Extratime

Are you ready for MLS Week 2? Charlie is back to help Andrew and David dig into the three-day soccer weekend, including an interview with Red Bulls manager Gerhard Struber (why MLS, Amaya, Klimala, MLS Cup aspirations). First up, Peter Vermes hits a major MLS milestone as Sporting host Orlando City, sans Pato. Oscar Pareja has a tough decision up top, and Alan Pulido and Johhny Russell would change the level for Sporting. On Saturday, Carlos Vela may or may not be back when LAFC host the Seattle Sounders, what does that mean? After Yeimar sat out the opener – and Brian Schmetzer addressed it – Charlie explains how he approached DNPs and what Schmetz’s quote might have meant. Plus, how FC Dallas is setting up under Luchi, ESPN+ games of the weekend (Philly-Inter Miami) and more in the Mailbag. 4:34 - SKC v ORL Preview 16:56 - LAFC v SEA Preview 35:15 - LA v RBNY Preview 41:13 - Interview: RBNY Head Coach Gerhard Struber 1:03:08 - SJ v DAL Preview 1:07:45 - Our ESPN+ Games of the Week 1:15:22 - Toronto FC Linked to Yeferson Soteldo 1:17:06 Mailbag

How much MLS did you watch this weekend? No matter how much, we’ve got you covered with a full MLS Week 1 breakdown. The narrative winner was clear … Chicharito! The goals, the win, the postgame interview. Brilliant all around! Plus, the Sounders taught us all a lesson about doubting them, LAFC weathered a bizarre, early sub for Carlos Vela to take down Austin FC in their MLS debut, CCL teams looked real tired (and CF Montreal took advantage) and much, much more! 4:54 - Chicharito comeback tour kicks off 12:39 - What to make of Phil Neville’s Miami 17:21 - Sounders aren’t going anywhere 28:51 - Carlos Vela sub controversy, LAFC still win 32:21 - Evaluating Austin FC’s debut 45:38 - Teams that impressed us this weekend (hint: well done, CF Montreal) 58:19 - Caden Clark only scores bangers 1:02:05 - FC Cincinnati actually scored goals! 1:06:19 - Houston’s Week 1 form might be sustainable 1:09:09 - Mailbag

MLS is back, and Extratime has your ultimate Week 1 preview! Join us to wallow in CCL joy, then settle in for a parade of interviews from all around the MLS world. We’re talking Taylor Twellman, Stu Holden and Ramses Sandoval to preview the weekend’s national TV games. How about Steve Zakuani on the Sounders? You know you’re here for ETR x The Call Up. MLS Assist has all the tactical wrinkles covered. We save the fun for last … The Cooligans make their Extratime debut! 7:38 - Taylor Twellman previews Inter Miami vs. LA Galaxy on ABC 21:13 - Stu Holden on LAFC vs. Austin FC (FOX) + CCL results 30:55 - Ramses Sandoval previews Orlando vs. Atlanta (UniMas, TUDN, Twitter) 40:28 - Steve Zakuani on Seattle vs. Minnesota (FS1) 49:32 - The Call Up Collab! Who are the MLS style Icons? 1:06:01 - MLS Assist on the most interesting tactical trends 1:16:27 - The Cooligans on what gets them jacked for MLS in 2021

Predictions time! This is the big one, your favorite show of the year and ours as well. Andrew, David, Doyle and Calen take a crack at every possible individual award for the 2021 MLS season, including the ones we made up, as well as MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield. The season starts in five days! It’s time to go on the record. Plus, CCL previews, too. 4:56 - CCL Leg 2 Previews 9:46 - How Many MLS Teams Will Make the CCL Quarterfinals? 13:04 - Traditional Prediction Categories: Defender, Newcomer, Goalkeeper etc 36:37 - Who Will Win the Golden Boot Presented by Audi?  44:10 - Who Will Win the Landon Donovan MLS MVP? 53:24 - Extratime Award Categories: D-mid, fullback, darkhorse MVP 1:12:19 - Supporters’ Shield Winner & MLS Cup Winner

Glass half full? Or glass half empty? The Concacaf Champions League will test your emotions, and for now MLS clubs are rightfully thrilled. Two wins, two draws and one game to go … all on the road! Andrew, David and Doyle react to the results then chat with Atlanta United’s George Bello about the margins in Costa Rica, the Heinze effect, Josef and Barco, his international future and dreams of playing in Europe. Plus, headlines from around the league, including Minnesota United’s new No. 9. 1:13 - Check out the Since ‘96 gear at MLSstore.com! 8:06 - What a week for MLS in CCL 16:52 - Atlanta United’s stunning win over Alajuelense 24:24 - INTERVIEW: Atlanta United and USMNT left back George Bello 42:05 - Toronto FC grinds out a draw with Club Leon 51:39 - Did the Union have the most impressive performance of the week? 59:05 - Portland in good shape heading into the second leg of their series 1:03:38 - Minnesota United signs Ramon Abila, are they an MLS Cup Contender? 1:09:02 - Kevin Cabral + LA Galaxy 1:13:50 - Mailbag

