Podcasts by That’s So MLS
That’s So MLS is the Major League Soccer podcast for the long-suffering fan of the world’s most chaotic league. Hosted by journalist Andrew Bates and ex-casual defender Nick Thornton, TSMLS looks at club soccer from a Canadian perspective, with coverage of games and news from around North America.
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MLS Cup 2023 Conference Semi’s + Finals from 2023-12-07T10:18:11
And just like that, we're down to the final two. LAFC will face a high flying Columbus but before then we break down how everyone did, including some retroactive book throwing the Disciplinary C...
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MLS Cup 2023: Bring on the Semi’s! from 2023-11-22T23:05:39
And then there were eight! We catch you up on all the teams vying to make their case in the conference semi-finals, as well as the goings on of the teams who finally crashed out. We update the c...
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MLS Cup 2023: Wild Cards and Round 1 from 2023-11-03T20:23:24
With the wild cards already done and dusted and round 1 of best of 3 also in the bag, we go through the results and who we think has the best shot of making it through. We also look at roster up...
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Who’s Not Out But Also Not Yet In? from 2023-10-20T20:55:43
With Decisions Day looming, we thought we would take a look at the teams who are right on the edge. Some of these clubs have their futures in their hands, some a little less so. We also talk abo...
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Don’t Wreck Yourself from 2023-09-20T16:22:19
Another busy few weeks of MLS action sees two more coaches exit, a player get fired for starting a fight in an indoor soccer league, and the Whitecaps winning a whack of road games! What's not t...
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When The Grass is Greener at TFC from 2023-08-31T06:55:04
It's been a busy August, so we have a lot to catch up on: Inter Miami's annoying dominance of Leagues Cup, Spain's historic World Cup win, a deluge of MLS transfers, and a familiar face in John ...
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Garber’s Big Friendlies from 2023-07-31T07:23:02
It's silly season again as the inaugural League's Cup kicks off between MLS and Liga Mx sides and as Messi polishes off his first (non-league) goals. We also look to the Women's World Cup, which...
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Cuz You Both Might Get Sent Off from 2023-07-15T07:34:37
We're back with another glut of games in MLS action, so we take a look around the league, talk what it will take to get into the playoffs this year, Cincinnati's continued dominance of the East,...
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A Slice of Apple for Messi from 2023-06-21T17:51:14
We of course talk through that announcement plus run down the Canadian Championship final, the Leagues Cup, and the most recent results of the Canadian MLS clubs.
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A Fines Week for Some Rivalries from 2023-05-17T20:32:02
It was a *spicy* one last week and we are here with all the news on the yellow cards, the second yellows, the thirds, some reds, and TWENTY-ONE fines issued. We also have news, including another...
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Benteke Doing Benteke Things from 2023-05-06T12:55:12
We've got you covered for all the transfers, news, results (and non-results) from MLS from the last two weeks plus some Champions League and CanPL news.
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Cascadia Clobbering from 2023-04-19T12:04:51
This week we talk about that comeback that had Seattle fuming, the ongoing firepower prowess of St Louis, and a look around the league at who's flying and who's sighing.
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Set Your Watch to Old Rudy from 2023-04-12T16:21:10
If you've been watching MLS and thinking to yourself "Gee, there haven't been a lot of red cards of late," boy do we have you covered! We talk about the Houston/LA scenes and another Rudy Camach...
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Not Bad, but not Good Either from 2023-04-01T17:59:23
It's been a few weeks since we've talked so we're taking a look back at the last few matches for the Canadian MLS clubs. We note that none of them are irredeemable but none of them have really p...
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California Snow Bowl from 2023-03-03T09:33:11
MLS is officially back! After a weekend of inclement weather, we take a look around the league at the surprising and not-so-surprising results and start to make some (foolish) predictions about ...
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Geiger Is Watching from 2023-02-17T13:13:56
With the 2023 MLS season just around the corner, we take a look at somewhat muted preseason but look at some big transfers and talking points, explore Mark Geiger's promotion, and share the late...
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The Only 3 Goals That Matter from 2023-01-13T18:53:26
We are back folks! After an off season that seemed to fly by, we are here to talk you through some big retirement news, salacious transfers, odd choices, and more!
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You’ve Been Waiting for it... MLS Expansion Draft is here from 2022-11-25T15:43:07
Since there are no globally recognized soccer tournaments currently taking place, we decided to take a look at MLS roster updates, including some notable options declined, talk about MLS Expansi...
