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Author: Julian Gressel & Fabian Herbers

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Soccer, life in the US, and everything in between. Germans, Julian Gressel (Vancouver Whitecaps) and Fabian Herbers (Chicago Fire), first competitors now friends, share their weekly experiences on and off the field as they manage their way through the Major League Soccer season. Get an inside perspective of their personal lives, cultural challenges, and their German view of the beautiful game - pragmatic, honest & direct.
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You Really Never Know

You Really Never Know

2022-10-1843:48

The last Zee Soccer Pod Episode of the year starts starts with some questions for Fabi to see if he would pass the civics test of the naturalization interview Julian just had to answer.Obviously we cover some MLS playoff action, talk about the post season training plans for the Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps (and how we respectively feel about that), and to finish up give our Best XI of the MLS Season. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to all listeners for a fun year here and especially to all who donated to Zee Soccer Fund! We appreciate your support and will try and make it even better next year.. Ciao Ciao! You can continue to follow and support the Michael Azira Youth Foundation here: https://www.aziramichealyouthfoundation.org
Golden Pineapple

Golden Pineapple

2022-10-1148:12

Out and over - no post-season play for ZeeSoccerPod. For the second year neither Fabi nor Jules were able to make the playoffs. In Minnesota, Vancouver couldn’t beat the “wonderwall”, and missed their last chance. The Fire played for the “golden pineapple” against New England in a 1:1 tie. Fabi explains why Gazdag should have been the winner of the Golden Boot. We also pick our predictions for the MLS Cup and give a quick recap of Der Klassiker. Non-soccer related, Gressel is on his way to becoming an American. He describes the process and how he studies for the test! Lastly: thanks to everyone that donated to ZeeSoccerFund. Joe Ziemer you’re the lucky winner of a signed GaGa jersey. Enjoy!The ZeeSoccerFund 2.0 2022 fundraiser is for the Azira Michael Youth Foundation: https://gofund.me/4f70180aMore info on the foundation can be found here: https://www.aziramichealyouthfoundation.org
Win and You’re In

Win and You’re In

2022-10-0439:17

The Whitecaps are still alive and have everything to play for next week in Decision Day!! We recap how they got that chance and how Chicago put a bit of a dent in Cincinnati’s playoff hopes with a Win there. Congrats to LAFC on winning the supporters shield, we discuss how Philly’s season could turn sour really quick, and wish Gonzalo Higuain happy retirement! On a quite shocking note, we also discuss the newly released report of the findings regarding the abuse and sexual misconduct in the NWSL and USSF. P.S. Donate to Zee Soccer Fund to win a signed Gaga Slonina jersey!! The ZeeSoccerFund 2.0 2022 fundraiser is for the Azira Michael Youth Foundation: https://gofund.me/4f70180aMore info on the foundation can be found here: https://www.aziramichealyouthfoundation.org
It’s international break, so we decided to do something different. Instead of us doing all the talk, we let you guys ask questions on social medial and we answered them on the Pod. Thanks to the listeners for all the spicy questions. Among the questions: What would Fabi change as a GM for the Chicago Fire next season? What do the players look out for when watching from the bench? And what is Jules‘ high/low point of the season… These and many more will be answered! P.S. Fabi‘s favorite Netflix show is "Selling Sunset" The ZeeSoccerFund 2.0 2022 fundraiser is for the Azira Michael Youth Foundation: https://gofund.me/4f70180aMore info on the foundation can be found here: https://www.aziramichealyouthfoundation.org
Poop in Hand

Poop in Hand

2022-09-2039:53

Successful surgery, 2 wins for the Whitecaps and a goal and an assist for Jules sounds like a pretty good week for our two pod hosts. Unfortunately, the Fabiless Chicago Fire couldn’t keep winning in order stay in the playoff race and are now eliminated from playoff contention. With 2 wins, Vancouver lives to fight another day and stays in the playoff races for now. Besides winners and losers, we also discuss an incident including Taxi Fountas (DCU) and Damion Lowe (Inter Miami) that doesn’t have any place in sports or this world in general. Jules’ opening story about him and his daughter is probably the best thing about this episode though!! The ZeeSoccerFund 2.0 2022 fundraiser is for the Azira Michael Youth Foundation: https://gofund.me/4f70180aMore info on the foundation can be found here: https://www.aziramichealyouthfoundation.org
Time to get right

