Extratime

Signing Brazillian wonderkids is just what MLS teams do now. At least it seems that way after NYCFC made a huge splash by signing 18-year-old Talles Magno. David Gass and Charlie Davies break down what the signing says about MLS’ current place in the global transfer market, and how the exciting young forward will help NYCFC this season.  Then, Timbers midfielder Eryk Williamson stops by to tell us whether it’s trophy or bust for Portland this year, and to let us know if he’s taken anything a little bit personally in the last week. We finish off the show with a full-scale weekend preview including the marquee Sunday matchup between Seattle and Atlanta, our ESPN+ games of the week, our fantasy picks, and the mailbag.  Happy listening! 4:37 - NYCFC sign Brazilian wonderkid  12:39 - Minnesota sign Franco Fragapane 19:15 - Interview: Portland Timbers Midfielder Eryk Williamson  33:22 - Is it trophy or bust for Portland this year? 39:23 - Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami CF Preview 42:01 - The Supporters’ Shield is the Sounders’ to lose 48:09 - Why this weekend is a great test for Austin FC 53:24 - ESPN+ Games of the Week 1:01:50 - Fantasy Picks 1:03:52 - Mailbag

We're a month into the season and that means it's time for some way-too-early predictions! Which teams off to hot starts are here to stay? Who are you picking for MVP? The guys also break down FC Cincinnati's wild game to open TQL stadium, debate whether it's time to be a little bit worried about Columbus, and explain why Seattle is the only team currently passing the "eye test." Enjoy! 3:17 - Atlanta welcomes back a huge crowd 10:53 - Minnesota is on a roll 14:12 - Miami spoils Cincy’s new stadium opener 25:30 - Seattle is on a different level than the rest of the league 37:49 - Contender or Pretender? Which clubs off to hot starts will keep it up? 54:14 - MVP Predictions after a month of soccer 1:13:48 - Mailbag

Midweek MLS is back, plus there's a busy weekend ahead! Andrew, Charlie and David break down all the results and look ahead to the weekend. Chicharito! Austin FC! FC Cincinnati's new home at TQL Stadium! Better than Bob Bowl (Seattle-LAFC) to finish the weekend! As part of Soccer For All week, New York Red Bulls captain Sean Davis joins Andrew Wiebe to discuss his background as an Asian American, the way racism has impacted his family and explain why it's so important to amplify and support Asian voices and perspectives in order to #StopAsianHate in the United States. 3:20 - Roldan brothers rescue the Sounders 9:01 - Seattle vs LAFC Preview 17:20 - Did Philly steal 3 points from New England?  29:22 - Why Toronto FC has the highest ceiling in MLS 33:24 - Columbus rebrand 39:38 - What’s at stake for FC Cincinnati as they open their new stadium? 50:15 - Interview: Sean Davis on #StopAsianHate

Nick Firchau is back in the ETR fold to tell a story about soccer that's much bigger than the game itself. Power soccer changes kids' lives, and this special podcast is part of Soccer For All week at MLS!

You can watch full Extratime episodes and select clips on the MLS YouTube channel! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Who is the MLS G.O.A.T.? Chris Wondolowski, of course. MLS’s all-time leading goalscorer does it again, his goals and the Quakes win a no-doubter for the Celebrating Soccer Moment of the Weekend presented by Continental Tire. The guys celebrate Wondo’s greatness, then turn to the rest of Week 4: another big Chicharito performance and Galaxy win in El Trafico, panic time in Minnesota, Josef’s goal and Inter Miami vs. Atlanta, PK insanity in Seattle and Geoff Cameron/FC Cincinnati! Plus, the 22 Under 22 Team of the Week (Red Bulls) and much more! 8:08 – Chris Wondolowski is the G.O.A.T. 23:38 – El Trafico! Chicharito leads Galaxy to huge W 34:10 – It’s time to panic in Minnesota  43: 16 – Who’s better right now: Atlanta or Miami?  50:55 – Cascadia Cup: VAR insanity as Sounders win 1:04:39 – Would Geoff Cameron be good for FC Cincinnati?  1:13:08 – Mailbag!

