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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 #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 #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 #58 Champions League Review : The final week of the first leg of the Round of 16 in Champions League is discussed by Memo and Jay. Chelsea was beat down by Bayern. Napoli drew at home, but was it enough going back to Barcelona? Lyon surprised Memo with a home result against the Juventus Ronaldos. Jay nailed the Manchester City match as they take two away goals and a lead in aggregate back to England. The second week of Champions League play was better than the first week. The guys are here to break it all down. Matchday 28 Review : More VAR controversy even has the guys split. Who was the loser in the Everton Man U draw? Liverpool finally lose, and Memo may have lost the most. Is Leicester in danger of losing the third and fourth position in the EPL Table? Wolves struck down the Tottenham Mourinhos, can they reach 5th or even 4th place? The EPL table is on fire as only three teams out of 20 don't have much to play for. Thank you for finding us and listen...

Episode #53 Matchday 24 Review : Wolverhampton vs Liverpool - Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore shine, but can't match Big Ball Bobby and the Liverpool depth. Will Salah selfishness bite Liverpool in UCL? Chelsea vs Arsenal - London derby has it all with a red card, exciting play, and late goals. Memo dishes on where the two clubs are at, and where they are headed. Man U vs Burnley - We dismiss the hyperbolic week-to-week reaction to give the forest view of the Manchester United club. News : The coronavirus has hit EPL strikers as the injury bug creates needs. It's transfer window time, who will land the important piece to finish the season. Chelsea, Man U, and Tottenham all have striker needs. Arsenal make a signing that has Memo singing about a culture shift. 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 ...

Episode #52 Matchday 23 Review: Chelsea Disappointment.  Wolves the real deal.  Leicester in jeopardy? Liverpool vs Man U … Was it a good match?  Was it really? 5th - 12th separated by 5 points!  Only 2 of the 8 teams won, 1 loss, and 6 draws. Forbes List of 50 Most Valuable Sports Franchises: Here are soccer clubs rankings among professional franchises in all sports in the world: #45 Liverpool $2.18 Billion #42 Arsenal $2.27 Billion #32 Chelsea $2.58 Billion #25 Man City $2.69 Billion #17 Bayern Munich $3.02 Billion #6 Man U $3.81 Billion #4 Barca $4.02 Billion #3 Real Madrid $4.24 Billion UEFA Champions League Changes USMNT News Transfer News and Rumors 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: kickfromthespo...

Matchday three is done and dusted. John and Jay take a look at the important matches of the weekend. Manchester United lose to Spurs. Watford continue their run against Crystal Palace. New Castle comes close to points hosting Chelsea. And Arsenal get three from a lackluster West Ham side. News! With Jose Mourinho in the Premier League we always have news! The special Jose Mourinho segment is back again as the guys listen in and analyze the post match press conference staring the greatest manager EVER. John gives updates on Michael Keen's head injury, Burnley's Europa League qualification campaign, and Hung Min Son's bid to avoid military service with a Gold medal at the Asian Games. The guys end the show setting up the next week of English Premier League action. Surprisingly, Arsenal and Chelsea were both left out of this weeks previews. Turns out, the Asian Games have nothing to do with race. The Kick from the Spot Podcast is all about education. Thank you...

It's finally here! The EPL is back. The best produced and richest soccer league on the planet is starting on 08/10/18. John and Jay share their thoughts on what teams to watch for the top spots. Europa League, Champions League, and even relegation predictions are featured. We have the matches to watch including a preview of week 1 in league play. The summer transfer window is almost closed. Updates on transfer activity and analysis is given in the news segment. Overall, we are happy to be back for our second season covering the English Premier League, Champions League, and yes Europa League (the greatest most prestigious league). Unai Emery, Maurizio Sarri, and Jose Mourinho all get together and listen to the Kick from the Spot podcast. Thanks 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 for the beautiful game. Jay Fratt John Gonsalves Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick fro...

On the whole the Premiere League got stronger after the January transfer window bringing in far more players than they lost. Tottenham ditched two serial killers.  Everton revamped their line-up.  Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger swapped wives. Arsenal : In :  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Dortmund Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Man U Out :  Francis Coquelin to Valencia Olivier Giroud to Chelsea Alexis Sanchez to Man U Theo Walcott to Everton Brighton & Hove Albion : In :  Leonardo Ulloa on loan from Leicester City Burnley : In :  Aaron Lennon from Everton Georges-Kevin Nkoudou on loan from Tottrenham Out :  Dan Agyei on loan to Blackpool Chelsea : In :  Ross Barkley from Everton Olivier Giroud from Arsenal Emerson Palmieri from Roma Out :  Michy Batshuayi on loan to Dortmund Everton : In :  Cenk Tosun from Besiktas Eliaquim Mangala on loan from Man City Theo Walcott from Arsenal ...