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

Thursday Apr 18, 2019
The Minnows Strike Back
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
(For games the week of April 11) This week we look at some unlikely winners who have perhaps turned their MLS fortunes around.

Saturday Apr 06, 2019
TSMLS #71-Red Card Weekly
Saturday Apr 06, 2019
Saturday Apr 06, 2019
On a week where teams continued to keep 11 players on the pitch, we examine the very good, the very bad, and the San Jose in another wildly entertaining week of games. We also discuss just how much water is too much water and the unlikely ascension of some old MLS laughing stocks.

Thursday Mar 28, 2019
TSMLS #70: A Literal Onion Bag
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Andrew and Nick tackle the games from a short week in MLS, including another rough ref night for RSL and a possible explanation for what #DOOP means. Plus, Canada at the Nations League and TFC has a player suspended for the season — in eSports.

Friday Mar 22, 2019
TSMLS #69: Seeing Double Yellow
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Nick and Andrew talk FC Cincinatti's home debut, a lopsided DC United win, unfortunate double yellows and unfortunate fashion choices.

Friday Mar 15, 2019
TSMLS #68: Only a Light Stomp
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Andrew and Nick talk the week's games, including a flick and a stomp, Canada practice jerseys and Tyrone Mears' MLS memories.

Saturday Mar 09, 2019
TSMLS #67: Still Waking Up (feat. Stephen Hart)
Saturday Mar 09, 2019
Saturday Mar 09, 2019
Andrew and Nick talk the return of MLS, including the ever-changing fortunes of Toronto FC, a new-look Vancouver Whitecaps and a sudden snowstorm in Colorado-Kansas City. Plus, we chat with Halifax Wanderers head coach Stephen Hart about getting ready for the first Canadian Premier League season.

Friday Mar 01, 2019
TSMLS #66: A Jumping-On Point
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
The new MLS season has begun! Andrew and Nick talk their introductions to soccer and introduce you to the whopping 24 MLS teams, with a view to where they've been and where they're going.

Thursday Feb 21, 2019
TSMLS #65: Around the Corner
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Nick and Andrew talk new old stars, Toronto's Champions League stumbles, Vancouver's clean break and Canadian Premier League heels.