Podcasts about MLS Cup

On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom & Sam sit down to chat through:-1st Round of the MLS Cup Playoffs review-2nd Round of the MLS Cup predictions-Bob Bradley IN at Toronto FC-Ezra Hendrickson IN at the Chicago Fire-Washington Spirit's 1st ever NWSL title-Union Omaha's 1st ever USL League One title-And much more!Follow us at www.mlsaces.comTwitter: @MLSAces @MLSAcesES @TomSweez @Uncle_SamXIIIInstagram:  mlsacesReddit: r/MLSAces#MLSAces #MLS #MajorLeagueSoccer #MLSCup #MLSCupPlayoffs #TorontoFC #BobBradley #ChicagoFire #EzraHendrickson #NWSL #WashingtonSpirit #USL #USLLeagueOne #UnionOmaha #PhiladelphiaUnion #DOOP #RBNY #NYRB #NewYorkRedBulls #NYCFC #ATLUTD #AtlantaUnited #OrlandoCity #OrlandoCitySC #NashvilleSC #SeattleSounders #Sounders #RSL #RealSaltLake #SKC #SportingKansasCity #VWFC #VancouverWhitecaps #PortlandTimbers #MNUFC #MinnesotaUnitedSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/MLSAces)

Welcome to another episode of the Crossing Soccer Borders podcast show. After having a week to digest the past series of matches, we touch on CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers Matchday 8th. We touch on the upcoming matches to who we think will obtain their tickets to Qatar and which nations will sadly be eliminated by February. The CONCACAF Champions League also starts in late January and the only slot open is for whoever wins the 2021 MLS Cup. So much soccer coming in hot during the Winter! Hosted by Rudy and Rodrigo Segura . Be sure to Like, Share and Subscribe! . Follow Crossing Soccer Borders: @BordersSoccer on Twitter @CrossingSoccerBorders on Instagram . Follow Hosts: Rudy - @RudySegura3 on Twitter Rodrigo - @RodrigoSegura01 on Twitter . Part of the DynamoTheory.com Podcast Network --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gresh and Keefe are joined by New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner to discuss the 23 days of rest between games, playing playoff games in front of a home crowd, and the challenges New York City FC presents in their first playoff game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take stock of the Seahawks’ future after another loss dimmed their playoff hopes, debate the nature of the curse on Seattle sports and preview the Sounders’ MLS Cup playoff opener and an atypical Apple Cup matchup. Contents sponsored by … Continue reading →

RSL/MLS analyst Brian Dunseth joins The Drive to preview Real Salt Lake vs Seattle, MLS playoffs, memories of MLS Cup 2009 on the anniversary, all you can eat shrimp + more

Darren Eales, born in England then turned All-American college athlete in the United States, is President of Atlanta United of Major League Soccer. Jed and Darren discuss the organization since inception until now. Eales has been named MLS Executive of the Year on multiple occasions, meanwhile the club won its first MLS Cup in 2018 in front of a record crowd of 73,019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The club has set attendance records as they continue to move forward since joining MLS in 2017.

Shauyan is joined by Eli Lesser (ThisWeekinMLS), Daniel Romero (MLS Memes), and Will Hanson (MLS News) to discuss the 2021 MLS Playoffs. They go through the 2021 MLS Playoff bracket to predict who they think will win this year's MLS Cup. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:42 NYCFC vs Atlanta United 3:26 Nashville SC vs Orlando City 4:05 Philedephia Union vs NY Red Bulls 7:11 Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United 9:42 Sporting KC vs Vancouver Whitecaps 11:02 Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake 12:47 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals 14:56 Western Conference Semi-Finals 16:32 Eastern Conference Final 18:32 Western Conference Final 19:56 MLS Cup Final

