Man U? Wolves back in the title chase. Sneaky Jose and his expansive Mr. Everything are second in the table. Chelsea, Tottenham, and ??? only EPL clubs to go undefeated in the last five matches. All EPL clubs in Champions League are top of their groups after two match days. Soccer is in full swing, and we are hitting that action with the laces on the half volley! Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host: Memo Producer: Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js Support the show, visit the store and find a great tool for your smokin lifestyle. Music Credit: Moody Beats Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app

EPL and Champions League - It's Getting Hot in Here

- October 25, 2020

Episode #69 - EPL and Champions League - It's Getting Hot in Here It's peak soccer season in Europe as EPL and Champions League action hits with relentless pace. And after Matchday One in Champions League group stage, it looks like there will be a lot of exciting soccer ahead. Memo and Jay break down the surprising results from Matchday One in Champions League with a lot of groups thrown into precarious positions only after one matchday. EPL Matchday Six wasn't as high scoring as we have become accustomed to, but there were exciting matches. It's early! But the EPL table is on fire with a wide swath of EPL clubs competing for meaningful positions. Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host: Memo Producer: Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js Support the show,

EPL Matchday Five Comebacks and Dirty Merseyside Derby

- October 19, 2020

Episode #68 - EPL Matchday Five Comebacks and Dirty Merseyside Derby Matchday five had a little bit of everything. Somewhere a child lights a candle for Tottenham, Chelsea, and Virgil van Dijk. Nobody is sympathetic to Arsenal. Everton and Aston Villa continue to impress. Take a ride with Memo and Jay as they recap the weekends action. Memo gives us an update on notable USMNT players action abroad. And they predicted chaos; the EPL table at 5 matches isn't disappointing! Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host: Memo Producer: Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js Support the show, visit the store and find a great tool for your smokin lifestyle. Music Credit: Moody Beats Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app

EP-067 Champions League Group Stage Preview

- October 12, 2020

Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #67 - Champions League Group Stage Preview Group A has the returning champion Bayern Munich, and they are running on all cylinders. Atletico Madrid has Diego Costa and Luis Suarez. Will they be a Happy meal combo or a bloated sandwich? Salzberg, aka FC Red Bull is in the group, but they lost Erling Haaland to Dortmund. How much energy do they have? And will Lokomotiv Moskva be able to derail any of the competitors. Group B has an old club with old names with dominant experience in the past decade. Can Real Madrid continue in this decade without a striking star? Shakhtar Donetsk and Monchengladbach like to press with high energy. Can either squad squeeze out a surprising result? Inter Milan has an all star squad of big club rejects, perhaps they have the attitude to make big waves. Group C has perennial EPL title contender Manchester City with their much heralded coach Pep Guardiola. This group should

EPL Matchday Four Bloody Sunday and USMNT Golden Age

- October 04, 2020

Episode #66 - EPL Matchday Four Bloody Sunday and USMNT Golden Age Aston Villa WHAT!!! Matchday four could be a wake up call for a few teams, mortal wounds for others, and let the good times roll for some. Host Memo and Producer Jay are here to analyze all the action from the weekend. Is that the worst 4-Nil victory for a club ever? Chelsea continue looking confused. Brighton may have a lot of fight, but Everton is cruising top of the league! Leeds United continue to play with the big boys. Arsenal hang on, and Arteta seems to be on top of his game. Is it OGS or Pogba? Can we let Liverpool slide for this historic beat down? Memo gives us an update on notable USMNT players action abroad. More good news! Thank you for finding us and listening. We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and love for the beautiful game. Host: Memo Producer: Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.co