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The 2026 K League 2 season continues this weekend with a clash between two promotion favourites in Suwon Bluewings and Jeonnam Dragons, Busan IPark face Seoul E-Land, and Daegu FC host Chungnam Asan in what's expected to be an action-packed Round 3. Match of the Round: Early Promotion Test Both Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Jeonnam Dragons have produced impressive performances in the opening weeks of the season. Suwon have made the expected strong start with two consecutive victories, while Jeonnam showed their resilience despite suffering defeat in Round 2 following a dominant opening-day win. The outcome of this encounter could offer an early indication of the balance of power in K League 2. Suwon claimed a 2-1 victory over Seoul E-Land in Round 1 before edging Paju Frontier 1-0 in Round 2 to maintain their perfect start. However, the win over Paju was not without difficulties. Suwon struggled at times against Paju’s well-organised defensive structure and counterattacks, and found themselves having to dig in to defend several dangerous opportunities. One positive was the performance of new signing Jeong Ho-yeon, who impressed after coming off the bench and brought stability to the midfield. Bruno Silva also demonstrated his potential as an attacking option for manager Lee Jung-hyo, underlining Suwon’s overall strength. Jeonnam, meanwhile, followed up their emphatic 4-1 opening-day win against Gyeongnam FC with a 4-2 defeat to Daegu in Round 2. Despite the loss, the side displayed a clear attacking identity. Jeong Ji-yong’s pace and the presence of Honan in attack were particularly notable, while Valdivia contributed with an assist. However, Jeonnam struggled to respond to Daegu’s substitutions and conceded two goals in similar fashion to Edgar. With Suwon also boasting several players capable of decisive individual moments, how Jeonnam adapt defensively will be crucial. Suwon have dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning four and drawing two of the teams’ last six meetings over the past two years. However, with both clubs under new management, their first meeting under the current coaches could produce a different dynamic. Suwon and Jeonnam meet on Saturday, 14 March at 2:00 PM at Suwon World Cup Stadium. Team of the Round: Busan IPark Busan IPark secured an impressive 3-1 victory away to Ansan in Round 2, scoring two dramatic late goals. The result was even more striking, considering Ansan had opened their season with a 4-1 win. Busan adopted a significantly different tactical approach compared with last season, firing 27 shots at the Ansan goal on their way to claiming all three points. The key to Busan’s attacking improvement has been a shift in formation. Last year, they relied largely on a three-centre-back system focused on defensive stability, but this season they have lined up with a back four in both of their opening matches. Jang Ho-ik and Woo Joo-sung have anchored the defence, while the full-backs have been encouraged to push forward and support the attack. In midfield, Lee Dong-su has taken on defensive duties while Kim Min-hyuk has provided creativity in orchestrating attacks. New signing Cristian Renato has also made an immediate impact, scoring in both of his first two matches. If additional attacking options such as Gabriel and Baek Ga-on continue to regain match fitness, Busan’s attacking threat could grow even further. Busan, now embracing a more attacking style, travel to face Seoul E-Land in this round. The two teams were evenly matched last season, with one win each and one draw. Notably, the three matches produced a combined total of 12 goals, suggesting another high-scoring contest could be on the cards. Busan face Seoul E-Land on Saturday, 14 March at 2:00 PM at Mokdong Stadium. Player of the Round: Daegu FC's Edgar Daegu FC have opened the season with back-to-back home victories. Their momentum grew even stronger after a thrilling 4-2 comeback win over Jeonnam in Round 2, with substitute Edgar playing a decisive role. The two sides were level at 2–2 at halftime before Daegu head coach Kim Byung-soo made a bold decision at the start of the second half. He introduced Edgar in place of left midfielder Park Gi-hyeon in an attacking change that proved crucial. Edgar delivered the breakthrough, scoring twice in quick succession in the 70th and 76th minutes to secure a 4-2 victory for Daegu. Both goals highlighted the Brazilian striker’s aerial dominance. One came from a powerful header, while the other was a deft redirection that required only a slight touch to guide the ball into the net. Edgar also demonstrated his overall influence by winning seven of his nine aerial duels. He attempted five shots in total, four of which were on target, showcasing his clinical finishing. In recognition of his performance, Edgar was named the season’s first Round MVP. Daegu, aiming for a third consecutive victory, travel to face Chungnam Asan in this round. Chungnam Asan defeated Paju 3-2 in their opening match before sitting out Round 2. The match will take place on Sunday, 15 March at Yi Sun-sin Stadium in Asan. 2026 K League 2 Round 3 Fixtures Saturday 14th March Gimhae FC 2008 vs. Suwon FC - 2:00 PM Seoul E-Land vs. Busan IPark - 2:00 PM Suwon Samsung Bluewings vs. Jeonnam Dragons - 2:00 PM Yongin FC vs. Gimpo FC - 4:30 PM Gyeongnam FC vs. Chungbuk Cheongju - 4:30 PM Sunday 15th March Chungnam Asan vs. Daegu FC - 2:00 PM Ansan Greeners vs. Paju Frontier - 2:00 PM Hwaseong FC vs. Cheonan City - 4:30 PM Where to Watch Watch all matches live on TV.KLeague.com.