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- We're wrapping up before the Thanksgiving break. But we also want to let you know that the LA Galaxy may not be wrapping up yet. Are you confused? Don't worry. We're here to unconfuse you. And you're going to want to stick around for a little story about a little turkey (only one nine-pound turkey was harmed in the making of this podcast) Host Josh Guesman wants to update you on the Galaxy's offseason schedule and why some players have already flown the coop. Why is the club in voluntary workouts? And what is the technical staff doing behind the scenes? Josh wants to talk briefly about Jalen Neal, why the Galaxy should be at home for the first weekend of the league, and why playing against Charlotte FC might be one of the largest crowds in league history. Have you already booked your hotel? Are you thinking of flying into CLT? We promise there won't be any jokes... Your turkey-eating host will also discuss MLS odds for who could win the MLS Cup, Dennis te Kloese and an announcement on his future, and when the Galaxy might be letting everyone in on their Option Declines and Out-of-Contract players. Soon is the answer. But how soon? Will they ruin Josh's off-week? Finally, Josh will take you back to Maryland, where he'll talk about a tiny turkey that ended up feeding a whole room of people. It's a Thanksgiving miracle of sorts (not really). And Josh would also like to reaffirm his love for his mother-in-law and his wife. Really. He loves them both! Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at CoG! Enjoy some time with your family and maybe don't make room for those vegetables!

MLS Cup favorites! Darkhorses from each conference! All the biggest storylines, plus nitty-gritty previews for this weekend's games featuring Zarek Valentin's insights on the Western Conference! 1:29 - Playoff HYPE 9:38 - Who is the favorite to win MLS Cup? 14:21 - Does the first round bye help or hurt the No. 1 seeds? 18:12 - What does a “successful” playoffs mean for the non-favorites 21:31 - Who is the MLS Cup dark horse? 26:09 - Philadelphia - RBNY Preview 39:27 - Zarek Valentin joins the show to preview the West Playoffs 40:29 - Vancouver - SKC Preview 56:05 - Portland - Minnesota Preview 1:12:25 - Celebrating the job Robin Fraser has done with the Rapids this season 1:15:23 - NYCFC - Atlanta Preview 1:27:43 - Is Ezra Hendrickson set to be the new coach of the Chicago Fire?

Special guest and MLS expert Matthew Hennessey joins us as we preview the MLS playoffs. We give our MLS Cup predictions and discuss the New England Revolution's chances to win it all.

FC Dallas, the creator of all 3 of the Chums and their football careers. There's a lot of love in our hearts for the club and we want to see them do well. What has to change? Who's the next coach? Will we ever win an MLS Cup... or fill a stadium? Tune in to find out as the Chums play coach and general manager to a franchise that is certainly trending downwards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Orlando City is back in the postseason! The Lions went to Canada knowing they needed a result on the road against a stubborn CF Montreal side that they hadn't managed to beat in two previous match-ups in their own stadium. It was a daunting task, as almost every MLS road match is, but it was especially difficult after coming off an emotional letdown at the end of the Nashville game against a desperate Montreal team that needed to win to get in. But Oscar Pareja got the minds of his players right and they took care of business north of the border against CF Montreal in a 2-0 win. The Lions withstood the early Montreal energy and press and managed to hold on until the offense could get a foothold, with Sebas Mendez scoring a spectacular golazo and Daryl Dike adding insurance late in the match with his 10th goal of the season. Dave Rohe and I break down the regular season finale and make our Man of the Match selections. We're split this week but either of us could have made the other's pick. We also discussed Orlando City's playoff scenario and why the postseason road could have been much tougher even though the Lions will be on the road for all but one possible match-up in the East. The West had a crazy Decision Day and we touch on that as well. This week's mailbag asked about Chris Mueller, our favorite sports playoff moments, and what a Bizarro World with Dike in Miami would have looked like this season. If there's anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the next show, just ask by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. That's all for this week. Stay safe and enjoy the show! Here's how No. 271 went down: 0:15 - Orlando City spoils Montreal's postseason hopes while making their own playoff dreams come true in a solid road performance. 35:15 - A walk through the final standings and what they mean for Orlando City's road to MLS Cup, and no, we're not getting ahead of ourselves. Why do you ask? 56:57 - Our mailbag has questions and if we don't give the answers, well, who will? Some other podcast, I guess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We made it! The regular season is over and the playoffs are almost here! But before we move into full postseason mode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Calen Carr pay respect to the undisputed MLS Goal King, Chris Wondolowski. Wondo retires as an all-time legend of the league and we'll never forget his goals or his celebrations.  The guys also hit the big stories from a drama-filled Decision Day. RSL in on the last kick, Colorado snags the top spot in the West, and both LA clubs miss the playoffs. It's a jam-packed show to finish off the 2021 regular season! 1:30 - What we loved about Decision Day 7:37 - Celebrating the MLS Goal King Chris Wondolowski  18:49 - RSL saves their season on the final kick of the game 28:23 - Should SKC have had a PK? 34:56 - Colorado Rapids seal the 1 seed in the West 45:25 - LAFC, Galaxy fall short on Decision Day 50:59 - Vancouver, Vanni Sartini are on cloud 9 54:39 - Who will benefit most from the international break? 58:39 - Montreal miss the playoffs, optimism for 2022? 1:02:50 - How dangerous can Orlando be in the playoffs?  1:06:32 - D.C. comes up just short of the playoffs 1:08:38 - RBNY caps off a great run by making the playoffs 1:12:10 - Does Nashville have a shot at MLS Cup? 1:17:11 - Taty Castellanos wins the Golden Boot on the final day 1:21:14 - Is Atlanta destined to flop in the playoffs?  1:26:05 - Mailbag

