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Today I talked to Ben Baer and Smaran Dayal about About Spider-Mother: The Fiction and Politics of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.  Pioneering Indian Muslim feminist Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain wrote speculative fiction, manifestoes, radical reportage, and incisive essays that transformed her experience of enforced segregation into unique interventions against gender oppression everywhere. Her radical imagination links the realities of living in a British colony to the technological and scientific breakthroughs of her time, the effects of hauntingly pervasive systems of sexual domination, and collective dreams of the future, forging a visionary, experimental body of work. Alongside Rokeya's pathbreaking feminist science fiction story “Sultana's Dream,” this volume features fresh and exciting new translations of her key Bengali writings and a superbly informative introduction to her life and work. If her contemporary B. R. Ambedkar urged the “annihilation of caste,” Rokeya demands nothing less than the annihilation of sexism, with education as the primary instrument of this revolution. Her brilliant wit and creativity reflect profoundly on the complexities of undoing deep-seated gender supremacy and summon her readers to imagine hitherto undreamed freedoms. ROKEYA SAKHAWAT HOSSAIN (1880–1932) was born in present-day Bangladesh, then part of colonial India. Despite being deprived of formal education, she became a prominent writer, activist, and educator. The web of her life spanned from the minutiae of running a girls' school in Kolkata to struggles for women's emancipation on the national and world stage. Arnab Dutta Roy is Assistant Professor of World Literature and Postcolonial Theory at Florida Gulf Coast University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Ben Baer and Smaran Dayal about About Spider-Mother: The Fiction and Politics of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.  Pioneering Indian Muslim feminist Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain wrote speculative fiction, manifestoes, radical reportage, and incisive essays that transformed her experience of enforced segregation into unique interventions against gender oppression everywhere. Her radical imagination links the realities of living in a British colony to the technological and scientific breakthroughs of her time, the effects of hauntingly pervasive systems of sexual domination, and collective dreams of the future, forging a visionary, experimental body of work. Alongside Rokeya's pathbreaking feminist science fiction story “Sultana's Dream,” this volume features fresh and exciting new translations of her key Bengali writings and a superbly informative introduction to her life and work. If her contemporary B. R. Ambedkar urged the “annihilation of caste,” Rokeya demands nothing less than the annihilation of sexism, with education as the primary instrument of this revolution. Her brilliant wit and creativity reflect profoundly on the complexities of undoing deep-seated gender supremacy and summon her readers to imagine hitherto undreamed freedoms. ROKEYA SAKHAWAT HOSSAIN (1880–1932) was born in present-day Bangladesh, then part of colonial India. Despite being deprived of formal education, she became a prominent writer, activist, and educator. The web of her life spanned from the minutiae of running a girls' school in Kolkata to struggles for women's emancipation on the national and world stage. Arnab Dutta Roy is Assistant Professor of World Literature and Postcolonial Theory at Florida Gulf Coast University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Today I talked to Ben Baer and Smaran Dayal about About Spider-Mother: The Fiction and Politics of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.  Pioneering Indian Muslim feminist Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain wrote speculative fiction, manifestoes, radical reportage, and incisive essays that transformed her experience of enforced segregation into unique interventions against gender oppression everywhere. Her radical imagination links the realities of living in a British colony to the technological and scientific breakthroughs of her time, the effects of hauntingly pervasive systems of sexual domination, and collective dreams of the future, forging a visionary, experimental body of work. Alongside Rokeya's pathbreaking feminist science fiction story “Sultana's Dream,” this volume features fresh and exciting new translations of her key Bengali writings and a superbly informative introduction to her life and work. If her contemporary