MLS Aces Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week on the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom chats through some of the news and notes around MLS! From Luchi Gonzalez being hired with San Jose, player departures, and the MLS All Stars winning, Tom covers it all. Then Tom runs through a few teams he is worried about... and then ones that have been HOT in 2022. After that Tom chats with MLS Gone Wild Host, Blake Eshelman! Tom & Blak...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom begins things by chatting about A TON of the transfers that rounded out the Summer transfer window & what that could be for the individual clubs. From Riqui Puig joining the Galaxy, Matt Miazga's MLS return, a bolsters Charlotte FC roster, & new DPs in the league (Benteke, Bouanga, & Garcia) Tom does his best to cover i...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom starts off the show by chatting about the TON of news & notes from the last week of the MLS/U.S. soccer world. From the Vancouver Whitecaps getting a CCL spot, to the Sacramento Republic Open Cup run, and David Ochoa heading to D.C. Then Tom is joined by a special guest from The Athletic, Sam Stejskal. Tom and Sam chat about: NYCFC&...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast Tom runs through the recent transfers, signings, and results in MLS. After a recap of the MLS week that was, Tom is joined by USL Championship & Louisville City striker Wilson Harris. Tom & Wilson chat: The 2022 USL season Louisville City's U.S. Open Cup run His time & come-up with Sporting Kansas City His decision to not pl...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom is joined by current USL Championship & Monterey Bay FC wingback Sam Gleadle. Tom and Sam chat through his career, the 2022 USL season, a bit of Arsenal, and more! Before Tom & Sam chat, Tom goes through a WILD week in MLS: -Wayne Rooney's return to D.C. United -El Traffico, LAFC, LA Galaxy, Bale, & Chellini -Alejandro...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Tom opens the episode with a quick check-in with Greg Johnstone from the Revolution Recap podcast after the Revs announce the signing of a new DP. Then Tom dives into some of the big news around U.S. soccer; the U.S. U20s, Alejandro Pozuelo, La Chofis, and more! The episode concludes with Tom being joined by TUDN & Univision reporter Michele Giannone chatting all th...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom Sweezy is joined by Chicago Fire manager Ezra Hendrickson as well as former MLS Aces co-host Jason Vevang. Tom, Ezra, & Jason chat: -Getting the call to become a MLS manager -His coaching career so far -Signing the likes of Xherdan Shaqiri & Jairo Torres -The transfer saga around Gaga Slonina -2022 Chicago Fire season -And more!...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom is joined by MLS & USMNT insider for mlssoccer.com, Tom Bogert. Tom & Tom sit down to chat: How Tommy Scoops became Tommy Scoops A look into the "insider" game in MLS & U.S. soccer An NYCFC update with Ronny Deila leaving & Taty's price tag Where is Gaga Slonina going? Chelsea or Bayern?  The new RSL owner...

Send us Fan Mail The MLS Aces Podcast Is Back!!! Tom starts the show off with a bit of an explanation behind the show's hiatus and why the return now. Tom also gives a bit of clarity into how the show will run and the new format for the reboot. He is then joined by current LA Galaxy and El Salvador National Team defender Eric Zavaleta to chat: The current season so far for the Galaxy His tran...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast; Tom and Vaughn sit down to chat: -NYCFC and the New England Revolution implosions of CCL games -Seattle Sounders and CF Montreal playing well in later CCL action -The upcoming World Cup Qualifying roster and action for the USMNT -The continued hot start of MLS action from the Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire -Jesus Ferreira and his hat t...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast; Tom and Jason sit down to chat through: -CONCACAF Champions League results from last week and how things could shape out heading into the semi-finals -Gaga Slonina and the impressive defensive start to 2022 for the Chicago Fire -Are the Columbus Crew really back?  -How much we should be reading into losses from Austin FC, the New York Red B...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast; Tom, Vaughn, and Sam sit down to cover all things from week 2 of the 2022 MLS season: 74k+ fans showing up for Charlotte FC in their inaugural home game Yimmi Chara and Brian Rodriguez shine in Portland/LAFC draw Austin FC and New York Red Bulls win big (again) in week 2 Colorado bouncing back after rough start to 2022 Columbus Crew droppin...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast; Tom, Jason, and Vaughn all sit down to talk all the craziness from the start of the 2022 MLS season: Debuts from around MLS; Sebastian Lletget, Michael Estrada, and Xherdan Shaqiri Atlanta United back to old form? Josef Martinez, Andrew Gutman, Dom Dwyer, and Caleb Wiley showing up for Atlanta Carlos Vela's hat-trick for LAFC Panic for...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom and Vaughn sit down to chat through all 14 teams in the Western Conference ahead of the 2022 MLS season. The guys give their thoughts, storylines, and of course predictions on all teams! If you haven't already, make sure you check out our Eastern Conference Preview that dropped a few days ago!  Make sure you follow us over at www.m...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast... THE 2022 MLS SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! Tom, Jason, and Sam give their quick breakdown: -All 14 Eastern Conference clubs -Key players heading into the 2022 season -Storylines for each club & what to watch out for -Predictions for all Eastern Conference clubs, 1-14 Our Western Conference preview will be recorded live this Wedne...

