Extratime

MLS Commissioner Don Garber is officially #OneOfUs! The guys run through all the MLS All-Star squad selections, give our ideal starting XI, fix the snubs that had us scratching our heads and ponder East vs. West in the future. Plus, a full transfer breakdown/update (Pukki, Vazquez etc) and games to watch in MatchDay 22!

1:48 - All-Star roster breakdown

3:20 - All-Star starting XI to face Arsenal

8:50 - Biggest ASG snubs

26:04 - Is Teemu Pukki the right signing for Minnesota? 

38:47 - Where does Alberth Elis fit best in MLS?

41:55 - Four teams whose season are changed most by a key signing!

49:29 - Should Cincinnati sell Brandon Vazquez?

58:49 - Manchester City’s Rodolfo Borrell to join Austin FC as Sporting Director?

1:04:45 - Which teams should prioritize Leagues Cup?

1:12:04 - Matchday 22 - Games to Watch

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 5:54pm EST

BREAKING NEWS! Bob Bradley is no longer the manager and sporting director in Toronto, so what's next for the club and one of the United States' best-ever coaches? Plus, the best things we saw in MatchDay 21, including a Wiebe list, and Tom Bogert's transfer predictions...

00:54 - Bob Bradley out in Toronto

19:54 - Where do Toronto go for their next coach? 

26:22 - Should TFC tear it down and rebuild?

36:00 - What’s the ceiling for Vancouver? 

43:39 - Reynoso starts, Minnesota blow it late

45:20 - Big road win for St. Louis!

48:44 - Young Players building off U20 World Cup success

51:10 - Current state of U.S. Youth Development

1:01:43 - Transfer news & notes with Tom Bogert

1:17:15 - Mailbag

 

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 2:20pm EST

Another double matchweek means more squad rotation! Sacha Kljestan joins Andrew Wiebe, Calen Carr, and Tom Bogert to take you through everything from Matchday 20! 

3:18 - Best things we saw Matchday 20

12:39 - Cincinnati looking absolutely unstoppable

18:00 - Real Salt Lake climbing the table in the West

25:27 - Is it time to recalibrate expectations for St. Louis?

33:02 - 3 wins in a week for Houston! 

46:30 - Are LAFC back? 

54:00 - Chucky Lozano to MLS???

56:42 - Where would Reggie Cannon fit in MLS?

59:10 - Swapping places - teams that will be in or out of the playoffs

1:05:52 - Mailbag

 

 

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 7:16pm EST

The guys are back after a Monday holiday to break down the best in Matchday 19 (Hany hatty, Ruiz bomb and premature celebrations), look ahead to Matchday 20 (uh oh, here come Gold Cup absences) and talk through some big Messi-to-Miami news. Plus, Tommy Scoops' transfer notebook, MLS midseason award check-in and USMNT/GGG thoughts!

5:22 - Hany Mukhtar hat-trick vs RSL

8:02 - Bocce Soccer in San Jose’s Halftime show 

10:17 - Pablo Ruiz goal: 68.24 yards (and some questions for Wayne Rooney)

22:20 - Teams hit the hardest by the Gold Cup

31:49 - Messi & Friends: Can Miami go full “Tiki Taka” Barcelona?

39:40 - Tom Bogert’s Transfer Notebook/News

49:05 - Midseason Awards! From MVP to D-Mid of the Year

1:09:27 - Supporters’ Shield Predictions

1:12:13 -Nations League Champions: Vamos USMNT!

1:17:20 - Gio Reyna balls out in blonde

1:19:30 - Gregg Berhalter is back! Is that a good thing for USMNT?

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 8:24pm EST

Zero Messi talk. Promise. The guys sit down to imagine Lucho Acosta on the USMNT, run through the hot transfer topics in MLS outside Inter Miami, as well as provide a transfer primer for new listeners trying to get their bearings. Plus, deep dives on Minnesota United, Sporting KC and Nashville SC.

0:45 - Exchange MLS - Liga MX players and coaches 

5:11 - Lucho Acosta possible pathway to USMNT

14:07 - Cincinnati DP transfer - Aaron Boupendza from Al-Shabab, Saudi Professional League

25:37 - Roster Rules 101

30:48 - Is Columbus Crew a  contender for the title?

33:00 - If Thiago Almada leaves, who should Atlanta United target for the DP spot?

39:17 - Summer Transfers 

47:27 - Minnesota’s progression during the season 

58:55 - Who is Nashville looking for their big summer DP signing?

1:09:10 - Sporting Kansas City climbing standings

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 7:36pm EST

Yes, we talked Messi & Friends and Inter Miami's roster situation BUT not after giving the brilliance of MatchDay 18 its due! Extratime is still (and always will be) all things MLS. Tom Bogert is in the building to educate you on all the transfer dealings around the league.

5:54 - Best Things We Saw Matchday 18

15:24 - How much can Chicho Arango raise RSL’s ceiling?

27:09 - Latest update on Messi to Miami from Tom Bogert

30:43 - Can Miami make the playoffs as constructed?

40:30 - Breaking down how Miami can rebuild its roster on the fly

57:44 - Vancouver Whitecaps FC Deep Dive

1:08:07  - Cincinnati reportedly signing Aaron Boupendza as a DP

1:14:33 - Chicharito done for year with torn ACL

 

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 3:03pm EST

The show title says it all! ALL CAPS NEEDED. The Messi-to-Miami/MLS deal isn't done (yet) and there are details to be worked out, but that won't stop Andrew, David and Calen from reflecting on a surreal day in soccer!

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 7:54am EST

CCL heartbreak again! David Gass sits down with Matt Doyle and Kaylyn Kyle to breakdown what went wrong for LAFC over the two legs and how the loss impacts this group's legacy. The trio then shifts back to the league to review everything that went down on Matchday 17 including Emanuel Reynoso's long-awaited return and whether it's panic time for NYCFC. We finish off with a Canadian Championship preview and a USMNT U20 breakdown to complete another great show! 

4:01 - CCL Heartbreak! What went wrong for LAFC

14:12 - How does this loss affect LAFC’s legacy?

25:48 - LAFC rest of season outlook

29:00 - Our must-have players for the All-Star team

39:09 - Best Things We Saw on Matchday 17

47:46 - One-Touch Takes on every MD17 Match

1:04:22 - So much soccer midweek!

1:05:29 - Canadian Championship Preview

1:14:46 - USMNT u20s knocked out of U20 World Cup

 

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 4:43pm EST

It's another double matchweek so that means more squad rotation! Tom Bogert is joined by Sacha Kljestan and Calen Carr to take you through a crazy week of MLS news and action. First, the trio dig into everything from Wednesday night including the crazy 3-3 draw in Atlanta and an unexpected Galaxy comeback.

Then, the guys break down the first leg of the CCL Final and discuss LAFC's chances in the second leg.

Add in some USMNT roster discussion, our must-have players for the All-Star Game, and 7-a-side mailbag question, and you've got a packed show we hope you'll enjoy!

 

3:06 - Best things we saw on Matchday 16

13:22 - Where we rank Lucho Acosta in the MVP race

17:47 -  Are Philly Supporters’ Shield contenders? 

20:47 - Summer transfer notes and rumors

29:07 - Chris Klein out, LA Galaxy respond

38:27 -  One-Touch Takes on every MD16 match

53:55 - LAFC survive the first leg of the CCL Final

1:03:00 - Our must-have players for the All-Star Game

1:13:59 - USMNT Nations League roster breakdown

1:19:57 Mailbag

 

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Category:Soccer -- posted at: 5:03pm EST

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