CBFC Ep. #2 "International Break, Zlatan to MLS, Fighting for Second"




Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast show

Summary: Phil and Russ are joined by former Philadelphia Union beat writer Kevin Kinkead to discuss:Feelings on the international break (1:40)The negative impact of the international break on domestic leagues (2:35)How much time players need to jell (4:30)The USMNT/Jonathan Gonzalez debacle: Part 1 (6:10)USSF's inability to identify raw talent from inner cities (7:30)The financial implications of playing competitively (9:30)Zlatan Ibrahimovic's signing with LA Galaxy (12:25)LAFC v. LA Galaxy stadium disparity (18:00)DC United's stadium issues (20:00)Zlatan's signing v. MLS retirement stigma (21:30)USA v. Paraguay (27:00)The USMNT/Jonathan Gonzalez debacle: Part 2 (29:30)Spain v. Argentina (35:45)South American teams in the World Cup (38:00)England v. Italy (42:00)Mbappe & Pogba's redemption game (45:00) Chelsea v. Tottenham (45:50)The job Rafa Benitez has done at Newcastle United (48:00)West Ham United v. Southampton (48:50)La Liga preview (51:10)Napoli and Juventus battling for first in Serie A (53:00)A meaningless "Der Klassiker" and Bayern's inevitable Bundesliga title (54:50)Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @PhilKeidel @JoyOnBroad