Playoff Format

Christian and Alexis discuss the USMNT’s gutsy 1-0 win over Jamaica. Then, Stefan Frei joins the show to chat MLS playoffs. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Marta’s wonder goal to sent the Orlando Pride to the NWSL Cup final.

Sockers Overtime S6E1: The Long Goodbye ON THE SHOW TONIGHT we welcome in a new co-host and say farewell to another The league has new conferences and a new playoff format, we’ll figure it out for you We will tour the Sockers schedule and set the stage for a yearlong farewell to the Grand Old Arena A wild day at the WMF World Cup sends both the US and Mexico packing Welcome to all live on Twitch, those next-day on YouTube or podcast Where have we been? Welcome in Tony, talk 2balls Farewell Jerry and Nate Purpose of show, schedule (Tuesdays) MASL RESET FOR 2023-24 13 teams (no Florida, no Guadalajara (yet)) West: SD, Chihuahua, Empire, Texas (Mesquite), Tacoma, Dallas East: Baltimore, KC, St Louis, Milwaukee, Monterrey, Harrisburg, Utica Top 4 per conference make the playoffs, home-home with knockout game SOCKERS RESET Signed: Gabriel Costa (3 years) Signed: Drew Ruggles (4 years) Re-signed: Cerda, Cardenas, Christian Gutierrez, Leo (5 years) Departed to Monterrey: Ismael Rojo, Pollo, Irvin Mojica Departed to Empire: Jurado (Paul Wright, Paul Dougherty) SCHEDULE let’s go through it game by game Promotional schedule Long goodbye to the arena NEWS WMF Wipeout! Uzi signs in Texas, could Franck be next?

We're honored to be joined by MLS legend and current Senior VP of Competition and Operations for MLS Next Pro, Ali Curtis! Ali Curtis has always been a trailblazer in American soccer, and his new role with MLS Next Pro will allow him to leave a lasting impact on the sport! We discuss all the latest news surrounding MLS' development league, including its new playoff format in which the better seed selects its opponent before each match. Christian and Alexis also ask Ali about THAT Red Bulls town hall meeting, give their takes on the 2030 World Cup locations, and dive into the beef between Kieran Trippier and his son. Do you like the new MLS Next Pro playoff format? Let us know what you think in the reviews! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Landon and Mike recap the latest "must-win" loss in Colorado, Austin FC II's playoff run, and discuss an Athletic article about the diluted MLS playoff format. Other topics and questions include: - Austin FC win the only trophy that matters - 1-0 loss in Denver - Fodrey has an encouraging shift - Inconceivable for Wolff to keep his job? - Are the MLS playoffs too diluted? - DC United and LAFC previews - Austin FC II's first playoff win - "Scared money don't make money" - Wh...

With the 2023 MLS season days away from kicking off, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce discuss the league's plans to expand into new markets, the revamped postseason schedule, the chances of LAFC repeating, and which teams will be sporting the freshest kits. Plus, the U-17s are officially World Cup bound, the USWNT triumph in the SheBelieves Cup, and Leeds United face another must-win game in their fight for survival. (02:25) -- World Cup prep time for the U-17s & USWNT! (10:45) -- Don Garber teases more expansion teams (18:11) -- MLS' new playoff format: 18 teams, best-of-3 series (27:44) -- Phil Neville calls out MLS' playoff plan (32:16) -- Season preview: Can LAFC repeat? (40:35) -- Drip or skip: ranking the 2023 kits (50:55) -- Weekend preview: Leeds six-pointer & more! In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the In Soccer We Trust team on Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Get 20% off In Soccer We Trust merch, using the code SOCCER20: https://https://store.cbssports.com/collections/in-soccer-we-trust Sign up to the new Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/golazo-starting-xi/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with another packed show of Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian soccer chat.The World Cup in Qatar is just weeks away and as the tournament gets closer, the injury concerns for the Canadian national team continue to grow, with two players confirmed out and a scare with Alphonso Davies' hamstring.We delve into all of that but we cheer up with a world premiere of the new Canadian World Cup - Nobody Believed Us. We chat with the man behind it, friend of the show, Neil Grant and give the song its first spin.Turning to club football, the newest Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC had its official launch this week. We take a look at what we learned, hear from owner Rob Friend, chat with inaugural head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and talk with CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan about the new club, future expansion, and FC Edmonton's fate.Plus we look back at a dramatic MLS Cup final, look at Don Garber's latest annual MLS State of the League conference, and chat about the rumoured changes to the league's playoff format.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro05.55: Canada World Cup injury concerns grow32.04: Neil Grant interview - part one42.30: Wavelength - Neil Grant - Nobody Believed Us (A Canadian World Cup song)45.53: Neil Grant interview - part two60.00: Vancouver FC officially launched - with Rob Friend audio81.43: Vancouver FC head coach Afshin Ghotbi interview and discussion93.28: CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan interview106.05: LAFC win MLS Cup122.08: Don Garber's State of the League address127.55: New MLS playoff format on the horizon?