
Extratime
Extratime, the Official Podcast of Major League Soccer (MLS), is the premier soccer podcast covering the beautiful game in North America. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Andrew Wiebe and David Gass are joined by a rotating cast of Charlie Davies, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr to discuss the latest headlines in Major League Soccer (MLS), Concacaf and the United States and Canadian national teams. Tune in for A-list guests that include the biggest players, coaches, GMs and journalists in our region, as well as soccer discussions free to go wherever the banter leads!
Latest episodes

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 22min
Holy #$%@ Cincinnati! Plus, Chiellini's on-field showers & MTL's statement win
The best Thursday shows come after midweek action. We had a heaping helping of MLS, plus the last US Open Cup quarterfinal, so you know it was a good show! Andrew, David and Charlie break down the best things they saw in Week 17, wonder whether Cincy will hang on to Brenner/sign Matt Miazga after a wild draw against NYCFC, talk though LAFC's path to building one of the best teams in history and anoint Jose Martinez an official Philly legend. 5:49 - Best things we saw in Week 17 15:17 - Cincinnati, NYCFC deliver game-of-the-season contender 20:06 - What does Cincy need to take the next step? 30:28 - Why a USOC would mean a ton to Orlando 35:20 - Montreal’s win over Seattle is a HUGE statement 43:09 - Are more moves coming for LAFC? 56:14 - Jose Martinez is a legend 1:03:53 - Quick hit results 1:13:58 - Mailbag

Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 19min
Gareth Bale to MLS! Carlos Vela re-signs! Are LAFC the locked in MLS Cup favorites?
We're back and what a weekend of news we have to discuss! David Gass joins Calen Carr and Tom Bogert to break down LAFC's blockbuster Gareth Bale signing. Add in Carlos Vela's new contract and the signing of Giorgio Chiellini - are LAFC now the clear favorites for MLS Cup? The guys also dive in on the rest of MLS Week 16 including Philly's huge win (and a red card for their trainer!), FC Cincinnati continuing to look legit, and Austin's comeback against Dallas. 2:29 - GARETH BALE TO LAFC! ON A TAM DEAL! 15:57 - Carlos Vela re-signs for LAFC 19:32 - Philly beats NYCFC despite trainer red card 33:27 - Cincy is legit! Club sets MLS win record 42:30 - Austin v Dallas was one of the best games of the weekend 47:19 - Injury bug hits Atlanta again 49:16 - Can Lorenzo Insigne save Toronto’s season? 53:28 - Quick hit Week 16 results 1:12:02 - Orlando v Nashville USOC preview

Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 25min
The Red Bulls are legit trophy contenders + Crew GM on Cucho signing and MLS' place in world soccer
Cupset! Again! David Gass is joined by Charlie Davies and Jordan Angeli to sort through another crazy round of the U.S. Open Cup. Is it the Red Bulls' trophy to lose? And what would a Cup mean for SKC in the midst of a tough league campaign? The trio is then joined by Columbus Crew President and GM Tim Bezbatchenko to get all the details on the Cucho Hernandez signing. We finish off with a weekend preview, our ESPN+ games of the week and the mailbag! 2:19 - The 2023 All-Star Game is headed to D.C.! 8:06 - Cupset! Sacramento stuns the Galaxy 14:32 - Are the Red Bulls legit trophy contenders? 23:55 - What would a USOC win mean for SKC? 26:13 - Why both Toronto and Vancouver need to win the Canadian Championship 34:08 - Adrian Heath gets a contract extension 41:32 - Tim Bezbatchenko on Cucho signing, what’s next for Crew 1:04:20 - Weekend Preview 1:16:40 - ESPN+ Games of the Week 1:19:50 - Mailbag

Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 48min
Crew’s $10 million DP striker + Jeremy Ebobisse talks career renaissance into a Golden Boot leader
David joins forces with Calen Carr & Michael Lahoud to talk about everyones favorite thing GOALS! Columbus has broken the bank on a new DP striker is that enough for an MLS Cup run? Are Cade Cowell or Talles Magno the next big MLS Product? Then Jeremy Ebobisse stops by to talk about his work with The BPC, what has led to his place on top of the Golden Boot race, fighting for a spot at The World Cup, and much more. 3:18 Josef Martinez getting Atlanta looking like themselves) 10:13 Mario Gotze linked to Inter Miami 13:25 Cincinnati gets big result vs. Philly 18:00 Any worry for the Union? 22:30 Vancouver surging up the table 28:00 Columbus Crew signs DP Cucho Hernandez 41:00 A move to Europe for Cade Cowell? 51:29 Matt Turner gets improbable send off 1:02 Seattle vs. LAFC - Western Conference Preview? 1:09 Real Salt Lake and Austin trending up, Montreal trending down Jeremy Ebobisse End Red Bulls and NYCFC meet in USOC

Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 25min
MLS + Apple! How the new media deal is a game changer! Plus: The biggest stories in MLS & full week 15 preview
Huge news for all of us who love MLS! The league has a new media deal with Apple! Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Charlie Davies break down what excites them about the future before diving in to the biggest stories in MLS as we return from the international break. 1:14 - MLS has a new TV deal! 20:08 - The World Cup field is set! 26:14 - The biggest stories in MLS as the league resumes 26:37 - Can Seattle go on a run? 29:06 - Revs have bounced back from a rocky start 38:58 - Can NYCFC stay atop the East without Deila (and maybe Taty)? 43:28 - Will Carlos Vela re-sign? 49:04 - What’s ahead in the summer transfer window? 1:01:54 - Which club’s great start will hold? 1:14:57 - Mailbag

