15 episodes
After the Final Whistle Matthew Placzek
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Matthew Placzek takes an in-depth look into the daily happenings of the soccer world.
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Weekly Roundup: Liverpool v. Real Madrid, Giant Killers and Sergio Ramos
Matthew reviews Tuesday’s blustering Champions League tie, the early exits of title contenders in European competitions and the breaking news out of the La Rioja camp.
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Weekly Roundup: VAR, Chelsea and the USWNT
Matthew gives his thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding VAR, the Blues’ inability to earn results after their massive transfer spending and the 2-0 win for the US in their continental clash against Canada in the SheBelieves Cup.
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Destination Qatar: The Legacy Part 1
In the third episode of Destination Qatar, Matthew gives his thoughts on the Berhalter/Reyna feud and the tough road ahead for U.S. Soccer. Then, he’ll predict what legacy Qatar 2022 will leave behind — by going back to 1930 and the bizarre inception of the World Cup. Why was Uruguay chosen as the host? Which squad was chosen entirely by a king? And how did fog, a chicken coop and mounted police impact the first ever World Cup final?
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Destination Qatar: The Players
In the second episode of Destination Qatar, Matthew speaks on the passing of Brazilian legend Pelé and gives his thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to the Saudi Pro League. Then, he looks back at the standout players from the World Cup and predicts how their performances will impact the January transfer window.
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Destination Qatar: The Country
In the first episode of a multi-part series, Matthew Placzek examines the foundation of any World Cup: the host country. Perhaps the most unlikely of choices, Qatar created a swirling chaos of discussion in their quest to hold the greatest edition of soccer's biggest tournament.
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Another Game, Another (Moral) Loss for the USMNT: An Analysis
The United States drew 0-0 to Saudi Arabia in their final match before their World Cup campaign opens against Wales on November 21st. What went well, what continues to go wrong, and is there anything this team can do to salvage the 2022 World Cup cycle?
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