Center Circle is a podcast about soccer aka football aka fútbol aka the beautiful game! Host Alex McIntyre talks about the world's game from a lifelong fan's perspective, covering topics from the World Cup to Atlanta United and beyond.
Alex talks shop with a very special (and first-ever) guest - his dad, aka David McIntyre! In episode 6, they cover soccer history, different approaches to the game, the World Cup, Atlanta United, and much more.
If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about the show and give it a follow on Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube at @centercirclesoccerpod and Bluesky @centercirclesocpod! If you have questions or any suggestions for topics I should talk about, send me a DM or an email at centercirclesoccerpod@gmail.com.
Podcast hosted by Alex McIntyre
Music & artwork by Alex McIntyre
Thanks for listening!
1 Aug 2026
Episode 5: The Final!
Episode 5! In this episode, Alex recaps the final game of the 2026 World Cup between Spain and Argentina (and also the surprisingly notable 3rd place game).
If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about the show and give it a follow on Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube at @centercirclesoccerpod and Bluesky @centercirclesocpod! If you have questions or any suggestions for topics I should talk about, send me a DM or an email at centercirclesoccerpod@gmail.com.
Podcast hosted by Alex McIntyre
Music & artwork by Alex McIntyre
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19 Jul 2026
Episode 4: Quarterfinals & Semifinals Recap
Episode 4! Alex covers the quarterfinals and semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina becoming the Kansas City Chiefs of international soccer, and VAR once again making its mark in big games.
Sources:
Leah Cammarano’s video on Spain’s defensive success in the World Cup: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da47QyXTUJs/?igsh=MXhyMHhqODBuOWRrdQ== (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da47QyXTUJs/?igsh=MXhyMHhqODBuOWRrdQ==)
Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal in 2007: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40532807/lionel-messi-baby-lamine-yamal-barcelona-spain-argentina-world-cup-final (https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40532807/lionel-messi-baby-lamine-yamal-barcelona-spain-argentina-world-cup-final)
If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about the show and give it a follow on Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube at @centercirclesoccerpod and Bluesky @centercirclesocpod! If you have questions or any suggestions for topics I should talk about, send me a DM or an email at centercirclesoccerpod@gmail.com.
Podcast hosted by Alex McIntyre
Music & artwork by Alex McIntyre
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12 Jul 2026
Episode 3: Knockout Round Madness
In episode 3, Alex reviews the happenings of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 & Round of 16 games, plus some knockout match controversies and chaos (including the USMNT drama and collapse out of the tournament).
If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about the show and give it a follow on Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube at @centercirclesoccerpod and Bluesky @centercirclesocpod! If you have questions or any suggestions for topics I should talk about, send me a DM or an email at centercirclesoccerpod@gmail.com.
Podcast hosted by Alex McIntyre
Music & artwork by Alex McIntyre
Thanks for listening!
2 Jul 2026
Episode 2: Group Stage Recap
Episode 2! In this episode, Alex provides a recap of the group stage of World Cup action, a semi-detailed overview of how the 2026 tournament was set up, and a few things that make this year’s tournament a bit unique.
Sources used in this episode (re: team distance traveled for World Cup games):
https://braziltheguide.com/2013/12/07/distances-to-travel-at-the-2014-world-cup/ (https://braziltheguide.com/2013/12/07/distances-to-travel-at-the-2014-world-cup/) (https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47204492/2026-world-cup-travel-impact-all-teams-mileage-calculated-preparation)
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47204492/2026-world-cup-travel-impact-all-teams-mileage-calculated-preparation (https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47204492/2026-world-cup-travel-impact-all-teams-mileage-calculated-preparation)
https://www.sportingnews.com/au/football/news/world-cup-knockouts-miles-traveled-distances-2026-final/c3dd5672246a4718eddc566f (https://www.sportingnews.com/au/football/news/world-cup-knockouts-miles-traveled-distances-2026-final/c3dd5672246a4718eddc566f)
https://www.easymap.one/en/2026-world-cup-map/ (https://www.easymap.one/en/2026-world-cup-map/)
If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about the show and give it a follow on Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube at @centercirclesoccerpod and Bluesky @centercirclesocpod! If you have questions or any suggestions for topics I should talk about, send me a DM or an email at centercirclesoccerpod@gmail.com.
Podcast hosted by Alex McIntyre
Music & artwork by Alex McIntyre
Thanks for listening!
26 Jun 2026
Episode 1: An Introduction and World Cup Preview
Aaaaaand we’re live! Welcome to the very first episode of Center Circle, a podcast centered around the beautiful game of soccer aka football aka fútbol. This episode features introductions to your host Alex McIntyre, the premise of the podcast itself, and a brief introduction to this year‘s World Cup action.
If you like what you're hearing, tell a friend about the show and give it a follow on Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube at @centercirclesoccerpod and Bluesky @centercirclesocpod! If you have questions or any suggestions for topics I should talk about, send me a DM or an email at centercirclesoccerpod@gmail.com.
Podcast hosted by Alex McIntyre
Music & artwork by Alex McIntyre
Thanks for listening!
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