The Poch era of US Soccer is off and running! The boys share their thoughts on the USMNT's 2-0 win over Panama and some of the differences, few as they may be, from the previous era. Plus, the football calendar hits a tipping point, the Nigerian National Team is left stranded at a Libyan airport and JJ has some thoughts on Lee Carsley's tenure with…

In match day 9 we were treated to top vs 2nd, a local derbi, a comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2, a crazy game in Asturias with 2 red cards and 5 goals and much more more - Liam and Alex talk about as much of it as possible in this week's show. Join us on Patreon for extra FREE content, joining as a free member. There is also the option for a minim…

Andrew and JJ preview the USMNT's upcoming friendlies vs Panama and Mexico and wonder how quickly the squad will be able to adjust to their new manager. Plus, Pochettino wades into the murky waters of pitting "playing in MLS vs riding the bench in Europe." And JJ is joined by German football writer Jonathan Harding to dissect Jurgen Klopp's somewha…

This week Paul McGarraghy speaks with Granada fan Aidan Shearer about his club's start to the season, what went wrong with Abascal and how he feels about the start Fran Escriba has made and what is to come under his tenure. Remember, these episodes will normally be published on the FREE patreon feed. Get across to patreon.com/SpanishSegundaShow to …

It's a Man of the Match/Red Card special! The boys discuss Tottenham's collapse vs Brighton, Brentford's wild early-match scoring streak and Inter Miami capturing the Supporters' Shield. Plus, Luis Suarez reveals the tension between Bielsa and his Uruguay players and JJ attempts to explain the confusing Manchester City APT ruling. ***BY THE WAY... …

In MD8 one man went from villain to hero, there were missed penalties galore, first wins, and another wobbling coach. Join us on Patreon for extra FREE content, joining as a free member. There is also the option for a minimum of 30 minutes ad free extra content, FREE TRIAL FOR 7 DAYS and then from as little as 3 Euros per month (billed in your loca…

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, the boys discuss another day at the office for Arsenal as they take care of business against PSG. Plus, we wonder what Bayer Leverkusen's expectations should be in the Champions League and we discuss our takeaways from Mauricio Pochettino's first USMNT squad. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught …

Tottenham go into Old Trafford and come away 3-0 winners. The boys discuss Spurs' dominant display and the mounting pressure on Erik Ten Hag. And speaking of dominant displays, Cole Palmer puts in one of the performances of the season with his 4-goal explosion against Brighton; is this yet another sign that Chelsea are, in fact, back? Plus, Everton…

Match day 7 saw 2 new coaches debut, a 7 goal thriller, a 6 goal thriller and 33 goals in the 10 games played so far. Liam and Alex review all of the action. Join us on Patreon for extra FREE content, joining as a free member. There is also the option for a minimum of 30 minutes ad free extra content, FREE TRIAL FOR 7 DAYS and then from as little a…

The boys share their thoughts on Diogo Jota's importance to Liverpool, LAFC's weird season hitting a high note in the US Open Cup and Manchester City once again finding out if any one player is truly irreplacable. Plus, Sam Diss joins to discuss his new 6-part podcast series called "The English Disease," an in-depth look at the history and cultural…

Last weekend spelled the end for Cano at Tenerife, this week we waved goodbye to Abascal at Granada whilst another few coaches are also teetering on the brink. Alex & Liam also talk about the top of the table clashes this weekend with some absolute cracking games on show. Join us on Patreon for 30 minutes ad free extra content, FREE FOR 7 DAYS and …

The boys dive into a massive meeting between Man City and Arsenal and break it down from all angles - Haaland's goal, Arsenal's set piece brilliance, Stones' last gasp equalizer and, of course, the controversy surrounding Leandro Trossard's sending off. Plus, we take a look at what's wrong with West Ham, Andrew contemplates handing out a Chelsea-re…

The Champions League is underway! The boys discuss how many points it'll likely take to advance, Bayern Munich's stunning onslaught, Inter Milan drawing City and much much more! Plus, it's one of our favorite weeks of the year... that's right... it's English Premier League Jump to Conclusions week! Haaland, Ange, Dyche... they're all a part of it. …

In MD5 it was home sweet home this week as 8 of the 10 matches played (at the time of recording) ended in home wins, the other two in draws. Liam and Alex take a look at what that means for the winners and the losers, the first managerial casualty of the season and the Salary Limits announced by LaLiga this week. Join us on Patreon for 30 minutes a…

Arsenal make the short trip to Tottenham and come away winners; the boys share their thoughts on an important NLD win for the Gunners. Plus, Forest pull off the most stunning result of the young season and Jhon Duran submits his name as an early Goal of the Season candidate against Everton. All that and some El Trafico, Messi and Aaronson as well! …

We've been anxiously awaiting the news to become official and now it has... Mauricio Pochettino will be the next Manager of the USMNT. The boys share their thoughts of this momentous appointment, lay out the challenges that Pochettino has ahead of him and talk with the Athletic's Adam Crafton about how this hiring actually came to be. ***BY THE WAY…

