Episodes
The free space is... elation? Sacha Kljestan joins Andrew Wiebe to break down Columbus' incredible run to the CCC final and what makes Wilfried Nancy such a good coach. Then, Andrew is joined by MLS Season Pass analyst Danny Higginbotham to look ahead to Matchday 12 headlined by the massive showdown between Inter Miami and the New York Red Bulls. 
Published 05/02/24
Published 05/02/24
It's a jam-packed Monday show for you! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle go through everything from MLS Matchday 11 including Messi's continued brilliance, where Diego Chara ranks all-time in MLS, and whether Austin are back. 2:16 - Best things we saw - Brian White revenge game!!!! 9:12 - Why we’re applauding Miami’s ambition (even if you hate them) 19:18 - Is there any hope for the Revs? 24:07 - How legit is Austin’s form? 29:30 - What Vancouver proved in their road draw with Red Bull 34:12...
Published 04/29/24
The Crew did (half) of it! Andrew Wiebe recaps Columbus' impressive Leg 1 win over Monterrey in CCC, interviews the Portland Timbers' Evander, and talks with Paul Dolan and Lori Lindsey ahead of a big MLS Matchday 11! 1:29 - Columbus get Leg 1 win!!! 3:16 - Interview: Evander on his favorite goals and best Brazilian number 10s 24:09 - Interview: Paul Dolan ahead of Red Bulls - Whitecaps 46:53 - Interview: Lori Lindsey ahead of Philly - RSL  
Published 04/25/24
THE RAPIDS!!!!!!!! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle sit down to discuss everything from MLS Matchday 10 including THE RAPIDS, Chicho and RSL rolling, and which coaches are under the most pressure.  2:55 - How real are THE RAPIDS 9:22 - Prince Owusu wonder goal  11:03 - Eric Ramsay, Minnesota are rolling 17:32 - How real are Chicho and RSL? 30:11 - Galaxy can’t contend unless they fix their set piece issues 34:09 - Miami keep rolling, but will injuries catch up with them? 40:13 - Nashville...
Published 04/22/24
Longtime partner in soccer Brian Dunseth is back! Dunny joins Andrew Wiebe to run through everything MLS ahead of Matchday 10 including RSL's success, what Minnesota should do with Reynoso, and how he'd try to slow down the LA Galaxy attack. Add in an awesome interview with D.C. United star striker Christian Benteke and this is a show you definitely don't want to miss!    5:50 - Why LAFC are the best team Brian Dunseth has called this season  12:19 - Wilfried Nancy signs contract extension...
Published 04/18/24
Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle are back to break down everything from Matchday 9! Is Ben Olsen coach of the year after Houston's hot start? Did Vancouver get exposed? Phil Neville said what??? All that and more on a full Monday breakdown!  7:00 - Better result for Philly or worse result for Atlanta? 25:10 - Are Miami now Supporters’ Shield favorites? 31:40 - Who did we learn more about in the Vancouver - Galaxy game? 41:25 - Breaking down Montréal’s style change - what is their ceiling in...
Published 04/15/24
It’s a (temporary) return to podcasting for The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio! Paul joins Andrew Wiebe to discuss another tough round for MLS in Concacaf Champions Cup (besides Columbus!), what to watch this weekend, and the latest on the rumored new roster rules!
Published 04/11/24
This is a good show - we promise! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle deliver on their guarantee of a great show as they dive into everything that happened on Matchday 8: RBNY going top of the table, the latest chapter of the Cucho saga, and, of course, El Trafico controversy! 1:55 - Best things we saw on Matchday 8 (Jader Obrian celebration edition) 10:13 - Vanzeir & Amaya ball, Red Bulls go top of the table 18:16 - Cincinnati still have some issues to sort out 22:42 - Controversy in El...
Published 04/08/24
Takes on his debut! Lloyd Sam makes his first Extratime apperance, joining Andrew Wiebe to talk MLS' tough week in CCC, El Trafico, and what he's seen from Charlotte's bright start to the season. Throw in an interview with the Galaxy's Mark Delgado and we've got one heck of a show for you this Thursday!  .Timecodes 2:00 - Disaster for MLS in Concacaf Champions Cup 9:45 - What in the world is going on with Cucho? 16:10 - Revs’ disaster start continues 23:50 - Lloyd Sam on Charlotte’s...
Published 04/04/24
Jam-packed Matchday 7 breakdown! Andrew Wiebe and Matt Doyle dive into everything from the MLS weekend including Djordje's breakout performance, Orlando's continued struggles, and whether Chicho Arango should've been sent off before his hat trick.  8:40 - Djordje balls out on LAFC 14:34 - Chicho hat-trick… should he have been sent off? 26:18 - Philly are back, but decisions on Julián Carranza loom 40:16 - Things are bleak in Dallas 45:05 - How much should we believe in Vancouver? 50:15...
Published 04/01/24
Something a little different today... the guy say goodbye to an absolute Extratime legend, David Gass.  00:10 - Thank you Gass 15:51 - The actual soccer talk 38:40 - Julian Gressel Interview  
Published 03/28/24
Andrew Wiebe is on vacation so it's David Gass taking the reigns! Matt Doyle joins Gass to dig into everything from Matchday 6 including the Fidel Barajas breakout, LAFC's big win, and which teams are truly in trouble.  2:55 - Teenagers take over Matchday 6! 7:38 - Tyler Adams, USMNT down Mexico (again) 18:00 - Lewis Morgan and the Red Bulls are for real 29:48 - LAFC win - real or mirage? 32:00 - Why there’s real concern for Nashville  40:00 - Are the Galaxy the most fun team in MLS? ...
