Episode 322TOPICS:DFB Pokal Recap: Eintracht Braunschweig 1: Eintracht Frankfurt 4Hugo Ekitike 2 goals, 1 assistAnything to take away from a thrashing of a very bad 2.BL side?Arthur Theate signing official. Ebimbe on the way out?Any other needs with one week left in the transfer window?#WhatAreWeDrinkingEintracht predictionsBL season predictionsEur…

In this episode of the Gegenpressing podcast, hosts Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski preview matchday 4 of the Bundesliga season by discussing Eintracht Frankfurt's new-look attack and how well it has started the new season, why Freiburg don't seem to be missing Christian Streich as much as we all thought they might and whether Stuttgart or Boruss…

Episode 326TOPICS:Segment 1IntroWolfsburg-Frankfurt menNot So Fucked Up StatAround the Bundesliga#WhatAreWeDrinkingSegment 2UWCL and Leverkusen-Frankfurt FrauenAround the Frauen BundlesligaUWCL and Frauen PokalPokal Draw and Potsdam-Frankfurt Frauen PreviewFrankfurt-Monchengladbach previewWhere to find us and CloseHOSTS:Garret in Michigan, John in …

Sign up for ad-free shows and bonus podcasts here! On this week's Gegenpressing podcast, Manu and Stefan discuss Borussia Dortmund's hard-fought victory over Heidenheim and whether Nuri Sahin's team impressed at the Westfalenstadion on Friday night. They then discuss Bayern Munich's emphatic win over Holstein Kiel and the continued struggles the pr…

Episode 325Brian talks to Markus Fjørtoft about the Bundesliga and Eintracht.HOSTS:Brian Sanders in Kansas CityFind him at @KCSGEYou can find The German Fussball Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Give it a listen! You can find Markus at @MarkusFjortoft.Produced by Nathan Kwarta in St. Louis. Find them at hessen.social/@najakwa.Show links:@HEF…

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Bundesliga podcast, hosts Manu Veth and Stefan Bienkowski preview the upcoming matches in the Bundesliga, focusing on key fixtures such as Dortmund vs. Heidenheim, Leipzig vs. Union Berlin, and Augsburg vs. St. Pauli. They discuss the contrasting styles and expectations of the teams, the implications of recent p…

On this week’s bonus show, Manu is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor from The Athletic to discuss Julian Nagelsmann’s first post-Euro 2024 Germany squad. The two break down every position and give their overall assessment and expectations from a new look Germany. They also discuss players that could potentially join this team in the short- and medium-te…

On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Matt are joined by AFP correspondent Dan Wighton. The three dive into the new format of the UEFA club competitions. They discuss how this changes the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League and how it will impact the German clubs that play in those competitions. Finally, the three discuss the pros …

Episode 324TOPICS:RecapsEintracht Frankfurt 3 Hoffenheim 1F’d up stat of the weekEintracht Frankfurt Frauen 2 Carl Zeiss Jena 0Around the Bundesliga#WhatAreWeDrinkingUEFA Womens Champions League QualifiersMens UEFA Europa League DrawMens DFB Pokal DrawEintracht Ffankfurt Frauen vs Sporting CP (in Iceland) preview + predictionHOST: Chris & Garret in…

On this week’s main show, Manu is joined by German freelance journalist Marie Schulte-Bockum. The two recap the first two matchdays before the international break and discuss the negatives and positives of a still very young season. Which clubs have disappointed, and which club stood out? They also chat about rising stars Assan Ouédraogo and Paul W…

Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski are back with a new format for the Bundesliga preview show. They discuss the new Champions League format and express their confusion and skepticism. They then preview the Union Berlin vs. St. Pauli match and discuss the differences between the two clubs. They analyze the performances of both teams in their first ma…