B. R. Ambedkar urged the “annihilation of caste,” Rokeya demands nothing less than the annihilation of sexism, with education as the primary instrument of this revolution. Her brilliant wit and creativity reflect profoundly on the complexities of undoing deep-seated gender supremacy and summon her readers to imagine hitherto undreamed freedoms. ROKEYA SAKHAWAT HOSSAIN (1880–1932) was born in present-day Bangladesh, then part of colonial India. Despite being deprived of formal education, she became a prominent writer, activist, and educator. The web of her life spanned from the minutiae of running a girls' school in Kolkata to struggles for women's emancipation on the national and world stage. Arnab Dutta Roy is Assistant Professor of World Literature and Postcolonial Theory at Florida Gulf Coast University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Today I talked to Ben Baer and Smaran Dayal about About Spider-Mother: The Fiction and Politics of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.  Pioneering Indian Muslim feminist Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain wrote speculative fiction, manifestoes, radical reportage, and incisive essays that transformed her experience of enforced segregation into unique interventions against gender oppression everywhere. Her radical imagination links the realities of living in a British colony to the technological and scientific breakthroughs of her time, the effects of hauntingly pervasive systems of sexual domination, and collective dreams of the future, forging a visionary, experimental body of work. Alongside Rokeya's pathbreaking feminist science fiction story “Sultana's Dream,” this volume features fresh and exciting new translations of her key Bengali writings and a superbly informative introduction to her life and work. If her contemporary B. R. Ambedkar urged the “annihilation of caste,” Rokeya demands nothing less than the annihilation of sexism, with education as the primary instrument of this revolution. Her brilliant wit and creativity reflect profoundly on the complexities of undoing deep-seated gender supremacy and summon her readers to imagine hitherto undreamed freedoms. ROKEYA SAKHAWAT HOSSAIN (1880–1932) was born in present-day Bangladesh, then part of colonial India. Despite being deprived of formal education, she became a prominent writer, activist, and educator. The web of her life spanned from the minutiae of running a girls' school in Kolkata to struggles for women's emancipation on the national and world stage. Arnab Dutta Roy is Assistant Professor of World Literature and Postcolonial Theory at Florida Gulf Coast University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Today I talked to Ben Baer and Smaran Dayal about About Spider-Mother: The Fiction and Politics of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.  Pioneering Indian Muslim feminist Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain wrote speculative fiction, manifestoes, radical reportage, and incisive essays that transformed her experience of enforced segregation into unique interventions against gender oppression everywhere. Her radical imagination links the realities of living in a British colony to the technological and scientific breakthroughs of her time, the effects of hauntingly pervasive systems of sexual domination, and collective dreams of the future, forging a visionary, experimental body of work. Alongside Rokeya's pathbreaking feminist science fiction story “Sultana's Dream,” this volume features fresh and exciting new translations of her key Bengali writings and a superbly informative introduction to her life and work. If her contemporary B. R. Ambedkar urged the “annihilation of caste,” Rokeya demands nothing less than the annihilation of sexism, with education as the primary instrument of this revolution. Her brilliant wit and creativity reflect profoundly on the complexities of undoing deep-seated gender supremacy and summon her readers to imagine hitherto undreamed freedoms. ROKEYA SAKHAWAT HOSSAIN (1880–1932) was born in present-day Bangladesh, then part of colonial India. Despite being deprived of formal education, she became a prominent writer, activist, and educator. The web of her life spanned from the minutiae of running a girls' school in Kolkata to struggles for women's emancipation on the national and world stage. Arnab Dutta Roy is Assistant Professor of World Literature and Postcolonial Theory at Florida Gulf Coast University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as Pastor Frank continues our Summer in the Psalms through the study of Psalm 73 and dialogues with Redemption Arcadia's Children's Director, Ben Baer. 

