That’s So MLS

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That’s So MLS is the Major League Soccer podcast for the long-suffering fan of the world’s most chaotic league. Hosted by journalist Andrew Bates and ex-casual defender Nick Thornton, TSMLS looks at club soccer from a Canadian perspective, with coverage of games and news from around North America.

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Episodes

A Thorn In The Side of Courage

This week we catch you up on the NWSL Challenge Cup, which saw the defending champs easily picked off by a struggling Portland Thorns. We also give you a breakdown of all the big games in MLS is Back, which saw red cards, golazos, and a lot of huffing and puffing. And an Adidas logo.

Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 115

I Hate To Burst Your Bubble

This week we take a look at the NWSL Challenge Cup, with a breakdown of all the games and some really good soccer. We also look at the still developing Fyre Festival-esque conditions in Orlando, as #MLSisback looks further and further away from being a reality.

Jul 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 114

This Might Not Happen

Just as MLS is announcing its return, so too are we. We catch up on what's been going on in our lives, talk about some more head scratching changes at the Whitecaps, and the planned (emphasis on "planned") return of NWSL and MLS. As we publish this, Orlando Pride have pulled out of the tournament they are hosting and Florida's Covid-19 infections continue to rise. We also talk about the response by players, teams, and the league to the killing of George Floyd by police and the ongoing work of ot...

Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 113

Isolation Pals! Talking with Stephen Hart

While there may not be much soccer action...anywhere, Andrew got Halifax Wanderers head coach Stephen Hart on the line to talk about how the team is doing, what his plans are, some MLS legends, and looking back at different eras of soccer for inspiration.

Apr 11, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 112

Bigger Than Football

Nick and Bates return to talk about the suspension of MLS, and most of live sports, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including what teams are doing, what an eventual season would look like, soccer fans drawing strength in community and the challenge of not having the answers. Plus, Bates' FIFA journey and brainstorming what MLS quarantine content we want to see.

Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 111

Is it a Goal or a Red Card?

Week 2 was a barnstormer with some... interesting draws, some wild wins, and some just ugly performances from a few teams. We talk about CB worldies, bizarre red cards, and Colorado's ability to just annoy everyone with late winners.

Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 110

Joe Willis Thinking Outside the Box

MLS is finally back and there's SO much to cover in Week 1. We talk about the teams that surprised us (and everyone), terrible news from Atlanta, Colorado's strong start, and clubs where we think "what exactly is the plan here?" We also talk about the bizarre play that somehow resulted in just a yellow card for goalkeeper Joe Willis.

Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 109

2020 MLS Season Preview

This week, we break down every single MLS team and where we think they will be four months into the season. We talk about the clubs that have made big moves in the off season, as well as the one's who seemed to not know they could make transfers, and of course: the clubs who are brand new.

Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 108

She Did It

Nick and Andrew are back as the countdown to the MLS season ticks down, with discussion of Christine Sinclair breaking the goals record, Canada's Olympic qualifying tournament, the new CBA, Atletico Ottawa and more.

Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 107

I Wanna See People's Moms Cry

Nick and Bates talk the MLS Draft in its newer, streamlined form, comings and goings in silly season and tidbits from the NWSL and CanPL.

Jan 17, 2020•59 min•Ep. 106

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