Published 03/25/24
Two-man game! Andrew Wiebe and David Gass take stock of MLS ahead of Matchday 6 with grades for this year's new coaches + which players have suprised so far!   14:40 - San Diego are alive and officially making moves 17: 50 -  Does Olivier Giroud make sense for LAFC? 22:00 - Jonathan Rodríguez is officially signs for the Timbers 25:55 - Match of the Matchday: Kansas City vs. Galaxy | St. Louis City vs. D.C. 28: 00 - Who needs to step up this weekend with the International Break in full...
Published 03/21/24
It's a packed Extratime! Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Matt Doyle break down everything from Matchday 5 including Chicago's INSANE comeback, whether NYC saved their season, and which team should be most worried after a rocky start. 15:52 - Extratime Man of the Matchday 23:34 - Eric Ramsay wins first game with the Loons! 29:28 - What’s happening with LAFC? 35:15 - No Messi? No problem for Luis Suarez and Miami  43:10 - Columbus continue on path to repeating... did Red Bulls get exposed? ...
Published 03/18/24
CCC heartbreak once again! Andrew Wiebe and David Gass break down a rough Round of 16 for MLS before diving into some of the big stories around the league, including an interview with new D.C. United head coach Troy Lesesne!  8:00 - Best Things we Saw: CCC Edition 22:00 - Latif Blessing Trade Breakdown 34:30 - Philadelphia’s disaster in Mexico 32:45 - Orlando loses in the most Concacaf Champions game ever 35:20 - Troy Lesesne Interview 57:19 - Future of D.C. United 1:01:25 - Future of...
Published 03/15/24
It's back to a 3-man show as David Gass returns from parts unknown! The guys dive into everything from Matchday 4, including Toronto's good vibes, hot starts from the likes of Minnesota, Portland, and Montréal, and whether Orlando and Chicago can get things turned around.  4:59 - Best Things We Saw on Matchday 4 28:15 - Why we’re buying Minnesota’s hot start 31:19 - We’re concerned about Orlando 34:29 - Red Bulls, Forsberg can be a top 4 team in the East 42:38 - Montréal are for real ...
Published 03/11/24
18:50 - Messi, Suarez destroy Orando 31:52 - Are we worried about Orlando? 40:20 - Are the Galaxy back… for real? 51:20 - Who needs Carlos Vela more: LAFC or San Jose? 52:40 - New Managers off to great starts 1:14:35 - Champions Cup Round of 16  
Published 03/05/24
With the guys out, Andrew calls in some friends for MLS happy hour. Atlanta United president and CEO Garth Lagerwey stops by to talk the 2024 season, from trophy expectations to the proper use of U22 spots. Plus, Marcelo Balboa's got the lowdown on El Trafico (and the Rapids tough start), and Joe Lowery (Total Soccer Show, Backheeled.com) gives his three most interesting storylines heading into MatchDay 2. 3:12 - Garth Lagerwey on 2024 season, Crew match 13:12 - How does MLS compare to Liga...
Published 03/01/24
Andrew, Doyle and Dave get together to celebrate and break down a busy Matchday 1. Late Messi heroics, big statements by last year's MLS Cup finalists, FC Dallas' formational switch, managerial debuts good and bad and our first-ever ETR Player of the Week Award! 2:55 - Best things we saw from Opening Weekend 9:00 - Galaxy v Miami: both fun, both flawed 22:10 - LAFC gets statement win over Seattle 30:37 - Columbus roll in opener… what was that from Atlanta? 37:52 - FC Dallas and the 3-5-2...
Published 02/26/24
One game down, many, many more to go! Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Matt Doyle recap Miami's win over RSL, the MLS clubs involved in CCC, and finish off our season previews ahead of Opening Weekend!  9:30 - Orlando takes care of business in CCC 14:20 - St. Louis downs Houston  24:38 - Reason for concern despite Miami’s win? 34:38 - What to make of RSL’s season-opening performance 42:52 - LA Galaxy Season Preview 51:06 - Atlanta United Season Preview 58:46 - Seattle Sounders Season...
Published 02/23/24
The 2024 MLS Season is almost here!! Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Matt Doyle hold the annual Extratime trophy draft to break down the contenders this season and preview Wednesday night's Miami - Real Salt Lake opener! 
Published 02/20/24
It's the best show of the year! Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Matt Doyle make their 2024 award predictions before bringing on Tom Bogert for another edition of the Golden Boot Draft!
Published 02/16/24
Gass is struggling from Mardi Gras, but the guys fight through it to talk preseason drama and continue our season preview team capsules!  4:45 - Preseason drama!  12:55 - Can the ‘Caps beat Tigres at El Volan? 17:10 - Sporting Kansas City Season Preview 27:20 - New York Red Bulls Season Preview 35:55 - CF Montréal Season Preview 44:18 - Austin FC Season Preview 53:43 - San Jose Earthquakes Season Preview 1:02:05 - Toronto FC Season Preview 1:10:00 - D.C. United Season Preview  
Published 02/13/24