Open Wide For Some Soccer: Recent Episodes
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Open Wide For Some Soccer and join Seth Vertelney (Goal.com), Thomas Floyd (The Washington Times) & Pablo Maurer (DCist) each week as they discuss all things D.C. United, Major League Soccer & USMNT.
Your favorite quarterly... no.... semi-annual podcast returns. The guys break down DCU's season to date, wade through various MLS stories and even talk USWNT. It's not a very good podcast.
Seth, Thomas and Pablo break down DCU's playoff chances, talk about the USMNT's [non-existent] head coach search and chat general MLS. Then Thomas Floyd attempts to connect William Henry Harrison to the Rochester Rhinos.
Your favorite quarterly podcast returns. The guys talk about DCU's resurgence, cover other MLS news & briefly chat about the USMNT's latest roster announcement, which like, who actually cares about that.
Seth, Thomas and Pablo discuss DC United's prospects for making the playoffs and grade Wayne Rooney on his performance to date. They also chat ATL UTD & then after that the podcast gets mostly unlistenable.
Charlie Boehm (MLSsoccer.com and many others) fills in for Thomas, joining Pablo & Seth to recap a very eventful christening of Audi Field.
The guys are joined by Brian Straus (Sports Illustrated) and later by Calvin May (Royal Blue Mersey) to talk about the big news: Wayne Rooney may well be headed to DC United.
Seth, Thomas and Pablo are joined by Charles Boehm (MLSsoccer.com, SoccerWire, many others) to chat about the latest in DCU & MLS.
Seth, Thomas and Pablo do their first podcast in five months. It's pretty bad. Pablo talks about how Tommy McNamara caused him to rear-end a Toyota Camry. Give it a listen.
The boys are joined by Sports Illustrated's Brian Straus & American Soccer Legend™ Thomas Rongen. They reflect on RFK & talk a bit about the Columbus Crew's potential move to Ausin, Texas.
Seth, Thomas and Pablo are joined by Ives Galarcep & Charlie Boehm. Together, they eulogize the United States Men's National Team, which has existed for decades but will surely soon fold. Listen in.
The guys are back after a four-month hiatus, just in time to break down all of the madness of MLS' summer transfer window.
Seth, Thomas and Pablo break down DCU's recent hot streak and chat about all things MLS and USMNT.
The guys return for the season five premiere - and it's more mediocre than ever! They chat MLS, DCU, USMNT & of course - Six Degrees of Rochester Rhinos.™
Seth, Thomas & Pablo look ahead to MLS Cup and look back at the conference finals before eulogizing the NASL & touching on Bruce Arena's appointment as USMNT head coach.
Seth, Thomas and Pabs break down the MLS Playoffs and look forward to the USMNT's match against Mexico in Columbus.
Seth, Thomas and Pablo break down #DCU's playoff qualification, their post-season prognosis & talk general #MLS & #USMNT.
Seth, Thomas and Pablo discuss all things DCU, MLS & touch on Bob Bradley's hiring at Swansea.
Join Seth, Thomas and Pablo as they welcome honorary OWFSS member & retired MLS Twitter legend Dan Dickinson to the show.
Pablo, Thomas and Seth talk about DCU's playoff hopes (or lack thereof) and other goings on in MLS. Also: the LA Galaxy killed Harambe.
Matt Doyle (@MLSAnalyst) joins Seth, Thomas and Pablo to talk #DCU, #USMNT, #NYCFC, #Rapids96, #OtherThings. Enjoy.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas discuss DC United, the weekend's Major League Soccer results before being joined by New York Cosmos COO Erik Stover.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas discuss DC United, the weekend's Major League Soccer results & Nigel de Jong's tackle on Darlington Nagbe.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas discuss D.C. United's draw with Colorado & Jurgen Klinsmann's roster for World Cup qualifying.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas discuss the second weekend of Major League Soccer on a new episode of Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas discuss the opening weekend of Major League Soccer on a new episode of Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas discuss USA - Canada, the CONCACAF Champions League & D.C. United's acquisition of Marcelo Sarvas.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas discuss Benny Feilhaber's comments on Jurgen Klinsmann and the latest headlines across Major League Soccer.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas look back at Decision Day across Major League Soccer before previewing D.C. United's upcoming clash against New England.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas discuss the United States' loss against Mexico in the CONCACAF Cup and take listener calls.
