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Extratime

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Extratime, the Official Podcast of Major League Soccer (MLS), is the premier soccer podcast covering the beautiful game in North America. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Andrew Wiebe and David Gass are joined by a rotating cast of Charlie Davies, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr to discuss the latest headlines in Major League Soccer (MLS), Concacaf and the United States and Canadian national teams. Tune in for A-list guests that include the biggest players, coaches, GMs and journalists in our region, as well as soccer discussions free to go wherever the banter leads!

Episodes

Messi balls out (again), Austin are on to something & more from MD 11

It's a jam-packed Monday show for you! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle go through everything from MLS Matchday 11 including Messi's continued brilliance, where Diego Chara ranks all-time in MLS, and whether Austin are back. 2:16 - Best things we saw - Brian White revenge game!!!! 9:12 - Why we’re applauding Miami’s ambition (even if you hate them) 19:18 - Is there any hope for the Revs? 24:07 - How legit is Austin’s form? 29:30 - What Vancouver proved in their road draw with Red Bull 34:12 - RSL, Ar...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 13 min

1v1 w/ Evander! MD11 conference roundups! Crew take down Monterrey!

The Crew did (half) of it! Andrew Wiebe recaps Columbus' impressive Leg 1 win over Monterrey in CCC, interviews the Portland Timbers' Evander, and talks with Paul Dolan and Lori Lindsey ahead of a big MLS Matchday 11! 1:29 - Columbus get Leg 1 win!!! 3:16 - Interview: Evander on his favorite goals and best Brazilian number 10s 24:09 - Interview: Paul Dolan ahead of Red Bulls - Whitecaps 46:53 - Interview: Lori Lindsey ahead of Philly - RSL...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 3 min

Chicho or Messi for MVP? Galaxy contend/pretend, THE RAPIDS & Sounders = Wack

THE RAPIDS!!!!!!!! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle sit down to discuss everything from MLS Matchday 10 including THE RAPIDS, Chicho and RSL rolling, and which coaches are under the most pressure. 2:55 - How real are THE RAPIDS 9:22 - Prince Owusu wonder goal 11:03 - Eric Ramsay, Minnesota are rolling 17:32 - How real are Chicho and RSL? 30:11 - Galaxy can’t contend unless they fix their set piece issues 34:09 - Miami keep rolling, but will injuries catch up with them? 40:13 - Nashville are in troubl...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 7 min

Fresh Western Conference takes with Dunny! Benteke on LeBron, winning headers!

Longtime partner in soccer Brian Dunseth is back! Dunny joins Andrew Wiebe to run through everything MLS ahead of Matchday 10 including RSL's success, what Minnesota should do with Reynoso, and how he'd try to slow down the LA Galaxy attack. Add in an awesome interview with D.C. United star striker Christian Benteke and this is a show you definitely don't want to miss! 5:50 - Why LAFC are the best team Brian Dunseth has called this season 12:19 - Wilfried Nancy signs contract extension with the ...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 20 min

Coach of the Year (so far)? Reynoso disappears (again)? Messi in Mahomes' house!

Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle are back to break down everything from Matchday 9! Is Ben Olsen coach of the year after Houston's hot start? Did Vancouver get exposed? Phil Neville said what??? All that and more on a full Monday breakdown! 7:00 - Better result for Philly or worse result for Atlanta? 25:10 - Are Miami now Supporters’ Shield favorites? 31:40 - Who did we learn more about in the Vancouver - Galaxy game? 41:25 - Breaking down Montréal’s style change - what is their ceiling in the East? ...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 12 min

El Trafico controversy! Cucho woes continue! Best team in MLS is ________

This is a good show - we promise! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle deliver on their guarantee of a great show as they dive into everything that happened on Matchday 8: RBNY going top of the table, the latest chapter of the Cucho saga, and, of course, El Trafico controversy! 1:55 - Best things we saw on Matchday 8 (Jader Obrian celebration edition) 10:13 - Vanzeir & Amaya ball, Red Bulls go top of the table 18:16 - Cincinnati still have some issues to sort out 22:42 - Controversy in El Trafico! 35:18 ...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 25 min

Lloyd Sam on Cucho, Charlotte and MLS wingers! Plus, Mark Delgado on El Trafico

Takes on his debut! Lloyd Sam makes his first Extratime apperance, joining Andrew Wiebe to talk MLS' tough week in CCC, El Trafico, and what he's seen from Charlotte's bright start to the season. Throw in an interview with the Galaxy's Mark Delgado and we've got one heck of a show for you this Thursday! .Timecodes 2:00 - Disaster for MLS in Concacaf Champions Cup 9:45 - What in the world is going on with Cucho? 16:10 - Revs’ disaster start continues 23:50 - Lloyd Sam on Charlotte’s bright start ...

Apr 04, 20241 hr 21 min

Rocky Mountain recap! MD 7 takes & Carranza + Union = ???

Jam-packed Matchday 7 breakdown! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle dive into everything from the MLS weekend including Djordje's breakout performance, Orlando's continued struggles, and whether Chicho Arango should've been sent off before his hat trick. 8:40 - Djordje balls out on LAFC 14:34 - Chicho hat-trick… should he have been sent off? 26:18 - Philly are back, but decisions on Julián Carranza loom 40:16 - Things are bleak in Dallas 45:05 - How much should we believe in Vancouver? 50:15 - Will Cuc...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 14 min

Play your kids! Teenagers star on Matchday 6, plus why there's real concern for Nashville and New England

Andrew Wiebe is on vacation so it's David Gass taking the reigns! Matt Doyle joins Gass to dig into everything from Matchday 6 including the Fidel Barajas breakout, LAFC's big win, and which teams are truly in trouble. 2:55 - Teenagers take over Matchday 6! 7:38 - Tyler Adams, USMNT down Mexico (again) 18:00 - Lewis Morgan and the Red Bulls are for real 29:48 - LAFC win - real or mirage? 32:00 - Why there’s real concern for Nashville 40:00 - Are the Galaxy the most fun team in MLS? 46:50 - The S...

Mar 25, 20241 hr 11 min

Giroud to LAFC?!? Plus, progress reports for new coaches & breakout players so far

Two-man game! Andrew Wiebe and David Gass take stock of MLS ahead of Matchday 6 with grades for this year's new coaches + which players have suprised so far! 14:40 - San Diego are alive and officially making moves 17: 50 - Does Olivier Giroud make sense for LAFC? 22:00 - Jonathan Rodríguez is officially signs for the Timbers 25:55 - Match of the Matchday: Kansas City vs. Galaxy | St. Louis City vs. D.C. 28: 00 - Who needs to step up this weekend with the International Break in full effect? 35:20...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 5 min

Wind = MD5 Main Character! Takeaways from every single game...

It's a packed Extratime! Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Matt Doyle break down everything from Matchday 5 including Chicago's INSANE comeback, whether NYC saved their season, and which team should be most worried after a rocky start. 15:52 - Extratime Man of the Matchday 23:34 - Eric Ramsay wins first game with the Loons! 29:28 - What’s happening with LAFC? 35:15 - No Messi? No problem for Luis Suarez and Miami 43:10 - Columbus continue on path to repeating... did Red Bulls get exposed? 51:28 - ML...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 19 min

Concacaf gets Messi/Messy for MLS! Plus, Troy Lesesne talks D.C. & MD5 preview

CCC heartbreak once again! Andrew Wiebe and David Gass break down a rough Round of 16 for MLS before diving into some of the big stories around the league, including an interview with new D.C. United head coach Troy Lesesne! 8:00 - Best Things we Saw: CCC Edition 22:00 - Latif Blessing Trade Breakdown 34:30 - Philadelphia’s disaster in Mexico 32:45 - Orlando loses in the most Concacaf Champions game ever 35:20 - Troy Lesesne Interview 57:19 - Future of D.C. United 1:01:25 - Future of Minnesota U...

Mar 15, 20241 hr 23 min

Herdman + Insigne = True Love! Best (and worst) from MLS MD 4...

It's back to a 3-man show as David Gass returns from parts unknown! The guys dive into everything from Matchday 4, including Toronto's good vibes, hot starts from the likes of Minnesota, Portland, and Montréal, and whether Orlando and Chicago can get things turned around. 4:59 - Best Things We Saw on Matchday 4 28:15 - Why we’re buying Minnesota’s hot start 31:19 - We’re concerned about Orlando 34:29 - Red Bulls, Forsberg can be a top 4 team in the East 42:38 - Montréal are for real 50:00 - Port...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 14 min

Messi (and Suarez) dominate! Big-time DP rumors! Matchday 3 review!

18:50 - Messi, Suarez destroy Orando 31:52 - Are we worried about Orlando? 40:20 - Are the Galaxy back… for real? 51:20 - Who needs Carlos Vela more: LAFC or San Jose? 52:40 - New Managers off to great starts 1:14:35 - Champions Cup Round of 16

Mar 05, 20241 hr 19 min

Lagerwey on ATL in '24, roster rules + MD 2 preview w/ Balboa & Lowery

With the guys out, Andrew calls in some friends for MLS happy hour. Atlanta United president and CEO Garth Lagerwey stops by to talk the 2024 season, from trophy expectations to the proper use of U22 spots. Plus, Marcelo Balboa's got the lowdown on El Trafico (and the Rapids tough start), and Joe Lowery (Total Soccer Show, Backheeled.com) gives his three most interesting storylines heading into MatchDay 2. 3:12 - Garth Lagerwey on 2024 season, Crew match 13:12 - How does MLS compare to Liga MX? ...

Mar 01, 20241 hr 19 min

MLS is back! Everything you need to know from opening weekend

Andrew, Doyle and Dave get together to celebrate and break down a busy Matchday 1. Late Messi heroics, big statements by last year's MLS Cup finalists, FC Dallas' formational switch, managerial debuts good and bad and our first-ever ETR Player of the Week Award! 2:55 - Best things we saw from Opening Weekend 9:00 - Galaxy v Miami: both fun, both flawed 22:10 - LAFC gets statement win over Seattle 30:37 - Columbus roll in opener… what was that from Atlanta? 37:52 - FC Dallas and the 3-5-2 trend 4...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 21 min

Complete MatchDay 1 preview! Plus, three points, but cause for concern for Miami?

One game down, many, many more to go! Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Matt Doyle recap Miami's win over RSL, the MLS clubs involved in CCC, and finish off our season previews ahead of Opening Weekend! 9:30 - Orlando takes care of business in CCC 14:20 - St. Louis downs Houston 24:38 - Reason for concern despite Miami’s win? 34:38 - What to make of RSL’s season-opening performance 42:52 - LA Galaxy Season Preview 51:06 - Atlanta United Season Preview 58:46 - Seattle Sounders Season Preview 1:05:41 ...

Feb 23, 20242 hr 30 min

Can Austin retake Texas? Are Montréal cooking? Seven more club previews!

Gass is struggling from Mardi Gras, but the guys fight through it to talk preseason drama and continue our season preview team capsules! 4:45 - Preseason drama! 12:55 - Can the ‘Caps beat Tigres at El Volan? 17:10 - Sporting Kansas City Season Preview 27:20 - New York Red Bulls Season Preview 35:55 - CF Montréal Season Preview 44:18 - Austin FC Season Preview 53:43 - San Jose Earthquakes Season Preview 1:02:05 - Toronto FC Season Preview 1:10:00 - D.C. United Season Preview...

Feb 13, 20241 hr 21 min

CCC Fever for 'Caps/Cowell! Are the Fire playoff bound?

Our favorite time of the year - CCC is underway! Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle break down all the action of the tournament's opening round before rolling on with our MLS season previews! 2:58 -Whitecaps' classic CCC performance against Tigres 10:55 - Cade Cowell balls for Chivas 16:37 -Chicago Fire FC Season Preview 30:55 - Charlotte FC Season Preview 40:03 - Minnesota United Season Preview 50:20 - New York City FC Season Preview 1:01:19 - FC Dallas Season Preview...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 12 min

Which MLS team can win CCC? Deep dives on Cincy, Union, 'Caps, Dynamo!

Two-man weave is back! With Matt Doyle on a much-deserved vacation, Andrew Wiebe and David Gass keep the season previews rolling with deep dives on Vancouver, Cincinnati, Houston, and Philadelphia! Plus, a full Concacaf Champions Cup preview! 3:59 - World Cup Final in New… York? Jersey? 10:30 - Diego Rubio is a great signing for Austin 13:09 - New York City reloading 16:45 - Galaxy back in for Ramón Sosa? 18:18 - Vancouver Whitecaps FC Season Preview 29:07 - FC Cincinnati Season Preview 42:27 - ...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 19 min

Gass returns! Offseason winners, Fire spend big on No. 9 & 2024 season preview begins

We are so back! David Gass returns from shredding fresh powder to help Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle get our season previews underway! The guys also debate the biggest offseason winners and break down Chicago's reported big-money No. 9 signing! 5:45 - The Orlando offseason winner memorial trophy for 2024 goes to…? 9:02 - Eduard Atuesta returns, LAFC offseason starting to look good 18:37 - Leagues Cup draw is out! 23:40 - Transfer roundup - time to be worried about Austin? 42:47 - Duncan McGuire tr...

Feb 01, 20242 hr 31 min

Forsberg banger, Herrera hurt, Sounders cooking + Who is the best American to ever play in Liga MX?

Preseason soccer is actually being played!! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle dig in on everything happening in the world of MLS including whether the Red Bulls are contenders, how Dallas should line up in 2024, and whether the Sounders are now the favorites in the Western Conference. 5:28 - Brandon Vazquez on FIRE in Liga MX 12:40 - Best American ever in Liga MX is…? 17:50 - Forsberg BANGER… are RBNY a striker away from contending? 27: 50 - Dallas are nearing a club-record signing from Benfica! 39:31...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 10 min

Diego Valeri on new Sounders DP, Revs chase Elis & Dean Smith wraps his head around DP rule

A former MVP joins the show! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle partner with MLS legend Diego Valeri to talk through all the lastest from the MLS preseason. 1:52 - Best things we saw (Preseason Edition) 7:25 - Diego Valeri joins the show! 14:37 - Pedro de la Vega makes the Sounders a real contender 20:49 - How will the Thiago Almada transfer play out? 22:33 - Expectations for Messi and Miami 30: 04 - Diego’s memories of young Messi 32:50 - Work left to do for the Portland Timbers this preseason 36:45 -...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 15 min

Immaculate vibes to start 2024, plus Reynoso no-show, Gioacchini to Italy, and ATL gets a No. 6

Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle are back to continue guiding you through the offseason! The guys run through all the major news and notes including Reynoso's second-straight preseason absence, LAFC and Cincinnati's big changes, and where some of the remaining free agents should land! 3:28 - Vibes are high with Hector Herrera, Houston 7:25 - John Herdman has a big job on his hands 12:50 - LAFC’s offseason of change continues 17:49 - Reynoso not at preseason… how worried should Minnesota be? 26:48 - W...

Jan 18, 20241 hr 19 min