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The Most That’s So MLS Final Ever from 2022-11-06T12:39:07
It is with some sad Doops that we draw a close to another wild year of MLS in a truly wild final clash between LAFC and Philadelphia Union. From the goals, horrific leg bending saves (and red ca...
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Decision Day + the Yates Report from 2022-10-16T10:33:51
We've got a big show for you this week as we take a look at the decision day results of who is in and who is out of the MLS Cup Playoffs. We share our predictions -which were recorded Friday, Oc...
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Five years of Chill Soccer from 2022-09-27T22:19:20
It's been five years of That's So MLS! We celebrate by catching up on some of the major developments, including Josef Martinez flipping a table, Sebastian Giovinco coming back to Toronto, kind o...
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The Business End from 2022-08-20T12:01:29
There's been so much MLS action, news, transfers, and a Canadian Championship to boot, that we find ourselves playing a bit of catch up and breaking down some previous weeks as well as the fate ...
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Gressel-Mainia Comes To Vancouver from 2022-07-22T16:06:32
After another busy week of games we take a look around the league, including the ongoing transfer madness. We of course talk about what Julian Gressel will bring to the Whitecaps, revisit some t...
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Familiar Faces from 2022-07-15T08:13:27
There's been a lot of shuffling around the league and a stack of games so we are here to catch you up on the big name moves. We also talk about the return of Rooney to DC, Toronto's rebuild, and...
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Catching Up From the International Break from 2022-06-20T10:21:44
Well, you turn your head for one minute for the international break and a lot can happen! We break down all the #CMNT drama (and there was a fair bit), World Cup announcements, MLS transfers, co...
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A Penny For Your Forwards from 2022-05-22T12:17:05
Nick and Andrew peruse the MLSPA salary list, chat the CONCACAF Champions League final and what it means in the context of Seattle's season, a Whitecaps win and Portland blowing out Sporting Kan...
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DC Not So United and Crew Moves from 2022-04-30T09:24:44
This week we talk about the firing of Hernán Losada from DC United, a surprise Earthquakes victory, the Crew moving on from Zardes, and the Whitecaps' persistent woes (which may be slightly less...
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It’s Firing Season (Already) from 2022-04-21T09:05:53
Some controversial calls and glorious golazos round out gameweeks 6 and 7 and we have a run down of both conferences and how everyone is faring. We also talk about the long anticipated departure...
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Chicharito Shines and Canada Qualifies from 2022-04-12T17:37:23
This week, and coming in a little late, we look at Game Week 6 plus the last few games of World Cup Qualifying. if you're just here for an MLS catchup, we start talking MLS at the 42 min mark :D...
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That’s So MLS is Back from 2022-03-26T14:49:50
After a few busy weeks of MLS action, we are finally back to review the first four game weeks of the season. We take a look through the lens of the Canadian MLS clubs and well, it's not so great...
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MLS Pre-Season Preview from 2022-02-25T17:06:13
It is that time again! We talk through ALL of the clubs and where we rate them this year, as well as rate their signings. We cover some big news from NWSL and across the league. We recorded Wedn...
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Smells Like a World Cup from 2022-02-15T08:26:44
MLS is coming up in a couple of weeks and as the (not streamed) pre-season games get underway, we look at some of the big moves across MLS but first we go back and break down the Canadian Men's ...
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Off Season Update from 2022-01-22T11:02:37
As preparations begin for MLS 2022, we talk about some possible wrenches to a smooth start and go over all the big transfers, including some Super Draft news! We recorded earlier in the week so ...
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MLS Cup 2022: MLS is Blue from 2021-12-23T10:48
We finally get to tackle the final game! We talk about what it all means for Portland and for the new champs, New York City FC. We put a stamp on the year, talk some of the more recent interesti...
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MLS Cup 2022: When You‘ve Always Got Mora to Give from 2021-12-08T18:14:56
This week we wrap up the conference finals and what finals they were, or almost were. We discuss the ins and outs of PORvRSL and PHIvNYCFC, discuss the final, and take a look at your new CanPL c...
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MLS Cup 2022: Don‘t Get Sent Off in the Playoffs from 2021-12-02T18:19:44
And then there were four! Joins us as we talk all the drama, heartbreak, and golazos of the MLS Cup Playoffs. We also talk some important roster updates!
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MLS Cup 2022: How to Win a Game Without Taking a Shot from 2021-11-26T10:06:46
This week we have a rundown of all the MLS Cup Playoff games including some surprising results! We look at Minnesota's sputtering performance against the Timbers, SKC's dominance of the Whitecap...
