Listen: Listen here or subscribe on any podcast app Episode #67 - Champions League Group Stage PreviewGroup A has the returning champion Bayern Munich, and they are running on all cylinders. Atletico Madrid has Diego Costa and Luis Suarez. Will they be a Happy meal combo or a bloated sandwich?  Salzberg, aka FC Red Bull is in the group, but they lost Erling Haaland to Dortmund. How much energy do they have?  And will Lokomotiv Moskva be able to derail any of the competitors. Group B has an old club with old names with dominant experience in the past decade. Can Real Madrid continue in this decade without a striking star?  Shakhtar Donetsk and Monchengladbach like to press with high energy. Can either squad squeeze out a surprising result?  Inter Milan has an all star squad of big club rejects, perhaps they have the attitude to make big waves. Group C has perennial EPL title contender Manchester City with their much heralded coach Pep Guardiola.  This group should be a three way battle for the runner's up position between the Mexican star Tecatito led Porto, the feisty Greek champs Olympiacos, and the defensive minded Marseille. Group D has the EPL champions Liverpool FC, Memo's rooting interest.  Ajax has recent history, but they are missing key components that wrote that history.  Atalanta were a big surprise last year, and they are still rolling, perhaps now even stronger with experience.  Have you heard of Midtyliand? They are the Danish Champs, and most likely the fourth place finisher in this group. Group E features two separate battles, one between EPL Chelsea and La Liga Sevilla for the top of the group. And one between Krasnodar and Rennes for a Europa League spot. Can debutante manager Lampard beat an in-form Sevilla side. Can a team nobody has ever heard upend Ligue 1 top of the table Rennes? Group F is the weakest group in the draw with two time in a row Russian Champs Zenit, chippy Serie A club Lazio, the stout defense of the Belgian champs Club Brugge, and the energetic and youthful stars of Borussia Dortmund. Group G has a bipolar configuration with two huge clubs finding their way with new managers and two little league champs with hopes and dreams. Ronaldo and Juventus with Messi and Barcelona top the group. Dynamo Kyiv, the Ukrainian champ and Ferencvaros, the Hungarian champ make up the undercard. Group H is the strongest in the draw with Turkish champions Istanbul Basaksehir looking to earn the participation trophy.  Two semifinalists from the last Champions League season are served as the entrée in this group with the once mighty Manchester United offered as the appetizer. It's a three way steel cage match between Man U, Rasenball Sport Leipzig, and Paris St Germain. 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: [email protected] Sponsor: Smokin Js Support the show, visit the store and find a great tool for your smokin lifestyle. Music Credit: Moody Beats Champions League Theme Song:The UEFA Champions League theme song was performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and sung by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields chorus. It is an arrangement by Tony Britten of Georg Frideric Handel's "Zadok the Priest" from the Coronation Anthems.

Episode #66 - EPL Matchday Four Bloody Sunday and USMNT Golden AgeAston Villa WHAT!!!  Matchday four could be a wake up call for a few teams, mortal wounds for others, and let the good times roll for some.  Host Memo and Producer Jay are here to analyze all the action from the weekend. Is that the worst 4-Nil victory for a club ever?  Chelsea continue looking confused.Brighton may have a lot of fight, but Everton is cruising top of the league!Leeds United continue to play with the big boys.Arsenal hang on, and Arteta seems to be on top of his game.Is it OGS or Pogba?Can we let Liverpool slide for this historic beat down? Memo gives us an update on notable USMNT players action abroad.  More good 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. Host:  Memo Producer:  Jay Fratt Kick from the Spot Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: [email protected] 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 podcast app

Episode #65 - EPL Matchday Three Review and the Hand Ball DilemmaToday 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 Twitter Kick from the Spot Website Email: [email protected] 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 podcast app

Episode #64 - EPL Matchday Two Review and USMNT ExcitementMatchday two in the EPL saw a ton of goals, but can only the second week provide insight into the remainder of the season?  Memo and Jay are here to pick out the hidden story lines from the second week of action in the English Premier League. Who is excited about the USMNT?  WE ARE!  We take a look at 9 players with large roles on big European clubs, and then Memo surprises with a bonus baby that may play for Barcelona this weekend.  There is so much to be excited about if you are a United States Men's National Team fan. - Weston McKennie Juventus - Tyler Adams RB Leipzig - John Brooks Wolfsburg - Gio Reyna Dortmund - Josh Sargent Werder Bremen - Christian Pulisic Chelsea - TimWeah Lille - Sergino Dest Ajax - DeAndre Yedlin - New Castle maybe Besiktas 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: [email protected] 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 podcast app

Episode #63 - Matchday One Exciting Surprises The EPL has official kicked off.  Already some of Memo and Jay's predictions are being challenged and proven.  Matchday One had a lot of exciting moments, and there is a lot of interesting stories to look forward to next week.  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: [email protected] 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 podcast app

Episode #62 And we are BACK!  Covid-19 can't keep us down.  As world football starts back up again so does the Kick from the Spot podcast.  So many interesting talking points with the English Premier League this season.  Memo and Jay are ready to talk on them all. Transfer News.  Who were the winners and losers of the Summer transfer window ... even though it now extends into the Fall?   Predictions!  Memo has it all figured out, and Jay reluctantly plays along.  Where will your favorite club finish this season? USMNT:  There are so many USMNT players with staring roles at big clubs this year.  We are going to follow them all. 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: [email protected] 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 podcast app

Episode #61 Soccer Under Quarantine: Memo and Jay are back to give the details on what can now be expected from domestic football leagues and European competitions.  Deadlines have been set, but will they hold?  A plan is great, but contingency options should be on the table. Beyond domestic and European club competitions, the International European competition has already been set back a year.  But that places the men playing at the same time as the women.  Good luck to the professional scheduler working for all these leagues. 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: [email protected] 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 podcast app Watch: /**/

Episode #60 Champions League Review: Just when Champions League really started to pop off, everything is postponed.  Jay and Memo take a look at the incredible matches from the Round of 16, and where Champions League goes from here.  And yes, Jay gets to press Memo on his Liverpool Reds getting bounced out from a home defeat.  Spoiler alert, God hates Liverpool. News:  - COVID-19 ruins sports across the globe!  We take time to listen to Jurgen Klopp.  - Diego Simeone is a Kick from the Spot fan!  He wants to change the away goal rule in extra time.  - EPL postponed.  Is the April 4th resumption realistic? This episode comes with a free soap box from Jay. 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: [email protected] 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 podcast app Watch: /**/

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 home keep the youth of Dortmund at bay?  Which Liverpool squad will show up at Anfield as they most likely need several goals to win? News:  - UEFA is listening to the Kick from the Spot podcast!  VAR changes are coming.  - Liverpool fall out of FA Cup.  - Corona Virus is impacting European competitions.  - Gio Rena emphatically makes his national team decision. 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: [email protected] 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 podcast app Watch: /**/

Episode #58 Champions League Review: The final week of the first leg of the Round of 16 in Champions League is discussed by Memo and Jay. Chelsea was beat down by Bayern. Napoli drew at home, but was it enough going back to Barcelona? Lyon surprised Memo with a home result against the Juventus Ronaldos. Jay nailed the Manchester City match as they take two away goals and a lead in aggregate back to England. The second week of Champions League play was better than the first week. The guys are here to break it all down. Matchday 28 Review: More VAR controversy even has the guys split. Who was the loser in the Everton Man U draw? Liverpool finally lose, and Memo may have lost the most. Is Leicester in danger of losing the third and fourth position in the EPL Table? Wolves struck down the Tottenham Mourinhos, can they reach 5th or even 4th place? The EPL table is on fire as only three teams out of 20 don't have much to play for. 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: [email protected] 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 podcast app Watch: /**/