Join Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga, two long-time friends, every Monday and Thursday as they cover all the major European football leagues, and a lot more.
Andrew Helms joins to review the group stages of the World Cup in France , the VAR controversies, and what to expect from the knockout round (2:20). Then ‘The National Team’ author Caitlin Murray calls in from France to talk about the mood in the U.S. camp and the USWNT’s ongoing fight for equal pay (31:25).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak
Guests: Andrew Helms, Caitlin Murray
55 min
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Liverpool Triumph! CL Final Emergency Pod | Rin...
We talk about the Reds’ 2-0 Champions League Final win over Tottenham in Madrid, discussing their man of the match (04:39), the armpit-ball (09:55), Liverpool battening down the hatches in the second half (15:24), and what the future holds for these two teams.
Hosts: Donnie Kwak
Guests: Chris Ryan, Ryan O'Hanlon
36 min
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The Premier League Season Finale | Ringer FC
We toast the end of the PL season with a star-studded show: Ryan O’Hanlon and Chris Ryan join to discuss Liverpool falling short to Manchester City and the superiority of English football (0:54). Then we issue exit surveys on Manchester City with Tyler Tynes (36:30), Chelsea with Miles Surrey and Shaker Samman (44:35), and Spurs with Kevin Clark (57:10). Then the hosts discuss the states of Arsenal and United before doling out some PL awards (69:20).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
Guests: Ryan O'Hanlon, Chris Ryan, Tyler Tynes, Miley Surrey, Shaker Samman, Kevin Clark
99 min
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CL Semifinals Instant Reactions | Ringer FC
The FC crew is joined by Nico Morales to discuss the first legs of the Champions League semifinals—Barca vs. Liverpool and Spurs vs. Ajax—and if the English teams can overturn their deficits in the second legs (0:50). Then, they discuss the weekend’s controversy at the Leeds-Aston Villa match (24:30). Finally, they preview the last two match days of the Premier League season and discuss who will win the title and finish in the top four (34:30).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
Guest: Nico Morales
44 min
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Breaking Down the City-Spurs Instant Classic | ...
The FC crew and Shaker Samman discuss the bonkers Champions League match between Manchester City and Tottenham, and whether or not Spurs deserved to advance (01:15). Then, Spurs superfan Kevin Clark joins to talk about what the victory means for his club (20:49). City superfan Tyler Tynes chimes in next with his take on VAR and Raheem Sterling (26:37). Finally, the hosts discuss the CL semifinals and play a little trivia game.
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
Guests: Shaker Samman, Kevin Clark, Tyler Tynes
41 min
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Spurs’ New Digs, Der Klassiker, and the ICC | R...
The FC crew talks about Tottenham’s new stadium (3:10) and Juventus’s Moise Kean and racism in football (22:00). Then Ryan Hunn comes on to discuss the huge Bayern Munich–Borussia Dortmund clash on Saturday (33:45). Lastly, Relevent Sports CEO Daniel Sillman joins to break down this summer’s International Champions Cup and why it matters (53:25).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
Guests: Ryan Hunn, Daniel Sillman
74 min
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Ten Burning Questions on the Premier League and...
After a busy two weeks of football, the FC crew is joined by Miles Surrey to discuss VAR (6:10), the draws for the CL and Europa League quarterfinals (11:40), Zizou’s return (19:00), CR7 vs. Messi (25:30), Mané vs. Salah (29:00), the Premier League table (34:10), the most lovable players (53:30), and much, much more.
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
Guest: Miles Surrey
57 min
583
Ajax Knock Real Madrid Out of the Champions Lea...
The FC crew is joined by Chris Ryan and Kevin Clark to discuss Ajax’s stunning Champions League defeat of Real Madrid and Tottenham’s win over Dortmund (02:34). Then Chris expresses worry about Liverpool’s poor run of form (13:36) and Kevin discusses his beloved Spurs (and Orlando City SC) (22:36). Finally, the panel has a free for all about new soccer rules, the Kepa controversy, and footballers on Instagram (40:17).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
59 min
584
The End of Sarri-ball and #EmeryOut? Plus CL Re...
The FC crew is joined by Nico Morales to discuss the Champions League round of 16 first legs (2:00). Then they break down the mini-crises at Chelsea and Arsenal (24:15) and discuss the Liverpool–Manchester City title race game by game (44:50). Finally, they get hyped for the new MLS season (60:15).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
Guest: Nico Morales
68 min
585
Liverpool’s Wee Blip and Champions League Previ...
The FC crew discuss the closing of the winter transfer window (6:00) and Manchester City closing the gap on Liverpool. Then they talk about the hottest American player in Europe (20:30). Finally, writer Nico Morales joins to preview the first set of matches in the Champions League round of 16 (37:30).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
57 min
586
Chelsea, Spurs, and Leeds: Crisis or Precrisis?...
The FC crew discuss the mini-crises at Chelsea (6:30) and Spurs (10:30) and go over other Premier League news. Then Adwait Patil joins to talk about Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds revolution and the Spygate controversy (34:00). Finally, Shaker Samman takes us on a tour of European football (49:30).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
61 min
587
It’s Liverpool’s Title to Lose: State of the To...
