Rise and Blaze Soccer Show: MLS, USMNT, and USWNT

IT’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TIME… (CONCACAF that is) and National Margarita Day (I'll take three). The Boys break out their geography skills as we dive deep into the CCL. Toronto FC are already looking for the exit door as they get throttled 4-0 to Independiente. Oh Boyd oh Boyd oh Boyd… TFC debutante Terrence Boyd blasts a ball over the bar during a penalty into our neighboring Andromeda Galaxy. We miss our favorite Italian magician and so does TFC. Mr. K12, synthetically enhanced Demarcus Beasley, still dominates the pitch as he captains his Houston side to a victory. Houston bag the away goal and head to their home stadium poised for a next round birth. Shoulder to Shoulder football doesn’t begin to describe the physical plays we got during this weeks CCL match ups. Mark expresses his love for CCL referees. Houston wins the pancake tackle of the year award. BWP rallies the Red Bulls to snatch two away goals from Dominican side Pantoja. Red Bulls prove they don’t need Winter Soldier Tyler Adams to get the job done. Every MLS fan is now a Sporting Kansas City fan as they emerge the clear MLS victors from this first CCL leg. Peter Vermes and his matlock style coaching fueled the “Kings of the West” to a dominating 3-0 victory of Mexican side Toluca. Jake wishes he could transform into Peter Verme’s hairbrush. Mark spots a wild Ochoa out in the wilderness. Frank De Boer and the Five Stripes hope to fill some Tata sized shoes, but ultimately come up short. The boys toast the ATL fans for making the trek out to their first ever international game. The game didn’t end the way the MLS cup champs wanted, but they do get a shot at redemption next week in their 10k impromptu stadium. The boys discuss some of the greatest Americans (eagle screech) to ever grace the fields of MLS.  Dark whispers prophetically tell the boys the outcome of next weeks CCL clashes.

The most important day of the year. Galentine's Day is here. Enjoy it with a friend or a loved one, or both. Now, to the show. Red Bulls sign a Danish wonder kid. Vancouver reinforce the squad. Marco Fabian takes a trip from Germany to the U.S.A. New TFC target, Alejandro Pozuelo, being held captive by his club in Belgium? Is Darlington Nagbe of the Five Stripes headed back home to former coach Caleb Porter's arms? MLS gets some glitchy-tech inspired jerseys in acknowledgement of leaked kits floating around on the web. Blue Steel David Beckham gets his own statue outside of the Galaxy grounds. Future newcomers to the league, Nashville, may be getting a surprise visit from Taylor Swift (probably not) and Don Garber. Just like Valentines day fast approaching for millions of unsuspecting lovers around the US, Elbows were fast approaching the Seattle Sounders youngsters in a heated, not so friendly preseason match between Seattle and Houston. Sweet sweet dreams of Basti as we lay asleep tonight. I Pray I never wake up. The Boys announce an MLS 2019 season Scarf Raffle for all MLS fans! MLS is a weird league. We dive deep into some major differences between the MLS and other leagues across the pond. VAR makes a controversial call as we explain some CLEAR AND OBVIOUS VAR happenings.

Help me Gregg you are my only hope…..Our favorite Italian leaves MLS. Punches thrown in Toronto as tensions rise in the locker room. NYCFC add some tat game to the league. MLS WINS OVER SUPER BOWL….(in attendance, that is)...F. Pogba adds more stripes to his hair in Atlanta. Instagram Hackers spoil MLS transfer news. Seba teaches us about LIfe and the beauty of Football. Griezmann to MLS confirmed via instagram. Lucho almost makes it to the big leagues, but DC won’t bend the knee. Knights of MLS features this Sunday. House Zlatan takes on House Rooney. David Villa returns to America in a friendly tour. Atlanta prep for CONCACAF Champions League while Seattle babysit the academy. It’s raining money and goals in Las Vegas. Alex Bono, Toronto Goalkeeper, hits the slots before his big preseason game. All hail Toronto for Rising and Blazing harder than the rest of the MLS pack. Vela bangs in some “Robben” - esq goals during friendly with Vissel Kobe. New Year, Brand Crew. Cincinnati win a preseason game against the mighty rapids. Come crash into me with the Doug Matthews Band. Chattanooga opt out of the US Open Cup. Tyler Adams continues to start in the Bundesliga. Lletget the super sub hero , AKA the “Costa Rican Nightmare”, causes a rainbow to sprout over Avaya Stadium, San Jose.

Beaver roleplaying as a human, Anthony Precourt, gets a new MLS team in Austin. Hell is real in Ohio and Jebus can't save you from this battle. Atlanta United host a Pity party in the MLS. Miguel Almiron leaves one united for another. Zac Steffen drinks from the same water bottle as Kevin De Bruyne (at least we hope so...). Christian Pulisic becomes the most expensive and humble USMNT player of all time. Ozzie Alonso flies in coach with Opara to Minnesota United. Certified 'Ice Man' Gregg Berhalter leads the USMNT to their first victory of 2019 in front of a mild crowd. US long time Boogie man, Micheal Bradley, is back and more formidable than ever! Mighty morphin formation changes take place in the USMNT tactics room. New capers bag some goals against a C team Panama. The boys learn a harsh lesson: Sometimes the cheapest option is not always the best, at least when it comes to beer. Jo Schmo doesn't understand how US soccer works but we are excited for the future of U.S. soccer.

The boys whip out report card grades to the New York Red Bulls all the way through the Vancouver Whitecaps for their 2018 season performances. The Curse remains in New Jersey. Orlando gets an award. Phang becomes most terrifying mascot in the league history. Timber Joey drives across country with a huge log. Mike Petke is my hero. Just two more, you can do it WONDO, *ahem* Go San Jose. Do trees in forests make Sounders when they get cut down? SKC remain Kings of the West, for now... Toronto = Rise and Blaze. Vancouver becomes a Bayern farm team.

The boys take a crack at grading Atlanta United through New York City FC on their 2018 MLS season performance. King Joseph Martinez sits upon the MLS goal scorers throne. Basti and the Fire are reduced to Cinders. The CREW ARE SAVED, and GO USA. Colorado loves cards, opting more for yellow and red ones. Wayne Rooney wins tackle of the year. FC Dallas finds the elixir of life. Houston get free drinks for life in Salt Lake. Enter Zlatan "You Can't Write Scripts Like These" Ibrahimović. Bob Bradley and LAFC master the Avada Kedavra curse. Minnesota are bad but get a shiny new stadium (weird flex, but okay). Piatta dazzles in Montreal. Will Owner Kraft ever spend money on the Revs? And NYCFC have the best pitch in MLS.