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COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9g8FcfU COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- Coming off a horrible loss to in-state rivals, the San Jose Earthquakes, the LA Galaxy are struggling to keep their heads above water in a Western Conference that they should be competitive in. On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira discuss the Galaxy's options going forward and what they saw in a non-competitive match against the 'Quakes. First, the guys will start by breaking down a new lineup, a new formation, and some new problems as Guillermo Barros Schelotto rolled out changes that didn't last long. They'll discuss Johnathan Klinsmann's first MLS start in goal and why this might be the only time a goalkeeper receives praise while still allowing four goals on the night. Plus, what was Schelotto's idea behind starting in a 4-4-2 lineup, and what caused the empty bucket scenario that the new formation thrown out in the first half? And with all the focus on the final score, they're plenty to discuss surrounding Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez's early departure from the game. Was GBS trying to make a point? And if so, who was he trying to get the point across to? There's some turmoil in the locker room, and Josh and Eric want to know if it's because the Galaxy aren't ready to follow GBS anymore. And the question comes up a lot, is this team lazy? The guys will tell you why they're not! Even if the results may tell you otherwise. Then Josh breaks out the blame pie -- something they stole from a famous radio act in LA -- to illustrated who is on the chopping block and who might stay. PLEASE DON'T SEND US YOUR BLAME PIES! Finally, the guys will discuss Robbie Keane and what he could mean as a possible replacement for GBS. Do the Galaxy get a win against Vancouver? It's a packed show, and it's just waiting to get started!

In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, Connor returns and rejoins Adam and Andrew to talk about this week in MLS. We start with a moment of silence for the loss of Benny ball in DC, followed by some analysis on the pair of debuts from the Atlanta-NYRB game. We also make sure to discuss who we believe is going to grab the last three spots in the western conference with many teams close and in the running. Will a team like Vancouver sneak in, or will San Jose and the others stay h...

This week, Brad and Steve break down the loss to LAFC at the weekend, and preview the Jekyll and Hyde San Jose Earthquakes ahead. Then VP of Soccer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson drops in to chat about the state of the team, where he's looking to add next, and what brought Roman Torres and Brad Smith back to Seattle.

In this Full Episode, the guys sit down and talk about the biggest headlines from MLS in the past week. Defensive Struggles are plentiful around MLS this week, as Andrew breaks down Seattle's 7 goal rout over San Jose goal by goal. Also, Adam gives his thoughts on who's the next coach to follow Chris Armas out the door! As always, we end on our Fantasy MLS must-haves and Question of the Day! Send any emails with questions or comments to: [email protected] Follow the Pod on Social Media...

Marc Dos Santos; Theo Bair; MLS is Back tournament chat and audio

Your hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani are back just in time as MLS returns to live matches on July 8. Sounders FC assistant coach Gonzalo Pineda joins the pod from Orlando to give an update on the team's fitness before the Sounders kick off against San Jose Earthquakes on July 10. Speaking of San Jose - Brad and Steve speak with forward and SJ veteran Chris Wondolowski ahead of Friday's match. Our hosts close the episode with a quick preview and some predictions for the Sounders' opening ma...

In this Full Episode, the guys interview former Leeds United and San Jose Earthquakes Striker Davide Somma! We talk about everything from his early career in Spain and Italy, relegation battles abroad and his time on loan with Chesterfield and Lincoln, and of course breaking through into the Leeds first team as well as his brief stints in MLS! He has tons of great stories that you won't want to miss! Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support ...

We are absolutely stoked to be joined by Tommy Thompson of the San Jose Earthquakes. Tommy has gotten a lot of praise this year, not just for what he's doing on the pitch, but what language he's speaking off of it. After the Argentine Matias Almeyda joined the club as head coach, Tommy took it upon himself to learn Spanish on the Duolingo app and now he is even doing interviews in Spanish as well. We also discuss the North London Derby and some Labor Day MLS Player's Union drama! Segment 1: It was laces out, Carli! Segment 2: [01:14:31] Interview w/ Tommy Thompson (@tomthom11) Today's Sponsor SeatGeek // Download the Seatgeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we take a look at a tale of two very different LA teams, a massive away effort from San Jose, and finally some movement from the Whitecaps to address abuse allegations. We also dissect the teams who are on the rise, bounding up and down, and those who are flat-lining.

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.

Steve Zakuani recaps the team’s comeback win against the San Jose Earthquakes and the Sounders’ impressive second half of the regular season. Zakuani then previews the Knockout Round of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs and Seattle’s possible opponents. Sounders owner Adrian Hanauer sits down with Steve to discuss how the club joined MLS, the 10 years of success the team has enjoyed on and off the field, as well as honoring the late Paul Allen.

Vancouver Whitecaps' playoff dreams are still alive. Likely looking in better shape than many people's underwear in the closing moments of their match with San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, but only just. Joe Deasy joins us in the studio this week to look over the Quakes match and what it might mean for the rest of the season as we break down every MLS Western team's run-in. Plus all the talking points to come from the game, we hear from both head coaches, and look at the week's other big stories in Whitecapsland. We've got a slew of interviews for you this week, kicking things off as we chat with San Jose's Chris Wondolowski as he approaches MLS' all time scoring record. Will he do it and will he be back for another season? We also sit down with the Whitecaps' Felipe to chat about his season, how he's settled in Vancouver, and the more defensive role he's being asked to play, and we talk the Canadian national team with Marcel de Jong. All this, plus we catch up with former Whitecaps MLS striker Caleb Clarke as he begins life at UBC with a bang, and after a four month absence, Half Man Half Biscuit are back for this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:06.54: Vancouver Whitecaps v San Jose Earthquakes analysis23.26: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson and Mikael Stahre28.58: More Quakes v 'Caps chat38.05: Chris Wondolowski interview and chat45.06: The MLS West run-in to the playoffs66.00: David Norman Jr heads to Scotland69.27: Felipe interview and chat77.00: Canada v US Virgin Islands look ahead80.25: Marcel de Jong interview and chat87.46: Wavelength - Half Man Half Biscuit - Swerving The Checkatrade93.20: Caleb Clarke interview and chat101.48: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

It feels that the plates are moving in Whitecaps land. Tremors are being felt. The big one is coming. Amongst it all, the 'Caps are still fighting for a playoff place. Next up for Vancouver is a trip to San Jose to face the team with the worst record in all of MLS. It's a place where the Whitecaps have yet to win, but surely they need to take all six points against a poor Earthquakes side to realistically still be in with a shot of making the postseason. Can they though? Joe and Nick ponder all that and more, delving in to the threats that San Jose do have and what line up Robbo will put out to counter them. There's a lot on the line and has Joe finally found a game that Nick can do well at inbetween it all? Have a listen and find out!

History was made, but that's just what it is now. History. Time to go make some more. Vancouver Whitecaps won their first ever MLS playoff game on Wednesday night. We look back at the momentous night and the 5-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes, with the help of audio from 'Caps coach Carl Robinson and two goal super sub Nicolas Mezquida. Seattle are next up and will be a far more formidable force for sure. We preview the two-legged affair and hear from the Seattle camp, from head coach Brian Schmetzer and goalkeeper Stefan Frei. And we round off this midweek episode as we sit down with Whitecaps rookie right back Jake Nerwinski, to chat about his first season as a pro, the playoffs, and his US national team aspirations. Here's the full episode rundown:01.25: Vancouver v San Jose review and analysis15.16: Carl Robinson and Chris Leitch postgame audio19.55: Vancouver v San Jose players and tactics24.09: Nicolas Mezquida audio29.22: Vancouver v Seattle preview34.32: Brian Schmetzter audio38.57: Stefan Frei audio42.00: Vancouver v Seattle preview - part two46.49: Jake Nerwinski interview 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!

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

Well, Vancouver Whitecaps blew it. Their first Western Conference regular season title was there for the taking, but they couldn't get the job done against San Jose Earthquakes at home. We're joined by AFTN writer Joe Deasy to look back at the match, what went wrong, and are there any positives to take from it? We'll also hear the thoughts of Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson and the Quakes' Chris Leitch after the game. They get a do over though next weekend in Portland. We preview that match and how the 'Caps might set out their stall. We also look at the lie of the land in MLS and the various playoff possibilities and implications for Vancouver now. Plus we look at a crazy week of World Cup qualifiers and some Whitecaps connections to it all. And there's still time to chat with WFC2 head coach Rich Fagan about a tough USL season, talk take out food with Tim Parker and Sultans of Ping FC feature again in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown:03.51: Vancouver v San Jose review and analysis21.30: Carl Robinson and Chris Leitch postgame audio27.00: More Vancouver v San Jose chat and tweets34.02: MLS lie of the land44.42: Portland preview52.53: What a week of World Cup qualifiers for Whitecaps69.52:Tim Parker - Take Me Out72.01: BC Soccerweb headlines82.16: WFC2 chat and Rich Fagan interview94.53: Wavelength - Sultans of Ping F.C. 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 Pablo Maurer on the show this week! Pablo is a writer and photographer who covered DC United for several years and still covers MLS from time to time. We first heard of Pablo on Twitter (@MLSist) and were so taken aback that as a journalist, he was so damn funny and we had to get him on the show. Segment 1: Villa Maravilla en España, but Giovinco has to stay in Canada! Segment 2: Interview with Pablo Maurer (@MLSist) Segment 3: MLS Rivalry Week Matches: SEA v POR LA v SJ PHI v ATL MTL v TOR RBNY v NYC COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SEGMENT ONE: Recapping Crew SC at San Jose Earthquakes, Cracking the Code, and Man Balls of The Week SEGMENT TWO: Celebrity Fan Todd Fichtenberg makes his record-setting third appearance on the show, as we talk all-things-summer-transfer-window, including his lobster Ethan Finlay heading to Minnesota. SEGMENT THREE: Battle for the Grand Prize, prediction scores, prediction updates, Crewzers vs Bridgeview Fire, HangOnTour, the AGS Attack war, and so much fucking more.

SEGMENT ONE: Recapping Crew SC at Real Salt Lake, Cracking the Code, Man Balls of The Week SEGMENT TWO: Celebrity Fan Karen Crognale stops by the show to talk about things and stuff, her life as a Crew SC fan and an MLS mom, and how she has three grown adult children but still looks like she's 25 years old. SEGMENT THREE: Battle for the Grand Prize, Prediction Scores, Predictions Updates, Previewing Crewzers FC at San Jose Earthquakes, HangOnTour, the AGS Attack War, and so much fucking more.

One hundred episodes of The Cooligans! Can you believe it? This is a fun episode filled with a lot of reminiscing and a few messages from some of our favorite fans. Don't worry though, we still talk soccer with Robert Jonas who is a beat writer for the San Jose Earthquakes. The Quakes just fired their coach midseason and lots of people are puzzled at the decision. Segment 1: Cooligans In Blazers Segment 2: Interview with Robert Jonas (@robertjonas) of Center Line Soccer Segment 3: A Trip Down Memory Lane COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Thank you for helping us get to 100 episodes. We are super grateful and we promise to keep working hard to maybe finally make one of the next 100 episodes good some day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four days, two matches, two different competitions, two defeats. That's been Vancouver Whitecaps' week, but the performances and circumstances of the games against San Jose Earthquakes and Tigres in the 'Volcano' were very different natural disasters. The 'Caps battled hard against a much better Tigres side in Mexico on Tuesday night, coming away with just a two goal deficit and are still very much in their CONCACAF Champions League semi-final. We look back at the game, the performances, and the strange feeling of coming away from a game that we expected the team to do much worse in but being disappointed with how things ultimately played out. 'Caps coach Carl Robinson gave us a call just before he headed home from Mexico to chat about the game and what may lie in store in the second leg (00:16:23 mark). There were some good defensive displays in Mexico, especially from Kendall Waston and David Ousted. But where was that in San Jose? Can they produce that every week in MLS? San Jose was a mess. We look at the great start, the turning point of Ousted's sending off, and the subsequent defensive collapse, posing the question what future does Kekuta Manneh have with this team if he can't add a better defensive side to his game and what could the 'Caps get for him if they decided to put him up for a trade? Our player interview this week is with one of the Whitecaps most recent additions, Brek Shea (00:49:48). We sit down with Brek to talk about his career, moving to Vancouver, and life off the pitch. We found it an interesting chat and we're sure you will too. And there's still time to bring you Tim Parker's footballing bucket list (01:16:17). Have a listen.

Vancouver Whitecaps are on the verge of clinching both MLS playoff and Champions League places. We look back on the win against Seattle and ahead to the game at San Jose.

Legends of Vancouver with Willie Johnston, Bobby Lenarduzzi and a San Jose pregame show

Vancouver v San Jose post game show with audio from both locker rooms, and a preview for next week's Canadian Championship semi final v Toronto.

Episode 61 of the AFTN Soccer Podcast looks ahead to Vancouver Whitecaps v San Jose Earthquakes. It's the Caps' special 40th anniversary match but can they produce something special on the pitch?

We round up the week's Vancouver Whitecaps preseason news. From the signing of new DP Matias Laba to two tournament wins in the Rose City Invitational. All the chat and reaction is here.

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