"Over the Ball" is a welcome addition to the already great SiriusXM FC line-up of soccer talk shows that have provided an important forum for soccer fans in the United States, and I appreciate host Kevin Flynn's perspective on the game from a comedian/player viewpoint as well as that of his co-host.
But at times I feel like this SiriusXM channel covering soccer is new to the hosts of the show, and they assume it is also new to the listeners. Nowhere is that more apparent than whenever they open their mouths about Giorgio Chinaglia.
The comments about Giorgio have been too mild for Charlie Stillitano to get mad about, but a certain amount of respect from the show is due Giorgio since Flynn and his "Over the Ball" partners would probably not even have a show if it weren't for Giorgio.
SiriusXM FC got its start in 2006 when Giorgio and Stillitano hosted a radio talk show about soccer during the World Cup in 2006.
The show was so well-received that SiriusXM decided to make the show a daily fixture after the World Cup ended.
So thanks to Giorgio helping to get the channel off the ground and continuing its popularity, SiriusXM FC is at the point were it can add another show.
All I'm saying is, in the words of Ali G -- respect. "Over the Ball" might not be on without him.
Cherundolo
Happy retirement to former U.S. national team member Steve Cherundolo. It's too bad most people in the United States don't have any idea who he is. If he'd played in MLS, people might at least know him better than Mike Magee.
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