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MLS Gone Wild

Dive into the world of the MLS and American soccer with a weekly show hosted by 2 lifelong friends all with a rich knowledge and background of soccer! We talk about it all, and give you a deeper look into the MLS rather than simply the results and scorelines!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I'm joined by former d3 men’s soccer All American, 2x Atlantic 10 Men’s soccer all conference honoree, and the 13th overall pick in the 2023 MLS Super Draft, Charlotte FC Forward, Patrick Agyemang to discuss:

3 years later and I've finally hit the century mark! To celebrate the occasion and the closing of MLS's secondary transfer window, I'm joined by MLS insider Tom Bogert. We discuss:

Transfer window superlatives: MLS Gone Wild story of the window, hardest transfer to keep secret, best rumor, and free agent most likely to be signed
Main takeaway from the HISTORIC window
Messi League Soccer
Potential roster rule changes for 2024 and beyond
Zelarayan out/Rossi in
Top 5 winners from this transfer window
Top intra-league moves (Opoku/Gressel)
Using MLSNP contracts as a roster building mechanism
Lack of outgoing transfers
SO MUCH MORE

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I go 1v1 with Columbus Crew homegrown midfielder/CB Sean Zawadzki to discuss:

His taste in music, ice cream, his slept on baseball abilities, and leadership
Making the switch from CM to CB under Wilfried Nancy
How his skillset as a natural CM has translated to his new position
Challenges he's faced making the positional switch
His goal scoring efficiency
The upcoming match v. Hany Mukhtar and Nashville SC
Personal and team goals for the season
SO MUCH MORE

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I go 1v1 with RBNY wing back Cameron Harper to discuss his previous match v. Charlotte FC, cooking, family, sacrifice, his time at Celtic FC, and his success so far this season with the New York Red Bulls.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by New England Revolution homegrown midfielder Noel Buck to discuss his 2023 goal song and celebration, playing the piano, balancing social life, professional soccer, and high school, Sharlie Joseph's impact, what it means to represent his boyhood club at the professional level, his style of play, goals for the 2023 season + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I go 1v1 with Columbus Crew's 1st round draft pick, 14th overall, in this years MLS Super Draft, Max Arfsten. We discuss his singing of "Party in the USA" during rookie initiation, his decision to forego his Jr/Sr year at UC Davis to sign for Quakes 2, how MLSNP prepared him for MLS, Draft Day, adjusting to Wilfried Nancy's system, his mentality, and his goals for his rookie season. All that + SO MUCH MORE.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild, I am joined by Charlotte FC midfielder, Brandt Bronico, to discuss his mullet, cooking, creating a personal brand, earning the nickname "The Mayor" in the Charlotte soccer scene, how this preseason differs from last years, his midfield partnership with Ashley Westwood, personal & team goals for 2023 + SO MUCH MORE!

On this episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Todd (@FreeKickPod) and Chris (Shoulder 2 Shoulder: LAFC Podcast) to preview the upcoming MLS Cup Final between the Philadelphia Union and LAFC.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by the #19 player on this year's coveted MLS 22U22 list, u20 USMNT player, the youngest player to start an MLS Cup Final, MLS Cup Champion, and Columbus Crew homegrown Aidan Morris to discuss: - His time at the October/November u20 USMNT camp (1:11) - Mentality and rehab after ACL tear in 2021 (3:47) - Defensive success in the midfield alongside Darlington Nagbe (8:45) - Competition with Artur (10:30) - His preferred position (13:20) - Favorite moment/memory of 2022 (17:38) - Columbus' inability to close out games (18:46) - Caleb Porter (22:00) - Qualities he is looking for in the Crew's next head coach (23:13) + SO MUCH MORE

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by 2019 MLS Rookie of the year and current forward for Charlotte FC to discuss his favorite Halloween costume & candy, growing up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, making the 4,300 mile move to America to attend Montverde Academy, the trade from the Colorado Rapids to Charlotte FC, his success & late game heroics for the expansion side, playing under head coach Christian Lattanzio, his goals for 2023 + SO MUCH MORE.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Tom Sweezy from the MLS Aces Podcast to breakdown every MLS Cup Playoff Quarterfinal matchup and preview the Conference Semi's. That + SO MUCH MORE.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Inter Miami's Bryce Duke to discuss their upcoming Florida Derby, his move from LAFC to Miami, success under Phil Neville, the influence of Gonzalo Higuain + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode, I am joined by Michele Giannone to breakdown the USMNT's final 2 matches ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Schaumburg, Illinois native, 2017 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and 2nd Team All American for the Wisconsin Badgers, the 6th overall pick in the 2018 MLS Draft, and current Chicago Fire Winger Chris Mueller. We discuss his time with Hibernian in Scotland, playing for his hometown Chicago Fire, his 2022 success + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I go 1v1 with Paul Tenorio to discuss the allocation order, discovery rights, winners and losers from MLS's secondary transfer window, predictions for the remainder of the season + SO MUCH MORE.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Philadelphia Union Homegrown, u20 USMNT international, last months u20 CONCACAF Championships Golden Boot/Ball winner, and one of the most talked about young players in MLS & abroad, Paxten Aaronson.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I sit down with Columbus Crew sideline reporter Brett Hiltbrand to discuss:

His favorite Crew goals (9:30)
His favorite sideline interview (17:35)
Working with Jordan and Neil on the Crew's broadcast team (22:05)
The Apple TV deal (35:30)
Cucho's masterclass debut (42:35)
DC/Hell is Real Previews (1:02:46)
SO MUCH MORE

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Columbus Crew legend, former Iraq international, and current Real Salt Lake Winger, Justin Meram, to discuss:

His favorite memories/goals from his time in Columbus
What really happened in Orlando
His 2022 resurgence with RSL
SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I discuss the 2 MLS headlines from 6/13 & offer my 7 takeaways from last weekend's MLS action including:

New coach bump
Ben Bender is a space merchant
The RBNY press isn't sustainable
Hany needs help
I miss Matias Almeyda
The Revs extend unbeaten streak to 7
SKC's troubles continue

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Michele Gionnone to discuss all the big takeaways from the USMNT's recent matches v. Morocco and Uruguay including:

Vibes in Austin
Inverting the midfield triangle
mUSAh
The Brenden Aaronson effect
Be Patient with Scally
Paredes for backup LB
Aaron Long has secured his ticket to Qatar
False 9 v. Traditional 9
+SO MUCH MORE

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by New York Red Bulls Homegrown Left Back, John Tolkin, to discuss his journey from ball boy, to academy player, to one of the best left backs in all of MLS. That + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode I go 1v1 with Daveyton, South Africa native, men's soccer All PAC-12 selection for Oregon State, the 28th overall pick in this years MLS Super Draft, and midfielder for FC Dallas, Tsiki Ntsabeleng to discuss growing up in South Africa, his decision to play collegiately in the US, draft day, his time with FC Dallas + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I go 1v1 with NYCFC CM Keaton Parks to discuss his unique career that's taken him from Texas to Portugal and now to the Bronx. The MLS Cup champion goes into detail about his rollercoaster 4 years in Portugal, earning a permanent deal with NYCFC, dealing with injury, and his bright start to the 2022 season. That + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Philadelphia Union homegrown fullback, Nathan Harriel to discuss his breakout 2022 season & SO MUCH MORE!

In this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I recap all 14 matches from the MLS week 7 weekend that was. Game by game recaps at the timestamps below:

· 1:06- CFMTL v VWFC

· 2:56- SJ v. Nashville

· 5:30- ATL v. FCC

· 6:42- Houston v Portland

· 8:00- NYRB v. FCD

· 9:38- Crew v. Orlando

· 13:17- DC v. Austin

· 14:37- Revs v. Charlotte

· 16:13- TFC v. Union

· 18:00- Fire v. Galaxy

· 18:25- MNUFC v. Rapids

· 19:18- Inter Miami v. Sounders

· 19:50- NYCFC v RSL

· 21:20- LAFC v. SKC

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by 2021 NCAA Men's Soccer All American, Big Ten Midfielder of the year, and the 1st overall pick in the 2022 MLS Super Draft by way of the University of Maryland, Charlotte FC midfielder Ben Bender!

We discuss his hobbies off the pitch, handling the pressure of being the number 1 overall pick in the draft, adjusting to MLS' speed of play, assisting the first goal in Charlotte FC history, scoring his first professional goal, some tactical analysis + SO MUCH MORE!

