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The Opener is a medium for soccer information and analysis run by Nick Stephens. The podcast focuses on professional soccer around the world, with a specific emphasis on the United States Men's National Team and the American game as a whole. Follow The Opener on Twitter @theopenersoccer and check out more content at [theopener.soccer].

The Opener is a medium for soccer information and analysis run by Nick Stephens. The podcast focuses on professional soccer around the world, with a specific emphasis on the United States Men's National Team and the American game as a whole. Follow The Opener on Twitter @theopenersoccer and check out more content at [theopener.soccer].

Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Description:

The Opener is a medium for soccer information and analysis run by Nick Stephens. The podcast focuses on professional soccer around the world, with a specific emphasis on the United States Men's National Team and the American game as a whole. Follow The Opener on Twitter @theopenersoccer and check out more content at [theopener.soccer].

Language:

English

Contact:

8304910698

Episodes

USWNT, USMNT, Copa America and More

6/20/2019

Duration:00:36:15

Women's World Cup Group F Preview

6/5/2019
We've reached the final group of the tournament, Group F, which includes the United States, Thailand, Chile and Sweden. Join Nick as he breaks down each team and what their prospects look like for the 2019 World Cup.

Duration:00:38:55

Women's World Cup Group E Preview

6/4/2019
It's time for the penultimate Women's World Cup group preview, and Nick is back to talk you through it. Listen in to get yourself ready for Canada, Cameroon, New Zealand and the Netherlands.

Duration:00:45:09

Women's World Cup Group D Preview

5/29/2019
With 12 teams down, it's time to move on to Group D of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Join Nick as he analyzes England, Scotland, Argentina and Japan.

Duration:00:34:02

Women's World Cup Group C Preview

5/23/2019
It's time for a preview of Women's World Cup group C, which includes Australia, Italy, Brazil and Jamaica. Join Nick as he breaks down each team, gives a group match to look forward to, and more.

Duration:00:37:49

Women's World Cup Group B Preview

5/20/2019
Nick is back to talk about Group B of this summer's Women's World Cup, which includes Germany, China, Spain and South Africa. Listen in to hear about potential tactics, breakout players, predictions and more.

Duration:00:36:30

Women's World Cup Group A Preview

5/15/2019
The Opener is back for the summer and kicking things off with group-by-group previews of the Women's World Cup! Join Nick as he breaks down Group A, which includes France, South Korea, Norway and Nigeria/

Duration:00:33:16

Group Stage Review & Knockout Round Preview

6/29/2018
The group stage is over, which means the knockout stage is here! Join Nick Stephens and Curtis Hansen as they review the group stage by discussing the surprises, disappointments, and best moments from each group. Stick around later, when they look ahead to the knockout round and give their predictions. Follow the show on Twitter @theopenersoccer and check out our new and improved website, theopener.soccer!

Duration:01:07:48

World Cup Matchday 9 Review: Too Much Drama

6/22/2018
Matchday 9 was another wild one, with late goals galore and interesting implications for the final round of the group stage. On this episode, Nick briefly reviews Thursday's slate of games before analyzing each match from Friday, including Brazil vs. Costa Rica, Iceland vs. Nigeria, and Serbia vs. Switzerland.

Duration:00:51:01

World Cup Matchday 7 Review: The Stars Shine

6/20/2018
Another round of matches, another brilliant moment from Christiano Ronaldo. Join Nick as he talks about all of Wednesday's action, including Portugal vs. Morocco, Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia, and Spain vs. Iran.

Duration:00:31:30

World Cup Matchday 6 Review: So Many Penalties

6/19/2018
An interesting day of matches at the World Cup has come to a close, and Nick is back to break them down with you. On this show, he talks Colombia vs. Japan, Poland vs. Senegal, and Russia vs. Egypt.

Duration:00:44:06

World Cup Matchday 5 Review: Well, okay then

6/19/2018
Monday wasn't the most interesting day of the World Cup thus far, but there was still plenty to talk about. Join Nick as he quickly reviews Sunday's matches before diving into Monday, which included Sweden vs. South Korea, Belgium vs. Panama, and England vs. Tunisia.

Duration:00:49:23

World Cup Matchday 3 Review: Iceland is Back!

6/16/2018
Euro 2016 was fun, but the boys from Iceland arrived at the World Cup ready for an encore! Join Nick as he analyzes all four matches from Saturday's action: France vs. Australia, Argentina vs. Iceland, Peru vs. Denmark, and Croatia vs. Nigeria.

Duration:00:50:29

World Cup Matchday 2 Review: Late Goals Galore

6/16/2018
Matchday two was a wild one, and The Opener is here to take you through it! Join Nick as he reviews each of Friday's matches, including Uruguay-Egypt, Morocco-Iran, and Spain-Portugal.

Duration:00:51:56

Russia vs. Saudi Arabia Review: Aleksandr GOALovin

6/14/2018
Russia dominated Saudi Arabia 5-0 today in the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and it probably could have been worse. Join Nick as he recaps how it all went horribly wrong for Saudi Arabia, the brilliance of Aleksandr Golovin, and more.

Duration:00:28:38

World Cup Prediction Special: Part 2

6/13/2018
Part two of our prediction special begins at the knockout stage, where we left off yesterday. Nick Stephens is joined by Christian Argueta, Julio Argueta and Curtis Hansen to predict the rest of the tournament, including the remaining individual awards.

Duration:00:57:18

World Cup Prediction Special: Part 1

6/12/2018
With the group preview shows concluded, it's time to make a few predictions. In episode one of this two-part extravaganza, Nick is joined by Julio Argueta, Christian Soto and Curtis Hansen to break down the group stage, as well as potential breakout players and Golden Glove nominees.

Duration:00:53:59

World Cup Preview: Group H

6/11/2018
We've made it all the way through! In the final group preview episode for the 2018 World Cup, Nick breaks down Group H, which features Poland, Colombia, Senegal and Japan.

Duration:00:50:10

World Cup Preview: Group G

6/8/2018
We've made it to the penultimate group! Listen in to the World Cup Group G preview, where Nick takes a closer look at the tournament prospects of four more nations-- Belgium, England, Tunisia and Panama.

Duration:00:49:18

World Cup Preview: Group F

6/6/2018
With the World Cup only a week away, it's time for The Opener's preview of Group F! Join Nick as he tells you everything you need to know about Germany, Mexico, Sweden and South Korea.

Duration:00:43:21

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