

Extratime
Major League Soccer
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!
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Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 6min
Why Pato could be one of the best signings in MLS history | USMNT depth charts
Pato? The duck … or the Brazilian striker? Matt Doyle and David Gass break down the news then dig into the biggest transfer needs around MLS. They are joined by “beat writer for the world” Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel. She guides the guys through recent events in Orlando, from the Alexandre Pato signing to the purpose of the Daryl Dike loan to Barnsley. Finally, Doyle and Gass debate whether a former MLSer could win the UEFA Champions League this year, and examine the USMNT depth chart. 1:32 – An ETR shoutout from Montreal’s new signing 4:27 - Which teams have the most work to do this offseason? 10:44 - Interview: Orlando Sentinel’s Julia Poe on Pato and Dike 26:37 - Will the Pato signing be a success for Orlando City? 31:46 - Atlanta trades Eric Remedi to San Jose 36:15 – Quick-hit signings and transfer rumors from around MLS 38:09 - Will an MLS product win the UEFA Champions League this season? 45:21 - Deep dive on the current USMNT depth chart 1:00:50 - Mailbag

Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 41min
Story time w/ "Big Cat" Tony Sanneh, US soccer legend and Berlin bar owner!
Did you know the MLS season starts on April 17? Does Lucho Acosta to FC Cincinnati sound like a good idea? Who is new DP Tomas Pochettino and how does he change Austin FC? The guys tackle those questions, then turn to Felipe Cardenas (The Athletic) for more on the South America-to-MLS pipeline and Gabriel Heinze’s Atlanta United. Plus, CCL draw reaction, thoughts on the new US Open Cup format and a must-listen interview with Tony Sanneh on a career that took him from the Twin Cities to the Champions League. 5:25 - Lucho Acosta to FC Cincinnati? 12:28 - Cristian Pavon back to LA Galaxy? 14:40 - Austin FC signs Tomas Pochettino 19:54 - Nashville SC signs CJ Sapong 22:16 - INTERVIEW: Felipe Cardenas (The Athletic) 44:15 - CCL Bracketology 54:50 - Thoughts on the new U.S. Open Cup format 59:40 - INTERVIEW: Tony Sanneh, Big Cat on his incredible career 1:36:59 – Mailbag: Best taping location of all-time

Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 5min
Brenner? Pity? OK, FC Cincinnati ... New CCL format, ATL rumor mill
Big news day in MLS. The 2021 season is on, and FC Cincinnati are the headline makers. Signing Brenner, Sao Paolo’s 21-year-old goalscorer, would be a signal of intent (and ambition). And what might Jaap Stam’s team look like with Pity Martinez alongside him? TBD. Also in Monday’s show, pluses and minuses of the new Concacaf Champions League format, Nacho Piatti, Atlanta United’s roster and more in the mailbag. 2:21 - FC Cincinnati reportedly sign Brenner from Sao Paolo 14:29 - Would an MLS return make sense for Pity Martinez? 19:09 - New Concacaf Champions League format 39:44 - Ignacio Piatti back to MLS? 46:25 - Evaluating Atlanta United’s current roster situation 51:24 - Mailbag

Feb 5, 2021 • 1h 22min
Gregg Berhalter calls in to talk USMNT progress, respect in Europe & busy 2021
USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter joins the Extratime guys to talk about the strengths of the player pool, growing respect for Americans in Europe, golden generation vs. first wave and misinterpretations of the False 9. Plus, Jon Arnold (The Striker Texas) jumps on to explain what FC Dallas will do with the Bryan Reynolds transfer and whether the Homegrown pipeline is set to keep producing. Stick around for offseason winners, the state of Sporting KC and FC Cincinnati’s roster builds and more! 2:01 - Thoughts on Philly’s new kit 4:00 - Cyle Larin, Jonathan David, Tim Weah … Concacaf abroad 7:07 – INTERVIEW: Gregg Berhalter on the player pool, respect in Europe and a busy 2021 29:15 - State of Sporting KC’s roster build 34:39 - State of FC Cincinnati’s roster build 41:41 - Biggest offseason winners from Doyle, Wiebe and Gass 52:50 – INTERVIEW: Jon Arnold talks FC Dallas transfers, Homegrowns and MLS in Texas 53:33 - What will FC Dallas do with the Bryan Reynolds money? 1:06:38 - Houston Dynamo + Carlos Salcedo? Where are the Dynamo headed? 1:09:21 – Austin FC tracking well for expansion season 1:12:37 - Quick hits on transfers around MLS 1:17:57 – Jesus Ferreira in the Mailbag

