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PL Match #4 at Tottenham, USMNT news, World Cup qualification updates for AFC and CONMEBOL, a torn shirt, and much more!
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Tottenham vs. ArsenalLinks:
Why Arsenal are wearing their away kit against Tottenham in north London derby (The Athletic)Inside Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT deal: Hayes' role, Chelsea delays and Argentine steak (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:
That's Normal, by the WayToo Much WhiteThese Poor KidsMaybe Sometimes You DoIt's Like Lookin' in a MirrorBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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September Int'l Break: we cover the USA/Canada friendly, World Cup Qualification across AFC, CONMEBOL, and Oceania, Arsenal injuries, the EFL Cup's sponsorship history, how you compare national leagues to each other, and we reminisce on the passing of James Earl Jones.
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A Victory Comes at Last for the World’s Worst Soccer Team (NY Times)Riccardo Calafiori injury vs France (Reddit r/Gunners)Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard suffers ankle injury ahead of north London derby (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:
Not the FaceSubstitute Teacher on the SidelinesStrategic Venue ChoiceGames That MatteredIt’s Not GreatThe Good, The Bad, and The UglyA Clear Class SystemIt HappensBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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PL Match #3 vs. Brighton, final Fall transfer updates, Champions League and EFL Cup draws, an in-depth discussion of the card that changed the match, and a preview of the coming International Break matches
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Arsenal vs. BrightonAlternate Titles:
West London Home for Wayward Arsenal LadsAges are WeirdNeto’s Time to ShineWhen Did Charles Qualify for the Champions League?Everyone’s Against UsEven If He’s Not Good, He’s Still GoodHe’s Not Dead, He’s Just SuspendedA Lot of Tiny IslandsThe Football Never StopsBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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PL Match #2 at Aston Villa, more transfer updates, a UCL tournament structure overview, and, for dessert, a reaction to a Sky Sports football coverage parody
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Aston Villa vs. ArsenalLinks:
Eddie Nketiah’s Nottingham Forest move off after they fail to finalise agreement with Arsenal striker (The Athletic)Crystal Palace considering move for Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah (The Athletic)Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus to undergo scan on 'slight' groin injury that made him miss Aston Villa victory (The Athletic)Champions League draw: How it will work (uefa.com)That Mitchell and Webb Look (YouTube)Alternate Titles:
A Very Meaty ForeheadA Functional Part of His AnatomyCalafiore Is Quite LargeA Little More DiscretionFine MarginsAbsurdly Competitive PeopleThe Thomas Partey StoryThey’ll Figure Out the Rest of ItBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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PL Match #1 vs. Wolves, transfer window updates, SAOR technology, rule changes, hands on throats and bums, and more!
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Arsenal vs. WolvesLinks:
Massive iPhone array will replace English Premiere League's awful video referee tech (AppleInsider)All the changes in the Premier League for 2024/25 (arsenal.com)Handball, offside, VAR and referees - Premier League rules, laws and new interpretation for 2024/25 season (Sky Sports)Alternate Titles:
The Arsenal ShowThe Raya of WolvesNever as Good or as Bad as You Look on Opening DayMost Controversial Take of the SeasonGrabs his BumKept the Wolves at BayBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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Back to Arsenal, baby! After the summer break, we discuss Arsenal's coming season, including transfers and predictions, a Gooner U origin story, the Summer Olympics, and Arsenal's new Third Kit.
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Third Kits (arsenal.com)Alternate Titles:
I'm Not Going to Let You QuitNo Condiments Were InjuredFla-FluNegotiations Are WeirdYou Have to Be PerfectWe've Got Our Arsenal BackBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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We draw the '23-'24 season to a close with a wrap-up of the Summer's international play, covering World Cup qualifiers, Euro '24, Copa América '24 (with first-hand experiences from Keith and Dov), and a bonus discussion of Apple Vision Pro's sports coverage to date.
