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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 8h

Looking for a solid bet this weekend? Put some money down on Bruno Fernandes scoring against Leeds. Why? I played my Wild Card in #FPL today to take advantage of the funds I gained from dropping the Manchester United midfielder from my roster... which means he's an absolute lock for a goal.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 16h

Listen in on your commute, on your break, or while pretending to do work!

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 14/10/2026

Nominating this top-class Beavercreek, Ohio, display I stumbled across this morning for the 2026 Ballon d'Gore – a prize I literally just made up – given to the best soccer-themed Halloween decoration of the season. Any other worthy nominees out there?

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 12/10/2026

Bot test: promotion and relegation isn't economically viable in American professional soccer

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 10/10/2026

One game down, six more to go this weekend... coaching ain't for the weak. #YouthSoccer

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 09/10/2026

It was exciting to dust off the mic and talk soccer again... really appreciate @laurelpfahler.bsky.social offering me the opportunity! Give us a listen and smash that subscribe and like button!

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 26/07/2026

Recap tonight's #HellIsRealDerby between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati with me as I join Ken Broo on 700 WLW Sunday morning at 9:36 AM. You can stream our conversation at www.700wlw.com.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 02/07/2026

Recap last night's #USMNT knockout round win in the World Cup over Bosnia & Herzegovina with me as I join Ken Broo today on @700wlw at 12:36 PM! You can stream the conversation at www.700wlw.com

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 12/06/2026

Listening to Warren Barton commentate a game after 10pm... am I watching Fox Sports World in 2007? #worldcup

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 05/12/2025

With #FIFA awarding their inaugural "Peace Prize" to a politician who has done NOTHING for the sport and for non-sporting, political reasons, they've destroyed their ability to claim themselves neutral arbiters when ruling on their own ban of governmental interference in sporting affairs.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 05/12/2025

Here are the final #2026WorldCup groups after today's draw in Washington, D.C. The expanded format has diluted the field a bit so there's more parity across the groups than in previous tournaments, plus a few TBD's, but I'm leaning towards Groups I and L for my "Group of Death" nod.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 05/12/2025

Here's how the #USMNT 's official 2026 World Cup draw worked itself out: 🇺🇸 - USA, FIFA Rank #14 🇦🇺 - AUS, #26 🇵🇾 - PAR, #39 ⁉️ - TBD The final group spot will be one of 🇹🇷 (TUR #25), 🇷🇴 (ROU 47), 🇸🇰 (SVK 45), or 🇽🇰 (KOS 80). What are your thoughts on Group D and the Americans' odds?

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 15/08/2025

The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off today which means it's time for you to join the 16th annual WSOTP league in Fantasy Premier League. Hit the link below to embarrass me in my own league: fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto...

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Fantasy Premier League, Official Fantasy Football Game of the Premier League

Official Fantasy Premier League 2025/26. Free to play fantasy football game, set up your fantasy football team at the Official Premier League site.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 10/08/2025

Ten years of FC Cincinnati... man. It's difficult to find the right words to capture the complicated emotions intertwined with the club's impact on my life over the last decade. But what I value most about FCC is the platform it provided me to build relationships with so many amazing people.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 27/07/2025

Up early this morning on vacation to watch my former club, and friends on the coaching staff, challenge for a national championship on a national television broadcast. Give 'em hell, Ohio Galaxies!

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 10/07/2025

The new Cosmos' mascot should be a zombie.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 30/06/2025

There's nothing quite like watching the national team in your town on your birthday. #uswnt

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 26/06/2025

FIFA is so desperate to move tickets for the Club World Cup that they have Verizon sending push notifications out for "exclusive discounts". #fifacwc

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 22/06/2025

Kick off your soccer Sunday with me as I join Ken Broo at 9:36 AM as we talk about: 🏟️ The FIFA Club World Cup 🇺🇸 The state of the USMNT 🦁 FC Cincinnati's dip in form 🌹The USWNT's impending visit to the Queen City Listen in by tuning your dial to 700 WLW or you can stream it live at www.700wlw.com.

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700WLW - Cincinnati's News Radio

Cincinnati's News Radio 700WLW! Home of the Bill Cunningham show, Thom Brennaman, Scott Sloan, Eddie & Rocky, Lance McAlister, and flagship station of the Cincinnati Reds!

