The KickAround

August 9, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton, along with the help of Lars Sivertsen dive into their annual pre-season predictions for the upcoming 25/26 Premier League season. (BONUS! Lars' full audio is attached at the end of this audio, and is chaptered) Plus World Cup Nerd - 94 USA and a discussion about FCD/Acosta controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 2, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton discuss if Isak will end up at Liverpool, Son coming to America, review "Brady & The Blues" and "Running w/ Wolves, debut a new segment and resurrect an oldy, but goodie: The EatAround (Italy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 26, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton - decide if Bomanti meant to score that game winner for Spain, preview the Women's Euro Final, ask who's big transfer spend is more risky, discuss that Messi-mess, TV ratings, predict World Cup '26 kickoff times, and reflect on "Burn Night". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 19, 2025 - Andy Swift & Peter Welpton try to clear up some confusion of the week's FIFA announcement about World Cup ticket sales and get you ready since it's less than a year away. Also, the transfer window looks to promise a quality race in the upcoming Premier League Season and how MLS ended up with those original 1996 ten club brands.  Oh, and the worst PK shootout, ever? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 12, 2025 - Andy Swift returns from his import soccer business responsibilities and rejoins Peter Welpton to preview the Club World Cup Final and also place judgement on the tournament as a whole.  Plus, Andy met Pochettino, who's on the Mt. Rushmore of DFW Soccer and are we excited about another soccer documentary?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 5, 2025 - In an attempt to find some Club World Cup Silver Lining, Lars Sivertsen checks in to discuss that enjoyable 2nd half of PSG's win over Bayern, plus some transfer window talk and the truly bummer news of the week.  Plus Buzz Carrick is here for some USMNT talk, FCD therapy and we ponder "What does DTID mean to you?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 28, 2025 - It's a KickAround Thruple!  Peter Welpton is joined by both Tyler Kern and Daniel Robertson to dig thru all of the soccer happening to us.  For starters, the Club World Cup and Gold Cup, and a growning new USMNT concern.  Plus, "Name That Tournament Theme Song" and a discussion of the state of DFW soccer options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 14, 2025 - Daniel Robertson returns to fill in for Andy, and with Peter Welpton try to enjoy the beginning of "Summer of Soccer 2025" while also dealing w/ yet more USMNT drama.  Jon Arnold checks in to get you ready for the Gold Cup, and we try to get you excited about the Club World Cup.  Best of all - DFW's Julian Eyestone, off of signing a new deal at Brentford is in studio with stories to tell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2025 - Lars Sivertsen checks in with Peter Welpton to address the big, if not expected, news that Spurs has fired Ange Postecoglou.  Being the show's resident Spurs' fan, we get Lars' opinions and emotions over this turn of events and who's next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton once again hold their UCL Final Watching Party!  Everyone was there! The Beer! The Food! But the game was a stinker, unless you are a PSG fan.  Plus the guys run thru their Premier League Predictions and see how they did. spoiler: "not good" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 2025 - The good Tyler Kern is here, with Peter Welpton to help preview the final day in the Premier League and enjoy the warm fuzzies of Sunderland finding their way back. Plus Lars checks in w/ his Spurs feelings, and Jeff Carlisle help sort out all the USMNT drama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton start with the amazing Crystal Palace win of the FA Cup - its 1st ever major trophy, and then talk with Kent Teague - owner of Leyton Orient who are in a playoff Final.  Also Lars calls in to discuss a variety of topics and educated us on Norway Day.  Plus, MLS club values and Andy's wonderful Pope/World Cup research! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2025 - With Andy tending to his US Soccer Hall of Fame duties, Daniel Robertson return to fill-in, meaning Andy is here to celebrate L'Pool's PL Championship.  So Bob Sturm plays that roll, and well.  Plus something never before seen in a soccer game, those UCL semis and a peek at the other big European leagues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 19, 2025 - Peter Welpton is joined by debut guest host, Daniel Robertson to discuss that totally ridiculous United/Lyon midweek thing and hear Lars' thoughts on the Spurs/BodoGlimt tie.  Plus Villa's huge win over Newcastle, what kind of trouble has Weston gotten himself into and a debate of what to do when Messi comes to town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 12, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton change up the start with a call to friend of the show, Master Tes (Golazo Channel), who was in attendance the night Declan Rice hit 2x worldlies. Plus catch up on the day in the Premier League, UCL Quarterfinals, and some tv ratings, Messi and Gold Cup talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 5, 2025 - The good Lars Sivertsen fills in for Andy and he and Peter get into the day's Premier League action, including what seems to be a "never before done" fact in Palace's win. Plus a preview the Champions League quarterfinals and Lars gives his opinion on Pulisic's dismissal of his manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 29, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton celebrate their 400th episode, and while they planned to have a party, it turned out a USMNT group therapy sesssion was more appropriate. Plus, catching up on the Premier League and Andy explains "What's Going On with Brazil?!?