Feb 1, 2021 • 1h 7min
Is this a Golden Era for the USMNT ... or the first wave? Plus, Dike to Barnsley & MLS transfers
Is this a Golden Era for the USMNT … or just the first wave? The guys ponder the big questions as they break down a January camp romp led by Jesus Ferreira, Jonathan Lewis and Paul Arriola. How might Gregg Berhalter’s tactics (and lineup) differ against elite competition? Could Matt Turner really the best shot-stopper in MLS history? Does Barnsley make sense for Daryl Dike? What’s next for Aaron Long? Where could Jozy Altidore go if those transfer rumors were true? Plus, much-needed serotonin in the Mailbag. 2:49 - Jesus Ferreira is BACK … but what about with FC Dallas? 7:18 - What did Doyle take away from the game 11:28 - Thoughts on Sam Vines’ performance/future 15:14 - How will the USMNT style change against better opposition? 19:30 - Jonathan Lewis wins a spot and balls out 20:39 - Matt Turner: Best pure shot-stopper in MLS history? 28:09 - Arriola to Swansea? Best position long-term? 33:02 – Is this a Golden Era for USMNT/Americans abroad? 37:50 - Daryl Dike to Barnsley on loan?! 42:46 - Aaron Long: What’s next? 49:21 - Chris Richards loaned from Bayern Munich to Hoffenheim 51:23 - Jozy Altidore to the Olympics! Plus, transfer rumors? 55:54 - Crew sign Perry Kitchen, Timbers defender rumors 57:40 - Mailbag

Jan 28, 2021 • 1h 19min
Behind the Morris-Swansea transfer w/ Garth Lagerwey + USMNT match preview
Go behind the Jordan Morris-Swansea City deal with Garth Lagerwey, Sounders President of Soccer and MLS old head. Get the details, plus insights/teases from a Seattle perspective and a look at the global market for MLS and the next generation of players. Andrew, David and Doyle also talk through the US national team’s January camp payoff – What does Berhalter want to get out of it? Who will the winners be? – and run down a long list of transfer rumors of varying veracity. Stick around for a mailbag long on laughs and questionable takes. 2:59 – What will the January payoff be for Gregg Berhalter? 8:48 – Player you’re watching against Trinidad & Tobago 13:39 – David Gass: Starting USMNT XI I want to see 17:55 – Paul Arriola to Swansea City? Good for DC? 19:58 – Jordan Morris to Swansea City now official 22:21 – INTERVIEW: Sounders GM & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey 49:22 – Transfer rumor of the week … Giovinco to LA Galaxy?!? 55:19 – What’s going on with RBNY? 1:01:07 – Cup Winners Cup for MLS? SuperCup? 1:03:00 – What team’s stock will be way up in 6 months? 1:05:44 – MAILBAG

Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 13min
Kun Aguero to LAFC? Why not?! Dreaming up slashy signings + Americans abroad update
Sergio Aguero + LAFC = Big splash. The guys dream big for MLS – Memphis Depay to _____??? – and wonder whether Papu Gomez could fix FC Cincinnati. UPDATE: Fun convo, but Gomez won’t be headed to Ohio after all, signing with Sevilla. Keeping it in Europe, there’s debate over Tyler Adams’ long-term position and club possibilities, Josh Sargent’s potential and debuts for Brenden Aaronson and Mark McKenzie. Plus, MLS young players we’re rooting for in 2021, Aaron Herrera’s reported Serie A interest and our favorite serotonin-inducing soccer moments. 1:41 - What should players get for winning the Supporters’ Shield? 4:14 - Splash signings we want to see this offseason 15:49 - What can Minnesota United be with a few upgrades? 19:37 - Papu Gomez to FC Cincinnati? 28:50 - Big weekend for Americans Abroad 29:32 - Doyle on Josh Sargent 32:01 - What’s Tyler Adams’ best position long-term? 45:14 - MLS Young Player who you’re rooting for in 2021? 53:23 - Real Salt Lake’s Aaron Herrera reportedly has Serie A interest 57:59 - Vancouver Whitecaps reportedly in for Porto No. 10 1:05:00 – Mailbag: Serotonin-inducing soccer moments

