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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 an...

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 co...

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 Produ...

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 #57 Champions League Review : The first half of the Round of 16 has been played.  Who were the winners and losers even if they weren't the actual winners and losers?  Memo and Jay break down the first legs of the first week. Matchday 27 Review : Wow!  Sex on fire in the EPL!  The EPL table may not have a competition at the top, but there are pockets of competition all over the remainder of the table.  With the Man City competition ban, even clubs like 10th place Arsenal and 11th place Burnley are still in the hunt for a Champions League spot. Champions League Preview : Expectations are back!  The second week of Champions League Round of 16 play is assuredly going to be better than the first week.  Both EPL clubs will be featured by BR Sports, and both matches have the potential to be special. 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 ...

Episode #55 EPL Matchday 26: Too much action for one calendar week, Matchday 26 is split over two weekends.  Everton and Sheffield United continue strong play, but Wolves, Chelsea, and Tottenham still have something to say about Matchday 26. Champions League Preview : The time is here!  Maybe one of the best weeks of soccer in the calendar year.  With a long EPL weekend leading right into Champions League Round of 16 play.  Memo and Jay break down the entire field of 16, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each match-up. 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 Music Credit: Moody Beats Listen : Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Watch :

Episode #51 Not all weeks in the EPL are created equal.  After a busy holiday rush, soccer gods provided a fairly mundane week of EPL action.  Host Memo and Producer Jay are here to grease the gears in this EPL grinder. A serial cat killer is on the loose in Olympia, Wa, but Memo and Jay are on the case. News!  It's January, time for the mid season transfer window hype.  What's fake news?  What's bound to happen?  Come speculate with us.  Some players are on the move, even if it's to the doctor's office like Christian Pulisic. 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. Show Notes: Harry Kane Injury Christian Pulisic Injury Sergino Dest Threats Brian McBride Savior ? Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Sm...