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 15, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton figure out how to get excited over the idea that the only remaining thing to get excited about in the Premier League is the battle for 5th place. Lars Sivertsen returns to sort thru the terrible week of interviews from United's Jim Ratcliff, discuss Liverpool's loss to PSG, and "that PK" from the Madrid Derby. Plus, USMNT returns and "grass talk". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 8, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton dig thru the week's numerous stories about the World Cup 2026, "what is the IBC?" and "why Coldplay?".  Plus Forest gets a big win over City and Liverpool push their lead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 1, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton have to dig into the numerous talking points of the Cherries' win over Wolves, in FA Cup PKs.  Plus Andy has to admit something about Liverpool, USWNT is alright after that loss, a new Law of the Game and Andy went to Spain and eat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 15, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton wonder if the title race is back on with Arsenal's late win and Liverpool's wobble, and the rest of the day's action. Plus what does it mean that USL is launching a "Div 1" league and The Burn get their man and change the mood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 8, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton enjoy an FA Cup weekend by talking to the owner of the little London club that tried to kill off Man City - Kent Teague calls in to give P1's a behind-the-scenes look at their big day. Plus, "? from a P1", MLS hits 30 and Daniel Robertson on SerieA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 1, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton celebrate a Premier League "scoring a touchdown", preview the massive Arsenal/City match, take a moment to reflect on another time in American soccer culture and meet Lexi Missimo and Amber Brooks from Dallas Trinity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 25, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton get right to the controversy of the red cards in the Arsenal/Wolves game, if the Bournemouth/Forest game lived up to the hype and did Pep have to throw that poor kid into the fire like that. Plus UCL knock-out bracket confusion and Camp Cupcake review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 18, 2025 - Lars Sivertsen fills in with Peter while Arsenal lose a two goal lead to Villa, marvel at Bournemouth's fantastic run of form and Lars (as a Spurs fan) speaks to Tottenham's current woes. Plus, Jeff Carlisle from ESPN on USMNT January camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 11, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton switch things up for a FA Cup weekend and talk to several of their soccer friends - Tyler with his B'Liga update, Daniel fills everyone in on Serie A and Buzz tries to explain why FC Dallas appear to be blowing up its roster. Plus a good P1 tells his story of what he has in common with Salah and Rooney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 4, 2024 - It's the return of Andy Swift!  He and Peter Welpton dig into the closet competitors to Liverpool drop points, while it lines up for a Sunday punt of United. Plus City are winning again, Newcastle is quietly making its own case, Dallas trading away a big piece and Super Cup idiocracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 27, 2024 - Master Tes and Steve Davis join Peter to talk thru all of the games that happened over Premier League Boxing Day.  Plus a recap on the good and bad of the year in soccer of 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 24, 2024 - Peter Welpton & Lars Sivertsen get together to the eventful weekend in the Premier League, discuss Pep's self-harming ways, Saka's injury, Spurs getting tonked by Liverpool, Bournemouth's outstanding form, a debate on what day Jesus was born and quaint Norwegian football stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 14, 2024 - Peter Welpton is joined by Steve Davis to discuss the surprising turn of events with both Arsenal and Liverpool only managing ties, Villa dropping points to an excellent Forest and previewing Sunday's janky Manchester Derby.  