<![CDATA[Dos Toques]]>Soccer without the noise. Tactical analysis, major headlines, transfers, predictions, and honest conversations about the world's game.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:57:20 GMTMon, 13 Jul 2026 22:15:01 GMT60Emmanuel & Josh<p>Soccer without the noise. Tactical analysis, major headlines, transfers, predictions, and honest conversations about the world's game.</p>episodicEmmanuel & Joshfut4em@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Real Madrid's Tough Decisions - LA Galaxy Change Needed?]]>The conversation covers MLS preseason, Real Madrid's preseason analysis, goalkeeper concerns, defensive line and tactical experiments, midfield trio and Mourinho's preferences, striker position and transfer speculations, tactical analysis and player performances, and LA Galaxy performance and standout players. The discussion delves into the performance of individual players, tactical strategies, and transfer speculations, providing insights into the current state of MLS and Real Madrid. The conversation covered a range of topics including MLS transfer moves, LA Galaxy's performance and signings, defensive line and build-up play, midfield quality and DP signings, struggles and momentum, player performance and finish, Premier League transfers, AC Milan signings and departures, Newcastle's player losses, PSG's signing of Balogun, English teams in top transfers, and upcoming preseason games.

Takeaways

  • MLS and Real Madrid preseason analysis
  • Tactical experiments and player performances
  • Transfer speculations and standout players MLS transfer moves impact team dynamics
  • Struggles in LA Galaxy's performance and potential signings
  • Importance of midfield quality and DP signings in MLS
  • Impact of player performance and finish on team success
  • Significant Premier League transfers and their implications
  • AC Milan's signings and departures
  • Newcastle's losses and PSG's signing of Balogun
  • English teams dominating top transfers
  • Upcoming preseason games and their significance