Reid, Blayne, and Ashley are joined by Schuyler Redpath to talk about the changes to the MLS Fantasy game for 2021. Later they are joined by Ben Baer to highlight some of their favorite picks for Round 1.

Reid and Blayne are joined by Ashley Savage from Switch The Pitch to review the top players for the first fantasy round of the 2020 Season. We start with an interview with Ben Baer to get an update on the reasons behind the changes to the 2020 MLS Fantasy game. Next we cover all of the prize leagues available through MLS Fantasy Boss and Patreon and give out first Injury update of the season. Finally, we end with a our recommendations for which games have the best fantasy point potential and which players to target.

Reid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by Special Guest Jason Morris from Patreon to breakdown the 2019 MLS Fantasy Season. The guys start by giving a rundown of how they finished in the Fall season and announce the winners of the MLS Fantasy Boss family of Fantasy Leagues before getting to the main event... Reid's interview with Ben Baer. After the interview, the general discussion about the state of the fantasy game starts between all of the hosts and those who joined in Live Group Chat. Check out this episode to find out where we thing fantasy should go and be sure to share your thoughts with us for what you want in 2020! Team Recap - 2:20 League Winners - 6:33 Ben Baer Interview - 12:49 Hopes for 2020 - 41:08

Ben Baer was victorious in the historic $5,000 to win Midwest SuperComp Series sponsored by Don's Auto Part's & Machine Shop. Baer overcame the defending series champion Chad LaMont in an exciting final round. Also featured is Super Comp fun race winner Brian Folk of Folk Race Cars.

In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins react to the news that Tyler Adams will miss the Gold Cup, chat with US men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter, feed you all the random Concacaf info you didn’t know that you needed to know ahead of the tournament and bask in the glory of the U.S. Open Cup. 3:27 – How will USMNT deal with loss of Tyler Adams in the Gold Cup? 7:10 – INTERVIEW: US men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter 24:00 – Bobby dissects our interview with Gregg Berhalter 25:57 – Canada can win the Gold Cup! No, seriously, that attack is filthy 29:00 – Star players, important context and interesting facts about every Gold Cup team 44:55 – US Open Cup 4th Round: Cupsets, best stories and MLS clubs marching on 49:47 – Ben Baer joins for the Mailbag (and iTunes review roasts)

In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Bobby Warshaw and Matt Doyle stay late in the studio to give you an Memorial Day edition of Extratime driven by Continental, featuring a can’t-miss interview with US soccer legend Tony Meola. Meola tells the story of how he went from New Jersey “punk” to a World Cup star, plus the winners from Week 13 with Ben Baer. 2:25 – Who is Doyle’s big winner from Week 13? We’re looking at you Quakes! 5:23 – Big winner? Portland Timbers, who end road trip on a high 8:51 – Real Salt Lake take down the defending champs! 11:08 – The Colorado Rapids won again! Winning streak! 17:58 – INTERVIEW: The incredible story of Tony Meola, from New Jersey to three World Cups

In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Bobby Warshaw and Matt Doyle go in on Major League Soccer’s Week 12. Monday means winners and losers, and there’s no bigger winner than LAFC these days. Bob Bradley, Carlos Vela and the rest of the Black and Gold are on track to obliterate every record in the book. Who would you take in the trophy chase? LAFC? Or the field? Are they actually the Man City of MLS, as Caleb Porter proposed? Other winners: Pity Martinez (finally off the schneid) and Atlanta United, teams that fired their head coaches (no, not the Rapids) and the Houston Dynamo … after a loss. As for Week 12 losers, the LA Galaxy lead the pack after NYCFC handled them easily. Zlatan can’t do it all, but is he also holding the Galaxy back? Andrew is coming around to Team Bobby, and everyone else is rolling their eyes. Minnesota United have a conundrum, too. How do they get the best out of Darwin Quintero AND Angelo Rodriguez? And how can they start picking up wins at home? Sporting KC are also in the wilderness … and their numbers are dwindling by the day. Also in this episode … Ben Baer joins for the mailbag to play “Guess that Designated Player!” and explain what Porter was talking about when he said Expected Goals told the real story of Crew SC’s season. 3:57 – LAFC and Carlos Vela chase history as the results (and goals) pile up 8:35 – Need a win? Just dismiss your head coach! It worked for Cincy and the Revs 13:08 – Pity finally gets his goal! Atlanta get another shutout and climb the table 18:20 – The Dynamo lost … and are still a Week 11 winner? How? 25:12 – LA Galaxy look static (three straight Ls) and so does Zlatan 29:08 – Are NYCFC good? They sure look good, in large part thanks to Heber 37:55 – Can Adrian Heath figure out the Quintero-Rodriguez conundrum? 40:32 – Is the season spiraling away for Sporting Kansas City? 52:40 – MAILBAG: Name that DP! Caleb Porters xG comments!

