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• Jamal Musiala's future might be at wing...per Jürgen Klopp.
• FC Augsburg is winning by the "Power of Friendship" (sorry Álvaro Arbeloa)
• The European powers need to wake up, but they'll be where they need to be in a few weeks.
• PSG coach Luis Enrique absolutely deserves every euro his new monstrous salary.
• BVB fans might not remember how to win and might not know how to enjoy it. 

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• The fallout from Bayern Munich vs. Schalke 04.
• Behind the scenes of Bayern vs. Schalke captured a what reports say are a lot of fans behaving badly.
• Bayern' s CEO talks through the futures of Harry Kane and Michael Olise.
• BPW Watch List.

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• A look at the starting XI -- Vincent Kompany is now one of us (#EmbraceRotation).
• A rundown on some scoring and substitutions.
• Some thoughts and takeaways on the match, including some reasons why you don't need worry even though things don't look great. 

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• Grading Bayern Munich's transfer window.
• Vincent Kompany and Joshua Kimmich have a special relationship.
• This juggernaut won't be built in a day.

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• Bayern Munich is looking to keep its undefeated streak going against a hungry (yet overmatched) Schalke 04 side.
• A rundown of the Schalke's results, transfers, and roster.
• A glance at Bayern Munich's injury situation.
• A prediction on the starting XI and on the match.

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• A look at the starting XI.
• What worked and what didn't.
• This was one of the few times under Vincent Kompany that Bayern Munich looked distracted.
• A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
• Final takeaways on the match

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On this edition of the Edges and Underdogs Podcast we break down the Match Day 2 showdowns in the Bundesliga. 

Let's get into it!

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Yes, it's Tuesday, but some logistics prevent this from posting yesterday!

This is a new pilot show we are rolling out where we assess the Bundesliga weekend and provide our takes. This is what we have on tap:

• Joshua Kimmich might be on an "F U" tour and we are here for it.
• VfB Stuttgart is not as bad as it looked.
• FC Augsburg is legit.
• The injury to Borussia Dortmund's Giannis Konstantelias is a bigger deal than a lot of people think.
• The three newcomers to the league all have a shot to stay up.
• Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen might be in some trouble. 

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• Bayern Munich is set for its DFB-Pokal opener. 
• Some early thoughts on the match, including the USA not having a broadcast partner. 
• A rundown of the VfL Osnabrück results and roster.
• A glance at Bayern Munich's injury situation.
• A prediction on the starting XI and on the match.

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• Bayern Munich Roundup: The spoils of victory for Bayern Munich over VfB Stuttgart; Fandango’s disastrous start; Tim Binder is getting a new contract through 2030; BVB's big loss.
• Why Tom Bischof’s role has been so limited.
• How fans can approach the uncertainty with Michael Olise's future.
• Jürgen Klopp visited Bayern Munich's training and seems fully invested in his Germany revamp.

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• A look at the starting XI.
• That was awesome! Let's talk about who really stood out!
• A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
• Final takeaways on the match.

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• Bayern Munich's Champions League draw reaction.
• Squad new - Lennart Karl is back. Jamal Musiala returned to team training, the Arijon Ibrahimović situation just got murky, Bayern Munich is holding a fire sale and still can't unload Sacha Boey.
• Listener Q&A.

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• Welcome back, Bundesliga!
• Some early thoughts on the match.
• A look at VfB Stuttgart's player movement this summer.
• A rundown of the VfB Stuttgart roster.
• A glance at Bayern Munich's injury situation and potential moves before the deadline.
• A prediction on the starting XI and on the match.  

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• Walking through the teams one by one in order of how they will finish (staring from last place up to first place).
• Three key players to watch on each team.
• A season outlook for each team. 

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• Bayern Munich’s first real game was a success.
• RB Leipzig could be loading for a challenge.
• Leon Goretzka could be headed to Aston Villa.
• Bayern Munich sent a message to Sacha Boey. Will it help?
• Uli Hoeneß thinks Jurgen Klopp is getting too much praise too soon. Is he right?
• The BPW Watch List.

