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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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Jun 25, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam give their take on the EURO to date before being joined once again by UCLA Professor and sports law expert Steven Bank to help us make sense of the ongoing legal battle between the USWNT and US Soccer, MLS' newly-announced development league, how NCAA rule changes with impact college soccer, Olivia Moultrie's lawsuit against the NWSL and fallout from the Super League.

Jun 17, 2021

On OTB this week Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the EURO so far including the harrowing scenes in Copenhagen involving Christian Eriksen, the officiating and level of play in the tournament, and the USMNT friendly vs. Costa Rica before being joined again by Fox Soccer Analyst Alexi Lalas to hear his take on the Nations League victory and a summer full of soccer, growing up playing both soccer and hockey and how the two overlap, and of course the recent on-air exchange with Heather O'Reilly that went viral.

Jun 10, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam share their thoughts on a wild CONCACAF Nations League win for the USMNT and briefly look ahead to the EURO before being joined by MLSsoccer.com Senior Writer Matt Doyle to hear his takeaways on the match including which players impressed or regressed, and how Gregg Berhalter altered his team's tactical approach at the outset and made in-game adjustments even if, in the end, this one was more about emotion and desire than strategy.

Jun 3, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam break down the Champions League final both on and off the field along with Inter Miami's recent legal issues before being joined by Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla to discuss the USMNT friendly defeat to Switzerland and preview tonight's CONCACAF Nations League semi-final against Honduras as well as look ahead to the Gold Cup in a summer filled with soccer.

May 28, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the Europa League final and shootout in general, Catarina Macario and where she fits with the Olympic squad, and look ahead to the Champions League final and USMNT friendly vs. Switzerland before welcoming ESPN Columnist Jeff Carlisle to dissect his recent MLS Power Rankings, get his thoughts on the USMNT and the split between the USSF and SUM, and discuss his story on the Black Players for Change organization and what progress has been made over the past year.

May 21, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss men's and women's College Cup action and both the presence and impact of foreign players, whether it's fair for fans to criticize someone who seems happy after a loss, and the Crew's name change reversal before welcoming Clemson Head Men's Coach Mike Noonan back to the pod to get his thoughts on the College Cup and playing in the Spring, what this year as a whole has been like for his program and why more foreign players are gravitating towards NCAA soccer.

May 14, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss a big increase in MLS TV ratings early on, Man City winning the EPL and Inter Serie A, the NCAA College Cup, foreign club ownership and more before talking to former Chicago Fire GM and current President/CEO of NISA team Chicago House Athletic Club about his long career as an executive at all levels across American soccer, the several teams he's founded including his latest venture, how things have evolved over time and where they may be heading.

May 7, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the Manchester United pitch invasion, Champions League action and another strong performance from Christian Pulisic for Chelsea, Jesse Marsch still not getting his due, Mourinho on his way to Roma and more before welcoming These Football Times senior writer and player development expert Jon Townsend to the pod to talk about his new book titled It's Just a Ball: Exploring the Complexity of a Simple Game.

Apr 30, 2021

On OTB this week Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Champions League action, the start of the MLS campaign and the social media boycott in England before being joined once again by Grant Wahl of the Fútbol with Grant Wahl and American Prodigy podcasts to get his thoughts on Jesse Marsch's appointment as manager of RB Leipzig, the Super League's collapse, Chicharito's hot start to the MLS season and share some memories on covering the NCAA soccer tourneys in the 90's for Sports Illustrated.

Apr 23, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the launch/spectacular failure of the European Super League, the opening of the MLS season and upcoming NCAA tourneys before welcoming FOX Soccer's lead play-by-play announcer John Strong to the pod to hear what it's like to be back in the stadium for MLS games, how he takes inspiration from other commentators and other sports, preps to call matches, constantly looks to improve, and how we can put it all together to give the sport a uniquely American voice.

Apr 16, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Champions League action and Christian Pulisic's performance against Porto, El Classico and Sergiño Dest's best position for the USMNT, recent USWNT results and outlook, plus the upcoming MLS campaign before welcoming goalkeeping coach and expert Greg Kenney back to the show to talk about the best way to play out of the back, why 'keepers get beat near post more these days, and some of the psychology behind the position.

Apr 9, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss USMNT players in action in Champions League, Weston McKennie's dinner party gone awry, Valencia walking off the field in a La Liga match following alleged racial abuse and look ahead to the MLS season before welcoming Nigel Barker—author, photographer and former judge on America's Next Top Model—to discuss the intersection of fashion and soccer, his lifelong love for the sport, and hear some great stories from his long career in the fashion industry.

