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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 #79 - Two Matchdays Paper Tigers Become Hunting Lions It is so very nice of Liverpool to slow down and allow chasing clubs to challenge.  Kudos to the big hearted Scoursers.  The Paper Tigers Manchester United have become Lions on the pitch, undefeated in their last 10 matches, and now they sit even with Liverpool on points.  Are Liverpool fans scared?  Is Man U legit? Arsenal has won three straight after Arteta discovered he had an actual #10 on his roster.  Say his name, Smith-Rowe!  In a compacted table, Arsenal could be top four challengers once again.  But if that is true, then where does that leave Frank Lampard and Chelsea.  "Tank the Frank" can be heard shouted in London. Finally ... City is back, or were they ever gone?  Tottenham scored all three points and a resounding victory versus Leeds.  Are they contenders once again. Thank you for finding us an...

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 #74 - EPL Matchday 11 and Champions League The cream always rises to the top.  And now so to has the best teams in the EPL.  The guys run through all the important matches of the weekend, and discuss the shape of the top teams.  Liverpool may have won a more important match than it seems against Wolverhampton.  Tottenham were head and shoulders above Arsenal.  But some could say Chelsea or Manchester United were most impressive. Memo and Jay play a game of Contenders or Pretenders with 1-15 in the EPL table.  Who has the ability to win the league?  Who has the ability to finish in the top four? Champions League has moved to the final matchday of group play.  Memo and Jay outline the four matches you must watch.  Everything is on the line in Group B and Group H.  Will Manchester United win their group or head to Europa League? Thank you for finding us and listen...

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 #69 - EPL and Champions League - It's Getting Hot in Here It's peak soccer season in Europe as EPL and Champions League action hits with relentless pace.  And after Matchday One in Champions League group stage, it looks like there will be a lot of exciting soccer ahead. Memo and Jay break down the surprising results from Matchday One in Champions League with a lot of groups thrown into precarious positions only after one matchday. EPL Matchday Six wasn't as high scoring as we have become accustomed to, but there were exciting matches.  It's early!  But the EPL table is on fire with a wide swath of EPL clubs competing for meaningful positions. 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: Smoki...

Episode #68 - EPL Matchday Five Comebacks and Dirty Merseyside Derby Matchday five had a little bit of everything.  Somewhere a child lights a candle for Tottenham, Chelsea, and Virgil van Dijk.  Nobody is sympathetic to Arsenal.  Everton and Aston Villa continue to impress. Take a ride with Memo and Jay as they recap the weekends action.  Memo gives us an update on notable USMNT players action abroad.  And they predicted chaos; the EPL table at 5 matches isn't disappointing! 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 here or subscribe on any...

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 #59 Matchday 28 Review : Even though Liverpool is running away with the EPL title, there are so many intriguing story lines and matches left in the schedule.  In Reality 8 clubs are battling for the 4th place trophy.  Leicester has been pulled back into this top tier mid table battle, and 9th place Arsenal are only 8 points from 4th and 5 points from 5th place.  Manchester United completed the derby double this season.  What does that mean for the club, manager, and season?  Is City limping, or just disinterested?  Wolves dropped two points on the weekend, but are undefeated in their last five.  Can they leap frog Chelsea, Leicester, or Man U? Champions League Preview : The guys think there are 3 opportunities for Kicks from the Spot this week in Champions League play as three of the four matches are within one goal in aggregate.  Will RB Leipzig's home advantage being taken away by the Corona Virus?  Can the power of PSG at h...

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...

Episode #51 Not all weeks in the EPL are created equal.  After a busy holiday rush, soccer gods provided a fairly mundane week of EPL action.  Host Memo and Producer Jay are here to grease the gears in this EPL grinder. A serial cat killer is on the loose in Olympia, Wa, but Memo and Jay are on the case. News!  It's January, time for the mid season transfer window hype.  What's fake news?  What's bound to happen?  Come speculate with us.  Some players are on the move, even if it's to the doctor's office like Christian Pulisic. 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. Show Notes: Harry Kane Injury Christian Pulisic Injury Sergino Dest Threats Brian McBride Savior ? Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Sm...

