Podcasts about mls best xi

Michael Lahoud and Chris Whittingham welcome in USMNT Legend Eddie Pope. The group discuss his standout moments throughout his career, the patch he took to reach the National Team, and get his thoughts on the current USMNT. Pope set the standard for defenders when it comes to representing his country and he also won 3 MLS Cups, 2 Supporters Shields, 1 US Open Cup, 1 CONCACAF Champions League, 1 Copa Interamericana, 1 CONCACAF Gold Cup, 4x MLS All-Star, MLS Best XI, Defender of the Year, MLS Fair Play Award, and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola kick off a jam-packed episode by previewing the MLS Cup final. Can the NY Red Bulls deny the free-scoring LA Galaxy a record-sixth title (04:47)? For the first time ever the MLS Best XI contains no Americans (11:41). Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders discovered their FIFA Club World Cup group stages fates, but can either team upset the apple cart (19:19)? The guys discuss the US Soccer Male Player and Young Male Player of the Year nominees (33:24). Tough tests for the Americans in Serie A this weekend (41:18). Tyler Adams and Jedi Robinson were in flying form in Thursday's Premier League action (47:41). Dortmund starlet Cole Campbell has lofty ambitions - is he right to publicly target the Ballon d'Or (55:34)? And the crew play a game of "either or" to decide between USMNT and Mexico legends of yesteryear (1:03:37).    Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down the USWNT's late winner at the Hague. Lynn Williams slid in to score and secure the win in Alyssa Naeher's last match. U.S. Soccer announced nominees for end of the year awards and MLS unveiled Best XI ahead of MLS Cup Final. Over in Europe, Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah take on white-hot Atalanta, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah battle Thiago Motta's previous club, and captain Antonee Robinson faces the Gunners. (7:14) The guys discussed FIFA Club World Cup pots, favorite Christmas songs, and window vs aisle seat in #AskAlexi. To wrap the show Alexi and Mosse congratulated Carli Lloyd on her National Soccer Hall of Fame honor. (36:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Judah Newby and Jake Zivin cover Evander's selection into the 2024 MLS Best XI, becoming the third player in club history to be included. They also breakdown a potential record sixth MLS Cup for the LA Galaxy or a first for New York Red Bulls in the upcoming MLS Cup on Saturday. Watch the 2024 MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 7 and the Timbers in 2025 only on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.

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Buckle up, folks, because we're taking a spin around MLS! On today's show, Joe Lowery digs into the Conference Finals, discussing how the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls booked their spots in Saturday's MLS Cup over the Seattle Sounders and Orlando City. Then, it's a chat about Riqui Puig's brutal ACL tear and this year's recently released MLS Best XI. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Bogert joins the MF crew to talk about good and bad of the new MLS playoffs format, why he waited until Decision Day before submitting his MVP vote, and the controversy surrounding FIFA's decision to name Inter Miami as the host club for the 2025 Club World Cup. Plus, Charlie Davies scrutinizes Tom for omitting Sergio Busquets from his MLS Best XI. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom Sweezy & Jason Vevang chat:-Mikey Varas hired as San Diego FC's 1st ever manager-Carlos Vela is back with LAFC... but they lose El Trafico-Are the LA Galaxy true MLS Cup contenders?-Houston Dynamo continue to shine but lose Hector Herrera-What is happening to Real Salt Lake?-Lionel Messi is back for Inter Miami & he shines against Philadelphia-Is Messi a contender for MLS Best XI & MVP?-Recapping Hell Is Real-Looking out how the middle of the pack is shaping up within the Eastern & Western Conferences-And much much more!Make sure to follow us on all platforms below:Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez, @JasonVevangYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mlsacesWebsite/Articles: mlsaces.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlsaces/Support the show

