It's the last episode of 2024! No better time for the guys to look back on the previous year and all the things they and teams were wrong about, from Orlando's final table position to who would be Rookie of the Year. (You'll never believe who Evan picked for that particular trophy all the way back in March.) Happy New Year, everyone! We'll be back …

It is still the most interesting statistical and tactical story in the Premier League. In world football probably. Pep Guardiola is trying some new tweaks on his system and his team keeps dropping points. We talk through what's changed since the slide began, what happened against Everton, and what to expect in the transfer window. Support the show…

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright reflect on the season that was the Kansas City Current including breaking records, winning trophies and more. The guys discuss the latest news as the Current's roster begins to take shape for 2025, free agents to keep an eye on around the league and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download o…

Becky Sauerbrunn retiring! Jonas Eidevall to the San Diego Wave! Lynn Williams to the Seattle Reign! Jaelin Howell to Gotham FC! Rocky Rodríguez and Lorena to the Kansas City Current! Julie Dufour to Angel City! The NWSL offseason is cooking with gas, and the guys break down all the major moves. 00:47 - Becky Sauerbrunn's retirement announcement 05…

Leicester City fired Steve Cooper a few weeks ago, and this weekend the two managers in 19th and 20th place in the Premier League, Gary O'Neil of Wolves and Russell Martin of Southampton, both got the sack. We take a look at the very different stories of these three clubs, what we expect from the relegation race this season, and the trend of defens…

It's that time of year! The Best FIFA awards were announced on Tuesday, the final release of several end-of-year accountings of the year's best players. The guys merged all of these lists together and evaluated who really were the best of the bunch, and release their official top 10 of 2024. Don't forget to download Peel, the social game that lets …

Jim Ratcliffe sacked his Sporting Director Dan Ashworth after a pretty short term. It is not a hopeful moment for the new football system at United. We discuss what we know about how their football operations work and then move from there to talking about new manager Ruben Amorim, his system, and how the players are fitting together. Adam Crafton a…

NWSL teams locked in their end-of-season rosters, traded some players, saw some others sign with new teams, and a whole bunch of free agents hit the open market when their 2024 clubs didn’t re-sign them. Ryan Dell moved from Louisville to Kansas City, while Angela Hucles Mangano hopped from Angel City to Houston. What does it all mean? The guys bre…

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Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser discuss the latest updates for Sporting Kansas City in the offseason, recap LA Galaxy winning another MLS Cup and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcsn&hl=…

It's a very exciting season in Italy, with multiple teams in touching distance of first place and no obvious favorite yet in December. We walk through Napoli, Atalanta, Inter, Fiorentina, Juventus, Lazio and Milan. Support the showOleh Mike Goodman and Michael Caley

The USWNT wraps up 2024 with a draw and a win overseas. How did the Triple Espresso-less attack acquit themselves? Was that scary first half against the Netherlands real, or just growing pains? The guys peel back all the layers. (1:05) They also sing a brief requiem for Alyssa Naeher's international career. (22:34) Then, they light up the hot stove…

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Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser discuss the MLS final between the LA Galaxy and the New York Red Bulls. The guys react to the MLS Cup playoffs so far, pick who they're pulling for in the final and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: https:/…

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Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright react to the NWSL championship in Kansas City. The guys discuss the game, the season for Kansas City and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcsn&hl=en — Su…

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser react to the semifinal round of the MLS Cup Playoffs in the Eastern and Western Conference. The guys discuss what they think would be the best matchup in the championship, who will make it there and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn…

What. A. Game. The Orlando Pride are your NWSL champions, the first Shield-Championship winners in five years. Their 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit at CPKC Stadium was a grubby, terse affair, with fouls galore and a controversial bit of magic from Barbra Banda. Marta finally claims her first U.S. trophy, and despite coming out on the losing…

Five losses in a row, three in the league. And it's not really a five-match thing, the losses are somewhat fluky but performances have been down badly at City ever since Rodri got injured. We break down what's (relatively) wrong with City and why we're skeptical it can be wholly fixed. Support the show…

The Washington Spirit have made it to the NWSL Championship, despite massive injuries to key players in the back end of the season. Can they keep this momentum going, or will the Orlando Pride stop them in their tracks? André Carlisle of Hey Spirits, Diaspora United and Beyond the Vaudevillian Cane returns to reflect on the Spirit season that was, …

The Orlando Pride are preparing to play the biggest game club history on Saturday, the culmination of a process that began more than two years ago. Team vice president and GM Haley Carter came on to talk about the journey the team has taken under her and Seb Hines's leadership, what philosophy they apply to every decision, and what the 2024 Pride r…

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We are joined by official Double Pivot English Correspondent Grace Robertson to discuss the new England manager Thomas Tuchel (who is not actually managing England yet) and what to expect from this team over the coming World Cup cycle. Support the showOleh Mike Goodman and Michael Caley

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser react to Sporting Kansas City announcing major changes to the active roster. The guys discuss Johnny Russell and Tim Melia departing, whether the front office is actually going to be aggressive this offseason, and how the current roster fits together. — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app…

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright react to the weekend of semifinal games in the NWSL playoffs. The guys break down how Kansas City's season ended with a tough loss on the road against the top seed Orlando. — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: htt…

