Best Fcd Podcasts (2025)

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Season 6 - Episode 32 - New Kit Sponsor, Brandon Bye, Transfer Targets 37:51

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This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott get together to talk offseason Timbers and a few new updates with the club. First, they dive into their feelings on Bank Of America as the new kit sponsor and Tillamook staying on the kit (on the sleeve). Next, the jump into quickly discussing the signing of Brandon Bye and what that means for the team and their tra…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #342 1:00:25

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Dan Crooke is back, and he joined Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick to talk all things pro soccer in DFW. First, FC Dallas is making some news, landing their first signing. So what's next, and are they really talking to a center back? How about a DP 10 or any other rumors? FCD also traded up to the 3rd overall pick…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #341 1:15:12

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick - try to get over having to do the podcast without Dan Crooke by dissecting the FC Dallas end-of-season press conference. It's the good, the bad, and the ugly. Much of it on repeat. Yes, 3-5-2; no, new center back, maybe some mids and forwards; "flexibility;" show don'…

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Season 6 - Episode 31 - Playoff Exit, Roster Moves, Schedule Release, Don Garber 46:26

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This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott finally get back together to talk Timbers. They start with the Playoff exit against San Diego before rolling into the offseason roster moves the team has made. They discuss a bit about where to add and some interesting decisions made by the FO before jumping into the Schedule Release. Finally, they wrap up quick tho…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #340 1:04:52

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Peter Welpton and Dan Crooke rejoin Buzz Carrick, so the complete trio is on the mic. There's a whole lot of FC Dallas in this one, as most of the other teams in town aren't playing. Your hosts talk more roster building, give out some FCD season awards, and dig into tough questions like "can FCD keep Musa, is No…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #339 1:27:28

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, both Peter Welpton and Dan Crooke are out for the Thanksgiving Holidays, so Buzz Carrick is left to fly solo. Thankfully, Buzz made a call to the pen to bring in the lefty, FCD observer and and MLS capologist, Arman Kafai. So get ready, FC Dallas fans, for 90 minutes of intense soccer talk as Buzz and Arman get …

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3rd Degree the Podcast #338 1:04:54

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - are waiting for FC Dallas roster moves. So in the meantime, they dig into the massive MLS news: the calendar flip and the changes to the Apple TV deal. Dallas Trinity grabbed a big win at Spokane, spurred by the outstanding play of Foster in net and two …

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3rd Degree the Podcast #337 1:16:29

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - dig into the FC Dallas offseason plan. What's next? New tactics, new shape? What's the #1 must-do signing... and then what will they do? New DP or no? Two new DPs? Dallas Trinity is a mess, falling to 8th in a 9-team league. Is Atletico Dallas getting a …

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Season 6 - Episode 30 - San Diego Again.... again? 25:28

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This week, the guys get together for a quick pod to recap the win at Providence Park on Saturday. They talk about players, moments and some similarities to another special Timbers game. They wrap up with quick predictions and hope for another win this weekend. Theme Music Credit: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/son…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #336 1:41:01

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This week, on a marathon edition of 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - dig deep on the FC Dallas elimination game from the 2025 playoffs. There was so much good on display with just a bit of bad at the very end. Still, the display was inspiring in many ways, and yet still sad for a great many fans. So…

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Season 6 - Episode 29 - San Diego, RSL, San Diego... again 31:08

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The Outer Roses group finally gets back together to catch up on the Timbers, their end to the regular season and the start of the playoffs. They start by jumping into the 4-0 loss to San Diego at the end of the season; discussing the teams performance and mentality before moving onto the play in game against RSL. After contrasting the performances,…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #335 1:15:14

2M ago1:15:14

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - try to get cathartic about the most comprehensive defeat in franchise history. (Yes, seriously.) What went wrong? Was anything good? Just how in the world does FCD compete with this Vancouver team? Can a few tweaks get them back into this thing? Dallas T…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #334 1:24:52

