Extratime

With Andrew Wiebe out focusing on nurturing the next great ETR academy prospect - Wyatt Wiebe (congrats!) - Charlie, Doyle, and David dig into #MLSisBack. After the first five days of games, the guys get into the nitty gritty on what went wrong for TFC, what went right for Columbus, what more can Atlanta do, and how good was RSL? All those questions get answered and so much more. Then Warren Creavalle of the Philadelphia Union stops in to talk about his Black Lives Matter shirt designs and all the work coming from the Black Players for Change. Plus he takes us inside the Union locker room to talk about what makes DOOP so dangerous. And of course, the mailbag as Charlie and a long time listener do battle over what makes a USMMT legend!   2:40   -   TFC-DC reaction 27:13   -   Big Minnesota win (HOT BOY!) 34:59   -   Warren Creavalle Interview on designing Black Lives Matter shirts for the Black Players for Change and more. 56:08   -   CLB-NYRB preview 1:06:04  -   Mailbag LD vs Pulisic

Charlie, Calen, Doyle, and David get together to finally talk about MLS games that have been played. They break down the two matches so far, and what to look forward to this weekend. Then the guys chat with ETR favorite Kei Kamara about the powerful protest ahead of the first game of the tournament by the BPC. What did it feel like to be on the field? How did it come together? What can all of us do to help the fight for progress? How has he engaged his young kids in this fight? And so much more with the Rapids forward. Plus Frank de Boer chats with Andrew Wiebe about the threat Atlanta United can still be in this tournament without Josef Martinez. 3:48 Orlando/Miami Pre-game reaction 11:44 - Orlando/Miami Reaction 17:52 - Kei Kamara interview 47:37 - Tournament Reorganization 54:51 - Charlie on 9am games 57:19 - New York/Philly Reaction 60:04 (1:00:04) - Weekend lookahead 64:42 (1:04:44) - Frank de Boer interview

The guys preview #MLSisBack on the eve of the tournament, but first breaking news from the bubble in Orlando, where MLS announced FC Dallas was withdrawing from the tournament following 10 players and one staff member testing positive for COVID-19. Carlos Vela also opted out, and Andrew, Doyle, David and Charlie discuss what the absence of the reigning Landon Donovan MVP means for LAFC and Brian Rodriguez, plus react to Austin FC’s first-ever signing. Also in the show: full Orlando City-Inter Miami preview, Continental Tire Extratime Awards predictions and MLS on Broadway in the mailbag. 6:10 – COVID-19 update + #MLSisBack is finally here   17:41 – Carlos Vela opts out, what does it mean for LAFC?   23:51 – Austin FC heads to Paraguay to make first-ever signing   29:00 – What will #MLSisBack look like on TV? Details revealed   36:30 – Previewing/predicting Orlando City-Inter Miami to kick off tourney   58:00 – Continental Tire Extratime Awards: David Accam MVP and more!   1:13:28 – Mailbag

What’s it like in the bubble? The guys pick MLS is Back group winners, give first impressions of the Jurgen Damm move for Atlanta United then dive into interviews in Orlando (taped Wednesday, 7/1).   First up, San Jose legend Chris Wondolowski on the food, safety and more down in Florida, plus goalscoring secrets and the push and pull of retirement. Columbus coach Caleb Porter stops by to explain how he’s preparing his team for the unprecedented, why the Crew signed Lucas Zelarayan and why Darlington Nabge is “his guy.” Finally, Minnesota forward Aaron Schoenfeld tells stories from his years in Israel and explains what it’s like to date a World Cup winner.   4:30 – Picking group winners at MLS is Back Tournament   15:28 – Is Jurgen Damm a “big signing” for Atlanta United?   20:35 – CHRIS WONDOLOWSKI: On the bubble in Orlando, Matias Almeyda and retirement   36:27 – CALEB PORTER: Preparing a team for the unprecedented, signing Lucas Zelarayan, Darlington Nagbe   52:47 – AARON SCHOENFELD: Moving to Israel, Abby Dahlkemper, Minnesota United outlook

Our soccer is almost back, but what will it look like and feel like on TV? ESPN’s Taylor Twellman joins the guys to go over broadcast particulars, plus digs in on the nitty gritty of the tournament. Plus, NWSL returns, the guys name the players they hope get big opportunities in Orlando and give Christian Pulisic dap for his big week at Chelsea.   2:41 – NWSL gets soccer on this side of the Atlantic started   12:52 – TAYLOR TWELLMAN: How will broadcasts look in Orlando? Sneak peek   22:02 – TAYLOR TWELLMAN: Who is the favorite at #MLSisBack? Will Carlos Vela play?   42:17 – Who deserves a shot to shine in Orlando? Young players, overlooked players   57:45 – Christian Pulisic’s big week, Jesse Marsch makes history