Well there you have it! The Washington Spirit will play the Orlando Pride at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City on Saturday for the NWSL Championship. Each semifinal that got them there were scintillating contests, filled with drama, individual heroics, and masterful team play. How did the Spirit and Pride get past Gotham and the Current? We will be in Ka…

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright break down all things NWSL playoffs as the Kansas City Current advance to the semifinal against Orlando. The guys discuss the other quarterfinal matchups, recap the Current's win, and preview a matchup against the No. 1 seed Orlando. — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: htt…

The top four go in as favorites, and the top four leave as semifinalists. There were no upsets in the NWSL quarterfinals, as Orlando, Washington, Gotham, and Kansas City all moved on. Some games were unprecedented blowouts, like the Pride's demolition of the Red Stars (0:57). Others were tighter affair than anticipated, as the Current's defeat of t…

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser break down everything happening in the MLS playoffs. The guys react to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami losing, the New York teams advancing and more! Plus small Sporting Kansas City updates, and other news from around the MLS. — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.ap…

In Part 2 of our NWSL quarterfinals preview, we take a look at Sunday's doubleheader. According to one projection model, Bay FC actually have a decent chance to upset the Washington Spirit. Will their new-look midfield and Racheal Kundananji's heroics puncture Washington's injury-riddled squad? The Portland Thorns are all good vibes right now, havi…

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright set the stage for the NWSL playoffs. The guys discuss Chawinga winning the golden boot, the playoff matchup with North Carolina, the Current ending the regular season with a win and the rest of the playoff bracket! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com…

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The playoffs are set! The top four finished the season strong and look like they'll make it to the semifinals with ease. Or will they? The guys preview all four quarterfinal matchups, and wonder where we could see upsets. Do Bay FC have what it takes to get past an injury- and suspension-rattled Washington Spirit? Could the Portland Thorns put some…

(This is a subscriber episode from October, now unlocked for all listeners.) Poker pro Jonathan Jaffe joins the pod to talk all things stats and the practical ways we think about using probability to make decisions. See the GTO LAB podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GTOLAB Support the showOleh Mike Goodman and Michael Caley

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser discuss Halloween, movies and more! The guys break down the start of the MLS Cup Playoffs with no Sporting Kansas City, matchups to watch and league updates. — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: https://play.google.…

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright are joined by Kansas City Current center back Kayla Sharples talking her journey in soccer, coming to Kansas City, some big plays she's already made for the team, gearing up for the playoffs and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/i…

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright react to the Kansas City Current securing another trophy, this time by defeating Gotham in the Summer Cup Final. The guys discuss Dan's trip to the game, how the Current got the win and more. Plus looking ahead to the last NWSL regular season game against Chicago and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one…

The first manager sacked in the Premier League is Manchester United's Eric Ten Hag. He has not done a particularly good job, but there are few hallmarks of good process in his sacking. Support the show

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser react to Peter Vermes's comments after Sporting Kansas City's season ended. The guys break down the highlights of what Vermes said, discuss what changes may happen with the club and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Goo…

Then, they break down their picks for the NWSL awards slate. Most of these are no-brainers, but they make a case for some down-ballot candidates, followed by an in-depth discussion of how to approach Defender of the Year. Join our Patreon for only $6/month to get all of our exclusive bonus content! Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Da…

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Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright discuss the latest news surrounding the Kansas City Current. The guys react to Desiree Scott's retirement announcement, break down other news and recap an impressive win for the Current over San Diego. Then the guys preview the Summer Cup Final as Kansas City will head to San Antonio to face Gotham for a chance to add…

We talk about Liverpool - Chelsea, City's struggles, Arsenal's, well, you know, and whether there is truly a big three in the Premier League as we expected. And then on to the real stuff: the Netflix romantic comedy Nobody Wants This, on which we have so many takes. Support the show

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser react to the end of the regular season for Sporting Kansas City. The guys discuss another loss to end the year, whether Peter Vermes will change his coaching philosophy and potentially what Sporting's offseason moves could be. Plus breaking down MLS decision day and MLS playoff bracket. — The best Kansas City sports cov…

Racing Louisville grabbed all three points against the Portland Thorns thanks to a late corner header from Taylor Flint. Their playoff hopes are still alive, but is it too little too late? The guys cap off the episode with this playoff six-pointer (41:20). Before that, they run through playoff scenarios for the top four (1:01), ruminate on the two …

Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright discuss the Kansas City Current securing home field in the playoffs. The guys break down Kansas City's win over Bay FC, Temwa Chawinga setting a new NWSL record and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: https…

The Chicago Red Stars own one of the worst xG differentials in league history. Only the Utah Royals have played worse in total this season. But Chicago just clinched a playoff berth, and look poised to finish the year in sixth place on a mere 1.3 points per game. Only four other teams have ever finished sixth or higher with that points total. Can i…

We take questions from the Double Pivot discord on these topics, we remember some center backs who scored goals, and we fight the urge to throw out the script and do a pod on Nobody Wants This. Support the show

Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser discuss Sporting Kansas City's season coming to a close. The guys break down some of the top moments from the year, preview the team's last game of the year against Dallas, look at the rest of the MLS with the playoffs around the corner and discuss theater and more! — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. D…

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