This Sunday, Incheon United will travel to Pohang Steelers’ Steel Yard in search of their first points of the season. Without a point in their first two games, the Blue-Black will be looking to finally get their season started. Standing in their way is a side that regularly challenges for continental football. The Story So Far Pohang have only played once this year: an away fixture against Gimcheon Sangmu. The game finished 1–1 and was a fairly cagey affair. The home side took the lead early before Pohang found an equaliser. Pohang were then reduced to ten men but managed to hold on for a point. Their game last weekend against Gangwon was postponed due to Gangwon's involvement in the AFC Champions League Elite. The game will be played on 28 March. Incheon, fresh off their promotion from K League 2 last year, had high hopes coming into the season. However, this has yet to pan out. A difficult defeat in the first game back against FC Seoul followed by a loss on the road in Gwangju means that they are one of only two teams in the division not to have earned a point thus far. With the next three fixtures looking equally tricky, Incheon face the prospect of failing to pick up a point in their first month back in the top division. [READ: Round 3 Preview] Head to Head Pohang and Incheon have met on 46 occasions, with the home side having the far superior record in these outings. Pohang have won 23 of the meetings to Incheon's nine, with 14 games ending level. Incheon's last win in the Steelyard was almost three years ago, in April 2023. Pohang have won four of the last six meetings between the teams, with two ending in a draw. Pohang's biggest win in this fixture was a 5-0 hammering in October 2017. Opposing Views This week, I sat down with Claire, our Pohang columnist, to discuss her thoughts on the game and the season ahead. Luke: Pohang have only played once so far, and had last weekend off. Do you think this will be a benefit or a hindrance coming into the Incheon game? Claire: I think it should be a benefit, or at least not a hindrance. It feels as if Pohang have had a bit of a false start to the season, playing once and then immediately having our Round 2 fixture rescheduled, but it does mean that fans will be really up for it, and hopefully the players are too. In terms of matchday atmosphere, I think it helps that our Round 1 match was away, so there's a real sense of anticipation ahead of what is now our home opener, especially as some parts of the stadium have been newly renovated in the off-season and will be open to fans for the first time this weekend. The crowd should be lively, so we just need the team to match the energy and deliver a result. Claire: First off, welcome back to K League 1. Incheon and their fans have got used to winning after a dominant season in K League 2. (How) has the brief sojourn in the second flight affected fans’ approach to the new season, and how will the club keep people on board when the wins aren’t coming as easily? Luke: I think the fans will give the club a grace period to readjust, especially since the opening fixtures are so tough. That said, there was still an expectation of a mid-table finish, with plenty of talk from the club to back that up. We’ve seen a massive turnover of around thirty players, and while I’m not sure how sustainable that is, the squad clearly needs time to mesh. How will the fans react if things haven’t improved following the March international break? That’s the big question. During the 2024 relegation season, the fans didn’t turn on the club or the players until the very end. Whether we’d see a similar level of patience this time around remains to be seen—but hopefully it won’t come to that. Luke: You went to the game in Gimcheon. How was Pohang's performance and did you feel a draw was a fair result? Was there anything you saw that made you optimistic for the year? Claire: Gimcheon away is always a tough fixture for us, but even so, it was one of those where I felt we should take the one point and be jolly well grateful for it. We conceded very early in the first half, and I spent the rest of the match with a sense of foreboding that I know perhaps a little too well as a Pohang and Everton supporter, but we clawed back an equaliser and held on until the end even after going down to ten men. Some of the players definitely showed tenacity and focus, but perhaps not until too late in the game. Unusually for the Steelers, the defence looked unsettled, and the overall work rate was disappointing. Sorry, did you ask a Pohang fan to be optimistic? I was pleased to see Pohang players actually attempting to shoot in situations where sometimes, in recent months, the ball has been endlessly passed around the edge of the box before eventually finding its way back to the goalkeeper for no good reason. There were moments of promise from some of the younger players in the squad, not to mention Jakob Tranziska scoring on his debut. His first touch was clumsy, but fans in the away end were soon commenting on his effort and stamina; the lad must have run miles just trying to get involved; he was locked in, and the goal felt deserved. More of that, please. Claire: 2026 has started with back-to-back losses. Meanwhile fellow promoted side Bucheon already have a win and a draw to their name. How important is it for Incheon to start getting points on the board early in the season, and where are those points going to come from? Luke: Bucheon’s start has been incredible; winning away at the champions and nearly taking a point from Daejeon in Round 2. They’re doing all this on a fraction of Incheon’s budget, too. From an Incheon point of view before the season, I think we would have targeted Gwangju and Anyang away for wins, plus hoped for a point or two against Seoul, Daejeon, or Pohang. But after losing to Seoul in that manner—and then the VAR incident at Gwangju—we’re now at the stage where we just need a win by any means necessary. You'd hope something clicks in the next three games, but honestly, we could be sitting bottom without any points by Round 5. The only realistic goal this year is avoiding twelfth, but regardless, Incheon need to start getting some points on the board. Claire: Having watched them play in the first two rounds, do you think Incheon have been unlucky or fairly beaten? Are there any particular on-pitch weaknesses or areas for concern already arising, and if so what changes are you hoping to see this weekend? Luke: I wouldn't say Incheon have been well-beaten in either game, but they have been naive. There have been a lot of sloppy passes from the defence and the midfield, and as a result, our front line hasn't had much opportunity. I'd like to see us play a little more directly and try to mix up our style. The club’s talk of a top-half finish always felt premature to me. After a year away, the