Mon, 8 June 2020
Should Mario Balotelli come to MLS? Is that even a question?! Kevin Durant dropped a bag and got a piece of the Philadelphia Union. How should MLS’s latest celebrity owner tackle his role? Plus, possible changes to World Cup qualifying in Concacaf, Jesse Marsch linked to Dortmund and Charlie’s thoughts on the proposed Orlando tournament. That’s the soccer. We got social justice, too, as Steve Zakuani drops knowledge about the history of systemic racism and gives some perspective on how we can change the world, one step at a time. 3:41 – Feedback on last week’s shows #BlackLivesMatter 11:03 – Steve Zakuani on the history of oppression and changing the world 38:01 – Kevin Durant is an MLS owner! What kind of owner will he be? 40:11 – Charlie Davies’ take on proposed Orlando tournament 47:13 – Should Mario Balotelli come to MLS? Is that a serious question? 53:44 – Are changes coming to Concacaf World Cup qualifying? 59:24 – Jesse Marsch linked with Dortmund … Who cares if it’s real! |
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Thu, 4 June 2020
Listen. Learn. Change. New pod, but same theme. As the United States grapples with public protests against systemic racism and violence against the black community, Andrew and David welcome two powerful voices to help frame the conversation in Chicago Fire forward C.J. Sapong and Orlando City executive Caesar Lopez. Plus, MLS is coming back! The guys give their first impressions on a tournament in Orlando after MLS and the MLS Players’ Association ratified a new CBA. 9:35 – INTERVIEW: Caesar Lopez, Orlando City Chief Administrative Officer, on his powerful letter 21:15 – Details TBD, but MLS will return to play! First reactions… 27:44 – INTERVIEW: C.J. Sapong on the fight against racism and what comes next 55:02 – Greatest Team Bracket + Extratime ABCs in the mailbag |
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Mon, 1 June 2020
Andrew, Charlie and David sit down to discuss the protests spreading across the United States following the murder of George Floyd. The guys express solidarity, share their own experiences and express hope for a future devoted to fighting racism in all forms. |
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Thu, 28 May 2020
Best team in MLS history? The guys whittle the field down to four, but not without some controversy as 1998 D.C. United pulls an “upset” over the No. 1 seed, 2019 LAFC. Plus, our favorite Audi MLS Cup Playoff moments of all-time and the best 5-a-side teams by country in MLS. 5:49 – Our favorite Audi MLS Cup Playoffs moments 25:45 – Greatest Team of All-Time 2019 LAFC vs 1998 DC 44:44 – Greatest Team of All-Time 1997 DC vs 2018 Atlanta 1:00:01 – Calen Carr on what makes a great playoff coach 1:07:25 – 5-a-side teams by country in MLS |
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Mon, 25 May 2020
Grudge match between the 2014 Sounders and 2014 Galaxy! The Greatest Team bracket is down to six, but not without another rematch and a celebration of 2010 Real Salt Lake’s lasting legacy. Plus, Andrew, David, Doyle and Charlie try to break down what makes a good playoff team and pick a couple of MLS’s top prospects to break down.
7:00 – 2014 Sounders vs. 2014 Galaxy + 2010 Real Salt Lake left a legacy
39:35 – What makes a great playoff team?
50:31 – Three MLS prospects you should know |
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Thu, 21 May 2020
FC Cincinnati have a new head coach: Jaap Stam. The guys dig into the big news of the day, hit the Gonzalo Higuain-to-D.C. United rumors and then dive into the Greatest Team of All-Time Bracket, narrowing the field to eight. Finally, in the mailbag, Central American and African MLS Best XIs!
2:56 – First reactions to Jaap Stam hire by FC Cincinnati
14:16 – Could D.C. United sign Gonzalo Higuain?
21:29 – Greatest Team of All-Time Bracket down to eight teams
57:28 – Central American MLS Best XI |
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Mon, 18 May 2020
We are on to the Sweet 16 of our “Greatest Team of All-Time” bracket and the matchups are juicy. But first, Doyle gives his view of how American and Canadian players performed in their first week back in the Bundesliga. Then Charlie takes the viewer into the experience of being an American playing overseas. And finally the guys get to the bracket and razor-thin matchups including great New York Red Bulls teams, epic CCL runs, and two of the best teams in regular season history. Don’t forget there are still more matchups to vote on! Follow @Extratime on twitter as the bracket continues.
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Thu, 14 May 2020
![]() The guys discuss the latest news then chat with the youngest US player at the 1990 World Cup, long-time MLS star and Sounders executive Chris Henderson. Andrew and David ask about the early days of the USMNT and Major League Soccer, the best teams Hendo ever played for and the current state of scouting and the transfer window. Then it’s time for the other side of the Extratime Greatest Team of All-Time bracket and plenty of banter.
3:34 – The latest on MLS’s potential return to play
10:36 – MLSer and 1990 USMNT’s youngest player Chris Henderson on his career, comparing eras
42:14 – First round GTOAT matchups in the Discovery Rights and CCL regions
1:13:09 – MLS Mount Olympus in the Mailbag |
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Mon, 11 May 2020
We start with an epic rant! Someone didn’t love Alphonso Davies’ inclusion on the MLS Mount Rushmore… Then it’s time to crown the Extratime Greatest MLS Team of All-Time, so Andrew, David, Charlie and Doyle comb through first-round voting and cast their own ballots. Goonies or prime Real Salt Lake? Shield-winning, record-setting 2018 New York Red Bulls or the 1998 Chicago Fire team that won the double? Tough decisions, but ones that much be made. Charlie finishes the show by explaining the ground rules of jersey swaps! 1:00 – Charlie's rant about the all-tine MLS Mount Rushmore 19:34 – NYCFC vs Miami bracket matchup 31:00 – 2016 FC Dallas vs 2007 Houston bracket Matchup 35:06 – 2018 Red Bulls vs 1998 Chicago bracket Matchup 57:40 – Charlie explains jersey trading etiquette |
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Thu, 7 May 2020
Andrew, David, Calen and Doyle finish off the Mount Rushmore series by carving a league-wide pantheon in stone with help from Fox Sports’ Alexi Lalas. Alexi goes All-American – you’ll have to listen for his four-man Rushmore and reasoning – and his logic helps the guys narrow down their own list. Landon Donovan is there. So is David Beckham. Who else makes the cut? Listen to find out! Plus, MLS players return to individual training, and Extratime’s Greatest Team of All-Time bracket takes shape. 3:53 – Limited training begins for select MLS teams and players …. Hooray! 15:29 – Alexi Lalas’ All-American MLS Mount Rushmore 51:07 – Extratime names their MLS Mount Rushmore 1:23:26 – Extratime’s Greatest Team of All-Time bracket takes shape |
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Mon, 4 May 2020
The gang resurrects the spirit of some long gone, but all-time great MLS sides. First, Thomas Rongen, the 1996 MLS coach of the year, joins to talk about putting El Pibe Valderrama into the heart of one of the greatest attacking sides in MLS history. Next up, Brian Dunseth takes us inside the 2001 shield-winning Miami Fusion locker room. From Ray Hudson-isms on the sideline to pregame preparations at 2am in New York City, he tells it all. And last but not least, Charlie and Doyle debate the Chivas USA Mount Rushmore with Charlie kitted out and ready to go. |
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Thu, 30 April 2020
![]() Andrew, David, Calen and Doyle head to the Midwest to name Mount Rushmore monuments for Sporting Kansas City (don’t forget the Wizards days) and Minnesota United. MLS legend Preki calls in to talk about moving to the US in 1985, his famous chop and the best MLS team he played for during a stint that included two MVP awards. Miguel Ibarra (Batman) is a Minnesota soccer legend, and he’s got his Rushmore set. Who made Ibarra’s Minnesota pantheon? Which Kansas City four made the cut? Enjoy the show! 9:37 – Who belongs on Sporting Kansas City’s Mount Rushmore? 23:01 – INTERVIEW: Preki explains how and why he moved to America to play indoor soccer 39:36 – INTERVIEW: Preki on his famous chop, how he played into his 40s and 2001 Fusion 55:57 – INTERVIEW: Miguel Ibarra on the move to Seattle, relationship with Loons supporters 1:06:35 – INTERVIEW: Ibarra names his MNUFC Mount Rushmore 1:17:50 – Mailbag: Calen Carr is a male model + could players benefit from rest? |
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Mon, 27 April 2020
Andrew, David, Charlie and Doyle are missing MLS something fierce. The guys get the show started with the little things they hope come back soon, then turn to the final four Mount Rushmore debates. On this show, it’s time to dig into the history of the New England Revolution and Colorado Rapids. USMNT and Rapids legend Marcelo Balboa stops by the describe pre-MLS days and why Colorado became his home.
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Thu, 23 April 2020
![]() Andrew, David, Calen and Doyle tackle the Timbers Mount Rushmore with owner Merritt Paulson. Come for the chainsaw/CCL stories and stay for Paulson’s take on a club pantheon. Will the guys agree with his take? We’re making at least one change… Plus, Matt Doyle gets exclusive rights to cliffs above FC Cincinnati, and Toronto FC Director of Analytics Devin Pleuler stops by to explain why soccer trails behind the NBA and what the most exciting wrinkles and technology in the field say about the future of data and the beautiful game. 11:42 - Merritt Paulson tells Timbers stories 16:34 - Merritt's Mount Rushmore picks 32:52 – Extratime is making one small change … Final Timbers Mount Rushmore 52:22 – Who on earth belongs on the FC Cincinnati Mount Rushmore? 59:05 – TFC Director of Analytics Devin Pleuler on data and soccer |
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Mon, 20 April 2020
Andrew, David, Charlie and Doyle welcome a couple legends, Jim Curtin and Patrice Bernier, to the show to help construct Mount Rushmore monuments for the Philadelphia Union and Montreal Impact. The Union head coach shares stories from his playing days (Fire, Bob Bradley, Preki’s Chivas USA, Maldini jersey swaps), explains where he comes from and how he’s developed as a coach and puts together his own Philly pantheon. Bernier, a hometown captain turned assistant coach, takes you through the club’s MLS years, from Marco Di Vaio to Nacho Piatti and Didier Drogba. 3:34 – Join us for Extratime Trivia Night (Wednesday, 7 pm ET on @MLS Instagram LIVE) 5:35 – Union head coach Jim Curtin on Covid-19, Fire under Bob Bradley 23:27 – Curtin reveals his Philadelphia Union Mount Rushmore 39:45 – Impact legend Patrice Bernier’s Montreal Mount Rushmore (Di Vaio? Drogba? Nacho?) 1:11:48 – Mailbag: USMNT/CanMNT during pandemic, listeners share soccer stories |
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Thu, 16 April 2020
![]() Andrew, David, Calen and Doyle wonder what MLS might look like with a truncated schedule after Commissioner Don Garber made the media rounds this week. Then MLS youth technical director Fred Lipka calls in to explain why the USSF Developmental Academy went away so suddenly and how MLS is filling the void. USMNT rising star Reggie Cannon also joins the show to talk about how he’s staying sharp despite COVID-19, why he wants to go to Europe sooner rather than later and, finally, who he’s got on his FC Dallas Mount Rushmore. The guys debate his list then do their best with Orlando City’s short history. Kaka … then who? 3:12 – Commissioner Garber says MLS may have to get creative with scheduling 14:07 – Why the Developmental Academy went away and how MLS is filling the void 31:19 – Reggie Cannon 1v1: USMNT, European move and FC Dallas history 52:40 – Who is the fourth face on FC Dallas’ Mount Rushmore? Diaz or Ferreira? 1:04:03 – Kaka … and who else on Orlando City’s Mount Rushmore? |
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Mon, 13 April 2020
![]() Andrew, David, Charlie and Doyle break out the chisels to carve a Mount Rushmore for the Seattle Sounders and Chicago Fire … with a little help. Seattle legend Brad Evans drops in to name his pantheon, bust out some ObaDeuce stories and explain what it was like seeing an MLS power grow before his eyes. Long-time Chicago Fire executive Peter Wilt also dropped by to help winnow down a packed pool of Fire Rushmore contenders and take you behind the scenes of one the league’s first great clubs. Plus, we told the story of the most memorable game we’ve ever attended. World Cups, MLS friendlies, Ashley Cole and much more. 2:50 – What’s the most memorable game you’ve ever attended? 16:56 – Chicago Fire Mount Rushmore, featuring Peter Wilt 48:10 – Seattle Sounders Mount Rushmore, featuring Brad Evans 67:21 – Should Clint Dempsey be on the Sounders’ monument? |
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Thu, 9 April 2020
![]() The mailbag gets Andrew, David, Charlie and Calen started, then Matt Miazga calls in from England to explain how he’s staying fit in the time of COVID-19, what it was really like to try to break into Chelsea’s first team and why things didn’t work out in France. Plus, Hudson River Derby memories – who came up with the home-run swing celebration? – and that Diego Lainez banter. We kept it in the Big Apple for our Mount Rushmore project. How do you reconcile the Metrostars and Red Bulls eras? Should Juan Pablo Angel go up in stone? Which goalkeeper gets a bust? Meola, Howard or Robles? Which NYCFC stars go in the pantheon? Which coach gets an observation deck: Vieira or Torrent? 3:31 – MAILBAG: Loathed XI additions, Rushmore debates, best MLS books 12:26 – Matt Miazga on staying fit during COVID-19, NY Derby memories and European experiences 41:49 – Red Bulls Mount Rushmore 58:00 – NYCFC Mount Rushmore |
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Mon, 6 April 2020
![]() What was MLS like back in 1996? Doyle educates you on Year 1 – and what happens when you mix 32-ounce beers and the Preki chop – then Andrew, David and Charlie share their first in-stadium MLS memories. Those memories may not have happened without the work of long-time US soccer executive Kevin Payne. D.C. United’s first president and CEO explains how he hired Bruce Arena, signed Marco Etcheverry and built the league’s first dynasty. Then it’s time to bust out the chisels for a couple more Mount Rushmore excercises. First up, the San Jose Earthquakes. Should Landon Donovan be in consideration? What about DeRo? We name our Quakes pantheon, then turn to the Columbus Crew, where the decisions outside the top two were hotly debated. Let us know if we got it right on Twitter (@Extratime) or text the Hot-Take Hotline at 401-206-0MLS! 2:24 – What’s your first-ever MLS memory? The crew shares their stories 10:49 – What was MLS like in 1996? Doyle takes a stroll down memory lane 15:32 – INTERVIEW: Former D.C. United president Kevin Payne on building MLS’s first dynasty 45:19 – Who belongs alongside Wondo on the Quakes’ Mount Rushmore? 1:01:25 – Should Frankie Hejduk be on the Crew’s Rushmore? 1:14:35 – Listener in Los Angeles schools Charlie Davies on Cienfuegos vs. Beckham |
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Thu, 2 April 2020
Who belongs on Atlanta United’s Mount Rushmore? Extratime digs in to the Five Stripes’ brief history and two faces are shoo-ins to get the chisel treatment: Josef Martinez and Miguel Almiron. After that, though, it comes down to personal taste and whether you believe Julian Gressel’s trade to D.C. United ought to matter. So, what do you think? We’ve got our four in stone… Plus, Nat Borchers joins us to tell stories from the Real Salt Lake glory years – CCL final, beginnings of the rivalry with Sporting KC and his most-loathed opponents – and help narrow down the pantheon in Sandy, where the fourth face is tough. The guys also tackle a more difficult task – the Vancouver Whitecaps’ MLS years – and add three new teams to the Greatest of All-Time bracket. 2:08 – A message to all our listeners & everyone keeping us safe 8:48 – Who belongs on Atlanta United’s Mount Rushmore? 25:01 – INTERVIEW: Nat Borchers on RSL glory years, CCL final and his most-loathed opponents 48:45 – Rimando, Beckerman, Javi Mo and _________ on the RSL Rushmore 1:01:08 – After Alphonso Davies, who belongs in Whitecaps’ player pantheon? |
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Mon, 30 March 2020
![]() It’s an all-LA day for the ETR squad from Galaxy legends to the anniversary of the inaugural “El Trafico.” First, the guys come together along with all of #MLSUnites to thank medical professionals around the world. That includes former MLS Cup champion Robbie Russell, who is now an ER doctor in Virginia and checks in with the guys to discuss his experience right now. Then the guys celebrate THAT Zlatan goal with Steven Beitashour, who had the perfect view (just on the wrong team). Beitashour walks you through the buildup to that game, the legacy of the rivalry, and where his career stands now. Finally, the guys choose LAFC's best-ever side, and debate the Mount Rushmore of the LA Galaxy but are forced to leave the deciding vote to you. Don’t forget we are going to hit every club’s history! Coming up on Thursday are Atlanta United, Real Salt Lake and the Vancouver Whitecaps. 5:17 – MLSer-turned-ER doc Robbie Russell talks Covid-19 15:02 – Memories from the first El Trafico, AKA The Zlatan Game 18:30 – Steven Beitashour on LAFC-Galaxy, Iran and his career 46:24 – LAFC’s Mount Rushmore and Greatest-Ever Team 54:44 – Should David Beckham be on the Galaxy Mount Rushmore? 1:13:45 – Mailbag: Donovan goal vs. Algeria + All-Loathed XI in MLS |
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Thu, 26 March 2020
Andrew is back to help kick off a few weeks of MLS legend debates as the guys choose Extratime’s Mount Rushmore for every single MLS club. First, some big family news (Rico Wiebe, anyone?), and then Andrew, David, Doyle, and Calen get into it. Who stands atop the Houston Dynamo all-time player list? Which of the great D.C. United teams is THE best squad in club history? Who joins Bradley, Jozy and Giovinco in the Toronto FC history books? Thoughts? Hit us up via text at 401-206-0MLS or email at extratime@mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is available on YouTube. 1:25 – Family news + Covid-19 … Stay safe everyone! 9:53 – Who joins Ching, DeRo and Davis on the Dynamo’s Rushmore? 29:43 – Best Houston team of all-time? Gotta be… 33:46 – D.C. United’s glorious history narrowed down to four players 52:58 – Do you have to win MLS Cup to be one of the best of all-time? D.C. test the theory 1:01:26 – Toronto FC’s divergent eras: Which stars make the pantheon? 1:17:32 – Why TFC’s treble-winning side might be MLS’s best ever |
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Mon, 23 March 2020
With former USMNT legend Charlie Davies back from vacation and in the rotation, the gang figured it was the perfect time to reminisce. Doyle, Calen, Charlie, and Gass take you through their favorite USMNT moments of all time. That's followed by a long chat with former New York Red Bulls and current Red Bull Salzburg Manager Jesse Marsch to talk about the adjustment to coaching in Europe, the challenges for American players and coaches aboard, how to succeed as a selling club, soccer (Foosball) philosophy, and much more. Plus mailbag questions, and Gass tries the “Stay at Home Challenge” to select the first three clubs that will be debated as part of the Extratime Mount Rushmore and Extratime's All-Time Team Challenge. Those conversations get going on Thursday’s show.
3:40 Talking MLS Classic matches and tailgates 8:45 Favorite USMNT moments 22:03 Mailbag 27:00 Some new expansion teams in Manch-vegas and Fresno CA 34:00 Jesse Marsch 38:35 Jesse on “The Speech” at Liverpool 42:05 Developing great players and competing for titles as a “selling” club 52:00 Biggest “proving” moments at Salzburg |
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Thu, 19 March 2020
Keep your social distance with Extratime driven by Continental! Andrew, David and Doyle come together virtually to talk about their favorite MLS players of all-time (you might be surprised), create new MLS expansion teams out of thin air and chat with Benny Feilhaber, podcasting star and man of international soccer mystery! Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is available on YouTube. 1:25 – MLS season resumption pushed back to May 10, per CDC guidelines 8:01 – Our favorite MLS player of all-time! Andrew, David and Doyle share 16:35 – Andrew’s vision for Boise, Idaho expansion 29:10 – David is bringing MLS to Alaska… 35:00 – The Baltimore Bohs are back thanks to Doyle 42:13 – INTERVIEW: Benny Feilhaber on “No Air” and BSI Podcast 50:19 – FEILHABER: Why you don’t get on Peter Vermes’ bad side 54:24 – FEILHABER: Man-marking Messi in the U-20 World Cup 1:00:27 – FEILHABER: 2009 Confederations Cup vs. Spain |
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Mon, 16 March 2020
The ETR gang is back after a one-show layoff with a new setup at home. David, Doyle, and Calen chat about the changing world around us, and then jump into a heavy mailbag. The guys discuss their oldest memories of MLS (or in Doyle’s case the Triassic Period), favorite MLS games to re-watch, SKC legends, and much more. The next few weeks ETR is going to be diving deep on each and every club's current roster, but also each club's history and culture. We are open to any ideas so send us your questions and get involved! What are your favorite MLS memories? Players? Who looms largest in your clubs’ history?
8:31 Who is at fault for the ETR injury crisis? 14:55 After two weeks which team worries you the most? 25:10 ETR hosts creating our own expansion teams from crests to rosters 29:00 MLS oldest memories 36:30 Do the Revs have what it takes to win big games? |
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Mon, 9 March 2020
![]() The big winners from Week 2? Anyone who stayed up for that wild LAFC-Union match! Andrew, David and Doyle marvel at Jakob Glesnes’ banger, Carlos Vela’s sustained brilliance and the ideal DP configuration. Then it’s on to our winners – Sporting KC, the SuperDraft and the Colorado Rapids – and the Adrian Heath Gaffer of the Week … Adrian Heath! Plus, how did Atlanta United do without Josef Martinez? Did Inter Miami and Nashville take steps forward? Do the Timbers want to be boring? Oh, and Chicharito! Why it isn’t Javier Hernandez’s fault that the Galaxy can’t find him. Doyle’s looking at Guillermo Barros Schelotto for that one. Also in this show ... #CCLFever is back, first look at the US Olympic qualifying roster, Sounders-Columbus and Swedish producer Anders in the mailbag. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube. 2:00 – That LAFC-Union game has the gang hungover on a Monday 17:01 – Wk 2 Winner: Sporting KC work over the Dynamo 24:50 – Wk 2 Winner: The SuperDraft! Don’t write it off yet 28:20 – Wk2 Winner: Colorado Rapids are perfect, and Younes Namli can ball 31:05 – Adrian Heath Gaffer of the Week is … ADRIAN HEATH 36:22 – How’d Atlanta United look in their first match without Josef? 39:02 – Inter Miami loses in DC, but takes a big step forward 42:26 – Who should play striker for Nashville? Do Portland want to be boring? 52:12 – Chicharito’s slow start w/ the Galaxy … Who is to blame and is it fixable? 57:46 – #CCLFever is back! Who is the best bet to move on? 1:03:11 – Breaking down the United States Olympic qualifying roster 1:06:10 – MAILBAG: Sounders vs. Crew & Producer Anders |
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Thu, 5 March 2020
![]() Let Taylor Twellman get you ready for MLS Week 2 in the same week ESPN debuted Banter on their channels! Andrew, David and Twellman talk Josef Martinez replacements for Atlanta United, Chicharito’s slow start with the Galaxy, Inter Miami’s ongoing battle between reality and expectations, Carlos Vela’s claim to the title of MLS’s best-ever player, CCL takeaways (LAFC, Seattle and Thierry Henry’s Impact) and ponder what FC Cincinnati should do with that open head-coaching position. Also in this show ... MLS culture tweets, USL Championship kicks off, ESPN+ Game of the Week, random team we’re watching (Orlando and Kansas City) and listeners have their say in the mailbag. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube. 3:05 – USL Championship (and Tim Howard) are back! 8:04 – Predict 6 picks for Week 2 10:56 – Taylor Twellman talks Banter, ESPN’s new soccer show 12:23 – TWELLMAN: Josef replacements and Atlanta United 18:08 – TWELLMAN: How LA Galaxy can get the best out of Chicharito 22:00 – TWELLMAN: Inter Miami’s battle between reality and expectations 26:46 – TWELLMAN: Carlos Vela, best ever in MLS? CCL takeaways 33:16 – TWELLMAN: Thierry Henry’s start with Montreal + Victor Wanyama 35:13 – TWELLMAN: Week 1 in a nutshell, Cincy coaching job, MLS in StL 44:16 – ESPN+ Game of the Week + Random team to watch in Week 2 57:30 – Extratime Mailbag |
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Mon, 2 March 2020
MLS is back, and the guys waste no time diving into Week 1! First, the bad news, Josef Martinez tore his ACL against Nashville. Why it's a gut punch across the board, not just for Atlanta United, and what's next for the Five Stripes and their talismanic striker. Then around the table for the big winners of Week 1 -- Rapids, "Hot Boy" Kevin Molino, Nashville SC's home opener and Lucas Zelarayan and the Crew -- and an evaluation of Chicharito's MLS and Galaxy debut. Also in this show ... Carlos Vela chips Inter Miami to an L in front of Beckham's posse, our Adrian Heath Gaffer of the Week is Thierry Henry and which teams should be at least a little bit concerned after Week 1. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube. 2:03 – Around the table for the best moment from Week 1 5:46 – Josef Martinez injury is a massive downer 9:24 – Are Atlanta United still MLS Cup contenders? 24:18 – How Colorado Rapids proved Doyle wrong 29:51 – Nashville SC goes all in on Music City vibes 33:19 – Kevin Molino raises the ETR Loon flag to full mast 35:06 – Lucas Zelarayan gives Crew three points off the bat 38:04 – Chicharito's Debut: Signs of trouble or all good? 43:17 – An appreciation of Carlos Vela and Inter Miami first impressions 52:28 – Extratime Coach of the Week: Thierry Henry! 57:16 – Which teams should be at least a little concerned after Wk 1? 1:05:35 – MAILBAG: Pomykal's stache, Tanner Tessman, Reverse Marie Kondo award |
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Thu, 27 February 2020
David Beckham on Extratime? You better believe it (49:35). Andrew, David and The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal jump in the studio to make bold predictions on the eve of MLS’s 25th season, plus chat with Beckham as Inter Miami prepare to play their first game and PRO’s Howard Webb takes you under the refereeing hood for 2020. The guys dig into all the traditional award categories, make up some of their own and try to nail the MLS Cup winner. Use the time codes to jump to around in the show, or listen to the whole thing as you get hyped for Week 1! Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube. 3:12 – Shock and awe in the Concacaf Champions League! 13:00 – MLS Predict 6 Game of the Week: Portland vs. Minnesota 16:30 – Newcomer of the Year 19:04 – AT&T Rookie of the Year 22:00 – 22 Under 22 Player of the Year 25:31 – Allstate Goalkeeper of the Year 27:40 – Defender of the Year 30:33 – Comeback Player of the Year 34:54 – MLS Assist King 39:00 – Golden Boot presented by Audi 46:01 – Landon Donovan MLS MVP 49:35 – INTERVIEW: David Beckham (Inter Miami) 56:08 – David Accam Dark Horse MVP 59:22 – Ozzie Alonso D-Mid of the Year 1:01:44 – Yamil Asad Ridiculous Positional Switch 1:03:56 – [To be named later] Outside Back to Watch 1:06:23 – Juan Agudelo “It’s his year, I swear” Award 1:09:05 – Nouhou Player of the Year 1:12:57 – Dom Badji First-Time Double Digit Scorer 1:14:09 – Aaron Long Award: Good player to All-League 1:16:07 – INTERVIEW: Howard Webb (PRO) 1:25:53 – Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year 1:31:21 – Out of the playoffs and into the field? In the playoffs and out? MLS Cup and Darkhorse MLS Cup 1:35:58 – MAILBAG: Baerantees galore! |
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Mon, 24 February 2020
![]() Five days until opening day! It’s time for Extratime’s team-by-team preview for the Eastern Conference, from expansion side Inter Miami to same-team-new-coach NYCFC. Everything you need to know, plus the biggest question facing all 13 teams and our predictions, including Doyle’s very scientific points over/under. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube. 4:00 – CCL Fever Preview: Can LAFC come back? How many MLS teams will get through? 12:31 – Inter Miami season preview 18:44 – FC Cincinnati season preview 24:48 – Orlando City season preview 31:02 – Columbus Crew season preview 37:13 – Montreal Impact season preview 43:00 – Chicago Fire season preview 49:02 – New England Revolution season preview 55:18 – New York Red Bulls season preview 1:01:43 – D.C. United season preview 1:07:30 – Toronto FC season preview 1:13:55 – Philadelphia Union season preview 1:20:08 – Atlanta United season preview 1:26:41 – NYCFC season preview 1:32:30 – Week 1's best games to watch |
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Thu, 20 February 2020
Nine days until opening day! It’s time for Extratime’s team-by-team preview for the Western Conference, from expansion side Nashville SC to Supporters’ Shield winners LAFC. Everything you need to know, plus the biggest question facing all 13 teams and our predictions, including Doyle’s very scientific points over/under. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube. 3:45 – MLS News Dump: Cincy coaching change, big news in Chicago 7:53 – Free space is disappointment! LAFC and Montreal in the CCL 14:10 – Nashville SC season preview 20:25 – Vancouver Whitecaps season preview
26:35 – Sporting Kansas City season preview 32:34 – Houston Dynamo season preview 38:55 – Colorado Rapids season preview 45:02 – San Jose Earthquakes season preview 55:58 – FC Dallas season preview 1:02:21 – Portland Timbers season preview 1:08:51 – LA Galaxy season preview 1:14:22 – Minnesota United season preview 1:20:33 – Real Salt Lake season preview 1:26:39 – Seattle Sounders season preview 1:33:16 – LAFC season preview |
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Mon, 17 February 2020
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Concacaf Champions League is here, and Extratime has your comprehensive #CCLfever guide to this year’s masochistic tournament, that is if you’re an MLS fan. Bring on the pain with team-by-team previews, Liga MX scouting reports from Goal.com’s Jon Arnold, some expert analysis by Sounders assistant coach Gonzalo Pineda and walks down memory lane -- #MLS4RSL, Cameron Porter and the Impact, Toronto FC’s giant-killing disappointment – to honor/mourn some of the tournament’s biggest moments. Finally, fever-induced predictions! 3:45 – First (gulp) MLS’s checkered history in the Concacaf Champions League 6:32 – What makes #CCLfever so special? Why should you go all-in? 15:46 – Cameron Porter’s goal, Frank Klopas’ thrusts, Montreal’s epic final run
18:49 – How does the bracket shake out? Which MLS team has the easiest path? 22:39 – INTERVIEW: Liga MX scouting reports with Goal.com’s Jon Arnold 40:27 – Toronto FC beat Tigres then Club America … then couldn’t make history 46:12 – INTERVIEW: Sounders’ assistant Gonzalo Pineda on CCL past and present 53:27 – #MLS4RSL: A historic first MLS run (that came just short) of the modern era 56:07 – Team-by-team capsules: How much to they care? … Why they’ll win … Seed the doubt 1:18:27 – OK, so is this actually the year? CCL predictions! |
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Thu, 13 February 2020
No more Miami rumors, we said. Well, how about a done deal? It’s not press-release official, but Rodolfo Pizarro is doing interviews at the airport and name dropping David Beckham soooooooooo *shrug*. Andrew, David, Doyle and Susannah take about the process, the fee and what the move says about Inter Miami and MLS. Also in this show ... Walker Zimmerman got traded, sort of out of the blue. What does it say about LAFC? What does it mean for Nashville SC. Plus, an ode to Nacho Piatti and a position battle royale building in Dallas. We’ve also got exclusive 1v1 interviews with LAFC do-it-all dynamo Latif Blessing, Toronto FC and Canada midfielder Jonathan Osorio and SB Nation writer Zito Madu calls in to talk Black History Month and why soccer has to do a better job reflecting the world. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday. 3:16 – What Rodolfo Pizarro’s move says about Inter Miami, MLS and Liga MX 10:04 – LAFC trades Best XI defender Walker Zimmerman … Why? 20:10 – Why Nashville SC believe they’ve found their version of Chad Marshall 24:38 – INTERVIEW: SB Nation’s Zito Madu on what the soccer world can learn from Black History Month 42:35 – Adios Nacho Piatti! Remembered the legend as he goes home 46:24 – INTERVIEW: LAFC’s Latif Blessing brings smiles to the world 56:31 – Position battle royale for Luchi Gonzalez and FC Dallas 1:01:03 – INTERVIEW: Jonathan Osorio on the 2022 task that faces Canada 1:10:25 – Mailbag! Alberth Elis in Houston & Orlando City’s offseason moves |
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Mon, 10 February 2020
![]() Neymar + David Beckham and Inter Miami = TBD. Is it real? (Maybe! Not soon.) Is it fun? (Oh yes.) Will the guys shoot it down? (Maybe.) Once that’s out of the way, it’s time to talk Designated Players, as Toronto FC fill their third spot with Pablo Piatti from La Liga. He’s got some question marks (namely, injury), but the Argentine is betting on himself. Will it pay off for Toronto FC? Also in this show ... Bradley Wright-Phillips to LAFC is done, now what should we expect from the Red Bulls legend? Luis Amarilla makes 25 goals his aim in Minnesota. Wise choice? Real Salt Lake’s new Young DP, Jurgen Locadia’s purchase clause and Gio Reyna and CBA clarifications in the Mailbag. We’ve also got exclusive 1v1 interviews with D.C. United Golden Boot darkhorse Ola Kamara, MNUFC midfielder Jan Gregus and Costa Rican international and Nashville SC attacker Randall Leal. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday. 2:33 – Is Neymar coming to Inter Miami … ever? Soon? Someday? 4:04 – Toronto FC’s new DP from La Liga and what it says about the project 11:57 – INTERVIEW: Ola Kamara on D.C. United, playing in China and Zlatan 21:50 – How will LAFC use BWP? What should we expect? Are 10 goals too many? 28:56 – Good idea/bad idea: New Loons striker says his target is 25 goals 36:19 – INTERVIEW: Jan Gregus takes you behind the scenes in Minnesota 45:43 – MLS News Dump: RSL’s new Young DP, Locadia’s $10M purchase clause 55:25 – INTERVIEW: Costa Rica international and Nashville SC midfielder Randall Leal 1:03:57 – Gio Reyna: When might he be involved with the USMNT? 1:07:50 – GAM vs. TAM: Explaining how the CBA changed the game |
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Thu, 6 February 2020
![]() There’s a new set of roster rules in Major League Soccer! The League and the MLS Players’ Union reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and Andrew, Dave and Doyle dig into the details: increased spending, TAM turned to GAM, free agency changes, charter flight requirements, media deal revenue sharing and a Under-22 player initiative that’s very much TBD. What will the league look like for the next five years? Here’s your answer. Also in this show ... There’s a new crop of kits in MLS (#Forward25), and Susannah drops by to give the guys the behind-the-scenes stories from the party before the crew names their favorites from the bunch … and those they don’t really vibe with. To each their own! Plus, Nacho Piatti, Minnesota’s No. 10 target and a big CCL problem for LAFC. We’ve also got exclusive 1v1 interviews with Orlando City star Nani, who tells the incredible story of how he willed himself into an academy as a child, Montreal Impact midfielder Bojan Krkic and Best XI selection Alejandro Pozuelo. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday. :58 – League and MLS Players’ Union agree to new Collective Bargaining Agreement 9:55 – What new free agency rules mean for MLS’s future 14:55 – The yet-to-be-finalized rule that could help MLS be more of a selling league 18:40 – Possible change to the Designated Player rule 25:27 – Nani tells his incredible “How I made it” story 35:49 – What would Boca Juniors’ No. 10 Emanuel Reynoso mean for Loons 42:57 – Bad news for LAFC’s CCL dreams as Adama Diomande picks up injury 51:15 – Bojan on why he came to MLS and Thierry Henry’s place in his career 59:07 – Susannah Collins joins to evaluate a new crop of MLS jerseys #Forward25 1:09:45 – Alejandro Pozuelo on Year 1 in MLS, and how to know when to chip the ‘keeper 1:17:15 – MAILBAG: Who will score more goals … Jurgen Locadia or Chicharito? |
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Mon, 3 February 2020
![]() FC Cincinnati are on the hunt for Designated Players, and they landed a big fish in Jurgen Locadia, who Brighton paid $20 million for just two years ago. The goalscorer, aspiring DJ and, for the time being, skeptic of Skyline Chili joins the guys to explain what brought him to Ohio and Major League Soccer. Is there reason to be optimistic in the Queen City? You bet, and we explain. Plus, did Inter Miami pull a jack move to maneuver themselves into pole position for Rodolfo Pizarro? And what would the El Tri star signing from Monterrey mean for the expansion side, both on the field and off? In other news, the Sounders signed a 3rd Designated Player (before the summer, too) and are now the CCL favorites, among MLS sides at least. Also in this show ... Doyle, David and Calen on the USMNT’s January camp win and Uly Llanez’s big debut and interviews with Nashville SC No. 10 Hany Mukhtar and Real Salt Lake’s Albert Rusnak. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on MLS's YouTube channel, every Monday and Thursday. 5:09 – INTERVIEW: Jurgen Locadia explains why he moved to MLS and what FC Cincinnati fans can expect 16:32 – What are reasonable expectations for FC Cincinnati in 2020? 21:45 – INTERVIEW: Hany Mukhtar explains why Nashville SC was the right fit 30:36 – Did Inter Miami hijack the Fire’s Rodolfo Pizarro move? Is he the right DP for the club? 43:12 – INTERVIEW: Albert Rusnak on a drama-filled year with Real Salt Lake 50:34 – Sounders now CCL favorites, among MLS sides, after 3rd DP signing 55:23 – NEWS DUMP: Atlanta grab TAM attacker, Anderlecht wanna buy everyone, Red Bulls shuffle 1:03:15 – Winners from USMNT January camp? Tactical takeaways, too 1:10:12 – MAILBAG: What does FC Dallas’ front six look like in 2020? |
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Thu, 30 January 2020
Doyle’s back – with a cane and some takes, starting with Wiebe’s Top 10 Biggest Signings list – to join Andrew, David and Susannah to dig in on the preseason and transfer window, starting with Atlanta United’s shed-all-the-fan-favorites offseason. Plus, is Nacho Piatti actually leaving Montreal or is this just another year of the same old rumors? Would Bobby Wood have been a good fit in Cincinnati? Might Cavani actually end up in Miami? Which MLS legend would you bring to the present day in a time machine? Also in this show ... Exclusive 1v1 interviews with the Portland Timbers’ Sebastian Blanco, Chicago Fire forward C.J. Sapong and Whitecaps’ DP signing Lucas Cavallini. 4:53 – Doyle GOES IN on Wiebe’s Top 10 Biggest Signings list 8:55 – Why Atlanta United’s offseason is confusing … and could still work out 16:15 – INTERVIEW: Timbers’ Sebastian Blanco on Portland & away goals 27:23 – Is Nacho Piatti really leaving Montreal? 31:49 – Doyle and Gass on why you should watch USA-Costa Rica 35:33 – Would Bobby Wood be a good fit for Cincy? 38:32 – INTERVIEW: C.J. Sapong shares his unique world view 49:50 – Cavani to Inter Miami? Make it happen! Plus, MLS news in brief 58:36 – INTERVIEW: Lucas Cavallini explains how he got the “El Tanque” nickname 1:06:08 – Which MLS legend would you bring to the present day in a time machine? |
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Mon, 27 January 2020
Who are the Top 10 “Biggest MLS signings” of all-time? And what does that even mean, anyway? Wiebe tries to explain his logic, while David and Calen poke holes in the list. Hint: David Beckham is No. 1 and then it is an absolute free-for-all... Also in this show … Julian Gressel calls in to explain how the D.C. United trade went down, why he thought he was going to stay in Atlanta until preseason began and what position he’s best suited for (it’s not right back). Three interviews from Los Angeles with MLS legends: Sporting KC’s Peter Vermes on why spending is exploding at his club and around MLS. New England manager Bruce Arena talks man management and how he managed stars like David Beckham and Robbie Keane. Sounders’ lifer Brian Schmetzer on his place in the Seattle soccer community. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday. 3:05 – Which club has had the best offseason so far? Votes for Crew, Galaxy and Timbers 15:13 – INTERVIEW: Julian Gressel talks Atlanta United, Josef Martinez and a new life in D.C. 30:38 – The Aaron Long transfer saga continues as West Ham make a bid 34:40 – INTERVIEW: Peter Vermes explains why spending is rising in MLS 45:25 – Funes Mori or Martinez in Miami? Which would you rather see? 50:09 – INTERVIEW: Bruce Arena on how he managed Etcheverry, Beckham, Donovan & Keane 1:00:04 – INTERVIEW: Brian Schmetzer on being a Sounders legend + Seattle lifer 1:10:10 – Who are the Top 10 “Biggest MLS signings” of all-time? And what does that even mean, anyway? |
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Thu, 23 January 2020
Only one man could overshadow Chicharito in the MLS news cycle … Julian Gressel! Atlanta United got $1 million in allocation money and D.C. United got a player who they think will take them to another level. Who is the deal’s big winner? Where will Ben Olsen play his new piece? Will Atlanta have any regrets? In the midst of all the Chicharito hoopla, the word “retirement” entered the lexicon, thanks to a vlog by the man himself. Is it a big deal? What’s the bigger context? Andrew and David discuss, then call ESPN’s Taylor Twellman to chime in on the big stories of the day, including Michael Bradley ankle drama in Toronto. Also in this show ... 1v1 interviews with Jonathan dos Santos and Guillermo Barros Schelotto, MLSsoccer.com’s Tom Bogert on news in Colorado and Philly, Franco Jara makes FC Dallas a contender. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday. 3:00 – The biggest news in MLS is … the Julian Gressel trade 10:52 – Chicharito used the “R” word, so is it a big deal? 16:38 – Taylor Twellman on Chicharito, Gressel, ankle drama in Toronto & more 34:50 – Guillermo Barros Schelotto on Chicharito and the 2020 LA Galaxy 42:46 – Around the League w/ Tom Bogert: GMs on Gressel, Rapids DP, Union moves 50:21 – “He’s a killer”: Jonathan dos Santos sits down to chat about the Galaxy’s new No. 9 56:49 – Gass: Franco Jara makes FC Dallas an MLS Cup contender 1:06:37 – MAILBAG: Sporting KC’s new midfielder + Homegrown goalkeepers |
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Mon, 20 January 2020
![]() It’s a holiday, but you don’t have to go without your Extratime fix. Andrew brings you a handful of interviews from Los Angeles, including a chat with the Union’s Alejandro Bedoya about what happened after he used his platform to protest gun violence on national television. Plus, Adrian Heath talks Loons and MLS dot com, Ian Ayre outlines Year 1 for Nashville SC, Darlington Nagbe explains why Ohio was calling him home and Lalas Abubakar shares the good vibes in Colorado. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday. 1:25 – Alejandro Bedoya on using his platform to protest gun violence + Union 2020 10:15 – Adrian Heath explains Loons’ 2019 success and future + MLS dot com banter 20:45 – Nashville SC exec Ian Ayre on where preparations stand for expansion season 27:38 – Darlington Nagbe’s on his love affair with Ohio and reunion with Caleb Porter 35:30 – Lalas Abubakar is the happiest man in Colorado + Rapids under Robin Fraser |
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Thu, 16 January 2020
![]() David Gass sits alone in a barren studio but with the transfer market heating up he must soldier on. And it is a packed show starting with Andrew out in LA for the week sitting down with ESPN’s Herculez Gomez to talk about what Chicharito could mean for LA Galaxy and MLS, and why a deal hasn’t gotten done yet. Then David hopped on the phone with Pablo Maurer of the Athletic to talk about DC United’s newest signing Edison Flores and how he could ignite the DC fanbase. That is followed by talking with FC Cincinnati GM Gerard Nijkamp on a Gaston Pereiro update and more transfer plans for the window. Finally while in Los Angeles, Andrew also sat down with Vancouver's head man Marc Dos Santos and Red Bull’s winger Daniel Royer. 4:00 Herculez Gomez 14:10 Pablo Maurer 32:05 Gerard Nijkamp 46:16 Marc Dos Santos 55:19 Daniel Royer |
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Mon, 13 January 2020
Preseason finally begins and the MLS transfer news is pouring in. There are rumors of Chicharito meeting with the LA Galaxy on Monday. Calen and David chat about what the Mexican megastar would mean/do in MLS, and The Athletic’s National Reporter Paul Tenorio joins the guys. He talks them through the surprise developments with Chicharito, DP rumors in Chicago, changes coming to MLS, and a flurry of signings around the corner from Inter Miami. Then Matt “Willis Reed” Doyle checks in to chat US Soccer restructuring with Brian McBride being named General Manager, Olympic qualifying coming up, and his thoughts on the 2020 MLS Superdraft. Plus what does the future hold for Atlanta post LGP (and maybe Gressel), BWP potentially to LAFC, and much more.
2:18 Player symposium 4:30 Chicharito 14:05 Paul Tenorio interview 31:35 Inter Miami roster build 34:21 Matt Doyle 43:45 Brian McBride US Soccer GM 54:23 Julian Gressel rumors and LGP transfer |
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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 |
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Thu, 2 January 2020
![]() Extratime driven by Continental is back for 2020! Your New Year begins with MLS story time featuring Dax McCarty of Nashville SC. Dax goes deep with Andrew Wiebe on Bradenton’s '87 Class (Freddy Adu, Michael Bradley & more), Thierry Henry and Rafa Marquez stories at the Red Bulls, getting chewed out by Oscar Pareja in Dallas and how Jesse Marsch changed the Red Bulls from star power to high pressure. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday. 3:01 – Dax McCarty’s MLS story time! 7:59 – Bradenton’s Class of 87: Legend of Freddy Adu and Michael Bradley 18:03 – Getting chewed out by Oscar Pareja and making a name at FC Dallas 27:12 – Expansion Draft by the Timbers … Traded to D.C. United then the Red Bulls! 33:15 – Social media, burner accounts and doubt: MLS players and the media 39:15 – Thierry Henry and Rafa Marquez stories in New York 46:35 – How Jesse Marsch made the Red Bulls a pressing juggernaut + trade fallout 53:31 – How many years does Dax have left? How much has MLS changed? |
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Thu, 19 December 2019
![]() The final live show of 2019 and David and Doyle lean on a special guest host, former MLS defender Darrius Barnes. Perfect timing too as Darius’ native North Carolina has officially been named the 30th franchise and expansion team in Charlotte on Tuesday. He takes us behind the scenes to explain the soccer hotbed that is North Carolina and what this new market will look like in MLS. Then the guys hit all the big transfer news and rumors highlighted by the potential record signing of Argentine #10 Lucas Zelarayan for Columbus. Plus Chicago Fire FC are close to locking in their new Sporting Director, where does Pity Martinez’s future lie, additions in Houston and Cincinnati and much more. And of course, thank you to all of you, the listeners, for your support (and hate mail) in 2019 we look forward to 2020 and much more MLS. 3:27 - What Charlotte joining MLS means for the state and the region 6:24 - What the soccer culture is like in North Carolina 19:25 - MLS Schedule Notes 26:44 - Chicago Fire hiring a new Sporting Director 35:29 - Columbus Crew SC potential record signing Lucas Zelarayan 44:02 - Pity Martinez rumors in Brazil 48:18 - Transfer rumor rundown |
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Mon, 16 December 2019
![]() Is Roger Martinez the next Josef Martinez? Can Lucas Cavallini change the Whitecaps’ fortunes? Andrew, David and Doyle jump in the studio to round up the news around Major League Soccer, including new US Open Cup format, the Revs’ chase for a Designated Player No. 9, Kemar Lawrence’s trade request and more! Also in this show ... LA Galaxy midfielder (just signed!) Sacha Kljestan sits down for a special edition of MLS Storytime. Listen as Sacha reminisces on his soccer development, college at Seton Hall, Chivas USA, Anderlecht, the Red Bulls and his time with the US national team, including a heartbreaking omission from the 2010 World Cup squad. 2:07 – Sooooo … what’s up with Bobby? Where’d he go? 4:03 – ‘Caps sign El Tanque! Lucas Cavallini arrives in Vancouver 11:09 – Could Roger Martinez be the next Josef Martinez? 17:47 – MLS news rundown: US Open Cup, Revs DP, Kemar Lawrence, Nacho 23:26 – South American stars and starlets linked with MLS 26:55 – Extratime cast in friend scenarios: D&D, baby play dates and travel buddy 31:42 – INTERVIEW: Sacha Kljestan tells the story of his career |
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Thu, 12 December 2019
Ohhhhhh from New York, New York … Welcome to the Extratime Awards for 2019! Andrew, Dave, Bobby and Doyle hand out some hardware, both serious and silly. From Worst Prediction to Best Fullback to American Player of the Year to 2020 Breakout Star to Best Soundbyte and Top Zlatan Moment, the guys celebrate the best of MLS during the year that was! Also in this show ... Sporting KC make a statement by dropping big bucks on Alan Pulido, Jonathan Dos Santos narcs on Carlos Vela over Barca move, Michael Bradley is coming back to Toronto on TAM, the guys break down the Concacaf Champions League draw and give you a quick news rundown. 1:59 – Alan Pulido to KC! What the move says about Sporting 12:03 – Michael Bradley re-signs with Toronto FC on TAM 16:49 – Was Jona dos Santos talking out of turn about Vela & Barcelona? 17:40 – CCL draw is out! Which MLS team got it easiest? Hardest? 23:42 – Today in Inter Miami rumors (and other MLS news) 25:40 – Extratime Awards, starting with David Accam Crappy Predictions of the Year 31:45 – American of the Year, Canadian of the Year, Concacaf Player of the Year 40:08 – Executive of the Year, 2020 Breakout Player of the Year, Quote of the Year 52:15 – Best Zlatan Moment of 2019 + WTF MLS (weirdest moment) 54:49 – Extratime Personality of the Year goes to… |
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Mon, 9 December 2019
Is Charlotte MLS’s next expansion city? The writing is on the wall, but it’s not done yet. Susannah explains why Charlotte would be a great MLS city. Then Wiebe tries to spread the #CCLFever epidemic ahead of Monday’s draw in Mexico City: ideal matchups, best storylines and maximum Concacaf goodness. Also in this show ... Are Inter Miami after big-money River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios? What are the takeaways from the MLS player moves over the weekend? Emerson Hyndman to Atlanta, Khiry Shelton back to Sporting KC, Sacha Kljestan linked to the Galaxy and much more. Finally, Bobby sits down with MLS and USMNT legend Pablo Mastroeni to reflect on his time away from the game and some big moments in his career. 5:47 – Charlotte in driver’s seat to land MLS club No. 30 12:17 – Wiebe does his best to give Susannah #CCLFever ahead of the draw 19:56 – Inter Miami after big-money River Plate midfielder? 21:27 – Digging into all the MLS moves over the weekend: Hyndman, Shelton, Kljestan 33:42 – INTERVIEW: Bobby Warshaw sits down with World Cup vet Pablo Mastroeni |
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Thu, 5 December 2019
Orlando City have a new head coach, and Oscar Pareja knows how to get teams to the playoffs. The Extratime crew explains why just about everybody seems to approve of the hire, then Pareja calls in to about the job in Central Florida, how he plans to get the academy going, which players he likes and what holes he needs to fill and how he sees MLS vs. Liga MX. Also in this show ... The juiciest home openers, Real Salt Lake promote from within for head coach and GM, Doyle and Gass dig in on all the moves in MLS, 22 Under 22 takeaways and big praise for Brian Rodriguez and CCL in Brooklyn in the Mailbag! 6:37 – Best home openers in 2020? LAFC vs. Inter Miami is juicy 11:52 – Consensus is Oscar Pareja to Orlando is a good move … Why? 18:49 – INTERVIEW: Oscar Pareja on Orlando, Tijuana and MLS vs. Liga MX 34:28 – Can this Orlando City roster make the playoffs in 2020? 37:45 – Why Real Salt Lake promoted from within for head coach & GM 41:40 – MOVES: Robles to Miami, Lennon to ATL, SKC spend, Rowe to Revs, Agudelo! 56:05 – 2019 22 Under 22 takeaways: Fav players and Brian Rodriguez’s potential 1:04:26 – MAILBAG: CCL in Brooklyn! Austin FC’s future? Alternative schedule… |
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Mon, 2 December 2019
![]() River Plate's Marcelo Gallardo to Inter Miami is OFF ... or is it? Doyle isn't so sure, especially because the logistics around a Patrick Vieira move from OG Nice to MLS isn't cut and dried. We do know Miami will enter MLS in the Eastern Conference, while Nashville SC head West for their first season (perhaps more). Does that make sense? Should Chicago have taken their place? Did the Supporters' Shield take a hit based on the new schedule? Also in this show ... 22 Under 22 snubs and the outlook on young players in MLS, the Fire still don't have a head coach or a GM or any DPs, MLS teams reportedly shop for Liga MX stars, best bet to make Concacaf Champions League history and an early look at SuperDraft prospects. 4:58 – Marcelo Gallardo to Miami is OFF ... unless it's not 12:00 – Chicago Fire still don't have a GM, head coach or DPs 15:53 – Conference Alignment: Nashville goes West, Miami to the East 17:56 – Do the Fire make more sense in the Western Conference? 20:02 – Does schedule shift hurt the Supporters' Shield? 23:16 – 22 Under 22 snubs and 2019 preview 40:17 – Moves that went down in MLS while we were away 43:39 – MLS teams go shopping for stars -- JJ Macias!!! - in Liga MX 50:25 – Where does Chicharito fit in MLS? Is he worth the price? |
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Mon, 25 November 2019
![]() Mario Balotelli should come to Major League Soccer. If you're listening/watch, Mario, make it happen in January. The Extratime crew has some suggestions for possible destinations. Inter Miami or the LA Galaxy are the sexy choices, but Toronto FC are currently the club linked with the big man. That could definitely work, if they moved Jozy Altidore. What about Montreal to play the No. 9 for Thierry Henry? Honestly, it doesn't matter. We need Mario for the soccer and the #content. Also in this pod ... Free-agent matchmaking, Re-Entry Draft targets and the five open coaching positions still up for grabs. Is Miami actually going to get Marcelo Gallardo? Which DPs will be wooed by David Beckham? How do you clean up the mess in Orlando? Why are the Fire making moves without a coach or GM? Should Chicago look to their past to find a solution? What about NYCFC and Real Salt Lake? In the mailbag, NBA steals Leagues Cup, hypothetical Homegrowns, Concacaf "Would you rather...", the only-played-in-MLS all-time XI and what we're thankful for in North American soccer! 2:16 – Mario Balotelli ... PLEASE COME TO MLS 11:07 – Free-agent matchmaking and Re-Entry targets 24:03 – Are Miami actually gonna get Marcelo Gallardo? Who will be the DPs? 30:11 – Doyle: Can a new coach get Orlando City on the right track? 35:27 – Calen: Who should Fire turn to in search of on-field results? Dome? 44:20 – MAILBAG: NBA steals Leagues Cup! Hypothetical Homegrowns! Only-played-in-MLS Best XI! 53:57 – What we're thankful for in North American soccer this year |
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Thu, 21 November 2019
![]() In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Matt Doyle, Susannah Collins and David Gass get things started by grading the Chicago Fire (FC) rebrand and getting hyped for MLS vs. Liga MX in the 2020 All-Star Game. Then it's all about the Expansion Draft, Inter Miami and Nashville SC. Who had a good day? Which trades hit? What would Marcelo Gallardo to Inter Miami mean for the club and the league? Also in this pod ... Rapids' GM Padraig Smith on the club's trades for Lalas Abubakar and Auston Trusty. Bradley Wright-Phillips and Luis Robles OUT of New York Red Bulls. How many goals would Josh Sargent have scored for 2019 Sporting KC? 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! 2:19 – What do we think of the Chicago Fire FC rebrand/crest? 10:17 – GET JACKED FOR THE 2020 ALL-STAR GAME: MLS VS. LIGA MX 15:32 – How did Inter Miami do in the Expansion Draft? Marcelo Gallardo as manager? 25:00 – Nashville SC takes meat-and-potatoes approach to expansion season 32:32 – Rapids' GM Padraig Smith on the club's trades for Lalas Abubakar and Auston Trusty 44:30 – Bradley Wright-Phillips and Luis Robles OUT of New York Red Bulls 53:06 – How many goals would Josh Sargent have scored for 2019 Sporting KC? |
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Mon, 18 November 2019
![]() In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr talk Expansion Draft, specifically Inter Miami and their roster for Year 1 in MLS. Sporting director Paul McDonough calls in to explain his plan -- he was part of the expansion build for Orlando and Atlanta -- and gives details about the club's open Designated Player spots (they expect to use both), the team's first head coach (you'll recognize the name) and David Beckham's role signing players (they answer his phone calls). Also in this podcast ... Top players available in the Expansion Draft and best selections of all-time. Former MLSers you'd want to see coach. USMNT handle business against Canada. Is it the first of many steps toward a more pragmatic approach or just a one-off? Which players impressed? What happened to Canada? Plus, lots of listener mail. 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!
