That’s So MLS
That’s So MLS is the Major League Soccer podcast for the long-suffering fan of the world’s most chaotic league. Hosted by journalist Andrew Bates and ex-casual defender Nick Thornton, TSMLS looks at club soccer from a Canadian perspective, with coverage of games and news from around North America.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Steres-ing Down the Barrel: MLS Playoff Preview 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Decision Day has been decided and one *very* Wild Card game is already in the books so we take a look around at those who made it, those who didn't, and make some playoff predictions for this year's MLS Cup.
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Clinched and Unclinched
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
We're back and talking through US Open Cup, Campeones Cup, and the thicket of MLS playoffs, who has clinched, who is out, and who maybe still stands a chance. (We recorded before Wednesday's matchday but for once we actually proved slightly prophetic).
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Just Add More Games
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
With Leagues Cup finally behind us, we turn our attention back to MLS with talk on the big moves, big upsets, Benteke's dominance, and we of course tip our hats to USWNT star Alex Morgan who played her last professional game.
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Sunday Aug 04, 2024
There's No Place Like Drone
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
After a very busy July, we have a full breakdown of Canada's breakdown at the Olympic and then (at the 44 min mark) we transition to MLS and League's Cup action. Also, we now have a Link Tree to find all That's So MLS things in one place: https://linktr.ee/thatssomls
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Doing With 9 What Most Need 11 For
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
We're taking a look around MLS focusing on the 3 Canadian clubs and their various (mis)fortunes and opportunities, as well as news from Copa America, some MLS coach and player movement, as well as Columbus' unfortunate Champions Cup final, The Union's struggles, and Inter Miami's ability to win no matter what.
Friday May 24, 2024
Caps Coupon Catastrophe
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
There's been some more gameweeks and we've got all the action for Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, as well as a look around the league at notable results. We talk Jesse Marsch's new gig, as well as whether people in Vancouver paid $1000+ to see Julian Gressel.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Own Goals Are Still Goals
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
We are back and we have some real zingers to talk about. Colorado won a game without actually scoring a goal themselves (sorry Harris), Seattle had two players sent off, and many teams took on an unofficial crossbar and goalpost challenge. We talk about the recent rule changes and East vs West matchups.
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Unable to Darken the Door of Gillette
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
After the opening few game weeks, we are back with a look around the league at who is already excelling and who is struggling. We make some wildly too early predictions, talk about the new PRO Referee deal, and the legacy of Whitecaps retiree, Russell Teibert.