In this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I cover all of the biggest storylines from each match in MLS match week 3 including:

NYCFC's Championship Banner
Phil Neville's comments on Gonzalo Higuain
Vancouver's identity crisis
Snow classico in Gillette
FC Cincinnati snap their 14 match winless streak
Welcome to MLS, Alan Velasco
Charlotte score inaugural goal + SO MUCH MORE

In this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by New England Revolution left back DeJuan Jones to discuss his rapid rise from 2019 Super draft pick to Supporters Shield winner in just 3 seasons! Topics and timestamps below:

Early career success (7:40)
"These are the guys?!" (9:34)
Positional change from attacker to left back (11:19)
DeJuan's Breakout 2021 season (14:45)
Winning the Supporter's Shield (17:03)
1st USMNT call-up (20:53)
Contract extension through 2024 (25:40)
NE Revs v. Portland Timbers highlight analysis (27:10)
FC Dallas Preview (36:08)

On this week’s episode of MLS Gone Wild, I am joined by the man, the myth, the mustache, the Fabrizio Romano of MLS, Tommy Scoops, Tom Bogert to preview the upcoming MLS season!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild, I am joined by Austin FC's 2nd round pick in this years MLS Super Draft, Charlie Asensio to discuss his favorite taco spot in Austin, his championship pedigree with Atlanta United's Academy and Clemson University, his draft day emotions, preseason with Austin FC and SO MIUCH MORE!

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild I’m joined by admin of the popular USMNT twitter account @USMNT_STAN, Adam Turner, to breakdown USMNT’s 3-0 W over Honduras and the entire Jan Camp window!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild, we break down the USMNT's latest WCQ win over El Salvador and preview their upcoming match v. Canada!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I sit down with Vancouver Whitecaps 2nd round draft pick from Cal State Northridge, Giovanni Aguilar to discuss:

Get to know Gio (1:06)
Why Soccer (7:04)
Career at Cal State Northridge (15:26)
Draft day (23:41)
Preseason with the Whitecaps (29:25)
Gio's style of play (38:42)
Expectations and goals for his rookie season (43:00)

In this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I sit down with Atlanta United's 2nd rd draft pick from the Air Force Academy, Tristan Trager to discuss:

Get to know TT10 (1:45)
Why soccer? (9:30)
Soccer career leading up to Air Force (17:50)
Air Force recruitment story (23:44)
Pro dreams (25:43)
Sophomore season success (28:14)
Favorite goal/memories from career at Air Force (30:22)
Air Force values (38:30)
Draft day emotions (43:25)
What's next? (46:07)
Style of play & strengths (50:12)
Message to ATL fans (55:20)

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild I sit down with Columbus Crew's 2nd rd draft pick from Bowling Green State University, Jacob Erlandson to discuss:

His favorite Crew player/memory of all time (10:20)
Why soccer? (12:50)
Jacob's unique path to Bowling Green (17:45)
His time at Huntington University (23:09)
The Transfer (27:15)
Why BGSU? (30:22)
MLS College Showcase (38:57)
Draft day emotions (50:50)
Jacob's style of play/mentality (1:00:30)
Expectations for rookie year (1:03:33)
Message to Crew fans (1:08:47)

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild Blem provides a quick preview of the Timbers v. RSL & Union v. NYCFC conference final matches, and names his Conference Finals Best XI.

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On this episode of MLS Gone Wild, Blem and Mike D break down all of the MLS Cup Playoffs Round 1 action including:

Goal of the week (6:18)
All The Small Things (9:22)
Union v. RBNY recap (18:05)
SKC v. Vancouver (28:49)
NYCFC v. ATL (35:38)
Portland v. MNUFC (44:43)
Nashville v. Orlando SC (52:25)
Seattle v. RSL (1:00:46)

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On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by LAFC midfielder and MLS journeyman, Raheem Edwards to discuss his career so far and his first season with LAFC!

On this episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by the host of the Revolution Recap podcast, Greg Johnstone, to discuss the New England Revolution winning the 2021 Supporters Shield! That + so much more at the timestamps below:

MLS week 32 recap (2:05)
Goals of the week (4:40)
All the small things (7:51)
New England Revolution are the 2021 MLS Supporters Shield Winners! (14:55-58:37)

USMNT close out the October World Cup Qualifying window with a bounce back 2-1 victory over Costa Rica and sit in 2nd place on 11 points in CONCACAF. In this episode we take a look at the USMNT starting XI v. CRC, who played well, tactics throughout the match, GGG's substitutions, and our general thoughts on the last 3 matches! Timestamps below:

Starting XI & who played well (3:03)
Tactical talk (17:12)
Substitutions (33:43)

On this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by USMNT u20 international and Philadelphia Union midfielder, Leon Flach to discuss his first season in MLS!

In this episode we go 1 on 1 with MLS All Star, MLS MVP/Golden Boot contender, and Sporting KC forward Daniel Salloi to discuss his reemergence that has been his 2021 season!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by USMNT legend Eric Wynalda to discuss his illustrious career and breakdown the USMNT's first 2 World Cup Qualifiers!

