Vancouver Whitecaps v Portland Timbers preview show

Oh Lord, it's a miracle! Just when you thought the Champions League couldn't get any crazier (after the Tottenham/City game), we go and see something like this. What a comeback. Absolute scenes. That's why we grabbed a Liverpool friend to jump on talk about this season. Jimmy actually admits to liking Liverpool too. We also talk USMNT since Joel is on the national team wagon too. Fun episode. We missed Brad who was at a "The Who" concert with his daddio. But he did add a 10 minute easter egg to the end of the episode so we'll still hear what he has to say.

Steve Zakuani recaps the 1-1 draw against Minnesota United led by former Sounders star Ozzie Alonso and emphasizes the need to break the recent streak of draws. Sounders FC midfielder Jordy Delem joins the show to discuss his role on the team, his relationship with Ozzie, and how he’s adjusted to life in Seattle. Steve ends the episode with the Big 3 Things as the Sounders prepare for three games in 8 days, two at home and one on the road.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle are joined by former USMNT and Bolton midfielder, Stu Holden, to chat the Premier League title race (1:15), Manchester City's greatness (6:45), Liverpool's difficult task against Barcelona (13:30), what to make of Spurs' hopes in their Champions League semi-final 2nd leg at Ajax (15:25) and the current state of U.S. Soccer under Gregg Berhalter (21:15). Plus, a chat on Manchester United's elimination from Champions League football for next season (26:15), another disappointing result for Arsenal (37:00) and Chelsea's strong showing against Watford (41:00). Finally, a closing thought for Cardiff City as their relegation to the Championship was confirmed after their loss to Crystal Palace (44:30).

Steve Zakuani recaps the busy week that featured draws against San Jose and LAFC before analyzing the depth at right back in Kelvin Leerdam’s absence. Steve previews the battle between Ozzie Alonso and Cristian Roldan and breaks down how to stop Darwin Quintero ahead of Saturday’s match at Minnesota United. As a bonus, Brian Schmetzer gives his take on Zakuani becoming a high school soccer coach.

The basement bowl is coming to a stadium near you. Well near you if you live in say Denver. It's another helping of Friday night lights this week as Vancouver Whitecaps head to the altitude of Colorado to face the Rapids. Joe, Nick, Gideon,and Peter are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the match. Can either team find some form and get out of their slump? Who will pick up the attacking play for the Whitecaps with Yordy Reyna missing for at least a month with a hamstring injury? Will Kei Kamara have a fired up field day against his former team to send a message? This was recorded before the sacking of Colorado's Anthony Hudson, but all of the above and more are discussed in their look ahead to the match. The guys also have a look back at their experience in Victoria on Sunday when they attended Pacific FC's inaugural match and tell the story about how they saved Canadian soccer! And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, with a double helping, and which band would you associate with each of our podcast team? Have a listen and find out!

Join Alexi Lalas and John Strong with special guests Adrian Heath, Katie Witham and Bruce McGuire as they talk everything soccer from Allianz Field, the new home of Minnesota United FC. (Note: Recorded live on 4/27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Zakuani recaps what went wrong in the Sounders' first loss of the year against LAFC and why he grades the 2-2 home draw vs. the San Jose Earthquakes incomplete. Steve previews their upcoming match against LAFC, the opportunity for redemption and how it will be different from last weekend's match. Former voice of the Sounders and current voice of the English Premier League Arlo White joins the podcast to reminisce on his time in Seattle and what has made 10 years in MLS special.

Alexi and Mosse react to Major League Soccer's plan to expand to 30 teams in the State of the Union (5:13). Also, the Champions League semifinals and Ajax's unlikely run are unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (20:52). Then, the best matches of all time, Gyasi Zardes and underrated players are looked at in Ask Alexi (34:24). Finally, Alex Morgan being honored, EPL awards and Los Angeles' dominance in MLS headline The Back Three (46:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Zakuani recaps the Sounders’ win vs. Toronto FC, previews Seattle’s upcoming home-and-home matches against LAFC, analyzing the threat of Carlos Vela and LA’s attack. Steve stresses the importance of getting a first win against the Western Conference rival and the duel between head coaches Brian Schmetzer and Bob Bradley. Former Sounders goalkeeper and current TV analyst Marcus Hahnemann stops by to reminisce on his beginnings as a soccer player at Seattle Pacific University, playing in...