Fluid Football

About this podcast

Two college kids discussing and debating the beautiful game. Talking all things football (soccer) and sharing our thoughts and takes about the sport we love. Tune into Avi and Jacob’s banter on the Fluid Football Podcast! Check out our Twitter @FluidFootyPod

Fluid Football

Episodes

2020
Episode 21 - What's Wrong With Chelsea?
We address the ongoing issues at Chelsea following their 3-1 loss at Arsenal. What does Frank Lampard need to do differently? Why are Werner and Havertz struggling? We also discuss Pochettino to PSG, AC Milan's title-winning form, and the Champions League Round of 16.
December 27, 2020
59 min
Episode 20 - And We're Live
We return after our brief hiatus with a preview of the new season and reactions to the first couple matchweeks. Who are our relegation candidates? Who is the signing of the season? Messi's last dance?
September 28, 2020
47 min
Episode 19 - Bayern 8-2 Barcelona
In our first emergency pod, we analyze the implications of Barcelona's 8-2 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in possibly the most shocking Champions League Quarterfinal match of all time. What went wrong, and is there a light at the end of the tunnel? We also review Lyon's 3-1 upset over Manchester City.
August 15, 2020
33 min
Episode 18 - Most Overrated & Underrated Players of This Generation
We each give our top five most underrated and overrated players in world football since 2000. Find out where the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Romelu Lukaku fit on our lists. Plus, is Antoine Griezmann a legend yet?
August 11, 2020
54 min
Episode 17 - Premier League Season Review
We give our picks for 10 different superlatives including team, manager, and player of the season. Who was the signing of the season? Flop of the season? Goal of the season? Plus, find out why Andre Ayew confuses Roy Hodgson.
July 28, 2020
45 min
Episode 16 - Away With the Away Goals Rule?
The away goals rule is a tiebreaker unlike any other in sports. We are joined by away goals critic Harry Chernak to discuss whether the away goals rule be should be modified. What are some alternatives? We also give our takes on the Champions League draw.
July 10, 2020
59 min
Episode 15 - How Barcelona's Transfer Policy Has Failed
FC Barcelona are one of the most successful clubs in the world, but recent transfer dealings have threatened their dominance. We go through the worst deals the club has made and determine what Barcelona needs to do to become dominant again. Ousmane Dembélé a flop? Griezmann + Coutinho for Neymar?
July 3, 2020
38 min
Episode 14 - Interviewing FC Twente's Job Derksen
We speak with Job Derksen, a defender at historic Eredivisie club FC Twente. Job talks about his path to playing professionally, differences between Dutch and American football, and what it's like to play for his boyhood club.
June 19, 2020
39 min
Episode 13 - What is Wrong with U.S. Soccer
What exactly is wrong with U.S. soccer? How should things be changed? We discuss club soccer in the U.S., the current USMNT squad, the pay dispute between the USSF and USWNT, and more.
June 14, 2020
65 min
Episode 12 - Comparing Soccer Teams to American Sports Teams
There are so many soccer teams and leagues out there that it can become difficult to keep track of it all. Luckily, we’re here to play the role of translator as we take the top European soccer teams and find the equivalent team in American sports. Who knew there were so many similarities between European football and the NFL, NBA, and MLB?
May 29, 2020
45 min
Episode 11 - Drafting from the London Clubs
Check out the first-ever Fluid Football live draft, featuring a brand new guest! We draft teams only using players at clubs in London. What big names missed out? Who drafted the best team, and who made some big mistakes? Let us know on Twitter @FluidFootyPod!
May 23, 2020
44 min
Episode 10 - The Art of the Swap Deal
This summer’s transfer window is more likely to see player swaps rather than big-money sales. We discuss rumored swap deals between some of Europe’s biggest clubs and come up with some of our own that we would like to see. Where should Moussa Dembele go? Will Neymar for Griezmann happen? Is Paul Pogba on the move?
May 15, 2020
45 min
Episode 9 - Why You Should Care About the Bundesliga
The Bundesliga is back! We’ll get you caught up to speed on the Bundesliga 19/20 season and help you decide what team to support. What players are going to make the difference? Which USMNT players should you keep an eye on? Make sure to also join our Fantasy Bundesliga group!
May 13, 2020
50 min
Episode 8 - Football Finances with Stefan Szymanski
We talk with Dr. Stefan Szymanski, world-renowned sports economist, Professor of Sport Management at the University of Michigan, and author of the New York Times bestseller Soccernomics. How will soccer clubs be impacted financially from the coronavirus? What will the summer transfer window look like? Why promotion/relegation can work in the United States, and more.
May 8, 2020
56 min
Episode 7 - FIFA
Who have been the most overpowered FIFA players over the years? What players have the most potential? Why is FIFA music so good? We are joined by Josh Sabherwal, the self-proclaimed FIFA guru, to discuss Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and Pro Clubs.
May 2, 2020
52 min
Episode 6 - Reactions to Sunderland 'Til I Die
We discuss our favorite moments from the Netflix original docu-series “Sunderland ‘Til I Die” How did new ownership affect the club? What went wrong with Josh Maja?
April 25, 2020
32 min
Episode 5 - How to Fix the Top Six
We make the transfers that each of the Premier League’s top six teams need. It’s time for some familiar faces to say goodbye and some fresh talent to step onto the big stage.
April 17, 2020
44 min
Episode 4 - Bucket Lists
What matches and stadiums are on your bucket list? Does Anfield live up to the hype? We go through our favorite in-person football experiences and detail our own lists of games we want to see in the future.
April 11, 2020
47 min
Episode 3 - Predicting Euro 2020
The Euros were postponed, but we don’t care. We are joined by Chris Donovan, a Division 1 soccer player at Drexel University, to help us make predictions on how the Euros should have gone. Who are the rightful Champions of Europe? Who scores the goal of the tournament?
April 3, 2020
55 min
Episode 2 - The Streets Will Never Forget
The streets will never forget Dimitri Payet’s breakout season at West Ham. We discuss other brilliant players who have fallen off the face of the earth. What players will you always remember?
March 30, 2020
25 min

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Episodes

Episode 21 - What's Wrong With Chelsea?

Episode 20 - And We're Live

Episode 19 - Bayern 8-2 Barcelona

Episode 18 - Most Overrated & Underrated Players of This Generation

Episode 17 - Premier League Season Review

Episode 16 - Away With the Away Goals Rule?

Episode 15 - How Barcelona's Transfer Policy Has Failed

Episode 14 - Interviewing FC Twente's Job Derksen

Episode 13 - What is Wrong with U.S. Soccer

Episode 12 - Comparing Soccer Teams to American Sports Teams

Episode 11 - Drafting from the London Clubs

Episode 10 - The Art of the Swap Deal

Episode 9 - Why You Should Care About the Bundesliga

Episode 8 - Football Finances with Stefan Szymanski

Episode 7 - FIFA

Episode 6 - Reactions to Sunderland 'Til I Die

Episode 5 - How to Fix the Top Six

Episode 4 - Bucket Lists

Episode 3 - Predicting Euro 2020

Episode 2 - The Streets Will Never Forget