Kevin and Dave talk to Juan Guerra, Head Coach of the Phoenix Rising FC and the youngest coach to win USL Championship
OTB hosts Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego interview Juan Guerra, the 36-year-old Venezuelan-born coach and former pro player who is currently the head coach of the USL Champions Phoenix Rising FC, becoming the youngest Head Coach to lift the trophy in league history. Dave and Kevin also discuss the week’s Premier League action, sharing their insights on how Liverpool and Aston Villa are doing while Manchester United struggles. They debate what makes a great soccer coach. Some prefer an authoritarian like José Mourinho, while others prefer managers who motivate and support players like Jurgen Klopp, noting how star players Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah did not thrive under Mourinho but excelled under Klopp. Lastly, the OTB boys discuss how players like Djordje Mihailovic and Hugo Lloris coming to MLS will improve the league. All on this week’s episode of OTB.
Dave Gallego debuts as comedian and ex-pro player Kevin Flynn’s new co-host as they dig into the latest news and events in world football from an American Perspective
Welcome to Over the Ball! This week, Dave Gallego debuts as comedian and ex-pro player Kevin Flynn’s new co-host as they dig into the latest news and events in world football from an American Perspective. OTB explores some of the most interesting developments in soccer this weekend, including the upcoming MLS CUP and how Columbus made it there, an update on Bob Bradley’s stint as head coach of Norway’s Stabaek, and a look at NCAA Mens Div 1 Final 4 tournaments taking place Friday at Louisville Kentucky.
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
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 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
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
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
The passing of the Queen, USMNT roster spots, FIFA’s 23 Premier League Ratings, Aaronson, Renaldo, Messi, and crappy officiating
Tuchel’s sacking, Napoli humiliates Liverpool, Haaland on fire, Gio back on the pitch
Chris joins Kevin from the heat of Las Vegas to discuss Chelsea sacking Tuchel, Liverpool’s humiliating loss to Napoli, Haaland’s on fire and driving Man City, Gio Reyna is back on the pitch, Sergiño Dest to Milan, and Jesse Martinez’s suspension from Atlanta United, and talk physicality more.
Premier news, Haaland & Man City, props for the Noonan bros., and LMU’s big win
On this week’s episode of OTB, Kevin and Chris dive into an action-packed week of Premier League games, gush about Manchester City and Erling Haaland, share their props for Mike and Mark Noonan, celebrate Chris’ LMU squad’s first win in 26 games, and marvel at Philadelphia Union’s recent scoring blitz. That and more at OverTheBall.com. | Ep. 203