Chad Marshall

It'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: Extratime Bobby Warshaw on the Chad Marshall Theoremhttps://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/11/07/wiebe-must-win-seattle-sans-chad-marshall-four-reasons-be-worriedProductivity, Longevity and Nudity by Sam Staejkalhttps://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/10/27/stejskal-chad-marshall-dishes-his-productivity-longevity-and-nudityBerhalter trades Marshall Financially motivatedhttps://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2013/12/13/columbus-crew-head-coach-gregg-berhalter-says-chad-marshall-trade-was-financiallyTom Bogert and the transition of Seattle &amp; Marshall:  https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/08/inside-how-seattle-sounders-transitioned-through-chad-marshalls-retirement

It'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:  Extratime Bobby Warshaw on the Chad Marshall Theorem<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/11/07/wiebe-must-win-seattle-sans-chad-marshall-four-reasons-be-worried" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/11/07/wiebe-must-win-seattle-sans-chad-marshall-four-reasons-be-worried</a> Productivity, Longevity and Nudity by Sam Staejkal<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/10/27/stejskal-chad-marshall-dishes-his-productivity-longevity-and-nudity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/10/27/stejskal-chad-marshall-dishes-his-productivity-longevity-and-nudity</a> Berhalter trades Marshall Financially motivated<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2013/12/13/columbus-crew-head-coach-gregg-berhalter-says-chad-marshall-trade-was-financially" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2013/12/13/columbus-crew-head-coach-gregg-berhalter-says-chad-marshall-trade-was-financially</a> Tom Bogert and the transition of Seattle &amp; Marshall:  <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/08/inside-how-seattle-sounders-transitioned-through-chad-marshalls-retirement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/08/inside-how-seattle-sounders-transitioned-through-chad-marshalls-retirement</a>

S2E4 Chad Marshall - MLS Hall of Fame

Dwayne De Rosario

The 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 of any MLS player, his 2011 MVP season.Sources: Highs and Lows of Dero by Kristan Henaege for the Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/dec/23/dwayne-de-rosario-dc-united-veganDero has the eye for the dynamichttps://www.therecord.com/sports/2015/05/12/dwayne-de-rosario-always-had-an-eye-for-the-dramatic.htmlDero Racism - for Midland Today:  https://www.midlandtoday.ca/national-sports/bent-de-rosario-recall-racism-in-germany-early-in-their-pro-careers-2442147

The 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 of any MLS player, his 2011 MVP season. Sources:  Highs and Lows of Dero by Kristan Henaege for the Guardian<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/dec/23/dwayne-de-rosario-dc-united-vegan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/dec/23/dwayne-de-rosario-dc-united-vegan</a> Dero has the eye for the dynamic<a href="https://www.therecord.com/sports/2015/05/12/dwayne-de-rosario-always-had-an-eye-for-the-dramatic.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.therecord.com/sports/2015/05/12/dwayne-de-rosario-always-had-an-eye-for-the-dramatic.html</a> Dero Racism - for Midland Today:  <a href="https://www.midlandtoday.ca/national-sports/bent-de-rosario-recall-racism-in-germany-early-in-their-pro-careers-2442147" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.midlandtoday.ca/national-sports/bent-de-rosario-recall-racism-in-germany-early-in-their-pro-careers-2442147</a>

S2E3 - Dwayne De Rosario - MLS Hall of Fame

The 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 careers across two eras filled with stats and trophies.Donate to Jaime Moreno's GoFundMe to help with his medical bills: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-our-all-time-legend-jaime-morenoWatch Neetols favorite MLS moment here: https://youtu.be/pvyNRVAI7MMUnited nearing a deal to trade Moreno by Steven Goffhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2002/12/05/united-is-nearing-a-deal-to-trade-moreno-to-metrostars/3802196d-9b68-4769-97ad-88461e998d8d/Moreno finds peace by Rachel Alexander https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/1999-11/11/075r-111199-idx.htmlCharles Boehm interview for MLS https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/06/03/mls-legends-jaime-moreno-discusses-his-successes-and-regrets-d-c-s-greatest-playerhttps://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-middlesbroughs-moreno-comes-in-from-the-cold-1142440.html

The 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 careers across two eras filled with stats and trophies. Donate to Jaime Moreno's GoFundMe to help with his medical bills: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-our-all-time-legend-jaime-moreno" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-our-all-time-legend-jaime-moreno</a> Watch Neetols favorite MLS moment here: <a href="https://youtu.be/pvyNRVAI7MM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/pvyNRVAI7MM</a> United nearing a deal to trade Moreno by Steven Goff<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2002/12/05/united-is-nearing-a-deal-to-trade-moreno-to-metrostars/3802196d-9b68-4769-97ad-88461e998d8d/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2002/12/05/united-is-nearing-a-deal-to-trade-moreno-to-metrostars/3802196d-9b68-4769-97ad-88461e998d8d/</a> Moreno finds peace by Rachel Alexander https<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/1999-11/11/075r-111199-idx.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/1999-11/11/075r-111199-idx.html</a> Charles Boehm interview for MLS <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/06/03/mls-legends-jaime-moreno-discusses-his-successes-and-regrets-d-c-s-greatest-player" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/06/03/mls-legends-jaime-moreno-discusses-his-successes-and-regrets-d-c-s-greatest-player</a> <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-middlesbroughs-moreno-comes-in-from-the-cold-1142440.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-middlesbroughs-moreno-comes-in-from-the-cold-1142440.html</a>

S2E2 Jaime Moreno - MLS Hall of Fame

Landon Donovan

The 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 his story on getting to MLS and Neetol's favorite Landon goal in MLS.SourcesBio: http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Donovan_Landon/Donovan_bio.htmlVideo on SJ comeback:. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBLlNUNJ7iMVideo of all LD Goals: https://youtu.be/o-Hda6Kyx_s

The 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 his story on getting to MLS and Neetol's favorite Landon goal in MLS. Sources Bio: <a href="http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Donovan_Landon/Donovan_bio.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Donovan_Landon/Donovan_bio.html</a> Video on SJ comeback:. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBLlNUNJ7iM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBLlNUNJ7iM</a> Video of all LD Goals: <a href="https://youtu.be/o-Hda6Kyx_s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/o-Hda6Kyx_s</a>

S2.E1 Landon Donovan - MLS Hall of Fame

Tutul 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 US25 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.

Tutul 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.

Introducing Season 2 & MLS IS BACK!

How 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 outlineHow Columbus #SavedTheCrew by Arlo Moore-Bloomhttps://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2019/11/08/columbus-crew-mls-save-the-crewPrecourt takes thoughtful approach in Remaking the Crewhttps://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2015/07/27/Franchises/Anthony-Precourt.aspxColumbus Crew Angling Toward Relocation in 2019 by Grant Wahlhttps://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/17/columbus-crew-austin-texas-anthony-precourt-stadiumSave The Crew:  A Timeline of Columbus’ Efforts To Save The Soccer Teamhttps://www.dispatch.com/sports/20181228/save-crew-timeline-of-columbus-efforts-to-save-its-soccer-teamCrew Fans Gather At City Hall To Protest by Chelsea Wileyhttps://www.columbusnavigator.com/crew-sc-fans-gather-at-city-hall-to-protest/Austin Texas Gets A Major League Soccer Deal as Columbus Ohio Gets Stiffed by Jason Nottehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonnotte/2018/08/22/austin-texas-gets-a-major-league-soccer-deal-while-columbus-ohio-gets-stiffed/#4a0be03b780c

How 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<a href="https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2019/11/08/columbus-crew-mls-save-the-crew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2019/11/08/columbus-crew-mls-save-the-crew</a> Precourt takes thoughtful approach in Remaking the Crew<a href="https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2015/07/27/Franchises/Anthony-Precourt.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2015/07/27/Franchises/Anthony-Precourt.aspx</a> Columbus Crew Angling Toward Relocation in 2019 by Grant Wahl<a href="https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/17/columbus-crew-austin-texas-anthony-precourt-stadium" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/17/columbus-crew-austin-texas-anthony-precourt-stadium</a> Save The Crew:  A Timeline of Columbus’ Efforts To Save The Soccer Team<a href="https://www.dispatch.com/sports/20181228/save-crew-timeline-of-columbus-efforts-to-save-its-soccer-team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dispatch.com/sports/20181228/save-crew-timeline-of-columbus-efforts-to-save-its-soccer-team</a> Crew Fans Gather At City Hall To Protest by Chelsea Wiley<a href="https://www.columbusnavigator.com/crew-sc-fans-gather-at-city-hall-to-protest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.columbusnavigator.com/crew-sc-fans-gather-at-city-hall-to-protest/</a> Austin Texas Gets A Major League Soccer Deal as Columbus Ohio Gets Stiffed by Jason Notte<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonnotte/2018/08/22/austin-texas-gets-a-major-league-soccer-deal-while-columbus-ohio-gets-stiffed/#4a0be03b780c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonnotte/2018/08/22/austin-texas-gets-a-major-league-soccer-deal-while-columbus-ohio-gets-stiffed/#4a0be03b780c</a>

25. Saved The Crew

How 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 Almirónhttps://www.espn.com.ar/noticias/nota/_/id/2435943/lanus-acordo-la-incorporacion-del-volante-miguel-almironhttp://sportwitness.co.uk/exclusive-agent-confirms-arsenal-approach-player-delighted-sign/Atlanta United signs Miguel Almirón, hopefully sparking a trend of ambitious MLS signings by Kim McCauleyhttps://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2016/12/5/13829982/miguel-almiron-atlanta-united-transfer-fee-salaryAtlanta, Tata and Me by Miguel Almironhttps://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/miguel-almiron-atlanta-unitedNewcastle Must Up Offer For Atlanta United’s Miguel Almironhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/09/newcastle-must-up-offer-for-atlanta-uniteds-miguel-almiron

How 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<a href="https://www.espn.com.ar/noticias/nota/_/id/2435943/lanus-acordo-la-incorporacion-del-volante-miguel-almiron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.espn.com.ar/noticias/nota/_/id/2435943/lanus-acordo-la-incorporacion-del-volante-miguel-almiron</a> <a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/exclusive-agent-confirms-arsenal-approach-player-delighted-sign/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sportwitness.co.uk/exclusive-agent-confirms-arsenal-approach-player-delighted-sign/</a> Atlanta United signs Miguel Almirón, hopefully sparking a trend of ambitious MLS signings by Kim McCauley<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2016/12/5/13829982/miguel-almiron-atlanta-united-transfer-fee-salary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2016/12/5/13829982/miguel-almiron-atlanta-united-transfer-fee-salary</a> Atlanta, Tata and Me by Miguel Almiron<a href="https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/miguel-almiron-atlanta-united" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/miguel-almiron-atlanta-united</a> Newcastle Must Up Offer For Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/09/newcastle-must-up-offer-for-atlanta-uniteds-miguel-almiron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/09/newcastle-must-up-offer-for-atlanta-uniteds-miguel-almiron</a>