HEADLINES: IFAB approves further testing of major change to offside rule championed by Arsene Wenger; FIFA quietly loosens restrictions on multi-club ownership groups participating in European competitions and Biden administration backs Relevant Sports' in bid to host official La Liga matches in the US WHAT IF: an MLS Best XI competed in the Premier League... where would they finish? ROUND THE WORLD: reaction to USMNT's rollercoaster week featuring dogcrap "win" over Jamaica's B-team followed by domination of LLL Triste's A-team (for what that's worth at the moment); MLS hit-it-n-quit-it minute PREMIER LEAGUE: preview of Sunday's big huge massive City vs Arsenal game STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

MLSSoccer.com and OSDB Sports Dylan Butler returns from his Thanksgiving break with thoughts on his Newcastle team losing in UCL TuesdayWe also go over everything MLS with Best XI and playoff previews...Here's the segment in its entirety from the morning show

Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast kicks off with the group talking about MLS' Best XI, who the surprises were, and who was snubbed (1:21). Then, Charlie Davies rejoins the show from Miami to talk about Galatasaray vs Man U as well as a look at Bayern Munich vs FC Copenhagen (9:54). Next, a deep look into the Arsenal goalkeeper situation and their match against Lens at the Emirates (16:54). Then, the MF crew discuss Héctor Herrera's fantastic season and Ben Olsen's impact on the Houston Dynamo (24:28). And finally, predictions from the team for all the big matches today in Champions League (33:20). Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Lo'eau LaBonta, and Alexis Guerreros kick off today's show by discussing the results from the Group of Death in UCL including PSG's benefit from a controversial call in stoppage time as well as Dortmund's continued dominance (3:58). Then, the crew tease the new documentary The Billion Dollar Goal that both Nico and Alexis were a part of and Charlie Davies is welcomed in from Miami to discuss his new podcast Call It What You Want, coming December 11th (18:38). And finally, a recap of Barcelona vs FC Porto, FC Shakhtar's continued inspiring success, and Manchester City's three goal comeback to over RB Leipzig (33:29).  The group chat MLS Best XI in Part Two of the Morning Footy podcast! Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDHWe go over the crazy Monday night in England, look at the MLS Best XI, and get you ready for Groups E through H in Europe...In Hour 2, Glenn Davis- long time play-by-play voice for Houston Dynamo and host of "Soccer Matters" on ESPN97.5- drops by to talk the state of soccer in one of the two towns playing for a title in the western conference...We go over the team, the town, and the matchup...

Decision Day is finally here! Andrew Wiebe, Matt Doyle, David Gass, and Stefano Fusaro take a crack at predicting the few playoff spots left in the East and how the crazy Wild West will shake out! The guys also name out MLS Best XI teams and say farwell to USMNT legend Michael Bradley. 2:36 - Our Decision Day memory vault 12:25 - Eastern Conference: seeding + the final two spots 12:44 - Messi set to play against a desperate Charlotte team 21:22 - Toughest match of Decision Day: Montreal v Columbus? 23:45 - Chaos potential in New York v Chicago 34:21 - Reminiscing on Michael Bradley's legendary career  44:26 - Wild West Decision Day preview 46:14 - Match of the day out West: Kansas City v Minnesota 57:31- Seeding and playoff spots on the line in every match in the West 1:06:33 - Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR MLS Best XIs!   

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we get inspired by the great Tommy Scoops's (Tom Bogert) idea to include multiple Best XI teams for MLS, similar to the NBA's All-NBA teams. So we've gone ahead with the idea and have made our list of our first, second, and third MLS Best XI teams, recognizing some of the best from the 2023 season. We back up each our picks with tons of stats, and because of that, this is a looong episode, apologies from two stats nerds. Let us know what you think of our teams and also let us know who would be in your Best XI teams!Recorded on: 10/15/2023  Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!  Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppod

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation about Ted Lasso with legendary former Major League Soccer and USMNT star Jimmy Conrad!Jimmy is a former professional soccer player, who played 26 games with the US Men's National Team and 12 seasons in Major League Soccer, where he was named to the MLS Best XI on four occasions and won the MLS Cup with the Kansas City Wizards in 2004.Jimmy hung up his cleats in 2011, but has continued his career in sports media as a host and analyst since then. Currently, he co-hosts the CBS Sports podcast In Soccer We Trust alongside his pals (and former Men's National Teamers) Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce.In addition to his hosting duties, Jimmy oversees a production company called Radical Creative Group as well as the ever-growing community of do-gooders known simply as the “Warmballers.” He also currently serves as the Sporting Director for the San Francisco Glens Soccer Club.Of course, Jimmy's a massive fan of Ted Lasso, too. So we invited him on the show to talk about Ted, Jose Mourinho, Zlatan, MLS, the US National Team, warm balls, and lots, lots more.More extensive show notes can be found on our website: https://www.tedlassopod.com/brendan-hunt-knows-who-i-am-with-jimmy-conrad/Richmond Til We Die is an episode-by-episode conversation about the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso, where we explore the characters, their relationships to each other, and how they're able to make us laugh until we can hardly breathe one moment and then feel with the deepest parts of our hearts the next. When you're here, you're a Greyhound.

Chris Armas has played and coached in the biggest leagues of professional soccer, but his love for the game began as a child in Brentwood, N.Y.—Ralph and Ray's hometown. In this episode, the Brentwood boys get together to talk about Chris's career and the transition from pro-player to coach.Chris was named an NCAA Division II First Team All-American his senior year of college. At the pro level, he was named an USISL All-Star while playing for Long Island, winning the league championship. While he played for the Chicago Fire, the team won their first MLS Championship and he was named to the MLS Best XI four consecutive times. He later was an assistant coach for that team, Head women's soccer coach at Adelphi University, Head coach of the New York Red Bulls, Head coach of Toronto FC and assistant coach at Manchester United. For the Love of the Game is hosted by Ralph Perez and Ray Reid and is a production of Earfluence.Photo of Chris Armas by Major League Soccer.

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast, we dive into the archives from episode 162 and welcome Chris Armas, currently the assistant coach at Manchester United in the English Premier league. Previously Chris has been the Head coach of Major League Soccer clubs Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls, winning the MLS Supporters Shield with the Red Bulls in 2018. As a player, Armas made 66 appearances with the US National Team,  and was US Soccer's Player of the Year in 2000. He was named to 6 MLS All Star games and five times was named MLS Best XI. He won the 1998 MLS Championship and 4 US Open Cups with the Chicago Fire. He played 14 professional seasons. John and Chris have known each other nearly 40 years, so this conversation is an invitation to sit in on a dinner between two long-time friends as they talk about dealing with major disappointment, developing athletes that can solve problems, and building a strong culture. Chris shares some incredible stories of coming back from injury and what he admires about coaches from his playing days. You will want to make sure you have a notepad and something to write with because this episode is packed with a lot of great stuff, and we look forward to getting Chris back on the podcast to discuss his newest coaching experiences soon! Highlights from the Podcast: How is Chris keeping his team prepared and motivated? Can you be your best when things get hard? What was it like to miss two world cups and the Olympic Games due to injury? Chris discusses why it is so important to be an authentic coach Former teammates and how they shaped Chris's playing and coaching philosophy What is our job as a coach? Chris shares a story of when three 9-year-olds quit the team What is the first thing Chris will do with practice after COVID-19? How do you get a team to buy-in to the coach's vision? Chris shares the best qualities of previous coaches he has had ANNOUNCING THE 2022 WAY OF CHAMPIONS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE, JUNE 25-26: Yes, we are going virtual again in 2022, and we have already amassed an incredible lineup of guests that we are ready to announce, with more to come. Joining us this year are: Steve Kerr: Golden State Warriors and Team USA Head Coach Acacia Walker: Head Coach of Boston College Women's Lacrosse, 2021 NCAA Champions Dave Aranda, Head Coach, Baylor University Football, 2021 Big 12 Champions and Sugar Bowl Champions Sandy Barbour: Athletic Director and VP of Intercollegiate Athletics, Penn State University Ron Adams: Golden State Warriors Asst. Coach Trevor Ragan: Podcast Host and Founder of The Learner Lab Betsy Butterick, “The Coaches' Coach” and Communication Specialist Dave Dickerson, Head Coach, University of South Carolina Upstate Men's Basketball If you register soon, we will throw in the videos from the 2021 Way of Champions Virtual Conference as well, a $349 value! Learn more and register at www.ChangingTheGameProject.com and click Way of Champions Conference on main menu! This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at sprocketsports.com. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. 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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week they're giving their reactions to the MLS Cup Final between NYCFC and Portland, or if you ask Andrew, between NYCFC, Portland, and RBNY. Capping off the 2021 MLS season was NYCFC taking home the cup and being crowned as first time champions. Listen in to find out how a die-hard RBNY fan thinks of this occurrence. In addition, the guys talk MLS best XI snubs. As the season came to a close, so did the decisions for who makes the best XI for this season. While there are not really any shocking players on the list, there were certainly some players that deserved some more consideration. Make sure to listen in to hear who we think!Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod

Craig Brooks discuss the MLS's 2021 Best XI as voted on my media, players, and coaches. We agree with some of the selections. Listen to hear which ones we don't agree with. Enjoy.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to perform the long awaited best xi tournament! Quick disclaimer before jumping into this episode, we had some technical difficulties while recording so we apologize if any of the audio came out weird, but we tried to clean it up as best as we could. The tournament of all tournaments to determine the best team of all time. We could only figure out a way to perform the tournament on FIFA, and as we all know, FIFA comes with 100% accuracy guaranteed. So the winner of the tournament will be undoubtedly crowned best of MLS. While we work our way through the tournament and setup, we make sure to fill the dead air with conversation regarding the MLS season so far, and structure of MLS, so definitely take a listen even if you're not too interested in the tournament!Take a listen to hear quite possibly the most confusing setup to a tournament ever! Don't worry if you get lost, just know that everything is being done with the utmost accuracy. We simulate a season with each team's best xi and then take the top 8 finishers from each conference and play out the MLS cup playoffs. Since this process was timely, we made sure to fill the in-between time with a recap of the first quarter of the MLS season. We talked everything from most surprising team and player to the Inter Miami disaster. We also cover the much debated topic of pro/rel as we discuss the structure of the league.Let us know your thoughts/comments on the episode by reaching out on any social media listed below! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 11 Featuring Jimmy Conrad: American retired soccer player who played as a defender. During his 13-year MLS career, he was four-time MLS Best XI and the 2005 MLS Defender of the Year. He also earned 27 caps with the United States men's national soccer team and went to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury

We're all a little "Crazy" is brought to you by the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement & The Hockey Podcast Network.  Episode 11 Featuring Jimmy Conrad: American retired soccer player who played as a defender. During his 13-year MLS career, he was four-time MLS Best XI and the 2005 MLS Defender of the Year. He also earned 27 caps with the United States men's national soccer team and went to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Hosts: Darren Rovell: Sports business insider Theo Fleury: NHL great, mental health advocate & member of the #SameHere Alliance Eric Kussin: 20-year professional sports executive, mental health advocate, and founder of the #SameHere global mental health movement We're all a little "Crazy" is available on ALL Podcast Apps! Do us a favor and download each episode before you listen, and if you are an Apple user, please rate & review the podcast as it helps us get these important conversations out to reach a larger audience. “This topic isn't for 1 in 5 of us with mental illness, it's for 5 in 5 whose mental health has been impacted".- Theo Fleury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad wasn't the can't miss kid when he got out of college, but his work-ethic and love of the sport allowed him to have a 13-year MLS career and earn 27 caps with the United States Men's National Team. He was a four-time MLS Best XI and was the 2005 MLS Defender of the Year. He's now a widely respected soccer analyst. He joins us to talk about his love of soccer that came from his grandfather.

