It's silly season again as the inaugural League's Cup kicks off between MLS and Liga Mx sides and as Messi polishes off his first (non-league) goals. We also look to the Women's World Cup, which Canada just crashed out of :( (we recorded before the Australia game). 

It's silly season again as the inaugural League's Cup kicks off between MLS and Liga Mx sides and as Messi polishes off his first (non-league) goals. We also look to the Women's World Cup, which Canada just crashed out of :( (we recorded before the Australia game).

Garber’s Big Friendlies

We're back with another glut of games in MLS action, so we take a look around the league, talk what it will take to get into the playoffs this year, Cincinnati's continued dominance of the East, the 3 red card game, and we also check in on Women's World Cup and the Gold Cup that wasn't for USMNT and CMNT. This week's episode is brought to you by excited touchline celebrations that see yellow.

We're back with another glut of games in MLS action, so we take a look around the league, talk what it will take to get into the playoffs this year, Cincinnati's continued dominance of the East, the 3 red card game, and we also check in on Women's World Cup and the Gold Cup that wasn't for USMNT and CMNT. This week's episode is brought to you by excited touchline celebrations that see yellow.

Cuz You Both Might Get Sent Off

We of course talk through that announcement plus run down the Canadian Championship final, the Leagues Cup, and the most recent results of the Canadian MLS clubs.

We of course talk through that announcement plus run down the Canadian Championship final, the Leagues Cup, and the most recent results of the Canadian MLS clubs.

A Slice of Apple for Messi

It was a *spicy* one last week and we are here with all the news on the yellow cards, the second yellows, the thirds, some reds, and TWENTY-ONE fines issued. We also have news, including another MLS team and our first two coach firings of the season.

It was a *spicy* one last week and we are here with all the news on the yellow cards, the second yellows, the thirds, some reds, and TWENTY-ONE fines issued. We also have news, including another MLS team and our first two coach firings of the season.

A Fines Week for Some Rivalries

We've got you covered for all the transfers, news, results (and non-results) from MLS from the last two weeks plus some Champions League and CanPL news.

We've got you covered for all the transfers, news, results (and non-results) from MLS from the last two weeks plus some Champions League and CanPL news.

Benteke Doing Benteke Things

This week we talk about that comeback that had Seattle fuming, the ongoing firepower prowess of St Louis, and a look around the league at who's flying and who's sighing. 

This week we talk about that comeback that had Seattle fuming, the ongoing firepower prowess of St Louis, and a look around the league at who's flying and who's sighing.

Cascadia Clobbering

If you've been watching MLS and thinking to yourself "Gee, there haven't been a lot of red cards of late," boy do we have you covered! We talk about the Houston/LA scenes and another Rudy Camacho red card at BC Place. We also look around the league for where the interesting stories are developing, including a Chicago Fire side that is slowly climbing the table.

If you've been watching MLS and thinking to yourself "Gee, there haven't been a lot of red cards of late," boy do we have you covered! We talk about the Houston/LA scenes and another Rudy Camacho red card at BC Place. We also look around the league for where the interesting stories are developing, including a Chicago Fire side that is slowly climbing the table.

Set Your Watch to Old Rudy

It's been a few weeks since we've talked so we're taking a look back at the last few matches for the Canadian MLS clubs. We note that none of them are irredeemable but none of them have really put the full package together either. We also have a look around the league at those making noise and taking space up top in the standings.

It's been a few weeks since we've talked so we're taking a look back at the last few matches for the Canadian MLS clubs. We note that none of them are irredeemable but none of them have really put the full package together either. We also have a look around the league at those making noise and taking space up top in the standings.

Not Bad, but not Good Either

MLS is officially back! After a weekend of inclement weather, we take a look around the league at the surprising and not-so-surprising results and start to make some (foolish) predictions about the season.

MLS is officially back! After a weekend of inclement weather, we take a look around the league at the surprising and not-so-surprising results and start to make some (foolish) predictions about the season.

California Snow Bowl

With the 2023 MLS season just around the corner, we take a look at somewhat muted preseason but look at some big transfers and talking points, explore Mark Geiger's promotion, and share the latest chaos out of Canada Soccer.

With the 2023 MLS season just around the corner, we take a look at somewhat muted preseason but look at some big transfers and talking points, explore Mark Geiger's promotion, and share the latest chaos out of Canada Soccer.

Geiger Is Watching

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.

That’s So MLS

Stephen Hart

While there may not be much soccer action...anywhere, Andrew got Halifax Wanderers head coach Stephen Hart on the line to talk about how the team is doing, what his plans are, some MLS legends, and looking back at different eras of soccer for inspiration.

While there may not be much soccer action...anywhere, Andrew got Halifax Wanderers head coach Stephen Hart on the line to talk about how the team is doing, what his plans are, some MLS legends, and looking back at different eras of soccer for inspiration.

Isolation Pals! Talking with Stephen Hart

Nick and Bates return to talk about the suspension of MLS, and most of live sports, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including what teams are doing, what an eventual season would look like, soccer fans drawing strength in community and the challenge of not having the answers. Plus, Bates' FIFA journey and brainstorming what MLS quarantine content we want to see.