24. Miggy and Tata

Alphonso Davies

How 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 Lefthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/aug/04/westafrica.qandaBecoming Canadian - The Alphonso Davies Storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqt5u1jtvGwWhy Bayern Munich, the two paths of Alphonso Davieshttps://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/8/29/20836276/bayern-munich-youth-prospects-transfers-alphonso-davies-liam-morrison-celtic-hasan-salihamidzicNext Generation 2017 - 60 Best Talents In Footballhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2017/oct/04/next-generation-2017-60-of-the-best-young-talents-in-world-football

How 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<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/aug/04/westafrica.qanda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/aug/04/westafrica.qanda</a> Becoming Canadian - The Alphonso Davies Story<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqt5u1jtvGw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqt5u1jtvGw</a> Why Bayern Munich, the two paths of Alphonso Davies<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/8/29/20836276/bayern-munich-youth-prospects-transfers-alphonso-davies-liam-morrison-celtic-hasan-salihamidzic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/8/29/20836276/bayern-munich-youth-prospects-transfers-alphonso-davies-liam-morrison-celtic-hasan-salihamidzic</a> Next Generation 2017 - 60 Best Talents In Football<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2017/oct/04/next-generation-2017-60-of-the-best-young-talents-in-world-football" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2017/oct/04/next-generation-2017-60-of-the-best-young-talents-in-world-football</a>

23. The Development and Sale of Alphonso Davies

How 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 Entreprenuerhttps://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197614Home Depot Founder To Buy Falcons by the APhttps://www.wired.com/2001/12/home-depot-founder-to-buy-falcons/Falcons Owner Puts In Bid For MLS Franchisehttps://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2008-10-14-4126789750_x.htmAtlanta Might Be Considered By Potential MLS Owner by Doug Robersonhttps://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-may-considered-potential-mls-owner/7QkbejYIxLzKZUkht0palI/Garber Reaffirms Miami, Atlanta Reaffirms As Expansion Favoriteshttps://sbisoccer.com/2013/12/indicates-expansion-favoritesTycoons 10 Year Crusade to Get a Big Mac In Vietnamhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-vietnam-consumers/tycoons-10-year-crusade-to-get-a-big-mac-in-vietnam-idUSBRE9730BD20130804Expansion LA soccer team plans new stadium on Sports Arena site by Kevin Baxterhttps://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-la-soccer-stadium-20150518-story.html

How 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<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197614" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/197614</a> Home Depot Founder To Buy Falcons by the AP<a href="https://www.wired.com/2001/12/home-depot-founder-to-buy-falcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wired.com/2001/12/home-depot-founder-to-buy-falcons/</a> Falcons Owner Puts In Bid For MLS Franchise<a href="https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2008-10-14-4126789750_x.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2008-10-14-4126789750_x.htm</a> Atlanta Might Be Considered By Potential MLS Owner by Doug Roberson<a href="https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-may-considered-potential-mls-owner/7QkbejYIxLzKZUkht0palI/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-may-considered-potential-mls-owner/7QkbejYIxLzKZUkht0palI/</a> Garber Reaffirms Miami, Atlanta Reaffirms As Expansion Favorites<a href="https://sbisoccer.com/2013/12/indicates-expansion-favorites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sbisoccer.com/2013/12/indicates-expansion-favorites</a> Tycoons 10 Year Crusade to Get a Big Mac In Vietnam<a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-vietnam-consumers/tycoons-10-year-crusade-to-get-a-big-mac-in-vietnam-idUSBRE9730BD20130804" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.reuters.com/article/us-vietnam-consumers/tycoons-10-year-crusade-to-get-a-big-mac-in-vietnam-idUSBRE9730BD20130804</a> Expansion LA soccer team plans new stadium on Sports Arena site by Kevin Baxter<a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-la-soccer-stadium-20150518-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-la-soccer-stadium-20150518-story.html</a>

22. The New Giants - Atlanta United and LAFC

How 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 &amp; Pablo Maurerhttps://theathletic.co.uk/1362372/2019/11/08/inside-the-confidential-2016-study-that-provided-the-blueprint-for-mlss-modern-era/https://www.mlssoccer.com/glossary/targeted-allocation-moneyMLS HQ Denials of TAM Contracts Frustrating Front Offices by Paul Tenoriohttps://theathletic.com/381254/2018/06/05/mls-hq-denials-of-some-tam-contracts-frustrating-front-offices/?redirected=1MLS Rejected TAM Offers To Joevan Jones and Stefan Frei by Jeremiah Oshan for Sounders At Hearthttps://www.sounderatheart.com/2018/6/5/17430732/joevin-jones-stefan-frei-denied-tam-contracts