If the USMNT hoped to quickly turn the page on a disappointing summer, Saturday night's defeat at home to Canada most certainly did not do the trick. The boys share their thoughts on the team's mentality, their decision to play out from the back and whether or not we've fallen behind our neighbors to the north. Plus, not only did the Republic of Ir…

On MD4 show it is groundhog day as Real Zaragoza are top in September again, Asturias is red and white, Racing mount an attack on the top, trouble in Tenerife and discontent for Almeria fans in Elda. . Join us on Patreon for 30 minutes ad free extra content, FREE FOR 7 DAYS and then from as little as 3 Euros per month (billed in your local currency…

On today's edition of Caught Offside, the boys discuss Leicester City's desperate and ultimately successful search for a PSR loophole. How did they wiggle out of this one and what does it mean for the Premier League at large? Plus, Alex Morgan announces her retirement from soccer, Jesse Marsch continues to weigh in on the Berhalter era of US Soccer…

Alex & Liam review the key transfer deadline day movements and look at the scores on the doors after MD3. Who has started well and who is struggling? We also make a trip to La Rosaleda thanks to Jordy who talks us through a quite incredible game. Join us on Patreon for 30 minutes ad free extra content from as little as 3 Euros per month (billed in …

Happy Labor Day everyone! Maybe you're coming home from the beach or hiking a trail or just blaring your favorite soccer podcast over the speakers at a neighborhood barbecue... no matter where you are, we're here for you! The boys discuss a truly horrifying defeat for Everton at home against Bournemouth and wonder whether or not they've finally hit…

The boys give their verdict on the new Champions League format and share their thoughts on how the draw shook out. Plus, Neal Maupay says goodbye to the Premier League like only he can, Arsenal say hello to another summer signing and Tottenham prepare for a return to a recent house of horrors. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offsid…

In part 2 of Alex and Liam's road trip they encounter trouble on the road, are shown great hospitality by FC Cartagena and take in a dramatic kitchen sink filled finish. Join us on Patreon for 30 minutes ad free extra content from as little as 3 Euros per month (billed in your local currency). On the link below; https://t.co/hiDTb1oZVp Enter our mo…

The boys discuss Brighton's 2-1 win over Manchester United and debate if that's a "terrible result" for Ten Hag and co. Plus, Everton supporters unload on their team, Arsenal put in a very business-like performance at Villa Park and the Columbus Crew add yet another trophy to their expanding cabinet. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught…

MD2 is a road trip for Liam and Alex as they take in Levante, Castellon and Cartagena and bring audio from the grounds, including interviews with fans of three of the clubs involved. Join us on Patreon for 30 minutes ad free extra content from as little as 3 Euros per month (billed in your local currency). On the link below; https://t.co/hiDTb1oZVp…

ESPN FC's Jeff Carlisle joins the show to discuss when we can expect an official Mauricio Pochettino announcement, which players stand to benefit from this hire and how Matt Crocker managed to get it done. Plus, we discuss Jamie Vardy bagging another Premier League goal, the sweet sounds of a Dimitri Payet free kick and which club is officially the…

On a jam packed edition of Caught Offside, we share our thoughts on the reports that Mauricio Pochettino will be the next Head Coach of the USMNT. What's our level of surprise and just how great will this be for the program? Plus: the EPL is in fact back for more! We give our first impressions, both good and bad, from the season's first weekend. **…

Liam and Alex are back to review MD1 in Segunda. They cast a close eye over the teams new to the division this season, the three relegated sides Cadiz CF, Granada CF and UD Almeria, and the promoted sides CD Castellon, Malaga CF, Deportivo La Coruna and Cordoba CF. Liam in In Ipurua and El Sardinero to see two of the sides live and brings audio fro…

In part 2 of our English Premier League Season Preview special, we open up the mailbag to answer your questions about Arsenal, Chelsea, breakout players and more! Plus, we hold our feet to the fire and make our season predictions in a segment that is utterly useless but still must happen. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plu…

It's go time. We've tucked our national team jerseys away for the time being and we're now ready to go "Full Kit W" Premier League style to get you ready for the new season! Which managers are already on the hot seat? Which players are we most excited about? Which clubs have the best chance to improve upon last season's finish? We'll cover all that…

It's gold for the USWNT! We discuss some of the key figures in their rise back to the top. Plus, Spain add another title to their growing trophy cabinet, Pedro Neto is off to Chelsea and Dominic Solanke is linking up with Spurs. All that and more! ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, has been activated! Just go to https://…

Send us a Text Message. Alex and Liam discuss the teams who they feel are most likely to finish in the bottom half of @LaLiga2 at the end of the 24-25 season. Enter our monthly super six competition, sponsored by www.footballstadiumphotography.co.uk Select a 5 aside team and manager each month from our options on the form below to be in with a shou…

Naomi Girma's defending + Sophia Smith's timely goal + Alyssa Naeher's incredible save = the US Women reaching Saturday's Gold Medal match vs Brazil! We break down the game, share our thoughts on Emma Hayes' style and discuss the USWNT's "trident" attack. Plus, Conor Gallagher says goodbye to Chelsea, Julian Alvarez says goodbye to Manchester City …

