With Aplomb

Mar 05 2020
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The only denominator common to all people, the only universal Esperanto...a world language, whose grammar is unchanging from the North Pole to the Equator — Jean Eskenazi on ⚽️ (1954). Through interviews with players/GMs/professors/organizations/etc. and original content, it’s our goal to unite all of us via our shared language. Raj and Nima, founders of eterno and lifelong friends, bring their encyclopedic knowledge of and unmatched enthusiasm for the history and culture of football to every show. This is a show for all of us #leagueofbillions With Aplomb! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternoHQ/support

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GM Talk: An interview with Doug Raftery, General Manager @ Reno 1868 FC

Mar 05 2020 40 mins  
We sat down with Doug Raftery, General Manager of Reno 1868 FC, a USL Championship club based in Reno, Nevada. Some of the topics we discussed: What it's like to have Herb Simon, of Simon Properties/Indiana Pacers/Indiana Fever fame, as an owner 1868's relationship with the San Jose Earthquakes Signing Luis Paradela, the 1st Cuban ever to secure a P-1A visa to play professional

A Walk With Legends: The Number 9️⃣

Jan 18 2020 34 mins  
Until 1928 football players didn’t have #s on the back of their jerseys. When initially introduced, #s signaled where and what role the player plays on their team. Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday (then known as Wednesday Football Club) were the first two teams to field players wearing 1-11, with the lower numbers belonging to defensive-minded players and higher ones to offensive

The Definitive 2019 Wrap

Jan 02 2020 31 mins  
We've never understood how people do an end of year wrap before the year actually ends... Join us for a look back at the year that was as we zoom into legends going back to run their clubs, developments in the Women's game, the best goals and players of the year, the growth of MLS and NWSL, Inter Miami merch and VAR. To the roaring 20's, with aplomb! P.S. Jersey of the Week -- Djur

Let’s All Join The KLABU (Again)

Dec 12 2019 21 mins  
Another magnificent Klabu episode! This time we visit Klabu (klabu.org) in Amsterdam and sit down with Roos Bodewes and Charlotte Jongejan of this great organization. Join us as we discuss their continued efforts utilizing sports to empower refugees around the world. We visit their shop in the heart of the city as they highlight monthly events and future plans. You can help support

A Walk With Legends: Tim Howard

Nov 25 2019 15 mins  
The latest episode of With Aplomb is a celebration of American icon Tim Howard's 22-year career. From a defiant and record-breaking World Cup performance against Belgium to a goal from his own penalty area against Bolton, we discuss the legendary goalkeeper's legacy in both the USMNT and the Premier League.  Throughout his playing career, Howard possessed the quality, tenaci

94th Minute Hero: An Interview with Cameron Porter

Nov 02 2019 29 mins  
We sat down with Cameron Porter, a brilliant ex-MLS striker, who played for the Montreal Impact as well as Sporting KC. Cameron collected many accolades in his career and is best known for his famous 94th minute goal for Montreal Impact against Pachuca in the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals to take his team to the semifinals with the last kick of the ball. Alas, his promi

Diego Maradona = D10S (2 of 2)

Oct 27 2019 16 mins  
The second part of the D10S series finds us discussing Diego Maradona’s club career. Beginning in Argentina, Maradona would embark on monumental journeys to Barcelona and Napoli, both on world record fees. Diego Maradona at Napoli was something you find in dreams. He waltzed by defenders. He scored audacious goals — free kicks, falling down chips, super calm penalties and sl

A Walk With Legends: The Number 3️⃣

Oct 05 2019 21 mins  
Paolo Maldini. Roberto Carlos. Ashley Cole. Bixente Lizarazu. Denis Irwin. Patrice Evra. What do all these legends have in common? They all played left back and wore the #3 jersey. Not only incredibly intelligent defenders with a keen sense for situational awareness, but they were also a genuine threat going forward in attack. As the game has evolved through the century, full backs

Diego Maradona = D10S (1 of 2)

Sep 28 2019 16 mins  
In football there are legends — heroes who transcend the sport and live forever in the hearts of supporters worldwide. And then there are gods.  Gods fly in rarefied air and singlehandedly change and shape the game. They are untouchable. A once in a lifetime presence and talent that alter how we comprehend what truly is possible. And it is this latter classification whi

A Helpful Guide to the Premier League’s Shiny, New Rules

Sep 05 2019 13 mins  
Four games into the new Premier League season and many of us are still unclear about this season's new rules! So we thought it our duty to help. What we cover in this episode:  Rules not to give a fuck about Rules to give a fuck about  And for a hint about an upcoming episode 👉🏽 HERE.  In the meantime and in between time, please enjoy this episode! --- Suppor