Soccer 2 the MAX

Soccer 2 the MAX

By Sean Garmer & Erik WatkinsSportsSoccerFootball
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Soccer 2 the MAX episodes

  • Soccer 2 the MAX: USMNT & USWNT Win, MLS Miami Approved, U-20 World Cup Final Set
    On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss the big win for the U.S. Men's National Team over Trinidad & Tobago. This puts them squarely in third place in the Hexagonal, with a huge game against first place Mexico coming up on Sunday.

    The USWNT took one goal from Rose Lavelle and that was enough for a win in their friendly against Sweden. They prepare for one more game against Norway on Sunday as well.

    The guys also discuss Dade County approving the sale of the three acres of land needed by Miami Beckham United. How imminent is the official naming of the Miami team, as No. 24? San Diego hits a little snag in their MLS Expansion bid. Plus, the guys give their predictions for the three MLS games taking place on Saturday too.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Soccer 2 the MAX: U.S. U-20 Squad Eliminated, Gold Cup Preliminary Roster, MLS & NWSL Weekend Games
    On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger begin with a look at the weekend's Major League Soccer action.

    Orlando City somehow get a scoreless draw, even with two red cards. Sporting KC, New England and FC Dallas roll to comfortable wins. While Montreal eeks one out against NYRB and more.

    Plus, who's to blame for Real Salt Lake's major struggles? And does Mike Petke deserve to last the whole season? Is Colorado proving stats are overrated? Two grind it out wins recently, may prove Pablo Mastroeni right.

    Then, focus shifts to the U.S. Men's National Teams, who both had games against Venezuela. The Senior team battled back for a 1-1 draw, but did anyone particularly impress? The U-20's got outplayed and almost run off the pitch, but actually held on and put up a fight to a 2-1 loss in extra time. How should fans feel about another Quarterfinal exit? Is this progress? Or should they be doing more?

    Rachael has plenty to say about a mostly MLS led 40-man roster of U.S. players heading into training camp for Gold Cup 2017.

    Finally, Rachael also leads the guys in talking about the National Women's Soccer League play for Week 8, before they take a break for almost two weeks due to international duties.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Soccer 2 the MAX: MLS Week 14 Discussion, U.S. U-20 Squad in Quarterfinals, MLS Miami Makes Progress
    Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins keep rolling along on this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX. The guys discuss and recap the four MLS games from Wednesday night. Houston and Columbus keep winning. Orlando looks good in the mid-week. While NYCFC and New England battle in a tight one.

    After that, the guys cover some news concerning Mexico's Luis Montes possibly joining the Colorado Rapids. David Beckham FINALLY making some headway in the MLS Miami stadium situation as well.

    The two talk the U.S. U-20 team blasting New Zealand 6-0. They look at the match-up against Venezuela and talk about the Senior team too.

    Finally, it's time for predictions for the rest of the MLS Week 14 games and NWSL Week 8 as well.
    57 min
  • Soccer 2 the MAX: U.S. U-20 Team Advances to Knockout Stage, USMNT World Cup Qualifying Squad Selected, MLS & NWSL Weekend Recap
    On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Rachael McKriger rejoins the guys, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins. They go through the weekend in Major League Soccer.

    Should we go ahead and crown Toronto FC after their beating on Columbus SC. Atlanta make a statement in their win against NYCFC. Are the Galaxy totally back? After outright winning against San Jose?

    The three also go in-depth on the U.S. Men's National Team roster for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Trinidad & Tobago and Mexico.

    Sean and Erik make predictions for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2017 Knockout stages. How far do they have the USMNT advancing? Could they make the final?

    Finally, Rachael talks the weekend's NWSL action. Plus some discussion on the US Women's National Team selection for the upcoming Friendlies against Sweden and Norway too.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Soccer 2 the MAX Mid-Week: Evaluating U-20 World Cup USMNT, David Beckham HOF, MLS Week 13 & NWSL Week 7 Predictions,
    On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX Mid-Week, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins take a look at the 2017 National Soccer Hall of Fame nominees. They discuss who could be in, who's out, and should David Beckham make it?

    The guys also evaluate the U-20 World Cup U.S. Men's National Team after their first two games in the tournament. Is Josh Sargent really that good? Should SKC be playing more Erik Palmer-Brown? What's going on with Jonathan Klinsman? And is Tyler Adams a star waiting to happen? All this and more.

    Not to mention, their predictions for MLS Week 13 and NWSL Week 7 as well.
    1 hr 18 min
  • Soccer 2 the MAX: MLS Week 12 Weekend Recap, NWSL Players Union, U-20 World Cup Impressions
    Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins return for the weekend discussion on what happened in Major League Soccer Week 12. NYCFC end Orlando's unbeaten run at home. While a golazo ends the undefeated streak for FC Dallas. Atlanta and Montreal bounce back in big ways and much more.

    The guys also cover MLS getting new international TV deals. NWSL non-allocated players forming an association, and what that means about a possible players union. Plus impressions on the FIFA U-20 World Cup so far with the first US game looming.
    58 min
  • Soccer 2 the MAX: FIFA U-20 World Cup Preview, MLS Mid-Week Five Matches, Week 12 Predictions
    On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX Mid-Week, Sean Garmer and Erik Wakins discuss the five games that happened on Wednesday night from Major League Soccer. Chicago keeps flying with another blowout win. Seattle suffers another big loss. RSL finally gets out of that slump and much more.

    The guys also talk about Sacramento Republic FC making a big case for MLS expansion.

    Then, they get into predictions for the weekend games in MLS and National Women's Soccer League.

    Finally, the two have some fun with a totally guessing FIFA U-20 World Cup Predictions.
    1 hr 13 min
  • Soccer 2 the MAX: Improving MLS TV Ratings, MLS Week 10 Recap, NWSL Week 5, More
    On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, we have the first split show. Erik Watkins and Sean Garmer discuss Major League Soccer Week 10. Who looked better in their blowout win? Chicago, New England Colorado, or Philadelphia? Are the L.A. Galaxy officially back to themselves? We discuss that and more about the week that was.

    The guys also talk Cyle Larin receiving official offers from other clubs. Liga MX announcing the return of a SuperLiga type compeition with MLS Clubs. Plus, in a big topic, they cover what MLS decided are the ways they can improve their lagging TV ratings. Could they actually work? Erik has some ideas on the matter.

    After that, Rachael McKriger joins us to talk Fabian Johnson’s new contract. The United States Women’s National team competing in another four team tournament this summer. Not to mention, they go over the NWSL Week 5 games too.
    1 hr 46 min
  • Soccer 2 the MAX: MLS Week 10 Preview, U.S. U-20 World Cup Squad, 2026 World Cup Slots Official
    On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins go over the shocking comeback by Toronto FC to win late over the Columbus Crew.

    The guys also discuss the news of Phoenix Rising FC's visit by Major League Soccer. Seattle 2 getting their own stadium. The 2026 World Cup slots being announced. The U.S. FIFA U-20 World Cup squad and much more.

    Finally, they finish with their predictions for MLS Week 10.
    1 hr 21 min

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A Podcast about the world's game from an American perspective. Each episode includes headlines, topics, and discussions that can be about anything that happened that week in Soccer, Futbol, or…