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The wild and wonderful world of soccer from an American perspective. Samuel Army and a rotating cast of fans, athletes and athlete fans discuss all the relevant goings-on from both sides of the pond. Headlines and a weekly recap plus previews and predictions with an emphasis on the Premier League and Champions League, along with the US men's and women's national teams, and just enough from the rest of Europe, MLS and NWSL to be dangerous. Episodes also typically feature candid interviews with players, coaches and other people of interest from in and around the sport. We aim to keep things light and entertaining but with enough analysis to appeal to fans new and old. Many people are calling Sam's Army Podcast the best podcast they have ever listened to – not me, but many people. Note: true believers in #b2bwcw are eligible for a 22% to 26% discount at checkout. Holler!

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Haaland & Gabriel - BFFs? Xavi Simons' Resting Sad Face. Lazy LinkedIn Liam. (MW #34)

2026/04/21

PREMIER LEAGUE: City's win over Arsenal feels like a title decider and Erling Haaland + Gabriel Magalhaes = enemies or frienemies? Leeds, Forest and West Ham know they are in a relegation battle -- unlike Tottenham. Most incredible statistic of all time about LinkedIn Liam's Chelsea squad. Nobody has checked out harder than Newcastle. HALFTIME: What If we lived in a fascist dictatorship... who on the pod would be the best and worst dictator? ROUND THE WORLD: US Open Cup feels extra chalky this year and spiciest MLS Minute on record STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

North London Nightmares: Arteta's Fear vs Pep's Poise + Spurs Surrender. Which UCL Underdog Could Prevail? (MW #33)

2026/04/14

PREMIER LEAGUE: this weekend crystallized Arsenal's great fears. City really feeling themselves. Modest vindication for Arne Slot and Mo Salah (and "Rui" Ngamoha). Relegation battle featuring three clubs and one clownshow. Preview of Sunday's all-important Arsenal at City fixture. HALFTIME: fascism-related weekly what if postponed to next week... stay tuned ROUND THE WORLD: Champions League chatter - which club has the best and worst chance of overturning their first leg deficit plus an extra spicy MLS hit-it-n-quit-it minute STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Ripip Arsenal Quadruplet. Liverpool Manhandled. EPL Players Longing for La Liga. (MW #32)

2026/04/08

PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal's quadruple dreams up in smoke - more disappointment to come? Liverpool gets belt-to-assed by City and clock is running out for Arne Slot. Weekend preview featuring critical battles at top (City/Chelsea) and bottom (Leeds, Forest, Spurs and Hammies) of table. HALFTIME: What If - you controlled Christian Pulisic's social life... do you want him going into the World Cup single and hungry or booed up and comfortable? ROUND THE WORLD: Champions League chatter plus the spiciest ML Minute yet STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

USMNT vs Belgium/Portugal Postmortem. De Zerbi to Spurs. Ivan Toney's Best Bets.

2026/04/03

ROUND THE WORLD: Breakdown of USMNT's wasted window f/t belts to ass from Belgium and Portugal. Did we answer ANY questions? Is Poch playing the long game or flailing wildly? What is our best XI right now? HALFTIME: What If the French national team played in the Premier League... where are they finishing? PREMIER LEAGUE: What is the best-case scenario for Tottenham's 5-year deal - LOL - for Roberto De Zerbi? Arsenal's (shrewd) shamelessness continues. STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

City's Cupset. Arsenal Angst. Toodles Tudor. USMNT vs Belgium Preview. (MW #31)

2026/03/24

PREMIER LEAGUE: City sends shivers down (some) Arsenal spines with dominant League Cup final win. Tottenham fail yet another must-win test in embarrassing fashion results in massive (and impressive) win for Forest. Tyler reacts to the confirmed and rumored departures of Salah and Slot -- respectively. Laim is losing the plot at Chelsea. HALFTIME: Pop Quiz on EPL relegation favorites ROUND THE WORLD: A look ahead at what matters in USMNT vs Belgium and fears of what it could lead to... STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Chelsea Chuddles & Rosenior Roast. AFCON Debacle. Gio Reyna Returns. (MW #30)

