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Ep 335: Pro/Rel and MLS’ Assault on the US Open Cup with the OG himself, Ted Westervelt

February 23, 2024 21:01 - 1 hour - 63 MB

The following episode features Ted Westervelt, regarded by many, including myself, as one of the originals who have been advocating and educating about promotion and relegation, both in the United States and abroad, for well over a decade. As you’ll see in this episode, he is very well-versed in the subject. And despite some suggesting […] The post Ep 335: Pro/Rel and MLS’ Assault on the US Open Cup with the OG himself, Ted Westervelt appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 334: Be Smart with this Incomplete Notion of “Just Let the Kids Play”

February 12, 2024 18:06 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Before the start of our weekly business meeting, John Kokkoris and I had some soccer small talk regarding this misguided notion of “let the kids play”. It was stimulated by the following comments made by the Argentine National Team manager, Lionel Scaloni. “There’s an excess of analysis, too much. Nowadays, everyone knows how the opponent […] The post Ep 334: Be Smart with this Incomplete Notion of “Just Let the Kids Play” appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 333: Don Williams – Soccer Practitioner Working on Player Pathway Management you Should Follow on X

January 29, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Don (@Don_K_Williams) and I touch on a number of topics, including: There’s Nothing New in Soccer. Stats and Video Don’t Capture the Quality of a Player. Coaches Aren’t the Main Problem in Development. Personal Experience in Helping Latinos Have a Chance at the Professional Level. What is “Mentality”, and How Much Influence do Coaches Really […] The post Ep 333: Don Williams – Soccer Practitioner Working on Player Pathway Management you Should Follow on X appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 332: The Ongoing US Open Cup Fiasco, Pro/Rel, and Are There Any Real Clubs in American Soccer?

January 12, 2024 06:14 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

Truly knowing the landscape at all scales, helps you successfully navigate it. On Clubs A crucial concept often overlooked in discussions about soccer is the absence of what we commonly refer to as “clubs” at the MLS level. Moreover, this absence extends to the youth ranks. It might seem different from what you’d expect, especially […] The post Ep 332: The Ongoing US Open Cup Fiasco, Pro/Rel, and Are There Any Real Clubs in American Soccer? appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 331: A Myth You Are Believing About National Team Coaches

December 12, 2023 08:32 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Contrary to what many in the States will tell you: A National Team manager does not have to conform to the proverbial “player pool.” By selecting and elevating players that conform to it, they absolutely can impose their preferred style of play. Inspired by a post from @SerbFootyScout who wished Serbia could have had Marcelo […] The post Ep 331: A Myth You Are Believing About National Team Coaches appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 330: On Culture, Japan’s Success, America’s Failure, Neuroscience, Plus Much More with Tom Byer

November 07, 2023 22:31 - 2 hours - 123 MB

Today, I’ve got a multi-decade long practitioner based out of Japan, Tom Byer. He’s American, but Japan has been his home for 38 years. As I was writing this intro, which is the only thing I ever script, it occurred to me: What is a practitioner? For me, anyway, there’s that cliche of “I know […] The post Ep 330: On Culture, Japan’s Success, America’s Failure, Neuroscience, Plus Much More with Tom Byer appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 329: Seeing the American Soccer Landscape Clearly, and the Most Recent MLS/USSF Conflict of Interest

October 12, 2023 17:50 - 2 hours - 157 MB

Lifelong American soccer practitioner and entrepreneur, Kephern Fuller, joins me again from Holland. On September 15, news came out that an MLS owner, Arthur Blank, who operates the Atlanta franchise, was going to fund US Soccer with $50 million in order for them to build a National Training Center in Atlanta. Kephern then posted the […] The post Ep 329: Seeing the American Soccer Landscape Clearly, and the Most Recent MLS/USSF Conflict of Interest appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 328: Why is the American Soccer Mentality so Soft?

September 22, 2023 19:06 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Player attributes are compartmentalized in 4 general attributes: Technical Tactical Physical Psychological They’re all critical. But that 4th one, man that 4th one is quite a bit different from the others. It’s tough to put your finger on it. One thing is certain though, without having the requisite mentality, not only will the player not […] The post Ep 328: Why is the American Soccer Mentality so Soft? appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 327: From Playing Pro to Coaching D1 College, MLS Academies, and Now Overseas – Paul Holocher is a Reservoir of Experience

September 05, 2023 05:54 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

The following is a conversation with longtime friend and colleague, Paul Holocher, a former professional player with experience in MLS, pre-MLS, and in Europe when Americans overseas was barely conceivable. After his playing days, he turned to coaching, starting with youth teams, then coaching Division 1 college soccer back when that was a very big […] The post Ep 327: From Playing Pro to Coaching D1 College, MLS Academies, and Now Overseas – Paul Holocher is a Reservoir of Experience appeare...

