Straight Red

It's Geoff's birthday (yesterday)!  What did you get him?  Nothing?  Oh well.  Instead Alex and Geoff bring you the gold cup jersey leak, your Kings of Canada, Toronto FC, the future for Dom Kinnear, and the belated return of movie questions.  On that note resend, or send new movie and food questions.  We are out.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

What's that?  We're still here.  Damn right.  It's Straight Red Episode 109 and the government hasn't shut us down.  Yet.  Instead, we yammer on about World Cup Qualifying, the concept of FC Cincinnati, the virtues of curry, and why, exactly, Denver is God's country.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

Despite the efforts of fate itself, Straight Red is back!  Enjoy another round of food questions and the oddly named Geoff's Movie Corner as well as barely-informed talk about the state of the Eastern Conference Geoff Cameron's contract extension, and how a little bit of rain can set a construction schedule back by a year. All that and more on the latest Straight Red.    #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

We're back!  What did we talk about this time?  The Philadelphia Union finally won a game, the US Open Cup started, The joint World Cup bid is kind of sort of, but not really approved, Miami may or may not exist, and, of course, Alex did a quick inventory of his shirts.  Of course.   Of course.   All that and more on the latest Straight Red.    #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

We ran out of food questions, but somehow Alex has conjured up Geoff movie questions and, uh, it gets off track.  But, there is still soccer on this podcast, believe it or not, and we do get to it eventually.  Alex's beloved Newcastle have been promoted which means DeAndre Yedlin is back in the Premier League (maybe), the Copa America will once again have 16 teams, Chicharito may be an LAFC man, and Alex's worst memory from college is the lamest thing ever.   All that and more on the latest Straight Red.    #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

The NAFTA World Cup is coming and, brother, it will be one for the ages.  In addition to that we talk about MLS' weird salary cap rules, the second (fourth?) coming of Jack McInerney, and Alex's weird taste in Pixar movies.  It's upsetting, really.   All that and more on the latest Straight Red.    #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

They still let us make this?  FINE.  HERE'S ANOTHER ONE, YOU ANIMALS!  This time we talk about the continued failure in CONCACAF Champions League, MLS TV ratings, Schweinsteigerfever in Chicago, and precisely where and how Alex gets his hair cut.  The answer will not surprise you.   All that and more on the latest Straight Red.    #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

How much CONCACAF would a CONCACAF CONCACAF if a-- oh, nevermind. Bruce Arena teaches us all to love again, everyone gets injured, and Alex talks about ground up food that a horse would eat. All this and more on this week's Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

Normally, this part of the season would be a quiet time, but with RSL Her Coat Jeff Cassar's firing and Bastian Schweinsteiger becoming a Chicago Fire man, we had more than enough to talk about.  But did we stop there?  Of course not.  We also mumbled on and on about world cup qualifiers, Jonathan Klinsmann (the potential golden boy), a baby named Cassius, and what, exactly, a Boiled Dinner is.   The answer surprised us all.   All that and more on the latest Straight Red.    #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

Got a fresh USMNT roster for ya.  And a fresh Alex food question for ya.  And a fresh Straight Red for ya.  Oh my, what have you done to deserve this?  Too much sinning?  Probably, but that's not my problem, Ginger.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

In spite of a spirited and relentless letter-writing campaign your beloved Straight Red has reached 100 episodes.  We refuse to apologize.  Meanwhile MLS is back, Orlando opened a new building, Atlanta and Minnesota got an emphatic "welcome to the league" from unimpressed opponents, Mix and his hair have a new home, and Alex finally answers for his sins.   All that and more in the latest Straight Red   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

We are short on food questions, but that doesn't stop this train of...alright, I ran out of analogies pretty early.  You know who else ran out early?  Owen Coyle, who is once again out of the job.  Plus, we talk about the forthcoming Audi Field in DC, how short Maxi Moralez is, and precisely which transit line goes to Qualcomm Stadium.   All that and more in the latest Straight Red   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