Seth, Pablo & special guest Charles Boehm talk about D.C. United's slide before looking ahead to United States - Mexico on a new Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas look back at D.C. United's loss against San Jose and LA-NYCFC on this week's episode of Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas look back at D.C. United's loss at New York City FC, Alex Morgan's hotel troubles & the weekend's Major League Soccer headlines.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas look back at D.C. United's brain melting 10 goal thriller against Real Salt Lake, the USMNT's disappointing Gold Cup & how they ruined Friday night MLS games.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas talk MLS & USMNT - Jamaica. Tampa Bay Rowdies head coach Thomas Rongen then comes on the show to discuss the club's decision to sign Freddy Adu and get his thoughts on the USMNT program under Jurgen Klinsman.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas discuss the United States' Gold Cup campaign before Goal.com's Jon Arnold comes on the show to recap the Gold Cup group stages so far.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas look back at the USMNT's success in Europe last week, the USWNT's first two World Cup games & Major League Soccer.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas look back at the weekend's Major League Soccer results & unveil this week's MLS SAP Clip of The Week™ on a new episode of Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas look back at the weekend's Major League Soccer results & examine NYCFC's chant sheet on a new episode of Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas talk with Samuel Inkoom's former landlord, look at the week's MLS results & Univision Deportes' SAP commentary team.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas look at the week's Major League Soccer results, the USMNT's win against Mexico & Pablo tells a dramatic survival story.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas look at the week's Major League Soccer results & Jurgen Klinsmann's USMNT roster for the upcoming friendly against Mexico in San Antonio.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas look at the week's Major League Soccer results & D.C. United's form on this week's episode of Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas are joined by Paul Tenorio (Orlando Sentinel) to look at Orlando's first two MLS performances before welcoming Dan Dickinson on to talk about New York City FC's home opener.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas are joined by Charles Boehm (SoccerWire, MLSSoccer.com) as they look back at Major League Soccer's opening weekend on this week's episode.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas talk preview the 2015 Major League Soccer season with Sports Illustrated senior writer Grant Wahl on this week's show.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas talk Oscars before ESPNFC's Jeffrey Carlisle comes on the show to talk about the on-going MLS CBA negotiations and the possibility of a player strike.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas return on the debut episode of the third season of Open Wide For Some Soccer. The guys talk USMNT friendlies, the ongoing CBA negotiations, Pablo's relationship with LA Galaxy mascot Cozmo & Chris Thomas' hot new internet site.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas talk Giovinco to Toronto FC, other realistic designated player targets for MLS clubs & which players & clubs they'd like to watch play under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs.
Pablo, Seth & Thomas are joined by Ives Galarcep (Soccer By Ives) for a look at the 2015 MLS SuperDraft from the Philadelphia Convention Center.
The Open Wide For Some Soccer gang return for their first show of 2015. Dan Dickinson joins Pablo, Seth & Thomas as they discuss #Lampardgate, Steven Gerrard's move to LA and rumors linking Mix Diskerud & Jozy Altidore with moves to Major League Soccer.
