ExtraTime Radio Extra: Minnesota United FC head coach Manny Lagos on Miguel Ibarra transfer
Minnesota United FC head coach Manny Lagos joins Andrew and David to discuss Miguel Ibarra's transfer to Club Leon of Liga MX in a special edition of ExtraTime Radio.
10m Jun 11, 2015
10m
ExtraTime Radio: Will Bruin (Houston Dyanmo), Daniel Squizzato (mlssoccer.com)
The crew is on alert as bears invade ETR. Andrew, Simon, and David break down the MLS weekend dominated by road teams and stats expert Ben "The Research" Baer brings some enlightening facts to the conversation. But the real star of the first segment is the "Dancing Bear," Houston's Will Bruin, who reveals the reasons behind his red-hot goalscoring run, the plan for his recent marriage proposal ...
1hr Jun 08, 2015
1hr
ExtraTime Radio: Jim Curtin ( Philadelphia Union), Caitlin Murray (The Guardian)
Simon is back with the gang for a loaded new episode. First, the guys try to find some logic in the often illogical world of MLS while breaking down a packed midweek slate. Then Philly head coach Jim Curtin joins the show to explain how the Union rode out their bad run, discuss the philosophy changes that led to the turnaround, and the future of their ever-changing goalkeeping situation. Plus, ...
1hr 4m Jun 04, 2015
1hr 4m
ExtraTime Radio: Dom Dwyer (Sporting KC), Matt Doyle (mlssoccer.com)
A star-studded show, and for once it is actually true. In the first segment, newly-minted ETR regular Matt Doyle joins Andrew and David to chat about the weekend action in MLS and USMNT roster. They discuss Giovinco settling in, the best managers in the league at developing young talent and the biggest snubs on the USMNT roster.In the second segment, Dom Dwyer – and Sydney Leroux, sort of – dro...
51m Jun 01, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Jordan Allen (US Soccer), Matt Doyle (mlssoccer.com)
A busy week in North American soccer keeps the guys plenty busy, but first they fill you in on the breaking news that has every soccer fan around the world focused on the FIFA Congress in Zurich. Once that’s out of the way, they hit the results from the US Open Cup Third Round and look forward to a few of the most exciting Fourth Round matchups. Plus, a look back on three 1-0 home wins in MLS m...
50m May 28, 2015
50m
ExtraTime Radio: Chris Wondolowski (San Jose), Jonathan Bornstein (Queretaro)
It’s a special Tuesday show, and that means you’re in for a treat. Chris Wondolowski joins the guys in the first segment, fresh off joining the MLS Century Club. But what would he have done had he hung up his boots like one college coach suggested? When did he figure it out in MLS and why? And which message from his fellow 100-goal scorers made his heart swell with pride?In the second segment, ...
57m May 26, 2015
57m
ExtraTime Radio: Fireable offenses and RSL/NYCFC
The guys spoke to Kyle Beckerman, then the recorder ate the audio. What does that mean for "sound engineer" David? Simon says it's a fireable offense. Let us know what you say in the poll to the right. In the meantime, the guys fill the time by breaking down Wednesday's action and looking ahead to the weekend. Is Columbus-Chicago a rivalry? Is LA rope-a-doping or are they just worse than in yea...
51m May 21, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution)
The one thing Andrew, Simon, and David can predict about MLS is …. that it’s impossible to predict! The guys do their best to wrap their minds around an unpredictable weekend in which Orlando blew out the defending champion Galaxy, NYCFC rallied from two-goals down with 10 men, the Union ground out a win vs. noted grinders D.C. United, and Chad Barrett (not Oba or Deuce) is the star striker in ...
53m May 18, 2015
53m
ExtraTime Radio: Perry Kitchen (DC United), Brian Sciaretta (ASN)
Wait, Steven Gerrard said what?! Less pressure in MLS? Hit play to see what the guys thought of the soon-to-be Galaxy star's comments as he prepares to say goodbye to the only club he's ever known. Then stick around for a chat with D.C. United midfielder Perry Kitchen, who has a big event off the field this week, is fielding interest from Europe and has a US national team career to think about....