Nick and Bates return to talk about the suspension of MLS, and most of live sports, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including what teams are doing, what an eventual season would look like, soccer fans drawing strength in community and the challenge of not having the answers. Plus, Bates' FIFA journey and brainstorming what MLS quarantine content we want to see.

Bigger Than Football

Joe Willis

MLS is finally back and there's SO much to cover in Week 1. We talk about the teams that surprised us (and everyone), terrible news from Atlanta, Colorado's strong start, and clubs where we think "what exactly is the plan here?" We also talk about the bizarre play that somehow resulted in just a yellow card for goalkeeper Joe Willis.

MLS is finally back and there's SO much to cover in Week 1. We talk about the teams that surprised us (and everyone), terrible news from Atlanta, Colorado's strong start, and clubs where we think "what exactly is the plan here?" We also talk about the bizarre play that somehow resulted in just a yellow card for goalkeeper Joe Willis.

Joe Willis Thinking Outside the Box

This week, we break down every single MLS team and where we think they will be four months into the season. We talk about the clubs that have made big moves in the off season, as well as the one's who seemed to not know they could make transfers, and of course: the clubs who are brand new.

This week, we break down every single MLS team and where we think they will be four months into the season. We talk about the clubs that have made big moves in the off season, as well as the one's who seemed to not know they could make transfers, and of course: the clubs who are brand new.

2020 MLS Season Preview

Nick and Andrew are back as the countdown to the MLS season ticks down, with discussion of Christine Sinclair breaking the goals record, Canada's Olympic qualifying tournament, the new CBA, Atletico Ottawa and more.

Nick and Andrew are back as the countdown to the MLS season ticks down, with discussion of Christine Sinclair breaking the goals record, Canada's Olympic qualifying tournament, the new CBA, Atletico Ottawa and more.

She Did It

Nick and Bates talk the MLS Draft in its newer, streamlined form, comings and goings in silly season and tidbits from the NWSL and CanPL.

Nick and Bates talk the MLS Draft in its newer, streamlined form, comings and goings in silly season and tidbits from the NWSL and CanPL.

I Wanna See People's Moms Cry

Dina Bell-Laroche

Nick and Bates come back for the final episode of 2019, featuring a bevy of offseason news! Lucas Cavallini and Alan Pulido make their appearances, Charlotte joins the party, and the Reign got bought. Also, we talk the Whitecaps' Safe Sports review with Dina Bell-Laroche, partner in the Sport Law and Strategy Group firm who conducted it.  Read the review: https://vancouver-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/2019/safesport/SLSG_REVIEW_Findings_and_Recommendations_Report.pdf 

Nick and Bates come back for the final episode of 2019, featuring a bevy of offseason news! Lucas Cavallini and Alan Pulido make their appearances, Charlotte joins the party, and the Reign got bought. Also, we talk the Whitecaps' Safe Sports review with Dina Bell-Laroche, partner in the Sport Law and Strategy Group firm who conducted it.  Read the review: <a href="https://vancouver-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/2019/safesport/SLSG_REVIEW_Findings_and_Recommendations_Report.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vancouver-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/2019/safesport/SLSG_REVIEW_Findings_and_Recommendations_Report.pdf</a>

Bringing in the Tanque (With Dina Bell-Laroche)

This week we take a look at all the moves with the expansion draft, the re-entry draft, some future space money transactions and a slew of news that includes a shock move for Luis Robles and Montreal bringing in Thierry Henry to coach. We also take a look at some

This week we take a look at all the moves with the expansion draft, the re-entry draft, some future space money transactions and a slew of news that includes a shock move for Luis Robles and Montreal bringing in Thierry Henry to coach. We also take a look at some

It's Getting Drafty In Here

And just like that, it's all over. Bates and I break down Seattle's pretty dominant display over Toronto FC, despite the latter's valiant effort. We go deep on this one, looking at the tactics and what's next for each team.

And just like that, it's all over. Bates and I break down Seattle's pretty dominant display over Toronto FC, despite the latter's valiant effort. We go deep on this one, looking at the tactics and what's next for each team.

Sounder Supremacy

In what few could have predicted but none could really be surprised by. we break down the conference final results as we get ready for ANOTHER Seattle Sounders/Toronto FC MLS Cup Final. Apart from all the MLS drama and heartbreak, we also take a look to the very odd Canadian Premier League Final and the NWSL Cup final that we think might have been more interesting than the result.   This week's episode is brought to you by Jozy Altidore playing a full 90 on crutches if he has to.

In what few could have predicted but none could really be surprised by. we break down the conference final results as we get ready for ANOTHER Seattle Sounders/Toronto FC MLS Cup Final. Apart from all the MLS drama and heartbreak, we also take a look to the very odd Canadian Premier League Final and the NWSL Cup final that we think might have been more interesting than the result. This week's episode is brought to you by Jozy Altidore playing a full 90 on crutches if he has to.

