Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast

Happy Halloween, soccer fans! There were tricks for Austin and NYCFC while LAFC and Philadelphia got their treats - a trip to the MLS Cup Final! 

In this episode, we recap the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, discussing the stats and highlights of the matches. We also preview the MLS Cup Final match between LAFC and the Philadelphia Union. It's the matchup we wanted to see between the two best teams of the regular season. 

In the second half of the episode, we give our takes on the recent MLS news: -Ben Olsen to coach Houston Dynamo -Josef Martinez out at Atlanta -Portland Timbers extend Gio Savarese ...and more!

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Hey, soccer fans! We're back after a short break, but the MLS Cup Playoffs kept rolling forward. We break down the scores, highlights, and all the playoff implications.

-Were you suprised that FC Cincinnati upset New York Red Bulls?

We take a look at it all in the first half of our show.  In the second half of the show, Nick shares his stories and photos from his latest trip to London and Iceland - including his time at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea and his first English Premier League match: Everton at Tottenham Hotspur. He talks about Iceland as a tourist destination and as a soccer destination, as well.

Hey, soccer fans! We made it! It's Week 34 and Decision Day in MLS.

There are a handful of playoffs spots up for grabs, playoff seeding is on the line, and teams are stilling playing for home field advantage.  Stay tuned to hear who gets in from the Eastern Conference - Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati, and Inter Miami - and who clinches the top spot - Philadelphia Union or CF Montreal. 

We also look at the Western Conference and who grabbed the last two playoff spots - Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake, Minnesota United, or Vancouver Whitecaps - and if anyone is in form to beat top team LAFC. 

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Hey, soccer fans! Who's ready for the playoffs!?

Given this weekend's results, there are a few teams that aren't ready. Stay tuned for a recap of the scores, highlights, and new from this weekend's matches. We also review the standings and potential playoff matchups. How did this weekend affect your team?  In the second half of the show, we look back on MLS Playoffs past. There won't be a test, but this lesson will cover playoff history and trivia from DC United, LA Galaxy, and Chicago Fire to Atlanta United, Seattle Sounders, and Houston Dynamo.

Hey, soccer fans! Just when you thought the MLS playoff race was heating up - here comes an international break!

In tonight's episode, we're discussion the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) and the Canadian Men's National Team (CanMNT) pre-World Cup matches. We'll look at their rosters, how they played, and what they need to fix before heading to Qatar. We've also got a couple MLS matches sprinkled in, so stay tuned for score updates, playoff seedings, and headlines. 

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Hey, soccer fans! Can you feel the excitement?

The MLS playoffs are almost here. Since our last update, we've seen teams clinch and teams get eliminated. Congrats to Philadelphia Union, CF Montreal, and the New York Red Bulls of the Eastern Conference! Condolences to DC United, Chicago Fire, and Toronto FC.  In the Western Conference, congrats to LAFC, Austin FC, and FC Dallas! Our sympathies to Sporting KC, Houston Dynamo, and San Jose Earthquakes. There's always next season, right? 

Stay tuned for match recaps and potential playoff matchups. How does your team's playoff chances look? Or are you already looking to the offseason?  Thanks for watching and make sure to RATE & REVIEW, and LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!

Hey, soccer fans! Four weeks 'til the playoffs - how excited are you!?

In tonight's episode, we take a detailed look at the MLS table, breaking down the Eastern Conference and Western Conference standings. We analyze each team's recent results, future matches, and odds to make the playoffs.  In the 1H, we look at the Eastern Conference that has been dominated by the Philadelphia Union. -Can Doop win the double? -Is CF Montreal a true trophy contender? -Are RBNY and NYCFC for real? -Who else fill out the playoff bracket? - We'll look at Orlando, Columbus, Cincinnati, New England, Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, and Toronto (sorry, DC).

In the 2H, we analyze LAFC's and Austin FC's recent poor form, despite remaining the MLS Cup and Western Conference favorites. Also: -Can FC Dallas make a run? -Will Hany Mukhtar elevate Nashville SC to a trophy? -Is the Seattle Sounders' streak over?

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Hey, soccer fans! It was a wild, wild weekend for the Western Conference, we have midweek matches to discuss, and some teams may have played themselves out of the playoffs. In tonight's show, we take a look at the results and what they mean for the playoffs. Who is in, who is out, and who will be a top 4 seed. We also break down the news and headlines from around American soccer.

In the 2nd half of the show, we continue our team profiles with Orlando City SC. The Lions have been a team of underwhelming offense this season, but are playing for a US Open Cup trophy and are pushing may be coming into form for the playoffs thanks to Pereyra, Gallese, Gioacchini, Pato, Kara, Akindele, Junior Urso, Torres, and manager Oscar Pareja.

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Hey, soccer fans! The playoff picture in coming into focus! Which teams gave us some clarity in Week 28?

Austin FC shocked LAFC to open the weekend, and Portland may have ended Seattle's playoff appearance streak. MNUFC keeps grinding wins, as well. Out East, RBNY and Montreal keep momentum, while Columbus and Cincinnati have to wait 'til next week for another chance at 3 points. 

In the 2nd Half of the show we look at high-flying offense of Austin FC. They got the MLS formula right in their 2nd season, and a poised to make some noise in the playoffs. Stay tuned to hear how they built around coaching, MLS experience, and international offense.

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Hey, soccer fans! Another weekend of MLS action is in the books. And does any team want to make the playoffs!? There's a log jam in the middle of the Eastern and Western Conferences, but none of those teams had a game to separate themselves from the pack  Is your team positioned for a playoff push? 

In the 2nd Half of the show we look at playoff hopeful and enigma of a team: the San Jose Quakes. After playing exciting but losing soccer under manager Matias Almeyda, ownership and management are changing direction. We take a look at their season so far and their future.

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