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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 #44 Emery Out!  Arsenal fires their manager, and lots of seats around the league just got hotter.  But was the firing a solid decision?  Where does Pochettino?  Isn't Manchester United in the same boat as Arsenal?  Memo is here to breakdown the EPL matches from the weekend, and talk sweet hot seat action. Liverpool and Leicester City seem to be running away with the EPL title.  But position 5 through 14 in the table are only separated by 4 points!  Is all this manager hot seat talk hyperbole, or legitimate strategy and questions?  It's another packed show, buckle up and subscribe.  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 Bea...

Chelsea vs Arsenal match review. We need a name for the Kick from the Spot derby! Take time to email or Tweet at us your ideas. John wins the first leg at home this season as Chelsea scrape out a victory over Arsenal. But hey, it could have been 5-2 Arsenal right? #Sitter Lots of news this week including Europa League action and the USMNT flirting with a dual national. Jay created a new segment featuring Jose Mourinho. It's lit. Now the guys will keep track of Jose each week on his destined thrill ride to implosion at Manchester United. English book makers have him as the odds on favorite currently to be the first manager sacked in the EPL. Manchester United vs Tottenham is the featured match this week. But Jay can't help but throw in the Arsenal match as well. John and Jay break it all down. #Enjoy. Jamie Vardy's leg was not used inappropriately during the recording of this podcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid socc...

Arsenal still experimenting. West Ham had the week 1 match to throw away. This just in, Manchester City and Liverpool are really good. Mourinho a genius of manipulation. Everton and Wolverhampton both win! Week one of the English Premier League is reviewed. DeBruyne is out injured. European transfer window might catch EPL casualties. Twins face off! Burnley FC are poised for Europa League. John and Jay bring the important news from this week. Chelsea vs Arsenal, the London Derby nearest and dearest to the Kick from the Spot podcasting hearts is upon us! John and Jay discuss with only a few insults. Leicester City and Liverpool have interesting matches this week. Bakayoko left his hair dye in London, John may or may not have bought it on Ebay. 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. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from ...

Are you the type of person who hears Laurel or Yanny? The guys get a little loose now that the EPL season has come to a close. John came into the podcast studio chest out with a broad smile as his Chelsea Football Club won yet another trophy. The guys break down the heavyweight match that officially ended the EPL season. Grandpa is moving on to a lower pressure managerial assignment, but who will replace Arsene Wenger? Currently the news is that Unai Emery has the job. CHAMPIONS! THE CHAMPIONS!! THE CHAMPIONS!!! Can Real Madrid really win three straight Champions League finals? Experience versus enthusiasm is the main narrative. The money line betting odds have Real Madrid as the favorite, but both the guys pick Liverpool, and they even agree on the score. So the guy who picked Wigan Athletic over Manchester City in the FA Cup, and the guy who picked Roma over Barcelona, even though they were down 3 in aggregate, both are picking underdog Liverpool. Get to the betting win...

Swansea City, West Brom, and Stoke City succumb to the bitter breeze of relegation. John and Jay discuss the relegation battle that was, and the opportunity for three new clubs to find strength in promotion into the EPL. With the end of the EPL season come and gone, the guys go through some highlights and low-lights that others might have missed. What a season it was in England, but it's time to put it to bed. Arsene Wenger is no longer the manager of Arsenal Football Club, but who is next. Jay has a short list to discuss. The Europa League Final and the FA Cup Final are this week. The guys take time to break down the match-ups and preview the events. No pocket gophers were injured during the recording of this podcast. 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. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickf...

The guys are in the new Smokin Js recording studio. The first 41 minutes of the pod are dedicated to Champions League and Europa League semifinal review. VAR (Video Assistant Referee) could have created a completely different outcome in both semifinal competitions. (41:15) NEWS! Is Mohamed Salah the future of Liverpool Football Club or the foundation of the future Spanish empire? What's more important, a domestic league title or Champions League title. Iniesta Says it's the league title that matters. John gives the low-down on the Championship clubs with the possibility of promotion to the EPL. (57:22) Relegation is here and now! Must watch match of the week pits Swansea City vs Southampton. John and Jay give all the relegation scenarios, including long shot possibilities for West Brom and Huddersfield Town. Jay must apologize to John once again for mistreatment of Chelsea Football Club, who have an opportunity to jump Tottenham and Liverpool for a Champions League...

