Once again, an international break looms on the horizon, so Sam and Brad are here to break down the last weekend of domestic soccer before everybody gets bored for a couple of weeks. Should Madrid fans be concerned with their club's current run of poor form, and can they get back on track against Osasuna? Have Arsenal fallen out of the title race already, or will they bounce back against Chelsea? Can Nottingham Forest continue to defy expectations? All of this, and more, will be covered in...

Sam finally has very little to complain about this week, so he's pointing out how much Madrid fans are suffering instead. It's only fair. On the bright side, the Champions League is finally back next week, along with a very nice weekend of domestic league soccer as well, which gives Sam and Brad plenty to break down on this week's episode. How will Man City handle their recent injury crisis against Bournemouth? Can Arsenal get the job done on the road against Newcastle? Will Man U put on...

In a surprising turn of events, Sam is complaining about the referees today. Oh, wait, that doesn't surprise anybody at all. In spite of the ranting, Sam and Brad actually managed to talk about all the action that took place over the past week and look ahead to the weekend games as well. Will Madrid or Barca triumph in the most anticipated El Clasico in recent memory? Can Arsenal survive an injury crisis and bounce back from an embarrassing loss to Bournemouth against the mighty Liverpool?...

Not only did we have to suffer through another international break, but we lost the best soccer market as well. Despite that tragedy, Sam and Brad got together to discuss new markets, why first half shots on target are a completely different ballgame, and the otherwise joyous return of domestic soccer. Are we due for another goalfest when Spurs take on West Ham? Will Brentford score yet another early goal when they play Man U at Old Trafford? Are we prepared to sweat the under when Liverpool...

After an absolute banger of a week, Sam and Brad fired up the mics to talk about everything that happened in the soccer world this week and go through the last week of domestic league action before the next international break. Even though poor Sam had a cold this week. Will Palace finally win a game, or will Liverpool continue their dominant run of form? Will Aston Villa be the final nail in Ten Hag's coffin at Man U? Will Madrid bounce back at home against Valencia after a particularly...

Arsenal were at the center of another refereeing controversy, so obviously Sam had a lot to say, and sometimes Brad got a chance to speak as well. Somewhere in the middle of all the ranting, there were some interesting games to talk about as well! How will Real Madrid adjust their lineups with Mbappe out injured? Can Crystal Palace finally win a game, against Everton of all teams? Will there be any defense whatsoever between Man U and Spurs? And who will come out victorious in the Bundesliga...

The pinnacle of European soccer has finally returned, to great appreciation, so Sam and Brad hopped on the mic to talk about how great the Champions League was, and how… normal… the domestic leagues this weekend feel in comparison. Despite that, there was still much to be discussed- will Man City triumph at home against Arsenal, or will Arteta take more points away from them? Who needs a win more, Crystal Palace or Man U? And can we all agree that Spurs are simply not good? All of this, and...

The international break is finally over, and the real games are back. Thank goodness. Will Arsenal overcome their recent injury concerns and triumph in the North London Derby against Spurs? Will Eze and Crystal Palace bounce back against Leicester? Can Madrid handle an away game against Real Sociedad? And how will teams fare in the first week of the newly formatted Champions League? All of this, and more, will be covered in the latest episode of The Final Third. Hosted by Sam aka FIFA Brit...

There may be an international break going on, but that won't stop Sam and Brad from hopping on the mic to chat about all the drama from last week's European action. Did Declan Rice deserve to be sent off? Will Real Madrid be able to manage their lack of depth this season? Do Barca have what it takes to challenge for La Liga again? Have Inter Milan already won the Serie A? And will the new Champions League format be better or worse than the original? All of this, and more, will be covered in...

Somehow, the first international break is already around the corner, so Sam and Brad got together to discuss the last weekend of domestic soccer before everybody goes back to play for their countries once again. Will Arsenal continue their great start to the season, or will Brighton prove themselves to be worthy opponents? Can Real Madrid regain their form, or will Barca continue to dominate in the early weeks of La Liga? Is PSG's success without Mbappe sustainable? And can Leverkusen truly...

European soccer is back in full force, and Sam is already complaining about VAR, but that isn't gonna stop him and Brad from getting together to recap last week's action and look ahead to the upcoming weekend slate. Will Arsenal finally get a result against Aston Villa, or will Emery triumph over Arteta once again? Will Madrid bounce back in their home opener after a disappointing tie against Mallorca? Will Leverkusen maintain their perfect record in the Bundesliga on their way to back to...

European soccer is finally back in full force, so Sam and Brad sat down for an extra special bonus-length episode to sufficiently cover their predictions for each league and delve into the games this weekend. Will Arsenal finally beat Man City to a league title? Will Man City's looming court case impact their season? How will clubs like Aston Villa, Bologna, and Stuttgart balance their leagues with UCL? Will the newly promoted teams survive relegation, or will they go straight back down? And...

