Extratime

MLS is back! How do you feel? Andrew, David, Doyle and Calen react to the breaking news, imagine how the “World Cup” format might play out, try to figure out who has an advantage and chat with Margot Putukian, MLS’s Chief Medical Officer, about the COVID-19 safety and testing protocol in place for the tournament.   0:44 – MLS is back! Everything you need to know   9:23 – Which teams could have an advantage?   19:04 – INTERVIEW: Margot Putukian, MLS Chief Medical Officer

Should Mario Balotelli come to MLS? Is that even a question?! Kevin Durant dropped a bag and got a piece of the Philadelphia Union. How should MLS’s latest celebrity owner tackle his role? Plus, possible changes to World Cup qualifying in Concacaf, Jesse Marsch linked to Dortmund and Charlie’s thoughts on the proposed Orlando tournament. That’s the soccer. We got social justice, too, as Steve Zakuani drops knowledge about the history of systemic racism and gives some perspective on how we can change the world, one step at a time. 3:41 – Feedback on last week’s shows #BlackLivesMatter 11:03 – Steve Zakuani on the history of oppression and changing the world 38:01 – Kevin Durant is an MLS owner! What kind of owner will he be? 40:11 – Charlie Davies’ take on proposed Orlando tournament 47:13 – Should Mario Balotelli come to MLS? Is that a serious question? 53:44 – Are changes coming to Concacaf World Cup qualifying? 59:24 – Jesse Marsch linked with Dortmund … Who cares if it’s real!

Listen. Learn. Change. New pod, but same theme. As the United States grapples with public protests against systemic racism and violence against the black community, Andrew and David welcome two powerful voices to help frame the conversation in Chicago Fire forward C.J. Sapong and Orlando City executive Caesar Lopez. Plus, MLS is coming back! The guys give their first impressions on a tournament in Orlando after MLS and the MLS Players’ Association ratified a new CBA. 9:35 – INTERVIEW: Caesar Lopez, Orlando City Chief Administrative Officer, on his powerful letter 21:15 – Details TBD, but MLS will return to play! First reactions… 27:44 – INTERVIEW: C.J. Sapong on the fight against racism and what comes next 55:02 – Greatest Team Bracket + Extratime ABCs in the mailbag

Andrew, Charlie and David sit down to discuss the protests spreading across the United States following the murder of George Floyd. The guys express solidarity, share their own experiences and express hope for a future devoted to fighting racism in all forms.

Best team in MLS history? The guys whittle the field down to four, but not without some controversy as 1998 D.C. United pulls an “upset” over the No. 1 seed, 2019 LAFC. Plus, our favorite Audi MLS Cup Playoff moments of all-time and the best 5-a-side teams by country in MLS. 5:49 – Our favorite Audi MLS Cup Playoffs moments 25:45 – Greatest Team of All-Time 2019 LAFC vs 1998 DC 44:44 – Greatest Team of All-Time 1997 DC vs 2018 Atlanta 1:00:01 – Calen Carr on what makes a great playoff coach 1:07:25 – 5-a-side teams by country in MLS

Grudge match between the 2014 Sounders and 2014 Galaxy! The Greatest Team bracket is down to six, but not without another rematch and a celebration of 2010 Real Salt Lake’s lasting legacy. Plus, Andrew, David, Doyle and Charlie try to break down what makes a good playoff team and pick a couple of MLS’s top prospects to break down.   7:00 – 2014 Sounders vs. 2014 Galaxy + 2010 Real Salt Lake left a legacy   39:35 – What makes a great playoff team?   50:31 – Three MLS prospects you should know

FC Cincinnati have a new head coach: Jaap Stam. The guys dig into the big news of the day, hit the Gonzalo Higuain-to-D.C. United rumors and then dive into the Greatest Team of All-Time Bracket, narrowing the field to eight. Finally, in the mailbag, Central American and African MLS Best XIs!   2:56 – First reactions to Jaap Stam hire by FC Cincinnati   14:16 – Could D.C. United sign Gonzalo Higuain?   21:29 – Greatest Team of All-Time Bracket down to eight teams   57:28 – Central American MLS Best XI

We are on to the Sweet 16 of our “Greatest Team of All-Time” bracket and the matchups are juicy. But first, Doyle gives his view of how American and Canadian players performed in their first week back in the Bundesliga. Then Charlie takes the viewer into the experience of being an American playing overseas. And finally the guys get to the bracket and razor-thin matchups including great New York Red Bulls teams, epic CCL runs, and two of the best teams in regular season history. Don’t forget there are still more matchups to vote on! Follow @Extratime on twitter as the bracket continues. 11:57 - The Bundesliga is back! How'd the Americans and Canadians who were playing look? 19:54 - Charlie Davies on what it's like to play abroad as an American 25:56 - Greatest Team of all Time bracket Elite 8, Part 1 51:34 - Mailbag

The guys discuss the latest news then chat with the youngest US player at the 1990 World Cup, long-time MLS star and Sounders executive Chris Henderson. Andrew and David ask about the early days of the USMNT and Major League Soccer, the best teams Hendo ever played for and the current state of scouting and the transfer window. Then it’s time for the other side of the Extratime Greatest Team of All-Time bracket and plenty of banter.   3:34 – The latest on MLS’s potential return to play   10:36 – MLSer and 1990 USMNT’s youngest player Chris Henderson on his career, comparing eras   42:14 – First round GTOAT matchups in the Discovery Rights and CCL regions    1:13:09 – MLS Mount Olympus in the Mailbag

We start with an epic rant! Someone didn’t love Alphonso Davies’ inclusion on the MLS Mount Rushmore… Then it’s time to crown the Extratime Greatest MLS Team of All-Time, so Andrew, David, Charlie and Doyle comb through first-round voting and cast their own ballots. Goonies or prime Real Salt Lake? Shield-winning, record-setting 2018 New York Red Bulls or the 1998 Chicago Fire team that won the double? Tough decisions, but ones that much be made. Charlie finishes the show by explaining the ground rules of jersey swaps! 1:00 – Charlie's rant about the all-tine MLS Mount Rushmore 19:34 – NYCFC vs Miami bracket matchup 31:00 – 2016 FC Dallas vs 2007 Houston bracket Matchup  35:06 – 2018 Red Bulls vs 1998 Chicago bracket Matchup 57:40 – Charlie explains jersey trading etiquette