River Plate's Marcelo Gallardo to Inter Miami is OFF ... or is it? Doyle isn't so sure, especially because the logistics around a Patrick Vieira move from OG Nice to MLS isn't cut and dried. We do know Miami will enter MLS in the Eastern Conference, while Nashville SC head West for their first season (perhaps more). Does that make sense? Should Chicago have taken their place? Did the Supporters' Shield take a hit based on the new schedule? Also in this show ... 22 Under 22 snubs and the outlook ...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 W...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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). Also in this ...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 p...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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?
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Sound...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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,...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 talk...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 previe...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 int...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Can...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Charlie Davies and Matt Doyle mourn Josef Martinez’s knee injury and wonder how Atlanta United’s dreams of winning back-to-back MLS Cup championships might be affected by the potential absence of the league’s goal king. What’s the best-case scenario for Martinez and Atlanta? What’s the glass half-empty take? Who might fill in for the rest of the regular season? Why doesn’t Doyle have faith in Pity Martinez? Also in this episode … LAFC haven’t won in fiv...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Andrew Wiebe and David Gass sit down for a wide-ranging interview with Sunil Gulati (29:00), 12-year president of U.S. Soccer and current FIFA council member about his induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, the successful bid to win the 2026 World Cup, scandals and cleanup at FIFA, creation of MLS and much, much more. Also in this episode … Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins jump in the studio with Wiebe and Gass to talk Jesse Marsch’s big Champions League win, David S...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr marvel at the wonder that is Zlatan Ibrahimovic. For on-field exploits, how about a hat-trick to take his season total to 26 goals? For off-field headlines, how about claiming he’s the “best ever” player in MLS history? Well, is Zlatan right? The guys tackle that question and the Galaxy’s ever increasing playoff chances. And for those with Zlatan fatigue, we’ve got plenty more… Also in the episode … New Chicago Fire owner Joe M...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins get hyped about David Beckham’s reported Inter Miami pitch to Lionel Messi. Messi can reportedly get out of his contract (for free!) in June. So will he? And what would Messi in MLS look like? Plus, a suspended Matias Almeyda sneaks around the stadium, Andre Shinyashiki goes hypebeast Guy Fawkes with the dye job and USMNT glass half full/empty with SB Nation’s Kim McCauley. Also in the episode … Who is the MLS Rookie o...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mailbag episode! Andrew Wiebe, Matt Doyle and Bobby Warshaw answer a flood of listener questions following the US national team’s 3-0 loss to Mexico. What’s the narrative around the team? Can it be spun as anything but a disaster? What is progress? Is Gregg Berhalter an Ideologue? Why are Wil Trapp and Gyasi Zardes starting? Is it too late for players to pick up the system? How might Tyler Adams change things? Can we count on John Brooks? Is there a Plan B? Is Mexico just better? Also in the epi...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass and Bobby Warshaw have a long conversation about Sergino Dest, emerging Ajax fullback, US U-20 star and US national team starter against Mexico. Only … we didn’t know that when we recorded! So the guys ponder whether Gregg Berhalter will start the 19-year-old dual national, who just got a call from the Dutch U-23s and what the push and pull says about the program. Plus, Bobby builds his ideal “play proactively” XI against El Tri. >Also in the episode … N...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special Labor Day episode, Andrew Wiebe and David Gass bring you interviews with four fascinating (but wildly different) North American soccer personalities. First up, Ike Opara, who arrived in Minnesota this offseason to help turn the Loons’ fortunes around. In his spare time, he grills opponents, friends and follow professional players on the BS Podcast. Also in the episode … DaMarcus Beasley on his final season, why he doesn’t get showered in gifts like Landon Donovan and the embarras...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass and Bobby Warshaw chat with US men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter for nearly half an hour. You’ll hear from Berhalter on Christian Pulisic’s best position, Paxton Pomykal and Miles Robinson’s development, what he learned from the Gold Cup, why positions are just one way to look at the game and how he and his staff monitor, scout, evaluate and communicate with the player pool. Also in this show: Atlanta United outlast Minnesota United in the U...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Bobby Warshaw sit down to recap all the action from Heineken Rivalry Week. First up, El Trafico, the most bonkers rivalry in MLS (on the field, at least). That’s in large part thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is living rent-free in LAFC’s own building. Doyle and Warshaw break down the tactics and Gass shares his experience inside Banc of California Stadium. Also in this show … Hell is Real lives up to the billing (and the guys eulogize F...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Heineken Rivalry Week is here! Andrew Wiebe and Bobby Warshaw celebrate by eulogizing the San Jose backline (RIP, Vela was here) then hitting the phones. First up, Max Bretos in Los Angeles to talk about LAFC’s historic success and a looming El Trafico. Mike Conti is next up from Atlanta, talking to a couple “idiots” about Josef Martinez’s troll game and the Orlando City rivalry. Then it’s Patrice Bernier, now an Impact assistant coach, to dissect Montreal’s 24-hour coaching carousel and the Can...
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Andrew in transit purgatory David is joined by Bobby, Doyle, and Calen to decide which of them is the biggest “idiot”. Then they try to solve the unsolvable questions. Who is the second best team in MLS? Is Carlos Vela the most entertaining player in league history? And of course who will make the 2019 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs? Plus Bobby rallies the LA Galaxy ahead of the Leagues Cup Semifinal, a Heineken Rivalry Week preview and big news coming out of St. Louis. 5:50 - Who's the 2nd Best tea...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
