Extratime

Soccer never stops and neither does Extratime! The MLS stretch run is in full swing with massive playoff implications for almost every game in Week 24. We start off with the Supporters' Shield race (New England's to lose?) and work our way down to the fight for the final playoff spots in both conferences. 

Then, it's on to continental competition as we get you ready for two huge semifinals in the Leagues Cup and CCL. Can Seattle be the first MLS team to make the Leagues Cup final? Can Philly pull off a miracle? We'll definitely be watching to find out! 

4:25 - The Supporters’ Shield is New England’s to lose

16:24 - Seattle’s Achilles' heel

24:50 - Minnesota is better set up for the playoffs than the regular season

25:22 - Do the Colorado Rapids have the goal scorers to be an MLS Cup contender? 

35:03 - Nashville SC’s season deserves more respect

40:14 - How does Gonzalo Pineda fit all Atlanta’s best pieces together?

46:49 - Miami back from the dead, can they make the playoffs? 

51:11 - Columbus doesn’t look likely to make the playoffs, what’s gone wrong?

53:09 - Who between LAFC and RSL makes the playoffs?

1:00:39 - Wondo and Pepi trading jerseys was a cool passing-of-the-torch moment

1:05:34 - FC Cincinnati finally wins at TQL Stadium

1:07:05 - Leagues Cup Semifinals preview

1:12:15 - CCL Semifinals preview 

1:17:24 - Mailbag

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 4:55pm EDT

Relief for US fans, joy for Canada fans! Both teams are leaving the first World Cup Qualifying window with 5 points; are both teams in good shape to make the World Cup?

For the USMNT, we discuss which players have earned starting spots going forward and the tough decisions Gregg Berhalter has to make with Sergino Dest and John Brooks. 

For Canada, it might be too early to celebrate, but it's definitely not too early to praise a great first qualifying window. We explain why this looks like a group capable of making the World Cup and why we'll learn very quickly in October how good this team is. 

1:35 - The MLS pipeline showed up for the US and Canada in the wins

4:09 - Celebrating Ricardo Pepi’s huge night

7:19 - Gregg Berhalter got it right with the subs

9:40 - The US played without fear in the second half

11:59 - Was this a good window for the USMNT?

19:03 - Brenden Aaronson is breaking out, is he a locked-in starter?

22:12 - Sebastian Lletget and Cristian Roldan had great games

27:48 - Mark McKenzie had a bounce-back game

33:09 - Should Sergino Dest be benched to start the next round of qualifiers?

37:08 - Has Matt Turner claimed the No.1 GK job for the national team?

40:56 - Canada blows out El Salvador in impressive win 

43:45 - This Canada group looks like a World Cup team

50:45 - Evaluating Canada’s chances to qualify

53:41 - We’re going to learn a lot about Canada when they play Mexico on Oct. 7

1:00:43 - Is Canada satisfied coming out of this window? What do they need to improve on in October? 

1:03:43 - How confident are you in the USMNT and Gregg Berhalter going forward?

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 10:38am EDT

Extratime is your one-stop shop for international and domestic soccer! We hit every angle of the USA - Canada 1-1 draw before switching gears to the MLS weekend that was.

It's 1.5 hours of pure North American soccer for you to enjoy this Labor Day Weekend! 

1:02 - Quick reactions to the USA - Canada 1-1 draw

5:28 - Canada is now in great shape for this World Cup Qualifying window

12:22 - Why has the USMNT attack struggled so much?

21:58 - Canada’s subs changed the game

23:36 - Canada’s attitude and culture is in a great spot

25:52 - Did the USMNT need to make subs earlier?

32:06 - Antonee Robinson’s best USMNT performance

34:19 - Christian Pulisic looked a little off in this game

37:45 - Junior Hoilett has an important role within this young Canadian team

40:15 - Can Cristian Roldan be an X-factor for this team?

42:10 - Big picture - what is wrong with the USMNT right now?

48:16 - How should the USMNT adjust against Honduras in game 3?

1:01:50 - Canada v El Salvador preview

1:07:09 - What did Nashville prove in their win over NYCFC?

1:14:37 - The Daryl Dike hype train back on track and so is Orlando

1:24:43 - Diego Rossi is gone, is LAFC’s ceiling this year capped?

1:30:56 - Colorado continue to go under the radar - are they for real?

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 1:57am EDT

World Cup Qualifying is finally underway! David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Calen Carr break down the opening-game draws for the U.S. and Canada from Thursady night. Is there cause for concern for either team? Did both coaches overcomplicate their lineup choices? And what will it look like when the two countries meet on Sunday in Nashville? 

1:20 - First thoughts on the U.S. draw with El Salvador 

4:01 - Did Gregg Berhalter get it right with the lineup?

4:37 - Has Sergino Dest become a liability?

11:58 - Thoughts on Gio Reyna’s performance

13:16 - Tyler Adams was a standout performer 

14:47 - Why did the US struggle to execute a gameplan?

17:32 - Is a draw good enough to open World Cup Qualifying?

20:27 - Miles Robinson might have locked down a permanent starting spot 

22:17 - What changes does the USMNT make against Canada? 

25:43 - First thoughts on Canada’s draw with Honduras

32:52 - Did the surprise lineups affect player performances? 

35:00 - Are you worried about Canada after this opening game?

37:03 - USA v Canada preview 

41:17 - Is Sunday a must win game for the US?

43:29 - Does Pulisic start against Canada?

45:13 - What changes do you expect from Canada?

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 3:35am EDT

Goals, goals, goals! Heineken Rivalry Week delivered from El Trafico to Copa Texas to Hell is Real to Cascadia. The guys go through all the action, rewind to analyze the coaching changes for Real Salt Lake and the Whitecaps then talk World Cup Qualifying.

7:10 - Our favorite moments of Heineken Rivalry Week

20:34 - Playoff reset - which teams are on track for the postseason?

26:05 - El Trafico delivers (again)

41:16 - Hell was almost real for Columbus

45:52 - Throwback performance from Diego Chara helps Portland down Seattle

51:58 - Ricardo Pepi cannot be stopped

1:03:37 - Is Pa Modou Kah the perfect fit for the Vancouver coaching job?

1:09:44 - NYCFC proved they’re legit

1:12:29 - Nashville get their first road win of the season

1:17:45 - How many points does the USMNT need in this first World Cup Qualifying Window?

1:21:28 - Does Canada have the depth to navigate all 3 games?

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 8:48pm EDT

What do you get when you give Wiebe and Gass a six pack of Heineken and a microphone? The official recap of the 2021 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, of course. Long live Ricardo Pepi! Long live the king!

 

1:28 - MLS is now clearly the dominant force in the region

5:23 - Ricardo Pepi reportedly commits to the USMNT

8:42 - MLS All-Stars take down Liga MX (ASG Game Recap)

13:15 - VIBES of the game

23:18 - Celebrating Ricardo Pepi’s big night

33:16 - will we start to see more Americans playing in Liga MX?

37:48 - Matt Turner wins ASG MVP

44:28 - who from the LIGA MX roster do you want to see in MLS?

46:42 - favorite moments of all star week

51:42 - Heineken rivalry week preview

1:01:30 - Tajon Buchanan off to Europe

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 11:10am EDT

There's no better way to get ready for the 2021 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target than a LIVE Extratime Extravaganza! The boys are back in the flesh with a full All-Star preview, reactions to Heineken Rivalry Week and a handful of interviews full of laughs and news.

What's the future of the MLS-Liga MX partnership? Let MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Liga MX president Mikel Arriola tell you themselves. Plus, Walker Zimmerman, Miles Robinson, Matt Turner and Ricardo Pepi stop by for insightful interviews ahead of the week's festivities.

:33 - We’re live from Banc of California Stadium in LA! 

