Ah, the existential dread is here! But before we get to World Cup Qualifiers, the guys dig into the MLS weekend. From Jesus Ferreira's hatty to Real Salt Lake's xHumanSpirit, there's a ton to discuss as Andrew, Doyle and Gass gather on a Monday morning. 2:48 - How we’re feeling ahead of the final round of World Cup Qualifying 10:42 - The best things we saw in Week 4 15:48 - Jesus Ferreira went off ahead of USMNT call 29:08 - Charlotte got a win! And looked good doing it! 38:32 - Real Salt Lake a...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast What happened to cautious pessimism in the Concacaf Champions League? Optimism brought a familiar pain as the Revs crashed out against Pumas, Montreal couldn't win at home and NYCFC almost exited in the most ridiculous fashion. What about Seattle? TBD. Plus, Week 4 preview with Michael Lahoud, Gyasi Zardes transfer talk and the most underrated DPs of all-time in the mailbag. 5:10 - CCL Despair 10:53 - What went wrong for the Revs 32:24 - CF Montreal bows out despite a good effort, great atmosphe...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys dig through every nook and cranny of MLS Week 3! From tiny championship banners to legendary interviews and beef between manager and star in South Florida, Andrew, Doyle and Gass talk through it all, plus dream (way too early) about an MLS triumph in the Concacaf Champions League. 3:07 - Best things we saw in Week 3 10:40 - Carles Gil is not a fan of snow! 15:53 - Are Phil Neville and Gonzalo Higuain at odds in Miami? 26:36 - Sounders-Galaxy had the feel of a playoff game 35:08 - FC Cin...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Suspend all rationality! MLS is doing the business in the Concacaf Champions League! Yes, it's only Leg 1, but there is reason to get excited. The guys also pay tribute to Bradley Wright-Phillips and Ilsinho, preview all the big storylines from Week 3 and chat with Aaron Long about his injury recovery, the Red Bulls hot start, a possible USMNT and his contract status (on a free!) at the end of the season. 3:04 - Could we have an all-MLS CCL semifinals????? 25:45 - Celebrating BWP’s legendary car...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys get together to dig through the wreckage of MLS Week 2! What's the best thing we saw, on or off the field? Are Austin FC and the Red Bulls for real? Plus, the state of Charlotte FC through two games (and scenes from their first home game), a knock for Carlos Vela and a bounce-back week for the Rapids. Plus, five more rounds of the Golden Boot draft... 2:46 - Celebrating the amazing atmosphere at Charlotte’s first home game 7:39 - Best things we saw in Week 2 13:08 - We loved RSL fans bo...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast FOREVER ORANGE! Houston said they were serious, and Hector Herrera is a sure sign of intent. Andrew, David and Charlie dig deep on the Dynamo's biggest ever signing. Off the field, he'll be a hit. How about on the field? TBD. Plus, Week 2 preview (Charlotte opener, Austin's ideal schedule, Carlos Vela vs. the Timbers) and an interview with 17-year-old wunderkind goalkeeper Gaga Slonina, who is poised to take the league and the world by storm. 6:42 - Hector Herrera officially signs with Houston 2...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 1:23 - First reactions coming off Week 1 7:56 - Best things we saw in Week 1 10:41 - Concacaf hangover! CCL teams struggle 14:10 - Carlos Vela, LAFC dominate ... What's up with a new deal? 24:31 - Could Gyasi Zardes be available for trade? 34:20 - Chicharito, Galaxy take down the defending champs 40:58 - Positives for both teams in Timbers-Revs draw 49:55 - Signs of a big year to come for Atlanta United 1:01:31 - Are Nashville SC a Supporters’ Shield contender? 1:14:25 - Rough start to life for ...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's finally here. MLS is Back! The entire crew, including Charlie, gather to preview Week 1, talk Hector Herrera and participate in the first-ever Extratime Trophy Draft (including the Wooden Spoon)! 2:18 - What we’re excited about for MLS Week 1 12:15 - CCL Recap 19:50 - Hector Herrara would be a homerun signing for Houston 26:24 - LAFC v Colorado Preview 35:36 - Portland v New England Preview 43:33 - Calen and Charlie’s best MLS Opening Day memories 47:46 - Atlanta v SKC Preview 54:53 - LA Ga...
Feb 24, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast All our preseason award predictions from the traditional categories like MVP and Coach of the Year to Extratime-only honors (D-Mid, Fullback, David Gass Theorem POY)! Plus, five round of the Golden Boot draft! 8:34 - Newcomer of the Year 16:10 - First-Year College Player 21:32 - 22 under 22 Player of the Year 28:47 - Goalkeeper of the Year 33:39 - Defender of the Year 39:19 - Comeback Player of the Year 45:09 - Assist King 49:39 - Coach of the Year 55:56 - MVP 1:01:38 - Dark Horse MVP 1:06:42 - ...
