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On this week's show George talks to Juan Villoro about his book, God is Round. Then, Bobby joins George to interview Yael Averbuch about her favorite number 10. Finally, George speaks with Duncan Revie about SoccerEx.

Danny takes questions from Twitter (and George) covering topics like the first things he looks for as a scout, why even perfectly healthy Arsenal reserves find it hard to build their careers after leaving the club, and how do players communicate with each other when the stadium is too loud for them to hear what their teammates are saying. Also: we apologize for the relatively poor state of Danny‘s audio quality, but it’s definitely worth listening!

George and Bobby are joined by Danny Karbassiyoon and Zito Madu who share their diverse experiences in pursuing soccer careers abroad. Danny also gives us an inside glimpse of being in the practice sessions during one of the greatest eras of Arsenal’s history as he discusses his new book, “The Arsenal Yankee,” while Zito talks about his personal development as both a player in Turkey and a writer online.

George and Bobby are joined by Danny Karbassiyoon and Zito Madu who share their diverse experiences in pursuing soccer careers abroad. Danny also gives us an inside glimpse of being in the practice sessions during one of the greatest eras of Arsenal’s history as he discusses his new book, “The Arsenal Yankee,” while Zito talks about his personal development as both a player in Turkey and a writer online.

Jen and George are in Orlando for Dash vs. Pride, and they have an announcement: As of this week, the Mixxed Zone has its very own podcast feed! Please go to iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to it. All you have to do is search for The Mixxed Zone. Thanks!

George and Bobby are joined by James Appell to discuss his understanding of the strange, yet fascinating aspects of Russian football. He also shares his direct experiences with FC Krasnodor’s owner Sergey Galitskiy when he wrote his recent piece, “Oligarch Angel.” Finally, the hosts Tika-Talka about what kind of coach George would be, Leeds United’s new ticket-purchasing policy, and the unfortunate creep of racism into North American soccer.

On this episode of THE MIXXED ZONE, “The Keeper” Jen Cooper waxes nostalgic about the inaugural WUSA game played on April 14, 2001 at RFK Stadium in front of more than 34,000 fans, chatting with former Washington Freedom (and current Washington Spirit) head coach Jim Gabarra, former Bay Area CyberRays keeper LaKeysia Beene and longtime WoSo reporter Beau Dure.

George, Bobby, and David chat about the taxes paid by professional soccer players and where their true loyalties lie. Then George runs into his very interesting friend Greg, who talks about not-sports. Finally, the hosts Tika-Talka about Theo Theodoridis (the football administrator, not the less questionable drug mule), the quality of football journalism, and the greatest soccer game that you have not seen.

"The Keeper" Jen Cooper previews the final two 2015 NWSL clubs in this episode, chatting first with StarsAndStripesFC.com's Steph Yang about the Boston Breakers and then getting the WNY Flash scoop from Courtney Andros of WoSo Off The Post and FinalThirdSoccer.com. Jen and Steph also discuss the second USWNT friendly versus Colombia.

In this bonus episode of the THE MIXXED ZONE, "The Keeper" Jen Cooper reviews the first USWNT friendly versus Colombia with Equalizer Soccer's Dan Lauletta, and they also break down Sky Blue FC's roster for 2016. Then Jen chats with Jamie Goldberg of The Oregonian about the challenges facing the Portland Thorns and their new head coach Mark Parsons.

David returns to talk about two important off-the-field stories: Gianni Infantino’s alleged role in football corruption, and the financial inequalities of revenue distribution in U.S. Soccer. George and Bobby then speak to Matt Doyle to discuss the tactical development of the Number 10, and the status of that role in American soccer. Finally, the three hosts Tika-Talka about the fascinating nature of the Israeli playoff system, the Going Up of the Gas, and crowd-sourcing football management.

On this week's episode of THE MIXXED ZONE, "The Keeper" Jen Cooper continues her series of 2016 NWSL club previews. First she chats with Jennifer Gordon of Equalizer Soccer about two-time playoff team Washington Spirit, and then Jen gets the latest scoop from Hal Kaiser about her hometown club, the Houston Dash.

George and Bobby are joined by Top Drawer Soccer’s Will Parchman who discusses his recent piece with Howler regarding the current state of youth soccer development in the United States. Our two hosts then talk about Sam Borden’s recent piece in the New York Times about “Soccer’s Version of Solitary Confinement” and Bobby shares his experience in such a situation during his career. Finally, we hear a brief Tika-Talka about the ethicality of valuing soccer development over a traditional...

Continuing the theme of previewing each 2015 NWSL club before the 2016 season, "The Keeper" Jen Cooper chats with soccer writer Evan Davis about the prospects for two-time regular season champions Seattle Reign and last year's playoffs debutante Chicago Red Stars.

Bobby speaks to George about signing with the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL and the fresh challenges of joining a new club. They are then joined by poet Rowan Ricardo Phillips, who attempts to describe the artistry of Messi’s play and personality. Finally, George and Bobby briefly Tika-Talka about Tim Howard’s exit from Everton and fantasy soccer.

In the first of nine discussions reviewing the 2015 NWSL clubs as the next season approaches, "The Keeper" Jen Cooper chats with hardcore FCKC fan Mark Shawhan about the team's offseason player changes and 2016 outlook. Then Jen catches up with WUSA alum and current Baylor soccer head coach Paul Jobson.

George and Bobby are joined by writer Mina Kimes to discuss her piece in ESPN the Magazine about AdvoCare and other controversial Multilevel Marketing schemes in the world of sports. They then speak to author Mark Haskell Smith to talk about his favorite Number 10, Cuauhtémoc Blanco.

As the NWSL opens its historic fourth preseason, "The Keeper" Jen Cooper recaps the inaugural SheBelieves Cup with Charlie Boehm and talks NWSL preseason rosters plus WK League with KeeperNotes.com editor Hal Kaiser.

In the spirit of Leicester City’s current Premier League run, George and Bobby are joined by Kristan Heneage to discuss the 1994–95 Blackburn Rovers championship-winning season and the state of the English game at the time and now. We then hear from Khalida Popal, who shares her inspiring story about her time with the Afghanistan women’s national team, her move to Denmark, and her efforts in releasing a national team uniform with a built-in hijab.

On this week's episode of THE MIXXED ZONE, "The Keeper" Jen Cooper talks SheBelieves Cup and UEFA Olympic qualifying with Kieran Thievam of WoSoZone, and then discusses Asian qualifying and WPSL expansion with Aussie Chris Hockman, the general manager of the new WPSL team in San Antonio.