Can a non-alcoholic beer actually taste like a Champions League winner? In this special "Pitch Report Madness" edition, the crew is joined by special guests Jesus and Mr. Leo for a high-stakes, blind taste test bracket to crown the #1 NA beer on the market.

[PLEASE NOTE: This podcast episode is best experienced on YouTube to see the full bracket reveal and the crew's reactions!]

Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yYyfbtKMORM

The Blind Taste Test Bracket:
To keep things interesting, every beer was assigned a soccer team identity. From the "Group Stages" to the "Finals," the crew debated flavors and mouthfeel without knowing the brand behind the logo.

Soccer Talk & Hot Takes:
Between sips, the guys dive deep into the world of football.

The NA Beer Lineup (The Reveal):

• Manchester United = Sierra Nevada Brewing
• Hearts FC = Rancho West Beer
• Tigers SC = Athletic Brewing
• Gotham FC = Heineken USA
• Barcelona FC = Guinness US
• Hounslow Harriers = Stone Brewing
• SD Wave = Peroni USA
• FC Porto = Corona
• AFC Richmond = Coors Light
• San Diego FC = Asahi Super Dry
• Chivas = Penn’s Best NA
• Real Madrid = Estrella Galicia

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The Red Cards Continue, as Barca, SDFC, and Man United all play with a man down.

Amilcar and Mario break down whether their teams can pull off a remontada in the Champions League — and compare their takes to our listener poll. Meanwhile, SDFC hits uncharted territory after four games without a win.

We also dive into the ongoing FIFA World Cup ticket chaos and more.

▶️ Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/ltJ4uQUPCm8

🍻 Coming next: Pitch Report Madness — our March Madness-style bracket… but with non-alcoholic beers. Don’t miss it!

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USMNT Concerns, Italy Out Again, UCL Quarterfinal Preview, and SDFC’s First Loss of the season.

Mixed results during the international break — including Italy missing the World Cup for a THIRD time in a row.

On this episode of Pitch Report, Mario & Amilcar break down growing concerns around the USMNT after heavy defeats, react to Italy shockingly missing the World Cup AGAIN, and preview a massive week of UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchups including Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich and Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid.

We also bring it back home to discuss San Diego FC’s first loss of the season, as they play most of the match with 10 players… again.

In this episode:

• USMNT struggles vs Belgium & Portugal

• Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup

• Mexico & Spain takeaways from the international break

• Champions League quarterfinal preview

• San Diego FC’s first loss

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https://youtu.be/Sg6TQVxvRUg

🎧 Note: A bit of background noise in parts of this one — thanks for bearing with us!

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We’re back with another episode of Pitch Report.

We kick things off with our experience at a Chelsea supporters bar in LA and what it’s like being surrounded by die-hard fans on matchday (plus what not to wear 😅). From there, we dive into San Diego FC’s tough week - getting knocked out of the Concacaf Champions Cup, followed by a draw at home.

We also break the 2nd leg of the Champions League round of 16, and which teams are looking like real contenders. Plus, we touch on MLS vs Liga MX matchups, transfer rumors (👀 Griezmann to MLS?), and more.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/WyOEtGZ0bk8

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We had a blast with you on Saturday! 💙

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWOALJ0C0I8

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We’re back at it! On this episode of Pitch Report, Mario & Amilcar cover a packed week in soccer; from San Diego FC’s huge performance against Toluca to Champions League Round of 16 matchups and the latest World Cup kit drops.

San Diego FC continues to impress early in the season and faced one of their toughest tests yet against Liga MX powerhouse Toluca. Despite the challenge, SDFC delivered a massive result, showing resilience and proving they belong on the big stage.

We also break down the Champions League Round of 16 second legs, including Real Madrid vs Manchester City, Barcelona’s chances, and other key matchups that could shake up the tournament.

To wrap things up, we react to newly released World Cup kits from the USA, Canada, and Brazil, plus a few quick hits from around the soccer world.

In this episode, we discuss:

• San Diego FC’s strong start to year two

• SDFC vs Toluca recap and second leg expectations

• Champions League Round of 16 preview

• New World Cup kits (USA, Canada, Brazil)

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What are your thoughts on San Diego FC so far? And who’s winning the Champions League?

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Pitch Report Countdown Series: 25 Biggest Soccer Moments of the Last 25 Years.

We wrap up our three-part countdown of the 25 biggest soccer moments of the last 25 years. On this episode of Pitch Report, Mario & Amilcar reveal the Top 5 moments that defined modern soccer.

This is Part 3 of 3, where we finish the list with historic achievements, unforgettable comebacks, and some of the most dominant performances the game has ever seen.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible bicycle kick vs Juventus

• Lionel Messi’s record-breaking 91-goal calendar year (2012)

• Leicester City’s unbelievable Premier League title run (2015–16)

• The Miracle of Istanbul: Liverpool’s Champions League comeback

• Barcelona’s historic sextuple season (2009)

• Arsenal’s Invincibles season (2003–04)

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With 2026 here, we continue our three-part countdown of the 25 biggest soccer moments of the last 25 years. On this episode of Pitch Report, Mario & Amilcar dive into Part 2 of 3, covering moments 15 - 6; where dominance, underdog stories, and game-changing shifts in the sport take center stage.

This middle chapter features last-second title winners, historic international runs, league-altering signings, and moments that reshaped how the game is played and viewed around the world.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Sergio Aguero’s last-second Premier League title winner (2012)

• Bayer Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten season (2024)

• USA Women’s National Team winning back-to-back World Cups (2015 & 2019)

• Spain’s Euro–World Cup–Euro dominance (2008–2012)

• Brazil winning their 5th World Cup (2002)

• David Beckham signing with LA Galaxy and changing MLS forever (2007)

• FC Porto’s Champions League triumph under José Mourinho (2004)

• Real Madrid’s historic three-peat Champions League run (2016–2018)

• The introduction of VAR and how it changed the game (2018)

• Greece’s shocking Euro 2004 victory — one of the greatest upsets ever

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25 Biggest Soccer Moments of the Last 25 Years | Part 1 of 3

With 2026 here, we’re officially closing the first quarter of the century — so on this episode of Pitch Report, Mario & Amilcar kick off a three-part series counting down the 25 biggest soccer moments of the last 25 years (2001–2025).

This is Part 1 of 3 (Moments 25–16), featuring iconic debuts, historic World Cup runs, game-changing transfers, and unforgettable moments that helped define modern soccer.

In this episode, we discuss:
•Cristiano Ronaldo’s pro debut
•Lionel Messi’s pro debut
•Neymar’s record-breaking transfer to PSG
•South Korea’s historic 2002 World Cup run
•Kansas City Current building a dedicated women’s soccer stadium
•Morocco’s World Cup semifinal run
•Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia and the new money era
•Manchester City’s takeover and the modern power shift
•Zidane’s infamous 2006 World Cup final headbutt
•Portugal winning Euro 2016

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