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Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #82 - Trendlines Continue with the Best Yet to Come Host Memo is stuck in Washington DC defending our Capitol so Producer Jay flies solo in the Smokin Js podcast studio this week.  What a week of EPL action, with a sprinkle of FA Cup. Manchester United versus Liverpool in the FA Cup.  Trends continue, Klopp is still confused, and Manchester United maintain momentum. It was a mishmash of matchdays in the EPL this week.  Say mishmash of matchdays three times fast! Leicester City and Manchester City both dispatch clubs that hope to be in their position. Manchester United keeps the positive momentum moving forward against Fulham. Lovely Liverpool have turned into the ugly Klopps. Perhaps the best week of EPL soccer is this week starting Tuesday.  There are four great peer to peer matches in three days! Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community toget...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 wit...

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 listen...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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: Smoki...

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...

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 S...

Episode #65 - EPL Matchday Three Review and the Hand Ball Dilemma Today was the official Kick from the Spot Derby.  Arsenal vs Liverpool.  There can be only one happy host on the podcast today. Matchday two was set up to see who are the fakes and legitimate clubs in the EPL table.  What resulted were some fantastic matches, some lucky winners, and one very disgruntled Jose.  We cover it all in the Kick from the Spot podcast! So what is a hand ball anyway?  And why are there so many conflicted opinions?  Memo dives deep into the hand ball controversy. Week two may have been amazing, but week three sets up back to back scintillating weekends!  We have the matches to watch heading into next weekend.   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 Tw...

Episode #64 - EPL Matchday Two Review and USMNT Excitement Matchday two in the EPL saw a ton of goals, but can only the second week provide insight into the remainder of the season?  Memo and Jay are here to pick out the hidden story lines from the second week of action in the English Premier League. Who is excited about the USMNT?  WE ARE!  We take a look at 9 players with large roles on big European clubs, and then Memo surprises with a bonus baby that may play for Barcelona this weekend.  There is so much to be excited about if you are a United States Men's National Team fan.  - Weston McKennie Juventus  - Tyler Adams RB Leipzig  - John Brooks Wolfsburg  - Gio Reyna Dortmund  - Josh Sargent Werder Bremen  - Christian Pulisic Chelsea  - TimWeah Lille  - Sergino Dest Ajax  - DeAndre Yedlin - New Castle maybe Besiktas Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together wi...

Episode #63 - Matchday One Exciting Surprises The EPL has official kicked off.  Already some of Memo and Jay's predictions are being challenged and proven.  Matchday One had a lot of exciting moments, and there is a lot of interesting stories to look forward to next 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 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

Episode #62 And we are BACK!  Covid-19 can't keep us down.  As world football starts back up again so does the Kick from the Spot podcast.  So many interesting talking points with the English Premier League this season.  Memo and Jay are ready to talk on them all. Transfer News.  Who were the winners and losers of the Summer transfer window ... even though it now extends into the Fall?   Predictions!  Memo has it all figured out, and Jay reluctantly plays along.  Where will your favorite club finish this season? USMNT:  There are so many USMNT players with staring roles at big clubs this year.  We are going to follow them all. 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 Sp...