It all comes down to this! Andrew and David preview Decision Day game by game with special guests... 2:29 - Decision Day overview 6:25 - Setting the stage for Decision Day in the East 8:12 - Nashville v RBNY preview 13:33 - Interview: Patrice Bernier 21:41 - Montreal v Orlando preview  27:02 - Cincinnati v Atlanta preview 31:33 - DC's playoff hopes look grim 32:44 - Will Jozy be back with TFC? 35:07 - PHI v NYC Preview 40:38 - East final standings predictions 43:51 - Revs rebrand thoughts 46:25 - Interview: Matt Turner 1:04:37 - Setting the stage for Decision Day in the West 1:06:09 - LA v Minnesota preview 1:08:06 - Sporting KC - RSL preview 1:11:54 - Does Vancouver make the playoffs?   1:15:30 - Celebrating Kyle Beckerman's career 1:22:34 - West final standings predictions 1:24:36 - USMNT roster reaction

RSL/MLS great Kyle Beckerman joins The Drive on the day he's honored by the club. Beckerman discusses his initial trade to Real Salt Lake, building up to an MLS Cup, his former teammate Pablo Mastroeni + more

Davey Shepherd and Ben Wright sit down with Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar. They discuss growing up in Germany, his career in Europe and moving to MLS, how he adapted to a new league during the Covid-19 pandemic, Nashville's chances at an MLS Cup and his MVP-caliber 2021 year. As always, visit BroadwaySportsMedia.com for the latest in Nashville sports news, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Davey Shepherd and Ben Wright sit down with Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar. They discuss growing up in Germany, his career in Europe and moving to MLS, how he adapted to a new league during the Covid-19 pandemic, Nashville's chances at an MLS Cup and his MVP-caliber 2021 year. As always, visit BroadwaySportsMedia.com for the latest in Nashville sports news, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

One more week! The regular season is coming down to the wire. There are 12 teams fighting for seven more playoff spots and a CCL spot at stake. So who handled business in Week 34 and who needs more to have a shot at MLS Cup? Doyle, Gass, Carr and Wiebe dig in! 8:20 - Jordan Morris is back, how does he change the Sounders? 15:51 - LAFC facing a season-defining game 18:48 - Emanuel Reynoso saves Minnesota's season against SKC 27:26 - Is SKC's defense an Achilles heel? 30:40 - RBNY deals Montreal a crushing loss 34:44 - Which team would be the biggest disappointment if they miss the playoffs? 39:03 - Orlando loses out on a key win 47:43 - What's behind D.C.'s crazy number of injuries?  52:23 - San Jose puts a dent in RSL's playoff hopes 58:23 - NYCFC, Taty Castellanos are on fire  1:02:01 - Philly's kids roll Cincinnati 1:05:16 - Atlanta is having issues closing out games 1:12:43 - Mailbag

