The KickAround

KickAround #439 - "Saying Nice Things About Your Own Players"

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

April 11, 2026 - Andy and Peter and Lars all jump into the drama of Arsenal's loss, at home, to Bournemouth and how that now really revives the hope of a real title race. Plus, UCL Quarterfinals, World Cup talk and Bob Sturm checks in to talk about his current WC Ticket situation.

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KickAround #438 - "Is Poch Playing 4D Chess or Panicking?"

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

April 4, 2026 - Andy and Peter come in for a short episode to make sure the World Cup playoffs leading to finally determing the last 6 teams to the World Cup gets discussed, along with the Italian woe. Plus, City's bullying of Liverpool and a discussion of the dramatics of the USMNT.

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KickAround #437 - "No, They're Not Playing Chechnya, In Chechnya"

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:11:34 +0000

March 28, 2026 - Andy, Lars & Peter had a lot of soccer ground to cover with the FIFA World Cup Playoff games ramping up the "it's almost here" vibes. Plus a preview of USMNT game vs Belgium and how prophetic Andy and Jeff Carlisle turned out to be. Also Dallas Cup is here, and yet another new pro soccer team hits DFW.

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KickAround #436 - "FIFA Can Do Whatever It Wants"

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

March 21, 2026 - Andy & Peter dial up Lars, live, to formally annouce the KickAround's programming plan for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, a preview of both the UEFA and FIFA playoff games starting this week to decide the final 6 World Cup teams. Lars reflects on Bodo's great UCL run, a preview of that tourny's quarterfinals, the day in the Prem, and USMNT call-up observations.

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KickAround #435 - 16 Years 73 Days

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

March 14. 2026 - Andy and Peter watch as Arsenal lean on The Kid to scrape out a win over Everton, and hear from Lars, who sent in his "State of Spurs" statement. Plus, World Cup Nerd, and Jeff Carlisle from ESPN checks in to catch us up on the USMNT.

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KickAround #434 - "You're Punching Down, Andy"

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

March 7, 2026 - Andy and Peter are out on the road, recapping Chelsea's entertaining FA Cup win at the Racecourse Grounds and discussing the Premier League drama that took place earlier in the week. Also, World Cup teams are choosing base camps. What exactly happened with DFW being a big pull?

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The KickAround #433 - "I'm Very White"

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

February 28, 2026 - Andy and Peter return to dig into the need to address global political developments of the day and the past week, and how they may impact the World Cup, and how historically similar events have played out. Plus, the weekend in the Premier League and Lamine Yamal is pretty good at soccer.

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KickAround #432 - "So Many Igors!"

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

February 14, 2026 - Peter and Andy (on his BDay!) gather to discuss the day's FA Cup action and the one big CUPset. Plus Lars checks in w/ his perspective on all the drama going on with Spurs. Plus World Cup Nerd, that LIVMCI incident, and more.

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KickAround #431 - "Everybody's Hero"

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Feb 7, 2026: Andy and Peter dive into the world of soccer, discussing the latest Premier League action and World Cup news. They break down the day's games, including Arsenal's win over Sunderland and Newcastle's thrilling match against Brentford. The guys also touch on the US men's national team's injury concerns, including Christian Pulisic's potential return and Tyler Adams' recovery. Plus, they chat with Buzz Carrick about FC Dallas' preseason game and the team's upcoming season.

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KickAround #430 - "American Soccer's Third Rail"

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

January 31, 2026- Peter and Andy dive into the world of soccer, discussing the latest news and updates from the Premier League and Champions League. They break down the drama-filled week, including Wrexham's impressive win and the USL's plans for a new Premier League. They also touch on the US men's national team, discussing the recent comments from coach Pochettino and the implications of the team's upcoming World Cup. With their signature blend of humor and insight, Peter and Andy tackle the biggest stories in the soccer world. (can you tell AI wrote this?)

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KickAround #429 - Saturday Night Sauna by the Sea

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

January 24, 2026 - Peter and Andy, forced by the winter storm to do the show from their respective homes, are joined by (and giggled at) by Lars Sivertsen to discuss The Cherries big dramatic win over Liverpool, Spurs dropping more points and the final week of the Champions League group stage. Plus World Cup Nerd!

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KickAround #428 - "Dr Tottenham Can Help!"