Can Roma pull off another incredible comeback? Will the Bayern machine come to a grinding halt? The first leg of the semi finals is discussed and predictions on the second leg are exposed. Fox Sports gets their act together, the best match of Europa League leg 2 semifinals will be televised! Does Red Bull have a chance? Will Arsenal pay for squandering a man advantage in the first leg. First leg review and 2nd leg preview of the Europa League semifinals is discussed. RELEGATION !!! John's favorite topic finally gets a spot light on the Kick from the Spot podcast. The guys take the final 20 minutes of the show to lay out the relegation battle headed into the final three weeks of the EPL season. Jay's heterosexual status was not threatened during the recording of this podcast. 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. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick ...

Congratulations to Mohamed Salah with his own personal double. Now the African and EPL Player of the Year. The guys discuss the nominees and the winner with two honorable mentions. Jay explains how George Bush is to blame for his mispronunciations at times. A cautionary tale for members of the #resistance today. Soccer is all about the FA Cup, Champions League, and Europa League on this episode of the Kick from the Spot podcast. Manchester United and Chelsea FC have staked their claim to the FA Cup final on May 19th at Wembley. Liverpool, Roma, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid will play the first legs of their semi final matches this week. And Marseille, Red Bull, Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid will begin their first legs of the Europa League semi finals. It's a great time to be a soccer fan No grandpas were injured during the recording of this podcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, resp...

It was a week of come-backs in the Champions League and Europa League quarter finals. John and Jay take a moment to graciously acknowledge their own correct predictions and review the matches. Things might get a little weird discussing Renaldo's abs. Congratulations to the Wolverhampton Wanderers on their new Premier League aspirations. John's favorite topic relegation is featured in the news segment. The Champions League and Europa League draws are discussed, and the guys give you the matches you must watch this week. Despite Jay's objections, Chelsea FC is featured twice, and a huge clash between Manchester United and Tottenham in the FA Cup semifinal. This is the best time of the year to be a soccer fan. Share the Kick from the Spot podcast with a friend and let's all enjoy the magic together. Carnac the Magnificent was not injured during this broadcast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with yo...

Jay pays off the bet! Arsenal lost to Manchester City by a larger margin than Chelsea, so Jay had to don the Diego Costa Chelsea jersey. We hate to say I told you so. But once again the guys were spot on with their Champions League predictions. Sevilla and Barcelona are through, and Jose Mourinho is still the greatest manager on the planet. Just ask him. The guys run through the quarter final match ups in Champions League and Europa League. Jay schools us on Red Bull sponsorship versus content marketing, and what's all the fuss about RasenBallsSport Leipzig. Finally, the youth gone wild! USMNT has been taken over by the talented young players. The guys preview a full day of International soccer friendlies including the United States Men's National Team. No Rasenballsports or Red Bulls were injured during the production of this pocast. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respect, and ...

"That's so Spursy." No, give Juventus credit and admire Tottenham for continuing to rise toward trophies. John and Jay discuss the Champions League matches of the week, and preview the important Champions League matches this coming week. Does Chelsea FC have a chance? Will Jose Mourinho's plan come to fruition? The Chicago boys high school soccer scene is on fire because of an ambitious coach. John and Jay discuss noteworthy news from the world of soccer. Nobody was bitten during this episode of the Kick from the Spot podcast, and Chiellini loves us. 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. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element

Sevilla vs Manchester United and Chelsea vs Barcelona Champions League match review. When goal keepers are the stars and a horrendous defensive error is the highlight, match reviews are pretty straight forward. 16th Minute: News from the world of soccer including Russian hooligans and a complete update on Europa League round of 16. Pretty cool, this year 10 different leagues are represented in the Europa League competition. 27th Minute: The most important matches you need to see are previewed for this coming week. It's heavy on Manchester City, but there are some gems in the rough highlighted by John and Jay. Only Jose Mourinho was injured in the production of this podcast. 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. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js ...

That's it! Jay might just be a Tottenham fan after their performances during two weeks of hell! John and Jay break down the Tottenham 2-2 draw away to Juventus and the 3-1 home win for Real Madrid against PSG. It's all about Champions League baby, the best football on the planet. The Training Ground segment is back (40:50)! John and Jay step in for Memo to explain aggregate scoring in tournament play. Then the boys discuss some interesting news and preview next weeks important matches (48:00). Chelsea vs Barcelona, Sevilla vs Manchester United in Champions League play, and John is interested or fearful for the Chelsea vs Manchester United league match on the weekend. No taxi cabs were stolen during the production of this podcast. 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. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website...