Time to get right

2022-09-1340:04

With 30 games played the Fire (6pts behind playoff line) and the Whitecaps (9pts behind) only remain with small playoff chances. While the Fire beat Inter Miami 3:1 without Fabi (no he was not scared of Higuain), Jules and the Whitecaps lost 3:1 at Colorado including a questionable PK call. Jules gives some update about his contract situation and Fabi provides an injury update on his adductor. Don’t miss the winners and losers, and the difficult situation of Josef Martinez in Atlanta. The ZeeSoccerFund 2.0 2022 fundraiser is for the Azira Michael Youth Foundation: https://gofund.me/4f70180aMore info on the foundation can be found here: https://www.aziramichealyouthfoundation.org
Finesse Throw

Finesse Throw

2022-09-0640:04

Happy Labor Day! What does building a paper airplane and Fantasy Football have in common? Listen and find out for yourself.. of course we also speak about soccer and our respective games. An unbeaten but winless week for the Fire and a loss in San Jose for the Whitecaps make the playoffs look more unlikely by each game for both teams. Houston fires their coach, Nashville is on fire, Chicharito misses a Panenka and a few more topics around MLS conclude another episodes. Good luck to all fantasy football players out there! The ZeeSoccerFund 2.0 2022 fundraiser is for the Azira Michael Youth Foundation: https://gofund.me/4f70180aMore info on the foundation can be found here: https://www.aziramichealyouthfoundation.org
Leeds Soccer Club

Leeds Soccer Club

2022-08-2342:24

Fabi‘s birthday week didn’t turn out so well enduring a disappointing loss against an NYCFC team that missed a lot of key players. However, Julian (aka Miroslav Klose) got a birthday present for Fabi with his first goal for the Whitecaps. Gressel blending in nicely with the Canadian side talks about DC‘s struggles (6:0 loss) and how he has moved on from the past. A big topic is also Leeds United who beat Chelsea over the weekend with 4 MLS products (including coach Jesse Marsch). Congratulations go out to Josef Martinez and Brendan Vasquez. The ZeeSoccerFund 2.0 2022 fundraiser is for the Azira Michael Youth Foundation: https://gofund.me/4f70180aMore info on the foundation can be found here: https://www.aziramichealyouthfoundation.org
Back Down to Earth

Back Down to Earth

2022-08-1641:03

Back down to earth again. Both teams were humbled this weekend against superior opponents. After recent highs the Fire lost at conference leader Philly & the Whitecaps fell short to a very strong Galaxy side. Both teams find themselves 3 points outside the playoff line with each 9 games to go. Beside MLS winners and losers, we also talk about Kai Wagner (Philly Union‘s left-back) and whether he could compete in the Premier League after recent rumors about a potential transfer to Leeds United. Lastly, we break down Man Udt‘s rough start and what they need to do to get back on track. Also, who would win in a fist fight? Conte or Tuchel?? The ZeeSoccerFund 2.0 2022 fundraiser is for the Azira Michael Youth Foundation: https://gofund.me/4f70180aMore info on the foundation can be found here: https://www.aziramichealyouthfoundation.org
This week’s episode will be canceled due to the move of Julian and his family to Vancouver. A regular episode will come out next week. Thanks for understanding!
ZeePodDerby 3.0 (or should we say ZeeClasico?) is in the books and Fabi & the Fire win for the third time this season. Julian describes his experience as he wore the Whitecaps jersey for the first time. Despite the loss, the Whitecaps have a big week ahead as they face a revived Toronto side in the Canadian Championship final. Not an easy task with the recent big signings of Bernadeschi and Insigne. Moreover, Jules gives his personal impression of the city and the club and what challenges he will face being in a different country.ZeeSoccerFund 2.0 2022 fundraiser for the Azira Michael Youth Foundation: https://gofund.me/4f70180a
Zee Soccer Pod is going international! Two days after finding out he’s been traded from DC to Vancouver, Julian talks about all the details.How he got told about the trade, his initial feelings, and what the process since then has been like. His wife’s reaction, what the plan is in the coming days/weeks, and even how his first interactions with Vancouver staff/players went. Certainly a great insight into how this trade unfolded and all the challenges that come up when a player gets told he has to move 3000 miles across to a new country within a few days.
After two devastating losses with their respective clubs, the players don’t shy away to talk about the games and analyze what went wrong. Before that however, we talk about the Azira Michael Youth Foundation which will be the charity for ZeeSoccerFund. Thanks to Michael for taking the time, and please support his cause! Most excitingly, we discuss the breaking news of Wayne Rooney appointed as new DCU manager, and Gaga Slonina’s verbal agreement with FC Chelsea. Lastly, don’t miss Josef Martinez’ quote bashing his teammates at Atlanta United.The Azira Michael Youth Foundation: To use sports as a vehicle to give kids in Uganda access to education, nutrition and character development.WebsiteTwitterInstagram
Walk of Shame