56m May 14, 2015
56m
ExtraTime Radio: Aurelien Collin (Orlando City), Kurt Larson (Toronto Sun)
The derby talk rolls on as the guys discuss the historic RBNY vs. NYCFC match that gave Simon goose bumps on Sunday night. They touch on Jason Kreis' controversial subs, what ails NYCFC and the excellence of the Jesse Marsch’s side. In the other “Soccer Sunday” matchup, Toronto FC fell flat once again in a big moment on their home field. Toronto Sun beat writer Kurt Larson checks in from north ...
56m May 11, 2015
56m
ExtraTime Radio: Tab Ramos (US Soccer), Jason Hernandez (NYCFC), Jack Stefenawoski (Nepal FA)
Simon's out, but the guys welcome a very special guest host in former MLS forward Calen Carrhttp://www.mlssoccer.com/players/calen-carr> ahead of a massive MLS weekend. The biggest game? Clearly between the Red Bulls and New York City FC. NYCFC defender Jason Hernandez has played for both teams, was born in New York City and grew up in New Jersey. So what does he think of this whole #NYCSoccerW...
55m May 07, 2015
55m
ExtraTime Radio: Josh Lambo (San Diego Chargers)
The gang is back together. It’s perfect timing, too, after a loaded weekend of MLS action. The cream has begun to rise in the East, as Andrew is forced to look for a new word to describe D.C. United besides lucky. Plus, what ails NYCFC, does Seattle have the best forward line in MLS, and where does FC Dallas stand now with Mauro Diaz’s return to form? In the second segment, the focus is on a d...
51m May 04, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Kei Kamara (Crew SC)
It's all anyone is talking about after the Montreal Impact fell just short of Champions League glory against Club America: What does MLS need to do to finally win the continental trophy? Simon and David sink their teeth into that debate and they go over the reasons for Montreal's second-half implosion with host Andrew Wiebe, who was at the Big O.MLS veteran and current leading scorer Kei Kamara...
55m Apr 30, 2015
55m
ExtraTime Radio: Olivier Tremblay (MLSsoccer.com), Tom Marshall (ESPNFC)
The Montreal Impact are just 90 minutes away from history. But they'll have to ward off mighty Club America with a brand new goalkeeper for the biggest match in club history. Who will it be? MLSsoccer.com's Olivier Tremblay runs through the options. As for Las Aguilas, they might be on their last legs by the time they get to the Big O, argues ESPNFC.com's Mexican soccer expert Tom Marshall.The ...
51m Apr 27, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Dan Gargan (LA Galaxy)
Few saw that one coming: Simon and David get into all of the talking points from the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League between the Montreal Impact and Club America, joined by Andrew Wiebe, who experienced it in-person in Mexico City. Did Club America just have an off night? And are the Impact automatic favorites for the second leg?Five national TV matches are the highlight of the MLS s...
53m Apr 23, 2015
53m
ExtraTime Radio: Nigel Reo-Coker (Montreal Impact), David Ousted (Vancouver Whitecaps), Matt Pavlich (OPTA)
Will we be looking back on April 22, 2015 as one of the defining moments in MLS history? The Montreal Impact sure hope so as they head to Mexico City for the CONCACAF Champions League final first leg against Mexican champs Club America. Montreal captain Nigel Reo-Coker, who joins the guys from Mexico City, sounds pretty confident -- find out why. Also, Matt Pavlich of Opta Sports tells you all ...
51m Apr 21, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Herculez Gomez (Puebla), Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution)
What crisis? The USMNT wiped out all the doomsday talk of late collapses with another dos a cero against Mexico. Simon and David are joined by US World Cup veteran Herculez Gomez to break down the US win and the hoopla surrounding goal-scoring hero and Seattle Sounders academy product Jordan Morris. Meanwhile, Gomez, who plays for LigaMX side Puebla has a championship game coming up next week.I...
