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. matthewplaczek.substack.com

  1. 02/24/2023

    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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewplaczek.substack.com

    Weekly Roundup: Liverpool v. Real Madrid, Giant Killers and Sergio Ramos

  2. 02/17/2023

    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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewplaczek.substack.com

    Weekly Roundup: VAR, Chelsea and the USWNT

  3. 01/05/2023

    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? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewplaczek.substack.com

  4. 12/30/2022

    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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewplaczek.substack.com

    Destination Qatar: The Players

  5. 12/26/2022

    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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewplaczek.substack.com

    Destination Qatar: The Country

  6. 09/27/2022

    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? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewplaczek.substack.com

    Another Game, Another (Moral) Loss for the USMNT: An Analysis

  7. 09/25/2022

    The USMNT Has Lost Its Way: An Analysis

    Major questions were raised after the United States failed to compete with Japan in their latest international friendly. Is there any hope for the Stars and Stripes before the World Cup, or will Qatar be the latest addition to a laundry list of embarrassments on the world's biggest stage? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewplaczek.substack.com

    The USMNT Has Lost Its Way: An Analysis

  8. 10/30/2021

    What is Wrong at FC Barcelona?

    Matthew Placzek tries to understand the chaos at FC Barcelona and discusses if a new coach is the solution to their dilemma. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewplaczek.substack.com

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Matthew Placzek takes an in-depth look into the daily happenings of the soccer world. matthewplaczek.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Matthew Placzek
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Matthew Placzek
  • Show Website
    After the Final Whistle