Sam Stejskal (National Writer, MLSsoccer.com) calls in to give the lowdown on Inter Miami’s early strategy. What sort of Designed Player model do they prefer? Will they spend the big bucks on a big name? What coach fits the bill? Plus, Stejskal gives the crew the latest scouting report on Toronto FC’s new No. 10, Alejandro Pozuelo. Stay tuned for a well of positivity around the US national team – seriously, it feels good to feel good about the Nats – and a must-listen interview with Paxton Pomykal. On the list of topics: what makes the FC Dallas academy so special, title chances at the U-20 World Cup, European dreams and the path to get there and … Fortnite? Also in this episode, an ode to the chronically underrated Nacho Piatti, Ben Baer in the mailbag and much more! 1:56 – Did NYCFC sign a new No. 9 … or another winger? 4:36 – Sam Stejskal on Inter Miami signings, coaching search 11:42 – Sam Stejskal gives the scouting report on TFC’s Alejandro Pozuelo 16:02 – An ode to the chronically underappreciated Ignacio Piatti 21:50 – Clean slate for USMNT? Yes, please. Leave the past behind! 27:16 – INTERVIEW: Paxton Pomykal on FC Dallas, US U-20s and European dreams 48:54 – MAILBAG: Panic meter, set-piece monsters, MLS Week 4

MLSFI is also now available on YouTube! In this episode we interview Ben Baer from MLS about the changes to the 2019 version of the Fantasy Manager game and provide a fantasy preview of the Eastern conference. Intro- 0:33 Interview- 2:41 East Preview (5min per team)- 21:53 Plugs- 1:29:45

After a two-week sprint, four teams are left standing in the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs. Andrew, David and Doyle gather in the Green Room to rehash all the action. First, why is Dome Torrent going off on reporters and what happened to NYCFC post-Vieira? Second, Atlanta United are back, and they’re pretty darn scary. Third, the Red Bulls did what their regular season suggested they would! Is the curse waning? And what now for Gregg Berhalter? Finally, Sporting KC held on by the skin of their teeth at home despite Mike Petke making some head-scratching lineup decisions. Oh, and stick around for some critical evaluation of the MLS awards season, Best XI and a new Ben Baer catchphrase in the mailbag.   5:20 ATL knocks off NYCFC 19:00 Red Bulls step up 28:00 Gregg Berhalter's future 37:49 SKC v RSL insanity 51:48 Award season 1:02:47 Mailbag on USMNT, playoffs, and Ben Baer "seeding the doubt"  

Reid sits down with a round table of fantasy players for MLSFI's annual fantasy season review featuring an interview with Ben Baer. The show starts out with Reid and Mike interview Ben where they discuss the motivation for many of the changes fro the 2018 season and get some early spoilers for what to expect in 2019. Next, Blayne Riffle, Tim Shaw, and Jason Wiscovitch join the round table discussion to react to Ben's interview and provide their own take on the 2018 season. The show ends with everyone going through their Christmas list of hopes for 2019 or at least some interesting ideas that they want to toss around. I hope everyone enjoys the show and we look forward to having everyone back for 2019! Interview with Ben – 2:50 Reid & Mike Discuss Interview – 25:32 Round Table Reflection to Interview at 2018 – 36:39 Round Table Hopes for 2019 – 1:12:56 Wrapup – 1:43:20

In Part 3, Andrew, David, Bobby and Doyle welcome Ben Baer into the Green Room to reveal their MLS Award ballots and answer your mail! Don't forget to listen to Part 1 (Decision Day review) and Part 2 (Knockout Round preview)!

The guys look at the Red Bulls' massive win this weekend and other big results (plus handshake drama). Then Ben “The Research” Baer explains why MLSsoccer.com lowered the cutoff line to 22 Under 22 and the guys reveal their ballots. Plus, Sam Stejskal talks ALbert Rusnak's negotiating ploy, the MLS coaching carousel, USMNT roster, and more. 2:39 RBNY top ATL 9:58 What went wrong with ATL? 13:06 Handshake drama 16:13 DCU dancing towards playoffs 21:18 Zlatan for MVP? 24:22 NYCFC struggles 25:40 Sam Stejskal on Rusnak contract 27:23 Future for Craig Waibel at RSL 28:14 Heavy coaching changeover in MLS 29:21 Frontrunners for managerial openings 32:18 USMNT roster 39:37 Ben Baer on why 22 Under 22 plus ballot reveal 1:02:01 Mailbag 1:02:18 What MLS roster needs Bobby Warshaw the most?  

