Cincinnati can’t be stopped! Matt Doyle and Stefano Fusaro join David Gass to break down Cincy’s historic turnaround and make Lucho Acosta’s case for MVP. The guys sort through the rest of Matchday 29 before turning their attention to international call ups, and this weekend’s matches, headlined by LAFC hosting Messi’s Miami! 5:27 - Why Lucho Acosta is the MLS MVP right now 7:12 - Cincinnati’s turnaround is absolutely incredible 23:33 - Galaxy save their season with Cali Clasico comeback 29:20 -...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast MLS is officially back with a full slate of action, and the guys gather to break it all down, from a new head coach in Toronto to Houston's red-hot form and Messi's first MLS goal! 2:22 - Best Non-Messi things we saw on Matchday 28 2:54 - Columbus Crew & Jacen Russell-Rowe 6:50 - Sam Adekugbe and Richie Laryea help Vancouver get a big Cascadia W 11:05 - Corey Baird’s crab celebration + Dynamo's great form 20:07 - How much money would it take for Atlanta to sell Thiago Almada? 30:20- Messi as a s...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s the end of an era in Portland as the Timbers and Gio Savarese part ways. David Gass, Matt Doyle, Calen Carr, and Tom Bogert discuss what Gio has meant to Portland, where could we see him next in MLS, and where do the Timbers go from here. The crew also weighs in on the reports connecting Canadian Men’s National Head Coach John Herdman to the TFC vacancy. Finally we have arrived on the eve of Leo Messi’s MLS debut the guys get you ready for that an all of Match day 28. 5:58 - Gio Savarese an...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Messi and Miami are Leagues Cup Champions! But can they stay hot in Wednesday's Open Cup semis and then make a legitimate playoff push? David Gass is joined by Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert to answer those questions, break down Matchday 27, and predict which teams will claim the Wild Card spots in each conference. 3:56 - Messi, Miami win Leagues Cup! 32:39 - Best Things We Saw on Matchday 27 36:15 - Columbus’ statement win over rival Cincinnati 44:44- The Dynamo dynamite the Timbers! 50:45 - Predict...
Aug 21, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The A-team is back ... and Messi is still doing Messi stuff! The Leagues Cup final is set: Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami. The guys suss out how Miami spoiled yet another Philly tournament run and celebrate Nashville's historic win against Monterrey, then turn their attention to the final matchup. Plus, MLS is back (and so is the Golden Boot Draft)! We've got you MatchDay 27 preview! 1:40 Gass met a fan! 5:36 Is this the best MLS has ever been? 12:50 Best Things we Saw in the Leagues Cup Semifinal...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Forty seven teams started the Leagues Cup journey, but only four remain. Can Messi and Inter Miami finish off their fairytale or will the Union finally get over their Cup disappointments? Why did LAFC blow it against Rayados? And are Nashville better suited to take down the Liga MX Gigantes? Plus, Tom Bogert has your transfer updates. 2:41 Is Neymar coming to MLS?!? 4:00 Why Union vs. Inter Miami is a dream semifinal 5:38 Who will get the Concacaf Champions Cup spots? 11:21 Wiebe's reluctant "I ...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leagues Cup may be many things, but it is never boring. The guys dig into Lionel Messi’s latest masterclass and the quarterfinal matchup with Charlotte, declair LAFC officially back, marvel at the drama in the Clasico Regio and Nashville-Club America matches and draft the craziest moments from the tournament so far! 4:36 - Best things Gass, Wiebe, Doyle and Tommy Scoops saw Round of 16 5:12 - Jim Curtin slams the Red Bulls in press conference 11:30 - Minnesota jump the gun on Club América ticket...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 3:45 - Best things we saw from the last 3 Leagues Cup matchdays 5:39 - Nahuel Guzmán penalty shootout absurdity 10:40 - Clásico Regio Leagues Cup edition 13:56 - Bongi Hlongwane: Your Leagues Cup Gold Boot leader 14:50 - Los Diablos de Toluca THE fun team to watch 19:00 - Club América v Hany Mukhtar's Nashville! 28:40 - Orlando trash talk Messi, lose anyway 41:55 - Are Philly still East Region favorites? 48:18 - Can Dallas stop the Messi show? 52:02 - LAFC are back and rested 56:44 - Transfer Wi...
