The 1-8-1: An American Take on European Soccer

Welcome back to the latest 1-8-1 Episode! Today, we've got alot to talk about including the results from the Ballon d'Or winner, no surprise to us, Arsenal's laid-back approach to City, Liverpool taking the first Merseyside Derby without winning at the death, and a discussion around Americans in Europe and who will lead the USMNT in 2026.

Chapters:

01:00 - Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and his impact on PSG

09:16 - Arsenal v. City: Was Arteta too cautious again?

19:13 - Merseyside Derby: Liverpool doesn't win at the death

27:00...

On this episode of your favorite American soccer pod, Nik and Ryan discuss the very one-sided Manchester Derby, if Liverpool can keep winning at the death, Arsenal's lineup dilemma, and we preview the first week of Champions League group stage. Also - Josh Sargent, Luka Modric's production at age 40, and our best bets for the upcoming week.

Chapters:

03:01 - Manchester Derby Recap - United never stood a chance and City is ROLLING

13:15 - Arsenal's match against Bilbao and what Arteta is doing with his stacked lineup.

22:17 - Chelsea v...

Welcome back for another edition of the 1-8-1, International Break time. Think we'd take the week off? Hell no! This week, we talk about the USMNT camp, Pochettino's plans for fielding the best possible team, some surprises on the international front, and a look ahead to the league restart in Europe.

Chapters:

00:00 - Is the International Break something people like?

2:05 - Pochettino's Method to his Madness

9:45 - The USMNT Future with Flo Balogun

12:00 - USMNT's emotional leader - who will step up? Plus a review of...

Welcome back to our 5th episode, featuring our first guest ever: Magic Mike K. We talk about everything in the Premier League - from Szoboslai's stunner vs. Arsenal, City's dud against Brighton, Man U barely squeezing by Burnley, the puzzle that is Tottenham, and much more!

5:03 - Liverpool/Arsenal Recap

17:22 - Newcastle struggle against Leeds

26:46 - Man U wins the FA Cup - kidding, they beat Burnley barely

38:06 - Is anyone really afraid of City anymore?

44:14 - Tottenham is as confusing as ever

50:08 - The...

Emergency episode of The 1-8-1. Man U is the gift that keeps on giving, with their horrific result at Grimsby Town. Is Ruben Amorim going to survive the International Break? What is next for the beleaguered squad.

Plus, previews of all the big matches this weekend including:

Also, our best bets for Week 3...

This week, a full show to talk about, including West Ham's serious woes, is Tottenham for real? Plus City with and without Rodri, the insane Liverpool v. Newcastle match on Monday, and Gio Reyna has been freed!!

Chapters:

00:15 - West Ham and Graham Potter - is divorce imminent?

6:55 - Bayern Munich's path to the Champions League

9:32 - Giovanni Reyna has been freed

15:32 - PSG is still the most complete team in Europe

19:05 - Tottenham's hot start - can they sustain it?

28:50 - City...

A quick whiparound Matchweek 1 - what surprised us (hint: It was Sunderland), what we're rooting for (hint: it's Sunderland), and a WAY too early reaction to who is in trouble. Plus, week 2 preview for the Premier League and our best bets.

Plus a quick dive into the Serie A kickoff this weekend, and a quick hitter rundown on La Liga.

Do we really know what we're talking about? Perhaps.

Chatpers:

1:36 - Sunderland and the Relegation/Promotion system

13:02 - Is anyone really beating Liverpool?<...

The inaugrual 1-8-1 Podcast dives into all things European soccer, including Wrexham, a preview of the Premier League and the myriad of new-look team, best futures bets, and more!

00:00 Welcome to the 1-8-1 Pod

00:30 - Wrexham, and the American Influence in European Soccer

7:40 - Leadership on the US Men's National Team

14:30 - Jump on the Crystal Palace Bandwagon

1845 - Preview of Liverpool and Manchester City

32:20 - Arsenal's Ambitious Plans

42:25 - Top Goal Scorer Prop Bets

44:30 - Top...