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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 #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 #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...

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 #54 Matchday 25 Review : The fourth place trophy chase is heating up with 4 clubs within 6 points of 4th place Chelsea. The guys take a look at Leicester vs Chelsea, Man U vs Wolverhampton, and Tottenham vs Manchester City. News : The transfer window has closed.  Who went where?  Which club won?  Who lost? USMNT January camp and friendly.  Memo and Jay discuss the current lot of players, and how they fit into Olympic and World Cup Qualification.  The amazing amount of young players NOT participating in this January camp is amazing, and a great point of optimism moving forward. 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 : ...

Episode #49 Two Matchdays in one week!  There were plenty of winners and losers during the heavy Christmas EPL schedule.  Memo and Jay are here to sort it all out.  One thing is clear, Liverpool will be EPL Champions, but the story lines and battles below them have only just begun. Will Wolverhampton barge their way into the top six EPL high class society dinner parties?  The club looks every bit the part.  Will Arteta and Arsenal find their way back to the top, or will they even lose grasp on Europa League table positions?  Manchester United and Everton made big moves this week, but was it a matter of competition or fortitude? 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 ...

Episode #46 Producer Jay and Host Memo discuss the weekend action in the EPL, and how it all fits within the table and European competitions. The Manchester Derby was lit.  What is the City weakness this year?  Has Manchester United turned a corner with table climbing ahead? Leicester City and Liverpool continue their amazing run of winning league matches.  But with a pressure packed Champions League match ahead this week, and Leicester City within shouting distance, is the league title within grasp, or still too early?  The two teams meet on Boxing Day, and a lot can change before that match. Chelsea snooze and lose.  Or did Everton receive the "temp manager" bump that Arsenal are still waiting for? Son and Kane Goals Best Goal of Suarez Career It's another fun and passionate show from the Kick from the Spot crew.  Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you based on fun, respe...

Episode #41 Liverpool vs Manchester City in the EPL.  Bundesliga brotherly flop.  MLS Cup.  Arsenal shoved from top four. This past week was a Fabinho banger of big soccer matches.  Has Leicester City passed Arsenal in top four hierarchy?  Is Chelsea for real?  How did Liverpool dismantle Manchester City.  If a big match between two Bundesliga heavyweights occurred, would anybody know?  Memo is back in studio to break it all down. 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 :

The Summer transfer window is almost over. John and Jay are back talking English Premier League player movement. Which squads have bolstered their line-up, and which squads have been left out in the summer sun without protection? Liverpool, Manchester City, Leicester City, Everton, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham, Tottenham, and Burnley all get the Kick from the Spot white glove treatment. John thinks Liverpool and Everton are the big winners this summer. Jay is excited about the Arsenal summer purchases and Leicester City's addition with the cash sale of Mahrez. After the top ten teams are fully vetted, John and Jay take a look at the transfer rumors hitting the wires at the end of the transfer window. What rumors are true, and what were created by a 10 year old American Arsenal fan? Jay recently posted a blog in which he professed his love for a young Arsenal player. Things get weird when he includes his love letter at the end of this podcast. Don't ...

John is back from a whirlwind vacation in sunny California. The guys review the first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinals and Preview the second leg. Jay thinks Roma have a chance to make the Catalonians sweat, and John isn't counting Manchester City out yet. The guys get you prepared for a potentially surprising second leg. Although the sponsorship money hasn't come in yet, Jay continues to brag about his Fubo.tv free trial strategy to watch the Champions League matches not televised. News includes information about the European Super League, or is that the fake news segment? Europa League is updated with tid bits on the the Red Ball versus Rasenball Sport potential controversy. Finally the guys take it home with previews of important matches this weekend in the EPL and Serie A. Alexi Lalas was not physically injured during this broadcast, but there is no report on his emotional state. Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer ...