Man Utd Crumble, Arsenal’s Statement Win & Crystal Palace Stun Liverpool | It’s Called Soccer EP 53
It’s Episode 53 of It’s Called Soccer, as Taylor Twellman, Theo Walcott, and host Rebecca Lowe unpack another massive week across football 🔥
The show kicks off with Ryder Cup reactions before shifting into the Premier League spotlight. Arsenal’s win over Newcastle has Theo falling back in love with the game — he doesn’t see a weakness in this Arsenal side. Taylor adds that if Arsenal can replicate that performance in the biggest matches, it could truly be “their year.”
Liverpool’s defeat comes next. Theo makes the case for Oliver Glasner as the best manager outside of the top six, while Taylor questions Liverpool’s vulnerability and Wirtz’s role. Theo even argues Manchester United should go all in for Glasner.
From there, it’s Sunderland praise, with Granit Xhaka singled out as a brilliant signing. The crew then dive into the hot topic of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.
Attention then turns to West Ham and Nuno Espírito Santo’s arrival, before moving stateside: Sergio Busquets’ retirement — is he the greatest defensive midfielder of all time? — and Sam Surridge’s impressive MLS season.
The episode wraps up with Chelsea vs Liverpool as Pick of the Week, and a lively Question of the Week: would a US-style draft ever work in the Premier League? ⚽️
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00:00 Ryder Cup chat05:54 Promo06:40 Arsenal’s last-minute winner v Newcastle14:12 Crystal Palace beating champions and leaders Liverpool22:38 Sunderland’s brilliant start28:19 More pressure on Ruben Amorim at Manchester United31:50 West Ham appoint Nuno Espírito Santo35:00 Sergio Busquets retiring and Sam Surridge in US Open’s Cup final41:50 Picks of the week45:24 Question of the week
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Dembele Wins Ballon d’Or, Arteta Cost Arsenal & Will Florian Wirtz Flop? | It’s Called Soccer EP 52
It’s Episode 52 of It’s Called Soccer, as Taylor Twellman, Theo Walcott, and host Rebecca Lowe dive into another packed week of football 🔥
The show opens with the Ballon d’Or — Ousmane Dembélé’s historic win and why Theo believes he fully deserved it. From there, the panel moves into a wider debate: Lionel Messi as the GOAT. Theo recalls playing against him and explains why he’ll always consider Messi the greatest.
Attention then turns to Arsenal vs Manchester City. Theo doesn’t hold back in his mini-rant about Arsenal’s lack of intensity, while also singling out Gabriel Martinelli as the one player who truly changes games with his off-ball running. The crew also tackle whether Liverpool are still genuine title challengers.
On City’s style of play, the panel break down their evolution this season — and how Gianluigi Donnarumma’s impact is shaping the conversation. That leads into Liverpool’s frontline: how should Arne Slot balance Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak together? Plus, a debate on whether Florian Wirtz can adapt to the Premier League.
Next up: United v Chelsea. Theo shares his concerns about Benjamin Šeško, insisting the system isn’t playing to his strengths. Then it’s Potter and West Ham.
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Tom Werner: Replacing Jurgen Klopp, Isak Saga & Liverpool’s £400m Window | It’s Called Soccer EP 51
It’s a brand-new episode of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by Liverpool chairman Tom Werner 🎙️🔴
The conversation kicks off with a lighter debate — tea. Yes, Tom gives his verdict on the great UK vs. US tea culture divide ☕
From there, we dive into his unique career path, making the transition from television and media to the world of elite sport, before unpacking what it’s like to own both the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool — and why he thinks the two clubs are so unique yet so comparable.
Naturally, Liverpool takes center stage. Tom shares his thoughts on the Premier League, the grind of competing at the very top, and why Liverpool have often had to “sell to buy” in the transfer market.
We then get into the big one: Arne Slot. Tom credits Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes for identifying Slot as Klopp’s successor, discusses what sets him apart tactically, and how his in-game flexibility is shaping a new Liverpool era ⚡️
There’s also a breakdown of Liverpool’s summer business — including the record signing of Alexander Isak — and some fascinating insight into why Marc Guéhi was almost a Red.
Finally, Tom delivers a message to Liverpool supporters.
0:00 - Intro
02:03 - Tom On The 'Tea Debate'
03:40 - Red Sox & Liverpool FC
05:55 - English Football
08:10 - Appointing Arne Slot
09:50 - Differences Between Slot & Klopp
12:01 - What Diogo Jota Was Like As A Person
16:14 - Liverpool's Summer Business
19:10 - What Makes Liverpool Special
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Should United Sack Amorim? Isak v Haaland & UCL Predictions | It’s Called Soccer EP 50
It’s another episode f It’s Called Soccer, as Taylor Twellman, Theo Walcott, and host Rebecca Lowe break down the biggest stories in football 🔥
The show kicks off with Manchester United’s crisis under Ruben Amorim. Is it the system or the players that’s the real issue? Theo goes in on how the manager is holding back talent — including his strong take that Luke Shaw is one of the best left-backs he’s ever faced. Taylor later unleashes a full-on Amorim rant of his own.
From there, attention turns to Erling Haaland, with the panel debating whether he’s making a statement as the best striker in the world. But is Alexander Isak actually giving him a run for his money?
Liverpool’s late winners are next on the agenda, with Taylor dismissing the idea of “luck” and comparing them to Fergie Time. Plus, Slot’s clever Kerkez substitution gets the spotlight.
Elsewhere, Taylor sparks a surprise conversation about Aston Villa, warning that a relegation battle isn’t out of the question 👀
The Champions League’s new league format gets a deep dive: is it actually a good idea? And which English club is best placed to win it all — with Theo backing Arsenal as the favorites.
Across the pond, the crew touch on MLS, from Dean Smith’s viral Poznan celebration with Charlotte FC to Thomas Muller's hat-trick and their chances in the playoffs.
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Fabrizio Romano: My Biggest Story, Haaland Friendship & Phone Screen Time | It’s Called Soccer EP 49
It’s a brand-new episode of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by the man who makes the transfer market tick — Fabrizio Romano ⚡️📱
The show kicks off with Fabrizio weighing in on the ultimate debate: UK vs. US football culture, before diving into his own journey — from growing up with the game, playing it, and even his obsession with FIFA.
From there, we ask the big one: what’s the biggest risk Fabrizio has taken in his career? He also reveals how he actually does his job — do sources check in with him, or do players just text Fabrizio directly?
Social media takes center stage too, with Fabrizio explaining how online chatter really shapes transfers… and why, if Twitter didn’t exist, Lucas Paquetá might’ve ended up at Aston Villa.
We get into the day-to-day as well — from 19 hours of screen time to stories about changing his phone, plus his thoughts on competitiveness, rivalries, and what the future of journalism looks like in a world where he speaks four languages.
And of course, it wouldn’t be It’s Called Soccer without some quickfire questions to round things off 🔥
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0:00 - Intro
0:50 - UK v US
02:04 - Fabrizio's Background
05:55 - How Fabrizio Does His Job
10:04 - The Impact Of Social Media & Here We Go
13:40 - Fabrizio's Screen Time
15:50 - Competitiveness Of Journalism
20:01 - Fabrizio's Phone
22:10 - Fabrizio's Stories Broken
24:10 - Cole Palmer To Chelsea
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