

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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Jul 11, 2019 • 60min
MLS transfer window opens with a record signing in New England, and Jim Curtin finally gets a contract extension.
In this episode, Susannah Collins & Calen Carr continuing celebrating after the USWNT parade in NYC, and David Gass & Bobby Warshaw recap their experience at a wild quarterfinal round game in the U.S. Open Cup. Fresh off his contract extension announcement, Jim Curtin joins the show to talk about the approach the club has on Homegrowns. The MLS transfer window opens with a massive DP signing of Gustavo Bou in New England, and the show previews a big Week 20 highlighted by Seattle hosting Atlanta on Sunday.

Jul 8, 2019 • 1h 1min
How does USMNT measure up against Mexico? Plus, good idea/bad idea ahead of transfer window
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Charlie Davies, Matt Doyle and David Gass reflect on a magical World Cup run for the US women’s national team, then do the same for a Gold Cup run that saw the men fall just short. How does Gregg Berhalter’s squad measure up against Mexico? What could change in the next six months? Who were the big winners among the players? Also in this episode … Good idea or bad idea with the transfer window set to open. YOLO! Ali Adnan is staying in Vancouver. Plus winners from Week 18 and a USMNT-focused mailbag.

Jul 4, 2019 • 53min
Brown liquor special: USMNT-Mexico in Gold Cup final! Sam Stejskal previews transfer window
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Charlie Davies, Matt Doyle and Bobby Warshaw burn the midnight oil – Brown Liquor Special anyone? – to celebrate the US women’s national team’s run to the World Cup final and break down the USMNT’s Gold Cup semifinal win against Jamaica and look ahead to a US-Mexico payoff in Chicago. Also in this episode … The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal sets the stage for the summer transfer window, including the possibility that Inter Miami goes for a big splash. Like, Luis Suarez big. 1:47 – USA! USA! USA! World Cup final here we come 10:40 – Another final? Yes, please. Breaking down US-Jamaica in the Gold Cup semis 31:18 – Transfer window lowdown with The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal

Jul 1, 2019 • 1h 1min
Gold Cup haters, this rant is for you! Digging in on USMNT-Curacao & Canada choke job
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, Charlie Davies, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr praise the soccer gods. Why? The MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by Target is back … and backed by the F2Freestylers. Who has skills for days and got snubbed? What alternative skill games would capture the world’s attention? Oh, and lots of soccer talk is coming your way as well. First up, why did the USMNT look so underwhelming against Curacao? What went wrong and what can be fixed against Jamaica in the Gold Cup semis? How should Canada respond to another devastating loss? What does Andrew have to say to everyone calling the Gold Cup a waste of time? EPIC RANT. Also in this episode … MLS teams below the playoff line who are going to climb, the Earthquakes and Matias Almeyda are on to something special and Frank De Boer says Pity Martinez was a “danger” to Atlanta United. 2:18 – MLS Skills Challenge is back! Seriously, get pumped 12:08 – USMNT are on to the Gold Cup semifinals, but there is reason for concern 18:22 – Why the US need Altidore at center forward (and how Zardes can still help) 27:02 – Looking ahead to US-Jamaica in the Gold Cup semifinal 32:35 – Canada choke. Why and how? And what’s next? 39:40 – RANT: Why Gold Cup haters need to crawl under a rock 46:40 – MLS Week 17: Quakes on the come up! Non-playoff teams that could rise…

Jun 27, 2019 • 1h
Should Pulisic be guaranteed a starting spot? Plus, #@%$-show circus for USWNT & Canada's Gold Cup dreams
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass and Bobby Warshaw get hyped for the biggest game of the summer so far and perhaps the biggest Women’s World Cup game in the tournament’s history. Yes, United States vs. France, and USWNT and World Cup veteran Lori Lindsey calls in to explain why Megan Rapinoe and the rest of the roster aren’t afraid of controversy, a media frenzy or career-defining pressure. Also in this episode … Bobby’s explains his Christian Pulisic “hot take,” Patrice Bernier gives the guys the lowdown on Canada’s exciting new generation and their dreams of Gold Cup glory, Inter Miami’s chase for Tyler Boyd (and others) goes under the microscope, Wayne Rooney does the seemingly impossible and listeners pack the mailbag. 5:26 – INTERVIEW: USWNT and WCup vet Lori Lindsey on USA-France 21:41 – Should Christian Pulisic’s name be written in ink in US starting XI? 32:36 – What do the guys want to see against Curacao in the quarterfinals? 36:05 – INTERVIEW: Canada legend Patrice Bernier on a new, ambitious generation 49:42 – Hold on, Wayne Rooney did what? 70-yard goal! 52:36 – Tyler Boyd to Inter Miami? Paul Tenorio says they’re in discussions 55:50 – Revs: Villains or plucky underdogs?

