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In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the Columbus Crew are your 2020 MLS champions! Congratulations to Columbus and your fans, a well deserved victory and a very good cap on a very interesting and weird season. We break down the game for you in case you missed it or want to hear our take on everything that happened. We also talk about trade day in MLS! You know that part of the beautiful game where you trade an international slot for GAM and/or TAM, classic. We talk about all t...

Derrick Etienne Jr. of the MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew joins us today to make us apologize for doubting his team's chances in the MLS Cup Final. Derrick just scored in the MLS Cup Final last weekend and we get to catch up with him under very different circumstances from the last time he was on our show and wasn't even signed with a team. We also get an update from Meg Linehan of The Athletic on what's going on with NWSL's move of the Utah Royals back to Kansas City. Sponsored by The Cooligans 5-Year Anniversary Scarf from Ruffneck Scarves and designed by Felix Palao! "Stay Gully" on one side and "Shouts To Us" on the other. Pick up a scarf and wear The Cooligans mantras around your neck today! https://onthevolleyapparel.com/collections/cooligans/products/cooligans-scarf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The title says it all. MLS CUP recap, including a perspective from a Columbus supporter who was there when they lost in 2015. Viewer mail and test driving a new segment. We're not going to weekly episodes, we just wanted to strike while the schadenfreude was hot! Closing Track: My City Was Gone by the Pretenders - thepretenders.com Produced and Engineered by Greg Donnelly Intro Song written & performed by Greg Donnelly Feedback: Email - [email protected] Voicemail - 503-583-4235 Facebook - https://facebook.com/PortlandVanity/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/PDXvanitysoccer Find us on: Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple, and Google Play

Alexi and Mosse open the show with all things MLS Cup (5:20), including reaction to Columbus Crew being crowned champs, Then, the guys shift focus to Europe (30:10), with the Champions League Round of 16 Draw, Hot title races, Ronaldo and Zlatan leading Serie A in scoring, Lionel Messi on the cusp of Pele’s record. The guys also touch on the FIFA’s Best Men’s Players candidates. Looked at in #AskAlexi (1:03:01). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a fond farewell (1:22:20) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- It's your favorite time of year. That's right. It's when the LA Galaxy leave individual players unprotected for the expansion draft! Yay! But with the draft happening less than 24 hours from when we hit the record button, we're sure the entire MLS world has changed. Hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter discuss the entertaining but surprising MLS Cup win for the Columbus Crew and why that certainly hopes Seattle's chances of being considered in the same breath as the Galaxy's dynasty. And also why it shouldn't have surprised anyone with how poorly the Sounders have played in previous MLS Cups. But our real focus today will be mixing MLS's new rules with their old practices and trying to explain the expansion team process and why Cristian Pavon is going to be listed as eligible for the re-entry draft on December 17. And it probably means nothing... probably. Plus, Kevin will look back at some of the Galaxy names that have become successful head coaches and why he believes that the Galaxy have stopped their string of internal development when they can't get a consistent process on the field. It's a quick 60-minute look into the offseason Galaxy, and we're glad you could join us!

Musa and Ryan begin with the sad news that broke during recording that former France, Lyon, and Liverpool manager Gérard Houllier has passed away (06:43). They then discuss Borussia Dortmund firing Lucien Favre following Dortmund’s 5-1 home defeat to newly promoted Stuttgart, the context of Favre’s arrival, and where the team may go next (08:58). There’s also chat about the game itself as well as the rest of the Bundesliga (24:51). They discuss La Liga and the Madrid Derby (31:08) and the relatively calm Premier League (39:50). Finally there are roundups of big weekends in Ligue 1 (49:10), the WSL, and Frauen Bundesliga (55:13) and Columbus Crew’s MLS Cup win (61:02). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Major League Soccer chat as we bring you something a little different this episode.Saturday night saw the 2020 MLS Cup takes place in Columbus, as the Crew saw off the challenge of Seattle Sounders. AFTN did our first live watchalong on YouTube and we bring you that now in podcast form for your aural pleasure.But don't worry, this episode isn't just us talking about the match. In fact, far from it! We do chat about the main action as it takes place but this episode sees Michael McColl, Steve Pandher, Zachary Adam Meisenheimer, Navid Mashinchi, and Will Silver delve into a number of topics and issues affecting Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer as a whole.Just how far behind the top of the league are the Whitecaps? Why can't they recruit and perform better than Columbus? Can they turn things around or will they simply get left behind? And where would the Whitecaps actually have a player ranked in the all time list of MLS players?Plus we talk MLS expansion in Austin and Sacramento, hear from Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff and Sporting Director Claudio Reyna about building their squad and Tuesday's expansion draft, the rumours of MLS and Liga MX merging, how far MLS has come in its 25 years, the top 25 players of all time, Commissioner Don Garber's State of the League address, what lies in store for next season, and much much more, including hearing a little bit from both head coaches after the MLS Cup itself.There's no timestamps or breakdown for this episode as the chat was fluid and we want you to enjoy it all as it played out.

