Pitch Pass - Soccer Podcast

BONUS EPISODE: 2013 Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player Mike Magee takes about the past season and the possibility of playing international soccer.Follow on X @PitchPass

New York Red Bulls midfielder and Orlando native Dax McCarty discusses MLS expansion and the MLS Cup Final. In the second segment, RSL soccer analyst Brian Dunseth breaks down the final.Follow on X @PitchPass

Josh Wolff talks about his new role as an Assistant Coach with the Columbus Crew and why he decided to join the Black-and-Gold and then Sport Illustrated reporter Brian Straus discusses MLS's playoff structure and expansion.Follow on X @PitchPass

Sports Illustrated senior writer Grant Wahl calls in to discuss MLS expansion and playoffs. In the second segment Sebastian Salazar of CSN Houston joins Roche to go around the league.Follow on X @PitchPass

New England Revolution defender A.J. Soares talks about Leg 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup with Sporting KC and then Joshua Mayers of The Seattle Times discusses the Sounders' changes agains Portland Timbers. Follow on X @PitchPass

New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles tells a heartwarming story about his path to MLS and his team's preparation for the playoffs. In the second segment, NBCSN and CSN Houston reporter Sebastian Salazar goes around the league with Roche.Follow on X @PitchPass

ESPN soccer analyst Alexi Lalas checks in to discuss Pearl Jam, hair bands, and - of course - MLS. In the second segment, Portland Timbers captain Will Johnson shares his comparison of coaches Caleb Porter and Jason Kreis and the Timber's playoff push.Follow on X @PitchPass

ESPN soccer analyst Taylor Twellman checks in to recap World Cup qualifying and the role of MLS players on the USMNT. In the second segment, Vancouver Whitecaps defender Jay DeMerit talks about his return from injury and offers some fantasy football advice.Follow on X @PitchPass

Midfielder Danny Cruz talks about Philadelphia Union's playoff push and his Spanish class. In the second segment, TSN 690′s Amanda Stein checks in to discuss Montreal Impact's current form.Follow on X @PitchPass

We preview the U.S. Open Cup Final by talking to D.C. United Head Coach Ben Olsen and Real Salt Lake GM Garth Lagerwey. Do not miss this show, it's one of our best.Follow on X @PitchPass

ProSoccerTalk's Steve Davis on the MLS Cup playoff chase and the state of refereeing around the league. Does MLS need a star ref like Howard Webb or Collina?Follow on X @PitchPass

Colorado Rapids forward Deshorn Brown joins the show to discuss his season with the Rapids, his place in MLS's 24 Under 24, and the Jamaican National Team.Follow on X @PitchPass

New York Red Bulls Head Coach Mike Petke talks about his first season coaching, MLS's Disciplinary Committee, and his sweater vest style. In the second segment, NBC Sport Network's Sebastian Salazar discusses the Houston Dynamo and the unfulfilled potential of CONCACAF Champions League.Follow on X @PitchPass

LA Galaxy Insider, Adam Serrano, discusses the reigning champ's current form and Landon Donovan's possible contract extension.Follow on X @PitchPass

NBC Sports Network soccer analyst Kyle Martino talks about the state of MLS and whether or not a young U.S. player should stay in MLS or move to Europe. He also discusses NBC Sports Networks BPL coverage.Follow on X @PitchPass

Roche and Sports Illustrated's Brian Straus go on a date. (Not really.) Roche and Straus meet up in a bar to discuss MLS and U.S. Soccer. In the second segment, Roche talks to D.C. United midfielder Luis Silva.Follow on X @PitchPass

Goalkeeper Troy Perkins offers candid thoughts about how trades affect family members and discusses the Impact's current form. In the second segment, Sports Illustrated and FOX Soccer reporter Grant Wahl calls in to talk hats, Gold Cup and MLS.Follow on X @PitchPass

It's all Ohio edition - but without a member of the Columbus Crew? Reigning MLS Player of the Week and Chicago Fire forward Chris Rolfe calls in and then we talk to Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe.Follow on X @PitchPass

Toronto Sun's Kurt Larson calls in to talk about Canada men's national soccer team and Toronto FC. There was a lot to talk about ...Follow on X @PitchPass

Sporting Kansas City right back Chance Myers calls in to talk music in the locker room, playing with Claudio Bieler, and more. In the second segment, national soccer reporter Ives Galarcep goes around MLS and talks about Gold Cup with Roche.Follow on X @PitchPass