
That’s So MLS is the Major League Soccer podcast for the long-suffering fan of the world’s most chaotic league. Hosted by journalist Andrew Bates and ex-casual defender Nick Thornton, TSMLS looks at club soccer from a Canadian perspective, with coverage of games and news from around North America.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 213 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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With MLS on a break for the Men's World Cup, Andrew chats with Mark Franek, author of American Soccer Nation: The Remarkable 150-Year History of Yanks on a Roll, from Mob Football to the Modern Game to talk about why he wrote a history of U.S. men's ... more
This week we catch up the drama around MLS trying to relocate the Vancouver Whitecaps #SaveTheCaps and how fans around North America have responded. We also take a look around the league the legendary, the lacking, and the laggards.
That's So MLS L... more
Another few game weeks have passed and we've got the teams who are the up and up, like Toronto FC, who had themselves an early morning (for us on PST) wild comeback against Colorado. We also look across the league at the big news and transfers and ta... more
We can hardly believe it either but the opening games of MLS are in the books and Champions Cup is well under way, so we're back with a rundown of all the teams that have impressed us so far. We look all around MLS with a special focus on the 3 Canad... more
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Apple Podcasts | #236 |
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This show delivers brisk, opinionated North American soccer analysis through the lens of two long-running MLS observers. Episodes typically blend club-by-club narratives, transfer and schedule dynamics, ownership and stadium debates, and fan culture with a heavy emphasis on the Canadian perspective and the evolving MLS landscape. Across recent episodes, the hosts weigh in on the league's big storylines—from star signings and playoff races to governance, media partnerships, and the balance between on-field performance and business interests. A standout trait is the energetic banter and personal fanship that underpins rigorous tactical and financial critique, making it accessible for both casual listeners and “soccer nerds” looking for deeper... more
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