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Jan 17, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton are joined by Lars Sivertsen to discuss the unexpected outcome of the Manchester Derby, Spurs losing again, and Liverpool's unexpected draw at home. Plus World Cup stuff, the Dallas effect on the USMNT and "Man vs Fat".

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KickAround #427 - "Snails from a Random Stadium in Belgium"

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

January 10, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton return for a historic day in the FA Cup, a look at the 1st half of the Premier League Season, Daniel Robertson w/ Serie A, and some kit talk.

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KickAround #426 - "Andy's Soccer Garage Sale"

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

January 3, 2026 - It's a new year and a new episode of soccer talking! From discussing the changes at Chelsea, to Sunderland's suprising rise and the day's results in the Premier League. Plus, a peek at the potential knock-out games DFW may get during the World Cup and confusion over the USSF new USMNT slogan.

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The KickAround - "Making the Best of It"

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:48:06 +0000

December 28, 2025 - With other station programming getting in the way of discussing the crowded holiday soccer calendar, Peter and Lars are left to podcast about it. Villa continues to power ahead and belie Lars' concerns over their numbers, where will Semenyo go? and a full run-through of the Premier League weekend of results.

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KickAround #425 - "Have I Pontificated Before?"

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

December 13, 2025 - Andy Swift returns to join Peter Welpton in digging further into the World Cup news, details and debate over ticket prices, group stage travel and how the weather may impact the games. Plus Mo Salah drama, Arsenal/Wolves in real time and a discussion of 30 years of MLS.

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KickAround #424 v2 - "Watching Premier League in a Barn"

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:59:55 +0000

(an error in the 1st upload of this episode caused us to pull it and repost it)

December 6, 2025 - A big week with the World Cup Draw and schedule being released and Andy Swift attending MLS Cup. Lars Sivertsen joins from Norway to work through the groups & discuss the US' outlook. Plus a review of the day in the PL, including some surprising (or not so surprising) results.

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KickAround #423 - "Steak Frites"

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

November 29, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton prep for Friday's incredibly important World Cup Draw, walking through the process, the pots and potential group outcomes. What are the best/worst scenarios for the USMNT? Also, the day in the Premier League results.

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KickAround #422 - "Back in the Natural Habitat"

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

November 15, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton return for the 1st time in a month, ready to talk soccer and all that implies. Straight in they go to the World Cup w/ Qualifying in the final stretch, who's in, who's out and who's a maybe. So much drama. Plus USMNT update, the big changes coming to MLS and Andy makes excuses for Liverpool.

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The KickAround - "Kick-a-Resort"

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:24:01 +0000

November 10, 2025 - The good Lars Sivertsen returns to join podcast forces to review City's big 3-0 defeat of Liverpool. Also, Lars stirs the Spurs pot as they drop points to United and contends that Villa are not as good as their 4-0 beating of Bouremouth would say.

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The KickAround - "Resort Around"

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:54:30 +0000

Nov 7, 2025 - With the ongoing collision of other station programming obligations and personal schedules, the show has not been live in a few weeks, and likely to last a few more. So, because you P1's need your KickAround, Peter and Lars combine forces with "The Lars Resort" to catch up on this week's great Champions League action and preview a few of the weekend's big Premier League games.

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KickAround #421 - "Demand an Entire Greek Island"

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

October 18. 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton first jump into the firing of Ange from Forest, who's at fault and what happens next. Plus other results of the day in the Prem and previewing Liverpool/United. Also, World Cup Nerd: more nations qualify and we learn where the playoffs games will be held. Plus a review of the USMNT international break.

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KickAround #420 - "Are Chupacabras Even Real?"

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

October 4, 2025 - the good Lars Sivertsen checks in while Andy Swift has to witness his Liverpool lose its 3rd in a row and fall out of 1st place, all while Peter Welpton enjoys it all. Plus Daniel Robertson explains just how good Pulisic is playing in Italy, and Tyler Kern catches us up on the Bundesliga. Plus, World Cup Nerd - the ball.

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KickAround #419 - "Since the Invention of the Red Flag"

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

September 27, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton return to discuss the wild and crazy day of Premier League results. ESPN's Jeff Carlisle calls-in to talk USMNT roster status and there's a new edition of World Cup Nerd. Oh, and a bonus KickAround Seg!!