1hr 3m Apr 16, 2015
1hr 3m
ExtraTime Radio: William Yarbrough (US Soccer, Club Leon)
After six weeks, who's good and who's bad in MLS? Who knows, it's springtime and that means we're still figuring it all out! Andrew, David and Simon are back together, and they break down the weekend that was in MLS. First things first, the Rapids scored. And then they scored again. And again. And again. Plus, what's going on in Portland? What's up with the new goalkeeper in Philadelphia? And s...
52m Apr 13, 2015
52m
ExtraTime Radio: Frank Klopas (Montreal Impact), Nat Borchers (Portland Timbers)
The Montreal Impact almost got CONCACAF'd, but they're through to the Champions League final via guile, timely goals and a little luck. Head coach Frank Klopas joins Andrew and David to re-live the semifinal second leg, a game in which shoes were thrown, players had to fight to get off the field and, somehow, no red cards were shown. Plus, hear why Klopas believes the Impact defied the odds to ...
57m Apr 08, 2015
57m
ExtraTime Radio: Kekuta Manneh (Vancouver Whitecaps), Olivier Tremblay (mlssoccer.com)
A wild and crazy MLS weekend has come to a close and the band is finally back together to make sense of all the action. Young Vancouver star Kekuta Manneh stops by to chat about his national team future, the Whitecaps' success so far, and whether or not he’s the best shot in MLS. But before that, the guys have to delve into Tissue Gate, also known as the Caleb Porter-Oscar Pareja WWE show on Sa...
54m Apr 06, 2015
54m
ExtraTime Radio: Ike Opara (Sporting KC), Taylor Twellman (ESPN)
Ike Opara has serious bounce. Dunk off two feet, sky above the pack on a set piece hops. The Sporting KC center back joins Andrew and Simon to talk ankle injuries, the best dead-ball defender in MLS, his alternate future as a basketball star and the NCAA Tournament. Plus, find out why his teammates are bothering him about MLS Fantasy.Ahead of another big MLS weekend, Andrew wonders why the leag...
51m Apr 02, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Harry Shipp (Chicago Fire), Jesse Marsch (New York Red Bulls)
Two words: Holy Shipp. In Chicago, that's the rallying cry of an entire fanbase after Homegrown hero Harry Shipp stole the show against Philadelphia to break a three-game losing streak. But what makes Shipp so special? Let him tell you the story, from Fire fandom to Notre Dame to the first team. Now, what about a US national team look?New York Red Bulls head coach Jesse Marsch made some news th...
50m Mar 30, 2015
50m
ExtraTime Radio: Nick Rogers (Minnesota United FC), Bruce McGuire (DuNord)
Minnesota dominates the headlines after Wednesday's MLS expansion announcement, and the guys go straight to the source with Minnesota United FC President Nick Rogers and resident Minnesota superfan/soccer writer Bruce McGuire (DuNord). What's the next stadium step? What about that logo and the loon? Who are their prospective rivals? It's all here. Of course, there is plenty of US national team...
52m Mar 26, 2015
52m
ExtraTime Radio: Ryan Hollingshead (FC Dallas), Brian Sciaretta (ASN/NY Times)
Week 3 is in the books and there is only one perfect team left standing. Simon and David chat with FC Dallas goal scorer Ryan Hollingshead about his league-leading side, the reasons for his year-long hiatus from the sport and his battle to get back into the pro soccer ranks. Plus the guys break down the opening of Avaya stadium in San Jose, the Cameron Porter injury, and more. On top of all th...
1hr 8m Mar 23, 2015
1hr 8m
ExtraTime Radio: Dave Kaval (San Jose Earthquakes), Jake Edwards (USL)
Week 3 is here (they come thick and fast, right?) and a new soccer-specific stadium is set to open in San Jose. On Sunday, the Earthquakes will welcome Avaya Stadium to the club with a matchup against the Chicago Fire (7 pm ET, Fox Sports 1). Club president Dave Kaval joins the guys to take construction, perks and the future. Oh, and there are plenty of other games to preview as well. Of cours...
