FM Soccer Talk
By FMST
FM Soccer TalkDec 25, 2019
SASL Season Preview
Tito has some fun and tough questions for FC Shelton manager, Franco Franzese about the upcoming Shoreline Adult Soccer League (SASL). We break down his team's formation, potential MVP, Leading Goalscorers, and Assists. This is the first time in a decade FC Shelton will not compete in the first division so it's an all-new territory. New teams. New fields. New rivalries and more.
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Can't Stop. Won't Stop
In this episode, Paolo and Franco discuss what it's like and the importance of continuing to play and stay active as you get older. Although today's footballers seem to be better athletes are they better footballers and can they maintain the stress they put their bodies under? Is football the fountain of youth? How many sports are there where a 40-year-old can keep up with a 20-year-old?
Franco lives by the motto, when you rest you rust and no one knows that better than him. 5 knee surgeries in 2 decades and he's still going strong. Paolo has taken up running and has never felt better. We all know strength negates age but what about mobility? What are you doing to keep yourself young and active?
Double Popped Collars
Is it Fashion or is it Football? Today, the line seems to be very thin. With new kits dropping every other week and good designers and decision-makers at an all-time low, it seems fitting (no pun intended) to talk about the trash that passes as a soccer kit these days. Tito, Paolo, and Franco discuss what's, new, trending, and what should not be — like Lebron trying so badly to be Jordan.
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I ❤️ UCL
UCL is finally back so naturally, we had to talk about it. PSG vs Bayern, Milan vs Tottenham, Club Brugge vs SL Benfica, and Dortmund vs Chelsea. These are matches made in heaven — mouth-watering really! But the best game isn't even a UCL match. Also on Wednesday is Manchester City vs Arsenal which is just mind-blowing that a game like that would be played on the same day as UCL. Monday — is (not) a perfectly good day to play soccer.
This Little Piggy Went To Market
Tito, Paolo, and Franco discuss the latest and greatest (but also the worst) January transfers of all time. We waiting until the deadline day to bring you all the news from the top leagues around the world. Will Chelsea Football Club fall on its face or will the record signings prove to be worth every penny? We speculate on what it must be like for a manager that has no control over the signings that are being brought in and who is getting the cut.
We want to know, what classifies as a flop. Are these inflated price tags putting extra pressure on the players, managers, and clubs to perform? Listen and share your thoughts — we want to hear from you.
Up Sh!ts Creek Without a Paddle
New year... Same old us.
Tito, Paolo, and Franco are back! Their first podcast in over a year, but not much has changed. The game is still saturated. The winter World Cup happened and it was awesome — the perfect event for bets, bars, and beers. The GOAT debate is over but now soccer has lost its luster. Leagues games seem meaningless and domestic cups are less exciting.
Has a ref ever offered a red card for $20 during a match? These are some of the tough discussions and topics we tackle in our talks. Tito brings us all the soccer news, events, and happenings from El Paso (The Pass). Paolo and Franco discuss happenings in Connecticut (The Nutmeg State).
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A Messi Situation
Messi is leaving Barcelona — were words we never thought we'd hear. Messi was one of the last, one-club players left and it seemed like it was always going to be that way until the soccer world was flipped on its head. But why are we so surprised? In a world where money talks, it turns out, Barcelona has run out of funds and was forced to make the hardest — and quite possibly, the worst decision ever. Tito and Paolo break down the market, hypothesize about possible outcomes, and dream about their preferred destination all while breaking down TNF and the FMST 9v9 League in Bridgeport.
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SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!
Paolo and Franco recap both EURO 2020 semi-final matches; Italy vs Spain and England vs Denmark. PLUS, break down the final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium. We discuss which players and matchups we are most excited to watch. The EURO 2020 tournament has been excited, to say the least, and not many people could have predicted this final.
Franco recaps matchday 3 of the FMST | BUFC 9v9 League in Bridgeport. The guys share their input and insight on the new teams that have joined the league and the quality of each team.
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Tournament Time
Finalmente
Tito, Paolo, and Franco get together, to sum up, what most of you already know; N'golo Kante is awesome. Pep Guardiola chokes in big games. And the coolest dude on the planet is Jack Grealish. In the next week, we will have the 9v9 Finals, 9v9 Coed Final, The EUROs, World Cup Qualifiers, and Nations League finals. Finalmente!
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Interview With A Captain
The guys end their silence of nearly 3 months with the interview of FC Shelton O30-1 Captain, Paolo Sellari. Tito sits down with Paolo and asks all the tough questions in a preview to the 2021 SASL Season. Paolo shares his thoughts and predictions of the league. He speaks up about players that have left, and the new ones that have joined the team.