Chapters

  • 00:00 MLS Preseason and Transfers
  • 02:22 Real Madrid Preseason Analysis
  • 03:18 Goalkeeper Concerns and World Cup Performances
  • 05:32 Defensive Line and Tactical Experiments
  • 08:37 Midfield Trio and Mourinho's Preferences
  • 15:23 Striker Position and Transfer Speculations
  • 22:20 Tactical Analysis and Player Performances
  • 28:20 LA Galaxy Performance and Standout Players
  • 34:22 MLS Transfer Moves
  • 35:16 LA Galaxy Performance and Signings
  • 36:12 Defensive Line and Build-Up Play
  • 36:58 Midfield Quality and DP Signings
  • 38:16 Struggles and Momentum
  • 38:25 Player Performance and Finish
  • 45:27 Premier League Transfers
  • 46:19 AC Milan Signings and Departures
  • 50:16 Newcastle's Player Losses
  • 53:39 PSG's Signing of Balogun
  • 56:30 English Teams in Top Transfers
  • 57:18 Upcoming Preseason Games
]]>5df71a5e-d25e-47f3-90f8-48d9923aecffTue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers MLS preseason, Real Madrid's preseason analysis, goalkeeper concerns, defensive line and tactical experiments, midfield trio and Mourinho's preferences, striker position and transfer speculations, tactical analysis and player performances, and LA Galaxy performance and standout players. The discussion delves into the performance of individual players, tactical strategies, and transfer speculations, providing insights into the current state of MLS and Real Madrid. The conversation covered a range of topics including MLS transfer moves, LA Galaxy's performance and signings, defensive line and build-up play, midfield quality and DP signings, struggles and momentum, player performance and finish, Premier League transfers, AC Milan signings and departures, Newcastle's player losses, PSG's signing of Balogun, English teams in top transfers, and upcoming preseason games.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>MLS and Real Madrid preseason analysis</li><li>Tactical experiments and player performances</li><li>Transfer speculations and standout players MLS transfer moves impact team dynamics</li><li>Struggles in LA Galaxy's performance and potential signings</li><li>Importance of midfield quality and DP signings in MLS</li><li>Impact of player performance and finish on team success</li><li>Significant Premier League transfers and their implications</li><li>AC Milan's signings and departures</li><li>Newcastle's losses and PSG's signing of Balogun</li><li>English teams dominating top transfers</li><li>Upcoming preseason games and their significance</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 MLS Preseason and Transfers</li><li>02:22 Real Madrid Preseason Analysis</li><li>03:18 Goalkeeper Concerns and World Cup Performances</li><li>05:32 Defensive Line and Tactical Experiments</li><li>08:37 Midfield Trio and Mourinho's Preferences</li><li>15:23 Striker Position and Transfer Speculations</li><li>22:20 Tactical Analysis and Player Performances</li><li>28:20 LA Galaxy Performance and Standout Players</li><li>34:22 MLS Transfer Moves</li><li>35:16 LA Galaxy Performance and Signings</li><li>36:12 Defensive Line and Build-Up Play</li><li>36:58 Midfield Quality and DP Signings</li><li>38:16 Struggles and Momentum</li><li>38:25 Player Performance and Finish</li><li>45:27 Premier League Transfers</li><li>46:19 AC Milan Signings and Departures</li><li>50:16 Newcastle's Player Losses</li><li>53:39 PSG's Signing of Balogun</li><li>56:30 English Teams in Top Transfers</li><li>57:18 Upcoming Preseason Games</li></ul>no00:59:1215Real Madrid's Tough Decisions - LA Galaxy Change Needed?full<![CDATA[Post World Cup - Club Football is back! - Real Madrid, Man United & LA Galaxy: What to Expect!]]>The conversation covers Spain's World Cup victory, Argentina's playing style, Spain's dominance and dynasty, defensive strength, midfield performance, control of tempo, individual player performances, and reflections on the tournament as a whole. The conversation covers the World Cup experience, the impact of the host nations, negative misconceptions about America, ranking the host nations, breakout stars of the tournament, the flop of the tournament, and surprising performances.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Spain's World Cup Victory
  • 01:10 Argentina's Playing Style and Representation
  • 02:20 Spain's Dominance and Dynasty
  • 03:09 Spain's Defensive Strength and Fullbacks
  • 04:06 Dani Olmo's Role and Performance
  • 06:01 Fabian Ruiz and Rodri: Gold Standard of Spanish Midfield
  • 07:15 Spain's Control of Tempo and Pace
  • 08:01 Rodri's Legacy and Potential Transfer
  • 09:46 Lamin Yamal's Performance and Potential
  • 12:57 Ferran Torres' World Cup Journey
  • 15:21 Messi's Future in International Tournaments
  • 17:16 Reflections on the World Cup Tournament
  • 17:48 The World Cup Experience
  • 18:46 Impact of the Host Nations
  • 19:57 Negative Misconceptions About America
  • 20:52 Ranking the Host Nations
  • 23:18 Breakout Stars of the Tournament
  • 26:59 Flop of the Tournament
  • 30:25 Surprising Performances
]]>97757751-979c-4eb4-8c11-47e1bd27bcb8Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers Spain's World Cup victory, Argentina's playing style, Spain's dominance and dynasty, defensive strength, midfield performance, control of tempo, individual player performances, and reflections on the tournament as a whole. The conversation covers the World Cup experience, the impact of the host nations, negative misconceptions about America, ranking the host nations, breakout stars of the tournament, the flop of the tournament, and surprising performances.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Spain's World Cup Victory</li><li>01:10 Argentina's Playing Style and Representation</li><li>02:20 Spain's Dominance and Dynasty</li><li>03:09 Spain's Defensive Strength and Fullbacks</li><li>04:06 Dani Olmo's Role and Performance</li><li>06:01 Fabian Ruiz and Rodri: Gold Standard of Spanish Midfield</li><li>07:15 Spain's Control of Tempo and Pace</li><li>08:01 Rodri's Legacy and Potential Transfer</li><li>09:46 Lamin Yamal's Performance and Potential</li><li>12:57 Ferran Torres' World Cup Journey</li><li>15:21 Messi's Future in International Tournaments</li><li>17:16 Reflections on the World Cup Tournament</li><li>17:48 The World Cup Experience</li><li>18:46 Impact of the Host Nations</li><li>19:57 Negative Misconceptions About America</li><li>20:52 Ranking the Host Nations</li><li>23:18 Breakout Stars of the Tournament</li><li>26:59 Flop of the Tournament</li><li>30:25 Surprising Performances</li></ul>no01:08:1714Post World Cup - Club Football is back! - Real Madrid, Man United & LA Galaxy: What to Expect!full<![CDATA[Argentina vs England Analysis - Messi the Best on the Planet. Spain vs Argentina Predictions.]]>The conversation delves into a detailed analysis of the Argentina vs. England game, focusing on tactical adjustments, urgency and tempo, and defensive strategy. The first half is explored, highlighting the initial gameplay, lineup analysis, and the strategic approach of both teams. The second half is examined, emphasizing the impact of substitutions, the shift in urgency, and the defensive strategy adopted by England. The conversation delves into tactical substitutions and defensive strategy, highlighting the impact of player performance and coaching styles. It explores the significance of key moments in the game and the strategic decisions made by the coaches. The discussion also touches on the influence of player experience and the role of individual performance in shaping the outcome of the match.

