Mon, 6 January 2020
New York City FC has a head coach! Luka Modric linked to D.C. United (and Edinson Flores, too)! Yimmi Chara to Portland! Andrew, David and Doyle dig into Ronny Deila filling the last open MLS coaching gig – his colorful past, recent history and the job at hand (win trophies) – and talk through the signings and rumors that caught their attention. Also in this show ... Why Diego Alonso is a coup for Inter Miami, the Fire’s path forward with the soccer staff hired, quick SuperDraft preview, Atlanta United’s seemingly shaky roster and small-budget love in the mailbag. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday. Subscribe to Extratime on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts! 2:30 – New York City FC hires a head coach! Introducing Ronny Deila 10:58 – Why Diego Alonso ought to be a hit with Inter Miami 23:42 – They’ve got a head coach, so what’s next for the Chicago Fire? 30:55 – Quick and dirty MLS SuperDraft preview 36:58 – Favorite MLS signings in 2020: Yimmi, Zelarayan and Katai 45:12 – Rumor central! Modric to DC? Pabon to Miami? 50:42 – Why Atlanta United fans are starting to get a little nervous 56:27 – FC Cincinnati (and their new signing) get some attention in the Mailbag |