MLS Gone Wild

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I'm joined by former d3 men’s soccer All American, 2x Atlantic 10 Men’s soccer all conference honoree, and the 13th overall pick in the 2023 MLS Super Draft, Charlotte FC Forward, Patrick Agyemang to discuss:

3 years later and I've finally hit the century mark! To celebrate the occasion and the closing of MLS's secondary transfer window, I'm joined by MLS insider Tom Bogert. We discuss:

- Transfer window superlatives: MLS Gone Wild story of the window, hardest transfer to keep secret, best rumor, and free agent most likely to be signed

- Main takeaway from the HISTORIC window

- Messi League Soccer

- Potential roster rule changes for 2024 and beyond

- Zelarayan out/Rossi in

- Top 5 winners from this transfer window

- Top intra-league moves (Opoku/Gressel)

- Using MLSNP contracts as a roster building mechanism

- Lack of outgoing transfers

+ SO MUCH MORE

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I go 1v1 with Columbus Crew homegrown midfielder/CB Sean Zawadzki to discuss:

- His taste in music, ice cream, his slept on baseball abilities, and leadership

- Making the switch from CM to CB under Wilfried Nancy

- How his skillset as a natural CM has translated to his new position

- Challenges he's faced making the positional switch

- His goal scoring efficiency

- The upcoming match v. Hany Mukhtar and Nashville SC

- Personal and team goals for the season

+ SO MUCH MORE

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I go 1v1 with RBNY wing back Cameron Harper to discuss his previous match v. Charlotte FC, cooking, family, sacrifice, his time at Celtic FC, and his success so far this season with the New York Red Bulls.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by New England Revolution homegrown midfielder Noel Buck to discuss his 2023 goal song and celebration, playing the piano, balancing social life, professional soccer, and high school, Sharlie Joseph's impact, what it means to represent his boyhood club at the professional level, his style of play, goals for the 2023 season + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I go 1v1 with Columbus Crew's 1st round draft pick, 14th overall, in this years MLS Super Draft, Max Arfsten. We discuss his singing of "Party in the USA" during rookie initiation, his decision to forego his Jr/Sr year at UC Davis to sign for Quakes 2, how MLSNP prepared him for MLS, Draft Day, adjusting to Wilfried Nancy's system, his mentality, and his goals for his rookie season. All that + SO MUCH MORE. 

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild, I am joined by Charlotte FC midfielder, Brandt Bronico, to discuss his mullet, cooking, creating a personal brand, earning the nickname "The Mayor" in the Charlotte soccer scene, how this preseason differs from last years, his midfield partnership with Ashley Westwood, personal & team goals for 2023 + SO MUCH MORE!

On this episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Todd (@FreeKickPod) and Chris (Shoulder 2 Shoulder: LAFC Podcast) to preview the upcoming MLS Cup Final between the Philadelphia Union and LAFC. 

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by 2019 MLS Rookie of the year and current forward for Charlotte FC to discuss his favorite Halloween costume & candy, growing up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, making the 4,300 mile move to America to attend Montverde Academy, the trade from the Colorado Rapids to Charlotte FC, his success & late game heroics for the expansion side, playing under head coach Christian Lattanzio, his goals for 2023 + SO MUCH MORE.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Tom Sweezy from the MLS Aces Podcast to breakdown every MLS Cup Playoff Quarterfinal matchup and preview the Conference Semi's. That + SO MUCH MORE. 

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Inter Miami's Bryce Duke to discuss their upcoming Florida Derby, his move from LAFC to Miami, success under Phil Neville, the influence of Gonzalo Higuain + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode, I am joined by Michele Giannone to breakdown the USMNT's final 2 matches ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Schaumburg, Illinois native, 2017 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and 2nd Team All American for the Wisconsin Badgers, the 6th overall pick in the 2018 MLS Draft, and current Chicago Fire Winger Chris Mueller. We discuss his time with Hibernian in Scotland, playing for his hometown Chicago Fire, his 2022 success + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I go 1v1 with Paul Tenorio to discuss the allocation order, discovery rights, winners and losers from MLS's secondary transfer window, predictions for the remainder of the season + SO MUCH MORE. 

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Philadelphia Union Homegrown, u20 USMNT international, last months u20 CONCACAF Championships Golden Boot/Ball winner, and one of the most talked about young players in MLS & abroad, Paxten Aaronson.