Send us a Text Message. Alex and Liam give their thoughts on the ten coaching changes in the division, before turning their attention to who might finish in the top half this season. Enter our monthly super six competition, sponsored by www.footballstadiumphotography.co.uk Select a 5 aside team and manager each month from our options on the form be…

The boys discuss the Morocco's 4-0 win over the US and wonder A) what is an appropriate reaction, B)is this all still Gregg's fault and C) what's to be made of Walker Zimmerman's damning quotes? Meanwhile, the US Women are into the semifinals thanks to an outstanding bit of brilliance from Trinity Rodman; we share our thoughts on the game itself an…

The boys share their thoughts on the US Men advancing to the Olympic quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years and we discuss the USWNT's redemption tour as they go for 3-for-3 in the group stage and prepare for a knockout round matchup vs Japan. Plus, we examine some of the details of Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid, we contemplate Steve McClaren …

Send us a Text Message. @PaulMcGarraghy and Liam speak to fans of the three sides who have dropped down from La Liga to join us for the 24-25 season - @GranadaCF fan @gcfscot, Australia's number one @U_D_Almeria fan James Dodd, and Paco León who runs a @Cadiz_CF fan club in San Diego. Enter our monthly super six competition, sponsored by www.footba…

Canada-based journalist Joe Callaghan joins the show to help us decipher every murky detail of the Canadian soccer drone scandal. Plus, have the US Women already done enough to re-raise their expectations? And Arsenal land a marquee defender, but is it known how he'll slot in to their starting 11? All that and more on the latest edition of Caught O…

Send us a Text Message. @PaulMcGarraghy and Liam speak to fans of the four sides joining us from 1RFEF for the forthcoming campaign - @henrytaylorgill (@CDCastellón), @andrewgillan (@RCDeportivo), @CordobaCFinEng and @nickbellofbpl (@MalagaCF) Enter our monthly super six competition, sponsored by www.footballstadiumphotography.co.uk Select a 5 asid…

Olympic soccer bowls into the 2024 Olympics like an absolute bull in a china shop. We discuss the wild events events of Argentina-Morocco and we provide a full breakdown of the US' 3-0 loss to Michael Olise's France. Plus, Andrew delivers his 3 commandments of international football, JJ takes us through the things he's seen on the internet and we a…

The boys share their thoughts on some of the rumors swirling around Patrick Vieira's candidacy for the USMNT job. Plus, Tyler Adams is dealt yet another injury blow, Manchester United complete two important signings and maybe James Rodriguez has a future in Europe after all. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, has been ac…

Send us a Text Message. Alex and Liam take one last look at the 23-24 season before turning their attention to the forthcoming campaign. As always they don't entirely see eye to eye when it comes to picking their eleven stand out performers.... Enter our monthly super six competition, sponsored by www.footballstadiumphotography.co.uk Select a 5 asi…

We continue discussing possible candidates for the USMNT manager position including Mauricio Pochettino and Rafa Benitez. Plus, Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager; we parse through an exceedingly complicated legacy and wonder where he'll manage next. And we close out with your questions in a very full and robust mailbag. Enjoy! ***BY THE W…

Spain are champions of Europe for the 4th time while Argentina add a 16th Copa America trophy to their illustrious cabinet. We discuss everything that went down on a truly memorable day in soccer history. From the pre-Copa chaos to Messi's injury to Martinez's heroics to Kane's disappointment to the impressive Spanish team concept and all things in…

Send us a Text Message. Alex and Liam conclude their review of the 23-24 @LaLiga2 season with a look at the sides who will no longer be with us for the forthcoming campaign after their relegation, as well as all those who flirted with disaster before eventually securing their Segunda status for another year. Enter our monthly super six competition,…

The boys discuss the troubling scenes that following Colombia's 1-0 win over Uruguay in the Copa America semifinals and break down Nestor Lorenzo's incredible rise from journeyman assistant to 28 matches unbeaten. Plus, England are into their 2nd consecutive European Championship Final; did we finally catch a glimpse of how good this team can be an…

Gregg Berhalter's time as Manager of the USMNT has come to an end. The boys share their thoughts on the good days, the bad days and the lightning rod nature of his 5 years at the helm. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, has been activated! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to…

How do we feel about a team playing poorly throughout an entire tournament and still going on to win it? These are the ethical footballing questions we are forced to ask ourselves as England and France find their way into the Euro semifinals. Plus, Brazil look lost without Vinicius but perhaps even moreso, without Neymar. And would Andrew really be…

Send us a Text Message. Alex and Liam return to to discuss the teams who finished between fifth and twelfth in the table. Enter our monthly super six competition, sponsored by www.footballstadiumphotography.co.uk Select a 5 aside team and manager each month from our options on the form below to be in with a shout of winning a monthly prize of a Spa…

Former US International and current ESPN & Men In Blazers personality Herculez Gomez joins the show! Among other things, we discuss if Gregg Berhalter should continue as manager, what type of candidates should be considered to replace him, if the current USMNT is overrated and the challenges of playing for the national team vs your club team. Plus:…