Andrew, Charlie and David gather on Thanksgiving to talk Rapids-Timbers and much more, including Bob Bradley to Toronto FC! 4:24 - What we’re thankful for this year 12:51 - Portland beats Colorado at the death 20:24 - Dairon Asprilla, Sebastian Blanco out for the Conference Final 31:28 - David Ochoa, RSL pulled off one of the biggest upsets in MLS history 45:28 - Sporting KC - RSL Preview 52:24 - Hany Mukhtar stars as Nashville moves on to host Philly 58:53 - This is a disappointing end for Orla...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys gather to put the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs under the microscope, then chat with the Rapids Cole Bassett about Thanksgiving during the playoffs, what changed in Colorado and what comes next for him (Europe? USMNT?)! 1:25 - Our favorite moments of the playoffs so far 10:59 - Philadelphia - RBNY Recap 19:28 - What will the Red Bulls be in 2022? 22:40 - Nashville - Orlando Preview 39:33 - SKC - Vancouver Recap 46:23 - There should be a lot of optimism for Vancouver heading into 2022 48:36 - Se...
Nov 22, 2021•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast MLS Cup favorites! Darkhorses from each conference! All the biggest storylines, plus nitty-gritty previews for this weekend's games featuring Zarek Valentin's insights on the Western Conference! 1:29 - Playoff HYPE 9:38 - Who is the favorite to win MLS Cup? 14:21 - Does the first round bye help or hurt the No. 1 seeds? 18:12 - What does a “successful” playoffs mean for the non-favorites 21:31 - Who is the MLS Cup dark horse? 26:09 - Philadelphia - RBNY Preview 39:27 - Zarek Valentin joins the sh...
Nov 18, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cyle Larin and Canada steal the show (and the top spot) in Concacaf! Tata under pressure as El Tri stumble again! USMNT come down from Dos a Cero in Kingston! The guys gather to break it all down.
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast All the awards MLS doesn't give out but should! Andrew, Doyle, Gass and Calen gather to pass out extra hardware for 2021 (plus name five Best XIs)! 4:42 - Extratime First Best XI 12:44 - Extratime Second Best XI 18:16 - Extratime Third Best XI 20:32 - Extratime Fourth Best XI 25:08 - American of the Year 29:31 - Canadian of the Year 34:11 - Concacaf Player of the Year 38:16 - Left Back or Right Back of the Year 42:28 - Chris Armas D-Mid of the Year 46:00 - First-Year Pro/College Player of the Ye...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast The title says it all! The guys celebrate (while Cesar Hernandez laments) the USMNT's big win against Mexico, plus all the results from the rest of the region... 2:30 - First reactions to USMNT knocking off Mexico 7:27 - What was behind Mexico's struggles? 12:15 - Who was Man of the Match for the USMNT? 18:21 - Where does Mexico go from here? 20:01 - Is the Canada game a must win for both sides? 26:27 - What we learned about the USMNT 30:23 - The importance of the U.S. - Mexico rivalry 32:12 - W...
Nov 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Does Concacaf have a big three or does Mexico still reign supreme? Andrew, Doyle, Charlie and David preview the Octagon, featuring USA-Mexico and Canada-Mexico clashes that could decide who goes to the World Cup. Cesar Hernandez of the Mexican Soccer Show also joins to give the El Tri perspective. 3:32 - The mood ahead of US - Mexico 10:18 - What are the stakes for the US? 15:32 - Thoughts on the USMNT roster 20:36 - Interview: Cesar Hernandez previews Mexico 45:17 - How many minutes can Chrisit...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast We made it! The regular season is over and the playoffs are almost here! But before we move into full postseason mode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Calen Carr pay respect to the undisputed MLS Goal King, Chris Wondolowski. Wondo retires as an all-time legend of the league and we'll never forget his goals or his celebrations. The guys also hit the big stories from a drama-filled Decision Day. RSL in on the last kick, Colorado snags the top spot in the West, and both LA clubs miss the playoffs. I...
Nov 08, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast It all comes down to this! Andrew and David preview Decision Day game by game with special guests... 2:29 - Decision Day overview 6:25 - Setting the stage for Decision Day in the East 8:12 - Nashville v RBNY preview 13:33 - Interview: Patrice Bernier 21:41 - Montreal v Orlando preview 27:02 - Cincinnati v Atlanta preview 31:33 - DC’s playoff hopes look grim 32:44 - Will Jozy be back with TFC? 35:07 - PHI v NYC Preview 40:38 - East final standings predictions 43:51 - Revs rebrand thoughts 46:25 -...
