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Luke and Pedro are back for Episode 113 with special guest, Michael Hitchcock, commissioner of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) to talk about the recent boon in expansion for the league. They talk about USMNT / Ukraine, MLS' new favorite burrito and the #AskGarber fan response, then round up the biggest recent player moves in NASL and USL Pro.

In this episode of Off The Bench, Luke Lohr and Pedro Gomes discuss the fallout of Chivas USA in 2014, spotlight the US Soccer Hall of Fame and talk to Philadelphia Union striker Jack McInerney. McInerney discusses his 2014 ambitions with the club and national team, including a 20 goal tally by the end of the year. Minnesota United acquired Orlando favorite Jamie Watson and the Sacramento Republic are at a record pace for USLPRO season tickets.

As the news of Major League Soccer acquiring Chivas USA broke, Luke Lohr spoke with former MLS player, general manager and now analyst Alexi Lalas on the line to break down the ramifications. Lalas speaks frankly of the challenges MLS now faces as a single entity league owning a team, the mindset of the players in 2014 and just who will invest for the 2015 rebrand. Off The Bench continues to keep its thumb on the pulse of North American Soccer.

Luke and Pedro tackle Episode 111 with special guest, Steve Lingstone, President of NASL expansion team, Jacksonville Armada FC. MLS News: The guys discuss the Carolina Challenge Cup, the Disney Pro Soccer Classic and the Desert Diamond Cup pre-season tournaments that are set to kick off soon. The guys talk about which teams are playing where and what type of benefits these tournaments can have for teams in pre-season. They also discuss whether or not MLS fans may see Cristiano Ronaldo suit up for the future Miami MLS club in the near future. And does St.Louis have MLS ambition? NASL News: Luke and Pedro are joined by Steve Lingstone, President of Jacksonville Armada FC, to talk about the club and their vision for professional soccer in the Jacksonville area. MLS teams are not the only ones in warmer climates during pre-season, The New York Cosmos are currently in Dubai to bring their brand to the Middle East and get away from the snowy New York weather. USL Pro: The Wilmington Hammerheads have re-signed Cody Arnoux

Luke and Pedro are back for Episode 110 with special guest, Juergen Sommer, Head Coach of NASL expansion team, Indy Eleven. Listen in for the interview, as well as discussion around MLS, NASL, and USL Pro - including Benji Joya, Julio Cesar, Anthony Wallace, LA Blues and more.

This week Austin da Luz joins the show to discuss his recent signing to USL PRO powerhouse Orlando City SC. Pedro and Luke also debate the benefit of having members of the USMNT return from Europe, and whether five professional teams in Florida is a good idea.

Luke and Pedro preview the upcoming MLS Cup showdown between Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City. Match-ups in the midfield and high profile coaches collide in what could be the best MLS Cup to date. Don Garber delivered his State of the League address, giving Pedro and Luke several topics to debate. All that and more expansion talk to boot.

Luke Lohr and Pedro Gomes reflecting on the Eastern and Western Conference finals. The stage has been set for MLS Cup but what does that mean for the final match, which is two weeks away? Given that Orlando is ascending to MLS, there is space in USLPRO, which continues it's own expansion plans. We react to news that several MLS teams plan to field their own USLPRO sides for development purposes.

Luke and Pedro debate the ramifications of Orlando entering MLS, the money involved for NYCFC to make an impact and what other markets might make a splash. The MLS Conference Finals enter game two after a week off and Salt Lake just might win the day.

In this episode of Off The Bench, New York Cosmos assistant coach Carlos Llamosa joins Luke to help preview the 2013 NASL championship. Luke and Pedro debate the merits of the NASL system, MLS results and the future of each league.