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On this week’s show: Rob Hugo discuss England’s biggest rivalry games ahead of this week’s Liverpool – Manchester United match.

Greetings fellow hoot owls! This week on Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard and Joe Hojnacki have a Last Word SC #AfterDark episode. We talk about CONCACAF, Bob Bradley's new resume booster, and MLS playoff madness.  First off, the lads talk about CONCACAF's plan to get their stuff together. We're talking a potential renaming (does anyone really remember what CONCACAF stands for anyways?), as well as a changing of the World Cup and CCL format. Matt and Joe discuss the pros and cons. They spitball some ideas for how they could change things up. CCL group stage with four teams each? Having the entire tournament in the same calendar year? Plus, who knows how WCQ could change. Especially if FIFA decides to expand the World Cup beyond 32 teams.  Then the guys discuss Bob Bradley getting his Swan on. If you haven't heard, Bradley is the new coach at Swansea City. The guys discuss how huge this is for American Soccer and why they think he will succeed there. Most importantly, just don't get relegated. This is a YUGE change for American Soccer to show England and Europe that their players and coaches are undervalued. Go get 'em Bob.  Lastly, the boys review the USMNT friendlies, midweek MLS matches, and talk about the MLS Cup Playoff Wildcard race.  This episode is crazy, just like MLS and CONCACAF. 

Episode 91: For those about the listen to this podcast, we salute you. Mike and Jon kick off the show awaiting the arrival of regular guest, Martin Bihl from Last Word on Soccer.  Once Martin joins the show, it all breaks down.  The guys discuss geography (incorrectly), Costa Rica's International Schedule (incorrectly) and MLS East Coast Standings (vaguely).

This week the guys, recap the Rochester game, complain about attendance, discuss MLS 2 competitiveness, and preview the Louisville game. A lot to unpack, so settle in. Raising Bulls is a podcast dedicated to the New York Red Bulls of the USL. Each week, Joe Goldstein, Bill Twomey and Anthony Merced will be recapping the week that was. They will also be previewing each of the team’s upcoming matches and occasionally  joined by guests from all levels of the NYRBII organization. If you care about the future of the New York Red Bulls, you’re listening to Raising Bulls.

Episode 90: NYCFC continue their strong season on the road getting all three points from a Houston Dynamo team that just came off a win against the reigning MLS Cup Champions. Mike and Jon discuss the goals, the good and bad play and the impact this result had in the standings. In the second segment, Janusz Michallik from ESPN, Sirius XM and Yes Network joins us with some great insight and opinion on MLS, NYCFC and regrets about not playing the #6. We wrap with a look at the Eastern Conference and your comments from Twitter.

This week, the guys breakdown a huge 4-0 win by NYRBII in the first round of the USL Playoffs over Orlando City B. Then Rochester Rhinos Bob Lilley talks the NY rivalry and how he keeps the Rhinos clicking year over year. Finally we finish up with a preview of this weekend's game against the aforementioned Rhinos. Raising Bulls is a podcast dedicated to the New York Red Bulls of the USL. Each week, Joe Goldstein, Bill Twomey and Anthony Merced will be recapping the week that was. They will also be previewing each of the team’s upcoming matches. They will also be joined by guests each week from all levels of the NYRBII organization. If you care about the future of the New York Red Bulls, you’re listening to Raising Bulls.

On this week’s show: Rob Hugo discuss the scandals that have enveloped England managers over the years.

Happy fall internet! This week on Last Word SC Radio, we talk to Mark Turner of the Back Chat Show and Joe Goldstein of Raising Bulls in a full break down of the USL Playoffs. First, Matt Pollard sits down with Mark Turner to talk about the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Mark discussed a disappointing end to the season and how the Switchbacks will turn it around against Vancouver Whitecaps II. The two discuss the rest of the USL field and why they think OKC Energy FC could upset RGVFC Toros. Then Mark gives his predictions for the weekend's match. In segment two, Joe Goldstein jumps on to talk about the Baby Bulls and how they won the lamely names USL equivalent of the Supporter's Shield. The USL Regular Season Championship. Seriously guys, get your branding together. Who do you think you are, the NASL? Lolz. Joe breaks down what Red Bulls II will do against Orlando City B. The two discuss home field advantage and why the Rochester Rhinos could be the team to beat in the east. Lastly, the lads give their take on the USL deciding to use a bid process to determine who hosts the USL final, rather than having the team with the better record host. In the round table Matt and Joe get all sad about Clint Dempsey's irregular heart beat. They discuss how it will impact the Seattle Sounders and their playoff hopes. They also discuss how this could impact the U.S. Men's National Team in the Hexagonal. Lastly, the two spit out some hot takes on who's missing the playoffs in MLS and do some weekend previews.  Share this episode with your USL frenimies as you talk smack over who's going to win in the playoffs. Or just do some Last Word SC and chill. It's your life. You be you. We don't judge. 

