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Infinite Football

The true beauty of the beautiful game is that no one really knows that much about it. Ryan O"Hanlon attempts to demystify the world"s most popular sport through conversations with various experts and novices alike. nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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All Episodes

68:44

Episode 36: Is Domestic European Soccer Broken?

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2020/07/08

On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Franco Bacigalupo and Tom Van Grinsven to discuss the dire state of the title races across Europe’s Big Five leagues. Can anything be done? They also discuss Nemanja Matic’s contract extension with Manchester United and a few other bits of Premier League news. Quick note: The audio levels are slightly off on this one. Thanks for bearing with! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or

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73:47

Episode 35: Who Is Liverpool's Real MVP?

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2020/07/01

In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined again by Tom Van Grinsven and Franco Bacigalupo to discuss Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years. Who deserves the most credit? Jurgen Klopp? John Henry? Sergio … Ramos? They also chat about the resurgence of Danny Ings and a flurry of activity in the transfer market. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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58:49

Episode 34: Oh, Arsenal

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2020/06/24

On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by two of his college teammates, Franco Bacigalupo and Tom Van Grinsven, to discuss the return of the Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga. They chat about Arsenal’s rough start and even rougher squad management, Jack Grealish’s future prospects, the possibility of soccer coming home in 2026, and plenty more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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69:26

Episode 33: The Premier League Re-Draft

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2020/06/17

On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Statsbomb’s James Yorke for everyone’s favorite podcast gimmick: a draft! They alternate picks to select the two best-possible starting elevens from the Premier League’s entire player pool. Will anyone who doesn’t play for Liverpool or Manchester City get picked? Will Harry Kane make the cut? Listen to find out, and then tell us whose team you like better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

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46:41

Episode 32: The Future of the Transfer Market

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2020/05/22

On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Omar Chaudhuri, chief intelligence officer at the consultancy 21st Club. They discuss the remarkably consistent spending patterns in the European transfer market, the inefficiencies of player trading, and the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. As mentioned on the show, here is Omar’s latest piece on the subject. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

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45:53

Episode 31: Your Bundesliga Re-Preview

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2020/05/14

In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by ESPN’s Bill Connelly to discuss the return of the Bundesliga. Are Bayern Munich the best team in the world? Can either Borussia Dortmund or RB Leipzig catch them? And what the hell is this all gonna look like? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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74:26

Episode 30: Peak Mourinho

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2020/05/07

In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by his college roommate and teammate Franco Bacigalupo to discuss Inter Milan’s 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the 2010 Champions League semifinals. Why did Barcelona swap Samuel Eto’o and $65 million for Zlatan Ibrahimovic? Why doesn’t Diego Milito get the respect he deserves? And was Jose Mourinho’s side that greatest win-now success in modern soccer history? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

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92:14

Episode 29: South Korea Beats* Italy

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2020/04/23

On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Complex GM Donnie Kwak to discuss the South Korea–Italy match from the Round of 16 at the 2002 World Cup. Was the controversy surrounding the match overblown? Is this the greatest moment in South Korea’s soccer history? And did he eat the cleat? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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51:42

Episode 28: The Best Match Brazil and France Ever Played

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2020/04/17

Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by StatsBomb’s James Yorke to discuss the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and France. This game had it all: back-and-forth action, blown calls, legendary players, multiple missed penalties by legendary players, mass hysteria, constant evocations of a higher power, and Jimmy Hill. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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60:14

Episode 27: This Is Not a Podcast About Soccer

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2020/04/16

In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Kevin Lincoln to answer your non-soccer questions. Kevin will try to convince you to listen not to classical music, but to a podcast about classical music. Ryan will give you a bunch of TV-show recommendations that are movies, not TV shows. Enjoy! And please send feedback! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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64:28

Episode 26: No, No USA

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2020/04/09

On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Andrew Helms to discuss the USMNT’s 2-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup. Should this performance be remembered fondly? Why was the Jurgen Klinsmann Era such a disaster? And will US Soccer ever learn the right lessons? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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47:54

Episode 25: Go, Go USA

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2020/04/02

On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Noah Davis to discuss the USMNT’s 1-0 win over Algeria at the 2010 World Cup. Was this the peak of the men’s program? Has the team ever had a better coach than Bob Bradley? And Landon Donovan was pretty good, huh? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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64:29

Episode 24: Remember When Arjen Robben Had Hair and...

Infinite Football ·

2020/03/27

In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by his former college teammate Tom Van Grinsven to discuss the game between the Netherlands and the Czech Republic from the groups stages of Euro 2004. (Watch here.) Is Jan Koller better than Olivier Giroud? What was Dick Advocaat doing? And Edgar Davids was pretty good, huh? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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48:04

Episode 23: Zinedine Zidane Vs. Brazil, Time, and the...

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2020/03/18

In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Shaker Samman to discuss the France–Brazil quarterfinal match from the 2006 World Cup. While this video certainly suggests as much, are we sure this was a Zinedine Zidane masterclass? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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41:04

Episode 22: The Global Pandemic and the Global Game

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2020/03/12

In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon and Kevin Lincoln discuss the effects that coronavirus is having on the soccer world and beyond. Please stay safe out there, everyone. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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43:01

After the Break, I'll Tell You What Alphonso Davies...

Infinite Football ·

2020/02/27

In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by … himself (and producer Jack Dawson). It’s a solo, listener-mailbag episode of Champions League-only questions. Our apologies for the brief technical difficulties around the 35-minute mark. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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47:33

Episode 20: Can We Fix European Soccer in 45 Minutes?

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2020/02/20

In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Kevin Lincoln. They discuss Manchester City’s expulsion from the Champions League, the effectiveness of UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations, the skewed power dynamics atop the sport, and what to do now that the so-called genie is out of the so-called bottle. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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47:40

Did We Just Pick PSG to Win the Champions League?

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2020/02/13

On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is re-united with his long-lost pal, Micah Peters of The Ringer. They cover all things Manchester United — it’s basically a therapy session — before, somehow, talking themselves into Paris Saint-Germain’s chances of lifting a European trophy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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55:53

Why Manchester United Should Hire Bill Belichick

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2020/02/06

In the latest episode fo Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Kevin Lincoln for a mailbag episode. What would it take to get Americans to care about the USMNT? Parity: is it good or is it bad? Liverpool: are they … too good? Would the head coach of the New England Patriots be an effective director of football? All that, and lots more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com

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Episode 17: Can Occam's Razor Cut Through the...

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2020/01/30

On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by AJ Swoboda, managing director for the Americas at the consultancy 21st Club. They discuss AJ’s work at 21st Club and then get into all of the simpler ways teams can be better about identifying and acquiring players. They end by discussing a recent ESPN piece they collaborated on: What were the five “best” and “worst'“ transfers in the Premier League? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

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