Armenians are back in the fullest of full swings with the APL kicking off, big transfers going down, and Armenian's stock skyrocketing.  We start this episode off by summarizing Armenian Premier League transfers by club, discuss the biggest Armenian transfers and wrap up with the news and performances of our boys abroad. Don't forget to share, follow us on your social media and all that jazz! Subscribe to our youtube channel, yes we have one! Socials: @footballkentron --- This episode is...

This episode is a very special interview with HIFK Goalkeeper Felix Ferahyan! Felix was kind enough to join us on Football Kentron to discuss a variety of topics including: - Growing up in Germany and Finland - His trials at Manchester united and Arsenal - Signing with one of the biggest clubs in Finland - Maybe representing Armenia in the future? This is a great and packed episode that also includes some news and final transfers as the window shut around Europe. You can follow Felix on...

We are back at it again bringing you the best and brightest young Armenian talent. This edition of FK Future stars includes: Mikayel Mirzoyan Greek Petrosyan narek Grigoryan Avedis Avedisian Jean Rene Aghajanyan Pavel Gorelov Listen now to hear all about who they are, how they play and why they are bound to be the biggest players for our small nation! Socials: @footballkentron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Guess whose back (back back, back) back again (again again again) FK's back, tell a friend. We are back in the grind and kicking off 2022 with the first episode of Football Kentron! In this episode we discuss everything transfers! The crew breaks down the biggest transfers so far this windows, talk some transfers we would like to see and some potential names that can be added to the March friendly mix. Don't forget to follow us on the socials @footballkentron --- This episode is...

2021 was a rollercoaster of a year for Armenian football, started with 0 points... then to the top of the table, only to plummet down by the end of World Cup Qualifiers. We cheered, we laughed, we cried. Football Kentron finishes off 2021 the only way we know how, talking for over an hour about footy! Join us this time as we talk Armenia's UEFA Nations League group, the Armenian Premier League half way through the season, a plethora of transfers and rumors, plus a lot more.  Socials:...

We are back and it's our birthday! Football Kentron turns a big 1 years old this month and we celebrate the only way we know how, content! In this episode we discuss the Armenia u19 national team's unprecedented success as they qualify for the elite round of the u19 euros. We also provide some closing thoughts on the senior national team's World Cup Qualifying campaign. Finally we wrap it up by talking about a few players we thing have a good shout at being in the next camp. We would not be...

Football Kentron is back! After a disappointing set of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, we look to talk about everything in Armenian football except the National Team, who let us down (again). Did we mention that they were a let down? Anyway, it's a good thing the u21 team is playing....... wait, never mind. Anyway, the Armenian Premier League is firing on all cylinders and Ararat Armenia are absolutely DOMINATING while Alashkert are sucking in Europe (as predicted). So join us in this super...

This is it, the apocalypse, WHOA! Not really BUT Armenia's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread and the crucial October matches have arrived. The team is joined by Thomas from the Bryant & Me Podcast to discuss our new boy Lucas Zelarayan, who has made the commitment to join Armenia and is in the squad for the October matches. Armenia travel to Iceland first on Friday where 3 points are the minimum required before flying to Bucharest to take on direct rivals Romania. But before...

As if football ever stops nowadays! Alashkert began their inaugural and historic European campaign away to Maccabi Tel Aviv! (Spoile) didn't go well. The Armenia WNT kicked off their first World Cup Qualifiers campaign in over a decade. We talk about how Edo Spertsyan is on fire and Haroyan shutting out Barcelona, news and other updates in the Armenian football universe. Socials: @FootballKentorn  Also, subscribe to our YouTube https://anchor.fm/app

Well.... that kinda sucked. Armenia's FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign took a punch to the face last week after a lethargic 0-0 draw at N. Macedonia, an absolute demolishing 0-6 in Germany, and a ridiculous 1-1 draw at home to Lichtenstein. Despite the awful results Armenia are still second in the group. The big question on everyones mind is WHAT WENT WRONG? We break it down to 4 digestible points and discuss what needs to happen to avoid an embarrassing downfall next month. Alashkert will...

Armenia remain top of Group J in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after the least exciting 0-0 draw in recent memory. With the suspension of three key players, Caparros set out a side with a plan! That plan didn't work out, but luckily for us, neither did the North Macedonians! An event to forget. Now we turn our attention to the might Germans, who came off the back of a 2-0 win at home to Liechtenstein. A result for Armenia away could make all the difference as we turn to the back half of...

(*queue Super Smash Bros. Melee menu music*) WOW is it September already? It's time to turn our attention back to the Armenia National team in a set of pivotal FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches that will make or break the Armenian legend. Joaquin Caparros called up the squad he feels is best prepared to take on the monstrous challenge of defeating Macedonia, Germany and Liechtenstein. First, we discuss the opps and in what shape they are coming into this match, then we try to channel our...

Alashkert made history when they defeated Kairat 3-2 in extra time last week to become the first Armenian club to qualify for European Competition Group Stage. Alashkert are now guaranteed a place in the UEFA Conference League. But first they must face Scottish giants Rangers. Lead by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, Rangers are at the top of their game and now look to bounce back from a 4-2 defeat in the Champions League by Malmo. The winner of the tie advances to the Europa League Group...

