The Patterns Of Play Podcast: Recent Episodes
Greg Margolis
Soccer podcast covering the top leagues from around the world, providing tactical analysis, breaking news, and breaking down the best games every week.
Shows featured: The Sunday Soccer Show with Schmidt & Greg, Fulham Friday's, with more in development!
Schmidt and Greg return to the airways after a hiatus to discuss Fulham's promotion back to the Premier League, Tottenham's need to win against Leicester to have a chance at top four, and ponder whether Wrexham might find their way to the Premier League in the coming years.
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In this episode of the Four Horsemen of Futbol, we discuss the recent World Cup qualifiers for the USMNT, as well as some surprises in European World Cup qualifiers. Hammer brings some hot takes about Arsenal and Portugal to round out the show!
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In our return to the airwaves, Schmidt and I discuss various coaching moves, including Antonio Conte in at Spurs and Xavi in at Barcelona. We also discuss how Newcastle have been taken over by a country and start getting philosophical about all the money that is flooding soccer in Europe.
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In the second episode of The Four Horsemen of Futbol Ep 2, we discuss the USMNT poor start to World Cup Qualification, the bedlam in the Brazil/Argentina match, Ronaldo's transfer back to Manchester United and finish with Hammer's Hot Takes!
In the first episode of The Four Horsemen of Futbol, presented by The Patterns of Play Podcast, Greg, Schmidt, Hammer, and Ben discuss the big International tournaments that took place over the summer. We highlight the need for the USMNT to take another step forward and win against top teams, recap some of the highlights and surprises from the Euro's, touch on where the USWNT needs to go now after taking home the Bronze Medal at the Olympics, and finish off with some hot takes surrounding the Messi drama.
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In this week's episode, we discuss the highlights of a wild opening weekend in the Premier League, touch on a few games in the Bundesliga and discuss the difficulties happening at Arsenal.
In this episode, Greg recaps Fulham’s opening tie against Middlesboro, previews the upcoming game vs Huddersfield and discusses transfer dealings in and out.
In this week's episode we recap the Community Shield match between Manchester City and Leicester City. We discuss the madness surrounding Messi's eminent departure from Barcelona, and preview some of the Premier League's opening weekend matchups.
In the very first episode of Fulham From Across The Pond, present by The Patterns of Play Podcast, I discuss Marco Silva, transfers in and out, and how Fulham must make Craven Cottage a fortress once more
In this week's episode, we return to the pod to preview the Premier League and Bundesliga, while also discussing which teams had the best summer transfer window thus far, and who might make be leaps this season.
In this week's episode we discuss the completion of the major European Leagues, highlighting the race of Champions League spots, relegation surprises in Germany, and the success of Atletico Madrid and Luis Suarez in La Liga.
In today's episode we discuss the rise and fall of the Super League, the poor management of Tottenham Hotspurs, and touch on some of the top teams around Europe.
In this week's episode we discuss the matchup between Fulham and Spurs, along with their matches today against Liverpool and Crystal Palace respectively. We also dive into the Manchester Derby where United came out victorious, ending City's long unbeaten run.
In this week's episode we cover prominent league races in Europe, highlighting Manchester City's runaway in the Premier League and how other league races have started to tighten up.
In this week's episode, we discuss Spurs get right game against West Brom, Fulham's inability to turn 1 point into 3, as well as the Liverpool v Man City matchup. We also talk about player moves that haven't quite worked out and what may need to be done for the likes of Van De Beek, Pulisic, and Werner to find long term success.
In this week's episode, we discuss the big European Leagues and how the tables look at the midway point of the season. Schmidt discusses his winners/losers in the Premier League and we talk about some of the coaching changes, highlighted by Thomas Tuchel taking over for Frank Lampard at Chelsea.
In today's episode of The Sunday Soccer Show, we discuss how our favorite teams, Fulham and Spurs, matchup will far after a short notice reshuffling of the Premier League schedule. We also chat about Manchester United's rise to the top of the table and how the relegation battle is starting to grow.