Jun 13, 2022 • 1h 20min
Why NYCFC will be OK without Deila + 2023 Free Agent matchmaker!
MLS is fully back this week and we have news to go with it! The guys talk what's next for NYCFC after Ronny Deila's departure, discuss whether the Revs have turned it around, and Charlotte FC's incredible home atmosphere. 6:20 - Ronny Deila departs; what’s his legacy and what next for NYCFC? 27:05 - SKCs woes continue, have the Revs turned it around? 34:51 - What should New England do with their open DP spot? 38:19 - New coach bump for Charlotte or something more? 44:58 - Breaking down Nashville’s lack of home form 46:14 - Playing matchmaker with impeding MLS free agents 1:07:33 - Giorgio Chiellini officially signs for LAFC 1:15:10 - Mailbag

Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 30min
Transfer news around MLS (Buksa, Manotas & ... Yow?) + latest on USMNT/CanMNT
Andrew, Doyle and David get together to talk through reaction to our USMNT "locks," Gregg Berhalter's XI against Grenada and the big questions facing Canada. Plus, an interview with FC Cincinnati No. 9 Brandon Vazquez on his form, his career and USMNT hopes & transfer news around the league. 8:20 - Revisiting our USMNT locks 26:25 - How should the USMNT approach Grenada and the Nations League 40:35 - Big questions for Canada ahead of the World Cup 50:28 - Brandon Vazquez on mental strength, Cincy, and pancakes 1:15:53 - Griffin Yow transfer rumors - would a move make sense? 1:16:36 - Mauro Manotas to Columbus?? 1:19:09 - Revs sell Buksa, what now 1:23:09 - What to make of Christian Fuchs’ comments

Jun 6, 2022 • 1h 27min
Who are locks for USMNT XI vs. Wales? What's happening with Canada? Best MLS fullback tandems!
From goalkeeper to No. 9, the guys try to figure out who are locks for Gregg Berhalter's Best XI after a scoreless draw for Qatar. Plus, Peter Galindo explains what's going on with Canada, Gaga to Madrid and the best fullback tandems in MLS. 3:35 - First thoughts on USMNT’s draw with Uruguay 11:04 - Is Sean Johnson in the mix for the USMNT No. 1 GK spot? 20:55 - Who are the locked-in starters on the USMNT backline? 33:11 - What is the best possible midfield combo? 47:27 - Time to talk about the No. 9… again 53:42 - Lookahead to World Cup Game 1: Wales 59:58 - Peter Galindo (Sportsnet) on what’s going on with Canada 1:15:22 - Damir Kreilach’s injury is a huge blow 1:17:54 - Other MLS news and notes 1:24:20 - Best outside back duos in MLS

Jun 2, 2022 • 1h 23min
Haji or Jesus at the No. 9? Is Turner the No. 1 now? Full USMNT-Morocco breakdown
Andrew, David and Charlie dig into the USMNT's 3-0 win against Morocco. The guys try to figure out what Gregg Berhalter wanted to get out of the match, whether Matt Turner pulled ahead of Zack Steffen, how close Christian Pulisic was to his best and how well Brenden Aaronson fit at the No. 8 position. Oh, and of course we dove into the battle at the No. 9 position: Haji Wright vs. Jesus Ferreira! Plus, new CCL format, Diego Luna to RSL and more on Charlotte FC and Miguel Angel Ramirez's breakup. 2:15 - 2020 Canadian Championship final played… now? 4:36 - Big picture thoughts from the USMNT’s win 12:17 - Is a pressing system a good fit for the USMNT? 20:06 - Is Matt Turner now ahead of Zack Steffen? 31:56 - Christian Pulisic was at his best 37:42 - Evaluating the Brenden Aaronson midfield experiment 40:57 - How much did Haji Wright help himself? 55:03 - Quick lookahead to Uruguay 56:22 - New CCL Qualifying format announced 1:04:44 - More Charlotte FC details emerge 1:17:52 - Mailbag

May 31, 2022 • 1h 28min
Grading all 28 MLS teams' seasons so far! Plus, Charlotte fires Miguel Angel Ramirez
Parent-teacher conference time! The Monday crew sits down to hand out grades to every single team, plus talk about Charlotte's big morning (adios, Miguel Angel Ramirez!). Who is the easiest grader? The hardest? Who passed and who failed? Plus, all the reasons to be locked in to US-Morocco! 5:49 - Charlotte FC 16:23 - LA Galaxy 20:09 - Austin FC 22:58 - Houston Dynamo FC 25:02 - FC Dallas 26:32 - Inter Miami 29:49 - FC Cincinnati 32:10 - NYCFC 33:55 - RBNY 35:39 - San Jose Earthquakes 39:04 - Atlanta United 41:07 - Real Salt Lake 43:11 - Toronto FC45:03 - New England Revolution 49:15 - Minnesota United 51:42 - Orlando City 54:09 - Seattle Sounders FC 55:07 - CF Montreal 56:59 - Vancouver Whitecaps FC 58:30 - D.C. United 59:59 - Sporting KC 1:01:03 - LAFC 1:02:24 - Philadelphia Union 1:04:40 - Portland Timbers 1:05:14 - Nashville SC 1:06:56 - Colorado Rapids 1:09:22 - Chicago Fire FC 1:11:40 - Columbus Crew 1:14:14 - USMNT window preview