Groundhog Day

This week we look at Canada's historic victory over the US Men's National Team, as well as go in depth to setting up all of the MLS Playoff games. We ties up a few loose ends with CanPL and NWSL to round out the show and make our predictions for who will be this playoff round's victors.

This week we look at Canada's historic victory over the US Men's National Team, as well as go in depth to setting up all of the MLS Playoff games. We ties up a few loose ends with CanPL and NWSL to round out the show and make our predictions for who will be this playoff round's victors.

Yes We CAN(MNT)

In a week of wild red cards and results, we break down a busy week as #DecisionDay looms... or drags on, depending what conference you're in. We talk about MLS' change in stance on the Irone Front symbol, a bit of Nick in Atlanta with some hot takes, and Andrew schools Nick on why the Canadian Championship matters.

In a week of wild red cards and results, we break down a busy week as #DecisionDay looms... or drags on, depending what conference you're in. We talk about MLS' change in stance on the Irone Front symbol, a bit of Nick in Atlanta with some hot takes, and Andrew schools Nick on why the Canadian Championship matters.

Head and Shoulders, Neck or Face

In a weird week of 0-0 draws, we look at how things are shaping up before the playoffs. We also talk about some of the teams who won't be in the playoffs and how their fortunes look going into the off-season, as well as another week of Ibra skill, bizarre calls, and even a red card to the all time leading MLS goal scorer, Chris Wondolowski... from the bench.

In a weird week of 0-0 draws, we look at how things are shaping up before the playoffs. We also talk about some of the teams who won't be in the playoffs and how their fortunes look going into the off-season, as well as another week of Ibra skill, bizarre calls, and even a red card to the all time leading MLS goal scorer, Chris Wondolowski... from the bench.

It's Fine, No One Needed Points

Nick and Bates talk the week's MLS games, including a goal that wasn't, the LA Galaxy rout of Kansas City, what defenders should be asking for in the next CBA and a walkout in Seattle.

Nick and Bates talk the week's MLS games, including a goal that wasn't, the LA Galaxy rout of Kansas City, what defenders should be asking for in the next CBA and a walkout in Seattle.

One Goal Over The Line

Nick and Bates talk all the games on a lighter international break week, NWSL, Canada's Nations League swing against Cuba, MLS' one-sided "debate" and who we'd be excited to see in the MLS playoffs.

Nick and Bates talk all the games on a lighter international break week, NWSL, Canada's Nations League swing against Cuba, MLS' one-sided "debate" and who we'd be excited to see in the MLS playoffs.

Red Card Souvenir

It wouldn't be MLS without some unlikely heroes and this week it's none other than: Colorado and Minnesota?! We also dissect the ongoing saga that is MLS fighting supporters on what exactly a fascist is. After we recorded, the Whitecaps responded that they didn't "mean" to ban a supporter, simply to warn them. We're not buying it.

It wouldn't be MLS without some unlikely heroes and this week it's none other than: Colorado and Minnesota?! We also dissect the ongoing saga that is MLS fighting supporters on what exactly a fascist is. After we recorded, the Whitecaps responded that they didn't "mean" to ban a supporter, simply to warn them. We're not buying it.

Toyeing with LAFC

Nick and Bates talk away trips to Montreal, the Whitecaps' record-setting performance in a loss to San Jose, a blowaway El Trafico and not fighting your own fans, as well as a starmaking display in Kansas City.

Nick and Bates talk away trips to Montreal, the Whitecaps' record-setting performance in a loss to San Jose, a blowaway El Trafico and not fighting your own fans, as well as a starmaking display in Kansas City.

Return to Hurtado Island

There was some great footy this week but unfortunately supporters had to reckon with getting tossed out of stadiums, receiving bans, and having their belongings confiscated, all because the league can't decide how it feels about supporting fascists, Nazis, and violent thugs. We do talk about the golazos, the continued dominance of some familiar faces, and the firing of two MLS coaches, one who couldn't keep from blowing his lid and the other because he lost to Philadelphia?

There was some great footy this week but unfortunately supporters had to reckon with getting tossed out of stadiums, receiving bans, and having their belongings confiscated, all because the league can't decide how it feels about supporting fascists, Nazis, and violent thugs. We do talk about the golazos, the continued dominance of some familiar faces, and the firing of two MLS coaches, one who couldn't keep from blowing his lid and the other because he lost to Philadelphia?

Giving Fascists the Red Card

Andrew and Nick talk Alejandro Bedoya's call to end gun violence, DC's busy transfer day and a goal-filled *checks notes* Colorado Rapids game?

Andrew and Nick talk Alejandro Bedoya's call to end gun violence, DC's busy transfer day and a goal-filled *checks notes* Colorado Rapids game?

Nine is Not Enough

Nick, back from international duty, and Bates tackle the newest calamity plaguing the Rapids, Whitecaps getting a point, the All-Star Game and the post-World Cup NWSL bump.

Nick, back from international duty, and Bates tackle the newest calamity plaguing the Rapids, Whitecaps getting a point, the All-Star Game and the post-World Cup NWSL bump.

Plague Season

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Best Episodes on Practical Philosophy & How To Live

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