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KickAround #418 - "You Got to Meet Marta!"

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

September 13, 2025 - Andy Swift returns, along with Peter Welpton, for the weekend after the international break as Arsenal put in a top result against Ange's Forest. Plus the rest of the day in the Prem, preview of the Manchester derby, and lots of USMNT discussion and World Cup ticket advice.

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KickAround #417 - "Missing The Hex"

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

September 6, 2025 - Daniel Robertson and Peter Welpton gather during an international break to preview the USMNT friendly vs South Korea and discuss the ongoing drama leading into the World Cup. Speaking of World Cup, the ticket sale process was announced, so some assistance in understanding it. Also, catching up on the Prem, w/ Lars speaking on the big Spurs news.

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KickAround #416 - "Expected Fun"

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

August 16, 2025 - Andy Swift, Peter Welpton and Lars Sivertsen celebrate and review the opening weekend of a new Premier League Season! Liverpool's fun and emotion filled win, Sunderland's triumphant return, Spurs didn't blow a lead, and Fulham salvaged points at the death! Plus, World Cup Nerd might make USMNT fans feel better about this recent Pulisic drama.

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KickAround #415 - "The Guy with the Rat Tail?"

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

August 9, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton, along with the help of Lars Sivertsen dive into their annual pre-season predictions for the upcoming 25/26 Premier League season. (BONUS! Lars' full audio is attached at the end of this audio, and is chaptered) Plus World Cup Nerd - 94 USA and a discussion about FCD/Acosta controversy.

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KickAround #414 - "World Cup Nerd"

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

August 2, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton discuss if Isak will end up at Liverpool, Son coming to America, review "Brady & The Blues" and "Running w/ Wolves, debut a new segment and resurrect an oldy, but goodie: The EatAround (Italy)

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KickAround #413 - "Offically Speculating"

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

July 26, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton - decide if Bomanti meant to score that game winner for Spain, preview the Women's Euro Final, ask who's big transfer spend is more risky, discuss that Messi-mess, TV ratings, predict World Cup '26 kickoff times, and reflect on "Burn Night".

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KickAround #412 - "Asparagas Green"

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

July 19, 2025 - Andy Swift & Peter Welpton try to clear up some confusion of the week's FIFA announcement about World Cup ticket sales and get you ready since it's less than a year away. Also, the transfer window looks to promise a quality race in the upcoming Premier League Season and how MLS ended up with those original 1996 ten club brands. Oh, and the worst PK shootout, ever?

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KickAround #411 - "The Big Day We've Waited Our Lifetime For..."

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

July 12, 2025 - Andy Swift returns from his import soccer business responsibilities and rejoins Peter Welpton to preview the Club World Cup Final and also place judgement on the tournament as a whole. Plus, Andy met Pochettino, who's on the Mt. Rushmore of DFW Soccer and are we excited about another soccer documentary?

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KickAround #410 - "Can We Just Talk About Fun Stuff?"

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

July 5, 2025 - In an attempt to find some Club World Cup Silver Lining, Lars Sivertsen checks in to discuss that enjoyable 2nd half of PSG's win over Bayern, plus some transfer window talk and the truly bummer news of the week. Plus Buzz Carrick is here for some USMNT talk, FCD therapy and we ponder "What does DTID mean to you?"

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Episode #409 - "Am I Gonna Have to Beep This?"

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

June 28, 2025 - It's a KickAround Thruple! Peter Welpton is joined by both Tyler Kern and Daniel Robertson to dig thru all of the soccer happening to us. For starters, the Club World Cup and Gold Cup, and a growning new USMNT concern. Plus, "Name That Tournament Theme Song" and a discussion of the state of DFW soccer options.

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KickAround #408 - "Have You Taken to Mushy Peas?"

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

June 14, 2025 - Daniel Robertson returns to fill in for Andy, and with Peter Welpton try to enjoy the beginning of "Summer of Soccer 2025" while also dealing w/ yet more USMNT drama. Jon Arnold checks in to get you ready for the Gold Cup, and we try to get you excited about the Club World Cup. Best of all - DFW's Julian Eyestone, off of signing a new deal at Brentford is in studio with stories to tell.