2M ago1:24:52

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast... playoffs!!! Your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - talk all things FC Dallas and the playoffs. How did the Burn save the season? How did they win in Vancouver, missing all those pieces? Can they keep winning? Where there's a Quill, there's a will! Sarver, Collodi, Julio, Cappis! Now it's pl…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #333 1:15:38

2M ago1:15:38

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick (no Dan Crooke) - break down the meltdown in LA - the red card, the brain farts, the mistakes - how it all could have been prevented, quality Quill moves, and what's left in playoff scenarios. And who the heck will play in the now massive season final in Vancouver this…

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Season 6 - Episode 28 - FC Dallas and Sounders Recaps, Playoffs and Predictions 33:56

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Last week, the Outer Roses group got together to talk Timbers and their last two games against FC Dallas and Seattle. They talk through some key performances as well as some let downs across both games before talking playoffs and what needs to happen for the Timbers to avoid the play in game. Finally, they talk about San Diego's first trip to Provi…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #332 1:37:17

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3rd Degree the Podcast #331 1:14:25

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - dig into the entertaining 2-2 draw at Portland, a quality point on the road. Jackson & Musa led the way, and there was plenty of good and a little not as great, but an overall good game. A Galaxy double is next before the Burn finish at Vancouver. So, wi…

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Season 6 - Episode 27 - NYRB, Houston, Vancouver and Dallas 29:17

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The Outer Roses group gets back together this week to catchup on the last 2 weeks of Timbers action. They start by jumping into the Timbers 2-1 win against NYRB at home before transitioning into the 1-0 loss on the road to Houston. After a bit of discussion around both games, they talk about what the Timbers need to get in their upcoming two matche…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #330 1:11:16

3M ago1:11:16

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, FC Dallas is on fire! Your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick (Dan Crooke is on an excused absence and not injured) - enjoy the current form of the Burn. Musa, Farrington, Urhoghide, Ramiro, Moore, Kamungo, Cappis... so many dudes are showing up, and Los Toros are 3-0-3 over the last 6. Don't look now, but y…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #329 56:21

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - enjoy the best FC Dallas performance of the season with the complete two-way win over Austin FC. Petar Musa, Logan Farrington, Bernie Kaumungo, Christian Cappis, and the whole collective defense played well. Heck, seemed like not a single player performe…

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Season 6 - Episode 26 - Carballo, Remaining Schedule, NYRB Preview 32:21

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This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott get together to talk through Felipe Carballo's injury and what it means for the midfield the rest of the season. They spend some time talking about who might fill that spot and who needs to step up. After a bit of discussion, they jump into the remaining schedule and what the Timbers need to do to be in a comfortabl…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #328 58:22

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - celebrate two record-setting individuals. Dallas Trinity's Rhea Moore (the youngest pro women's goal scorer in US history) and Jacob Jackson (FC Dallas record 12 saves in a game). Two fantastic performances. First, FC Dallas got a tie at StLou after Coll…

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Season 6 - Episode 25 - SD/MIN Recaps and the Leagues Cup Final 28:04

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This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott get together and discuss the Timbers last two matches against SD and Minnesota. They focus primarily on the performances and highlight a few players and their individual efforts. There's a bit of discussion as well on the new arrivals and their first few performances and what we might see from them in the near futur…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #327 54:39

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - don't have an FC Dallas game to dissect, but they do have one coming up. And they keep making moves, Tsiki Ntsabeleng being the latest. Plus Deedson, Garcia, and Norris got call-ups. And Geovane pumped faked everyone (ok, just Buzz) on his return. Jesus …

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3rd Degree the Podcast #326 1:01:24

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, the Son rises on FC Dallas for the first time with a beautiful free kick. Your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - break down the action from FC Dallas vs LAFC. Delgado, Cappis, Farrington, tactical changes, defense holds up, and Musa and Oz missing... so many talking points. 7 games left, can …

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Season 6 - Episode 24 - Cincy Discussion and San Diego Preview 36:20

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This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott talk Evander, Cincy and the crazy game that unfolded at Providence Park over the weekend. The group starts by throwing out their headlines for the match before diving into some stock up/stock down with some players. They talk a bit about who's starting spots might be in jeopardy and where some of the new players wil…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #325 58:11

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrik - kick things off with a Dallas Trinity FC primer as their season starts this weekend. Key returning players, important issues, and how we expect them to play. Also, what's with the top secret, super-duper private preseason thing? Then it's on to FC Dallas …

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Season 6 - Episode 23 - FCD Recap, Transfer Updates, CIN Predictions 41:22

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This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott crack open some Cider and talk the misery that was the Timbers performance against FC Dallas. The group talks about mostly underperformers and a few bright spots from the match before jumping into the transfer news around Velde, Carballo and Rojas. Finally, they wrap up with quick predictions on the upcoming match a…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #324 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

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It's a victory pod on this week's episode of 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Buzz Carrick, and Dan Crooke (Dan's back!!) - dig into the post-Acosta era and a FC Dallas home win over Portland. Kamungo at wingback? The best Ramiro game of the year? Delgado disaster? Solid center back play! The Collodi Kid to the rescue! FCD also s…

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Season 6 - Episode 22 - Leagues Cup, Santi, Transfer News, FCD Predictions 53:40

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This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott get together to catch up on how the Timbers were doing in Leagues Cup after their group stage games. They talk through the two home games before jumping into the Santi situation. After, they go into a bit more discussion around the Club America match before transitioning into the Timbers rumored 2 signings. Finally,…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #323 1:04:17

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, there was no FC Dallas game for your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick, Dan Crooke was missing in action - to talk about, but there is a game this weekend to look ahead to against the Portland Timbers. Plus, FC Dallas is in the middle of the summer window. So are they done? What do they need? Will they make…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #322 1:24:40

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Last week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, it was looking so rosy for FCD. This week? Not so much as the Burn crashed back to earth with a series of mental switch-offs against NYCFC. You hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick, Dan Crooke's computer is down - Get the not-so-fun task of digging into the errors and asking who is to blame; players, coach, or…

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Season 6 - Episode 21 - July Games, TIFO, LAFC Preview 1:14:25

5M ago1:14:25

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Back after an unexpected hiatus, Aaron, Matt and Scott connect on all the games that have happened since the last podcast (4 in total). As they discuss each game, they dive in specific players and moments that lead a common theme throughout all the games in this stretch. After recapping most of the games, the group mentions some highlights from 4th…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #321 1:26:24

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What a fun time your 3rd Degree the Podcast hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - had this week in FCD land. A tie and a win amid some of the better play we've seen in a while and the release of one of the best kits in club history... the Burn Throwback Archive kit. But before digging into the games, it's the current status of Luchi…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #320 1:08:44

5M ago1:08:44

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - try to dig deep to find a positive ray of sunshine for FC Dallas against LAFC. Your trio explains why Lucho Acosta was dropped, why the yellow card may be a big deal, and wonders what is next. Hopefully, Urhoghide will be back soon, but after that, is th…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #319 1:20:18

6M ago1:20:18

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick (Dan Crooke is on assignment) - welcome back guest Arman Kafai to talk all things FC Dallas. The Loons' game was bad, but was it any worse than the other two home games they lost in the last couple of weeks? Is this team and staff starting to look defeated? And what do…

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Season 6 - Episode 20 - TFC Recap, New England Preview, DaCosta All Star 32:45

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This week, the Outer Roses crew discuss the Timbers performance in their 3-0 loss away to Toronto FC. They discuss if it was the right move to bench Santi for disciplinary reasons before diving into the formation and some individual performances. They move onto a quick preview and discussion around Caleb Porter's return with New England what to exp…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #318 1:25:27

6M ago1:25:27

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This episode of 3rd Degree the Podcast is dedicated to Christine Gardner. Rest in peace. This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - have the biggest pile of DFW soccer news to talk about, ever. Starting with two FC Dallas losses at home of different stripes and pain. Questions have to be asked ab…

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Season 6 - Episode 19 - Club World Cup, Injury and Transfer News, TFC Preview 57:05