Episode 323TOPICS:Bundesliga Matchday 1, 2:0 loss to BVBPanic button?Around the Bundesliga#WhatAreWeDrinkingFrauen season opening this weekEintracht Frauen vs Carl Zeiss Jena PreviewEintracht Frankfurt vs Hoffenheim PreviewHOST:Chris Monroe in Grand LedgeJohn in DelawareProduced by Nathan Kwarta in St. Louis.Find them and the show on Twitter at htt…

On this week’s main show Stefan and Manu are back for the Bundesliga matchday 1 recap, specifically discussing the Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund vs. Eintracht Frankfurt matches. The hosts analyze the performances of both teams and highlight the issues and positives they observed. They discuss Bayern Munich's lack of structure and …

Episode 321TOPICS:Bundesliga Season Preview Team by TeamHOST:Brian in Kansas CityChris Monroe in The MittenProduced by Nathan Kwarta in St. Louis.Find them and the show on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/KCSGE, and https://www.twitter.com/CinTheD313.Produced by Nathan Kwarta in St. Louis. Find him at https://hessen.social/@najakwa.Show links: ww…

In the first of three in-depth episodes previewing the new Bundesliga season, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski make their predictions for the top four spots and pick their potential champions. On today’s show Stefan and Manu discuss the upcoming Bundesliga season and make predictions for the top four teams. They analyze Bayern Munich's chances and…

Episode 320TOPICS:23/24 recapIncoming/Outgoing playersDino ToppmöllerKit talk#WhatAreWeDrinkingPlayer expectationsPredictions for the 24/25 seasonHOST:Brian in Kansas CityChris Monroe in The MittenMatt in New YorkProduced by Nathan Kwarta in St. Louis.Find them and the show on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/KCSGE, https://www.twitter.com/CinThe…

LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Matt kick things off to chat about Bundesliga ticket prices. After going through the 2023/24 ticket prices, they preview the biggest fixtures of the upcoming first round of the DFB Pokal. Could the likes of Bayern, Dortmund and Frankfurt stumble against lower division opponents? Final…

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news in the Bundesliga. They start by talking about Bayern Munich's failed pursuit of Désiré Doué and Xavi Simons, and how it reflects a trend of the club going after young talents from other leagues instead of developing their own. They also…

Episode 319TOPICS:23/24 recap and historical contextIncoming/Outgoing playersNiko ArnautusKit talk#WhatAreWeDrinkingPlayer expectationsPredictions for the 24/25 seasonHOST:Chris Monroe in Mid-MichiganGarret Komatz in DetroitJohn Benn in DelewareProduced by Nathan Kwarta in St. Louis.Find them and the show on Twitter at @CintheD313, @GMkomatz, and @…

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news in the Bundesliga. They start by talking about Borussia Dortmund's recent signings and departures, including the sale of Niclas Füllkrug and the potential arrival of Maximilian Beier from Hoffenheim. They also discuss the transfer of Dan…

Episode 318TOPICS:Louisville RecapOpen trainingsFan EventMatch Recap : Eintracht Frankfurt 4 Louisville City FC 0Roster UpdatesPacho to PSGMax on the way out?Matanovic, Uzun, others. Who are we most excited about?Schedule through end of AugustHOST:Chris Monroe in the center of the mitten in MichiganGarret Komatz in DetroitMatt Wagner in New YorkPro…

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE On this week’s bonus show, Manu and Matt are joined by Louis Ostrowski to preview the start of the 2. Bundesliga. To start the show, they chat about the newcomers Ulm, Preußen Münster and Jahn Regensburg. They then move on to discuss stories to watch out for ahead of the season and then discuss the promotion…

On this week’s transfer round-up show Manu and Stefan discuss Bayern Munich’s continued struggles to sign Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, why Matthijs de Ligt may be staying put in Munich and why Arsenal may be able to tempt Leory Sané back to the Premier League. The pair also discuss Stuttgart’s moves to replace Deniz Undav, who now looks set …