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MLS Playoff Preview from 2021-11-17T20:30:16
This week we review the big results from across MLS on #DecisionDay. We talk about the handball that wasn't a handball until days later, the Whitecaps crossing the finish line, and some retireme...
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Ghost Fouls from 2021-11-05T06:19:13
As we approach decision day in MLS, we turn our attention to the teams still in the race just above and just below "the line." We talk about New England clinching the Supporter's Shield, the new...
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Catching Up With the Canadian Clubs from 2021-10-11T12:39:15
After an in house bye week, we're back with a look at how the Canadian clubs in MLS are faring, as well as the big news, including two more coaching departures. We also talk about the ongoing de...
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Garber Wants It All from 2021-09-25T09:38:17
This game week, we look at all the action across MLS, the Leagues Cup Final, and the new *greatly* expanded Leagues Cup format and its implications for clubs and players. We look around the leag...
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Hat Trick Tragedies from 2021-09-17T19:37:27
Nick and Bates talk the action since the international break, with some goal-filled games, the curious path of RSL, a brilliant hat trick (that didn't win the game) and more.
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Two Brothers Lighter from 2021-09-03T13:17:59
It was Rivalry Week and the first meeting of MLS All-stars vs LigaMx All-stars, so we have a lot to cover here and that's before we get to the battle of the headless (or coachless) teams in the ...
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All That Glitters is Gold (and Gauld) from 2021-08-24T22:06:42
After a bit of an unplanned hiatus we are back! And though it makes no difference to you, we were in person! We talk about the Whitecaps triumphant return to BC Place, reflect back on the Canada...
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In Heinze Sight from 2021-07-22T09:27:03
This week we talk about the unceremonious sacking of Atlanta United's head coach Gabriel Heinze after her violated player safety protocols (among other things). We also talk about Chicago Fire's...
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Armas, We Hardly Knew Ya from 2021-07-09T10:30:50
This week we take a look at TFC's shocking loss to DC, their immediate dismissal of Chris Armas, and their huge result against Eastern Conference leaders New England. We also look at the big ups...
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Setting the Table from 2021-07-03T17:53:11
We're back after the break and are catching you (and ourselves) back up with MLS action. There's been a flurry of results, some interesting news, and a whole host of goals. We look at where the ...
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Don't Touch the Ref! from 2021-05-22T11:09:21
In a slightly abbreviated version of the show this week we talk about wild scenes in NYCFC vs TFC, some more Chicharito magic, Cincinnati putting in a shift (and still coming up short), and Nani...
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It's Wondo's World, We're Just Living In It from 2021-05-14T12:13:40
A busy week of games including mid-week action had some big results that changed the fortunes of some struggling clubs, like San Jose, who just continue to look much, much better. We talk about ...
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Curtin's Call from 2021-05-06T20:45:01
Week 3 felt like a bit of a weird one but we saw some great results from Dallas and San Jose while a couple of teams really left us scratching our heads. It was all going so well for Galaxy and ...
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Curtin's Call from 2021-05-06T20:45:01
Week 3 felt like a bit of a weird one but we saw some great results from Dallas and San Jose while a couple of teams really left us scratching our heads. It was all going so well for Galaxy and ...
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Hats Off To Chicharito from 2021-04-30T12:59:55
Week 2 brought many results that flipped last week's results, save for the LA Galaxy, who stormed past everyone through Javier Hernandez's hat trick. We talk about how fortunes favoured a lively...
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2021 Season Kick Off from 2021-04-22T00:37:45
It was an eventful weekend of games in the kick off of the 2021 MLS season and we've got all the results, the drama, the opening of accounts, the messed up subs, the missing subs, and absurd goa...
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MLS 2021 Predictions from 2021-04-16T14:57:19
It's hard to believe that MLS is already here, despite a historically long break. We preview the teams going into the season and talk about how so many things could change during this season, as...
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11 Is Not Enough from 2021-04-03T19:50:13
The MLS season is still a couple of weeks away but wow has there all of a sudden been a lot of soccer. We talk the She Believes tournament, Olympic qualifiers, World Cup qualifying, and of cours...
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Vanney's Got a Plan (with Younes Bouida, Soccer New Brunswick) from 2021-02-23T20:06:14
The off season continues to churn and we've got a lot of story lines. We talk about Henry to Bournemouth (which is now confirmed to NOT be happening), Miami and Cincinnati making moves, and Greg...
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Club de Foot and Club Development (w/ Mike Ayyash) from 2021-01-31T11:10:03
There has been a lot of player movement and club news since we last talked- so we run down all the big transfer news, new coaches, old coaches, rebrands and more. Then we bring in our guest, Mik...