Jan 22, 2021 • 1h 9min
Bryan Reynolds transfer saga explained! SuperDraft takes + Hernan Losada (DC) interview
Juventus or Roma? Tom Bogert (MLSsoccer.com) has the latest on the FC Dallas Homegrown’s transfer saga. We also introduce the MLS world to Hernan Losada, who is trading the Belgian League for MLS and D.C. United. Plus, the SuperDraft goes rogue! Errrrr …. That or the Mock Drafts were just way off. Andrew, Doyle and Dave dig through the first round: winners, best picks, strange moments. Is it smart that the Union traded all of their picks? As always, your mail! 3:05 - 2021 MLS SuperDraft recap 6:27 - Top 3 pick thoughts + Austin FC, Danny Pereira 15:03 - Best pick of the first round? Houston’s big day 20:52 - Philadelphia Union trades away all draft picks, good move? 25;12 - Tom Bogert on Bryan Reynolds to Juve? Roma? And much more 26:09 – Why the Rapids were delighted to grab Philip Mayaka 27:14 - Is Bryan Reynolds going to Roma or Juventus? 33:51 - Latest on Paul Arriola to Swansea 36:54 - Jesus Murillo to LAFC on a permanent deal 39:15 - Papu Gomez to FC Cincinnati? BS meter 41:19 - Bobby Wood to RSL? Good move/bad news? 47:27 - Andres Guardado to Charlotte? 47:59 - Interview: New D.C. United manager Hernan Losada 1:01:46 - Mailbag

Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 19min
Doyle & Davies' Mock SuperDraft! JMo to Swansea? Neville to Miami?
The SuperDraft is here! How deep is the pool? Where are the strengths? Who are the GA signees? Doyle and Charlie’s 2021 Mock Draft starts things off, then the guys tackle the weekend’s big headlines. Phil Neville (and Chris Henderson) to Inter Miami? Hernan Losada swapping Belgium for D.C. United? Jordan Morris headed to Swansea City on loan?!? Time to dig in. 3:06 - Charlie Davies’ breakdown of college soccer in 2020 10:57 - Where is the strength of this year’s SuperDraft class? 12:32 - Matt Doyle breaks down the Generation adidas class 16:10 - Matt Doyle/Charlie Davies Mock SuperDraft 41:55 - Miami hires Phil Neville and Chris Henderson 47:42 - D.C. United hire Hernan Losada 54:09 - Jordan Morris reportedly going on loan to Swansea 1:03:07 - News and notes from around the league 1:04:50 - RBNY listening to offers for Tim Parker 1:07:31 - Lukas Podolski to FC Cincinnati? 1:09:55 - Mailbag

Jan 14, 2021 • 1h 37min
Who is the best SuperDraft pick of all-time? Chris Armas lays out vision for TFC
It’s a new era in Toronto, and we’re talking to the man in charge. Chris Armas lays out his vision for the Reds and reflects on the perceptions – misguided or not – in New York, plus Andrew, Doyle and David react to the hire. The guys debate the best MLS SuperDraft pick of all-time and dig through past transformational draft classes. Stick around for the nitty-gritty on the CF Montreal (formerly the Impact) rebrand, this week’s MLS trades and the Mailbag. 2:45 – Kelyn Rowe signs with Seattle (you’re welcome, Anders) 5:50 – Reactions to Chris Armas’ appointment as Toronto FC head coach 15:20 – INTERVIEW: Armas lays out his vision for the Reds, reflects on Red Bulls days 38:46 – Who is the best MLS SuperDraft pick of all-time? 1:05:30 – INTERVIEW: Montreal president on rebrand, Thierry Henry 1:25:12 – Our thoughts on the Montreal rebrand 1:27:00 – Michael Barrios traded to the Colorado Rapids 1:31:22 – Jorge Villafana traded to LA Galaxy 1:32:20 – Mailbag