Nov 04, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast One more week! The regular season is coming down to the wire. There are 12 teams fighting for seven more playoff spots and a CCL spot at stake. So who handled business in Week 34 and who needs more to have a shot at MLS Cup? Doyle, Gass, Carr and Wiebe dig in! 8:20 - Jordan Morris is back, how does he change the Sounders? 15:51 - LAFC facing a season-defining game 18:48 - Emanuel Reynoso saves Minnesota’s season against SKC 27:26 - Is SKC’s defense an Achilles heel? 30:40 - RBNY deals Montreal a...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew and Charlie are joined by two special guests (Whitecaps' interim manager Vanni Sartini + The Athletic's Sam Stejskal) to break down a playoffs shoots-and-ladders Week 33. 4:42 - Revs set the points record - are they the best MLS team of all time? 17:41 - Quick updates on open coaching and GM positions around MLS 23:06 - Interview: Vanni Sartini on the Vancouver Whitecaps’ resurgence 45:36 - Will Seattle or SKC take the No. 1 seed in the West? 57:01 - It’s time to be concerned about Minnes...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast New England won the Shield without playing a game! Now, will they make history and can Adam Buksa win the Golden Boot? Plus, short-handed Sporting KC takes down the short-handed Sounders (and the suplex that had MLS talking), the Red Bulls' magical run, NYCFC's beat down of D.C. United and Jozy's heel turn against Montreal. 5:02 - Celebrating the Revs’ dominating Supporters’ Shield season 18:28 - The connection the Revs DPs have is special 28:01 - Is Philly or Nashville a bigger threat to the Re...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew, Charlie and David gather to dig through the wreckage of a crazy night of comebacks in MLS and look ahead to the weekend! 4:41 - Brian White, ‘Caps pull off amazing comeback win 16:49 - Should Vanni Sartini get the Vancouer job full time? 24:56 - Minnesota’s DPs show up, can they carry them to the playoffs? 31:15 - Cristian Arango is making a case for Newcomer of the Year 37:22 - Will Carlos Vela be with LAFC long-term? 43:26 - Atlanta’s inability to see out games is a concern 51:16 - Wha...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everything you need to know (and some stuff you don't) from MLS Week 30! 5:25 - MLS Cup or bust for the Revs? 18:16 - LA Galaxy snap a 9-game winless run 25:45 - Loons get a win, but positive signs for Austin 29:21 - RSL are fun, good, and look like they’re going to make the playoffs 35:44 - LAFC avoids a trap game, stays alive for playoffs 42:30 - Vancouver is playing their best soccer in years 50:34 - What’s the most attractive open coaching job in MLS? 58:21 - RBNY and NYCFC are two teams hea...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys gather in the wake of another Concacaf World Cup Qualifying window to discuss the USMNT's win against Costa Rica and qualifying campaign so far and celebrate Canada and Alphonso Davies' triumph over Panama! 1:18 - First reactions to the USMNT win 8:11 - Is rotating goalkeepers the right move for the USMNT? 24:17 - Evaluating Weston McKennie’s performance in this window 28:35 - Is Robinson/Richards the CB pairing of the future? 38:43 - Was this a successful window for the USMNT? 45:18 - ...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Extratime crew digs into the USMNT's shocking loss to Panama, Canada's draw down in Jamaica, and recaps the mini MLS weekend.
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys burn the midnight oil (and pour the brown stuff) to bring you instant reaction to the USMNT’s win against Jamaica and Canada’s historic result in Mexico City.
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Breaking down every story from MLS Week 29, plus World Cup qualifying preview! 2:57 - Daryl Dike delivers a huge win (and sunglasses) for Orlando 15:51 - Hernan Losada has transformed D.C. this season 22:19 - Sounders blow out Colorado, is this the ceiling for the Rapids? 30:50 - Is Josh Atencio in the USMNT conversation? 36:05 - Is Sporting KC getting enough respect? 49:26 - CF Montreal knocks off Atlanta in a game with huge playoff implications 54:29 - Matt Turner, Andre Blake. Who ya got for ...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does Campeones Cup mean to the Crew? Should Josef Martinez get a statue? Why is the Eastern Conference so chaotic behind the top two? What now for the Chicago Fire? Andrew, Charlie and David get together to sift through Wednesday's night's 14-game MLS extravaganza and react to Gregg Berhalter's WCQ roster. 3:00 - Can the Crew use Campeones Cup to get their season back on track? 25:50 - Celebrating Josef Martinez as he hits 100 career MLS goals 31:55 - Carles Gil is the unquestioned MVP 38:4...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Big changes in Cincy. Jaap Stam is out and FCC is one again looking for a fresh start. Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Matt Doyle break down what Cincinnati needs in a new GM, a new coach, and what there is to work with on the roster. The guys also discuss the most overrated playoff team, whether there's cause for concern with Orlando, and what's happening with the playoff bubble teams. Enjoy the start of fall and listen in! 3:50 - Is the Western Conference better than the East? 8:27 - Who is the ...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Concacaf is changing, from Leagues Cup to CCL … Andrew, David and Charlie plot out the future through their eyes. Plus, why the Sounders fell short against Club Leon in Las Vegas and what it means for the rest of their season. In midweek MLS action, a crazy NY Derby, the Revs lack (???) of GOAT buzz, Hany Mukhtar’s MVP case and Pa Modou Kah’s case to be Whitecaps manager. 3:23 - Seattle comes up just short in Leagues Cup 11:27 - How do the Sounders rebound for the rest of the season? 19:43 - How...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Luchi Gonzalez is out, but the math remains a little fuzzy for FC Dallas? What is success, anyway? And can you win MLS Cup while selling at a league-best rate? Andrew, David and Calen sort through the third coaching change of the season, then turn to MLS Week 26. Where do the Revs stand in their quest for history? Who is trending in the right direction along the playoff line? Which contenders have big holes? TIME CODES 3:37 - Is Justin Morrow the best left back in MLS history? 8:40 - Why has the...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who is for real? And who ... isn't? Andrew and Charlie sort through the playoff wannabes and bubble teams. Atlanta United? For real! Philadelphia Union? Not so much. Inter Miami? Phil Neville may not agree with our answer. Plus, Landon Donovan's coaching future (at Real Salt Lake?) and the Sounders Kelyn Rowe on Leagues Cup, coming home to Seattle and his efforts to Kick Childhood Cancer. TIME CODES 3:06 - The biggest result of midweek was… 7:36 - Atlanta United looks like they’re back! 12:53 - ...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Soccer never stops and neither does Extratime! The MLS stretch run is in full swing with massive playoff implications for almost every game in Week 24. We start off with the Supporters' Shield race (New England's to lose?) and work our way down to the fight for the final playoff spots in both conferences. Then, it's on to continental competition as we get you ready for two huge semifinals in the Leagues Cup and CCL. Can Seattle be the first MLS team to make the Leagues Cup final? Can Philly pull...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Relief for US fans, joy for Canada fans! Both teams are leaving the first World Cup Qualifying window with 5 points; are both teams in good shape to make the World Cup? For the USMNT, we discuss which players have earned starting spots going forward and the tough decisions Gregg Berhalter has to make with Sergino Dest and John Brooks. For Canada, it might be too early to celebrate, but it's definitely not too early to praise a great first qualifying window. We explain why this looks like a group...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Extratime is your one-stop shop for international and domestic soccer! We hit every angle of the USA - Canada 1-1 draw before switching gears to the MLS weekend that was. It's 1.5 hours of pure North American soccer for you to enjoy this Labor Day Weekend! 1:02 - Quick reactions to the USA - Canada 1-1 draw 5:28 - Canada is now in great shape for this World Cup Qualifying window 12:22 - Why has the USMNT attack struggled so much? 21:58 - Canada’s subs changed the game 23:36 - Canada’s attitude a...
Sep 06, 2021•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast World Cup Qualifying is finally underway! David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Calen Carr break down the opening-game draws for the U.S. and Canada from Thursady night. Is there cause for concern for either team? Did both coaches overcomplicate their lineup choices? And what will it look like when the two countries meet on Sunday in Nashville? 1:20 - First thoughts on the U.S. draw with El Salvador 4:01 - Did Gregg Berhalter get it right with the lineup? 4:37 - Has Sergino Dest become a liability? 11:58 ...
Sep 03, 2021•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Goals, goals, goals! Heineken Rivalry Week delivered from El Trafico to Copa Texas to Hell is Real to Cascadia. The guys go through all the action, rewind to analyze the coaching changes for Real Salt Lake and the Whitecaps then talk World Cup Qualifying. 7:10 - Our favorite moments of Heineken Rivalry Week 20:34 - Playoff reset - which teams are on track for the postseason? 26:05 - El Trafico delivers (again) 41:16 - Hell was almost real for Columbus 45:52 - Throwback performance from Diego Cha...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast What do you get when you give Wiebe and Gass a six pack of Heineken and a microphone? The official recap of the 2021 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, of course. Long live Ricardo Pepi! Long live the king! 1:28 - MLS is now clearly the dominant force in the region 5:23 - Ricardo Pepi reportedly commits to the USMNT 8:42 - MLS All-Stars take down Liga MX (ASG Game Recap) 13:15 - VIBES of the game 23:18 - Celebrating Ricardo Pepi’s big night 33:16 - will we start to see more Americans playing...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast There's no better way to get ready for the 2021 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target than a LIVE Extratime Extravaganza! The boys are back in the flesh with a full All-Star preview, reactions to Heineken Rivalry Week and a handful of interviews full of laughs and news. What's the future of the MLS-Liga MX partnership? Let MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Liga MX president Mikel Arriola tell you themselves. Plus, Walker Zimmerman, Miles Robinson, Matt Turner and Ricardo Pepi stop by for insightfu...
Aug 24, 2021•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