Wiebe is back after a week of MLS detox, and Bobby, Matt and David get him caught up after Week 27. Plus, with the USMNT World Cup cycle kicking off against Brazil and Mexico, the guys take a close look at Dave Sarachan's USMNT roster and the state of the program. 5:54 – D.C. United aren't going down without a fight 7:00 – So Real Salt are good now? 12:12 – Or are the LA Galaxy just that bad? 15:46 – Justin Meram is back, just when Crew SC need him 19:05 – Sounders make history with 8th straight win 24:45 – Sporting KC re-sign their core ... what does it mean? 30:08 – Montreal aren't the lame duck we thought they were 35:01 – Toronto FC meltdown continues 40:12 – USA vs Brazil: Doyle's wish list for Sarachan 50:58 – Where does USMNT forward pool stand? 1:00:25 – Sooooooo .... about that head coaching hire 1:06:43 – Nations League begins for Canada MNT 1:11:14 – Mailbag with Ben Baer!

An action packed weekend to cover as Josef Martinez makes history and Heineken Rivalry Week shakes up the standings. Plus you the fans put Bobby Warshaw through the ringer in the mailbag.   2:02 Josef best MLS season ever 13:17 Sounders winning streak 15:10 Worries in Portland? 20:57 Red Bulls win 2018 Atlantic Cup 25:13 El Traffic year 1 28:43 TFC and Giovinco are back? 30:16 RSL rout in RMC 33:30 PHI learning to win ugly and where they still need to grow 46:21 Ben Olsen and squad rotation 49:56 What would it mean for Red Bulls to lead the Shield race for the week 52:24 TFC injury struggles and changes to come 56:06 FCD vs SKC race for top of the west 59:40 Mailbag with Ben Baer

MLS welcomed a new stadium in D.C. and Wayne Rooney made his much-hyped debut, but Mike Petke stole the Week 20 show. Petke unplugged is a must-listen event, but was the Real Salt Lake coach in the right? Plus, drama in San Jose in the midst of a miserable season, Atlanta can’t beat the bunker and BWP gives the haters a shout out. Sam Stejskal joins to talk Portland in the second segment, and Ben Baer and Downton Abbey share the mailbag.  

MLS is back, and Matt Doyle and Ben Baer join Andrew Wiebe in the Green Room to dig into Dome (not Domenec) Torrent's first game in charge of NYCFC, Philly-lona's blowout win complete with comeuppance for snarky Twitter heroes, Kellyn Acosta's early hook in the Red Bulls' rout and everything else from MLS Week 17. Plus, The Athletic's Paul Tenorio gives the guys the lowdown on Orlando City's coaching search and Doyle goes on an epic Juan Carlos Osorio rant.

Patrick Vieira said recently that his head and his heart are in New York City. Turns out the future of his coaching career is in the south of France. Andrew Wiebe, Bobby Warshaw and Ben Baer try to nail down Vieira's legacy with NYCFC, then turn their attention to Domenec Torrent, Pep Guardiola's right-hand man for more than a decade and the blue side of New York's new boss. In the second segment, Fox Sport's Rob Stone, Kate Abdo and John Strong join Andrew and David Gass to discuss the network's World Cup coverage. How did they prep? What do they expect? Is the criticism from outside warranted or overblown? Also in this episode ... Alphonso Davies takes a flamethrower to the Orlando City backline, the race for the Wooden Spoon heats up, Seattle Sounders chase a big name in Liga MX and listeners give their USMNT head coach picks in the mailbag.

David Gass is headed to Russia for the World Cup. Is he prepared? Are the 19 MLS players called up by their countries (a record) this summer? The guys dig into CONCACAF's chances for glory and give Dave some much-needed advice ahead of his big adventure. Plus, MLS Week 14 highlights and lowlights (and those double red cards), an early MLS All-Star Fan XI presented by Target ballot and ExtraTime Radio Mailbag with Ben Baer. Time Segment 6:35 Double reds for the Union ... Right call? 12:49 Is it time to worry for Toronto FC? 20:00 Have Real Salt Lake turned the corner? 24:50 Wiebe's All-Star XI ... for now 35:01 MLS enters the fray in US Open Cup 39:01 The World Cup is here! How will MLS and CONCACAF fare 59:51 Mailbag: USMNT vs. MLS WCup players ... Who would win?