HEADLINES: shocking turn of events in Icardi/Nara telenovela, Carli Lloyd's NT farewell and FIFA host city visits for WC26. PREMIER LEAGUE [9:40]: where do United with or without Ole go from here after Liverpool decimation, does United/Arsenal/Spurs finish higher, Power Rankings [26:40] and preview of an A+ weekend f/t Spurs vs United and Liverpool vs Brighton. REST OF WORLD [48:30]: Ligue 1 turning into the Wild West, El Clasico and rest of Super Sunday Soccerpalooza plus where Ricardo Pepi's ideal landing spot. Best Bets [54:50] and GOAWs. Brad Evans [1:05:30] on how insanely different the US soccer youth development system was 15-20 years ago; FIFA U20 World Cup experience f/t the hyped up battle between Leo Messi and Freddy Adu; Sigi Schmid's genius and if it would fly today; evolution from wanting out of Columbus to winning MLS Cup then immediately getting shipped out; Seattle Sounders culture shock; thoughts on USMNT's current WCQ cycle and story behind his new digital fundraising platform Contrib.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse start the show with a look at New England Revolution's recent Supporters' Shield win and answer if the team can translate their regular season success into an MLS Cup (6:00). We then breakdown the insane body slam in the Seattle vs. SKC game and look at the rest of the MLS table as spots shuffle near the impending playoff deadline (20:00). Later, we look at the disastrous Manchester United Liverpool game and answer if Ole can keep his job as head coach. Alexi and Mosse then cover all of the biggest news stories from Europe's top 5 leagues and UEFA Champions League (36:05). The guys answered questions about what kind of outfits are appropriate for a soccer coach, if Alexi would ever coach the USMNT, and what the guys learned from traveling abroad in #AskAlexi (1:05:22). Finally, Alexi ends the show with an ode to Carli Lloyd ahead of her last match with the USWNT (1:27:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode starts with an American Soccer Match, THE MLS CUP 1996. That's a hard pass for us WikiFreakz, so we move on over to the weather -- HURRICANE LILI to be precise. She was a storm that lasted for nearly a month. Following in Lli's wake, we take a turn over to CUBA just like Lili did. And from there it's off to the 4th MILLENNIUM BC which is the first recorded human life in CUBA!? WHAT! And you know what else was invented in the 3000 BCs? ASTROLOGY AND ALCHEMY! Pseudosciences that begot charlatans such of the grandfather of one of the most infamous pyramid schemes CHARLES PONZI! From goooooals to fakers this episode is chock full of fun! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow WikiFreakz IG and Twitter @wikifreakzz ————————————————————————————————————- Follow Jill Weiner on IG and Twitter @jill_lives www.jilllives.com Venmo @jill-weiner-1 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Connor Creagan on IG and Twitter @connorcreagan www.connorcreagan.info Venmo @connor-creagan

Episode 1629: Our article of the day is MLS Cup 1996.

Gresh and Keefe are joined by Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner to talk about the Revs historic season, his Team USA appearances, and the upcoming MLS Cup run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything you need to know (and some stuff you don't) from MLS Week 30! 5:25 - MLS Cup or bust for the Revs? 18:16 - LA Galaxy snap a 9-game winless run 25:45 - Loons get a win, but positive signs for Austin 29:21 - RSL are fun, good, and look like they're going to make the playoffs 35:44 - LAFC avoids a trap game, stays alive for playoffs  42:30 - Vancouver is playing their best soccer in years 50:34 - What's the most attractive open coaching job in MLS? 58:21 - RBNY and NYCFC are two teams headed in different directions 1:05:24 - Atlanta handles business on the road, move up the table 1:09:28 - Columbus, Montreal both grab needed results  1:13:38 - Mailbag

Aprovechamos el break de la FIFA para meditar sobre la MLS. La situación de los equipos de Los Ángeles. La vibrante paridad del Este. También discutimos las salidas de varios DTs y lo que podría pasar en los banquillos.

Grant catches up with Robbie Keane, whose phenomenal 20-year senior playing career included three MLS Cup titles with the LA Galaxy; the 2014 MLS MVP award; club tenures at Tottenham, Liverpool, Inter, Coventry City, West Ham, Aston Villa, Celtic and others; and a record 68 international goals in 146 appearances for the Republic of Ireland. Keane talks at length about favorite memories from his playing career, explains why he’s ready to be a head coach in MLS and provides some terrific answers for the Rapid-Fire Quiz.Music: Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl at grantwahl.substack.com/subscribe