Timestamps below:

-Eric's Career for club and country- (00:00-27:44)

-USMNT World Cup Qualifier breakdown (27:44-1:07:37)

In this episode Blake and Mike D. are joined by DC United winger Kevin Paredes to discuss his journey to MLS, his success under Hernan Losada and SO much more!

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild Blem and Mike D discuss the following topics from MLS match week 18:

Goals of the week (1:19)
All the small thing (5:27)
Concern for the Crew (10:05)
Atlanta's coaching situation (18:00)
Revs chasing history (27:50)
Mark Anthony Kaye and Ebobisse debuts (35:19)

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild Blem and Mike D are joined by Cheyenne of the popular YouTube page, Between Clean Sheets to preview the Columbus Crew v. DC United match and relive, recap, and rejoice the USMNT's Gold Cup win over Mexico. Timestamps below:

Cheyenne's favorite stadium in MLS (7:47)
Goals of the Week (14:15)
All the small things (17:18)
Crew v. DCU preview (23')
Crew v. DCU predictions (45:13)
USMNT's triumphant win over Mexico in the Gold Cup Final (50:50)

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild Blem and Mike D discuss the following:

Blem's experience at Lower.com field (1:10)
Goals of the week (13:00)
All the small things (16:10)
Ricardo Pepi hype train has left the station. Are you on board? (20:36)
Sounders play their kids and win (26:45)
Sporting KC confirmed good at soccer (31:30)
Mark Anthony Kaye traded to the Rapids (35:15)
Eastern conference top 4 predictions (46:00)
USMNT beat Jamaica and advance to the Gold Cup semis (53:15)

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild we discuss the following: - Goals of the week (2:55) - All the small things (4:13) - Heinze Out (8:00) - Updates on other new coaches (17:18) - Sounders Slip (28:00) - Crew v. Nashville preview (31:45) - Our MLS All Star 11’s (40:21) - USMNT v Canada recap (48:48)

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we discuss the biggest storylines from MLS match week 12 including the Hell is Real derby between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati, and Toronto FC getting their first win after sacking head coach Chris Armas. We also discuss the USMNT's opening match of the Gold Cup v. Haiti and SO MUCH MORE!

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by Columbus Crew and Austin FC midfielder, Sebastian Berhalter!

We discuss the following:

Fan questions (2:07)
Favorite memories from Historic Crew Stadium (5:00)
The inaugural match at Q2 stadium (8:31)
Crew v. Austin Rivalry? (11:25)
Adjusting to change in his young pro career (15:23)
His "coaching mindset" (17:12)
Relationship with his dad, what he got him for father's day, and who has more style (19:00)
Playing for Josh Wolff & Wolff's coaching philosophy (22:40)
Tactical talk - creating angles (24:30)
What he needs to do to earn more minutes in this congested schedule (26:10)
MNUFC preview (28:12)
Goals & Aspirations for his soccer career (29:57)

On this episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by Adam Snavely from The Athletic to breakdown all the action from the USMNT's historic Nation's League win over Mexico!

In this episode we discuss our moments/man of the match, USMNT tactics, and so much more.

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild Blem and Mike D discuss all of the action from MLS match week 6 including:

Our goals of the week (2:42)
FCC & Fire get their first wins of 2021 (5:35)
The double pivot midfields for Seattle, Nashville, and Orlando City (17:35)
Crew & Timbers earn important wins despite injury riddled rosters (28:30)
ALL THE SMALL THINGS! (40:05)

In this episode we recap MLS week 4 and are joined by loyal Crew fan and host for 97.1 "The Fan" radio show, J.D. Smith (aka T-BONE), to discuss the Columbus Crew re-brand!

Timestamps:

1:34 Wondo doing Wondo things!

6:44 Are the Sounders the deadliest team in the league?!

12:49 Can the Loons recover? Is Adrian Heath in the hot seat?!

15:53 Frankie Amaya's mentality as a young player and early success with NYRB.

19:36 Emotional moments from week 4.

26:30 NEW SEGMENT: All the small things!

31:10 Ad

32:43 J.D. Smith (T-Bone) of 97.1 "The Fan" intro.

35:00 J.D.'s thoughts on the re-brand.

39:10 The timeline.

45:50 Would they have kept the "Crew" name if nobody said anything??

50:08 Front Office thought: We lose some fans, but if we gain more we are ok, right?

54:20 Publicity Stunt?

57:49 When and why J.D. started supporting The Crew.

1:00:56 When and why Blem started supporting The Crew.

1:06:00 When and why Mike D. started supporting The Crew.

1:08:00 Perspective of a newer Columbus Crew fan.

1:10:46 History, memories, and what the crest change means to fan

1:14:16 Closing thoughts

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by 2020 2nd team All USL selection, USL Player of the month in July 2020, Dynamo Theory Player of the Month in April, and one of the best success stories of this early 2021 MLS season! Tyler joins us to discuss the following:

Tyler's unique path to MLS (1:27)
Motivation from his time with SKC in 2017 (4:19)
Houston scouting him during his breakout 2020 (6:02)
MLS using USL as a feeder league (7:52)
Emotions when signing with the Houston Dynamo (9:59)
Tyler's early season success and emotions after his first MLS goal (12:24)
What it means to him to be named Dynamo Theory POTM (14:54)
Talking tactics (15:32)
Is Houston a playoff contender? (18:52)
Texas Derby this weekend! (19:30)
Aspirations to play for Canadian National Team (20:52)
Goals for his career (23:17)
Advice to players aspiring to go pro (24:33)

In this week's double feature episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by Eli Lesser to recap all of the week 1 MLS action and Eryk Williamson joins us to discuss his breakout 2020 season, CCL, fans being back in Providence Park, and SO MUCH MORE!

Week 1 recap with Eli Lesser (0:00-46:05)
Eryk Williamson Interview (47:31 - 1:19:02)

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by Extratime's David Gass to discuss the USYNT failing to qualify for the Olympics and an in-depth MLS season preview! Topics and timestamps below:

David's experience on ETR (3:15)
USYNT failing to qualify for the Olympics (18:30)
Tyler Adams backup on the USMNT (34:22)
Classifying MLS - Retirement league/Develop and Sell or something else? (38:04)
MLS Coaching carrousel (46:21)
Off season transfer window winners & losers (56:50)
Which teams will drastically move up and down in the standings? (1:05:45)
Golden Boot Winner (1:09:07)
Next young MLS players to make a move to Europe (1:13:18)
Under the radar players to watch (1:16:20)
CCL (1:20:20)
MLS Cup predictions (1:22:02)
Intriguing week 1 matchups (1:24:50)

-Mike D' Mailbag (1:27:20)

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by the founder of the Columbus Speaks community organization and member of the Nordecke Supporters Group, Ty Phillips. In this interview we discuss the following:

Tell us something good (2:00)
What is Columbus Speaks? (3:00)
Save The Crew (9:45)
Why Ty joined Nordecke (12:45)
Buy in from the Crew fans (19:17)
Thoughts on the new jersey (24:15)
Astor Park / New Crew Stadium (26:50)
Ty's favorite moments at Mapfre (33:24)
Crew's off-season acquisitions (39:00)
Vito v. Williams at CB (46:44)
Can Crew go Back to Back? (51:42)
CONCACAF Champions League (55:00)
Crew v. Union preview (59:55)

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by Editor-in-Chief of The Post and secretary of The Pride supporters group, Kevin Wallace.

In this interview we discuss the following:

3:03 How Kevin joined the pride

10:28 How the fanbase got so big

18:35 Anticipation of becoming an MLS expansion team

25:00 Most memorable moment in nippert

28:40 Story of the new supporters group bar

33:48 March to the stadium

41:15 Is Brenner the answer?

47:17 Luciano Acosta’s impact

49:45 Other positions to Bolster

53:31 Overall offseason acquisition grade

55:20 Frankie Amaya saga

1:02 Final placement in the East. Will they make playoffs?

1:05 FCC and Nashville SC rivalry

1:09 Hell Is Real Derby

1:15 Closing thoughts

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by Austin Anthem board member and founding member, Jorge Chavez. In this interview we discuss the following:

Austin soccer history (1:30)
Why Austin is a good city for an MLS club (6:08)
Austin Anthem's involvement in bringing MLS to Austin (16:11)
Jorge's responsibilities as a board member of Austin Anthem (21:30)
Austin Anthem community service (26:45)
Relationship between Columbus & Austin (32:35)
Austin FC's starting 11 (42:34)
Inaugural season predictions (1:00:50)
Inaugural kits (1:05:25)
Austin Anthem chants/TIFO (1:15:16)

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by Houston Dynamo's 2nd round pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, Kristo Strickler. In this interview we discuss the following:

Why Kristo loves the beautiful game (2:05)
NSCAA All-American honors (3:05)
Advice to under-recruited players (6:04)
Why Virginia Tech? (7:03)
Senior season at VT (8:54)
Draft day emotions (18:55)
Playing under Tab Ramos (24:22)

-Kristo's style of play (26:16)

Career goals and aspirations (27:54)

