

The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary
Mike Goodman and Michael Caley
Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary with hosts Mike Goodman and Michael Caley
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Jan 13, 2021 • 49min
Burning Questions, Pt 1
We take a spin around the entire Premier League and answer your (or our) burning questions on each club. Starting with the meaning of Arsenal's recent good results and what we got wrong about Sheffield United, and continuing through Mo Salah's production decline, what Spurs need from the transfer market, the very very badness of West Brom and more.Support the show

Jan 6, 2021 • 44min
Hay League
We got us a Premier League title race but uhhhhh City are going to win it now? We talk about Liverpool's collapse-that-is-not-a-collapse, Pep's transformation of Man City, Frank and the Chelsea game, and the chance of an upset title winner.Support the show

Dec 31, 2020 • 1h
Festive Frenzy, Ep. 4: The Pile-Up
We keep it rolling! Not too many interesting games but a fascinating pile-up in the top four and title races and we walk through what's going on with Chelsea, City, Villa, Spurs, United, Leicester and Everton. Support the show

Dec 24, 2020 • 49min
Festive Frenzy, Ep. 2
We have so many games, so much going on, we got more of your questions on Chelsea and Liverpool who may determine their place in the title race in the next week, and also a bunch of midtable questions because Leeds, Arsenal and Brighton are just fascinating.Support the show

Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
Festive Frenzy, Ep. 1
We take a lot of your questions and get technical right off the bat, with discussions of data collection and "post-shot xG" leading into some talk about City, Grealish, Brighton and Chelsea. Support the show

Dec 10, 2020 • 49min
The Derby and the Champions League
We had a big week of Champions League and we're starting to get a sense of who are the favorites to win the trophy. So we start with the North London Derby and then begin our tour around the best teams in Europe.Support the show

Dec 3, 2020 • 56min
The Title Race Understanders
Do we have a better sense of who's going to win the Premier League title? Maybe a little? Spurs-Chelsea analysis, how much are Liverpool favored by, how close are City, and is there anyone else.... maybe?Support the show

Nov 25, 2020 • 53min
Masterclasses: Mourinho, Klopp and not-Arteta
A Mourinho Masterclass from Spurs, what does it mean? Why are we feeling so sure that Jurgen Klopp is the best manager in the world right now? And what is Mikel Arteta doing?Support the show

Nov 19, 2020 • 47min
USMNT and More of Your Questions
Our listeners can have a little USMNT analysis, as a treat. And then on to more of your questions, including discussions of Gareth Bale, Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota and the importance of the "utility player".Support the show

Nov 12, 2020 • 58min
Mailbag, Part I
We take your questions on Liverpool, penalties, Barcelona, Mason Mount, Southampton, Yunus Musah and more!Support the show