The tournament of your dreams/nightmares back, and so is free space. The guys experiment with a reverse CCL jinx, then try to figure out which MLS team has the best chance of winning the thing (finally). In the process, we finish up our season previews with the Columbus Crew, Portland Timbers and Atlanta United. 2:45 - CCL Preview 8:11 - Why CCL is important for player development 12:48 - Which MLS team has the best shot to win CCL? 18:26 - Columbus Crew SC Season Preview 36:38 - Portland Timbers Season Preview 51:10 - Toronto FC-Club Leon & Union-Saprissa 58:44 - Atlanta United FC Season Preview 1:17:15 - Mailbag

Alright, alright, alright. It’s time to preview the new boys, Austin FC. Can they become “legendary,” as a certain famous owner fan said recently? Forget MLS Cup, are NYCFC a playoff team? Are the Union equipped to thrive without two Best XI players? Is the chaos going to be the good kind in San Jose? Plus, US Open Cup qualification and favorites to make the field of eight, a buffet of signings and Gio Reyna in the Mailbag. 9:55 - Which MLS teams have the best shot in U.S. Open Cup? 19:00 - Paul Arriola back to D.C. United, how will he fit in this year? 22:44 - Philadelphia Union Season Preview 37:03 - NYCFC Season Preview 49:17 - Austin FC Season Preview 1:00:31 - San Jose Earthquakes Season Preview 1:12:12 - Mailbag

Big year, new pod! Introducing Extratime: Club & Country driven by Continental Tire, where we’ll exclusively cover the international game in 2021. World Cup qualifying. Nations League. Gold Cup. Copa America. Euros. Every last game, story and headline. On this pod, Andrew, Dave and Doyle react to the USMNT’s two friendly wins, take a closer look at Canada’s World Cup chances, go Concacafin’, debate the USMNT’s Nations’ League Best XI and chat with Herculez Gomez (ESPN, Futbol Americas) and Sebastian Lletget (USMNT goalscorer extraordinaire). 3:10 - 2021 International Soccer Calendar 4:23 - What we’re most excited for in 2021… 6:09 - Recapping the USMNT’s wins vs Jamaica and Northern Ireland 25:14 - Breaking down Canada’s start to World Cup Qualifying 29:30 - Concacafin’ with David Gass! Everything you need to know about the region 37:55 - Interview: Herculez Gomez on Jozy as USMNT No. 9, Chicharito for Mexico and more 58:56 - Picking a USMNT Best XI for the Nations League 1:12:40 - Interview: Sebastian Lletget on Berhalter’s vision, his place in the team & Eurosnobs (?!?)

Olympic qualifying failure! Again?!? How? Why? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? Andrew, Doyle and David spar over the fact that the US U-23s are, for the third straight time, fell short in a bid to compete for a medal and represent the United States in Tokyo. Thankfully, the USWNT will pick up the slack. Once the yelling is done and emotions settle, it’s time for four more season previews. What will CF Montreal be without Thierry Henry? Can the Revs win MLS Cup? Are FC Dallas for real … or still just a little short? Is another Shield enough for Carlos Vela and LAFC? 3:17 – A personal message #StopAsianHate 8:00 - Olympic Qualifying failure deep dive 34:29 - Montreal Season Preview 46:17 - New England Revolution Season Preview 57:07 - FC Dallas Season Preview 1:07:39 - LAFC Season Preview 1:18:08 - Mailbag

The 2021 MLS schedule is out! The guys are hyped, but there is also substance. We know the size of the playoff field, and we know most games occur between conference foes. Andrew explains why that’s not a forever thing and why it also means every single game matters more than ever before. Meanwhile, Dave is jacked for Heineken Rivalry Week, and Doyle says making MLS more easily accessible is a huge win for the game and the league. Then it’s on to season previews! Are Inter Miami title contenders or will David Beckham and Co. have to be patient? Is there another gear to Nashville SC? Do the Whitecaps have enough to get into the playoffs? Are the Rapids ready to take the next step? Finally, we name our top five No. 10s in MLS! 3:03 - The schedule is out! Here’s what we’re excited for/matters 20:06 - Why the Supporters’ Shield shouldn’t have an asterisk 27:09 - Inter Miami Season Preview 39:21 - Nashville SC Season Preview 51:19 - Vancouver Whitecaps FC Season Preview 1:03:44 - Colorado Rapids Season Preview 1:14:57 - Top Five No. 10s in MLS