Ep 326: On Messi, The Mentality of Players, Suburban Soccer Culture, Pro/Rel, and More

August 16, 2023 23:17 - 1 hour - 102 MB

I am joined today from Holland by a long-time soccer friend, colleague, and fellow builder who continues to push the envelope of what’s possible: Kephern Fuller. After founding a club named Joga SC on the east coast of the United States in 2010 and operating it in the DC area until 2016, he moved overseas […] The post Ep 326: On Messi, The Mentality of Players, Suburban Soccer Culture, Pro/Rel, and More appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 325: The 2 Most Important Influences on Player Development, Plus Why the US Women Are Not Good Enough

August 09, 2023 03:25 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Today I’m joined once again by Joey Cascio. One of the extremely rare exceptional American coaches He wanted us to discuss what are likely the 2 most critical components (of the 5) to player development: The parent, family, household influence. And The structured club team influence. This led us to chat about a variety of […] The post Ep 325: The 2 Most Important Influences on Player Development, Plus Why the US Women Are Not Good Enough appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 324: Implications of the MLS Salary Cap You’ve Probably Never Considered

July 21, 2023 01:24 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

I’m joined today by professional footballer and former youth player of Brian Kleiban, Taylor Davila. Taylor’s doing really well in the USL Championship as a 22-year-old central midfielder. Playing for the RGV Toros, he’s leading the league in chances created. In this episode, he chose to have a chat about the salary cap in Major […] The post Ep 324: Implications of the MLS Salary Cap You’ve Probably Never Considered appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 323: How to Be Remarkable Within a Traditional “Rec” Program

July 12, 2023 00:32 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

I am joined today by Kirk Kinsey, soccer coach, soccer parent, doing the remarkable within the confines of American soccer. Within what is deemed “rec soccer” of all places. Ok, ok. Why on earth would 3four3 be talking about AYSO? I mean doesn’t 3four3 represent the top end of the game, doesn’t it work with […] The post Ep 323: How to Be Remarkable Within a Traditional “Rec” Program appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 322: Be Careful Who You are Allowing to Program your Mind – On American Soccer Broadcasters

July 06, 2023 03:44 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Are American Soccer Broadcasters: Doing a good job? Raising the collective soccer iq of the audience, OR, are they doing more harm than good? As you might suspect, I had quite a few things to say about this. A critical thing to appreciate here, is that who you are listening to – who you are […] The post Ep 322: Be Careful Who You are Allowing to Program your Mind – On American Soccer Broadcasters appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 321: How Valuable is Competition Within the Youth Team Environment, and How do You Manage It?

June 26, 2023 00:18 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

What does competition actually mean? And more specifically, what does it mean for coaches to create a competitive environment within their teams? There’s a lot to dissect here because it’s not just about: The level of your opponents. The level of the league. The level of your teammates. No, no, no. There’s a lot that […] The post Ep 321: How Valuable is Competition Within the Youth Team Environment, and How do You Manage It? appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 320: Anatomy of a *Successful Youth Coach – Mentorship and the 7v7 Format with John Kokkoris

June 02, 2023 02:10 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

This episode dives into the following topics: Mentorship. And I must admit, things get a bit heated. But in a good way, as I was just trying to dig deeper into the topic and extract the most from our guest. Whether coaches should copy others or forge their own path. Again, there are some strong […] The post Ep 320: Anatomy of a *Successful Youth Coach – Mentorship and the 7v7 Format with John Kokkoris appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 319: The Identity of the USMNT, or Lack Thereof, Jesse Marsch, and What You’re Not Considering.

May 24, 2023 21:34 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

The topic today is regarding an identity for the US men’s national team. Do we have one? Do we not have one? If we do have one, what is it exactly? If we don’t have one, why not? And what should it be? And yes, the topic of Jesse Marsch also comes up. So it’s […] The post Ep 319: The Identity of the USMNT, or Lack Thereof, Jesse Marsch, and What You’re Not Considering. appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 318: Pay-to-Play is Not as Black and White as you Think

April 25, 2023 19:56 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Today, I have a unique guest, 22-year-old professional player Taylor Davila. He grew up in Southern California, where he played most of his youth soccer at a well-known club, Real So Cal. My brother, Brian Kleiban, had known him from a very young age and had always wanted to bring him aboard our teams. Ultimately, […] The post Ep 318: Pay-to-Play is Not as Black and White as you Think appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 317: A Critical Skill Missing in American Soccer – Cambios de Ritmo