5:31 – Expansion Draft details + Who is the best pick of all-time? 14:06 – INTERVIEW: Inter Miami CF sporting director Paul McDonough 21:52 – What is David Beckham's role with Miami? Will they sign more DPs? Who will be the head coach? 30:33 – Who would the Extratime crew take in the Expansion Draft? 39:45 – USMNT TAKES: How much does the win against Canada 50:24 – Which former MLS stars do we want to see come back to coach a la Thierry Henry? 53:42 – MAILBAG: Message for Zlatan, Sounders vs. Galaxy in the next decade, help a listener to pick a team |
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Thu, 14 November 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Matt Doyle, Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins gather to discuss the only news that matters: THIERRY HENRY IS THE NEW HEAD COACH OF THE MONTREAL IMPACT ... THIERRY. HENRY. HEAD COACH. IN. MLS. Seriously, the all-caps are appropriate. The crew is JACKED, and imagine what MLS and Montreal will be like with the Arsenal, Barcelona and Red Bulls legend on the sidelines. The only sad part is that, as Henry returns, Zlatan Ibrahimovic bids adieu to the LA Galaxy and, we presume, MLS. Will the Galaxy be better off? What\'s Zlatan's legacy? Did he conquer MLS? Will we miss him or was it time to say goodbye? Also in this episode ... Sam Stejskal (The Athletic) calls in to walk you through the movers and shakers in the two-day trade window. Dax McCarty explains why Nashville was the right landing spot for him and what we can expect from the expansion hopefuls. Finally, the US national team has a must-win game against Canada on Friday ... so why aren't people excited? And why is Earnie Stewart giving Gregg Berhalter a public vote of confidence? 1:05 – Thierry Henry to coach the Impact! GET HYPED 9:12 – Did Zlatan "conquer" MLS? How will he be remembered? 20:38 – Sam Stejskal (The Athletic) on Darwin Quintero to Houston, Fire rebuild and more 39:17 – Dax McCarty explains why Nashville is the right place for him 51:33 – Dreaming big for the open coaching spots remaining in MLS... 54:08 – Must-win for USMNT vs. Canada ... so will they win? And what if they don't? |
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Mon, 11 November 2019
The Seattle Sounders are the 24th MLS Cup champion. Andrew, Doyle, Calen and two-time Defender of the Year Ike Opara break down the 2019 season finale, Brian Schmetzer's star turn, Seattle's place in MLS history, Toronto FC's final disappointment, 2020 contenders and much more. Plus, Wiebe voluntarily gives Ike the opportunity to interrogate him a la the Benny & Sal Podcast. Will he plead the fifth? |
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Thu, 7 November 2019
![]() In this episode, Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle preview MLS Cup with the man who’ll call the game for ABC. ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman calls in to talk about the third-time-in-four-years Cup matchup, the chip on Brian Schmetzer’s shoulder, the pressure on Seattle, Jozy Altidore’s short- and long-term future and the reported trade that will send Darlington Nagbe to Columbus just as Julian Gressel is asking for a raise. Also in this episode … Matt Pentz (The Athletic) talks Nico Lodeiro, Schmetzer’s long Seattle history and the possibility of a parade in Seattle. Toronto FC legend Danny Dichio explains what Michael Bradley means to the club. Sounders At Heart’s Jeremiah Oshan’s X-Factor (Nouhou?) and prediction. Canada FC’s Aron Papernick gets emotional in picking an upset for the visitors. Plus, Matt and Andrew make their predictions. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday. 2:56 – TAYLOR TWELLMAN: MLS Cup matchup, Brian Schmetzer, pressure on Sounders 8:54 – TAYLOR TWELLMAN: Jozy’s future, Michael Bradley’s contract option and Greg Vanney 17:34 – TAYLOR TWELLMAN: Darlington Nagbe traded to Columbus, What now for the Fire? 23:53 – MATT PENTZ: Sounders’ place in Seattle, Nico Lodeiro & Schmetzer’s story 35:06 – DANNY DICHIO: Toronto FC legend on club’s ups and downs + Michael Bradley 47:43 – ARON PAPERNICK: Canada FC host gives Ontario prediction 53:17 – Wiebe and Doyle make their MLS Cup 24 predictions |
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Mon, 4 November 2019
![]() In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Bobby Warshaw get MLS Cup week started with a little role playing. With Doyle playing the role of Sounders boss Brian Schmetzer and Bobby as Toronto FC manager Greg Vanney, the two respective head coaches lay out their tactical plans, lineups and conundrums ahead of Sunday’s big game (3 pm ET; ABC, Univision, TUDN, TSN, TVAS). Also in this episode … Dax McCarty to Nashville? Good move, bad move or somewhere in between? Carlos Vela is your 2019 Landon Donovan MLS MVP. Shuffling in the Minnesota United front office gives Adrian Heath more power. Tab Ramos hires assistant coaches, and Darwin Quintero is linked to the Dynamo. Are Orlando City chasing Oscar Pareja? 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! 2:58 – Dax McCarty and Dave Romney to Nashville SC? What’s it mean? 9:16 – Carlos Vela (DUH) is your 2019 Landon Donovan MLS MVP 11:28 – Hype level in the studio as MLS Cup week begins? On a scale of 1-10… 17:55 – MLS Cup role-play preview: Bobby is Greg Vanney & Doyle is Brian Schmetzer 40:52 – Will MLS Cup be a “good game” or a cagey final? 49:40 – News around MLS: Tab’s Houston staff, Darwin to the Dynamo, MNUFC shuffle, Orlando & Oscar Pareja |
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Thu, 31 October 2019
![]() In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Susannah Collins and Bobby Warshaw sit down to discuss two massive upsets in the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs. MLS Cup is set, and it’s déjà vu (again): Seattle Sounders vs. Toronto FC. Are you jacked or is it lame that we didn’t get a new matchup? What did the Sounders do to spoil LAFC’s season? More importantly, how will Bobby respond to Seattle head coach Brian Schmetzer’s national TV call out? Former Sounder Steve Zakuani joins the show to explain the gameplan, take you behind the scenes before and after the match and describe what the next week will be like in the Emerald City. After, the crew wonders what LAFC’s long-term legacy will be without the ultimate prize? Still the best ever or just another great team? Opinions are split. As for Atlanta United, they’ll have to settle for the double. Should we be surprised the Five Stripes didn’t show up? They’ve been up and down all year. Same for Toronto FC (for two years), so why were they the ones who got it done? Will Jozy be back in time for Cup? Does Greg Vanney get enough credit? In the mailbag, listeners dance on LAFC’s grave and burn Wiebe. 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! 2:13 – Why this MLS Cup is different … even if it is a rematch of 2016 & 2017 5:41 – Was Sounders over LAFC the biggest upset in playoff history? 12:54 – Brian Schmetzer’s quote AND Bobby Warshaw’s explanation for how Seattle did it 21:10 – Why did LAFC fall flat? What were the Shield winners missing? 26:05 – INTERVIEW: Steve Zakuani on Sounders’ big win, Schmetzer, MLS Cup week 39:11 – What is LAFC’s last legacy from 2019? Best ever or just one of the greats? 46:11 – How did Toronto FC spoil Atlanta United’s MLS Cup defense? 52:32 – Did Atlanta United blow it? What went wrong for the Five Stripes? 1:06:44 – Susannah on Bob Bradley & Sebi Salazar, plus more Bobby on Schmetzer |
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Mon, 28 October 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr focus a microscope on the four teams left standing in the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs. First things first, what does it say that four of the most ambitious clubs (spending, facilities, expectations) in the league find themselves chasing MLS Cup? We try to answer that question. Then the guys dig into each individual matchup. Is this actually a trap game for LAFC? Will Bob Bradley sit back or press? Should Dio start? For the Sounders, it’s time to appreciate their consistency! But will they have enough against MLS’s best-ever regular season squad and Carlos Vela in fine form? Atlanta United fans don’t think their double gets enough respect, so Andrew gives it to them. They’re the clear favorites, but they got some questions to answer, mainly on the backline. As for Toronto FC, they won’t be scared of the Five Stripes, but they won’t have Jozy Altidore (we expect). What does that mean? How can they pull the upset? 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! 5:48 – Parity or stratification: What Conference Finals field says about MLS 18:29 – LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders preview! 20:04 – Trap game for LAFC? They’re favorites, but by how much? 27:10 – How the Sounders, model of consistency, can pull the upset… 39:26 – Atlanta United vs. Toronto FC preview! 41:30 – Hey, don’t you dare forget that ATLTUTD are defending champs! 48:37 – Could Greg Vanney and Toronto FC throw another tactical curveball? |
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Fri, 25 October 2019
![]() It's an Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs podcast (and a Brown Liquor Special). Andrew Wiebe, Matt Doyle and David Gass stay up late after a wild El Trafico to break down all four games from the Conference Semifinals and talk Tab Ramos to the Houston Dynamo. |
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Mon, 21 October 2019
![]() In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Bobby Warshaw and Matt Doyle celebrate the opening weekend of the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs weekend. It was spell-binding, mind-boggling and absolutely stupid in the best possible way. Goals, controversial moments, extra time (times three) and home teams (sans Minnesota) handling business. The guys dig into Adrian Heath’s lineup decisions, the Union’s historic win, the Red Bulls’ future, Portland’s head-scratching season, Wayne Rooney’s final MLS game, Dallas’ kids almost getting it done and Michael Parkhurst’s nasty injury. Plus, four full Conference Semifinal previews, including a mouth-watering El Trafico showdown. Also in this episode … NorCal soccer expert Evan Ream joins the show to talk about the newest MLS expansion team: Sacramento Republic. Ream explains why the bid finally came good, what changed, what the supporters are like, what kind of club the Republic will be in 2022 and who will be Sacramento’s natural rival. 3:58 – Did Adrian Heath’s overthink his lineup in LA loss? 14:11 – Union make history? Red Bulls have big questions to answer… 23:49 – What happened to the Portland Timbers? Why no Diego Valeri? 26:51 –Wayne Rooney’s final MLS game … What now for D.C. United? 31:31 – FC Dallas plays the kids and almost shocks the Sounders 35:30 – Josef Martinez no-shows, but Parky and ATLUTD gut it out 38:34 –PREVIEW: NYCFC vs. Toronto FC … How can Reds upset the Blues? 46:19 – PREVIEW: Seattle vs. Real Salt Lake … Are Sounders vulnerable? 51:24 – PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs. Philadelphia Union … Bigger injury concerns? 56:36 – PREVIEW: LAFC vs. LA Galaxy … El Trafico in the playoffs!!!!! 1:00:31 – INTERVIEW: All about Sacramento Republic, MLS’s newest team, w/ Evan Ream |
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Thu, 17 October 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Bobby Warshaw and Matt Doyle preview the Western Conference playoff bracket with Sporting KC midfielder Benny Feilhaber. But first, that USMNT loss in Toronto. First things first, the guys give Canada the proper and requisite credit for a massive victory, not just for the Nations League but also Hexagonal qualification. Then time to fire up the panic meter to see where the USMNT stand and where they’re headed. Also in this episode … Benny Feilhaber talks Western Conference and BS the Podcast’s rapid rise, plus full previews for Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas, Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers and Minnesota vs. LA Galaxy. 3:20 – OH CANADA! Huge win for John Herdman’s young squad 12:14 – Where is your USMNT panic meter? 24:45 – Does Gregg Berhalter have enough time to turn things around? Should he get it? 31:49 – PREVIEW: Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas 39:07 – PREVIEW: Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers 45:10 – Ike Opara wins MLS Defender of the Year 46:51 – PREVIEW: Minnesota United vs. LA Galaxy 52:20 – INTERVIEW: Benny Feilhaber talks BS the Pod, LAFC and the Western playoffs |
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Mon, 14 October 2019
David and Doyle have returned to Bobby’s side just in time for all the preview action. They start internationally with the keys and questions for USMNT and CANMNT going into arguably their biggest ever matchup. USWNT legend Kelley O’Hara joins the show to preview the NWSL semifinals. And last but not least the guys breakdown the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs starting with all three eastern conference first round matchups and what each of the six clubs need to do to advance.