Feb 21, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys finish off the team previews with Inter Miami, Toronto and Charlotte FC! Plus, reaction to NYCFC's big win, Montreal's oh-so-typical loss and New England's forfeit "win." Chris Henderson drops by to explain why Inter Miami's offseason might be the craziest of all-time and what comes next, and we rank the top No. 9s in MLS. 6:07 - CCL Recap 14:50 - MLS Preseason news and notes 21:47 - Inter Miami Season Preview 32:34 - Interview: Chris Henderson 46:36 - Toronto FC Season Preview 1:00:14 ...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Legendary U.S. forward Jozy Altidore joins Extratime for a special interview! Jozy talks his decision to join the New England Revolution, getting married this offseason, why a #USMNT isn't on his radar (at least right now) and why things broke down in Toronto. 1:29 - Jozy Altidore on marriage, Sloane Stephens, New Year’s Resolutions 7:00 - Why Jozy chose the New England Revolution 10:07 – Injury concerns (none for Jozy) and relationship with Bruce 14:35 – Role in New England with Bou and Buksa +...
Feb 16, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are hours away from the first competitive action of the year! Andrew, David and Doyle bring in Jon Arnold to help preview this year's Concacaf Champions League, plus Robin Fraser and Wilfried Nancy drop by as we preview 2022 for the Rapids, CF Montreal and NYCFC. Finally, despite Anders' protests, we rank the top five No. 10s in MLS! 5:23 - Is Charlotte FC really in trouble? 13:11 - The logic for both teams behind the Ryan Hollingshead-Marco Farfan trade 16:20 - Why Jamiro Monteiro is a great...
Feb 14, 2022•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast The hits keep coming in MLS! Andrew, David and Doyle sit down to discuss the latest headlines, signings and much more. We've got season previews for the Fire, Real Salt Lake, Revs and Sounders, plus we rank the top wingers in MLS. 4:18 - Preseason headline that (maybe) means something: Ake Loba!!! 7:53 - Thiago Almada officially signs with Atlanta 15:35 - Ezra Hendrickson on Shaqiri, Malort and the Fire 34:45 - Chicago Fire Season Preview (Shaqiri talk here!) 52:33 - Real Salt Lake Season Previe...
Feb 10, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast The rumor mill just keeps on turning in MLS, and the guys have the latest on the big headlines around the league. First, Jozy to the Revs and Shaqiri to Chicago, plus a new DP for NYCFC. Season previews roll on as well, with FC Cincinnati, Sporting KC, Portland Timbers and D.C. United under the microscope and our top five box-to-box midfielders in MLS. 4:40 - LA Galaxy, Cabral looking good in preseason 6:50 - Jozy Altidore to the Revs????!!!!! 17:45 - Shaqiri to the Fire looks real 21:52 - NYCFC...
Feb 07, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back talking MLS! Andrew, Doyle and David jump in the studio to talk about all the signings, rumors and news from the past two weeks -- Velasco to Dallas, Yedlin to Miami, Giovinco's return? -- and hit three more team previews. First up, Atlanta United, featuring an interview with Gonzalo Pineda, plus Minnesota United and Austin FC. We finish with the top five defensive midfielders in MLS! 4:32 - FC Dallas signs Alan Velasco 8:47 - Orlando has a new striker 13:55 - DeAndre Yedlin to Inter ...
Feb 03, 2022•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew, David and Matt gather after the United States, Canada and Mexico get big-time wins to wrap up the final match of Concacaf World Cup Qualifying!
Feb 03, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys gather for final whistle reactions following a massive W in Hamilton for Canada, the best story in World Cup Qualifying and the best team in Concacaf. What happened on Cyle Larin's goal? Why isn't the US creating goal-scoring opportunities? All our thoughts, takes, questions and lookaheads to Wednesday's games.
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Everything Octagonal from Matchday 9 in Concacaf, plus a lookahead to Sunday's USA vs. Canada match at the top of the table!
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Short answer: Yes. Andrew, Doyle and David jump in the studio to run through all the news fit to discuss: new No. 9 for the Union, Barco AND Taty potentially headed to River Plate, Douglas Costa to the Galaxy and much more! Plus, early look at the Octagonal, previews for Orlando City (now with Facundo Torres on a DP deal!), FC Dallas and the Dynamo and Top 5 left and right backs in MLS! 2:13 - This feels like one of the craziest offseasons ever 6:24 - Union reinforce at striker 12:20 - Shaqiri t...
Jan 24, 2022•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast News was breaking LIVE as the guys dug through all the headlines around MLS, including heavy interest from Arsenal in Matt Turner and rumors/reports then what seems like a done deal as Paul Arriola moves to FC Dallas. Andrew, David and Calen also preview LAFC (including an interview with Steve Cherundolo), LA Galaxy, San Jose and the Red Bulls then name the top five centerbacks in MLS. 1:27 - Matt Turner to Arsenal??? 11:12 - Would Leeds be a good move for Brenden Aaronson? 13:17 - LAFC set to p...
Jan 20, 2022•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast The MLS offseason is in full swing as preseason begins. The guys tackle all the signings, all the rumors and everything in between. Plus, 2022 season previews begin with Vancouver, Philadelphia, Nashville and Columbus under the microscope and the top five goalkeepers in the league ranked! 7:38 - Kellyn Acosta trade breakdown 12:31 - The Sounders sign Albert Rusnak 18:11 - Paul Arriola on the way out of D.C.? 21:21 - There’s smoke around Kacper Przybylko to the Fire 25:23 - Houston’s club-record ...
Jan 18, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everything you need to know about what's going on around MLS! Toronto FC making big moves, Sporting KC's Alan Pulido problem, Albert Rusnak to Seattle gets over the line and much more, including SuperDraft takes. 4:34 - Charlotte FC making moves 7:53 - SuperDraft recap 21:16 - How MLS NEXT Pro will help SuperDraft players 26:56 - Austin FC signs Jhojan Valencia 29:17 - Who could Inter Miami CF grab with the No. 1 allocation spot? 32:52 - Latest on Diego Valeri’s future 37:39 - Michael Singh on T...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Lahoud joins the guys for a complete preview ahead of Tuesday's SuperDraft (WATCH: 2:30 pm ET on MLS channels) where dreams will come true for the next generation of professionals! !2:55 - Michael Lahoud’s memories of draft day 9:07 - What was the combine like this year? Who stood out? 10:57 - Why the SuperDraft is still relevant 17:58 - Who’s the best prospect in the GA Class? 25:43 - Isaiah Parker prospect profile 27:37 - The West African influence on this year’s draft 32:11 - Player m...
Jan 10, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew, Matt, David and special guest Tom Bogert cover everything you might have missed during the holiday season! From Lorenzo Insigne's mega deal with Toronto FC to the Ricardo Pepi and Daryl Dike sales to new managers in LA, Houston and StL to free agency and the rumor mill, there's plenty to talk about... 6:43 - What we’re excited for in 2022 9:47 - Lorenzo Insigne has a huge price tag to live up to 21:58 - Is Ricardo Pepi set up for success at Augsburg ? 31:55 - How the Ricardo Pepi transfe...
Jan 07, 2022•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tom Bogert joins Andrew and David to wrap up the year in MLS! It's a packed show with segments on the 2022 schedule, Charlotte's Expansion Draft, top free agent targets, the biggest stories to watch over the holidays and an early look at 2022 MLS Cup odds. 3:33 - Breaking down the 2022 MLS Schedule 14:06 - Which MLS team has the best path in CCL? 17:55 - Will Taty Castellanos leave over the winter? 25:24 - We’re excited for the Sounders in CCL 26:10 - Can the Revs make a CCL run? 27:10 - Colorad...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys gather on the Monday after MLS Cup to tell the story of what went down and why in Portland. David and Calen were on the field, and they share the moments that made the match and the week special. Plus, match analysis from Doyle, and a full trade window recap! 1:47 - The best moments of MLS Cup from the people on the field 16:49 - About that legendary Ronny Deila strip tease… 18:26 - How NYCFC got it done in MLS Cup 21:58 - Celebrating Sean Johnson’s MVP performance 31:02 - Was it a mist...
Dec 13, 2021•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everything you need to know about Timbers vs. NYCFC! Watch Saturday at 3 pm ET on ABC, UniMas, TUDN, TSN and TVA! 1:14 - What are the vibes like in the Rose City? 7:10 - Which team has more pressure on them? 13:43 - Matchup: Goalkeeper 19:34 - Matchup: (Potential) Penalties 24:03 - Matchup: Defense 32:56 - Matchup: Midfield 44:32 - Matchup: Attackers 51:34 - Matchup: Subs 57:16 - Matchup: Coaching 1:05:46 - What would an MLS Cup mean to each club? 1:16:15 - Sebastian Lletget on the move? 1:19:16...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Only one game remains in the 2021 MLS season! The guys take a closer look at the MLS Cup matchup and dissect how both teams got here: Philly's bad break, NYCFC's big breakthrough, RSL's fairytale run over and the Timbers date with history. Jamie Vardy also stops by to talk MLS NEXT Pro, and Chris Armas lands on his feet with Manchester United... 1:34 - MLS Cup HYPE 13:21 - The new MLS ball is here! 17:03 - Philly faced an impossible task, and still put up a fight 31:47 - How NYCFC got it done in...
Dec 06, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys dig into this weekend's Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoff matchups and chat with Sam Stejskal about the head coach news around the league! 8:30 - How will Portland shift without Sebastian Blanco? 12:59 - The case for RSL, despite the bad regular season results against Portland 33:33 - Will missing Taty Castellanos doom NYCFC against Philly? 42:08 - How should Philly approach the biggest game in club history? 51:21 - Putting a bow on the Revs’ historic season 54:30 - The Athletic's Sam Stejskal ...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are we witnessing the biggest underdog story in MLS history? It sure seems like it. Andrew, Doyle, Calen and Gass gather to dig through the weekend action and preview Revs-NYCFC on Tuesday! 2:37 - Is RSL the best underdog story in MLS history? 7:57 - How RSL got it done against SKC 18:38 - RSL’s bench has been a huge advantage in the playoffs 20:20 - What’s behind SKC’s playoff woes? 33:29 - Should Pablo Mastroeni get the full-time RSL job? 38:02 - Philly survives PKs, advances to first-ever Con...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