As the final week of summer soccer comes to a close, Sam and Brad hop on the mic to talk about the Olympic soccer finals and make it very clear how excited they both are for the major European leagues to return in a week or so. Will the French men triumph at their home Olympics, or will Spain continue their amazing streak of tournament wins? Will the US women regain their status as best in the world, or will the underdog Brazilians pull off another upset? And who will emerge victorious in the...

While BettingThePitch remains away on his summer escapades, Sam and Brad fire up the mics to seek a little closure after England's Euros loss and talk about how Olympic soccer is actually quite exciting. Will the US Men defy expectations and make a run in the knockouts? Will the US Women bounce back after last year's world cup disaster and reestablish their greatness? How will the French Men and Women fare in their home Olympics? And will the Spanish Men and Women continue their total...

Super special bonus episode! While BettingThePitch was unfortunately unable to make this recording session, Sam and Brad got together to discuss the final weekend of the Euros and Copa America. Will Uruguay come out firing on all cylinders after a controversial ending to their loss against Colombia, or does the plucky little Canadian team that could have one final surprise up its sleeve in the 3rd place game? Will Spain continue their dominance at the Euros, or will England finally bring it...

After a slightly longer gap between episodes than usual, the boys are back together with a special bonus-sized episode to cover the upcoming Euros and Copa America semi-finals and make some bold predictions about who's going through. Will Spain continue their run of dominance, or will France find a way once again? Will the Netherlands triumph over England, or will Southgate get one step closer to bringing it home? Can Argentina beat Canada for a second time, or will the Canadians pull off a...

With the Euros group stage finally complete, the boys recap the action so far and look ahead to the round of 16 and beyond, all while sweating some action in the Mexico vs. Venezuela game in real time. Will England take advantage of a favorable bracket and finally bring it home, or will Southgateball be their undoing for the last time? Can Germany continue their dominance as the host nation? Will France score a goal that isn't an own goal or a penalty? And what on Earth is going wrong for...

With the first round of group stage matches at the Euros under our belts already, the boys look ahead to the second round of fixtures at the Euros and the start of the Copa America. Can Croatia turn it around in the group of death? Will England maintain their position at the top of group C? Can the Netherlands take advantage of Mbappe's rumored absence when they play the French? How will Belgium and Ukraine respond to their first round losses? And who will win the Copa America as the...

With the major European club leagues and tournaments finally wrapped up, the boys look ahead to the first of the major international tournaments this summer: The Euros. Will Germany capitalize on home advantage and make a deep run, or will they crumble and come up short yet again? Who will England actually end up starting? Can Italy survive the group of death against Croatia and Spain? All of this, along with some of our favorite futures for the tournament, and more will be covered in the...

With the UEFA Champions League and the Europa Conference League finals inching closer, the soccer world gathers to celebrate the culmination of the 2023-2024 soccer season. They say all good things must come to an end. However, Nick finds himself the last one amongst the group still celebrating. With Real Madrid as strong favorites, Nick must contain his excitement and wait for the result on Saturday evening. Find out who Brad and Nick pick to hoist both respective trophies. With a juicy MLS...

The Premier League season is finally over, Man City have been crowned champions, and Phil Foden has won player of the year. To absolutely nobody's surprise, Sam has quite a lot of thoughts on this. During this half episode, half therapy session, the boys break down the end of the Premier League season and look ahead to the Europa League final and the last weekend of the other major European domestic leagues. Will Leverkusen take their next step towards an unbeaten treble winning season...

As the final weekend of the Premier League, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 approaches, the boys get together to discuss what each team has at stake in their final games of the season. Will City secure a record 4th title in a row? Will Leverkusen complete their undefeated league season? Will Chelsea and Lyon both qualify for Europe despite an absolutely horrific start to their league campaigns? All of this, and more, will be covered in the latest episode of The Final Third. Hosted by Sam aka FIFA...

After watching Spurs collapse in typical pathetic fashion to Man City to all but settle the title race, the boys reflect on the penultimate weekend of Premier League action and take a look at the mid-week fixtures to set us up nicely for Decision Day this weekend. Is Casemiro washed up, or is Ten Hag to blame? Did Spurs deliberately throw the game against City, or are they just really bad? Who will finish 6th in the EPL and secure the final European spot? All of this, and more, will be...

After an action-packed week of European semi finals, the boys get together to recap the absolute madness of the Champions League, make predictions about the European finals, and take a look at the weekend games in the Premier League. Are Madrid simply getting lucky, or are their opponents just choking when the lights get bright? Were Bayern cheated out of a last second equalizer? Can anybody stop City from winning the league title? We have it covered, and more, in the latest episode of The...