Plus some Swiss Model, Winter schedule and FCD roster rebuild discussion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 7, 2024 - Tyler Kern joins Peter Welpton as Andy Swift calls in live as he continues his streak of being in attendance of every MLS Cup Final. After a review of the weird week of Premier League results, Sam Estrada and Cyera Hintzen from Dallas Trinity sit in-studio and discuss being 1st time professional footballers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 3, 2024 - Lars Sivertsen and Peter Welpton dive into Liverpool's significant win over reeling Man City, the why, how and what it all means in the scheme of things. Also a run thru the other weekend games we didn't get to on Saturday's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 30, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton preview the big Liverpool/Man City game by asking a question about Arne Slot, and sorting through all the records set during City's weird winless streak. Also, Andy gets ready for his 29th consecutive MLS Cup and Emma Hayes shows off her new toy to the folks back home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 26, 2024 - Lars Sivertsen hangs out with Peter Welpton to chat about City's remarkable tailspin, losing five consecutive games with Spurs getting the better of the again over the weekend. Plus a run thru the rest of the weekend's results in the Premier League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novemeber 16, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton are joined by the great Steve Davis to first talk about the USMNT win over Jamaica, thoughts on how the Potchettino era has started, is DFW about to have too much soccer and all about Steve's amazing Pleasant Grove soccer project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 9, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton pull a truncated episode, but enough time to discuss Brentford's exciting win, City's 4th loss in a row and ask Lars Sivertsen for his perspective of Edu's departure from ArsenalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 2, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton recap the day in the Premier League when Arsenal dropped more points, as did City, while Liverpool continue to float to the top. Plus, reaction to United's hiring of "The Hot Young Manager of the Moment"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 26, 2024 - It turned out to be a far more exciting day in the Prem than the schedule hinted, so Andy Swift & Peter Welpton recap all the added time goals, preview Sunday's big ARSLIV game, talk Champions League, USMNT and even, "college soccer" (or the future of thereof).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 22, 2024 - With the show getting bumped this past weekend, and way too many good things to discuss, Lars Sivertsen joins Peter Welpton to recap the weekend in the Premier League and also get Lars' opinions on recent headlines releated to Klopp and Tuchel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 12, 2024 - Peter Welpton is joined by Master Tes to maximize the international break to catch up and take a look at how each of the four big European leagues are shaping up. ESPN's Jeff Carlisle checks in from ATX, w/ the USMNT and the debut of Pochettino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28, 2024 - Andy and Peter come to terms with the idea that maybe Chelsea has figured it out, and marvel over the 4-goal-first-half by its star player. Also a tight Arsneal win mixed w/ City dropping points at Newcastle and Liverpool win means its tight at the top. Plus Pulisic is on Italian Fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 21, 2024 - Lars Sivertsen joins Peter to talk through the day in the Premier League, discuss just how real this idea of a player strike really is, and take a temperature of the 1st week of this new Champions League format. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sept 14, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton deep dive into the Pochetino hire as the USMNT manager. Lars Sivertsen joins to talk about Haaland's freakish goalscoring streak, Forest's shocking win, and more. We also learn a new way to say "MLS". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 31, 2024 - Andy and Peter do the show from a station event and react to Haaland's 2nd hattrick in a week, Arsenal dropping points to Brighton and previewing Sunday's United/Liverpool game. Plus they discuss the outcome of the Champions League draw and the resulting schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 24, 2024 - Andy Swift & Peter Welpton recap big wins from Brighton, Arsenal, Spurs and another HaalandHatTrick. Plus Prof. Andy helps educate on the forthcoming Champions Leauge format change, and Julian Eyestone - Dallas kid now playing for Brentford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 17, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton kick of their 11th Premier League season of coverage w/ big Arsenal, Villa and Liverpool wins while enjoying Ipswich's return and fine effort. Plus USMNT hire Pochettino, what it means and what to expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 10, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton celebrate and recap the USWNT winning their 5th Gold Medal with the 1-0 win over Brazil. Plus it's our annual Preview Show, w/ Lars Sivertsen on the Premier League, Tyler Kern on the Bundesliga and Master Tes on La Liga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 3, 2024 - Andy Swift & Peter Welpton, with great insight and wit, discuss the Olympic USWNT win over Japan and the USMNT loss to Morocco. Plus, they make a new soccer friend in Trip Neal, owner of Dallas Trinity FC, the new women's pro team launching this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 27, 2024 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton react to the USMNT 4-1 win over New Zealand, how the team is looking and what's next. Plus, the Women's team had a big opening win and how do they look under Emma, and League's Cup is here - does anyone care? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 20, 2024 - Look who's back, Andy, who finally gets to give his HSO's on the USMNT manager gig and tell us where exactly he's been for the last two months. Plus Meg Swanick previews the USWNT Olympic team and Joe Lowery shares his expert insight on the Men's side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.