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Boo birds target Toronto FC stars, déjà vu for Red Bulls and next goal wins out West? Oct 31, 2017

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With the 2017 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in full swing, the guys get together to dig into Tuesday's Crew SC-NYCFC match and the three Conference Semifinal first legs already in the books. Can anyone stop Toronto FC? Are fans right to boo Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley? Can Portland cope with the loss of Diego Chara? Why can't anyone score goals in the Western Conference?

Instant classic in Atlanta, Red Bulls pull the "upset" ... Knockout Round review and MLS Cup Playoffs previews Oct 27, 2017

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Four games and the Knockout Round down, 13 games and a season-capping trophy lift to go as the 2017 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs roll on. After two long nights – one with goals, and one without (though no shortage of drama) – the guys sit down to make sense of it all ahead of the first leg of the conference semifinals.

In this episode...

Segment 1 - Knockout Round review

Sorry Atlanta, Columbus are officially the darling of the MLS Cup Playoffs (4:26)
Pipa goes Panenka, Zach Steffen's coming out party in PKs (11:01)
Set-piece dominant Vancouver wipes the floor with Earthquakes (13:12)
Sporting KC fans lament yet another disappointing playoff loss (16:05)
Where Kansas City must improve, no excuses (20:12)
Fire peak in June, Red Bulls get rolling at just the right time (24:20)

Segment 2 - Semifinal matchups

VANvSEA - 'Caps look to replicate Sounders 2017 run, No Dempsey for Seattle (28:53)
NYvTOR - Why the Red Bulls could pull the upset, Why Toronto won't let that happen (33:28)
HOUvPOR - Dynamo revolve around ... Vicente Sanchez, Timbers easy favorites (39:52)
CLBvNYC - Everyone is rooting for Columbus, David Villa must carry NYCFC (45:28)

Segment 3 - Mailbag and Hot-Take Hotline

Offside calls get Soccer Twitter up in arms (53:33)
Why didn't Tata reorder the PK shooters? (55:32)
Pedro Santos hot take, but what about final product? (57:05)
Sam Allardyce for USMNT? San Jose? No thanks (1:05:38)

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Upset specials in the Knockout Round, Decision Day drama and terrible preseason predictions Oct 23, 2017

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There's no better time than the present for MLS fans, and the guys are in heaven following an insane Decision Day that saw the sixth and final playoff spot change hands seven times, the Western Conference picture shuffle and the Eastern Conference go bonkers only to stay the same (somehow). Listen for analysis from the final day of the regular season, plus a Knockout Round preview that includes a few fearless predictions!

In this episode...

Segment 1 - Decision Day drama

Can we do that every single weekend? (1:55)
Scoreboard roulette for the final playoff spot (3:35)
Should wins be the first tiebreaker? Or goal differential? (7:02)
What's next for FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake? (9:15)
'Caps talk a big game but can't back it up (12:33)
Should Clint Dempsey miss mulitple games for that elbow? (14:05)
Joy for Houston ... and despair for Kansas City (16:50)
USMNT players booed, Miggy returns in ATL (21:10)
New York City holds serve thanks to Villa (25:45)

Segment 2 - Knockout Round previews

CHIvNY - Dax trade referendum, pressure on the Red Bulls (29:20)
VANvSJ - Fredy Montero's attacking futility, Quakes hoping for Goonie magic (34:01)
ATLvCLB - Potential for fireworks as Almiron returns, Crew SC play for the fans (38:05)
HOUvSKC - Who starts up top for Dynamo? Can Sporting buck history? (43:11)

Segment 3 - Mailbag and Hot-Take Hotline

This week's Baerantee is trash (49:40)
Shame, shame, shame from Canada (52:04)
Revisiting preseason predictions (52:54)
Naming names and revealing our awards ballots (59:15)

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Big news in Columbus + Decision Day questions answered as playoffs loom Oct 19, 2017

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If you haven't listened to ExtraTime Radio, are you really ready for Decision Day? Prepare for the final day of the regular season with Andrew, Matt and David with a special show from the RFK Stadium press box.