Luchi Gonzalez is out, but the math remains a little fuzzy for FC Dallas? What is success, anyway? And can you win MLS Cup while selling at a league-best rate? Andrew, David and Calen sort through the third coaching change of the season, then turn to MLS Week 26. Where do the Revs stand in their quest for history? Who is trending in the right direction along the playoff line? Which contenders have big holes? TIME CODES 3:37 - Is Justin Morrow the best left back in MLS history? 8:40 - Why has the MLS points record been broken so many times in the past few years? 17:10 - Luchi Gonazlez, FC Dallas part ways 42:35 - Does Atlanta have the highest ceiling outside of the Revs? 49:40 - Reynoso delivered for Minnesota in a must-win game  51:22 - Real Salt Lake is in the playoff race against all odds  56:17 - CF Montreal and their young stars deserve more props 58:12 - Is Inter Miami fools gold? 1:00:58 - Portland and LAFC look like teams headed in different directions 1:07:58 - Which contender are you more worried about: Orlando or the LA Galaxy? 1:11:33 - Which coaches have improved their teams the most this year?

The New England Revolution drop two points at home as they fail to beat Columbus Crew SC despite 33 shots atempted. Kris Valukis and Jake Catanese of The Bent Musket discuss the game, first choice starting XI and rebrand rumors. We also give praise to Eloy Room's late game heroics and look at the Revolutions potential road to MLS Cup 2021.  Please support our podcast by rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue, @JCatanese43, @TheBentMusket, @realgjohnstone, @KrisValukis Instagram: www.instagram.com/revolutionrecap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/revolutionrecap Thank you to Golaco Kits for sponsoring this episode of Revolution Recap.  You can visit https://www.golacokits.com and use promo code REVSRECAP at checkout to receive 15% off your order. Twitter: @GolacoKits Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golacokits/

The long-awaited Kraken sweaters are finally on sale. Do you still wear sweaters/jerseys/kits? Which is more likely; the Sounders win the MLS Cup, or the Mariners make the playoffs? Texts react to the show. Ian makes a statement with his Fact or Fiction pick. Softy prepares for the afternoon show.

Joe and JSam are back to recap a 3-0 shellacking of Orlando City, fawn over Gonzalo Pineda and wonder where those little flags teams exchange at the beginning of the match end up. For more audio, head to patreon.com/fivestripefinal and be sure to check out our interview on Tuesday with Michael Parkhurst and Greg Garza. Also Tiotal Football will be around later in the week because we thought it would be funny to make him try and follow up that. We love you. More than you'll ever know. Especially you, Steven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe and JSam are back to recap a 3-0 shellacking of Orlando City, fawn over Gonzalo Pineda and wonder where those little flags teams exchange at the beginning of the match end up. For more audio, head to patreon.com/fivestripefinal and be sure to check out our interview on Tuesday with Michael Parkhurst and Greg Garza. Also Tiotal Football will be around later in the week because we thought it would be funny to make him try and follow up that. We love you. More than you'll ever know. Especially you, Steven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soccer never stops and neither does Extratime! The MLS stretch run is in full swing with massive playoff implications for almost every game in Week 24. We start off with the Supporters' Shield race (New England's to lose?) and work our way down to the fight for the final playoff spots in both conferences.  Then, it's on to continental competition as we get you ready for two huge semifinals in the Leagues Cup and CCL. Can Seattle be the first MLS team to make the Leagues Cup final? Can Philly pull off a miracle? We'll definitely be watching to find out!  4:25 - The Supporters' Shield is New England's to lose 16:24 - Seattle's Achilles' heel 24:50 - Minnesota is better set up for the playoffs than the regular season 25:22 - Do the Colorado Rapids have the goal scorers to be an MLS Cup contender?  35:03 - Nashville SC's season deserves more respect 40:14 - How does Gonzalo Pineda fit all Atlanta's best pieces together? 46:49 - Miami back from the dead, can they make the playoffs?  51:11 - Columbus doesn't look likely to make the playoffs, what's gone wrong? 53:09 - Who between LAFC and RSL makes the playoffs? 1:00:39 - Wondo and Pepi trading jerseys was a cool passing-of-the-torch moment 1:05:34 - FC Cincinnati finally wins at TQL Stadium 1:07:05 - Leagues Cup Semifinals preview 1:12:15 - CCL Semifinals preview  1:17:24 - Mailbag

