On The Counter Soccer Podcast With Drew Pells

FREE email newsletter sign up here- https://mailchi.mp/6a5d74e7795c/better-showLike the facebook page here- https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/Thanks for listening. Subscribe, share, rate, review.#65! Bombshell, from American perspectives, about double contracts and shady business practices came out of Liga MX. Veracruz and former manager Guillermo Vazquez are in the middle of this situation and I tell you why contracts and double contracts exist, why they aren't immoral, the prevelence of shady business practices around the world and how Americans and others are lucky enough that it's not a thing in a few countries that are above it.Errol Stevens interview of fake contracts and agents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juIsqBieKlA&t=150s

#64! ESPN+ and B/R Live will stream major competitions starting this year with Serie A, The FA Cup, and Champions League and this fantastic; Lazio Ultras received backlash for being "sexist" for telling women not to enter the Curva Nord; Jozy Altidore might make the move to France but financially this is a self inflected wound; and La Liga will bring competitive league games to the US/Canada for the next 15 years. Thanks for listeningSign up for my FREE email newsletter https://mailchi.mp/6a5d74e7795c/better-showLike the show's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/Subscribe, share, rate, review

#63! Aresnal's sleeve sponsor for this year is "Visit Rwanda" and I explain why that is a terrible marketing decision for the sponsor; Claude Puel is already on the hot seat to get fired at Leicester, Premier League managers acutely show why value is subjective and opportunity cost varries from person to person; miscellaneously at the end, Beckham's Inter Miami, Subscribe, share, rate reviewSign up for the free email list here https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offLike the show's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/

#62! Everton spent £35 million on Richarlison and almost 300 million in the past couple years....I want to party with coked out guys; with the transfer window closed in England, I explain the importance of money and prices in transfer market and all markets/economies; Who is playing fantasy premier league? If you are, post a photo of your team on the facebook page. I fill you in on my team and how I chose it; finally, some Madrid fans are butthurt that Courtouis sang a supposedly degrading song when a member of Atletico towards Real fans and I tell you why it's not a big deal and that Madrid fans need to stop bitching. Thanks for listening. Subscribe, share, rate, review, etc. Like the show's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/Sign up for my email list for exclusive content and more https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-off

#61 I watched the FA Community Shield and French Super Cup this past weekend, and I realized that soccer and capitalism mirror each other so well and it's a brilliant thing to see. I explain different aspects that show the two are similar and wonderful, as well as smack down different arguments against capitalism. I read the 2018 World Cup should make roughly $6.1 billion and why it's not sexist that the men earn more. Lastly, I have an update on the match fixing scandal involving Parma in Serie A. Subscribe, share, rate, review. sign up for my email list for exclusive content and to interact with other listeners https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offlike the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/

#60 I'm back with another great episode. I explain why Osorio isn't an upgrade for the US national team if he gets the job, ICC games are cool events and Mourinho is wrong when criticizing fans for going and buying tickets, and the Premier League is closing the transfer window before the year starts and it's a bad business decision. Thanks for listening. Subscribe, share, rate, review.Sign up for our email list here https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offLike our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/

#59! I'm back from some time off after the world cup and have lots to talk about. Ozil quite the German national team citing racism and I'll explain what's really going on, there's an investigation in Italy about possible match fixing at the end of last year, Alexis Sanchez arrived in the US late to join Man U for preseason training because of visa issues, and I add more to the argument that Chelsea need to sell Hazard.Thanks for listening. Sign up for my email list for free content and more https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offLike my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/

#58! Our player interviews are back! I sat down with Juan Gasca, a Mexican soccer player going after his dream of playing professionally. Juan told me about life on and off the field in Korea and what he's doing to reach his goals. You're going to enjoy it. Thanks for listening. Sign up for our email list to get early access to episodes, a spot in our private facebook group, and a daily dose of On The Counter https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offLike our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/Subscribe and share. Give us a 5 star rating and review

#57! France won the world cup and they deserved it....but should be thanking the US. Belgium beat England in the 3rd place game, but it's pointless and waste of time and energy, Chelsea should sell Eden Hazard because he is severly overvalued, and a huge number of Fiat workers went on strike.....all 5 of them. Thanks for listening. Please share with your family and friendsSign up for our email list here https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offLike our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/

#56! We're back to discuss the semi finals with France's win and England's Spursy loss. We also talk about why Luka Modrid although arguably the best midfielder in the world won't win the Ballon D'or, and Fiat workers are threatening to strike over Ronaldo's transfer to Juve, so we explain that this doesn't help their cause and is another example of how they don't understand business.Thanks for listening. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher for Android.Subscribe to our email list here https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offLike our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/

#55! the quarterfinals supplied some great games and we discuss how each team looked as well as pick our winners for the croatia/england and france/belgium semi finals. neymar's reputation as a diver skyrocketed this tournament. should diving be forced out of the game? finally, a fiat employee made headlines criticizing juve/fiat's attempt to bring ronaldo to serie a. we explain why this man doesn't understand basic business, how his proposoal helps no one but himself, and how ronaldo's move can benefit all parties invovled.thanks for listening. subscribe and share. sign up for our email list here https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offlike our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/

#54! Ronaldo looks like he's headed to Juve and we've heard this story before about leaving Madrid. Not saying it will happen, but it actually makes sense when looking at each side. Mexico are out of the World Cup after losing to Brazil in the round of 16. Was this a failure for Mexico and their 'golden generation'? We talk about most of the other games and predictions for the quarter finals. Thanks for listening. Rate and review. Subscribe and sharesign up for our email list here https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offlike our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/