Jimmy Conrad is an American retired soccer player who played as a defender. During his 13-year MLS career, he was four-time MLS Best XI and the 2005 MLS Defender of the Year. He also earned 27 caps with the United States men's national soccer team and went to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. After his playing career, Jimmy has worked in the media industry and currently stars on his YouTube channel. He currently serves as the head coach of USL League Two side San Francisco Glens. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact

The 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs are here, and Toronto FC has a first-round opponent in Nashville SC. Gareth Wheeler and Terry Dunfield recap the play-in match that gave your reds their opponent, go through a High Five! keys to a deep TFC playoff run and Wheels shares his thoughts on how the MLS Best XI are chosen.

In this episode, we connected with Nat Borchers. Nat grew up in Pueblo, Colorado and went to the University of Denver. He graduated with a Bachelor's and Master's of Science in Accounting. Nat played professional soccer for 14 seasons. He won an MLS Cup with Real Salt Lake in 2009 and with the Portland Timbers in 2015. He was selected to the MLS Best XI in 2010. In 2017, Nat retired from professional soccer. He is currently a broadcaster for the Portland Timbers and the owner of NDB Real Estate, an Oregon-based real estate investment company.

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast, we welcome Chris Armas, New York Red Bulls Head Coach, and former professional soccer player. Armas made 66 appearances with the US National Team, and was US Soccer's Player of the Year in 2000. He was names to 6 MLS All Star games and five times was named MLS Best XI. He won the 1998 MLS Championship and 4 US Open Cups with the Chicago Fire. John and Chris have known each other over 40 years, so this conversation is an invitation to sit in on a dinner between two long-time friends as they talk about dealing with major disappointment, developing athletes that can solve problems, and building a strong culture. Chris shares some incredible stories of coming back from injury and what he admires about coaches from his playing days. You will want to make sure you have a notepad and something to write with because this episode is packed with a lot of great stuff!     You can connect with Chris Armas on Twitter.     Here is a great article to learn more about what else Chris Armas is up to during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Highlights from the Podcast: How is Chris keeping his team prepared and motivated? Can you be your best when things get hard? What was it like to miss two world cups and the Olympic Games due to injury? Chris discusses why it is so important to be an authentic coach  Former teammates and how they shaped Chris’s playing and coaching philosophy What is our job as a coach? Chris shares a story of when three 9-year-olds quit the team What is the first thing Chris will do with practice after COVID-19? How do you get a team to buy-in to the coach’s vision? Chris shares the best qualities of previous coaches he has had   Help Support the Podcast! Become a Podcast Champion! …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses.    If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including:  Downloadable transcripts of the podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A monthly discussion with John, James, Jerry, and other special guests talking about the previous month's episodes and answering some of the FAQs we received that month A code to get free access to our online course called "Coaching Mastery," usually a $97 course, but yours for free for becoming a patron. Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.     Thank you for all your support these past three years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Listen in as Boys Executive Director, Nuno Piteira, chats with GSA Alumni, MLS Best XI, USMNT Player, and Current Starting Centerback for Nashville FC, Walker Zimmerman. Walker gives us a unique insight into his journey from grassroots soccer at GSA to International Caps and his professional career in the MLS with Dallas FC, LAFC, and now Nashville FC.Support the show (http://www.gsasoccer.com)

Tom, Jason and Sam join forces for episode 3 of the quarantine special to draft our All-time MLS best XI. Check twitter to vote for your favorite team!Twitter: @MLSAcesInstagram: mls_acespoopity-koop-poop

Josh offers a lengthy analysis of 2020 Best Picture winner Parasite. The fellas break down the surprise signing of US international and 2019 MLS Best XI centerback Walker Zimmerman... and discover that they're fond of him in more ways than one. Donald puts the future of the pod at risk with some potentially slanderous statements about a very powerful interest group.A mountain of fan mail has piled up in the Tucker Hume memorial studios (at the top of the batman building). Our heroes wade through it and select a few questions to answer.That's pretty much it. This was supposed to be a quick one but somehow we ended up recording for well over an hour.Don't forget to do your taxes regardless of how turnt up you are.