Fredy Montero is back in MLS!  With Vancouver?  Apparently.  Also, Atlanta has sold a boatload of tickets for their home opener, Deuce has been cleared to play, US Soccer has released a somehow even more ugly shirt, and Alex explains what the hell Mornay sauce is.  What a gem.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   All that and more in the latest Straight Red   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

The USMNT is back and once again we are mediocre!  But Qualcomm stadium sucks big time.  It's a dump.  My God.  What a disaster.  But in addition to that, we talk about the return of the original Gooch, MLS expansion bids, various sources, and dubious temperature statistics.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   All that and more in the latest Straight Red   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex. Send all food questions to @geoffisfamous on Twitter.

Straight Red is back, baby!  The government has yet to shut us down.  Let's celebrate the opening of the new season of Straight Red (and MLS, I guess) with another insane food take from Alex, the latest on the USMNT, some pre-season personnel moves, and one of the strangest threats ever issued on the podcast.  We'll probably have to apologize for it.   All that and more in the latest Straight Red   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Seattle is your MLS cup champion and with that the 2016 season is done!  Congratulations to all of us, tbh.  In this episode we also talk about the off season, the prospects of Minnesota and Atlanta, and what exactly is "fancy mayo,"  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

IT'S MLS CUP TIME!!!!  We'll finally find out who is the best city in America.  Seattle or Toronto...I guess.  Look, I don't make the rules.  Plus!  Talk about Atlanta United's latest moves, the shockingly not-dead-yet NASL, and soft cheese.   It's one for the ages, I swear.   All that and mor sin the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

The conference finals are over and the MLS Cup final is set.  Did you pick right?  Probably not.  No one did, but, my God, it was entertaining to watch.  Also, the NASL is on fire for some reason and we try to sort it out.  Plus, Adrian Heath is back on the job, Bruce Arena is too, and Alex has a lot to say about french fries. All that and more in the latest Straight Red   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Jurgen Klinsmann has been fired and Bruce is back!  A Canadian team will be in the MLS Final!  Chili buns are a type of food! 2016 is officially the strangest year in recorded history (take that, 1215!).  But don't worry, Straight Red is here to walk you through it all.  Put on your headphones and get your doctor-recommended dose of piping-hot food takes and a word or two about soccer.  Guaranteed™.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Episode 91, baby!  COME GET SOME!  Canada is somehow the Eastern overlord, the US takes on Mexico, and Alex knows far too much about something called "mother sauces."  It's very uncomfortable.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Leg 2, baby!  CATCH THE FEVER!  Who is in the best shape?  The worst shape?  The squarest shape?  Geoff and Alex break it all down for your listening pleasure.  Also, thanks to a Ginger submission, we learn about Alex's weird hot take on grapes.  I don't know; I just work here.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

SOUND THE ALARM: it's a playoff special.  Geoff and Alex decided to do an MLS playoff special for you Gingers because you are so dang pretty.  It's almost too much.  There's talk about the multiple conference semi-finals, Canadian beer, and why Alex Kibler most certainly fully supports child labor. Definitely worth a listen.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Live from Canada, it's Straight Red!  This time the poutine is flowing like some sort of terrifying gravy geyser from hell and we talk about the MLS playoffs, DUIs, and was the heck is going on with the NASL (seriously, what the heck is going on?).  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Some USMNT games happened and, boy, they were boring.  In spite of that we talk about them anyway.  Also, Preki has been found, Bob Bradley may be importing some Americans, and Geoff calls Alex HamMan for some reason.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