Takeaways

  • Tactical Adjustments
  • Urgency and Tempo
  • Defensive Strategy Tactical Substitutions
  • Defensive Strategy
  • Player Performance
  • Coaching Styles

Chapters

  • 00:00 First Half Analysis
  • 12:48 Second Half Analysis
  • 27:01 Tactical Substitutions and Defensive Strategy
  • 28:55 Player Performance and Coaching Styles
]]>91fd1778-1742-4a45-9a34-5dbe7cd7b1d8Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into a detailed analysis of the Argentina vs. England game, focusing on tactical adjustments, urgency and tempo, and defensive strategy. The first half is explored, highlighting the initial gameplay, lineup analysis, and the strategic approach of both teams. The second half is examined, emphasizing the impact of substitutions, the shift in urgency, and the defensive strategy adopted by England. The conversation delves into tactical substitutions and defensive strategy, highlighting the impact of player performance and coaching styles. It explores the significance of key moments in the game and the strategic decisions made by the coaches. The discussion also touches on the influence of player experience and the role of individual performance in shaping the outcome of the match.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Tactical Adjustments</li><li>Urgency and Tempo</li><li>Defensive Strategy Tactical Substitutions</li><li>Defensive Strategy</li><li>Player Performance</li><li>Coaching Styles</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 First Half Analysis</li><li>12:48 Second Half Analysis</li><li>27:01 Tactical Substitutions and Defensive Strategy</li><li>28:55 Player Performance and Coaching Styles</li></ul>no00:53:1213Argentina vs England Analysis - Messi the Best on the Planet. Spain vs Argentina Predictions.full<![CDATA[Spain vs France Tactical Analysis - SPAIN DOMINATION. Champions?]]>Hope you enjoy our breakdown of the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Like, comment, and share!

Takeaways

  • Spain's domination
  • Tactical fouls impact the game Spain's dominance and discipline
  • Struggles of France's midfield and attack
  • Individual brilliance vs. collective approach

Chapters

  • 00:00 Spain's Dominance
  • 15:26 Tactical Fouls and Refereeing
  • 24:25 Spain's Dominance and Discipline
  • 25:29 Struggles of France's Midfield and Attack
  • 26:25 Individual Brilliance vs. Collective Approach
]]>52e20449-1cfa-43a9-8793-006aa8e2086cWed, 15 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>Hope you enjoy our breakdown of the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Like, comment, and share!</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Spain's domination</li><li>Tactical fouls impact the game Spain's dominance and discipline</li><li>Struggles of France's midfield and attack</li><li>Individual brilliance vs. collective approach</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Spain's Dominance</li><li>15:26 Tactical Fouls and Refereeing</li><li>24:25 Spain's Dominance and Discipline</li><li>25:29 Struggles of France's Midfield and Attack</li><li>26:25 Individual Brilliance vs. Collective Approach</li></ul>no00:49:3712Spain vs France Tactical Analysis - SPAIN DOMINATION. Champions?full<![CDATA[Impact of this World Cup for the U.S.A, Round 16 & Quarter Finals Re-cap!]]>Episode #1 of the Dos Toques podcast! Enjoy and share! Appreciate all feedback!

]]>a1df6503-83ab-4c35-a870-49bb092c7ef0Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:32:53 GMT<p>Episode #1 of the Dos Toques podcast! Enjoy and share! Appreciate all feedback!</p>no01:06:5011Impact of this World Cup for the U.S.A, Round 16 & Quarter Finals Re-cap!full