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 Mar 26, 2022
That’s So MLS is Back
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
After a few busy weeks of MLS action, we are finally back to review the first four game weeks of the season. We take a look through the lens of the Canadian MLS clubs and well, it's not so great.

Friday Feb 25, 2022
MLS Pre-Season Preview
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
It is that time again! We talk through ALL of the clubs and where we rate them this year, as well as rate their signings. We cover some big news from NWSL and across the league. We recorded Wednesday night as Russia invaded Ukraine so we mention it but of course recognize the situation has since deteriorated significantly. Be well

Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Smells Like a World Cup
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
MLS is coming up in a couple of weeks and as the (not streamed) pre-season games get underway, we look at some of the big moves across MLS but first we go back and break down the Canadian Men's National Team dominance as of late. We also give an update on the situation at Portland Timbers/Thorns.

Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Off Season Update
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
As preparations begin for MLS 2022, we talk about some possible wrenches to a smooth start and go over all the big transfers, including some Super Draft news! We recorded earlier in the week so will be back for our Crepeau emotional processing next time.

Thursday Dec 23, 2021
MLS Cup 2022: MLS is Blue
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
We finally get to tackle the final game! We talk about what it all means for Portland and for the new champs, New York City FC. We put a stamp on the year, talk some of the more recent interesting moves. We'll catch you in 2022!
Take good care <3

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
MLS Cup 2022: When You‘ve Always Got Mora to Give
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
This week we wrap up the conference finals and what finals they were, or almost were. We discuss the ins and outs of PORvRSL and PHIvNYCFC, discuss the final, and take a look at your new CanPL champs, PacificFC!

Thursday Dec 02, 2021
MLS Cup 2022: Don‘t Get Sent Off in the Playoffs
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
And then there were four! Joins us as we talk all the drama, heartbreak, and golazos of the MLS Cup Playoffs. We also talk some important roster updates!

Friday Nov 26, 2021
MLS Cup 2022: How to Win a Game Without Taking a Shot
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
This week we have a rundown of all the MLS Cup Playoff games including some surprising results! We look at Minnesota's sputtering performance against the Timbers, SKC's dominance of the Whitecaps but why we're not worried, some nervy close calls for other teams, and who we have picked for the next round. We just missed the Colorado-Portland game, which we'll talk about in detail next time!
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