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The Final Third - A Soccer Podcast

The Final Third - A Soccer Podcast

An in-depth American soccer podcast covering MLS, Premier League, USMNT/USWNT, Champions League, and more. We discuss soccer news beyond what happens during the 90 minutes. With more coverage on the roster construction, culture, politics, economics, and logistics of soccer, we strive to give a unique view of the "off the field" aspects of the beautiful game.

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The Future of Manchester City, The NEW Super League, and The Final Third Derby!

The Future of Manchester City, The NEW Super League, and The Final Third Derby!

Feb. 13, 2023

Manchester City are getting charged, the Super League is back, and Chelsea still can't win games. Today, we take a look at the biggest stories in the footballing world! First, we discuss The Final Third Derby (West Ham vs Ch…

Who Won the January Transfer Window?

Who Won the January Transfer Window?

Feb. 6, 2023

It's been a wild month for transfers, manager switching, and more. Let's talk about questions that need answering. Everton upset Arsenal after firing manager Frank Lampard and signing on Sean Dyche. Does this appointment mea…

Everton's Collapse, USA to host 2024 Copa America, and Club World Cup Preview

Everton's Collapse, USA to host 2024 Copa America, and Club World Cup Preview

Jan. 30, 2023

Everton's time in the Premier League may come to an end with every passing game a further beating into the relegation zone. In 19th place, Everton have now fired their manager Lampard, are bringing Sean Dyche in, Moshiri may…

The Juventus Financial Crisis and January Transfer Window Review

The Juventus Financial Crisis and January Transfer Window Review

Jan. 23, 2023

Last Friday, the Italian Football Association announced that Juventus, who sat in 3rd place in Serie A, would receive a 15 point penalty, taking them all the way down to 10th. Transfer irregularities, financial misreporting,…

Ronaldo's Legacy, The USMNT's Reyna Problem, and Chelsea's decline

Ronaldo's Legacy, The USMNT's Reyna Problem, and Chelsea's decline

Jan. 9, 2023

Today we discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy after his move to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, the USMNT drama between Gregg Berhalter and the Reyna family, and why Chelsea have been struggling so hard recently. On December 30th, 2…

Every Premier League Team's 2023 New Year's Resolution (w/ Jordan of Stateside Soccer Show)

Every Premier League Team's 2023 New Year's Resolution (w/ Jordan of Stateside Soccer Show)

Jan. 2, 2023

A new year is upon us and the second half of the Premier League season has arrived! This means that everyone will be writing New Year's Resolutions. Today, with the Premier League back and fresh, Jordan from the Stateside So…