Latest Landon donovan Podcast Episodes
S2E4 Chad Marshall - MLS Hall of Fame
25 Stories That Made MLS - August 24, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsIt's a set piece, it's a header, it's a goal, It's Chad Marshall. The Brothers talk about the unassuming defender that played exclusively in MLS and finished with the best career for a defender in MLS history, including the most Defender of the Year awards by a player ever. Sources: Extratim...
S2E3 - Dwayne De Rosario - MLS Hall of Fame
25 Stories That Made MLS - August 14, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsThe third entry to the brother's MLS Hall of Fame is Dwayne De Rosario. An MLS legend and Canadian legend that didn't make it to MLS until 23 and didn't become a starter until 26 but put together an all time career including a record six MLS Best XIs. Also hear about the most interesting year o...
S2E2 Jaime Moreno - MLS Hall of Fame
25 Stories That Made MLS - August 07, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsThe DC United talisman, Jaime Moreno, is the second person in our first class of MLS Hall of Fame. The first person into the 100/100 club, learn about how Moreno grew up in the same academy as Marco Etcheverry, became the first Bolivian in the EPL before landing in MLS. He would have almost two ...
S2.E1 Landon Donovan - MLS Hall of Fame
25 Stories That Made MLS - July 31, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsThe brothers kick of season 2 with our series of the first 25 players that should enter the MLS Hall of Fame (as soon as it's made). The first name leading the way in our MLS Hall of Fame? Who else but the greatest American player of all time, Landon Donovan. Learn about his merit, honors and h...
Introducing Season 2 & MLS IS BACK!
25 Stories That Made MLS - July 25, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsTutul and Neetol come out of their hibernation to announce season 2, which will have two seperate series: 25 Stories That Made Women's Soccer in the US 25 Stories Of Should Be MLS Hall of Famers. That's right 50 episodes coming your way. Also they chat about the MLS is Back Tournament.
25. Saved The Crew
25 Stories That Made MLS - March 27, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow passionate fans of the Columbus Crew organized, protested and eventually saved the Crew and what it means to be a fan moving forward. Sources: Shout out to Keith Naas @Knass who helped proofread the outline How Columbus #SavedTheCrew by Arlo Moore-Bloom https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2...
24. Miggy and Tata
25 Stories That Made MLS - March 26, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow a bond between a player and a coach resulted in an unbelievable but for an MLS Expansion team, the largest sale in MLS history and an opening of an unprecedented pipeline of Latin American talent. Sources: Lanús acordó la incorporación del volante Miguel Almirón https://www.espn.com.ar/n...
23. The Development and Sale of Alphonso Davies
25 Stories That Made MLS - March 25, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow a Canadian phenom who's parents escaped a Liberian Civil War to settle in Edmonton eventually became MLS' greatest export and glimpse to the future it may hold. Sources: Sources: The War in Liberia by Sarah Left https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/aug/04/westafrica.qanda Becoming Can...
22. The New Giants - Atlanta United and LAFC
25 Stories That Made MLS - March 24, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow two new clubs, Atlanta United and LAFC, in MLS embraced the 3.0 model and became the giants in the league from spending, relevance and marketing. Sources: Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank for the Entreprenuer https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197614 Home Depot Founder To Buy Falcons by ...
21. Entering MLS 3.0
25 Stories That Made MLS - March 23, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow a report from a consultant group led to a new salary mechanism which propelled player spending in MLS to new heights. Sources: Inside the Confidential 2016 Study That Provided The Blueprint From MLS Modern Era by Paul Tenorio & Pablo Maurer https://theathletic.co.uk/1362372/2019/11/08/ins...
20. Return of the Yanks - Dempsey, Bradley, Jozy and Beasley
25 Stories That Made MLS - March 12, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow four American stars were developed in MLS, got sold to Europe, had success and then returned to have more success and money than could've been imagined. SOURCES: How Seattle’s Stunning Clint Dempsey Deal Got Done by Grant Wahl https://www.si.com/soccer/2013/08/05/clint-dempsey-seattle-sou...
19. The History of CBAs & Free Agency
25 Stories That Made MLS - March 05, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsIn our most technical episode yet, the brothers talk about how each collective bargaining agreement evolved player movement and salary spends of MLS that has helped shape the league today. Sources: Old MLS CBA Expires But No Strike Imminent by Brian Lewis https://nypost.com/2010/02/25/old-mls-...
18. The Reinvention of Kansas City
25 Stories That Made MLS - February 27, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow the MLS team in Kansas City went from being last in attendance and fan engagement to being a model MLS franchise that's always sold out - one of the best turnarounds in all of sports. Sources: Special thanks to Mike McGrew and Mike Kuhn Lamar Hunt Sells MLS Wizards to Local Group http://...
17. The Homegrown Rule
25 Stories That Made MLS - February 24, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow MLS' Homegrown Rule pushed MLS teams to nurture young talent in their academies and why it took so long to take hold and meet it's full potential. Sources: Local Goalie Careers Poised to Go Global by Paul Tenorio for Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/20...
