Thu, 29 April 2021
Andrew Wiebe is getting a much deserved rest day so we turn to the strike partnership of David Gass and Charlie Davies to guide us through the show. The guys do their best to break down the midweek CCL madness and figure out which MLS teams have the best shot to advance to the semifinals. Then we get you ready for the big games of the weekend, including an interview with Nashville SC’s Randall Leal ahead of Sunday’s matchup with Inter Miami. After that, we take a skip across the pond to discuss Jesse Marsch being named RB Leipzig manager and the latest developments in the Daryl Dike loan saga.
2:58 - CCL Madness! We Break Down the Midweek Action 23:15 - Houston - LAFC Preview 31:18 - Nashville - Miami Preview 39:17 - Interview: Nashville SC Winger Randall Leal 55:18 - Seattle - LA Galaxy Preview 1:06:19 - ESPN+ Games of the Week 1:09:07 - Daryl Dike Loan Situation Gets a Little Messy 1:17:02 - Jesse Marsch Named RB Leipzig Manager
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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 5:06pm EDT |
Tue, 27 April 2021
![]() Club & Country driven by Continental Tire is back! First up, Charlie Davies walks you through his USMNT No. 9 depth chart. Daryl Dike is No. 1 – Chuck D says give him the nod in a must-win game – but who else makes up the top five and where does Jozy stand? Good vibes (finally) at Chelsea for Christian Pulisic, but he hasn’t had the best season for an American in Europe. Total Soccer Show’s Taylor Rockwell stops by to debate the best of the best for Yanks abroad. What about Canada, you say? Toronto FC’s Richie Laryea calls in and David Gass takes a stab at John Herdman’s best XI. 5:34 - USMNT No. 9 Depth Chart 23:51 - What to Make of Christian Pulisic’s Situation at Chelsea 25:31 - Total Soccer Show’s Taylor Rockwell Joins to Talk Americans in Europe 51:58 - Interview: Canada Men’s National Team Defender Richie Laryea 1:08:50 - What is Canada’s Best XI? 1:23:14 - Mailbag
Direct download: 210426_Extratime_Club_and_Country_Season_1_Episode_2_FULL_SHOW_AUDIO.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 8:10pm EDT |
Mon, 26 April 2021
We’ve already got off-the-rails MLS and it’s only Week 2! Chicharito dominates the headlines for a second straight week after bagging a hat trick against the Red Bulls. A hot start, a superstar striker, Greg Vanney firmly at the helm... are the Galaxy back to being the biggest club in the league? In the Midwest, David Ochoa sows the seeds of a real rivalry with Minnesota after booting the ball into the supporters’ section. The moment, the scuffle, the jab from Adrian Heath, is anyone in the wrong here? Or is it all just fun? We also dive in on Cade Cowell’s breakout performance, Austin FC’s first-ever win, and FC Cincinnati’s blowout loss. Listen and enjoy! 3:20 - Chicharito and the Galaxy Are On Fire 18:16 - David Ochoa vs. Minnesota - Did Either Side Cross a Line? 33:00 - Austin FC Get Their First-Ever Win 38:17 - Higuain Bros Connect, Help Miami Upset Philly 46:01 - The Cade Cowell Era is Here 1:00:06 - CCL Preview 1:10:34 - Mailbag
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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 5:13pm EDT |
Thu, 22 April 2021
Are you ready for MLS Week 2? Charlie is back to help Andrew and David dig into the three-day soccer weekend, including an interview with Red Bulls manager Gerhard Struber (why MLS, Amaya, Klimala, MLS Cup aspirations). First up, Peter Vermes hits a major MLS milestone as Sporting host Orlando City, sans Pato. Oscar Pareja has a tough decision up top, and Alan Pulido and Johhny Russell would change the level for Sporting. On Saturday, Carlos Vela may or may not be back when LAFC host the Seattle Sounders, what does that mean? After Yeimar sat out the opener – and Brian Schmetzer addressed it – Charlie explains how he approached DNPs and what Schmetz’s quote might have meant. Plus, how FC Dallas is setting up under Luchi, ESPN+ games of the weekend (Philly-Inter Miami) and more in the Mailbag. 4:34 - SKC v ORL Preview 16:56 - LAFC v SEA Preview 35:15 - LA v RBNY Preview 41:13 - Interview: RBNY Head Coach Gerhard Struber 1:03:08 - SJ v DAL Preview 1:07:45 - Our ESPN+ Games of the Week 1:15:22 - Toronto FC Linked to Yeferson Soteldo 1:17:06 Mailbag
Direct download: 210422_Extratime_Season_11_Episode_30_Full_Show_AUDIO.mp3
Category:Soccer -- posted at: 5:40pm EDT |
Mon, 19 April 2021
How much MLS did you watch this weekend? No matter how much, we’ve got you covered with a full MLS Week 1 breakdown. The narrative winner was clear … Chicharito! The goals, the win, the postgame interview. Brilliant all around! Plus, the Sounders taught us all a lesson about doubting them, LAFC weathered a bizarre, early sub for Carlos Vela to take down Austin FC in their MLS debut, CCL teams looked real tired (and CF Montreal took advantage) and much, much more! 4:54 - Chicharito comeback tour kicks off 12:39 - What to make of Phil Neville’s Miami 17:21 - Sounders aren’t going anywhere 28:51 - Carlos Vela sub controversy, LAFC still win 32:21 - Evaluating Austin FC’s debut 45:38 - Teams that impressed us this weekend (hint: well done, CF Montreal) 58:19 - Caden Clark only scores bangers 1:02:05 - FC Cincinnati actually scored goals! 1:06:19 - Houston’s Week 1 form might be sustainable 1:09:09 - Mailbag
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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 5:18pm EDT |
Thu, 15 April 2021
MLS is back, and Extratime has your ultimate Week 1 preview! Join us to wallow in CCL joy, then settle in for a parade of interviews from all around the MLS world. We’re talking Taylor Twellman, Stu Holden and Ramses Sandoval to preview the weekend’s national TV games. How about Steve Zakuani on the Sounders? You know you’re here for ETR x The Call Up. MLS Assist has all the tactical wrinkles covered. We save the fun for last … The Cooligans make their Extratime debut! 7:38 - Taylor Twellman previews Inter Miami vs. LA Galaxy on ABC 21:13 - Stu Holden on LAFC vs. Austin FC (FOX) + CCL results 30:55 - Ramses Sandoval previews Orlando vs. Atlanta (UniMas, TUDN, Twitter) 40:28 - Steve Zakuani on Seattle vs. Minnesota (FS1) 49:32 - The Call Up Collab! Who are the MLS style Icons? 1:06:01 - MLS Assist on the most interesting tactical trends 1:16:27 - The Cooligans on what gets them jacked for MLS in 2021
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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 4:31pm EDT |
Mon, 12 April 2021
Predictions time! This is the big one, your favorite show of the year and ours as well. Andrew, David, Doyle and Calen take a crack at every possible individual award for the 2021 MLS season, including the ones we made up, as well as MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield. The season starts in five days! It’s time to go on the record. Plus, CCL previews, too. 4:56 - CCL Leg 2 Previews 9:46 - How Many MLS Teams Will Make the CCL Quarterfinals? 13:04 - Traditional Prediction Categories: Defender, Newcomer, Goalkeeper etc 36:37 - Who Will Win the Golden Boot Presented by Audi? 44:10 - Who Will Win the Landon Donovan MLS MVP? 53:24 - Extratime Award Categories: D-mid, fullback, darkhorse MVP 1:12:19 - Supporters’ Shield Winner & MLS Cup Winner |
Thu, 8 April 2021
Glass half full? Or glass half empty? The Concacaf Champions League will test your emotions, and for now MLS clubs are rightfully thrilled. Two wins, two draws and one game to go … all on the road! Andrew, David and Doyle react to the results then chat with Atlanta United’s George Bello about the margins in Costa Rica, the Heinze effect, Josef and Barco, his international future and dreams of playing in Europe. Plus, headlines from around the league, including Minnesota United’s new No. 9. 1:13 - Check out the Since ‘96 gear at MLSstore.com! 8:06 - What a week for MLS in CCL 16:52 - Atlanta United’s stunning win over Alajuelense 24:24 - INTERVIEW: Atlanta United and USMNT left back George Bello 42:05 - Toronto FC grinds out a draw with Club Leon 51:39 - Did the Union have the most impressive performance of the week? 59:05 - Portland in good shape heading into the second leg of their series 1:03:38 - Minnesota United signs Ramon Abila, are they an MLS Cup Contender? 1:09:02 - Kevin Cabral + LA Galaxy 1:13:50 - Mailbag |
Mon, 5 April 2021
The tournament of your dreams/nightmares back, and so is free space. The guys experiment with a reverse CCL jinx, then try to figure out which MLS team has the best chance of winning the thing (finally). In the process, we finish up our season previews with the Columbus Crew, Portland Timbers and Atlanta United. 2:45 - CCL Preview 8:11 - Why CCL is important for player development 12:48 - Which MLS team has the best shot to win CCL? 18:26 - Columbus Crew SC Season Preview 36:38 - Portland Timbers Season Preview 51:10 - Toronto FC-Club Leon & Union-Saprissa 58:44 - Atlanta United FC Season Preview 1:17:15 - Mailbag |
Thu, 1 April 2021
Alright, alright, alright. It’s time to preview the new boys, Austin FC. Can they become “legendary,” as a certain famous owner fan said recently? Forget MLS Cup, are NYCFC a playoff team? Are the Union equipped to thrive without two Best XI players? Is the chaos going to be the good kind in San Jose? Plus, US Open Cup qualification and favorites to make the field of eight, a buffet of signings and Gio Reyna in the Mailbag. 9:55 - Which MLS teams have the best shot in U.S. Open Cup? 19:00 - Paul Arriola back to D.C. United, how will he fit in this year? 22:44 - Philadelphia Union Season Preview 37:03 - NYCFC Season Preview 49:17 - Austin FC Season Preview 1:00:31 - San Jose Earthquakes Season Preview 1:12:12 - Mailbag |