In this week's episode we catch up on Spurs incredible run to take the top spot in the Premier League, we check in on how the group stages finished up in both the Champions and Europa Leagues, discuss how Lucien Favre's sacking at Dortmund triggers the beginning of the yearly coaching carousel, and embrace the season of believing with Fulham's big results against Leicester and Liverpool.
In this week's episode we discuss the incredible run that Spurs are on and how the Premier League is anyone's at the moment. We also talk about the need for Barca to make a decision on Messi and the return or AC Milan.
In today's episode we discuss the two international games for the US Men's National Team and how Berhalter has plenty of young talent to choose from now. We also look ahead to the big league games coming up this weekend as players return from international duty.
In this week's Sunday Soccer Show we discuss plenty of highlights from the Premier League and get into that nonsense that was extra time in the Fulham v West Ham match. We also cover Der Klassiker in Germany and discuss what teams are rising and who may be falling.
In this week's episode we talk about teams in the middle of the Premier League table and who's results this weekend may push them forward the rest of the season. We also discuss what may be needed to fix Barcelona's difficult start in La Liga.
In today's episode we discuss the top of the Premier League table, movement in the Bundesliga, and El Classico.
This week's episode covers the nonsense that is VAR, how the Premier League is very wide open this year and we also touch on Serie A, La Liga and the start of Champions League.
In today's episode we cover the big money moves on Transfer Deadline Day, discussing the Euro Qualifiers, the USL Knockout round of 18, and look ahead to the big league games coming up this weekend. Check out our new website patternsplaypod.wordpress.com
In today's Sunday Soccer Show w/ Schmidt and Greg, we cover the straight forward matchups and the anarchy that was Spurs v United and Liverpool v Villa. We also announce the launching of our website, PatternsPlayPod.wordpress.com, which launches tomorrow! Check out the continued articles and find all new episodes of the podcast there as well!
In today's Fulham Friday episode presented by the Patterns of Play Podcast, I discuss how the club is in shambles and how they need to save the season or pack it in for the future.
VAR strikes again! We cover the Bundesliga's shocking start to the season and dive into all the wild Premier League games from the weekend. We also vent our frustrations about Spurs and Fulham as always. Email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com and follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod
Today's Sunday Soccer Show episode discusses the Bundesliga's opening weekend, goals a plenty across the Premier League and Gareth Bale's triumphant return to Tottenham. Email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com and follow @PatternsPlayPod on Twitter.
In today's episode we introduce the first Sunday Soccer Show Episode featuring Mike Schmidt and Greg Margolis, a weekly show covering games and storylines from the Premier League and Bundesliga! Today we cover Fulham v Arsenal, Leeds v Liverpool and Spurs v Everton.
Today's tactical Tuesday episode covers the Community Shield. I also discuss the women's community shield and champions league final. Follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod and email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com with listener questions.
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In today's episode I cover the tactics involved in some of the goals scored over the past week in the Champions League Final, Europa League Final, and the Women's Champions League Quarters. Email the podcast at patternsofplaypod@gmail.com and follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod
Today's Fulham Friday episode covers the signing of USMNT player Antonee Robinson. I also discuss the Premier League Schedule and some more transfer rumors.
Today's episode covers the past week's Champions and Europa League games, the rumors flying about Barca, big moves for Mewis and Lavelle, and I speak with Mike Schmidt about his beloved Tottenham Hotspurs. Follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod
Today's Fulham Friday episode covers the latest transfer rumors, the comments from Tony Khan and how Fulham should approach the first five games of the Premier League season.
In today's episode I look back at the quarter final Europa League games, discuss the MLS is Back Final between Portland and Orlando and predict the winners of the upcoming Champions League matches. Follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod, email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com
Today's Fulham Friday episode of podcast features a breakdown of the comments by Owner Shahid Khan, the transfer rumors already swirling and my thoughts on players who would fit well at Fulham. Email the pod patternsofplaypod@gmail.com and follow on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod
Today's episode covers the EFL Championship Playoff Final between Fulham and Brentford. I also discuss the finish of the Premier League and Bundesliga. Email the pod patternsofplaypod@gmail.com and follow @PatternsPlayPod on Twitter!
