ScarfLife: Recent Episodes
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RSL Nation, join us as we get ready for what will surely be a cold game in Sandy as the boys get ready to face St. Louis. We also talk about all the potentially out players and what it could mean for the results.
RSL Nation, it's story time with Adel and the Baker. Seattle Away is always a great trip but this one was one for the books. Yellow cards for us!
Look at us go RSL Nation! Two episodes in two weeks. Join us as we talk about the Vancouver game, ugly wins, and the juggernaut that awaits us in Seattle.
Did you miss us? We've missed you! Join Adel and the Baker as we jump back into the podcast game. We break down the new playoff format, talk about Damir's injury, the number 9 we didn't sign and a few tangents along the way.
After being gone for most of the year we thought we'd give this another go. Mostly talked about Herrera leaving, and what we're excited for in '23.
Hey RSL Nation, what did you think of the game against Houston? Here is our take on one of the more boring games we've seen in a while. We also look forward to the Sounders and our Season Home Opener!
Join us as we kick off the season with the latest episode of this here podcast. We recap some of the largest off-season/pre-season news and look forward to what 2022 has in store for RSL.
Hey RSL Nation, it's been a long, long time since we gave you a dope beat to step to. Adel and the Baker had a great time chatting about the San Jose game that we felt like we had to hit the record button. We get into the game and talk play offs for a bit.
MLS 2021 Player Salaries are out and we've got opinions! Also, let's talk about the disaster that was the Nashville game.
Join us as we discuss the RSL win over SKC in front of an audience of 10,000! We get into the Rubio goals, some transfer rumors and what it could mean for the roster.
It's good to be back RSL Nation. Did you miss us? We missed you!
Join us as we discuss the great start to our 2021 season and break down Julio's goals. Obviously, we had to touch on Ochoa's extracurricular activities after the game as well.
What's up RSL Nation? Join us as we discuss the potential lockout/strike of the players union and the current news regarding the negotiations between the league and the players. We also got into RSL's positional strength and depth, and what the would constitute a 'good' performance to the start of the 2021 season.
Join us as we break down the Bobby Wood rumors/signing and his potential impact. We also discuss the impact that a potential Aaron Herrera sale will have on the club.
The 2021 season is coming our way fast and RSL's roster is still looking pretty thin (especially in attack). We also got some insight into the sale of RSL from the commissioner, Don Garber. Long story short, we should expect a longer sale process than originally anticipated. We finally wrap it all up with a discussion about goalies and whether Ochoa should be worried.
Join us as we break down the sale of RSL, talk about all the new signings (and re signings), and discuss the latest addition to our coaching staff!
Join us as we thank the cap, Kyle Beckerman, for his years of service to the club. It's been a weird 2020, here's to 2021.
Hey, it's this weeks installment of "more bad RSL news" we talk about the loss of the Royals, Don Garbers state of the league address, and whether Elliot Fall is out of his element.
Folks it's been a long year this week. Our 2021 roster is starting to take shape, a bunch of people have left, and we're really hoping the team doesn't go anywhere. What's new with you?
More of the same from the boys against San Jose. Our playoff hopes are all but dashed and the league is making it even harder on us with Points Per Game being the metric used to rank teams.
Let's briefly discuss the Portland Win and what it means in relation to Portland's starting XI. We also look forward to the FC Dallas game. Bonus content; The Supporters Shield is kind of a dumb trophy when you really think about it.
Sam Johnson has probably played his last soccer at RSL. We also lost to a very bad Vancouver side. Things are not going well.
RSL hasn't had in a win in what feels like a very long time. Our roster feels like it's broken and the 'depth' we've always talked about doesn't seem to be there. What has to change?
Join us as we break down the Minnesota United game. We get into the officiating and the lack of some much needed VAR. We also look forward to the LAFC game and what our potential roster could look like without Albert.
On this episode we discuss the win against FC Hollywood, Rusnak being good, and Everton being 'baller'. We also look forward the game against the Loons.
There is no other way to put it, the cRapids absolutely outplayed RSL and we have opinions on it. We also look forward to Vancouver and discuss 2020.
How's it going RSL Nation? Join us as we break down the LAFC win, look ahead to the cRapids game, and discuss the $500M valuation of Utah Soccer Holdings.
Join us as we discuss the combe-back kids, break down all the potential buyers for RSL, and discuss the Seattle game.
RSL Nation, please join us as we have the most important conversation our podcast has ever recorded. As is the case with everything Adel and the Baker are not in agreement on everything.
