Is Orlando the best team in the NWSL right now? They just might be. An emphatic 3-2 victory over the Washington Spirit on the road cemented what could be a hyper-organized defense with Barbra Banda as the tip of the spear. Other teams attack at your own peril. Evan and Eric dig into what made Banda so special, as well as what the future might hold …

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser break down the continued frustrations for Sporting Kansas City, why it's too early to give up on this team, look ahead to another road match and discuss the latest news around the team and the MLS. — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443…

A lot is happening right now in the administration of the game of football. There's a proposal for a Premier League salary cap, and we discuss what exactly this means, why it's so very different from PSR, and whether it stands any chance of succeeding. And there's the government regulator, which we have both become convinced will not happen in the …

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright react to the Kansas City Current's continued dominance at home after an impressive 5-2 victory over Bay FC. The guys discuss Kansas City's success at home and whether it can translate on the road and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/k…

The NWSL spring trade deadline has come and gone, and somehow, both the Houston Dash and Angel City made some significant moves. Eric and Evan brought Kieran Doyle-Davis on to get into all of the gobsmacking behavior by both teams in moving some major players. Then, they dig into Angel City's victory over the North Carolina Courage, and how a team …

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser react to another match in which Sporting Kansas City gave away a late match lead. The guys break down SKC's match against St Louis, where things went wrong, what the solutions are for Sporting and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/i…

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright break down the Kansas City Current's 1-1 draw against the defending NWSL champions Gotham FC. The guys discuss the play of Chawinga, and more! They take a look at the table for the league, preview the Current's next match against Bay FC, and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app n…

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser react to the spectacle of the Sporting Kansas City/Inter Miami match at Arrowhead Stadium. The guys break down the atmosphere of the match, what went wrong for Sporting Kansas City and look ahead to another big home match against St Louis coming up. — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app n…

We last checked in on the Kansas City Current in Week 1. What a difference a month makes! They're sitting atop the table on 10 points, have a potential superstar in Temwa Chawinga, and got a road point against Evan and Eric's preseason title favorite, Gotham FC. But is Chawinga the real deal? Were Juan Carlos Amorós's tactics too clever by half? Wh…

A big weekend in the title race, Liverpool and then Arsenal lost winnable home matches in succession and it was highly dramatic, but it seems far from obvious to us that we learned much from the drama. Support the show

The USWNT is SheBelieves Cup champion once again. Woo...hoo? The Twila Kilgore era comes to a close on a second penalty shootout win over Canada in a month, and leaves us wondering: what did Kilgore do well? What did she miss on? Is the team in better shape now than it was back in August? Furthermore, who is in pole position for each Olympics roste…

Ben went to the Rapids game and hits us with some in person reporting, and the guys answer some listener questions including: how do we make more soccer analysts?Door ASA Show

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright discuss the latest updates from the international break for members of the Kansas City Current. Plus the guys react to some controversy for the US women's team and look ahead to the Current's next match against Gotham. Then special guest Vanessa Dibernardo joins the show discussing her time with playing for Current an…

The club is in an odd spot. They're at risk of relegation, and worse, relegation would probably be a death sentence for Everton Football Club as an operation. But they're also pretty good? With some valuable assets to sell? And a good manager? If it weren't for everything else... So we discuss how we would approach the problem of running Everton. S…

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright break down another disappointing draw for Sporting Kansas City at home against Portland. Then Jimmy and Daniel sit down with Sporting Kansas City starting right back Jake Davis! Plus the guys discuss the game against Inter Miami coming up. — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandl…

We take questions from the mailbag on how we watch games, on Jeremy Doku and Brennan Johnson, and then we end up building an entire theory of the intersection of player development and modern tactics in the development of really fast guy wingers. Support the Show.Door Mike Goodman and Michael Caley

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright break down another win for the Kansas City Current at home against Angel City. The guys discuss the emerging stars that the Current have, some of the impressive plays in the win, and more! — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandlot Goods! Find hats, shirts, hoodies and more here:…

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser react to another successful soccer weekend for Kansas City as Sporting Kansas City defeated Toronto FC. The guys discuss the emergence of Jake Davis, the impressive goals scored by Sporting, offer their Holladay Distillery toast of the match, and more! — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership…

