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
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
It's Getting Drafty In Here
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
This week we take a look at all the moves with the expansion draft, the re-entry draft, some future space money transactions and a slew of news that includes a shock move for Luis Robles and Montreal bringing in Thierry Henry to coach. We also take a look at some
Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Sounder Supremacy
Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Saturday Nov 16, 2019
And just like that, it's all over. Bates and I break down Seattle's pretty dominant display over Toronto FC, despite the latter's valiant effort. We go deep on this one, looking at the tactics and what's next for each team.
Saturday Nov 09, 2019
Groundhog Day
Saturday Nov 09, 2019
Saturday Nov 09, 2019
In what few could have predicted but none could really be surprised by. we break down the conference final results as we get ready for ANOTHER Seattle Sounders/Toronto FC MLS Cup Final. Apart from all the MLS drama and heartbreak, we also take a look to the very odd Canadian Premier League Final and the NWSL Cup final that we think might have been more interesting than the result.
This week's episode is brought to you by Jozy Altidore playing a full 90 on crutches if he has to.
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Playoff Frenzy
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Nick and Bates talk the MLS and NWSL playoffs, including a wild night in Seattle, TFC being filled with determination and LA teams skipping the "defense" part.
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Yes We CAN(MNT)
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
This week we look at Canada's historic victory over the US Men's National Team, as well as go in depth to setting up all of the MLS Playoff games. We ties up a few loose ends with CanPL and NWSL to round out the show and make our predictions for who will be this playoff round's victors.
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
Vela Vela Vela
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
Nick and Bates talk all the MLS action from Decision Day and reflect on the regular season that was, Carlos Vela's historic performance and how teams are shaping up heading into the playoffs.
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Head and Shoulders, Neck or Face
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
In a week of wild red cards and results, we break down a busy week as #DecisionDay looms... or drags on, depending what conference you're in. We talk about MLS' change in stance on the Irone Front symbol, a bit of Nick in Atlanta with some hot takes, and Andrew schools Nick on why the Canadian Championship matters.
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
It's Fine, No One Needed Points
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
In a weird week of 0-0 draws, we look at how things are shaping up before the playoffs. We also talk about some of the teams who won't be in the playoffs and how their fortunes look going into the off-season, as well as another week of Ibra skill, bizarre calls, and even a red card to the all time leading MLS goal scorer, Chris Wondolowski... from the bench.