Episode 317TOPICS:Louisville Live Event DetailsInternational TournamentsRoster UpdatesExcitement building before the start of the 24/25 seasonHOST:Chris in Michigan; Brian in KCFind them www.twitter.com/CinTheD313 & www.twitter.com/kcsgeProduced by Nathan Kwarta in St. Louis. Find them at https://hessen.social/@najakwa.Show links: www.twitter.com/H…

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news in the Bundesliga. They start by talking about Chris Führich's decision to stay at VfB Stuttgart, which is significant for the club as they have lost several key players. They then move on to discuss Borussia Dortmund's transfer targets,…

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news and rumors in the Bundesliga. They cover topics such as the potential transfer of Sergio Guirassy to Borussia Dortmund, Stuttgart's signing of Ermedin Demirović, and Bayern Munich's pursuit of Désiré Doué. They also discuss the need for …

On the final podcast of the 23/24 season, Stefan and Manu sit down to discuss how well Germany did over the course of Euro 2024. Julian Nagelsmann has earned a lot of credit for getting the nation back interested in the national team, but did he get his tactics and squad selection right? And what long-term solutions does the young head coach have i…

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE In this episode of the Gegenpressing Bundesliga podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the latest transfer news and rumors in German football. They focus on Bayern Munich's pursuit of defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha and the potential reshuffling of their midfield, alongside the surprising sale of Matth…

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Manu and Stefan are back to breakdown an incredible performance from Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024. Following a brief discussion about what it was like in Munich in the lead up to Friday’s game, the pair then break down what Germany got so right and what Scotland got so wrong. Julian Nagelsmann impressed i…

Episode 316TOPICS:Table Talk/Season RecapDFB Pokal RecapEuropa Conference League Recap#WhatAreWeDrinkingWho’s staying/leavingThoughts on Dino ToppmollerMens side playing in Bundesliga, Europa League, DFB Pokal next seasonHOST:Chris in Michigan; Garrett in Detroit-ishFind them www.twitter.com/CinTheD313 & www.twitter.com/benn_jbennProduced by Nathan…

If you'd like to sign up to our Euro 2024 coverage click here. In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss Euro 2024 and their plans for covering the games. They also analyze Germany's performance in recent friendlies and highlight the concerns surrounding Ilkay Gundogan's role in the team. The hosts disc…

In the final regular podcast of the 2023/24 season, Manu and Stefan present the podcast on location at Wembley Stadium, as they took in Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League final against Real Madrid. Although the Bundesliga club were unable to win the European Cup, it was a fascinating clash both on and off the pitch and Gegenpressing was there to …

Episode 315TOPICS:Table Talk/Season RecapDFB Pokal RecapChampions League Recap#WhatAreWeDrinkingWho’s staying/leavingThoughts on Nico ArnautisEarly predictions for next seasonHOST:Chris in Michigan; John in DelawareFind them www.twitter.com/CinTheD313 & www.twitter.com/benn_jbennProduced by Nathan Kwarta in St. Louis. Find them at https://hessen.so…

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE In the final bonus show of the week, Manu and Stefan sit down to preview Saturday’s Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. Edin Terzic’s side may be the underdogs for this tie, but as the pair explain in today’s show that doesn’t mean they can’t win the clash at Wembley with smart tactics a…

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On today’s bonus podcast Manu and Stefan discuss the imminent appointment of Vincent Kompany as the head coach of Bayern Munich, discussing his background, tactical approach, and the challenges he faces. The conversation also delves into the squad's composition, potential player movements, and the need for a long-ter…

On this week’s show Manu and Stefan are joined by AFP German football reporter Dan Wighton to discuss Bayer Leverkusen’s hard-fought victory over Kaiserslautern and what the conclusion to this season means for the start of next season for Xabi Alonso’s side. The trio also discuss Bochum’s heroic comeback in the promotion/relegation play-off, which …

The Gegenpressing Podcast previews the German Cup final between Kaiserslautern and Bayer Leverkusen. The hosts discuss the historical significance of Kaiserslautern and their underdog status, as well as Leverkusen's recent fatigue and loss in the Europa League final. They explore the potential impact of winning the cup on both teams, with Leverkuse…

