The KickAround

(an error in the 1st upload of this episode caused us to pull it and repost it) December 6, 2025 - A big week with the World Cup Draw and schedule being released and Andy Swift attending MLS Cup. Lars Sivertsen joins from Norway to work through the groups & discuss the US' outlook. Plus a review of the day in the PL, including some surprising (or not so surprising) results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 6, 2025 - A big week with the World Cup Draw and schedule being released and Andy Swift attending MLS Cup. Lars Sivertsen joins from Norway to work through the groups & discuss the US' outlook. Plus a review of the day in the PL, including some surprising (or not so surprising) results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 29, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton prep for Friday's incredibly important World Cup Draw, walking through the process, the pots and potential group outcomes. What are the best/worst scenarios for the USMNT? Also, the day in the Premier League results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 15, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton return for the 1st time in a month, ready to talk soccer and all that implies. Straight in they go to the World Cup w/ Qualifying in the final stretch, who's in, who's out and who's a maybe. So much drama. Plus USMNT update, the big changes coming to MLS and Andy makes excuses for Liverpool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 10, 2025 - The good Lars Sivertsen returns to join podcast forces to review City's big 3-0 defeat of Liverpool. Also, Lars stirs the Spurs pot as they drop points to United and contends that Villa are not as good as their 4-0 beating of Bouremouth would say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 2025 - With the ongoing collision of other station programming obligations and personal schedules, the show has not been live in a few weeks, and likely to last a few more. So, because you P1's need your KickAround, Peter and Lars combine forces with "The Lars Resort" to catch up on this week's great Champions League action and preview a few of the weekend's big Premier League games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 18. 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton first jump into the firing of Ange from Forest, who's at fault and what happens next. Plus other results of the day in the Prem and previewing Liverpool/United. Also, World Cup Nerd: more nations qualify and we learn where the playoffs games will be held. Plus a review of the USMNT international break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 4, 2025 - the good Lars Sivertsen checks in while Andy Swift has to witness his Liverpool lose its 3rd in a row and fall out of 1st place, all while Peter Welpton enjoys it all. Plus Daniel Robertson explains just how good Pulisic is playing in Italy, and Tyler Kern catches us up on the Bundesliga. Plus, World Cup Nerd - the ball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 27, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton return to discuss the wild and crazy day of Premier League results. ESPN's Jeff Carlisle calls-in to talk USMNT roster status and there's a new edition of World Cup Nerd. Oh, and a bonus KickAround Seg!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 13, 2025 - Andy Swift returns, along with Peter Welpton, for the weekend after the international break as Arsenal put in a top result against Ange's Forest. Plus the rest of the day in the Prem, preview of the Manchester derby, and lots of USMNT discussion and World Cup ticket advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 6, 2025 - Daniel Robertson and Peter Welpton gather during an international break to preview the USMNT friendly vs South Korea and discuss the ongoing drama leading into the World Cup. Speaking of World Cup, the ticket sale process was announced, so some assistance in understanding it. Also, catching up on the Prem, w/ Lars speaking on the big Spurs news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 16, 2025 - Andy Swift, Peter Welpton and Lars Sivertsen celebrate and review the opening weekend of a new Premier League Season! Liverpool's fun and emotion filled win, Sunderland's triumphant return, Spurs didn't blow a lead, and Fulham salvaged points at the death! Plus, World Cup Nerd might make USMNT fans feel better about this recent Pulisic drama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 9, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton, along with the help of Lars Sivertsen dive into their annual pre-season predictions for the upcoming 25/26 Premier League season. (BONUS! Lars' full audio is attached at the end of this audio, and is chaptered) Plus World Cup Nerd - 94 USA and a discussion about FCD/Acosta controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 2, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton discuss if Isak will end up at Liverpool, Son coming to America, review "Brady & The Blues" and "Running w/ Wolves, debut a new segment and resurrect an oldy, but goodie: The EatAround (Italy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 26, 2025 - Andy Swift and Peter Welpton - decide if Bomanti meant to score that game winner for Spain, preview the Women's Euro Final, ask who's big transfer spend is more risky, discuss that Messi-mess, TV ratings, predict World Cup '26 kickoff times, and reflect on "Burn Night". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 19, 2025 - Andy Swift & Peter Welpton try to clear up some confusion of the week's FIFA announcement about World Cup ticket sales and get you ready since it's less than a year away. Also, the transfer window looks to promise a quality race in the upcoming Premier League Season and how MLS ended up with those original 1996 ten club brands. Oh, and the worst PK shootout, ever? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 12, 2025 - Andy Swift returns from his import soccer business responsibilities and rejoins Peter Welpton to preview the Club World Cup Final and also place judgement on the tournament as a whole. Plus, Andy met Pochettino, who's on the Mt. Rushmore of DFW Soccer and are we excited about another soccer documentary? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 5, 2025 - In an attempt to find some Club World Cup Silver Lining, Lars Sivertsen checks in to discuss that enjoyable 2nd half of PSG's win over Bayern, plus some transfer window talk and the truly bummer news of the week. Plus Buzz Carrick is here for some USMNT talk, FCD therapy and we ponder "What does DTID mean to you?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 28, 2025 - It's a KickAround Thruple! Peter Welpton is joined by both Tyler Kern and Daniel Robertson to dig thru all of the soccer happening to us. For starters, the Club World Cup and Gold Cup, and a growning new USMNT concern. Plus, "Name That Tournament Theme Song" and a discussion of the state of DFW soccer options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 14, 2025 - Daniel Robertson returns to fill in for Andy, and with Peter Welpton try to enjoy the beginning of "Summer of Soccer 2025" while also dealing w/ yet more USMNT drama. Jon Arnold checks in to get you ready for the Gold Cup, and we try to get you excited about the Club World Cup. Best of all - DFW's Julian Eyestone, off of signing a new deal at Brentford is in studio with stories to tell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.