On this special edition of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins give their instant reaction, hot take, or just thoughts on the USA's 2-0 victory over El Salvador in the Gold Cup 2017 Quarterfinals.

The guys discuss how stood out. how poorly the backline played. How the new additions fared in their first game. What changes Bruce Arena could make.

Not to mention, if CONCACAF does anything about the biting and nipple twisiting incidents by the El Salvador players against Jozy Altidore.

On this Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean, Erik and Rachael assess the group stage for the U.S. Men's National Team. Who stood out? Who didn't really help themselves? And how do the six changes affect the squad? What does Cyle Larin bring to Canada? And more.

Rachael goes over the action from NWSL that happened over the weekend.

The trio also discuss a subject near and dear to Erik's heart, MLS Expansion. Don Garber talks up Nashville. Find out why Erik is not very supportive of the idea.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins dive into the second round of Gold Cup action. From the sleep inducing Mexico vs. Jamaica game, to the Alphonso Davies inspired Canada squad against Costa Rica. Not to mention, the controversy surrounding Florent Malouda too.

The guys also discuss the performance of the USMNT against Martinique, which resulted in a 3-2 win. Is it more important that they got the three points? Or does how they played matter more? We discuss that, plus assess who may have impressed.

Erik also goes through the U.S. Open Cup action. With the Semi-Finals now almost set, who could win up taking the trophy?

Finally, the Transfer Window is open and some MLS teams are making moves. Shaun Francis goes to Montreal. Minnesota signs a Scot and an All-White. While the Galaxy found their Pele.

Plus, some fun predictions for the UEFA Women's EUROS 2017 that begin on Sunday.

Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins return for more Soccer 2 the MAX. The guys go through and analyze Round 1 (Match Day 1) of the group stage of Gold Cup 2017. Who impressed? How did the USMNT and Mexico perform with their B Squads? Are Martinique and Curacao for real? Who good is Alphonso Davies and more.

Erik and Sean also talk a little about what happened in Week 12 of NWSL. Not to mention, the big referee problem, which could affect the league's perception.

Finally, Erik has an idea for NASL.

Erik and Sean discuss the action in the final week before MLS takes a two week break for Gold Cup Group Stage.

They also get into the pros and cons of Premier League Pass. Plus, could UEFA really institute a salary cap.

On this week's Weekend Editiion of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger have their CONCACAF Gold Cup 2017 Predictions. They also discuss the weekend in MLS and NWSL. Plus, final thoughts on the Confed Cup.

Things begin with covering the MLS action from the weekend. Can anyone stop the Chicago Fire? FC Dallas gets a big win in Toronto. Cyle Larin returns for an Orlando City SC win. Montreal get their signing and get a victory. Plus, NYCFC keep rolling and more.

Rachael takes us through the NWSL games of the weekend.

After this, final Confederations Cup 2017 thoughts. Should we really be predicting Germany for next year's World Cup? Is Juan Carlos Osorio in danger in losing his job after Mexico's loss against Portugal?

Finally, it's time to continue the summer of soccer, as the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2017 begins this weekend. The trio discuss the United States Men's National team performance against Ghana. Who stood out? Are we confident in this U.S. squad. Not to mention, predictions are made for the whole tournament. Who do we have winning the whole thing? Listen to find out.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger have a lot to discuss.

They start out with the firing of Dom Kinnear. How surprising was this? Was it the right move? What's the outlook on a team that's in playoff position right now?

The trio also go through the MLS games from the weekend. Chicago and Toronto keep steam rolling in the East. While Dallas, Houston, Portland and Seattle draw in rivalry week games. What's going on with D.C.? And is Colorado got about things the right way?

Rachael covers the NWSL action for the weekend. Plus some sad news about another torn ACL.

Then, it's time to breakdown the USMNT Gold Cup Roster. What are our thoughts on who's included? Who's missing? And can this team win the tournament?

Finally, they give their opinions on VAR at the Confed Cup. How MLS or other leagues could tweak it. And assess team performances in the Confed Cup group stage.

On this Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss the Mid-Week MLS Action. Have D.C. United finally found the spark with Patrick Nyarko? Jack McBean shines against Colorado. Can Minnesota United show that form two games in a row? Plus, what's up with the Sounders concentration problems?

The guys also cover San Jose Earthquakes signing Georgian Vako. D.C. making moves for DeShorn Brown. Also, Soccer City has their vote delayed by the San Diego City Council. Does this mean the end for their MLS chances?

Finally, Sean and Erik discuss the FIFA Confed Cup Games from Wednesday and Thursday. How do the guys feel about Juan Carlos Osorio's rotation? Should people take the Germany young squad more seriously?

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Rachael McKriger joins Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins for the first 30 minutes to discuss Russia vs. New Zealand from the Confed Cup. Then, she also runs down the NWSL action from the weekend too.

After that, the guys talk about the other three games from the first round of Confed Cup action. They talk about the controversial VAR decisions. How it can be improved for the World Cup. Plus, there’s also a breakdown of the Major League Soccer action too.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, we have another split show. Rachael McKriger joins Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins for the first 30 minutes of the show. They discuss and recap the three Major League Soccer games from Saturday. How did the International break effect the teams playing? How much should we take out of the wins for Chicago and Portland? We discuss that and more.

Sean also touches on the 1-0 win by England over Venezuela in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Final.

Finally, the three give their FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 Predictions. Who do they have lifting the trophy at the end? Listen to find out.

After that, Sean and Erik discuss the 1-0 win by the U.S. Women’s National Team over Norway. Then, they end the show by discussing the 1-1 draw between the U.S. and Mexico at Azteca Stadium.

Did Bruce Arena make the right moves to put the USMNT in the best situation to actually try and win? Is four points enough out of these two games? How concerned are Sean and Erik entering the last phase of World Cup Qualifying in September and October? They certainly answer these questions.