An English language, American-based VfB Stuttgart fan podcast discussing VfB Stuttgart - the Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 - one of the most storied and exhilarating Bundesliga clubs around! Covering the club from afar with a foreign point of view, our views are unofficial, uninformed, and usually unprepared! Join us as we unofficially dive into everything we know (which is different than everything there IS to know!) about one of the most traditional and most exciting clubs in a ...
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Matt, Ted, and Travis attempt to analyze a match that simply makes no sense ... eight goals in the first half, none in the second, and another disappointing result - at least this time on the road - for the fellas from Stuttgart. Along the way the guys try to answer WTF happened for each and every goal while at the same time work to find some silve…
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156 - VfBSVW ... and Sloppy, Schlager, & Savior!
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37:36It's a rough one as Travis takes on for the team and goes solo. He chats VfBSVW, slow starts, Schlager, and sloppy play. ALL BY HIMSELF! But also with Kai. It's a "we had to to do this episode to keep our episode streak going" episode, so ... enjoy?
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155 - VfBRBL & BOCVfB ... and heading to Berlin!
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56:35It's a celebratory episode in which the fellas bask in the joy that is a semi-final Pokal win as well as an all-important Bundesliga win in what turned out to be a fantastic week for all supporters of the white and red! We chat Derek's shout out, Demi's redemption, Angelo's goal, Maxi's emotion, squad rotation, and Fritzle in Berlin ... with or wit…
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In Matt's 100th episode we try to ignore the fact VfB is one of the worst teams in the Buli right now and instead focus on how great Leo is at all the things! As such, Matt and Travis chat the recent loss to Frankfurt, what it means going forward, and how they're feeling with the Pokal semi's coming up! And thanks to Ollie and his crew for our new …
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Episode 153 - Where we are and where we are headed!
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59:59Episode 153 is a brief look at the last match - the heartbreaker against B04 - and a deeper look at where VfB is at with eight Bundesliga and hopefully two more Pokal matches remaining!
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152 - KSVVfB ... 2:2 and simply exhausted!
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45:37It's episode 152 and Matt and Travis do their best to be as positive as possible ... for approximately three minutes. But along the way the guys celebrate the Frauen, VfB II for leading the third league in red cards, and a loyal listener for sending us some stickers! Sadly, the guys have to talk about the match against KSV and while they do ponder …
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Matt and Travis chat a third home loss in a row and chat the bad, the not so bad, and the kinda sorta not bad but yikes. And then they try to turn all of that into positives! Along the way we talk the Frauen, VfBII, VfBFCB, Sebastian, the Pokal, and a whole bunch of other things. Wheee!
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150 ... TSGVfB - 1:1 and ... yeah....
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1:06:25It's a milestone episode (150!) so we do all we can to make this as uneventful as possible and make it as impactful as the match that took place at VfB's second home, PreZero Arena! We talk waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay longer than is necessary. How's that for a plug?!
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149 - VfBWOB ... and time to panic?
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1:00:06Matt, Ted, and Travis ponder whether it's time to panic - relatively speaking - regarding VfB's recent run of form. And we have our first ever live Q & A with VfB fans! Sorta...
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148 - VfBFCA and BVBVfB ... and Angstgegner 'ing!
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1:01:59It's Matt's 93rd episode and thus Travis and he bring the same energy a 93 year old would bring to this week's episode! The guys chat up the Pokal win over FCA and the Buli win over BVB and celebrate not only the victories, but the tactical ability to play both fun and dynamic - as well as gritty and defensive - depending on the day. Hot topics inc…
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147 - VfBPSG and VfBBMG ... and the imperfect week!
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1:00:49Matt, Ted, and Travis pop on and chat the week that was. Which wasn't much, as it turns out. The guys Shout-Out VfBII (sorta) and then talk Champions League and whether they'd be willing to risk a trip to any other post-season league. Then it's BMG time, and rather than spending time on that match, they try to figure out what's up with the guys in …
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146 - SLOVfB & M05VfB ... Englische Woche Goods and Bads!
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53:22Matt pops on to join Travis to talk VfB at Slovan and VfB at Mainz! As such, the guys chat up some wins, some losses, and some text strands, as they use their weekly in-game text strand to chat about the lineup, the players, and the result! Wrapping up the episode, Matt is way more optimistic than Travis regarding the upcoming week but that doesn't…
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144 - FCAVfB ... 0:1 and gritty rather than pretty!