So much soccer, so little time
Time!!! Some days time seems to fly by while others it seems to stand still. Some days it's on your side and most days its seems to be working against you. With an overloaded schedule of games and teams playing every 3 days, there is just not enough time to play all these games. And the worst part, is they are usually on during work hours — so how are you watching these games? Do you just watch one team, one league, once a day or do you try to watch as many games, from as many leagues, every day of every week?
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Hindsight is 20/20
The guys recap 2020 and relive some of the finer moments like; The Connecticut Coaching Soccer Conference, SoccerTown USA, Interviewing the gold-medal influencer, Melissa Ortiz, and the amazing resolve by all the teams, players, influencers, reporters, fellow podcasters, and everyone associated with our game during this amazing year. Perhaps 2020 was more memorable than we thought.
37 – Talk About The Passion
Tito, Paolo, and Franco recap the weekend soccer tennis games, and the ever-growing interest in the sport. More and more players keep showing up and continue to turn up to play despite the dropping temperatures. The only explanation is the passion. However, is our passion for the professional game starting to dwindle? Are empty stadiums, endless VAR reviews, and the frequency of games killing the sport? Are players just as passionate to play in an empty stadium or do they still love the game as it's played today. What about you, are you still just as passionate?
36 – Unpredictable Predictions
It's November and Fut-tennis (aka Soccer Tennis) is back — every Sunday morning. The 36 Champions League teams have all played each other once and the tables have been flipped upside-down. How do your predictions compare to Tito, Paolo, and Franco's picks? Some of the best moments during a soccer match is the sideline commentary. You'll hear the "Sounds of Soccer" and learn when's the right time to start the clock.
35 – The Halloween Episode
It's Halloween and the on this special night we've decided to discuss the scary, the ugly, the meanest, and all the things that go bump in the night. Is a world without fans, the scariest thing that could happen? What soccer player would you dress as? The Halloween episode is a real treat and but it won't give you cavities.
34 – 18-2
Tito lets everyone know exactly how he feels in this heated discussion about Project "Big Picture". Americans thought they could come in and change the way the PL is run with their bailout package but really what they are doing is keeping the smaller teams from competing — giving power to the top 6. The optimist that he is, Paolo tries to find the good in everything, and not even he can find anything. Franco has his own thoughts and feels it's not the owners who are to blame but maybe it's the greedy players. 18-2 is an exciting fun episode that is guaranteed to get you fired up.
33 – These are the champions
Tito, Paolo, and Franco breakdown the group stages of the 20/21 UEFA Champions League. With the draw done and all Groups set, we voice our opinion on the pots, the draw, and who we think will progress out of the group. Paolo shares a story about coaching and managing as he fills in Franco at the FC Shelton game over the weekend. Tito rocks a new birthday gift that his co-hosts are jealous of. Bridgeport United football club continues to roll and go undefeated as they close in on the final match of the CSL plus the guys play in the rain under the lights at the 9v9 league in Bridgeport.
32 – Special(ty) Coaches
Tito, Paolo, and Franco are back with another episode of FM Soccer Talk and want to know why specialty coaches are not held accountable rather, while the head coach takes all the blame. Paolo tells us exactly how he feels after his first rec soccer experience. We recap the SASL match, Danbury United vs FC Shelton, and Bridgeport United vs Bridgeport Brazilians of the CT Soccer League (CSL).
31 – A Place To Play
Local adult leagues have resumed for the first time since the break but there are still people looking for a place to play. Which league is right for you and what are you looking to get out of it? What are some of the challenges players are facing with the return of play? Tito, Paolo, and Franco discuss some of the adult leagues in CT and a new league that is catching fire in Bridgeport.
30 - MLS and UCL Review
After a week of watching the MLS, Paolo finally gives us his feedback on the league and the teams. We preview the UEFA Champions League matches and choose our favorites for the matches ahead. Franco provides a quick recap of the friendly match between Bridgeport United FC and Newtown Pride FC.
29 - Red Lobster Red Card
Tito, Paolo, and Franco discuss sponsorships in soccer and the overwhelming influx of opportunities. There's no doubt that sponsors are essential to the sport but where do we draw the line or is it already too late?
28 - What's Good?
Tito, Paolo, and Franco discuss what is considered "good". Are players today as good as the previous generation. Should a 40-year-old, really be able to keep up with a teenager? Is soccer-tennis good for you? Is Tuesday Night Futbol the best run? How many good players does Bridgeport United FC have? Are you a good teammate if you don't kneel during the national anthem?
27 - The Gift of Soccer, Father's Day Edition
Tito, Paolo, and Franco reflect on their father's day and finally have REAL soccer to talk about. From Sunday Morning Soccer to Tuesday Night Futbol, to across the pond; the EPL, LaLiga, Bundesliga, and the Serie — we break down the good the bad and the ugly. No more eGaming, No contest or battles. Just good old-fashioned soccer — and it's on every day, it sounds different but it's still the same game we know and love.