51m Mar 20, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Chris Seitz (FC Dallas), Olivier Trembaly (mlssoccer.com)
Week 2 in MLS had everything: incredible goals, unlikely comebacks, late drama and controversial calls. Down a man, Simon and David attempt to digest all the action. The guys discuss their experiences at the NYCFC opener and the team's ability to capture the imagination of NYC in their first week in town. They also break down the incredible drama that unfolded in Portland and Seattle this weeke...
54m Mar 16, 2015
54m
ExtraTime Radio: Third Rail President Chance Michaels (NYCFC), Kristy Olychick (Vancouver Bird Flipper)
Andrew, Simon, and David preview the weekend with the people that matter most: the fans! Third Rail president Chance Michaels calls in from work to serenade Simon with some NYCFC chants and explain what’s on tap for Sunday. The guys also break down the match vs. New England, and give their takes on Portland and Orlando’s center-forward conundrums. Not to be outdone by their Eastern Conference ...
51m Mar 12, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Phil Rawlins (Orlando City SC)
There was ecstasy (and some pain) across the US and Canada this weekend. Why? Because MLS is back. So whether you’re feeling up or down about your club's 2015 fate after a jam-packed slate of games, Andrew, Simon, and David are ready to break it all down. The guys start off with the historic expansion derby in front of 62,000 fans in Orlando, and president and part owner Phil Rawlins (interview...
51m Mar 09, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Gametime
The season is here and it’s impossible not to feel the excitement. After an offseason of rumors, drafts and scuttlebutt, it’s game time and Andrew, Simon, and David leave no stone unturned while breaking down EVERY opening weekend matchup. All the top story lines are covered: Kaka vs. Villa, Canada’s East and West Coasts go at it, the LA Galaxy move on without Landon, and so much more. Also, st...
51m Mar 05, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Bret Myers (Villanova University)
AGAINST ALL ODDS One final preseason matchday remains on Saturday and then all eyes turn toward the start of the 2015 regular season on Friday, March 6. And there is already some big news that impacts that first match between the LA Galaxy and Chicago Fire (10 pm ET, UniMas). David and Simon sink their teeth into that as well as the Montreal Impact's shocking result in the Champions League. Mea...
51m Feb 27, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Eduardo Mendez (CCL), Luis Aguiar (University of British Columbia)
The MLS preseason has never offered a weekend richer in talking points. We delve into a few of the meatier topics on this episode: Should MLS rivals face off this close to the regular season (Portland vs. Vancouver)? Should teams that play on opening weekend meet two weeks before, even in an exhibition (NYCFC vs. Orlando City)? Should rookies have to put up with innocent rites of initiation (Wh...
51m Feb 23, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Roger Espinoza (Sporting KC)
Who won and who lost the MLS offseason? Did your team’s moves come out on top or has your club just not done enough. One of the top pickups of the offseason isn’t an MLS newbies, it is league veteran Roger Espinoza. He stops by to discuss his return to Kansas City, wedding gifts for Dom Dwyer, and his time in England.  In the second segment the guys jump into their time machine as they begin t...
52m Feb 19, 2015
52m
ExtraTime Radio: Padraig Smith (Colorado Rapids)
The season is rapidly approaching, but first come the preseason tournaments. Andrew is headed to Charleston. Where is the best February vacation for MLS fans? And what should folks be looking for at home? Expect an improvement in Colorado. That's based on the guys' conversation with Rapids Sporting Director Padraig Smith, who is at the forefront of the performance analytics movement. In the se...
54m Feb 17, 2015
54m
ExtraTime Radio: Amobi Okugo (Orlando City SC)
It’s expansion fever on the latest edition hosted by Greg Lalas subbing in for Andrew, who caught more than just a fever. The guys glow about NYCFC’s Barcelona-esqe preseason opener and then talk to Orlando City midfielder Amobi Okugo, who takes us into Kaka-mania, the OCSC locker and more. Plus there’s Landon Donovan’s engagement and Toronto FC’s “armband-gate.” In the second segment it’s a...
