American Soccer Show

Erik and Emmett return to hand some awards for the 2018 MLS season in the final show of the year. Thank you to anyone who listened this past year, we'll back for more in 2019 so stay tuned!  Time stamps Intro 00:30 news 1:30 ATL coach 4:30 Ciman back 9:30 Fire sign a defender 1305 sponsors 13:20 awards 13:45 waste of space 17:25 where did he come from? 21:15 Age is just a number award 25:00 Play the kids award 30:20 Worst Investment 34:25 Worst defense is no defense 36:00 Where do these things come from? 37:50 What would I do without you? 44:35 Biggest supporter 48:30 Mulligan 50:05 Happy Trails 54:45 Good Riddance 55:15 How the mighty have fallen 56:45 S for Sandy, or S for save our skins 58:30 I hope we kodak’ed that moment 1:02:00 Predicted Standings 1:06:20 Best XI 1:12:45 Worst XI Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/abstract-glitch-background/514228/ 

Emmett and Erik return to hit up all the big news in the soccer world, including a wave of MLS transactions, the sacking of Jose Mourinho from Manchester United and the Champions League Round of 16 draw that took place on Monday. They also become sellouts for the first time. Time stamps Intro 1:08 liga mx final 3:05 the sack! 5:50 Man U? 11:00 MLS PLayoffs 14:00 expansions and FCC acquisitions 25:45 Kei Kamara and Colorado 25ish Vancouver? 30:30 Orlando acquisitions 36:00 Dallas acquisitions 40:00 NYRB 41:00 Fire 46:20 other moves and news 52:00 CL and EL draw Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/abstract-glitch-background/514228/

Erik and Emmett breakdown the hiring of Gregg Berhalter to the USMNT head coach position and the 2018 MLS Cup final between Portland and Atlanta. Was Martinez fouled? Should Atlanta's second goal have happened? Where does this Atlanta team rank all-time? All that and more. Start: Intro 3:00 Berhalter in 6:45 NCAA finals 9:00 ATL wins MLS cup 28:50 CCL draw Obits 35:00 RIP Portland 46:30 Atlanta survives 59:10 Rumors 1:01:00 awards Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/abstract-glitch-background/514228/

Emmett and Erik breakdown the same old story for the Red Bulls and an incredible upset for the Portland Timbers. MLS Cup is on the horizon and the guys both believe there is a clear favorite in the final. Time stamps Start: 1:15 ATL to host the final, sorry NYRB 17:50 It's always Blanco in Portland 38:00 RIP RB 51:25 RIP SKC 58:00 rumors and notes 59:40 Cup preview 1:00:50 Copa Conquistadores? 1:02:35 machine vs rooster? Liga MX English metaphors Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/abstract-glitch-background/514228/

Erik and Emmett return from the depths of the final international break of 2018 to talk about MLS Conference Semi-Finals. Atlanta were dominant, Portland and Kansas City played to a draw, and hooligans ruined the Copa Libertadores final. Time stamps Start: SuperClass-less-ico 7:20-Orlando CIty GM gone 10:25- Pareja to TIjuana 12:20 3TL vs NY0B 28:20 P0rtland vs Sp0rting 37:35 USMNT 46:20 TV times and dates Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/abstract-glitch-background/514228/

Emmett and Erik travel the barren landscape of the international break on the heels of a big weekend in the MLS playoffs. That plus a preview of the USMNT's matches against England and Italy and a trip to the graveyard to lay Seattle, RSL, NYCFC and Columbus to rest. Time stamps Int’l break 3:10 Cascadia derby: Extra time 13:55 RSL vs SKC 21:10 ATL vs NYCFC 27:00 NYRB saves the Crew? 37:15 USMNT GK (padawan Klinsman) 41:45 USMNT DEF (DPOTY Long returns)’ 43:20 USMNT MID (We got Gall!) 46:55 USMNT FWD (it’s just Sargent and Wood) Obits 50:10 RIP Seattle Sounders 58:35 RIP RSL 1:05:25 RIP NYCFC 1:11:40 RIP SAVETHECREW Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/abstract-glitch-background/514228/

Erik and Emmett tackle the four obituaries from the Knockout Round in this week's bonus content. Rest easy, Philadelphia, DC, Dallas and LA.