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KickAround - "Special Emergency Episode"

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:46:40 +0000

May 7, 2025 - Lars Sivertsen checks in with Peter Welpton to address the big, if not expected, news that Spurs has fired Ange Postecoglou. Being the show's resident Spurs' fan, we get Lars' opinions and emotions over this turn of events and who's next.

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KickAround #407 - "A Poor Year of Predictions"

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

May 31, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton once again hold their UCL Final Watching Party! Everyone was there! The Beer! The Food! But the game was a stinker, unless you are a PSG fan. Plus the guys run thru their Premier League Predictions and see how they did. spoiler: "not good"

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KickAround #406 - "Season of the Underdog"

Sun, 25 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

May 24, 2025 - The good Tyler Kern is here, with Peter Welpton to help preview the final day in the Premier League and enjoy the warm fuzzies of Sunderland finding their way back. Plus Lars checks in w/ his Spurs feelings, and Jeff Carlisle help sort out all the USMNT drama.

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KickAround #405 - "Freshly Cured Salmon"

Sun, 18 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

May 17, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton start with the amazing Crystal Palace win of the FA Cup - its 1st ever major trophy, and then talk with Kent Teague - owner of Leyton Orient who are in a playoff Final. Also Lars calls in to discuss a variety of topics and educated us on Norway Day. Plus, MLS club values and Andy's wonderful Pope/World Cup research!

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KickAround #404 - "Sports Are Meant For Joy"

Sun, 04 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

May 3, 2025 - With Andy tending to his US Soccer Hall of Fame duties, Daniel Robertson return to fill-in, meaning Andy is here to celebrate L'Pool's PL Championship. So Bob Sturm plays that roll, and well. Plus something never before seen in a soccer game, those UCL semis and a peek at the other big European leagues.

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KickAround #403 - "The Most Ridiculous Soccer Game"

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000

April 19, 2025 - Peter Welpton is joined by debut guest host, Daniel Robertson to discuss that totally ridiculous United/Lyon midweek thing and hear Lars' thoughts on the Spurs/BodoGlimt tie. Plus Villa's huge win over Newcastle, what kind of trouble has Weston gotten himself into and a debate of what to do when Messi comes to town.

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KickAround #402 - "Baby Squid & Eggs"

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:25:13 +0000

April 12, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton change up the start with a call to friend of the show, Master Tes (Golazo Channel), who was in attendance the night Declan Rice hit 2x worldlies. Plus catch up on the day in the Premier League, UCL Quarterfinals, and some tv ratings, Messi and Gold Cup talk.

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KickAround #401 - "Four Trays of Eggs!"

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000

April 5, 2025 - The good Lars Sivertsen fills in for Andy and he and Peter get into the day's Premier League action, including what seems to be a "never before done" fact in Palace's win. Plus a preview the Champions League quarterfinals and Lars gives his opinion on Pulisic's dismissal of his manager.

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KickAround #400 - "It Took Us Only 10 Years"

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

March 29, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton celebrate their 400th episode, and while they planned to have a party, it turned out a USMNT group therapy sesssion was more appropriate. Plus, catching up on the Premier League and Andy explains "What's Going On with Brazil?!?"

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Kickaround #399 - "A Very Different PSG"

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

March 15, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton figure out how to get excited over the idea that the only remaining thing to get excited about in the Premier League is the battle for 5th place. Lars Sivertsen returns to sort thru the terrible week of interviews from United's Jim Ratcliff, discuss Liverpool's loss to PSG, and "that PK" from the Madrid Derby. Plus, USMNT returns and "grass talk".

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KickAround #398 - "I Have you as, Soccer Man"

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000

March 8, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton dig thru the week's numerous stories about the World Cup 2026, "what is the IBC?" and "why Coldplay?". Plus Forest gets a big win over City and Liverpool push their lead.

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KickAround #397 - "Return of the EatAround"

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000

March 1, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton have to dig into the numerous talking points of the Cherries' win over Wolves, in FA Cup PKs. Plus Andy has to admit something about Liverpool, USWNT is alright after that loss, a new Law of the Game and Andy went to Spain and eat!

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KickAround #396 - "The Club's First Larynx Tattoo"

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

February 15, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton wonder if the title race is back on with Arsenal's late win and Liverpool's wobble, and the rest of the day's action. Plus what does it mean that USL is launching a "Div 1" league and The Burn get their man and change the mood.

