Major League Soccer avoided an insanely stupid lockout this week when the league and the MSLPA came to an agreement. This paves the way for the long-rumored Orlando tournament to take place and we’re pretty psyched that cooler heads prevailed in this situation. The NWSL is also holding a tournament and the Orlando Pride got just about the worst draw they could have gotten for their four matches in the first stage of the event. We discuss yet another brutal schedule for the Pride, plus the addition of former OCSC defender Seb Hines to the coaching staff, pushing back the jersey reveal and more.

Speaking of Seb, he stopped by to discuss his role on the Pride’s technical staff, how the team is preparing for the tournament, and what we can look forward to when the NWSL teams converge on Utah to begin play. Big thanks to Seb for stopping by and talking with us.

We wanswered our listeners’ questions about books, the outdoors, movies, and even soccer. If there’s anything — and we do mean anything —you want us to address on our next show, just ask by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC.

Finally, we spent an enjoyable (and long) amount of time discussing the next two movies in our Marvel Cinematic Universe rewatch — Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Stay safe and enjoy the show.

Here’s how show No. 199 went down:

0:15 - MLS avoided a silly work stoppage which could have been catastrophic for the league, and the NWSL held its Challenge Cup draw. Things could have gone better for Orlando.

26:11 - Seb Hines stops by and we learn more about his role with the Orlando Pride as well as his favorite moments from his Orlando City days and what he did during the pandemic lockdown.

45:49 - We answer listeners’ questions and dive back into the MCU as we discuss the two best movies of Phase 2.

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