February 08, 2023 18:44 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this episode, I was joined once again by exceptional coach Joey Cascio to discuss what in Spanish parlance is called, “Cambios de Ritmo”. In English, that translates to “Changes of Rhythm”. Interestingly, that’s something you don’t hear much of – if ever – in American soccer. Not even in English football. You can watch […] The post Ep 317: A Critical Skill Missing in American Soccer – Cambios de Ritmo appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 315: A Brief Chat about Argentina, Current vs Former USMNTs, and MMA (but not that MMA)

December 27, 2022 22:54 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by John Kokkoris – a colleague out in New York who has had quite a bit of success with the youth there. It’s his second time on the pod, the first being way back in episode 157. So he’s been in and around for a while and I’ve certainly kept […] The post Ep 315: A Brief Chat about Argentina, Current vs Former USMNTs, and MMA (but not that MMA) appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 314: The USMNT Exits the World Cup – Conclusions & Much More

December 09, 2022 02:20 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Kephern Fuller joins us in a discussion that takes us through a bunch of topics: The US vs Netherlands Match On the “We’re a Young Team” Excuse The US being in the weakest group Did Holland choose to give the US possession US expectations for 2026 Diversity of ideas, or a calcified US ideology Lack […] The post Ep 314: The USMNT Exits the World Cup – Conclusions & Much More appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 313: USMNT vs Netherlands, and Is USMNT Success Actually Good for You in American Soccer?

December 02, 2022 21:31 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Today, Kephern Fuller joins us once again from Holland to have a chat regarding the US Mens National team, their World Cup campaign, and whether or not it’s a good thing they have advanced out of the group stage. Yes, there is a link between what’s good for you personally in the American ecosystem, and […] The post Ep 313: USMNT vs Netherlands, and Is USMNT Success Actually Good for You in American Soccer? appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 312: Post-Mortem of the USMNT versus Wales in the 2022 World Cup

November 24, 2022 03:32 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

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Ep 311: Winning is a Good and Necessary Ingredient for Development

October 28, 2022 20:04 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

This episode touches on the evergreen topic of Winning versus Development. Here again we find ourselves having to work upstream against the misguiding currents of American soccer media and culture. In the States, the narrative being pushed is that winning at the youth levels doesn’t matter. So much so, that clubs, teams, coaches, anyone really […] The post Ep 311: Winning is a Good and Necessary Ingredient for Development appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 310: Should Coaches Focus on the Individual or The Team?

October 06, 2022 05:18 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

In this episode, Joey Cascio and I chat a bit about team development versus individual development. This is an ever-present framing in many soccer circles. That’s to say, the narratives out there pit these two against each other – as if they are opposing forces. For example, if coaches care about things like building a […] The post Ep 310: Should Coaches Focus on the Individual or The Team? appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 309: The College Soccer Recruiting Process – with Carlos Aguilar

August 25, 2022 04:21 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

This episode takes us through the player identification, scouting, and recruiting process associated with college soccer. San Diego State assistant coach, Carlos Aguilar, gives us an insider’s perspective. One of the interesting things with any profession is the depth associated within each – soccer is no exception. For instance, if we’re talking coaching, well that […] The post Ep 309: The College Soccer Recruiting Process – with Carlos Aguilar appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 308: How Familiar are you with the Player Development Jigsaw Puzzle, and the Importance of Culture?

July 12, 2022 06:12 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Kephern Fuller, an American soccer pioneer who left the US and established roots in Holland, joins me for a chat which touched a variety of topics: The Categories within Player Development. Culture vs Infrastructure – which is most important? Is Personal Training using Coerver-like exercises good? The Player Development Jigsaw Puzzle “Just Let Them Play”? […] The post Ep 308: How Familiar are you with the Player Development Jigsaw Puzzle, and the Importance of Culture? appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 307: On “Losing your Man” – A Fundamental Skill that Goes Completely Untrained and Unrecognized

May 20, 2022 05:32 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

This was an off the cuff chat on perhaps one of the most neglected, but fundamental skills in football. Specifically, what we like to call “losing your man”. Sure, we all know in theory that creating and finding space while your team is in possession is important. So why isn’t this regularly trained in American […] The post Ep 307: On “Losing your Man” – A Fundamental Skill that Goes Completely Untrained and Unrecognized appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 306: Why You in American Soccer Should Really F***ing Care that Villarreal is in the Champion’s League Semifinal.

