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0:00-1:41: Intro1:42-37:31: Jordan Angeli (Columbus Crew TV Analyst) breaks down Crew SC's perfect start in Orlando and the talented midfield trio of Darlington Nagbe, Lucas Zelarayan and Artur. The former professional player breaks down the NWSL Challenge Cup, Houston Dash, Chicago Red Stars and Vlatko Andonovski. Angeli also details her various broadcast roles over the years and the challenges she accepted to achieve her goals. 

0:00-0:45: Intro0:46-26:35: Jen Cooper (Keepernotes.com founder) breaks down the NWSL Challenge Cup, which she has worked as an analyst on broadcasts via Twitch. The veteran women's soccer reporter details the growing NWSL fanbase, the emergence of young players, the surprise Championship matchup (Houston Dash vs. Chicago Red Stars), and insight on Dash head coach James Clarkson, Chicago head coach Rory Dames and USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski.  

Intro1:22-25:20: Evan Weston (Orlando City TV play-by-play) breaks down Orlando City's surprising start at the MLS is Back Tournament. Weston offers insight on Nani's leadership, Chris Mueller's growth, Oscar Pareja's culture and great background on recent signings, including Pedro Gallese and Mauricio Pererya.

0:00-1:30: Episode Intro1:31-27:00: John Halloran (American Soccer Now & The Equalizer), a longtime soccer reporter with a focus on U.S. Soccer and the NWSL, breaks down the four NWSL Challenge Cup quarterfinals from the weekend and looks forward to Wednesday's semifinals. Halloran details the outstanding goalkeeping in the quarterfinals, including Britt Eckerstrom, Alyssa Naeher, Kailen Sheridan  & Jane Campbell. Halloran talks about USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski and the young talent getting an opportunity in Utah at the Challenge Cup.

0:00-2:31: MLS is Back Day 11 recap 2:32-27:14: Jeff Lemieux, Senior Staff Writer and Editor for the New England Revolution, joins the show to talk about the Revs. Lemieux details New England's DP trio: Gustavo Bou, Carles Gil & Adam Buksa as well as the story of goalkeeper Matt Turner. Jeff explains what makes Bruce Arena a "player's coach" and how Scott Caldwell has become a consistent midfielder in New England. 

0:00-4:10: MLS is Back Day 9 recap  Atlanta United vs. FC Cincinnati; Montreal Impact vs. Toronto FC; Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls4:11-28-34: Tristan D'Amours -- Montreal-based soccer journalist -- talks Canadian Classique (Montreal Impact vs. Toronto FC), Ayo Akinola, Canadian Men's National Team, Canadian Premier League and more.

0:00-1:11 -- Intro1:12-29:48 -- Jonathan Tannenwald, Soccer Reporter with the Philadelphia Inquirer offers an in-depth look at the Philadelphia Union, Jim Curtin, MLS transparency, covering the 2019 and 2015 Women's World Cups & how a feature story comes about.  

0:00-4:10 -- MLS is Back Day 7 recap: Chicago vs. Seattle; Orlando City vs. New York City FC and Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami4:11-27:45 -- Tyler Terens (Chicago Fire FC TV play-by-play) on Chicago's 2-1 win over the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday. Tyler discusses his development as a soccer broadcaster and his new role in Chicago, the style and demeanor of new head coach Raphael Wicky and working with TV analyst and US Soccer Hall of Famer Tony Meola.

0:00-4:34: MLS is Back Day 6 Recap -- Toronto FC vs. D.C. United; LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo; LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers4:35-32:18 -- Jake Zivin on Portland vs. LA Galaxy; his relationship with Giovanni Savarese; Diego Valeri and Sebastian Blanco and his own development as a broadcaster32:38-50:35 -- Glenn Davis  on LAFC vs. Houston; the early signs of a youth movement under Tab Ramos; Memo Rodriguez' two-goal performance 

0:00-5:45 -- MLS is Back Day 5 recap: Sporting KC vs. Minnesota United and RSL vs. Colorado Rapids5:48-23:32 -- Carter Augustine  breaks down Minnesota's surprising comeback victory, life in the MLS bubble (the food is good!) in Orlando and the SKC players he is most excited about for the 2020 season.

0:44-2:00 -- George Longoria Tribute2:00-9:14 -- Edgar Bustamante remembers George Longoria9:14-9:44 -- Longoria Family GoFund Me Link10:08-28:00 -- Jason Longshore (Atlanta United Radio, Soccer Down Here podcast) breaks down Atlanta United's 1-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls

Open-5:53: MLS is Back Day 3 recap -- Seattle vs. San Jose5:59-22:10: Danielle Slaton (San Jose Earthquakes, FOX Sports) talks Seattle vs. San Jose, MLS is Back and the NWSL Challenge Cup22:22-41:30: Keith Costigan (Seattle Sounders, FOX Sports) breaks down Seattle vs. San Jose and MLS is Back

Start to 10:00 -- Day 2 Recap: NYCFC vs. Philadelphia, New England vs. Montreal10:10-31:15 -- Ian Joy: On Andre Blake, NYCFC's slow start and MLS is Back31:40-59:50 -- JP Dellacamera: On Philadelphia's win, Jim Curtin's growth as HC, Philadelphia's youngsters; How he prepares as a broadcaster and how he still  learns from others

Nani is the star with a goal and assist in 2-1 comeback win for Orlando City over Inter Miami in the opening match of the MLS is Back Tournament. Host Matt Pedersen speaks with Inter Miami radio broadcaster Chris Wittyngham about the game and details on calling it remotely. Matt and Chris look ahead to Day 2, with New York City FC facing the Philadelphia Union and the New England Revolution meeting the Montreal Impact.

Guest: Victor AraizaVictor is a veteran soccer reporter and journalist based in Houston. He's covered international and club soccer events for Deporte Total USA, Soccer Matters, SportsMap and more.