We did it!  We conned the Premier League into letting an American manage a team.  We talk about Bob Bradley's new position as Swansea City skipper.  BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!  No, not at all.  We also talked about the rapidly solidifying MLS Playoffs, the upcoming USMNT matches against arch-rivals Cuba and New Zealand, and the value of meatloaf.  The food, not the singer.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Tata Martino is the inaugural manager of Atlanta United FC!  What does this mean for Minnesota?  Probably nothing, but we talk about it anyway.  What else?  Oh yes! Bob Bradley is rumored to be in talks with the Premier League's Swansea City, Clint Dempsey is out for the season, and Alex is the prettiest boy in rural Virginia.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K   Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Another day another cat bird seat.  That's right, it's another Straight Red.  This time we spend gobs of time talking about the playoff picture, ratings, the missing Mix Diskerud, injuries, a thinly-sourced Chicago Fire rumor, and Alex's love/hate relationship with onion rings.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Landon Donovan is back!  And LA won!  Those two things were probably unrelated, but whatever: we need the clicks.  Also, did you know Appalachian-American is a phrase?  Well, Alex says it is and that should be enough for you heathens.  Oh, and we talk about the playoffs or something.  All that and more in a podcast that a Reddit user called "ok." #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

America is through to The Hex!  Which results in almost another year's worth of games...but, still, we did it!  Break out the champagne.  Meanwhile, MLS chugs along towards the MLS Cup on December 8th on Fox.   Wait.   On Fox?  Like the broadcast channel?   Yes.  For the first time in history the MLS Cup will air on a broadcast channel.  As Alex would say, "what a time to be alive."  All that and more on the latest Straight Red.

First things first: if you understand how Cricket is scored please contact us immediately.  IN THE MEANTIME, America has a piping hot roster fresh for judgement, Nigel De Jong may be a small part of a much larger conspiracy, and Alex Kibler was actually right about something.  It's shocking, really.  Dogs and cats living together kind of stuff.  Wait a second...Alex has a dog and cat living together.  My God, ANOTHER CONSPIRACY! #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

This is the 80th episode.  Holy crap.  We should have said something about that.  BUT WE DIDN'T.  Instead, we go on about the MLS playoff picture, Minnesota United keeping it's name, and the entire concept of participation trophies.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

It's the Olympics!  And America did terrible.  Well, at soccer.  We did well at pretty much everything else, but this is a soccer podcast.  Hope Solo said some mean stuff so we talk about it.  Plus more mumblings about Alejandro Bedoya, the MLS playoff picture, and what Alex's Olympic sport would be if he dedicated his life to it.  You'll never guess what it is!   Yes you will.  It's obvious. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Farewell Sigi!  But who does Seattle get next?  For that matter, where does Sigi go next?  And how did NYCFC score 5 goals in the same match?  What's the deal with Fabian Castillo?  Why is olympic soccer starting tomorrow?  Has the expansion fee really increased to $200 million?   We ponder all of those mysteries and what exactly is the deal with Dippin' Dots in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Seattle is done.  Well, spiritually at least.  And probably soccer-ly.  Is soccerly a word?  Anyway, we also talk about how well Canadian teams did (other than Vancouver), the Hudson River Derby, Jason Kreis being confirmed for Orlando, and what's the deal with all-star game.  Also, you'll want to keep an ear out for Alex's controversial take on Bagel Bites.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Is Jason Kreis the new Orlando City manager?  You may know better than us, but we talk about it anyway.  Plus, more on NYCFC inexplicably being top of the west, Adam Kwarsey leaving the league, and how Alex REALLY feels about ginger ale.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

It finally happened: someone has a narrower field than NYCFC.  It was the Western New York flash of NWSL and it was atrocious.  We were shocked.  Meanwhile the Klinsmann to England rumors won't die, Adrian Heath has been fired, and Alex believes every printed word he reads.  Virtually.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

