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Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn

A podcast. From America. About soccer (sometimes). But not as you've known it. Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn brings together the worlds of soccer, comedy and entertainment.
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Dec 31, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam run through the top stories from around the world of soccer before being joined by Grant Wahl to reflect on his podcast American Prodigy: Freddy Adu as well as discuss how to make the CONCACAF Champions League more relevant and whether Messi may really end up in MLS.

Dec 24, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the prospect of Jesse Marsch getting the Dortmund job, US Soccer players of the year, CONCACAF Champions League and more before being joined by NYU goalkeeper coach Greg Kenney to hear about the time he faced off against Maradona, how the position has evolved in the modern game and why the US struggles to produce top 'keepers the way it once did.

Dec 18, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the Columbus Crew's resounding MLS Cup victory and run through other top stories from around the globe before welcoming stats wizard Paul Carr—Director of Content for TruMedia Sports and host of the Expected Value sports analytics podcast—to break down the numbers from this crazy season as well as help explain the constant evolution of soccer analytics as teams continue looking for any statistical edge.

Dec 11, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the USMNT friendly win over El Salvador, the suspended PSG–Basaksehir Champions League match and MLS Cup final before welcoming David Wright to the pod to talk about his new role as Chief Commercial Officer for the U.S. Soccer Federation and the bright future he sees for the sport in this country.

Dec 4, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam run through some of the top stories from around the globe and then welcome Dominic Kinnear—former USMNT player and back-to-back MLS Cup winner as head coach of the Houston Dynamo—to discuss what coaching in MLS this season has been like, the experiences that have shaped his personal philosophy on coaching and of course his short-lived stand-up comedy career.

Nov 27, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam talk about the passing of Diego Maradona and the impact he had on the game plus their own personal thoughts and memories, then welcome Grant Wahl to discuss his Maradona obituary in Sports Illustrated as well as his new podcast series American Prodigy: Freddy Adu, which came out earlier this month.

Nov 19, 2020

This week on Over the Ball Kevin and Sam discuss the USMNT's 6–2 friendly win over Panama in Austria, whether or not the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso is perpetuating stereotypes about American soccer coaches, and who should be considered the best US men's player of all time.

Nov 13, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam break down the USMNT's 0–0 friendly draw in Wales and then welcome Adrian Healey—longtime MLS and soccer commentator for ESPN and the future voice and Executive Director of Broadcast and Content for Austin FC—to discuss how he got into broadcasting and his upcoming move to Texas, as well as his own approach to calling games and finding that sweet middle ground between American and British announcers.

Nov 6, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam break down the top stories across the world of soccer and look ahead to two USMNT November friendlies before being joined once again by ESPN Lead MLS Commentator Jon Champion to hear his thoughts on the MLS Playoffs, how his first season in America has gone and just how he stays on top of so much soccer action from around the globe.

Oct 31, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam run through the top stories from around the world of soccer, then speak to longtime St. John's University head men's coach David Masur about what it's like to coach during the pandemic and not have any games (yet), and how he expects the rest of the college soccer season will play out.

Oct 23, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam run through the top stories from across the globe and then are joined once again by Grant Wahl to discuss the influx of American players—but lack of American voices—in Champions League, the prospect of a European Super League, the potential impact of Virgil van Dijk's injury and why Ted Lasso is absolutely worth watching.

Oct 16, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam run through the biggest news stories from around the globe, then welcome back LAFC Lead Broadcaster Max Bretos to discuss the ups and downs of this MLS season, what it's been like calling games amidst the pandemic, the USMNT and the difference between commentating from the studio versus on-site.

Oct 9, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the top stories from world soccer including upsets and surprise performances in the EPL, a coaching change in MLS, Covid chaos in Italy and what to look forward to coming out of the international break.

Oct 2, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam welcome back Ian Barker, Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches, to discuss returning to playing and training during the pandemic, what's in store for next year's Coaches Convention, his thoughts on Landon Donovan pulling his USL club San Diego Loyal from the field in protest and how new handball rules leave plenty to be desired.

Sep 25, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam are joined once again by Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla to discuss the early-season performances of USMNT members overseas and the future of the national team in general, USWNT players leaving for Europe, Frank De Boer's hiring by the Netherlands and what it was like to attend a "ghost game" in San Jose.

Sep 18, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam welcome back Grant Wahl, writer and host of the Fútbol with Grant Wahl podcast, to discuss the current state of USMNT players abroad, the MLS season to date, USWNT players leaving for Europe, chaos at Barcelona and Gareth Bale's legacy at Real Madrid.

Sep 11, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam welcome back longtime USMNT mainstay and FOX Soccer analyst Alexi Lalas to discuss Weston McKennie's move to Juventus and his own experience playing in Italy with Padova, plus he shares his insight on the current state of the USMNT and a few thoughts on the MLS season so far.

Sep 4, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam welcome back former longtime award-winning ESPN anchor and Outside the Lines host Bob Ley to discuss the evolving intersection between politics and sports both in our current moment and moving forward. Plus, we also get his thoughts on the state of the media in this country today and what the reality of sports broadcasting may look like in the near future.

Aug 28, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam are thrilled to be joined by Jon Champion, a true soccer commentating legend who has covered the game for more than 35 years at the highest level internationally and here in the US. Jon shares his thoughts on this week's MLS boycott, what covering the league for ESPN has been like and how he views the future of soccer broadcasting in America, and tells us the story of how his illustrious cricket career landed him his first job in the business.

Aug 21, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam are joined by former USMNT mainstay and current MLS Senior Vice President of Competition, Operations and Medical Jeff Agoos to discuss the success of the MLS is Back tournament and the transition into the regular season, the main differences between the USMNT in the early 2000's compared to today's squad and what the future holds for Berhalter and co.

Aug 14, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam break down the top stories from MLS, NCAA Soccer, FA Cup and Champions League and are then joined by Eric Vaughter and Greg Deutsch to discuss their new podcast "3 Old Goalies," and get their takes on all the goalkeeping issues of the day.

Jul 31, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam run through headlines from around the soccer world as the European leagues wrap up, then welcome back Grant Wahl of the Fútbol with Grant Wahl podcast to discuss his most recent endeavor: a six-part podcast series on the career of Freddy Adu, a separate project he created in partnership with Blue Wire.

Jul 24, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam break down soccer news from around the globe then talk to Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla about MLS is Back, Christian Pulisic's play at Chelsea, the current state of the USMNT and what NCAA soccer might look like this year.

Jul 17, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam are happy to welcome back soccer law expert Steven Bank—Vice Dean and Professor at UCLA Law—to help make sense of the recent ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport concerning Man City and Financial Fair Play rules, and how the precedent could shape the game's landscape going forward.

Jul 10, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the MLS is Back tourney getting underway plus news from around the globe before welcoming NCAA soccer legend Billy Gazonas to talk about his new book That Little Son of B**ch: A Soccer Journey from Tears and Humiliation to National Champions and Hermann Trophy Winner.

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