In this special Labor Day episode, Andrew Wiebe and David Gass bring you interviews with four fascinating (but wildly different) North American soccer personalities. First up, Ike Opara, who arrived in Minnesota this offseason to help turn the Loons’ fortunes around. In his spare time, he grills opponents, friends and follow professional players on the BS Podcast. Also in the episode … DaMarcus Beasley on his final season, why he doesn’t get showered in gifts like Landon Donovan and the embarrassing accessory his running mate refused to part with back in the day. Plus, Earthquakes midfielder and US national team prospect Jackson Yueill sits down with David in Los Angeles, and Austin da Luz talks life in the second division as as he prepares to hang up his boots. 2:08 – Ike Opara on Minnesota United, marking Zlatan and podcasting 101 26:40 – DaMarcus Beasley is walking away, but he’s still got stories to share 37:01 – Jackson Yueill explains what Matias Almeyda is like behind the scenes 45:37 – North Carolina FC’s Austin da Luz on Playing for Pride, the second division

Ike Opara talks podcasting & Minnesota United + DaMarcus Beasley isn't ready to be a "legend"

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THE RAPIDS!!!!!!!! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle sit down to discuss everything from MLS Matchday 10 including THE RAPIDS, Chicho and RSL rolling, and which coaches are under the most pressure.  2:55 - How real are THE RAPIDS 9:22 - Prince Owusu wonder goal  11:03 - Eric Ramsay, Minnesota are rolling 17:32 - How real are Chicho and RSL? 30:11 - Galaxy can’t contend unless they fix their set piece issues 34:09 - Miami keep rolling, but will injuries catch up with them? 40:13 - Nashville are in trouble 44:50 - SKC - STL Derby-Q is a top-3 rivalry in MLS 52:13 - LAFC, RBNY share spoils in marquee showdown 54:19 - Crew head into CCC in not great form 57:35 - NYC saving season with home form 59:30 - Austin winning, but is it sustainable?  59:59 - Sounders are in deep trouble  1:02:10 - Coach Pressure Rankings  

Chicho or Messi for MVP? Galaxy contend/pretend, THE RAPIDS & Sounders = Wack

Longtime partner in soccer Brian Dunseth is back! Dunny joins Andrew Wiebe to run through everything MLS ahead of Matchday 10 including RSL's success, what Minnesota should do with Reynoso, and how he'd try to slow down the LA Galaxy attack. Add in an awesome interview with D.C. United star striker Christian Benteke and this is a show you definitely don't want to miss!    5:50 - Why LAFC are the best team Brian Dunseth has called this season  12:19 - Wilfried Nancy signs contract extension with the Crew 21:25 -  MLS Cup or bust for Messi, Miami? 30:45 - What's working for RSL and Chico 37:48 - The latest on Reynoso and Minnesota  42:50 - Evander the best 10 in MLS??? 51:06 - How to (try) slow down the LA Galaxy attack 56:04 - The biggest game this week: SKC v.s STL? 1:01:30 - Christian Benteke on LeBron, D.C.'s young talent, and dominating in the air 1:09:46 - Why Troy Lesesne is off to such a great start  

Fresh Western Conference takes with Dunny! Benteke on LeBron, winning headers!

Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle are back to break down everything from Matchday 9! Is Ben Olsen coach of the year after Houston's hot start? Did Vancouver get exposed? Phil Neville said what??? All that and more on a full Monday breakdown!  7:00 - Better result for Philly or worse result for Atlanta? 25:10 - Are Miami now Supporters’ Shield favorites? 31:40 - Who did we learn more about in the Vancouver - Galaxy game? 41:25 - Breaking down Montréal’s style change - what is their ceiling in the East? 49:40 - Can Mateusz Bogusz be the answer for LAFC? 51:15 - D.C. need to find a way to hold onto results 53:20 - Your Coach of the Year frontrunner is… 57:59 - What Minnesota should do with Reynoso 1:01:54 -  Rock bottom for San Jose 1:03:10 - Matt Doyle’s apology to Rapids fans  

Coach of the Year (so far)? Reynoso disappears (again)? Messi in Mahomes' house!

It’s a (temporary) return to podcasting for The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio! Paul joins Andrew Wiebe to discuss another tough round for MLS in Concacaf Champions Cup (besides Columbus!), what to watch this weekend, and the latest on the rumored new roster rules!

Paul Tenorio on a tough Champions Cup exit for Messi, Miami + proposed roster rule changes

This is a good show - we promise! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle deliver on their guarantee of a great show as they dive into everything that happened on Matchday 8: RBNY going top of the table, the latest chapter of the Cucho saga, and, of course, El Trafico controversy! 1:55 - Best things we saw on Matchday 8 (Jader Obrian celebration edition) 10:13 - Vanzeir & Amaya ball, Red Bulls go top of the table 18:16 - Cincinnati still have some issues to sort out 22:42 - Controversy in El Trafico!  35:18 - Our top 5 teams in MLS right now 43:19 - Uhhhhh, what’s up with Cucho? 49:30 - Can the Crew get past Tigres in Champions Cup? 51:40 - Revs deliver in El Promiso 56:25 - How should the Sounders line up when de la Vega is back? 59:48 - Rapids match Messi’s super sub performance 1:01:20 -  Messi v Monterrey Round 2: Can Miami advance?  1:05:20 - Can John Herdman keep the vibes high in Toronto after 4 straight Ls? 1:06:14 - How good are the ‘Caps? 1:08:22 - More wack: Portland’s first half or SKC’s second half? 1:12:13 - Things are rough in San Jose 1:15:00 - Why it’s been a struggle for St. Louis so far 1:16:45 - Mailbag  

Ike Opara talks podcasting & Minnesota United + DaMarcus Beasley isn't ready to be a "legend"

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