#53! Germany is out! Mexico squeaked by much to my chagrin.  Japan advanced on Fair Play which is bullshit and for pussies; I have a better solution to decided which teams go through. We make predictions for the round of 16. And Getty posted photos of hot fans in Russia, but took it down soon after, caving to social media pressure. We explain why they shouldn't have and why I'm mad about it. Thanks for listening. Give us a 5 star rating and review on iTunesSign up for our email list for laughs about the soccer and to get access to episodes early world https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offLike our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/

#52-World Cup edition, we talk about teams that have suprised and disappointed, but even more, we discuss why I love burger king now, the "most beautiful fan" at the world cup is a porn star, the puto chants from Mexican fans aren't about gay people and how FIFA can put it an end to it if they really want, and that you should never root for your rival. Sign up for our email list here https://mailchi.mp/1ca6e468d748/soccer-business-laugh-your-ass-offLike our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/And give us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes

#51- The World Cup is on!!!!! Mexico and Russia both won in shockers. Spain and Portugal played out a thrilling and amazing draw. Argentina looked aweful. Germany looked like shit. We're talking about a lot of the games so far and who we think can go on and who might crash out. At the end, we discuss Ronaldo's $21 million tax bill due to the Spanish Government and why it's immoral and wrong for Ronaldo to be forced into paying these taxes. Thanks for listening. Sign up for our email list to get hilarious stories about the world of soccer, opinions on different stories, and exlusive content and a spot in our private facebook group. Sign up with the link below. https://mailchi.mp/7036eefc08d6/on-the-counter-email-listGive us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes to help us move up the rankings and get access to our private facebook group.Like our facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/ for memes, funny videos and more. 

#50 Emergency podcast! Spain. Real Madrid. 2026. Sporting. What the hell has been going on the last couple days?! Well money talks and on today's episode, Terrance and I consider how value is subjective and when you consider that, it's easy to make sense of weighing options and making a decision.Lopetegui got hired at Madrid and then fired by Spain and we give our suspicions of why. Employee to company, Lopetegui doesn't owe the RFEF anything. But man to man, that's a different story. The World Cup is coming to America in 2026!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USA USA USA. As I said last episode, there was no other choice. I'd buy my ticket now if I could.And finally, several players and the head coach have quit at Sporting in Portugal over attacks by fans, getting thrown under the bus publicly by the president, and more. This is a brilliant example of how businesses need to take care of their employees and can't exploit them. Thanks for listening. Sign up for our email list for early access to episodes, extra content, and valu

#49! The Mexico team party last week is still in the media and a talking point. But why? Today, we break it down from a businessman's perspective and there is no reason to suspend the players and there is no reason for the FMF to take any action as it's not their responsibility. Our World Cup poll for the listeners is over! I will cover Mexico and Terrance will cover Russia. Thank you all for voting in our poll. Who do you think will win the Golden Boot? Golden Glove? Who's your surprise team for a deep run? We'll tell you our shouts.Sign up for our email list to get access to our facebook group, get our fantastic daily emails, and more. Click here https://mailchi.mp/5391772e6a72/vote-now-for-your-national-teamLike our facebook page here to see hilarious memes https://www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast/Listen to other clips we have about soccer and business and economics here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss7LQpfV3r4&list=PL2Ie3gupZ3hEq-HZTOrkxUmgPTLRJInV6Check out our previous player interviews about

#48! Terrance is on the road, but we still have a great episode for you. I, Drew, explain why Hope Solo's comments about "equal" pay for the US Women's team is utter nonsense because the 2 teams don't do the same work or bring in the same revenue. And sexism has nothing to do with it.The club manager merry go round is in full effect. Why did Zidane leave?Is Emery good for Arsenal? Finally, also discuss some surprising World Cup snubs including Sane, Martial, and Morata. Thanks for listening.Remember to vote in our poll for the World Cup teams you want us to follow. You have less than 1 week. Get access to the poll by clicking here https://mailchi.mp/5391772e6a72/vote-now-for-your-national-team

#47! We're back with another great interview. Peter Butler, former Botswana National Team coach and current Persipura coach in Liga 1 of Indonesia, sat down with us to talk about living and buidling the national team in Botswana and coaching numerous teams throughout Asia, taking the time to learn the language, develop teams in different ways, and staying flexible with short term contracts. He gave us some wonderful stories about players, himself, and even some not so great times. Thanks for listening.Subscribe and share on iTunes and Stitcher.Who are you rooting for in the World Cup? Let us know and vote in our poll in our private facebook group. Click here to get access https://mailchi.mp/fb96abb9873b/world-cup-voteLike our facebook group here www.facebook.com/onthecounterpodcast

#46! Terrance and I, Drew, sat down with Andre Fagan of Hai Phong FC in Vietnam and his story really hit home and resonated with us. Yes Andre is an expat like us, but beyond that, his journey from nothing to pro football will inspire anyone. He really opened up to us telling us about his struggles, but also how he overcame them and has now become successful in Vietnam. Enjoy. Follow Andre on instagram https://www.instagram.com/drehova09/Who are you rooting for in the World Cup? Let us know by voting in our pool in our private facebook group. If you aren't a member, sign up for our email list here https://mailchi.mp/fb96abb9873b/world-cup-vote where you can vote, write us questions, get access to episodes early, and interact with other listeners. Thanks for listening. Share, subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.