Welcome to Backheel.com's special 2014 Major League Soccer Expansion Draft coverage hosted by Jason Davis. Jason is joined by Seth Vertelney & Thomas Floyd of Open Wide For Some Soccer to discuss Orlando City SC & New York City FC's expansion draft selections.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for a special MLS Cup edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer. The guys are joined by Jason Davis (Soccer Morning), Jared DuBois (Best Soccer Show), Charles Boehm (SoccerWire), Jon Arnold (Goal.com) & Josh Guesman (Corner of The Galaxy) as they look ahead to Sunday's MLS Cup.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys welcome Clinton Yates & Paul Sotoudeh on the show to debate the latest D.C. United stadium proposal.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys review D.C. United's series loss against New York and the USMNT roster.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys review the first leg of New York - D.C. & look at the rest of the MLS playoff results so far.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys pick their Major League Soccer regular season awards and discover Ben Olsen's obsession with parasitic zombie rats.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys welcome D.C. United captain Bobby Boswell on the show to discuss United's season and preparations for the playoffs.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys discuss D.C. United's 0-0 draw with Sporting Kansas City & the USMNT roster.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys discuss D.C. United 1-0 win against Philadelphia & the MLS MVP race.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys discuss D.C. United 1-0 loss at New York and welcome Charles Boehm on to look around the league and talk about Tommy Thompson.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys discuss the United States' 1-0 win in Prague against the Czech Republic & D.C. United's 2-0 win against the New York Red Bulls.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys discuss the latest Eddie Johnson controversy, before getting into D.C. United's mini losing streak and Landon Donovan's pending retirement.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney host the star studded Open Wide For Some Soccer MLS Mid-season Awards, featuring a special performance by Mumford & Sons and Imagine Dragons.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another live edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys look back at D.C. United's 3-1 win against Chivas USA & Matt Besler's decision to sign a Designated Player contract with Sporting Kansas City.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another live edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys look back at D.C. United's loss against Seattle & the United States' 2-1 loss to Belgium at the World Cup.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another live edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys look back at D.C. United's loss against New England, the USMNT's 2-0 win against Azerbaijan and Landon Donovan's omission from the US World Cup squad.
Another week of MLS action, another chance for the Open Wide For Some Soccer crew to yell at you for half an hour. Seth, Pablo and Thomas join you once again to talk all things DC United, with a bit of USMNT chatter to boot.
And in a rare OWFSS EXCLUSIVE (remember, exclusive means we made this up) the guys have audio of DCU forward Eddie Johnson sharing his thoughts on life on the pitch in the District (and how it compares to Seattle). You'll want to listen to that.
So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
Is this real life? D.C. United are on a five game unbeaten streak - and Seth, Thomas and Pablo are back with an all-new episode of OWFSS. They chat about United's performance against Dallas before unveiling an all new feature: #SappyStats, IE #SadStats + #HappyStats. I know, it's confusing, just listen.
In the second half of the show, the guys talk about whether MLS is a "tactical" league and get some input from DCU head coach Ben Olsen on the matter. So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
Pablo, Seth and Thomas are back again, for better or worse. In the show's first segment, the guys discuss all things DC United. In the second segment, they move on to something much more important: a dramatic reading of Thomas Floyd's 1999 essay about the 2036 World Cup. So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCE.
Thomas Floyd, Pablo Maurer & Seth Vertelney return for another live edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer on NASN. The guys look back at D.C. United's win against New York, results around MLS & some USMNT.
IT'S LONG TAN'S BIRTHDAY. WE REPEAT: IT IS LONG TANS BIRTHDAY. Aside from the obvious birthday well-wishes, Seth, Thomas and Pablo are back, talking about D.C. United's progress and the USMNT's upcoming matchup w/Mexico. So sit back, relax, and 生日快乐, Long Tan!!!!
On the first ever live edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer, the boys chat about United's loss in Toronto, results around MLS and Julian Green's decision to file a one-time switch to represent the United States.
All three members of the OWFSS on-air team - Seth, Thomas and Pablo - are in agreement: this was the worst episode they ever recorded. The boys chat about United's awful showing this past weekend against Columbus before moving on to discuss general MLS action. Also discussed: The Bachelor finale, angry Joe Willis, romance.
It's hard to believe, but the MLS regular season is upon is. No worries: Seth, Thomas and Pablo have you covered. And so does Grant Wahl, who joins the guys in the second segment to share his invaluable insight on all things MLS (mostly Long Tan, though.) So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
On this weeks very special, very southern edition of Open Wide For Some Soccer, Seth, Pablo & Thomas join you from breezy Charleston, South Carolina. Along with a rundown of DCU's pre-season progress, the guys are joined by D.C. United and USMNT goalkeeper Bill Hamid.