In today's episode we are interviewing Sebastian Berhalter. We discuss his time so far in Austin, as well as his experience with Columbus Crew in winning the MLS Cup. Also go over his relationship with his father, USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter and his time with United States youth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefootballaddictss/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefootballaddictss/support

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- There are just 12 games left in the 2021 regular season for the LA Galaxy. Are the Galaxy prepared to start winning right now? And are they ready to get Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez back on the field? Today's show will get you ready for the Galaxy's next game against the Colorado Rapids. And that's going to be a massive test for a team that doesn't know what their best lineup is and is having to go to altitude to try and beat a team they haven't beat since 2017. Hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira discuss the Galaxy's media conference call and tell you about the positivity exuding from Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney. Will Chicharito play in a single striker formation? Will Vanney pair with Dejan Joveljić? And what circumstances might the Galaxy use Chicharito in during the game? The guys will also talk about the Galaxy's odds to make the playoffs, according to FiveThirtyEight, and why betting on them to win MLS Cup might be a steal! But there's also talk from Josh and Eric about some international players returning that haven't been vaccinated. Will they be available for Saturday's game? And how could this hurt the team down the road when the next international window opens? We've got a packed show that is jammed with stats and information that will get you ready for the Rocky Mountain clash on Saturday. What was Josh's best advice about the game? Start drinking early! Thanks for joining us on the podcast today! And let's hope the Galaxy can find a way to make the final 12 games of the regular season a happy experience.

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- There are just 12 games left in the 2021 regular season for the LA Galaxy. Are the Galaxy prepared to start winning right now? And are they ready to get Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez back on the field? Today's show will get you ready for the Galaxy's next game against the Colorado Rapids. And that's going to be a massive test for a team that doesn't know what their best lineup is and is having to go to altitude to try and beat a team they haven't beat since 2017. Hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira discuss the Galaxy's media conference call and tell you about the positivity exuding from Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney. Will Chicharito play in a single striker formation? Will Vanney pair with Dejan Joveljić? And what circumstances might the Galaxy use Chicharito in during the game? The guys will also talk about the Galaxy's odds to make the playoffs, according to FiveThirtyEight, and why betting on them to win MLS Cup might be a steal! But there's also talk from Josh and Eric about some international players returning that haven't been vaccinated. Will they be available for Saturday's game? And how could this hurt the team down the road when the next international window opens? We've got a packed show that is jammed with stats and information that will get you ready for the Rocky Mountain clash on Saturday. What was Josh's best advice about the game? Start drinking early! Thanks for joining us on the podcast today! And let's hope the Galaxy can find a way to make the final 12 games of the regular season a happy experience.

Orlando City finally had a good offensive night, scoring three times against the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew. All of those were needed as an own goal by Antonio Carlos and a quick second goal by Miguel Berry turned a 2-0 deficit into a 2-2 game in the second half. But Junior Urso came to the rescue to provide the final margin. Orlando is now unbeaten in seven straight games and we're breaking down the match-up and giving you our picks for Man of the Match. Daryl Dike and Junior Urso were obviously strong contenders, having made the MLS Team of the Week. Add Mason Stajduhar to the list of Lions who have spent time out with injuries this season. Stajduhar's torn meniscus gave Adam Grinwis his first start since rejoining Orlando City and he made the most of his opportunity, beating the Crew for the second time in purple. The new backup is another familiar face in the form of Greg Ranjitsingh. The Pride, gave up a horrible early goal to the Houston Dash but managed to fight back for a 1-1 draw at home on Sunday. Orlando must do better than tread water in home matches but at least one point is better than none. Taylor Kornieck soared high to head home the game-tying goal to keep the Pride above the playoff line for the moment, but other teams are lurking close behind and they have games in hand. The USMNT is raising everyone's blood pressure so far with two straight draws in World Cup qualifying. We aren't ready to panic but the margin for error is shrinking. We discuss Gregg Berhalter's team and how it can get back on track in qualifying. This week's mailbag asked about the NWSL championship, the USMNT, other MLS teams' third strikers, and whether we were in Nashville for Sunday's qualifier. If there's anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the next show, just ask by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. We close the show with our key match-ups and score predictions for Orlando City at Atlanta United. That's all for this week. Stay safe and enjoy the show! Here's how No. 262 went down: 0:35 - Orlando City got a big night of offense to fend off the Crew and Daryl Dike was a big reason why (literally and figuratively). 22:39 - The Pride needed to take all three points but got only one. That's better than none, we guess, but the season is winding down and every match is magnified in importance. 45:20 - We answer our listener mail and give our predictions for the Lions at Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a tough loss for the team, Atlanta United fell 2-0 to Nashville SC in a game that wasn’t as bad as it may appear. In the first match under Pineda, the 5 stripes looked to change things up as almost everyone looked to shoulder the blame for defeat. With this recent result, Atlanta remains … Atlanta United FC Weekly – 161 – ATLUTD vs Nashville SC – TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF Read More »