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KickAround #395 - "Some Things Are Not About the Money"

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

February 8, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton enjoy an FA Cup weekend by talking to the owner of the little London club that tried to kill off Man City - Kent Teague calls in to give P1's a behind-the-scenes look at their big day. Plus, "? from a P1", MLS hits 30 and Daniel Robertson on SerieA

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KickAround #394 - "Business Soccer Smarty Pants"

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

February 1, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton celebrate a Premier League "scoring a touchdown", preview the massive Arsenal/City match, take a moment to reflect on another time in American soccer culture and meet Lexi Missimo and Amber Brooks from Dallas Trinity.

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KickAround #393 - "The Cirque Du Soleil Nudie Show"

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

January 25, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton get right to the controversy of the red cards in the Arsenal/Wolves game, if the Bournemouth/Forest game lived up to the hype and did Pep have to throw that poor kid into the fire like that. Plus UCL knock-out bracket confusion and Camp Cupcake review.

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KickAround #392 - "Camp Cupcake Time"

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

January 18, 2025 - Lars Sivertsen fills in with Peter while Arsenal lose a two goal lead to Villa, marvel at Bournemouth's fantastic run of form and Lars (as a Spurs fan) speaks to Tottenham's current woes. Plus, Jeff Carlisle from ESPN on USMNT January camp.

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KickAround #391 - "He Went to Turkey"

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

January 11, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton switch things up for a FA Cup weekend and talk to several of their soccer friends - Tyler with his B'Liga update, Daniel fills everyone in on Serie A and Buzz tries to explain why FC Dallas appear to be blowing up its roster. Plus a good P1 tells his story of what he has in common with Salah and Rooney.

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KickAround #390 - "...While Wearing Sketchers"

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

January 4, 2024 - It's the return of Andy Swift! He and Peter Welpton dig into the closet competitors to Liverpool drop points, while it lines up for a Sunday punt of United. Plus City are winning again, Newcastle is quietly making its own case, Dallas trading away a big piece and Super Cup idiocracy.

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KickAround #389 - "Boxing Day Recap Special"

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:31:21 +0000

December 27, 2024 - Master Tes and Steve Davis join Peter to talk thru all of the games that happened over Premier League Boxing Day. Plus a recap on the good and bad of the year in soccer of 2024.

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KickAround Tuesday - "Because the 24th IS Christmas"

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:36:15 +0000

December 24, 2024 - Peter Welpton & Lars Sivertsen get together to the eventful weekend in the Premier League, discuss Pep's self-harming ways, Saka's injury, Spurs getting tonked by Liverpool, Bournemouth's outstanding form, a debate on what day Jesus was born and quaint Norwegian football stories.

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KickAround #388 - "10 Years of Kickin' It Around"

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

December 14, 2024 - Peter Welpton is joined by Steve Davis to discuss the surprising turn of events with both Arsenal and Liverpool only managing ties, Villa dropping points to an excellent Forest and previewing Sunday's janky Manchester Derby. Plus some Swiss Model, Winter schedule and FCD roster rebuild discussion.

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KickAround #387 - "Tournament Nobody Asked For"

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

December 7, 2024 - Tyler Kern joins Peter Welpton as Andy Swift calls in live as he continues his streak of being in attendance of every MLS Cup Final. After a review of the weird week of Premier League results, Sam Estrada and Cyera Hintzen from Dallas Trinity sit in-studio and discuss being 1st time professional footballers.

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KickAround Tuesday - "These Are Not Regurgitated Takes"

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:57:43 +0000

December 3, 2024 - Lars Sivertsen and Peter Welpton dive into Liverpool's significant win over reeling Man City, the why, how and what it all means in the scheme of things. Also a run thru the other weekend games we didn't get to on Saturday's show.

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Episode #386 - "Your Hate Button"

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:34:10 +0000

November 30, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton preview the big Liverpool/Man City game by asking a question about Arne Slot, and sorting through all the records set during City's weird winless streak. Also, Andy gets ready for his 29th consecutive MLS Cup and Emma Hayes shows off her new toy to the folks back home.

