Chips: A Soccer Podcast

In this episode of Chips, Aaron and Will discuss how new stadiums can change a league's landscape and what it means for fans attending games. Basically, it's 45 minutes of Aaron begging England not to make the same mistake America made.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Will and Aaron explain why the #WengerOut movement gives off serious Brexit vibes. Plus, Sean Dyche, suspected Brexiter himself, said English managers don't get a fair shake in the Premier League. True or false?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the international break (or was when we recorded this episode), so Aaron brought up a sticky subject: is it OK to root for your national team when you're not too proud of your nation?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guardian U.S. contributor Luis Miguel Echegaray joins Aaron Gordon to discuss whether it's time for MLS to graduate from primarily marketing USMNT players. What does it looks like in practice to market to Latino millennials? Also, this week's MANAGER FIGHT: Miguel Herrera vs. Bruce Arena.​  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why, why, whyyyyyy must we always compare two players with each other just because they play a vaguely similar position and are from the same country, Kante vs. Pogba edition. Plus, following up on the #Actually Claudio Ranieri Was A Terrible Manager narrative. (Note: we recorded this before Leicester's MIRACLE VICTORY against Sevilla. Aaron stands by everything he said. Will doesn't.) This week's MANAGER FIGHT: Sampaoli v. Guardiola  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claudio Ranieri's dream is dead, but the Chips podcast is alive and well. Aaron truthers Ranieri's weepy statement and Will once again cowers in fear of a libel suit. Also, how do perceptions of doping in soccer match up with reality? Plus, this week's MANAGER FIGHT: Ranieri vs. Shakespeare.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is ticket scalping a problem? And if so, who's to blame? Motherboard writer Jason Koebler joins the show to discuss his recent article on scalpers. Also, we have our obligatory conversation about the fat-shaming of Wayne Shaw. Plus, the return of MANAGER FIGHT! with what might be considered an upset in our completely imaginary throwdown.​  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this very special Valentine's Day edition of Chips, Aaron is joined by VICE Sports staff writer Brian Blickenstaff to talk about U.S. Soccer's most recent hire, James Bunce, and to explain bio-banding. It's not as sexy as it sounds. OR IS IT?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

VICE Sports writer Sean Newell joins the show to lament how the American Outlaws have taken over his beloved bar. Plus, the debut of a new segment, MANAGER FIGHT!, in which Will and Aaron imagine how a fist fight between two managers might go. First up: Wenger vs. Conte.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aaron and Will get to the bottom of why every non-league team seems to employ players with the same four jobs. Also, the saddest MLS expansion team rally and whether West Ham screwed up with Payet.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

​Should you be able to beat up the fourth referee? Does European soccer need to take head injuries more seriously? How can Will possibly dislike Alexis Sanchez's dogs?! These questions and more are answered in this week's episode.​  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Chips, Will and Aaron debate whether Alexis Sanchez threw the lamest tantrum in history, Will tries to explain to Aaron what exactly English soccer fans want from Pep Guardiola, and there is a discussion about Louis Van Gaal's big balls.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After briefly discussing how the recent World Cup expansion will affect tournament hosts, Will makes a futile attempt to help Aaron understand the magic of the FA Cup.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Chips, hosts Aaron and Will argue about Pep's lack of holiday cheer, whether referees should have on-field personalities, and if fans should feel guilty for enjoying the packed holiday schedule.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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