Happy Soccer Podcast Day! A sick Bone and tired Beam dive into the MLS playoffs, as Miami and FC Cincinnati get bounced in the first round. Along with that, the guys discuss the impact of Messi's success in MLS. They begin segment two with the suspension of Premier League referee David Coote. Finally, they hit on Kylian Mbappe's struggles with Real Madrid.
Happy (sad) Soccer Podcast Day. On the show this week, Bone & Beam give their full breakdown of the Crew's first round loss to the NY Red Bulls, as their title-defending season comes to an end. Plus, the guys discuss what's next for the club as they head into the offseason.
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! On this week's show Bone & Beam dive right into the Crew's lackluster performance in the 1-0 loss to the NY Red Bulls. After that, they hit on the possibility of MLS considering changing the schedule to a fall-spring calendar. They open segment two with Erik ten Hag being out at Man United, and the reports of the club's interest in Ruben Amorim taking over. Along with that, the guys try to find Beam a new team due to his apathy towards Man U.
This week on the podcast, Bone and Beam are back to discuss the MLS Cup Playoffs (firmly stuck behind a paywall on the Major League Soccer Soccer website, which continues to just be the best!), along with the Champions League, another thing that makes no sense. And finally, they break down fourth division Swedish women's soccer. If you are an English-speaker, it may occur to you that this next part of the podcast description is in Swedish: Hej! Om du letar efter vårt samtal om svensk damfotboll, scrolla gärna till poddens 24:42-märke. Vi beklagar att meddela att det är på engelska och att vi är väldigt dumma. Men vi stödjer fotboll över hela världen! Back to English. Thanks for listening!
*EDITORS NOTE* Unfortunately, due to a technical error, this podcast posted later than anticipated (i.e. after the MLS Decision Day occurred. We apologize in advance for some of the parts that are out of date). This week on the podcast, Bone and Beam discussed, among other things, the Crew's playoff opportunities, playing NYRB multiple times, and Cucho Hernandez possibly being on the move this offseason. What price would it take for you to bid Cucho a fond farewell? And, the USMNT got a couple of games under their belt with Mauricio Pochettino at the helm. The result was a mixed bag, to say the least. Thanks for listening!
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! Bone recaps his trip to Furnace Fest, then the guys dive into the soccer starting with a recap of the Crew's loss to Miami & the way Inter Miami's roster has been built. They follow that by taking a look at the current MLS standings as the regular season inches to a close. Segment two begins with a little more Furnace Fest discussion, then the guys talk about Mauricio Pochettino being fond of Aidan Morris. Next, they discuss Jurgen Klopp becoming the head of global soccer of Red Bull.
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! On this week's show, Bone & Beam broke down everything in the Crew's loss to Club America. Plus, they discuss the 4-3 win over Orlando City and sort through the MLS standings. In segment two, the guys discuss their love for political ads, then get into last weekend's Man City-Arsenal match, Rodri's injury, and more from around the Premier League. Finally, they chat about Raphael Varane's retirement.
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! The guys are back after Bone was out sick last week. Then, they dive into the Crew's 2-0 win at Toronto on Wednesday night. Along with that, they sort through where the MLS standings currently stand. Next, they discuss why they're liking what they're hearing from new USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino. The guys being segment two with the Chicago Fire hiring Gregg Berhalter. After that, they touch on why they're not big fans of the new Champions League format. Finally, Zlatan Ibrahimović has made it clear that he's in charge.
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! The guys begin the show spending a few minutes on the tragic news from last week of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew being killed, and the well-done tributes from the Crew and Ohio State from over the weekend. After that, they get into Erling Haaland's dominance, Bournemouth's 3-2 win over Everton, Liverpool's 3-0 win over Man United, and more from around the Premier League. In segment two, the guys begin with the rumors of Man United having interest in Antonee Robinson, Aidan Morris continues to warm the hearts of Middlesbrough fans, and Sunderland is back. Also, AC Milan is NOT back. After that, they move onto the Crew's 4-2 win over NYCFC & preview Saturday night's match against Seattle. Then, they look ahead to Matchday 1 of the Champions League. Finally, they close with Mauricio Pochettino still not becoming the USMNT coach just yet.
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! On the show this week, the guys get right into it, discussing the Crew's 3-1 Leagues Cup Championship win over LAFC. Along with that, the guys debate where Cucho Hernandez ranks among all-time Crew players. Plus, Bone argues that this, right now, is the best era of Crew soccer. In segment two, the guys break down the new Champions League format. Finally, they close the show with Middlesbrough fans loving them some Aidan Morris.