No fewer than three NWSL games were decided in the final moments of stoppage time last weekend, but each were decided in different ways. San Diego survived its battle of attrition through well timed bravery, while Portland's overwhelming attacking talent finally breached Louisville's walls. Bay FC and the Houston Dash fully embraced their stubborn,…

Harrison returns from his Kraken based absence and the crew talk about some early season things that may or may not continue as the sample size fairy visits us every week. Also, trivia.Door ASA Show

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright discuss competitions coming to CPKC stadium and recap the KC Current's win over San Diego before Kansas City Current right back Ellie Wheeler joins the show to talk about her soccer journey and how her rookie season is going so far. — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandlot Good…

A jam-packed, wackadoo weekend unfolded in the NWSL, with golazos and refereeing madness and everything in between. Eric, Evan and Arianna drill down on the Washington Spirit's 2-1 victory over Bay FC. Are Bay's tactics naïve? Has their depth been exposed? Is Croix Bethune the resurrection and the light? 1) Maybe 2) Probably 3) Get on your knees an…

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser lament Sporting Kansas City blowing a two-goal lead at home against the LA Galaxy. The guys discuss some of the bright spots, the different formation, and look ahead to a difficult upcoming schedule for SKC. Plus they dive into other news around the MLS and the USMNT's win over Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. …

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright break down all the festivities of the Kansas City Current unveiling CPKC Stadium including the Current's 5-4 win over Portland. The guys discuss CPKC Stadium, the emotions of the game, and look ahead to the Current's next opponent, San Diego. — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sa…

The greatest league in the world has returned, and boy was it a doozy! From first-minute penalties in Seattle, to the Naeher-aissance denying Utah their first-ever win in front of a "sold out" crowd, to 17-year-old Kennedy Fuller making as many headlines as Bay FC goalscorer Asisat Oshoala, there were narratives galore. But Eric, Evan, and Arianna …

It's a victory pod as Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser discuss the double match day over the weekend with the Kansas City Current and Sporting Kansas City. Then the guys break down Sporting Kansas City's first win of the 2024 season over San Jose. Plus VR gaming talk, previewing another home match for SKC against the LA Galaxy, and more! — Shop the lat…

Part Two of our conversation with official Double Pivot Financial Shenanigans Correspondent Skanda Amarnath (@irvingswisher). And while there are a lot of important details, there's a simple takeaway. Chelsea's PSR crunch is significantly worse than has been generally reported. Support the show

​​We did it. NWSL Season Preview Week concludes with last year’s champions and Shield winners, who square off tonight in the NWSL Challenge Cup. The Wave added a genuine playmaker in Savannah McCaskill, but otherwise remain largely unchanged from their table-topping campaign. Will McCaskill and USWNT phenom Jaedyn Shaw be enough to keep Casey Stone…

The day has arrived! Arianna “Doc” Cascone makes her xOG début as we head into the homestretch of NWSL Season Preview Week. First up, Eric and Evan consider another team whose offseason was influenced by ownership transition. The Thorns replaced Crystal Dunn with Jessie Fleming (lol) and blended veteran re-signings with some young and untested inte…

Harrison goes to watch the Kraken, so Kieran and Ben commiserate as wooden spoon buddies. An update on the g+ draft and a deep dive on an MLS legend's instagram feed.Door Kieran Doyle-Davis

Another two-episode day here at xOG for NWSL Season Preview Week. We’re heading out to the the best coast to talk about two playoff teams at a crossroads. Angel City seems to be tightening budgets as the bill comes due for their previous offseason work. Will now-permanent head coach Becki Tweed be able to recapture the magic of their playoff run, w…

**RECORDED BEFORE SIMONE CHARLEY’S AND RAFAELLE’S INJURY ANNOUNCEMENTS** ​​In part two of today’s entries in xOG’s NWSL Season Preview Week, Eric and Evan dive into the fetid swamps of two teams making big moves but also not completely certain of their futures. Pride GM Haley Carter made a big, late splash in signing Barbra Banda. Orlando will scor…

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright discuss the Kansas City Current kicking off the 2024 season at the brand-new CPKC stadium! The guys react to the latest roster updates, give their Holladay Distillery toast of the offseason, and preview the KC Current's opening-day matchup against Portland. — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in part…