In this week's Tactical Tuesday episode, I cover Man City v Chelsea and discuss how touch tight defending is so important in the 18 yard box. Follow on Twitter and Twitch @PatternsPlayPod and email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com with feedback and questions.
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In this week's Tactical Tuesday episode I cover the Man U v Spurs game and talk about goals scored from around the leagues in Europe. Follow on Twitter and Twitch @PatternsPlayPod and email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com with questions and feedback
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In this week's Tactical Tuesday episode, I discuss the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals and how teams used incredible 2nd ball setups to score goals over the weekend. Be sure to follow me on Twitter @PatternPlayPod and email questions and feedback to patternsofplaypod@gmail.com. Check out this week's sponsor, The Perfect Brew, at www.perfectbrew.com.
This week's Tactical Tuesday covers one game from the German Bundesliga and highlights a major theme: playing with a high line. Follow on Twitter @PatternPlayPod and email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com with questions and feedback.
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This week's Tactical Tuesday cover two more games from the German Bundesliga. Follow the podcast on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod and email questions and feedback to patternsofplaypod@gmail.com.
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In today's interview episode, I spoke with Julie Hubbard who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. We discussed her soccer journey and what she is doing with Just 4 Kicks to help train and recover, as well as prevent injuries with soccer athletes. Find her on Instagram @Just4KicksBoston and check out her blog/site www.just4kicksboston.com. Follow me on twitter @PatternPlayPod, email questions and feedback to patternsofplaypod@gmail.com. FIFA 11 Soccer Training: yrsa.ca/fifa-11.html
This week's Tactical Tuesday covers RB Leipzig v Mainz and Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga. Follow me on Twitter @PatternsPlayPod for in game insight and stats analysis. Email questions and feedback to patternsofplaypod@gmail.com
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This week's interview episode was with Dr Ben Reuter, a professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies. We spoke about wellness, movement, and performance training for soccer athletes. Be sure to check out his Instagram @Fitlabpgh as well as his two podcasts: Fitness Lab PGH and Moving2Live. Follow this podcast @PatternsPlayPod on Twitter and email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com with questions and feedback.
This week's Tactical Tuesday episode covers the return of the German Bundesliga, highlighting the tactical approach from Dortmund v Schalke and Bremen v Leverkusen. Follow on Twitter for live game tweets and tactical pictures @PatternsPlayPod and email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com with questions and feedback.
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Episode 5 brings the first series to a conclusion. I speak about the when for pro/rel in the US and how the USL could put pressure on the MLS by implementing the new structure first with their new collective bargaining agreement. Follow me on Twitter @GMargo7 and email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com with questions and feedback
This week I spoke with documentary film maker Joel Franco, who is currently working on a film called Where Our Children Play, covering the challenges within youth sport. You can find him on social media @Docyouthsports, check the film's website out at www.chesfilms.com and see some of the Zoom interviews he has conducted on YouTube at Where our Children Play. Email your questions to the pod: patternsofplaypod@gmail.com and follow me on Twitter @GMargo7
Today's tactical Tuesday covers the tactical approaches of two teams from the Korean K-League, while I dive into another Belarusian game. Follow me on Twitter @GMargo7 and send your questions and feedback to patternsofplaypod@gmail.com. Please rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts, it would be greatly appreciated!
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Episode four of the special edition series on promotion/relegation focuses on the structuring of a three division league, combining teams for the MLS, USL Championship, and USL League One. Follow me on Twitter @GMargo7 and email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com with questions and feedback.