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I sit down with Columbus Crew sideline reporter Brett Hiltbrand to discuss:

- His favorite Crew goals (9:30)

- His favorite sideline interview (17:35)

- Working with Jordan and Neil on the Crew's broadcast team (22:05)

- The Apple TV deal (35:30)

- Cucho's masterclass debut (42:35)

- DC/Hell is Real Previews (1:02:46)

+ SO MUCH MORE 

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Columbus Crew legend, former Iraq international, and current Real Salt Lake Winger, Justin Meram, to discuss:

- His favorite memories/goals from his time in Columbus

- What really happened in Orlando

- His 2022 resurgence with RSL

+ SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I discuss the 2 MLS headlines from 6/13 & offer my 7 takeaways from last weekend's MLS action including:

- New coach bump

- Ben Bender is a space merchant

- The RBNY press isn't sustainable 

- Hany needs help

- I miss Matias Almeyda

- The Revs extend unbeaten streak to 7

- SKC's troubles continue 

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Michele Gionnone to discuss all the big takeaways from the USMNT's recent matches v. Morocco and Uruguay including:

- Vibes in Austin

- Inverting the midfield triangle

- mUSAh

- The Brenden Aaronson effect 

- Be Patient with Scally

- Paredes for backup LB

- Aaron Long has secured his ticket to Qatar

- False 9 v. Traditional 9

- +SO MUCH MORE

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by New York Red Bulls Homegrown Left Back, John Tolkin, to discuss his journey from ball boy, to academy player, to one of the best left backs in all of MLS. That + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode I go 1v1 with Daveyton, South Africa native, men's soccer All PAC-12 selection for Oregon State, the 28th overall pick in this years MLS Super Draft, and midfielder for FC Dallas, Tsiki Ntsabeleng to discuss growing up in South Africa, his decision to play collegiately in the US, draft day, his time with FC Dallas + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I go 1v1 with NYCFC CM Keaton Parks to discuss his unique career that's taken him from Texas to Portugal and now to the Bronx. The MLS Cup champion goes into detail about his rollercoaster 4 years in Portugal, earning a permanent deal with NYCFC, dealing with injury, and his bright start to the 2022 season. That + SO MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by Philadelphia Union homegrown fullback, Nathan Harriel to discuss his breakout 2022 season & SO MUCH MORE!

In this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I recap all 14 matches from the MLS week 7 weekend that was. Game by game recaps at the timestamps below: 

· 1:06- CFMTL v VWFC

· 2:56- SJ v. Nashville

· 5:30- ATL v. FCC

· 6:42- Houston v Portland

· 8:00- NYRB v. FCD

· 9:38- Crew v. Orlando

· 13:17- DC v. Austin

· 14:37- Revs v. Charlotte

· 16:13- TFC v. Union

· 18:00- Fire v. Galaxy 

· 18:25- MNUFC v. Rapids

· 19:18- Inter Miami v. Sounders

· 19:50- NYCFC v RSL

· 21:20- LAFC v. SKC

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by 2021 NCAA Men's Soccer All American, Big Ten Midfielder of the year, and the 1st overall pick in the 2022 MLS Super Draft by way of the University of Maryland, Charlotte FC midfielder Ben Bender!

We discuss his hobbies off the pitch, handling the pressure of being the number 1 overall pick in the draft, adjusting to MLS' speed of play, assisting the first goal in Charlotte FC history, scoring his first professional goal, some tactical analysis + SO MUCH MORE!

In this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I cover all of the biggest storylines from each match in MLS match week 3 including:

- NYCFC's Championship Banner

- Phil Neville's comments on Gonzalo Higuain

- Vancouver's identity crisis

- Snow classico in Gillette

- FC Cincinnati snap their 14 match winless streak

- Welcome to MLS, Alan Velasco

- Charlotte score inaugural goal + SO MUCH MORE

In this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I am joined by New England Revolution left back DeJuan Jones to discuss his rapid rise from 2019 Super draft pick to Supporters Shield winner in just 3 seasons! Topics and timestamps below:

- Early career success (7:40)

- "These are the guys?!" (9:34)

- Positional change from attacker to left back (11:19)

- DeJuan's Breakout 2021 season (14:45)

- Winning the Supporter's Shield (17:03)

- 1st USMNT call-up (20:53)

- Contract extension through 2024 (25:40)

- NE Revs v. Portland Timbers highlight analysis (27:10)

- FC Dallas Preview (36:08)

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild, I am joined by Austin FC's 2nd round pick in this years MLS Super Draft, Charlie Asensio to discuss his favorite taco spot in Austin, his championship pedigree with Atlanta United's Academy and Clemson University, his draft day emotions, preseason with Austin FC and SO MIUCH MORE! 

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild, we break down the USMNT's latest WCQ win over El Salvador and preview their upcoming match v. Canada!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I sit down with Vancouver Whitecaps 2nd round draft pick from Cal State Northridge, Giovanni Aguilar to discuss:

- Get to know Gio (1:06)

- Why Soccer (7:04)

- Career at Cal State Northridge (15:26)

- Draft day (23:41)

- Preseason with the Whitecaps (29:25)

- Gio's style of play (38:42)

- Expectations and goals for his rookie season (43:00)

In this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild I sit down with Atlanta United's 2nd rd draft pick from the Air Force Academy, Tristan Trager to discuss:

- Get to know TT10 (1:45)

- Why soccer? (9:30)

- Soccer career leading up to Air Force (17:50)

- Air Force recruitment story (23:44)

- Pro dreams (25:43)

- Sophomore season success (28:14)

- Favorite goal/memories from career at Air Force (30:22)

- Air Force values (38:30)

- Draft day emotions (43:25)

- What's next? (46:07)

- Style of play & strengths (50:12)

- Message to ATL fans (55:20)

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild I sit down with Columbus Crew's 2nd rd draft pick from Bowling Green State University, Jacob Erlandson to discuss:

- His favorite Crew player/memory of all time (10:20)

- Why soccer? (12:50)

- Jacob's unique path to Bowling Green (17:45)

- His time at Huntington University (23:09)

- The Transfer (27:15)

- Why BGSU? (30:22)

- MLS College Showcase (38:57)

- Draft day emotions (50:50)

- Jacob's style of play/mentality (1:00:30)

- Expectations for rookie year (1:03:33)

- Message to Crew fans (1:08:47)

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild Blem provides a quick preview of the Timbers v. RSL & Union v. NYCFC conference final matches, and names his Conference Finals Best XI.