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 15/06/2025

I hear there's also a European club superpower playing a match in the Club World Cup here, too. Doesn't seem quite as big of a deal, but I should probably at least mention it.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 15/06/2025

Today's a seismic day for soccer in Cincinnati... I played in my first over-40 match.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 13/06/2025

A nearly full-strenth Bayern Munich is playing in my city on Sunday and I'm not even feeling an urge to drive down to check out the atmosphere... nevermind pay the ransom FIFA is charging for tickets.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 13/06/2025

Guys, I'm trying real, real, real hard to gather any sort of excitement for tomorrow's kickoff of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup... and I just can't. #FIFACWC

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 07/06/2025

It's been clear since February they weren't going down. Same as getting back into the top 7.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 06/06/2025

Not even a "thank you" for his services or accomplishments? With this piss-poor excuse of a Friday news dump announcement, you'd think Ange was at Spurs for a month and lost every match. Nothing will ever change at Tottenham until Levy divorces himself from sporting decisions. #coys

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 06/06/2025

This extremely good girl has better control with her right foot than I do.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 06/06/2025

To dare is to do. Is that finishing an average of fourth over the next 17 years and going trophyless in the process? Maybe Frank could prove me wrong, but I'd rather give Ange another shot at glory again first.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 06/06/2025

As embarrassingly bad as the league campaign was, Ange still guided Spurs to two of what you'd expect were his primary pre-season objectives: qualify for the Champions League, and win a trophy. There are plenty of Spurs managers who achieved far less with more and were given the longer leashes.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 06/06/2025

I understand the stability UCL qualification provides. I also get that betting the house on winning a trophy each season is a foolish strategy. But I want a manager that has the ability and fortitude to achieve sustainability targets AND recognize and seize an opportunity when it's there to take.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 06/06/2025

Suppose Spurs sack Ange for Thomas Frank: fine manager, done well at Brentford, feels "safe". He'll reprioritize the EPL & UCL, maybe guide them back to Europe. But I could also see Spurs crashing out early as he rotates the squad to make those priorities happen, with nothing but 4th to show for it.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 06/06/2025

As a Tottenham supporter of 30+ years, I love that Ange Postecoglou had the balls to say, "Our injury-ravaged squad can't compete on all fronts this season, we're safe from relegation and can't get into Europe through the table...let's go all in on the Europa League and finally win something!" #coys

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 06/06/2025

Nothing says "Welcome to our country!" like Customs and Border Protection reminding you they'll be keeping an eye on you while you're here for the #FifaClubWorldCup.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 28/05/2025

On one hand, I can appreciate that I haven't had to coach in mid-summer heat yet this spring. On the other hand, it's super freaking annoying that I haven't gone a single week without having to contemplate cancelling a training session.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 28/05/2025

Glad to throw a little surprise into your midweek!

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 28/05/2025

Just ignore that our last episode was our Premier League preview show... and enjoy our Premier League REVIEW show! Listen in wherever you listen to podcasts, or stream it at the link below.

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#Pondcast: Like we never went away

What? It’s totally normal to only record a “weekly” soccer podcast twice during the whole season. And that’s why we’re following up our 12th annual Premier League seas…

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 25/05/2025

Spend some of your Sunday with me and Ken Broo as I join him on 700 WLW at 11:36 AM to look ahead at this evening's FC Cincinnati vs Atlanta United match. Stream it live at www.700wlw.com.

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700WLW - Cincinnati's News Radio

Cincinnati's News Radio 700WLW! Home of the Bill Cunningham show, Thom Brennaman, Scott Sloan, Eddie & Rocky, Lance McAlister, and flagship station of the Cincinnati Reds!

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 24/05/2025

Can't remember the exact location, I don't drive 35 very often. But there's a decent commuter presence that takes it to get to the base from up north and from the southwest sides of the city.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 23/05/2025

I forgot I saw one on 35 last week!

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 23/05/2025

Given FIFA apparently bought space on every digital billboard in Cincinnati for the last month to promote tickets, I'd guarantee Cincinnati has seen slow sales, too. Charging insane amounts is one thing to see Bayern or Dortmund, but not when they're playing Auckland City or Mamelodi Sundowns.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 23/05/2025

We don't do sales that often, so you better get in there...

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Added Time Outfitters @addedtime.com · 21/05/2025

We're gonna have to make a third one now, aren't we? 🏆 #coys

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 21/05/2025

The last time Spurs won a trophy, my wife and I weren't even dating. The last time they made a final, my kids were all little. Today, I got to celebrate a major title with them all. The emotions are real. #coys

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 21/05/2025

COME ON YOU SPURS! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 21/05/2025

We're ready for the Europa League final here in Cincinnati ... COME ON YOU SPURS! #COYS

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 18/05/2025

The quality of the soccer on display in the opening 25 minutes of the #HellIsRealDerby has been phenomenal. Different sides with different strengths–but each really pushing the other. Ohio soccer, it's the heart of it all.

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D.J. Switzer @wrongsideofthepond.com · 14/05/2025

Don't get me wrong: I love the epic power struggle between sects of space wizards and their super cool laser swords... but for me, Andor is the best ever #StarWars media. The writing is phenomenal. The acting is top class. And with characters cut from all cloths, it's so much more relatable.

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