Managing Expectations with Tom Bogert

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A weekly MLS podcast hosted by MLS and USMNT insider Tom Bogert, of MLSsoccer.com, The Guardian and elsewhere, diving into the biggest story of the week and more with a revolving cast of co-hosts featuring the best voices in MLS and the US national team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 11/02/2022

    Ep. 21: How MLS Cup rosters were built, plus offseason scoops/news (Messi? Torres/Arsenal? New signings?)

    We're back, from the clouds! Breakdown of how the Philadelphia Union and LAFC took different paths to build their MLS Cup rosters. Plus offseason scoops/news on Inter Miami (Messi???? Campana), FC Dallas, Facundo Torres (Arsenal?), Portland Timbers (Evander? Eryk Williamson?), coaching searches and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  2. 10/10/2022

    Ep. 20: My 2022 MLS Awards ballot, Best XI(s) + offseason news to watch

    Revealed and explained my official 2022 MLS Awards ballot, including MVP, Defender of the Year, Best XI and more. Also talked through some early offseason stories to keep an eye on, including coaching changes and roster decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  3. 10/06/2022

    Ep. 19 with Michele Giannone: Inter Miami, Charlotte FC, Decision Day + "Michele's XI"

    TUDN’s Michele Giannone joins to chat a little bit on his career, Inter Miami, Charlotte FC, Decision Day and a new segment of an XI of “Michele’s GUYS”. 0:00 — Intro, some background into Michele’s career, on-air bilingual media professional 10:10 — We’re all addicted to these phones 14:30 — Inter Miami make the playoffs! How? Is Phil Neville the coach of the year? What’s next? 27:40 — What to make of Orlando City? And Columbus? 33:30 — Charlotte FC’s debut MLS season + what’s next 41:25 — Western Conference Decision Day preview. Michele is upset at Minnesota United 47:00 — Michele’s GUYS (and my cult heroes) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m

  4. 09/21/2022

    Ep. 18 with Ari Liljenwall: USMNT final pre-World Cup window preview + MLS 22 Under 22

    MLSsoccer.com's Ari Liljenwall joins to preview the USMNT's final pre-World Cup friendlies and what to watch for before we dive into MLSsoccer.com's 22 Under 22 rankings to discuss the league's brightest young stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  5. 09/14/2022

    Ep. 17 with Matt Doyle: Final USMNT pre-World Cup roster breakdown

    Expert MLS and USMNT analyst Matt Doyle joins to break down the US national team's final pre-World Cup roster ahead of September friendlies. Big takeaways and position-by-position breakdowns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  6. 09/08/2022

    Ep. 16 with Joe Lowery: Open Cup final, MLS coaching change, Josef Martinez suspension

    Backheeled.com's Joe Lowery joined to discuss this week's biggest stories around MLS, including the Orlando City winning the US Open Cup, Houston Dynamo parting ways with Paulo Nagamura and the suspension of Josef Martinez by Atlanta United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  7. 08/30/2022

    Ep. 15 with BSC Young Boys manager Rapha Wicky + quick MLS midweek preview

    BSC Young Boys manager Rapha Wicky joins the program to cover a bunch of topics. Wicky talks Young Boys, behind the Jordan Pefok transfer just as he was getting underway, plus a look back at his time as the manager of the Chicago Fire, as well as the United States U17s, his time with Chivas USA at the end of his playing career plus getting to be with LAFC quite a bit this preseason. 0:00 — Intro, background on Wicky interview 3:00 — MLS midweek preview. Playoff races, young stars, etc. 13:20 — Rapha Wicky interview! 14:40 — Settling in at Young Boys 19:55 — Behind Jordan Pefok's transfer from Young Boys to Union Berlin 26:30 — Two seasons at the Chicago Fire? No regrets, positive memories 33:15 — Time spent with LAFC this offseason? 38:30 — Chivas USA shoutout! Sharing a locker room with Jesse Marsch, Jim Curtin and many more 47:20 — US U17s. "Gio Reyna is the most talented 16-year-old I ever coached" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  8. 08/26/2022

    Ep. 14 with Charlie Boehm: USMNT players in Champions League, transfer news/updates, best young players & more

    A second podcast in a week!!!!!!! Joined by MLSsoccer dot com National Writer Charlie Boehm, one of the best in the business. He covers everything MLS, the national team and more. 0:00 — Intro, I think Charlie could hand-write his features 5:00 — Champions League draw, USMNT takeaways 19:40 — Transfer news. Kai Wagner to Leeds United latest, Djordje Mihailovic to AZ Alkmaar, DeJuan Jones, Jose Cifuentes. 35:30 — Next young MLS players likely to go to Europe? Paxten Aaronson, Jack McGlynn, Ismael Kone 48:00 — Biggest MLS storylines to watch? Toronto frantically chasing the playoffs, LAFC onboarding all their new players Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
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A weekly MLS podcast hosted by MLS and USMNT insider Tom Bogert, of MLSsoccer.com, The Guardian and elsewhere, diving into the biggest story of the week and more with a revolving cast of co-hosts featuring the best voices in MLS and the US national team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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