With the guys out, Andrew calls in some friends for MLS happy hour. Atlanta United president and CEO Garth Lagerwey stops by to talk the 2024 season, from trophy expectations to the proper use of U22 spots. Plus, Marcelo Balboa's got the lowdown on El Trafico (and the Rapids tough start), and Joe Lowery (Total Soccer Show, Backheeled.com) gives his three most interesting storylines heading into MatchDay 2. 3:12 - Garth Lagerwey on 2024 season, Crew match 13:12 - How does MLS compare to Liga MX? 18:20 - Scouting for MLS + Roster rules now/future 27:35 - Almada interest and future in ATL 39:46 - Marcelo Balboa on Cali Clasico, STL v RSL and Rapids 1:01:47 - Joe Lowery on Cincy turnover, new-look TFC and Ramsey in Minn  

Lagerwey on ATL in '24, roster rules + MD 2 preview w/ Balboa & Lowery

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The Crew did (half) of it! Andrew Wiebe recaps Columbus' impressive Leg 1 win over Monterrey in CCC, interviews the Portland Timbers' Evander, and talks with Paul Dolan and Lori Lindsey ahead of a big MLS Matchday 11! 1:29 - Columbus get Leg 1 win!!! 3:16 - Interview: Evander on his favorite goals and best Brazilian number 10s 24:09 - Interview: Paul Dolan ahead of Red Bulls - Whitecaps 46:53 - Interview: Lori Lindsey ahead of Philly - RSL  

1v1 w/ Evander! MD11 conference roundups! Crew take down Monterrey!

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!

Lagerwey on ATL in '24, roster rules + MD 2 preview w/ Balboa & Lowery

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