Erik and Emmett jump into the MLS playoff action as the calendar turns to November. Real Salt Lake continues to be a nightmare for Erik while Emmett has to deal with the Union's loss to NYCFC and season coming to an end. Time stamps Start Vote! playoffs 3:15 End of the Union, NYCFC repeat 6:00 Empty dallas stadium, Portland rolls 12:00 Halloween attendances? 14:50 Federico “Superior” Higuain 2 - Lucho Acosta 1 23:05 Throw things on the field? Kreilach will find you 29:50 Conference semi finals 30:35 Red Bulls, Berhalter is coming for you! 36:50 Cascadia derby 41:15 NYCFC edged by Atlanta 48:55 RSL: great goals and bad giveaways (vs SKC) Music by: https://www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/abstract-glitch-background/514228/

Emmett and Erik look back on Decision Day 2018 as the MLS regular season came to a close. They discuss how we got here and where the 12 playoff teams stand heading into the postseason. They also lay to rest the Montreal Impact and the LA Galaxy as the final two teams to miss the playoffs. Time stamps Start 1;30 Intro to mls EAST 2:20 Supporters Shield finish 10:08 3rd vs 6th? 15:40 4th and 5th are sealed (DCU and Crew) WEST 23:15 bye bye bye (round for Seattle and SKC) 29:30 Dallas backing into 4th, Portland to 5th 37:13 Requiem for a Zlatan: RSL sends his regards OBITS 43:50 RIP Montreal 49:45 RIP Galaxy PLAYOFFS 59:15 Playoff Schedule 1:00:00 LAFC vs RSL 1:01:25 CREW vs DCU 1:02:00 FCD vs POR 1:03:25 NYCFC vs UNION Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

Erik and Emmett get their last words in before the final MLS match day. They talk about LA Galaxy's chance at the 6th seed, FC Dallas's collapse, the Crew's improbable drop, and much more. They also talk about the news of MLS and Liga MX teams possibly joining Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana. Time stamps Start 1:50 East 1:50 dcu vs nycfc 7:00 phl vs nyrb 11:10 atl vs chi 14:10 mon vs tor, (orl vs crew) 16:50 east decision day 20:20 West 20:20 min vs lag 23:25 por rsl, rsl ner 29:30 dal vs skc 32:55 hou vs sea (orl vs sea) 34:05 lafc vs van (van skc) 36:20 west decision day 40:30 rip vancouver 46:00 wages 47:00 champions of amerigo vespucci 54:55 national tv Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

Emmett and Erik emerge from the international break with thoughts on LAFC vs Houston and DC United vs FC Dallas, as well on the latest news of the Columbus Crew possibly being saved and the USMNT's performances against Colombia and Peru. They also bid farewell to San Jose, Orlando City, Colorado, Chicago, Toronto, Houston, Minnesota and New England. Time stamps Start 4:30 new Expansion sides 12:15 lafc vs hou 16:30 dcu vs fcd 19:45 obits san jose 26:00 orlando 34:40 colorado 41:00 fire 50:25 toronto 54:00 houston 59:00 minnesota 1:03:00 ner 1:05:00 usmnt 1:12 weekends matches Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

Erik and Emmett mourn the loss of Saturday's episode and recap the weekend of MLS action while also giving a look at the latest USMNT roster to face Colombia and Peru in the upcoming international break. RIP Saturday Episode: 5:00 Mon vs col: 7:00 Phl vs min: 9:40 Dcu vs chi:15:40 Atl vs ner: 18:20 Sje vs nyrb: 22:20 Tor vs van: 26:30 Lag vs skc: 28:15 Rsl vs por: 30:25 Col vs lafc: 32:50 Dal vs orl: 35:00 Sea vs hou: 36:00 USMNT: 39:15 Defence: 40:05 Mids: 42:35 Fwds: 49:40 Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

Emmett and Erik gather on the eve of another weekend in MLS as we edge closer and closer to the all important MLS Playoffs. They discuss where the likes of LAFC, Seattle Sounders, Philadelphia Union and others stand with as little as four matches to go for some teams. They also make a quick trip to Europe to discuss Jose Mourinho's status at Manchester United and USL's sudden rebranding to the English structure. Open cup: start Usl rebrand: 5:30 Lafc v sje: 9:30 Wage structure: 12:00 Nyrb v tor: 13:45 Atl v rsl: 16:00 Ner v fire: 18:50 Orl v hou: 22:00 Clb v col 23:15 Mon v nycfc: 24:20 Min v por: 27:45 West playoff implications 29:00 Phl v skc and sea: 30:40 Dal v van: 33:30 Sea v gal: 35:00 Gold cup: 37:15 Eu Man u: 40:30 Managers Gow: 51:00 Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

Erik and Emmett get together for the first intercontinental edition of the show. They discuss everything from Bradley Wright-Phillips's hate for DC United, Toronto's big win over the LA Galaxy, Zlatan's 500th goal, the Chicago Fire's big blowout over Orlando City and MORE. Champions League included as well! Chitchat 0-3:30 3:30 col vs atl 5:30 tor vs lag 11:00 phl vs mon 15:50 clb vs dal 17:00 hou vs por 20:50 rsl vs min 22:35 van vs sea 29:10 lafc vs ner 32:00 sje vs skc 38:40 dcu vs nyrb 43:00 chi vs orl 48:30 champions league 1:01:45 game of the week 1:03:00 uefa competitions Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