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This week, Aaron and Scott return with a field report from the Club World Cup and try to answer the question: Is it the Fyrefest of Soccer Tournaments? After they break down the experience and thoughts on CWC, they move on to the Timbers and some updates regarding injuries on Antony and Lassiter. The conversation transitions into some early transfe…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #317 53:55

6M ago53:55

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No FC Dallas results to talk about on this week's 3rd Degree the Podcast, but your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - have two FC Dallas games to look forward to. There was a lot of other DFW soccer stuff to talk about, too. Like some images of the Farrington Field reno involving the forthcoming Fort Worth USL team leaked on YouT…

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Season 6 - Episode 16 - SJ Recap, 75 Legends Team and Roster Construction 29:43

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This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott start off by trying the Kolsch they brewed a few weeks ago. After a few tastes, they move into the Timbers and their 1-1 Draw at home against 10 man San Jose. They transition into talking about the 75 Team Ceremony and some of the cool moments from the match. After Scott has a brain fart and forgets who is on a DP/U…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #316 1:07:00

6M ago1:07:00

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick (Dan Crooke is on hiatus) - get to enjoy a victory pod. The disparity between FC Dallas at home and on the road is incomprehensible. Alvaro was surprisingly good, and Lletget was just as impactful as usual. Delgado and Acosta got their shine on. Pretty much everyone ha…

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Season 6 - Episode 17 - Pub Patio, STL, Rumors and SJ Predictions 42:39

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This week, Aaron, Matt and Scott get together and talk Pub Patio and Pride TIFO after the Timbers win against St Louis. They talk a little bit about the TIFO before moving into the experience from the Pub Patio and its highs and lows. After that, they talk briefly about the STL game and some rumors swirling around the club and their DP spots. They …

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3rd Degree the Podcast #315 1:23:54

7M ago1:23:54

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Sure, this week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - will look ahead to the FC Dallas game at Sporting KC. With Urhoghide and Abubakar out, Coach Quill will have to duct tape together a defense. But the real meat of the episode is the Atletico Dallas, Cotton Bowl, and MoneyGram Complex news. Your hos…

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Season 6 - Episode 16 - Schedule Congestion 1:00:11

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This week, the Outer Roses team gets back together to talk the Timbers last 5 games and the state of the team. Since last weeks recording was not audible, they take a different approach and talk through the Timbers performances starting with RSL and ending with Colorado. After highlighting specific players, moments and thoughts on the matches, they…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #314 1:17:59

7M ago1:17:59

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This weekend on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - dig into a double week of FC Dallas ties and tell you why both games were total and complete stinkers and also displays of hearts and guts. Yes, this team isn't great and is tough to watch. It has roster issues magnified by the Urhoghide injury and Ab…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #313 1:11:41

7M ago1:11:41

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - have an FC Dallas 2-fer of losses to kick it off. The losses in the Open Cup in New York and league play in Seattle. But was it bad? Who exactly are FC Dallas? The games were so different. Do they even know? Up next, FC Cincinnati. What will we see there…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #312 53:54

7M ago53:54

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - get the oh so fun chance to break down the Houston Dynamo loss. Ok, look. This is getting boring talking about the same problems over and over. Is there anything to build on? What's the way forward? The schedule is about to get nuts. How does Coach Quill…

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Season 6 - Episode 15 - SKC Recap, RSL and Seattle Predictions 32:18

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After a weird left turn of an episode last week, the group gets back together for a more traditional Outer Roses Timbers pod this week. They start off with some discussion around the Oregon Coast while enjoying some coastal beer before diving into thoughts on the Timbers 1-0 win against SKC. They transition into thoughts on the two matches happenin…

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3rd Degree the Podcast #311 1:17:42

8M ago1:17:42

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This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Paxton's back!! Your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick are hyped for FCD to get its heart back. But that's not all, there was an Open Cup win and an RSL tie that felt like a loss up a man at home. The Acosta problem continues, Ramiro played right back, Garcia debuted, Kamungo struggled, the for…