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1:00:43It's the first episode of 2025 and Matt, Ted, and Travis talk about the first win of 2025, a gritty - if not pretty - win over Swabian neighbors FC Augsburg! Talking points include Demi's struggles, Deniz's comeback, Derek's food commentary, coming's and going's like Bruun and Franz, and finally, the upcoming Englische Woche as VfB hosts both RBL a…
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The winter break is upon us, which means it's time for our Holiday Hinrunde Review ... and who better to chat about the year that was - the year that is to come - than ESPN's very own Derek Rae! Derek joins the program to review last seasons' Champions League finish as well as the amazing summer of "VfB Deutschland" and then provides some context o…
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142 - VfBSTP ... 0:1 and all good things...
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45:41It's the semi-last episode of 2024 and the guys try to reign in their disappointment with the end of Hinrunde loss by breaking down the final match of 2024. In doing so, Matt, Ted, and Travis try to break the match down into "A's" - Arrogance, Anto & Anrie, Ata, Attack, and Attitude - and come away feeling disappointed. But in the end, we'll always…
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141 - VfBYBB & FCHVfB ... 5:1 & 1:3 & He Who Shall Not Be Named!
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1:10:41It's episode 141 and the boys are giddy with excitement as the jungundwild have won three in a row over three different competitions to keep the good VfB times rolling! The guys chat Hugo Boss shirts, a UCL win over Young boys, and an expectedly tough match versus Swabian neighbors Heidenheim as well as answer questions regarding future additions, …
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140 - SVVVfB & VfBFCU ... 0:3 and 3:2 and the Nick Woltemade Show!
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53:53It's episode 140 and it's a double-serving of VfB victories! Ted and Travis chat the Pokal win over Jahn and the come-from-behind victory over Union, a "get right" win and a much needed "mentality win" to hopefully start the jungundwild's holiday season on the right path! Along the way the fellas chat cakes, Pokal and Champions League money, benchi…
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139 - SVWVfB ... 2:2 and Demi to the rescue!
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54:00In episode 139 (part 2) the guys remember to hit the record button and chat (briefly) about Red Star and then dive into what's what with VfB and the offense, the defense, and the coaching as the club ends November on a rough run. But never fear, with December here, hope springs eternal, and the guys are hoping that with Jahn and Union on the docket…
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138 - VfBATA & VfBSGE ... Fortress MHP Arena no more!
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42:46In episode 138, Hannes joins us to break down the last two home matches, matches, unfortunately, that didn't end the way the fellas had hoped. Part One is some shout outs to the Frauen who held on to extend their lead on the table while also explaining our Twitter embargo that we'll no doubt back down from in the coming weeks. Oh well. Part Two loo…
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137 - B04VfB ... 0:0 and a point is a point!
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55:17Doug and David join the pod to break down the recent Buli, Pokal, and Champions League matches!
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136, Part 2 - JUVVfB, VfBKSV, & VfBFCK ... and three wins in three matches!
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33:30Part two of our episode (because we stink at technology) covers some News & Q's - like exit clauses - as well as the upcoming matches against old foes Bayer and new foes Atalanta!
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136, Part 1 - JUVVfB, VfBKSV, & VfBFCK ... and three wins in three matches!
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39:20Part 1 of episode 136 dives into some shout outs celebrating the Frauen, the team shop, and boy howdy, three big wins in three big competitions over the course of what seemed like only three short days! The guys break down the big Champions League win over Juventus, the important Bundesliga win over a spirited Kiel, and the nervy win in the Pokal!…
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Episode 135 - FCBVfB ... 4:0 and Load Management!
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41:16It's a short week so it's a short podcast as Matt and Travis try to talk about the good - VfB Deutschland - and the bad - VfB at Bayern.
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134 - VfBSPA & VfBTSG ... and Drawing!
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1:06:37Episode 134 has the guys talking the recent matches against Sparta and TSG ... both of which unfortunately - or fortunately - ended in draws!
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133 - WOBVfB ... 2:2 and up against the clock!
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36:17In this episode, Matt and Travis race against the clock to talk about the match that happened - WOBVfB - and the matches that are about to happen - VfBACS and VfBTSG ... and the Champions League! Enjoy our shortest episode ever!
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132 - VfBBVB ... 5:1 and Redemption!
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1:19:44Whoa ... what a week! Ted and Travis chat the loss at Real and the win versus BVB. And, yes, a win versus some former VfB players as well. Ahem.