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• A look at the starting XI and the shocking decision made Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany.
• A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
• Final takeaways on the match. 

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• Ah, the unofficial start to the season is upon us...let's do this!
• It looks like João Palhinha is headed to Benfica.
• Jamal Musiala will reportedly sit out the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup and it is hard to figure out how Bayern Munich is going to be able to manage this situation.
• Is there a roadblock to a new deal between Bayern Munich and Harry Kane?
• Breaking down the ESPN FC Top 100 List.

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• Some early thoughts on the game and where Bayern Munich stands coming out of the preseason.
• There is no in-between: Niko Kovač will either have this BVB team rally around him or turn on him. That will determine Borussia Dortmund's season.
• A look at Borussia Dortmund's sales, acquisitions, injuries and roster.
• Updates on Bayern Munich's injuries.
• A guess at the starting XI.
• A prediction on the match. 

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• The fallout from Bayern Munich's 4-2 win over Heidenheim
• Why was Jamal Musiala playing? He issued a statement detailing his decision, but it might not make you feel better.
• Is Bayern Munich ready for the start of the season?
• Erling Haaland to Bayern Munich? Let's discuss the story floating around. 

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• Apologies for the posting delay!
• Bayern Munich's weekend tilt vs. RB Leipzig offered us a look into the mind of Vincent Kompany.
• So much drama with the 4-3-3.
• Jamal Musiala, Konrad Laimer, Sacha Boey, and Kim Min-jae all left the game early with injuries, let's check in.
• Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari look legit.
• Bayern Munich's position as the leader for Bundesliga internationalization is key -- and necessary.
• The BPW Watch List (including the haters are emerging again -- who are their favorite targets, so far?)

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• It's been all good news and positive vibes from Bayern Munich preseason training. 
• The position battles have not quite heated up yet -- let's discuss. 
• There is a big preseason game on the horizon. 
• Manuel Neuer is not 100% certain he will retire. How does that make you feel?
• Is Bayern Munich going to go too far with João Palhinha (again)?
• Erling Haaland is a cocaine brand.
• A brief Entertainment Rundown. 

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• The kids are arlight.
• Bayern Munich installs anti-spying system.
• Harry Kane looks set to get a new deal despite interest from Tottenham and FC Barcelona
• Luis Díaz might be the key to Bayern Munich's season
• Checking in on Leon Goretzka and an interesting tidbit from the World Cup.
• Jürgen Klopp is pulling more strings. 

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• The boys are (almost all) back.
• Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala are making progress and should be back soon.
• João Palhinha has Newcastle United and Aston Villa interested, but it is still silent for Bryan Zaragoza and Sacha Boey.
• What’s up with Wisdom Mike?
• Jürgen Klopp reportedly wants Said El Mala to join Borussia Dortmund.
• RB Leipzig 's deal for Fisnick Asllani fell through.
• The BPW Watch List.

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• Some big moves have been made around Europe -- let's discuss!
• Tom Bischof has been the star of the midfield this preseason. Can he continue his torrid pace?
• Bayern Munich is the 6th most valuable club in Europe
• A brief Entertainment Rundown. 

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• What we learned from Bayern Munich's 2-1 victory over Jeju SK.
• What if Bayern Munich can't sell João Palhinha, Bryan Zaragoza, and Sacha Boey?
• For Bayern Munich fans, it truly is the calm before the storm.
• Is this Bayern Munich team ready for the rigors of the season?

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• Bayern Munich has VfB Stuttgart center-back Finn Jeltsch on its long-term target list.
• Are Bayern Munich fans turning on Manuel Neuer? Do they believe in Jonas Urbig?
• Max Eberl deserves a new contract and Uli Hoeneß's sudden reversal on his Eberl stance.
• Is Bayern Munich going to follow the PSG model for this season?

