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Leagues Cup expansion! CCL changes! Free space yet again! Sep 23, 2021

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Concacaf is changing, from Leagues Cup to CCL … Andrew, David and Charlie plot out the future through their eyes. Plus, why the Sounders fell short against Club Leon in Las Vegas and what it means for the rest of their season. In midweek MLS action, a crazy NY Derby, the Revs lack (???) of GOAT buzz, Hany Mukhtar’s MVP case and Pa Modou Kah’s case to be Whitecaps manager.

3:23 - Seattle comes up just short in Leagues Cup

11:27 - How do the Sounders rebound for the rest of the season?

19:43 - How the 2023 Leagues Cup changes can elevate soccer in the region

35:54 - Any concerns about NYCFC after a wild New York derby?

40:48 - Why hasn’t New England’s record-setting pace gotten more buzz?

51:42 - Hany Mukhtar’s case for MVP

1:03:08 - The must-win games this weekend

1:04:55 - Philadelphia vs Atlanta Preview

1:08:10 - Seattle v Sporting Kansas City Preview

1:12:47 - Pa Modou Kah has Pacific FC flying in the Canadian Championship

1:15:23 - Mailbag

Big Qs from Wk 26: Did Luchi get a raw deal? Best LB in MLS history? Bubble winners? Sep 20, 2021

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Luchi Gonzalez is out, but the math remains a little fuzzy for FC Dallas? What is success, anyway? And can you win MLS Cup while selling at a league-best rate? Andrew, David and Calen sort through the third coaching change of the season, then turn to MLS Week 26. Where do the Revs stand in their quest for history? Who is trending in the right direction along the playoff line? Which contenders have big holes?

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3:37 - Is Justin Morrow the best left back in MLS history?

8:40 - Why has the MLS points record been broken so many times in the past few years?

17:10 - Luchi Gonazlez, FC Dallas part ways

42:35 - Does Atlanta have the highest ceiling outside of the Revs?

49:40 - Reynoso delivered for Minnesota in a must-win game

51:22 - Real Salt Lake is in the playoff race against all odds

56:17 - CF Montreal and their young stars deserve more props

58:12 - Is Inter Miami fools gold?

1:00:58 - Portland and LAFC look like teams headed in different directions

1:07:58 - Which contender are you more worried about: Orlando or the LA Galaxy?

1:11:33 - Which coaches have improved their teams the most this year?

For real ... or playoff wannabes? Sorting teams after a wild week in MLS Sep 16, 2021

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Who is for real? And who ... isn't? Andrew and Charlie sort through the playoff wannabes and bubble teams. Atlanta United? For real! Philadelphia Union? Not so much. Inter Miami? Phil Neville may not agree with our answer.

Plus, Landon Donovan's coaching future (at Real Salt Lake?) and the Sounders Kelyn Rowe on Leagues Cup, coming home to Seattle and his efforts to Kick Childhood Cancer.

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3:06 - The biggest result of midweek was…

7:36 - Atlanta United looks like they’re back!

12:53 - Ola Kamara takes over the Golden Boot lead, D.C. wins again

16:57 - Is Philly doomed to be a “yo-yo” team?

23:12 - Will Inter Miami make the playoffs?

26:24 - Who do you believe in more? LAFC or Portland?

30:24 - Would Landon Donovan be the right coach for RSL?

35:25 - Seattle heading to Leagues Cup Final

40:46 - Interview: Kelyn Rowe

1:02:42 - Is SKC in the same tier as the Revs and the Sounders?

1:04:29 - Mailbag

A weekend of huge playoff implications, Previewing the Leagues Cup & CCL semifinals Sep 13, 2021

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Soccer never stops and neither does Extratime! The MLS stretch run is in full swing with massive playoff implications for almost every game in Week 24. We start off with the Supporters' Shield race (New England's to lose?) and work our way down to the fight for the final playoff spots in both conferences.

Then, it's on to continental competition as we get you ready for two huge semifinals in the Leagues Cup and CCL. Can Seattle be the first MLS team to make the Leagues Cup final? Can Philly pull off a miracle? We'll definitely be watching to find out!