Aug 05, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Doyle is back! The guys gather to wrap up the Leagues Cup group stage, including a very strange day for the Crew. We run through the best things we saw, dig into the Lucas Zelarayan farewell and Diego Fagundez trade and rank the Knockout Round regions. Can Messi and Miami really win? 4:05 - Leagues Cup Group Stage Recap 4:30 - Columbus smashing Club América in Zelarayan’s farwell 21:14 - Seattle ALMOST take it to Fair Play points 27:25 - Brian White steps up for Vancouver 29:00 - Duncan McGuire ...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leagues Cup rolls on and Liga MX strikes back! Andrew Wiebe is joined by David Gass, Calen Carr, and Stefano Fusaro to talk about the big clubs in Liga MX flexing their muscles, the crazy scenarios for the final matches of the group stage, and yet another otherworldly Messi performance. 3:40 - Past legends we'd love to see in Leagues Cup 10:30 - MLS v Liga MX: the chaos so far 16:14- Club América gives RSL a reality check 22:35 - Best thing we saw in 2nd round of Leagues Cup Group Matches 22:49 ...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys welcome a new partner in soccer (gotta listen to find out who!) and dig into the opening Leagues Cup match days, starting with Lionel Messi’s insane debut and game winner against Cruz Azul. Plus, Real Salt Lake are rolling, Reynoso might actually be the best Argentine 10 in the league, the Crew got Gressel and John Tolkin is twerking. Tom Bogert also takes you through the latest MLS transfer chatter! 3:59 - The GOAT Delivers for Miami 16:23 - Cruz Azul - Miami match breakdown 29:49 - At...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's really real! The greatest player of all time has signed for Inter Miami! David Gass and Calen Carr break down the surreal Messi signing and what it means for the league.Then, the boys are joined by Concacaf extraordinaire Jon Arnold to get you set for Leagues Cup with a full preview! 1:47 Messi arrives at Inter Miami… OFFICIALLY! 8:49 Pause everything - Leagues Cup is here!!! 13:42 The tough groups within Leagues Cup 22:30 West 1- Tigres, Portland, San Jose 27:05 West 2- Monterrey, Real Sal...
Jul 17, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys gather to dig into Wednesday night’s MLS slate and chat through some transfer rumors, including Tom’s big MLS 360 debut! Have Cincy locked up the Shield? Did we get a glimpse at 2019 Carlos Vela? What’s up with the scene on the ‘Caps sideline? Why does Jim Curtin love four-letter words? Why can’t SKC finish a game? Plus, a transfer roundup and much more! 4:43 - Best things we saw on Matchday 25 23:20 - LAFC open the floodgates to beat St. Louis 3-0! 27:10 - LAFC, contenders for the Supp...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are HERE for the US - Canada rivalry! David Gass and Tom Bogert break down the USMNT's quarterfinal win over the Canadians: What Canada showed desipte the loss, and the outlook for the USMNT for the rest of the tournament. The guys then dive in on everything MLS including Austin's resurgence and whether RSL are trophy contenders after a massive summer transfer window. 5:55 - USMNT v Canada Gold Cup: a rivalry ignited! 22:59 - Best Things we saw on Matchday 24 25:00 - Would you keep Alan Pulid...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The transfer window is open! With the summer signings pouring in, David Gass sits down with Kaylyn Kyle and Tom Bogert to discuss who they're most excited to see debut this weekend as well as signings still to come. The trio also recap Riqui Puig's unreal El Trafico performance and preview Sunday's USA - Canada Gold Cup showdown. 7:22 - MLS attendance record at Rose Bowl! 11:50 - Riqui Puig and Chiellini hug it out 15:00 - Can the Galaxy make the playoffs? 20:11 - What's happened to LAFC? 28:40 ...