priority has to be re-establishing ourselves. Other clubs will target us as 'beatable' simply because we’re the promoted side, and we have to shut that down immediately. We need to cultivate a grittier image and become more difficult to play against, stronger on the ball, and start physically bullying teams off it. The first two games were littered with individual errors that cost us. Kim Dong-heon and the backline need to be much smarter in possession. It comes down to the K League 1 learning curve: in the second division, the defence had time to play out from the back, but that same style is being punished at this level. We have to adapt, and fast. [Listen: The Back Post (Ep. 2)] Luke: Over the close season, there wasn't a huge amount of transfer activity for Pohang. Are there any weaknesses you think should have been addressed? Claire: The departure of Oberdan is a huge loss for Pohang, especially given his position right at the core of the squad, and I think beyond his skill and vision, perhaps we have taken for granted his ability to play, and play well, for a full 90 minutes, week in week out. Looking at our midfield now, I'm not sure if there's anyone who can do that. Nobody doubts Ki Sung-yueng's talent, but he isn't getting any younger — then again, even accounting for his time spent overseas he has far more K League 1 experience than the rest of our midfielders combined (Kim Beom-jun, who has just signed his first professional contract with the Steelers, hadn't been born yet when Ki made his K League debut). There's a lot of pressure on Nishiya Kento to fill the Oberdan-shaped gap, and maybe he will prove himself as the season goes on, but for the time being, it feels like there is an inherent instability, knowing the entire midfield will probably need to be subbed off. That comes at the cost of a change or two elsewhere, too. We're also potentially quite vulnerable to injury in that area, and may find ourselves relying on some youngsters to really step up a level. But hey, at least we have five goalkeepers! Luke: For the last four or five years, you've been consistently in the top half and even challenging for honours. What does a good season look like for Pohang this year? Claire: In terms of end results, I think the major aim is to qualify for the ACLE [Asian Champions League Elite]. To do that, we need to be more consistent within the season. Our next eight league fixtures are all at home then we're on the road until the end of July so I think it's going to be important for us to get as many points as we can over the next few weeks, make the Steelyard a place that other teams dread, and build momentum and confidence to carry us through that long run of away matches. Claire: Incheon don’t have a great track record against Pohang, especially at the Steelyard. What will be different this time? Luke: I'm hoping that the first two rounds act as a catalyst both for the manager and the team. Even though we control the ball and have lots of possession, we don't do a lot with it. We lose it and then we get punished. Seo Jae-min has been a stand-out so far and looks to be an exciting player. Oh Hu-seong is another shrewd signing. I'd hope that as these two players settle, they'll be the ones to create chances for the team. We definitely need to be more clinical; we need to start taking more risks and being more creative in the final third. Incheon haven't had a lot of attacking output so far, managing just six shots on target (minus penalties) across 180 minutes of football. Teams are happy to let us have the ball because they know we won't do much with it! Luke: Pohang are favourites and Incheon haven't won in their last five. Is this going to be an easy home win? Claire: I say it's a win, but Pohang lately have a habit of making things difficult. It's what the romantics call 'Park Tae-ha drama'. I'd like it to be an easy win, it should be an easy win, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us throw away an early lead and just barely stay in it (maybe even go behind) in the second half, causing half the home end to walk out and miss a Jorge injury time winner. Or something. Afterwards I'll say things like "what a match" and "that's why I love football" but what I'll really mean is "I hated this" and "just for once, please, could we win 5-0". Luke: I'd love a point, but I'm expecting a 3-1 Pohang win. Coverage Fans in Korea can watch Sunday's game on JTBC SPORTS or via Coupang Play. Fans outside will be able to tune into K League TV, with English commentary courtesy of K League United's Matt Binns. The game kicks off at 4.30pm KST.

Waterford FC manager head coach Gary Hunt, and goalkeeper Maeve Williams sat down with Beat102103's Odhrán Johnson ahead of the new Women's League of Ireland Premier Division season. The duo spoke about building on last season, goals for 2026 and of course the opening game of the season against local rivals Wexford FC. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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In Round 2 of the Hana Bank K League 1 season, unbeaten Gwangju FC take on yet-to-win Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, unbeaten Bucheon FC 1995 host a returning-to-action Ulsan HD, yet-to-win but still unbeaten Daejeon Hana Citizen entertain Gimcheon Sangmu, while Pohang Steelers welcome Incheon United to the Steel Yard for their home opener in what will be seen as the pick of the action. Match of the Round: Unbeaten Start vs. Yet to Win Gwangju FC vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors In Round 3, unbeaten Gwangju FC will face Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, who are still looking for their first win of the season. In the last five meetings between the two teams, though, Jeonbuk hold the advantage with two wins, two draws, and one loss. Home side Gwangju currently have a record of one win and one draw. In Round 1 against Jeju SK, they failed to secure victory despite having a man advantage after Italo's red card. However, in Round 2 against Incheon United, they found the back of the net three times, first through Choi Kyung-rok, followed by and a brace from Shin Chang-mu. Thanks to a penalty save by goalkeeper Kim Kyeong-min just before the final whistle and deep into added time, Gwangju secured a 3–2 win. Shin Chang-mu has been particularly impressive this season, recording two goals and five key passes and playing a central role in the team’s attack under new head coach Lee Jung-kyu. Gwangju will be aiming to maintain their early momentum, despite hosting last season's champions. Jeonbuk, on the other hand, have had a somewhat sluggish start to the season. They lost 3-2 at home to Bucheon FC 1995 in Round 1 and drew 1-1 with Gimcheon Sangmu in Round 2, meaning they are still searching for their first win of the season. Having conceded