How 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 &amp; Pablo Maurer<a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1362372/2019/11/08/inside-the-confidential-2016-study-that-provided-the-blueprint-for-mlss-modern-era/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theathletic.co.uk/1362372/2019/11/08/inside-the-confidential-2016-study-that-provided-the-blueprint-for-mlss-modern-era/</a> <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/glossary/targeted-allocation-money" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mlssoccer.com/glossary/targeted-allocation-money</a> MLS HQ Denials of TAM Contracts Frustrating Front Offices by Paul Tenorio<a href="https://theathletic.com/381254/2018/06/05/mls-hq-denials-of-some-tam-contracts-frustrating-front-offices/?redirected=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theathletic.com/381254/2018/06/05/mls-hq-denials-of-some-tam-contracts-frustrating-front-offices/?redirected=1</a> MLS Rejected TAM Offers To Joevan Jones and Stefan Frei by Jeremiah Oshan for Sounders At Heart<a href="https://www.sounderatheart.com/2018/6/5/17430732/joevin-jones-stefan-frei-denied-tam-contracts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sounderatheart.com/2018/6/5/17430732/joevin-jones-stefan-frei-denied-tam-contracts</a>

21.  Entering MLS 3.0

Ahead of Major League Soccer's 25th season, brothers Tutul and Neetol Rahman tells 25 stories that made the league that it is today.

This podcast is like sexual chocolate. Smooth, delicious and always leaves you wanting more.

Awesome Pod!

A deep dive into the history of MLS. Really entertaining and interesting stories.

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25 Stories That Made MLS

How 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 Longmanhttps://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/sports/soccer/15owner.htmlMexico’s Chivas to Play MLS All-Stars by Grahame Joneshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jun-24-sp-chivas24-story.html2 Decades of MLShttps://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2015/03/02/In-Depth/Timeline.aspxHow Real Salt Lake Went From Dave Checketts to Del Roy Hansenhttps://www.rslsoapbox.com/2017/2/2/14395874/real-salt-lake-checketts-hansen-ownership-style

How 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<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/sports/soccer/15owner.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/sports/soccer/15owner.html</a> Mexico’s Chivas to Play MLS All-Stars by Grahame Jones<a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jun-24-sp-chivas24-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jun-24-sp-chivas24-story.html</a> 2 Decades of MLS<a href="https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2015/03/02/In-Depth/Timeline.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2015/03/02/In-Depth/Timeline.aspx</a> How Real Salt Lake Went From Dave Checketts to Del Roy Hansen<a href="https://www.rslsoapbox.com/2017/2/2/14395874/real-salt-lake-checketts-hansen-ownership-style" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rslsoapbox.com/2017/2/2/14395874/real-salt-lake-checketts-hansen-ownership-style</a>

10. Enter New Owners & Re-Expansion

Tutul tells the story of how the combination of an ambitious owner, declining attendance, financial losses, losing public votes and stadium repairs led to the first soccer specific stadium in the US. Neetol recalls the pains of watching early MLS in half empty football stadiums and how this was the first domino into a much better viewing experience today.Sources:The Story of The Chiefs, One of Kansas City’s Pleasures by Monroe Dodd for KCUR 89.3: https://www.kcur.org/post/story-chiefs-one-kansas-citys-great-pleasures#stream/0Columbus Crew SC: A Look Back At Team History for the Columbus Dispatch: https://www.timesreporter.com/news/20171016/columbus-crew-sc-look-back-at-teams-historyColumbus Needs A Place To Call Home: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1998-02-15-9802140258-story.htmlThe Origins of Columbus Crew Stadium Told In Photos by Columbus Monthly:  https://www.columbusmonthly.com/sports/20180515/photos-origins-of-columbus-crew-stadium-told-in-photos

Tutul tells the story of how the combination of an ambitious owner, declining attendance, financial losses, losing public votes and stadium repairs led to the first soccer specific stadium in the US.  Neetol recalls the pains of watching early MLS in half empty football stadiums and how this was the first domino into a much better viewing experience today. Sources: The Story of The Chiefs, One of Kansas City’s Pleasures by Monroe Dodd for KCUR 89.3: <a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/story-chiefs-one-kansas-citys-great-pleasures#stream/0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kcur.org/post/story-chiefs-one-kansas-citys-great-pleasures#stream/0</a> Columbus Crew SC: A Look Back At Team History for the Columbus Dispatch: <a href="https://www.timesreporter.com/news/20171016/columbus-crew-sc-look-back-at-teams-history" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.timesreporter.com/news/20171016/columbus-crew-sc-look-back-at-teams-history</a> Columbus Needs A Place To Call Home: <a href="https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1998-02-15-9802140258-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1998-02-15-9802140258-story.html</a> The Origins of Columbus Crew Stadium Told In Photos by Columbus Monthly:  <a href="https://www.columbusmonthly.com/sports/20180515/photos-origins-of-columbus-crew-stadium-told-in-photos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.columbusmonthly.com/sports/20180515/photos-origins-of-columbus-crew-stadium-told-in-photos</a>

3. Sweet Home Columbus

How 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 everyone started to spend money on Designated Players.Sources:Looking back at fires last big signing by Guillermo Rivera for Chicago Nowhttp://www.chicagonow.com/fire-confidential/2017/05/looking-back-at-the-fires-last-big-signing-in-2007-cuauhtemoc-blanco/Soccer Player Beckham Sparks $13m in Sales by Curtis Eichelberger for NY Sunhttps://www.nysun.com/national/soccer-player-beckham-sparks-13m-in-sales/52872/15 Years of the Don by Grant Wahl for SIhttps://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/12/03/don-garber-mls-commissioner-major-league-soccerQ&amp;A with Grant Wahl by Jack Bell for NY Timeshttps://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/qa-with-grant-wahl-author-of-the-beckham-experiment/Galaxy has Becks Appeal by Graham Jones for LA Timeswww.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-jan-12-sp-beckham12-story.htmlBeckham is MLS Expansion Story Du Jour by Paul Kennedy for Soccer Americahttps://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/51723/beckham-is-mls-expansion-story-du-jour.htmlhttp://www.dignityhealthsportspark.com/news/detail/david-beckham-launches-soccer-academy-at-the-home-depot-center-in-californiahttp://thesportsbizblog.blogspot.com/2007/07/fire-to-be-sold-to-bronfman-family.html

