Just when we thought the top of the English table was settled, things have gotten interesting in City and Liverpool’s pursuit of the title. Just a few places below them, a royal rumble is unfolding for the coveted fourth spot as Spurs, Arsenal, and United see who can trip up the most as they chase […]
#Pondcast: Our demise has been greatly exaggerated
So… you were probably wondering where we were, huh? International breaks have always been a bit of a down time for the #Pondcast, and that was no different. But our normal pause was extended when Jeremy experienced issues with his heart and we took a few extra weeks to give him some time to recover/play […]
#Pondcast: Almost there
The promised land of World Cup qualification remains just over the horizon for the USMNT, but the Red, White and Blue are close enough that they can hear the screams of the migrant workers boisterous cheers awaiting them. On this week’s show, the guys look into qualification strategy ahead of the Yanks’ final matches. Plus, […]
#Pondcast: Every show is now only about Chelsea
Since Roman’s boys in blue just can’t seem to stay out of the headlines, D.J. and Jeremy were again back to talk about the ongoing entanglement between Chelsea, their owner, and the fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Too, the title fight is back on as just a single point now separates City from […]
#Pondcast: What’s a Chelsea worth?
Have a few spare billions burning a hole in your pocket? Then you could be the cool new owner of London’s Chelsea Football Club… presuming Roman is cool with you taking it off his hands. And on this week’s episode of the #Pondcast, D.J. and Jeremy ponder the potential buyers not named you and what […]
#Pondcast: We’re talking about Putin, too
Like the rest of the world, we’ve been watching the events unfold in Ukraine over the last week. And though we’re privileged to not be active participants in the acts of war, it’s natural to speculate how that might impact the things we care about. So on this week’s episode of the #Pondcast, we tried […]
#Pondcast: The domestic preview, 9th Edition
It might just be February, but with matchday one of the 2022 season looming this weekend, it’s time for the Pondcast’s annual Major League Soccer preview. The boys share their normal picks — playoff finishers in each conference, Supporter Shield winners, MLS Cup winners, Golden Boot and MVP selection, coach of the year, and three […]
#Pondcast: Here’s where we stand
Our second dose of #Pondcast this week hones in on the final third of the European campaign. In England, we analyze where things stand for the big six sides — aside from City, who are clearly running away with things. In Europe, our first glimpses of the Champions League knockout stage also saw some teams […]
#Pondcast: A look back in time… two weeks to be exact
Originally recorded two weeks ago after the conclusion of the international break — and following a series of literally icy results in World Cup qualifying for the USMNT — D.J. and Jeremy convened digitally to reflect on where the ‘Nats stand in the “Octagonal” and whether there’s cause for concern. The guys also chatted about […]
#Pondcast: Don’t blame me, blame the loophole
With Jeremy off on parental duties in the supposed “most magical place on earth”, we roped in longtime friend of the #Pondcast, Fletcher Sharpe (@SaintFDW) of Daily Detroit to fill in. Together with D.J., Fletcher helped rundown some of the biggest storylines from this past weekend’s Premier League action, including thoughts on Arsenal wriggling their […]