It is official: FC Cincinnati will be the 26th team in Major League Soccer, starting play in 2019, a matter of months. Technical director Luke Sassano is on the clock, and the guys chat with the former MLSer turned front office executive about what it will take to make FCC competitive in Year 1, how they'll use DP spots and TAM and what style of play we'll see on the field next March. Also in this episode... Time Segment 11:08 FC Cincinnati technical director Luke Sassano 29:21 Cincinnati's native son and FCC original Austin Berry 36:59 What will MLS in Cincinnati look like? 47:20 USMNT young bucks give us hope 1:00:58 Earnie Stewart ... USMNT general manager? 1:15:46 Remi Garde says Impact lack talent 1:24:00 ETR Mailbag with Ben Baer  

One third of the way through the MLS a chance to reset and see what have we learned? After a few great games over the weekend who has pushed their way into the Supporter’s Shield competition? Alexi Lalas stops in to talk about his role on TV, preparing for the World Cup, the future of the USMNT, and much more. 5:45 MLS Tiers 1/3 of the way through the season 11:37 ORL-ATL 23:37 Where is RSL headed? 42:43 Alexi Lalas on his role on TV 54:52 Alexi on Wayne Rooney 1:01:55 Future of US soccer program and who could be manager? 1:17:39 Mailbag with Ben Baer

MLS gonna MLS, and Week 8 didn’t disappoint. There were the Patrick Vieira-to-Arsenal rumblings, Russell-Mania on Friday night as Sporting and Vancouver brawled in a six-goal game, Zlatan called the Galaxy’s loss to Atlanta %$#@, NYCFC fell flat against the Timbers and Seattle got their first win of the entire season. Oh, and Orlando have now won four straight, and Tim Howard’s red led to a rivalry meltdown. What a weekend, and the guys have the complete breakdown! Also in this episode ... Concacaf Champions League leg 2 preview and predictions, Sam Stejskal on unbeaten (but hard to peg) FC Dallas and Ben Baer gets hot in the mailbag.

Free space is disappointment, but Toronto FC don’t care. This is the stuff legends are made of, and a Concacaf Champions League title would make these Reds just that. The guys go all-in on Leg 1 and the long-term legacies at stake against Chivas Guadalajara, then turn to MLS Week 7. Also in this episode ... GAM, TAM and Sam Stejskal on the "elite teams and regular teams" per Alexi Lalas, Kaku shines and Jesse Marsch says he's ready for the XI, Western Conference musical chairs, plus Ben Baer in the mailbag

Could this be the best week in MLS history? If Toronto FC and the Red Bulls advance in Concacaf Champions League, it'd be up there. Then again, the #CCLFever free space is disappointment, so gird your loins for what has previously been the inevitable when it comes to summiting Mount Liga MX. The guys give MLS Week 6 the full breakdown treatment, then look ahead to Tuesday's matches at Red Bull Arena (in front of a boatload of Chivas fans) and at the Azteca.   Also in this episode ... Sam Stejskal on USMNT general manager search and Ben Baer gives the perfect wedding gift thanks to a fellow cast member.

The entire ExtraTime Radio crew has come down with a fever ... #CCLFever. With CONCACAF Champions League back for 2018, David, Bobby and Matt take a close look at all five MLS participants as MLS attempts to scale Mount Liga MX. The guys break down each team's offseason moves, expectations for 2018 and, most importantly, their chances of winning the tournament. In the mailbag, Ben Baer steps in to tell the guys about the 2018 changes for MLS Fantasy and talk Orlando City’s exciting offseason. SHOW SHORTCUTS... 5:00 - Toronto FC leads CCL charge after treble triumph 10:45 - Can the Rapids surprise everyone? 16:32 - What's it like to play in CONCACAF? Warshaw on his CCL days 17:47 - FC Dallas look to get over the hump after 2017 CCL disappointment 30:14 - Will Red Bulls high press translate to CONCACAF after offseason of change? 44:00 - Sounders have been here before ... but can this team do it in in El Salvador (then Mexico)? 49:00 - Which MLS side has the best shot at lifting the trophy?  50:20 - Ben Baer gets you ready for the 2018 MLS Fantasy season 1:00:03 - Which clubs have the most to lose in 2018? 

