Jan Åge’s Pitchside Insights: Hjulmand’s Impact, Frankfurt’s Struggles & Unstoppable Bayern

Jan Åge was pitchside for ESPN at Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt, alongside Dietmar Hamann and Archie Rhind-Tutt.He shares his thoughts on Grimaldo’s free-kick brilliance to Frankfurt’s injury worries, plus his own marathon weekend of Bundesliga and Premier League coverage. Plus, what Kasper Hjulmand said on unity & body language, Dino Toppmöller on Frankfurt’s slow play, and Nathan Tella’s reflections on Leverkusen’s start. What did you make of Hjulmand’s early impact at Leverkusen? 👇Meanwhile Bayern are firing on all cylinders, and are preparing for their first Champions League game of the season against Chelsea.

From Mainz and Schalke to the Vancouver Whitecaps, Axel Schuster has worked across every level of the game. In this exclusive interview with Markus Fjørtoft, he discusses building a winning foundation in MLS on a modest payroll, lessons from working with Klopp, Tuchel & Schalke’s rise and struggles, why football clubs struggle with sustainability — and where real growth opportunities lie, the Bundesliga’s challenge in a Premier League world, and the story behind bringing Thomas Müller to Vancouver.

From blockbuster departures to bold new arrivals, the Bundesliga summer transfer window was full of drama. But who makes Jan’s Top 5 signings of 2025? Will it be Wirtz? Díaz? Or someone else entirely? His answer might surprise you.

Erik ten Hag’s turbulent Leverkusen spell went from transition to crisis in just weeks. From the public clash with Rolfes over Xhaka to strange training sessions and tactical confusion, SPORT BILD say there was “no way back.” Where do Leverkusen go from here?We also break down Bundesliga’s wild deadline day — Nicolas Jackson to Bayern, Openda to Juve, Hamburg’s Arsenal double swoop, and Boniface's surprise loan move to Werder Bremen.

The Bundesliga is back, and Jan and Markus Fjørtoft bring together some of the biggest names in German football media for our full 2025/26 season preview.Seb Stafford-Bloor, Derek Rae, Christian Falk, Patrick Berger, and Kevin Hatchard join us to break down the season ahead. From the title race to relegation, breakout stars to summer signings, surprises to disappointments — it’s all here.

Big money bids. Transfer battles. And a Bundesliga giant left thin before the season even kicks off.⚡ Šeško’s Move to Manchester UnitedWe break down the transfer tug-of-war between Newcastle and Man United, and how RB Leipzig maximised their position.💼 RB Leipzig’s Business ModelBack to their roots — scouting, developing, and selling high. How their strategy shapes the Bundesliga.🚨 Bayern Munich’s RebuildComan leaves, Musiala injured, squad depth in question. Is Bayern vulnerable going into the season?🔄 Isaak, Donnarumma & Other MovesFrom Newcastle’s striker dilemma to Man United’s goalkeeper chase.

The summer window is heating up, and we’re diving into the chaos.Markus and Jan Åge break down Bayern’s €75M move for Luis Díaz. Is this the kind of signing that takes them to the next level in Europe — or just another high-cost patch job?We explore Benjamin Šeško’s future, Manchester United’s striker dilemma, and the real question: go proven with Watkins or gamble again on potential?Then it's Leverkusen. Alonso gone. Tah, Frimpong, Xhaka — all out. Can Erik ten Hag handle the biggest rebuild in club history?And yes, Xhaka to Sunderland. A Champions League captain in the Championship, what really drove the move?This is transfer season in full flow. Big names, bigger questions, and no shortage of activity.

In the second episode of our The Fussball Coach series, we're joined by a true Bundesliga legend and current LAFC Head Coach, Steve Cherundolo. From San Diego to Hannover, he spent his entire 16-year playing career with one club, earning legendary status at Hannover 96.A former USMNT mainstay, Cherundolo became known for his leadership, intelligence, and loyalty on and off the pitch.After retiring, he started coaching in Germany, then leaped back to the U.S. to take over LAFC — where in just over three years, he’s reached six finals, won an MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and the U.S. Open Cup, and recorded more wins than any other MLS coach since 2022.But now? He’s announced this will be his final season in LA — and he’s heading back to Europe. We sit down with Steve to talk about that decision, the Bundesliga years, what coaching means to him, and where his next chapter might unfold.

In this episode, we break down the complex striker carousel unfolding between Liverpool, Newcastle, and Eintracht Frankfurt — with Hugo Ekitike at the center.We explore the chain reaction that could begin with Isak, examine the valuation of Ekitike at €100M, and explain why Eintracht are in no rush to sell. We also dig into Bayern’s latest transfer offers — from Luis Díaz to Nick Woltemade — and ask whether there’s any clear strategy behind their approach under Vincent Kompany.

In this insightful and powerful conversation which kicks off our new The Fussball Coach series, Uwe Rösler joins Jan Åge Fjørtoft to reflect on a remarkable journey through football and life. From his childhood in East Germany’s rigid football system to becoming a Manchester City fan-favorite, overcoming cancer, and building a coaching career across Europe — this episode covers resilience, leadership, and change. The pair share stories from their time at Lillestrøm, discuss football philosophy, and reflect on what it takes to build something impactful in the game.