4:45 USA v Canada preview 26:14 NWSL playoff preview with Kelley O'Hara 35:05 Atlanta United vs New England Revolution 42:58 Toronto FC vs DC United 47:23 Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls 52:48 Debate who is the 2019 AT&T Rookie of the Year 56:14 Who is 2019 MLS Newcomer of the Year? |
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Thu, 10 October 2019
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As Andrew Wiebe heads to marital bliss, Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins take the reins for this version of Extratime driven by Continental. Former U.S. National Team midfielder and Colorado Rapids player and coach Pablo Mastroeni joins the studio crew to detail how he would prepare for a playoff game, who are his picks for success in the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs and let us all know what he has been up to!
U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter talks with Bobby Warshaw about why he settles on his version of style of play, how to know when a young player is ready to make the jump to the National Team, and previews the CONCACAF Nations League matchups with Cuba and Canada.
And the Total Soccer Show guys talked with Bobby and Susannah to preview how they would approach Cuba, what they are looking forward to seeing from USMNT, and what would be considered success in this round of games.
1:45 - MLS News and Notes 5:20 - Total Soccer Show segment 6:47 - What should the USMNT approach be to the Cuba game 11:42 - Where should Christian Pulisic play 22:42 - What formation should the USMNT play 28:16 - Gregg Berhalter interview 39:43 - Pablo Mastroeni joins the show 44:18 - Pablo Mastroeni on what made the 2010 MLS Cup winning Colorado Rapids Special 54:50 - Pablo Mastroeni on the current state of the USMNT |
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Mon, 7 October 2019
![]() Decision Day presented by AT&T has come and gone and now the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoff bracket is set! David, Doyle, Bobby and Charlie get together to talk about all the action around the league. But most importantly playoff preview time has started. Can the Timbers win on the road at RSL with Valeri a question mark? Do the young guns in Dallas have enough to threaten Seattle? Can Minnesota win their first MLS playoff game at home over the Galaxy’s stars?
In the East it was a limp to the finish line for a number of teams but we have some delicious postseason matchups. Toronto FC will host their first playoff game since 2017 MLS Cup against Wayne Rooney and D.C. United, Philadelphia look for their first playoff victory over rivals New York Red Bulls and a Decision Day rematch between Atlanta United and the New England Revolution.
The guys break all this down, plus postmortem San Jose’s 2019 season, Orlando City parting ways with James O’Connor and so much more.
4:59 Ode to legend to DMB 9:20 Carlos Vela the new MLS goal king 26:20 preview Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers playoff game 33:17 Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas playoff game 37:57 break down Minnesota United and LA Galaxy 42:06 preview DC United vs Toronto FC playoff game 46:32 preview Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls playoff game 50:18 preview Atlanta United vs New England Revolution 54:28 Orlando City parts way with James O’Connor |
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Thu, 3 October 2019
![]() In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins go all-in on Decision Day presented by AT&T. What are the big decisions? Who will get the final two playoff spots in the West? Is a miracle in the offing for the Colorado Rapids? Will Diego Valeri get a Rose City send off? Will LAFC make history? Best every season AND single-season goal record for Carlos Vela? Bob Bradley is going to go for it. Also in this episode … USMNT roster questions, including Sergino Dest’s international future, the All Chaos XI featuring Nouhou, Zlatan and many others and an Opta quiz to see how well you know MLS and the 2019 season. 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! 0:53 – Happy birthday, Zlatan! What’s that party gonna be like? 6:16 – Who will take the final two playoff spots in the West? 18:45 – Should LAFC care about breaking the all-time points record? 24:46 – Do all the PKs cheapen Carlos Vela’s record year? 30:16 – Who needs home games most among “good not great” teams out West? 33:56 – Taking a closer look at Eastern Conference seeding 38:28 – Opta Quiz! How well do you know MLS and this season? 45:25 – USMNT roster reaction: No Dest, Trapp/Zardes, Pulisic, young snubs 59:30 – MAILBAG: The All-Chaos/Nouhou XI that’ll make you laugh and cry Subscribe to our playlist for every episode of Extratime: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj4z4KsbIoVm6HVbbkKGX1VIJwTlCk07 |
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Mon, 30 September 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Matt Doyle and Bobby Warshaw sit down to dig into second to last week of the regular season. The real fun, though, comes when the guys jump in the ETR Time Machine to see whether their preseason Baerantees and predictions came good … or flopped spectacularly. Also in this episode … Why LAFC aren’t invincible, how the Galaxy are primed for a spectacular collapse (or MLS Cup win) and how to beat both in the playoffs. Time to celebrate the Rapids, who might not make the playoffs but are better than the three teams in front of them. What’s wrong with FC Dallas? What’s the Revs’ postseason ceiling? Why hasn’t Ike Opara gotten USMNT call-ups? 3:23 – Who is the biggest threat to LAFC in the West? What’s the gameplan? 10:40 – Why doesn’t Ike Opara get USMNT call-ups? 11:49 – The Galaxy are flawed – that much is obvious – but will it be fatal? 21:34 – All hail the Rapids! The best team in the West outside LAFC 28:01 – What’s wrong with FC Dallas? Is their season already a success? 36:30 – The Revs are playoffs dangerous? The Revs are playoffs dangerous! 41:06 – Revisiting 2019 Baerantees (awful) and award predictions (less awful) 45:40 – Back to Benny Ball for D.C.? Why does the goals-allowed record keep getting broken? 49:03 – Are the Red Bulls better poised for playoff success now than post Shield? Subscribe to our YouTube playlist for every episode of Extratime: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcj4z4KsbIoVm6HVbbkKGX1VIJwTlCk07 |
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Thu, 26 September 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins fire off the confetti cannons for LAFC, 2019 MLS Supporters’ Shield winners. It’s time to celebrate Carlos Vela, Bob Bradley and the rest of the Black and Gold, including their amazing supporters. But … does LAFC still need to win MLS Cup to be considered one of the best teams in MLS history? Some say yes. Others no. Also in this episode … Chris Wondolowski cements Quakes/MLS legend status, Impact seal CCL spot via Canadian Championship win, NYCFC are killing it in the East (and the transfer market), CCL and Leagues Cup berths, Adrian Heath keeps up the “us against the world” routine after Loons clinch playoff spot, Galaxy are who they are and they’re an MLS Cup contender and the Timbers mull DP deal for Diego Valeri. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday. 3:25 – Wondo, man of the people, gets rowdy with Quakes supporters 8:05 – LAFC win Supporters’ Shield … Are they the best team in MLS history? 17:37 – Allez Impact! Montreal win Canadian Championship/CCL spot 21:20 – NYCFC whoop Atlanta/are killing it in the transfer market 27:52 – Concacaf Champions League + Leagues Cup qualification as it currently stands 31:39 – MNUFC in the playoffs! Heath keeps up “us against the world” routine 36:16 – Who trusts the LA Galaxy? Who wants to play them in the playoffs? 38:25 – Who will get in? Portland, Dallas or San Jose (50:12)? You pick two 44:25 – Should the Timbers re-sign Diego Valeri to a DP deal? 53:51 – Extratime Mailbag: New Crew stadium, Heath’s tactics, Chara or Valeri |
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Mon, 23 September 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Charlie Davies and Matt Doyle mourn Josef Martinez’s knee injury and wonder how Atlanta United’s dreams of winning back-to-back MLS Cup championships might be affected by the potential absence of the league’s goal king. What’s the best-case scenario for Martinez and Atlanta? What’s the glass half-empty take? Who might fill in for the rest of the regular season? Why doesn’t Doyle have faith in Pity Martinez? Also in this episode … LAFC haven’t won in five games, is something wrong with Bob Bradley’s squad? Which career MLSers deserve a place in the National Soccer Hall of Fame? Should Montreal bring back Nacho Piatti in 2020? How about Michael Bradley and Toronto FC? Will the general be back at BMO? Plus, hapless playoff contenders, a midweek preview and the best German in MLS. 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! 2:32 – Josef Martinez is hurt … What does it mean for Atlanta United? 6:21 – How might Frank de Boer replace Josef? Short- and long-term 13:33 – Celebrating the career of Michael Parkhurst 20:45 – Which MLSers deserve a place in the National Soccer Hall of Fame? 32:48 – What’s wrong with LAFC? Plus, Adama Diomande out indefinitely 41:31 – Should Montreal bring back Nacho Piatti in 2020? 46:18 – Toronto FC and Michael Bradley: Will they stay together? 51:07 – Is the playoff field one team too big? Hapless race for the seven seed 55:00 – Midweek preview! Playoff implications galore 59:16 – Who is the best German player in MLS?
