The Way We Ball Jamal & Brandon

Jamal and Brandon discuss:
Surprising L to Austin
Dynamo bring on new additions
Has the FC Dallas match lost its luster?
Ballin Around the Globe
Ball in or Ball Out
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Jamal and Brandon discuss their highs and lows in soccer, including the success of the Dynamo and Wrexham, and the disappointment of Liverpool. They also talk about the new kits of the Dynamo and the nickname for the defensive duo of Micael and Bartlow. They analyze Ben Olsen's coaching style and his ability to adapt. They make predictions for the upcoming game against Austin FC. Finally, they discuss the concept of curses in sports, specifically the curse of Benfica in European finals. In this part of the conversation, Brandon and Jamal discuss the idea of Benfica being cursed and whether or not it affects the team's performance. They also talk about Wrexham's promotion to League One and the controversy surrounding a fan being banned for holding a flare on the pitch. They then move on to discuss the new MLS rules, including the off-field treatment rule, the time substitution rule, and the VAR decisions rule. Finally, they debate whether Ben Olsen should be considered the greatest Dynamo coach of all time and whether the Dynamo should make Sketch, a popular streamer, a club ambassador.
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Jamal & Brandon discuss their takeaways from the Dynamo's match against Chicago, including concerns about Escobar's fouls and Aleu's performance. They also analyze the new MLS transfer rules and speculate on potential signings for the Dynamo. The hosts express their disappointment with Dorsey's recent performances and predict a challenging match against Minnesota United. In this part of the conversation, Jamal and Brandon discuss the potential impact of lower division soccer in the United States, particularly the USL. They highlight the recent USL match on broadcast television and compare its viewership to a primetime MLS match. They debate whether this is a sign of lower division soccer growing or if it's simply due to the popularity of March Madness. They also discuss the possibility of Caitlin Clark, a college basketball star, playing professional women's basketball and soccer. They share their thoughts on whether Christian Pulisic or Neymar would have a bigger impact on the MLS if they were to come over. Lastly, they discuss the potential signing of Sergio Ramos by the MLS and specifically the Houston Dynamo.
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Jamal and Brandon discuss their recent experiences and upcoming game predictions. They also explore the idea of Houston being a desirable destination for athletes and the potential for more Dynamo players to become lifelong residents of the city. In this conversation, Brandon and Jamal discuss various topics related to soccer. They talk about the potential for the Houston Dynamo to attract big-name players and the upcoming competition from San Diego in the MLS. They also share a funny story about a goalkeeper in Colombia who flashed his ... to distract an opponent during a free kick. In the 'Balling Around the Globe' segment, they discuss a creative sponsorship idea by Yeti for the Kansas City Current and propose different ways to represent VAR in MLS games. They also debate whether Ronaldo would have been a better representation for MLS than Messi. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the Seattle Sounders and the potential need for them to hit the panic button.
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Jamal & Brandon discuss the recent game against Colorado and praise Mikael's performance. The conversation shifts to concerns about Tate Schmidt and a controversial referee decision. The hosts predict a win in the upcoming game against San Jose. They also discuss the controversy surrounding the Dynamo's promotion of the Tigres vs. Messi game, expressing frustration with the lack of creativity in the team's marketing strategy. The importance of engaging with soccer fans is emphasized. In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to soccer. They start with the segment 'Ballin' Around the Globe' where they highlight a viral story about Axel Twanzib breaking the Guinness world record for playing Hungry Hungry Hippos. They then discuss excuses to get out of obligations and a fake death announcement by Ballybrack FC. The hosts also share their opinions on wearing purple kits, the Leagues Cup, and transfer rumors involving Olivier Giroud and Kevin Kelsey
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Jamal & Brandon discuss the signing of Latif Blessing and express their concerns about his performance. The conversation then shifts to Ben's comments on the team's performance and the issue of tired legs and minds. They preview the upcoming game against Portland and evaluate the defense and young players. The episode concludes with a transition to the Ballin' Around the Globe segment. In this episode, Jamal and Brandon discuss various topics in the soccer world. They start off with technical difficulties and then move on to the segment 'Balling Around the Globe', where they talk about Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. They also discuss the concerns about Messi's impact on MLS and the low TV ratings. Finally, they review the MLS 360 show and express their disappointment with its presentation and lack of engaging personalities.
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