It's a special edition of Extratime as Andrew Wiebe sits down with new Atlanta United President & CEO Garth Lagerwey for a wide-ranging conversation. We talk to Garth about why now was the right time to take on a new challenge, his relationships with Carlos Bocanegra and Gonzalo Pineda, the situation with Josef Martinez, and the long-term future of MLS. We always love talking to Garth so we hope you'll enjoy!  

Can Garth Lagerwey make Atlanta United an MLS Cup contender again?

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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1:25 - Best / worst thing we saw on Matchday 15 with Sacha Kljestan! 4:00 - Mat Miazga… what are you doing?! 5:28 - The Hudson River Derby 11:00 - Real Salt Lake v Colorado, the best game this week! 22:05 - Marco Reus in MLS… but which team will he land in? 28:53 - Brian Dunseth joins to talk Rocky Mountain Cup, RSL, Chicho and more! 54:30 - Are RSL really and truly Shield contenders?  55:26 -  Ben Wright joins to dig deep into a new Nashville era  1:06:50 - What is the profile Nashville is looking for in a coach?  

Sacha, Dunny & Ben Wright join for your Rivalry Week Breakdown!

1:27 - Best things we saw 9:30 - Portland - San Jose ending was WACK 10:09 - Gary Smith OUT in Nashville, where the club goes next 28:39 - New York Derby Preview 32:19 - Emil Forsberg Interview  45:28 - Canadian Classique Preview 46:35 - Rocky Mountain Cup Preview  

Rivalry Week stars... yes, Raquinho! Plus, Emil Forsberg interview!

Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle fire up the mics to go through an INSANE start to Rivalry Week presented by Continental Tire! Join the guys as they go through all the madness! 4:00 - Matais Rojas absurd free kick 6:40 - Patrick Agyemang hive - WE UP 12:51 - Nashville hit rock bottom 14:10 - Cincinnati are Shield contenders 26:58 - Are we worried about Columbus?  31:02 - Timbers are freefalling  33:55 - Christian Benteke on fire 39:50 - Gonzalo Pineda’s seat is getting hot 46:45 - Philly have disappointed this season 49:27 - Big win for Orlando, Duncan McGuire new contract??? 51:40 - Toronto, NYC trade goals, words 55:35 - LA, RSL split points at the top of the West 1:03:07 - Hernán López looks like a baller 1:06:00 - LAFC annihilate Vancouver  1:08:40 - Jesús Ferreira youngest to 50 goals 1:11:00 - Panic time for SKC 1:14:40 - Liga MX Minute  

52 goals, a brawl, and rivalry madness! All the Matchday 13 takes

Calen Carr and Messi! Longtime partner in soccer Calen joins Andrew Wiebe to look ahead to Matchday 13 including the turmoil in Montréal, Enzo Copetti reportedly on the way out of Charlotte, and the best matches of Rivalry Week presented by Continental Tire! To cap off, Wiebe chats with Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy!  6:19 -  Cavan Sullivan gets his moment 10:16 - Calen Carr gets to call a Messi game! 13:32 - Calen on what makes Messi so special 19:30 - Big changes in Montréal - where the club goes next 26:53 - Enzo Copetti reportedly leaving Charlotte 29:11 - Would Marco Reus fit in St. Louis? 31:41 - Golden Boot Draft Update 32:50 - Best matches of Rivalry Week presented by Continental Tire 47:25 Wilfred Nancy Interview  

Wilfried Nancy interview! Beating Monterrey, inspiring belief and his own career aspirations

We are all witnesses. After a stunning Messi / Inter Miami win, Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle jump on the mic to talk about whether the GOAT can break Carlos Vela's records and which team has the best chance of spoiling Miami's season. The guys then dive into the rest of Matchday 12 including Toronto and Minnesota's fantastic form, RSL leading the West, and San Jose's shocking upset of LAFC.  4:35 - Best Things we Saw on Matchday 12 6:53 - Enzo Copetti shushes own crowd 9:55  - Messi goes ballistic, Miami destory Shield rival Red Bulls 15:45 - Miami’s roster build around Messi is extremely impressive 22:09 - Why Columbus are still a better team than Miami right now 24:50 - RSL top of the West for the first time since 2013! 37:57 - Eric Ramsay has Minnesota rolling 40:54 -  Atlanta free-falling 43:45 - Quakes shock LAFC, Hernán López debuts 51:30 - Are Toronto dark horse Supporters’ Shield contenders?  55:36 - Colorado Rapids are for real 1:01:30  -  Walker returns, Nashville win 1:15:49 -  Liga MX Minute  

Can Garth Lagerwey make Atlanta United an MLS Cup contender again?

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