goals in both matches, defensive stability seems to be an issue following key departures from the back line. On a positive note, Lee Dong-jun has scored two goals this season, starting the new season as he ended the last. Midfielder Maeng Seong-ung has also been active on both ends of the pitch, recording a 93.9% pass success rate and 13 successful tackles. Jeonbuk will be looking to turn their early-season form around by claiming their first victory of the season. Both teams began the new season under new head coaches, making this the first meeting between Gwangju’s Lee Jung-kyu and Jeonbuk’s Chung Jung-yong. Watch live with English commentary: here Team of the Round: Rebellious Bucheon Bucheon FC 1995 drew 1–1 with Daejeon Hana Citizen in Round 2. After defeating defending champions Jeonbuk 3-2 on their K League 1 bow, they followed it up with apoint against last season’s runners-up Daejeon. Bucheon have been steadily collecting points with impressive performances early in their first season after promotion. The player leading Bucheon’s rise is Jefferson Galego. After registering two goals and one assist in the opening match, Galego also converted a penalty against Daejeon, bringing his tally to three goals and one assist in just two games. Last season, he scored six and assisted four in 28 K League 2 matches, including the promotion playoffs. This season in K League 1, he has shown even sharper attacking ability, raising expectations for a career-best year. Defensively, veteran Baek Dong-gyu anchors the back line, forming a compact defensive block with Hong Sung-wook and Patrick William, demonstrating solid organization. Veteran midfielder Yoon Bit-garam, who joined Bucheon this season, has also quickly integrated into the team and is contributing both offensively and defensively. With a strong team structure early in the season, Bucheon are determined to continue their unbeaten run in this round as well. This weekend they host Ulsan HD. Watch live with English commentary: here Player of the Round: Debut Goal Tranziska Pohang Steelers earned a point with a 1-1 draw against Gimcheon in the season opener. In that match, Jakob Tranziska stood out by scoring on his K League debut, signaling a promising season ahead. Tranziska is a forward standing at 189 cm tall, and despite being only 23 years old, he has experience of playing several European leagues, including Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, before joining Pohang this season. Coming on as a substitute in the second half against Gimcheon, Tranziska energized Pohang's attack with his work rate and link-up play, and scored a point-securing equalizer in the 55th minute. Tranziska is a versatile attacker capable of playing both as a central striker and as a winger. With Jorge Teixeira sidelined due to a hamstring injury, Tranziska’s quick adaptation has become a major boost for manager Park Tae-ha. Strong in duels and with bold dribbling, Tranziska will be one to watch this weekend. Watch live with English commentary: here 2026 K League 1 Round 3 Fixtures Gwangju FC vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors - Saturday, March 14, 2:00 PM [ENG] Daejeon Hana Citizen vs. Gimcheon Sangmu - Saturday, March 14, 4:30 PM [ENG] Bucheon FC 1995 vs. Ulsan HD - Sunday, March 15, 2:00 PM [ENG] Jeju SK vs. FC Seoul - Sunday, March 15, 2:00 PM Gangwon FC vs. FC Anyang - Sunday, March 15, 4:30 PM Pohang Steelers vs. Incheon United - Sunday, March 15, 4:30 PM [ENG] via K League press release Where to Watch Watch live on TV.KLeague.com, English commentary provided where indicated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by K LEAGUE International (@kleagueintl.official)

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Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠official xOG merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for as little as $6/month to get bonus episodes and the main feed ad-free! The North Carolina Courage have a new head coach in Mak Lind, and a new face of the midfield after Denise O'Sullivan's departure. What is this team going to be now that the final vestiges of the old regime have departed? Dr. Meredith Shea joins the guys to marvel at Manaka Matsukubo, the arrival of Ally Schlegel, and if one of the most successful franchises in the NWSL can get back to the promised land. Like & subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page and watch the first volume of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Did we make an own goal? E-mail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eli Elbogen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠official xOG merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for as little as $6/month to get bonus episodes and the main feed ad-free! Angel City are kind of exciting again! They sport one of the youngest rosters in the game, and with a full offseason, head coach Alex Straus is confident he can mold them into a winner. But are additions like Emily Sams and Ary Borges enough to weather any hiccups further up the field? ⁠Trebor Tracy⁠ of ⁠Angels on Parade⁠ joins the guys to talk about the state of the NWSL's loudest club as it gets ready for its fifth season. Like & subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page and watch the first volume of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Did we make an own goal? E-mail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eli Elbogen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠official xOG merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for as little as $6/month to get bonus episodes and the main feed ad-free! The Utah Royals have brought in some Japanese stalwarts like Narumi Miura and Miyabi Moriya, as well as Mexican attacking talent Kiana Palacios. But is that anywhere close to enough to get them to the playoffs? ⁠Catalina Bush⁠ of ⁠ASA Viz Hub⁠ chatted with the guys about the clear strategy behind Utah's roster construction, and how it likely won't be enough for respectability in 2026. Like & subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page and watch the first volume of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Did we make an own goal? E-mail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eli Elbogen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Duggan is joined on the line by Kathleen McNamee live from Utrecht as she previews tonight's 2027 World Cup Qualifier between The Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland. The Girls in Green will look to bounce back from their loss against France in Tallaght on Tuesday as they face the 11th best team in the world in the Stadion Galgenwaard. Republic of Ireland football on Off The Ball with Cadbury | #PaintMarchGreen #CadburySupporterAndAHalf

Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠official xOG merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Patreon for only $6/month to get exclusive bonus content! Sooooo how's the 1,000-day plan going? Chicago Stars FC have been one of the worst teams in the NWSL for three years running now, fluke 2024 playoff berth notwithstanding. They've shipped Ludmila to San Diego, and haven't brought in reinforcements. ⁠Lesley Ryder⁠ joins the guys to hunt for any signs of hope, and whether Laura Ricketts and Richard Feuz can be trusted to build a winner in the years to come. Like & subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page and watch the first volume of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Did we make an own goal? E-mail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eli Elbogen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠official xOG merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for as little as $6/month to get bonus episodes and the main feed ad-free! Bay FC weren't good last year, but they certainly weren't the second-worst team in the NWSL. After some major organizational shakeups—including a new head coach in Emma Coates—the club has added multiple impact players, the most important of which is Claire Hutton. Everything Bay Goals co-host ⁠Anna Daccache⁠ walks the guys through all the moves both on and off the field as Bay gear up for season three. Like & subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page and watch the first volume of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Did we make an own goal? E-mail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eli Elbogen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea face Hollywood's favorite football club, Wrexham, away this weekend! The Blues should almost certainly walk away with an easy FA Cup win, but could Wrexham shock Chelsea? Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith look ahead to an FA Cup fifth round packed with intrigue. They begin with Arsenal, who continue to pull clear at the top of the Premier League as debate grows around their pragmatic, set-piece fueled march toward the title. Then attention turns to Manchester City, who travel to Newcastle facing a tricky FA Cup test while juggling a brutal run of fixtures across multiple competitions. Finally, Wrexham take center stage as they host Chelsea in their biggest FA Cup moment in decades, while Liverpool look to fend off Wolves as they search for redemption after their midweek loss. Plus, score predictions and one more big thing to watch. 00:00:00 - Basque Country Rory 00:02:02 - Arsenal playing anti-football? 00:10:05 - Arsenal vs. Mansfield Town preview 00:12:50 - Quiz Time! Footballer or GBBO contestant? 00:16:33 - Newcastle vs. Manchester City preview 00:22:05 - Tottenham Hotspurs, relegated? 00:26:40 - Liverpool fans turning on Slot? 00:32:00 - Leeds vs. Norwich preview 00:33:48 - Wrexham vs. Chelsea preview Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE Order Rog's new book "We Are the World (Cup)" now!: https://mibcourage.co/3OJlfs0 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gordon Duncan is joined by Hugh Keevins and Scott Allan tonight, as we look forward to a massive weekend of Scottish football. We preview the Scottish Cup Quarter Finals including the massive game at Ibrox on Sunday. We're also giving away tickets to see Jack Docherty Aka 'The Chief' at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival Plus, your chance to win a signed ball on Beat The Pundit, and the Full-Time Teaser after 7pm. 📻 Listen live from 6pm every weeknight on Clyde 1: https://hellorayo.co.uk/clyde/ways-to-listen Twitter: https://x.com/ClydeSSB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clyde1ssb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clydessb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clyde1 Check out our YouTube channel & subscribe via: https://www.youtube.com/@Clyde1SSB Previous shows: https://hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/superscoreboard/

We’ve seen greatness and not-so-greatness over the first two weeks of the season. Perhaps the real test will be against a team FC Cincinnati has managed to best even during their absolute lows. Toronto FC come into town with two difficult losses under their belt, but they need one more road tilt before their home opener. The Reds have managed to clear their books of two difficult contracts, only to pull in Josh Sargent, the American striker Cincinnati had been pursuing in the past. We talk with Jeffrey from the Toronto ‘Til I Die podcast to get his thoughts on the second year under head coach Robin Fraser. How does this squad operate under some of the U.S. national team’s bigger pieces? And speaking of national teams, how do things look in the Great White North with the World Cup on the horizon? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cincysoccertalk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: http://instagram.com/cincysoccertalk

FA Cup weekend brings a Hollywood tie to the Racecourse Ground, as Wrexham host Chelsea. Can the Championship club upset the odds again? Elsewhere in fifth round action is yet another Newcastle and Manchester City matchup, Arsenal head to Mansfield, Port Vale host Sunderland, and more... Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Adrian Clarke & Richard Sutcliffe Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Round 2 of the 2026 K League 2 season, there's a first meeting in nearly eight years between Daegu FC and Jeonnam Dragons, with both teams looking to build on Round 1 wins, Ansan Greeners take on Busan IPark in their home opener with the aim of continuing their hot start, while Suwon FC take om newcomers Yongin FC. Match of the Round Daegu FC vs. Jeonnam Dragons These two teams meet again after quite some time. Daegu FC and Jeonnam Dragons, who both secured three points in their opening matches, will face each other for the first time since 2018. As both sides were considered contenders for the upper half of the table before the season began, this clash could have a significant impact on the early standings. Daegu defeated Hwaseong 1–0 in their season opener. However, their overall performance still looked like a work in progress. Under head coach Kim Byung-soo, the team showed defensive stability with a back four, but aside from the goal, their attacking buildup lacked some precision. Cesinha was not yet at full fitness, and Park Dae-hoon’s injury is another concern. On the positive side, a new attacking route utilizing Matheus Serafim appeared promising. Hwang Jae-won’s aggressive overlapping runs from the right flank also created dangerous situations. Jeonnam enjoyed an impressive opening match by defeating Gyeongnam 4–1. The game’s flow was heavily influenced by an early red card for the opposing goalkeeper just five