59m Feb 12, 2015
59m
ExtraTime Radio: Dom Kinnear (San Jose Earthquakes)
January camp is over, but that doesn't mean we're done talking about it. This time, though, the discussion centers around a 2-0 victory against Panama that saw Gyasi Zardes prove he belongs, Clint Dempsey do his thing and Michael Bradley notch an olimpico. What you really want to know is what Simon thinks of Miguel Ibarra's performance, and ETR's resident hot-take expert doesn't disappoint. In...
55m Feb 09, 2015
55m
ExtraTime Radio: Is Fitness Really to Blame?
With MLS still getting into the swing of things, Jurgen Klinsmann and the US national team are stealing all the headlines as the Americans winless streak starts to get attention. Klinsmann says fitness is to blame for a 3-2 loss against Chile, but what about the game before that? The guys dig and talk it through. Could the USMNT boss' job be in trouble if the slide continues? Opinions are split...
51m Feb 05, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Frank Klopas (Montreal Impact), Justin Meram (Crew SC & Iraq)
The big news in MLS on Monday revolved around Designated Players, those coming and going. Tim Cahill is gone after agreeing to terminate his contract with the Red Bulls. What will his MLS legacy be? Giovinco, meanwhile, is coming, leaving Juventus early to get his Toronto FC career started ASAP. Farther north, Impact boss Frank Klopas is looking for a striker of his own. Will it be a DP? Can he...
54m Feb 02, 2015
54m
ExtraTime Radio: Jesse Marsch (New York Red Bulls), Craig Waibel (Real Salt Lake)
Look, a real life guest! Real Salt Lake technical director Craig Waibel stops by the studio in the second segment to talk about his transition from rugged defender to front-office executive. First, though, the guys dissect the blockbuster trade between Montreal and New York with former part-time ETR host (and current full-time New York Red Bulls head coach) Jesse Marsch. They also break down th...
51m Jan 29, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Shaun Maloney (Chicago Fire)
The MLS offseason isn't going to slow down for a little snow at the league office, and the guys talk Tim Cahill, Laurent Ciman's last moments with Standard Liege, Toronto FC and Simon Borg survival techniques before the Chicago Fire's newest DP, Shaun Maloney, joins following his first-ever training session with the club. In the second segment, it's all United States all the time. First, the U...
51m Jan 26, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Alexi Lalas (Fox Sports), Merritt Paulson (Portland Timbers)
First things first, the guys mourn the departure of former host and friend Nick Firchau. Then Alexi Lalas joins the crew to talk US U-20s, whose World Cup quest is still alive, and gamesmanship in soccer in the wake of the controversy surrounding the New England Patriots. Is there a soccer equivalent? In the second segment, Portland owner Merritt Paulson joins to offer his thoughts on the dire...
51m Jan 23, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Kurt Larson (Toronto Sun), Bobby Wood (1860 Munich)
Tuesday ETRs only come around once in awhile, and this one is special for all the right reasons. First, Kurt Larson of the Toronto Sun joins to talk Toronto FC, who signed Jozy Altidore and Giovinco since the last time the guys gathered around the microphone. That's ... bloody big news, but not a bloody big deal this time around. But is it a good thing for MLS? Will Toronto FC actually make the...
51m Jan 20, 2015
51m
ExtraTime Radio: Superdraft
It was a day of new beginnings in Philadelphia on Thursday as the MLS SuperDraft made its yearly splash. Andrew, Simon and David were on the ground to give you the complete wrap from the draft, with exclusive audio from proceedings that saw Canuck U-20 Cyle Larin taken first overall, Cristian Roldan fall down the board and Marcelo Sarvas traded. Of course, in Toronto, big news was going down w...
10m Jan 16, 2015
10m
ExtraTime Radio: Paul Kennedy (Soccer America), Jonathan Yardley (MLSsoccer.com)
The guys start with the news of the day in the soccer world. Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or, but how did Americans vote? Who is the media member who get the honor alongside Clint Dempsey and Jurgen Klinsmann? That'd be Soccer America's Paul Kennedy, who joins to explain how got that honor and what goes into the vote. Then, with the MLS SuperDraft looming on Thursday (Live show on MLSsoc...
10m Jan 12, 2015
10m
ExtraTime Radio Special: Ali Curtis (New York Red Bulls)
In a special edition of ETR, Red Bulls' sporting director Ali Curtis takes a break from MLS Combine scouting to explain all the moving and shaking in his first two weeks on the job. What happened to Mike Petke? What’s next for the club? DPs? Cahill? Jozy? Sasha?
10m Jan 09, 2015
10m
ExtraTime Radio: Taylor Twellman (ESPN)
Simon is back to talk all things New York Red Bulls after a franchise-changing decision to let head coach Mike Petke go. Jesse Marsch is in and the guys think that could work ... but will the fans get on board with the new regime? Plus, could Jozy Altidore be headed to New York? Or maybe Toronto? What about Portland? ESPN's Taylor Twellman gives his thoughts as well and explains why this ETR hi...
10m Jan 08, 2015
10m
ExtraTime Radio: Danny Karbassiyoon
The guys are back in the studio after a long break. Well, everyone but Simon Borg, who calls in to discuss the Frank Lampard situation, Steven Gerrard news and Doniel Henry's transfer to the Premier League. Where is Simon? You'll have to listen to find out. Then listen as Arsenal scout Danny Karbassiyoon explains how he discovered Gedion Zelalem in his own backyard, what kind of player the USM...
10m Jan 05, 2015
10m
ExtraTime Radio: The Numbers Game Book Club
We wouldn't dream of leaving you hanging during the holidays, so ETR set about creating four shows to get everyone through the end of 2014. Dec. 22: Referees (PRO's GM Peter Walton and Chris Penso) Dec. 25: Americans Abroad (Alejandro Bedoya, Herediano owner David Patey, Kabul Premier League vet Nicholas Pugliese) Dec. 29: Expansion (Atlanta MLS president Darren Eales, LAFC president and co-...
58m Jan 01, 2015
58m
ExtraTime Radio: Expansion! Darren Eales (MLS Atlanta), Tom Penn (LAFC)
We wouldn't dream of leaving you hanging during the holidays, so ETR set about creating four shows to get everyone through the end of 2014. Dec. 22: Referees (PRO's GM Peter Walton and Chris Penso) Dec. 25: Americans Abroad (Alejandro Bedoya, Herediano owner David Patey, Kabul Premier League vet NicholasPugliese) Dec. 29: Expansion (Atlanta MLS president Darren Eales, LAFC president and co-o...
1hr 7m Dec 29, 2014
1hr 7m
American Exports: Alejandro Bedoya (FC Nantes), David Patey (CS Herediano), & Nick Pugliese (Kabul Premier League)
We wouldn't dream of leaving you hanging during the holidays, so ETR set about creating four shows to get everyone through the end of 2014. Dec. 22: Referees (PRO's GM Peter Walton and Chris Penso) Dec. 25: Americans Abroad (Alejandro Bedoya, Herediano owner David Patey, Kabul Premier League vet NicholasPugliese) Dec. 29: Expansion (Atlanta MLS president Darren Earles, LAFC president and co-...
1hr 20m Dec 25, 2014
1hr 20m
ExtraTime Radio: All things refereeing with PRO GM Peter Walton & Chris Penso
We wouldn't dream of leaving you hanging during the holidays, so the boys at ETR set about creating four shows to get everyone through the end of 2014. Dec. 22: Referees (PRO's GM Peter Walton and Chris Penso) Dec. 25: Americans Abroad (Alejandro Bedoya, Herediano owner David Patey, Kabul Premier League vet Nicholas Pugliese) Dec. 29: Expansion (Atlanta MLS president Darren Earles, LAFC pres...
1hr 11m Dec 22, 2014
1hr 11m