Free Kicks on Radio Misfits
Soccer
Rick Kaempfer and Adam Howarth (the director of coaching for the Illinois Youth Soccer Association) discuss all the latest international, national, and local soccer news
Location:
United States
Description:
Rick Kaempfer and Adam Howarth (the director of coaching for the Illinois Youth Soccer Association) discuss all the latest international, national, and local soccer news
Language:
English
Episodes
Free Kicks – The Final Eight
3/21/2025
The Champions League and the FA Cup are both down to the final eight, and Adam and Rick are here to preview all the upcoming matchups, storylines, and players to watch. [Ep244]
Duration:00:33:21
Free Kicks – The Battle for Europe
3/14/2025
The remaining drama in this year's Premier League is about the long list of teams who are still fighting for a spot to play in Europe. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep243]
Duration:00:33:23
Free Kicks – Champions League Final 16
2/28/2025
The Champions League is down to the final 16. Adam and Rick break down the remaining teams, analyze key matchups, and discuss what to expect as the competition heats up. [Ep242]
Duration:00:28:16
Free Kicks – You Can’t Teach Height
2/21/2025
Adam and Rick dive into the impact of some of the tallest players in the Premier League and how their height influences their teams' strategies and performances. [Ep241]
Duration:00:27:38
Free Kicks – The Final Goodison Derby
2/14/2025
A dramatic farewell to the Liverpool-Everton derby at Goodison Park. Rick and Adam break down the historic match, along with the latest in the Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. [Ep 240]
Duration:00:26:02
Free Kicks – The Window Closes
2/7/2025
The transfer window is officially closed, and a few teams made big moves at the very end. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep239]
Duration:00:30:41
Free Kicks – The Window Is Closing
1/31/2025
The transfer window closes this weekend, so Adam and Rick discuss some of the moves made by Premier League clubs. [Ep238]
Duration:00:28:50
Free Kicks – A Truly International League
1/24/2025
Uzbekistan becomes the 126th nation to have a player in the English Premier League. Adam and Rick discuss the world's most international league. [Ep237]
Duration:00:30:53
Free Kicks – Let The Sackings Begin
1/17/2025
Two more Premier League coaches were sacked this week. Rick and Adam discuss the implications. [Ep236]
Duration:00:29:21
Free Kicks – The Festive Fixtures
12/31/2024
This is the time of year when the Premier League has matches nearly every day. Adam and Rick preview the embarrassment of riches. [Ep235]
Duration:00:28:58
Free Kicks – A Pronunciation Clinic
12/20/2024
Rick butchers some names. Adam mocks. Plus, don't look now, there's a title race. [Ep234]
Duration:00:27:56
Free Kicks – Live Report From UK Trip
12/13/2024
Adam returned from the UK after a week of training sessions with Chelsea, where he also took in the excitement of a Premier League match and a national team game. This week, he shares a full report on his experiences, insights from the training sessions, and the electric atmosphere of top-tier English football. [Ep233]
Duration:00:33:12
Free Kicks – Pep Looking For Some Pep
11/27/2024
Pep Guardiola signs a new deal while his Man City squad falters. Can they turn it around? Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep232]
Duration:00:23:16
Free Kicks – Cursing Three New Teams
11/15/2024
Whenever Adam & Rick promote a team, you can etch it in stone that team will lose the following week. This week they chose three more teams to curse. [Ep231]
Duration:00:26:57
Free Kicks – The Up And Comers
11/8/2024
Taking a closer look at three teams that are off to a good start this year, Tottenham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest. [Ep230]
Duration:00:30:22
Free Kicks – Another New Era At United
11/1/2024
Manchester United sacked their manager this week. Adam and Rick discuss the implications. [Ep229]
Duration:00:28:24
Free Kicks – Jose Chimes In
10/25/2024
He's not even managing in the Premier League anymore, but Jose Mourinho managed to make the news in England this week. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep228]
Duration:00:25:44
Free Kicks – Champions League Update
10/12/2024
The new format of the Champions League is underway, and Rick and Adam take a peek at how things have been going. [Ep227]
Duration:00:28:56
Free Kicks – Teams That Are Struggling
10/4/2024
Adam and Rick take a look at the teams that are struggling at the beginning of the 24/25 Premier League season. [Ep226]
Duration:00:26:38
Free Kicks – The Norwegian Nightmare
9/27/2024
Adam and Rick discuss the game of the week, and in particular examine the impact of Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland. [Ep225]
Duration:00:29:51