Choosing a U.S. men’s player of the year
The candidates for U.S. men’s player of the year feature some that came into 2021 as leaders of a young U.S. national team, and a few that came in without any expectations at all. Sam Stejskal is here to break down the candidates’ cases, and takes his best guess at who will win.How Brendan Aaronson's career started flying: https://theathletic.com/2949381/2021/11/11/hes-ruthless-man-how-brenden-aaronsons-career-started-flying-with-union-salzburg-and-usmnt/The 'Man In The Mirror' Game: https://theathletic.com/2953151/2021/11/13/the-man-in-the-mirror-game-usmnt-delivers-composed-and-confident-performance-in-2-0-win-over-mexico/Matt Turner's strange path to the USMNT: https://theathletic.com/2694293/2021/07/08/usmnt-matt-turner/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Dec 202117min
Choosing a U.S. women’s player of the year
After a 2021 marked by great performances in friendlies and a disappointing Olympics, how is one to choose the player of the year in U.S. women’s soccer? Steph Yang is here to talk it out.Background reading:Steph's story about choosing a U.S. women's player of the year: https://theathletic.com/2991655/2021/12/01/the-uswnt-players-trending-toward-more-playing-time-in-2022-after-the-matches-against-australia/Carli Lloyd on ending her lengthy pro soccer career: https://theathletic.com/2909879/2021/10/25/im-at-peace-carli-lloyd-seeks-a-special-ending-to-a-career-long-chase-for-greatness/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Dec 20219min
Why the Sam Kerr pitch invader can’t be charged
In a moment that went viral last week, a fan paraded around the field in the middle of a women’s champions league game, only to be shouldered to the ground by Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr. Kerr got a yellow card for her actions, but the fan….may face no criminal charge at all. Charlotte Harpur is here to explain why.Charlotte's story on the legal loophole: https://theathletic.com/3011228/2021/12/13/ornstein-legal-failure-putting-women-at-risk-spurs-to-let-dele-leave-kamara-to-go-for-free/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Dec 202110min
The state of Manchester City
New York City FC are MLS champions, and Manchester City are pushing to do the same in the Premier League. Sam Lee joins the show ahead of City’s game against Leeds United to sum up where the club stands ahead of a packed holiday fixture list. Full festive fixtures list: https://theathletic.com/news/premier-league-reveals-amendments-to-festive-fixture-list/RKLo5StvPTtn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Dec 202120min
The Champions League draw, and re-draw
The Champions League last 16 was drawn…..and then it was drawn again. The error that led to an unprecedented do-over is complicated, but Oliver Kay is here to help us make sense of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Dec 202115min
Live from MLS Cup: Previewing Timbers vs. NYCFC
Matt Pentz and Sam Stejskal are on the ground in Portland to cover the 2021 MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and NYCFC. They did a Live Room on The Athletic on Friday, where they previewed the matchups and answered some questions from subscribers…and one from me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Dec 202141min
Guide to the Weekend: December 10-12
On a weekend when the champions of MLS and Liga MX will be decided, there is still a ton of important action across Europe. Brooks Peck is here as usual to break down which games to watch and why, hour by hour, for the whole weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Dec 202118min
The Liga MX final
Club Leon and Atlas have made it through the Liguilla to the Liga MX final. The first of the final’s two legs happens tonight, and Felipe Cárdenas is here to tell us what to watch for – both tonight and in Sunday’s second leg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Dec 202115min