Our second episode today heads down south for the next edition of NWSL Season Preview Week. Louisville has a clear recruitment strategy—buy low on young internationals—but are hoping for a clear stylistic identity with new head coach Bev Yanez. The Dash are doing something similar with Fran Alonso and players like Cece Kizer and rookie Avery Patter…

There has been a lot of news about the Premier League's PSR with the Everton points deduction, reports of violations at Nottingham Forest, and all the stories about how clubs are seeking to get into compliance with these regulations. But we think the actual news here has not been well explained in much football media. So we called in an actual fina…

​​It’s a two-episode day on xOG as we roll along with NWSL Season Preview Week and continue to enjoy our new partnership with American Soccer Analysis! Eric and Evan dig into two teams undergoing massive change. The Chicago Red Stars have new owners, a new GM, and a new head coach, as they begin their long but hopeful rebuild. The Current hired Vla…

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser break down Sporting Kansas City's road draw against LA FC, plus what's next for Sporting, news from around the MLS, and more! — Pre-order the 2024 KCSN Draft Guide NOW! https://draftguide.gumroad.com/l/kcsn24 — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandlot Goods! Find hats, shirts, hood…

This is a really exciting day. In addition to launching NWSL Season Preview Week--an entire week of content previewing all 14 teams--we are thrilled to announce that we've partnered with American Soccer Analysis to be their women's soccer content partner! If you've already subscribed to us on our feed, no need to do anything; episodes will show up …

A little check-in on the ol' title race. Support the Show.Door Mike Goodman and Michael Caley

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright break down everything involving the Kansas City Current as the NWSL season starts soon. The guys discuss roster updates, the exhibitions the Current have played in, the parking debacle at the new stadium, and more! — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandlot Goods! Find hats, shir…

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser discuss the updates to the fan experience at Children's Mercy Park after Sporting Kansas City's first home game of the season against the Philadelphia Union. Then the guys react to the game, including the late game officiating controversies that led to a draw for Sporting Kansas City. — Pre-order the 2024 KCSN Draft Gui…

We finally have the guest who can help us do the Barcelona finance pod we needed. Jon Sindreu of the Wall Street Journal (@jonsindreu) helps explain the books, the league rules, the levers, and even what the heck Barca Vision is. Plus we talk about the Barcelona football team a little bit even. Support the show…

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser discuss Sporting Kansas City's first match of the 2024 season against the Houston Dynamo. Was the result positive or negative? Plus more! — Pre-order the 2024 KCSN Draft Guide NOW! https://draftguide.gumroad.com/l/kcsn24 — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandlot Goods! Find hats, …

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright discuss the latest on the Kansas City Current including a preseason match against Florida State, national team call-ups, and the fiasco of parking at the new stadium. Plus the guys discuss Chris's trip to Japan! — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandlot Goods! Find hats, shirts,…

The 2024 MLS season is here! Jimmy Mack and Dan Kooser take a look at Sporting KC's season opener against the Houston Dynamo and some of the top headlines surrounding the new season. — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandlot Goods! Find hats, shirts, hoodies and more here: https://sandlotgoods.com/collections…

The pod returns for the 2024 season, with a new member! The gents debate the morality of good and bad developments for MLS, and draft a g+ competition.Door Kieran Doyle-Davis

Solidly beaten by Leverkusen in the top of the table clash at the weekend and then a shocking loss away to Lazio in the first leg of their Champions League knockout. So what's wrong? And separately, how impressive were Leverkusen? Support the show

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser discuss the latest news surrounding Sporting Kansas City as the regular season nears. A big preseason win, the latest roster updates, and more! — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandlot Goods! Find hats, shirts, hoodies and more here: https://sandlotgoods.com/collections/kcsnapp —…

Dan Kooser and Chris Wright react to and break down every matchup on the Kansas City Current's 2024 NWSL schedule. Before the breakdown, the guys talk about some of the latest preseason roster movements with the team and much more! — Shop the latest KC Sports Network merch collection, in partnership with Sandlot Goods! Find hats, shirts, hoodies an…

The Champions League will kick back off in a week, and we take a look through the top teams remaining and whether anything has changed since we last considered them. And at the same time, two of these teams are playing potentially title-deciding six pointers (Bayern against Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid against Girona) and we preview those matches …