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! Bone is back from vacation & Beam is back with a burnt foot. The guys dive into the Crew advancing the Leagues Cup Final, a Sunday night matchup against LAFC and the way this club has been playing in recent years. They begin segment two with the USMNT hiring Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager. Next, they discuss match day one of the Premier League, with Beam giving his thoughts on Man United. Also, what is Todd Bailey and Chelsea doing?? Finally, the guys close with Middlesbrough fans loving Aidan Morris. 6:25 - Crew advances in the Leagues Cup 25:15 - USMNT hires Pochettino 36:40 - Premier League 47:00 - Middlesbrough
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! Stress levels are a tad high on this week's show, as the start of the Premier League is around the corner, football season will get started right after that, and we're not quite ready for it all. They also spend some time chatting about the Chelsea-Man City match at Ohio Stadium. The guys get into the soccer, starting with the Crew's upcoming League's Cup match against Sporting Kansas City, plus the signing of Andres Herrera. Next, they discuss the USWNT's 1-0 win over Germany at the Olympics in Paris. After that, they chat about Thierry Henry and France's run to the final in the Olympics. To begin segment two, the guys discuss "The Line" in Saudi Arabia, which is set to host the 2034 World Cup. Next they hit on preview Saturday's Community Shield, between Man City & Man United. Lastly, the guys touch on Barcelona signing Dani Olmo. 13:30 - Crew vs Sporting Kansas City; Andres Herrera 22:00 - USWNT 29:10 - Henry 37:00 - '34 World Cup 44:00 - Community Shield 54:00 - Barcelona signing
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! The boys are back, little William is growing quickly for Beam, trying to keep up with the Olympics, and more. The guys get into the soccer, starting with the Crew's trade of Will Sands to New England in exchange for DeJuan Jones. Along with that, they take a look at what's ahead on the schedule for Columbus, as the Leagues Cup awaits. They also hit on the Crew's 4-1 win over Aston Villa and how their supporters handled the loss very well. The guys begin the second segment with the U.S. women facing Australia today, although they've already clinched their spot in the knockout rounds. After that, they discuss this Saturday's Man City-Chelsea match at Ohio Stadium. Next, the guys talk about the U.S. men at the Olympics, as they have reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 2000. Lastly, they touch on Canada's Olympic spying scandal. 9:50 - Crew trade 18:00 - The schedule ahead 23:00 - Win vs Aston Villa 38:00 - USWNT 42:00 - Man City-Chelsea 51:30 - USMNT 54:00 - Canada scandal
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! A bit of a different episode for you today, as Bone & Beam talk all things Jose Mourinho. Enjoy!
The US Men's National Team has relieved Gregg Berhalter of his duties after more than a week of speculation from the fans and media. T-Bone and Brandon Beam react to the news, and discuss what went wrong for the former Columbus Crew manager. Then, the guys turned to the natural question - who is going to replace Gregg Berhalter? Bone and Beam make the case that the US should not have an issue with finding a budget for the right coach, and discuss the qualities that matter for the next person who leads the USMNT. Then, they break down the names, including the breaking news that Jurgen Klopp has been contacted by US Soccer to be their head coach. If it's not Klopp (and, it's probably not), then who should get the job? Bone and Beam break down all of the leading candidates, and suggest a few of their own. From a former Golden Boot winner, to one of the most handsome men alive (is that the same person?), and all the other names you've probably been hearing, the guys give you the rundown on who should actually get the job. Listen, enjoy, and discuss on our twitter/X page - @BoneBeamUnited
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! Bone & Beam begin this week's show with the ass-kicking Columbus Crew, coming off of their dominant win over Toronto. Along with that, the guys discus their standard for the club and look ahead to Saturday night's match at LAFC. Also, could Gio Reyna fit in Columbus? They keep the conversation going by debating whether or not Wilfried Nancy would succeed as the USMNT head coach, plus they hit on some other possible candidates to replace Gregg Berhalter. After that, they discuss Middlesbrough declining Aidan Morris's release to join the U.S. Olympic team. They also chat about Patrick Schulte joining the squad. They wrap up segment one with Atlanta United loading up on cash ahead of the transfer window. The guys start segment two with Spain defeating France in the semifinals of the Euros & 16-year-old Lamine Yamal's brilliance. Finally, they close the show with COPA America, in particular Endrick's struggles with Brazil. 2:35 - Crew just keep winning 12:20 - Gio Reyna in Columbus 14:40 - Replacing Berhalter 18:00 - Olympics 28:20 - Euros semifinals 36:00 - Copa America
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! This week, the guys get right into it, taking a big picture look at USMNT. Gregg Berhalter is a part of the problem but why it's much bigger than him, the mess that was the Uruguay loss, and more. Bone & Beam begin segment two sorting through the rest of the Copa America tournament. Then they close the show breaking down the Euros. 1:30 - Gregg Berhalter & USMNT 42:00 - Copa America 47:30 - Euros
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! Beam is back & a mini look at the podcast as we hit episode 250! Then, the guys get into a lengthy discussion about Greg Berhalter and his time as the USMNT manager. Next, the guys chat about the latest results and standings from the Euros. In segment two, they move on to the Crew, talking about what's next for the club among the many moving pieces- in particular they bid farewell to Aidan Morris, who's heading to Middlesbrough. Along with that, they hit on the Crew's 4-0 win over Sporting Kansas City. 6:00 - Greg Berhalter 20:30 - Euros results 34:00 - Crew & Aidan Morris
This week, Beam is on vacation, so Bone asked Brianna Mackay of the Columbus Dispatch to join him for some Crew talk. They discussed the busy schedule, possible transfers, Issa Tall taking over, and Wilfried Nancy's philosophy when it comes to dealing with all of these extra distractions. They also talked about Brianna's background, and how she got into sports journalism. Give it a listen! The guys will be back to regularly scheduled programming next week!
Happy Soccer Podcast Day! On the show this week, Bone & Beam do a full preview of the Euros, breaking down all six groups, who they're picking to advance to the semi-finals and who they think will win it all!