minutes into the first half, giving Jeonnam a numerical advantage for most of the contest. Their attacking pattern of quickly exploiting open space proved highly effective. Choi Han-sol and Yoon Min-ho provided balance in midfield, while Valdivia supplied creative passes for Kim Beom-su and Jeong Ji-yong to finish with their pace. If they can maintain the same level of attacking sharpness shown in the opener, Jeonnam could emerge as a serious promotion contender this season. There is also strong interest in the matchup between Cesinha and Valdivia, the symbolic leaders of their respective teams. Each wears the captain’s armband and plays a major role in guiding his team. The duel between these two aces could have a major influence on the flow of the match. Team of the Round Ansan Greeners (vs. Busan IPark) Ansan Greeners, who finished bottom of the table last season, surprised everyone in their opening match. They delivered a powerful start by defeating Gimhae 4–1 away from home. It was Ansan’s first opening-day victory since 2020, and scoring four goals in a single match marks only the third time in the club’s history. The performance of their new foreign players was particularly notable. In defense, Milan Obradovic and Tim Hartzell managed the game with stability, while in attack, Marlon stood out with his directness. Substitute Jung Hyun-woo’s two goals were also a major positive. Even after conceding the opening goal, the Green Wolves did not lose composure and controlled the game through sharp passing play, showing a clear difference from last season. While the team previously tended to focus on defense, their more proactive style of play in this opener was especially impressive. In Round 2, Ansan will face Busan. Busan drew 1–1 with Seongnam in their opening match. The game was played under heavy rain and strong winds, making normal play difficult. Player of the Round Matheus Frizzo, Suwon FC (vs. Yongin FC) Suwon FC began the season in style by defeating Chungbuk Cheongju 4–1 in their opener. Although they conceded the first goal just three minutes into the match, Matheus Frizzo’s performance turned the momentum around. Frizzo first made his mark in the 10th minute by delivering a clever pass that set up Ha Jeong-woo’s equalizer. In the second half, he calmly finished two chances inside the box. Beyond the goals and assist, his movement between the wing and central areas, actively attacking the half-spaces, was also impressive, as it created cracks in the opposing defense. Although he had a goal was disallowed, the Brazilian still demonstrated his sharp kicking ability by finding the net during a corner-kick situation. Even under the intense pressure typical of the K League, he showed smart positioning and decision-making, delivering a flawless debut performance. As a result, Frizzo was named the MVP of the opening round. Led by Frizzo, Suwon FC will face Yongin FC in Round 2. Yongin drew 2–2 with Cheonan in their opening match after an intense back-and-forth battle. Although they are a new team, they have signed several players with extensive K League experience and are considered a competitive side. Suwon FC will look to maintain their early-season momentum, while Yongin will be highly motivated to secure their first K League victory. 2026 K League 2 Round 2 Fixtures Saturday 7th March Seoul E-Land vs. Gyeongnam FC - 14:00 Paju Frontier vs. Suwon Bluewings - 14:00 Daegu FC vs. Jeonnam Dragons - 16:30 Suwon FC vs. Yongin FC - 16:30 Sunday 8th March Ansan Greeners vs. Busan IPark - 14:00 Seongnam FC vs. Chungbuk Cheongju - 14:00 Cheonan FC vs. Gimpo FC - 16:30 Hwaseong FC vs. Gimhae FC 2008 - 16:30 Via K League press release Where to Watch Watch all games live on TV.KLeague.com

This episode provides an in-depth look at Gotham FC's 2026 season prospects, roster changes, and strategic outlook, featuring expert insights and player analysis. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Soccer Over Gotham 00:04 2026 Season Preview and Expectations 04:39 Soccer as a Reflection of Society 08:21 Gotham FC's Transformation and Roster Changes 24:27 Predictions for the Upcoming Season #gothamfc , #soccer #nwsl

Bonus episode of The Wisemen Say! We’re diving deeper into the upcoming matchup between the Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire FC with a special guest appearance from Nick of Glass House Soccer. In this crossover-style conversation, we get the Chicago perspective on the Fire’s start to the season, key tactical trends, and which players could cause problems for Columbus when the two Eastern Conference sides meet. We also discuss how the Crew’s attack — led by Diego Rossi and Wessam Abou Ali — could match up against Chicago’s defensive structure. In this bonus episode: ⚽ Chicago Fire season outlook 📊 Tactical expectations for the match 🔥 Key players to watch on both sides 🧠 What each team must do to secure three points If you’re getting ready for matchday, this is the perfect quick preview before kickoff. Be sure to subscribe, like, and follow for more coverage of the Columbus Crew throughout the 2026 season. -------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIMARY PODCAST LINKS 🎧Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wisemen-say/id1627581308⁠ 🎧Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0xhWhcBypuI1BdEEhnPlyS?si=25ce15097b434b8c⁠ 📺YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WisemenSayPodcast⁠ -------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMUNITY/ENGAGEMENT LINKS 🐦X: ⁠https://x.com/WiseMenPod⁠ 🦋BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/wisemenpod.bsky.social⁠ 📸Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewisemensaypodcast/⁠ -------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT LINKS 👔MERCH: ⁠https://wisemenpod.store⁠ 🎟️StubHub: ⁠https://tr.ee/1zz4jXkUnO⁠ 🛒SamsClub Membership: ⁠https://tr.ee/hvy7Ip3KPc