Apr 2, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam welcome Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla to the pod to discuss the US mens' failure in Olympic qualifying and ask how big of a setback missing the tournament really is, plus break down the recent friendly performances from the new-look full USMNT squad against Jamaica and Northern Ireland, and consider whether commentators treat the men's and women's games differently.

Mar 26, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Olympic qualifying, a potential MLS–Liga MX merger, the Champions League quarterfinal draw, a new WSL TV deal and more before being joined once again by John Kristick—executive director of the United Bid Committee responsible for the successful bid to host to the 2026 World Cup—to hear about how COVID has impacted planning for the tournament, where things stand in terms of host cities and what we can expect from a 48-team WC spanning three countries.

Mar 19, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss upcoming Olympic qualifying, Yunus Musah's decision to represent the US, the lack of incentive for a player to stay on their feet, suggestions for VAR improvements, the new Champions League proposal and more before being joined by Mike Garrett, CEO of Let's Play Soccer, a company building indoor facilities across the country, to hear about his own playing and coaching days in MISL, how the indoor game has changed over time and where it's all headed next.

Mar 11, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Champions League action, Pulisic's suddenly tenuous situation at Chelsea, MLS camps opening (and closing) and ABC's presentation of Der Klassiker before being joined by UMass Head Men's Soccer Coach Fran O'Leary to hear about his new project 'Inside College Athletic Recruitment', running an NCAA program amidst the pandemic and how the college game has evolved over his long coaching career.

Mar 11, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Champions League action, Pulisic's suddenly tenuous situation at Chelsea, MLS camps opening (and closing) and ABC's presentation of Der Klassiker before being joined by UMass Head Men's Soccer Coach Fran O'Leary to hear about his new project 'Inside College Athletic Recruitment', running an NCAA program amidst the pandemic and how the college game has evolved over his long coaching career.

Mar 11, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Champions League action, Pulisic's suddenly tenuous situation at Chelsea, MLS camps opening (and closing) and ABC's presentation of Der Klassiker before being joined by UMass Head Men's Soccer Coach Fran O'Leary to hear about his new project 'Inside College Athletic Recruitment', running an NCAA program amidst the pandemic and how the college game has evolved over his long coaching career.

Mar 5, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam talk USMNT players in Europe, greater soccer participation amongst the younger generation, abuse of officials, EPL and more before being joined once again by beIN Sports commentator and analyst Eric Krakauer to discuss the situation at Barcelona on and off the pitch and what happens to Messi, his prep work for games, and how he is giving the game a uniquely American voice.

Feb 26, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the USWNT SheBelieves Cup victory, Jordan Morris' injury at Swansea, Champions League results, and new names and rebrands in MLS before being joined by FOX Soccer Host and Commentator Rob Stone to discuss how he got his start in the industry, what it was like calling games in the early days of MLS and how coverage here has evolved plus why NCAA soccer is both undervalued and underutilized.

Feb 19, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam are joined by Grant Wahl of the Fútbol with Grant Wahl podcast to discuss Champions League action, the situation at Barcelona and whether Messi stays, Pulisic's prospects at Chelsea under Tuchel, and the USWNT's run up to the Olympics.

Feb 12, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss Man City's big win over Liverpool, a record MLS signing, online racial abuse in the EPL and more before being joined once again by Professor Steven Bank of UCLA to help make sense of the new MLS Collective Bargaining Agreement and how each side came out in the negotiations, plus the latest on the USWNT lawsuit and the future of the Champions League.

Feb 5, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the USMNT's 7–0 friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago, the price of coaching education, Phil Neville's appointment at Inter Miami, EPL, Ligue 1, Serie A, La Liga and more before welcoming back USYS CEO Skip Gilbert to discuss how the pandemic has reshaped the youth soccer landscape, his hopes and plans for the future, and ultimately how to keep growing love for the game across the country.

Jan 29, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the upcoming USMNT friendly v. Trinidad and Tobago, start dates for MLS and NCAA Soccer, another American moving to Serie A and the end of NBCSN before welcoming ESPN FC's Craig Burley to discuss his approach to broadcasting and social media, and hear some amazing stories from his playing days in the EPL and with the Scottish National Team, including how he ended up on stage at Madison Square Garden.

Jan 22, 2021

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the often tense relationship between soccer and TV money, Weston McKennie's first trophy with Juventus, the USWNT friendly against Colombia and more before welcoming back Dominic Kinnear, a two-time MLS Cup winning coach with Houston, to hear about his current job search, coaching education in the US, foreign managers in MLS, coaching a player like Ibrahimović and how clubs view and prepare for the MLS SuperDraft.

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