Episode 89: NYCFC continue to breakdown barriers of the franchise.  Now in their second year as an MLS team, they are in the MLS Audi Playoffs. This week Mike and Jon talk about NYCFC's victory over the Chicago Fire.  In the second segment they are joined by Jason Davis from Sirius XM's United States of Soccer as he brings his perspective to the show.   They close out the show looking ahead at this week's match against Houston.

Raising Bulls 20th episode is jam packed with soccer news and reviews. First the guys discuss a momentum carrying win over the Charleston Battery. Then they preview the first round of the playoffs against Orlando City B. Next up is a full Eastern preview and breakdown. See who we predict will win it all. For the 20th episode, Joe quizzes Anthony and Bill on Red Bull II trivia for a bucket of popcorn. They've got end of season awards to hand out, USL rules to discuss, and a pondering about NASL. Lastly, Anthony pays up on the bet. Raising Bulls is a podcast dedicated to the New York Red Bulls of the USL. Each week, Joe Goldstein, Bill Twomey and Anthony Merced will be recapping the week that was. They will also be previewing each of the team’s upcoming matches. They will also be joined by guests each week from all levels of the NYRBII organization. If you care about the future of the New York Red Bulls, you’re listening to Raising Bulls.

Greetings Plebs of American Soccer! This week on Last Word SC, we speak with Michael Anderer of Blue City Radio and talk about the NASL basically peacing out. In segment one, Matt Pollard is joined by Mike from Blue City Radio to talk about all things New York City FC. They review the weekend match against FC Dallas and Mike provides some good news on Frank Lampard's injury. He waxes poetic about Tommy MacNamara and takes a look at NYCFC's remaining schedule. The boys discuss David Villa's MVP hopes and what the defense needs to do to put City in a good position for the playoffs. In the Round Table, Joe Hojnacki is back from bowling. The two discuss Christian Pulisic joining the MLS Allocation List and how it probably doesn't matter. We'd still like to see some more details from MLS on this. Matt even brings back and explains the #SpaceElephants inside joke. Then the guys react to Landon Donovan scoring his first goal since returning to MLS. Matt basically goes insane then the two come back to reality and discuss what his role with the Galaxy will be going forward. The two then talk about the NASL bad news from this week. They break down how the NASL got themselves into this mess and why the situation is just as bad as the optics show. Joe provides a few ideas for how they can pick themselves up. Still, we'll need to wait and see how they rebuild and change their business model. Plus, U.S. Soccer will probably have something to say about this. #DivisionTwoStatus? Lastly, the lads do some weekend predictions. Spoiler Alert: We're not excited about Columbus Crew SC hosting New England Revolution. Share this episode with your friend who supports a USL team as he dances on the NASL's grave stone. Womp womp.

Episode 88 NYCFC needed all their best efforts to battle the best team in MLS.  Some players rose to the occasion, some buckled under the pressure and one, hobbled off. On this week's episode Mike and Jon discuss the craziness that was NYCvDAL. Then Jon steps away and Mike talks with Bob Williams from the Telegraph, UK to get his perspective on NYCFC and American soccer in general. In the final segment, Mike and Jon discuss how they think Patrick Vieira should fill the void left by the injury to Frank Lampard

This week the guys talk about the big win over FC Montreal at RBA Saturday. Then we hear from John Wolyniec post game, and talk to Kevin Drastura for a round table. They finish up with a preview of Charleston Battery. Raising Bulls is a podcast dedicated to the New York Red Bulls of the USL. Each week, Joe Goldstein, Bill Twomey and Anthony Merced will be recapping the week that was. They will also be previewing each of the team’s upcoming matches. They will also be joined by guests each week from all levels of the NYRBII organization. If you care about the future of the New York Red Bulls, you’re listening to Raising Bulls.

This week on Last Word Soccer Club Radio, we sit down with our friend Sean Garmer to talk about all things FC Dallas. Matt and Sean talk about FC Dallas winning the 2016 U.S. Open Cup. Sean gives his take on the current state of Dallas. He gives his take on Carlos Ruiz signing with the club and how Walker Zimmerman and Matt Hedges have developed a relationship. The guys also talk about how Dallas will navigate their congested schedule with CONCACAF Champions League group games left.  In the Round Table, Joe jumps in after bowling to talk about the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft rules getting announced. The guys spitball on a few players who might be available and talk about how Atlanta United FC and Minnesota United FC could strategist what types of players to pick. The lads then answer the question: Who scores first this season, Carlos Ruiz or Landon Donovan. Lastly, the boys do some weekend predictions. Send this episode to your friends in A-Town and the Twin Cities so they can get all the info they need on the Expansion Draft. Or troll your Revs fan friend. Whichever works for you.

On this week’s show: Rob Hugo discusswhether the English Clubs in this year’s Champions League can challenge thelikes of Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid.