The boys are both away with their families for Thanksgiving but that didn't stop them from sneaking out to get in some thoughts on the action of the past few days. We discuss Manchester City managing to end their losing streak but feeling worse than they did for any of their previous defeats. We discuss Liverpool continuing their winning ways ahead…

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, the boys break down Manchester City's meltdown vs Spurs and wonder whether or not the title race is already sealed. Plus, Ruben Amorim makes his debut for United but with not a whole lot to show for it, LAFC's hopes of MLS glory go up in smoke and Andrew puts the mush on Fulham. ***BY THE WAY... Our premium …

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, the boys share their thoughts on the dawn of the Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United; are we excited about it and what concerns do we have with it? Plus, Manchester City announce that Pep Guardiola will remain the club's manager for at least 2 more seasons. And finally, we take you around the the fixtures …

We break down a 4-2 second leg victory for the USMNT over Jamaica in the CNL quarterfinals. The boys discuss Pulisic's terrific goal, Pepi making an impact and Poch's system taking hold. Plus, the ridiculous reason that two Jamaican players missed the game, Javier Aguirre getting hit by a beer can and Gregg Berhalter just another face in the crowd.…

It was another one of those classic CONCACAF nights - a questionable pitch, noticeably physical play and some fascinating camera work. But most important of all was the USMNT getting out of Jamaica 1-0 winners in the 1st leg of their Nations League quarterfinals. The boys share their thoughts on the goal, the penalty, and all the other stuff as wel…

It was an eventful weekend at home and abroad as Inter Miami lose to Atlanta United FC in what was likely the biggest upset in the history of MLS. Then, the boys share their thoughts on a 4th straight loss for Manchester City; has that classic City intimidation factor started to wear off? Plus, Liverpool's title challenge grows louder, Manchester U…

The boys discuss a rare 4-1 defeat for Manchester City and it comes against Manchester United's future manager no less. Plus, Arsenal find themselves at the center of more refereeing frustration, Christian Pulisic impresses for Milan in Madrid and Arne Slot's dream start to life in Liverpool continues! ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caug…

Despite their surprising defeat at Bournemouth, the boys refuse to accept that Manchester City are in the midst of an injury crisis. Meanwhile, it may not constitute a crisis, but there appears to be one injury in particular that Arsenal are having a hard time navigating. Plus: we dive into Hector Herrera's moment of madness, Tottenham's big win ov…

Erik Ten Hag is out as Manager of Manchester United. The boys share their thoughts on his reign of ups, downs, trophies and defeats. Was he good? Was he bad? Was he undone by a rash of injuries? Was he undone by his own bad signings? It was a tenure of contradiction and we're here to help guide you through all of it. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premiu…

The boys break down Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool and share their thoughts on Saka's greatness, Trent's future, set piece importance and more! Plus, Barcelona make a statement at the Bernabeu leaving us contemplating just how much Madrid miss Toni Kroos and whether or not the Blaugrana have returned to the top tier of Europe's elite. We also di…

Well would ya look at that... the wheel is back! That's right, it's time for "Wheel of Football: Champions League Edition." The boys discuss Real Madrid's amazing second half performance and try to determine just what kind of season this is going to be for Los Blancos. Plus, it was a memorable night for Raphina, Pulisic dials up an Olimpico and Eva…

The boys share their thoughts on Saliba's controversial red and Stones' not-so-controversial winner. Plus, Arne Slot continues to grind out wins, but the question is, have Liverpool become... dull? Also: we've reached playoff time in MLS! We share some of our takeaways from the regular season and begin looking ahead to the postseason. ***BY THE WAY…

The boys share their thoughts on a terrible performance from the USMNT against Mexico in Guadalajara. But for however terrible it was to watch, was it in any way indicative of the state of these two rivals? We discuss. Plus: England have hired Thomas Tuchel; JJ explains why this is a more incredible hire than many fans seem to realize. And Opta has…

The Poch era of US Soccer is off and running! The boys share their thoughts on the USMNT's 2-0 win over Panama and some of the differences, few as they may be, from the previous era. Plus, the football calendar hits a tipping point, the Nigerian National Team is left stranded at a Libyan airport and JJ has some thoughts on Lee Carsley's tenure with…

Andrew and JJ preview the USMNT's upcoming friendlies vs Panama and Mexico and wonder how quickly the squad will be able to adjust to their new manager. Plus, Pochettino wades into the murky waters of pitting "playing in MLS vs riding the bench in Europe." And JJ is joined by German football writer Jonathan Harding to dissect Jurgen Klopp's somewha…

It's a Man of the Match/Red Card special! The boys discuss Tottenham's collapse vs Brighton, Brentford's wild early-match scoring streak and Inter Miami capturing the Supporters' Shield. Plus, Luis Suarez reveals the tension between Bielsa and his Uruguay players and JJ attempts to explain the confusing Manchester City APT ruling. ***BY THE WAY... …

