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Kevin Flynn

Kevin Flynn is a stand-up comedian, actor, television host, and Founder/Executive Director of the Nantucket Comedy Festival, which benefits Stand Up and Learn, a comedy education program that teaches kids confidence, creativity, and communication skills through the medium of stand-up comedy.

After graduating from the University of Massachusetts where he was captain of the soccer team, Kevin went on to play three years of professional soccer in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL).  Following his soccer career, Kevin transitioned from pro-athlete to professional sportscaster, host and entertainer.  He covered World Cup Soccer for Fox Sports, ESPN and ABC. Flynn’s Sports Figure show on ESPN received the POLK Award for excellence in children’s programming.

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Chris Chamides

Chris Chamides was 2021 NCAA Coach of the Year and is now the head coach of the Loyola Marymount University women’s soccer program.

Chris headed Cal State LA men’s soccer from 2003 to 2021, where he won the Division II National Championship in 2021, following an appearance in the National Championship game in 2019. Chris was also the head coach of Cal State LA’s women’s soccer program from 2003 to 2012 where he became, as with the men, the program’s all-time leader in wins.

In addition to winning at the collegiate level, Chris has worked with several Major League Soccer clubs including LAFC, San Jose Earthquakes, and Chivas USA.

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November 16, 2022

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Author Clemente Lisi , Kevin Flynn and Chris Chamides

World Cup Countdown. Author Clemente Lisi Interview. Qatar’s Demand. Sean Johnson vs. Matt Turner. USMNT Center-Backs. Pulisic’s Bose Commercial. USWNT Win Over Germany. Jesse Marsch’s Controversial Statement.

World Cup Anticipation is Exploding. Kevin and Chris talk to Clemente Lisi, author of “Passion of the World Cup – A History of the Planet’s Biggest Sporting Events.” The boys discuss the gravity of the World Cup when nationalistic pride is mixed with Superbowl-like competition, Qatar’s demands for the world to acclimate to their culture, the USMNT starting keepers and center-backs, Christian Pulisic’s Bose commercial, and USWNT’s win over Germany, and Jesse Marsch’s “I Don’t Care” statement. This and much more are on this week’s edition of OTB.

November 10, 2022

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Kevin Flynn & Chris Chamides

MLS Cup Mania! The Game, the Crowd, the Scoring, the PKs at the end, and the Media Coverage

MLS Cup Mania has carried through the last week! Kevin and Chris discuss and dissect an MLS Cup that seems to be made for TV. Arguably the best MLS game of all time due to the game, the crowd, the scoring, the media coverage, and the PKs at the end. The boys dig into the details, celebrate the moment, and discuss the power of hecklers in this episode of OTB.

November 7, 2022

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Kevin Flynn and Mike Woitalla

Special MLS Cup Recap Edition of OTB – Featuring Mike Woitalla from Soccer America

A complete excitement-filled recap of the 2022 MLS Cup featuring LAFC and Philadelphia Union. Soccer America’s Mike Woitalla joins Kevin to discuss the incredible atmosphere and the one-of-a-kind stadium environment at Banc of California Stadium on Saturday for the MLS Cup featuring the glamorous and stylish LAFC taking on the more physical Philadelphia. The game absolutely lived up to the hype with an epic, back-and-forth 3-3 match — tied at regulation, the game goes into extra time and ends with an incredible penalty kick shootout. An unforgettable true Hollywood ending for two of the MLS’ best teams. #MLSCup2022

November 3, 2022

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Kevin Flynn & Chris Chamides

MLS Cup, LAFC Parking Not, Who 4.0, USNMT Injuries, English Bravado, World Cup Favorites, Why Qatar?, Huge Leeds Win, Liverpool’s Decline, MLS Parity, Great Futbol Weekend

It’s MLS Cup Weekend is here, and Kevin and Chris are digging into issues of payroll, parity, parking woes, and the impact and importance of a hometown crowd. With World Cup Fever upon us, the boys share their concerns about USNMT injuries, England’s false confidence, Argentina & Portugal as favorites, and why the hell we’re playing in Qatar…in November. Kevin and Chris sneak in a little Leeds love fest, the fear of relegation, and the health and durability of Premier League players, while cheering on their friend, Mike Noonan, at Clemson and celebrating Coach Chamides’ accomplishments at LMU. And end the day with some confusion as to where the Romans are? That and more on this week’s episode of OTB.

October 27, 2022

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Kevin Flynn & Chris Chamides

USMNT Roster Deadline, Johnson & Acosta In or Out, Lack of Americans in MLS, MLS’ Terrible Game Coverage, Reyna’s Magic, USMNT Durability, Leeds Facing Relegation, Pulisic, Is Pepe USMNT’s hottest player?, Barcelona & Juventus Eliminated, MLS Playoffs, and Jim Curtin Gets Props

Kevin and Chris dig into the USMNT final roster spots, assess Sean Johnson and Kellyn Acosta, discuss MLS’ lack of American players, bitch about MLS’ shoddy game coverage, rave about Gio Reyna’s magic, worry about Pulisic’s and Adam’s lack of playtime, herald Ricardo Pepe, and ponder what has happened to Barcelona and Juventus, talk MLS playoffs, and dissect how Curtin won Coach of the Year over LAFC’s Steve Cherundolo, and much more of this week’s edition of OTB.