Mario Balotelli should come to Major League Soccer. If you're listening/watch, Mario, make it happen in January. The Extratime crew has some suggestions for possible destinations. Inter Miami or the LA Galaxy are the sexy choices, but Toronto FC are currently the club linked with the big man. That could definitely work, if they moved Jozy Altidore. What about Montreal to play the No. 9 for Thierry Henry? Honestly, it doesn't matter. We need Mario for the soccer and the #content. Also in this pod ... Free-agent matchmaking, Re-Entry Draft targets and the five open coaching positions still up for grabs. Is Miami actually going to get Marcelo Gallardo? Which DPs will be wooed by David Beckham? How do you clean up the mess in Orlando? Why are the Fire making moves without a coach or GM? Should Chicago look to their past to find a solution? What about NYCFC and Real Salt Lake? In the mailbag, NBA steals Leagues Cup, hypothetical Homegrowns, Concacaf "Would you rather...", the only-played-in-MLS all-time XI and what we're thankful for in North American soccer! 2:16 – Mario Balotelli ... PLEASE COME TO MLS 11:07 – Free-agent matchmaking and Re-Entry targets 24:03 – Are Miami actually gonna get Marcelo Gallardo? Who will be the DPs? 30:11 – Doyle: Can a new coach get Orlando City on the right track? 35:27 – Calen: Who should Fire turn to in search of on-field results? Dome? 44:20 – MAILBAG: NBA steals Leagues Cup! Hypothetical Homegrowns! Only-played-in-MLS Best XI! 53:57  – What we're thankful for in North American soccer this year

PART 1 Spitting Fire with a Chicago Fire LEGEND, Piotr Nowak! The first member of the Ring of Fire, MLS All-Time Best XI, First player to win MLS CUP as a player ('98 Chicago Fire) & a Coach ('04 DC United), '96 Polish Footballer of the Year, '96 Bundesliga's Best Playmaker, 1998 MLS CUP MVP w/ Fire, 3x MLS Best XI, awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, former USMNT coach w/ Bob Bradley. Streamed live on YouTube on Jul 22, 2019. 00:00:58 Bio - 5:45 Antigua and Barbuda Experience, 15:53 - Youth Soccer Experience in Poland 26:00 Young Boys experience 32:45 Bundesliga 25:25: MLS Sunil Gulati 36:30 Coaching in MLS 51:20 Talent vs Work Ethic, Tactics Talk 1:02:00 Pre-Game Mentality & Soldier Field, and Ted Talks 1:09:00 Team Composition 1:15:00 MLS vs the World 1:21:00 How Coaches can deal with Injuries 1:32:00 Fire Talk, what needs to change? 1:38:20 Five Gamechanging Players in MLS? 1:43:20 Signing Paunovic, the player 1:46:50 3 passes Rule 1:48:20 Is Paunovic struggling? What can help him? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spittingfireyt/support

Spitting Fire with a Chicago Fire LEGEND, Piotr Nowak! The first member of the Ring of Fire, MLS All-Time Best XI, First player to win MLS CUP as a player ('98 Chicago Fire) & a Coach ('04 DC United), '96 Polish Footballer of the Year, '96 Bundesliga's Best Playmaker, 1998 MLS CUP MVP w/ Fire, 3x MLS Best XI, awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, former USMNT coach w/ Bob Bradley. Streamed live on YouTube on Jul 22, 2019. 3:36:00 Why did Fire struggle last match? The Chicago Fire Legacy, Name Change? 3:49:50 How does a Coach strengthen mental toughness in players? Experiences, a Drill, Behaviors. 3:56:00 Academy Soccer, Chasing Pulisic 4:04:00 Fire Homegrowns, Buying Players Strategy, Playing Philosophy, HOW TO WIN 4:10:00 What motivates Bastian Schweinsteiger? 4:17:00 Playing for & Working with Bob Bradley 4:22:50 Jonathan Bornstein, New Fire LB 4:26:00 Schweinsteiger as a CB 4:33:00 Paunovic's Press Conferences 4:37:00 Do Fire make the playoffs this season? Next Moves, Closing Thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spittingfireyt/support