May 02, 2022 04:05 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MB

Transcript I imagine if you’re listening to the 3four3 podcast, you also watch the Champions League. And so you are well aware that one of the semi-finalists is Villarreal, from Spain. Being a semi-finalist in the Champions League is usually reserved for one of maybe a dozen superpower clubs. Villarreal is so far down that […] The post Ep 306: Why You in American Soccer Should Really F***ing Care that Villarreal is in the Champion’s League Semifinal. appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 305: Zooming in on Rondos – Are Coaches Continuing to Misunderstand?

March 31, 2022 21:21 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

Today I’m joined by longtime friend, colleague, and exceptional coach with a ton of experience, Joey Cascio. This episode is a technical one – a zooming in on one particular training exercise. Namely, the 4v1 Rondo. So coaches, this is right up your alley. But you know what, it’s not just for coaches. None of […] The post Ep 305: Zooming in on Rondos – Are Coaches Continuing to Misunderstand? appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 304: On Super Clubs Dominating Their Domestic Leagues

March 21, 2022 00:39 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Have you ever heard the criticism that football leagues around the world are boring, or non-competitive, because they always have the same two or three clubs that win the title? I’m sure you have. And this is usually heard from a particular minority of soccer fans in the United States as an objection to how […] The post Ep 304: On Super Clubs Dominating Their Domestic Leagues appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 303: Is Using How the NFL Operates a Good Template for Operating Soccer in the US?

March 08, 2022 20:01 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

The following is a brief chat I had with Terry on one of the many misguided notions out there surrounding why American soccer doesn’t need promotion and relegation. Specifically, the argument goes something like this. “Gary, the other team sports in the US operate as closed systems without promotion and relegation. And they are the […] The post Ep 303: Is Using How the NFL Operates a Good Template for Operating Soccer in the US? appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 302: What Ambitious Youth Coaches Should Consider When Assessing Job Opportunities

February 18, 2022 04:25 - 1 Byte

The following is a chat I had with Joey Cascio on what it’s like for a youth coach in the States to change clubs. Actually, you know what, that’s not exactly right. It’s more an episode on the decision-making process a coach might go through when they’re thinking about leaving their current club, and going […] The post Ep 302: What Ambitious Youth Coaches Should Consider When Assessing Job Opportunities appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 301: Addressing Some Objections to Promotion and Relegation

December 27, 2021 05:06 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

The following is a brief chat I had with Terry on objections to promotion and relegation in American soccer. For the uninitiated, American soccer is polarized. It’s polarized between those who subscribe to American exceptionalism when it comes to soccer, and those who don’t. Let me explain a bit. Outside literally a handful of countries, […] The post Ep 301: Addressing Some Objections to Promotion and Relegation appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 300: What Should Be Done About Joystick Parents?

December 18, 2021 23:44 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

The following is a pretty lively chat I had with Nick on joystick parents. You heard that right, I didn’t mean to say “joystick coaches”. That one we already covered in episode #293. Which, by the way, if you haven’t listened to that one, I strongly encourage you to do so, because it’s not what […] The post Ep 300: What Should Be Done About Joystick Parents? appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 299: A First Chat on Virtuous and Vicious Cycles in Football

December 06, 2021 20:22 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

The following is a free flowing discussion I had with Terry on virtuous and vicious cycles. Now if you haven’t heard of these terms before, let me provide a quick rundown of the concept. Generally, these cycles referred to a chain of events that reinforce themselves through a feedback loop. So for example, suppose we […] The post Ep 299: A First Chat on Virtuous and Vicious Cycles in Football appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 298: When Does US Player Development Start Falling Behind the Other Nations?

November 22, 2021 22:45 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

The following contains a 10 minute side chat between my co-host Terry and myself, discussing at what age player development starts diverging between the US and the standard bearers across the world. This has been the subject of much debate here in the States for a long time. But luckily, we have direct experience to […] The post Ep 298: When Does US Player Development Start Falling Behind the Other Nations? appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 297: On Criticizing [Pro] Players

November 15, 2021 18:50 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

The following was a chat I had with my cohost, Nick Rogers, on whether criticizing pro players is a good or bad, right or wrong, or perhaps less black and white than that, how to go about levying criticism. While certainly we all have our own opinions on this, it’s quite interesting that in American […] The post Ep 297: On Criticizing [Pro] Players appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 296: On MLS Contrived Rivalries

November 01, 2021 19:22 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

The following is a discussion stimulated by some commentary between former men’s national team player, Herculez Gomez, and a pundit that I actually have some respect for, Sebastian Salazar. What’s the topic? Well, the topic is why the “rivalry”, between MLS franchises, New York city FC and New York Red Bulls is failing. And more […] The post Ep 296: On MLS Contrived Rivalries appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 295: Burnout is Bullshit

