Kick From The Spot

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 #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...

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 #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...

John and Jay are back together again! The guys review the big matches from the EPL Matchday 5. Tottenham vs Liverpool and Watford vs Manchester United are discussed. Champions League is back, and the guys are giddy with excitement for the matches in the first week of group play. Inter Milan host Tottenham and Liverpool host PSG in the most compelling match-ups of the most competitive groups. All the angles are laid out. News! We got news even though Jose Mourinho makes no guest appearance in this podcast. Douglas Costa shares some DNA, Vertonghen goes knuckle deep, Lloris gets close with his fans, and there will be drinks spilled on the pitch during winged violence. Stay tuned, the Jagermeister keg-orator is requested, John is challenged in his high Chelsea perch, and Jay make some questionable comments during the lounge segment. Stay tuned till the end. It's gold Jerry, I tell yeah, it's gold! If Red Bull gives you wings, then what does RasenBallsport give you...