KSI: Sidemen vs Overlap Match? Fighting Jake Paul & FPL Forfeit | It’s Called Soccer EP 64
It’s a special episode of It’s Called Soccer — because KSI joins the show 🎉
We kick things off with Gary Neville calling out the Sidemen, before diving into JJ’s many personas: boxer, YouTuber, musician… and somehow all different people in one.
Theo also gets answers he’s been waiting years for:
👉 Did JJ ever boo him?
👉 And what’s JJ’s favourite Theo goal?
Could Theo Walcott end up playing in the Ballers League?
Then it’s all things Arsenal, as KSI declares his love for the club — and predicts Arsenal will win the league.
We relive JJ at the North London Derby. Naturally, that leads to KSI revealing how seriously he’s taking FPL this season. He even says which Arsenal player he’d bring back and reveals a brutal forfeit.
Then it’s boxing chat. Is Jake Paul vs KSI actually happening? JJ shares the message he sent AJ — and why he’d never fight Anthony Joshua.
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0:00 Intro
01:10: Gary Neville Calls Out Sidemen
03:26: KSI's Characters and Personas
06:44: Love for Arsenal & NLD
12:30: Fantasy Premier League
18:08: Boxing - Jake Paul vs AJ & If KSI Will Fight Again
22:10: Quickfire Questions
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Chelsea’s Statement vs Arsenal, Thomas Frank In Danger? & Messi v Müller | It’s Called Soccer EP 63
It’s Episode 63 of It’s Called Soccer 🎉
We kick things off with Chelsea v Arsenal, where the big question looms: are Chelsea actually title contenders? Theo praises the atmosphere, explains why Chelsea are becoming a real problem for Arsenal, and Taylor breaks down how Chelsea could win the league by staying aggressive — including a great discussion around the red card.
Over to Spurs, where the debate heats up. The booing — who was right, who was wrong, and should Frank have handled it differently? The guys ask the tough question: Is the Spurs job simply too big for Frank? Theo even drops a wild insight about modern players being on their phones during halftime.
Across the pond, it’s Inter Miami:
• Thomas Müller’s surprising record against Messi
• And should Luis Suárez come back into the starting lineup?
We wrap with Player of the Week selections from both Theo and Taylor, before tackling the Question of the Week:
👉 What’s the craziest red card you’ve ever seen?
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0:00 Intro
02:34 Chelsea v Arsenal
07:15 Are Chelsea Better Positioned For A Title Race Than Man City
12:10 Spurs' Struggles And Booing Drama
18:14 Thomas Frank's Future
21:08 Messi vs Muller Cup Final
26:00 Player Of The Week
30:13 Picks Of The Week
32:46 Question Of The Week
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Christen Press: Life After Soccer, My Legacy & Future Of The Women’s Game | It’s Called Soccer EP 62
It’s Episode 62 of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by USWNT legend Christen Press 🇺🇸🎙️
The conversation goes deep right away, as Christen opens up about life after football — how she’s adjusting to retirement, what she misses most, and why stepping away from the game has been both grounding and unexpectedly challenging.
Christen reflects on her long battle with injury, sharing the honest story of her ACL journey and the difficult reality of feeling like she “never quite got back.” She walks us through the moment she knew it was time to retire.
We also dive into legacy: what Christen hopes she’ll be remembered for, the period in her career where she grew the most, and the uphill climb of trying to break into the USWNT setup in her early years.
Then the conversation widens to the women’s game — how quickly it’s evolving, the structural change still needed, and whether the management side of football could one day tempt her back into the sport.
Christen also revisits her international career with the USWNT, picking the one match she’d relive if she had the chance. And Theo shares how his own retirement has flown by, comparing their experiences in stepping away from elite sport.
We wrap with a thoughtful look at identity beyond the pitch, ambition in the game’s future, and what comes next for one of the most influential American players of her generation.
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0:00 Intro
03:04 Life After Soccer
06:30 Injury Struggles
09:54 Starting A Family
14:46 What Christen Is Remembered For
16:20 Route into USWNT Setup
18:30 Future Of Women's Game
23:01 Management Side Of Women's Soccer
25:30 Moment To Relive From USWNT Career
28:52 Quickfire Questions
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Eze's Derby Masterclass, Liverpool’s Isak Mistake & Underrated Chelsea | It’s Called Soccer EP 61
It’s Episode 61 of It’s Called Soccer 🎉
It’s straight into Arsenal v Spurs, where Theo opens up about whether he still dislikes — including a brilliant throwback to the iconic “2-0” moment. From there, Theo on his love for Eberechi Eze, breaking down his competition with Odegaard and whether he could really break into Arsenal’s XI.
Over to Chelsea, and the big question: are they quietly title contenders? Theo and Taylor go back and forth in a great debate.
Then comes Liverpool’s crisis. Taylor and Theo dive into why Liverpool aren’t playing to Isak’s strengths, why Theo believes Isak is partly to blame, and whether Liverpool should’ve made him adapt his game. Theo also argues Liverpool have made a mistake — and the guys get into whether Slot’s job is already at risk.
There’s more: reactions to the Columbus Crew coach heading to Celtic, plus Taylor’s strong take on Mascherano dropping Luis Suárez — and why the team might actually be better without him.
The boys also tackle MLS: The leagues switch to a European-style calendar? Would it finally help bring in bigger and better players?
We wrap with Player of the Week, this week’s Arsenal vs Chelsea combined XI, and your Question of the Week.
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00:00 Behind The Scenes
01:42 Opener
02:20 Arsenal v spurs reaction
11:11 Are Chelsea title contenders?
15:03 Liverpool’s crisis
22:25 Wilfried Nancy to Celtic
25:00 MLS Play-offs - More Messi Magic
28:00 MLS calendar change
32:30 Player of the Week
34:04 Picks of the Week
38:28 Combined XI
41:15 Question of the week, Thanksgiving version
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Jesse Marsch: Coaching Canada, World Cup Dreams & Premier League Reality | It’s Called Soccer EP 60
It’s Episode 60 of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by Canada men’s national team head coach Jesse Marsch 🇨🇦🎙️
The conversation quickly deepens as Jesse breaks down what has changed for Canada since he took charge — on the pitch, in the dressing room, and across the entire program.
Jesse opens up about the balancing act of finding his best XI while experimenting tactically, offering an extended, thoughtful look at how he builds a team identity.
We also explore how the World Cup draw will shape Canada’s tournament — including a fascinating comparison to his time at RB Leipzig. Then the discussion shifts to his coaching philosophy: how he manages the human side of players while integrating a highly data-driven approach.
Jesse reveals the biggest differences between coaching a club and a national team, why he empowers players with freedom.
We round things out with Canada’s ambitions for the World Cup, his candid thoughts on the country’s football infrastructure, and why developing young players and coaches is crucial for long-term success. Jesse also tackles the big question: Is Premier League scrutiny really as brutal as people say?
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0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Impact on Canadian National Team
05:20 - Lead Up To WC 2026
07:01 - How The Draw Can Dictate The World Cup
09:10 - Managing Players And The Data Side Of Football
10:55 - Difference Between International And Club Football
15:16 - Facing The USA
19:21 - Infrastructure Of Canadian Football
23:01 - Experience In The Premier League
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