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by Inter Miami's first round pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, Josh Penn. In this interview we discuss the following:

Why soccer? (1:43)
Indiana University Men's Soccer pro factory (3:27)
Josh's path to the pros (6:00)
Draft day emotions (12:44)
Inter Miami's player interview process (15:45)
Josh's style of play (18:08)
Playing for Phil Neville (19:36)
Playing alongside Matuidi, Higuain, and Pizarro (20:40)
Career aspirations and training in Europe (24:09)
Josh's thoughts on young Americans moving to Europe at a young age (27:23)
Josh's thoughts on the status of the MLS (28:22)

MLS Gone Wild is BACK with our first episode of season 3. Over the next 3 weeks we will be interviewing 3 players recently drafted in the 2021 MLS Superdraft. First up is the Columbus Crew's 2nd round pick, Joshua Jackson-Ketchup. In this interview we discuss the following:

Fan questions - 1:45

Why OSU? - 9:13

How the pandemic affected Ketchup's senior season - 16:17

Ketchup's path to the pros - 18:55

Caleb Porter - 22:12

Draft day emotions - 25:48

Career goals - 28:33

2nd round stigma - 31:07

Thoughts on the Crew's championship season - 37:30

Style of play - 41:25

Final thoughts for Nordecke and the Crew faithful - 48:04

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by Columbus Crew play by play announcer, Neil Sika. Topics and timestamps below: Broadcasting career- 3:00 MLS Cup Recap - 18:18 Rating Caleb Porter - 22:15 Success Sustainability - 26:03 Bolstering the Roster - 28:50 Aidan Morris' Role in 2021 - 31:25 $8 mil Zela - 35:57 Favorite Crew Moment in 14 yrs broadcasting - 38:48 Favorite Crew Call of 2020: 41:59

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by 9x Ohio photographer of the year, 4x Ohio Sports photographer of the year, and co-host of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast, Kyle Robertson. Topics and Timestamps below: - Kyle's photography (2:39) - Reviewing the MLS Eastern Conference final (19:45) - Breaking news - Nagbe and Santos out for MLS Cup (37:13) - Our favorite memories from MLS' first soccer specific stadium (40:49) - #SavedTheCrew but now fans need to buy tickets (44:14) - MLS Cup Final preview (1:00:08)

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild, Blem and Mike D discuss the following topics:

Orlando City v. New England Revolution analysis (2:04)
Columbus Crew v. Nashville SC analysis (12:40)
Eastern Conference Final preview (25:30)
Seattle Sounders v. FC Dallas analysis (31:00)

-SKC v. MNUFC preview (37:03)

Greg Vanney steps down as head coach of TFC (43:00)
USMNT December camp roster discussion (49:38)

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by Colorado Rapids and USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa. Topics and timestamps below:

2:37- Mailbag questions from Richard Fleming, Cole Bassett, and Alexi Lalas

16:00- USMNT career and advice for November Camp uncapped players

19:30- 1994 World Cup and growth of soccer in America

23:27- Changes in the first 25 years of MLS

27:52- Rapids Career

30:53- Marcelo's style of play

38:40- Bicycle Kick Balboa

44:00- 2020 MLS Defender of the Year

51:36- Coaching Rapids Academy

57:30- How high is Cole Bassett's ceiling?

1:00:18- Rapids / Loons playoff preview

1:04:10- Playoff preview and predictions

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild, Blem and Mike D discuss the following topics:

Who will win the Supporters Shield? (1:40)

Points per game deciding playoff seeding (11:32)

Bubble for the playoffs? (18:13)

Our votes for MLS Young Player of the year (28:02)

Who would have won rookie of the year? (42:40)

Golden Boot race (49:45)

Crew v. Orlando preview (53:19)

Greg Berhalter releases 24 man roster for November USMNT camp (59:40)

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we are joined by the 2019 Big Ten Men's soccer Freshman of the Year, Columbus Crew homegrown, and u20 USMNT midfielder Aidan Morris. Topics and timestamps below:

Mailbag questions- 1:15

Crew Academy- 2:36

Playing at Indiana University- 4:15

Professional debut/Hell is Real derby- 8:00

Team meeting before NYCFC match- 9:33

Mentality/Style of play- 12:14

DC United Preview- 14:24

SaveTheCrew- 18:02

Favorite Nordecke chant- 20:20

Involvement in community service- 21:30

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by FC Dallas Homegrown and u20 USMNT midfielder Tanner Tessmann. Topics and timestamps below!