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On this episode of MLS Gone Wild, Blem and Mike D break down all of the MLS Cup Playoffs Round 1 action including:

- Goal of the week (6:18)

- All The Small Things (9:22)

- Union v. RBNY recap (18:05)

- SKC v. Vancouver (28:49)

- NYCFC v. ATL (35:38)

- Portland v. MNUFC (44:43)

- Nashville v. Orlando SC (52:25)

- Seattle v. RSL (1:00:46)

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On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by LAFC midfielder and MLS journeyman, Raheem Edwards to discuss his career so far and his first season with LAFC! 

On this episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by the host of the Revolution Recap podcast, Greg Johnstone, to discuss the New England Revolution winning the 2021 Supporters Shield! That + so much more at the timestamps below:

- MLS week 32 recap (2:05)

- Goals of the week (4:40)

- All the small things (7:51)

- New England Revolution are the 2021 MLS Supporters Shield Winners! (14:55-58:37)

USMNT close out the October World Cup Qualifying window with a bounce back 2-1 victory over Costa Rica and sit in 2nd place on 11 points in CONCACAF. In this episode we take a look at the USMNT starting XI v. CRC, who played well, tactics throughout the match, GGG's substitutions, and our general thoughts on the last 3 matches! Timestamps below:

- Starting XI & who played well (3:03)

- Tactical talk (17:12)

- Substitutions (33:43)

On this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by USMNT u20 international and Philadelphia Union midfielder, Leon Flach to discuss his first season in MLS!

In this episode we go 1 on 1 with MLS All Star, MLS MVP/Golden Boot contender, and Sporting KC forward Daniel Salloi to discuss his reemergence that has been his 2021 season!

On this week's episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by USMNT legend Eric Wynalda to discuss his illustrious career and breakdown the USMNT's first 2 World Cup Qualifiers!

Timestamps below:

-Eric's Career for club and country- (00:00-27:44)

-USMNT World Cup Qualifier breakdown (27:44-1:07:37)

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild Blem and Mike D discuss the following topics from MLS match week 18:

- Goals of the week (1:19)

- All the small thing (5:27)

- Concern for the Crew (10:05)

- Atlanta's coaching situation (18:00)

- Revs chasing history (27:50)

- Mark Anthony Kaye and Ebobisse debuts (35:19)

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild Blem and Mike D are joined by Cheyenne of the popular YouTube page, Between Clean Sheets to preview the Columbus Crew v. DC United match and relive, recap, and rejoice the USMNT's Gold Cup win over Mexico. Timestamps below: 

- Cheyenne's favorite stadium in MLS (7:47)

- Goals of the Week (14:15)

- All the small things (17:18)

- Crew v. DCU preview (23')

- Crew v. DCU predictions (45:13)

- USMNT's triumphant win over Mexico in the Gold Cup Final (50:50)

In this weeks episode of MLS Gone Wild Blem and Mike D discuss the following: 

- Blem's experience at Lower.com field (1:10)

- Goals of the week (13:00)

- All the small things (16:10)

- Ricardo Pepi hype train has left the station. Are you on board? (20:36)

- Sounders play their kids and win (26:45)

- Sporting KC confirmed good at soccer (31:30)

- Mark Anthony Kaye traded to the Rapids (35:15)

- Eastern conference top 4 predictions (46:00)

- USMNT beat Jamaica and advance to the Gold Cup semis (53:15) 

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild, we discuss the biggest storylines from MLS match week 12 including the Hell is Real derby between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati, and Toronto FC getting their first win after sacking head coach Chris Armas. We also discuss the USMNT's opening match of the Gold Cup v. Haiti and SO MUCH MORE!

In this episode of MLS Gone Wild we are joined by Columbus Crew and Austin FC midfielder, Sebastian Berhalter!

We discuss the following:

- Fan questions (2:07)

- Favorite memories from Historic Crew Stadium (5:00)

- The inaugural match at Q2 stadium (8:31)

- Crew v. Austin Rivalry? (11:25)

- Adjusting to change in his young pro career (15:23)

- His "coaching mindset" (17:12)

- Relationship with his dad, what he got him for father's day, and who has more style (19:00)

- Playing for Josh Wolff & Wolff's coaching philosophy (22:40)

- Tactical talk - creating angles (24:30)

- What he needs to do to earn more minutes in this congested schedule (26:10)

- MNUFC preview (28:12)

- Goals & Aspirations for his soccer career (29:57)