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast MLS Commissioner Don Garber is officially #OneOfUs! The guys run through all the MLS All-Star squad selections, give our ideal starting XI, fix the snubs that had us scratching our heads and ponder East vs. West in the future. Plus, a full transfer breakdown/update (Pukki, Vazquez etc) and games to watch in MatchDay 22! 1:48 - All-Star roster breakdown 3:20 - All-Star starting XI to face Arsenal 8:50 - Biggest ASG snubs 26:04 - Is Teemu Pukki the right signing for Minnesota? 38:47 - Where does A...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast BREAKING NEWS! Bob Bradley is no longer the manager and sporting director in Toronto, so what's next for the club and one of the United States' best-ever coaches? Plus, the best things we saw in MatchDay 21, including a Wiebe list, and Tom Bogert's transfer predictions... 00:54 - Bob Bradley out in Toronto 19:54 - Where do Toronto go for their next coach? 26:22 - Should TFC tear it down and rebuild? 36:00 - What’s the ceiling for Vancouver? 43:39 - Reynoso starts, Minnesota blow it late 45:20 - ...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Another double matchweek means more squad rotation! Sacha Kljestan joins Andrew Wiebe, Calen Carr, and Tom Bogert to take you through everything from Matchday 20! 3:18 - Best things we saw Matchday 20 12:39 - Cincinnati looking absolutely unstoppable 18:00 - Real Salt Lake climbing the table in the West 25:27 - Is it time to recalibrate expectations for St. Louis? 33:02 - 3 wins in a week for Houston! 46:30 - Are LAFC back? 54:00 - Chucky Lozano to MLS??? 56:42 - Where would Reggie Cannon fit in...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys are back after a Monday holiday to break down the best in Matchday 19 (Hany hatty, Ruiz bomb and premature celebrations), look ahead to Matchday 20 (uh oh, here come Gold Cup absences) and talk through some big Messi-to-Miami news. Plus, Tommy Scoops' transfer notebook, MLS midseason award check-in and USMNT/GGG thoughts! 5:22 - Hany Mukhtar hat-trick vs RSL 8:02 - Bocce Soccer in San Jose’s Halftime show 10:17 - Pablo Ruiz goal: 68.24 yards (and some questions for Wayne Rooney) 22:20 -...
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Zero Messi talk. Promise. The guys sit down to imagine Lucho Acosta on the USMNT, run through the hot transfer topics in MLS outside Inter Miami, as well as provide a transfer primer for new listeners trying to get their bearings. Plus, deep dives on Minnesota United, Sporting KC and Nashville SC. 0:45 - Exchange MLS - Liga MX players and coaches 5:11 - Lucho Acosta possible pathway to USMNT 14:07 - Cincinnati DP transfer - Aaron Boupendza from Al-Shabab, Saudi Professional League 25:37 - Roster...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yes, we talked Messi & Friends and Inter Miami's roster situation BUT not after giving the brilliance of MatchDay 18 its due! Extratime is still (and always will be) all things MLS. Tom Bogert is in the building to educate you on all the transfer dealings around the league. 5:54 - Best Things We Saw Matchday 18 15:24 - How much can Chicho Arango raise RSL’s ceiling? 27:09 - Latest update on Messi to Miami from Tom Bogert 30:43 - Can Miami make the playoffs as constructed? 40:30 - Breaking down h...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast The show title says it all! ALL CAPS NEEDED. The Messi-to-Miami/MLS deal isn't done (yet) and there are details to be worked out, but that won't stop Andrew, David and Calen from reflecting on a surreal day in soccer!