How 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 everyone started to spend money on Designated Players. Sources: Looking back at fires last big signing by Guillermo Rivera for Chicago Now<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/fire-confidential/2017/05/looking-back-at-the-fires-last-big-signing-in-2007-cuauhtemoc-blanco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.chicagonow.com/fire-confidential/2017/05/looking-back-at-the-fires-last-big-signing-in-2007-cuauhtemoc-blanco/</a> Soccer Player Beckham Sparks $13m in Sales by Curtis Eichelberger for NY Sun <a href="https://www.nysun.com/national/soccer-player-beckham-sparks-13m-in-sales/52872/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nysun.com/national/soccer-player-beckham-sparks-13m-in-sales/52872/</a> 15 Years of the Don by Grant Wahl for SI<a href="https://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/12/03/don-garber-mls-commissioner-major-league-soccer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/12/03/don-garber-mls-commissioner-major-league-soccer</a> Q&amp;A with Grant Wahl by Jack Bell for NY Times<a href="https://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/qa-with-grant-wahl-author-of-the-beckham-experiment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/qa-with-grant-wahl-author-of-the-beckham-experiment/</a> Galaxy has Becks Appeal by Graham Jones for LA Times<a href="http://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-jan-12-sp-beckham12-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-jan-12-sp-beckham12-story.html</a> Beckham is MLS Expansion Story Du Jour by Paul Kennedy for Soccer America<a href="https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/51723/beckham-is-mls-expansion-story-du-jour.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/51723/beckham-is-mls-expansion-story-du-jour.html</a> <a href="http://www.dignityhealthsportspark.com/news/detail/david-beckham-launches-soccer-academy-at-the-home-depot-center-in-california" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dignityhealthsportspark.com/news/detail/david-beckham-launches-soccer-academy-at-the-home-depot-center-in-california</a> <a href="http://thesportsbizblog.blogspot.com/2007/07/fire-to-be-sold-to-bronfman-family.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thesportsbizblog.blogspot.com/2007/07/fire-to-be-sold-to-bronfman-family.html</a>

14. Beckham & Blanco - Enter the Designated Player Era

How 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-superligahttp://real-football.blogspot.com/2006/10/mls-answers-to-20-questions-for-don.htmlhttps://www.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/chuck-blazer-informant-key-player-fifa-arrest-scandal-article-1.2238143https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2017/12/26/two-found-guilty-of-soccer-corruption-will-jack-warner-face-us-justice-in-2018/#3cb53a1428d7https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/05/28/the-rise-and-fall-of-trinidad-jack-warner-the-former-schoolteacher-at-the-center-of-the-fifa-scandal/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-jun-27-sp-cuptv27-story.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20071223013023/http://www.concacaf.com/view_article.asp?id=4025

How two corrupt CONCACAF officials made Concacaf Champions League which eventually propelled MLS to improve their quality of play. Sources: <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/138326-soccer-in-north-america-part-2-much-ado-about-superliga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bleacherreport.com/articles/138326-soccer-in-north-america-part-2-much-ado-about-superliga</a> <a href="http://real-football.blogspot.com/2006/10/mls-answers-to-20-questions-for-don.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://real-football.blogspot.com/2006/10/mls-answers-to-20-questions-for-don.html</a> <a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/chuck-blazer-informant-key-player-fifa-arrest-scandal-article-1.2238143" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/chuck-blazer-informant-key-player-fifa-arrest-scandal-article-1.2238143</a> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2017/12/26/two-found-guilty-of-soccer-corruption-will-jack-warner-face-us-justice-in-2018/#3cb53a1428d7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2017/12/26/two-found-guilty-of-soccer-corruption-will-jack-warner-face-us-justice-in-2018/#3cb53a1428d7</a> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/05/28/the-rise-and-fall-of-trinidad-jack-warner-the-former-schoolteacher-at-the-center-of-the-fifa-scandal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/05/28/the-rise-and-fall-of-trinidad-jack-warner-the-former-schoolteacher-at-the-center-of-the-fifa-scandal/</a> <a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-jun-27-sp-cuptv27-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-jun-27-sp-cuptv27-story.html</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20071223013023/http://www.concacaf.com/view_article.asp?id=4025" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20071223013023/http://www.concacaf.com/view_article.asp?id=4025</a>