26 - Players Who Became Coaches
Tito and Paolo discuss the transformation of soccer players who became coaches. Breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly. Coaching is not for everyone and there's no evidence that says you need to be a good player to be a good coach. Then again, there are some great players who are also great coaches. In this episode, the guys share their thoughts and theories about it all.
25 – Melissa Ortiz - the gold medal influencer
24 – DJ and the DA (2-part series)
23 — The Interview with the Guys that made Soccertown USA
The creators of Soccertown USA, Tom McCabe and Kirk Rudell, share some "behind the scenes" stories about the making of the greatest American soccer documentary ever made.
22 – "Soccertown USA", The Best U.S. Soccer Documentary Ever
Every soccer player in America knows the names; Ramos, Meola, and Harkes. But do you know how their careers began? Join us as we talk about, Soccertown USA, a documentary by U.S. Soccer Historian, Tom McCabe. The 68-minute journey tells the story of the boys from Kearny, NJ — from the streets, to playing against Italy in Rome, to finally leading a USA team in the 1994 World Cup.
Jhonny Arteaga "It's a Players Game"
John Evans "Say yes to the game, and the game moves you. It’ll embrace you."
The Gang Does A Podcast
Rachel Toporek — Girls High School Varsity Coach
Steve Carneiro — AC CT '06 Boys Head Coach
Everson Maciel — Building a Futsal Empire
Brandon Fern, "You got the ball, say something with it"
21 - Life Without Soccer
Tito, Paolo, and Franco prepare for the unthinkable, a world without soccer. We are living history — the COVID-19 Pandemic has forced countries to shutdown; Confederations stopped tournaments; Leagues have postponed games; Towns have shut down camps and the soccer fields are empty. So now what?
20 – The New Galáctico
19 - In The Name of The Father and Son
18 - Comeback to the future.... 2020
FMST start 2020 with discussions of comebacks... Mourinho, Zlatan......LU_ _ _ _!?!?
You'll be getting the same banter and excitement coming into the new year.
17 - The Princeton (Soccer Conference) Review
The FMST crew have a have a discussion about Tito and Paolo's experience at the Princeton Soccer Conference (Dec. 7-8th, 2019). In here you will hear about talks given about soccer analytics, the preparation that goes into being a soccer commentator, Sunil Gulati, and our lunch encounter with some good people.
16 - The Christmas Pod
Tito, Paolo, and Franco get into Christmas stories, gifts, and memories about the excitement of holiday season with soccer undertones.
Merry Christmas FMers!
15 - My Cup is better than yours!
Today's show is all about tournaments. The FMST guys talk about next year's Euros, Copa America, a local tournament and a bit more. Join in on the comments and laughs... Reach out to Tito, Paolo, and Franco to let your voice be heard. Which tournament do you enjoy watching and/or participating in?
14 - Pa-o-lo! Pa-o-lo! ole ole ole!
Meet the newest member of the FMST family.... Mr. Paolo Sellari! In this episode we "get down to the nitty-gritty" with Paolo as our interview goes directly into current soccer topics. Join us in welcoming Paolo.
13 - TNF 2.0?
"TNF 2.0?" starts with the typical catching up banter and leads quickly into quite possibly a new quantification method for TNF. From here we get into USL driven conversation, specifically Hartford Athletic and El Paso Locomotives. And cap the episode with some discussion of cash prized tournaments.
12 - from the Pass to the Nutmeg
Franco and Tito get right into the usual TNF which leads to leads into a discussion on future plans. FMST discuss their upcoming efforts and ideas that will hopefully excite soccer fans.
11 - Tactically Fair or Unsportsmanlike Foul?
Tito and Franco bring the show from Sacred Heart University where we discuss SMS with espresso, TNF (MVP: keepers), and get into a conversation about tactical fouls being a part of the game. But is there a line as to when someone's gone too far?!
10 - Diego Maradona (2019) Reaction
Franco & Tito get into the Diego Maradona (2019) that recently aired on HBO. You'll hear our thoughts, reactions, and analysis of the documentary.
9 - NYRB, Captains, & Inter-Juve
FMST starts it off with a few stories of their weekend. Franco went to the NYRB-DC United game and lets us know how it went. We then get into a discussion about great captains which leads to Jerry immediately showing the City crest with Kompany mentioned, while Franco's love for Sergio Ramos is real. We end the show with our special guest, the Italian-born Inter-lovin' Paolo Sellari with his clear disliking for Icardi as captain and the groups prediction to the infamous Inter-Juve game (.... yeah know now that it ends Inter 1-2 Juve).