-Tribute to to Daryl Grove (0:47)

-Questions from momma Tessmann (3:06)

-FCD v. Nashville round 3 (6:00)

-Soccer scene in Alabama (7:12)

-Path to pro at FC Dallas (9:00)

-Debut v. Philly (15:43)

-Tanner's BIG presence in the midfield (19:15)

-u20 USMNT (27:00)

-Bubble experience (28:45)

-Committing to Clemson football/soccer (30:50)

-Relationship with Dabo Swinney (38:03)

-Thoughts on Supporters Shield (39:57)

That and SO MUCH MORE!

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In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we sit down with Colorado Rapids homegrown star, Cole Bassett.

We discuss the following:

Colorado Rapids Covid update- 1:30

Snow Classico 3- 3:57

Training with Freiburg, Arsenal, and Hoffenheim- 7:45

4 goals / 4 assists in 565 minutes- 13:39

Transfer to Europe?- 20:05

Relationship w/ Anthony Hudson- 26:46

PlayYourKids- 34:32

Fashion Sense- 47:35

In this edition of MLS Gone Wild, Blem, Poopis, and Mike D discuss:

-Goals of the Week (Fabian Herbers, Richie Laryea, Jackson Yueill) - 2:00

-Race for the top 2 spots in the Eastern conference - 10:20

Gonzalo Higuain's debut for Inter Miami - 35:30
Update on the Colorado Rapids Covid-19 situation -46:40

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In this BONUS episode we discuss pre-game, halftime, and post-game sharing thoughts on how the Crew can defeat TFC in one of their toughest match ups of 2020! Who do you choose? Gyasi, or Jozy? Can Pozuelo continue his amazing form or will Artur and Sebastian Berhalter have something else in mind? THis one had it all folks, so listen in and GO CREW!! f1LjzMQSJOT17fYBKfEh

In this interview with Philadelphia Union homegrown player, Brenden Aaronson, we discuss:

His debut goal against Atlanta United
Tactical breakdown of his recent goal v. RBNY
Success of the Union Academy
Relationship w/ Jim Curtin
USMNT player pool
Transfer rumors
And so much more!

Welcome back to another episode of MLS Gone Wild, your source for weekly MLS updates, analytics, predictions, and interviews.

In this episode we discuss the following topics:

Week 10 Player of the Week - Sebastian Lletget and the LA Galaxy (1:51)
Poopis' Player of the Week - Gyasi Zardes (10:06)
Mike D's Player of the Week - Darlington Nagbe (11:40)
Blem's Player of the Week - Eryk Williamson (17:50)
Leerdam Goal (25:16)
Jacori Hayes/MNUFC Goal (26:50)
Brenden Aaronson's Goal (29:38)
Armas Out (41:25)
Matuidi/Reynoso Debuts (48:25)

In case you don't want to listen to the full episode (it's a long one), check out the topics and their timestamps below:

-August 26th MLS boycott and Dell Loy Hansen's insensitive comments in response (2:30)

-Young MLS players taking advantage of their opportunities (17:34)

-Reggie Cannon and Weston McKennie on the move (29:35)

-Alphonso Davies, UCL Champion (42:25)

-Messi and other big names to MLS? (51:25)

-El traffico, Hell is Real, and Copa del Sol rematches (59:30)

Andrew Carleton, attacking midfielder for Indy 11, sits down with the boys of MLS Gone Wild to discuss: Atlanta United's performance at the MLS is Back tournament, Tata v. De Boer, dealing with criticism, getting consistent minutes with Indy 11, partnership with Tyler Pasher, style of play, Indy to MLS?, aspirations to play for USMNT, Drip, and so much more!

Blem, Mike D, and Poopis discuss our favorite moments of the MLS is back tournament, recap the semi-finals, preview the final between Orlando City/Portland Timbers, discuss the MLS' plans to return to play, and so much more including: Will Bruin on the move?, Brenden Aaronson overrated?, Adrian Heath's underdog mentality coming back to haunt him, and the MVP race in the MLS is Back tournament!

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Mike D, Blem, and Poopis discuss the success of the NWSL & MLS "bubbles", Frank De Boer out as Atlanta United head coach and who could replace him, and the quarterfinals that are set to kickoff tomorrow night, 7/30/20, at 8pm!

Jillian Sakovits, co-host of the MLS: The Call Up podcast, joins us to discuss what went wrong with Atlanta United, Jordan Morris, her journey to the MLS, preparing for a podcast, and what it means to her to be a part of the movement that is women in sports. Enjoy!

On this weeks episode, Mike D and Blem reveal the most impressive teams, disappointing teams, golden boot race and everything in between through 12 days of the MLS is Back Tournament.

