Kick From The Spot

Episode 40 ... We're Back Lifelong soccer all star Memo brings his soccer passion and addiction to the Kick from the Spot podcast.  In his first episode in the captains chair, Memo brings us all up to speed on first third of the season.  But more importantly we get to know him and his knowledge of the beautiful game. This version of the Kick from the Spot podcast will follow Memo's soccer addiction wherever it takes us.  Yes, there may even be some MLS discussion.  Sit back and enjoy this special conversational episode.  Memo has a lot of plans for the pod focused on community and enjoying the sport we love. English Premier League is top dog, like Messi.  But how does Messi's control help or hurt Barca?  Why is the Bundesliga the best league for young Americans? 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 P...

For the last time! Neymar and Ronaldo reports are all fake news! Don't buy into the click bait. PSG spent a ton acquiring Neymar, and despite media fake news reports that he is unhappy, he has been performing well for PSG. Most likely all this fake news revolves around Ronaldo seeking a new contract at the end of the season.  I don't think Real Madrid are keen to tie up their coffers for another contract with Ronaldo. Don't pay any attention to these reports now, because this is all you will read and hear about during the summer after the seasons are put to bed. You can't make this stuff up. In an already active January transfer window, it looks like Chelsea will have something to do with Aubameyang to Arsenal:  - Giroud to Chelsea for 15million transfer fee  - Aubameyang to Arsenal for 55million transfer fee  - Batshuayi to Dortmund on loan from Chelsea Dortmund forcing the complicated deal as they only will sign off on Aubameyang only if ...

It's the inaugural episode of the Kick from the Spot Podcast!  John and Jay preview the upcoming Chelsea v Arsenal match and the second Merseyside Derby match between Everton and Liverpool.  #ThereWillBeBlood We also take time to review the first half of the EPL season with a sprinkle of La Liga and Bundesliga talk thrown in for free.  We end with everyone's favorite click bait topic ... Transfer News! 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

Here we are!  Whether you are a soccer addict just like us or new to the beautiful game, the Kick from the Spot Podcast will have something for you.  The introduction episode takes time to share the why's, what's, and how's of the Kick from the Spot Podcast. This will be a labor of love, and we are happy you have joined us for the adventure. 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

In the past few years I have found a new love in my life.  This love is powerful and consuming as it has determined my weekly schedule and wiped out life-long sporting relationships.  I have fallen in love with soccer.  As a boy and young adult I consistently took a passing interest in soccer.  I appreciated the game and the skill of the players.  This interest was less than acquaintanceship, more like a friendly face that looks familiar with no concrete reason or attachment.  I wonder why it took me so long to embrace the sport.   Now that I have broken through the invisible barrier that kept me from soccer for all those years, let's take a closer look at why there is resistance to soccer in America and the natural obstacles that stand in its way. Americans have a tendency to dismiss sports that are foreign.  We are proud of our national sports.  Too often we come up with excuses that diminish foreign sports instead of pronouncing the real...