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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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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.

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.

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.

Jul 3, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam get caught up with Clemson men's head coach Mike Noonan to discuss the challenges facing his program in the midst of a pandemic and what NCAA soccer may look like if and when it returns to the field in 2020.

Jun 26, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam welcome back Grant Wahl—host of the Fútbol with Grant Wahl podcast and NYT best-selling author—to discuss Liverpool's EPL title and soccer's restart across Europe, plus his thoughts on how the game is broadcast domestically and what he makes of the MLS and Champions League summer tourneys.

Jun 18, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam talk to beIN Sports USA commentator and analyst Eric Krakauer about the art of soccer broadcasting and his own personal journey, what it's like to call games during the pandemic, who he likes for the La Liga title and what the future holds for many of the smaller leagues he also covers.

Jun 12, 2020

This week on OTB we talk to former USMNT standout and 2012 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Desmond Armstrong about his reaction to the death of George Floyd and facing racism and discrimination both within soccer and society at large. He also discusses his role as head coach at the HBCU Fisk University and what meaningful change will look like in the game.

Jun 5, 2020

This week on OTB, Kevin, Grayle and Sam discuss the soccer world's reaction to the death of George Floyd and protests across the US, then speak to Ian Barker, Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches about his role amidst the pandemic and how things may look different whenever players can get back on the field.

May 29, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam talk to long-time Soccer America writer Paul Gardner about his three part series on college soccer in this country, beginning with his introduction to the game in the 60's all the way up to the present day. We also discuss Bundesliga action from the past week and finish with a jersey quiz to round it out.

May 22, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam speak with Alison Foley, former Boston College women's head coach and founder of Foley Athletic Advising, about her experience in the world of soccer and her new book The Elusive Full Ride Scholarship: An Insider's Guide, co-authored by Mia Wenjen.

May 15, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam speak to sports law expert Prof. Steven Bank of UCLA about the judge's recent ruling against the USWNT's equal pay claim, and where things stand and could possibly end up moving forward in the case.

May 8, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam talk to US Youth Soccer CEO Skip Gilbert about the challenges of running the organization at a time like this and what positives he believes can emerge to the overall soccer landscape in this country.

May 1, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam talk to Dan Woog, head coach of Staples High School in Westport, CT, about his two-part series in Soccer America on the coronavirus' impact on high school soccer and how coaches and players are adapting to this new landscape.

Apr 24, 2020

This week on OTB Kevin, Grayle and Sam welcome University of Maryland head men's coach Sasho Cirovski back to the show to discuss what lies ahead for college soccer in light of the coronavirus outbreak and where things stand on the proposal for a Division I soccer season split between the fall and spring.

Apr 17, 2020

Last Wednesday marked the start of Soccer America's 50th year of publication. On OTB this week we celebrate what has long been the sport's paper of record in this country by talking to Executive Editor Mike Woitalla and Editor in Chief Paul Kennedy about SA's history and evolution, plus get their takes on the most pressing issues of the day.

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