Jun 08, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast CCL heartbreak again! David Gass sits down with Matt Doyle and Kaylyn Kyle to breakdown what went wrong for LAFC over the two legs and how the loss impacts this group's legacy. The trio then shifts back to the league to review everything that went down on Matchday 17 including Emanuel Reynoso's long-awaited return and whether it's panic time for NYCFC. We finish off with a Canadian Championship preview and a USMNT U20 breakdown to complete another great show! 4:01 - CCL Heartbreak! What went wro...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's another double matchweek so that means more squad rotation! Tom Bogert is joined by Sacha Kljestan and Calen Carr to take you through a crazy week of MLS news and action. First, the trio dig into everything from Wednesday night including the crazy 3-3 draw in Atlanta and an unexpected Galaxy comeback. Then, the guys break down the first leg of the CCL Final and discuss LAFC's chances in the second leg. Add in some USMNT roster discussion, our must-have players for the All-Star Game, and 7-a...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a break for Memorial Day, the crew is back to dig into Matchday 15, including a much-needed win in Toronto following a bombshell reporting in The Athletic and another loss in LA that had Galaxy fans venting their frustrations. Andrew, David and Calen also hit Nashville SC and their as-yet-determined ceiling and rapid fire through every single other result. Plus, Charlie Boehm on the CCL final, Club Leon and what's at stake for LAFC! 4:34 - USMNT Shakeup 10:19 - Best Things we saw from Matc...
May 30, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast El Trafico always delivers, this time with all-time petty moments between Riqui Puig and the 3252 and Giorgio Chiellini and Puig. The guys delight in the turn of events and break down everything USOC then turn their attention to Matchday 15 and ... Peoria, Illinois. 5:00 - We love everything about Riqui Puig v Giorgio Chiellini 23:00 - Have Houston hit a ceiling? 29:27 - Did Nashville miss an opportunity? 35:25 - Are Cincy now the Open Cup favorite? 39:26 - How the Red Bulls have changed under T...
May 25, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast At ETR, we take pride in inventing rivalries ... and ranking said rivalries. Move over El Trafico! O-H-I-O has something to say about the state of Hell! It's real. It has fire. Oh, and CITY vs. Sporting needs an official name. All that and much more, including another low point in Toronto, from Matchday 14! 1:40 - Best Things We Saw on Matchday 14 11:01 - STL v SKC rivalry delivers BIG time 15:27 - What is the best rivalry in the league right now? 20:33 - STL v SKC game breakdown 34:46 - CIN v C...
May 22, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast We've got squad rotation for the double game week! To keep the team fresh for all the matches in the coming weeks, David Gass is joined by Sacha Kljestan for an awesome 2-man show! The guys discuss MLS' newest club launching in San Diego, the u20 World Cup kicking off this weekend, and, of course, all the action from Wednesday night and the coming action on Matchday 14! 4:38 - Pride Tops are here! 5:46 - Best things we saw MD13 17:22 - Luiz Araújo reportedly sold 22:41 - Signs of life for Austin...
May 18, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Kaylyn/Calen coalition joins forces for a special ETR digging through all the stories from the weekend's MLS action! 2:25 - Best things we saw Matchday 12 17:09 - Chicago Fire new coach bump! 26:37 - STL falling back to earth 31:11 - RBNY new coach bump! 36:34 - Montréal takes down Toronto twice in 4 days 46:04 - Galaxy get a huge win in the Cali Clásico 51:10 - Inter Miami pulls the upset! 59:10 - One-Touch Takes 1:19:20 - Wednesday night games to watch...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready for the MLS weekend with the crew! Andrew, David and Calen dig into the insanity of the US Open Cup and Canadian Championship. After some laughs and wide eyes, it's on to Matchday 12, starting with a requested deep dive on Orlando City and their stop-start season. 6:33 - Our favorite USOC moments (from Tuesday night) 22:14 - Orlando City Deep Dive 43:01 - Rivalry Week Preview! Montréal v Toronto 53:10 - NYCFC v RBNY 1:01:30 - LA Galaxy v San Jose 1:06:57 - Charlotte v Atlanta Preview 1...
May 11, 2023•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