Join us as we talk about the upcoming Crapids game, discuss what success looks like in the weirdest season ever, and talk about 'Transfer Values'.
We're back with the MLS regular season and there is nothing regular about it. Join us as we break down the 6 games we have in Phase 1 and talk about expectations.
RSL exited the MLS is Back tournament in brutal fashion. Join us as we discuss everything that went wrong against SJ and the very real possibility that we might suck now.
RSL Nation, join us as we break down the loss to SKC and look forward to San Jose. We take a look at the San Jose group stages and break down our odds of winning this thing. Hope you enjoy.
Join as we break down the very likely scenario of RSL having no DP's on the starting XI for the match against SKC. We also discuss the match, and the rest of the tournament.
Join us as we break down RSL's dominant performance over the Crapids! We discuss the other match in our group and our upcoming game against Minnesota.
RSL Nation, join us as we break down the MLS is Back groups, get into some early predictions and talk about some possible things we could see as the MLS is Back tournament draws closer.
RSL Nation, did you miss us? We missed you. Not sure if you heard but 'MLS is Back' and we're here to talk about it!
Join us as we make some wild 2020 predictions, freak out about the preseason and look forward to the Orlando game.
How's it going RSL Nation? Join us as we get break down the latest signings, what it means for our actual depth, and the age old discussion regarding whether or not we are stronger this year than we were last year!
RSL Nation, we break down the players coming in, the loss of Jefferson and we talk about the RSL Town Hall.
RSL Nation, join us as we break down the only thing anyone is talking about, the Jefferson move.
Folks, doesn't much matter what happens in the regular season since the ultimate win is the blue shorts coming back. We do get into the current state of the roster a bit and the gloom and doom of it all! Give it a listen!
We get into the new additional at keeper and who we think should be our starting goalie and break down some rumors as well.
Well Bofo is officially gone, but we have a new fullback. We also break down the Small Market Stigma!
It's been a wild one today! We've got a head coach and we've got a GM. Bofo is probably heading to Mexico and we have opinions about it!
It's been a hot second RSL Nation. Join us as we break down the silly season thus far, get into the whole Tony as assistant GM and what news could be coming down the pipeline. Enjoy! Also huge shout-out to the Monarchs on their Championship!
We break down the conference finals, get into the rumors about Jason being our new GM/Headcoach and discuss players and their social media use (looking at you Bofo).
It was a strange, wild ride. We discuss the game, thank the G.O.A.T and get into a tiny bit of what to expect next year.
We love you RSL Nation!
There will be no Timbers Army in LA. We just cut the timbers, up next Flounders. Join us as we break down the win against Portland and give you our gut reactions to the match.
RSL Nation, join us as we break down the Waibel thing, say goodbye to some club legends and break down the scenarios that could potentially see us hosting a playoff game.
RSL Nation, please join us as we thank the G.O.A.T. Here's to clinching the playoffs and doing some damage in the post season! #RSL
RSL Nation, we start by getting into your comments and a discussion about Zlatan. We discuss the magic that was the 09 Cup run, and we break down the danger LA Galaxy brings.
Hope you enjoy!
RSL Nation, we apologize for the choppy sound. Join us as we give you our gut reaction to the New England game.
Here is our take on the Petke lawsuit. We also read a lot of your comments and discuss DLH and his involvement in the club.
RSL Nation, join us for this post match quicky. We break down how Minnesota beat us and say goodbye to the legend that is Tony Beltran!
RSL Nation, it was the perfect night of soccer as RSL had themselves both a 6 point game and a 12 point night. Join us for the San Jose recap!
A very depleted RSL side faces a pretty depleted San Jose side and we're pretty angry about it. RSL Nation, join us as we talk about the upcoming San Jose Quakes match.
RSL Nation, join us as we talk about the player selection, and substitution patterns for the Timbers game. We also talked about the International break and the fact that FIFA hates us.
Hey RSL Nation, join us for your weekly scheduled ScarfLife episode. We recap Colorado, compare the American soccer system to the European "standard", and break down the highly congested West.
RSL Nation, join us as we discuss an awful 90 minutes of soccer, which was then followed by 10 minutes of insanity.
Justen Glad, is he part of our best CB pairing? Is Colorado a 'trap game'? Who will be MLS cup champion?
Hey RSL Nation, join us as we break down our 'gut' reactions to the LAFC game and all the happenings of the loss.
Join us as we discuss a huge statement win for RSL. The good guys grab all 3 points in a very tight Western conference and jump ahead of the Seattle Sounders.