2026/03/19

PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea's pregame chuddles and thoughts on how performative/gimmicky Rosenior (aka "Liam") is. Sam thinks Spurs are so back (yikes). Huge weekend in title race but another one still to come. Preview of Sunday's twin toilet bowls. HALFTIME: What If - you played for Morocco and were suddenly * hypothetically * handed the AFCON title two months after the fact... how are you reacting/celebrating? ROUND THE WORLD: Champions League roundup plus brief thoughts on Poch's USMNT roster STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Osula Magic. Spurs' Shot at Survival. Whitewalker Wolves. UCL Upset Alerts. (MW #29)

2026/03/10

PREMIER LEAGUE: Tottenham's nightmare midweek and concern that the team's head is not in it; Osula's incredible game-winner for Newcastle; Rob Edwards raises the Whitewalker Wolves... and a look ahead at Liverpool vs Tottenham and Chelsea vs Newcastle HALFTIME: Pop Quiz on favorites to win the WC26 golden boot ROUND THE WORLD: Extra spicy MLS Hit-It-N-Quit-It Minute and (double) compliment corner - Everton and Tottenham STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Chelsea Childishness. Tottenham vs PGMOL. Burnley's Emotional Rollercoaster. (MW #28)

2026/03/03

PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal outlasts Chelsea in a wrestling match masquerading as a soccer game, thanks in part to the Blues' tendency for childish petulance (which says a lot about the club's lack of leadership). Brentford controversially pips Burnley in and unexpected thriller. Being on the wrong end of 50-50 calls by referees is becoming an unfortunate way of life for Tottenham, leaving the club with a must-win home game on Thursday against 14th place Palace in early March (woof). HALFTIME: What If the USL players go on strike and the league scours local pub leagues and offers you a chance to be a scab and cross the picket line... you seizing the opportunity? REST OF WORLD: Extra spicy Hit-It-N-Quit-It MLS Minute STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

North London Demolition. Liam Rosenior's Spectacles. Spicy MLS Minute. (MW #27)

2026/02/25

Join our beautiful soccer community/discord and support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal's North London Demolition of sad sack Spurs. Hot take on Liam Rosenior's job security. LiVARpool survives. Carrick pulls the right levers for United once again. Everton's lack of creativity bites them. Weekend preview f/t Arsenal vs Chelsea. HALFTIME: Pop Quiz putting Champions League mini-marauders Bodo/Glimt's remarkable run in context ROUND THE WORLD: extra spicy MLS hit-it-n-quit-it minute STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Spurs & Forest Smash Panic Button. PR101 for United Haircut Guy. MLS 2026 Hot Takes.

2026/02/18

Join our beautiful soccer community/discord and support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Pressure beginning to mount on Arsenal and Arteta. Tottenham and (especially) Nottingham Forest smash the panic button, bringing in temporary stopgap managers. PR101 tips for how Manchester United haircut guy SHOULD handle the situation moving forward. Weekend preview f/t biggest wild card game in recent North London Daerby history. HALFTIME: What If a legendary team from the 1950s or 60s played in the Premier League today - how would they do? ROUND THE WORLD: what to watch for from MLS in 2026 - on and off the field. STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Szoboszlai Giveth; Szoboszlai Taketh. Transfer Window Wins/Losses. Ronny vs Saudi League. (MW #25)

2026/02/10

PREMIER LEAGUE: Wild and woolly last 20 minutes of Liverpool vs City makes up for first 70' f/t good, bad and ugly from Dominick Szoboszlai. Brentford stays buzzing with exciting win over floundering Newcastle. Christian Romero buries Spurs' board and Spurs' chances all within 24 hours. West Ham might be back. HALFTIME: What If you could watch World Cup 2026 games at any two stadiums this summer... ROUND THE WORLD: breaking down the battle between Cristiano Ronaldo and PIF that is shaking the Saudi Pro League to its core STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Ekitike/Wirtz Arrive. Pep's Inexplicable Krytonite. United Bonerfest Continues. (MW #24)