The 2017 Fantasy MLS season may be over, but there is still a lot to talk about. Reid is joined by Mike, Blayne, Tim, and top 10 finisher Alex Bruni to review all of the changes for the 2017 season and talk about what they hope changes for 2018. Reid and Mike also get a chance to interview Ben Baer to get his first reactions to the season. It's a long episode but a must listen for all the interested in Fantasy MLS. Segment 1 - Introductions and lighthearted banter 3.00 - Bracket Challenge, Favorite moments, biggest disappointments Segment 2 - Interview with Ben Baer & reactions 13.00 - Interview 30.45 - Reactions & review of changes 54.45 - Reddit Questions (value of Defenders & Injuries) Segment 3 - Looking into the future for 2018 1:13.30 - Improvements and hopes for 2018 2:.07.00 - Final thoughts

Who won the MLS summer transfer window? The guys break down all the moves after a hectic deadline day with former MLS executive and New York Red Bulls sporting director Ali Curtis. Who got the best of the flurry of trades that beat the close of the window? Which under-the-radar moves caught the eye? Who should have made a move and didn't? What on earth is going on with Krisztian Nemeth? You won't want to miss this episode. As far as winners go, D.C. United are an easy choice. The Black-and-Red introduced their newest crop of players on Thursday, including club record signing Paul Arriola, who cost a reported $3.5 million from Club Tijuana. General manager Dave Kasper chats with Andrew about the club's financial splash, effort to get younger and more dynamic ahead of the opening of Audi Field and ongoing contract negotiations with Bill Hamid. Two Baer's Lairs in one week? Consider it our present to you. Ben Baer jumps in for the mailbag to talk Sporting KC's US Open Cup semifinal win, the Union's lack of player movement, Minnesota's glut of wingers and banter for days. Want to be a part of the show? Drop your thoughts in the comment section, email or tweet the show and call or text the Hot-Take Hotline at 401-206-0MLS and you could appear on ExtraTime Radio or ExtraTime Live! Free advice: Keep it short and sweet and avoid colorful language!

A less than dominant start to the Gold Cup for the US national team leaves a lot of questions about Bruce Arena's decisions and this tournament's roster. Ben Baer and Matt Doyle join David Gass to look at all the good and bad of the US. From Kelyn Rowe's shining performance and Dom Dwyer's goalscoring streak to why Dax McCarty and Kellyn Acosta struggled to control midfield, the guys break it all down. Also, what upgrade is needed defensively and where can they find some attack from the wings? The guys also hit on Canada's big win against French Guyana and why Mexico may not be as exciting as they usually are. In the second segment, the MLS transfer window is open and the rumors are flying. The guys discuss if Seattle targeted their next Designated Player and what it could mean for Jordan Morris. Plus, are big time moves coming in LA or NY? Could there be a big center forward traded inside MLS? All that plus much more.  In the mailbag the guys debate the state of the USMNT. Is this the most talented group ever? And what should expectations be at next year's World Cup? Plus who outside the playoff field is ready for a second half charge.

Is the ETR curse real? You'll get no confirmation from us, but Michael Parkhurst did score an own goal in Atlanta's 3-1 loss on Sunday after appearing on the show, so make of that what you will. If you're looking for a unique perspective on the Battle of the Uniteds, FS1's Katie Withamcalls in to explain what it's like to watch the game from the sideline, how the atmosphere in Atlanta has improved in a matter of weeks and why Ben Olsen can identify with Lucho Acosta.   The guys also put a bow on the weekend, starting with Dax McCarty's return to New York, Seattle's epic comeback from 3-0 down against New England, Jozy Altidore's big game against the Dynamo, Sporting KC's claim to the "Best Team in MLS" title and Orlando's impregnable fortress. Plus, what's the best attacking tandem in MLS? And which under-the-radar signing this offseason gets the guys stamp of approval?   Last, but not least, the Hot-Take Hotline brings the heat. That's a good think since Ben Baer, otherwise known as the King of Takes, joins to make sure listeners aren't coming lukewarm. Stick around for voicemails berating Dave for his Broadway knowledge, missives from the "Garbage Bowl," Rapids Rabbi standing by his boys and more Portland trolling.   Want to be a part of the show? Call the Hot-Take Hotline at 401-206-0MLS to leave a voicemail (keep it short and sweet and avoid colorful language) that could appear on ExtraTime Radio!

