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What’s it like in the bubble? The guys pick MLS is Back group winners, give first impressions of the Jurgen Damm move for Atlanta United then dive into interviews in Orlando (taped Wednesday, 7/1).
 
First up, San Jose legend Chris Wondolowski on the food, safety and more down in Florida, plus goalscoring secrets and the push and pull of retirement. Columbus coach Caleb Porter stops by to explain how he’s preparing his team for the unprecedented, why the Crew signed Lucas Zelarayan and why Darlington Nabge is “his guy.” Finally, Minnesota forward Aaron Schoenfeld tells stories from his years in Israel and explains what it’s like to date a World Cup winner.
 
4:30 – Picking group winners at MLS is Back Tournament
 
15:28 – Is Jurgen Damm a “big signing” for Atlanta United?
 
20:35 – CHRIS WONDOLOWSKI: On the bubble in Orlando, Matias Almeyda and retirement
 
36:27 – CALEB PORTER: Preparing a team for the unprecedented, signing Lucas Zelarayan, Darlington Nagbe
 
52:47 – AARON SCHOENFELD: Moving to Israel, Abby Dahlkemper, Minnesota United outlook

Our soccer is almost back, but what will it look like and feel like on TV? ESPN’s Taylor Twellman joins the guys to go over broadcast particulars, plus digs in on the nitty gritty of the tournament. Plus, NWSL returns, the guys name the players they hope get big opportunities in Orlando and give Christian Pulisic dap for his big week at Chelsea.
 
2:41 – NWSL gets soccer on this side of the Atlantic started
 
12:52 – TAYLOR TWELLMAN: How will broadcasts look in Orlando? Sneak peek
 
22:02 – TAYLOR TWELLMAN: Who is the favorite at #MLSisBack? Will Carlos Vela play?
 
42:17 – Who deserves a shot to shine in Orlando? Young players, overlooked players
 
57:45 – Christian Pulisic’s big week, Jesse Marsch makes history

Mark your calendars. The #MLSisBack schedule is out. Andrew, Doyle and David talk about how their lives will change come July 8, then run through all six groups to peg the “Can’t Miss” games as well as the matches that will decide who moves on the Knockout Round and who goes home early. Plus, we finally crown the Greatest MLS Team of All-Time, an epic clash between 2017 Toronto FC and 1998 D.C. United.
5:33 – How will your lifestyle change for #MLSisBack Tournament? Exercise bikes, breakfast & babies
19:38 – Group A: NYCFC, Union, Fire, Miami, Nashville, Orlando City
29:31 – Group B: FC Dallas, Vancouver, Seattle Sounders, Earthquakes
36:56 – Group C: Toronto FC, Montreal, New England, D.C. United
47:24 – Group D: Sporting KC, Minnesota United, Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids
55:51 – Group E: Atlanta United, New York Red Bulls, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew
1:00:24 – Group F: LAFC, Galaxy, Portland Timbers, Houston Dynamo
1:01:24 – Extratime crowns Greatest MLS Team of All-Time
1:16:23 – #MLSisBack Baerantees

So Gio Reyna is pretty good, huh? The guys hit the headlines and celebrate a big weekend for Americans Abroad, then ask NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson about the former Homegrown talent. Let’s just say he could tell Reyna was going to be special. Plus, Johnson explains how the Black Player Coalition came to be and talks MLS is Back. Sporting KC manager Peter Vermes also joins the guys to banter a bit about the Greatest Team of All-Time Bracket, tell some awesome stories and take you inside the next transfer window.
 
2:39 – Big weekend for Americans in Europe, Locadia loan, LGP to Miami
 
13:23 – PETER VERMES: Favorite player of all-time, best-ever draft pick, Messi vs. Ronaldo
 
32:28 – PETER VERMES: Who has the advantage in MLS is Back Tournament?
 
46:04 – Greatest Team of All-Time semifinals set up old school-new-school final
 
54:54 – SEAN JOHNSON: How Black Player Coalition came to be & what’s next
 
1:07:50 – SEAN JOHNSON: Talking Gio Reyna, NYC’s hidden baller & Orlando

The MLS is Back Tournament is getting closer, and slowly the signings are trickling in. First, Andy Najar is back to bolster the defending Supporters’ Shield champions. Can he help LAFC get over the hump or at there still depth issues on the backline? Plus, Franco Jara is in Frisco and available, which Gass says makes FC Dallas a tournament contender. The guys also chat with Colorado Rapids head coach Robin Fraser about life and coaching during COVID-19, his team’s goals for Orlando and why there aren’t more black coaches in MLS. Plus, an epic Doyle rant in the mailbag!
10:00 – Does Franco Jara make FC Dallas a trophy contender?
15:24 – How does Andy Najar change LAFC?
20:33 – MLS News & Notes: Pastore, Moreno, Shipp and more
22:37 – INTERVIEW: Robin Fraser (Rapids) on #MLSisBack, quarantine & Black Lives Matter
55:13 – Another Concacaf World Cup qualifying format floated
1:11:05 – Malbag: Epic Doyle rant on Steven Gerrard and the Galaxy

It’s Extratime’s 10th birthday! To celebrate, Andrew, David, Doyle and Charlie reminisce on a decade of soccer, then turn to the MLS is Back Tournament. First, do the teams in Group A have a disadvantage? The math says yes. Plus, Doyle on how to win the thing, the guys’ darkhorse picks, Inter Miami’s final DP spot and those Fabian Johnson rumors.
1:08 – Extratime memories from the past decade
14:55 – Which club would you want to live with in Orlando?
29:50 – Are teams in Group A at a mathematical disadvantage?
33:33 – Doyle on how teams should approach the tournament + darkhorse picks
46:41 – Nashville SC … We’re sorry for skipping you in the draw show
53:32 – Who should Inter Miami sign with their final DP spot?
1:04:39 – Fabian Johnson to MLS? Good idea or bad idea…