Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast

The hosts hand out awards at the quarter point of the season. Hear their picks and analysis for the top Rookie, Defender, Newcomer, and Goalkeeper. Find out the front-runners for Coach of the Year, and who could still emerge. Join the discussion for league MVP and whether an American player will eventually break the streak of international MVPs.

Yes, David Villa is on the MVP list. And no, Mike doesn't like it.

Mike and Nick break down all the action from Week 10 of Major League Soccer. Tune in to hear whether Atlanta's tactical changes paid off against Chicago, if Lee Nguyen gave LAFC a boost, and whether Toronto FC and Seattle got back on track. Another New York Derby is in the books, and the hosts analyze whether the New York Red Bulls are an MLS Cup contender. They also review last week's predictions and make their picks for the next slate of games.

Also, Mike plays the role of the Riddler and begins his regular trivia segment. Nick keeps up with Nemanja Nikolic off-sides watch.

With lots of action around the MLS, Nick and Mike look back at the big moments from each game. Their discussion highlights the impact of VAR, how Toronto faired coming off their loss in the CCL final, and whether Orlando City is a real contender. Please leave a comment, or reach out via email, and let us know your thoughts.

 

Also, Mike's disdain for David Villa continues to grow.

Nick and Mike review the final leg of the Concacaf Champions League Final between Chivas Guadalajara (Liga MX) and Toronto FC (MLS). Toronto overcame a 2-1 home loss in the first leg to send the game to penalties, but were eventually bested by their Mexican counterpart. Relive the highlights (and low-lights) of the game, and try to ignore the tears of Mike, our resident Toronto FC super fan.

The hosts review the historic runs of MLS teams in this year's Concacaf Champions League (CCL) and give their predictions for the final match between Chivas Guadalajara and Toronto FC. They also discuss the talent gap between Liga MX and the MLS, and whether it can be closed.

Listen to the hosts provide quick analysis and discuss league-wide trends as they recap every game played in the MLS during Week 8. Things to listen for: the offensive explosion, hat-tricks, penalty saves, and playoff predictions. The hosts also give five picks to watch for during the next slate of games.

Thank you for checking out the Sons of a Pitch soccer podcast, focusing on all things American soccer. This pilot episode tells what you can expect to hear over the course of the podcast, highlighting our focus on Major League Soccer (MLS) and the USMNT. Thanks for listening!