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 Aug 20, 2022
The Business End
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
There's been so much MLS action, news, transfers, and a Canadian Championship to boot, that we find ourselves playing a bit of catch up and breaking down some previous weeks as well as the fate of every team around the league. We also spend a good chunk of the show discussing the ongoing debacle surrounding the Whitecaps' handling of Bob Birarda (Mins 8-18 in the episode).

Friday Jul 22, 2022
Gressel-Mainia Comes To Vancouver
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
After another busy week of games we take a look around the league, including the ongoing transfer madness. We of course talk about what Julian Gressel will bring to the Whitecaps, revisit some teams we had doubts about, and touch on the CSA saga.

Friday Jul 15, 2022
Familiar Faces
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
There's been a lot of shuffling around the league and a stack of games so we are here to catch you up on the big name moves. We also talk about the return of Rooney to DC, Toronto's rebuild, and the scary lineup LAFC has assembled.

Monday Jun 20, 2022
Catching Up From the International Break
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Well, you turn your head for one minute for the international break and a lot can happen! We break down all the #CMNT drama (and there was a fair bit), World Cup announcements, MLS transfers, coaching changes, Apple deals, and yes, some league games too. It's a lot but we'll catch you up!

Sunday May 22, 2022
A Penny For Your Forwards
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
Nick and Andrew peruse the MLSPA salary list, chat the CONCACAF Champions League final and what it means in the context of Seattle's season, a Whitecaps win and Portland blowing out Sporting Kansas City.

Saturday Apr 30, 2022
DC Not So United and Crew Moves
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
This week we talk about the firing of Hernán Losada from DC United, a surprise Earthquakes victory, the Crew moving on from Zardes, and the Whitecaps' persistent woes (which may be slightly lessened soon).

Thursday Apr 21, 2022
It’s Firing Season (Already)
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Some controversial calls and glorious golazos round out gameweeks 6 and 7 and we have a run down of both conferences and how everyone is faring. We also talk about the long anticipated departure of Almeyda from the Earthquakes.

Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Chicharito Shines and Canada Qualifies
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
This week, and coming in a little late, we look at Game Week 6 plus the last few games of World Cup Qualifying. if you're just here for an MLS catchup, we start talking MLS at the 42 min mark :D