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Episode 131 - BMG:VfB ... 1:3 and Dr. B (and VfB) are back!
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1:09:57The international break is over and we know what you need! US! Or a big VfB win on the road! Or both. But mostly the win! Matt, Ted, and Travis are back to give some Shout Outs to the Frauen, VfBII, and the sweet, sweet, new Champions League kits! Part Two breaks down the win on the road with special attention given to the tale of two halves, the p…
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Episode 130 - VfB:M05 ... 3:3 and "Chase'ing" consistency!
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55:33A feel good match followed by a head scratcher means we've got to call in extra support for episode 130, and that's just what we do as Hannes, Doug, and David help provide some hot takes on the week that was, ranging from who is going to play defense to who is going to play offense all the way to where is Silas going? Part One throws some Shout Out…
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Episode 129 - SCFVfB ... 3:1 and let's calm down!
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49:31In this episode Matt and Travis try to convince everyone EVERYTHING IS OKAY! Part One includes Shout Outs to the Frauen, the Team Shop, VfB2, and Highland Scotch. Part Two breaks down the match, a disappointing start to the season in which the guys wonder what was the biggest factor - the missing players, the lineup, the offense, or just simple mis…
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NOTE: Apologies for the first 90 seconds as our audio cut out and the intro music didn't upload correctly. But if you use your IMAGINATION you can IMAGINE the intro music?! How's THAT for professional?! The first official episode of the new season begins with welcoming back four friends of the show, Hannes, David, Doug, and a bunch of midwestern in…
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In our welcome back episode, we throw out some random questions and provide some even more random answers! Our questions hopefully provide a bit of a look back and look forward to what is sure to be a fun, exciting, and Champions League level season! Questions we cover, in completely random order, include: 1) VfB at the Euros 2) VfB at the Olympics…
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It's a bonus episode and we chat the news of the day, namely, our former captain, one Waldemar Anton. Matt, Ted, and Travis attempt break the news down analytically and emotionally before trying to ponder what is the "Sebastian" factor in all of this and what, if anything, do players wearing the brustring owe those that support them? Along the way …
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It's our first ever summer episode and we apologize about so much ... our pre-season predictions, our new format, our ... well ... everything... BUT we do give our thoughts on how bad our preseason picks were waaaaaay back in August and what we think about the present matches here in June! There's not time stamp because we don't know how to do one!…
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Episode 124 - End of Season Awards!
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1:55:13In one of our longest episodes to date, Matt, Ted, and Travis ramble on about one of single greatest seasons in memory! The guys chat about the Frauen's success, Jeffrey Gaston joining the brustring, and hand out award after award after award. And then some more awards. And then a few more. It's their longest episode ever ... but can you blame them…
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Due to some uploading issues we've had we are re-uploading episode 123 back up into the interweb as two parts. If you were able to listen to this episode already, there's nothing new here but we're attempting to upload this in two parts to get it back on good 'ol Spotify! Anyway ... Part Two of this episode includes our usual Part Three News & Q's …
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Due to some uploading issues we've had we are re-uploading episode 123 back up into the interweb as two parts. If you were able to listen to this episode already, there's nothing new here but we're attempting to upload this in two parts to get it back on good 'ol Spotify! Anyway ... Part One includes Shout Outs while Part Two breaks down the VfBBMG…
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Episode 122 - FCA:VfB ... 1:0 and pulling the puppet strings!
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1:18:48It's another victory pod and another three points, so the trio of Matt, Ted, and Travis break down yet another glorious match result. And ignore their own mom's in doing so! Part One's Shout Outs are given to the Frauen, VfB II, Sasa's brother, and old friends Carlos and the now retired Simon. Part Two's look at the match against Augsburg starts of…
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Episode 121 - VfB:FCB ... and on the fence!
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1:35:12WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! To celebrate VfB's win and Champions League entry, we bring in the champions of this podcast, Matt, Rob, Ted, and Travis, to chat up what was not only an amazing match, but an amazing season. As such, this episode is way, way too long and is one of our longest - if not the longest - regular season episode ever. Apologies! B…
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Episode 120 - B04:VfB ... 2:2 and a timeless - ahem - match!
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58:30Matt and Travis are back to attempt to break down a match that, as Daxo posted on instagram and we borrowed for this episodes cover art, was, well, somewhat questionable. Be that as it may, the guys start Part One's Shout Outs by celebrating the Frauen while wondering what could have happened had VfB II held on to it's early lead over their local r…
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Episode 119 - SVW:VfB ... and did we lose?
