That’s So MLS

Nick, back from international duty, and Bates tackle the newest calamity plaguing the Rapids, Whitecaps getting a point, the All-Star Game and the post-World Cup NWSL bump.

With Nick on international duty, Ricardo Bortolon returns to talk with Bates about El Trafico, bad boy Zlatan, Whitecaps, and the NWSL homecoming matches.

Andrew and Nick talk last weekend's MLS games, including Vako leading a defeat of the Galaxy, Vancouver in the doldrums and relationships between referees and coaches.

While some of our favorite teams continue to struggle, the LAFC juggernaut continues to roll (mostly over us) and San Jose, New England, and Cincinnati (?!) all begin to find their form. We also discuss what, if anything, changes now that the Women's World Cup is over.

In a not so great if you're a Canada or Whitecaps fan kind of week, we turn our attention to our beloved but still struggling Caps, some upsets in the Women's World Cup, and all the MLS matches of a busy soccer week. Most surprisingly, all of a sudden the team to beat in the league is... San Jose? We talk about the Quakes revolution as well as how teams like New England and Colorado have also been...

This week we talk about Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT continued dominance, people's discomfort with politics in sports, heartbreak for the Canadians and then a week of MLS matches that really didn't tell us too much about any team except that the Whitecaps still really like to make life hard for Rooney still really doesn't like Orlando.

This week as the international break continues, we turn our attention almost solely to the Women's World Cup including all the drama from the group stages, our not so hot take on a number of retaken penalties, and what it will take to stop the powerhouse teams. We also briefly chat about the US Open Cup, Canadian Premier League piggybacks, and some bad news for one of our favourite MLS players.

Nick and Andrew talk the first round of Women's World Cup games, U.S. as soccer villains, ways to fix the handball rule and an all-time goalkeeping howler.

This week we break down a comical week chock full of mistakes at the back (that continued at the time of recording) and look at the teams whose favours are starting to change ahead of the break, and those who just can't seem to catch a break.

This week we take a look at a tale of two very different LA teams, a massive away effort from San Jose, and finally some movement from the Whitecaps to address abuse allegations. We also dissect the teams who are on the rise, bounding up and down, and those who are flat-lining.

This week we tip our hats to Chris Wondolowski as he broke the all-time MLS scoring record in emphatic fashion. We talk about teams like LA Galaxy and San Jose getting a much needed boost, as well as where some clubs continue to just spin their wheels.

Nick and Andrew talk the week's MLS news, including emergency Bruce Arena, the Galaxy's shifting luck and the next stage in Whitecaps protests.

Nick and Andrew talk an all-time VAR mishap in Columbus vs. DC, a sloppy Whitecaps game and Andrew's trip to see the HFX Wanderers season opener.

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.

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...

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.

(For games the week of April 11) This week we look at some unlikely winners who have perhaps turned their MLS fortunes around.

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.

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.

Nick and Andrew talk FC Cincinatti's home debut, a lopsided DC United win, unfortunate double yellows and unfortunate fashion choices.

Andrew and Nick talk the week's games, including a flick and a stomp, Canada practice jerseys and Tyrone Mears' MLS memories.

Andrew and Nick talk the return of MLS, including the ever-changing fortunes of Toronto FC, a new-look Vancouver Whitecaps and a sudden snowstorm in Colorado-Kansas City. Plus, we chat with Halifax Wanderers head coach Stephen Hart about getting ready for the first Canadian Premier League season.

The new MLS season has begun! Andrew and Nick talk their introductions to soccer and introduce you to the whopping 24 MLS teams, with a view to where they've been and where they're going.

Nick and Andrew talk new old stars, Toronto's Champions League stumbles, Vancouver's clean break and Canadian Premier League heels.

Andrew and Nick talk the key departures as the European transfer window closed, including Sebastian Giovinco leaving Toronto FC and Miguel Almiron finally finding a suitor. Plus, Vancouver and Montreal get pickups, but but Nashville gets blocked.