Chicharito on ETR! Ahead of El Trafico, the guys chat with the El Tri legend and ponder Carlos Vela’s status as well as the stakes for this edition of the rivalry. In CCL, free space may be disappointment, but Jim Curtin and the Union are making up for MLS’s quarterfinal woes. Plus, previews for all six national TV games and our ESPN+ Games of the Weekend! 5:17 - CCL recap, Jim Curtin isn’t backing down! 17:14 - El Trafico Preview 21:12 - Interview: Chicharito on El Trafico, his childhood friend Carlos Vela & his mindset toward life 43:05 - FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo FC start the battle for Copa de Tejas 47:55 - Orlando City SC vs NYCFC: Who is the realest? 53:52 - Inter Miami CF vs Atlanta United FC: Rivalry or nah? 1:01:01 - Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders FC: Can the juggernaut be stopped? 1:06:25 – Sporting KC vs. Austin FC: Matt Besler’s return 1:08:48 - ESPN+ Games of the Week 1:13:13 - Mailbag

Soooooo we were wrong about the Sounders? After Week 3, Andrew, David, Doyle and Calen revisit their predictions for a mulligan or two, starting with the MLS Cup and Shield creds of Seattle, who waxed the Galaxy on Sunday. Plus, we take a closer look at what’s going wrong in Minnesota (3 Ls), award David Ochoa and Real Salt Lake the Celebrating Soccer Moment of the Weekend presented by Continental Tire, express concern (and hope!) for Nashville after zero wins in three home games, preview El Trafico/wonder what’s up with Carlos Vela and confirm for all wondering that the Revs are good. 3:17 - Are the Sounders the Best Team in MLS? 12:48 - What’s Gone Wrong in Minnesota? 25:34 - Did We Badly Underestimate Real Salt Lake? 34:38 - Concern for Nashville After 0 Wins in 3 Home Games? 41:17 - El Trafico Preview … What’s up with Carlos Vela? 54:51 - How Good Are the Revs? 1:06:14 - CCL Preview  1:16:38 - Mailbag

Andrew Wiebe is getting a much deserved rest day so we turn to the strike partnership of David Gass and Charlie Davies to guide us through the show. The guys do their best to break down the midweek CCL madness and figure out which MLS teams have the best shot to advance to the semifinals. Then we get you ready for the big games of the weekend, including an interview with Nashville SC’s Randall Leal ahead of Sunday’s matchup with Inter Miami. After that, we take a skip across the pond to discuss Jesse Marsch being named RB Leipzig manager and the latest developments in the Daryl Dike loan saga.   2:58 - CCL Madness! We Break Down the Midweek Action 23:15 - Houston - LAFC Preview 31:18 - Nashville - Miami Preview 39:17 - Interview: Nashville SC Winger Randall Leal 55:18 - Seattle - LA Galaxy Preview  1:06:19 - ESPN+ Games of the Week 1:09:07 - Daryl Dike Loan Situation Gets a Little Messy 1:17:02 - Jesse Marsch Named RB Leipzig Manager

Club & Country driven by Continental Tire is back! First up, Charlie Davies walks you through his USMNT No. 9 depth chart. Daryl Dike is No. 1 – Chuck D says give him the nod in a must-win game – but who else makes up the top five and where does Jozy stand? Good vibes (finally) at Chelsea for Christian Pulisic, but he hasn’t had the best season for an American in Europe. Total Soccer Show’s Taylor Rockwell stops by to debate the best of the best for Yanks abroad. What about Canada, you say? Toronto FC’s Richie Laryea calls in and David Gass takes a stab at John Herdman’s best XI. 5:34 - USMNT No. 9 Depth Chart 23:51 - What to Make of Christian Pulisic’s Situation at Chelsea 25:31 - Total Soccer Show’s Taylor Rockwell Joins to Talk Americans in Europe 51:58 - Interview: Canada Men’s National Team Defender Richie Laryea 1:08:50 - What is Canada’s Best XI? 1:23:14 - Mailbag

We’ve already got off-the-rails MLS and it’s only Week 2! Chicharito dominates the headlines for a second straight week after bagging a hat trick against the Red Bulls. A hot start, a superstar striker, Greg Vanney firmly at the helm... are the Galaxy back to being the biggest club in the league? In the Midwest, David Ochoa sows the seeds of a real rivalry with Minnesota after booting the ball into the supporters’ section. The moment, the scuffle, the jab from Adrian Heath, is anyone in the wrong here? Or is it all just fun? We also dive in on Cade Cowell’s breakout performance, Austin FC’s first-ever win, and FC Cincinnati’s blowout loss. Listen and enjoy!  3:20 - Chicharito and the Galaxy Are On Fire 18:16 - David Ochoa vs. Minnesota - Did Either Side Cross a Line? 33:00 - Austin FC Get Their First-Ever Win 38:17 - Higuain Bros Connect, Help Miami Upset Philly 46:01 - The Cade Cowell Era is Here 1:00:06 - CCL Preview 1:10:34 - Mailbag