The 3rd Touch

The 3rd Touch

Sam Leamy, Michael Mclaughlin and Connor Walsh provide up to date soccer analysis from the USA and around the world.

Episodes

June 18, 2018 56 mins

Sam Leamy and Connor Walsh, review the weekends World Cup games and miss out on a Mr Cigs interview.

Messi v Ronaldo debate? No question right.

 

 

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Sam Leamy and Connor Walsh are joined by Ryan Curtis @ryancurtis2017.

The boys, review game 1 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and look forward to England's upcoming group games.

 

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Sam Leamy and Connor Walsh reunite for a series of World Cup Podcasts.

They discuss the heartbreak of USA not qualifying, group predictions, the rights for the 2026 World Cup and surprise omissions from this years tournament.

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Sam Leamy,  Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin discuss the drab 0-0 draw for the USMNT verses Bosnia and Herzegovinia.

Jack Harrison maybe on his way out of NYCFC.

The boys also round up the Premier League action as well as the much publicized transfer of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal to Manchester United. 

Also Mike has a new hat!

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin discuss weather Jack Wilshere has made significant progress to deserve an England call up.

 

As the rest of Europe take a timely winter break, the Premier League absorbs a hectic festive schedule with 4 games in 10 days for most clubs.

Mike, reviews Christian Pulisic's season so far and Connor rounds up a busy 2 weeks in the MLS pre season.

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December 7, 2017 44 mins

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin present weekly soccer updates. The lads recap Arsenal verses Manchester United, arguably the most entertaining game of the season so far.

The Champions League wraps up, with all 5 English teams qualifying for the last 16 for the first time ever. Are English teams back dominating Europe?

Finally Connor previews the MLS Cup Final between Toronto FC and Seattle Sounders and the NCAA final...

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin get together finally for an update on the MLS playoffs, FIFA World Cup draw and all things Premier League.

Connor has new found love for his beloved Arsenal and the wheels have fallen off the Spurs bandwagon.

Tiger Woods makes his long awaited comeback.

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin, discuss the final 2018 World Cup Qualifiers.

USA play out and 1-1 draw with Portugal and the MLS enters it's final few weeks (sad face).

 

#Soccer #football #MLS #WorldCup2018 #Russia #USA #England #Pulisic #NYCFC #SavetheCrew #BruceArena #Fox

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin get together to discuss weather the Major League Soccer is better than the Champions League (obviously a joke!!!)

 

The lads discuss all things Champions League and the strength of Tottenham and Manchester City's exploits in this years tournament.

 

Arsenal progress to the knockout stages of the Europa League as managerless Everton are knocked out.

They review the U17 world cup as Engl...

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin recover from a huge disappointment for USA soccer in the past week.

The lads recap the ongoing U17 World Cup in India, where the USA and England have some very promising youngsters.

Mike 'cools' down Sam's coffee with some encouraging Crypto currency chat and also makes a statement directly to the 'US Soccer Foundation!!'.

 

We round up all MLS heading into the final week, where the We...

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin review USA failings against Trinidad and Tobago as other results go against the USMNT.

Initial shocked thoughts are felt all around the studio.

The boys don't hold back with their feelings, extreme explicit caution adviced

#USAvsTRI #USA #USMNT #Trinidad #Pulisic #ESPN #Russia2018 #Sorry #Future

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin hit the cold brew and chat about the relevance of the 2017 Carabao Cup.

Atlanta United break the MLS attendance record and the boys discuss tonight's US Open Cup final between NY Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City.

The two Manchester clubs look to continue their impressive start to the season as the two Liverpool clubs continue to struggle.

 

#Soccer #Football #MLS #EPL #Atlanta #Recor...

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September 13, 2017 74 mins

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael Mclaughlin tackle Alexi Lalas's comments during the half time show of Seattle v LA Galaxy about the USMNT.

The boys debate whether Frank De Boer's sacking at Crystal Palace was justified after only 77 days at the helm. But who is Frank De Boer exactly Mike?

Champions League kicks off this week, as the boys discuss the current structure of the powerful tournament.

MLS week 27 review by Connor Wals...

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin emotionally review the USA loss against Costa Rica on friday night. Mike finally found a ticket and a new best friend in 'Seattle Kevin'. A heartbreaking loss coincidentally leads Mike to sniff out the nearest strip club in Harrison New Jersey.

Wayne Rooney had an eventful weekend thanks to his absence from international duty and France surprisingly draw against the 136th ranked team i...

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August 29, 2017 82 mins

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin discuss Arsenal's continued woes, Connor tries to explain Arsene Wenger's current team selection and tactics after their humiliating defeat against Liverpool.

MLS hits week 25 and Pulisic continues his fine form for Dortmund.

Connor and Sam attend a local sport game as the University of Albany impressively beat the University of Rhode Island 4-0 in their home opener.

The boys preview t...

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin, discuss Wayne Rooney's surprise international retirement. The boys round up the first 2 weeks of the Premier League season, Manchester United's fierce attacking options and Arsenals typical trip to a warm Saturday in Stoke. Connors wraps up all things MLS and Mike gets a little too excited about Christian Pulisic's first game of the season for Dortmund. Neymar shows his worth and Barc...

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Sam Leamy and Connor Walsh and joined by the 3rd touches English Correspondent Paul Wheatley. The Boys break down our beloved MLS week 22 and preview the upcoming 2017-18 Premier League season. Mike finally joins the lads after a heavy night on the piss in Brooklyn.

 

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August 2, 2017 67 mins

Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin react to the 222 Million Euro transfer fee for Neymar JR, as he completes his move from Barcelona to PSG. Freddy Adu is in the news again and across the globe searching for the right club. MLS hits week 21 and @the3rdtouch have an exciting giveaway to announce.

 

#Soccer #MLS #Football #@bluecityradio #freddyadu #neymarjr #neymar #barcelona #PSG #EPL #allstar #realmadrid #NYCFC #

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin return from a summer hiatus with a catch up on the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the boys have secured their first liquid sponsorship and discuss the transfer window thus far...... VAAAR Dude!

 

#Soccer #Football #CONCACAF #Gold Cup #Dempsey #Donovan #MLS #Transfers #EPL #Podcast #Manchester United #Cheese #Brooklyn #VAR #Dude #!

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Sam Leamy, Connor Walsh and Michael McLaughlin break down USA's 2 World Cup Qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico. The boys break down Bruce Arena's questionable lineup at the Azteca and England 'WIN', yes 'WIN' a World Cup for the first time in 51 years. And Connor has beef with his $25 a year American Outlaws subscription.

 

American Outlaws, USA, USMNT, Pulisic, Mexico, Azteca, WCQ, Trinidad, Pittsburgh, Penguins, NH...

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