October 20, 2022

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Kevin Flynn & Chris Chamides

Kevin the Wedding Crasher, Gareth aka “Christian” Bale, USMNT #9 up in the air, World Cup countdown, MLS hits 10M, Apple’s MLS deal, American announcers wanted, Salah’s goal, Liverpool vs. Man City, Body Cams for Refs

Kevin lives large at a celebrity wedding in NY. Kevin runs into Gareth Bale at the bank. Has USMNT found a #9 yet? Kevin and Chris assess the US Men’s team roster leading into a Winter World Cup. MLS hits the 10M attendance mark — is it ready to take over the NHL and/or the MLB? Apple’s $2.5B deals with the MLS — does it squash local media? Can we PLEASE get some American announcers? The boys celebrate Salah’s winning goal in the Liverpool vs. Man City game. Are body cams for refs a good idea? That and much more as Kevin Flynn and Chris Chamides dig into an active week in soccer – from an American Perspective. On this week’s OTB.

October 12, 2022

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Kevin Flynn & Chris Chamides

USWNT struggles, more heads roll due to Yates Report, Pulisic and Pepe find back of the net, Ronaldo’s soap opera, USMNT roster talk, USWNT Under 17 lose, OTB’s Haaland and Leeds love-fest, and the longest tenured MLS coaches on OTB

Are the wheels coming off the bus for the US Women? More heads rolls due to the Yates Report, Pulisic gets playtime and puts one at the back of the net, Ricardo Pepe finds the back of the net twice, the Ronaldo soap opera continues, are there more roster changes in USMNT’s future, a significant loss for US Women’s National Under 17, MLS longest tenured coaches, and OTB’s love affair with Haaland and Leeds continues. That and everything soccer, from an American perspective, on this week’s episode of OTB.

October 5, 2022

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Kevin Flynn and Chris Chamides

Yates Report, USMNT flops, Concussions, Man City’s Derby Day, Leeds-mania, Arsenal over Spurs, LAFC grabs Supporters Shield, and Team Iran Politics

The Yates Reports casts a dark shadow on NWSL, USMNT stinking up the pitch, Dolphin’s QB Tua’s concussion, Man City beats up Man United on Derby Day, Aston Villa can’t slow down Leeds, Arsenal beats the Spurs, the Black & Gold wins 2022 Supporters Shield, Iranian National teams faces scrutiny over political silence.

September 27, 2022

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Kevin Flynn & Chris Chamides

USMNT gets “butts kicked”, Saudi Arabia awaits, U Mass’ alumni game, soldiers turned soccer players, boots & cleats, referee mobbing, US Soccer’s new CEO, and undefeated LMU

Kevin and Chris discuss USMNT’s Tough Loss to Japan, praise Japan’s performance, while dissecting USMNT’s lackluster efforts. Is this what we should expect from Team USA? The boys dive into Berhalter’s coaching strategies, anticipate the game against Saudi Arabia, and lament the timing of the World Cup in November. Kevin returns to U Mass for his alumni game, celebrate soldiers’ success as players, critique kangaroo boots vs. modern cleats, express their disgust for referee mobbing, welcome U.S. Soccer’s new CEO, JT Batson, and revel in LMU’s undefeated season. Another full week on the pitch for OTB.

September 20, 2022

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Kevin Flynn and Chris Chamides

USMNT’s new kits, Berhalter’s roster, Haaland’s mastery, undefeated LMU, Klopp’s 7-year itch, Lewandowksi’s success, Man U gossip, America invades the Prem, racist fans, and NWSL records

Kevin and Chris discuss USMNT new kits, Berhalter’s choices for the roster, Haaland’s masterful goal, Chris leading LMU to an undefeated 2-0-4, Klopp’s 7-year itch at Liverpool, Lewandowksi’s success, takeover bid at Man United, possible American ownership at Bournemouth, racism at the Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid match, and NWSL’s new attendance record courtesy of San Diego and Angel City. That and more on this week’s episode of Over The Ball.

September 13, 2022

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Kevin Flynn and Chris Chamides

The passing of the Queen, USMNT roster spots, FIFA’s 23 Premier League Ratings, Aaronson, Renaldo, Messi, and crappy officiating

In the wake of a dark week for the Premier League due to the Queen’s passing, Kevin and Chris banter about the state of the royal family, the soon to be announced USMNT roster spots, guess who will start in goal for Team USA, disagree on FIFA’s 23 Premier League Ratings, bow to Aaronson’s ascension at Leeds, react to Renaldo turning down €242m, discuss Messi’s future, and get worked up over the lack of consistency in regards to offsides in today’s game.

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