by Alex Shephard
A limited-series podcast focusing on the intersection of money, politics, and soccer during the European Championships and Copa América. Weekly on Thursdays.
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6/14/2024
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July 19, 2024
The summer of soccer is over. On Sunday, Spain and Argentina both triumphed after late scores lifting the European Championship and Copa América trophies, respectively. Argentina’s victory over Colombia was marred by off-field controversy, however. As kickoff approached, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was overwhelmed by fans: Some had fake tickets, others forced their way in, while hundreds, perhaps thousands, of fans with legitimate tickets never made it in to the stadium, even after kickoff was delayed for over an hour. The ugly scenes in Miami raise serious questions about the United States’s readiness to host the 2026 World Cup. In the sixth and final episode of Owned Goals, hosts Alex Shephard, Miguel Salazar, and Ben Makuch discuss the chaos at the Copa, the upcoming World Cup, and their takeaways from two tournaments that were exciting and frustrating in equal measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 12, 2024
On Sunday, France witnessed one of the most surprising political events in years: In the second round of parliamentary elections, the New Popular Front, a left-wing coalition, staved off the French far right, which was poised to grab power for the first time since World War II. France’s soccer team was less fortunate—they were felled by Spain in an entertaining game two days later. But the team should hold their heads high: Their players spoke out repeatedly about the dangers of electing a fascist party and may well have played a crucial role in keeping Marine Le Pen out of power at least for now. In the fifth episode of Owned Goals, hosts Alex Shephard, Miguel Salazar, and Ben Makuch discuss the pivotal elections in France and the United Kingdom, the perceived stylistic differences between the Euros and Copa América, and make their picks for the finals of each. And in a bonus segment, Miguel talks to historian and podcaster Brenda Elsey about the Copa America, race and politics in South America, and efforts to privatize soccer in the Americas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 5, 2024
The 2024 Copa América was supposed to be a coming-out party for the United States Men’s National Soccer Team. Team USA had boasted a strong performance at the 2022 World Cup—and was gearing up to host the sport’s biggest tournament in 2026. Instead, it crashed out of the tournament in the group stage, losing 1-0 to Uruguay on home soil. In the fourth episode of Owned Goals, hosts Alex Shephard, Miguel Salazar, and Ben Makuch discuss the team's messy, tepid performance at the Copa as a metaphor for Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, and talk about where things go from here. They also discuss elections in France and the U.K., a very weird attempted coup in Bolivia, and the highlights of the Euros and Copa América as we head toward the semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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