Episode #50 It's a runaway! But even though Liverpool is running away with the EPL title, there are so many compelling story lines and competitions remaining within the EPL table. Chelsea cannot pull away from the mid-table glut, but the big names behind them can't seem to catch the Blues either. Jose Mourinho couldn't stay positive for long. His comedic one-man show is back on the road in England. Is Arsenal back under Arteta, or did Man U take a match off? The Christmas rush is over, and now we head into the January transfer window. Who is buying and who is selling? 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 podca...

Episode #48 Going into the weekend all the talk was about Tottenham replacing Chelsea in the 4th place position within the EPL table; but instead it was Chelsea who thwarted Tottenham's advances. As Chelsea solidified their 4th place position, Tottenham dropped to 7th behind surging Sheffield United and Wolverhampton. Every matchday will see wild fluctuations like this as the mid table blob continues to grow. Arsenal and Everton hire managers. But is it too late this season for Arsenal and too late this decade for Everton? 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. News: Shoulder Not Leg Weston McKennie Liverpool win Club World Cup Arteta in at Arsenal Ancelotti in at Everton Host:   Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: kickfromthespot@gmail.com Sponsor: Smokin Js Music Credit: ...

Episode #47 Matchday 17 saw the glut in the middle of the EPL table grow into a blob.  Chelsea stumble, Tottenham leap, and Manchester United crawl.  Meanwhile the downward spiral of despair at The Emirates still only has them seven points out of 4th place.  Upstarts Sheffield United continue to surpass expectations.  Did the title race become a coronation for Liverpool? Weston McKennie suffers another injury.  Pep is out!  Chelsea transfer ban lifted!  Memo and Jay discuss it all. 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, 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 subsc...

Matchday 1 of 6 is done and dusted. RIP Tottenham! Jay flies solo in the Smokin Js podcast studio recapping the important Champions League matches. Why is Tottenham sunk and yet Manchester City still floating on? Liverpool vs PSG did not fail to disappoint. Christian Pulisic is the best USMNT player ever, and he just turned 20. Just happened to score a Champions League match winner on his birthday. #special Jay pays tribute to the week the USMNT star had, and settles a few scores with whiny Outlaws. The special Jose Mourinho segment is back As the World Turns in Manchester. There is no limit of players in the blame game. Are Chelsea for real? We are going to find out! It's on and popping this weekend against Liverpool, and there are no excuses or obstacles for either team. If you fought Fabian Delph, apparently you wouldn't have to worry about kicks. Whiff! Thank you for finding us and listening.  We hope to build a solid soccer community together with you...

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...

The Hornets sting the Spurs! Three teams remain unbeaten and undrawn in EPL play. Are Watford and Chelsea for real as title challengers? Klopp pulling all the right levers for the Liverpool winning machine. Everyone's favorite segment featuring Jose Mourinho is back again this week as he recites his resume for reporters. Jay climbs behind the curtain to see the reason for Jose's resume narrative. Champion's League is back! The group stage draw is analyzed. There is one group of death this season, but it may not be the group you think. International break brings exciting friendlies for the US Men's National Team. No Pulisic, but John Brooks is back. The squad may be without a coaching leader, but group decisions are creating a youthful competitive environment for the hopeful squad. The show gets you set up for the matches with Brazil and Mexico. The Michael Bradley fan zone has been moved from the stadium to the elementary school gym. Thank you for fin...

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...

They know how soccer is played in the Nottingham Forrest! Jay licks his wounds after Arsenal is bounced from the FA Cup. The guys review Chelsea v Arsenal and Liverpool v Everton. Transfer news, or fake news is discussed. Then the match of the week preview of Liverpool v Manchester City and Chelsea v Leicester City is discussed with dates, times and channel location. 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