Mark your calendars. The #MLSisBack schedule is out. Andrew, Doyle and David talk about how their lives will change come July 8, then run through all six groups to peg the “Can’t Miss” games as well as the matches that will decide who moves on the Knockout Round and who goes home early. Plus, we finally crown the Greatest MLS Team of All-Time, an epic clash between 2017 Toronto FC and 1998 D.C. United. 5:33 – How will your lifestyle change for #MLSisBack Tournament? Exercise bikes, breakfast & babies 19:38 – Group A: NYCFC, Union, Fire, Miami, Nashville, Orlando City 29:31 – Group B: FC Dallas, Vancouver, Seattle Sounders, Earthquakes 36:56 – Group C: Toronto FC, Montreal, New England, D.C. United 47:24 – Group D: Sporting KC, Minnesota United, Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids 55:51 – Group E: Atlanta United, New York Red Bulls, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew 1:00:24 – Group F: LAFC, Galaxy, Portland Timbers, Houston Dynamo 1:01:24 – Extratime crowns Greatest MLS Team of All-Time 1:16:23 – #MLSisBack Baerantees

So Gio Reyna is pretty good, huh? The guys hit the headlines and celebrate a big weekend for Americans Abroad, then ask NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson about the former Homegrown talent. Let’s just say he could tell Reyna was going to be special. Plus, Johnson explains how the Black Player Coalition came to be and talks MLS is Back. Sporting KC manager Peter Vermes also joins the guys to banter a bit about the Greatest Team of All-Time Bracket, tell some awesome stories and take you inside the next transfer window.   2:39 – Big weekend for Americans in Europe, Locadia loan, LGP to Miami   13:23 – PETER VERMES: Favorite player of all-time, best-ever draft pick, Messi vs. Ronaldo   32:28 – PETER VERMES: Who has the advantage in MLS is Back Tournament?   46:04 – Greatest Team of All-Time semifinals set up old school-new-school final   54:54 – SEAN JOHNSON: How Black Player Coalition came to be & what’s next   1:07:50 – SEAN JOHNSON: Talking Gio Reyna, NYC’s hidden baller & Orlando

The MLS is Back Tournament is getting closer, and slowly the signings are trickling in. First, Andy Najar is back to bolster the defending Supporters’ Shield champions. Can he help LAFC get over the hump or at there still depth issues on the backline? Plus, Franco Jara is in Frisco and available, which Gass says makes FC Dallas a tournament contender. The guys also chat with Colorado Rapids head coach Robin Fraser about life and coaching during COVID-19, his team’s goals for Orlando and why there aren’t more black coaches in MLS. Plus, an epic Doyle rant in the mailbag! 10:00 – Does Franco Jara make FC Dallas a trophy contender? 15:24 – How does Andy Najar change LAFC? 20:33 – MLS News & Notes: Pastore, Moreno, Shipp and more 22:37 – INTERVIEW: Robin Fraser (Rapids) on #MLSisBack, quarantine & Black Lives Matter 55:13 – Another Concacaf World Cup qualifying format floated 1:11:05 – Malbag: Epic Doyle rant on Steven Gerrard and the Galaxy

It’s Extratime’s 10th birthday! To celebrate, Andrew, David, Doyle and Charlie reminisce on a decade of soccer, then turn to the MLS is Back Tournament. First, do the teams in Group A have a disadvantage? The math says yes. Plus, Doyle on how to win the thing, the guys’ darkhorse picks, Inter Miami’s final DP spot and those Fabian Johnson rumors. 1:08 – Extratime memories from the past decade 14:55 – Which club would you want to live with in Orlando? 29:50 – Are teams in Group A at a mathematical disadvantage? 33:33 – Doyle on how teams should approach the tournament + darkhorse picks 46:41 – Nashville SC … We’re sorry for skipping you in the draw show 53:32 – Who should Inter Miami sign with their final DP spot? 1:04:39 – Fabian Johnson to MLS? Good idea or bad idea…

MLS is Back Tournament draw instant reactions! Laughs, first takes, favorites, darkhorses, players to watch and much more from every group. Join Andrew, David, Charlie and Doyle to get yourself ready for July 8. Plus, an interview with Inter Miami GM Paul McDonough! 0:58 – Draw is done! ETR’s first takes 16:04 – INTERVIEW: Inter Miami GM Paul McDonough 26:00 – Group A breakdown 34:04 – Group B breakdown 43:19 – Group C breakdown 50:08 – Group D breakdown 57:44 – Group E breakdown 1:08:04 – Group F breakdown