Podcasts by Extratime

Who will make the MLS Cup Playoffs? Diving deep on Week 34... from 2021-11-01T21:11:24

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 busi...

Vanni Sartini on 'Caps come up! ANDIAMO! Plus, Sam Stejstal on history-making Revs, coach openings from 2021-10-28T21:15:53

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-la...

The Revs are MLS's best team, deal with it! Plus, fall out from SKC-Sounders from 2021-10-25T21:28:21

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 th...

Comebacks galore! Caps! Loons! LAFC! Breaking down MLS midweek action from 2021-10-21T23:30:47

Andrew, Charlie and David gather to dig through the wreckage of a crazy night of comebacks in MLS and look ahead to the weekend!

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MLS Squid Game begins! Top seeds stumble as dreams stay alive in Wk 30 from 2021-10-18T22:12:42

Everything you need to know (and some stuff you don't) from MLS Week 30!

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Grading USMNT after six WCQers! Is Alphonso Davies the best player in Concacaf? from 2021-10-14T19:33:16

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'...

USMNT stunned, Canada still unbeaten! World Cup Qualifying + MLS Recap from 2021-10-11T13:29:43

The Extratime crew digs into the USMNT's shocking loss to Panama, Canada's draw down in Jamaica, and recaps the mini MLS weekend.

CHOO CHOO! Pepi hype train can’t be stopped! Canada shock El Tri in Azteca! from 2021-10-08T05:50:44

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.

Bubble watch! R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Sporting/Salloi! Octagon WCQ preview! from 2021-10-04T23:16:23

Breaking down every story from MLS Week 29, plus World Cup qualifying preview!

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Crew campeones! Statue for Josef? Wicky out! Midweek madness in MLS from 2021-09-30T21:26:09

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...

Jaap Stam OUT! Timbers TD! Breaking down MLS Week 27 from 2021-09-27T20:35:41

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 wha...

Leagues Cup expansion! CCL changes! Free space yet again! from 2021-09-23T21:00:22

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 mea...

Big Qs from Wk 26: Did Luchi get a raw deal? Best LB in MLS history? Bubble winners? from 2021-09-20T21:31:45

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? And...

For real ... or playoff wannabes? Sorting teams after a wild week in MLS from 2021-09-16T21:17:47

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 muc...

A weekend of huge playoff implications, Previewing the Leagues Cup&CCL semifinals from 2021-09-13T20:55:40

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 o...

Are the USMNT&Canada on track to qualify for the World Cup? Evaluating the first WCQ window from 2021-09-09T14:38:55

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 Worl...

USA-Canada Breakdown + MLS Weekend Review from 2021-09-06T05:57:45

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 t...

U.S.&Canada World Cup Qualifying Reaction and Analysis from 2021-09-03T07:35:39

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...

El Trafico's imperfect perfection, Pepi (again)&WCup qualifying begins from 2021-08-31T00:48:07

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 Rea...

RICARDO PEPI ... All-Star hero and USMNT forward?!? Wrapping up an amazing week in LA... from 2021-08-26T15:10:33

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Megashow from All-Star: Tajon watch! Shield vs. Cup! Garber&Arriola on the future of MLS-Liga MX! from 2021-08-24T00:43:06

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 ful...

Recapping a huge midweek MLS slate + Heineken Rivalry Week Preview from 2021-08-19T20:49:47

The soccer never stops! Coming off a huge midweek of MLS games, David Gass and Charlie Davies dive into the action. Are the Rapids an MLS Cup contender? Is Columb...

MLS Weekend Chaos + Daniel Salloi's MVP Candidacy from 2021-08-16T21:00

PURE. MLS. CHAOS. Coming off a wild weekend of soccer, David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Calen Carr dive into madness! The guys relive the wild few minutes of Montréal ...

New ATLUTD manager ... from the Sounders! Leagues Cup yin and yang! Hernan Lodasa 1v1! from 2021-08-12T21:19:15

Gonzalo Pineda to Atlanta United! Leagues Cup lows and highs! Hernan Losada explains how he’s transformed D.C. United! It’s a been a busy week, and Andrew, Charlie and David do their best to run...

Why Leagues Cup matters + Week 18 unbeaten streaks you didn't know existed from 2021-08-09T23:13:35

MLS is changing quickly, and the “great game” is the path forward. Doyle returns to offer his take on MLS 4.0, and the guys wonder how Messi could end up in MLS. We don’t have to imagine Leagues...

Deadline Day winners&losers! All-Star snubs and best XI! Midweek madness! from 2021-08-05T22:24:35

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Watch out for NYCFC! Nani for MVP, ATL coaching search&more from Wk 16 from 2021-08-02T21:38:32

Yes, we're back after burning the midnight Gold Cup oil. MLS never sleeps, and Week 16 delivered some big headlines, big scorelines and big transfer news.

Kings of Concacaf! Gregg Berhalter's USMNT put Mexico on notice from 2021-08-02T05:31:04

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USA-Mexico again! Complete Gold Cup semi reaction + Mark-Anthony Kaye trade winner? from 2021-07-30T06:45:12

It was an epic night in Concacaf as the USMNT battled their way to the final and Mexico broke Canadian hearts. Andrew, Charlie, Calen and David burn the midnight o...

Wait, Kanye did what?!? Plus, could Ricardo Pepi break Homegrown transfer record? from 2021-07-26T21:03:02

Yes, we’re talking about Atlanta again … but mostly just to break down Kanye West’s hilarious/awesome (???) appearance at this weekend’s game against the Crew. Columbus won, and Caleb Porter joi...

USMNT vs. Jamaica REACTION! Should Dike keep starting? Is Robinson a WCQ starter? from 2021-07-26T06:06:21

The guys get together after the final whistle to talk USMNT and CanMNT wins in the Gold Cup!

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Are Inter Miami the worst expansion build of all-time? Plus, Felipe Cardenas explains what happened in ATL from 2021-07-22T21:03:50

Soooooo what happened in Atlanta? The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas calls in to take Andrew and David behind the scenes of a rapid and somewhat unexpected divorce. Plus, Inter Miami are in their ow...

Heinze OUT as ATL trades MLS Cup for chaos! Hot and cold takes from MLS Wk 13 from 2021-07-19T21:40:01

All MLS, all Week 13! First up, Gabriel Heinze’s abrupt departure from Atlanta United. Andrew, Doyle and David break down why it happened now, what’s happened to the Five Stripes project – from ...

USMNT vs. Canada reaction! A tough night for Dike/Busio, PK controversy, KO round preview from 2021-07-19T01:15:11

The guys gather at the final whistle for a quick reaction to the USMNT's 1-0 win against Canada to conclude Gold Cup Group B.

Josef banished in ATL?! Why Dike should be the USMNT starter (and other Gold Cup thoughts)! from 2021-07-16T16:58:08

Nobody’s had a more magical, life-changing year than Daryl Dike! He was at it again as the USMNT swept past Martinique in the Gold Cup. Andrew, Charlie, Doyle and David sort through the...

Full USMNT-Haiti breakdown! Should Gianluca Busio start? Dike or Zardes up top? from 2021-07-12T05:34:36

Three points is three points, but the USMNT left something to be desired in their Gold Cup opener. Andrew, Charlie, Doyle and David have your US-Haiti reaction – which players impressed and whic...

