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Jesse Marsch is the new manager at Leeds United. John Muller is here to explain how the American’s tactical ideas could work in Leeds’ relegation fight..
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Chelsea’s owner is making a move and the calls for Russia’s ban from international competitions are growing stronger.
Abramovich explainer: https://theathletic.com/3151831/2022/02/27/explained-why-roman-abramovich-has-handed-over-care-of-chelsea-and-what-it-really-means/
Bielsa fired at Leeds; Marsch to take over? https://theathletic.com/news/leeds-united-part-company-with-head-coach-marcelo-bielsa/TIdygXBQiXWY/
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The MLS season starts this weekend. Jeff Rueter and John Muller are here to talk about some big storylines ahead of opening day. There's also a quick recap of how the world of soccer has been impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine updates: https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/russia-ukraine-crisis-impact-on-football-live-new[…]hampions-league-final-roman-abramovich-and-more/3Rrv6fAKLm67/
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Guest-host Jeff Rueter dives into his story on MLS's rapid expansion and how that creates a variety of approaches towards roster-building.
Jeff's story: https://theathletic.com/3142596/2022/02/22/how-mlss-rapid-expansion-creates-an-unprecedented-variety-of-approaches-towards-roster-building/
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Guest-host Matt Pentz is joined by CONCACAF expert Jon Arnold to discuss this year's ongoing Champions League drama, his favorite stories from other editions of the tournament and where he suggests you plan your next regional away day
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Guest-host Matt Pentz is joined by his colleague Jeff Rueter as they explain their perhaps bizarre attachment to the English second division, and break down the promotion race in a season that has been even wackier than normal
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Stylistically, Brighton and Hove Albion have more in common with Manchester City than you might think. John Muller dives into why that is.
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There are a lot of games on this weekend, including a long-awaited U.S. TV appearance for Union St. Gilloise – sure to become your new favorite club. Brooks Peck is here to help break it all down.
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A new group of NWSL investors, New contracts and potential new signings in MLS, a new general manager for OL Reign, and a return to action tonight for the U.S. women’s national team.
Guide to SheBelieves Cup: https://theathletic.com/3134565/2022/02/16/2022-shebelieves-cup-guide-uswnt-newcomers-and-opposition-match-times-how-to-watch/
Interview with Canada WNT coach Bev Priestman: https://theathletic.com/3130599/2022/02/15/bev-priestman-on-going-from-the-lowest-moment-of-her-career-to-winning-olympic-gold/
Info on Gruezo, Cowell and more: https://theathletic.com/3133983/2022/02/16/why-intra-mls-trade-prices-have-gotten-so-high-fc-cincy-interest-in-gruezo-cowell-contract-details-notebook/
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There’s another election for president of the U.S. Soccer Federation on the horizon. Steph Yang spoke with the incumbent candidate, Cindy Parlow Cone, about her campaign and what she hopes to accomplish in a full term at the helm.
USSF election explainer: https://theathletic.com/3121237/
Interview with Cindy Parlow Cone: https://theathletic.com/3132152/
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