OMGWTFBBQ Columbus Crew are in MLS Cup!!!!! After lad check-in, we recap the game vs. the New England Bruce Arenas and look forward to a game that most of us can't attend. We talk refs, Dong Arber, and what our feels will be not being with our full Crew family for the game. Man Balls are awarded, Crew vs. Fuck Seattle is previewed, and we learn five minutes after recording about Pedro and Nagbe FUUUUUUUUUUU.

Today we preview the MLS Cup Final between the Seattle Sounders and the Columbus Crew! We also chat with Matthew Wolff. Soccer crest and kit designer extraordinaire! Matthew has worked on crests for clubs like LAFC, NYCFC, Oakland Roots, Charleston Battery and many more. He also helped design the iconic Nigeria World Cup kit in 2018. Learn about the wild world of soccer design and branding. Sponsors: Pick up a Cooligans face mask at Upper 90! All proceeds go to South Bronx United! https://u90soccer.com/cooligans-stay-gully-mask-163426.html Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winging It is back ahead of MLS Cup, with guest host Chad Marshall filling in for Steve Zakuani. Brad Evans catches up with his former Sounders AND Columbus Crew teammate, touching on the centerback's careers with both teams. Also, a big shout out to "Air Marshall" for cracking MLS's list of the top 25 greatest players. Sounders forward Will Bruin joins the pod to help preview Saturday's Cup Final, and give a few updates on the team side.

Alexi and Mosse open the show with all things MLS Cup (6:50), including the Seattle Sounders and Columbus Crew’s roads to the Final. Then, the guys shift focus to Europe (37:10), with the Mourinho effect, a banner day for Americans overseas, the Paul Pogba/Man United drama, Lionel Messi rumors and more discussed. Also, the USMNT vs. El Salvador, running a pro team and the top No. 9s of all time are looked at in #AskAlexi (1:04:08). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a fond farewell (1:20:22) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a special PLAYOFF EDITION OF ACES RADIO! After a lad check-in involving turkeys and bubbles and the crap that is Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, the lads discuss Columbus Crew vs. Red Bull New York Red Bull. MLS playoffs are awesome and if you don't agree, you're wrong. We read YOUR questions of the week and talk about what Thanksgiving food Josh Williams is. Crew vs. Nashville, breaking covid news, and Bront tries to cheat the prediction standings. Will there be score predictions? Tune in to find out.

The Columbus Crew regular season is over, much like Drabby's lifespan. After check-in, the lads discuss the season finale against Atlanta United, including what a jerkface Escobar is. The lads also award their regular season MVP, Defender of the Year, and Kirk Urso Heart Awards. They answer YOUR questions of the week, including what Crew player would be their lawn boy. (HINT: It isn't Josh Williams, but also it is.) A new CONTINUING CHAMPION is crowned, and the previous one is dead. #Rest. Playoff predictions galore... it's ACES Radio!

Well well well. If it isn't another Crew win-that-looked-like-a-loss followed by a loss-that-should-have-been-a-win. The lads check in... Bront talks about working the polls (not the poles), John talks about good beer, Drabby talks about playing Among Us. The lads recap games vs. DOOP and Orlando, the death of Crew defense, being winless on the road, and Caleb Porter's empty trophy case. They answer YOUR questions of the week, award man balls, and predict the season finale vs. Atlanta. #JoshWilliamsForPresident

OMGWTFBBQ Columbus Crew?! The lads check in, so we can hear about Bront watching Bar Rescue and John living it. Drabby talks about bird webinars because of course. The lads refuse to recap the last two games, but talk about all the garbage soccer played. They discuss current events with the Crew and league, and read ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK. They're like hot takes, except mercifully shorter. Prediction scores, prediction updates, previews of Doop and Orlando MethLions, and Crognale Man Balls for everyone!