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2020 Season Wrap Up from 2021-01-10T12:45:05
We finally get to put the lid on 2020, so we run through some completely arbitrary awards and recap some of our favourite moments of the season. We also discuss the tensions around a new CBA and...
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The 2020 MLS Cup Final from 2020-12-22T22:34:13
And just like that, it was over. The Seattle Sounders were neatly dealt with by Caleb Porter's Columbus Crew in a final no one predicted. We break down the game and what we liked about both team...
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That Last 15 Minutes Will Really Get Ya from 2020-12-11T22:10:44
Well no one will accuse the conference finals of being boring. We've got a full run down of both games and some probably not surprising final predictions (which we recorded before it was announc...
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Roll On, The Conference Finals from 2020-12-06T11:39:16
This week we do an in depth breakdown of all of the games including Orlando's unhinged performance, New England's patient and efficient attack, Columbus' sheer will, Nashville's missed opportuni...
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Shootout at the SKC Corral from 2020-11-28T00:09:39
In a wild first round of playoffs, we go through the insane moments you might have missed because of all of the other insane moments. We talk about the Iceman Tim Melia, the unrelenting Sounders...
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Playoff Preview and Predictions from 2020-11-20T13:12:28
As North America spirals into Covid chaos, we pick the teams we think will make it through, if anyone makes it through. Only 20% a bummer. Stay safe
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Decision Day AKA The Snows of Hurtado island from 2020-11-16T23:12:37
As the playoffs loom, we go over all the Decision Day results and talk about who is in and who is out and why. We offer some helpful advice to the teams that didn't quite make it and dissect the...
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I Got Them PPG Blues from 2020-11-08T15:45:32
This week we look at the important races to playoff spots ahead of Decision Day, with some in depth looks at the dark horse teams, as well some teams we're still quite surprised by, and of cours...
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To Shield or Not to Shield from 2020-10-23T16:57:45
This week we dive into the debacle of whether the 2020 Supporter's Shield will be awarded, look at how the playoffs are shaping up, and look at a few familiar names getting on the scoresheet.
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Speaking of Things That Are Weird and Bad from 2020-10-10T18:07:29
This week we look at the two dominant teams emerging in MLS (bet you can't guess who), talk about the sea change at DC, and a really unfortunate incident in USL involving San Diego Loyal and Pho...
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Rudy CAN Fail from 2020-10-02T12:36:27
In another busy stretch of games we take a closer look at Montreal's discipline issues, some wild Whitecaps results, the struggles of LAFC, and Seattle's annoyingly good form.
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From No Footy to Too Many Games from 2020-09-17T14:37:22
Since the conclusion of the MLS is Back tournament, the schedule has been very busy so we take you through every single MLS club, some of their recent results, and offer our thoughts about where...
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Timbers Are Champs from 2020-08-23T11:34:40
Despite a Cinderella run, Orlando City SC lost out in the final to Portland Timbers and we have a full break down of what went so right for Portland and what went wrong for Orlando. Then we dive...
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And Then There Were Two from 2020-08-11T15:27:06
Just like that, MLS is Back is almost done! We run down all the knockout games, and look at a preview of the final between Portland Timbers and Orlando City. We also talk about the return of Can...
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Dashed Dreams from 2020-07-31T19:28:47
Among a slew of MLS action this week, we turn some of our attention to NWSL where a somewhat unlikely champion was crowned. We break down all the knockout stage games and the major story lines f...
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A Thorn In The Side of Courage from 2020-07-19T10:31:23
This week we catch you up on the NWSL Challenge Cup, which saw the defending champs easily picked off by a struggling Portland Thorns. We also give you a breakdown of all the big games in MLS is...
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I Hate To Burst Your Bubble from 2020-07-04T15:40:29
This week we take a look at the NWSL Challenge Cup, with a breakdown of all the games and some really good soccer. We also look at the still developing Fyre Festival-esque conditions in Orlando,...
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This Might Not Happen from 2020-06-22T16:25:57
Just as MLS is announcing its return, so too are we. We catch up on what's been going on in our lives, talk about some more head scratching changes at the Whitecaps, and the planned (emphasis on...
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Isolation Pals! Talking with Stephen Hart from 2020-04-11T09:47:55
While there may not be much soccer action...anywhere, Andrew got Halifax Wanderers head coach Stephen Hart on the line to talk about how the team is doing, what his plans are, some MLS legends, ...
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Bigger Than Football from 2020-03-22T08:00:46
Nick and Bates return to talk about the suspension of MLS, and most of live sports, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including what teams are doing, what an eventual season would look like, soccer ...
