That tackle. It’s the talk of MLS on Monday, and the guys give their takes on the Nigel de Jong challenge that forced Portland Timbers and US national team star Darlington Nagbe to leave the StubHub Center pitch in a wheelchair. Then they break down the rest of another wild MLS weekend. Philly are for real, but should their game-winner have counted? Why are last year’s powers (Red Bulls, Crew SC, ‘Caps and Sounders) reduced to also-ran status? Is the TomThom hype train finally rolling along? It’s all here.

Then, in the second segment, the Fire’s Arturo Alvarez and Johan Kappelhof sit down in studio to explain why each of them ended up in Chicago, give their thoughts on the De Jong tackle, look forward to a matchup with Didier Drogba and give Andrew a scheduling lesson. Oh, and why were Khiry Shelton and Mikey Lopez suspended by Patrick Vieira? It sounds ridiculous, but is it?

Finally, the mailbag provides the forum for some venting by a Timbers fans, and listeners give their suggestions for most underrated in MLS.

After another wild MLS weekend, Andrew, David and Matt sit down to digest Minnesota's eye-opening performance against Sporting KC on national television, Atlanta's humbling loss in the Bronx to an NYCFC squad making waves and a Doop-tastic win for the Union that ended a run of 252 days without a win.

Meanwhile, Chris Wondolowski is thriving with a little freedom to roam in San Jose – and Andrew says he will own the MLS scoring title sooner rather than later – the Houston Dynamo are the most entertaining team in MLS and uber-talented Toronto FC ought to be disappointed with anything less than a double. Plus, Curt Onalfo made one of the gutsiest substitutions in MLS history ... will it pay off for the LA Galaxy boss?

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Are you watching the games or just looking at the stats? David's catchphrase is taking off! The guys are definitely talking about (and watching) the games, starting with Friday night lights in Toronto where the best player in the league – Alberth Elis, duh ;) – is hoping to put on a show against the upstart Dynamo. Yes, that'd be Sebastian Giovinco, who Atlanta United captain Michael Parkhurst gives the nod as MLS's best. Who else does Parkhurst hating matching up against? What's life like with an expansion team firing on all cylinders on and off the field? Just how cushy is that new training complex? You won't want to miss this all-encompassing interview from ATL.

There are plenty more juicy MLS storylines to talk about, too. The guys start with Dax McCarty's return to Red Bull Arena, celebrate Mauro Diaz's cameo on the training field and Portland's proposed stadium expansion, wonder what's up in Columbus as Gregg Berhalter and Kekuta Manneh go back and forth in the media and finally call the LA Times Kevin Baxter to diagnose what ails the Galaxy.

As always, the Hot-Take Hotline is chock full of gems, starting with a jingle from none other than Alexi Lalas. There are more jingles where that came from, a Joe Bendik-to-USMNT flame job, LA Galaxy gritching and some insight into Dax's return from Bill Carroll in Section 132.

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From ecstasy (Atlanta United) to agony (Red Bulls) and the middle ground in between (Timbers and Sporting KC), Leg 1 of the Conference Championships had a little something for everyone. Andrew, David and Matt jump in the Green Room to celebrate the Five Stripes and dig into Chris Armas' gameplan. Did New York overthink it ... again?

Then The Athletic's Paul Tenorio calls in just minutes after breaking Zack Steffen to Man City, and MLSsoccer.com's own bird dog, Sam Stejskal, explains why Tab Ramos is a prime candidate for the FC Dallas job. Plus, more on Orlando City parting ways with their GM, and the Galaxy's chase for the director of Mexico’s national teams to lead their soccer operations.

In the mailbag, the guys put together their Best XI of MLS managers. Who will play center back? It's a tough choice.

Happy Monday! There is now a four-way tie for MLS's single-season goal record. Josef Martinez did it by August, and now the only question is by how much will he blow the mark out of the water. The guys also tackle the Supporters' Shield race, #SenorWayne and D.C. United, the wacky and wild Western Conference, Caleb Porter's comments to The Athletic, the Jozy Altidore rumors and which MLS team they'd like to see be the subject of a Hard Knocks-style documentary.

Plus, Heineken Rivalry Week + a trip to the in-laws? How is Wiebe going to balance soccer and family life? Suggestions appreciated

MLS Cup is just days away, and the guys are on the ground in Toronto to soak in the championship atmosphere. To help set the stage, former Seattle Sounders head coach Sigi Schmid brings his inside knowledge to the table for a championship preview you won’t want to miss. First up, which club and which city has more on the line with a first-ever MLS Cup at stake? What’s MLS Cup week like for coaches, players and fans? What did Greg Vanney and Brian Schmetzer do to get their squad rolling?

In the second segment, the guys dive into a tactical breakdown that’ll get you up to speed on what’ll go down between the lines at BMO Field. How should the Sounders deploy Nicolas Lodeiro? How can Toronto FC get the best from Sebastian Giovinco, who didn’t look like himself against Montreal? Who will come out on top between Jozy Altidore, Chad Marshall and Roman Torres in what promises to be a battle of the titans? What does Michael Bradley need to do to keep the Reds rolling? 

Predictions come first up in the mailbag, with the crew split as Schmid goes with his heart. Then there’s the requisite Landon Donovan MVP discussion and a call for more young American playmakers as the guys wrap it up and prepare for Saturday.

It’s Final Push to the Playoffs time, and that means two blocks of games to occupy your Sunday afternoon plus a live show featuring some ExtraTime Radio flavor. The guys, with Doyle back in the mix, start in the Western Conference, where Seattle wasted a golden opportunity midweek, Portland are holding on for dear life, Colorado are chasing an unlikely Supporters’ Shield, Yura and RSL got a deal done and LA might be better off without Steven Gerrard.

In the Eastern Conference, Toronto vs. Montreal headline the slate of games. TFC head coach Greg Vanney joins the guys to discuss the home slide that dropped them out of the Shield race, Jozy Altidore’s hamstring, those Michael Bradley rumors and the 401 Derby. Plus, an MVP discussion, another year of D.C. proving the doubters wrong, whether the East will be red or blue and Philadelphia’s suddenly desperate playoff reality.

The mailbag begins with US national team talk. Should Julian Green be in consideration against Mexico? Is Sacha Kljestan really a starting central midfielder after so long out in the cold? Finally, Doyle’s thoughts on the rumors surrounding CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.

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.

It's official! The United States, Canada and Mexico are joining forces to bring the World Cup back to CONCACAF, making their pitch for 2026 official on Monday at a press conference in New York City. The guys walk you through all the details (31:02), then give their takes on what would be an incredible event. Plus, everything you need to know about MLS Week 6 and David Beckham stories with former MLS MVP Mike Magee (47:45)

David, Matt, and Bobby drop into the Green Room for one last time in 2018. The guys cover the first USMNT roster in Gregg Berhalter's tenure, including some surprising names. They also hit MLS trade winners/losers and take a peek into the LA Galaxy coaching search. Then Luke Sassano drops in to talk about the FC Cincinnati roster build, a few of their big-name acquisitions and what the next few weeks hold for the new boys. To close it all out, a giant mailbag of all topics suggested by listeners!

Don't forget to stick with ExtraTime Radio through the holidays. There are three holiday specials coming up, featuring Maurice Edu, Alan Gordon, Kenny Cooper and more special guests.

2:58 USMNT January camp roster

13:59 2019 MLS home openers

15:36 LAG coaching woes

20:29 Trades for NE Revs, SKC, and Colorado

27:26 Luke Sassano Interview

46:17 Mailbag extravaganza

The guys roll through their Top 5 ahead of Friday's MLS SuperDraft (streamed live at 11 am ET on MLSsoccer.com), but the main event is an 50-plus minute expansive interview with Bob Bradley on a range of soccer topics, including the state of MLS, issues with the national team, his soccer philosophy, Vela/Rossi at LAFC, and so much more.

Start the clock the 2018 MLS season is here so the gang is going to give you the full breakdown. All 23 teams 4 minutes each what to watch for, 2018 expectations, who are the stars going to be and so much more. In the mailbag the Research Baer joins the group for all hands on deck predictions for every individual award and many that we just made up.

The 23rd MLS season is over, and Atlanta United are the champions. Wiebe, David, Doyle and Bobby gather for the annual post mortem show in a hotel room in downtown Atlanta.

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?

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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?

Guess who’s back? After a few weeks to recharge their batteries over the holidays, Andrew and David sit down in the aquarium to try to wrap their heads around everything that’s happened in MLS as clubs prepare for the MLS Combine and SuperDraft. Hint: It’s an awful lot.

First up, Minnesota United FC got Batman (Miguel Ibarra) and Superman (Christian Ramirez) back together as the attack begins to take shape. San Jose, meanwhile, finally has a general manager, but you probably won’t recognize his name. Yeah, but what about Designated Players, you say? Sporting KC and Crew SC snagged one apiece and it looks like Real Salt Lake are on the brink of signing a European No. 10 as well. And that’s just the beginning, because Houston appears to be killing it, Fabian Castillo’s fate is in the balance, the Fire are making moves, Seattle are reloading and plenty more is floating around as the transfer window opens.

In the second segment, it’s all Combine, SuperDraft and Bruce Arena’s first-ever (well, this time, anyway) US national team camp. David gives his take on the crop of Generation adidas and college senior signings, and points out the possible difference makers who’ll hope to impress teams in Los Angeles. Then the guys break down the 32-player squad called in by Arena in the lead up to the first national team games of 2017. Snubs? Not many, but that’s because there are some many interesting names among the all-MLS group.

Mailbag provides a platform to congratulate Mike Magee for a brilliant career, dissect Bob Bradley’s brief EPL tenure and identify the quietest team in the player market so far this offseason.

Wiebe is back after a week of MLS detox, and Bobby, Matt and David get him caught up after Week 27. Plus, with the USMNT World Cup cycle kicking off against Brazil and Mexico, the guys take a close look at Dave Sarachan's USMNT roster and the state of the program.

5:54 – D.C. United aren't going down without a fight

7:00 – So Real Salt are good now?

12:12 – Or are the LA Galaxy just that bad?

15:46 – Justin Meram is back, just when Crew SC need him

19:05 – Sounders make history with 8th straight win

24:45 – Sporting KC re-sign their core ... what does it mean?

30:08 – Montreal aren't the lame duck we thought they were

35:01 – Toronto FC meltdown continues

40:12 – USA vs Brazil: Doyle's wish list for Sarachan

50:58 – Where does USMNT forward pool stand?

1:00:25 – Sooooooo .... about that head coaching hire

1:06:43 – Nations League begins for Canada MNT

1:11:14 – Mailbag with Ben Baer!

Soccer doesn’t take a break for the holidays, and neither do Andrew and Dave in the wake of the first leg of the Conference Championships. With Matt off eating brisket in Texas somewhere, the guys celebrate Thanksgiving in the broom closet by breaking down the return of the 2016 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs on Tuesday night.

 First up, the measurement snafu at Olympic Stadium that delayed the game for half an hour, but has David making Copa Libertadores comparisons. Let’s just say it was memorable. The delay didn’t effect the Impact, who jumped out to a 3-0 lead that had Toronto FC fans thinking déjà vu following last season’s playoff disappointment. Only it wasn’t to be, as the Reds stormed back to grab two away goals. In the late game, it was a similar tale. Colorado scored first, but Seattle quickly found their feet and ended up with a 2-1 win at home that sets up a tantalizing second leg on Sunday afternoon.

Sounders right back Tyrone Mears could make the difference in that game, and he calls in to chat with the guys about the playoff atmosphere in Seattle, the team’s up-and-down 2016 campaign, Nicolas Lodeiro’s class, Jordan Morris’ future, Roman Torres’ dance moves and an international career that took some strange turns. Then Dave and Andrew offer their takes on Bruce Arena’s new/old post with the US national team and Celtic’s rumored interest in Darlington Nagbe.

In the mailbag, it’s time to give thanks. For the soccer community, for MLS, for everything that makes the beautiful game unique in the United States and Canada.

There's no better time than the present for MLS fans, and the guys are in heaven following an insane Decision Day that saw the sixth and final playoff spot change hands seven times, the Western Conference picture shuffle and the Eastern Conference go bonkers only to stay the same (somehow). Listen for analysis from the final day of the regular season, plus a Knockout Round preview that includes a few fearless predictions!

In this episode...

Segment 1 - Decision Day drama

• Can we do that every single weekend? (1:55)
• Scoreboard roulette for the final playoff spot (3:35)
• Should wins be the first tiebreaker? Or goal differential? (7:02)
• What's next for FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake? (9:15)
• 'Caps talk a big game but can't back it up (12:33)
• Should Clint Dempsey miss mulitple games for that elbow? (14:05)
• Joy for Houston ... and despair for Kansas City (16:50)
• USMNT players booed, Miggy returns in ATL (21:10)
• New York City holds serve thanks to Villa (25:45)

Segment 2 - Knockout Round previews

• CHIvNY - Dax trade referendum, pressure on the Red Bulls (29:20)
• VANvSJ - Fredy Montero's attacking futility, Quakes hoping for Goonie magic (34:01)
• ATLvCLB - Potential for fireworks as Almiron returns, Crew SC play for the fans (38:05)
• HOUvSKC - Who starts up top for Dynamo? Can Sporting buck history? (43:11)

Segment 3 - Mailbag and Hot-Take Hotline

• This week's Baerantee is trash (49:40)
• Shame, shame, shame from Canada (52:04)
• Revisiting preseason predictions (52:54)
• Naming names and revealing our awards ballots (59:15)

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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.

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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

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…

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?

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

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?

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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?

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).

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

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?

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?

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.

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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

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?

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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

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.

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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

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?

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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?

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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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

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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?

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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.

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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