Talking Tactics

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Mutanda Kwesele (head coach of the U.S. U-15 and U-16 Boys' National Team Futures) to discuss his new coaching position, and the structures required to give every footballer in the American pipeline a chance to develop in their time. How differences in coaching lends itself to varying athletes and athletic profiles. Then the viral controversy surrounding the 3-year-old child in Florida whose family was involved with directors and police - creating an adverse climate for a talented young player. Lastly, some comments on the World Cup and Mutanda's relationship with Pep Guardiola-less Manchester City. Follow Mutanda: https://www.instagram.com/therisingpoint1/ Learn more about his position: https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/10/ynt/us-soccer-hires-head-coach-mutanda-kwesele-under-15-16-boys-national-team Talking Tactics Links Merch Store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Daniel: https://offtarget.substack.com Have Hope: https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka: https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Dan Soff (of Touchline Fracas) to discuss Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United. The early stages of Xabi Alonso. Cole Palmer's form. Morgan Rogers addition to the team. Estevao actually playing. Did Michael Carrick sabotage himself? Enzo Fernandez with Manchester City is a net positive for Chelsea. What is the meaning of "tax," as applied to Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz. Then some quick comments on Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or, AFCON is back on a two-year schedule, and the 115 charges faced by Man City. Get Dan’s work https://twitter.com/touchlinefracas https://twitter.com/daniel_soff https://twitter.com/chessyhour Talking Tactics https://www.twitter.com/HaveHopeHut https://www.twitter.com/Ankaman616 https://www.twitter.com/DanielTiluk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or. What the award means for football as the game develops. How many might Lamine Yamal win, and will Kylian Mbappé ever be so lucky? Has early Real Madrid altered the perception of Jose Mourinho from his Benfica stint. Can Yan Diomandé keep out Vinicius? Which one manager, goalie, defender, midfielder, and striker do you want to save the world if it were needed? Chelsea drama with Estevao and Xabi Alonso - Manchester United are in good time for once in that regard. Again, who calls the police on a child/child's family? Merch store: ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas winning the 2026 France Football Ballon d'Or. What were the arguments for Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Erling Halland, Rodri, and Patri. Barcelona's week that was: Losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and Real Madrid in La Liga. What happened contextually that allowed Real Madrid to play their game. Defensive mistakes and stellar play from Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga. Vincent Kompany: don't kill yourself for this. Chelsea are rain in the desert for struggling managers, so hold tight Michael Carrick and Manchester United. Who calls the cops on a 3-year-old prodigy schooling an U5 team? Follow Muhammad https://x.com/muhammadbutt https://www.youtube.com/@97passes Talking Tactics ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ https://x.com/Ankaman616 https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Support on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Edoba (of the on hiatus Complicated Chelsea Show) to discuss Paris-Saint Germain 4-2 Barcelona: Can PSG be beaten at their own game? Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Following Harry Kane's positioning is a game within the game. (Also, Manchester United losing at Como.) Is there any enjoyment to be had watching Chelsea? The project is developing and entering a new phase. Lastly, a question for science: what solutions does Edoba have for Manchester City? Follow Edoba https://www.instagram.com/osorrimen https://x.com/osorrime Talking Tactics https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ (Merch Store) https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Mike Goodman (of the Double Pivot Podcast) to discuss Barcelona's hot start to the season, Rodri's importance to their defensive structure, Lamine Yamal's steady growth into becoming the world's best attacking player, what do the numbers show about Real Madrid's lack of defensive structure, also Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jnr's tactical relationships. Arsenal are boring, but for the right reasons. What should happen with Manchester City? Carl asks from the group chat: What are some common misconceptions about analytics? Which starts a good conversation about the use and application of xG. Follow Mike and Double Pivot https://bsky.app/profile/themlg.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/doublepivot https://www.youtube.com/@DoublePivotPod Talking Tactics Links https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ (Merch Store) https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Abdul a.k.a. Red to discuss Real Madrid's comeback vs. AS Roma in the Champions League, but first football culture in Syria. Why aren't this José Mourinho team showing more hallmarks of a José Mourinho team? Then the utility of Kylian Mbappé. What is going on with Vinicius Jr, and his four-game suspension from La Liga. Is Jude Bellingham Real's most important player. Can Paris Saint-Germain with the Champions League for a third time running? Follow Red https://x.com/Red9248 Merch store: ⁠⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Tosin Makinde to discuss Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham. The reasons behind United's poor trajectory under the Glazer family. Liverpool 0-3 Manchester City was an impressive performance after the red card, but what does it all mean in context of the 114 charges? Yan Diomande's rise from Florida high school football to Real Madrid seems a unique story, but perhaps he isn't such a unique talent in the American football landscape. Why does Nigeria create so many strikers? Follow Tosin https://www.tosinmakinde.com Merch store: ⁠⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Michael Jarock of Michael Talks Football to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo, Jorge Jesus, and Portugal. What's up with Brazil and the confidence level of Vinicius Jr? Manchester City play Liverpool next week - how will the fallout of City's financial scandal affect the team's season? Does Michael want any retrospective Liverpool trophies? Who are your AFCON favorites for next summer? Follow Michael https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelTalksFootball1 https://x.com/talks_Michael Merch store: ⁠⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss the guilty verdict given to Manchester City from the Premier League on 114 of 115 charges related to the club's finances. Were the rules fair, why that doesn't matter when it comes to punishment, how history will document the verdict if City's appeal fails, what the punishment should be, what it is likely to be, and whether Manchester City can withstand the hammer blow. Then why Muhammad believes Lamine Yamal should win the Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Kylian Mbappé. https://x.com/muhammadbutt https://www.youtube.com/@97passes Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Support on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices