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Earl and Robert get together for a post-MLS Cup show. They discuss the finale, where Sporting Kansas City prevailed in penalties. They also discuss Don Garber's State of the League address, as well as the World Cup Draw that saw the United States picked into a difficult group with Germany, Portugal, and Ghana. Thank you for listening to the United States of Futbol Show!

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, Jeremy returns to the podcast after a week off for Thanksgiving. Week 13 results of the Turkish Super League are reviewed. This includes a review of the derby thriller between Fenerbahce and Besiktas. The week 14 schedule is also given a rundown. The Turkish Cup 4th round was played this week, and the guys review a round of upsets. News this week deals with suspensions for Fenerbahce's Raul Meireles, Bursaspor's Serdar Aziz, and Elazigspor's Pape Sow. The Champions League match between Juventus and Galatasaray is previewed. This includes the possible outcomes for Galatasaray, including the possibility of Galatasaray gettting eliminated from European competition altogether for this season.

This week on Kicking it with Raphael, I had on my Barcelona insider @XoelCardenas to break down what is happening with Barcelona. Next I welcomed on FourFourTwo staff writer Jonathan Fadugba @JFfutbol and we discussed the latest matches in the EPL. Next was The Score Guardian US and ESPN FC writer Richard Whittall @RWhittall to break down the what exactly is going on with Manchester United and Liverpool. Finally @soccerserber returned to the show to make his picks for next weeks champions league fixtures. Check me out on twitter @raphaelg23

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, Jeremy is with his family for Thanksgiving, so Ata is joined by Kaan Bayazit. Week 12 results of the Turkish Super League are reviewed, and the week 13 schedule is discussed. The European matches involving Galatasaray and Trabzonspor are reviewed. The major news discussed this week is Pablo Batalla of Bursaspor shockingly leaving the club (without a formal termination of contract) due to Batalla's own reasons (which even the pundits admit they aren't sure what the details behind it are).

In this week's episode of Kicking it with Raphael, I started off the show with James Montague. Montague, is a football writer for NYT and well known author. We discussed his trip to Jordan and Iceland for the recent world cup playoff matches and the globalization of football. Next on was ESPN FC and Bleacher Report Jon Johnson! We analyzed the France-Ukraine match and the future of French football. Next on we spoke with freelance football writer Noah Davis about the MLS playoffs and what to expect from the US team in the world cup. Last on the show was Fox Soccer commentator Marc Serber, who provided a group by group preview for all the Champions League matches. As always check me out on twitter @raphaelg23

MLS Cup is set, and Earl and Robert are back from the pit of sickness to bring you this United States of Futbol Episode! Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake escaped the Conference Finals, and will meet in early December to decide the 2013 MLS Cup Champion. Earl and Robert take you through the previous round as well as the matchup coming up. They also talk about Orlando City Soccer Club, which will join MLS in 2015 alongside NYCFC. Exciting time for the top league in the US. Some other news and award predictions complete this episode of the USoF Show! Please subscribe on iTunes and give us feedback below. We look forward to hearing from you!

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, it's a three man crew, as occasional pundit Kaan Bayazit drops in to talk Turkish footy with Ata and Jeremy. There's a review of the two friendlies that the Turkish national team played over the weekend. The news of the week is also discussed, with particular emphasis on the new manager at Gaziantepspor. The podcast wraps up with a discussion of the week 12 schedule of the Turkish Super League, and the upcoming European matches involving Galatasaray and Trabzonspor.

In this special episode of Kicking it with Raphael, I started off the show with BBC's Andy West. West and I discussed La Liga from top to bottom and what to expect from the Spanish National Football team this summer. Next on was ESPN FC's Marc Connolly. Marc and I discussed the US National teams latest performances and analyzed the roster ahead of the world cup. If you love learning about Asian football you will love the next segment. I spoke with ESPN and Bleacher Reports Christopher Atkins who helped break down the Japan and Korean national teams. The last part of our segment was dedicated to the development of football in China. One of the most fascinating interviews ever on the show. As always if you have any questions or comments feel free to tweet me @raphaelg23

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, week 11 results of the Turkish Super League are reviewed. This includes a detailed discussion of the recent Fenerbahce-Galatasaray derby. With the international break, the roster for Turkey's upcoming friendly matches are reviewed. Also featured on the podcast is a rundown of the matchups for the Turkish Cup 4th round. Konak Belediyesi's round of 16 tie in the UEFA Women's Champions League is discussed. News this week features some coaching news, a heart related scare for Antalyaspor's Mehmet Sedef, and Fenerbahce's fine for fan misbehavior during the derby.

In this weeks episode of Kicking it with Raphael I had three great guests on the show. First up David Jones Sky Sports football presenter discussed England's national team and the failure of the British U-21 team this summer. David said the future of English football is bright. Next on the show was Global football @Bleacherreport UK football expert and author 'Life with Sir Alex' Will Tidey. Will and I discussed all the latest news in the EPL and what he expects from Barca without Messi. Last one the show was Fox Soccer commentator Marc Serber. Marc broke down the Napoli-Juve match and spoke about the heated battle in La Liga. Finally, we both made our decision for this weekends UEFA Worldcup playoffs. I love to interact with football fans so feel free to send me a tweet @raphaelg23

Tom and Nayib are joined by Futmexsource.com's "Wiso Vasquez", and Radio Sport of New Zealand football commentator, Jason Pine, to talk about the World Cup Playoff that will see an all Liga Bancomer MX national team compete against Ricki Herbert's New Zealand for one of the last Brazil 2014 tickets. Probable line-ups, keys to the games, and predictions are all on this 54-minute show.

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, week 10 results of the Turkish Super League are reviewed. The guys run down the week 11 schedule, which features the Fenerbahce-Galatasaray derby this week. European results for both Galatasaray and Trabzonspor are reviewed. News this week concerns the chairman elections at Fenerbahce, the injury bug hitting two key players for Galatasaray, and Elazigspor's Fabio Bilica's suspension.

In this episode of Kicking it with Raphael, I welcomed on Didrik Ottesen from football radar to discuss and learn more about Belgian football and the domestic league in Belgium. My next two guests were ESPN FC contributors Kristan Heneage and James McNicholas. We discussed the latest in the EPL and both gave their perdictions on who would finish in the top 4 of the EPL. My final guest of the show was Israeli football journalist Eyvatar Lang. Lang spoke about Israeli football and Maccabi Tel Aviv's huge EuropaLeague clash vs Frankfurt.

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, two major talking points were discussed in detail, as well as the usual stuff. Week 9 results of the Turkish Super League are reviewed. The guys then review the standings so far and run down the week 10 schedule. News discussed this week features the disciplinary issues surrounding Kayseri Erciyesspor, and Elazigspor's coaching situation. The upcoming chairman elections for Fenerbahce, and the two major candidates, is debated. Fatih Terim's press conference concerning his sacking as manager of Galatasaray is also debated.

El Tri finished with a 4-2 win over Finland in San Diego, two weeks before the World Cup Playoff vs. New Zealand. Oribe Peralta finished the game with one goal and two assists. Chivas woes, Atlas for sale, Rayados' poor season, and much more in this episode with Tom and Nayib.