October 25, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

The following episode is on the topic of burnout. Nick and I touch on whether burnout is a real thing, or yet another artifact of a particular culture where everything needs to be soft, where competition is a bad thing, and everyone deserves a trophy. “Burnout is bullshit” is a phrase I’ve probably said a […] The post Ep 295: Burnout is Bullshit appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 294: On USL’s Proposal to Implement Promotion and Relegation

October 13, 2021 06:24 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Is promotion and relegation coming to the United States, is it ever coming to the United States? Ah, the eternal question, isn’t it? A question really, though, that should be framed more like: Is opportunity and inclusion in the soccer ecosystem ever coming to the United States? Or, will it remain exclusive and discrimination based? […] The post Ep 294: On USL’s Proposal to Implement Promotion and Relegation appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 293: On Joystick Coaching

October 02, 2021 06:07 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

The following is a discussion on so-called joystick coaching. Kaboom! Already right there, for everyone in the soccer community here, the neurons fired and in a microsecond that equation “joystick coaching = bad”. Yeah, that one, that one became top of mind. And why wouldn’t that be the case? For years, article after article, narrative […] The post Ep 293: On Joystick Coaching appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 292: A First Chat on the Monopolies that Are American Pro Team Sports

September 14, 2021 19:24 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

The following is a free flow discussion Terry Ransbury and I had on monopolies. The context is first set through the lens that Peter Thiel offers in his book, Zero to One. If you haven’t read it, it’s a good one, and I strongly recommend. After setting the stage a bit, we move into how […] The post Ep 292: A First Chat on the Monopolies that Are American Pro Team Sports appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 291: A Brief Clip on Mentality

September 11, 2021 00:48 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB

The following is a micro episode on mentality. It’s just a five minute rant I went on with Nick during one of our recordings, a tangent really. I thought I would clip it and publish it since a few days ago the big story was about Weston McKennie. Weston reportedly broke rules and, consequently, Gregg […] The post Ep 291: A Brief Clip on Mentality appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 290: On Players “Playing Up”

August 19, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

The following is an episode on players “playing up” in age. While it might seem this isn’t a new notion, and it’s simply a matter of whether the player is good enough, there is quite a bit to consider. Nick and I try to touch on some of those from personal experience. And by the […] The post Ep 290: On Players “Playing Up” appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 289: On Scouting and Promotion/Relegation

August 12, 2021 19:35 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

The following is a discussion on scouting. Now obviously, this is a huge topic that entire courses and careers are built around. So it’s not like we’re going to cover this in 30 minutes. Rather, Terry and I are just flowing and having a conversation sampling from our own experience, and also injecting promotion and […] The post Ep 289: On Scouting and Promotion/Relegation appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 288: What Can be Gleaned from the USMNT vs Mexico in the Nations League Final

July 31, 2021 21:05 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MB

Portland vs Seattle, NY Red Bulls vs New York City FC, LAFC vs Galaxy, please … those aren’t rivalries, those are scrimmages, those are friendly play dates among buddies who are all on the same boat rowing in the same direction. Mexico vs the United States? That’s a fucking rivalry. That’s authentic. That’s real. And […] The post Ep 288: What Can be Gleaned from the USMNT vs Mexico in the Nations League Final appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 287: Dual Nationals in the US – How it’s Been Handled, How it’s Being Handled

July 24, 2021 08:32 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

The following is on the topic of players with dual nationalities. Specifically, dual-nationals as it relates to the US Mens National Team. Even more specific, dual-nationals as it relates to Mexican-Americans first, and Latino-Americans generally. It s become a hot topic in American soccer the past handful of years, and even if you re not that interested […] The post Ep 287: Dual Nationals in the US – How it’s Been Handled, How it’s Being Handled appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 286: The Myth of the “Cream Rises to the Top”

July 16, 2021 18:14 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

The following is a conversation on the notion of the cream rises to the top . I first publicly touched on this subject, albeit from a different angle, in 2009. It would seem many – if not most – believed this is how the world works, particularly here in the United States. Head down, work hard, […] The post Ep 286: The Myth of the “Cream Rises to the Top” appeared first on 3four3.

Ep 285: On The Dark Arts, VAR, and Even Some Pro/Rel

July 08, 2021 23:26 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

Today we touch on: Diving and simulation, is this good or bad? VAR Hard versus Soft, Physical vs Non-physical, play – is this all nonsense? The “Dark Arts” A little bit about this notion of “the cream rises to the top”. And promotion relegation makes an appearance in the context of the US Mens National […] The post Ep 285: On The Dark Arts, VAR, and Even Some Pro/Rel appeared first on 3four3.

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