442 Podcast

Joseph and Joey discuss the goings on in soccer, and discuss the potential and consequences if the MLS would ever decide to add promotion and relegation to their league.

Due to recent last minute results in the Liga Portuguesa, in regards to late injury time goals, we are going to discuss some alternative solutions to the current injury time rule. **Formal show notes to come later**

Download Episode **If you want to check out our sister show, I gave out the wrong website address accidentally. The correct address is calaabocashow.com ** THE RECAP Benfica come back from a 1-0 deficit at half time to win 5-1 against Rio Ave. FC Porto beat Braga at home 3-1 and Sporting suffers their first loss in the season against Estoril 0-2. Sporting has been suffering with injuries to major key players Gelson Martins and Bas Dost, and did not play an impressive game against Estoril. Estoril were able to capitalize on Sporting's defensive errors, while Sporting did not take full advantage of their opportunities (Bruno Cesar missing an open shot on goal toward the dying minutes of the first half) With these results, FC Porto climb to the top of the table once again (with a half game in hand), leaving Benfica and Sporting in second and third place respectively, Benfica only ahead by goal difference.   THE DISCUSSION We are taking a look at the upcoming UEFA Champions League fixtures-games beginni

THE RECAP Sporting CP wins its first ever Taça da Liga against Vitoria de Setubal in a very hard fought 1-1 match which ended up going to a penalty shootout. Porto and Benfica both come up with draws as the tail end of the 20th jornada comes to a close, with Sporting set to play Vitoria de Guimarães today (Wednesday, January 31). Real Madrid remain shaky as they lose to Leganes in the Copa del Rey (2-2 agg.) by away goal rule, knocking them out of the tournament.   THE DISCUSSION Today's topic is centered around the question, whether it is more beneficial to build players through a youth academy, or to purchase already developed players in the transfer market. Smaller teams usually decide to develop their youth squads because they lack the funds to purchase developed players, which at times can be very expensive. Benefits to having an academy for developing players include: Cheaper initial investment Potential for greater returns The player grows up learning the teams tactics and schemes Easier integrat

THE RECAP FC Porto reclaim their spot at the top of the Primeira Liga table, and SL Benfica inch closer to second place Sporting CP after a 3-0 win against Chaves. The league is shaping up to be a close race between Portugal's "top three" and it's anybody's game. In other leagues, Liverpool slip up against last place Swansea City, and Real Madrid defeat Deportivo La Coruña 7-1. DISCUSSION Back to back Champions League champions, Real Madrid, have not been in top form lately (aside from their latest 7-1 victory), losing El Classico against Barcelona 3-0 at home, and other less than optimal results this season. We look at 9 reasons behind the crisis. Click here to view the full article. Points dropped while playing at home Goal drought Gareth Bale's injuries Marcelo's lack of form Zidane's failure to make adjustments Poor summer signings Lack of late goals Subpar results in El Classico Focus on the Super Cups LOOKING AHEAD The final of the Taça da Liga will be played this Saturday, January 27th. (As

Download Episode Welcome to the first ever episode of the 442 Podcast!   We start off this podcast with a brief introduction of who we are, and what our qualifications we have to discuss soccer. In brief, both of us have a long background of playing in the sport, and have been avid soccer fans ever since we could remember. We have tremendous love and passion for the sport, and enjoy watching, learning, and, now, discussing it with you!   THE RECAP The first games of the second round of the Liga Portuguesa has just concluded (not counting the unfinished Estoril vs Porto game, which we have just been notified will take place on February 21st) leaving Sporting CP, temporarily in 1st place pending a second half result from current 2nd place team Porto, and Benfica in 3rd place. In other leagues, Manchester City suffers its first loss (4-3) against Liverpool crushing their hopes of achieving an "Invincible" season.   DISCUSSION This weeks discussion topic is on the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) syst