The Golden Boot Podcast

The Golden Boot Podcast
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Weekly football podcast hosted by Chris Williams, J.P. Ríos, and Sam DeCoste. Join us each week as we review the biggest games and discuss the hottest topics in world football ⚽️

  1. 01/20/2022

    Episode 38 - FIFA The Best Awards

    In this episode, Chris and J.P. discuss the FIFA The Best Awards for men's and women's football, Erling Haaland's contract situation at Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona's improvement under Xavi, and Aston Villa's exciting transfer window.

    29 min

  2. 12/14/2021

    Soccer in America: Why is it so popular, and how can its growth be ensured?

    In the final segment of his five-part capstone project, Christopher Williams combines research and interviews with fans, journalists, marketers, professors, and content creators to answer the following the questions: why is soccer only just becoming so popular in the United States, and what can Americans do to continue to develop the country's passion for it? With insight from renowned American soccer journalist Grant Wahl, Emerson College sports communication professor Chris Toronyi, and avid soccer supports, Williams analyzes the impact exposure has had on soccer's popularity and how U.S. soccer can benefit from grassroots community relations, fan clubs, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Good Times" by SENSHO License code: KLTGR1ZDFWDTPYHD

    12 min

  3. 11/05/2021

    Atlanta United: Growing soccer through grassroots community relations

    Atlanta United has one of the most passionate fan bases in Major League Soccer, and it holds one of the largest average audiences in world soccer. How did a club that was only founded in 2017 become the epicenter of soccer's growth in America? Christopher Williams spoke to Atlanta United season ticket holder Will Dean about how the club engages with the community. Dean explains that the club's Station Soccer program is one of the many ways Atlanta United is growing the game in Atlanta and creating new fans.

    4 min

  4. 10/20/2021

    Episode 37 - Newcastle takeover & Ballon d’Or picks

    Following the purchase of Newcastle United by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, JP, Chris, and Sam discuss the reasons and effects of the purchase on English football. All three hosts also discuss the Ballon D'or 30 man shortlist and give their Top 5, as well as answering the biggest question of all: Why is Jorginho on it?

    36 min

  5. 09/24/2021

    Episode 36 - Ronaldo vs. Messi

    Chris and J.P. discuss the differences between Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United and Lionel Messi at PSG after their first games at their new clubs. They also break down Barcelona's catastrophic start to the season under Ronald Koeman, and they debate about the futures of Koeman at Barcelona, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United, Mauricio Pochettino at PSG, and Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus.

    50 min

  6. 08/13/2021

    Episode 35 - 2021-22 Premier League Season Preview

    In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Sam DeCoste and Jaime Vega to preview the 2021-22 Premier League season. Each person provides their view of certain teams' business in the summer transfer window, and they predict  which teams will finish in the top four, who will be the top scorer, who will be the player of the season, and who will be the player to look out for.

    30 min

  7. 08/11/2021

    Episode 34 - PSG wins the Messi sweepstakes

    In this episode, Chris and J.P. are joined by Sam DeCoste to discuss Lionel Messi officially completing his move to Paris Saint-Germain. They  explain how they think he'll fit in the team and their expectations for PSG in Ligue 1 and the Champions League. They also discuss how they think FC Barcelona will do this season in the post-Messi era.

    56 min

  8. 08/06/2021

    Episode 33 - Is Messi Really Leaving Barça?

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Sam DeCoste to discuss FC Barcelona's announcement that Lionel Messi will leave the club this summer. They explain how the club go itself into this situation, and Chris explains his theory that Barça is bluffing to put pressure on LaLiga to expand its salary cap. In the case that Messi does leave the club this summer, Chris and Sam brainstorm possible destinations for him, and they describe how grateful they were to have seen Messi play in person for Barça.

    44 min
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Weekly football podcast hosted by Chris Williams, J.P. Ríos, and Sam DeCoste. Join us each week as we review the biggest games and discuss the hottest topics in world football ⚽️

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  • Creator
    The Golden Boot Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
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