MASL Monday

In Episode Three, hosts Joseph Reina and Mark Litton discuss the strategy behind coaches' challenges, and use advanced data and league-wide trends to add critical context to the results fans see every week during the show's third segment, Numbers and Nuance. This episode also features an exclusive interview with San Diego Sockers Head Coach Phil Salvagio, exploring what he learned about the game during his time as a player, San Diego's improved defensive record this year, and what it will take for his team to finish the regular season with a trophy.

Welcome back to Soccer Signal, the Major Arena Soccer League's newest analysis series, breaking down the indoor game from both sides of the glass: the analytical press box and the technical coaching floor. In Episode Two, hosts Joseph Reina and Mark Litton discuss how teams set their line-ups for various in-game situations, and use advanced data and league-wide trends to add critical context to the results fans see every week during the show's third segment, Numbers and Nuance. This episode also features an exclusive interview with Empire Strykers Head Coach Onua Obasi, exploring what he's learned about himself as a coach in his first two seasons, what Obasi-Ball means to him, and, of course, his tactical relationship with goalkeepers.

On this week's episode of MASL Monday, the St. Louis Ambush are the talk of the league after winning both games this weekend. The Ambush are now in first place in the MASL, and Alex and Phil wonder what the chances are for St. Louis to stay there. Plus, the Baltimore Blast had a perfect. How have they rebounded from their mid-season slump? All on the latest episode of MASL Monday!

On this week's episode of MASL Monday, Utica City spent the weekend on the West Coast and claimed a victory against the Empire Stykers before the San Diego Sockers handed them a decisive loss. Was it a good weekend for Utica? St. Louis continues to impress with a victory over the Tacoma Stars. Did the Ambush jump a tier into the contender category? Alex is trying to get an analysis from Phil before he heads on vacation this week.

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On a special episode of MASL Monday, Phil Lavanco is joined by Dr. Joe Machnik, one of the most influential figures in American soccer history, to discuss his remarkable career. The conversation explores the impact of indoor soccer on the growth of the game in the United States and its place within today's Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) before turning to Dr. Machnik's new book, From the Sandlots to the World Cup, a firsthand account of seven decades of U.S. soccer history and the evolution of the sport from grassroots to the world stage.

On this week's episode of MASL Monday, Joseph Reina stopped by to join Alex and Phil as we handed out our midseason awards. Was the trio correct in their preseason predictions? Who do they have now, and what was the only unanimous decision the group made? Plus, the Empire Strykers had a pair of road games this weekend, with Milwaukee heading to Utica. Are the Tacoma Stars and San Diego Sockers the best rivalry this season?

The Empire Strykers had a weekend! The West Coast team started the weekend by vanquishing the San Diego Sockers on their home turf. Then the Strykers whalloped the Kansas City Comets on Sunday night. Have the Strykers righted the ship? The weekend's home-and-home between the St. Louis Ambush and Milwaukee Wave was electric! Alex and Phil break down the action from the weekend and ponder the MVP candidacy of Alex Sanchez.

Have three teams pulled away from the rest of the MASL pack? Tacoma Stars play-by-play announcer Payton Berens joined Alex Bastovansky and Phil Lavanco to run through the weekend's indoor soccer action! The Milwaukee Wave and San Diego Sockers squared off in a battle between the league's top two teams. Milwaukee then turned around to face the Kansas City Comets. Alex, Phil, and Payton put the league's top three teams under the microscope. Plus, Payton shares his thoughts on the Tacoma Stars. What has gone well for the Tacoma Stars this season?

Welcome to the first episode of Soccer Signal, the Major Arena Soccer League's newest analysis series, breaking down the indoor game from both sides of the glass: the analytical press box and the technical coaching floor.

Hosts Joseph Reina and Mark Litton discuss how winning teams protect late leads, exploring the tactics, decision-making, and in-game adjustments that lead to wins. Using advanced data and league-wide trends, Joe and Mark add critical context to the results fans see every week.

This episode also features an exclusive interview with Baltimore Blast Head Coach David Bascome, offering firsthand insight into his team's approach to games at home and on the road, what he looks for in a defender, and what would constitute a successful season for the Blast.

The San Diego Sockers swept their pair of East Coast games against the Baltimore Blast and Utica City FC in an oddly similar fashion. Alex and Phil break down both contests and wonder whether San Diego is now the team to beat in the MASL. Plus, a dramatic ending to the Tacoma Stars vs. St. Louis Ambush match left the guys speechless! Is Tacoma for real this season? Finally, Alex and Phil pay tribute to Comets broadcaster Nick Vasos on Nick Vasos Day and analyze the Kansas City Comets vs. Milwaukee Wave.