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On today’s bonus show Manu and Stefan tally up the Gegenpressing votes from our paid subscribers to decide the 2023/24 Bundesliga player of the season. Before diving in to the top 10, the duo take a look at a number of honourable mentions for players that performed admirably but didn’t quite make the cut. Enjoy the s…

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Bayer Leverkusen suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat against Atalanta in the Europa League final. The loss ended Leverkusen's 51-game unbeaten streak and highlighted some tactical and selection mistakes made by coach Xabi Alonso. Leverkusen played with a lineup that didn't reflect their strengths and failed to domina…

The last main show of the Bundesliga season covers various topics, including the impressive performances of Stuttgart and Heidenheim, the coaching situation at Bayern Munich, and the thrilling relegation battle. The hosts reflect on the season and discuss the final matchday, highlighting the intense games and dramatic moments. They also touch on th…

In the final preview show of the 2023-2024 Bundesliga season, Manuel and Stefan reflect on the season and discuss the upcoming matches. They highlight the importance of the Stuttgart vs. Gladbach match, as Stuttgart can still finish second and potentially host the DFL Super Cup. They also discuss Marco Reus' goodbye game for Dortmund and predict a …

Episode 314TOPICS:Borussia Monchengladbach 1 Eintracht Frankfurt 1Too many points dropped to the bottom third of the tableEintracht Frakfurt Frauen 4 Freiburg 2#WhatAreWeDrinkingBouncing Around The Bundesliga2 Bundesliga title up for grabs on Matchday 34Hoffenheim tightens the gap for 6thChampions League Final has a direct impact on Eintracht Frank…

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Matt Ford are joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor from The Athletic. The trio discuss the dramatic events that has given Köln a lifeline ahead of matchday 34. Will the Billy Goats have enough to catch Union Berlin? How did the capital club maneuver its way into a position that could now lead to…

Manu and Stefan provide their analysis and predictions for every game this weekend on this week's Bundesliga preview show. How will Bayern overcome their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid? What will Dortmund do from here until the Champions League final on June 1? What is going to happen in the relegation zone? Christian Streich will coach his final home g…

Episode 313TOPICS:Hoffenheim Frauen 1 Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen 3Businesslike performance.Freigang returns, adds a quality assist to the opening goal from WolterAnyomi doing Anyomi things.Frauen roster updatesEintracht Frankfurt 1 Leverkusen 5Ekitike continues his scoring paceMissed opportunity to go up 2:1 before the half. 100 seconds later, Eint…

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE On today’s bonus show Manu and Stefan were in place to offer up their initial reaction to Bayern Munich’s dramatic 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. Did Thomas Tuchel get his tactics wrong? Did this Bayern squad have any chance of winning in the Spanish capital? And what was with that lat…

Borussia Dortmund stunned European football on Tuesday night, beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the heart of the French capital to reach the Champions League final. Reacting to the famous result at full time, Manu and Stefan pour over the incredible achievement for Dortmund, how the Bundesliga side managed to march all the way to the final and why…

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Stefan Bienkowski discuss the recent developments in German football. They start by talking about Union Berlin parting ways with their head coach and the challenges the club is facing. They then move on to discuss the game between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, where Stuttgart dominated an…

On this week's Bundesliga preview show, Manu and Stefan provide their analysis and predictions for every game this weekend. How will the European fixtures impact Bayern, Dortmund and Leverkusen? Can Stuttgart benefit from the latest chaos at FC Hollywood? Will Köln be relegated this weekend? Plus, pregame analysis for every other game on matchday 3…

Episode 312TOPICS:Chris welcomes Matt Ashley for his first appearance on the show.Matt was recently featured on Eintracht Frankfurt social media channels and he is the founder of EFC Washington DC.Recap of the 2:1 loss to Bayen MunichPreview Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen HOSTS:Chris in Mid-MichiganMatt Ashle…