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Is it a Goal or a Red Card? from 2020-03-12T07:57:33
Week 2 was a barnstormer with some... interesting draws, some wild wins, and some just ugly performances from a few teams. We talk about CB worldies, bizarre red cards, and Colorado's ability to...
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Joe Willis Thinking Outside the Box from 2020-03-06T09:57:31
MLS is finally back and there's SO much to cover in Week 1. We talk about the teams that surprised us (and everyone), terrible news from Atlanta, Colorado's strong start, and clubs where we thin...
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2020 MLS Season Preview from 2020-02-28T00:42:39
This week, we break down every single MLS team and where we think they will be four months into the season. We talk about the clubs that have made big moves in the off season, as well as the one...
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She Did It from 2020-02-14T10:27:40
Nick and Andrew are back as the countdown to the MLS season ticks down, with discussion of Christine Sinclair breaking the goals record, Canada's Olympic qualifying tournament, the new CBA, Atle...
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I Wanna See People's Moms Cry from 2020-01-17T05:51:46
Nick and Bates talk the MLS Draft in its newer, streamlined form, comings and goings in silly season and tidbits from the NWSL and CanPL.
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Bringing in the Tanque (With Dina Bell-Laroche) from 2019-12-31T15:44:54
Nick and Bates come back for the final episode of 2019, featuring a bevy of offseason news! Lucas Cavallini and Alan Pulido make their appearances, Charlotte joins the party, and the Reign got b...
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It's Getting Drafty In Here from 2019-12-07T10:44:12
This week we take a look at all the moves with the expansion draft, the re-entry draft, some future space money transactions and a slew of news that includes a shock move for Luis Robles and Mon...
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Sounder Supremacy from 2019-11-16T12:21:07
And just like that, it's all over. Bates and I break down Seattle's pretty dominant display over Toronto FC, despite the latter's valiant effort. We go deep on this one, looking at the tactics a...
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Groundhog Day from 2019-11-09T11:29
In what few could have predicted but none could really be surprised by. we break down the conference final results as we get ready for ANOTHER Seattle Sounders/Toronto FC MLS Cup Final. Apart fr...
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Playoff Frenzy from 2019-10-26T12:00
Nick and Bates talk the MLS and NWSL playoffs, including a wild night in Seattle, TFC being filled with determination and LA teams skipping the "defense" part.
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Yes We CAN(MNT) from 2019-10-18T09:42
This week we look at Canada's historic victory over the US Men's National Team, as well as go in depth to setting up all of the MLS Playoff games. We ties up a few loose ends with CanPL and NWSL...
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Vela Vela Vela from 2019-10-12T16:39:22
Nick and Bates talk all the MLS action from Decision Day and reflect on the regular season that was, Carlos Vela's historic performance and how teams are shaping up heading into the playoffs.
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Head and Shoulders, Neck or Face from 2019-10-03T21:50:37
In a week of wild red cards and results, we break down a busy week as #DecisionDay looms... or drags on, depending what conference you're in. We talk about MLS' change in stance on the Irone Fro...
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It's Fine, No One Needed Points from 2019-09-26T23:11:54
In a weird week of 0-0 draws, we look at how things are shaping up before the playoffs. We also talk about some of the teams who won't be in the playoffs and how their fortunes look going into t...
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One Goal Over The Line from 2019-09-22T16:18:57
Nick and Bates talk the week's MLS games, including a goal that wasn't, the LA Galaxy rout of Kansas City, what defenders should be asking for in the next CBA and a walkout in Seattle.
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Red Card Souvenir from 2019-09-14T12:48:32
Nick and Bates talk all the games on a lighter international break week, NWSL, Canada's Nations League swing against Cuba, MLS' one-sided "debate" and who we'd be excited to see in the MLS playo...
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Toyeing with LAFC from 2019-09-08T09:56:58
It wouldn't be MLS without some unlikely heroes and this week it's none other than: Colorado and Minnesota?! We also dissect the ongoing saga that is MLS fighting supporters on what exactly a fa...
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Return to Hurtado Island from 2019-09-02T14:20:45
Nick and Bates talk away trips to Montreal, the Whitecaps' record-setting performance in a loss to San Jose, a blowaway El Trafico and not fighting your own fans, as well as a starmaking display...
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Oh Look! An Expansion Side! from 2019-08-22T07:58
What would the tail end of the MLS season be without the announcement of another club?! We talk about the news from St. Louis, some reorganization at the Whitecaps, and of course all the games a...
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Giving Fascists the Red Card from 2019-08-15T22:17:31
There was some great footy this week but unfortunately supporters had to reckon with getting tossed out of stadiums, receiving bans, and having their belongings confiscated, all because the leag...
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Nine is Not Enough from 2019-08-10T16:24:41
Andrew and Nick talk Alejandro Bedoya's call to end gun violence, DC's busy transfer day and a goal-filled *checks notes* Colorado Rapids game?
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Plague Season from 2019-08-05T09:59:13
Nick, back from international duty, and Bates tackle the newest calamity plaguing the Rapids, Whitecaps getting a point, the All-Star Game and the post-World Cup NWSL bump.
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Competing Golazos from 2019-07-26T14:30:27
With Nick on international duty, Ricardo Bortolon returns to talk with Bates about El Trafico, bad boy Zlatan, Whitecaps, and the NWSL homecoming matches.
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Always Look On The Bright Side of L(AFC)ife from 2019-07-14T14:19
While some of our favorite teams continue to struggle, the LAFC juggernaut continues to roll (mostly over us) and San Jose, New England, and Cincinnati (?!) all begin to find their form. We also...
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Quaking In Our Boots from 2019-07-04T20:27:30
In a not so great if you're a Canada or Whitecaps fan kind of week, we turn our attention to our beloved but still struggling Caps, some upsets in the Women's World Cup, and all the MLS matches ...
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The Rapinoe Effect from 2019-07-01T10:23:49
This week we talk about Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT continued dominance, people's discomfort with politics in sports, heartbreak for the Canadians and then a week of MLS matches that really didn...
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Goodbye, Group Stage from 2019-06-21T13:44:10
This week as the international break continues, we turn our attention almost solely to the Women's World Cup including all the drama from the group stages, our not so hot take on a number of ret...
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Unnatural Positions from 2019-06-14T13:33:09
Nick and Andrew talk the first round of Women's World Cup games, U.S. as soccer villains, ways to fix the handball rule and an all-time goalkeeping howler.
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A Goal is a Goal Unless it's an Own Goal from 2019-06-09T07:15
This week we break down a comical week chock full of mistakes at the back (that continued at the time of recording) and look at the teams whose favours are starting to change ahead of the break,...
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Ibra's Back and there's Going to be Trouble from 2019-05-31T22:49:29
This week we take a look at a tale of two very different LA teams, a massive away effort from San Jose, and finally some movement from the Whitecaps to address abuse allegations. We also dissect...
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The Wondo Show from 2019-05-24T14:56
This week we tip our hats to Chris Wondolowski as he broke the all-time MLS scoring record in emphatic fashion. We talk about teams like LA Galaxy and San Jose getting a much needed boost, as we...
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Chaotic Fortunate from 2019-05-16T10:05:39
Nick and Andrew talk the week's MLS news, including emergency Bruce Arena, the Galaxy's shifting luck and the next stage in Whitecaps protests.
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Houston... We Have a Playoff Contention Team from 2019-05-03T20:33:30
This week we start with a look at the ongoing dumpster fire that is the Whitecaps front office and response to abuse allegations. We break down some teams that just can't quit: especially Housto...
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Do You Wish to Parley from 2019-04-27T10:23:32
In an action packed week, we were seeing 50 shades of blue as MLS teams donned their parley kits for Earth Day, which taught us... something about Earth? The Earthquakes bounced back, giants con...
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If You're Going To Be a One Player Team from 2019-04-19T07:46:17
In another week of unpredictable games and results, we look at some teams that are starting to right their respective ships, and also at some MLS giants who seem to be a long way off. We talk ab...
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The Minnows Strike Back from 2019-04-18T23:52:24
(For games the week of April 11) This week we look at some unlikely winners who have perhaps turned their MLS fortunes around.
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TSMLS #71-Red Card Weekly from 2019-04-06T21:55:06
On a week where teams continued to keep 11 players on the pitch, we examine the very good, the very bad, and the San Jose in another wildly entertaining week of games. We also discuss just how m...
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TSMLS #70: A Literal Onion Bag from 2019-03-28T20:22:23
Andrew and Nick tackle the games from a short week in MLS, including another rough ref night for RSL and a possible explanation for what #DOOP means. Plus, Canada at the Nations League and TFC h...
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TSMLS #69: Seeing Double Yellow from 2019-03-22T23:07:34
Nick and Andrew talk FC Cincinatti's home debut, a lopsided DC United win, unfortunate double yellows and unfortunate fashion choices.
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TSMLS #68: Only a Light Stomp from 2019-03-15T22:39:05
Andrew and Nick talk the week's games, including a flick and a stomp, Canada practice jerseys and Tyrone Mears' MLS memories.
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TSMLS #67: Still Waking Up (feat. Stephen Hart) from 2019-03-09T13:00:17
Andrew and Nick talk the return of MLS, including the ever-changing fortunes of Toronto FC, a new-look Vancouver Whitecaps and a sudden snowstorm in Colorado-Kansas City. Plus, we chat with Hali...
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TSMLS #66: A Jumping-On Point from 2019-03-01T15:07:03
The new MLS season has begun! Andrew and Nick talk their introductions to soccer and introduce you to the whopping 24 MLS teams, with a view to where they've been and where they're going.
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TSMLS #65: Around the Corner from 2019-02-21T13:04:26
Nick and Andrew talk new old stars, Toronto's Champions League stumbles, Vancouver's clean break and Canadian Premier League heels.
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TSMLS #64: Goodbye, Gio from 2019-02-13T22:50:36
Andrew and Nick talk the key departures as the European transfer window closed, including Sebastian Giovinco leaving Toronto FC and Miguel Almiron finally finding a suitor. Plus, Vancouver and M...
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TSMLS #63: Too Many DPs from 2019-01-29T21:56:14
Nick and Andrew talk about an assortment of offseason news bites, including TFC and Gregory Van Der Wiel, teams with too many Designated Players, the last year of Tim Howard's career and some dr...
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TSMLS #62: Geiger Counter from 2019-01-11T23:48
Nick and Andrew are back in 2019 with reflections on the Crew, roster moves and rumours, Cincinatti, DC United's TV deal and a fond farewell to referee Mark Geiger.
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TSMLS #61-Tribute to Sigi from 2018-12-30T19:04:12
This week on the show we pay tribute by looking back at the impact of the recently passed Sigi Schmid. We also give the rundown on all of the major transfers and moves, including Atlanta's new c...
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TSMLS #60: An Oncoming Train from 2018-12-12T10:57:05
Nick and Andrew talk the MLS Cup final, Atlanta's rise to the top and where each team goes from here, as well as talk about how Cincinnati and Vancouver are being (re)built after the Expansion D...
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TSMLS #59: Comeback From What? from 2018-12-06T22:24:43
Andrew and Nick talk the conference finals and preview MLS Cup, including how Portland and Atlanta can win, how Peter Vermes will ground you all, and how Zlatan made Nick throw his headphones.
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TSMLS #58: In The Red from 2018-11-29T01:01:08
Andrew and Nick talk the Red Bulls' meltdown in Atlanta in the first leg of the Eastern Conference finals, whether or not it dooms their chances, as well as VAR, disallowed goals and a serviceab...
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TSMLS #57: End-of-season Capsplosion from 2018-11-23T18:47:46
In a double-episode mid-post-season international break, Nick and Andrew trawl through the interviews Andrew got from the end-of-year Whitecaps press conference and make sense of a series of con...
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TSMLS #56: A Crash Course in Away Goals from 2018-11-16T03:28:09
Nick and Andrew talk a whirlwind weekend of games, including the heartstopping Seattle vs. Portland second leg and a three-game Sunday that left us soccer-filled (and asleep for parts of it, in ...
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TSMLS #55: A Petke Promise from 2018-11-09T17:34:43
Nick and Andrew talk the knockout rounds and playoff first legs, including the end of LAFC and DC's seasons as well as a poorly-issued promise. Plus, stand sternly with new Whitecaps manager Mar...
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TSMLS #54 #DecisionDay from 2018-11-02T07:40:35
@This week we look at the final stretch of games in regular league, including a few shock upsets. We also discuss the likelihood of Ibra coming back next season, as well as the implosion of the ...
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TSMLS #53: Everything Happens At Once from 2018-10-26T20:15:01
Nick and Andrew talk the penultimate weekend of regular season games, which happened in two simultaneous bursts meaning infinite soccer. It included the fights for the final playoff spots, with ...
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TSMLS #52: How VAR We've Come (w/Peter Czimmerman) from 2018-10-21T03:44:39
Nick and Andrew talk the smattering of games that took place in the international break, #SavedTheCrew, the Canada men's team win in the CONCACAF Nations League, the CON...
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TSMLS #51: Reds Wash Out from 2018-10-10T20:52:25
Nick and Andrew talk a week of emphatic results as the strings draw tighter, the end of Toronto's playoff push and the CONCACAF Women's Championship.
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TSMLS #50: A Swift Kick from 2018-10-04T16:59:36
It's our 50th episode! Nick and Andrew talk Zlatan's magic, emphatic results and stalemates in the playoff race and LAFC's invincibility powerup.
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TSMLS #49: Robbo Out from 2018-09-25T23:12:45
Andrew and Nick talk the news that Whitecaps manager Carl Robinson has been released after a weekend where Vancouver and Toronto saw their playoff hopes fade. Plus, all the MLS games and the NWS...
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TSMLS #48: Kick Of The Week from 2018-09-20T16:53:11
This week, Nick and Andrew talk Zlatan's roundhouse kick, Bradley Wright-Phillips' bicycle kick and a few other games that had kicks in them, including the Portland-Seattle NWSL semifinal.
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TSMLS #47: DC's Best Bill from 2018-09-15T09:17:05
Andrew and Nick talk an abbreviated schedule of league games during an international break, including DC and Wayne Rooney's resurgence, as well as the departure of Sigi Schmid, Tata's choice, Ca...
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TSMLS #46: Mike Petke's Master Plan from 2018-09-07T18:52:59
Andrew and Nick talk a week of upsets, with RSL routing LA as well as both New Yorks and Atlanta, of all people, losing on the road. We also talk about the Whitecaps of the East, Philadelphia, a...
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TSMLS #45- Deuce is Done from 2018-08-31T19:40:40
This week, we celebrate our podcast anniversary by taking a look at the table and who we think might go through, as well as look at news across the league. USL is taking heat, changes have been ...
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TSMLS #44: Philly Stakeout from 2018-08-22T18:50:24
Andrew and Nick commiserate over the Canadian Championship final, talk Whitecaps woes, marvel over a great Philly result and a record goalscoring season for Josef Martinez.
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TSMLS #43: The Streak Is Over from 2018-08-15T16:49:26
Nick and Andrew talk the Whitecaps, of all people, ending Portland's unbeaten streak, DC United and Wayne Rooney and more!
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TSMLS #42: In the Big Apple from 2018-08-10T17:25:13
Andrew and Nick talk Andrew's trip to New York, the Canadian Championship and more!
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TSMLS #41: Going Away Party from 2018-08-01T20:25:35
Andrew and Nick talk a good week for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Alphonso Davies, with Pride Night and continued leadup towards Davies' impending departure, as well as calamity teams and Seattle...
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TSMLS #40- Offer Accepted from 2018-07-25T20:13:30
Andrew and Nick talk the big Alphonso Davies deal between the Whitecaps and Bayern Munich, and Vancouver and Montreal's differing luck with Cascadia opposition.
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TSMLS #39- Do You Want To Fine Me? from 2018-07-18T19:02:15
Nick is back to talk Major League Soccer, and he picked a great weekend to return: there were red cards, cussy tirades and both Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps scored in stoppage time in ...
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TSMLS #38- Tchani Remembers from 2018-07-11T22:01:48
Andrew and guest host Ricardo Bortolon chow down on a two-course meal of games, with TFC falling behind in a midweek loss and Vancouver holding on the weekend despite the presence of a familiar fac...
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TSMLS #37- Canada Day Problems from 2018-07-03T20:41:01
Andrew is joined by guest host Ricardo Bortolon to talk all the MLS games, Canada Day less-than-success, LAFC's freeflowing ways and a Montreal surprise.
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TSMLS #36- All Your Favourite Calamities from 2018-06-27T22:04:36
This week we tackle all the games as MLS returns from the World Cup break, including terrible deja vu for the Whitecaps, TFC letting another chance to climb the table slip through its fingers and a...
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TSMLS #35- What World Cup? from 2018-06-21T17:12
This week we leave the World Cup to the experts and instead focus on a few MLS games, assess the Canadian teams, and then head over to USL and NWSL, as well as some updates around the Canadian Prem...
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TSMLS #34-Even a Bad Dallas is Better Than a Good Montreal from 2018-06-15T21:59:06
This week we break down NYCFC's coaching move, Dallas' continued dominance, and a tiny little shred of hope at Vancouver.
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TSMLS #33-Goalposts Come Up Big from 2018-06-07T09:11:59
In a weird week of results and lots of games, we talk about the teams that continue to surge, the ones that are sputtering, and the ones that just can't seem to get things right. We also talk about...
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TSMLS #32-How Many Draws Is Too Many Draws? from 2018-05-30T08:07:03
This week we are looking at a somewhat lacklustre cluster of games, including the stumbling Canadian clubs, in which the Whitecaps are the only team not losing consistently. We also talk about FC C...
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