Episodes

The Final Third's Thanksgiving Special

Nov. 25, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving! Jack and I sit down on this joyous holiday to talk about what we're thankful for, both related to soccer and specifically the podcast. So sit back and listen to some thankful reminiscing. Follow our Twitt…

MLS Playoff Preview + NWSL Final Preview!

Nov. 18, 2021

Join our MLS Playoff Bracket League: https://bracket.mlssoccer.com/#league/standings/3068?code=4S7U9FYN It's soccer postseason time in America! MLS is starting their amazing playoff season while the NWSL wraps up with a fina…

#46 - USMNT beat Mexico in Cincinnati, UEFA World Cup Qualifier Updates, and Gerrard heads to Aston Villa!

Nov. 15, 2021

Join our MLS Playoff Bracket League: https://bracket.mlssoccer.com/#league/standings/3068?code=4S7U9FYN It's been a great international window so far, so let's talk about all the action from this weekend, from the USA to Eur…

MLS Regular Season Team-By-Team RECAP!

Nov. 12, 2021

The MLS Season has drawn to a close, which means that it's time for us to review and recap the season team by ream, talk about what's in store for them next season - and give out some end of season awards! Topics Covered: Te…

#45 - MLS Decision Day Recap, West Ham STUN Liverpool, and USMNT November Roster Reaction!

Nov. 8, 2021

WHAT ON EARTH JUST HAPPENED? One of the craziest weekends to date in terms of MLS, European, and US National team madness. Let's talk about it! Topics Covered: West Ham beat Liverpool 3-2, are West Ham top 4 contenders? Manc…

NWSL Season Review + Playoffs Preview!

Nov. 4, 2021

Gianna Belcastro of the Women's Sports Matter Podcast joins us once again to talk about the NWSL season that just wrapped up and the playoffs that are quickly approaching. From who we think should win MVP to who we think wil…

#44 - Should Xavi be the next Barcelona manager? Can Arsenal make top 4? Should Nuno be fired?

Nov. 1, 2021

It's been a fun weekend of soccer, which means we're back to recap it! From Koeman getting sacked to FC Cincinnati's third wooden spoon in a row - let's talk about football from around the globe! Topics Covered: Ronald Koema…

Why are Chelsea so GOOD this season?

Oct. 28, 2021

Jack takes over the podcast this Thursday as AJ recovers from a root canal surgery. He answers the question: Why are Chelsea FC so good this season? They're on top of the league and dominating their opposition, but why? Topi…

#43 - Liverpool DECIMATE Manchester United, Real Madrid win El Clasico, and the New England Revolution win the MLS Supporter's Shield!

Oct. 25, 2021

What a wild weekend, full of wild results! Liverpool sink Manchester United's ship, Real Madrid keep afloat against Barcelona, and Tottenham aren't able to plug their offensive woes. Let's talk about the biggest soccer news …

Should we have a World Cup every 2 years? (FIFA's Biennial World Cup Proposal Analysis)

Oct. 21, 2021

A World Cup every two years. FIFA and other parties are seriously pushing for a MAJOR World Cup reform. What are the positives? What are the negatives? Who's for and against it? Could it be a blessing in disguise for smaller…

#42 - Is Salah the BEST player in the world right now?, Portland Thorns win the NWSL Shield, and USMNT October Window Review

Oct. 18, 2021

Another week, another News + Predictions episode. From Salah to Manchester United, to the Portland Thorns, to Napoli, to the US Men's National Team - we talk about it all! Topics Covered: Is Salah the best player in the leag…

Sportswashing in Soccer: What is it and why should we care? (Newcastle United, PSG, Qatar World Cup)

Oct. 14, 2021

Sportswashing (noun) -The practice of an individual, group, corporation, or nation-state using a major or prestigious international sport to improve its reputation, through hosting a sporting event, the purchase or sponsorsh…

#41 - France WINS the UEFA Nations League, Saudi Arabia buys Newcastle United, and USMNT October window takeaways!

Oct. 11, 2021

What. A. Weekend. Mbappe controversies, Saudi Arabia buys Newcastle United, USMNT win big against Jamaica and lose bigger against Panama. So much to talk about. A must listen episode! Topics Covered: Newcastle United has bee…

The Current State of the NWSL (ft. Women's Sports Matter Podcast)

Oct. 8, 2021

With the harrowing stories of sexual coercion, abuse, and workplace toxicity in the NWSL coming out, we decided to sit down with Gianna of the Women's Sports Matter Podcast to discuss what's going wrong for the National Wome…

#40 - UEFA Nations League Final Preview, NWSL in crisis, and are Real Madrid in trouble?

Oct. 4, 2021

Today we talk about the allegations against former NWSL coach, Paul Riley, the UEFA Nations League finals, Barcelona and Real Madrid's struggles and more! Topics Covered: After losses to FC Sheriff and Espanyol, is Carlo Anc…

USMNT October WCQ Roster Reaction & Analysis

Sept. 30, 2021

World Cup Qualifying season is once again upon us, so let's talk about Gregg Berhalter's 27 man-lineup, the strengths, the weaknesses, what to expect tactically, the exciting inclusions, and the heartbreaking exclusions. Top…

#39 - The Future of Lower League Soccer in America, Minneapolis City joins USL League 2, and the Leagues Cup's new format!

Sept. 27, 2021

Today we're joined by Jon Bisswurm, co-founder of Minneapolis City SC to talk about the club joining USL League 2 and what it means for the future of the club and lower league soccer as a whole. We also talk about some crazy…

#38 - Barcelona should fire Koeman, Lingard's Heroics, and Leagues Cup Final Preview!