Hello, Crew nation! This description will be infinitely more exciting than the games against Dallas and Montreal, which the lads will discuss! After, of course, a check-in on Bront's bionic arm and John doing his civic duty. Heh. Duty. MOVING ON. The lads discuss how terrible the Crew played in general, and CERTAIN UNNAMED PLAYERS did in particular. They discuss the new signing; is he the magic fix? (No.) Man balls, prediction scores, prediction updates, and a NEW CONTINUING CHAMPION FOR THE MOMENT. Tune in to find out who!

holy crapballs its episode 155 how are you still listening to this omg we long for the sweet release of death and ANYWAY. After a check-in that covers John drawing Drabby like one of his French girls and Bront finally figures out time zones, the lads are back to talk Columbus Crew! They recap the boring shitshow against the Fusslads of Cincinnati and the less boring, less shitshow against the Doops of Chester. They discuss the pros and cons of WINNING THE STANDS on Sunday with 1500 people, and say "Bye Felicia" to Dell Loy Hansen. Man balls, prediction scores, prediction updates, and lots of muting. LISTEN IN!

WE'RE BACK, BABY. And so is MLS. Kind of. I guess. Bront and Drabby welcome back the one and only SEAN SITAR to the show. The lads talk about what Phase I of the MLS return will look like for the Columbus Crew, the new benchwarming acquisitions, and they preview games against not-Bridgeview and not-Jersey. Man Balls are awarded, and we discuss what Crew player we'd want to have as a boss. Also, Sean floats a terrible idea about the Hot Takes segment.

Luis Argudo has been in the MLS since 2018. After 2 seasons with the Columbus Crew (39 appearances), Luis was drafted by Inter Miami with the seventh overall pick of the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft. Prior to this, he played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after he transferred from Elon University. Great conversation with another Wake Forest product.

You think your virtual happy hours are awkward? Wait til you hear this episode of ACES Radio! In Segment 1, John, Drabby, and Bront talk about what life has been like in #StayAtHomeOhio and what's happening in the Crew social media world. In Segment 2, John talks about his kink... it turns out, he likes it when people watch. In Segment 3, we read NEARLY ALL of your hot takes, and Drabby forgets to update the blood point standings, while John narrowly remembers to do the commercial. Way to go, guys.

On this week’s episode of Winging It With Zak and Brad, our hosts break down last Saturday’s home draw vs. Caleb Porter and Columbus Crew SC. Then it’s time to turn the page as the Sounders prep for the team’s first MLS road match of 2020 on Saturday in Houston. Steve and Brad are joined by former Dynamo attacking presence Brian Ching before closing out the pod by answering your questions.

After his transfer from the Columbus Crew to Manchester City, and the subsequent loan to German side Fortuna Düsseldorf this summer, Zack Steffen (24) has quickly established himself as one of the top keepers in the Bundesliga. In fact, after 17 games in the Bundesliga, the Manchester City loanee has the fourth-most saves per game out of any keeper in the league, despite missing the last few matches due to a lingering knee injury. The boys over at OneGoal.us caught up with the USMNT keeper last week. They talk about his contact with Manchester City while on loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf, World Cup Qualifying, the upcoming friendlies in March, Nations League, Gregg Berhalter's style compared to other coaches he's worked with, long term potential of USMNT, the possibility of wearing the captain's armband, differences between MLS and the Bundesliga, favorite stadiums to play in so far, his time at Fortuna Düsseldorf, and pathway to Europe from US. We are honored to support the young guys over at OneGoal.us. Go and follow them to keep tabs on all things USMNT.

On this episode, we assess the MLS season opener, what makes Jordan Morris so special and preview a much-changed Columbus Crew side. Plus, the two make a surprise phone call to Sounders legend Chad Marshall who tells us what he’s up to now, his MLS Cup memories and why he loves JMo.

Vancouver Whitecaps' 2019 MLS season is nearly over. For many, it's putting us out of our misery, but the hard work begins now in trying to make this team competitive next year. We lend a helping hand with our annual Keep, Trade, or Release segment. Seems like the ideal time, but how many do we actually really want to keep?! We also chat with Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos about having a losing season for the first time, on whether we'll see mystery man Jasser Khmiri, and he gives us his thoughts on early kick offs. We also look at the Whitecaps draw with Columbus and hear from a sad Caleb Porter. Plus the week's happenings in the MLS Western Conference, Suede Razors are back in the latest Wavelength, there's BC Soccerweb headlines, and we continue our artists of the month - Biffy Clyro. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.00: Vancouver Whitecaps chat - Columbus analysis, sad Caleb Porter, and MDS talks Khmiri, early kicks off, and having a losing season28.56: What is, or should be, the Whitecaps DNA?33.52: Whitecaps Keep, Trade, or Release 2019 - the defence53.20: Whitecaps Keep, Trade, or Release 2019 - the midfield and attack78.00: MLS weekly round-up93.16: Wavelength - Suede Razors - Passion On The Pitch96.27: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Today we are joined by comedian Travis Irvine of Columbus Ohio to recap the saving of the Columbus Crew. We also talk about our wild weekend in New England and how we were instrumental in helping the New England Revolution get a win! Segment 1: Our April Fools Day joke angered many people. Segment 2: Interview with comedian/politician/Crew Supporter @travisirvineUSA Sponsors: SeatGeek - Download the SeatGeek app today and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get $10 off your first purchase. On The Volley Apparel - Go to onthevolleyapparel.com today and pick up our latest T-shirt. The PopoTee! Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is our first interview from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago. We are joined by Alexi Lalas and catch up on the Columbus Crew being saved and we talk about the future of the MLS Superdraft. Segment 1: Marcelo Bielsa is gully as hell and he got the receipts to prove it. Segment 2: (58:20) Interview w/ Alexi Lalas of Fox Sports Support the show by joining the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad and get your questions answered on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by expert tactical analyst Adin Osmanbasic to discuss the his views on the game. Adin has worked with Columbus Crew in MLS and writes for leading tactical website Spielvrlagerung. They discuss how coaching and analysis have merged, influence of Rene Maric, positional play and the type of player you require, social media, coach education, Pep & Jose, and of course, he has phenomenal advice for coaches who are looking at improving the depth of their analysis.

Alexi and Mosse unpack the latest with Columbus Crew SC and the "Save the Crew" movement in the State of the Union (4:23). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (16:19) that managing a national team isn't all it's cracked up to be. Then, exploring how the U.S. would fare in UEFA's Nations League and the MLS MVP race are looked at in Ask Alexi (28:39). Finally, Alexi's all-time top 10 USWNT players, the USMNT's recent matches and the MLS playoffs coming down to the wire headline The Back Three (39:06). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Michael sick, that can only mean one thing, yup, the music selection is not as good in this week's show. Or better. You decide! Steve and Zach look ahead to Vancouver Whitecaps crucial MLS clash with Sporting KC on Wednesday, with lots of chat on the Canadian men's and women's national team, the Canadian Premier League, The Crew being saved, and lots more. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.05: Whitecaps Chat - KC preview, development team29.20: Canadian Men and Women's national team chat with John Herdman audio50.35: Canadian Premier League chat59.30: Columbus Crew Saved!74.03: Wavelength - Stern des Südens - Bayern Munich anthem80.11: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Alexi Lalas is up to his shenanigans again! Lots of people are upset with him after his comments regarding the Columbus Crew and the announcement of the logo for Austin FC. Lalas can be a bit harsh at times and he is going full heel on #SaveTheCrew! Segment 1: Is Josef Martinez Orlando City's biological father? Segment 2: NY is Red...cards. Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse discuss the implications of Columbus Crew SC's potential move to Austin, Texas in the State of the Union (2:18). The coexistence of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe at PSG is looked at in Mosse Makes the Case (20:00). Also, how Cristiano Ronaldo's move impacts the Messi vs. Ronaldo debate is explored in Ask Alexi (30:51). Finally, predictions for the USMNT squad selection against Brazil headlines The Back Three (38:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a long weekend, so we have an extra long episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for you as we took over the airwaves at CiTR radio for two and a half hours on Sunday night. Vancouver Whitecaps showed a never say die spirit in Dallas on Saturday afternoon (or should that be Dai with a Welshman in charge?), fighting back from 2-0 down to score a couple of very late goals to earn the unlikeliest of points. We look back over the dramatic afternoon and chat about the main talking points coming out of it. Plus we hear from both head coaches, Dallas' Oscar Pareja and Vancouver's Carl Robinson. We've got two feature interviews for you this episode. First up is Whitecaps' Canadian defender Marcel de Jong, as he joins us to chat about the stability of signing a new contract extension. Then former Whitecap Kekuta Manneh joins us to chat about his move to Mexico, Columbus Crew falling short in their quest for last year's MLS Cup, and what it means to his hometown of Austin to possibly be getting a new MLS team. We also take a look at the latest news surrounding the Canadian Premier League, in what's been a big week for them. Plus how the weekend played out for the MLS western teams, Whitecaps midfielder Jordon Mutch talks television, and The Others make their debut in our Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.49: Dallas v Vancouver match analysis17.33: Oscar Pareja and Carl Robinson audio26.15: Whitecaps chat - player analysis, talking points surrounding the team, news of the week48.17: Marcel De Jong interview and discussion56.38: Canadian Premier League news of the week - Cavalry FC, Victoria rumours, what's happening in Port City, league details revealed84.44: Wavelength - The Others - Stan Bowles89.37: MLS West Week in Review 103.10: Kekuta Manneh interview and discussion113.58: TSS Rovers and Canadian development chat120.10: TV OD - Jordon Mutch125.37: BC Soccerweb headlines

Host Steve Zakuani recaps the Sounders’ 0-0 draw at home against Columbus Crew SC and previews the club's busy week with road matches against Toronto FC and Portland Timbers.

Let's just forget last week's game against LA Galaxy. We'll put it down to the Vancouver Whitecaps disease of struggling against weakened teams. They always seems to do better against the better ones, so at least that gives some home ahead of a trip to the Eastern Conference leading Columbus Crew.Joe Deasy, Gideon Hill, and Nicolaas Rupprecht preview the match, looking at what we can expect from a fired up Crew side. What will the Whitecaps look like? Can they break down a team that doesn't have 10 men behind the ball? Will there actually be some decent delivery this week? All this and a lot more are discussed in this week's preview episode. We're also joined by Whitecaps midfielder Jordon Mutch to talk about settling in to Vancouver, what he's made of MLS so far, and what he expects this weekend. All this, plus "Do You Know Who I Am?" and our prediction game. Have a listen!

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.

CLIP SHOW TIME! Join us on a trip down memory lane to hear what the Columbus Crew means to some of our celebrity guests from episodes past.

Columbus Crew's days might be numbered, but we try to find some solutions on today's episode as we are joined by politician and comedian Travis Irvine. We met Travis doing stand-up comedy in NYC, but he recently moved back to Ohio to run for office. Yes, that is real. He even has a documentary about the whole thing on Amazon Prime Video. Travis is also a huge Columbus Crew fan, so we try to figure out what in the world owner Anthony Precourt is doing to this club. Segment 1: Atlanta United is Don Garber's favorite child. Segment 2: Interview with Travis Irvine (@TravisIrvineUSA) Segment 3: WE TALKIN' PLAYOFFS! MATCHES: ATL v TOR POR v VAN SEA v COL HOU v CHI SJ v MIN Sponsored by SeatGeek. Go to seatgeek.com or the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vancouver Whitecaps have limped into the playoffs. For the second straight week they had a chance to finish first in the West and for the second straight week, they blew it. Joe Deasy and Gideon Hill join Steve in the studio to look over all the ins and outs of the 'Caps loss in Portland. What went wrong, what was with the line up, and did anyone stand out, in a good way? Plus we hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Carl Robinson and Portland's Caleb Porter We also have exclusive interviews with Whitecaps Jordan Harvey and Nosa Igiebor about the match, Nosa's debut, and the MLS playoff path ahead, plus Portland's game winner Darren Mattocks chats about sticking it to his old club. Now that that regular season is done and dusted, we look ahead to the MLS playoffs, previewing Wednesday's knockout game against San Jose and giving our bracket predictions. And there's still time to chat with 'Caps goalkeeping coach Stewart Kerr about the Marinovic/Ousted conundrum, and see Goldie Lookin' Chain return again in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown:00.44: Portland v Vancouver review and analysis17.15: Carl Robinson and Caleb Porter postgame audio and chat28.10: Darren Mattocks interview 32.36: Portland v Vancouver player performances36.39: Nosa Igiebor interview and chat43.38: Stewart Kerr interview and 'Caps goalkeeping discussion54.35: San Jose playoff preview68.22: Jordan Harvey interview72.15: The week in MLS and playoff bracket85.59: BC Soccerweb headlines inc Columbus Crew moving105.33: Wavelength - Goldie Lookin' Chain (NSFW - Explicit Lyrics) 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!

One more week until the playoffs, so we've got a rundown of where the teams stand but also have some interesting and pretty bleak news from MLS, including a possible move of Columbus Crew. This week's episode is sponsored by key business indicators.

Interviews with Vancouver Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson, legendary actor Ray WInstone, and Columbus Crew's Kekuta Manneh. Plus analysis of Vancouver v Columbus, a preview of Vancouver v Colorado, and a look at the wild MLS Western Conference.

SEGMENT ONE: The panel uses their newly-acquired dry erase boards to give you their Top 3 Lists of various, like, things about Columbus Crew SC. Or something. This episode will be bad. SEGMENT TWO: The panel uses their not newly-acquired wireless microphones to talk to the people of Columbus about various topics. You know how John is always talking about doing a Man-On-The-Street thing? Yeah, that's going to happen on segment two. This episode will be bad.

Top of the Western Conference bay bay. That's where Vancouver Whitecaps find themselves this morning and long may it stay that way! Wednesday night's 3-0 win over Minnesota United sent the 'Caps to the summit. We look back at the match and hear from both head coaches, Carl Robinson and Adrian Heath. It's a week of homecomings in Vancouver as two former players take the pitch against the 'Caps. Wednesday saw one of the MLS originals back in town, New Zealand defender Michael Boxall, while Kekuta Manneh faces off against his first pro team on Saturday. We chat in-depth with both about their times in Vancouver, moving on to pastures new, and how their current seasons are going. And there's still time to hear from another Kiwi, current 'Caps 'keeper Stefan Marinovic and take a look ahead to Saturday's visit by Columbus Crew. Here's the full episode rundown:01.40: Vancouver v Minnesota review and analysis10.03 : Carl Robinson and Adrian Heath postgame audio16.30 : Michael Boxall interview28.03 : Kiwis in MLS chat and Stefan Marinovic interview32.23 : Kekuta Manneh interview49.39 : Vancouver v Columbus preview 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!

It's Portland Timbers Day! The Cooligans have been making a strong effort to hear from fan bases all over the country so as to not stay insulated in our NYC bubble and it's been an incredible journey. In segment two, hear us talk to Jamie Goldberg of The Oregonian. She is the beat writer for the Portland Timbers and and we cover all things Timber! It's a podcast even Timber Joey would recommend! Segment 1: Another authentic Alexis rant! Premier League Match Day 1, We are terrified of Manchester United. Segment 2: Interview with journalist for The Oregonian, Portland Timbers beat writer, Jamie Goldberg! Segment 3: Cooligans Corner: NYCFC v Columbus Crew, New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union, Messi tells Argentina to not cry for him because he has returned, Hope Solo keeps it way too real @notalexis @chrispolanco Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leicester City has taken the Barclays Premier League by storm. They refuse to relinquish their position at the top of the table. The Cooligans are in awe every week as Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy continue to light up the league. Alexis and Christian also discuss the new MLS Targeted Allocation Money (TAM)! Every MLS team has received a Christmas bonus, but what will they spend it on? I: Leicester City is the new Chelsea, and Chelsea is the new Leicester City Break: 30 seconds of Portland Timbers with @BackOfficeGavin II: MLS makes it rain TAM. Cap stay the same, just extra guap Break: 30 seconds of Columbus Crew SC with @TravisIrvineUSA III: Burnt Ends (aka quick segment of all the stuff we didn't get to) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog speaks with Portland Timbers defender Nat Borchers and Columbus Crew striker Kei Kamara about their careers, their respective playoff runs, and Sunday's MLS Cup final. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A busy week for Vancouver Whitecaps. We look back on the TFC game, ahead to the Columbus game and round up all the week's news in Whitecapsland.