Sounders ... Invincibles? Plus, Gold Cup preview w/ Herc Gomez! Why the pressure is all on Mexico... from 2021-07-08T20:16:28

Midweek MLS breakdown and Gold Cup preview w/ Herculez Gomez and Jon Arnold! What more could you want? First up, Andrew, David and Charlie dig into Week 12. Can the Sounders run the table withou...

Armas OUT, what next for TFC? Lower.com Field wows! USMNT or El Tri for Pepi? from 2021-07-06T21:17:26

What happens when you lose 7-1 and drop to the bottom of the standings? You lose your job. The big news in MLS from the weekend was three-fold: 1) Chris Armas is out in Toronto 2) Lower.com Fiel...

USMNT Gold Cup roster reaction! Who should start? Who was snubbed? Plus, Tom Bogert on the open transfer window from 2021-07-01T21:59:49

USMNT Gold Cup reaction from roster spots 1-23 with Charlie Davies! What’s the best XI Gregg Berhalter can field? Why isn’t Julian Araujo in the squad? Who can push into the World Cup qualifying...

Early MVP rankings! Ricardo Pepi, MLS sniper/subject of Serie A interest? Week 10 review from 2021-06-28T21:58:17

Join the #PlayYourKids movement! After a weekend in which Ricardo Pepi showed he might be MLS’s next big export and a 17-year-old biked in his first pro goal, Andrew, Doyle and Calen sit down to...

Caden Clark to Leipzig! Dike is back! Plus, Robbie Rogers and Collin Martin on coming out as a pro athlete from 2021-06-25T00:03:54

Caden Clark is headed to RB Leipzig. What does it all mean? Plus, reaction from Week 9 and a lookahead to Week 10. Daryl Dike is gonna beast you. That’s just facts. Carlos Vela might be back to ...

New MLS league for 2022? Plus, everything you need to know from Week 8 from 2021-06-21T21:38:05

MLS is back in full force … with a new league for 2022? Early details there and complete breakdown of Week 8 from Doyle, David and Andrew. First up, welcome to Q2 Stadium, Austin FC! The result ...

Mark McKenzie on USA-Mexico, WCup qualifying, responding to racism&Champions League qualification from 2021-06-17T21:04:28

How did Mark McKenzie bounce back from his Nations League final gaff? Why did he decide to tackle racism head on? How did he break into the Genk team that qualified for Champions League? What’s ...

Pulisic's best USMNT position? Club soccer or international? Pizarro to San Jose? Mailbag pod! from 2021-06-14T19:28:43

Mailbag pod! David, Doyle and Calen go through all your tweets, mail and messages, starting with the CanMNT’s business-like win in Haiti. Plus, what do you enjoy more … club soccer or i...

Liga MX vs. MLS? Dream All-Star format! Plus, Dike&Aaronson are big USMNT winners from 2021-06-10T21:11:34

Charlie Davies is back, and he’s jacked up for a “top bins” show! The guys dig into the USMNT’s convincing win against Costa Rica (LFG Daryl Dike and Brenden Aaronson) then talk MLS All-Star Gam...

The USMNT is BACK ... and they're not taking any #$%@! Nations League recap! from 2021-06-07T21:21:02

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The USMNT is going to a final vs. Mexico ... but the sky is falling!?! Our take... from 2021-06-04T16:29:28

Hey, a win is a win, right? NOT ON #USMNT TWITTER. Andrew, Doyle, Calen and David gather after a Nations League semifinal win to sort through the first meaningful game for the US men’s national ...

Nations League is here ... is the USMNT ready? Plus, MLS Wk 7 takeaways! from 2021-06-01T21:32:28

Is the loss to Switzerland just a friendly with issues that won’t repeat in the Nations League or Concacaf? Or signs of bigger problems to come? Andrew, David and Calen break it all down – Josh ...

MLS winners and losers so far in 2021, plus USMNT-Switzerland&Wk 7 preview from 2021-05-27T21:03:44

Clint Dempsey + Charlie Davies = ??? … The guys tackle the big questions first with Mr. National TV himself, then turn to the USMNT’s friendly in Switzerland. Just as importantly, it’s the last ...

Zack Steffen on winning Champions League ... and the WCup? Plus, Nations League preview w/ Mo Edu from 2021-05-26T20:10:37

Can the USMNT win a World Cup? Why not? Zack Steffen is not talking about ever … he’s talking soon! The Man City and US No. 1 joins the guys for a very special Club & Country driven by Continent...

Sounders are MLS's best ... but who is second best? Plus, Cincy and Chicago win (FINALLY) from 2021-05-24T21:17:21

OK, the Sounders are top of the heap, but who’s next? Andrew, David and Calen take a hard look at the results, the table and the ceilings of the contenders and try to name MLS’s No. 2 team. Plus...

The "next Neymar" signs with NYCFC from 2021-05-20T21:03:30

Signing Brazillian wonderkids is just what MLS teams do now. At least it seems that way after NYCFC made a huge splash by signing 18-year-old Talles Magno. David ...

Early season contenders, pretenders, and MVP picks from 2021-05-17T21:01:06

We're a month into the season and that means it's time for some way-too-early predictions! Which teams off to hot starts are here to stay? Who are you picking for MVP?

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A new stadium in Cincy, big bro-little bro Roldan moment&Sean Davis on #StopAsianHate from 2021-05-13T21:25:50

Midweek MLS is back, plus there's a busy weekend ahead! Andrew, Charlie and David break down all the results and look ahead to the weekend. Chicharito! Austin FC! FC Cincinnati's new home at TQL...

How power soccer is changing kids’ lives | Soccer For All Week from 2021-05-12T21:14:11

Nick Firchau is back in the ETR fold to tell a story about soccer that's much bigger than the game itself. Power soccer changes kids' lives, and this special podcast is part of Soccer For All we...

All hail Wondo, MLS G.O.A.T! Plus, Sounders atop the Shield&Galaxy's El Trafico glory from 2021-05-10T21:16:20

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Who is the MLS G.O.A.T.? Chris Wondolowski, o...

Chicharito on ETR! Talking El Trafico, Carlos Vela&the yin and yang of life from 2021-05-07T00:42:14

Chicharito on ETR! Ahead of El Trafico, the guys chat with the El Tri legend and ponder Carlos Vela’s status as well as the stakes for this edition of the rivalry. In CCL, free space may be disa...

Welp, we underestimated the Sounders! All the takeaways from Week 3... from 2021-05-03T21:24:58

Soooooo we were wrong about the Sounders? After Week 3, Andrew, David, Doyle and Calen revisit their predictions for a mulligan or two, starting with the MLS Cup and Shield creds of Seattle, who...

Marsch to RB Leipzig (!!!), CCL madness&MLS Week 3 preview from 2021-04-29T21:06:09

Andrew Wiebe is getting a much deserved rest day so we turn to the strike partnership of David Gass and Charlie Davies to guide us through the show. The guys do their best to break down the midw...

Who sits atop USMNT No. 9 depth chart? Best Yank abroad campaign? CanMNT best XI? Club&Country, Ep 2! from 2021-04-28T00:10:50

Club & Country driven by Continental Tire is back! First up, Charlie Davies walks you through his USMNT No. 9 depth chart. Daryl Dike is No. 1 – Chuck D says give him the nod in a must-win game ...