Armenians clubs continue to struggle in UEFA European competition. Alashkert are officially knocked out of Champions League after the 2nd round and now face Kamo Hovhannisyan and Kairat Almaty in the 3rd round of the Europa League. Ararat Yerevan were knocked out of the Conference League after a 12 goal thriller. Armenian PL season kicked off with some CRAZY results, and Armenian players across Europe begin pre-season training. PLUS, an Armenian NT player snubs a club at the airport! What?!?...

Summer is here and that means hot sun, piña coladas by the pool and UNLIMITED FOOTBALL! The EUROS were not even over and UEFA Club competitions kicked off across Europe where 4 Armenian clubs began their journey to being the first ever in a European club competition. Alashkert was victorious in the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round and have now booked a trip to Poland! Ararat Yerevan were the only club in the Conference League to get out of the first round after dispatching the...

Football Kentron had the pleasure to chat with one of the key decision makers in Armenian football, Executive Committee member of the Federation Anna Tadevosyan. Anna was formerly the Director of Women's football in Armenia and has now been elected to the FFA Executive Committee where she makes key decisions on a daily basis to shape and grow the sport in Armenia for all. We talk a bout her career path, the growth of the women's game in Armenia, expectations, and the future. Be sure to drop a...

This episode is a mix of a whole lotta good stuff, some sweet some savory! The boys talk about the shortcomings of u21, WNT performances in the summer friendlies, Armenian club draws in the UEFA Champions League and Europa Conference League. Plus a whole lot of transfers, rumors, and news. Leave a rating and share! Socials @footballkentron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Armenia concluded the June friendly series with a 3-1 loss to EURO 2020 side Sweden. Armenia were outclassed in the first half but came back strong in the second, with Vahan Bichakhchyan scoring his first senior National Team goal. The Armenian side and Caparros now turn to September where Macedonia loom. The match was more to determine what players Caparros would use as alternatives come qualifiers, and we learned a lot. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to share! Our socials:...

Armenia drew 1-1 against the Vice-World Champions Croatia after a stunning strike from Wbeymar Angulo equalized Ivan Perisic's opener. Armenia now undefeated in 9 straight matches (6 wins and 3 draws) turn to Sweden on Saturday. In this episode the boys talk about 3 things they liked, disliked, and want to see improved for the next match!  Socials: @footballkentron Hosts: Aram (@hyelandersfc), Armen (@Armo_007),, Charentz (@Charentzp82), and Tito (@RubenCasella95) --- This episode is...

Joaquin Caparros called up his 23 man squad for the June friendly matches against Croatia and Sweden, and this did not include Henrikh Mkhitaryan. He cried on the internet and insanity ensued. Anyway, we are excited to see some young talent on display. in this episode we review the squad, discuss the Armenian Premier League title race, cup final and a lot more exciting news! Follow us on twitter & instagram @footballkentron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...

This is Part 2 of an ongoing series by Football Kentron focusing on the Armenian soccer talents of the future! in this episode we go through the news cycle as usual, then take a look at several hand picked players and give them the FK cosign! The list for set 2 include: 1. Zhirayr Shaghoyan (instagram @jir_10) 2. Eduard Spertsyan (instagram @edospertsyan.74) 3. Above Avetisyan (instagram @abovxo) 4. Erik Simonyan (instagram @eriksimonya_n23) 5. Gor Manvelyan (instagram @gor_nlyn) 6....

The young dynamic, tree climbing, kebab eating midfielder for the Armenian Women's National Team joined us for a conversation on how she ended up playing for Armenia, her favorite passed time, balancing school and being a football star, and much more! It was a joy having Rita with us on Football Kentron! Don't forget to follow Rita on Instagram @its_rita_grigorian Hosts: Aram (@hyelandersfc), Armen (@Armo_007), Charents (@charentzp82), Tito (@rubencasella95) --- This episode is...

Every year during the month of April, Armenians from all over the world mourn and reflect on the events that occurred in 1915. The Armenian genocide was the systematic killing and deportation of Armenians by the Turks of the Ottoman Empire. In 1915, during WWI, leaders of the Turkish government set in motion a plan to expel and massacre Armenians. By the early 1920s, when the massacres and deportations finally ended, 1.5 million Armenians were dead, with many more forcibly removed from the...

After a historic 3-2 win over Romania in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Armenia are top of group J with 9 points and are one of 4 nations in the entire tournament that have won all 3 opening matches. How did Armenia get off to this historic start? If you've been anywhere near FK you would already know! The boys break down the historic win and also talk some news and transfer rumors. New FK, now with outdo music! Hosts: Aram (@hyelandersfc), Armen (@Armo_007), Charentz (@charentzp82), and Tito...

Armenia had a historic night in Yerevan defeating Iceland 2-0 in what will go down as one of the best performances in the national teams' history. Armenia, lead by Joaquin Caparros, now turn their attention to Romania who directly rival for second spot. The boys break down how Armenia was able to pull off such an incredible win and aww at the amazingness that is Tigran Barseghyan! Then they take a look ahead to Romania and try to get in Caparros' head to see how he will look to mastermind...