Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast

Hey, soccer fans! Tonight we preview Toronto FC and the LA Galaxy as they prepare for the 2020 MLS season. We welcome Duane Rollins to discuss Toronto's roster, DPs, and chances at lifting a trophy...which are pretty good. In the 2nd half, Nick and Mike break down the LA Galaxy's roster and how their three DPs - Chicharito, Pavon, and dos Santos - can help put the Galaxy back on top of the MLS. Stay tuned for all this and more!

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to another episode of The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. We are continuing our 2020 pre-season team previews with in-depth analysis of the Vancouver Whitecaps, FC Cincinnati, and the Philadelphia Union.

Vancouver Whitecaps

Whitecaps expert Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic, Editor-in-Chief of Between the Sticks, joins our show in a specials pre-season preview. Along with our hosts, Alexandre details the Vancouver roster, tactics, and predicts a vastly improved team in 2020. Be sure to check out all his coverage of the team, and let us know if you agree with the optimism.

FC Cincinnati

There's nowhere to go but up, right? After a historically bad expansion season, FC Cincy turned over their coaching and their roster. Can they take a team that looks respectable on paper and turn it into results on the pitch? Tune in for all of Nick and Mike's takes on this Eastern Conference squad.

Philadelphia Union

What does Philly and DOOP Nation do after the most successful season in team history? If everything goes right, they repeat their success and add a long playoff run. Nick and Mike think the Union will be competitive, but not a threat to win the conference. Let us know if you disagree in the comments or on social media.

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Nick and Mike are back with more team previews! This time, our hosts examine two powerhouses of the MLS: Atlanta United and the Seattle Sounders. They look at the talent on Atlanta's roster, their Designated Players, and predict another season with trophy potential for the Five Stripes. Meanwhile, the Sounders are again a contender in the Western Conference and may look to be more offensive minded. The episode concludes with notes on the new CBA.

Greetings once again, soccer fans! Welcome back to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. Thanks for coming back to our continuing previews of each team around Major League Soccer (MLS). In tonight's episode, Nick and Mike preview defending Supporters' Shield winner Los Angeles FC (LAFC), playoff hopeful Orlando City, and newcomer Nashville SC. Tune in for:

* LAFC: What kind of trophies can they win this year? Will they start with the Concacaf Champions League?

* Orlando City: Will they actually make the playoffs or is their roster just too poor?

* Nashville SC: How will the inaugural season turn out? Good, bad, or ugly?

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Welcome back, soccer fans, to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. In tonight's episode, recorded February 3, 2020, our hosts preview the Colorado Rapids and Red Bulls New York. One team looks poised to make some noise, while the other is in a complete roster re-build.

Joining the hosts is Joseph Samelson of Rapids Republic, a credentialed Rapids reporter and devoted soccer fan. Tune in as he, Nick, and Mike review the Rapids roster, discuss the most important players, and give their predictions as to the outcome of Colorado's season. We want to thank Joseph for joining us and helping us elevate our podcast for this mile-high preview!

Next, Nick and Mike preview the current state of Red Bulls New York, one that can generously be described as a re-build. With so much roster turnover (BWP and Robles to name two) and uncertainty around star center back Aaron Long, coach Chris Armas will once again be on the hot seat. Tune in for the projected starting eleven and how well the red side of New York could finish.

The episode wraps up with news and notes from around Major League Soccer (MLS), including takes on the latest roster moves of FC Cincinnati and the Chicago Fire. All this and more in the latest episode of The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast.

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Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. In this episode, our hosts continue their pre-season team previews, giving you everything you need to know about the San Jose Earthquakes, Columbus Crew, and Sporting Kansas City. They look at acquisitions, departures, and project who will be the break out youngsters and most important players for each time. They conclude each preview with a prediction of the floor and ceiling of each club. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on your team!

* Can San Jose break back into the playoffs?

* Will Columbus continue their roster shuffle?

* Is Sporting Kansas City going to contend for the Western Conference?

All this and more with The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast.

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Hey, soccer fans! We're back with more team previews. Nick is out sick, so settle in for the smooth sounds of Mike's voice as he walks you through the Houston Dyanamo, Montreal Impact, and New England Revolution as they prepare for the 2020 Major League Soccer season. For our MLS team previews, we cover players in and out, review the Designated Players (DPs), and predict breakout youngsters in the next generation of MLS talent. We also provide projected Starting XI and predict the floor/ceiling of each team.

Here are the hot takes from this episode:

* Houston has a potent offense, and the Dynamo will need every goal to try to keep pace with the rest of the West

* Montreal will need every bit of coaching guile from Thierry Henry, but just doesn't have the talent to compete with the top of the East

* The Revolution continues as Bruce Arena has a full off-season to work with New England. Expect to see them compete for a top spot in the East.

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Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. We are excited to begin our annual team previews for each of the franchises taking part in Major League Soccer's 25th Anniversary season. We start with a look at FC Dallas, continue with NYCFC, and conclude with Real Salt Lake. What transactions occurred this offseason? Who are the DPs and which players will have the greatest impact? Are there any young starts ready to breakout? All this and more, including projected starting eleven and the floor and ceiling of each club, in our team preview series.

We wrap up the show with a review of the biggest headlines in MLS, and hear TFC superfan Mike's take on the Michael Bradley "situation" and impending ankle surgery. Nick also rants against the Chicago Fire re-hiring Frank Klopas as an assistant coach. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on these and all the news from around the American soccer landscape in the comments below. Thanks for listening!

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Greetings once again, soccer fans! This episode is a special one for The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast for two reasons. First, we have joined with Big Heads Soccer Network! We are excited to partner with this podcast network and provide their first show dedicated to Major League Soccer (MLS). Be sure to follow BHM Soccer on twitter and check out the various shows on their network.

Next, we are thrilled to bring you an interview with rising star Joe Fala. Joe finished off a stellar college career with the Ramapo Roadrunners, setting a single-season scoring record and being a multiple All-American selection. He has played for FC Motown of the NPSL and most recently participated in the MLS SuperDraft - the only Division III player to participate. Though not selected, his reputation and work ethic have earned him a trial with Red Bull New York. Tune in to learn more about RBNY's newest prospect, and be sure to with Joe all the best on his path to the pros.

In other news, Nick and Mike break down the moves (or lack thereof) by the Chicago Fire. They also introduce you to New York City's new head coach Ronny Deila, and provide commentary on the Philadelphia Union's record signing of Designated Player Jamiro Monteiro. How will these moves affect the Eastern Conference? Tune in to find out.

In the second half of the show, our hosts analyze the hiring of Brian McBride as General Manager of the United States Men's National Team (USMNT). There's agreement that McBride is a good hire, and there is hope he brings his hard-nose style of play to managing the program. As the man in charge of Gregg Berhalter, player recruitment, and club relations, McBride has a tall order to fill, but The Sons of a Pitch are confident in his abilities. They also discuss Sergino Dest's recent decision to represent the USMNT over The Netherlands and his choice to leave Ajax training camp in Qatar.

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Welcome back, soccer fans, and Happy New Year!

With Mike out sick, Nick wanted to take a little time to talk about the history of the Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft. That little time turned into a lot of time, but time full of information. Listen in as Nick takes you through every 1st Overall Pick in SuperDraft history and then reviews the complete list of picks over the last three years.

Based on his analysis, you can see three periods of the SuperDraft: 1) teams searching for talent, 2) teams looking for teenagers to develop, and 3) teams looking for regular starters (not necessarily all-stars). Also, recent history suggest that the best talent is in the first ten picks, otherwise, you hope to develop your drafts picks in your USL affiliate.

Let us know if you agree with Nick's analysis, and what are your thoughts on your team's draft selections. Be sure to join the conversation and keep up with our social media:

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