There may just be one playoff spot left up for grabs -- battle royal time for San Jose Dallas and Salt Lake -- but the seeding scenarios are downright insane, with just three points separating two through five in both conferences. The guys answer all the pressing questions, then make some regular-season finale Baerantees. Sports Illustrated's Brian Straus also drops by for a mailbag full of RFK lore.

In this episode...

Segment 1 - Crew SC and Eastern Conference

Segment 2 - Western Conference insanity

Segment 3 - Mailbag and Hot-Take Hotline

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MLS and CONCACAF story time w/ Carlos 'El Pescadito' Ruiz Oct 18, 2017

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Carlos Ruiz is an absolute legend. From the sacrifices his family made in Guatemala to help him chase his soccer dream to the dark arts that helped him win championships and score goals to the MLS moments, join us for another story time segment. It is our favorite yet!

Playoff spots, Golden Boots and MVPs in the balance | MLS story time w/ Carlos Ruiz Oct 16, 2017

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If Sunday and Countdown to Decision Day didn't get your juices flowing, you either don't like soccer or last Tuesday in Trinidad & Tobago still haunts you. It's time to at last partly move on -- but never forget -- and the guys jump in the Blue Room to talk Major League Soccer as the playoff field came one team from being set, though seeding is still up in the air, and the Landon Donovan MVP award and Golden Boot races started to clarify. Plus, a preview of MLS story time with Carlos 'Pescadito' Ruiz and the future of the US national team in the mailbag!

In this episode...

Segment 1 - Countdown to Decision Day

Houston Dynamo's season-changing week locks in playoff spot (3:57)
Are Sporting KC fading ... again? What will Vermes do with Dwyer money? (7:04)
Cascadia trio separate themselves as West's best ... Or did they? (12:21)
Real Salt Lake stumble as Yura remains rooted to bench (13:37)
San Jose might make the playoffs with worst GD in the West (17:09)
Seattle or Portland: Who is more dangerous in the playoffs? (19:33)
Diego Valeri for MVP? Who is on board? (24:50)
Three points separate 2-5 in the standings (25:30)
Who made the most of their weekend? Crew SC or Chicago? (26:54)
Home-field advantage is important, especially for Atlanta (30:33)

Segment 2 - Preview of MLS story time with Carlos Ruiz

A taste of our hour-long interview w/ Pescadito, full pod coming Wednesday (37:13)

Segment 3 - Mailbag and Hot-Take Hotline

This week's Baer-antee (53:48)
Who picked Nemanja Nikolic to win Golden Boot? (55:12)
Wondo in the No. 10 role ... Is Leitch out of ideas? (56:56)
Who is the current equivalent of Carlos Ruiz in MLS? (59:23)
What direction should the USMNT plot for the future? (1:04:44)
Could Bruce Arena return to MLS? (1:13:05)

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Alexi Lalas on World Cup nightmare + Paul Tenorio (FourFourTwo) & Brian Sciaretta (ASN) talk legacy of failure and a missing generation Oct 12, 2017

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It hurts. We know. In need of self-therapy after the US national team's World Cup qualifying nightmare, Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle let their emotions flow on Thursday, with a little help from their friends.

After the guys break down what went wrong, commiserate over the opportunity lost for anyone who loves soccer in the United States and begin to think about what the future might bring, former USMNT star and Fox Sports pundit Alexi Lalas (19:04), Paul Tenorio (35:38) of FourFourTwo and Brian Sciaretta (45:27) of American Soccer Now chime in with their respective takes. As always, you can call or text the show at 401-206-0MLS.

In this episode...