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• What we learned from Bayern Munich's 15-0 victory over Rottach-Egern.
• Bayern Munich says its done with signings, is this a treble-winning roster?
• Alphonso Davies will miss Bayern Munich's preseason tour in Asia -- is it time to get concerned?
• A brief Entertainment Rundown. 

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• The latest on Harry Kane and a potential new deal with Bayern Munich.
• Bayern Munich might be hoping the acquisition of Nathaniel Brown will stoke a fire in Alphonso Davies.
• The role of football media in today's game, why the competition is fierce, and how it is now getting personal.
• Has the advent of youth football interaction and social media taken the edge out of the game? Has it killed rivalries? Let's discuss.
• Patience might be wearing thin for some with Jamal Musiala -- and why it's still too early to make a final judgement. 

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• Bayern Munich's first friendly caused zero concern.
• What's going on with Bara Sapoko Ndiaye?
• Jürgen Klopp and Germany are officially official.
• The case for and against Bayern Munich getting Bradley Barcola.
• Hopefully, a final word on Michael Olise.

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• Michael Olise played some pickup footy in NYC.
• GMS says Harry Kane is close to a deal.
• MLS is taking on a whole new look.
• Jurgen Klopp is all set as Germany coach.
• Germany's roster tiers.
• Listener Q&A / Mailbag.
• A brief Entertainment Rundown.

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• Some thoughts on the World Cup finale.
• Cycling back to the Biggest Disappointment conversation.
• Winners and Losers from the World Cup.
• Who ended the World Cup hot and who ended cold.
• And so it begins...Bayern Munich's preseason is underway.

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• Sky Germany is reporting that Jürgen Klopp has cleared the final hurdle to take over Germany.
• England's win over France was wild.
• An update on the Michael Olise transfer saga.
• 4 Germany players on Most Disappointing List from the World Cup.
• More info on the Bundesliga's media rights plan for the United States.

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• More info on the Bundesliga TV deal -- there is good news for you Peacock subscribers.
• The fallout from Argentina vs. England.
• The latest on Michael Olise...what should fans believe?
• Four things Jürgen Klopp needs to fix right away.
• A brief Entertainment Rundown. 

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Well, the Bundesliga just inked a new deal in the United States — and you need to know the specifics because, well, they are something. Tune in so we can break it down:

• What the deal is and what is changing.
• Why this could be bad.
• Why this could be good.
• Our final takes on this news.

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• A field of 64 teams for the World Cup?
• Bayern Munich's amazing streak is on the line.
• Harry Kane has a legacy game vs. Argentina.
• Bayern Munich's restructured transfer process and the call to trim the salary budget...again.
• The curious case of Kim Min-jae and why Bayern Munich's efforts for a sale were always going to end up fruitless.
• What's with the delay in Germany announcing Jürgen Klopp?

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• The World Cup quarterfinals were wild, but somehow went as expected.
• What to make of the Manuel Neuer-Julian Nagelsmann-Alexander Nübel fracas that erupted on Friday.
• Looking back at that time Bayern Munich tried to get Erling Haaland -- and pissed off Robert Lewandowski in the process.
• Bayern Munich is continuing "Operation Unload", but not everything has been easy. Bryan Zaragoza and João Palhinha could be closing in on moves, but there is a lot more work for Max Eberl to do. 

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• Our takes on the World Cup quarterfinal matches.
• The dangers of hot take culture and why a whole lot of people are either in denial or just owe Christian Pulisic an apology.
• Bayern Munich is going to give Tom Bischof a bigger role this season and why that is a great thing.
• It might be a while before Bayern Munich looks to bring in any more players.
• Young players on the move -- Noël Aséko Nkili to Eintracht? Said El Mala eyeing BVB? Johan Manzambi headed to Newcastle? Karim Adeyemi to FC Barcelona?
• A brief Entertainment Rundown.
• Please note that due to a storm we lost approximately 3 seconds of audio in the first segment and 2.5 seconds in the second segment as the mic cut out and diverted to laptop audio as backup. 

