Chips: A Soccer Podcast

Chips 15: Mo Stadiums Mo Problems

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 19:11:06 GMT

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.

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The Brexit Edition

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:47:07 GMT

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?

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Chips 13: Putting the Nationalist in National Team

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:03:29 GMT

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?

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Chips 12: Should MLS Be Primarily Marketing USMNT Players?

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:05:22 GMT

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.

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Chips 11: Money Kante Buy You Love

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:34:06 GMT

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

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Chips 10: The Dream Is Dead

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:55:14 GMT

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.

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Chips Soccer Podcast Episode 9: Food Goes in Here

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:06:19 GMT

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.

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Chips 8: Bio-band My Heart

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:37:15 GMT

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?

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Chips 7: The Dreaded Vote of Confidence

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:21:55 GMT

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.

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Chips 6: The Bricklayers Cup

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:30:01 GMT

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.

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Chips 5: When Push Comes to Shove

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 18:08:41 GMT

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.

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Chips 4: Can't Talk Now, Louis Van Gaal Has Retired

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:06:58 GMT

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.

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Chips 3: Chips Cup Third Round Magic

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:05:38 GMT

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.

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Chips 2: Mark Clattenburg's Very Weird Tongue Thing

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:59:45 GMT

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.

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Chips 1: Bob Bradley in a Santa Hat

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 16:03:33 GMT

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