US crash out of World Cup

Massive feeling of loss takes hold of US soccer community (3:10)
Is change inevitable for U.S. Soccer after failure? (6:24)
Why missing Russia robs next generation of opportunity (10:15)
Mindset must change from top to bottom in US soccer circles (13:01)
Soccer is not broken in the US ... do your part to improve it (17:45)
INTERVIEW: Alexi Lalas (Fox Sports) breaks down what went wrong (19:04)
INTERVIEW: Paul Tenorio (FourFourTwo) talks legacy of failure (35:38)
INTERVIEW: Brian Sciaretta (ASN) on missing generation and what's next (45:27)

Countdown to Decision Day

Should Red Bulls or ATL hold back in possible playoff matchup? (1:03:01)
Will World Cup failure hang over Toronto FC? (1:04:52)
What is Kaka's MLS legacy? (1:08:42)
How will Tim Melia's injury affect Sporting KC's title hopes? (1:13:27)
Who is the Western Conference's bogey team? (1:17:15)

Mailbag

What is Clint Dempsey future with the USMNT? (1:23:39)
Did we over hype USMNT? Does ETR bear some responsibility? (1:24:38)
How do we build a better and more education soccer community?(1:30:50)
Does the USMNT need to adopt a single system? (1:32:59)
Whose US career is over after World Cup flop? (1:35:37)

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USMNT Complete breakdown + winter hope for some MLS Squads Oct 09, 2017

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What a weekend it was the US National stepped up agains Panama in their biggest moment in years, and the NY Red Bulls locked down the last of the Eastern Conference playoff spots. It was all a little too much for Andrew so he takes a breath as David, Matt, and Ben guide you through it all. What did the USA learn from their demolition of Panama? What changes do you expect in Trinidad? What positions are up for battle?

6:12 T&T Preview

In the second segment the guys investigate whether a Daniel Royer fueled Red Bulls side can threaten the top of the east, and then they both lay to rest and give hope to every MLS squad that has fallen by the wayside. Which of the 8 has disappointed the most, and which fan base has the most hope to get them through the winter.

New England & Orlando 25:31

Philadelphia 31:17

Montreal 35:13

DC United 36:43

LA Galaxy 39:23

Colorado 41:50

Minnesota United 43:23

Crisis averted! Christian Pulisic, Jozy Altidore sink Panama as USMNT get the job done Oct 07, 2017

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Immediate reaction following the US national team's 4-0 win against Panama. A special gift from the ETR guys to you!

Must-win for the US national team with World Cup on the line + Re-living Panama's national nightmare Oct 05, 2017

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Friday's World Cup qualifier against Panama in Orlando (7 pm ET, ESPN2) has Matt losing sleep. Four years of work comes down to two games. Well, one really.

The US need to win or draw against Los Canaleros to avoid a playoff against Australia or Syria for a place in Russia, with all three points the only truly acceptable result. Can they do it? The guys preview the big game from top to bottom, then invite Panamanian journalist David Sakata of DiarioPro (listen at 18:49 mark) to explain how San Zusi's goal in 2013 turned into a national nightmare that's stuck with the squad to this day.

In this episode...

US-Panama preview

Doyle can't sleep ... The stress of World Cup qualification is too much! (3:30)
What would it mean if the US missed the World Cup? (5:20)
All the Hexagonal scenarios ahead of the final two games (9:02)
Reminiscing about the San Zusi game and heartbreak in Panama City (11:31)
INTERVIEW: Panamanian journalist David Sakata on 2013 and Friday's match (18:49)
Will the rest of CONCACAF help the USMNT if they need it? (31:40)
Why the USMNT should abandon the 4-4-2 for Pulisic's sake (33:55)
Clint Dempsey ... sub or starter? (40:18)
Constructing the best-possible backline (43:45)

MLS Weekend + Mailbag

Danladi or Gressel for Rookie of the Year (47:48)
Nesta (and Poku) to Montreal? Are the guys on board? (54:04)
Must-win for Red Bulls with playoffs at stake (58:31)
Minnesota turn things around! Whats next? (1:03:40)
How should Vermes navigate bizarre schedule? (1:06:19)
Why Feilhaber over Kljestan for USMNT must-win? (1:12:35)
Have FC Dallas' struggles hurt Kelyn Acosta's transfer hopes? (1:15:56)

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