//podcastplus.net/feed/the-soccer-fanatics~dcf008a4 Show hosts Jeff Carroll and Eric Jensen talk any and all things soccer, including EPL, MLS, UCL, and more. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:22:54 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/71053017/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-4-25%2F57d14a40-c4b2-16e5-0b98-38aa1b6c47de.mp3 After a nearly 3-year hiatus, The Soccer Fanatics podcast returns! Show creator Jeff Carroll is joined by new co-host Eric Jensen. Topics of discussion include: - Figuring out what the new iteration of this podcast will look like - Their love of soccer jerseys - Eric's somewhat strange thoughts on Jeff's parents - Why Jeff is so angry about the current state of Real Salt Lake - And more Thu, 25 May 2023 23:50:14 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/71053017/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-4-25%2F57d14a40-c4b2-16e5-0b98-38aa1b6c47de.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/16584880/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-6-14%2F0d855d51-77db-5c3f-a711-1214a556e3ee.mp3 It was a busy first week of the MLS is Back Tournament, with plenty of upsets, controversy, and memorable goals. Show host Jeff Carroll breaks down the results, and what to expect out of the next week of games.  ***This will be the final episode of The Soccer Fanatics for the foreseeable future*** Tue, 14 Jul 2020 23:28:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/16584880/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-6-14%2F0d855d51-77db-5c3f-a711-1214a556e3ee.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/16532934/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-6-13%2Ff1b22001-8d2e-d5ed-e9c2-ae02e0e5896f.mp3 5 months after a ban was issued against Manchester City that would prevent them from playing in the next 2 Champions League campaigns, that ban has been lifted. Show host Jeff Carroll reacts to Man City's reinstatement, as well as how it affects the other teams vying for a place in next season's Champions League and Europa League. Plus, the fight against relegation goes on as 4 of the 5 bottom teams win.  Mon, 13 Jul 2020 23:08:31 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/16532934/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-6-13%2Ff1b22001-8d2e-d5ed-e9c2-ae02e0e5896f.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/16309118/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-6-9%2Fb11d39f9-d5e8-a799-6537-69de7cfe87dd.mp3 Major League Soccer returns for the first time in 4 months today with the MLS is Back Tournament. Show host Jeff Carroll previews the tournament, including which teams he expects to get out of each group, who will win the end of the tournament awards, and what the results will look like for the first set of group stage games.  Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:17:54 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/16309118/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-6-9%2Fb11d39f9-d5e8-a799-6537-69de7cfe87dd.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/15777370/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-5-27%2F85694217-44100-2-f9bdea230b44.mp3 It was within their grasp before the season was delayed. There was concern that the season would be cancelled and their chance for a title taken away. But after all the hard work and obstacles, Liverpool have finally won the Premier League for the first time in 30 years. Show host Jeff Carroll reacts to that news, as well as other results from across the league.  Sat, 27 Jun 2020 05:21:40 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/15777370/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-5-27%2F85694217-44100-2-f9bdea230b44.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/15577728/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-5-23%2F84559804-44100-2-48cc5966c9f25.mp3 The break is over, the EPL resumes! Show host Jeff Carroll discusses the first games back, including what team looks strongest right from the off, and what team still needs a lot of work. Plus, plenty of controversy to talk about, as well as some incredible goals. (Note: Co-host Brennan Berry did not feature on this episode, but he'll be back soon.) Tue, 23 Jun 2020 03:03:20 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/15577728/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-5-23%2F84559804-44100-2-48cc5966c9f25.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/15327515/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-5-17%2F83091289-44100-2-0be6c2da5b1cf.mp3 After months of no games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier League has returned! Show hosts Jeff Carroll and Brennan Berry talk what they think the final table will look like (including who will make the Champion's League and Europa League, and who will be relegated). They also discuss who deserves end of the season awards, and what the results of the first set of games back will be. Plus, a special "secret segment" that has Brennan and Jeff at odds.  Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:14:24 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/15327515/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-5-17%2F83091289-44100-2-0be6c2da5b1cf.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/12795072/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-3-23%2F66856343-44100-2-d968c8ea88b87.mp3 Show hosts Jeff Carroll and Brennan Berry discuss the current state of world soccer, as it has been temporarily put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How will this affect different leagues? How will this affect tournaments such as the Champions League, Euros, Olympics, and Copa America? When will fans next be able to attend a sporting event? All these topics are discussed. Thu, 23 Apr 2020 03:14:23 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/12795072/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-3-23%2F66856343-44100-2-d968c8ea88b87.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/10964182/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-2-10%2F55593814-44100-2-90271d569434c.mp3 That's what Play-by-Play commentator John Strong said after Jakob Glesnes hit a 35-yard screamer for Philadelphia in a 3-3 draw with LAFC. Show hosts Jeff Carroll and Brennan Berry go into detail on ALL of the top plays, players, matches, and teams from Week 2 of MLS. And what were the top storylines and controversies to come out of the weekend? Tune in to find out. Tue, 10 Mar 2020 02:15:52 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/10964182/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-2-10%2F55593814-44100-2-90271d569434c.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/10857099/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-2-6%2F54868116-44100-2-7b0154a9882a.mp3 Welcome to the 2020 Season of Major League Soccer. Show hosts Jeff Carroll and Brennan Berry recap the first week of the season, including results, who made the biggest impact, and what we expect out of next weekend's games. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 01:34:34 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/98e02e8/podcast/play/10857099/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2020-2-6%2F54868116-44100-2-7b0154a9882a.mp3