10:02 - How do you want to see the MLS All-Star team line up?

18:24 - What to expect from Liga MX

24:36 - Revs, Sounders both on fire - who is the favorite for the Supporters’ Shield? Which wants it more?

41:51 - Interview: Liga MX President Mikel Arriola

48:26 - Interview: MLS Commissioner Don Garber

58:50 - Interview: Nashville SC Defender Walker Zimmerman

1:07:44 - Interview: Atlanta United Defender Miles Robinson

1:18:25 - Interview: Revs Goalkeeper Matt Turner

1:36:53 - Interview: FC Dallas Forward Ricardo Pepi

1:50:22 - Mailbag: we finally give some love to Miami and the ‘Caps!

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 8:43pm EDT

The soccer never stops! Coming off a huge midweek of MLS games, David Gass and Charlie Davies dive into the action. Are the Rapids an MLS Cup contender? Is Columbus' title defense in trouble? Is Raul Ruidiaz the best striker in Sounders history?

Throw in a preview of this weekend's Heineken Rivalry Week matches and a mailbag, and we've got quite the show! 

4:35 - Rapids looking like an MLS Cup contender

9:00 - Philadelphia gets a big win over NYCFC

13:50 - Are you buying the Barco/ATL breakout?

20:36 - Columbus loses 5th straight, how worried should we be?

26:00 - CJ Sapong is on fire...should he get a look with the USMNT?

32:38 - Nashville’s year 2 has seriously impressed

35:08 -Vancouver continues to get results, now have Scottish Messi 

36:03 - Austin FC’s playoff hopes look dead in the water

40:56 - Is Raul Ruidiaz the best forward in Sounders history?

46:33 - The Revs are absolutely flying, that continued Wednesday

50:45 - Cali Clasico preview

54:57 - Minnesota - Sporting KC preview

57:27: RBNY - NYCFC will be season defining for both teams

1:03:34 - Texas Derby preview

1:06:02 - Rocky Mountain Cup preview 

1:09:24 - Mailbag

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 4:49pm EDT

PURE. MLS. CHAOS. Coming off a wild weekend of soccer, David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Calen Carr dive into madness! The guys relive the wild few minutes of Montréal - RBNY, dig into how the Sounders crushed Portland on the road, and give props to Nashville for an impressive win. 

We also discuss Daniel Salloi's MVP credentials, wonder if the Galaxy are an elite MLS team, and talk to RSL striker Bobby Wood! 

2:39 - We’re hyped for the All-Star Skills Challenge

9:03 - Montreal - RBNY was pure MLS chaos

18:43 - Seattle blows out Portland in a wild end to the weekend

33:27 - Evaluating Daniel Salloi’s MVP credentials 

35:58 - Nashville gets an impressive win over D.C.

43:06 - Josef Martinez finally scores at MBS, things are looking up for Atlanta

46:21 - Interview: RSL forward Bobby Wood

1:05:47 - Are the LA Galaxy now the “MLS Elite” tier?

1:10:17 - Colorado continues to quietly climb the standings

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

Gonzalo Pineda to Atlanta United! Leagues Cup lows and highs! Hernan Losada explains how he’s transformed D.C. United! It’s a been a busy week, and Andrew, Charlie and David do their best to run down all the news and action and also prepare you for the weekend.

2:15 - Quick CCL Prediction for America - Philadelphia

4:26 - Is Gonzalo Pineda the right hire for Atlanta United?

22:43 - Why has LAFC struggled so much this season? 

30:53 - How Minnesota can keep their great run of form going against the LA Galaxy

42:24 - SKC gets rolled in Leagues Cup, did Peter Vermes make the right choice with the lineup?

49:36 - Seattle dominates Tigres, are they about to go on ANOTHER second-half run?

58:38 - Interview: Hernan Losada on how he’s transformed D.C. United

1:20:11 - ESPN+ Games of the Week

1:23:31 - Mailbag 

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 5:19pm EDT