After an exciting weekend of MLS action and with the big announcement that Real Madrid will be the MLS All-Star’s opponent the guys are raring and ready to go. David and Ben are back from Dallas and join up with Matt to break down all the big performances in MLS from David Villa’s GOY at Philly, to Orlando’s dominant home form, Bastian Schweinsteiger’s undefeated MLS streak, and everything in between. In the second segment Ben Baer sits down field side in Frisco at the Generation adidas Cup with Real Madrid legend Raúl. They talk about MLS and La Liga’s growing partnership, developing young talent and of course the MLS All-Star game presented by Target on August 2 at 9 pm ET (FS1, UniMás in US | TSN TVA Sports in Canada). In the mailbag the Hot-Take Hotline is ringing off the hook fans call in to try and solve Houston’s glut of young attacking talent, bring the heat with Colorado Rapids takes, call in from Red Bull Arena section 132 and much more. Want to be a part of the show? Call the Hot-Take Hotline at 401-206-0MLS to leave a voicemail (keep it short and sweet and avoid colorful language) that could appear on ExtraTime Radio!

We are a few days away from the biggest season in MLS history. With more clubs and star players in the league how can you keep tabs with it all? The guys have you covered they talk TV broadcasts with John Strong of Foxsports, MLS Live with Mark McClure, and MLS Fantasy with Ben Baer (join ETR Fantasy league code 12-308). Check out ETR all week for your season preview a new episode dropping everyday.

Reid invites Ben Baer on the show to discuss the changes to MLS Fantasy for this season and the reasons behind them. Then Jason, Mike, and Andrew preview how the new game changes will affect your decisions this year in MLS Fantasy!

In the wake of Jurgen Klinsmann's dismissal as US national team head coach and technical director, Andrew Wiebe, Matt Doyle and Ben Baer react to the news and look ahead. Could Bruce Arena be the next head coach? Who will benefit from the change atop the USMNT?

Reid and the gang wrap up the 2016 MLS Fantasy season in this special roundtable episode! Plus, an interview with Ben Baer from MLSSoccer.com and we say goodbye to Guy Sanchez. Stats recap @ the start Ben Baer interview @ 46 mins Goodbye to Guy @ 55 mins 2017 suggestions/questions @ 1 hr 16 mins

David is out gallivanting around the Hamptons, so Ben Baer joins Andrew and Matt to take a critical look at both conferences as the playoff races distill and the red line becomes the primary focus for all 20 teams in MLS. First up, the West, where Seattle and new Designated Player Nicolas Lodeiro are proving they’ve got plenty left in the tank. Dallas still sit top of the table, but could they benefit from a (late) #fakeMLStrade? Plus, who’s fighting to stay alive and why isn’t Matt high on LA’s current form? Turning to the every-man-for-himself Easter Conference, the race is about as clear as mud. The Red Bulls and Sacha Kljestan are making up ground after that dire start, but New York City FC continues to score (and concede) in droves to somehow sit above the likes of resurgent Toronto FC. Which team is the favorite the rest of the way? Well, it’s … uh … you know, if … right, but … fine, we have no idea. In the mailbag, David takes a break from vacation to explain how the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) experiment went in USL play on Friday. Reviews are positive.

Reid, Jason, Jay, Guy, Simon + special guests Schuyler Redpath and Ben Baer talk about what was in the 2015 MLS fantasy season. How did everyone finish? How well did the new rules work? What changes should be made to the game for next season? As always, we also take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community. As always, thank you for listening and we all want to continue chatting on MLSFantasyBoss.com and Twitter in the offseason and throughout the MLS Cup Playoffs!