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Youth-ishA Trip and a HalfTwo Federations that Deserve Each OtherThis Might Be ItThey Don't Do the Stars ThingAesthetic PleasureA Quirk of the Chronological ScaleBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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For this episode of Gooner U Film Studies, we discuss the 2002 Soccer/Football rom-com (maybe?) Bend It Like Beckham.
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Bend It Like Beckham (Wikipedia)Bend It Like Beckham (IMDb)Beck in Time (The US Sun)Alternate Titles
I Thought She Was a PiscesShe’s Not Lebanese!The Rest is Up to GodThis Skinhead BoyBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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In this Gooner U Film Studies double feature, we discuss Ladybugs (1992) and Kicking & Screaming (2005), diving into the world of youth soccer coaching in America.
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Ladybugs (Wikipedia)Ladybugs (IMDb)Kicking & Screaming (Wikipedia)Kicking & Screaming (IMDb)Alternate Titles
How About Hockey?You’re ContagiousChekhov’s WormPrima La CarneBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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PL Match #38 (season closer) vs. Everton, and a '23-'24 season retrospective, discussing players, moments, and more, and a brief look to next season!
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Arsenal vs. EvertonLinks:
The inside story of Arsenal’s season: Arteta’s gatherings, Werewolf and a Gabriel close call (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:
Took It to the EndA Pretty Fantastic SeasonThat Means Your Team StinksGet it Over WithBuilt in a LabThat’s What City DoesIt’s a PDFNot Shaped Like a PlateBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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PL Match #37 at Manchester United, full-match replays, fouls away from the ball, Saka as a foul magnet, and what to expect from this final week of the season!
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Manchester United vs. ArsenalLinks:
Gooner U ShortsZidane Head Butt (FIFA on YouTube)Alternate Titles:
It Tells Me There’s Still HopeThat’s What Cleats Are ForTraining MattersWhat Champions DoThey’ll See YouDied On the FieldI’ve Seen Some ThingsHe’s Good and He Has the BallYou Messed Up. You Trusted UsToxic Waste KitBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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PL Match #36 vs. Bournemouth, promotions and relegations, new Arsenal home and away kit leaks, some nice articles giving insight into Rice's and White's playing styles, Subbuteo, and more!
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Highlights:
Arsenal vs. BournemouthLinks:
Declan Rice: My game in my words (The Athletic)What Declan Rice’s Athletic interview told us about the way Arsenal play (The Athletic)Ben White, Arsenal's master of football's dark arts (The Athletic)’24-’25 Home Kit Leak (Footy Headlines)’24-’25 Away Kit Leak (Footy Headlines)SubbuteoAlternate Titles:
One Step at a TimeThat’s Not Going to HappenWhat the Heck is an Ipswich?Master of the Dark ArtsA Minor MiracleHe Played the GameThe Dam BreaksA Mental ThingOld Trafford is a DemonI Want This OneRooting Against CityBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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PL Matches #34-35 against vs. Chelsea and at Tottenham, Club World Cup streaming rights, defender terminology, and a kick to the crotch!
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Arsenal vs. ChelseaTottenham vs. ArsenalLinks:
Apple close to securing $1B TV rights to new FIFA soccer tournament (AppleInsider)Saka and Havertz Shine in Chaotic Derby (Arseblog)Alternate Titles:
Their Spurs-inessPause for EffectThe Beach BeckonsIt’s a DerbyWe SurvivedHeroic InterventionBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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UCL Quarter-final L2 at Bayern Munich, PL Match #33 at Wolves, AI SAOR followup, Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final result, Tata in a pinney, and a special dessert look at a certain leaked kit…
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Bayern Munich vs. ArsenalWolverhampton Wanderers vs. ArsenalLinks:
Wolves vs. Arsenal: Tense, but Impressive (Arseblog)Arsenal 24-25 Home Kit Leaked (Footy Headlines)Alternate Titles:
Silver LiningsMore Insulting Than I MeanThat’s the ScarringEven for an EnglishmanBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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UCL Quarterfinal, Leg 1 vs. Bayern Munich, PL Match #32 vs. Aston Villa, famous football disasters, Argentine leaders, PL SAOR news, and more!
