Soccerwise are prepping for the biggest game of the year and who else to do it with than the biggest writer in the game. Paul Tenorio (The Athletic) joins Tom & David to talk about the topic he literally wrote on a book on “The Messi Effect.” They preview MLS cup from the X-factors to what it would mean to both clubs if they do or don’t win. Then Paul walks them through how the league is trying to advance globally, Messi’s influence on those moves, and the biggest factors that could help or hurt the league going forward. And never not grinding Tom has a staple of scoops in the “Ice Cream Shop” from Philly’s record signing to the return of Cade Cowell.Pre-order Paul’s book today at this link5:01 MLS Cup On Field Preview18:20 Paul Tenorio Joins The Show Talking Messi Effect & MLS's Fight To Grow48:50 What Would MLS Cup Mean To Miami And What’s Their Future?56:38 What Would MLS Cup Mean To Vancouver And What’s Their Future?1:03:14 Ice Cream Shop1:0325 Philly Record Signing Striker1:06:40 Cade Cowell Heading To NYRB1:09:07 Chicago Big Center back Signing1:11:26 Zimmerman Replacement In Nashville & Maybe Paul Rothrock
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MLS Cup Is Set + Semifinal Recap & Chicho Heading Back To Mexico
The big dance is finally set in MLS and it takes us back to the this years CCL semifinal between Miami & Vancouver. Tom & David rejoin post Thanksgiving to dive into all the semifinal action. They look back at Maxi vs Messi, Brian White's Offensive Explosion, and what this all means for San Diego's debut season. Then they look forward to MLS Cup where we are guaranteed a first time winner. Finally the "Ice Cream Shop" is always open for Tommy's Scoops.7:00 Miami's Triumph Over NYCFC18:30 Looking Back On NYCFC's Season22:00 MLS Cup Finalists Means To Miami30:15 Whitecaps Bounce San Diego38:50 San Diego's Historic Expansion Season48:50 Mo Salah To SD?50:47 MLS Cup Miami vs Vancouver Preview58:45 Mueller vs Messi All-time1:07:30 Chicho Arango Heading To Pumas?1:09:50 Robin Jansson Resigns In Orlando1:10:45 Paul Rothrock & Other Top Free Agents
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MLS Playoff Feast & Wilfred Nancy Moves On
After a weekend of breathtaking single elimination soccer it is time to take a second to talk soccer before turkey. Tom & David dive into everything we saw from the stunner in Vancouver to the upset in Chester. Then they preview the upcoming round of games as the conference finals are set for Saturday.
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Da Final Gotham Dynasty & Washington's Future
A Rosey finish to the season for the 2nd time in three years for Gotham. Jordan & David stop hanging out on the West Coast to breakdown everything from the week. They talk about what is so special about Gotham as a club, what does this mean big picture for Washington, and much more.
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USL Final Preview w/Eric Dick (Pittsburgh Riverhounds)
The Riverhounds are heading to Tulsa for a final showdown in the USL Championship. And this time the star of the show is a goalkeeper as Eric Dick has won two shootouts in the playoffs and is yet to concede a goal. He sits down with David to talk about this run so far, the task in the final, and what Pittsburgh has come to mean to him.
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