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KickAround Tuesday - "Pep and the Crisis Pillow"

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

November 26, 2024 - Lars Sivertsen hangs out with Peter Welpton to chat about City's remarkable tailspin, losing five consecutive games with Spurs getting the better of the again over the weekend. Plus a run thru the rest of the weekend's results in the Premier League.

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KickAround # 385 - "Too Much Soccer?"

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Novemeber 16, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton are joined by the great Steve Davis to first talk about the USMNT win over Jamaica, thoughts on how the Potchettino era has started, is DFW about to have too much soccer and all about Steve's amazing Pleasant Grove soccer project.

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KickAround #384 - "Lars' Ex-Girlfriend Theory"

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 22:21:40 +0000

November 9, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton pull a truncated episode, but enough time to discuss Brentford's exciting win, City's 4th loss in a row and ask Lars Sivertsen for his perspective of Edu's departure from Arsenal

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KickAround #383 - "Fifty Thousand to One"

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

November 2, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton recap the day in the Premier League when Arsenal dropped more points, as did City, while Liverpool continue to float to the top. Plus, reaction to United's hiring of "The Hot Young Manager of the Moment"

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KickAround #382 - "Anything But a Fart of a Day in the Premier League"

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

October 26, 2024 - It turned out to be a far more exciting day in the Prem than the schedule hinted, so Andy Swift & Peter Welpton recap all the added time goals, preview Sunday's big ARSLIV game, talk Champions League, USMNT and even, "college soccer" (or the future of thereof).

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KickAround Tuesday - "Dr Lars" is in the office

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

October 22, 2024 - With the show getting bumped this past weekend, and way too many good things to discuss, Lars Sivertsen joins Peter Welpton to recap the weekend in the Premier League and also get Lars' opinions on recent headlines releated to Klopp and Tuchel.

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KickAround #381 - "Sick of All The International Breaks"

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

October 12, 2024 - Peter Welpton is joined by Master Tes to maximize the international break to catch up and take a look at how each of the four big European leagues are shaping up. ESPN's Jeff Carlisle checks in from ATX, w/ the USMNT and the debut of Pochettino.

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KickAround #380 - "Cole Palmer Day"

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

September 28, 2024 - Andy and Peter come to terms with the idea that maybe Chelsea has figured it out, and marvel over the 4-goal-first-half by its star player. Also a tight Arsneal win mixed w/ City dropping points at Newcastle and Liverpool win means its tight at the top. Plus Pulisic is on Italian Fire.

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KickAround #379 - "A Cub Reporter for Norwegian TV"

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

September 21, 2024 - Lars Sivertsen joins Peter to talk through the day in the Premier League, discuss just how real this idea of a player strike really is, and take a temperature of the 1st week of this new Champions League format.

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KickAround #378 - "Backroom Whack-a-Doodle Dealings"

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Sept 14, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton deep dive into the Pochetino hire as the USMNT manager. Lars Sivertsen joins to talk about Haaland's freakish goalscoring streak, Forest's shocking win, and more. We also learn a new way to say "MLS".

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KickAround #377 - "I'm An Idiot"

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

August 31, 2024 - Andy and Peter do the show from a station event and react to Haaland's 2nd hattrick in a week, Arsenal dropping points to Brighton and previewing Sunday's United/Liverpool game. Plus they discuss the outcome of the Champions League draw and the resulting schedule.

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KickAround #376 - "Don't Score So Early vs City"

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

August 24, 2024 - Andy Swift & Peter Welpton recap big wins from Brighton, Arsenal, Spurs and another HaalandHatTrick. Plus Prof. Andy helps educate on the forthcoming Champions Leauge format change, and Julian Eyestone - Dallas kid now playing for Brentford.

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KickAround #375 - "Get off My Back...It Hurts"

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

August 17, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton kick of their 11th Premier League season of coverage w/ big Arsenal, Villa and Liverpool wins while enjoying Ipswich's return and fine effort. Plus USMNT hire Pochettino, what it means and what to expect.

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KickAround #374 - "Pain Caves"

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

August 10, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton celebrate and recap the USWNT winning their 5th Gold Medal with the 1-0 win over Brazil. Plus it's our annual Preview Show, w/ Lars Sivertsen on the Premier League, Tyler Kern on the Bundesliga and Master Tes on La Liga.