16. The Supporters Shield and the Cascadia Cup
25 Stories That Made MLS - February 20, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow the supporter culture and following of MLS teams led to the creation of one of the three main trophies & the eventual expansion into 3 new teams. Sources: A History of the Supporters Shield by Ryan Gates for Stumptown Footy https://www.stumptownfooty.com/2011/2/15/1995978/a-history-of-th...
BONUSODE! - Let's Grade All The New MLS Kits!
25 Stories That Made MLS - February 08, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsNeetol grades every new MLS Jersey from a designer's point of view. Tutul chimes in with some marketing points.
15. I've Got A Fever & The Only Prescription Is More CCL
25 Stories That Made MLS - February 08, 2020 23:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow two corrupt CONCACAF officials made Concacaf Champions League which eventually propelled MLS to improve their quality of play. Sources: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/138326-soccer-in-north-america-part-2-much-ado-about-superliga http://real-football.blogspot.com/2006/10/mls-answers-...
14. Beckham & Blanco - Enter the Designated Player Era
25 Stories That Made MLS - February 05, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow the largest signing in league history, David Beckham, happened in the first place and how it changed the direction of MLS forever. The brothers talk about how and why the Designated Player happened, how Blanco was the better player in the early years and why it took a few years before every...
BONUSODE! - The State of the USA 2020
25 Stories That Made MLS - January 27, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsAn early BONUSODE at the pods halfway point. The brothers discuss the state of the pod and give shoutouts (04:10), talk about Gressel and Chicharito (13:55), and close with comparing the players in this January camp vs the team that lost in Trinidad in 2017 (29:15).
13. Northward Bound to Toronto
25 Stories That Made MLS - January 23, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow MLS expanded into Canada for the first time, stepping into MLS 2.0 for the first time. The brothers also talk about the long windy road that made the circumstances right for Toronto FC to join the league. Sources: “A nice little job to learn stuff by” By Duncan Fletcher for SB Nation: http...
12. Do You Know The Way To San Jose
25 Stories That Made MLS - January 22, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow the business plan and strategy that saved the league also came with a bad side: the relocation of a storied franchise. Luckily it works out in the long run for the San Jose Earthquakes. Sources: What now for Columbus? Learning From the Earthquakes Relocation And Retrun by Scott French for...
11. The American Savior - Freddy Adu
25 Stories That Made MLS - January 09, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow MLS's first true star to penetrate pop culture came in a 14 year old, Freddy Adu in 2004. Sources: A 12-YEAR OLD’s AMAZING FEAT by Jason La Canfora for Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2001/08/25/a-12-year-olds-amazing-feat/9923da6b-4f3d-4f9a-bd31-bb67449c4...
10. Enter New Owners & Re-Expansion
25 Stories That Made MLS - January 01, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow MLS went from 3 owners and 10 teams in 2003 to 6 owners and 12 teams in 2005. Includes the new owner for Colorado Rapids, and the entry of Chivas USA and Real Salt Lake. Source: From Owner to Quietest Sports Emperor by Jere Longman https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/sports/soccer/15owner....
BONUSODE! - To A Happy New CBA Year
25 Stories That Made MLS - January 01, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsThe brothers talk about what to look forward to in the new year including the new schedule, CBA negotiations and our wishes for the next MLS season.
9. The Project 40 Pipeline
25 Stories That Made MLS - December 13, 2019 17:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow a co-venture between US Soccer and MLS brought a new pipeline of talent into the league.
8. The Internet Killed MLS's Quirks
25 Stories That Made MLS - December 09, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsEarly MLS had some weird rules. No ties. Running shootouts. Clocks going up and not down. 4th subs for goalkeepers. What's weirder were some of the rules they were looking at, like bigger goals or kick-ins instead of throw ins. Listen to how Don Garber, the internet and Bob Bradley each had a ...
7. Manchester By A Transfer
25 Stories That Made MLS - December 05, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow Tim Howard was scouted as a prospect, became an MLS star and eventually transferred to the best team in the world. Sources: https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2019/04/11/thankyoutim-howard-recalls-historic-transfer-mls-manchester-united https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnHbC-hYOw https:/...
6. The Boss
25 Stories That Made MLS - December 02, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsHow a former US national lacrosse and soccer player became the most accomplished coach in MLS and US Soccer history. Sources: Hidden Caps - Bruce Arena’s Appearance in Israel by Tom Dunmore https://web.archive.org/web/20130117223126/http://www.ussoccer.com/news/centennial/01/hidden-caps-arena....
BONUSODE - A Pro/Rel Thanksgiving
25 Stories That Made MLS - November 28, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsThe brothers take a break from the 25 Stories to thank those who are listening and to then debate the merits of Promotion / Relegation in the US. 2:00 - Thank you to the listeners 9:00 - Let's talk Pro / Rel
5. Uncle Phil's Ranch
25 Stories That Made MLS - November 25, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsThe brothers talk about the most important meeting in Major League Soccer history. Sources: Garber Opens Up on SUM’s role in US Soccer / MLS by Grant Wahl for SI https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/01/25/sum-soccer-united-marketing-garber-gulati-carter MLS goes to near extinction to remarkable s...