Walk of Shame

2022-07-0641:53

Happy 4th of July everybody! Safe to say Jules had a better holiday than Fabi after DCU (finally!) picked up 3 points again in Orlando. Jules even overcame a bird attack and a some not very original heckling from Orlando fans. The Fire’s trip to California didn’t go as planned but they have a big home stretch coming up with a family visit for Fabi, too. We also discuss our winners & losers of the week and talk a bit more serious about America’s gun laws sparked by the sad shooting in Highland Park, Illinois that happened on July 4th. Have a great week everybody!
Grateful

Grateful

2022-06-2834:48

A big THANK YOU to the community for all the donations to ZeeSoccerFund. In total we came up to $1700 and the winner of the jerseys are Cecelia Stephens and Matthew Daversa. To the negative: both DC and the Fire lost their respective games.The players break down their games, and talk MLS: Philly vs NYCFC and their creation of an authentic rivalry. In addition, we talk about Gareth Bale’s move to LAFC and how Jules is doing extra sprint training to keep up with him in their matchup in August. At the end, Fabi has some roommate rules and suggestions for a pleasant rooming experience on a road trip with the team.
ZeePodDerby, Round 2

ZeePodDerby, Round 2

2022-06-2144:39

ZeePodDerby is behind us and Fabi is over the moon as the Fire beat DC 1-0 and he actually scored the game winning goal. We discuss the game in some good detail and Jules is trying to find some answers to what is missing for DC to start winning games again. We also finally talk about Julian’s new vegan lifestyle and how the change has affected him so far. Other topics include MLS’ new TV deal with Apple, 2026 World Cup Stadium announcements, and Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich. Lastly, make sure to donate to Zee Soccer Fund for your chance to win the match worn parley jerseys the guys wore a few weeks ago. Good luck!
Another great guest for Zee Soccer Pod. Brandt Bronico (aka BB13) from Charlotte FC and a former Fire teammate of Fabi. Incorporating the “grindset” lifestyle BB talks about defeating the odds and establishing himself as a Pro in MLS. He is a role model of how far hard work can really take you. He also talks about his commitment to the city of Charlotte and his experience with the expansion team. Also, don’t miss his exciting insights about Charlotte FC’s firing of Miguel Ramirez and his difficult relationship with the players. Lastly, the hosts give a preview of the upcoming #zeepodderby and upcoming topics: Vegan-Jules, Covid-Fabi etc…Stay safe and keep grinding! 
The first guest who doesn’t play in MLS joins the guys for this weeks pod. Kevin Paredes, the former DC United and current VFL Wolfsburg player, hoped on during his summer break to reminisce about old times at DCU and talk about the last six months in Germany. His transition to life in a different country away from home, on the field differences, his changed attitude, and his outlook on the new season were all big talking points. Some good stories of Kevin and Jules certainly made it in the episode, as well, so make sure to give this one a listen!
Vacation Break

Vacation Break

2022-05-3002:53

The crew is on a break for the Memorial Day weekend and MLS international window as Julian briefly addresses the listeners and fans over the weekend's results and the crew's return next week.
Show Me The Money

Show Me The Money

2022-05-2437:11

After a disappointing week where both teams dropped important points, we try to find positives along the way. A big one was the new CBA agreement between the USWNT & USMNT with the US Soccer Federation which is a huge stepping stone in closing the pay gap between the genders. Talking about pay - the MLSPA released the players’ salaries with general increases for players around the league. At the end, we break down the Premier League drama, and Brendan Aaronson 30 million dollar transfer to Leeds United. P.S. Don’t miss Julian’s new secret vacation spot! 
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Markus Hauer

Very interesting, already looking forward to heated discussions after the direct matches !

Apr 14th
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