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The Impact of Covid-19, Storytime with SOP Soccer

March 24, 2020PodcastA-League, Australia, Chicago, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Inter Miami CF, logo, Major League Soccer, Miami, MLS, Olympics, Podcast, Soccer, USMNTsonsofapitch

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Hey soccer fans, and welcome back to the Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast! Despite the suspended seasons, we’re dedicated to bringing you consistent and entertaining soccer coverage. In this episode, we discuss:

the financial impact of suspended seasons on MLS and USL
Mike gives his candid takes on the Coronavirus pandemic
We review the Australian A-League games from the weekend and compare the Aussie league to Major League Soccer
the Olympics are postponed, what does that mean for American soccer
Nick and Mike share some of their best MLS memories

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Fire Fail, Expansion Updates, and Roster Moves

November 25, 2019PodcastCCL, cf97, Chicago, Chicago Fire, Colorado, Colorado Rapids, Concacaf Champions League, Fire, Inter Miami, logo, Major League Soccer, Miami, MLS, Nashville, Nashville SC, Nations League, New York, Podcast, Rapids, RBNY, rebrand, Red Bulls, Red Bulls New York, Seattle, Seattle Sounders, Soccer, Sons of a Pitch, Sounders, TFC, Toronto, Toronto FC, USMNTsonsofapitch

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Welcome back to The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. In their latest episode, our hosts Nick and Mike bring you the latest Major League Soccer news and headlines, including:

Fire Fail: What went wrong with the new logo. (Spoiler alert: everything!)
Expansion Updates: How Inter Miami and Nashville used their expansion draft picks
Staying on Top: What Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC look to do in the off-season
Roster Moves: How the Colorado Rapids, Red Bulls New York, and Chicago Fire will have new identities next season.

Stay tuned for all this and more from The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast.

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All-Star Ballot and MLS League Roundup

May 28, 2019Podcast2019 All Star Game, All-Star, ASG, Atlanta United, ATLUTD, Beasley, Chicago, Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, Crew, Dallas, DC United, Dynamo, FC Dallas, Fire, graphic, Houston, LAFC, logo, Loons, Major League Soccer, Marshall, MLS, MNUFC, Nani, new logo, NYCFC, Orlando, Orlando City, Podcast, Pozuelo, Russell, SKC, Soccer, Sporting KC, Union, Vela, Zimmermansonsofapitch

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Hello soccer fans! Welcome back to another episode of The Sons of a Pitch: An American Soccer Podcast. In this episode, Nick and Mike cast their votes for Major League Soccer’s 2019 All-Star Game. Here are their picks, which they’ve based on production, who they like to watch, and who deserves more recognition:

1. Goalkeeper
  1. Sean Johnson (NYCFC)
  2. Honorable mention
    1. Brad Guzan (Atlanta)
2. Defenders
  1. Walker Zimmerman (LAFC)
  2. Matt Hedges (Dallas)
  3. Romain Metanire (Minnesota)
  4. Honorable Mention
    1. Ali Adnan (Vancouver)
    2. Auston Trusty and Jack Elliot (Philly)
3. Midfielders
  1. Alejandro Pozuelo (Toronto)
  2. Nani (Orlando)
  3. Nico Lodeiro (Seattle)
  4. Eduard Atuesta (LAFC)
  5. Honorable Mentions
    1. Cristan Roldan (Seattle)
    2. Jona dos Santos (LA)
4. Forwards
  1. Carlos Vela (LAFC)
  2. Josef Martinez (Atlanta)
  3. Mauro Manotas (Houston)
  4. Honorable Mentions
    1. Johnny Russell (Sporting KC)
    2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (LA)
5. Coach
  1. Jim Curtain (Philly)
  2. Honorable Mention – Bob Bradley (LAFC)

After another week’s worth of MLS action, here are the trends from around the league:

Teams on the Rise

San Jose – Wondo now has 6 goals in 2 games, and the Quakes are just 1 point below the playoff line.
Portland – Despite the lack of home games, the Timbers have slowly crept up the standings. New DP signing Fernandez has wasted no time in padding the score sheet.
Colorado – Time to show some love to the Rapids! After a historically bad start, Colorado has 2 straight wins.

Teams on the Fall

Columbus – Nothing is working for the Crew. Time to blow it all up and start fresh the way manager Caleb Porter wants.
Toronto – The Reds have no scoring threat, and the defense has been spotty. Bono has relinquished starting duties.
Montreal – In the month of May, the Impact have 3 losses, 1 win, and 1 draw.

Thanks for listening, and be sure to join the conversation in the comments below or on twitter @SOPSoccer.