2026/02/03

Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community/discord: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Coming out parties for Liverpool's Ekitike and Wirtz vs banged up Newcastle. Tottenham (belatedly) remind everyone they are Pep's inexplicable kryptonite. United arguably post most impressive win yet under Michael Carrick against Fulham. Chelsea's sudden injection of quiet confidence. Preview of next weekend's slate f/t Liverpool vs City and Spurs hosting United. HALFTIME: What If the soccergods say you can win Champions League this season but you also get relegated - you taking the deal? ROUND THE WORLD: thoughts on final week of Champions League "league" phase and new format itself STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

'00s Arsenal vs United Vibe. Slot Losing Control. Dr Tottenham. (MW #23)

2026/01/27

Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community/discord: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Dan Rapaport joins to discuss United's sudden resurgence under Michael Carrick, including Sunday's 3-2 win at champs-elect Arsenal. Palace flub chance for much-needed reset. Chelsea grows up. Slot's Liverpool running out of excuses and facing a WAR this weekend vs Newcastle. How (the heck) Thomas Frank still has a job... but Dr Tottenham couldn't possibly do it again vs City - could they?? HALFTIME: Pop Quiz - who is the Premier League's richest broke boy? ROUND THE WORLD: permutations and preview of last Champions League group stage games STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Carrick Outclasses Pep. Thomas Frank's Gotta Go. Crystal Palace Crumbling. (MW #22)

2026/01/21

Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community/discord: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Postmortem of United's dismantling of City in the Manchester Daerby and what it says about each club going forward. Arsenal and Villa stay missing opportunities. Sam has had enough of Thomas Frank. Palace's loss to Sunderland barely makes the top 3 of their biggest L's last week. HALFTIME: What If - you are Chris Richards seeing your CB partner and coach heading for the exit, what convo are you having with your agent? Also, "Compliment Corner" (air quotes) for Man City. ROUND THE WORLD: breaking down the insanity of Morocco vs Senegal in the AFCON final STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Arsenal-Liverpool Yawner. Brentford: Certified Wagon. PR101 for Manager Dummies. (MW #21)

2026/01/13

PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal vs Liverpool pillow fight leaves nobody ecstatic. Tepid draws from other title contenders soften the blow. Semenyo storybook ending doubles as Tottenham's latest nightmare. Anatomy of Brentford's quiet ride into 5th place. PR101 for Managerial Dummies for Thomas Frank and Nuno. Weekend preview f/t Manchester Daerby. HALFTIME: If your club's goalkeepers all got injured in a game, which field player would you trust must between the pipes? ROUND THE WORLD: USMNT chatter f/t Josh Sargent to TFC and unfortunate Ricardo Pepi update plus quick look at AFCON semifinal storylines STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

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sddrtthgf 2024/05/05

Best soccer podcast

Best American soccer podcast imo

★★★★★

jeremy-o 2022/09/13

Shocked that I like a podcast by a Tottenham guy

Wow!

★★★★☆

RP Peters 2024/01/05

Great overall off the cuff analysis

Overall the podcast gives a good analysis of world soccer from the Yanks perspective without spending too much time on MLS/NWSL/USMNT news. I personal...

★★★★★

Michael L04 2022/09/13

Awesome!

Great podcast and great content. Glad I started listening.

★★★★★

samweave 2022/09/13

Exceptional, unbiased content

Sometime soccer fans need to be put in their place. Sam’s that guy letting the danglies flow and giving some of the best soccer content on this side o...

★★★★★

Twittttjodsfw 2022/09/13

Great podcast

The official podcast of the B2BWC champions. Get on the bandwagon now before it’s too late

★★★★★

R1mobley 2022/09/13

Soccer is no laughing matter, sir

Long time listener. If you’re looking for an American take on soccer, whether it’s premier league, MLS, or the national team, Sam and crew are the guy...

★★★★★

müller_carson 2022/09/13

Best podcast any genre, any topic

My favorite part of the week is when a new episode drops.

★★★★★

jjanis32 2022/09/13

Weekly listen

Great weekly listen in and out of season. Fun conversations. I do, at times, get riled up by Tyler Terens and hope only the worst for Liverpool. Sam i...

★★★★★

HarrisonAbn 2022/09/13

Best soccer podcast

You aren’t a soccer fan if you don’t listen to Sam’s army!!!

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