Today's episode features award winning author, Susie Petruccelli, who is also currently working on a documentary with Kely Nascimento-DeLuca, the daughter of Pele. Follow Susie on Twitter @sooozie, Instagram @susiepetruccelli, and email her: susie@warriorwomenoffootball.com. I'm on Twitter @GMargo7 and email the podcast with questions and feedback: patternsofplaypod@gmail.com. Enjoy!
This week's Tactical Tuesday looked back at the men's and women's World Cup Finals. Theme of the week covered is framing the goal. Follow me on Twitter @GMargo7, email questions and feedback to patternsofplaypod@gmail.com.
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This week's episode focuses on the finances behind promotion/relegation and how the profitability of teams in the MLS mirrors the EFL Championship. I dive into the numbers and how a merging of the MLS and USL could actually help profits skyrocket. Follow me on Twitter @GMargo7 or email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com with questions and feedback.
In this very special, very first interview episode, I spoke with John Wilpers who founded Hot Shots Soccer, a unique program for young girls to learn soccer, build self-esteem and confidence, while having fun with their friends and parents. If you'd like to learn more please visit their website hotshotssoccer.org and feel free to send questions to me on Twitter @GMargo7 or email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com.
This week's episode features two games from the Belarusian Premier League. Themes of the week are: build your game plan based on personnel, quick throw-ins, reshuffling of attacking runs, and checking your shoulder. Reach out on Twitter @GMargo7 or email patternsofplaypod@gmail.com. Check out Liverpool's throw-in tactics: https://spielverlagerung.com/2020/01/31/liverpool-throw-in-analysis/?doing_wp_cron=1588075252.3245151042938232421875
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Episode 2 focuses on the soccer leagues in the United States. How and when they were formed, how they are structured, the Americanized championship format, and how the fans pushed for a more European Champion. Please follow me on Twitter @GMargo7 and send your listener questions to patternsofplaypod@gmail.com
This week's Tactical Tuesday episode dives into the Belarusian Premier League. Two games are covered with both having a pure possession team take on a defensively organized team using a low block. Be sure to follow me on Twitter @GMargo7 and shoot me an email with questions, recommendations or if you'd like to feature on a future episode: patternsofplaypod@gmail.com
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This new, weekly, special edition series will focus on pro/rel and how/when it can be implemented in the United States. Episode 1 covers what pro/rel is and how it has become such a staple in European soccer leagues
This week's episode features a look back at the 2019 UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham, along with the NSWL Final between North Carolina and Chicago. Themes the week discussed are: execution in big moments and patterns of play from off ball movement.
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This week's episode focused on the National Title games for NCAA DII and DIII. These games were very different and full of tactical discussion points. Themes of the week are also highlighted and I continue to make upgrades to the podcast!
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This week's episode looks back at the NCAA Women's soccer National Champions games. I dive into how the winners were able to lift the trophy and how one team got robbed of a title! The episode finishes with my Themes of the Week and I'm excited to announce we are now on Apple and Google Podcasts! Please rate the podcast and leave a review, it is much appreciated!!!
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Both A-League and W-League soccer continue in Australia (yay!) and I talk tactics from the Al-League Sydney derby and the W-League Grand Final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC. Themes of the week focus on 1v1 opportunities against the goalkeeper and how goalkeepers roles offensively continue to grow.
Today's episode focuses on the UCL game between Tottenham Hotspurs and RB Leipzig, the She Believes finale between the USWNT and Japan, while discussing how Japan may have created the blueprint for beating the USWNT and who the USWNT best 11 are moving forward.
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This week's episode focuses on games from the She believes Cup, EFL Championship, Bundesliga, as well as the opening weekend from the USL Championship and the ever entertaining Manchester Derby. Themes of the week are attacking from the high/wide space and finishing technique.
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The very 1st episode of the Patterns of Play Podcast! I discuss tactics seen in the Leeds v Hull, Fulham v Preston North End, Montreal Impact v New England Revolution, as well as the Carabao Cup final between Man City and Aston Villa. Finally, I discuss themes of the week: gk decision making and set pieces!
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