We spend just about the whole time on the firing of RSL head coach, Mike Petke. Spoiler Alert: The hosts don't agree with each other on the decision.
How about them 3 points, RSL Nation? We can't think of a worse organization than SKC. Join us as we quickly break down the key action of the game, and the standout performances. We briefly discuss what Petkes return on Monday could mean. #FUKC
What's up RSL Nation? Tune into this 2 hour episode as we literally talk about everything but the upcoming SKC game. We get into Freddy's coaching, the Petke dilemma, and a few of your questions.
Hey RSL Nation, we're not going to lie to you; this one got weird. We briefly get into the NYCFC game, and inevitably discuss the Petke situation. Please let us know what you think.
Hey RSL Nation, join us as we talk about the thing everyone else is currently talking about. Is Petke getting fired? Does he deserve to be fired? What happens next?
Hey RSL Nation! In the latest installment of the ScarfLife Podcast we talk about the point gained against Minnesota and how it's aged. We also talk about the decision making capabilities of the coaching staff and what the game against Tigres really means to RSL this season.
RSL gets the 1-1 tie against Minnesota. It wasn't the prettiest performance but some individual players had nice moments.
RSL Nation, tune in to the latest episode of ScarfLife. We talk about Jefferson Savarino, Goal of the Week Voting, and what the 'cost' of selling Jefferson would be to RSL. Hope you enjoy.
How's it going RSL Nation? Join us as we talk about the disappointment in San Jose, the injuries to Sam Johnson and Nedum, the secondary transfer window and many, many tangents. As always, we hope you enjoy!
RSL Nation, join us as we talk some more about the Chicago game, the upcoming All Star match (and Rimando being the Commissioner's pick) and we look forward to the SKC game.
RSL Nation, join us as we talk about the Chicago Fire match. We have quite a bit to say about the draw, player performances, and the upcoming schedule. Hope you enjoy!
It's a special post match qucky solo podcast. I talk about the match at Red Bulls, why it was lost on Wednesday of last week, what was Petke thinking? ...don't half ass two things, full as one. Give it a list. Also, I give instructions on how to join me for the podcast next week.
Hey RSL Nation, sorry about not doing the regular Tuesday episode. Here is the Montreal Post Match quicky combined with the Regular Tuesday Show. We discuss the lineup choices, Plata rumors, and fan voting for the All Star Game. Hope you enjoy!
RSL Nation, we'll be honest with you. We are still in shock here. Tune in as we try to explain these 3 points and put words to this feeling.
RSL Nation, join us as we talk about the Toronto game, discuss the absence of Sam Johnson from the starting XI, and the most sensitive fans in all of MLS.
RSL Nation, settle a bet for us, is Toronto this weekend a must win game? We also break down the team and individual performances against the Crapids, we talk Plata leaving and all the other good stuff. Hope you enjoy!
Our initial thoughts after the roller-coaster that was RSL at Colorado cRapids! Johnson, Plata, VAR, Red Cards, defense, etc.
How's it going RSL Nation? Join us as we talk about the results of the Portland Game, the service Sam is or isn't getting, and what exactly constitutes a trap game. We're hope you enjoy!
We chat about Zlatan's ego, insecurities, and tantrums. More importantly, the LAG game behind us, the Portland game ahead of us, and the inner workings of our starting 11. ...also a performance by Adel.
Hey RSL Nation, if you've got 20 minutes you can hear our gut reaction to the post LA Galaxy match (also a very awkward introduction).
How's it going RSL Nation? Tune in to this week's episode of the Scarflife podcast as we talk about the road win, Albert's fingers, Sam's instinct and Putna's height advantage. Let us know what you think!
In this episode I talk about the events of our match at Cincy, Albert, Johnson, Putna, Plata, and many more. Plus, we still need Kyle.
Hey RSL Nation, join us as we talk to Bryan from Cincinnati Soccer Talk to discuss all things Cincinnati Soccer. We cover supporter culture, their USL days, and the match on Friday.
We also want to formally apologize for the very rough audio quality on our end (we tried a new tool and it didn't pan out). Fortunately Bryan had the majority of the intelligent commentary and he sounds excellent.
We chat about our match against Orlando, team's performance, and how we're going to do against Cincy.
Let's discuss our match against Orlando...Nani, Dwyer...and whatever else came to mind. We're liking it. Give it a listen? Thanks, bye.