With the Premier League season halfway over, the 'Ringer FC' crew answers burning questions about the top six: Miles Surrey joins to talk about Chelsea’s signing of Christian Pulisic and Manchester United’s resurgence (5:00) while the xG god Ryan O’Hanlon triumphantly returns to discuss Liverpool’s chances as well as City, Spurs, and Arsenal (29:30).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters
66 min
588
No Way, José: Mourinho Gets Sacked and the Best...
The Ringer FC crew discusses the repercussions of Manchester United’s firing of José Mourinho (0:45) before reflecting on the Premier League table pre-holiday madness (22:00). Then, Micah and Donnie take a tour of world football and nominate their best moments from 2018 (44:45).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters, Chris Ryan
66 min
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Raheem Sterling and an Alan Shearer AMA | Ringe...
The Ringer FC crew offers instant reactions to Spurs and Liverpool advancing to the CL knockout round (0:45), then Chris Ryan joins to discuss the aftermath of the Raheem Sterling racism incident (7:30) as well as the new USMNT manager and other world football news. Finally, soccer legend Alan Shearer joins to answer burning questions about the Premier League (48:00).
67 min
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The State of Spurs and CL Reactions | Ringer FC...
Reactions to Matchday Five of the Champions League group stage (0:45), then writer James Yorke joins to discuss Tottenham’s performance so far this season (12:00). Finally, Shaker Samman breaks down the latest update to The Ringer’s Soccer Watchability Rankings (41:30).
Hosts: Donnie Kwak and Micah Peters
68 min
591
Manchester Is Blue and Mexico Is Scouting for A...
The Ringer’s Donnie Kwak and Micah Peters dissect the Manchester Derby and other world soccer rivalries from the past weekend (0:15). Then writer Andrew Helms joins to break down his Ringer article about the Dutch-born scout who’s scouring the U.S. for Mexican dual nationals to play for El Tri (40:00). Finally, the crew previews the international break and assesses the MLS Cup conference championship matchups (65:00).
71 min
592
Sergio Ramos Should Manage Real Madrid, Plus ML...
The Ringer’s Donnie Kwak, Chris Ryan, and Micah Peters review wins by City, Liverpool, and Chelsea in the Premier League (1:00) then assess the managerial hot seat at the Bernabéu (31:30). Then MLS superfan Matt James joins to discuss the MLS postseason (47:30).
67 min
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When Will Arsenal Regress to the Mean? And More...
The Ringer’s Donnie Kwak, Ryan O’Hanlon, and Micah Peters do a quick UEFA Nations League roundup (1:40) before answering questions from the mailbag (12:12). Then they preview the Premier League weekend ahead (54:20) and make an announcement about the show going forward (59:49).
70 min
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Are Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Real Madr...
The Ringer’s Donnie Kwak is joined by Ryan O’Hanlon and Micah Peters to discuss José Mourinho’s latest debacle at Manchester United (2:25) as well as the benefits and drawbacks of the Premier League’s continued trend toward super-subbing (26:24). Then, they survey the state of international leagues outside the Premier League, including Barcelona’s and Real Madrid’s recent struggles, and whether this means anyone else has a shot at winning La Liga this season (48:33).
Read Ryan O’Hanlon on Harry Kane here.
Read Der Spiegel’s piece about the Cristiano Ronaldo allegations here.
66 min
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Are Liverpool Just Better Than PSG? | Ringer FC...
The Ringer’s Donnie Kwak, Ryan O’Hanlon, and Micah Peters recap an eventful day of Champions League fixtures (2:20) before going over the latest Premier League action (19:16). Then the guys premiere a new segment, ‘Ryan O’Hanlon’s Stat O’ the Week’ (45:01), and take a tour of European soccer (53:31).
69 min
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"Buy or Sell" Trends for the First Month of Eur...
The Ringer’s Donnie Kwak and Ryan O’Hanlon give their "buy or sell" reactions to trends from the first month of Premier League matches (1:29) and then they catch up on other European soccer news (52:03).
70 min
597
Massive Overreactions to the First Two Weeks of...
The Ringer’s Donnie Kwak, Ryan O’Hanlon, and Micah Peters give some massive overreactions to the first two weeks of Premier League matches (4:08). Then they take of quick tour of other European soccer news (43:36).
68 min
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Your 2018-19 Premier League Preview Is Already ...
The Ringer’s Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters, and Ryan O’Hanlon sit down to reacclimate themselves with Premier League football after a summer of covering the World Cup (2:30). Then, the trio run down the Premier League table alphabetically and predict whether each team will finish better or worse than their preseason betting odds suggest (7:30).
70 min
599
World Cup 2018: Vive La France and World Cup Aw...
The Ringer's Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters, and Chris Ryan sit down to close out the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a recap of the final. They talk France's dedication and Croatia's ability to overcome adversity before asking whether this is the beginning of a French dynasty. (1:25:00). Then they hand out some World Cup awards, including: Best Defender, Best Attacker, Best Goal, and Worst Haircut (26:40).
50 min
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World Cup 2018: Football, It Turns Out, Is Not ...
The Ringer’s Ryan O’Hanlon, Donnie Kwak, and Micah Peters give their instant reactions to Croatia’s win over England to advance to the World Cup final. Then they give a quick preview of Croatia and France’s matchup for the Cup and an update on transfer news.