Rick Kaempfer and Adam Howarth (the director of coaching for the Illinois Youth Soccer Association) discuss all the latest international, national, and local soccer news
Adam and Rick discuss the final transfers and make their predictions for the top 4 and bottom 3 in this season’s Premier League. [Ep255]
16-year-old Rio leads Liverpool to victory. Adam and Rick discuss that dramatic moment, and the bevy of missed penalty kicks so far this season. [Ep254]
Adam and Rick kick off the eighth season of the podcast by going over all the changes to the Premier League clubs for 2025/2026. [Ep253]
Adam and Rick wrap up their seventh season discussing the highs and lows of the English Premier League and the Champions League. [Ep252]
The last weekend of the Premier League season is here and five teams are fighting for three Champions League spots. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep251]
Adam and Rick bring in the Free Kicks Synchronized Swimming Team to spell out the number 250 while the hosts have their usual. [Ep250]
Adam and Rick discuss the greatest semi-final game in Champions League history, plus the new teams that are being promoted to the Premier League. [Ep249]
For the 20th time in English football history, Liverpool won the title. Adam and Rick discuss their season, and an exciting week of Champions League matches. [Ep248]
12 different Premier League clubs have a chance at winning one of the remaining trophies this year. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep247]
Champions League is down to the semi-finals. Rick and Adam discuss those games, and look at the battle for next year’s Champions League slots from England. [Ep246]
An incredible week of Free Kicks in the Champions League, so obviously Free Kicks hosts Adam and Rick discuss those Free Kicks. [Ep245]
The Champions League and the FA Cup are both down to the final eight, and Adam and Rick are here to preview all the upcoming matchups, storylines, and players to watch. [Ep244]
The remaining drama in this year’s Premier League is about the long list of teams who are still fighting for a spot to play in Europe. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep243]
The Champions League is down to the final 16. Adam and Rick break down the remaining teams, analyze key matchups, and discuss what to expect as the competition heats up. [Ep242]
Adam and Rick dive into the impact of some of the tallest players in the Premier League and how their height influences their teams’ strategies and performances. [Ep241]
A dramatic farewell to the Liverpool-Everton derby at Goodison Park. Rick and Adam break down the historic match, along with the latest in the Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. [Ep 240]
The transfer window is officially closed, and a few teams made big moves at the very end. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep239]
The transfer window closes this weekend, so Adam and Rick discuss some of the moves made by Premier League clubs. [Ep238]
Uzbekistan becomes the 126th nation to have a player in the English Premier League. Adam and Rick discuss the world’s most international league. [Ep237]
Two more Premier League coaches were sacked this week. Rick and Adam discuss the implications. [Ep236]