The guys preview #MLSisBack on the eve of the tournament, but first breaking news from the bubble in Orlando, where MLS announced FC Dallas was withdrawing from the tournament following 10 players and one staff member testing positive for COVID-19. Carlos Vela also opted out, and Andrew, Doyle, David and Charlie discuss what the absence of the reigning Landon Donovan MVP means for LAFC and Brian Rodriguez, plus react to Austin FC’s first-ever signing. Also in the show: full Orlando City-Inter Miami preview, Continental Tire Extratime Awards predictions and MLS on Broadway in the mailbag.  6:10 – COVID-19 update + #MLSisBack is finally here     17:41 – Carlos Vela opts out, what does it mean for LAFC?     23:51 – Austin FC heads to Paraguay to make first-ever signing     29:00 – What will #MLSisBack look like on TV? Details revealed     36:30 – Previewing/predicting Orlando City-Inter Miami to kick off tourney     58:00 – Continental Tire Extratime Awards: David Accam MVP and more!     1:13:28 – Mailbag

Vela opts out! What now for LAFC? #MLSisBack preview, predictions & awards

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Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle are back to break down everything from Matchday 9! Is Ben Olsen coach of the year after Houston's hot start? Did Vancouver get exposed? Phil Neville said what??? All that and more on a full Monday breakdown!  7:00 - Better result for Philly or worse result for Atlanta? 25:10 - Are Miami now Supporters’ Shield favorites? 31:40 - Who did we learn more about in the Vancouver - Galaxy game? 41:25 - Breaking down Montréal’s style change - what is their ceiling in the East? 49:40 - Can Mateusz Bogusz be the answer for LAFC? 51:15 - D.C. need to find a way to hold onto results 53:20 - Your Coach of the Year frontrunner is… 57:59 - What Minnesota should do with Reynoso 1:01:54 -  Rock bottom for San Jose 1:03:10 - Matt Doyle’s apology to Rapids fans  

Coach of the Year (so far)? Reynoso disappears (again)? Messi in Mahomes' house!

It’s a (temporary) return to podcasting for The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio! Paul joins Andrew Wiebe to discuss another tough round for MLS in Concacaf Champions Cup (besides Columbus!), what to watch this weekend, and the latest on the rumored new roster rules!

Paul Tenorio on a tough Champions Cup exit for Messi, Miami + proposed roster rule changes

This is a good show - we promise! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle deliver on their guarantee of a great show as they dive into everything that happened on Matchday 8: RBNY going top of the table, the latest chapter of the Cucho saga, and, of course, El Trafico controversy! 1:55 - Best things we saw on Matchday 8 (Jader Obrian celebration edition) 10:13 - Vanzeir & Amaya ball, Red Bulls go top of the table 18:16 - Cincinnati still have some issues to sort out 22:42 - Controversy in El Trafico!  35:18 - Our top 5 teams in MLS right now 43:19 - Uhhhhh, what’s up with Cucho? 49:30 - Can the Crew get past Tigres in Champions Cup? 51:40 - Revs deliver in El Promiso 56:25 - How should the Sounders line up when de la Vega is back? 59:48 - Rapids match Messi’s super sub performance 1:01:20 -  Messi v Monterrey Round 2: Can Miami advance?  1:05:20 - Can John Herdman keep the vibes high in Toronto after 4 straight Ls? 1:06:14 - How good are the ‘Caps? 1:08:22 - More wack: Portland’s first half or SKC’s second half? 1:12:13 - Things are rough in San Jose 1:15:00 - Why it’s been a struggle for St. Louis so far 1:16:45 - Mailbag  

El Trafico controversy! Cucho woes continue! Best team in MLS is ________

Takes on his debut! Lloyd Sam makes his first Extratime apperance, joining Andrew Wiebe to talk MLS' tough week in CCC, El Trafico, and what he's seen from Charlotte's bright start to the season. Throw in an interview with the Galaxy's Mark Delgado and we've got one heck of a show for you this Thursday!  .Timecodes 2:00 - Disaster for MLS in Concacaf Champions Cup 9:45 - What in the world is going on with Cucho? 16:10 - Revs’ disaster start continues 23:50 - Lloyd Sam on Charlotte’s bright start to 2024 46:55 - Lloyd’s favorite young players in the league 49:35 - El Trafico preview 52:35 - Mark Delgado Interview

Lloyd Sam on Cucho, Charlotte and MLS wingers! Plus, Mark Delgado on El Trafico

Jam-packed Matchday 7 breakdown! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle dive into everything from the MLS weekend including Djordje's breakout performance, Orlando's continued struggles, and whether Chicho Arango should've been sent off before his hat trick.  8:40 - Djordje balls out on LAFC 14:34 - Chicho hat-trick… should he have been sent off? 26:18 - Philly are back, but decisions on Julián Carranza loom 40:16 - Things are bleak in Dallas 45:05 - How much should we believe in Vancouver? 50:15 - Will Cucho Hernandez play against Tigres? 52:13 - Which MLS teams can get through in Concacaf Champions Cup? 55:30 - A season-defining stretch of games for NYC 56:09 - Charlotte’s positive start continues 59:25 - Why we’re not worried about Cincinnati 1:01:05 - Orlando’s spiral continues 1:07:05 - Houston and Colorado: low-key impressing us 1:10:10 - Mailbag  

Vela opts out! What now for LAFC? #MLSisBack preview, predictions & awards

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