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KickAround #373 - "A Braless Meghan Rapinoe"

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

August 3, 2024 - Andy Swift & Peter Welpton, with great insight and wit, discuss the Olympic USWNT win over Japan and the USMNT loss to Morocco. Plus, they make a new soccer friend in Trip Neal, owner of Dallas Trinity FC, the new women's pro team launching this month.

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KickAround #372 - "Zambia, not Zimbabwe"

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

July 27, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton react to the USMNT 4-1 win over New Zealand, how the team is looking and what's next. Plus, the Women's team had a big opening win and how do they look under Emma, and League's Cup is here - does anyone care?

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KickAround #371 - "Soccer Can Teach You About the World"

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

July 20, 2024 - Look who's back, Andy, who finally gets to give his HSO's on the USMNT manager gig and tell us where exactly he's been for the last two months. Plus Meg Swanick previews the USWNT Olympic team and Joe Lowery shares his expert insight on the Men's side.

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KickAround #370 - "Today, I Am a Flopper"

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

July 13, 2024 - The good Tyler Kern joins Peter Welpton to hash through the firing of Greg Berhalter and who might be the next USMNT manager and ESPN's Jeff Carlisle calls in w/ his reporting on all of it. Plus previes of the Euro and Copa Finals.

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KickAround #369 - "We're a Proper Soccer Country Now!"

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

July 6, 2024 - Master Tesfatsion and Peter Welpton sift through the endless amount of soccer happening these days. Lars Siversten checks in to recap England's squeaker vs the Swiss and of course, a LOT of USMNT managerial discussion and debate.

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KickAround Bonus Pod: USA-Uruguay Reaction

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:22:53 +0000

July 1, 2024 - Master Tesfatsion and Peter Welpton, recorded just moments after the completion of the game, give real-time reactions and observations about the USMNT falling out of the Copa, at the group stage, in a 1-0 loss to Uruguay. Like the result, a messy, all-over-the-place discussion and honest reaction of the moment and what happens next.

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KickAround #368 - "Which was the bigger dumpster fire?"

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

June 29, 2024 - Tyler Kern joins Peter Welpton to fight thru all of the drama and angst that is the US Men's National Team. Jeff Carlise checks in w/ the team in KC. Can Berhalter save his gig, or does anyone really want him to? Also, the Euros have been a blast & a weather delay, in Germany?

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KickAround Bonus: USA - Panama Recap

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 01:34:57 +0000

June 27, 2024 - Master Tesfatsion and Peter Welpton wallow in the anguish of the USMNT 2-1 loss to Panama, break down the major issues and what it means for the rest of their Copa and Berhalter's future.

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KickAround Bonus - USA-Bolivia

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:58:14 +0000

June 23, 2024 - Master Tes and Peter convene to discuss and reflect on the USA's 2-0 win over Bolivia in the Copa America. What went right and wrong, who played well, or not so well - and looking forward to Panama on Thursday.

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KickAround #367 - "I Love Soccer Social Studies"

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

June 22, 2024 - Master Tesfatsion returns w/ Peter Welpton to help "eat the elephant" that is The Summer of Soccer 2024. Dives into how great these Euros have been, and now the Copa America is here. ESPN's Jeff Carlisle joins to provide his coverage and insight into the USMNT.

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KickAround #366 - "Jo-Go BoNeato, My Friends"

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000

June 15, 2024 - Peter Welpton is joined by Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) and the good Lars Sivertsen to talk all about Euro2024, Germany's start, that Spain/Croatia game, the upcoming Copa America, USMNT, and pending fun of SoccerSummer24

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KickAround #365 - "Champions League Final Party"

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 20:53:29 +0000

June 1, 2024 - Andy Swift and Tyler Kern are on location, hosting a watching party for the UCL Final.

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KickAround #364 - "Man United Win??"

Sun, 26 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

May 25, 2024 - Andy Swift has to put up with overly celebratory Peter Welpton as United stun the world by stopping the City juggernaut and win the FA Cup. Plus the guy review their PL predictions and talk to Dan Friel from "TST 7v7" tournament to explain the hype and why you should watch.

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KickAround #363 - "Rooting for Your Team to Lose"

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

May 18, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton call up Tyler Kern to talk about the entertaining final day of the Bundesliga, while also lamenting the likely limp one in the Premier League. Plus, is VAR getting the boot? Jesse got a new job and the "Million Dollar Napkin".