Spitting Fire with a Chicago Fire LEGEND, Piotr Nowak! The first member of the Ring of Fire, MLS All-Time Best XI, First player to win MLS CUP as a player ('98 Chicago Fire) & a Coach ('04 DC United), '96 Polish Footballer of the Year, '96 Bundesliga's Best Playmaker, 1998 MLS CUP MVP w/ Fire, 3x MLS Best XI, awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, former USMNT coach w/ Bob Bradley. Streamed live on YouTube on Jul 22, 2019. 00:03:00 is Hauptman's image misunderstood 00:06:00 Which Fire players can make it in Europe? Djordge? 17:00 Frankowski, Katai 26:00 DC United MLS Cup discussion 30:00 What Fire Lack, Tradition 37:00 MLS training habits 45:00 Sergei Milinkoviv-Savic and his Brother, Coaching Mentality 48:00 Red Stars outdraw Fire, thoughts 51:00 Where are the Polish Fire Fans? 59:00 winning MLS Cup in 1998 with Chicago Fire 1:02:00 Worst moments, Piotr's fallout in Philadelphia 1:04:00 UEFA Pro License 1:08:00 Consistency in lineups, 1998 FIRE Roster & stories, Playing in Chicago 1:17:00 Polish Player of the Year 1:19:00 Best Teammates & Opponents faced 1:22:00 Most Coachable Players 1:27:00 Watch Collection? 1:28:00 Should more than 3 subs be allowed? 1:33:00 LiveChat Questions, Solider Field Move, Jose Mourinho Scouting Reports 1:41:00 Soccer is Way of Life, Soccer in Europe --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spittingfireyt/support

The Reds are back in the MLS Cup Final! Wheels and Terry recap a thrilling Eastern Conference Championship triumph over Columbus Crew SC and talk MLS Best XI.

The legend Jimmy Conrad (ex-US national team player, four times MLS Best XI player, played in the 2006 World Cup) came by to give you guys exclusive insight into his personal life, his rise to the top and the "Jedi Mind Tricks" he used to get there. Hope you enjoy it and apply Jimmy's advice to your own life!

Bakary “Baky” Soumare is a former professional player with a career spanning almost ten years, he represented MLS teams Chicago Fire, Philadelphia Union, Montreal Impact and FC Dallas, US Boulogne in Ligue 1 & 2 (France), and Karlsruher SC in Germany.  Currently he is the Chairman of PITCH Concepts, a company he founded during his playing career that develops high-end outdoors living spaces in major cities around the world.  We discuss being an illegal immigrant in NYC, mental health, delivering pizza for Domino's at age 15, downside of traditional approaches to education, juvenile detention, African Cup of Nations, Cuhautémoc Blanco's greatness, and much more! Accomplishments • Nominated to MLS Defender of the Year and named to the MLS Best XI in 2008 • MLS All Star Team, 2009  • Drafted as the second overall pick in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft • 12 Caps Mali National Team, 2009-2010  Contact: Tweet @BakySoumare | Instagram bakysoumare See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There isn't that much D.C. United news to talk about, but Filibuster we are and so Filibuster we must. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk first about United's trade for Patrick Nyarko, breaking down his role and what United gave up to get him. We also talk about United's draft priorities now that they have a speedy winger on board. We then welcome on Alicia Rodriguez of The Goat Parade to talk about LAFC. We discuss their recent badge and color reveal, judge the local reaction to the new team, and talk about the supporter's that are already in place. We also ask about former D.C. player John Thorrington, now an executive for LAFC, as well as their 25 owners. We end by asking about Mia Hamm's promise to bring a women's soccer team to LA as a part of this group. After Alicia leaves, we move on to talk about Camp Cupcake and the D.C. United players that are there. We talk about the mix of players Jurgen Klinsmann decided to call in, and wonder why he brought Jermaine Jones along. Finally, we open up the Twitterbox to answer your questions, including who will be the next D.C. United player in the MLS Best XI and about old players entering MLS. Give it a listen!

