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

Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
MLS Playoff Preview
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
This week we review the big results from across MLS on #DecisionDay. We talk about the handball that wasn't a handball until days later, the Whitecaps crossing the finish line, and some retirements, including the GOAT: Chris Wondolowski. We also look ahead to the playoffs and make a few early predicitions.

Friday Nov 05, 2021
Ghost Fouls
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
As we approach decision day in MLS, we turn our attention to the teams still in the race just above and just below "the line." We talk about New England clinching the Supporter's Shield, the new investigation into the Whitecaps, and the mystery foul that lead to Orlando being wrongfully denied three points.

Monday Oct 11, 2021
Catching Up With the Canadian Clubs
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
After an in house bye week, we're back with a look at how the Canadian clubs in MLS are faring, as well as the big news, including two more coaching departures. We also talk about the ongoing developments within NWSL and US Soccer.

Saturday Sep 25, 2021
Garber Wants It All
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
This game week, we look at all the action across MLS, the Leagues Cup Final, and the new *greatly* expanded Leagues Cup format and its implications for clubs and players. We look around the league at the big winners and losers and some rare return to form for a couple of clubs. And remember, Giovinco is always watching.

Friday Sep 17, 2021
Hat Trick Tragedies
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Nick and Bates talk the action since the international break, with some goal-filled games, the curious path of RSL, a brilliant hat trick (that didn't win the game) and more.

Friday Sep 03, 2021
Two Brothers Lighter
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
It was Rivalry Week and the first meeting of MLS All-stars vs LigaMx All-stars, so we have a lot to cover here and that's before we get to the battle of the headless (or coachless) teams in the West as the Whitecaps took on RSL, both of whom had lost their coaches for very different reasons. We also squeeze in some World Cup Qualifing action and butcher some last names because it was late.
Be safe out there!

Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
All That Glitters is Gold (and Gauld)
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
After a bit of an unplanned hiatus we are back! And though it makes no difference to you, we were in person! We talk about the Whitecaps triumphant return to BC Place, reflect back on the Canada Women's National Team Olympic gold, and have a look around the league at some of the big results and transfers.

Thursday Jul 22, 2021
In Heinze Sight
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
This week we talk about the unceremonious sacking of Atlanta United's head coach Gabriel Heinze after her violated player safety protocols (among other things). We also talk about Chicago Fire's rough day, the Cincinnati-Montreal goal blowout, and catch up on some Olympic and Gold Cup action.