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Sam's Army

Sam's Army

Written by: Samuel Army
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 The wild and wonderful world of soccer from an American perspective. Samuel Army and a rotating cast of fans, athletes and athlete fans discuss all the relevant goings-on from both sides of the pond. Headlines and a weekly recap plus previews and predictions with an emphasis on the Premier League and Champions League, along with the US men's and women's national teams, and just enough from the rest of Europe, MLS and NWSL to be dangerous. Episodes also typically feature candid interviews with players, coaches and other people of interest from in and around the sport. We aim to keep things light and entertaining but with enough analysis to appeal to fans new and old. Many people are calling Sam's Army Podcast the best podcast they have ever listened to – not me, but many people. Note: true believers in #b2bwcw are eligible for a 22% to 26% discount at checkout. Holler!Samuel Army Football
Episodes
  • Arsenal-Liverpool Yawner. Brentford: Certified Wagon. PR101 for Manager Dummies. (MW #21)

    Arsenal-Liverpool Yawner. Brentford: Certified Wagon. PR101 for Manager Dummies. (MW #21)
    Jan 13 2026

    PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal vs Liverpool pillow fight leaves nobody ecstatic. Tepid draws from other title contenders soften the blow. Semenyo storybook ending doubles as Tottenham's latest nightmare. Anatomy of Brentford's quiet ride into 5th place. PR101 for Managerial Dummies for Thomas Frank and Nuno. Weekend preview f/t Manchester Daerby.

    HALFTIME: If your club's goalkeepers all got injured in a game, which field player would you trust must between the pipes?

    ROUND THE WORLD: USMNT chatter f/t Josh Sargent to TFC and unfortunate Ricardo Pepi update plus quick look at AFCON semifinal storylines

    STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs
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    56 mins
  • Managerial "Red Wedding" Week. Where Chelsea & United Go. Is Brentford Legit? (MW 19/20)

    Managerial "Red Wedding" Week. Where Chelsea & United Go. Is Brentford Legit? (MW 19/20)
    Jan 6 2026

    PREMIER LEAGUE: Sudden departures of Chelsea's Maresca and United's Amorim. Did Arsenal's dismantling of Villa expose a clear gap? City may have regrets come May. Harrison Reed does Liverpool dirty. Nuno cements legend status at Wolves.

    HALFTIME: GKU-related weekly what if

    ROUND THE WORLD: AFCON check in and thoughts on Arsene Wenger's boneheaded idea for "improving" offside.

    STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Rayan Cherki - Signing of Summer? Emery or Arteta. Amorim (Successfully) Succumbs. [MW #18]

    Rayan Cherki - Signing of Summer? Emery or Arteta. Amorim (Successfully) Succumbs. [MW #18]
    Dec 30 2025

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    PREMIER LEAGUE: Aston Villa keeps playing possum and Unai Emery keeps pulling all the right levers. City's Rayan Cherki making a strong push to be signing of the summer. Ruben Amorim successfully capitulates on tactics. Preview of this week's massive Arsenal vs Villa match.

    HALFTIME: Pop Quiz on USMNT goalscorers at World Cup 2026

    ROUND THE WORLD: AFCON news and notes

    STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs
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    1 hr and 1 min
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