4:25 - The Supporters’ Shield is New England’s to lose

16:24 - Seattle’s Achilles' heel

24:50 - Minnesota is better set up for the playoffs than the regular season

25:22 - Do the Colorado Rapids have the goal scorers to be an MLS Cup contender?

35:03 - Nashville SC’s season deserves more respect

40:14 - How does Gonzalo Pineda fit all Atlanta’s best pieces together?

46:49 - Miami back from the dead, can they make the playoffs?

51:11 - Columbus doesn’t look likely to make the playoffs, what’s gone wrong?

53:09 - Who between LAFC and RSL makes the playoffs?

1:00:39 - Wondo and Pepi trading jerseys was a cool passing-of-the-torch moment

1:05:34 - FC Cincinnati finally wins at TQL Stadium

1:07:05 - Leagues Cup Semifinals preview

1:12:15 - CCL Semifinals preview

1:17:24 - Mailbag

Are the USMNT & Canada on track to qualify for the World Cup? Evaluating the first WCQ window Sep 09, 2021

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Relief for US fans, joy for Canada fans! Both teams are leaving the first World Cup Qualifying window with 5 points; are both teams in good shape to make the World Cup?

For the USMNT, we discuss which players have earned starting spots going forward and the tough decisions Gregg Berhalter has to make with Sergino Dest and John Brooks.

For Canada, it might be too early to celebrate, but it's definitely not too early to praise a great first qualifying window. We explain why this looks like a group capable of making the World Cup and why we'll learn very quickly in October how good this team is.

1:35 - The MLS pipeline showed up for the US and Canada in the wins

4:09 - Celebrating Ricardo Pepi’s huge night

7:19 - Gregg Berhalter got it right with the subs

9:40 - The US played without fear in the second half

11:59 - Was this a good window for the USMNT?

19:03 - Brenden Aaronson is breaking out, is he a locked-in starter?

22:12 - Sebastian Lletget and Cristian Roldan had great games

27:48 - Mark McKenzie had a bounce-back game

33:09 - Should Sergino Dest be benched to start the next round of qualifiers?

37:08 - Has Matt Turner claimed the No.1 GK job for the national team?

40:56 - Canada blows out El Salvador in impressive win

43:45 - This Canada group looks like a World Cup team

50:45 - Evaluating Canada’s chances to qualify

53:41 - We’re going to learn a lot about Canada when they play Mexico on Oct. 7

1:00:43 - Is Canada satisfied coming out of this window? What do they need to improve on in October?

1:03:43 - How confident are you in the USMNT and Gregg Berhalter going forward?

USA-Canada Breakdown + MLS Weekend Review Sep 06, 2021

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Extratime is your one-stop shop for international and domestic soccer! We hit every angle of the USA - Canada 1-1 draw before switching gears to the MLS weekend that was.

It's 1.5 hours of pure North American soccer for you to enjoy this Labor Day Weekend!

1:02 - Quick reactions to the USA - Canada 1-1 draw

5:28 - Canada is now in great shape for this World Cup Qualifying window

12:22 - Why has the USMNT attack struggled so much?

21:58 - Canada’s subs changed the game

23:36 - Canada’s attitude and culture is in a great spot

25:52 - Did the USMNT need to make subs earlier?

32:06 - Antonee Robinson’s best USMNT performance

34:19 - Christian Pulisic looked a little off in this game

37:45 - Junior Hoilett has an important role within this young Canadian team

40:15 - Can Cristian Roldan be an X-factor for this team?

42:10 - Big picture - what is wrong with the USMNT right now?

48:16 - How should the USMNT adjust against Honduras in game 3?

1:01:50 - Canada v El Salvador preview

1:07:09 - What did Nashville prove in their win over NYCFC?

1:14:37 - The Daryl Dike hype train back on track and so is Orlando

1:24:43 - Diego Rossi is gone, is LAFC’s ceiling this year capped?

1:30:56 - Colorado continue to go under the radar - are they for real?

U.S. & Canada World Cup Qualifying Reaction and Analysis Sep 03, 2021

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World Cup Qualifying is finally underway! David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Calen Carr break down the opening-game draws for the U.S. and Canada from Thursady night. Is there cause for concern for either team? Did both coaches overcomplicate their lineup choices? And what will it look like when the two countries meet on Sunday in Nashville?

1:20 - First thoughts on the U.S. draw with El Salvador

4:01 - Did Gregg Berhalter get it right with the lineup?

4:37 - Has Sergino Dest become a liability?

11:58 - Thoughts on Gio Reyna’s performance

13:16 - Tyler Adams was a standout performer

14:47 - Why did the US struggle to execute a gameplan?

17:32 - Is a draw good enough to open World Cup Qualifying?

20:27 - Miles Robinson might have locked down a permanent starting spot

22:17 - What changes does the USMNT make against Canada?

25:43 - First thoughts on Canada’s draw with Honduras

32:52 - Did the surprise lineups affect player performances?

35:00 - Are you worried about Canada after this opening game?

37:03 - USA v Canada preview

41:17 - Is Sunday a must win game for the US?

43:29 - Does Pulisic start against Canada?

45:13 - What changes do you expect from Canada?

El Trafico's imperfect perfection, Pepi (again) & WCup qualifying begins Aug 31, 2021

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Goals, goals, goals! Heineken Rivalry Week delivered from El Trafico to Copa Texas to Hell is Real to Cascadia. The guys go through all the action, rewind to analyze the coaching changes for Real Salt Lake and the Whitecaps then talk World Cup Qualifying.

7:10 - Our favorite moments of Heineken Rivalry Week

20:34 - Playoff reset - which teams are on track for the postseason?

26:05 - El Trafico delivers (again)

41:16 - Hell was almost real for Columbus

45:52 - Throwback performance from Diego Chara helps Portland down Seattle

51:58 - Ricardo Pepi cannot be stopped

1:03:37 - Is Pa Modou Kah the perfect fit for the Vancouver coaching job?

1:09:44 - NYCFC proved they’re legit

1:12:29 - Nashville get their first road win of the season

1:17:45 - How many points does the USMNT need in this first World Cup Qualifying Window?

1:21:28 - Does Canada have the depth to navigate all 3 games?

RICARDO PEPI ... All-Star hero and USMNT forward?!? Wrapping up an amazing week in LA... Aug 26, 2021

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What do you get when you give Wiebe and Gass a six pack of Heineken and a microphone? The official recap of the 2021 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, of course. Long live Ricardo Pepi! Long live the king!

1:28 - MLS is now clearly the dominant force in the region

5:23 - Ricardo Pepi reportedly commits to the USMNT

8:42 - MLS All-Stars take down Liga MX (ASG Game Recap)

13:15 - VIBES of the game

23:18 - Celebrating Ricardo Pepi’s big night

33:16 - will we start to see more Americans playing in Liga MX?

37:48 - Matt Turner wins ASG MVP

44:28 - who from the LIGA MX roster do you want to see in MLS?

46:42 - favorite moments of all star week

51:42 - Heineken rivalry week preview

1:01:30 - Tajon Buchanan off to Europe

Megashow from All-Star: Tajon watch! Shield vs. Cup! Garber & Arriola on the future of MLS-Liga MX! Aug 24, 2021

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There's no better way to get ready for the 2021 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target than a LIVE Extratime Extravaganza! The boys are back in the flesh with a full All-Star preview, reactions to Heineken Rivalry Week and a handful of interviews full of laughs and news.

What's the future of the MLS-Liga MX partnership? Let MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Liga MX president Mikel Arriola tell you themselves. Plus, Walker Zimmerman, Miles Robinson, Matt Turner and Ricardo Pepi stop by for insightful interviews ahead of the week's festivities.

:33 - We’re live from Banc of California Stadium in LA!

10:02 - How do you want to see the MLS All-Star team line up?

18:24 - What to expect from Liga MX

24:36 - Revs, Sounders both on fire - who is the favorite for the Supporters’ Shield? Which wants it more?

41:51 - Interview: Liga MX President Mikel Arriola

48:26 - Interview: MLS Commissioner Don Garber

58:50 - Interview: Nashville SC Defender Walker Zimmerman

1:07:44 - Interview: Atlanta United Defender Miles Robinson

1:18:25 - Interview: Revs Goalkeeper Matt Turner

1:36:53 - Interview: FC Dallas Forward Ricardo Pepi

1:50:22 - Mailbag: we finally give some love to Miami and the ‘Caps!