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KickAround #362 - "Why did God pick Real Madrid to Love?"

Sun, 12 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

May 11, 2024 - Andy Swift is back with Peter Welpton, and now we know who are "getting the drop" in the Premier League, all of that mid-week Champions League drama and Dallas is getting a new team. Also, finally, a La Liga correspondent, Master Tasfatstion debuts to talk about Real, Barca and..uh, Girona?

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KickAround #361 - "Haaland Breeding Program"

Sun, 05 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

May 4, 2024 - Lars Sivertsen returns to fill in for Andy, joining Peter to discuss both Arsenal and Man City's wins and the race to the PL finish line. Also a recap of the Champions League semi-final 1st legs and Daniel Robertson ties a bow on another Serie A season.

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KickAround #360- "Happy 4/20, y'all"

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

April 20, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton are on the road at a local CBD shop to talk all about City's FA Cup Win over Chelsea, Luton's losing ways and the week's drama in Europe. Plus, is America soccer's new "Global Soccer Town?" and why this season for the Burn is, uh not good, Bob.

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KickAround #359 - "What Was That Noise?!?"

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

April 13, 2024, Andy Swift and Peter Welpton are on location for this episode which looks at the UCL drama, "The co-efficient", results of the day and Steve Bank (@ProfBank) UCLA lw professor and soccer nerd, calls in to help explain the USSF anti-trust lawsuit(s).

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KickAround Tuesday - "Trash Fires are Fun"

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

April 9, 2024 - Lars Sivertsen joins Peter to review the results of the Premier League weekend, but also dig into the topics of the ARS/LIV/MCI race, fans preferring chaos, and the frustration over Everton's new points deduction while City remains unscathed.

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KickAround #358 - "The Return Of Tyler Adams"

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:10:02 +0000

March 30, 2024 - The good Lars Sivertsen is back home, but returns to the show to recap his US trip, discuss and review the Premier League day, and preview Arsenal/City. Jeff Carlisle calls in to talk USMNT Copa America expectations and Adam Belz from Scuffed, w/ his observations from the Death Star edition of Dos a Cero. And Andy from Dallas Cup, the best week in DFW.

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KickAround Tuesday - "Dos a Cero, Volume 11"

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:47:18 +0000

March 25, 2024 - The good Tyler Kern grabs the opportunity to talk about his 1st love, "The Yanks" with Peter Welpton as they review, discuss, debate the USMNT three-peat as Nations League Champions - the lows and highs, Gio, Greg, the Chant - all of it here for the soccer lovin' P1

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KickAround Bonus! - "The great comedy of ManUtd vs L'Pool"

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:56:22 +0000

March 17, 2024 - Lars Sivertsen watched United's FA Cup win over Liverpool at Peter's house and the two were so captivated by the endless list of insane talking points, an emergency pod was produced - here ya go.

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KickAround #357 - "Lars eats a steak as big as his face"

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:54:23 +0000

March 16, 2024 - Live from Soccer Spectrum, Andy Swift & Peter Welpton host the in-person Lars Sivertsen. A double-length episode with Premier League, FA Cup, & Champions League talk. Plus we visit w/ our friends who happen to own English clubs, Buzz Carrick on FCD and an EatAround.

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KickAround # 356 - "The Most Kane Season, Ever?"

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

March 9, 2024 - Peter Welpton is joined by friends to help fill in for Andy: Lars Sivertsen to talk about the day in the Premier League and preview the two giant games on Sunday. Meg Swanick w/ USWNT coverage in prep for the Gold Cup Final and Daniel Robertson about how AC Milan has been great for Pulisic.

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KickAround #355 - "Meg, What's Wrong with the Women's Team?"

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

March 2, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton look into Liverpool's controversial late win at Forest, and the rest of the day's results in the Premier League. Plus Meg Swanick checks in to report on what's ailing the USWNT, plus more.

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KickAround Tuesday - "The Kids are Alright"

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

February 27, 2024 - Peter Welpton and Lars Sivertsen discuss any deeper meaning in Liverpool's Cup Final win over Chelsea, Everton's points deduction/reduction, Fulham's earned win at Old Trafford, and Arsenal's case for "don't forget about us!"

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