Paradise Pod

El Ribereño

Episode Summary

S2E8: Recapping Nashville SC's second win of the season, and previewing an important rivalry match against Atlanta United.

Episode Notes

The pod brings in Clark Central High School soccer LEGEND John Haubenreich to discuss a Nashville win over Austin FC in the inaugural Battle of the Baristas, and preview the yet-to-be-nicknamed rivalry match against Atlanta United.

This is a meaty one; topics hit include:

• The effect of lifting capacity restrictions to the crowd at Nissan Stadium for the Sunday night game against Austin FC
• A gorgeous new field design
• Since you all love power rankings so much… Nashville SC supporter’s group tailgate power rankings
• Austin FC’s away fans making their presence known
• Praise for Anibal Godoy
• The mercurial talent of Jhonder Cádiz
• Is Hany Mukhtar more of a Forward than a Midfielder these days?
• #RomneyStats
• Lack of ruthlessness in taking scoring chances
• HaakenSZN approaching?
• Randall Leal’s confidence, and his affection for the club
• Gary’s guys’ good vibes, and the current positive atmosphere around our squad
• Walker Zimmerman’s USMNT prospects, and his aggressive, but focused, defensive awareness
• The end of the European top 5 leagues' seasons, and some surprising title winners
• The Adidas Primeblue kits
• Being undefeated*, and the futility of trying to "win over" soccer haters
• Where would you put the next MLS expansion team if it were up to you?

The dawgz close out with a preview of this weekend's important Atlanta-Nashville derby, and come up with a perfect name for the rivalry in the process. COYBIG.

Articles mentioned:

Ben wright’s piece digging in to Nashville’s missed chances: https://broadwaysportsmedia.com/nashville-sc-is-on-the-cusp-of-being-a-contender-but-poor-finishing-may-hold-them-back/?utm_source=the-dawgs

Michael Cox’s piece on “cat and dog” centerback classifications: https://theathletic.co.uk/1909441/2020/07/06/caglar-soyuncu-jonny-evans-leicester-city/