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• Chuck and Jack take look at the coaching debacle and some of Julian Nagelsmann's biggest mistakes. 
• How do you fix the roster? Who can step in? Should Germany expect youngster to rise up? Who won't be back?
• What kind of progress can Germany make in the next World Cup cycle with the UEFA Nations League and EUROs in the near future. 

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• Putting a bow on the Anthony Gordon saga.
• Bayern Munich inked Arijon Ibrahimović and has now settled in on an Elite 8 for its attack.
• Why this will be Vincent Kompany's most challenging season -- and why he might be ready for the task.
• Philipp Lahm checked in on Germany's travails -- and became the latest pundit to call out the obvious (why couldn't Julian Nagelsmann see these things?)
• The USMNT made it as far as it should have...why are people so angry?

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Chuck and Ineednoname get together to talk about Germany's failure. Here is what is on tap:

• The mutual interaction between what has happened at Bayern Munich and Germany these past few years.
• How this affects Bayern Munich going forward.
• Why every coach seems to make the same mistakes and why those issues from the past are still prevalent today.
• Ineednoname ties Germany and Bayern's tough times (from a few seasons ago) to the misuse of Thomas Müller in past years. 

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• Bayern Munich needs to get Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies healthy before it can even think about playing them.
• Jürgen Klopp really might be Germany's last hope. If not him, this could be ugly!
• The remarkable heart shown at the World Cup.

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• Well, this snuck up on us, but it's season six of the Weekend Warm-up!
• Some behind the scenes BFW.
• Julian Nagelsmann cannot recover from this and Jurgen Klopp has a release clause.
• Luka Vušković signed with Brighton & Hove Albion -- should Bayern Munich have gotten in the mix? Why didn't they?
• Is there still a way to get Micky van de Ven from Tottenham?
• The lowdown on Alphonso Davies and Nathaniel Brown.
• A very quick Entertainment Rundown.

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• Julian Nagelsmann is rightfully on the hot seat.
• Is Jürgen Klopp the right move?
• Nagelsmann's four biggest mistakes.
• Some Bayern Munich injury updates and roster thoughts. 

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• A look at the starting XI and the big decision to bench Jamal Musiala for Deniz Undav.
• The move did not work as Germany was shaky and played nervous.
• A rundown of the scoring and subs.
• Some takeaways from the match.
• The midfield and wingers were an absolute abomination in the first half.
• Nagelsmann has just not connected with this team on any level.
• There was no alpha to lead this team when the chips were down. 

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• Oh, Canada! Alphonso Davies makes his triumphant return!
• Round of 32 matches we most want to watch.
• How the role of pundit is evolving and why mistakes are being made.
• Transfer ins and outs with Yan Diomande, Robert Lewandowski, and Konrad Laimer.

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• A look at the group stage for each team.
• Getting to know Paraguay.
• There has been A LOT of discourse on Julian Nagelsmann, his selections, his ideas, etc. What should we make of it?
• How should Germany set up to face Paraguay and a prediction on what Nagelsmann will do.
• A prediction on the match.

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• How are we rating Germany after the group stage?
• Who are the winners and losers on the Germany rosters so far?
• Bayern Munich might stand pat in the central midfield -- is this the right move?
• A brief Entertainment Rundown.

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• A look at the starting XI and the decision not to rotate.
• Yes, Nagelsmann should have rotated.
• It's all about chemistry...or is it?
• Did Nagelsmann refuse to rotate in hopes of stopping the calls to change the lineup?
• A rundown of the scoring and subs.
• Some takeaways from the match.

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• A look at the opening game for each team.
• Getting to know Ecuador.
• Expect a heavy rotations where possible and VfB Stuttgart reunion in the attacker.
• A prediction on the lineup.
• A prediction on the match.

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