15. I've Got A Fever & The Only Prescription Is More CCL

How 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 Wahlhttps://www.si.com/soccer/2013/08/05/clint-dempsey-seattle-sounders-mlsBeasley Angered by MLS Decision by Rupert Lowe for Daily Echohttps://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5571343.beasley-angered-by-mls-decision/Texas Tough:  Dempsey’s Upbringing in Naco-Nowhere Led to US Dream by Melissa Segurahttps://www.si.com/more-sports/2010/06/09/dempseyTransfer of Power For Revolution by Frank Del’Appa for Boston Globehttps://web.archive.org/web/20131207055126/http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2007/02/27/transfer_of_power_for_revolution/The Michael Bradley Project by Simon Borghttps://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2014/03/15/michael-bradley-project-can-toronto-fc-star-become-best-american-player-all-timeBeasley Adds Finishing Gloss to Rangers Rout of Lyon by Steve Douglashttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/oct/03/match.championsleague2Dempsey’s Gamble To Knock Out Juventus Out Of Europa Leaguehttps://web.archive.org/web/20131225210906/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/19/fulham-juventus-europa-leagueMichael Bradley’s Transfer To MLS Complete by Jeremiah Oshanhttps://www.sbnation.com/2014/1/8/5289774/michael-bradley-transfer-mls-roma-toronto-fc-details

How 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<a href="https://www.si.com/soccer/2013/08/05/clint-dempsey-seattle-sounders-mls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.si.com/soccer/2013/08/05/clint-dempsey-seattle-sounders-mls</a> Beasley Angered by MLS Decision by Rupert Lowe for Daily Echo<a href="https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5571343.beasley-angered-by-mls-decision/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5571343.beasley-angered-by-mls-decision/</a> Texas Tough:  Dempsey’s Upbringing in Naco-Nowhere Led to US Dream by Melissa Segura<a href="https://www.si.com/more-sports/2010/06/09/dempsey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.si.com/more-sports/2010/06/09/dempsey</a> Transfer of Power For Revolution by Frank Del’Appa for Boston Globe<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131207055126/http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2007/02/27/transfer_of_power_for_revolution/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20131207055126/http://www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2007/02/27/transfer_of_power_for_revolution/</a> The Michael Bradley Project by Simon Borg<a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2014/03/15/michael-bradley-project-can-toronto-fc-star-become-best-american-player-all-time" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2014/03/15/michael-bradley-project-can-toronto-fc-star-become-best-american-player-all-time</a> Beasley Adds Finishing Gloss to Rangers Rout of Lyon by Steve Douglas<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/oct/03/match.championsleague2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/oct/03/match.championsleague2</a> Dempsey’s Gamble To Knock Out Juventus Out Of Europa League<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131225210906/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/19/fulham-juventus-europa-league" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20131225210906/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/mar/19/fulham-juventus-europa-league</a> Michael Bradley’s Transfer To MLS Complete by Jeremiah Oshan<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2014/1/8/5289774/michael-bradley-transfer-mls-roma-toronto-fc-details" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sbnation.com/2014/1/8/5289774/michael-bradley-transfer-mls-roma-toronto-fc-details</a>

20. Return of the Yanks - Dempsey, Bradley, Jozy and Beasley

Freddy Adu

How 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-bb67449c437f/READY FOR FREDDY? AT 14, FREDDY ADU IS ALREADY THE HIGHEST PAID AND MOST CELEBRATED PLAYER IN MLS by Grant Wahl for Sports Illustrated:  https://www.si.com/vault/2004/03/29/366282/ready-for-freddy-at-14-freddy-adu-is-already-the-highest-paid-and-most-celebrated-player-in-mls-now-its-time-for-him-to-play-his-first-gameFreddy Adu assist against Argentina in 2003 u20 World Cup:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMk33g4PthISeriously, What Happened To Freddy Adu by Noah Davis for Grantland:  https://grantland.com/the-triangle/freddy-adu-us-national-team-mls-2015/Much Adieu About Freddy by Timothy DeSchriver:  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289978174_Much_Adieu_about_Freddy_Freddy_Adu_and_Attendance_in_Major_League_Soccer

How 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.  <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2001/08/25/a-12-year-olds-amazing-feat/9923da6b-4f3d-4f9a-bd31-bb67449c437f/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2001/08/25/a-12-year-olds-amazing-feat/9923da6b-4f3d-4f9a-bd31-bb67449c437f/</a> READY FOR FREDDY? AT 14, FREDDY ADU IS ALREADY THE HIGHEST PAID AND MOST CELEBRATED PLAYER IN MLS by Grant Wahl for Sports Illustrated:  <a href="https://www.si.com/vault/2004/03/29/366282/ready-for-freddy-at-14-freddy-adu-is-already-the-highest-paid-and-most-celebrated-player-in-mls-now-its-time-for-him-to-play-his-first-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.si.com/vault/2004/03/29/366282/ready-for-freddy-at-14-freddy-adu-is-already-the-highest-paid-and-most-celebrated-player-in-mls-now-its-time-for-him-to-play-his-first-game</a> Freddy Adu assist against Argentina in 2003 u20 World Cup:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMk33g4PthI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMk33g4PthI</a>Seriously, What Happened To Freddy Adu by Noah Davis for Grantland:  <a href="https://grantland.com/the-triangle/freddy-adu-us-national-team-mls-2015/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://grantland.com/the-triangle/freddy-adu-us-national-team-mls-2015/</a> Much Adieu About Freddy by Timothy DeSchriver:  <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289978174_Much_Adieu_about_Freddy_Freddy_Adu_and_Attendance_in_Major_League_Soccer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289978174_Much_Adieu_about_Freddy_Freddy_Adu_and_Attendance_in_Major_League_Soccer</a>

11. The American Savior - Freddy Adu

Early 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 hand in ending those rules.Sources: https://www.complex.com/sports/2015/05/oral-history-major-league-soccer-first-season An Oral History of Major League Soccer’s Frenzied First Season by Doug Siborhttps://taleoftwohalves.uk/featured/rise-fall-golden-goal  The Rise and Fall of The Golden Goal by Liam Togherhttps://rbnn.us/2018/09/26/cheatin-bob-bradley-and-one-very-quirky-mls-rule/ Cheatin Bob Bradley and One very Quirky MLS Rule by Roy Emanuelhttp://archive.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2004/03/25/overtime_eliminated_by_mls/  Overtime Eliminated by MLS by Frank Dell’apa for Boston Globe.