What happened at Seattle? We discuss Johnson, our defense, offensive strategy. Who did well, who did not so well. Also a look forward to Orlando at home.
What happened vs. Dallas? Did the right lineup get the shot? Red cards? MLS refs. ....and much, much more. Give it a listen!
What went wrong? Why did the defense suck so badly? We share early post-match thoughts.
We talk talk about refs at LAFC, individual performances, national team players being back, looking forward to FC Dallas. And more.
Officiating. Performance by the backup team. Rimando. Everton. Blessing. And LAFC fan base. Little bit of everything.
We chat about the team's performance in D.C....red cards, Rooney, and how we sucked. Also, we cover the LAFC team and discuss our chances of getting a result there this weekend.
We talk about the Vancouver game, the phantom PK, and more player position options. Does Damir belong on the bench? Is Everton or Herrera our MVP?
We also get into DC United, and Benny's tweet.
Great game by a lot of guys....questionable penalty, but we'll take it. How awesome was that tifo?! Nick Rimando....Kyle Beckerman.....Everton...yada, yada, yada....give it a listen!
Are we benching Damir this weekend? Recap of Houston, looking forward to Vancouver...we also RANT about RSL not engaging with fan groups. It's a fun one, folks, Give it a listen?
We recap the RSl @ Houston match, give our thoughts on individuals' performances, who impressed, who underwhelmed, and what's next.
RSL Nation, join us as we talk to Patrick of Texian Army and discuss the Houston Dynamo's upcoming match against RSL, soccer culture in Houston, and what a successful CCL run for the Dynamo would look like.
Hope you enjoy!
We're discussing what our starting 11 looks like (we disagree), who replaces whom, who gets how many minutes. What're your thoughts?
In this episode we chat about the team's performance in the preseason, some other teams' performances in the Champions League, who is best to play on the left defensive side, who plays up front....and is there a dilemma on who plays on the left wing?
We discuss the pre-season in Hawaii, our new jerseys, Glad performance so far, concession prices, and much more.
Your dudes talking about Baird on the wings, Plata, our #9, center backs (Justen Glad), pre-season, and other general RSL awesomeness.
We talk about some off-season moves, plastic fields, MLS Finals.....and a bunch of other stuff. Listen in, yeah?
Chat about our front office issues, why are players leaving (and not feeling good about it), Cup predictions....and lots more. Give it a listen.
Discuss away game at LAFC, why some don't think we deserve to be in the playoffs (rant)...and lots of other fun topics. Listen in, will'ya.
We discuss our schedule, chances, as well as other teams' schedules. Who plays in place of Kyle, Sunny, and who will be our #9?
Right after Portland at home loss. Playoff chances. Team's performance. Where was Albert?
We recap our predictions from 2 weeks ago, discuss Albert's new contract and how he handled the situation, Savorino's call-up, and look forward to Portland.
Discussing our match against SKC, Rusnak's contract, what's coming up, and how our media needs to keep us better informed on these situations. give it a listen.
We recap our match at Atlanta, plastic turf in a Billion-dollar stadium, some beef with certain positions, discuss other results around the league, and look forward to the remainder of our schedule.
Quick recap of the match at ATL, expectations vs reality, what went wrong, and what's coming up. Solo episode but we'll have a full podcast up tomorrow. Give it a listen. #ScarfLife
We talk through all important Western Conference matches over the next 2 weeks and discuss whether or not RSL will be above the playoff line after playing at SKC and ATL. ...also....something about Trey retiring?
We discuss the point against Minnesota, importance of Beckerman, Rusnak, our back-line, and our favorite GM (again).
We talk about playoffs (Playoffs?! Playoffs). Solutions to our #9 problems. Groups not getting along. And much more. Listen in!
Post LA Galaxy and Zlatan's visit to the RioT podcast. Talk about the game, the performances, Damir's awesome goals but he's not our future #9. And, oh yes....the duck! Listen in, follow, have fun. Let's kick it!
We discuss the beatdown of Colorado, their fans' silly predictions, look forward to Zlatan and the Galaxy, and discuss the importance of the fan vote for GOTW....i.e. sticking it to ATL and the MLS.
Short preview of cRapids away and voting for Rusnak for GOTW. Listen now...vote now....let's kick it.
We're recapping RSL vs. Chicago Fire - Damir's 2 goals, Justen's bad game, where is Albert? Beckerman's playing out of his mind, and look at standings.
Adel speaking with Jerry from Heart of LAFC before RSL vs. LAFC match on March 10th, 2018.