This week my buddy Tomas jumps on the show and we talk about the recent firing of Jurgen Klinsmann and the lack of marketing on the part of US Soccer. Oz laments that you can find more advertising for the Mexican National Team at MLS games. 

This week we get ready for another battle between the United States and Mexico in Columbus. I also explain the meaning of the word "Molero" in the Mexican media when referring to the national team's exploits in the states. Also, an update on the MLS playoffs which no longer have a team from LA involved. 

This week, the playoffs roll on and I talk about the next generation of soccer supporters in this country.

This week I talk about how fitting it was the last game of the year at Avaya was rainy and dark. I also talk about decision day this Sunday and how the Quakes can play spoiler even though they are eliminated from the playoffs. 

In this episode, Tommy Thompson gets a rare start but still cannot find his place on the pitch. Dave Kaval says that Dom will be the coach "for a very long time" which makes zero sense. Finally, the Ultras are back.

This week I dive into the off-field drama between the Quakes front office and its largest supporter group, San Jose Ultras. For the un-initiated on September 10 in a game against Seattle, some smoke was set off in the Ultras section which led the front office to sanction the group. I don't really care to point fingers in either direction but I was curious as to why smoke was not allowed in the first place. Some said it was the FAA, some said it was the fire marshall but nobody seemed to know for sure. I went back to city documents from 2009 during the planning of the stadium to see if I could dig up more info.

In this episode, I talk about the Quakes tie in Colorado which makes the Quakes slim playoff chances much thinner. I also get into the Sports Illustrated article that paints a bleak picture of the NASL and how its folding change the American soccer pyramid.

This week I talk about the puzzling coaching decisions made by Dom Kinnear. In need of an offensive boost, the Quakes signed Henok Goitom then proceed to plop him on the bench where it is damn near impossible to score. A tie with Seattle at home sealed the season for the Quakes as it looks like the team is in coast mode until next years rebuild. 

This week I talk about the Ultras interesting chant choice during last week's friendly against Pachuca. I also venture out of the MLS world and talk about an equally strange decision by the Washington Spirit of the NWSL to play the national anthem at a strange time. And finally, the Quakes are still boring.

This is my longest episode to date. I never designed the show to go over 30 minutes but this is a huge week in the Quakes season and a potential new chapter for our beloved Quakes. As you may know by now the Quakes parted ways with GM and Quakes legend John Doyle. This episode I focus on that and what that could mean for the team and coach Dom Kinnear.

The Quakes have a quick turnaround this week so I'm having a quick turnaround. In this episode, I talk about the Quakes slim playoff hopes especially with Seattle in the form they are in. Also, is there anything better than a Hop Stoopid at Avaya? I think not.

This week I talk about the Quakes first road win of the year in Vancouver and how Henok Goitom can possibly create a distraction that will help Wondo continue pouring in goals. 

This week I talk about the Quakes pivotal game in Vancouver this weekend. With a win, the Quakes put themselves in a good position to capture the last playoff spot in the West.

This week, more sideways movement by the Quakes and what is going to happen to the tailgating situation at Avaya once all the parking is in structures.

This week, Major League Soccer's largest summer event took place in San Jose and I was not impressed. All-Star games in the middle of the season are weird unless it's baseball, it's even stranger when the opponent is a foreign team in their offseason. In this episode, I discuss the All-Star game and American soccer's suburban attitude.

It was a huge week for both the Quakes and the Dragons. On Saturday the Quakes did the improbable and beat Toronto by scoring a goal after two of their midfielders were shown red cards. On Tuesday, the Dragons went down to Fresno to face Fuego FC for a spot in the conference championship. The Dragons finally put away the Fuego in an extra time thriller.

This week the show is very Dragons heavy. Needing a win on July 10 against Las Vegas to secure a spot in the PDL playoffs for the second year in a row, the Dragons delivered in front of a record home crowd. I also talk with three of the most promising prospects in the Quakes system: Daniel Musovsky, Jamael Cox, and Khalid Arramdani. I also talk about the abysmal quality of soccer the Quakes are currently playing and how to survive with your pride intact.

In this episode, I talk with my friend Chris who is on the verge of becoming one of the newest season ticket holders for the Quakes. He loves sports but had no background with soccer until his first game at Avaya, where he fell in love with the stadium. We discuss the European Championship which is coming to a dramatic close. I also introduce him to the Burlingame Dragons and discuss their recent tie with BYU that puts them in a comfortable position to make the playoffs. Finally, we talk about the heavily leaking ship that is the Quakes and I try to convince Chris he made the right choice in backing the Quakes.

This week Oz talks Cali Clasico, which was another dramatic edition of the best rivalry in MLS. He also gets into the national team's performance at Copa America including Wondo's poor performance. Also, a new soccer rivalry is born in the Bay Area between Burlingame Dragons and San Francisco City FC with the Dragons taking the first edition in convincing fashion.

In this episode, I talk about the Burlingame Dragons 4-0 thrashing of San Francisco City FC in the first ever meeting of the yet-to-be-named derby. I also get into the Quakes abysmal effort in Portland in the 4th round of the US Open Cup and how it exposed their lack of depth on the roster.

In this episode, I discuss the reasons I started this podcast and what I expect to do with the show. I also talk about last week's loss in Portland and how that affects the Western Conference standings. The Burlingame Dragons had a great week playing at home for the first time this season. They won their home opener 5-3 against LA Laguna FC.

Another Cali Clasico is in the books and the Quakes came away with a hard-earned point on the road. Next up, FC Dallas at Avaya and the newly named TCL 4K bar. What is TCL 4K? I dunno but they are giving away TVs to anyone that retrieves a ball kicked into the bar so that should be fun. I also talk about the Dragons finally conceding a goal and how many MLS players got their start in the amateur PDL.

In this episode, I discuss the upcoming Cali Clasico (episode recorded before the game) and just how much fun that game is. I also talk about friendlies against European squads losing their luster and injuries that continue to plague the team. I also get into the Burlingame Dragons and their excellent early season form.

In this episode I discuss the heroic efforts of the Panamanian contingent against Houston. Also, I bring up the new entrance rules instituted at Avaya and how it made me feel like a cow going to slaughter and the next steel skeleton that has been erected across the street from the stadium.

In this inaugural episode of Football, Without Hesitation I explain the motivation behind starting a soccer podcast. It is going to be a weekly podcast where I talk about what caught my attention in the world of soccer. I will focus on MLS, especially the San Jose Earthquakes, and also talk about my hometown soccer scene in Salinas, CA.