Early 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 hand in ending those rules. Sources:  <a href="https://www.complex.com/sports/2015/05/oral-history-major-league-soccer-first-season" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.complex.com/sports/2015/05/oral-history-major-league-soccer-first-season</a> An Oral History of Major League Soccer’s Frenzied First Season by Doug Sibor <a href="https://taleoftwohalves.uk/featured/rise-fall-golden-goal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://taleoftwohalves.uk/featured/rise-fall-golden-goal</a>  The Rise and Fall of The Golden Goal by Liam Togher <a href="https://rbnn.us/2018/09/26/cheatin-bob-bradley-and-one-very-quirky-mls-rule/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rbnn.us/2018/09/26/cheatin-bob-bradley-and-one-very-quirky-mls-rule/</a> Cheatin Bob Bradley and One very Quirky MLS Rule by Roy Emanuel <a href="http://archive.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2004/03/25/overtime_eliminated_by_mls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://archive.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2004/03/25/overtime_eliminated_by_mls/</a>  Overtime Eliminated by MLS by Frank Dell’apa for Boston Globe.

8. The Internet Killed MLS's Quirks

The 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 listeners9:00 - Let's talk Pro / Rel

The 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

BONUSODE - A Pro/Rel Thanksgiving

Tutul tells the story of how a 1998 World Cup failure and a report from a foreign coach led to the first soccer residency which would change the face from MLS in the early 2000s.Sources: The Q-Report - http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~clc5q/Project2010.pdfBradenton’s Residence Is Dead, What Does It All Mean - https://www.soccerwire.com/resources/bradenton-residency-is-dead-what-does-it-all-mean/US Soccer Closes u17 Residency Program by David Wilson and Jason Dill - https://www.bradenton.com/sports/article139261328.html

Tutul tells the story of how a 1998 World Cup failure and a report from a foreign coach led to the first soccer residency which would change the face from MLS in the early 2000s. Sources:  The Q-Report - <a href="http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~clc5q/Project2010.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~clc5q/Project2010.pdf</a> Bradenton’s Residence Is Dead, What Does It All Mean - <a href="https://www.soccerwire.com/resources/bradenton-residency-is-dead-what-does-it-all-mean/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.soccerwire.com/resources/bradenton-residency-is-dead-what-does-it-all-mean/</a> US Soccer Closes u17 Residency Program by David Wilson and Jason Dill - <a href="https://www.bradenton.com/sports/article139261328.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bradenton.com/sports/article139261328.html</a>

4. Bradenton

The 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 SIhttps://www.si.com/soccer/2018/01/25/sum-soccer-united-marketing-garber-gulati-carterMLS goes to near extinction to remarkable success by Kevin Baxter for LA times - https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-soccer-baxter-20151206-story.htmlDon Garber “Truly an Honor” by German Sferra for US Soccer https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2018/10/don-garber-truly-an-honorAn Insider Look on Why Billionaires Buy Into money losing Major League Soccer by Bill Shea for The Athletic https://theathletic.com/1323054/2019/10/30/an-inside-look-at-why-billionaires-buy-into-money-losing-major-league-soccer-hint-its-not-really-losing-money/

The 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<a href="https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/01/25/sum-soccer-united-marketing-garber-gulati-carter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/01/25/sum-soccer-united-marketing-garber-gulati-carter</a> MLS goes to near extinction to remarkable success by Kevin Baxter for LA times - <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-soccer-baxter-20151206-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-soccer-baxter-20151206-story.html</a> Don Garber “Truly an Honor” by German Sferra for US Soccer <a href="https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2018/10/don-garber-truly-an-honor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2018/10/don-garber-truly-an-honor</a> An Insider Look on Why Billionaires Buy Into money losing Major League Soccer by Bill Shea for The Athletic <a href="https://theathletic.com/1323054/2019/10/30/an-inside-look-at-why-billionaires-buy-into-money-losing-major-league-soccer-hint-its-not-really-losing-money/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theathletic.com/1323054/2019/10/30/an-inside-look-at-why-billionaires-buy-into-money-losing-major-league-soccer-hint-its-not-really-losing-money/</a>

5. Uncle Phil's Ranch

How 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-unitedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnHbC-hYOwhttps://www.si.com/vault/2003/08/11/347775/a-keeper-of-promise-tim-howard-a-24-year-old-from-new-jersey-could-be-the-first-american-to-start-in-goal-for-world-powerhouse-manchester-united

How Tim Howard was scouted as a prospect, became an MLS star and eventually transferred to the best team in the world. Sources: <a href="https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2019/04/11/thankyoutim-howard-recalls-historic-transfer-mls-manchester-united" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2019/04/11/thankyoutim-howard-recalls-historic-transfer-mls-manchester-united</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnHbC-hYOw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxnHbC-hYOw</a> <a href="https://www.si.com/vault/2003/08/11/347775/a-keeper-of-promise-tim-howard-a-24-year-old-from-new-jersey-could-be-the-first-american-to-start-in-goal-for-world-powerhouse-manchester-united" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.si.com/vault/2003/08/11/347775/a-keeper-of-promise-tim-howard-a-24-year-old-from-new-jersey-could-be-the-first-american-to-start-in-goal-for-world-powerhouse-manchester-united</a>