So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
Seth, Pablo & Thomas are back from their mini-off-season-break, just in time to hand out report cards - they're grading DC United's off-season moves. They'll also be responding to some devastating Long-Tan-related news. Let's be honest: it's a miracle any of these guys are even alive at this point. So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
Join Seth Vertelney (Goal), Thomas Floyd (Goal) and Pablo Maurer (DCist, MLSSoccer.com) on-location for an in-depth analysis of D.C. United's draft picks. They're joined in the second segment by the man himself, University of California center back Steve Birnbaum, while Travis Clark (TopDrawerSoccer.com) also pops in to shed some light on United's moves. So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
OWFSS is back again, and worse than ever. Join Seth, Thomas and Pablo as they preview The MLS SUPERDRAFT, talk about looking down the barrel of an assault rifle, make more xenophobic jokes and - finally - open the OWFSS mail bag and answer a few viewer inquires via Twitter. It's just a huge clusterfuck. So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
Seth, Pablo and Thomas are back in 2014 with a D.C. United-themed episode, including a discussion of the team's most recent moves, some United new year's resolutions, and some shocking breaking news into the OWFSS desk. So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
They won't stop, even if you beg them to: Pablo, Seth and Thomas are back this week, in an all-MLS-transfer edition of Open Wide for Some Soccer. Talk about DCU's relatively hopeless moves? Check. Talk about the TFC dumpster fire? Check. Seattle, Portland, Dallas? Check, check, check. Talk about immigration reform and World War II? Check. So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER
Pablo and Seth are back, coming at you from the Basement of Soccer - Thomas joins via Skype from Richmond. The guys talk MLS Cup, the World Cup draw and of course, most importantly, D.C. United's massive two friendlies in Indonesia. So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
On this week's OWFSS, Seth, Thomas and Pablo share their thoughts on MLS Commissioner Don Garber's "State of the League" address, then move on to discussing the USMNT's potential World Cup draws. So sit back, relax and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
After a one-week hiatus, Seth, Thomas and Pablo are back, talking about both conference finals and looking ahead to MLS cup. Also: lots of Long Tan, Thomas tells us a story about Robbie Keane's awkward interaction with a Spanish-language media member, and Pablo has to face up to an old bet.
So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
Open wide for some playoffs: Seth, Thomas and Pablo are back, ready to break down last weekend's playoff match-ups. They also take a look at Jurgen Klinsmann's roster for the USMNT's upcoming friendlies against Scotland and Austria, and wrap things up by handing out their end-of-the-year MLS Awards. So sit back, relax, and Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Open Wide For Some Soccer is doubling up this week, giving you a bonus MLS Playoff-themed episode in addition to Monday's DC United-flavored one. Seth Vertelney (Goal) and Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) are joined by Real Salt Lake defender Tony Beltran, who sheds some light on what you can look for in the Claret and Cobalt's matchup against LA on Thursday.
So sit back, relax, and Open Wide For Some Soccer.
The MLS Playoffs are in full swing, and Open Wide For Some Soccer has you covered. Join Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives), Thomas Floyd (Goal, The Washington Times) and Seth Vertelney (Goal) as they preview this weeks return leg match-ups. The guys also offer some insight on DC United's first round of off-season cuts, and Seth's horrible Halloween candy.
So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
D.C. United's season is finally over, which can only mean one thing: it's time for Open Wide For Some Soccer's end-of-the-year sadstatastravaganza. Seth Vertelney (Goal), Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) and Thomas Floyd (Goal, The Washington Times) are joined by lead Sadistician Dan Dickinson (Gothamist), who breaks down just how awful United have been this year.
The guys also talk about United's loss to Houston, with locker room audio from Chris Pontius and Bill Hamid - and chat about the crawlspace at RFK where Louis Crayton and Josh Wicks live. So sit back, put on your favorite depressing record, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
It about that time of the year: time for the OWFSS crew to hand out some trophies at their annual awards banquet, and you're invited. Witness the glitz and glamour as Seth Vertelney (Goal), Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) and Thomas Floyd (Goal) announce their picks in a wide range of categories. And please make sure you don't leave the ceremony early - the boys have a very special lifetime achievement award to hand out, and some very special guests. So break your tux out, hop in your limo and Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Can you believe what you just saw? Yeah, neither can the guys at Open Wide For Some Soccer. Seth Vertelney (Goal) and Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) are joined by Thomas Floyd (Goal) - well, sort of... they're joined by a robotic version of Thomas Floyd, as the real one's come down with Tonsillitis (again.) The guys take a week off from covering DC United to break down all of Tuesday's insane CONCACAF qualifying action. So sit back, relax, and Open Wide For Some Soccer.