September 3, 2018 Emmett and Erik record a Labor Day MLS Weekend recap to talk about the defiant Real Salt Lake, the sinking Galaxy, and the unbeatable Seattle Sounders. They also discuss what's happening with the rest of the league and the upcoming US Men's National Team friendlies against Brazil and Mexico. Time stamps 1:00 sea v skc 8:30 ner v por 11:45 mon v nyrb 15:30 6th place race 17:50 orl v phl 19:50 orl crowd and state of club 22:30 new union 25:15 tor vs lafc 29:20 texas derby 31:00 crew vs nycfc 31:00 #savethecrew 37:50 rsl vs galaxy 42:00 van vs sje 43:40 dcu vs atl 46:00 usmnt 59:10 other int’l teams Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

Erik and Emmett recap the weekend in MLS as well as fixtures from the night before. They cover everything from Erik's great call of Earthquakes over FC Dallas, the Champions League Group Stage Draw, and Seattle's continued rise to the top of MLS. Time stamps! 1:20 Union vs NE 6:15 TOR vs MON 7:50 SKC vs MIN 9:20 Rocky Mountain Cup 12:50 VAN vs SJE 14:50 D.C. vs NYRB 16:45 SEA vs POR 20:45 NYRB vs HOU 22:15 PHL vs DCU 26:00 POR vs TOR 29:00 SJE vs DAL 34:15 Champions League Draw 35:15 Group A 37: 00 Group B 39:45 Group C 41:30 Group D 43:40 Group E 45:00 Group F 46:00 Group G 48:00 Group H 50:30 Wrap up Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

Emmett and Erik create the first long distance edition of the show. The duo go through every team's playoff chances as MLS enters the home stretch. They discuss everything from DC United's latest run to Real Salt Lake's continued efforts to make the pair look foolish and make the playoffs. Time stamps! Orlando: 3:30 Chitown: 7:00 Toronto: 11:45 DC: 16:00 NE Rev: 19:30 Montreal: 23:15 UNION 27:30 #savethecrew 32:15 NYCFC: 37:30 West: 40:00 San jose 40:30 Colorado: 41:00 Houston: 42:00 Minnesota 44:00 Seattle: 45:00 Vancouver: 49:50 55 my mic stopped working Tech difficulties 53:39 56:00 portland 58:00 LA Galaxy 1:03 RSL 1:06:30 SKC 1:12:30 Lafc 1:13:15 game of the week 1:18:00 osorio Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

Erik and Emmett give one last MLS update from Los Angeles. They discuss everything from the merits of an All-Star game to the blood of Wayne Rooney. Time stamps: LA: :20 Fox wc: 2:30 HOUvPHI: 6:00 DCvNYRB: 7:00 SJEVSEA: 8:15 OSCSVNYCFC: 9:30 TRAFIC0: 9:45 TYLER MILLER: 13:15 MTLVAT;:15:45 JOSEFVZLATAN: 17:30 NYRBVCLB:19:45 TORVCHI:23:20 DCVCOL: 26:50 FCDVSKC: 29:30 VANVMIN: 33:30 SJEVRSL: 35:45 PORVHOU: 37:10 SEAVNYCFC: 39:30 LAGVORL: 41:30 MLSALLSTAR: 43:40 NEXT WEEK: 48:40 TURNER: 49:30 Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

Emmett and Erik make a return the world of MLS as they tackle all of the week's action, including some scandalous behavior from Atlanta's Ezequiel Barco. They also talk about Orlando City's horrendous run of form, the resurgence of the Montreal Impact, and look ahead to the second ever "El Tráfico" on Thursday. Timestamps! 1:05 - US Open Cup - 4:25 4:40 - ATLvDCU - 11:40 8:10 - Barco suspension - 11:40 11:45 - SEAvPOR - 15:10 15:10 -CHIvTOR - 23:00 23:00 - LAGvPHI - 27:20 27:20 - NYRBvNER - 29:20 29:20 - CLBvOCSC - 35:06 35:10 - FCDvHOU -40:10 40:10 - COLVRSL - 44:20 44:20 - MTLvPOR - 49:15 49:15 - LAFCvMIN - 53:20 Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/

Erik and Emmett tie a bow on the 2018 World Cup Final as well as the tournament as a whole. They give out some fun awards and also give the outlooks for both France and Croatia as they move into the next World Cup cycle. ALSO, MLS content will resume on the next podcast. Thanks everyone who joined during the World Cup and hopefully you'll stick around for the future. For those who missed the MLS content, we apologize for not doing it alongside out World Cup coverage, but time was just too limited to continue doing what we normally do for MLS. Music by: www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/energetic-rock/118902/