The boys preview NYCFC's big Friday match at Nashville SC, which has not lost a home match this season. Also, a look back to an impressive win against New England, and discussion of what it's going to take the rest of the way for NYCFC to seriously contend for the MLS Cup.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orlando City is in a bit of a scoring drought but the defense has been stout so at least the Lions are able to get something even when held without a goal. The draw against Miami isn't what the Lions or their fans wanted, especially in a match that saw the team awarded a penalty, but the return of El Pulpo and a strong match from the back line helped secure a point in a scoreless draw at home on Saturday. We break down the game and make our Man of the Match selections. The Pride, however, went on the road and rebounded nicely from their loss against the Spirit, beating NJ/NY Gotham FC 1-0 at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. Erik Tymrak was the offensive hero and once again Ashlyn Harris did everything you could possibly ask from your goalkeeper. Not only did Harris pick up the clean sheet, but she also walked off the field with the league's all-time career saves record. Becky Burleigh has the team playing hard even if the Pride — like the Lions — aren't putting many shots in the net. We then turned our attention to Saturday night's Orlando City match-up against the Columbus Crew. To help us do that, we spoke with Orri Benatar from Massive Report, who helped us understand what's been going on in Central Ohio with the defending MLS Cup champs and we're all saddened at Kevin Molino facing yet another torn ACL. Big thanks to Orri for stopping by, especially since he had basically 20 minutes notice because I suck at lining up guests in advance. After a little bit of MLS All-Star Game discussion, we jumped into this week's mailbag, which asked about Orlando City's best XI and the epic way Manchester United swooped in to steal Cristiano Ronaldo from archrival Man City. If there's anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the next show, just ask by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. We close the show with our key match-ups and score predictions for Orlando City vs. the Columbus Crew. That's all for this week. Stay safe and enjoy the show! Here's how No. 261 went down: 0:15 - Orlando City ran its unbeaten streak to six matches and the Pride got back in the win column in an important road contest. 41:50 - Orri Benatar jumps in to give us the lowdown on the Columbus Crew, who have dealt with a similar rash of injuries and call-ups to what Orlando has dealt with in 2021. 1:03:44 - All-Star festivities, some listener mail, and our predictions for the Lions and the Crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ross Smith talks with former Timbers centerback Nat Borchers about his career, his first visit to Portland, transitioning to the Timbers, the 2015 MLS Cup championship season, and moments from his career. This is Part One of a two-part edition with numerous great stories to hear.

The Stars are shining out here in LA as Susannah and Jillian come to you LIVE from MLS All-Star Week. From MLS All-Star Game presented by Target to MLS Skills Challenge Presented by AT&T 5G and ALL the events in between, come join the ladies as they break down all the excitement. Joined by an ALL STAR roster of guests, including Angel City FC Founder and President Julie Uhrman, 2x MLS Cup winner and 8x MLS-All Star Cobi Jones, and Philadelphia Union legend Ray Gaddi, this is one you won't want to miss!