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, the boys discuss another day at the office for Arsenal as they take care of business against PSG. Plus, we wonder what Bayer Leverkusen's expectations should be in the Champions League and we discuss our takeaways from Mauricio Pochettino's first USMNT squad. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught …

Tottenham go into Old Trafford and come away 3-0 winners. The boys discuss Spurs' dominant display and the mounting pressure on Erik Ten Hag. And speaking of dominant displays, Cole Palmer puts in one of the performances of the season with his 4-goal explosion against Brighton; is this yet another sign that Chelsea are, in fact, back? Plus, Everton…

The boys share their thoughts on Diogo Jota's importance to Liverpool, LAFC's weird season hitting a high note in the US Open Cup and Manchester City once again finding out if any one player is truly irreplacable. Plus, Sam Diss joins to discuss his new 6-part podcast series called "The English Disease," an in-depth look at the history and cultural…

The boys dive into a massive meeting between Man City and Arsenal and break it down from all angles - Haaland's goal, Arsenal's set piece brilliance, Stones' last gasp equalizer and, of course, the controversy surrounding Leandro Trossard's sending off. Plus, we take a look at what's wrong with West Ham, Andrew contemplates handing out a Chelsea-re…

The Champions League is underway! The boys discuss how many points it'll likely take to advance, Bayern Munich's stunning onslaught, Inter Milan drawing City and much much more! Plus, it's one of our favorite weeks of the year... that's right... it's English Premier League Jump to Conclusions week! Haaland, Ange, Dyche... they're all a part of it. …

Arsenal make the short trip to Tottenham and come away winners; the boys share their thoughts on an important NLD win for the Gunners. Plus, Forest pull off the most stunning result of the young season and Jhon Duran submits his name as an early Goal of the Season candidate against Everton. All that and some El Trafico, Messi and Aaronson as well! …

We've been anxiously awaiting the news to become official and now it has... Mauricio Pochettino will be the next Manager of the USMNT. The boys share their thoughts of this momentous appointment, lay out the challenges that Pochettino has ahead of him and talk with the Athletic's Adam Crafton about how this hiring actually came to be. ***BY THE WAY…

If the USMNT hoped to quickly turn the page on a disappointing summer, Saturday night's defeat at home to Canada most certainly did not do the trick. The boys share their thoughts on the team's mentality, their decision to play out from the back and whether or not we've fallen behind our neighbors to the north. Plus, not only did the Republic of Ir…

On today's edition of Caught Offside, the boys discuss Leicester City's desperate and ultimately successful search for a PSR loophole. How did they wiggle out of this one and what does it mean for the Premier League at large? Plus, Alex Morgan announces her retirement from soccer, Jesse Marsch continues to weigh in on the Berhalter era of US Soccer…

Happy Labor Day everyone! Maybe you're coming home from the beach or hiking a trail or just blaring your favorite soccer podcast over the speakers at a neighborhood barbecue... no matter where you are, we're here for you! The boys discuss a truly horrifying defeat for Everton at home against Bournemouth and wonder whether or not they've finally hit…

The boys give their verdict on the new Champions League format and share their thoughts on how the draw shook out. Plus, Neal Maupay says goodbye to the Premier League like only he can, Arsenal say hello to another summer signing and Tottenham prepare for a return to a recent house of horrors. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offsid…

The boys discuss Brighton's 2-1 win over Manchester United and debate if that's a "terrible result" for Ten Hag and co. Plus, Everton supporters unload on their team, Arsenal put in a very business-like performance at Villa Park and the Columbus Crew add yet another trophy to their expanding cabinet. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught…

ESPN FC's Jeff Carlisle joins the show to discuss when we can expect an official Mauricio Pochettino announcement, which players stand to benefit from this hire and how Matt Crocker managed to get it done. Plus, we discuss Jamie Vardy bagging another Premier League goal, the sweet sounds of a Dimitri Payet free kick and which club is officially the…

On a jam packed edition of Caught Offside, we share our thoughts on the reports that Mauricio Pochettino will be the next Head Coach of the USMNT. What's our level of surprise and just how great will this be for the program? Plus: the EPL is in fact back for more! We give our first impressions, both good and bad, from the season's first weekend. **…

In part 2 of our English Premier League Season Preview special, we open up the mailbag to answer your questions about Arsenal, Chelsea, breakout players and more! Plus, we hold our feet to the fire and make our season predictions in a segment that is utterly useless but still must happen. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plu…

It's go time. We've tucked our national team jerseys away for the time being and we're now ready to go "Full Kit W" Premier League style to get you ready for the new season! Which managers are already on the hot seat? Which players are we most excited about? Which clubs have the best chance to improve upon last season's finish? We'll cover all that…

It's gold for the USWNT! We discuss some of the key figures in their rise back to the top. Plus, Spain add another title to their growing trophy cabinet, Pedro Neto is off to Chelsea and Dominic Solanke is linking up with Spurs. All that and more! ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, has been activated! Just go to https://…

Naomi Girma's defending + Sophia Smith's timely goal + Alyssa Naeher's incredible save = the US Women reaching Saturday's Gold Medal match vs Brazil! We break down the game, share our thoughts on Emma Hayes' style and discuss the USWNT's "trident" attack. Plus, Conor Gallagher says goodbye to Chelsea, Julian Alvarez says goodbye to Manchester City …

The boys discuss the Morocco's 4-0 win over the US and wonder A) what is an appropriate reaction, B)is this all still Gregg's fault and C) what's to be made of Walker Zimmerman's damning quotes? Meanwhile, the US Women are into the semifinals thanks to an outstanding bit of brilliance from Trinity Rodman; we share our thoughts on the game itself an…

The boys share their thoughts on the US Men advancing to the Olympic quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years and we discuss the USWNT's redemption tour as they go for 3-for-3 in the group stage and prepare for a knockout round matchup vs Japan. Plus, we examine some of the details of Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid, we contemplate Steve McClaren …

Canada-based journalist Joe Callaghan joins the show to help us decipher every murky detail of the Canadian soccer drone scandal. Plus, have the US Women already done enough to re-raise their expectations? And Arsenal land a marquee defender, but is it known how he'll slot in to their starting 11? All that and more on the latest edition of Caught O…

Olympic soccer bowls into the 2024 Olympics like an absolute bull in a china shop. We discuss the wild events events of Argentina-Morocco and we provide a full breakdown of the US' 3-0 loss to Michael Olise's France. Plus, Andrew delivers his 3 commandments of international football, JJ takes us through the things he's seen on the internet and we a…

The boys share their thoughts on some of the rumors swirling around Patrick Vieira's candidacy for the USMNT job. Plus, Tyler Adams is dealt yet another injury blow, Manchester United complete two important signings and maybe James Rodriguez has a future in Europe after all. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, has been ac…

We continue discussing possible candidates for the USMNT manager position including Mauricio Pochettino and Rafa Benitez. Plus, Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager; we parse through an exceedingly complicated legacy and wonder where he'll manage next. And we close out with your questions in a very full and robust mailbag. Enjoy! ***BY THE W…

Spain are champions of Europe for the 4th time while Argentina add a 16th Copa America trophy to their illustrious cabinet. We discuss everything that went down on a truly memorable day in soccer history. From the pre-Copa chaos to Messi's injury to Martinez's heroics to Kane's disappointment to the impressive Spanish team concept and all things in…

The boys discuss the troubling scenes that following Colombia's 1-0 win over Uruguay in the Copa America semifinals and break down Nestor Lorenzo's incredible rise from journeyman assistant to 28 matches unbeaten. Plus, England are into their 2nd consecutive European Championship Final; did we finally catch a glimpse of how good this team can be an…

Gregg Berhalter's time as Manager of the USMNT has come to an end. The boys share their thoughts on the good days, the bad days and the lightning rod nature of his 5 years at the helm. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, has been activated! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to…

How do we feel about a team playing poorly throughout an entire tournament and still going on to win it? These are the ethical footballing questions we are forced to ask ourselves as England and France find their way into the Euro semifinals. Plus, Brazil look lost without Vinicius but perhaps even moreso, without Neymar. And would Andrew really be…

Former US International and current ESPN & Men In Blazers personality Herculez Gomez joins the show! Among other things, we discuss if Gregg Berhalter should continue as manager, what type of candidates should be considered to replace him, if the current USMNT is overrated and the challenges of playing for the national team vs your club team. Plus:…

The US are out of Copa America on home soil at the group stage and we've got a lot to say to about it. So click "play" and come join us in our misery/anger/rage/etc. ***OH BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, has been activated! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium fee…

It turns out 94 minutes of bad football isn't nearly as important as 1 minute of good football; this is the lesson England taught us in their thrilling 2-1 win over Slovakia. We break down all angles of Southgate's escape and share our thoughts on Spain's continuing dominance, Jamal Musiala emerging as the face of Germany after nearly being the fac…

Weah's red card. Berhalter's decision making. Panama's physicality. We discuss all of that and more as we parse through what was a disastrous night for the US Men's National Team. ***OH BY THE WAY... I know you're not in the mood for good news but early next week, we'll be launching a premium feed of the podcast called Caught Offside Plus! We since…

It's been a memorable few days at the European Championships and we're here to break it all down - Is there still time for England and France to find the form that made them favorites? Are these Euros emerging as the tournament of the smaller nation? And is it time seriously consider moving to a 32-team format? Plus, we analyze the knockout round b…

On today's pod, we discuss Germany's late drama vs Switzerland, Lukaku playing better than some may give him credit for and the Scots marching out at yet another group stage. Plus, we wonder if English fans are having a little too much fun piling on this team, we analyze the pressure on Brazil to perform at Copa '24 and we share out thoughts on Mic…