7. Manchester By A Transfer

How 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: https://www.wakingthered.com/2013/9/9/4705472/tfc-a-nice-little-job-for-anselmi-to-learn-stuff-by-richard-peddie-tom-anselmi-mlseMaple Leaf Owners Through The Ages by Jeremy Sandler for the National Post:  https://archive.ph/20140320041448/http://sports.nationalpost.com/2010/12/01/maple-leafs-owners-through-the-ages/Ali Passed Big Test In First Visit by Stephen Brunt for The Globe And Mail:  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/ali-passed-big-test-on-first-visit/article757264/Toronto Soccer Stadium Approves Soccer Stadium Deal for CBC Sports:https://www.cbc.ca/sports/toronto-city-council-approves-soccer-stadium-deal-1.536727

How 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: <a href="https://www.wakingthered.com/2013/9/9/4705472/tfc-a-nice-little-job-for-anselmi-to-learn-stuff-by-richard-peddie-tom-anselmi-mlse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wakingthered.com/2013/9/9/4705472/tfc-a-nice-little-job-for-anselmi-to-learn-stuff-by-richard-peddie-tom-anselmi-mlse</a> Maple Leaf Owners Through The Ages by Jeremy Sandler for the National Post:  <a href="https://archive.ph/20140320041448/http://sports.nationalpost.com/2010/12/01/maple-leafs-owners-through-the-ages/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://archive.ph/20140320041448/http://sports.nationalpost.com/2010/12/01/maple-leafs-owners-through-the-ages/</a> Ali Passed Big Test In First Visit by Stephen Brunt for The Globe And Mail:  <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/ali-passed-big-test-on-first-visit/article757264/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/ali-passed-big-test-on-first-visit/article757264/</a> Toronto Soccer Stadium Approves Soccer Stadium Deal for CBC Sports:<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/toronto-city-council-approves-soccer-stadium-deal-1.536727" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cbc.ca/sports/toronto-city-council-approves-soccer-stadium-deal-1.536727</a>

13. Northward Bound to Toronto

In 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 Lewishttps://nypost.com/2010/02/25/old-mls-cba-expires-but-no-strike-imminent/Players Want Big Changes In MLS Structure by Simon Evanshttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-soccer-mls-dispute/players-want-big-changes-in-mls-league-structure-union-idUSTRE5AP02Q20091126Financial Data At Issue As CBA Negotiations Kick Off by Liz Mullen and Tripp Micklehttps://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2009/05/11/This-Weeks-News/Mlss-Financial-Data-At-Issue-As-CBA-Negotiations-Kick-Off.aspxDetails of 2010 MLS CBA by Brian Lewishttps://nypost.com/2010/03/23/details-of-mls-cba/MLS Players Union Bob Foose reveal new best details of CBA by Brian Strauss https://www.si.com/soccer/2015/03/06/mls-cba-deal-players-union-bob-foose-todd-dunivantBreaking Down The New MLS CBA For 2020 by Chad C Smithhttps://www.thebluetestament.com/2020/2/7/21127602/breaking-down-the-new-mls-and-mlspa-cba-for-2020-major-league-soccer-players-association-sporting-kc

In 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<a href="https://nypost.com/2010/02/25/old-mls-cba-expires-but-no-strike-imminent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nypost.com/2010/02/25/old-mls-cba-expires-but-no-strike-imminent/</a> Players Want Big Changes In MLS Structure by Simon Evans<a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-soccer-mls-dispute/players-want-big-changes-in-mls-league-structure-union-idUSTRE5AP02Q20091126" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.reuters.com/article/us-soccer-mls-dispute/players-want-big-changes-in-mls-league-structure-union-idUSTRE5AP02Q20091126</a> Financial Data At Issue As CBA Negotiations Kick Off by Liz Mullen and Tripp Mickle<a href="https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2009/05/11/This-Weeks-News/Mlss-Financial-Data-At-Issue-As-CBA-Negotiations-Kick-Off.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2009/05/11/This-Weeks-News/Mlss-Financial-Data-At-Issue-As-CBA-Negotiations-Kick-Off.aspx</a> Details of 2010 MLS CBA by Brian Lewis<a href="https://nypost.com/2010/03/23/details-of-mls-cba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nypost.com/2010/03/23/details-of-mls-cba/</a> MLS Players Union Bob Foose reveal new best details of CBA by Brian Strauss <a href="https://www.si.com/soccer/2015/03/06/mls-cba-deal-players-union-bob-foose-todd-dunivant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.si.com/soccer/2015/03/06/mls-cba-deal-players-union-bob-foose-todd-dunivant</a> Breaking Down The New MLS CBA For 2020 by Chad C Smith<a href="https://www.thebluetestament.com/2020/2/7/21127602/breaking-down-the-new-mls-and-mlspa-cba-for-2020-major-league-soccer-players-association-sporting-kc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebluetestament.com/2020/2/7/21127602/breaking-down-the-new-mls-and-mlspa-cba-for-2020-major-league-soccer-players-association-sporting-kc</a>

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