4 in a row!!!! Nothing can stop this train from rollin as Atlanta United wins 2 more to make it 4 consecutive wins, for the first time since 2019 as the 5 stripes take down Toronto FC and DC United. With their recent results, ATL currently sit in 8th place in the East, just outside of the playoff line, but with the recent addition of Luiz Araujo into the mix, they look to be a completely different team. Despite back to back games with shaky performances in the second half, Atlanta continues to produce results, and walks away with 6 points this week nonetheless. The boys talk about Pineda and the recent tenure of Rob Valentino and what his role may be on the team going forward, as well as their expectations this week as Nashville pays a visit to Mercedes Benz Stadium here at home. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

4 in a row!!!! Nothing can stop this train from rollin as Atlanta United wins 2 more to make it 4 consecutive wins, for the first time since 2019 as the 5 stripes take down Toronto FC and DC United. With their recent results, ATL currently sit in 8th place in the East, just outside … Atlanta United FC Weekly – 160 – ATLUTD vs DC United – Nothin Can Stop Us, We’re All the Way Up…. To 8th Place Read More »

Six Games. Six LOSSES. And this last one hurt probably more that the others. The Columbus Crew lost the 2020 MLS Cup rematch with the Seattle Sounders in the most painful way. Brian, Orri, Bart, Alex, and Sam break down the breakdown and try to make sense of things. We preview the upcoming Hell Is Real matchup against Ohio's other struggling team, FC Cincinnati, and the Crew's newest signing at right back.

The soccer never stops! Coming off a huge midweek of MLS games, David Gass and Charlie Davies dive into the action. Are the Rapids an MLS Cup contender? Is Columbus' title defense in trouble? Is Raul Ruidiaz the best striker in Sounders history? Throw in a preview of this weekend's Heineken Rivalry Week matches and a mailbag, and we've got quite the show!  4:35 - Rapids looking like an MLS Cup contender 9:00 - Philadelphia gets a big win over NYCFC 13:50 - Are you buying the Barco/ATL breakout? 20:36 - Columbus loses 5th straight, how worried should we be? 26:00 - CJ Sapong is on fire...should he get a look with the USMNT? 32:38 - Nashville's year 2 has seriously impressed 35:08 -Vancouver continues to get results, now have Scottish Messi  36:03 - Austin FC's playoff hopes look dead in the water 40:56 - Is Raul Ruidiaz the best forward in Sounders history? 46:33 - The Revs are absolutely flying, that continued Wednesday 50:45 - Cali Clasico preview 54:57 - Minnesota - Sporting KC preview 57:27: RBNY - NYCFC will be season defining for both teams 1:03:34 - Texas Derby preview 1:06:02 - Rocky Mountain Cup preview  1:09:24 - Mailbag

The going continues to be rough for the Columbus Crew as they drop their forth game in a row to the lowly Chicago Fire. Can this team find its way out of this slump before it's too late? Bart, Orri, and Sam break down the possibilities and look ahead to the game against New York Red Bulls in "New York" and the 2020 MLS Cup rematch with Seattle back home at LDC.

Not even Limp Bizkit could stop this train. Atlanta United and the Chocolate Starfish rolls on to its second consecutive win against LAFC. A win that continues to build on the momentum of recent weeks, but the team still has a lot of ground to make up if they are expected to make it into the playoffs. This week's win continued to showcase Atlanta's finer touches via Josef, Barco, Moreno, Bello, and Robinson, as well as a welcomed return by Brooks Lenon. The boys gather round to talk about it all as we look ahead to this week's matchup against league's worst Toronto FC. Can Atlanta continue on their current trajectory? Only time will tell. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

On the eve of his retirement from pro soccer, former Portland Timbers midfielder Rodney Wallace sits down with Ross Smith to talk about Wallace's important MLS Cup goal, his relationship with his teammates, that inaugural 2011 MLS Timbers season and more from across his career.

Atlanta finally fins a way to win, and this time without its lynchpin in Josef Martinez. Sure it came following a match that Atlanta was awarded 2 PKs, and a total of 3 in its past two matches, but who's counting? Dan and Kevin talk about the matches this past week that left Atlanta without Josef following a choke slam fallout against Montreal in the final moments. The good news is that the team is scoring goals and creating opportunities. The question is whether it can be sustained. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

And another one.... Atlanta United is like the DJ Khaled of winless matches after now going 11 straight and continuing to slide in MLS standings following their road loss to once "rival" Orlando City. A game that started with so much promise after Josef Martinez made a big statement just 1 minute into the match with a golazo. Despite having multiple leads throughout the match, Atlanta once again managed to blow a lead in the final 10 minutes of the match. In good news, Tim returns! They also all talk about upcoming matches against Montreal and Columbus Crew. If Atlanta doesn't produce results soon, their chance at salvaging this season diminishes even more. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark