Touchline Takes
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Think of this podcast as what would happen if someone walked into a bar, gave two guys microphones, and let them spew their mostly incoherent takes about the world of soccer/football. Expect lots of USL talk, some MLS, and plenty of obscure soccer knowledge from around the world.
Touchline Takes
4M ago
It's a brand-new year and we are finally back in the fold with our latest episode.
Much like Manchester United, 2023 wasn't the best year for us when it comes to our performance, and we are hoping for a much better 2024 (please hold us to this).
Listen for the soccer talk, stay for our plans for the rest of the year!
Recap of the USL Season
Start of the USL Super League
The State of NISA
U.S. Open Cup Drama
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Touchline Takes
8M ago
Ooooooooh do we have a special episode for you: for the first time ever, the Touchline Take's gang gets together to record an in-person podcast!
We have so much to catch up on so without further ado, here we go...
Big changes for USL
Messi Magic
MLS and Saudi League
Women's World Cup
Spanish Football Federation Controversy
Karl's Experiences in Tampa
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Touchline Takes
10M ago
Yes, it has been four months since their beautiful voices blessed your ears but after a lot of reflecting around the world of soccer, Cameron and Karl are back and better than ever.
We have a lot we needed to catch up on so settle in and get ready:
Messi to MLS
League's Cup Shenanigans
USL Super League and Midseason check-in
Women's World Cup
Come for all the great content, stay for us forgetting how to operate a microphone or our audio at all.
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Touchline Takes
10M ago
It's the return of the USL and domestic league soccer here in the U.S., and its also the return of our voices to your ears as life has slowed down for both Cameron and Karl to give you all what you wanted: Brand new hot takes on an upcoming season.
We discuss:
MLS and Apple TV
USL growth
Winners and losers this upcoming season
Come for the takes, stay for us trying to map out which region in the U.S. has the best soccer foundation.
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Touchline Takes
10M ago
Happy New Year to all you Touchline Takes aficionados!
We are back once again to bless your ears with the sweet sound of our voice and controversial opinions revolving around what is happening in the landscape of soccer in the U.S.
In this first episode of 2023 we discuss:
The Start of MLS
USL Changes and A Few Predications
USMNT Fiasco
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Touchline Takes
10M ago
After a brief couple of months hiatus for us here at Touchline Takes, we have returned with VEGENANCE.
From World Cup, to USL Championship, and beyond, we have made our way back to the airwaves with all the hot takes you have known us for.
Listen for the takes, stay for Karl trying to figure out why his microphone makes it sound like he's swimming in Atlantis.
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Touchline Takes
10M ago
It's been just over a week so the news broke that the city of Irvine, California was potentially looking to evict USL Championship side Orange County SC from their stadium they've been playing in since 2017 in favor of a LA Galaxy development team.
The defending USLC Champions quickly mobilized support from all across the soccer community to fight for their home - and also the home of other professional soccer clubs.
We chat with OCSC's President of Business Operations, Dan Rutstein, about:
The details of what happened
How important the Orange County community is for the club
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Touchline Takes
10M ago
Ever wonder what it feels like to wake up and find out that somehow, someway you have just inherited a billion dollars? Well, so do we.
Waking up on the morning of the return of the English Premier League probably feels nothing like that either, but still, we are so excited to usher in another season.
From Tottenham to Liverpool, we break down all the surprises we might see this season and where each club stands heading into the new year.
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Touchline Takes
10M ago
After a bit of a break we are back on the podcast airwaves with some of the much exciting news in decades in lower-league soccer history in the U.S. THE Sacramento Republic is heading to the U.S. Open Cup Final, the first time since 2008 a non-MLS side will be featured in the final!
We have a lot to cover that we have missed in the last month:
Sacramento Republic in the Final
USL W League
NOLA and Santa Barbara Sky FC to USL L1
NISA spiral
Gold Star FC
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Touchline Takes
10M ago
The curtains have closed once again on a bunch of great seasons and title races over in Europe so we would like to take an opportunity to acknowledge all that has happened over the course of the year. From Tottenham clinching a spot back in the Champions League, to AC Milan lifting the Scudetto, we cover it all with a little bit of domestic talk sprinkled in as well.
We discuss:
U.S. Open Cup upsets
Europa League Final
Serie A
La Liga
Premier League
AND MUCH MOREEEEEEEE
Enjoy our talk on margarita flights, stay for our biggest surprises and disappointments across Europe.
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