MLS Cup is set! Columbus and Portland took care of business on the road, which means the Red Bulls and FC Dallas have to wait until next year while MAPFRE Stadium hosts the big game. Crew SC hero Kei Kamara finally gets his studio invite and gives the guys the lowdown on post-game celebrations, expectations for the final, his in-game lovefest with Tony Tchani and much more. Not to be forgotten, the Portland Timbers continued their torrid road form in 2015 to clinch their first MLS Western Conference championship. Matt, David and Andrew weigh in on how the Timbers got it done, and ask what lies ahead for RBNY and FC Dallas. In the mailbag, the MLS Best XI debate rages on, and fans ask whether this the best/most exciting MLS Cup Playoffs ever?

World Cup qualifying is hours away for the United States national team, and Andrew and Matt dive into CONCACAF’s Fourth Round with both studs up. Well, not really, but there is plenty to talk about as Jurgen Klinsmann and his charges get set to take on St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Will Darlington Nagbe play? Can the US find and stick with a formation? Oh, and do Canada fans have reason for Hex hope as a young squad gets ready for another go? The rumor mill is churning in MLS, as SI.com’s Grant Wahl drops some midweek bombs regarding TAM, Gyasi Zardes, Robbie Keane’s future employment and Osvaldo Alonso’s status as a Seattle Sounder. Plus, Laurent Ciman is the Defender of the Year despite some blemishes on his resume, and AT&T Rookie of the Year Cyle Larin joins Andrew to reminisce about his record-breaking season. In the mailbag, fans chime in about that epic FC Dallas-Seattle Sounders clash in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, then one gets some serious swag for a creative email that blends the MLS Best XI with the fans that rep each team.

We are delayed by a day, but don't worry, Filibuster is back. We start off by talking about the MLS Cup Playoffs and with the New England Revolution vs. New York Red Bulls. We talk about whether or not this series matched our expecations, Tim Cahill replacing Bradley Wright-Phillips, and the tactics of the two teams. We then move into Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy, and wonder how the Sounders lost that series and take a look at the performances overall. We close by talking about MLS Cup and who we think (and hope) will win. We then talk about the D.C. United stadium plan and the DC Council for a long time, including using such words as "supplemental budget" and "first reading." We try to walk you through what actually happened yesterday and what it means for the team. We then talk about the MLS Best XI, which features two D.C. United players in Bill Hamid and Bobby Boswell, as well as talking about MLS Coach of the Year Ben Olse. Finally, we end the show with some Goat or Fox on Jared Jeffrey, Samuel Inkoom, and Eddie Johnson. Give it a listen!

After three straight nights of debauchery in the lead up to the MLS Cup, Jimmy and Frank break down the parties they attended, the MLS Cup final itself, and the new MLS playoff format for the 2012 season, which, if we're being honest, should be more than enough to satisfy the needs of any listener. However, if you're thirsting for more, they also welcome two guests, former Houston Dynamo and current Bolton Wanderers and U.S. National Team midfielder, Stu Holden, on to the show to discuss why Stu is as awesome as he is and LA Galaxy defender and 2011 MLS Best XI member, Todd Dunivant, to hash out why winning the MLS Cup and Supporters Shield was so goddamn easy for his team this year. Take a listen.