Beyond The Pitch

Title: BTPMLS Episode 6 -- New York Red Bulls struggling, LA Galaxy improving, and are Toronto FC the best in MLS?

In Episode 6 of BTPMLS Scott and Otis ponder whether the Red Bulls have "lost their energy," whether Gyasi Zardes can ever be THE man in Los Angeles, discuss whether or not Jermaine Jones could be a problem child... and Scott gives credit where credit is due to an unlikely player.

Phil sits down to discuss the career of FSC's Keith Costigan and discusses some of the issues that can exist between British/Irish commentators and American

Phil sits down to discuss the career of FSC's Keith Costigan and discusses some of the issues that can exist between British/Irish commentators and American

Juan kicks off his American Coaches Abroad series by interviewing Montego Bay United FC coach Rod Underwood. The Atlanta native has been a youth developer and assistant coach at the NASL and USL level. He has also been involved with the youth system over at the Portland Timbers. Rod talks a great deal about his coaching philosphy and how it translates over to life. He also talks about the stigma of US coaches and how that mindset has to change. He also talks about the pressure necessary for youngsters in the United States to go through to be able to achieve even greater goals. You can follow Rod on Twitter (@cutinside) and on Facebook (Cut Inside) **If you are an American and you are earning badges, coaching at the youth level or even coaching a club side overseas contact us. We'd be interested in hearing your story.*

Juan kicks off his American Coaches Abroad series by interviewing Montego Bay United FC coach Rod Underwood. The Atlanta native has been a youth developer and assistant coach at the NASL and USL level. He has also been involved with the youth system over at the Portland Timbers. Rod talks a great deal about his coaching philosphy and how it translates over to life. He also talks about the stigma of US coaches and how that mindset has to change. He also talks about the pressure necessary for youngsters in the United States to go through to be able to achieve even greater goals. You can follow Rod on Twitter (@cutinside) and on Facebook (Cut Inside) **If you are an American and you are earning badges, coaching at the youth level or even coaching a club side overseas contact us. We'd be interested in hearing your story.*

In this episode ofOne on One... Juan has a candid chat with former US national team player and current ESPN analyst HerculezGomez.In this conversation Herc, talks about his beginnings as a player inLas Vegas and also howhe took "the long way" t to USL and eventually MLS.What started out as a 20 minute chat about the Liga MX finals turned into a 90 minute conversation where Herculez talks about all aspects of his football career and dabbles into his personal life as well.Herculez also discusses his time in Mexican football ashe played in various clubs.He also talks about relationships and how they helped him progress as a professional.In this interview, they also talk about the presence of Latinos in soccer media in English as well as the magical year that was 2010 for him as what seemed tobe a tough year for him ended upbeing one of the best of his tremendous. All this and his wife's secret chilaquiles and how hecan whip up a wicked carne asada.You can follow Herculez on Twitter @Herculezg

In this episode ofOne on One... Juan has a candid chat with former US national team player and current ESPN analyst HerculezGomez.In this conversation Herc, talks about his beginnings as a player inLas Vegas and also howhe took "the long way" t to USL and eventually MLS.What started out as a 20 minute chat about the Liga MX finals turned into a 90 minute conversation where Herculez talks about all aspects of his football career and dabbles into his personal life as well.Herculez also discusses his time in Mexican football ashe played in various clubs.He also talks about relationships and how they helped him progress as a professional.In this interview, they also talk about the presence of Latinos in soccer media in English as well as the magical year that was 2010 for him as what seemed tobe a tough year for him ended upbeing one of the best of his tremendous. All this and his wife's secret chilaquiles and how hecan whip up a wicked carne asada.You can follow Herculez on Twitter @Herculezg

In this episode, Juan is joined by Prost Amerika's Jony Rico. There they discuss what occurred in the Liga MX playoffs as well as they offer a preview of what's to come in the matches on Thursday.

Jony delves into other topics as well as such as the positive outlook of Pachuca and the potentially complicated ones over at Club América.

In this episode, Juan is joined by Prost Amerika's Jony Rico. There they discuss what occurred in the Liga MX playoffs as well as they offer a preview of what's to come in the matches on Thursday.

Jony delves into other topics as well as such as the positive outlook of Pachuca and the potentially complicated ones over at Club América.

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