Chicharito can’t be stopped, David Ochoa vs. Adrian Heath&All of Minnesota from 2021-04-26T21:13:50

We’ve already got off-the-rails MLS and it’s only Week 2! Chicharito dominates the headlines for a second straight week after bagging a hat trick against the Red ...

What you need to know about MLS Wk 2: Struber talks Red Bulls + Best games to watch from 2021-04-22T21:40:18

Are you ready for MLS Week 2? Charlie is back to help Andrew and David dig into the three-day soccer weekend, including an interview with Red Bulls manager Gerhard Struber (why MLS, Amaya, Klima...

Week 1 breakdown! Chicharito is BACK! Vela is out (early)! Sounders never left! from 2021-04-19T21:18:24

How much MLS did you watch this weekend? No matter how much, we’ve got you covered with a full MLS Week 1 breakdown. The narrative winner was clear … Chicharito! The goals, the win, the postgame...

MLS is back! Epic Wk 1 preview feat. Twellman, Holden, Cooligans, The Call Up&more from 2021-04-15T20:31:49

MLS is back, and Extratime has your ultimate Week 1 preview! Join us to wallow in CCL joy, then settle in for a parade of interviews from all around the MLS world. We’re talking Taylor Twellman,...

2021 MLS predictions! From MVP to MLS Cup, everyone has hope... from 2021-04-12T21:31:49

Predictions time! This is the big one, your favorite show of the year and ours as well. Andrew, David, Doyle and Calen take a crack at every possible individual award for the 2021 MLS season, in...

Best 24 hours for MLS in CCL history? Full reaction + Wanchope to Loons from 2021-04-08T21:53:58

Glass half full? Or glass half empty? The Concacaf Champions League will test your emotions, and for now MLS clubs are rightfully thrilled. Two wins, two draws and one game to go … all on the ro...

Can MLS (finally) win the Concacaf Champions League? Plus, ATLUTD, Crew&Timbers 2021 previews from 2021-04-05T21:32:54

The tournament of your dreams/nightmares back, and so is free space. The guys experiment with a reverse CCL jinx, then try to figure out which MLS team has the best chance of winning the thing (...

Will Austin FC be legendary ... or just average? Plus, Union's CCL chances&NYC, SJ previews from 2021-04-01T21:53:26

Alright, alright, alright. It’s time to preview the new boys, Austin FC. Can they become “legendary,” as a certain famous owner fan said recently? Forget MLS Cup, are NYCFC a playoff team? Are t...

Club&Country: Best USMNT XI, Canada's WCup chances&convos w/ Sebastian Lletget and Herculez Gomez from 2021-03-31T19:58:57

Big year, new pod! Introducing Extratime: Club & Country driven by Continental Tire, where we’ll exclusively cover the international game in 2021. World Cup qualifying. Nations League. Gold Cup....

Olympic qualifying FAILURE ... again?!? Plus, LAFC, Revs, FC Dallas&MTL previews from 2021-03-29T20:41:50

Olympic qualifying failure! Again?!? How? Why? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? Andrew, Doyle and David spar over the fact that the US U-23s are, for the third straight time, fell short in a bid to compete...

Schedule is out! Talking playoff size, regionalization&2021 TV slate from 2021-03-25T21:37

The 2021 MLS schedule is out! The guys are hyped, but there is also substance. We know the size of the playoff field, and we know most games occur between conference foes. Andrew explains why th...

Who is the top No. 9 in MLS? Gyasi? Josef? Chicharito? Plus, season previews (MIN, CHI, RBNY, LA) from 2021-03-22T21:54:49

Who is the best No. 9 in MLS? Josef? Gyasi? Ruidiaz? Chicharito? Pulido? Other? Calen Carr gives his Top 5 (1:12:17) after the guys dig through Concacaf Olympic qualifying and four more 2021 sea...

Is Gio Reyna a USMNT starter? Maybe, maybe not! Plus, Sounders 2021 preview from 2021-03-18T20:00

Daryl Dike, two goals and another Barnsley win. You know the drill. The guys can’t help but be a little giddy, especially because Dike was also called in to Gregg Berhalter’s USMNT side. Andrew,...

$10 million for Daryl Dike? Should Orlando sell? Our 2021 preview begins + Call Up collab! from 2021-03-15T21:10:37

Calen is back to kick off Extratime’s 2021 MLS season previews! First up, should Orlando City pull the trigger on a $10 million offer for Daryl Dike? Well, that depends. Then it’s on to four tea...

Get hyped for Week 1! Plus, Arena talks Revs&US World Cup outlook in 2022 (and '26) from 2021-03-11T22:07

Which home openers and Week 1 matches have you jacked up? Andrew, David and Doyle give their takes, name the top box-to-box midfielders and goalkeepers in MLS then welcome a big guest. Bruce Are...

Who are the Cup favorites in 2021? LAFC, Columbus and .... Plus, Zakuani's Top 5 MLS wingers from 2021-03-08T22:04:25

Would you get MLS Cup ink? Lucas Zelarayan did, and Andrew, David and Doyle ponder what would get them on the table. Meanwhile, the Crew just keep getting better. The guys give their thoughts on...

What is Thierry Henry like as a manager? Patrice Bernier explains&tells Drogba stories from 2021-03-04T22:34:31

Who is the best defensive midfielder in MLS? What about fullback? Legend de Foot Patrice Bernier helps Andrew and David settle on top fives for both positions, plus have some laughs during MLS s...

Who will be MLS's breakout players in 2021? Plus, what's next for Real Salt Lake? from 2021-03-01T22:15:57

Which players will “break out” in 2021? David makes his picks (almost at random) and Andrew says the most improved team of 2021 will be Atlanta United. Real Salt Lake assistant GM and long-time ...

The incredible story of the USMNT's Copa America win against Argentina + Gio Savarese! from 2021-02-25T22:42:23

Thierry Henry needed to go home, and now CF Montreal are looking for a new head coach. The guys react to the news of the day, including Gregore to Inter Miami. Remember when the USMNT beat Argen...

Doyle's Preseason Power Rankings Top 5 + Reaction to Jordan Morris injury from 2021-02-22T22:29:20

Who are the top five teams in MLS … as of Feb. 22, 2021? Matt Doyle has your answer, while Andrew and David pick apart the list. Plus, reaction to Jordan Morris’ knee injury (and what it means f...

Thierry Henry to Bournemouth? Plus, why Chicharito deserves a pass for nightmare 2020 from 2021-02-18T22:43:52

Thierry Henry to Bournemouth? The guys ponder the latest rumors around CF Montreal’s manager. Could the Championship be in his future? What can Henry show with Montreal if he stays in MLS? Plus,...

Why Pato could be one of the best signings in MLS history | USMNT depth charts from 2021-02-16T22:17:43

Pato? The duck … or the Brazilian striker? Matt Doyle and David Gass break down the news then dig into the biggest transfer needs around MLS. They are joined by “beat writer for the world” Julia...

Story time w/ "Big Cat" Tony Sanneh, US soccer legend and Berlin bar owner! from 2021-02-11T22:57:19

Did you know the MLS season starts on April 17? Does Lucho Acosta to FC Cincinnati sound like a good idea? Who is new DP Tomas Pochettino and how does he change Austin FC? The guys tackle those ...

Brenner? Pity? OK, FC Cincinnati ... New CCL format, ATL rumor mill from 2021-02-09T03:42:49

Big news day in MLS. The 2021 season is on, and FC Cincinnati are the headline makers. Signing Brenner, Sao Paolo’s 21-year-old goalscorer, would be a signal of intent (and ambition). And what m...

Gregg Berhalter calls in to talk USMNT progress, respect in Europe&busy 2021 from 2021-02-05T00:47:21

USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter joins the Extratime guys to talk about the strengths of the player pool, growing respect for Americans in Europe, golden generation vs. first wave and misinterpreta...

Is this a Golden Era for the USMNT ... or the first wave? Plus, Dike to Barnsley&MLS transfers from 2021-02-01T21:49:10

Is this a Golden Era for the USMNT … or just the first wave? The guys ponder the big questions as they break down a January camp romp led by Jesus Ferreira, Jonathan Lewis and Paul Arriola. How ...

Behind the Morris-Swansea transfer w/ Garth Lagerwey + USMNT match preview from 2021-01-28T22:40:54

Go behind the Jordan Morris-Swansea City deal with Garth Lagerwey, Sounders President of Soccer and MLS old head. Get the details, plus insights/teases from a Seattle perspective and a look at t...

Kun Aguero to LAFC? Why not?! Dreaming up slashy signings + Americans abroad update from 2021-01-25T22:57:28

Sergio Aguero + LAFC = Big splash. The guys dream big for MLS – Memphis Depay to _____??? – and wonder whether Papu Gomez could fix FC Cincinnati. UPDATE: Fun convo, but Gomez won’t be headed to...

Bryan Reynolds transfer saga explained! SuperDraft takes + Hernan Losada (DC) interview from 2021-01-22T21:40:43

Juventus or Roma? Tom Bogert (MLSsoccer.com) has the latest on the FC Dallas Homegrown’s transfer saga. We also introduce the MLS world to Hernan Losada, who is trading the Belgian League for ML...

Doyle&Davies' Mock SuperDraft! JMo to Swansea? Neville to Miami? from 2021-01-19T23:43:25

The SuperDraft is here! How deep is the pool? Where are the strengths? Who are the GA signees? Doyle and Charlie’s 2021 Mock Draft starts things off, then the guys tackle the weekend’s big headl...

Who is the best SuperDraft pick of all-time? Chris Armas lays out vision for TFC from 2021-01-14T22:26:37

It’s a new era in Toronto, and we’re talking to the man in charge. Chris Armas lays out his vision for the Reds and reflects on the perceptions – misguided or not – in New York, plus Andrew, Doy...

MLS on Nickelodeon? Jozy's USMNT role? Moises Caicedo to ATL? Mailbag pod! from 2021-01-11T22:48:53

Mailbag pod! Andrew, David and Doyle dig into a bevy of listener questions and chat with MLSsoccer.com’s Tom Bogert to get the lay of the land as the January transfer window heats up. From the C...

Greg Vanney lays out Galaxy vision! McKenzie's $6M transfer + Molino to Crew (sorry Loons) from 2021-01-07T22:24:02

The offseason player/coach carousel is spinning out of control! In the least surprising news of the week, the Galaxy got their man in Greg Vanney, who stops by to chat with Andrew and Dave about...

New Year's Resolutions for all 27 teams in MLS! from 2021-01-04T22:41:52

It’s New Year’s Resolution time in MLS, and Extratime is back to take a close look at all 27 (?!?!) clubs. From Austin FC to the defending MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew, Andrew, David and Doyl...

How the Crew dominated the Sounders to win MLS Cup + Austin FC's Expansion Draft from 2020-12-14T21:58:11

Andrew, David, Doyle and Charlie sift through all the storylines from MLS Cup XXV, then preview Austin FC's Expansion Draft options and this week's Concacaf Champions League matches!

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MLS Cup XXV: Full preview feat. chats w/ Porter, Schmetzer, Mensah, Roldan from 2020-12-11T02:42:36

It all comes down to this, a season defined by a pandemic ends with the two best teams (our words … and Caleb Porter’s) playing for the 25^th MLS Cup championship in the league’s histo...

Are the Sounders officially a dynasty? How'd the Loons blow it? MLS Cup is next... from 2020-12-08T16:48:23

D-Y-N-A-S-T-Y. Minnesota United huffed and puffed, but the Sounders blew the house down and booked a place in MLS Cup to make it four finals in five years and seal their place in league history....

Big Conf Semi Qs: How good is Reynoso? Can Seattle be beat? Which club should hire Vieira? from 2020-12-04T22:14:32

And then there were four. The Audi MLS Cup Playoffs are just three games away from crowning a 25^th MLS Cup champion. Who will it be? Minnesota United rolled Sporting KC behind Kevin ‘...

Don't bet against Bruce Arena in the playoffs! Everything you need to know about Conf Semis from 2020-11-30T16:08:55

Mad Max Fury Road … in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Hope you were buckled up because Orlando City and Revs had the MLS world on the edge of its seat. In the end, the inevitable: Bruce Arena’s...

Brown liquor special! Sounders roll LAFC, top seeds crash out in the East ... FULL BREAKDOWN from 2020-11-25T15:59:48

And then there were eight! The Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs delivered again on Tuesday night, as both of the Eastern Conference top seeds (Union, Toronto FC) saw their seasons end early and the So...

Rodrigo Schlegel, cult hero! Tim Melia, human wall! Breaking down MLS Cup Playoffs drama from 2020-11-23T15:53:24

EMBRACE THE INSANITY! We’re talking Rodrigo Schlegel and the shootout that wouldn’t end, Tim Melia stonewalling everyone, Wondo being Wondo, Gustavo Bou golazo winners, Hot Boy and Ricardo Pepi....

Lazy narratives in the Eastern Conf., Austin FC's first kit&Daryl Dike on Orlando, int'l decision from 2020-11-19T22:11:40

Only 24 hours left until Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs soccer. Andrew, David and Charlie start the show with big news: one of them is the owner of the professional ...

Sounders in MLS Cup ... AGAIN?! Western Conf. Playoff Preview w/ Steve Zakuani from 2020-11-16T21:35

There’s a chill in the air, and that means the 2020 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs are upon us. Andrew, David, Doyle and Calen dive into the Western Conference bracket. Can anybody really make it to MLS ...

USMNT reaction w/ Stu Holden! McKennie bosses, Musah shines! No goals, why? from 2020-11-13T02:42:51

After 285 days, the US national team is back … for a scoreless draw! Despite the lack of goals, there were plenty of positive signs from the young squad for Andr...

How Captain America gave Philly the Shield! Plus, Jim Curtin likes USMNT's '26 WCup chances from 2020-11-09T21:33:54

What do Captain America and the Philadelphia Union have in common? Both have the Shield. Extratime brings you the story of the cosplay costume turned “Supporters...

Revealing our 2020 Best XIs! Plus, Jack Price on why Cole Bassett's future is in Europe from 2020-11-05T22:51:21

Decision Day presented by AT&T will decide the playoff field, but the guys have their Home Depot Best XIs already in hand. Andrew, Charlie and David go line by l...

Who is Coach of the Year? Who should next Galaxy manager be? Can Union capture the Shield? from 2020-11-02T22:46:13

The weather is cooling quickly, and the soccer is starting to give off playoff vibes. The Union had a shot at the first silverware in club history … and fell shor...

Is PPG the right solution to schedule imbalance? Ray Gaddis talks Union evolution from 2020-10-29T20:55:04

These are unprecedented times, and MLS is taking unprecedented measures to ensure all teams are measured on the same standard. That means points per game will de...

MLS and the Election: Who are you voting for? | The Movement, Ep 2 from 2020-10-28T21:38:03

On this episode of The Movement, host and former MLS player Calen Carr examines the issue of voting rights in America, and travels to Pennsylvania to see how the Black Players for Change and the...

Vela is back, and LAFC are scary again! Doop, say the Union! Johannsson to MLS? from 2020-10-26T20:50:46

Doop! The Union project is fully mature, and they took years of frustrations out on Toronto FC. Andrew, David, Doyle and Calen give Jim Curtin and Philadelphia t...

Who is the best young player in MLS? We tear apart 22 Under 22 list! from 2020-10-22T20:44:56

The best young players in MLS? Yeah, we’ve got the list. Only we’ve got some tweaks to make and snubs to spotlight as Andrew, David and Charlie debate MLS’s 22 Under 22 presented by Body Armor. ...

Jesse Marsch on Aaronson transfer, European perceptions of the American player&Champions League dreams from 2020-10-19T20:42:42

Life is fleeting, so live it and live it with people you love. Andrew, David and Calen send their love to Daryl Grove, Taylor Rockwell and the Total Soccer Show ...

Mark McKenzie on Union, USMNT, Champions League dreams + Galaxy in need of change from 2020-10-15T20:47:01

Mark McKenzie dreams of the Champions League, World Cups and playing against the game’s best players. He’s got what it takes to get there, and Andrew and Charlie...

Is RB Leipzig in 17 yo Caden Clark's future? Plus, the best cult-hero strikers of all-time from 2020-10-12T20:54:26

Caden Clark. Remember the name. The 17-year-old signed with the New York Red Bulls in the morning and scored his first goal that night, a game-winning volley. Da...

Is Jordan Morris the real MLS MVP? Plus, Higuain's banger&2020's best signings from 2020-10-08T20:48:47

Bang! First goal for Gonzalo Higuain, three points for Inter Miami. Andrew, David and Charlie try to predict what’s to come for the former Juve man, then name th...

Gio Reyna did what?! Jozy Altidore ... super sub?! Plus, Pablo Maurer on a rough year at D.C. United from 2020-10-05T20:50:42

Americans (and MLS academy products) thriving in Europe’s biggest league and biggest teams? It feels a little bit like a dream come to life. Andrew, Doyle and David talk Gio Reyna (three assists...

Sergino Dest signs for Barcelona! The future of the USMNT looks bright from 2020-10-01T21:03:32

Coming off the news of Sergino Dest’s historic transfer to Barcelona, David Gass and Charlie Davies get on the line with USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter to break...

Why was Gonzalo Higuain Trolled in first MLS match?! from 2020-09-28T20:48:47

The Union went full “12-year-old Fortnite player” on Gonzalo Higuain after Inter Miami’s new star skied a PK in his MLS debut. Why’d they do it? What does it mean? Why hasn’t the beef carried ov...

MLS MVP race is wide open! Favorites&darkhorses + Scouting report on ATL's new DP from 2020-09-24T20:28:47

Anyone can win MLS MVP? Kinda! Sorta! Well, not really … but almost. Andrew, David and Charlie handicap the most wide-open race in recent memory, and try to do the same with the top of the Easte...

Why banner weekend for Americans abroad (and in MLS) matters + Doyle's USMNT XI from 2020-09-21T20:42:05

It was a historic weekend for Americans, both abroad and in MLS. The guys start with Weston McKennie (start for Juventus), Gio Reyna (Dortmund) and Tyler Adams (...

Knee punches, why players care about FIFA ratings&Steve Zakuani on Jordan Morris, DeAndre Yedlin&Jozy Altidore from 2020-09-17T20:35:19

It’s just FIFA, right? Wrong! Why pro players care how they’re rated in the game (hint: banter). Rudy Camacho is gonna be at the bottom of the composure rankings...

The Movement: Black Players for Change | This Is Not Your Distraction from 2020-09-16T21:53:44

This is not your distraction. It’s not your escape from real life. For some, this is everyday life.

These words adorned the shirts worn on July 8 by nearly 200 black Major League Soccer p...

Would you make Gonzalo Higuain the highest-paid player in MLS? Plus, Week 11 takeaways from 2020-09-14T20:42:57

Gonzalo Higuain is reportedly the highest paid player in MLS. What should Inter Miami expect from that investment? How much pressure is on the Argentine goalscorer? Andrew, David, Doyle and Cale...

Reyna? Adams? McKennie? Other? MLS academy products to watch in Europe from 2020-09-10T21:46:32

Atlanta United and LAFC are looking more like expansion teams than Cup contenders. Who should be more worried? And who more petty than Jozy Altidore? Andrew, David and Charlie dig into the big t...

The Soccer HOF is BROKEN! Plus, why Armas was fired&what's next for Red Bulls from 2020-09-08T22:03:38

What are we doing?! WHAT ARE WE DOING?! We’re not talking about the World Cup. We’re talking about National Soccer Hall of Fame voting and the process that conti...

Adios, Pity Martinez! Hello, Gonzalo Higuain? + Julian Araujo on US vs. Mexico from 2020-09-03T20:48:53

Adios, Pity Martinez. We barely knew you. Atlanta United are selling their big star (and reportedly making $4 million, too) after a disappointing season and a half. Andrew, David and Charlie try...

Brian Dunseth on past, present&future of Real Salt Lake + McKennie to Juve from 2020-08-31T21:00

An American at Juventus. Four words we’ve never uttered before. The guys discuss Weston McKennie’s big move to Serie A and his chances for success, then shift to the biggest story in MLS. That’d...

Six MLS players explain why they boycotted and what comes next from 2020-08-27T23:20:16

Boycott. That’s the word of the moment in the sports world and the United States. The Bucks and NBA started a chain reaction of peaceful protests across courts, ...

How Galaxy pulled off El Trafico shocker + FdB exit sparks joy in Pity Martinez! from 2020-08-24T20:36:34

Carlos Vela’s return was the story, but it was the Galaxy that landed all the El Trafico blows. Are Los Angeles’ original powers back? Are LAFC in trouble? Or wa...

Why US-Mexico MUST be played in Columbus, plus Paul Tenorio (The Athletic)&Dennis te Kloese (LA Galaxy) from 2020-08-20T20:23:22

Minnesota or Columbus? Where should the USMNT host Mexico in the Octagon? And will Canada join the Americans there? Andrew, David and Charlie dive into Concacaf’s World Cup qualifying draw and s...

Messi to MLS? Why not NOW?! Plus, Pulisic/Adams vs. Davies/David ... Who you got? from 2020-08-17T19:50:32

Alphonso Davies is a gift to us all, and he may have helped usher in the biggest transfer in the history of the game should Leo Messi depart Barcelona after an 8-2 shellacking by Bayern laid the...

Does MLS is Back count as a "major" trophy for Timbers? Plus, Conti Awards&Mario Gotze rumors from 2020-08-13T21:35:34

Campeones, campeones … Ole, ole, ole!!! The Portland Timbers are MLS is Back champions, and Andrew, David, Doyle and Calen dig through how they did it and what i...

#MLSisBack preview! Plus, Blaise Matuidi to Miami&Walker Zimmerman on Nashville, Covid from 2020-08-10T21:19:55

The #MLSisBack final is here, so who are you rooting for? Orlando City’s fairytale run or Seba Blanco and the Timbers? Andrew, David, Doyle and Charlie debate whether this counts as a “big troph...

The return of the Brown Liquor Special for the MLS is Back Tournament Semifinals from 2020-08-07T07:53:17

Calen, Charlie, Doyle, and Gass get together late night following Orlando’s win over Minnesota in the MLS is Back Tournament Semifinals. How Orlando has changed the perception of the club. Why M...

Philadelphia’s Alejandro Bedoya previews the MLS Is Back Tournament Semifinals from 2020-08-03T21:36:36

After an amazing weekend of quarterfinal action Charlie, Doyle and David are excited to break it all down. A star performance from the bench by Diego Valeri to lead the Timbers to the...

Quarterfinal preview with Minnesota’s Chase Gasper + Luis Suarez to Inter Miami? from 2020-07-30T22:42:41

Calen, Charlie, and Gass dig into the all the big questions surrounding the quarterfinal matches. How has LAFC kept rolling without Vela? Can San Jose break open Minnesota’s backline?...

The MLS is Back Tournament Knockout Stage marches on, Jonathan Mensah on life with Crew + what is next for Atlanta United from 2020-07-27T23:28:49

Welcome to the Thomas Hasal show - strap in and get ready! Riding off the high of Sunday night the guys react to the new darling of MLS and talk about what Vancouver can take back fro...

MLS Is Back Group Stage Biggest Surprises w/Kendall Waston and Knockout Previews from 2020-07-23T22:55:49

9:00am soccer has come to a close with our final day of group stage action in the books. Calen, Charlie, and David talk about their biggest surprises of the group stage - both good and bad. On t...

Young players taking over at the MLS is Back tournament! Plus, Eryk Williamson of PTFC joins from the bubble from 2020-07-20T22:53:27

The future is now! Charlie, Doyle, and David wax poetic on Jordan Morris’s creative ability, Ayo Akinola’s goalscoring improvement, and Jackson Yueill’s poise. But MOST importantly th...

MLS Is Back With A Bang; Big Teams Struggling And Shea Salinas On His Epic Game-Winner from 2020-07-17T00:05:25

A full week of the MLS Is Back Tournament is in the books and there is so much for Calen, Charlie, and David to dig into. First, Shea Salinas (Leo Salinas or Shea Messi?) joins the show to revel...

#MLSisBack Tournament 1st game overreactions! + Philadelphia Union’s Warren Creavalle on his Black Lives Matter shirt designs from 2020-07-13T21:57:39

With Andrew Wiebe out focusing on nurturing the next great ETR academy prospect - Wyatt Wiebe (congrats!) - Charlie, Doyle, and David dig into #MLSisBack. After the first five days of games, the...

MLS IS BACK! ACTUAL REAL MLS GAME TALK! And Kei Kamara on Black Players for Change from 2020-07-09T22:02:14

Charlie, Calen, Doyle, and David get together to finally talk about MLS games that have been played. They break down the two matches so far, and what to look forward to this weekend. Then the gu...

Vela opts out! What now for LAFC? #MLSisBack preview, predictions&awards from 2020-07-07T00:34:22

The guys preview #MLSisBack on the eve of the tournament, but first breaking news from the bubble in Orlando, where MLS announced FC Dallas was withdrawing from th...

What's it like in the bubble? Three big interviews from Orlando, plus Jurgen Damm react from 2020-07-02T20:53:41

What’s it like in the bubble? The guys pick MLS is Back group winners, give first impressions of the Jurgen Damm move for Atlanta U...

What will #MLSisBack look like on TV? Taylor Twellman explains + Pulisic's big week at Chelsea from 2020-06-29T21:55:46

Our soccer is almost back, but what will it look like and feel like on TV? ESPN’s Taylor Twellman joins the guys to go over broadca...

Mark your calendars! Line-by-line through #MLSisBack schedule + Greatest MLS Team crowned! from 2020-06-25T21:57:12

Mark your calendars. The #MLSisBack schedule is out. Andrew, Doyle and David talk about how their lives will change come July 8, then run through all six groups to peg the “Can’t Miss” games as ...

Gio Reyna, American dream! Banter&story time w/ Peter Vermes (SKC)&Sean Johnson (NYC) from 2020-06-22T22:00:51

So Gio Reyna is pretty good, huh? The guys hit the headlines and celebrate a big weekend for Americans Abroad, then ask NYCFC goalke...

Rich get richer as Najar signs w/ LAFC, plus a chat w/ Robin Fraser (COL)&epic Doyle rant from 2020-06-18T20:18:47

The MLS is Back Tournament is getting closer, and slowly the signings are trickling in. First, Andy Najar is back to bolster the defending Supporters’ Shield champions. Can he help LAFC get over...

James to Inter Miami? That's the dream! Plus, Doyle on how to win MLS is Back from 2020-06-15T21:11:57

It’s Extratime’s 10th birthday! To celebrate, Andrew, David, Doyle and Charlie reminisce on a decade of soccer, then turn to the MLS is Back Tournament. First, do the teams in Group A have a dis...

Instant reaction to MLS is Back draw! Laughs, favorites, darkhorses, players to watch&more! from 2020-06-12T01:06:55

MLS is Back Tournament draw instant reactions! Laughs, first takes, favorites, darkhorses, players to watch and much more from every group. Join Andrew, David, Charlie and Doyle to get yourself ...

MLS is back! Are you ready? First takes on the format + interview with MLS's Chief Medical Officer from 2020-06-10T20:46:14

MLS is back! How do you feel? Andrew, David, Doyle and Calen react to the breaking news, imagine how the “World Cup” format might p...

Should Balotelli come to MLS? Duh! Plus, changes to the Hex&Steve Zakuani on systemic racism from 2020-06-08T22:09:38

Should Mario Balotelli come to MLS? Is that even a question?! Kevin Durant dropped a bag and got a piece of the Philadelphia Union. How should MLS’s latest celebrity owner tackle his role? Plus,...

MLS is coming back! What does it mean? Plus, C.J. Sapong on confronting racism&what comes next from 2020-06-04T22:41:30

Listen. Learn. Change. New pod, but same theme. As the United States grapples with public protests against systemic racism and violence against the black community, Andrew and David welcome two ...

When soccer feels small... from 2020-06-01T22:40:51

Andrew, Charlie and David sit down to discuss the protests spreading across the United States following the murder of George Floyd. The guys express solidarity, share their own experiences and e...

Our favorite MLS Cup Playoffs moments + 2019 LAFC upset in GOAT bracket! from 2020-05-28T20:52:56

Best team in MLS history? The guys whittle the field down to four, but not without some controversy as 1998 D.C. United pulls an “upset” over the No. 1 seed, 2019 LAFC. Plus, our favorite Audi M...

Three MLS prospects you should know + What makes a good playoff team? from 2020-05-25T19:38:37

Grudge match between the 2014 Sounders and 2014 Galaxy! The Greatest Team bracket is down to six, but not without another rematch a...

Jaap Stam hired by FC Cincinnati! Gonzalo Higuain linked with DC! Plus, all-time Best XIs... from 2020-05-21T21:47:05

FC Cincinnati have a new head coach: Jaap Stam. The guys dig into the big news of the day, hit the Gonzalo Higuain-to-D.C. United ru...

Greatest MLS team debate heats up + Charlie Davies on making it in Europe from 2020-05-18T21:01:54

We are on to the Sweet 16 of our “Greatest Team of All-Time” bracket and the matchups are juicy. But first, Doyle gives his view of how American and Canadian players performed in their first wee...

Greatest Team bracket rolls on + Chris Henderson talks '90 WCup, old-school MLS&Sounders transfers from 2020-05-14T22:50:50

The guys discuss the latest news then chat with the youngest US player at the 1990 World Cup, long-time MLS star and Sounders execu...

Charlie Davies' rules for jersey swaps, epic Rushmore rant&Greatest Team bracket begins! from 2020-05-11T21:46:31

We start with an epic rant! Someone didn’t love Alphonso Davies’ inclusion on the MLS Mount Rushmore…

Then it’s time to crown the Extratime Greatest MLS Team of All-Time, so Andrew, David...

Alexi Lalas names his MLS Mount Rushmore (all Americans) + Extratime's league-wide pantheon from 2020-05-07T21:37:34

Andrew, David, Calen and Doyle finish off the Mount Rushmore series by carving a league-wide pantheon in stone with help from Fox Sports’ Alexi Lalas. Alexi goes All-American – you’ll have to li...

The glory days: Sex, drugs, and rock and roll in Miami and Tampa in the early MLS days from 2020-05-04T21:03:35

The gang resurrects the spirit of some long gone, but all-time great MLS sides. First, Thomas Rongen, the 1996 MLS coach of the year, joins to talk about putting El Pibe Valderrama in...

Preki explains how he won an MVP at age 40 + Miguel Ibarra names his Minnesota United Mount Rushmore from 2020-04-30T20:05:10

Andrew, David, Calen and Doyle head to the Midwest to name Mount Rushmore monuments for Sporting Kansas City (don’t forget the Wizards days) and Minnesota United. MLS legend Preki calls in to ta...

What we miss most about MLS... | Revs, Rapids Mount Rushmores w/ Marcelo Balboa from 2020-04-27T20:31:10

Andrew, David, Charlie and Doyle are missing MLS something fierce. The guys get the show started with the little things they hope come back soon, then turn to the final four Mount Rushmore debat...

Merritt Paulson names his Timbers Mount Rushmore, plus a little storytime | Exploring future of data in soccer from 2020-04-23T21:01

Andrew, David, Calen and Doyle tackle the Timbers Mount Rushmore with owner Merritt Paulson. Come for the chainsaw/CCL stories and stay for Paulson’s take on a club pantheon. Will the guys agree...

Didier Drogba's magical summer with the Impact + Jim Curtin names Union Mount Rushmore from 2020-04-20T20:33:55

Andrew, David, Charlie and Doyle welcome a couple legends, Jim Curtin and Patrice Bernier, to the show to help construct Mount Rushmore monuments for the Philadelphia Union and Montreal Impact. ...

Why the DA went away&how MLS is filling the void + Reggie Cannon 1v1: "I want to be the best right back in the world" from 2020-04-16T22:06:59

Andrew, David, Calen and Doyle wonder what MLS might look like with a truncated schedule after Commissioner Don Garber made the media rounds this week. Then MLS youth technical director Fred Lip...

Does Clint Dempsey belong on Sounders’ Mount Rushmore? Brad Evans helps us debate + Chicago Fire stories/pantheon with Peter Wilt from 2020-04-13T20:43:05

Andrew, David, Charlie and Doyle break out the chisels to carve a Mount Rushmore for the Seattle Sounders and Chicago Fire … with a little help. Seattle legend Brad Evans drops in to name his pa...

Matt Miazga talks Chelsea, his home-run bat, Diego Lainez banter + Mount Rushmore for Red Bulls&NYCFC from 2020-04-09T20:56:56

The mailbag gets Andrew, David, Charlie and Calen started, then Matt Miazga calls in from England to explain how he’s staying fit in the time of COVID-19, what it was really like to try to break...

What was MLS like in 1996? Kevin Payne tells D.C. dynasty stories + Mount Rushmore for San Jose, Columbus from 2020-04-06T20:35:50

What was MLS like back in 1996? Doyle educates you on Year 1 – and what happens when you mix 32-ounce beers and the Preki chop – then Andrew, David and Charlie share their first in-stadium MLS m...

Should Gressel be on ATLUTD's Mount Rushmore? Plus, Nat Borchers storytime from RSL's glory years from 2020-04-02T20:46:37

Who belongs on Atlanta United’s Mount Rushmore? Extratime digs in to the Five Stripes’ brief history and two faces are shoo-ins to get the chisel treatment: Josef Martinez and Miguel Almiron. Af...

Should Beckham be on Galaxy's Mount Rushmore? Plus, convos w/ MLSer turned ER doc&Steven Beitashour from 2020-03-30T21:35:38

It’s an all-LA day for the ETR squad from Galaxy legends to the anniversary of the inaugural “El Trafico.” First, the guys come together along with all of #MLSUnites to thank medical professiona...

Big news in the ETR family! Plus, Mount Rushmore for Dynamo, D.C. United&Toronto FC from 2020-03-26T20:18:17

Andrew is back to help kick off a few weeks of MLS legend debates as the guys choose Extratime’s Mount Rushmore for every single MLS club. First, some big family news (Rico Wiebe, anyone?), and ...

Jesse Marsch On Coaching Philosophy + Top USMNT Moments from 2020-03-23T19:31:57

With former USMNT legend Charlie Davies back from vacation and in the rotation, the gang figured it was the perfect time to reminisce. Doyle, Calen, Charlie, and Gass take you through...

Benny Feilhaber on man-marking Messi, beating Spain in 2009 + ETR's detailed expansion bids! from 2020-03-19T21:11:30

Keep your social distance with Extratime driven by Continental! Andrew, David and Doyle come together virtually to talk about their favorite MLS players of all-time (you might be surprised), cre...

“You can’t hold us back” work from home edition. Mailbag-palooza. from 2020-03-16T21:03:24

The ETR gang is back after a one-show layoff with a new setup at home. David, Doyle, and Calen chat about the changing world around us, and then jump into a heavy mailbag. The guys di...

Who is to blame for Chicharito's struggles? MLS Week 2 winners, Inter Miami progress, Loons flag flying high from 2020-03-09T20:42:40

The big winners from Week 2? Anyone who stayed up for that wild LAFC-Union match! Andrew, David and Doyle marvel at Jakob Glesnes’ banger, Carlos Vela’s sustained brilliance and the ideal DP con...

Taylor Twellman on ESPN's new soccer show, Josef replacements, Chicharito, #CCLFever, Cincy job&much more! from 2020-03-05T22:30:41

Let Taylor Twellman get you ready for MLS Week 2 in the same week ESPN debuted Banter on their channels! Andrew, David and Twellman talk Josef Martinez replacements for Atlanta United, Chicharit...

Now what for Josef-less ATLUTD? MLS Wk 1 winners, Chicharito's debut, Vela's chip&Paxton's stache from 2020-03-02T21:39:32

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All our 2020 MLS predictions! Plus, David Beckham drops by to get you hyped for opening weekend from 2020-02-27T22:22:55

David Beckham on Extratime? You better believe it (49:35). Andrew, David and The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal jump in the studio to make bold predictions on the eve of MLS’s 25th season, plus chat wi...

Eastern Conference preview! All 13 teams! Are Miami a playoff team? Can FdB get the best out of ATLUTD? from 2020-02-24T21:45:21

Five days until opening day! It’s time for Extratime’s team-by-team preview for the Eastern Conference, from expansion side Inter Miami to same-team-new-coach NYCFC. Everything you need to know,...

Western Conference preview! Big questions&bold predictions for all 13 teams from 2020-02-20T21:58:49

Nine days until opening day! It’s time for Extratime’s team-by-team preview for the Western Conference, from expansion side Nashville SC to Supporters’ Shield winners LAFC. Everything you need t...

Concacaf Champions League preview! Team-by-team capsules, Liga MX scouting reports&predictions from 2020-02-17T21:05:35

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Concacaf Champions League is here, and Extratime has your comprehensive #CCLfever guide to this year’s masochistic tournament, that is if you’re an MLS ...

Are LAFC the smartest guys in the room? Zimmerman trade, Pizarro to Miami&Nacho's farewell from 2020-02-13T22:21:32

No more Miami rumors, we said. Well, how about a done deal? It’s not press-release official, but Rodolfo Pizarro is doing interviews at the airport and name dropping David Beckham soooooooooo *<...

Neymar to Miami? Maybe? Someday?! Plus, BWP expectations w/ LAFC, Ola Kamara Golden Boot&Gio Reyna from 2020-02-10T22:18:02

Neymar + David Beckham and Inter Miami = TBD. Is it real? (Maybe! Not soon.) Is it fun? (Oh yes.) Will the guys shoot it down? (Maybe.) Once that’s out of the way, it’s time to talk Designated P...

New CBA! Let's dig into new roster rules! Best MLS kits, Nani's origin story&the biggest headlines from 2020-02-06T22:00

There’s a new set of roster rules in Major League Soccer! The League and the MLS Players’ Union reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and Andrew, Dave and Doyle di...

Jurgen Locadia on Cincy transfer, DJ career&Skyline Chili + Inter Miami closes in on Rodolfo Pizarro from 2020-02-03T22:27:28

FC Cincinnati are on the hunt for Designated Players, and they landed a big fish in Jurgen Locadia, who Brighton paid $20 million for just two years ago. The goalscorer, aspiring DJ and, for the...

Why did Atlanta United blow up a cup-winning team? Should Miami pony up and sign Cavani? from 2020-01-30T22:41:19

Doyle’s back – with a cane and some takes, starting with Wiebe’s Top 10 Biggest Signings list – to join Andrew, David and Susannah to dig in on the preseason and transfer window, starting with A...

Who are the Top 10 “biggest" MLS signings of all-time? Plus, Julian Gressel calls in to talk trade from 2020-01-27T21:54:13

Who are the Top 10 “Biggest MLS signings” of all-time? And what does that even mean, anyway? Wiebe tries to explain his logic, while David and Calen poke holes in the list. Hint: David Beckham i...

Taylor Twellman on Gressel, Chicharito's "retirement" quote&ankle/Jozy drama in the 6ix from 2020-01-23T21:48:30

Only one man could overshadow Chicharito in the MLS news cycle … Julian Gressel! Atlanta United got $1 million in allocation money and D.C. United got a player who they think will take them to a...

Interview special! 10 minutes w/ Ale Bedoya, Adrian Heath, Ian Ayre, Darlington Nagbe&Lalas Abubakar from 2020-01-20T19:56:04

It’s a holiday, but you don’t have to go without your Extratime fix. Andrew brings you a handful of interviews from Los Angeles, including a chat with the Union’s Alejandro Bedoya about what hap...

Herc Gomez on Chicharito, FCC GM Gerard Nijkamp on Pereiro rumors, Pablo Maurer on DPs in DC, and more from 2020-01-16T22:47:23

David Gass sits alone in a barren studio but with the transfer market heating up he must soldier on. And it is a packed show starting with Andrew out in LA for the week...

Chicharito to LA Galaxy dreaming, plus Paul Tenorio on big DP signings in Chicago, Miami, and LA. from 2020-01-13T21:17:19

Preseason finally begins and the MLS transfer news is pouring in. There are rumors of Chicharito meeting with the LA Galaxy on Monday. Calen and David chat about ...

NYCFC hire Norwegian Klopp! D.C. after Luka Modric?! ETR returns to the studio from 2020-01-06T21:38:55

New York City FC has a head coach! Luka Modric linked to D.C. United (and Edinson Flores, too)! Yimmi Chara to Portland! Andrew, David and Doyle dig into Ronny Deila filling the last open MLS co...

Thierry&Rafa stories! Freddy Adu&Michael Bradley at Bradenton! Dallas, D.C.&Red Bulls! Dax McCarty's MLS story time from 2020-01-02T22:00

Extratime driven by Continental is back for 2020! Your New Year begins with MLS story time featuring Dax McCarty of Nashville SC. Dax goes deep with Andrew Wiebe on Bradenton’s '87 Class (Freddy...

Charlotte taking MLS by storm, Columbus record breaking signings, and is Chicago finally ready to sign Chicharito. from 2019-12-19T21:35:17

The final live show of 2019 and David and Doyle lean on a special guest host, former MLS defender Darrius Barnes. Perfect timing too as Darius’ native North Carolina has officially be...

Is Miami about to sign the next Josef Martinez? Cavallini to 'Caps&Sacha Kljestan's MLS story time from 2019-12-16T22:06:03

Is Roger Martinez the next Josef Martinez? Can Lucas Cavallini change the Whitecaps’ fortunes? Andrew, David and Doyle jump in the studio to round up the news around Major League Soccer, includi...

The 2019 Extratime Awards! Alan Pulido to SKC, #CCLFever draw, Bobby's farewell from 2019-12-12T22:01

Ohhhhhh from New York, New York … Welcome to the Extratime Awards for 2019! Andrew, Dave, Bobby and Doyle hand out some hardware, both serious and silly. From Worst Prediction to Best Fullback t...

Is Charlotte the next MLS expansion city? Wiebe spreads #CCLFever + Bobby chats w/ Pablo Mastroeni from 2019-12-09T22:04:17

Is Charlotte MLS’s next expansion city? The writing is on the wall, but it’s not done yet. Susannah explains why Charlotte would be a great MLS city. Then Wiebe tries to spread the #CCLFever epi...

Oscar Pareja on MLS vs. Liga MX, Orlando City's future + 22 Under 22 banter, all the MLS headlines from 2019-12-05T21:53:30

Orlando City have a new head coach, and Oscar Pareja knows how to get teams to the playoffs. The Extratime crew explains why just about everybody seems to approve of the hire, then Pareja calls ...

Does new conference alignment make sense? Vieira to Miami? J.J. Macias to LAFC? Chicharito to ______? from 2019-12-02T21:33:45