The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary

Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary with hosts Mike Goodman and Michael Caley

Podcasting since 2016 • 526 episodes

The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary

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Meat Wall Apotheosis

Has the moment finally come? With West Ham's disallowed goal in the closing seconds against Arsenal, the football discourse has returned to the question of the new corner kick tactic, which this podcast has somehow managed to name "the meat wal...

May 13, 2026 • 34:24

Double Pivot Mousa Mania 2026 (Teaser)

There is too much to podcast on and we are giving our subscribers a few bonus podcasts. Talking top four in Germany and Italy, recapping the Bayern - PSG second leg, and of course, all the Real Madrid drama.

May 08, 2026 • 5:01

Did Manchester United Improve Under Michael Carrick, Really?

Manchester United have had an undoubtedly successful season, qualifying for the Champions League with underlying numbers perfectly in line with that position. But their results shifted markedly when they sacked Ruben Amorim and brought in Micha...

May 05, 2026 • 39:37

PSG and Bayern Play a Good Football Match

That was great. We discuss what made the game so exciting, why it was not a game with enormous expected goals totals, and what that tells us about the tactical approach and quality of play. Plus a Vincent Kompany apology form.

April 29, 2026 • 34:05

Manchester City vs Arsenal Match Recap

Somehow, here in 2026, a major title race clash in the Premier League lived up to the billing. We discuss how Arsenal's aggressive defensive approach created an open and exciting match for a long stretch, how City's period of possession dominan...

April 20, 2026 • 34:16

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