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The Starting XI Podcast
Soccer

The Starting XI Podcast

Mattia S, Spencer S, and Nico C

The Starting XI podcast is the weekly show where three international hosts discuss the hottest topics in the football universe

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How do I listen to The Starting XI Podcast?

The Starting XI Podcast is a soccer podcast from Mattia S, Spencer S, and Nico C. The show stopped publishing, but the full back catalog still plays right here.

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  1. Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads while you stream The Starting XI Podcast.
  2. Or stream right here. Tap play on any episode above. No app needed.
  3. Follow for new-episode alerts. Hit Follow to add The Starting XI Podcast to your library. New episodes push to your feed the moment the show publishes.
  4. Or subscribe in any podcast app. The Starting XI Podcast ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

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Where can I listen to The Starting XI Podcast?
Tap any episode above to play it right here. For background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads, get the free Spot Sports app — it streams The Starting XI Podcast alongside scores and clips. The Starting XI Podcast also ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts work too.
What is The Starting XI Podcast about?
The Starting XI Podcast covers soccer news, analysis, and conversations from Mattia S, Spencer S, and Nico C.
When was the latest The Starting XI Podcast episode?
The latest episode dropped 4 years ago. The back catalog stays available; new episodes will appear here if the show resumes.
Can I follow The Starting XI Podcast for new-episode alerts?
Yes. Hit Follow at the top of this page (or in the Spot Sports app) to get a push the moment a new episode drops.

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Episodes

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June 26, 2021 • 59 min

The Starting XI: Euro 2020 Group Stage Recap and Predictions

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June 14, 2021 • 35 min

Euro 2020 Predictions - Winner, Dark Horse, Top Scorer and more

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June 4, 2021 • 50 min

The Starting XI: Champions League Final Recap!

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May 27, 2021 • 1 hr 15 min

The Starting XI: IT’S A WRAP!

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May 20, 2021 • 54 min

The Starting XI: Final week of Europe!

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May 11, 2021 • 48 min

The Starting XI: Who will win La Liga!

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April 30, 2021 • 39 min

The Starting XI: Champions League semifinals!

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April 23, 2021 • 31 min

The Starting XI: The European Super League!

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March 25, 2021 • 42 min

The Starting XI: PSG shows dominance in France while La Liga continues to heat up!

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March 19, 2021 • 39 min

The Starting XI: Champions League recap and predictions for the Quarter Finals!

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