an interview with professional goal guardian kofi sarkodie

on March 29, 2014November 7, 2015 by D.J. Switzer 3 Comments

When it comes to interviews, if you look at my track record, it’s pretty clear that I’ll talk to just about anyone from the game of football. And while I’m more than happy to talk to any player from the professional ranks about their experiences, I have a soft spot in particular for players who hail […]

WSOTP pod: episode 32

on March 25, 2014March 25, 2014 by D.J. Switzer

Without a doubt, podcast Episode 32 is an absolute doozie. There was just slightly more than a boatload of football on since we last recorded, and finding time to talk about all of it was quite the task. In fact, we didn’t even get to talk about the weekend’s thrilling Clásico match up. But we […]

pic of the week 3/17-3/24

on March 24, 2014March 24, 2014 by D.J. Switzer 1 Comment

Even though actual teams are playing actual matches in Major League Soccer, anytime David Beckham’s still-imaginary team in Miami makes any waves, it instantly becomes the front page news around the league. And things were no different when the Daily Mail published what are supposedly the initial renderings of Team Beckham’s stadium at the highly desired but […]

on screen debut

on March 20, 2014November 7, 2015 by D.J. Switzer

Last month, I announced that I — along with my podcast co-host Jeremy Lance — would be joining the Cincinnati Saints media team to do their play-by-play announcing for all of the Saints and Lady Saints matches this coming summer. But a part of the gig that I didn’t make mention of at the time […]

an interview with professional supporter massive city ffc

on March 19, 2014March 29, 2014 by D.J. Switzer

Over the years, I’ve managed to arrange and conduct interviews with nearly the entire spectrum of people in the world of American soccer. From a number of players that entertain us on the pitch — including an Olympic gold medalist — to the club executives who run things behind the scenes to a guy who […]

WSOTP pod: episode 31

on March 18, 2014March 18, 2014 by D.J. Switzer

In a week chock full of delectable action — including some enjoyable match ups in the UEFA Champions League, a handful of intriguing games in Major League Soccer, and even some entertaining CONCACAF Champions League fixtures — the Premier League stole the show once again. And between a nine-man Chelsea meltdown, a frustrating North […]

pic of the week 3/10-3/16

on March 17, 2014March 17, 2014 by D.J. Switzer

With World Cup 2014 fast approaching, participating teams around the world are making their final preparations for the big dance in Brazil. Finalizing travel plans, plotting training sessions, and most imporatntly figuring out their final roster spots. And national associations forging last-minute marketing partnerships — a.k.a. raking in investment funds — aren’t to be forgotten […]

shout it out

on March 14, 2014March 14, 2014 by D.J. Switzer

If I had to pick one word to describe Tottenham Hotspur’s 2013-2014 campaign thus far, that word would undoubtedly be frustrating. While it’s true that, historically, most of Spurs’ seasons could be described with that same word — when fourth place and its lucrative Champions League reward slipping just out of Tottenham’s grasp — this season […]

new shirt alert: the going to brazil line

on March 12, 2014March 12, 2014 by D.J. Switzer 2 Comments

I’m a little ashamed to admit this, but it wasn’t until around a month ago that it dawned on me that I didn’t have a single design in my stable of shirts in the WSOTP Shop that paid tribute to the US Men’s National Team. And with this summer’s World Cup just around the corner, […]

WSOTP pod: episode 30

on March 11, 2014March 11, 2014 by D.J. Switzer 1 Comment

Though it may have been a truncated weekend schedule for the Premier League, it was a big one here on the podcast with it being the WSOTP Pod Derby — or Spurs versus Chelsea for those not in the know. And for those who know us well, is should come as no surprise that the […]