Send us Fan Mail On episode 215 of the MLS Aces Podcast we have Tom, Jason, and Sam sitting down to chat: Shaqiri's arrival to the Chicago Fire Douglas Costa headed out west to the Galaxy Thiago Almada finally official with Atlanta Matt Turner sold to Arsenal Jozy Altidore on the move to New England Jamiro Monteiro traded to San Jose Caden Clark brought back on loan to New York Sebastian Blan...

Send us Fan Mail This was a fun episode!!! Tom, Sam, Vaughn, and Jason all sit down to chat through a ton of moves around MLS and some USMNT chat: -A ton of brand new strikers coming to MLS in 2022; Ercan Kara to Orlando City, Mikael Uhre to the Philadelphia Union, as well as Taxi Fountas and Michael Estrada to D.C. United -Young American defenders heading to Europe in Kevin Paredes, George Bello,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast; Tom, Jason, & Vaughn sit down to chat about: -Diego Valeri being sold to boyhood club Lanus -Justin Che & Cole Bassett leaving MLS on loan deals -D.C. United on the verge of selling Paul Arriola & Kevin Paredes -Charlotte FC bringing in some big time talent in Karol Swiderski & Titi Ortiz -We see club changes for Maxime Crep...

Send us Fan Mail On this week of the MLS Aces Podcast; Tom, Sam, & Vaughn sit down to chat: -Kellyn Acosta transfer drama with the Colorado Rapids -Charlotte FC selling Riley McGree -News around MLS Next Pro & roster construction -MLS pre-seasons begin & rosters in flux -Houston & Austin signing new South American DPs -Dallas make Jesus Ferreira a DP -Seattle Sounders sign Albert R...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast; Tom, Jason, & Sam sit down to chat: -Toronto FC officially signing Lorenzo Insigne -NYCFC loaning James Sands to Rangers in the SPL -Toronto FC selling Richie Laryea to Nottingham Forrest -2022 MLS Super Draft update... the guys love Kipp Keller -Aboubacar Keita heading to the Rapids -Ray Gaddis coming out of retirement -New ownership a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast we have Tom, Vaughn, & Jason sitting down to chat: -LAFC & Houston Dynamo filling their head coaching vacancies -What to expect from Steve Cherundolo & Paulo Nagamura -Daryl Dike off to West Brom for $9.5m! -Ricardo Pepi off to Augsburg for $20m?!?! -The Chicago Fire signing Rafael Czichos from the Bundesliga -Inter Miami loaning...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Vaughn & Sam sit down for the final time in 2021! The guys chat through some major rumors & moves around Major League Soccer heading into January:  -Reported deal between Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne & Toronto FC -CF Montreal grabbing Alistair Johnston from Nashville SC for $1m in GAM -Inter Miami offload Julian Carranza again...

Send us Fan Mail The off-season is here! On this week of the MLS Aces Podcast; Tom, Sam, & Vaughn sit down to chat: -The state of Charlotte FC's current roster -Vaughn's experience at the MLS Expansion Draft -Alan Franco, Harrison Afful, and more! -The guy's thoughts on MLS Next Pro and the state of the U.S. soccer "pyramid" -The U.S. Open Cup is back in 2022! -Steve C...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast; Tom, Jason, & Sam sit down to chat: -NYCFC winning MLS Cup -The MLS & club legacies of Sean Johnson & Maxi Moralez -Taty Castellanos to Europe? -What this Timbers loss meant for the club & Savarese -Valeri's last game for the Timbers is a MLS Cup loss? -Charlotte FC finish their Expansion Draft, trading away Tristan Bla...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode with the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom sits down with DannyT from DannyT Radio to preview the 2021 MLS Cup! Tom & Danny took a look at: -The Western Conference Final; Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake -The Eastern Conference Final; NYCFC vs Philadelphia Union -Sebastian Blanco & Diego Chara being the Timbers keys to the game -The NYCFC defense stepping up these pl...