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

Friday May 10, 2019

Friday May 03, 2019
Houston... We Have a Playoff Contention Team
Friday May 03, 2019
Friday May 03, 2019
This week we start with a look at the ongoing dumpster fire that is the Whitecaps front office and response to abuse allegations. We break down some teams that just can't quit: especially Houston and Montreal, who seem content to (not so) quietly climb up the table. Plus we dive into the first ever weekend of Canadian Premier League action. Oh yeah, and Philly won while we recorded.

Saturday Apr 27, 2019
Do You Wish to Parley
Saturday Apr 27, 2019
Saturday Apr 27, 2019
In an action packed week, we were seeing 50 shades of blue as MLS teams donned their parley kits for Earth Day, which taught us... something about Earth? The Earthquakes bounced back, giants continued to stumble, and the Whitecaps very nearly played well over two games. We also cover some of the disconnect that seems to be happening between clubs and their fan base, especially with another walkout planned in Vancouver.

Friday Apr 19, 2019
If You're Going To Be a One Player Team
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Friday Apr 19, 2019
In another week of unpredictable games and results, we look at some teams that are starting to right their respective ships, and also at some MLS giants who seem to be a long way off. We talk about behaviour from players as well, including a rare moment of taking Ibra's side and of course we talk about Kaku kicking a ball at fans.

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.