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Arsenal vs. Bayern MunichArsenal vs. Aston VillaLinks:
Hunter shares history of celebration goggles (MLB.com)Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology next season: What it is and how it works (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:
Lives to Get Back ToBayer Never-kusenA Locker Room FigureAbsurdly TalentedStop Embarrassing YourselfOne Draw is All It TakesLet’s Make Them Be PerfectBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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For this Gooner U Film Studies episode, we take a look at the 2011 BBC film United.
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PL Matches #30-31 vs. Luton Town and at Brighton, MLS Cup '23 highlights on Apple Vision Pro, Everton docked points, Liverpool drops points, and we're back at the top, baby!
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Arsenal vs. Luton TownBrighton vs. ArsenalLinks:
Everton picks up a second points deduction for FFP violation (World Soccer Talk)5-1, 5-1, 5-1 – why Arsenal’s collapses against Bayern were all about Koscielny (The Athletic)Alternate Titles:
Watch Bukayo SakaI Like BoringImpact PlayersThe Disease of MoreDon’t Screw UpIt’s Frightening, In a Good WayWe’re the Better TeamBig Awkward GermanMeat and PotatoesBanana Peels LeftBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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PL Match #29 at Manchester City, national team updates, Japanese strep throat, and for dessert, more national team kits!
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Manchester City vs. ArsenalLinks:
Arsenal Betway EmailFootball: North Korea not to host World Cup qualifier vs Japan (Mainichi Japan)World Cup 2026 qualifying: Japan awarded forfeit 3-0 win against North Korea by Fifa (BBC)MLS referees agree new CBA, will return this weekend with significant pay raises (The Athletic)Kits for national teams in Copa America (SportsLogos.net)Alternate Titles:
Root for the ShirtI Take ResponsibilityWatch the NewsThat’s What We DoMaybe That’s the GoalSo Much Pressure They CrackTwo Big MenHurts, Don’t It?Played a Little “Porto”Heart in the Throat MomentThe Little ShieldYou Have That WeaponThe Bench is BackBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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During the March int'l break, we discuss the MLS lack of a break, AFC and CONCACAF matches, "playing out of the back", a discussion of the world's "oldest" football clubs, and provide detailed critiques of some new international jerseys (kits).
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Arsenal vs. Porto liveblog (The Athletic)Takehiro Tomiyasu signs new Arsenal contract (The Athletic)Oldest football clubs (Wikipedia)Inverting the Pyramid (Amazon)Nike national team kits (SportsLogos.net)Alternate Titles:
The Best AbilityWelcome to CONCACAFLots of IslandsRoute One FootballDeath By a Thousand PassesPlay Keep AwayBut What if You’re Good At It?The WaldosOn Our HorseBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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UCL Round of 16, Leg 2 vs. FC Porto, tattoo preferences, Champion's League brackets, and lots of Premier League and international news!
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Arsenal vs. FC PortoLinks:
Arsenal able to fill Emirates with home fans for Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich (The Athletic)Home league fixture against Aston Villa rearranged (arsenal.com)Nottingham Forest handed four-point deduction for breaching Premier League's financial rules (The Athletic)Where and when our 13 internationals are in action (arsenal.com)CONCACAF World Cup qualification (Wikipedia)Paris to host Olympic Football Tournaments draw on 20 March (Inside FIFA)Alternate Titles:
I Don’t Speak ChyroneseYou Can Play the Pronunciation Game at HomeHe Plays with the Dark ArtsDid You Forget Your Cards?Because I Saw ItAn Astounding StreakA Wee Bit of TroubleFull of BavariansNot SchadenfreudeThat’s Not a Good IdeaBecome a Superfan at https://plus.acast.com/s/gooner-u.
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