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25:59The guys are so distraught that that don't even do the bare minimum - record an episode together! Travis goes solo and attempts to chat up the match, the questions, and the upcoming game. Yeah ... it's 29 minutes of your life you'll never get back ... but at least their attendance streak keeps going!…
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Episode 118 - VfB:SGE ... 3:0 and Stuttgart International!
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1:14:42It's official... we're going to Europe! And to celebrate the international clinching win, Ted and Travis break down what turned out to be a convincingly comfortable - and somewhat boring - win over SGE that has - let's say it again! - officially secured VfB's international status next season! Part One's Shout Outs go to the Frauen, some VfB newcome…
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Episode 117 - BVB:VfB ... 1:0 and eclipsing expectations!
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1:02:36Ted and Travis break down the recent match versus BVB in which the boys in white and red continue to - wait for it - ECLIPSE all pre-season expectations! Part One's Shout Outs include some love to Hansa loanee Juan, Part Two looks at the big win on the road in which VfB blew out the BVB 50th birthday celebrations with some incredibly impressive - a…
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Episode 116 - VfB:FCH ... 3:3 and what a match 1,000!
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1:03:55It's an up and down episode appropriate for what was an up and down match, the exasperating but exhilarating 3:3 draw at home for match 1,000. Before the guys look at the match, Part One's Shout Outs ponder the table status of VfB II, the Stuttgarter Kickers, and the sharp looking warm-up kit the club broke out to celebrate match 1,000 in the stadi…
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Episode 115 - TSG:VfB ... 0:3 and home away from home!
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1:14:30It's a lengthy and at times pedantic episode full of celebration, congratulation, and as the fellas are want to do, confusion! Part One's Shout Outs congratulate the Frauen on taking out derby rival KSCII, a history lesson on Bad Cannstatt's seal, and why the Man of the Match this week probably should have been titled "the travelling supporters of …
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Episode 114 - VfB:FCU ... 2:0 and in control!
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1:09:07It's yet another victory podcast as Matt and Travis celebrate by actually purchasing actual equipment to help them sound better ... even if the content of their sound is the usual level of lousiness! Part One Shout Out's go to ESPN+ announcer Kevin for nailing VfBingo, the Frauen for opening up the second half of their season with a win, and ponder…
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Episode 113 - WOB:VfB ... 2:3 and changing goals!
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56:53It's episode 113 as Matt and Travis celebrate a first road win at Wolfsburg in almost two decades! Matt, back from across the pond, helps Travis give some Part One Shout Outs to the Frauen, ponder a visit to Ulm, and consider some of the new items in the VfB team shop. [Note: we had some slight sound issues that we modified before the start of Part…
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Episode 112 - VfB:KOE ... 1:1 and being arrogant!
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52:56Episode 112 covers the disappointing draw to the relegation threatened Billy Goats and so who better than Hennes supporter Jake from @50PlusDoner to check in to give us a bit of an outsider's view on how the match - and the season - are going for the fellas in white and red. Part One gives Shout Outs to the VfB Frauen, the ESPN+ announcing team, an…
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Episode 111 - SVD:VfB ... 1:2 and pretty versus gritty!
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53:34Episode 111 has the return of Rob for his Wisconsin hattrick! Part One Shout Outs celebrate Juan, Thomas, and the fancy new VfB windbreaker! Part Two looks at the gritty versus pretty win at Darmstadt, where the fellas in white and red overcame a break in the action, a red card, and a physical opponent. Part Three ponders - once again - just how go…
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Episode 110 - VfB:M05 ... 3:1 and welcome back!
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1:00:14Rob joins us as our resident Mainz expert to chat about the biggest event on Sunday ... in the entire world! In Part One, we Shout Out the VfB shop, ponder the color beige, and give some praise to the current MOTM! Then we break down two matches, the heartbreaking loss to Bayer in the Pokal and then the affirming win at home over relegation threate…
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Episode 109 - SCF:VfB ... 1:3 and a win for Daxo!
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1:04:18Episode 109 covers the big win over rival SC Freiburg in a match that may or may not have been a derby. Part One Shout Outs go the Frauen for coming back with some friendly success but especially to club legend Robert Schlienz who would have celebrated his 100th birthday just a few days ago. Part Two looks at the big win over Freiburg, a win that w…
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