Tom Werner: Replacing Jurgen Klopp, Isak Saga & Liverpool’s £400m Window | It’s Called Soccer EP 51
It’s a brand-new episode of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by Liverpool chairman Tom Werner 🎙️🔴
The conversation kicks off with a lighter debate — tea. Yes, Tom gives his verdict on the great UK vs. US tea culture divide ☕
From there, we dive into his unique career path, making the transition from television and media to the world of elite sport, before unpacking what it’s like to own both the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool — and why he thinks the two clubs are so unique yet so comparable.
Naturally, Liverpool takes center stage. Tom shares his thoughts on the Premier League, the grind of competing at the very top, and why Liverpool have often had to “sell to buy” in the transfer market.
We then get into the big one: Arne Slot. Tom credits Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes for identifying Slot as Klopp’s successor, discusses what sets him apart tactically, and how his in-game flexibility is shaping a new Liverpool era ⚡️
There’s also a breakdown of Liverpool’s summer business — including the record signing of Alexander Isak — and some fascinating insight into why Marc Guéhi was almost a Red.
Finally, Tom delivers a message to Liverpool supporters.
0:00 - Intro
02:03 - Tom On The 'Tea Debate'
03:40 - Red Sox & Liverpool FC
05:55 - English Football
08:10 - Appointing Arne Slot
09:50 - Differences Between Slot & Klopp
12:01 - What Diogo Jota Was Like As A Person
16:14 - Liverpool's Summer Business
19:10 - What Makes Liverpool Special
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Should United Sack Amorim? Isak v Haaland & UCL Predictions | It’s Called Soccer EP 50
It’s another episode f It’s Called Soccer, as Taylor Twellman, Theo Walcott, and host Rebecca Lowe break down the biggest stories in football 🔥
The show kicks off with Manchester United’s crisis under Ruben Amorim. Is it the system or the players that’s the real issue? Theo goes in on how the manager is holding back talent — including his strong take that Luke Shaw is one of the best left-backs he’s ever faced. Taylor later unleashes a full-on Amorim rant of his own.
From there, attention turns to Erling Haaland, with the panel debating whether he’s making a statement as the best striker in the world. But is Alexander Isak actually giving him a run for his money?
Liverpool’s late winners are next on the agenda, with Taylor dismissing the idea of “luck” and comparing them to Fergie Time. Plus, Slot’s clever Kerkez substitution gets the spotlight.
Elsewhere, Taylor sparks a surprise conversation about Aston Villa, warning that a relegation battle isn’t out of the question 👀
The Champions League’s new league format gets a deep dive: is it actually a good idea? And which English club is best placed to win it all — with Theo backing Arsenal as the favorites.
Across the pond, the crew touch on MLS, from Dean Smith’s viral Poznan celebration with Charlotte FC to Thomas Muller's hat-trick and their chances in the playoffs.
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Fabrizio Romano: My Biggest Story, Haaland Friendship & Phone Screen Time | It’s Called Soccer EP 49
It’s a brand-new episode of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by the man who makes the transfer market tick — Fabrizio Romano ⚡️📱
The show kicks off with Fabrizio weighing in on the ultimate debate: UK vs. US football culture, before diving into his own journey — from growing up with the game, playing it, and even his obsession with FIFA.
From there, we ask the big one: what’s the biggest risk Fabrizio has taken in his career? He also reveals how he actually does his job — do sources check in with him, or do players just text Fabrizio directly?
Social media takes center stage too, with Fabrizio explaining how online chatter really shapes transfers… and why, if Twitter didn’t exist, Lucas Paquetá might’ve ended up at Aston Villa.
We get into the day-to-day as well — from 19 hours of screen time to stories about changing his phone, plus his thoughts on competitiveness, rivalries, and what the future of journalism looks like in a world where he speaks four languages.
And of course, it wouldn’t be It’s Called Soccer without some quickfire questions to round things off 🔥
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0:00 - Intro
0:50 - UK v US
02:04 - Fabrizio's Background
05:55 - How Fabrizio Does His Job
10:04 - The Impact Of Social Media & Here We Go
13:40 - Fabrizio's Screen Time
15:50 - Competitiveness Of Journalism
20:01 - Fabrizio's Phone
22:10 - Fabrizio's Stories Broken
24:10 - Cole Palmer To Chelsea
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Pochettino Facing Sack, Onana Man Utd Flop & Tuchel’s World Cup Problem | It’s Called Soccer EP 48
It’s a brand new episode of It’s Called Soccer, as Taylor Twellman joins Theo Walcott and host Rebecca Lowe 🔥
The show kicks off with the USMNT, setting the tone before Taylor launches into a discussion on Mauricio Pochettino — calling him underwhelming, while Theo weighs in on the bigger challenges modern managers face.
From there, the focus shifts to England, where Theo argues players can coast through friendlies without trying, and digs into how Tuchel is handling big egos in the squad.
Daniel Levy’s Spurs exit sparks a fiery back-and-forth: Theo insists fans don’t care about stadiums or business success, while Taylor credits Levy for building the club’s foundations.
We then dive into Andre Onana’s departure from Manchester United — with Theo pulling no punches — before Taylor revisits the chaos of Luis Suárez’s recent drama.
Picks of the Week return with predictions for the Manchester derby, before Community Questions deliver an unbelievable story of how Theo nearly came out of retirement for MLS.
00:00 - Behind the Scenes
02:25 - Opener
03:00 - Mauricio Pochettino USA nightmare
15:47 - England and Thomas Tuchel
22:24 - Daniel Levy leaves Spurs
25:00 - Andre Onana on loan to Trabzonspor
28:23 - Luis Suarez’s ban
30:59 - Picks of the Week
33:23 - Community Questions
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Spike Lee: Love for Arsenal, Thierry Henry Film & World Cup 2026 | It’s Called Soccer EP 47
It’s a brand new episode of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by none other than Spike Lee 🎬⚡️
The show kicks off with Spike discussing his brand-new film Highest 2 Lowest and the buzz around its release — before things quickly turn to football as he reveals his deep love for Arsenal.
From there, the debate heats up: Emirates or Highbury? Spike makes his pick. He also tackles the big casting question — who would play Thierry Henry if a movie was ever made about him?
Spike locks horns with Taylor over Yankees vs Red Sox, delivering some classic arguments.
Finally, we look ahead to the World Cup 2026 — what it means for football in the U.S., and why Spike is excited.
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Highest 2 Lowest
04:00 - Arsenal Jerseys
08:00 - Love for Arsenal
10:06 - Is Arsenal A Dicussion On Film Sets?
10:57 - Red Sox & Yankees
14:30 - Thierry Henry Film
17:10 - English Tea Debate
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