Gary sits down with US national team and LA Galaxy legend Gyasi Zardes. Now at Columbus Crew, Gyasi talks about the differences between college and pro, learning from Premier League pros, the impact Jurgen Klinsmann had on him, and the experience of playing against Messi and Neymar.

Alexi and Mosse prepare for Major League Soccer's upcoming season in the State of the Union (2:01) and the league's relationship with the USMNT. In Mosse Makes the Case (11:19), Mosse explores Arsenal's decline and whether or not Arsene Wenger should step away from the club. Also, Landon Donovan's comments about the next USMNT coach is addressed in Ask Alexi (17:14) and the guys debut a new segment titled World Cup Update (24:10). Finally, Sepp Blatter's endorsement for Morocco to host the 2026 World Cup headlines The Back Three (29:49). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new MLS season is almost upon us. Vancouver Whitecaps kick off their 2018 campaign next Sunday, and we have a season preview episode for you this week.Jonathan Tannenwald from Philly.com joins us to talk about the Eastern Conference and Steven Agen from Radio Cascadia chats with us about the West. We also bring you all the big Whitecaps and MLS stories of the week, and bring you the latest info we have on the Tim Parker contract negotiations and possible trade. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.23: Whitecaps News of the Week - Tim Parker trade talk, Sean Franklin and Jose Aja sign, and the 'Caps beat LA Galaxy, fan survey36.33: MLS News of the Week - CCL, Jordan Morris injury, Rapids struggles, and more40.35: Eastern Conference preview with Jonathan Tannenwald64.00: Western Conference preview with Steven Agen88.37: Wavelength - Art Brut - St Pauli99.28: BC Soccerweb headlines The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

SEGMENT ONE: The number 17 Buffalo Bills podcast within the outerbelt of 270 is back and worse than ever before! We talk Crewzers FC in the Carolina Challenge Cup, cover PSV's latest press release of failure, and hand out our first Man Balls of 2018. SEGMENT TWO: The first guest in ACES Radio history returns to talk #SaveTheCrew. His name is Sean Kelly, and his STC documentary is hitting the big screen on 3/9. SEGMENT THREE: The Battle for The Grand Prize is back, as we read your first hot takes of the 2018 season. Prediction scores, prediction updates, previewing Crew SC at Toronto FC, HangOnTour, the AGS Attack war, and so much fucking more.

Alexi and Mosse look at the USMNT's style of play in the State of the Union (1:01) and what U.S. Soccer should consider going forward. In Mosse Makes the Case (12:12), Mosse explains why PSG's loss in the first leg of the Champions League tie against Real Madrid isn't necessarily a death blow. Also, Christian Pulisic competing for playing time at Dortmund gets addressed in Ask Alexi (17:59) and rumors of Arjen Robben's interest in MLS headlines The Back Three (24:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse break down the USSF presidential election in the State of the Union (2:01), after Carlos Cordeiro beat out the likes of Kathy Carter, Eric Wynalda and others for the honor over the weekend. The Champions League returned after a long break and Mosse looks at a few of the favorites in his Mosse Makes the Case segment (12:00). Also, Landon Donovan's return to the pitch gets addressed in Ask Alexi (19:27) and the future of USMNT talisman Christian Pulisic headlines The Back Three (31:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and Davo break down Tottenham's North London Derby win over Arsenal and play Marry, Make sweet consensual love to, Dispose of brutally and terminally with Aguero, Kane, and Salah. Plus, U.S. Soccer has a new President. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we are joined by Mike LaBelle! If you don't know the name, you are probably too old to know the world of eSports! Mike is the newest signing of the New York Red Bulls! He is a professional FIFA player and has just become the first eMLS player for the Red Bulls. We get to know how in the world you become a professional video game player! Segment 1: The Martino Progress Platform is out and we (Christian) actually read the whole thing! Segment 2: Interview w/ Mike LaBelle (@MikeLaBelle) Sponsored by SeatGeek! Go to seatgeek.com or the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Martino (@KyleMartino) joined us to discuss his candidacy for President of US Soccer. We have done no research whatsoever, but we can guarantee that this is the first time that a US Soccer presidential candidate has appeared on a comedy show! Yes, The Cooligans are involved in politics now, so turn off your favorite Sunday morning news show and listen to this! Learn more about Kyle Martino's platform at https://www.everyonesgameusa.com/ Sponsored by SeatGeek! Go to seatgeek.com or the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog talks with Belgium National Team manager Roberto Martinez about the differences between managing at the club and international level, what lessons the U.S. can learn from Belgium's youth development success, the preparation process for Russia 2018, and what it will be like to face England in the group stage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.