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? |
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? |
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 |
Mon, 20 January 2020
Interview special! 10 minutes w/ Ale Bedoya, Adrian Heath, Ian Ayre, Darlington Nagbe & Lalas Abubakar
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 |
Thu, 16 January 2020
Herc Gomez on Chicharito, FCC GM Gerard Nijkamp on Pereiro rumors, Pablo Maurer on DPs in DC, and more
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 |
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 |
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 |
Thu, 2 January 2020
Thierry & Rafa stories! Freddy Adu & Michael Bradley at Bradenton! Dallas, D.C. & Red Bulls! Dax McCarty's MLS story time
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? |