Heeelllooo and Welcome back for Season 3 Episode 1. We cannot believe we have been doing this for 2 entire years now - thats borderline outrageous behavior from us.

And, we're back for season three with an announcement! We'll be partnering up with Love.Fútball for a first annual Footy Banter 5-a-side Tournament on Saturday, September 14th. We'll be running this at JJ Walker Park in the West Village, and we'll have a cash prize for the winning team which we'll match with a donation to Love.Football. Hit us up if you're interested in starting or joining a team!

As for the episode, it was the annual tradition: blindly predicting the upcoming Premier League Season with significant time left in the transfer window, and little to no idea what will actually transpire. But, you gotta try ... right?

Whaaaaatup and welcome back for episode 79! We continue our summer preview series with a rundown of Tottenham Hotspur. Our esteemed guest and senior Tottenham Correspondent, Max Barrett, walks you through everything you need to know about the North London Side heading into the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

One year after losing Harry Kane, where are Tottenham in this re-build? How should last season be viewed, and what should expectations be for next season? Will Heung-Min Son and Richarlison be enough to lead the front line, or will reinforcements like Dominic Solanke and Pedro Neto be needed to bag the goals? Plus, how will new young signings Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall get on in their new threads?

Whaaaatup and welcome back for Episode 78! This week, we're doing the first club in our Summer Preview series. What better place than with the biggest club in the world (wink wink).

Will walks us through everything he thinks this dumpster fire needs to get back to its former glory. From signings already made like Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee, to signings left to be made like Methias De Ligt, Manuel Ugarte, Martin Zubemendi, or Johan Bakayoko. Or like 6 other dudes he mentioned but cant remember right now as i'm typing this? There were a lot of names.

Plus, how will Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, and *gulp* Antony fare in a make or break season for Erik Ten Hag?

We give some rpedicted starting XI's and some final table projections for the Red Devils going into the 2024/25 season. Enjoy!

Whaaaatup and welcome back for episode 77 of Footy Banter. With the Euros and Copa America coming to an end this weekend, we bring you a best Xi of the tournament from each:

Our Copa America best XI came out as: Emi Martinez, Alphonso Davies, Ronald Araujo, Daniel Munoz, Richard Rios, Fede Valverde, James Rodriguez, Latauro Martinez, Salomon Rondon, and Lionel Messi

Our Euros Team : Jordan Pickford, Marc Guehi, William Saliba, Dani Carvajal, Rodri, fabian Ruiz, Niko Williams, Dani Olmo, Cody Gakpo, Jamal Musiala, and Lamine Yamal

And most importantly, who would emerge victorious if the two sides were to play in some inter-continental super tournament comprised of entire regions? Who's to say?

Enjoy!

Whaaaatup and welcome back for episode 76 of Footy Banter.

This week is a bit of a risky episode in that we are already lining up a replacement for USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter before any actual decision has been made about his job security. We're like, pretty sure we're gonna sack him (like we gotta, right?) but at the time of recording, that decision has not been made. I hope to god we do not look like idiots after this comes out.

Nonetheless, we talk allll the options we can think of. From the dream appointment of Jurgen Klopp, to some more realistic options like Wilfried Nancy, Steve Cherundolo, and Harvé Renard.

We also discuss our inability to keep BJ Callaghan around, and how the hell we didnt land Jesse Marsch when he literally wanted the job. Plus, how do figures like Patrick Viera, Thierry Henry, and Fabian Hurzeler fit into everything? And, what role does being American have to do with being the coach of the USMNT?

Listen along and enjoy!

Whaaatup and welcome back for Episode 75! This week, we talk all things Euro 2024 and Copa America as we move further into both tournaments.

In a brief MLS Blast, we talk how Inter Miami are still finding W's without Leo Messi, and the tightening race in the West between LA Galaxy, LAFC, and Real Salt Lake.

As the group stages come to a close in the Euros, we talk everything from Gareth Southgate's sputtering England squad, to Mbappe and France's struggles to find their final gear. We discuss Ralf Rangnick's impressive dark horse in Austria, and hometown favorites Germany and their free-flowing attack with Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala. Plus, is Portugal's side (Cristiano Ronaldo included) the real deal? Or is it still trying to find the best version of itself.

On the other side of the Atlantic, we break down the first round of the Copa America groups stages. How did Christian Pulisic and the USMNT fair against Bolivia? Is Gio Reyna the best fit in this midfield, or is it Yunus Musah? And, what's going on in Brazil? Is this Vinicious Jr's Team? Or will they continue to struggle without Neymar? And, will Leo Messi and Argentina continue to roll with Julian Alvarez up top? Or will Latauro Martinez get his chance to shine this tournament?

Enjoy!

Whaaatup and welcome back for episode 74

This week, we're previewing the Copa America through an American lens.

We break down Gregg Berhalter's USMNT roster, and how his starting XI may shake out. With Sergiño Dest out, how does Joe Scally fill the void? Does Gregg look to play Gio Reyna as a number 10? Or will he be shut out again? What happens at the number 6 position between Tyler Adams and Johnny Cordoso? And, who will line up as our number 9: Folarin Balogan or Ricardo Pepi?

Plus, we break down some of the heavy hitters. Who should be considered the favorite? Is it Vinicious Jr and a Neymar-less Brazil? Or is it Leo Messi and Argentina? And, how does Darwin Nunez and Co. fair for a Marcelo Bielsa-lead Uruguay? And are Colombia actually nice??

Enjoy!

Whaaatup and welcome back for episode 73. This week, we're talking everything Euro 2024. We break down every group, every team, and all the contenders as fast as we possibly can to fit everything in 1-hour . You're welcome.

We talk the favorites between the stacked squads of France and England. Is Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, William Saliba, Eduardo Camavinga, and Tchueimeni enough to take down Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and all those other super good players? I dont know at all.

Plus, Portugal's ridiculous attack of Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafa Leao, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Joao Felix, and the Netherlands outrageous center back stockpile of Virgil Van Dijk, De Light, Mickey van de Ven, Nathan Ake, Stefan De Vrij, and Daley Blind.

Enjoy!