In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by Inter Miami's first round pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, Josh Penn. In this interview we discuss the following: - Why soccer? (1:43) - Indiana University Men's Soccer pro factory (3:27) - Josh's path to the pros (6:00) - Draft day emotions (12:44) - Inter Miami's player interview process (15:45) - Josh's style of play (18:08) - Playing for Phil Neville (19:36) - Playing alongside Matuidi, Higuain, and Pizarro (20:40) - Career aspirations...
Feb 11, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 2
MLS Gone Wild is BACK with our first episode of season 3. Over the next 3 weeks we will be interviewing 3 players recently drafted in the 2021 MLS Superdraft. First up is the Columbus Crew's 2nd round pick, Joshua Jackson-Ketchup. In this interview we discuss the following: Fan questions - 1:45 Why OSU? - 9:13 How the pandemic affected Ketchup's senior season - 16:17 Ketchup's path to the pros - 18:55 Caleb Porter - 22:12 Draft day emotions - 25:48 Career goals - 28:33 2nd round stigma - 31:07 T...
Feb 04, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by Columbus Crew play by play announcer, Neil Sika. Topics and timestamps below: Broadcasting career- 3:00 MLS Cup Recap - 18:18 Rating Caleb Porter - 22:15 Success Sustainability - 26:03 Bolstering the Roster - 28:50 Aidan Morris' Role in 2021 - 31:25 $8 mil Zela - 35:57 Favorite Crew Moment in 14 yrs broadcasting - 38:48 Favorite Crew Call of 2020: 41:59
Dec 17, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by 9x Ohio photographer of the year, 4x Ohio Sports photographer of the year, and co-host of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast, Kyle Robertson. Topics and Timestamps below: - Kyle's photography (2:39) - Reviewing the MLS Eastern Conference final (19:45) - Breaking news - Nagbe and Santos out for MLS Cup (37:13) - Our favorite memories from MLS' first soccer specific stadium (40:49) - #SavedTheCrew but now fans need to buy tickets (44:14) - MLS Cup Final...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild, Blem and Mike D discuss the following topics: - Orlando City v. New England Revolution analysis (2:04) - Columbus Crew v. Nashville SC analysis (12:40) - Eastern Conference Final preview (25:30) - Seattle Sounders v. FC Dallas analysis (31:00) -SKC v. MNUFC preview (37:03) - Greg Vanney steps down as head coach of TFC (43:00) - USMNT December camp roster discussion (49:38)
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by Colorado Rapids and USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa. Topics and timestamps below: 2:37- Mailbag questions from Richard Fleming, Cole Bassett, and Alexi Lalas 16:00- USMNT career and advice for November Camp uncapped players 19:30- 1994 World Cup and growth of soccer in America 23:27- Changes in the first 25 years of MLS 27:52- Rapids Career 30:53- Marcelo's style of play 38:40- Bicycle Kick Balboa 44:00- 2020 MLS Defender of the Year 51:36- Coaching...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild, Blem and Mike D discuss the following topics: Who will win the Supporters Shield? (1:40) Points per game deciding playoff seeding (11:32) Bubble for the playoffs? (18:13) Our votes for MLS Young Player of the year (28:02) Who would have won rookie of the year? (42:40) Golden Boot race (49:45) Crew v. Orlando preview (53:19) Greg Berhalter releases 24 man roster for November USMNT camp (59:40)...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by the 2019 Big Ten Men's soccer Freshman of the Year, Columbus Crew homegrown, and u20 USMNT midfielder Aidan Morris. Topics and timestamps below: Mailbag questions- 1:15 Crew Academy- 2:36 Playing at Indiana University- 4:15 Professional debut/Hell is Real derby- 8:00 Team meeting before NYCFC match- 9:33 Mentality/Style of play- 12:14 DC United Preview- 14:24 #SaveTheCrew- 18:02 Favorite Nordecke chant- 20:20 Involvement in community servi...
Oct 27, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by FC Dallas Homegrown and u20 USMNT midfielder Tanner Tessmann. Topics and timestamps below! -Tribute to to Daryl Grove (0:47) -Questions from momma Tessmann (3:06) -FCD v. Nashville round 3 (6:00) -Soccer scene in Alabama (7:12) -Path to pro at FC Dallas (9:00) -Debut v. Philly (15:43) -Tanner's BIG presence in the midfield (19:15) -u20 USMNT (27:00) -Bubble experience (28:45) -Committing to Clemson football/soccer (30:50) -Relationship with Dabo ...
Oct 20, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we sit down with Colorado Rapids homegrown star, Cole Bassett. We discuss the following: Colorado Rapids Covid update- 1:30 Snow Classico 3- 3:57 Training with Freiburg, Arsenal, and Hoffenheim- 7:45 4 goals / 4 assists in 565 minutes- 13:39 Transfer to Europe?- 20:05 Relationship w/ Anthony Hudson- 26:46 #PlayYourKids- 34:32 Fashion Sense- 47:35
Oct 06, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this edition of MLS Gone Wild, Blem, Poopis, and Mike D discuss: -Goals of the Week (Fabian Herbers, Richie Laryea, Jackson Yueill) - 2:00 -Race for the top 2 spots in the Eastern conference - 10:20 - Gonzalo Higuain's debut for Inter Miami - 35:30 - Update on the Colorado Rapids Covid-19 situation -46:40 Subscribe. Rate. Review.
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 11
In this BONUS episode we discuss pre-game, halftime, and post-game sharing thoughts on how the Crew can defeat TFC in one of their toughest match ups of 2020! Who do you choose? Gyasi, or Jozy? Can Pozuelo continue his amazing form or will Artur and Sebastian Berhalter have something else in mind? THis one had it all folks, so listen in and GO CREW!! f1LjzMQSJOT17fYBKfEh
Sep 28, 2020•46 min
In this interview with Philadelphia Union homegrown player, Brenden Aaronson, we discuss: His debut goal against Atlanta United Tactical breakdown of his recent goal v. RBNY Success of the Union Academy Relationship w/ Jim Curtin USMNT player pool Transfer rumors And so much more!
Sep 17, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome back to another episode of MLS Gone Wild, your source for weekly MLS updates, analytics, predictions, and interviews. In this episode we discuss the following topics: Week 10 Player of the Week - Sebastian Lletget and the LA Galaxy (1:51) Poopis' Player of the Week - Gyasi Zardes (10:06) Mike D's Player of the Week - Darlington Nagbe (11:40) Blem's Player of the Week - Eryk Williamson (17:50) Leerdam Goal (25:16) Jacori Hayes/MNUFC Goal (26:50) Brenden Aaronson's Goal (29:38) Armas...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In case you don't want to listen to the full episode (it's a long one), check out the topics and their timestamps below: -August 26th MLS boycott and Dell Loy Hansen's insensitive comments in response (2:30) -Young MLS players taking advantage of their opportunities (17:34) -Reggie Cannon and Weston McKennie on the move (29:35) -Alphonso Davies, UCL Champion (42:25) -Messi and other big names to MLS? (51:25) -El traffico, Hell is Real, and Copa del Sol rematches (59:30)...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Andrew Carleton, attacking midfielder for Indy 11, sits down with the boys of MLS Gone Wild to discuss: Atlanta United's performance at the MLS is Back tournament, Tata v. De Boer, dealing with criticism, getting consistent minutes with Indy 11, partnership with Tyler Pasher, style of play, Indy to MLS?, aspirations to play for USMNT, Drip, and so much more!
Aug 20, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Blem, Mike D, and Poopis discuss our favorite moments of the MLS is back tournament, recap the semi-finals, preview the final between Orlando City/Portland Timbers, discuss the MLS' plans to return to play, and so much more including: Will Bruin on the move?, Brenden Aaronson overrated?, Adrian Heath's underdog mentality coming back to haunt him, and the MVP race in the MLS is Back tournament! Head over to our sponsor, Added time outfitters, webpage @ https://addedtimeoutfitters.com/ Chec...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Mike D, Blem, and Poopis discuss the success of the NWSL & MLS "bubbles", Frank De Boer out as Atlanta United head coach and who could replace him, and the quarterfinals that are set to kickoff tomorrow night, 7/30/20, at 8pm!
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Jillian Sakovits, co-host of the MLS: The Call Up podcast, joins us to discuss what went wrong with Atlanta United, Jordan Morris, her journey to the MLS, preparing for a podcast, and what it means to her to be a part of the movement that is women in sports. Enjoy!
Jul 24, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On this weeks episode, Mike D and Blem reveal the most impressive teams, disappointing teams, golden boot race and everything in between through 12 days of the MLS is Back Tournament.
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 3
MLS Gone Wild goes inside the bubble with Colorado Rapids midfielder, Kellyn Acosta. We discuss the current Orlando situation, Black Players For Change, RSL v. Rapids recap, Kellyn Acosta stats, preview for Friday's SKC match, and Kellyn impressing Greg Berhalter. Enjoy!
Jul 14, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Poopis and Blem go live on Instagram to recap, predict, and analyze match day 1 in Group E of the #MLSisBack tournament. We discuss: What went wrong with Atlanta and Armas' tactics #HellisReal predictions and reactions
Jul 12, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 2
MLS Gone Wild, and MLS, is BACK! We took a week off to prepare ourselves for the upcoming tournament and to enjoy the holiday. Thanks for tuning back in! In our inaugural episode of season 2, we discuss: Copa Del Sol aka the Florida Darby between Inter Miami and Orlando (keep in mind we recorded the night before the tourney). Significant differences between the EPL/Bundesliga return compared to MLSisBack. What to do about Dallas' ,and potentially, Nashville's points that are supposed to co...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Blem, Poopis, and Mike D get the opportunity to speak with New England Revolution and Grenada legend, Shalrie Joseph. We discuss his career in New England, his fandom to Arsenal, his playing and coaching career for Grenada and SO MUCH MORE!
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Katie Stengel of the Houston Dash chats with us about her choice in wine, the NWSL Challenge Cup, and her experience playing in Germany and Australia. Tune into CBS All-Access starting June 27th to watch all of the games live.
Jun 18, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Anotha one! Can July 8th get here any quicker..? Please... Dak, Blem, and Poopis talk about the MLS Is Back Tournament group of death, the easiest group, and we predict the champion and golden boot winner. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. MLS IS BACK
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Soccer is BACK!!!! We dive into the details of the MLS Is Back tournament including important dates, the structure of the tournament, and the opportunity the MLS has. With social injustice and inequality still at the forefront of America's issues, we discuss the recent statement from Don Garber regarding players peacefully protesting and kneeling during the national anthem. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Enjoy!
Jun 11, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 15
We took time away from soccer to bring y'all a very important interview with Jacori Hayes, player for Minnesota United FC, who has been outspoken about what is going on in the world right now! We sat down and had a fantastic discussion on a number of topics relating to the protests and the social injustice right now! Jacori shed some amazing insight about his experiences and what the world and country need right now and was very informational!
Jun 05, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
American soccer Legend Alexi Lalas sits down with us to discuss the big talking points in American Soccer right now. From the Bundesliga starting back up all the way to the fact that he played hockey in college and how that translated into his soccer game.
May 28, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Retired MLS star Justin Mapp joins us this week to discuss a bit about his 15 year career in the MLS and how the game has changed since the early 2000's. He also dives into what his life has been like after his career, along with so much more!
May 21, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