America had a 240th birthday and, to celebrate, a bunch of soccer games happened.  That's what you wanted, right?  Great.  Hey, did you hear that NYCFC are at the top of the East?  Yeah, I'm as shocked as you are.  Alex explains this bizarre event and why when he says "tea" he means "tee."  Meanwhile, other games also happened and are also talked about.  Imagine that.  Plus, the US is finally invading Cuba (with sports, though), Michael Bradley is injured for 6 weeks, and Alex may start drinking as early as 11 am.  Judge accordingly.     All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Geoff is back, but that didn't help America win the Copa America.  That's his fault, right?  Well, regardless, there's a whole lot of yammering about Old Glory's performance at the tournament and why Geoff should never be hired as USMNT manager.  Plus trade rumors, MLS games, and Alex's weird views on leprechauns.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red.   #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Holy crap, Gingers. Can we actually do this? The USMNT has a date with destiny, and some short Argentinian guy who is pretty good at soccer. Jason and Alex talk about Copa, domestic competitions, and how Jason will be single imminently. All this and more on this week's Straight Red! #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

America won!  Twice!!  And we won the group?!  What's going on?  We break it down whether you like it or not.  Plus we go through every possible scenario where we could play Mexico, talk about the US Open Cup games, and, believe it or not, some piping hot MLS games coming your way.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

You won't believe what Alex paid for his haircut.  Or maybe you will.  Who knows?  But, more importantly, the US lost the Copa America Centenario opener and we talk at length how we may be able to salvage this adventure.  Plus, talk about the midweek MLS games, Canadian Championship matches, the rumored combined Copa and Gold Cup, and, of course, whether Geoff is reusing jokes.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Darlington Nagbe and Christian Pulisic both scored their first international goals and America has won 6 of its last 7 games.  So we're going to win the Copa, right?  You won't believe what Geoff and Alex say.  But mostly Geoff.  It's shocking, really.  Plus recaps of last week's games, previews of next week's games, and Alex explains why his dog is all doped up.  All that and more on the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

7-0.  My god.  What an embarrassing loss.  So we force Alex to relive it for your amusement.  It's delightful.  Plus, the other rivalry games, the US Copa America Centenario roster, Giovinco getting the snub, and why Alex thinks underwear is for losers.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

The #WarOnAlex continues as it always has until someone dies.  But, you already knew that. Meanwhile, NYCFC are, inexplicably, tied for 1st in the East (well, on points, anyway), Zlatan is coming to MLS (maybe), and Alex believes broccoli should have the right to vote.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Ugh, Alex is the worst.  THE ABSOLUTE WORST.  But, you already knew that.  Let's talk about things you don't know: Bob Bradley's Le Havre almost getting promoted, Assault in USL, FC Cincinnati making their presence known, and, of course, all the games, player.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

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This week we find out that Alex may indeed be a time travelerplus an inordinate amount of time is spent on a geographylesson.  Oh, and some soccer.  Eventually.  Also,talk about the 40-man Copa America preliminary roster, LeicesterCity's Premier League win, and the mysterious delight ofFritos*.  All this and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter fordispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

There were a few controversial referee decisions over the weekend and Geoff and Alex yell at each other about it for far too long.  Plus Christian Pulisic scores again, the LA Galaxy keep winning, and NYC FC keep losing.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

America is back!  World cup qualifying against Guatemala and Olympic qualifying against Colombia.  Who will win?  America, of course.  C'mon now.  Plus talk about this past week's MLS games, Tim Howard coming to Colorado, Lee Nguyen getting an extension, and what's Alex's deal exactly.  All that and more in the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Christian Pulisic and Jordan Morris scored their first professional goals.  AMERICA IS SAVED!  Also, 28 MLS teams in our near future?  Geoff and Alex break down the possibilities.  Plus all the scores, yammering, and threats of insolence you've come to expect on the latest Straight Red. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.

Christian Pulisic and Bobby Wood are tearing up Germany while Nigel de Jong deserved a red and a suspension.  No argument here.  Meanwhile, whether Alex has a good haircut or not is an entirely different matter.  And you will only find out for sure in the next Straight Red.  Which happens to be this Straight Red.  Lucky you. #WarOnAlex #Tramp100K Follow @StraightRedPod on Twitter for dispatches straight from the StraightRedplex.