MLS Gone Wild goes inside the bubble with Colorado Rapids midfielder, Kellyn Acosta. We discuss the current Orlando situation, Black Players For Change, RSL v. Rapids recap, Kellyn Acosta stats, preview for Friday's SKC match, and Kellyn impressing Greg Berhalter. Enjoy!

Poopis and Blem go live on Instagram to recap, predict, and analyze match day 1 in Group E of the #MLSisBack tournament.

We discuss:

What went wrong with Atlanta and Armas' tactics

HellisReal predictions and reactions

MLS Gone Wild, and MLS, is BACK! We took a week off to prepare ourselves for the upcoming tournament and to enjoy the holiday. Thanks for tuning back in!

In our inaugural episode of season 2, we discuss: Copa Del Sol aka the Florida Darby between Inter Miami and Orlando (keep in mind we recorded the night before the tourney). Significant differences between the EPL/Bundesliga return compared to MLSisBack. What to do about Dallas' ,and potentially, Nashville's points that are supposed to count toward the regular season after being withdrawn. Vela, Opara, Dos Antos absences. And so much more!

Blem, Poopis, and Mike D get the opportunity to speak with New England Revolution and Grenada legend, Shalrie Joseph. We discuss his career in New England, his fandom to Arsenal, his playing and coaching career for Grenada and SO MUCH MORE!

Katie Stengel of the Houston Dash chats with us about her choice in wine, the NWSL Challenge Cup, and her experience playing in Germany and Australia. Tune into CBS All-Access starting June 27th to watch all of the games live.

Anotha one! Can July 8th get here any quicker..? Please...

Dak, Blem, and Poopis talk about the MLS Is Back Tournament group of death, the easiest group, and we predict the champion and golden boot winner.

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MLS IS BACK

Soccer is BACK!!!! We dive into the details of the MLS Is Back tournament including important dates, the structure of the tournament, and the opportunity the MLS has. With social injustice and inequality still at the forefront of America's issues, we discuss the recent statement from Don Garber regarding players peacefully protesting and kneeling during the national anthem.

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We took time away from soccer to bring y'all a very important interview with Jacori Hayes, player for Minnesota United FC, who has been outspoken about what is going on in the world right now! We sat down and had a fantastic discussion on a number of topics relating to the protests and the social injustice right now! Jacori shed some amazing insight about his experiences and what the world and country need right now and was very informational!

American soccer Legend Alexi Lalas sits down with us to discuss the big talking points in American Soccer right now. From the Bundesliga starting back up all the way to the fact that he played hockey in college and how that translated into his soccer game.

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Retired MLS star Justin Mapp joins us this week to discuss a bit about his 15 year career in the MLS and how the game has changed since the early 2000's. He also dives into what his life has been like after his career, along with so much more!

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Week 11 we take a deeper dive into the new information that was released regarding the new Developmental academy league, along with talking about the new proposal for the MLS to relocate to a neutral site down in Orlando for this season.

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We sat down with Kellyn Acosta of the Colorado Rapids and the US Men's National team to discuss his career thus far. We hit on the topics of a return format for the league, what makes the FC Dallas academy so successful, time spent with the National Team, his community outreach plus much more that you'll want to hear! You might even find out what Kellyn's favorite snacks are!

Portland Timber and 7 year MLS Vet joins us on MLS Gone Wild as we dig into Chris's career so far and ask him about life outside of soccer! Laughs were shared and insight was gained with an inside look at his career.

We took The Last Dance and turned it into an MLS style to see who the Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were of the MLS. We also dug into the new pay cut talks going down right now.

Come take a deeper look inside the playing career of San Antonio FC's own Hayden Partain! We talk about his playing career at Wake Forest, along with his time at both Sacramento Republic FC and now San Antonio FC, plus much much more!

Come find out who we each believe should be considered the greatest MLS coach. We also had some fun with this episode and took the Extra time challenge and created our own expansion teams! Come check it out!

We had the pleasure to have Brandon Eaton of USL League One’s Forward Madison! Come check out what Brandon had to say about his road to the professional soccer, pregame playlist, advice to younger players, plus so much more!

Start off with who our fantasy 5 a side teams are, Best import/export, US Youth, What the issue with the draft is and more

Week 3 of MLS Gone Wild! Without soccer we dug deep and found some quality content to give an insiders view from an LAFC media employee, along with the leaders from both the Supporters group of Columbus SC’s The Nordecke and then also Inter Miami FC’s supporter group The Siege Supporters club!

Recap of week 1 predictions, Hot and Cold, week 2 predictions

Week 1 of MLS season