Extratime

Did you know the MLS season starts on April 17? Does Lucho Acosta to FC Cincinnati sound like a good idea? Who is new DP Tomas Pochettino and how does he change Austin FC? The guys tackle those questions, then turn to Felipe Cardenas (The Athletic) for more on the South America-to-MLS pipeline and Gabriel Heinze’s Atlanta United. Plus, CCL draw reaction, thoughts on the new US Open Cup format and a must-listen interview with Tony Sanneh on a career that took him from the Twin Cities to the Champions League.

5:25 - Lucho Acosta to FC Cincinnati?

12:28 - Cristian Pavon back to LA Galaxy?

14:40 - Austin FC signs Tomas Pochettino

19:54 - Nashville SC signs CJ Sapong

22:16 - INTERVIEW: Felipe Cardenas (The Athletic)

44:15 - CCL Bracketology

54:50 - Thoughts on the new U.S. Open Cup format

59:40 - INTERVIEW: Tony Sanneh, Big Cat on his incredible career

1:36:59 – Mailbag: Best taping location of all-time

Big news day in MLS. The 2021 season is on, and FC Cincinnati are the headline makers. Signing Brenner, Sao Paolo’s 21-year-old goalscorer, would be a signal of intent (and ambition). And what might Jaap Stam’s team look like with Pity Martinez alongside him? TBD. Also in Monday’s show, pluses and minuses of the new Concacaf Champions League format, Nacho Piatti, Atlanta United’s roster and more in the mailbag.  

2:21 - FC Cincinnati reportedly sign Brenner from Sao Paolo

14:29 - Would an MLS return make sense for Pity Martinez?

19:09 - New Concacaf Champions League format

39:44 - Ignacio Piatti back to MLS?

46:25 - Evaluating Atlanta United’s current roster situation

51:24 - Mailbag

USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter joins the Extratime guys to talk about the strengths of the player pool, growing respect for Americans in Europe, golden generation vs. first wave and misinterpretations of the False 9. Plus, Jon Arnold (The Striker Texas) jumps on to explain what FC Dallas will do with the Bryan Reynolds transfer and whether the Homegrown pipeline is set to keep producing. Stick around for offseason winners, the state of Sporting KC and FC Cincinnati’s roster builds and more!

2:01 - Thoughts on Philly’s new kit

4:00 - Cyle Larin, Jonathan David, Tim Weah … Concacaf abroad

7:07 – INTERVIEW: Gregg Berhalter on the player pool, respect in Europe and a busy 2021

29:15 - State of Sporting KC’s roster build 

34:39 - State of FC Cincinnati’s roster build

41:41 - Biggest offseason winners from Doyle, Wiebe and Gass

52:50 – INTERVIEW: Jon Arnold talks FC Dallas transfers, Homegrowns and MLS in Texas

53:33 - What will FC Dallas do with the Bryan Reynolds money?

1:06:38 - Houston Dynamo + Carlos Salcedo? Where are the Dynamo headed?

1:09:21 – Austin FC tracking well for expansion season

1:12:37 - Quick hits on transfers around MLS

1:17:57 – Jesus Ferreira in the Mailbag 

Is this a Golden Era for the USMNT … or just the first wave? The guys ponder the big questions as they break down a January camp romp led by Jesus Ferreira, Jonathan Lewis and Paul Arriola. How might Gregg Berhalter’s tactics (and lineup) differ against elite competition? Could Matt Turner really the best shot-stopper in MLS history? Does Barnsley make sense for Daryl Dike? What’s next for Aaron Long? Where could Jozy Altidore go if those transfer rumors were true? Plus, much-needed serotonin in the Mailbag.

2:49 - Jesus Ferreira is BACK … but what about with FC Dallas?

7:18 -  What did Doyle take away from the game

11:28 - Thoughts on Sam Vines’ performance/future

15:14 - How will the USMNT style change against better opposition?

19:30 - Jonathan Lewis wins a spot and balls out 

20:39 - Matt Turner: Best pure shot-stopper in MLS history?

28:09 - Arriola to Swansea? Best position long-term?

33:02 – Is this a Golden Era for USMNT/Americans abroad?

37:50 - Daryl Dike to Barnsley on loan?!

42:46 - Aaron Long: What’s next?

49:21 - Chris Richards loaned from Bayern Munich to Hoffenheim

51:23 - Jozy Altidore to the Olympics! Plus, transfer rumors?

55:54 - Crew sign Perry Kitchen, Timbers defender rumors

57:40 - Mailbag

Go behind the Jordan Morris-Swansea City deal with Garth Lagerwey, Sounders President of Soccer and MLS old head. Get the details, plus insights/teases from a Seattle perspective and a look at the global market for MLS and the next generation of players. Andrew, David and Doyle also talk through the US national team’s January camp payoff – What does Berhalter want to get out of it? Who will the winners be? – and run down a long list of transfer rumors of varying veracity. Stick around for a mailbag long on laughs and questionable takes.

2:59 – What will the January payoff be for Gregg Berhalter?

8:48 – Player you’re watching against Trinidad & Tobago

13:39 – David Gass: Starting USMNT XI I want to see

17:55 – Paul Arriola to Swansea City? Good for DC?

19:58 – Jordan Morris to Swansea City now official

22:21 – INTERVIEW: Sounders GM & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey 

49:22 – Transfer rumor of the week … Giovinco to LA Galaxy?!?

55:19 – What’s going on with RBNY?

1:01:07 – Cup Winners Cup for MLS? SuperCup?

1:03:00 – What team’s stock will be way up in 6 months?

1:05:44 – MAILBAG

Sergio Aguero + LAFC = Big splash. The guys dream big for MLS – Memphis Depay to _____??? – and wonder whether Papu Gomez could fix FC Cincinnati. UPDATE: Fun convo, but Gomez won’t be headed to Ohio after all, signing with Sevilla. Keeping it in Europe, there’s debate over Tyler Adams’ long-term position and club possibilities, Josh Sargent’s potential and debuts for Brenden Aaronson and Mark McKenzie. Plus, MLS young players we’re rooting for in 2021, Aaron Herrera’s reported Serie A interest and our favorite serotonin-inducing soccer moments.

1:41 - What should players get for winning the Supporters’ Shield?

4:14 - Splash signings we want to see this offseason

15:49 - What can Minnesota United be with a few upgrades? 

19:37 - Papu Gomez to FC Cincinnati?

28:50 - Big weekend for Americans Abroad

29:32 - Doyle on Josh Sargent

32:01 - What’s Tyler Adams’ best position long-term?

45:14 - MLS Young Player who you’re rooting for in 2021?

53:23 - Real Salt Lake’s Aaron Herrera reportedly has Serie A interest

57:59 - Vancouver Whitecaps reportedly in for Porto No. 10

1:05:00 – Mailbag: Serotonin-inducing soccer moments

Juventus or Roma? Tom Bogert (MLSsoccer.com) has the latest on the FC Dallas Homegrown’s transfer saga. We also introduce the MLS world to Hernan Losada, who is trading the Belgian League for MLS and D.C. United. Plus, the SuperDraft goes rogue! Errrrr …. That or the Mock Drafts were just way off. Andrew, Doyle and Dave dig through the first round: winners, best picks, strange moments. Is it smart that the Union traded all of their picks? As always, your mail!

3:05 - 2021 MLS SuperDraft recap

6:27 - Top 3 pick thoughts + Austin FC, Danny Pereira

15:03 - Best pick of the first round? Houston’s big day

20:52 - Philadelphia Union trades away all draft picks, good move?

25;12 - Tom Bogert on Bryan Reynolds to Juve? Roma? And much more

26:09 – Why the Rapids were delighted to grab Philip Mayaka

27:14 - Is Bryan Reynolds going to Roma or Juventus?

33:51 - Latest on Paul Arriola to Swansea

36:54 - Jesus Murillo to LAFC on a permanent deal

39:15 - Papu Gomez to FC Cincinnati? BS meter

41:19 - Bobby Wood to RSL? Good move/bad news?

47:27 - Andres Guardado to Charlotte? 

47:59 - Interview: New D.C. United manager Hernan Losada

1:01:46 - Mailbag

The SuperDraft is here! How deep is the pool? Where are the strengths? Who are the GA signees? Doyle and Charlie’s 2021 Mock Draft starts things off, then the guys tackle the weekend’s big headlines. Phil Neville (and Chris Henderson) to Inter Miami? Hernan Losada swapping Belgium for D.C. United? Jordan Morris headed to Swansea City on loan?!? Time to dig in.

3:06 - Charlie Davies’ breakdown of college soccer in 2020

10:57 - Where is the strength of this year’s SuperDraft class? 

12:32 - Matt Doyle breaks down the Generation adidas class

16:10 - Matt Doyle/Charlie Davies Mock SuperDraft

41:55 - Miami hires Phil Neville and Chris Henderson

47:42 - D.C. United hire Hernan Losada

54:09 - Jordan Morris reportedly going on loan to Swansea

1:03:07 - News and notes from around the league

1:04:50 - RBNY listening to offers for Tim Parker 

1:07:31 - Lukas Podolski to FC Cincinnati? 

1:09:55 - Mailbag

It’s a new era in Toronto, and we’re talking to the man in charge. Chris Armas lays out his vision for the Reds and reflects on the perceptions – misguided or not – in New York, plus Andrew, Doyle and David react to the hire. The guys debate the best MLS SuperDraft pick of all-time and dig through past transformational draft classes. Stick around for the nitty-gritty on the CF Montreal (formerly the Impact) rebrand, this week’s MLS trades and the Mailbag.

2:45 – Kelyn Rowe signs with Seattle (you’re welcome, Anders)

5:50 – Reactions to Chris Armas’ appointment as Toronto FC head coach

15:20 – INTERVIEW: Armas lays out his vision for the Reds, reflects on Red Bulls days

38:46 – Who is the best MLS SuperDraft pick of all-time?

1:05:30 – INTERVIEW: Montreal president on rebrand, Thierry Henry

1:25:12 – Our thoughts on the Montreal rebrand

1:27:00 – Michael Barrios traded to the Colorado Rapids

1:31:22 – Jorge Villafana traded to LA Galaxy

1:32:20 – Mailbag

Mailbag pod! Andrew, David and Doyle dig into a bevy of listener questions and chat with MLSsoccer.com’s Tom Bogert to get the lay of the land as the January transfer window heats up. From the Corey Baird trade to MLS broadcasts on Nickelodeon to Jozy Altidore’s role with the US men’s national team in 2021 and so much more, your questions answered!

2:11 - Start the Matthew Hoppe hype train!

9:03 - SuperDraft Preview

12:35 - Corey Baird traded to LAFC, good move for both sides?

17:40 - Tom Bogert joins the show

26:00 - Are Portland legit CCL contenders?

33:28 - Updates on Reggie Cannon and Mark McKenzie

43:19 - Soooooo what’s up with that D.C. United coaching search?

51:35 - Are Columbus Crew SC the deepest championship team ever?

56:52 - How good have Austin FC’s MLS signings been so far?

1:01:37 - Would DeAndre Yedlin be a fit in Atlanta? 

1:03:26 - Moises Caicedo to Atlanta United????

1:05:46 - Will Jozy get one more shot with the National Team?

1:08:41 - Should Sporting KC move on from Peter Vermes?