Hello Rank Squad! We thought that with less than 100 days to go now until the World Cup begins this summer, it was time to start to take a look at the tournament in earnest - and the storylines on the pitch that are set to dictate just how this tournament is remembered from a footballing perspective. We split that into three parts. Firstly, we take a look at three of the favourites to win the tournament - holders Argentina, as well as France and Spain - and the narrative threads behind each of their campaigns to come. We look at Argentina's attempt to be the first nation to go back-to-back since Brazil in the 1960's, France hoping to give Didier Deschamps the send-off his illustrious managerial tenure deserves, and Spain looking to begin a new dynasty by backing up their 2024 Euros with a World Cup two years later, just as their Golden Generation did in 2012 and 2014. Then in Part Two, we look at the managers who have traded their club loyalties for a shot at winning the most illustrious tournament of them all at international level - looking at England under Thomas Tuchel, Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti, the USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino, and Germany under Julian Nagelsmann. And finally, in Part Three, we dive into the four teams who have qualified for the first time ever - Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan and Jordan - examining their stories, the background, and the manner in which we're expecting them to show up to the party. It's Ranks! And remember, if you’d like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon? (http://patreon.com/ranksfc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Leeds United’s spirited defeat at the weekend Sunderland come to Elland Road on Tuesday night with an opportunity for points for the whites. 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: https://sqbl.co/levi · EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tsb · Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea face Aston Villa away in a battle for a top four position! We got together with our resident expert of match previews CFC Central AKA Sam to tell us all about what we can expect. Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Soccer Sharps return with an all-EPL show! Co-hosts, Devin and Jordan, preview selected matches from the Premier League Matchday 29 midweek slate. The show provides in-depth match previews as Devin and Jordan share their expert insights and analysis before sharing their official predictions. 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Bournemouth vs Brentford 06:23 Wolves vs Liverpool 12:37 Brighton vs Arsenal 18:12 Fulham vs West Ham United 24:05 Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest 29:29 Newcastle United vs Manchester United 37:04 Spurs vs Crystal Palace 43:40 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winner! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chloe is joined by Lewis and Ian to build up to Liverpool's trip to Molineux to take on Wolves in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MATCH PREVIEW Barnsley v Wycombe Wanderers 📅 Tuesday 03 March 2026, 19:45 📍 Oakwell 📊 FORM COMPARISON Stat Barnsley (H) Wycombe Wanderers (A) Last 5 LDWLW WLDWW PPG 1.42 1.47 Goals/Game 1.71 1.44 Conceded/Game 1.71 1.06 📈 HEAD TO HEAD 6 Barnsley Wins 2 Draws 3 Wycombe Wanderers Wins Average goals per meeting: 3.0 ✍️ THE ANALYSIS Tuesday night at Oakwell, and we've got ourselves a proper nothing burger of a fixture. Barnsley versus Wycombe Wanderers. Two teams so evenly matched you could swap the shirts and nobody would notice the difference. Five hundredths of a point separating us in the form table. That's not a gap, that's a statistical typo. Let's address the elephant wearing red in the room: we score 1.71, concede 1.71. That's not defending, that's symmetry. That's what happens when you approach football like it's a maths experiment designed to prove chaos theory. Every match is basically Schrödinger's three points: simultaneously won and lost until the final whistle collapses the quantum state into whatever disappointing reality we've earned. Wycombe, for all their faults, have at least grasped the concept that keeping goals out matters. 1.44 scored, 1.06 conceded. They're boring, functional, the sort of team that won't win you over but won't actively betray you either. The model reckons 2-1 to us with high confidence, which is hilarious when you consider we're massively overperforming our expected goals. Banging in 1.7 actual from 1.4 xG is nice while it lasts, but regression's coming like a particularly aggressive doorstep evangelist. You can only dodge mathematical reality for so long before it catches up with you in a Barnsley shirt and demands its due. History's on our side, six wins from eleven meetings, three goals per game on average, but I'm not convinced any of that matters when both teams are this consistently inconsistent. LDWLW reads like someone mashing keyboard keys rather than actual form. Wycombe's at 1.47 points per game to our 1.42, which means they're fractionally less rubbish than us over the season. Congratulations all round. This one's getting decided by whichever goalkeeper has a mare, whichever defender switches off at a set piece, whichever striker remembers how to finish when it actually counts. We'll have more possession because we're at home, do less with it because that's what we do, and generally make it look far harder than it should be. They'll sit deep, frustrate us, probably nick something if we're daft enough to commit too many bodies forward when we're chasing it. 1-1 feels written in the stars. Both teams cancel each other out, both sets of fans leave muttering about dropped points, and we all pretend we expected nothing more. Tuesday nights in League One, living the dream. 🎯 PREDICTION Barnsley 2 - 1 Wycombe Wanderers Confidence: High (81%) Key Factors: Barnsley's positive H2H record Home advantage at Oakwell Wycombe Wanderers higher in the table Barnsley massively overperforming their underlying xG (1.7 vs 1.4 xG) - due a regression Barnsley averaging 1.4 PPG

Arne Slot speaks to the media ahead of Wolves v Liverpool in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea face Arsenal away from home Sunday in a match that follows up the season's earlier tense draw. Can Chelsea earn all three points this time while traveling away? We previewed the match, discussed all the news surrounding the big game, and much more! Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Weekend Preview returns as Rog and Rory Smith break down a weekend with title-race tension and relegation dread. They start at the Emirates, where Arsenal face Chelsea with Manchester City looming. Then it’s off to Elland Road, where City walk into a ferocious Leeds atmosphere in a match that could reshape the table. Finally they touch on Tottenham’s slide as they travel to Fulham with relegation fears no longer a joke. Plus, score predictions and one more big thing to watch. Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE Pre-order Rog's new book "We Are the World (Cup)" now!: https://mibcourage.co/4brQpgG Sign up The Correspondent with Rory Smith here: https://the-correspondent-rory-smith-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Watch our interview with Marcus Mumford here: https://youtu.be/a7MiCKV4B9w See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ste hosts Ben and Dan for the Uncensored Match Build Up ahead of Liverpool's clash with West Ham! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to break out the winter scarves for this weekend’s first big away trip to the chilly confines of Saint Paul. FC Cincinnati makes another heralded trek to Minnesota United, hoping to stitch multiple solid performances together. The Orange & Blue have left their history in the past, winning their last two visits to Allianz Field and leaving all memories of their worst loss ever in the snowdrifts. As much as Cincinnati has kept their roster primarily constant in the offseason, the Loons have endured a very turbulent winter with a roster that looks quite different. The promise of superstar James Rodrigues has been tempered with the uncertainty of new head coach Cam Knowles, but the first match at least brought a point back to their home opener. We talk with Dan from The Loony Bin Podcast to analyze the roster shifts and expectations. Can Minnesota alter the trend of Cincinnati taking the wins? Will we hear “Wonderwall” or “Mr. Brightside” after 90 minutes? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cincysoccertalk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: http://instagram.com/cincysoccertalk

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has news of the Premier League, the Champions and the League of Ireland. Dublin derby preview as Bohemians host fierce rivals Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park, with live commentary coverage. Full breakdown of tonight’s crucial fixtures across the League of Ireland Premier and First Divisions. Major sanctions handed to Drogheda United following supporter damage to facilities during their clash with Dundalk. Government update as Patrick O'Donovan confirms funding pause on artificial pitches has been lifted. Key early-season pressure building on several clubs as title hopefuls look to find form. Connacht derby preview and squad updates as western rivals prepare for a crucial showdown. Six English clubs discover their knockout path in the UEFA Champions League last-16 draw. Injury concerns grow around Evan Ferguson ahead of Ireland’s vital World Cup playoff against Czechia. Contract boost for Brentford as head coach Keith Andrews commits his long-term future. European roundup as Celtic secure a historic win in Germany but exit Europe on aggregate. Progress in continental competition for Nottingham Forest despite a nervy second-leg defeat to Fenerbahce. Team news concerns for Liverpool as Florian Wirtz faces time on the sidelines. Relegation fears intensify for Wolves as they prepare for a must-win clash. Top-four ambitions continue for Aston Villa as they aim to strengthen their Premier League position. Expert analysis, manager reactions, and everything you need ahead of a packed weekend of football at home and abroad. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Liam Twomey in the studio with him in a week predictably packed with dramatic football. Atalanta stage an incredible comeback against Dortmund in the Champions League. They’re the only Italian team left in the competition after Juve’s incredible comeback falls short. Real Madrid and PSG also progress, with the holders still looking a shadow of last season. Can anyone stop the English clubs? Speaking of the Premier League, leaders Arsenal host a Chelsea side looking to make life difficult for them again. While Haaland heads home to Leeds as Man City try to keep pace in the title race. Elsewhere, it’s a huge game for Igor Tudor as Spurs travel to Fulham. And can West Ham finally win at Anfield? Plus Kyle Walker, apples and Osimhen to Juve? Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Some important news about apples (and the Champions League) (01.00) • PART 2a: Atalanta overcome Dortmund (05.45) • PART 2b: Juventus almost overcome Galatasaray (10.30) • PART 2c: Real Madrid process again (18.00) • PART 2d: PSG squeeze past Monaco (23.00) • PART 3a: Arsenal v Chelsea preview (35.00) • PART 3b: Leeds v Man City preview (42.00) • PART 4a: Man United v Palace and Liverpool v West Ham (46.00) • PART 4d: Fulham v Spurs and Brighton v Forest (48.00) • PART 4c: The rest of the Premier League weekend (52.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 K League 1 season is finally upon us with Round 1 set to get underway this upcoming weekend. From Outside The Box takes a look at the six matches ahead this weekend, as well as commentators' discussion on approaching pronunciation. Paul Neat and Alex Jensen sit down to preview the first round of the new K League 1 season, taking a closer look at the four featured matches for K League TV and giving insight from their pre-match notes. Paul previews Pohang's away visit to Gimcheon Sangmu while Alex takes a look at Ulsan's opener to Gangwon FC as well Jeju SK and Gwangju FC, both under new management. Then, Matt Binns phones in to give his thoughts ahead of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Bucheon FC 1995 as the K League 1 new boys visit the home of the Champions in hope of an upset. About the Podcast From Outside the Box is a relaxed, insight-driven podcast from K League United, proudly sponsored by Record Pizza and TNT FC. Join K League TV commentators Matthew Binns, Paul Neat, and Alex Jensen as they draw from their weekly notes, observations, and offer peeks into their behind-the-scenes experiences from the commentary box to break down K League 1, offering onest opinions, tactical talk, and real stories from outside the commentary box, every week. The first few episodes of this new initiative will also be available on The K League United Podcast stream before switching over to the new channels which you can find below: Listen and Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also follow on Instagram. Watch here on Patreon

With Leeds United hosting Man City at the weekend the lads consider what a good result looks like. 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: https://sqbl.co/levi · EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tsb · Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Symes speaks to Bohemian FC Manager Alan Reynolds and right back Darragh Power ahead of the Dublin Derby between Bohs and bitter rivals Shamrock Rovers on Friday night. You can listen to live commentary of Bohemian FC vs Shamrock Rovers this Friday night on Newstalk and Off The Ball.

Newcastle to face Barcelona or Chelsea after cruising into Champions League last 16

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jordan Angeli preview the USWNT vs. Argentina match, breaking down projected lineups, tactics, and key players as the squad kicks off the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. Plus, we’re joined by North Carolina Courage head coach Mak Lind for an in-depth conversation about the club’s identity, player development philosophy, and expectations in the NWSL this season. It’s a packed show! 00:00 - Attacking Third Live 07:57 - SheBelieves Cup Preview USWNT vs. Argentina 21:20 - Coach Mak Lind from NC Courage 43:17 - Alternate casting for the 99ers feature film To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices