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This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the insane 4-3 comeback win against Sporting Kansas City and answer some listener questions. Other topics and questions include: - Updated Rigoni timeline! - U-17 Intra-Squad Match - Choppa the Puppy - What will academy players do until Next Pro starts? - Jared Stroud to St. Louis? - SKC Game Recap (13:44) - Why can't Austin turn it on from the start? - Best fullback pairing? - Listener Questions (1:03:21) - Is Wolff Coach of the Year? - Could A...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Emiliano Rigoni signing with Kevin Morris, interview Austin FC commentator Adrian Healey, and recap the 2-0 road win against Sporting Kansas City. Other topics include: - Emiliano Rigoni officially signs as a DP - What kind of player is he? - What's the cause for his inconsistency? - How does he fit into this team? - Sporting Kansas City recap (22:56) - Were all four goals correctly called back? - Yellow card party - How Driussi's off-ball mo...

On this episode of The Breakaway, Rob McAllister and Adam Moffat join the podcast to discuss the semifinal atmosphere and crowd, the play on the pitch, and the magic in penalty kicks.

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Cecilio Dominguez's contract termination and Austin FC's near comeback against the New York Red Bulls. Other topics include: - Cecilio Dominguez's mutual contract termination - What does it mean for Austin FC? - Why is Dominguez willing to do this? - Rigoni has to be close - Which All-Star Skills Challenge is Driussi's best? - Anthony Gonzalez called to U19 camp - New York Red Bulls recap (19:11) - Austin FC falls right into the trap - Do we win w...

What does America love more than apple pie? Underdogs. USL club Sacramento Republic FC has embodied that spirit in a magical run to the semifinals of the US Open Cup, knocking off two MLS teams in the process. Club president and general manager Todd Dunivant joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to break down the “cup-sets” before diving into their semifinal matchup with Sporting Kansas City (2:30). We also dive into the pro/rel debate (9:03), players to watch against KC (13:49), what makes Sacramento special (16:45), and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Off the Crossbar, Matt, Kyle and Trevor talk RSL's 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City, plus: Why we're all just ready to be done with the David Ochoa drama Realistic targets for Real Salt Lake signings Real Monarchs 2-2 draw with Chelsea Ad hoc pod trivia and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the July 19th edition of Soapbox Standup. Soapbox Standup is a weekly podcast bringing you the latest headlines about Real Salt Lake in a 15 minute episode, published every Monday morning. This week, we cover: Real Monarchs defeat SKC II 1-0 in a stoppage time winner to get their second win of the season Real Salt Lake fell 2-1 against Atlanta in Georgia RSL snapped their winless streak with a 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City Justen Glad’s return was felt, Marcelo makes this 100th appearance for RSL and Meram hits 50+ goals and 50+ assists in MLS play Utah welcomes Wolverhampton Wanderers II and Chelsea II and will face the Monarchs Everton Luiz, Jony Menendez, and Chris Kablan have all moved off the RSL roster, which could be indicative of an incoming player RSL to host FC Dallas at the weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce are joined by Sacramento Republic FC's general manager to discuss the USL club's David vs. Goliath run in the US Open Cup where a win against Sporting KC would see them through to the final. If you support the show, please nominate In Soccer We Trust for The People's Choice Podcast Awards in the "Sports" Category: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/ In Soccer We Trust is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox 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/ 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

On this episode of Side x Side, hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap last weekend's 1-1 draw vs LAFC, discuss the injury news surrounding Obed Vargas, and breakdown some of Sporting Kansas City's early season struggles. The pod wraps up with a quick fan Q&A and a little game of "Sporting or Sounders?" with Zak and Brad. As always, download, subscribe and review.

Nick and Andrew peruse the MLSPA salary list, chat the CONCACAF Champions League final and what it means in the context of Seattle's season, a Whitecaps win and Portland blowing out Sporting Kansas City.

In this episode, Matt and Kyle are joined by Ethan Kershaw and Alex Mower of the RSL Sunday podcast (on The Hive Sports) to talk: Real Salt Lake's injury crisis How good RSL has been after five games and if it's sustainable throughout the course of the season RSL's loss to Sporting Kansas City RSL's tallest players and more! RSL Sunday can be found on The Hive Sports podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the March 28th edition of Soapbox Standup. Soapbox Standup is a weekly podcast bringing you the latest headlines about Real Salt Lake in a 15 minute episode, published every Monday morning. This week, we cover: RSL’s loss to Sporting Kansas City Real Monarchs first game of the season, which ended in a 4-0 loss to Tacoma Defiance CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atlanta United Trivia is back and we learn a little about the MLS growth and soccer potential in the USA. Dave brings a great bottle of Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon so we can talk about it all. Including, our home opener win against Sporting Kansas City and our rough loss against Colorado Rapids. Without our starters, Dave is happy about Pineda playing it proper from the whistle.

Mike and Dave take the fire to the rainy parking lot of Elliott Street Pub. Atlanta United win 3 -1 over Sporting KC with a thin squad. Araujo gets the first goal and sets the path to victory. Martinez has some nice assists and we talked about it all in the home opener for Atlanta United. Subscribe, find us on YouTube.

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the signing of Ethan Finlay, as well as a few other player moves and rumors. They also talk to Roma Desai, the Austin FC fan who attended every single game, home and away. Topics and questions include: - Slovenian Santas - Ethan Finlay profile - Stroud returns on new contract - Leo Väisänen rumor and profile - Slightly less likely Jhojan Valencia rumor - Continued International slot confusion - Gaines gone in Expansion Draft - Sweat signs with SKC - Int...

In this episode of Off the Crossbar, Matt, Kyle and Trevor talk: Their respective Thanksgiving celebrations RSL's big win over Sporting Kansas City How RSL became a defensive force after leaking goals for a third of the season The likely return of Albert Rusnak and how RSL can work him into the lineup The impact of Justen Glad on the match How RSL might replace Everton Luiz and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we have a rundown of all the MLS Cup Playoff games including some surprising results! We look at Minnesota's sputtering performance against the Timbers, SKC's dominance of the Whitecaps but why we're not worried, some nervy close calls for other teams, and who we have picked for the next round. We just missed the Colorado-Portland game, which we'll talk about in detail next time! This week's episode is brought to you by goalkeeper antics

In this episode of Off the Crossbar, Kyle and Trevor are joined by Dr. Colin Young to talk through RSL's massive win over Sporting Kansas City and the ensuing playoff spot. They talk: MLS playoffs 2021 Chris Wondolowski officially retires from his playing career RSL's return to the 4-2-3-1 Thoughts on Pablo Mastroeni as a potential head coach and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Landon and Jeremiah predict which Austin FC players will be here for the 2022 season and which ones will hang up their Verde. Other topics include: -Review of 3-1 win against Sporting Kansas City -Emergency right back, Jon Gallagher -Fagundez is the second youngest to reach 50 goals and 50 assists -Road woes continue in the final game in Portland -Who will stay and who will go? (32:44) -Alvaro Medran rumor and how we could make it work -Soccer Assist Gala and second event of the Laundr...

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.We cover a lot of bases again this week as we talk football at club and country level around the country.The temperature gauge was certainly rising in the MLS Western Conference as the action heated up with six games remaining. The Whitecaps finished the weekend in the same situation they started it, one point and one place back off the playoff line. They kept there with a fantastically hard fought home win over Sporting Kansas City.We pick over the bones of that game, look at the weekend's action in the West, and preview the 'Caps next two matches. Can they keep things going?Plus we look at Canada's World Cup qualifier against Panama and cast our eyes over the latest results and standings in the Canadian Premier League.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.36: Intro and football cards08.09: MLS West weekend round-up18.49: Whitecaps v Sporting KC postgame analysis41.46: Portland and San Jose preview57.40: Canada CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chat87.50: Canadian Premier League chat97.00: Wavelength - Ultraska - Against Modern Football

Welcome back to another edition of the Sounders FC Side x Side podcast with hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. A lot of big wins to recap, including victories against top-of-the-west foes Sporting Kansas City and Colorado Rapids. Our guest this week is a Comeback Player of the Year candidate who has scored some beauties for the Sounders this season... Jimmy Medranda. He discusses his MLS journey and reveals his personal favorite career goal. Then, the guys play their weekly round of Ov...

It's time to debrief Leagues Cup final - Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down the September 22nd Sounders FC hard-fought loss to Mexican side Club Leon, and discuss the MLS - Liga MX announcement of a new tournament kicking off in 2023. Hear from MLS commissioner Don Garber and Liga MX President Mikel Arriola, as they joined Keith Costigan and Kasey Keller in Las Vegas. Stay tuned as Zak and Brad preview Sunday's matchup vs Sporting Kansas City, and play a quick game of Over/Under presente...

This week Landon and Jeremiah review the 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City and assess where Austin FC stand at the end of a hard road stretch. They also chat with Pam Catoe of CraftBeerAustin.com (50:40) of about the intersection of beer and soccer in the area surrounding Q2 Stadium. Other topics include: -Wolff's interesting new formation -Chances taken and chances squandered -Is Stuver an All Star? -Is 8 points good enough? -Is supporter culture only authentic if it's bad? -Beer ...

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS.The games are coming thick and fast for the Whitecaps right now and they headed out for the first of three away games on Wednesday night, going down to a 1-0 loss at Minnesota United.. Michael, Steve, and Zach are back for a midweek show to pick over the bones of that match. Where did it all go wrong for Vancouver after such a strong start? Was it the lack of rotation or poor substitutions? How long is the open play goal monkey going to remain on their back? And can they bounce back quickly?We look at all of that and a lot more, hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and Minnesota's Adrian Heath, and we look ahead to the Whitecaps next match against Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.Plus we delve into the midweek MLS action and look at the good, the bad, and the ugly in the latest salary releases for both the Whitecaps and across the league.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.55: Minnesota v Vancouver postgame analysis38.07: MLS midweek round-up50.38: Sporting KC preview66.57: Whitecaps and MLS 2021 salaries

It’s the May 3rd edition of Soapbox Standup. Soapbox Standup is a weekly podcast bringing you the latest headlines about Real Salt Lake in a 15 minute episode, published every Monday morning. This week, we cover: RSL’s win over Sporting Kansas City The club reverses the decision to have digitals ads on the broadcast MLS cracking down on racist and abusive language. Text stadium operations 801-996-4042 or speak to a CSC staff member to report an issue. RSL have reportedly made an offer for winger Jonathan Menendez David Ochoa’s post game punt Real Monarchs’ season opener RSL’s hosts San Jose Earthquakes on Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the April 26th edition of Soapbox Standup. is a weekly podcast bringing you the latest headlines about Real Salt Lake in a 15 minute episode, published every Monday morning. This week, we cover: RSL win their first game of the season Don Garber’s comments on the RSL sale New jobs for Beckerman and Rimando Hamberg terminate Bobby Wood’s contract early Real Monarchs wrap up their preseason RSL vs. Sporting Kansas City preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To commemorate the two-year anniversary of the official franchise announcement, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Alexi Lalas to get his thoughts on Austin FC's progress over the past two years. Other topics covered include: -Besler signing and McConaughey-inspired announcement -Senior roster spots are filling up quickly -Adrian Healey's roster breakdown -Austin FC's first snow day -When will the season actually start? You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. ...

Gary is joined by former Tottenham Hotspurs defender and professional coach, Dean Austin, to discuss the relationship between head coach and assistant. Dean has worked in both roles in the professional game, as head coach at Northampton Town, and then as an assistant coach with Crystal Palace and most recently with Quique Flores at Watford. Dean kicked off the interview from a head coach perspective. How does he hire an assistant coach? What does he look for? How does he build that relationship? He then looks at the perspective of an assistant coach in how they can deal with certain scenarios, as well as how young coaches can help put themselves in potential opportunities in the future. This podcast is sponsored by SenseBall - www.senseball.com SenseBall is the training soccer ball developed by CogiTraining, the revolutionary soccer training method implemented in soccer clubs and Federations around the world. SenseBall is specifically aimed at young players between 6 and 20 years of age. Practiced individually or in groups, SenseBall improves a players touch and feel for the ball while helping them to become two-footed. As a coach, encouraging your players to practice with the SenseBall in training or at home will bring them many benefits. TRAIN LIKE A PRO. SenseBall is used by the youth teams of AC Milan, Sporting Kansas City, RSC Anderlecht, KRC Genk, FC Nantes, the Belgian Football Federation and many others. ACQUIRE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF MODERN SOCCER. Learn to control, guide and kick the ball perfectly thanks to repetition. BECOME A TWO-FOOTED PLAYER. SenseBall is designed on the principle of bilateral activity. Thanks to the practice of SenseBall, they make an average of 500,000 touches of the ball in one season and use their left foot as many times as their right foot. AVOID INJURIES. Improve their concentration, perception, coordination and synchronization. There are special discounted prices for orders of 10 or more! Shipping is FREE. Get SenseBall now by going to www.senseball.com and become a better soccer coach!

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gianluca Busio joins us today to talk about his experience at the MLS is Back Tournament, and what it's like dealing with all the transfer rumors to Europe. Gianluca signed with SKC at 16 years old, and now at 18 he is one of the top prospects to make a possible move to Serie A. We also recap the MLS is Back Final won by the Portland Timbers. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans 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

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it is packed as usual as we bring you more chat from the MLS is Back tournament in Orlando.Vancouver Whitecaps' Disney dreams are over. Eliminated from the tournament by the lottery of (not very well taken) penalties, the 'Caps went out to Sporting Kansas City and are now on their way back to BC and 14 days quarantine.We delve into all the ins and outs of the match, the heroes and villains, the highs and the lows. Plus we hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and KC's Peter Vermes, and discuss how this tournament has left the 'Caps looking against the rest of MLS in a competitive sense.We also look at the three other Round of 16 matches played this weekend, two of which saw the rest of the Canadian contingent eliminated from the competition. What can they take away from the tournament and what lies in store for them now? We chat about that and hear from Montreal coach Thierry Henry, Impact players Samuel Piette and Jukka Raitala, Toronto coach Greg Vanney and TFC's Michael Bradley, plus Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin talks about his side's win over New England.What lies in store for the Canadian clubs now? We chat about the tentative plans for the next stage of the MLS season and hear from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos on it.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.36: Vancouver v Sporting KC match analysis35.53: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Peter Vermes46.30: More Vancouver v KC chat81.48: Wavelength - The Insyderz - Game Day88.43: The other MLS is Back matches this weekend - with audio from Thierry Henry, Greg Vanney, Jim Curtin, Michael Bradley, Samuel Piette, and Jukka Raitala115.15: What now for the three Canadian MLS teams?

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

Alan Koch and Ranko Veselinović interviews; Whitecaps chat with Axel Schuster; MLS chat with SKC CEO Jake Reid; the latest from football's lockdown around the world

MLS is on a break so that means a lot of players are available to do our show. They are stuck at home like everyone else, so this is the perfect time to invite them on our show! Today we are joined by Sporting Kansas City winger, Daniel Salloi! Daniel was recently going to participate in a live version of The Bachelor in Kansas City and it got postponed because of the quarantine. Sponsored by: Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the show, 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 and get the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020 MLS season didn't get underway anyone at Vancouver Whitecaps would have hoped for. A disappointing 3-1 home loss to Sporting Kansas City saw a poor performance and a lot of the spark and optimism from the preseason disappeared quicker than snow aff a dyke for many in the fanbase. Can they bounce back this week in LA against an offensively stacked Galaxy side? Joe, Peter, and Nick return for AFTN's latest preview podcast to chat about just that as they look ahead to the LA game, ponder the lessons learned from last week's loss, and try and work out just what team the 'Caps could put out there that would negate what, on paper at least, should be one of the most deadly attacks in MLS. We also empty the mailbag, as the guys will look for as many answers as they can. Have a listen!

The 2020 MLS season certainly didn't start the way Vancouver Whitecaps wanted. A 3-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City, an insipid performance, and a lot of work still to be done. If you're thinking wait a minute, this isn't 2019, let's hope you're right. We pick over the bones of that opening day loss and try and see what few positives you can take from it. Plus we hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and KC's Peter Vermes. We also bring you three interviews this episode. We hear from Whitecaps CEO Mark Pannes on the subject of ticket sales and chat about some of the off-pitch changes this season. We also chat with Whitecaps winger David Milinkovic about his move to MLS, his desire to re-start his career, and his time at Heart and Hull. Our MLS Week in Review also looks at the MLS teams in CCL action this past week and catch up with Sporting Kansas City's Scottish forward Johnny Russell to look ahead to the season and find out what his favourite jam is. All this plus Canadian Premier League chat, as we look at the new home kits that were revealed and transfer talk, Football Violence Awareness Month returns in Wavelength, and Scottish band Peat & Diesel continue their residency as March's artists of the month. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:05.25: Vancouver Whitecaps v Sporting KC match in review22.42: The Gaffers - Marc Dos Santos and Peter Vermes27.16: The Whitecaps have a lot of work to do36.26: David Milinkovic interview and winger discussion54.31: Whitecaps CEO Mark Pannes chat and ticket discussion73.27: MLS in CCL round-up76.31: Johnny Russell interview and KC discussion86.21: MLS Week in Review102.31: Wavelength - Blitz - Someone's Gonna Die106.50: Canadian Premier League chat121.00: Johnny Russell's Favourite Jam123.45: BC Soccerweb headlines

Two more sleeps till Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer return for the 2020 season. Excited yet? Joe, Gideon, and Peter are and the lads are back for the first preview show of the decade! How are the Whitecaps looking heading into the new campaign? Are they playoff contenders or is it going to be another long season? The guys delve into the offseason rebuild and the tactical style Marc Dos Santos wants his team to play. Can they deliver it this season? Last year, the 'Caps and Sporting KC were the two worst teams in the west in the standings. Both have added some key pieces, but which one will get the new season off to a flying start and what kind of threat are Kansas City bringing to BC Place on Saturday night? So many questions, including a lively mailbag, and the guys will look for as many answers as they can. Have a listen!

In this episode, Matt, Kyle and Trevor are asking questions about the new signings: — Will youngster Chris Garcia have an immediate impact? — Will Luke Mulholland play for RSL again? — Does it matter that Justin Meram's wearing the no. 9? — Did RSL sign academy player Bode Davis? They also break down the 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City — and they have some concerns about what we saw on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode involves a lot more foot talk than anyone could possibly want, but we make the most of it! We discuss our first NWSL match, do some MLS weekend recap, and then we catch up with Benny Feilhaber of Sporting Kansas City about making a playoff push, and his experience in El Trafico while at LAFC. Segment 1: Backheeling Crystals + Gully Development Academy Segment 2: (01:32:32) Interview with Benny Feilhaber (Midfielder for Sporting KC) https://twitter.com/b_feilhaber22 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

Steve Zakuani quickly recaps the 3-2 home loss to Sporting Kansas City before turning the page to the opponent this week: New England. He's joined by his former college teammate and current Revolution striker Teal Bunbury for a quick interview, then jumps into his Big 3 Things and provides an extended preview for Saturday's matchup.

Steve Zakuani breaks down the second half adjustments that helped give Seattle a crucial road win, then tees up his interview with former Sounder Sebastien Le Toux. Le Toux discusses his MLS career and his legacy as the Sounders' first-ever MLS signing. After the jump, Steve goes into his Big Three Things ahead of Sunday's clash against Sporting Kansas City.

Vancouver Whitecaps are in a mess. Or are a mess. Or maybe both. Forget Friday the 13th, Saturday the 13th was a day to avoid for them, with no luck to be found at BC Place. We pick over the bones of the 'Caps' third straight loss in a row, a 3-0 home defeat to Sporting Kansas City. We look at where the Whitecaps go from here, the defensive deficiencies, and the lack of attack, plus hear Marc Dos Santos' thoughts on it all ahead of two tough games this week. We also hear SKC head coach Peter Vermes' thoughts on the match and the Whitecaps, look around the happenings in MLS, and get a chat with the man, KC's Scottish forward Johnny Russell about life in the league, whether Sporting can launch a late push for the playoffs, and his thoughts on the new Scotland boss Steve Clarke. Plus we delve into the farcical new rules for CONCACAF 2022 World Cup qualifying and Helen Love is back in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:05.23: Vancouver Whitecaps v Sporting KC analysis - with Marc Dos Santos audio29.36: Doneil Henry audio and Whitecaps defence chat40.45: Peter Vermes audio47.04: What now for the Whitecaps?63.16: MLS chat65.39: Johnny Russell interview and discussion76.38: More MLS chat and ESPN MLS players survey84.44: Whitecaps 1979 Soccer Bowl season89.20: CONCACAF World Cup 2022 qualifying chat102.28: Wavelength - Helen Love - There's A Boy From Wales Called Gareth Bale107.08: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

In this week’s episode, Steve Zakuani recaps the loss at Sporting Kansas City, then answers listener questions and discusses who he would vote for to rep the Sounders’ midfield in the club’s all-time Best XI. Zakuani also previews Saturday’s match at FC Dallas, including how the Sounders can "replace" Nico Lodeiro's production at the No. 10 position.

Andrew and Nick talk the Red Bulls' meltdown in Atlanta in the first leg of the Eastern Conference finals, whether or not it dooms their chances, as well as VAR, disallowed goals and a serviceable first leg for Portland against Sporting Kansas City.

We go over the wild Knockout Round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. This is some Late Night Cooligans as we are also joined by Seth Sinovic of Sporting Kansas City! Seth received a controversial red card last weekend which will force him to miss SKC's playoff game against RSL. We talk all about that and his new fashion line called States! Segment 1: But what about the MLS narrative! Segment 2: Interview w/ Seth Sinovic of Sporting Kansas City Join The Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com. Help us make 2-episode-a-week Cooligans a regular thing. You can help decide what we discuss on the show by contributing a lil dough! Follow us on Twitter! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Matt Besler of Sporting Kansas City and the US Men's National Team. Matt is a veteran center back for club and country and now The Cooligans Podcast. We talk USMNT missing out on the World Cup, winning trophies with SKC, not recognizing Graham Zusi, and on becoming a fashionista. Segment 1: Sigi Sigi Sigi Can't you see, Sometimes you just gotta leave the Galaxy. Segment 2: Interview w/ Matt Besler of SKC (@mattbesler, @statessoccer) Segment 3: We get it Brazil, you're good at soccer! Sponsored by 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

Host Steve Zakuani talks about Clint Dempsey's retirement, highlighting his career from the youth level to the EPL, USMNT, and Sounders FC. Former Sounders forward Eddie Johnson stops by to discuss playing with Dempsey in England, the Stars and Stripes, and the Rave Green and what Deuce means to soccer and the sport in America, while Analyst Keith Costigan joins to talk all things Clint, and preview the Sounders upcoming Western Conference clash against. Sporting Kansas City.

Host Steve Zakuani talks about how Víctor Rodríguez adds quality to the Sounders’ attack and why the upcoming match against the Chicago Fire is must-win. Former Sounders defender Patrick Ianni joins the podcast to discuss his legendary 2012 goal vs. Sporting Kansas City and his career with Seattle.

Vancouver Whitecaps are back on the road again, so at least there's perhaps some hope of getting something out of this week's match! After two straight defeats can Carl Robinson find a band of sunshine for his squad in KC? Joe, Gideon, and Nick are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast. They'll look at the threat posed by Sporting Kansas City, what changes the Whitecaps might be looking to make, and how they see the game playing out. With Kei Kamara out for three weeks, how will Anthony Blondell fare up front? Can this help unleash the Yordy Reyna we knew and loved last season? And just what midfielders will we see this week? We discuss all this and a lot more. We have a special guest this week as Michael sits down for a chat with Sporting KC forward, and fellow Scot, Johnny Russell (at 09.15 mark) to talk about his move to MLS, settling in at KC, his growth as a player from his early days in Scottish football, this weekend's match, and more. Plus another "Do You Know Who I Am?" and our prediction game. Have a listen!

Sounders FC host Steve Zakuani previews the Sounders' match against Sporting Kansas City and the impending return of Sounders midfielder Osvaldo Alonso, while special guests Jess Fishlock and Beverly Yanez from the Seattle Reign stop by to talk about their soccer careers, how they signed with Seattle Reign FC, and much more.

The boys are back in town. Well men, but Thin Lizzy didn't sing that. And it was a case of men against boys for much of Saturday's match at BC Place as Vancouver Whitecaps came away with a 2-0 victory over the Western Conference leading Sporting Kansas City. We look back at the 'Caps victory - the performance, the unchanged line-up for a fifth straight match, which players stood out, and which ones may need a rest. We bring you audio from both head coaches, Carl Robinson and Peter Vermes and ponder what we can take from the game moving forward. We also talk with goalscoring hero Tim Parker after his first MLS goal, and hear from KC's Roger Espindoza after his horror challenge on Alphonso Davies (he's only 16 man). There's also a look ahead to Tuesday's Canadian Championship clash with Montreal Impact, with some words from Robbo on the big game, plus I Ludicrous feature again in our Wavelength section, and lots more! 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!