Jun 24, 2019 • 1h 1min
Paxton Pomykal: Next big thing in U.S. Soccer? Plus ... All-Star snubs, Gold Cup takes & MLS rumor mill
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr gather in the studio to break down a nervous US women’s national team win in the World Cup and plead with Anthony Hudson’s agent to take on a few new clients after the former Rapids’ boss was linked with Newcastle. More seriously, the guys dig into the 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target roster – where is Run DMB?! – and wonder how far Paxton Pomykal’s can go with USMNT, FC Dallas and beyond. Finally, it’s Gold Cup discussion following big USMNT and CanMNT wins at the Gold Cup. Perhaps most importantly, Calen explains how a good diet (chicken nuggets and milk shakes) can help Wiebe recover from his ankle injury. 1:30 – US women sneak past Spain in the World Cup Round of 16 4:11 – Did MLS get it right with 2019 All-Star squad? 7:56 – Who are the All-Star snubs who stand out the most? 11:46 – Why Mark-Anthony Kaye is the MLS locker-room pick, per Calen Carr? 15:21 – How far can Paxton Pomykal, the next big thing in U.S. Soccer, go? 22:41 – Zlatan radar going off! Is the big man acting a fool … to his teammates? 26:56 – What will Andrew Wooten be for the Philadelphia Union? 30:33 – Alan Pardew or Tab Ramos for FC Cincinnati head coaching job? 36:22 – Jefferson Savarino to the Premier League? Could be good… 38:30 – Takeaways from the US’s 6-0 win against Trinidad & Tobago 51:00 – Canada has the best attack at the Gold Cup! 56:48 – Why Calen is the men’s league Neymar and went on the cheeseburger diet as a player

Jun 20, 2019 • 1h
Who is Tyler Boyd? 1v1 w/ newest US star! Plus: Was CanMNT tinkering a mistake?
Who is Tyler Boyd? Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Calen Carr are joined by the USMNT's newest breakout star. Boyd tells the guys about playing everywhere from New Zealand to Turkey, and why he choose to play for the United States after appearing in friendlies for New Zealand. TSN analyst Terry Dunfield calls in to explain why Canada's goal should be to WIN the Gold Cup. Plus, US Open Cup upsets and Landon Donovan the USL Championship general manager. Time Segment 3:14 Canada lose to Mexico, but still dream of titles 9:18 INTERVIEW: TSN's Terry Dunfield breaks down Canucks 16:50 The Winger Game: USMNT take down Guyana 24:46 INTERVIEW: Tyler Boyd on his life, career and decision to play for US 40:08 Should the Trinidad & Tobago revenge match matter? 52:08 Cupsets in the US Open Cup! Ideal final? 1:02:36 Landon Donovan got his team in San Diego ... Now what?

Jun 18, 2019 • 1h
Does Gold Cup matter for USMNT? Going deep w/ Total Soccer Show + Tim Howard 1v1 interview
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Matt Doyle are joined by the guys from the Total Soccer Show to discuss the USMNT's chances in the Gold Cup. Wiebe then sits down for an exclusive interview with USMNT legend and Colorado Rapids' 'keeper Tim Howard. 4:10 - Mexico and Canada, what did they show in Gold Cup Openers? 9:15 - Did Jamaica's coach actually say Gold Cup is a "must win?" 10:59 - Guyana game preview 13:52 - Total Soccer Show: How much does the Gold Cup matter? 35:55 - Tim Howard Exclusive Interview 54:55 - U.S. Open Cup 58:12 - Better MLS player: Vela or Giovinco?

Jun 13, 2019 • 59min
No Adams, now what? Gregg Berhalter joins for Gold Cup preview: "We're here to win"
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Bobby Warshaw and Susannah Collins react to the news that Tyler Adams will miss the Gold Cup, chat with US men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter, feed you all the random Concacaf info you didn’t know that you needed to know ahead of the tournament and bask in the glory of the U.S. Open Cup. 3:27 – How will USMNT deal with loss of Tyler Adams in the Gold Cup? 7:10 – INTERVIEW: US men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter 24:00 – Bobby dissects our interview with Gregg Berhalter 25:57 – Canada can win the Gold Cup! No, seriously, that attack is filthy 29:00 – Star players, important context and interesting facts about every Gold Cup team 44:55 – US Open Cup 4th Round: Cupsets, best stories and MLS clubs marching on 49:47 – Ben Baer joins for the Mailbag (and iTunes review roasts)

Jun 10, 2019 • 1h
Time to panic or stay calm after another USMNT stinker? Gold Cup preview begins
In this episode, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, Matt Doyle and Calen Carr gather in the AT&T MLS Studios to prepare for an insane summer of soccer. First up, a check-in with US women’s national team correspondent Jordan Angeli, who is in France for the World Cup. Up next, Part 1 of our Gold Cup preview: four groups, four favorites. Mexico are the favorites, Costa Rica are darkhorses, Jamaica want to take the final step and the US have questions but also some answers. 5:26 – INTERVIEW: USWNT correspondent Jordan Angeli checks in from France 17:15 – Gold Cup! Mexico are the favorites, then what? 18:59 – Group A favorites? Gotta be El Tri, even with the absences 24:31 – Costa Rica are Group B favorites, but they’re aging… 28:44 – Can Jamaica go to back-to-back-to-back Gold Cup finals? 33:00 – US are Group D favorites, but there are big question marks 42:11 – How should Gregg Berhalter manage Tyler Adams? 49:01 – US U-20s: Which players could impact the USMNT in the near term? 51:22 – Bow down to Ilsinho! Rapids can’t lose! Horta sold! 55:49 – Mailbag: Table decorations + dream free agent signings