With things quieting down on the United front and things heating up on the playoff front, team OWFSS is here this week with an MLS playoff-centered episode. Join Seth Vertelney (Goal), Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) and Thomas Floyd (Goal) as they break down the weekend's results, then chat about possible MVP candidates and wrap with an extended Long Tan Segment. Sit back, relax, and Open Wide for Some Soccer.
DC UNITED WON THE U.S. OPEN CUP. Wait, what? It's true. The black and red downed RSL to claim their third Open Cup title, and Open Wide For Some Soccer is here to break the action down. Seth Vertelney (Goal), Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) and Thomas Floyd (Goal, The Washington Times) take a look back at Tuesday's action and talk about what it means to United going forward. So sit back, relax, and Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Unbelievable: D.C. United, the worst team in MLS, is playing for a cup tomorrow. Join Seth Vertelney (Goal), Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) and Thomas Floyd (Goal, The Washington Times) as they look ahead to the final and share their insight on the game to come. They also talk (briefly) about United's 4-1 loss to TFC this past weekend. Sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
Chris Pontius joins Seth Vertelney (Goal), Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) and Thomas Floyd (Goal, The Washington Times) to talk about his season, goals for the Open Cup and how he's dealt with several difficult injuries this year. The guys also wrap United's 2-1 loss at New England and look towards the USOC final. So sit back, relax, and Open Wide For Some Soccer.
The guys from OWFSS are back from Columbus and ready to talk DCU and MLS. Join Seth Vertelney (Goal), Thomas Floyd (Goal, The Washington Times) and Pablo Maurer (Soccer by Ives, DCist) as they bring you up to speed.
Fresh off a one-week hiatus, Seth Vertelney (Goal), Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) and Thomas Floyd (Goal, The Washington Times) are back to depress you with the latest DC United news. In the second half of the podcast, the guys talk USMNT and some potential lineup changes ahead of the Costa Rica match. Sit back, relax, and Open Wide For Some Soccer.
Join us on OWFSS today as Seth Vertelney (Goal), Thomas Floyd (Goal, The Washington Times) and Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) break down United's loss, Ben Olsen's ejection, Omar Gonzalez' DP deal and random other assorted MLS action. Sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
Open Wide For Some Soccer is back this week, and Seth Vertelney (Goal), Thomas Floyd (Washington Times, Soccer By Ives) and Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) are discussing DC United's Open Cup victory & their loss to Philly at the weekend. In the second half of the show, the guys discuss other MLS action over the weekend. So sit back, relax, and Open Wide For Some Soccer.
OWFSS returns once again this week and Seth Vertelney (Goal), Pablo Maurer (DCist, SBI) And Thomas Floyd (Washington Times, SBI) are talking about DC United's victory and, naturally, the Clint Dempsey signing. So sit back, relax, and Open Wide for Some Soccer.
In OWFSS' inaugural episode on NASN, Seth Vertelney (Goal), Thomas Floyd (Washington Times, Soccer by Ives) and Pablo Maurer (DCist, Soccer by Ives) talk DC United - from their latest loss to New England to their much more positive & exciting developments on the stadium front. In the second half of the podcast, the guys talk USMNT & their Gold Cup triumph. So sit back, relax, and OPEN WIDE FOR SOME SOCCER.
Another weekend of soccer is in the books, and Seth Vertelney of Goal.com, Thomas Floyd of The Washington Times and Soccer by Ives and I are here to break it down for you. We're talking D.C. United's year-long plight with our friend Dan Dickinson of Gothamist who's brought some mind-boggling United-related #SadStats.
We also discuss the U.S. men's national team's 5-1 rout of El Salvador in Baltimore last weekend, and look forward to their semifinal match-up with Honduras on Wednesday in Dallas.
So sit back, relax, and Open Wide For Some Soccer.