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Thu, 19 September 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe and David Gass sit down for a wide-ranging interview with Sunil Gulati (29:00), 12-year president of U.S. Soccer and current FIFA council member about his induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, the successful bid to win the 2026 World Cup, scandals and cleanup at FIFA, creation of MLS and much, much more. Also in this episode … Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins jump in the studio with Wiebe and Gass to talk Jesse Marsch’s big Champions League win, David Silva to Inter Miami, interleague play between Liga MX and MLS, a jam-packed Golden Boot race and more! Also in the episode … 3:55 – Jesse Marsch makes UEFA Champions League history 6:29 – David Silva would make perfect sense for Inter Miami 11:18 – Interleague play between Liga MX and MLS? Plus, Bobby’s big idea 18:16 – It’s a three-man Golden Boot race! Vela, Zlatan, Josef 21:45 – Uh oh! Timbers are in trouble 25:06 – Biggest games of MLS Week 29 29:00 – INTERVIEW: FIFA council member Sunil Gulati 35:54 – GULATI: U.S. Soccer in the 80s, 1994 World Cup & MLS creation 45:42 – GULATI: What will 2026 WCup mean to USA? + Liga MX/MLS relationship 49:45 – GULATI: FIFA scandal, representation at USSF, state of USMNT |
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Mon, 16 September 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr marvel at the wonder that is Zlatan Ibrahimovic. For on-field exploits, how about a hat-trick to take his season total to 26 goals? For off-field headlines, how about claiming he’s the “best ever” player in MLS history? Well, is Zlatan right? The guys tackle that question and the Galaxy’s ever increasing playoff chances. And for those with Zlatan fatigue, we’ve got plenty more… Also in the episode … New Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto calls in to share his vision for the club, ideal Designated Player profile and what a move to Soldier Field in 2020 will do for the fanbase. Plus, what is Minnesota United’s 2019 narrative and should the Loons re-sign Darwin Quintero? Might it be better if Portland DON’T have a home playoff game? Which teams around the East playoff line will stay above it? Mario Mandzukic to LAFC? 2:50 – Zlatan says he’s MLS’s “best ever” player. Is he right? 15:25 – What is the Minnesota United narrative for 2019? 18:23 – Should the Loons re-sign Darwin Quintero? 25:09 – Where was Brian Fernandez? Timbers on the road in the playoffs? 34:04 – INTERVIEW: New Fire owner Joe Mansueto on Solider Field, rebrand, Chicharito 45:49 – What was the worst result of the weekend? 48:55 – Digging in on the Eastern Conference: playoff line, NYCFC, PHI-LAFC 58:52 – Are Toronto FC actually MLS Cup contenders? |
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Thu, 12 September 2019
![]() In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins get hyped about David Beckham’s reported Inter Miami pitch to Lionel Messi. Messi can reportedly get out of his contract (for free!) in June. So will he? And what would Messi in MLS look like? Plus, a suspended Matias Almeyda sneaks around the stadium, Andre Shinyashiki goes hypebeast Guy Fawkes with the dye job and USMNT glass half full/empty with SB Nation’s Kim McCauley. Also in the episode … Who is the MLS Rookie of the Year leader? Which non-playoff team is best equipped for 2020? Are the playoffs slipping away from Zlatan and the Galaxy … again? Is Orlando City’s future bright after improved 2019? Do the Union have anything to prove against LAFC? Is MLS sending its best to Concacaf Champions League? How many players would you take from 2014 USMNT on 2019 version? 3:32 – Get hyped about Beckham’s reported Inter Miami pitch to Leonel Messi! 8:29 – Riffing on MLS midweek: Toronto FC, Almeyda, Superman celebration 13:31 – Who is the MLS Rookie of the Year leader? 15:48 – Which non-playoff team is best equipped for 2020? 21:08 – Are the playoffs slipping away from Zlatan and the Galaxy … again? 26:30 – Is Orlando City’s future bright after improved 2019? Or is 2020 too soon? 29:46 – Do the Union have anything to prove against LAFC? 32:26 – LAFC to CCL! Can they win it? Who else does the crew want to see in? 36:17 – If the playoffs started today, here’s what Susannah would want to see 38:43 – Why is watching/following the USMNT such a downer? 43:45 – INTERVIEW: Kim McCauley (SB Nation) on USMNT present & future 57:22 – Canada’s ideal international window! Two wins and some Hex help 1:02:17 – How many players would you take from 2014 USMNT on 2019 version? |
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Mon, 9 September 2019
Mailbag episode! Andrew Wiebe, Matt Doyle and Bobby Warshaw answer a flood of listener questions following the US national team’s 3-0 loss to Mexico. What’s the narrative around the team? Can it be spun as anything but a disaster? What is progress? Is Gregg Berhalter an Ideologue? Why are Wil Trapp and Gyasi Zardes starting? Is it too late for players to pick up the system? How might Tyler Adams change things? Can we count on John Brooks? Is there a Plan B? Is Mexico just better? Also in the episode … Duane Rollins calls in to talk Canada and the Nations League. Could an MLS team beat Mexico? How will NYCFC do without Heber? Is Dome Torrent a Coach of the Year candidate? Who should D.C. United sign to replace Rooney and Lucho? What is Jonathan Lewis’ ceiling? Who deserves the blame if the Galaxy miss the playoffs? Will Sporting KC sign a big-time No. 9? 3:40 – USA lose to Mexico … is the sky falling? What is the narrative? 8:30 – What progress did Doyle and Warshaw see against Mexico? 15:34 – Is Gregg Berhalter an ideologue? Should Trapp start? 23:30 – Should Sargent, Pomykal and the other young guns start? 27:10 – Can USA rely on John Brooks? How has Weston McKennie done with USA? 35:43 – Is Extratime too “buddy buddy” with Berhalter? 38:31 – The Tata Counterfactual: What would USA look like with Martino in charge? 41:24 – Duane Rollins (Host of Soccer Today) takes ETR to task on Canada 50:08 – MLS Mailbag: NYCFC, Dome Torrent, LuchoRoo replacements in D.C., Jonathan Lewis’ ceiling 57:47 – Who takes the heat if the Galaxy miss the playoffs? Will Sporting KC sign a big-time No. 9? |
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Thu, 5 September 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass and Bobby Warshaw have a long conversation about Sergino Dest, emerging Ajax fullback, US U-20 star and US national team starter against Mexico. Only … we didn’t know that when we recorded! So the guys ponder whether Gregg Berhalter will start the 19-year-old dual national, who just got a call from the Dutch U-23s and what the push and pull says about the program. Plus, Bobby builds his ideal “play proactively” XI against El Tri. >Also in the episode … Nations League begins and Canada know they’ve got to be perfect! The guys heap praise on the underrated Maxi Moralez, NYCFC’s diminutive playmaker. Are LAFC vulnerable without Carlos Vela? Yeah, probably. Top expansion draft picks and most disappointing MLS team of the last decade. 3:40 – Sergino Dest … Should he start vs. Mexico (he will, says Berhalter) and what’s his future with USMNT? 23:12 – How should the US play against Mexico? 32:38 – Goal.com’s Jon Arnold gives the Mexico perspective 39:36 – Why Concacaf Nations League matters and is very fun 43:37 – Why Canada has to be perfect to get into the Hex … and that’s fair 48:05 – Maxi Moralez is the most underrated attacker in MLS 52:48 – Are LAFC just a little bit vulnerable? What if Vela is out come playoffs? 55:10 – MAIL: Best expansion draft pick of all-time? Most disappointing team in the last decade? |
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Mon, 2 September 2019
In this special Labor Day episode, Andrew Wiebe and David Gass bring you interviews with four fascinating (but wildly different) North American soccer personalities. First up, Ike Opara, who arrived in Minnesota this offseason to help turn the Loons’ fortunes around. In his spare time, he grills opponents, friends and follow professional players on the BS Podcast. Also in the episode … DaMarcus Beasley on his final season, why he doesn’t get showered in gifts like Landon Donovan and the embarrassing accessory his running mate refused to part with back in the day. Plus, Earthquakes midfielder and US national team prospect Jackson Yueill sits down with David in Los Angeles, and Austin da Luz talks life in the second division as as he prepares to hang up his boots. 2:08 – Ike Opara on Minnesota United, marking Zlatan and podcasting 101 26:40 – DaMarcus Beasley is walking away, but he’s still got stories to share 37:01 – Jackson Yueill explains what Matias Almeyda is like behind the scenes 45:37 – North Carolina FC’s Austin da Luz on Playing for Pride, the second division |
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Thu, 29 August 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass and Bobby Warshaw chat with US men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter for nearly half an hour. You’ll hear from Berhalter on Christian Pulisic’s best position, Paxton Pomykal and Miles Robinson’s development, what he learned from the Gold Cup, why positions are just one way to look at the game and how he and his staff monitor, scout, evaluate and communicate with the player pool. Also in this show: Atlanta United outlast Minnesota United in the US Open Cup final … Nashville SC general manager Mike Jacobs on the club’s first-ever Designated Player, Hany Mukhtar … Playoff dates released, what does it mean? … Biggest games of the weekend are __________ 1:35 – Atlanta United lift another trophy! US Open Cup final recap 12:03 – Playoff schedule is out … so who has an advantage? 14:30 – INTERVIEW: Gregg Berhalter goes deep on USMNT (Pulisic, Pomykal, Dest, tactics, dual nationals) 40:35 – USMNT roster takeaways from Warshaw, Wiebe and Gass 43:01 – Biggest matches of MLS Week 26 47:30 – INTERVIEW: Mike Jacobs on Nashville SC’s new DP, Hany Mukhtar Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday at 5 pm ET. Leave feedback or mailbag questions in the comments! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. |
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Mon, 26 August 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Bobby Warshaw sit down to recap all the action from Heineken Rivalry Week. First up, El Trafico, the most bonkers rivalry in MLS (on the field, at least). That’s in large part thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is living rent-free in LAFC’s own building. Doyle and Warshaw break down the tactics and Gass shares his experience inside Banc of California Stadium. Also in this show … Hell is Real lives up to the billing (and the guys eulogize FC Cincinnati), FC Dallas make a point in the Texas Derby, 2nd place in the West is up for grabs, NYCFC might just be the best team in the East, Philadelphia’s quest for a successful season, US Open Cup preview and an interview with new Colorado Rapids head coach Robin Fraser. 3:00 – LAFC can’t get over El Trafico hump 18:50 – Hell is Real! Zardes’ redemption and FC Cincy’s eulogy 28:45 – Second best team in the West? Who knows! 35:06 – Why Bobby has come around on Dome Torrent, NYCFC 39:01 – What does a successful season for the Union look like? 41:19 – Atlanta United vs. Minnesota United in the US Open Cup preview 45:30 – INTERVIEW: Robin Fraser, new head coach of the Colorado Rapids 56:47 – Mailbag: Top 10 central defenders in MLS |
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Thu, 22 August 2019
Heineken Rivalry Week is here! Andrew Wiebe and Bobby Warshaw celebrate by eulogizing the San Jose backline (RIP, Vela was here) then hitting the phones. First up, Max Bretos in Los Angeles to talk about LAFC’s historic success and a looming El Trafico. Mike Conti is next up from Atlanta, talking to a couple “idiots” about Josef Martinez’s troll game and the Orlando City rivalry. Then it’s Patrice Bernier, now an Impact assistant coach, to dissect Montreal’s 24-hour coaching carousel and the Canadian Classique. Also in this show … The USL Show and St. Louis native Phill Grooms on supporter culture and buzz as MLS team No. 28 goes official!
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Mon, 19 August 2019
With Andrew in transit purgatory David is joined by Bobby, Doyle, and Calen to decide which of them is the biggest “idiot”. Then they try to solve the unsolvable questions. Who is the second best team in MLS? Is Carlos Vela the most entertaining player in league history? And of course who will make the 2019 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs? Plus Bobby rallies the LA Galaxy ahead of the Leagues Cup Semifinal, a Heineken Rivalry Week preview and big news coming out of St. Louis. 5:50 - Who's the 2nd Best team in the league 12:10 - Carlos Vela & LAFC Conversation 20:18 - The current playoff situation in MLS 29:35 - How good are the Revs? 35:27 - Whitecaps make a big move, what's the plan for the future? 40:07 - MLS in St. Louis? 51:39 - Mailbag |
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Thu, 15 August 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Charlie Davies and Susannah Collins celebrate and dissect a Major League Soccer’s first final triumph over Liga MX in more than 20 years! Atlanta United knocked off Club America, 3-2, to win the second-ever Campeones Cup. David was there – it was electric at Mercedes Benz Stadium – to witness the magic of Piojo Herrera in person, Charlie says Darlington Nagbe needs another look from the USMNT and the whole crew tries to put the win in perspective. Also in this show … Houston Dynamo GM Matt Jordan on Wilmer Cabrera’ dismissal and the future of the club, Ike Opara vs. the field for Defender of the Year, analyzing the ailing Sounders, celebrating the reported expansion to St. Louis and trying to imagine MLS’s future structure and hypothetical celebrity owners in MLS. 3:03 – MLS, ATL top Liga MX, Club America in Campeones Cup 8:01 – Why Darlington Nagbe should get another look with US 18:40 – INTERVIEW: Dynamo GM Matt Jordan on future of the club 39:13 – Charlie Davies says playoff hopes are dead for these teams… 43:58 – Ike Opara for Defender of the Year? Who else has a shot? 50:49 – #MLS4TheLou: Reported expansion to St. Louis! 55:01 – How might MLS work with 28 teams? Wiebe’s plan 57:55 – Which hypothetical celebrity owners would make MLS more fun? |
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Mon, 12 August 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Bobby Warshaw and Charlie Davies name “Winners” and “Not winners” from MLS Week 23. The Chicago Fire, FC Dallas and D.C. United (without Rooney!) are winners! The LA Galaxy are “not winners” after losing to a team without their two best players … and picking up just 5 wins in 15 games over all. Oh, and Zlatan has thoughts about the playoffs. Also in this show … Bob Bradley raises coaching standards to a higher level and Bobby is here for it, the Revs appear to be for real, David Gass checks in from Atlanta on the eve of Campeones Cup, The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal shines light on Mike Petke’s termination as head coach of Real Salt Lake and a 1v1 Extratime basketball game is planned. 4:07 – Winners from MLS Week 23 11:18 – Are the Galaxy good? Or just getting by? Plus, Zlatan and the playoff system 26:48 – Are the Revs for real? Charlie says no doubt about it 31:36 – David Gass checks in from Campeones Cup prelude in Atlanta 45:35 – The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal on Mike Petke’s termination as RSL head coach 54:25 – Why other MLS coaches should be watching Bob Bradley’s LAFC |
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Thu, 8 August 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe and Calen dig into the MLS transfer deadline, the big-money moves and the shocking exit of one of the league’s biggest stars, Wayne Rooney. The Athletic’s Pablo Maurer joins the show to give you an inside look at the past few days in the nation’s capital and explains why Rooney decided he had to return to England for the good of his family. Also in this show … peak pettiness from Josef Martinez and Adrian Heath after US Open Cup semifinals, a quick look ahead to Week 23 and former Montreal Impact technical director Adam Braz gives you an expert take on the transfer window, including insight on the Galaxy’s move for Cristian Pavon, LAFC’s new Penarol starlet, Inter Miami’s expansion build and much more. 2:56 – Peak pettiness from Josef Martinez in USOC 5:38 – Mason Toye for USMNT? Keep your eyes on this young No. 9 8:24 – Adrian Heath goes in on “MLS dot com” (AKA all of us) 12:05 – Why Wayne Rooney swapped D.C. United for Derby County (Pablo Maurer, The Athletic) 26:26 – Everything you need to know from MLS deadline day w/ Adam Braz 36:09 – How did Galaxy land Cristian Pavon? Was it above board? 40:38 – LAFC drop serious coin on Penarol’s Brian Rodriguez 56:27 – Looking ahead to Week 23 and a new episode of the Movement |
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Mon, 5 August 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Calen Carr and Matt Doyle sit down in the studio talk about MLS Week 22, Aaron Long's transfer saga, juicy transfer rumors around MLS, Inter Miami linked to Gennaro Gattuso and US Open Cup semifinals. But first, Alejandro Bedoya grabbed headlines for his goal celebration and mic drop on Sunday. The guys share their thoughts on Bedoya’s statement on national TV – “Congress, do something now! End gun violence! Let’s go!” – and the bravery it takes to seize the moment. 3:16 - Ale Bedoya drops the mic on national TV 17:27 - Union bounce back, DC are "a mess" 21:06 - ATL have so much talent it may not matter how they play 24:10 - Can anyone stop LAFC? (Hint: No) 26:12 - Prairie Dog Plague & celebrating Kei Kamara 32:16 - Quick takeaways from MLS Week 22 36:46 - Aaron Long! Pavon! Ola Kamara! Bojan! Transfer madness 50:55 - US Open Cup quick preview 56:20 - Mailbag: Should I split my family over soccer? |
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Thu, 1 August 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Charlie Davies and Matt Doyle wrap up the MLS All-Star festivities from Orlando, including an epic photobomb, Nani’s buzzer beater in the first-ever MLS Skills Challenge presented by Target, Atletico Madrid’s victory and Joao Felix’s golazo and a meeting between PRO’s Howard Webb and one Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Laughs, we got them. Also in this episode … Week 22 preview with Atlanta United vs. LA Galaxy the big game on the docket, an amazing Bob Bradley impersonation by LAFC’s Walker Zimmerman, what it’s like to play for Matias Almeyda with Chris Wondolowski, Graham Zusi’s career as a Sporting KC (and Wizards) lifer and a ton of listener mail! |
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Mon, 29 July 2019
In a special All-Star edition of Extratime, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Bobby Warshaw sit down in Orlando at the MLS Digital HQ presented by Wells Fargo to get hyped for the Homegrown Game, MLS Skills Challenge and marquee clash on Wednesday night. In this episode ... Who is the best team in the Eastern Conference? Your guess is as good as ours! Mark-Anthony Kaye comes by the set to chat about LAFC, his Barca midfield model, why his career got off to a slow start, Canada's future and Bob Bradley in the weight room. Finally, Inter Miami's first signings cost a pretty penny. What it means for MLS?
