That’s So MLS

I Wanna See People's Moms Cry

Nick and Bates talk the MLS Draft in its newer, streamlined form, comings and goings in silly season and tidbits from the NWSL and CanPL.

Bringing in the Tanque (With Dina Bell-Laroche)

Nick and Bates come back for the final episode of 2019, featuring a bevy of offseason news! Lucas Cavallini and Alan Pulido make their appearances, Charlotte joins the party, and the Reign got bought. Also, we talk the Whitecaps' Safe Sports review with Dina Bell-Laroche, partner in the Sport Law and Strategy Group firm who conducted it. 
Read the review: https://vancouver-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/2019/safesport/SLSG_REVIEW_Findings_and_Recommendations_Report.pdf 

It's Getting Drafty In Here

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

Sounder Supremacy

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.

Groundhog Day

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.

Playoff Frenzy

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.

Yes We CAN(MNT)

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.

Vela Vela Vela

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.