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Thu, 25 July 2019
Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Calen Carr and Susannah Collins look back on the first half of the 2019 MLS season. More specifically, the crew chooses their top storyline so far. Someone’s gotta choose LAFC, but everything else is up for grabs. How about Minnesota’s progress? The Revs’ ying-yang season? Matias Almeyda and San Jose? Union atop the table? So much to choose from! Also in this episode … Leagues Cup quarterfinals, including James Harden flexing and dancing, a cat on the field in Utah and the Galaxy kids coming through, Zlatan’s avoids suspension for that elbow, All-Star lookahead and your thoughts in the mailbag. 5:02 – Leagues Cup! Alex Morgan, James Harden & the RSL cat 11:58 – Did MLS teams approach Leagues Cup in the right way? 15:42 – Josh Wolff … Good hire for Austin FC? 27:03 – Zlatan avoids suspension. Should it have been a red card? 36:37 – Low point for the Vancouver Whitecaps in CanChamp 41: 40 – Favorite storylines from the 2019 season… 51:10 – Looking forward to LAFCvATL and more Pity Martinez |
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Mon, 22 July 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Charlie Davies, Matt Doyle and David Gass talk soccer and take sides. Are you Team Zlatan or Team Over Zlatan? El Trafico brings out the best (in the media and on the field) from the big Swede, and the guys dig into another rivalry win for the Galaxy as well as the polarizing nature of the club’s international star. Plus, do LAFC need another attacking Designated Player to make sure they don’t fall short of MLS Cup? Also in this episode … Cascadia Cup delivers (and so does Brian Fernandez … again), MLS Week 20 winners and “dropped points,” a big decision for Red Bulls with Aaron Long linked to West Ham and Leagues Cup kick off and expansion! 1:23 - Galaxy own LAFC in El Trafico 8:43 - Zlatan: Soccer poet or boring blowhard? 20:19 - Does LAFC need a DP attacker to avoid MLS Cup disappointment? 25:25 - Better bet for MLS Cup: Sounders or Timbers? 34:20 - Winners (and "dropped points") from MLS Week 20 49:29 - Should the Red Bulls sell Aaron Long to West Ham? 53:56 - Leagues Cup ... Just give it a chance, OK? |
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Thu, 18 July 2019
Despite being a Man/Woman down, Bobby and David keep their shape as they do a two man Extratime show for the ages. A host of midweek MLS games give the guys a chance to debate what happened to the Fire over the last two years. Then they revel in the turnaround in New England topped by Gustavo Bou’s debut wonder goal. Orlando City SC forward Chris Mueller joins the show to talk about his excitement over taking part in the MLS skills challenge (July 30th, 8pm ET on MLSsoccer.com, MLS App, MLS Twitch & Twitter, PlutoTV), talks a little trash to Atlético Madrid, and tells us what his next steps are in his career. Plus, an El Tráfico preview, should Crew fans be worried, and so much more. Major League Soccer's long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday at 5 pm ET. Leave feedback or mailbag questions in the comments! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. 5:15 Chicago Fire what is going on? 14:52 Revolution love on Bou’s debut 20:53 Toronto ready to rise in the east 26:00 Houston Dynamo and James Harden 27:09 Skills Challenge chat 29:34 Chris Mueller interview on skills challenge, the steps he has to take to make the USMNT, best moments at Exploria Stadium including the "Running of the Wall", and the playoff push for OCSC. 44:55 El Trafico preview who does this mean more for? 53:43 Leagues Cup 55:07 Mailbag on Crew SC |
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Mon, 15 July 2019
Who is up and who is down in MLS? A wild weekend of games across the league and Doyle, Bobby, Calen, and David sit down to try and help you make sense of it. These experts look at which teams made the biggest statements in their wins (and loses) as we head into the second half of the season. Plus San Jose dominate the Cali Clasico, a wild finish for Minnesota to maintain their winning streak, and the controversy in the Hudson River Derby. Major League Soccer’s long-running podcast Extratime is now available on YouTube, every Monday and Thursday at 5 pm ET. Leave feedback or mailbag questions in the comments! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. |
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Thu, 11 July 2019
![]() In this episode, Susannah Collins & Calen Carr continuing celebrating after the USWNT parade in NYC, and David Gass & Bobby Warshaw recap their experience at a wild quarterfinal round game in the U.S. Open Cup. Fresh off his contract extension announcement, Jim Curtin joins the show to talk about the approach the club has on Homegrowns. The MLS transfer window opens with a massive DP signing of Gustavo Bou in New England, and the show previews a big Week 20 highlighted by Seattle hosting Atlanta on Sunday. |
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Mon, 8 July 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Charlie Davies, Matt Doyle and David Gass reflect on a magical World Cup run for the US women’s national team, then do the same for a Gold Cup run that saw the men fall just short. How does Gregg Berhalter’s squad measure up against Mexico? What could change in the next six months? Who were the big winners among the players? Also in this episode … Good idea or bad idea with the transfer window set to open. YOLO! Ali Adnan is staying in Vancouver. Plus winners from Week 18 and a USMNT-focused mailbag. |
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Thu, 4 July 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Charlie Davies, Matt Doyle and Bobby Warshaw burn the midnight oil – Brown Liquor Special anyone? – to celebrate the US women’s national team’s run to the World Cup final and break down the USMNT’s Gold Cup semifinal win against Jamaica and look ahead to a US-Mexico payoff in Chicago. Also in this episode … The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal sets the stage for the summer transfer window, including the possibility that Inter Miami goes for a big splash. Like, Luis Suarez big. 1:47 – USA! USA! USA! World Cup final here we come 10:40 – Another final? Yes, please. Breaking down US-Jamaica in the Gold Cup semis 31:18 – Transfer window lowdown with The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal |
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Mon, 1 July 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Charlie Davies, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr praise the soccer gods. Why? The MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by Target is back … and backed by the F2Freestylers. Who has skills for days and got snubbed? What alternative skill games would capture the world’s attention? Oh, and lots of soccer talk is coming your way as well. First up, why did the USMNT look so underwhelming against Curacao? What went wrong and what can be fixed against Jamaica in the Gold Cup semis? How should Canada respond to another devastating loss? What does Andrew have to say to everyone calling the Gold Cup a waste of time? EPIC RANT. Also in this episode … MLS teams below the playoff line who are going to climb, the Earthquakes and Matias Almeyda are on to something special and Frank De Boer says Pity Martinez was a “danger” to Atlanta United. 2:18 – MLS Skills Challenge is back! Seriously, get pumped 12:08 – USMNT are on to the Gold Cup semifinals, but there is reason for concern 18:22 – Why the US need Altidore at center forward (and how Zardes can still help) 27:02 – Looking ahead to US-Jamaica in the Gold Cup semifinal 32:35 – Canada choke. Why and how? And what’s next? 39:40 – RANT: Why Gold Cup haters need to crawl under a rock 46:40 – MLS Week 17: Quakes on the come up! Non-playoff teams that could rise… |
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Thu, 27 June 2019
![]() In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass and Bobby Warshaw get hyped for the biggest game of the summer so far and perhaps the biggest Women’s World Cup game in the tournament’s history. Yes, United States vs. France, and USWNT and World Cup veteran Lori Lindsey calls in to explain why Megan Rapinoe and the rest of the roster aren’t afraid of controversy, a media frenzy or career-defining pressure. Also in this episode … Bobby’s explains his Christian Pulisic “hot take,” Patrice Bernier gives the guys the lowdown on Canada’s exciting new generation and their dreams of Gold Cup glory, Inter Miami’s chase for Tyler Boyd (and others) goes under the microscope, Wayne Rooney does the seemingly impossible and listeners pack the mailbag. 5:26 – INTERVIEW: USWNT and WCup vet Lori Lindsey on USA-France 21:41 – Should Christian Pulisic’s name be written in ink in US starting XI? 32:36 – What do the guys want to see against Curacao in the quarterfinals? 36:05 – INTERVIEW: Canada legend Patrice Bernier on a new, ambitious generation 49:42 – Hold on, Wayne Rooney did what? 70-yard goal! 52:36 – Tyler Boyd to Inter Miami? Paul Tenorio says they’re in discussions 55:50 – Revs: Villains or plucky underdogs? |
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Mon, 24 June 2019
![]() In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr gather in the studio to break down a nervous US women’s national team win in the World Cup and plead with Anthony Hudson’s agent to take on a few new clients after the former Rapids’ boss was linked with Newcastle. More seriously, the guys dig into the 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target roster – where is Run DMB?! – and wonder how far Paxton Pomykal’s can go with USMNT, FC Dallas and beyond. Finally, it’s Gold Cup discussion following big USMNT and CanMNT wins at the Gold Cup. Perhaps most importantly, Calen explains how a good diet (chicken nuggets and milk shakes) can help Wiebe recover from his ankle injury. 1:30 – US women sneak past Spain in the World Cup Round of 16 4:11 – Did MLS get it right with 2019 All-Star squad? 7:56 – Who are the All-Star snubs who stand out the most? 11:46 – Why Mark-Anthony Kaye is the MLS locker-room pick, per Calen Carr? 15:21 – How far can Paxton Pomykal, the next big thing in U.S. Soccer, go? 22:41 – Zlatan radar going off! Is the big man acting a fool … to his teammates? 26:56 – What will Andrew Wooten be for the Philadelphia Union? 30:33 – Alan Pardew or Tab Ramos for FC Cincinnati head coaching job? 36:22 – Jefferson Savarino to the Premier League? Could be good… 38:30 – Takeaways from the US’s 6-0 win against Trinidad & Tobago 51:00 – Canada has the best attack at the Gold Cup! 56:48 – Why Calen is the men’s league Neymar and went on the cheeseburger diet as a player |
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Thu, 20 June 2019
Who is Tyler Boyd? Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Calen Carr are joined by the USMNT's newest breakout star. Boyd tells the guys about playing everywhere from New Zealand to Turkey, and why he choose to play for the United States after appearing in friendlies for New Zealand. TSN analyst Terry Dunfield calls in to explain why Canada's goal should be to WIN the Gold Cup. Plus, US Open Cup upsets and Landon Donovan the USL Championship general manager.
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Mon, 17 June 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Matt Doyle are joined by the guys from the Total Soccer Show to discuss the USMNT's chances in the Gold Cup. Wiebe then sits down for an exclusive interview with USMNT legend and Colorado Rapids' 'keeper Tim Howard. 4:10 - Mexico and Canada, what did they show in Gold Cup Openers? 9:15 - Did Jamaica's coach actually say Gold Cup is a "must win?" 10:59 - Guyana game preview 13:52 - Total Soccer Show: How much does the Gold Cup matter? 35:55 - Tim Howard Exclusive Interview 54:55 - U.S. Open Cup 58:12 - Better MLS player: Vela or Giovinco? |
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Thu, 13 June 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins react to the news that Tyler Adams will miss the Gold Cup, chat with US men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter, feed you all the random Concacaf info you didn’t know that you needed to know ahead of the tournament and bask in the glory of the U.S. Open Cup. 3:27 – How will USMNT deal with loss of Tyler Adams in the Gold Cup? 7:10 – INTERVIEW: US men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter 24:00 – Bobby dissects our interview with Gregg Berhalter 25:57 – Canada can win the Gold Cup! No, seriously, that attack is filthy 29:00 – Star players, important context and interesting facts about every Gold Cup team 44:55 – US Open Cup 4th Round: Cupsets, best stories and MLS clubs marching on 49:47 – Ben Baer joins for the Mailbag (and iTunes review roasts) |
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Mon, 10 June 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr gather in the AT&T MLS Studios to prepare for an insane summer of soccer. First up, a check-in with US women’s national team correspondent Jordan Angeli, who is in France for the World Cup. Up next, Part 1 of our Gold Cup preview: four groups, four favorites. Mexico are the favorites, Costa Rica are darkhorses, Jamaica want to take the final step and the US have questions but also some answers.
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Thu, 6 June 2019
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Susannah Collins and Bobby Warshaw break down US men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter’s Gold Cup roster decisions (and that poor performance against Jamaica), give the optimist and pessimist takes on the U-20’s World Cup run, roast Andrew’s revised MLS awards predictions and try to decide if Luis Saurez truly is the best choice as Inter Miami’s first signing. 1:12 – Women’s World Cup! Who’s going to France? 4:22 – USMNT lost to Jamaica … Time to panic? 8:15 – Should Josh Sargent have been named to Gold Cup roster? 17:12 – US U-20s march on in the World Cup! What’s it mean? 28:30 – Wiebe’s revised MLS award predictions (roast ‘em!) 38:40 – Luis Saurez + Inter Miami = Match made in heaven? 41:45 – Yeah, but what about James Rodriguez!?!? 44:24 – How could Argentine star Christian Pavon land in LA? 46:20 – ETR Mailbag |
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