The Midnight Ride

In this episode, Hank and Matty recap the return of Benny Flowers and how he got manhandled by Lee Nguyen the old softy and try to explain what was so wrong about the game against Kansas City.  They took a look ahead to FC Dallas this Saturday, and talk about the loan of four players to Rochester, and wonder what the heck is going on with Sainey Nyassi and Diego Fagundez - separately, not together, because that would be weird. They wrap it up with a clarification on the MLS transfer fee policy and a brief look at the Youth Academy (best in the country?) and finally just run out of things to talk about. @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://nasn.tv http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank and Matty were on pace to wrap it up in about 45 minutes, when none other than ANDY DORMAN decides to call in.  We grill Andy about the changes in the league since he last played here, and what it's like playing for a former teammate. Andy lays it all out for us with a fantastic welsh accent, which automatically lends to our credibility.  Hank and Matty also rehash Philly, predict KC, and answer your e-mails, but ANDY DORMAN CALLED!!! Holy Shnikies! @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://nasn.tv http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank and Matty are joined by the legendary Alexi Lalas, who tells us his thoughts on New England Revolution, their chances for success, what they need to do make it happen.  He lays it all out on the line, and it's one for the books.  We talk rivalry week, and Hank tries hard not to back peddle. Alexi also picks his supporters group - Sorry Rev Army, no love for you from THE Ginger. The rest of the show is meaningless.  But Hank and Matty do talk a little about the lineup in Chicago, the surprises, the question marks, and then Hank talks to Murph from the Reckless Challenge.  @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://nasn.tv http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank and Matty are all "Fired" up for the New England Revolution's first game of the season against the evil Chicago Fire.  Hank and Matty review the Revs media day and get a little bit into the on-line chat from Jay Heaps which leads them to a discussion on who is going to be captain for this team.  Is it Matt Reis by default? by seniority? Time will tell.  In the second section Hank talks to Jeff Krause from the Fire Confidential Podcast (@firepodFC) about what to expect from the Fire on Saturday night.  Matty and Hank then close out the show with more talk about the Revs and potential line-ups against the Fire, and then review all the chatter in the #NEREVS hashtag mailbag. @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://nasn.tv http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank and Matty are joined by friend of the show Brendan Schimmel to discuss the New England Revolution as they get ready for MLS First Kick when they face the daunting task of determining whose house to watch the game at.  Also discussed new signees and who should go to Rochester, where the Revs will end up this season and who should be captain? We also briefly talk about Grant Wahl's survey results…. and why we're not really upset about it. @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://nasn.tv http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank and Matty discuss the wacky wild world of preseason soccer with the New England Revolution crashing out of the Desert Diamond Cup - but all is not lost true believers…. there was a lot of upside to some of the play from the boys in blue.  Lots of discussion on who shined, who didn't and who may be on the short list to Rochester.  Also discussed - MLS PRESEASON STREAMS AND COMMENTATING…. oh and Corporate Schills too. @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://nasn.tv http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank talks with Total-MLS.com Revs Beat Writer Seth Macomber about the desert diamond cup and what was good (New England Trialists) and what was bad (MLS Soccer's stream).  Hank is then joined by Empireofsoccer.com's Dave Martinez and they clear the air about Hunter Freeman and his eventual signing with NASL's New York Cosmos.  Seth then comes back to close out the show and talk about what we can expect for the matchup against New York Red Bulls in the second game of the Desert Diamond Cup. @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://nasn.tv http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank chats up New England Revolution Marketing Director Cathal Conlon at the Banshee Pub (@BansheeBoston) to talk about the Revs' pub tour and the Rev Girls, as well as to get some insight into the team.  Hank and Matty talk then talk a bit about New England's own Jerry Bengtson, Recent Roster Moves and then dip into the #NEREVS hashtag mailbag. @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://nasn.tv http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this 100th episode, Hank and Matty talk with NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION LEGEND TAYLOR TWELLMAN about the USMNT, the upcoming match in Honduras, the struggles awaiting the New England Revolution and the challenge Jay Heaps must face.  Hank and Matty then try and put some context around the Revs preseason games. the partnership with Rochester, and the future of the Rev Girls. @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://nasn.tv http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank and Matty talk with Super Revs Journo-Stalker Kyle McCarthy about the New England Revolution and the new arrivals, including the #1 pick, and he shares his insight on the upcoming Revs season.  Who is standing out in camp, who is likely to make the squad, who needs to prove themselves and what is Jay Heaps looking for this season.   @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank and Matty talk about the Number 1 pick in the MLS SuperDraft and then they talk more about the draft and the number 1 pick and then some more about the draft. the other picks are talked about and then they talk more about the number 1 pick and the draft and who else was chosen.  Then they talk about Toronto. and then they talk about the NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION AND THE NUMBER ONE PICK! @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank and Matty talk about the New England Revolution Schedule - and the fact that the home opener will feature none other than Sporting KC and newest Anti-Rev Benny Feilhaber.  Also discussed is MLS Combine and Super Draft and a look at why Revolution fans are so territorial about their team, and why Grant Wahl's comments maybe weren't that far off, but still a little less than objective.  @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen

In this episode, Hank and Matty talk about the New England Revolution and Benny Feilhaber and the draft picks they got in exchange - Hank is ticked off, and Matty is sleep deprived - but it all comes out in this spectacle of vented frustration.  @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 click here to listen

In this episode, Hank and Matty catch up to talk about the New England Revolution and the four players they did not pick up the options on; chief among them Benny Feilhaber. Will someone pick him up? Can they get equal value in return? Will they have to give up some allocation money to help get the deal done…. or do they let him walk away?  Also discussed is the Re-entry draft, the Revs pre-season plans, and the Academy Showcase. @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 click here to listen

In this episode, Hank talks with New England Revolution President Brian Bilello about his first season in charge and the disappointing result.  In the second half of the show, Matty Jollie (@mattyjollie) joins in and they talk about everything from the Revolution's failed expectations, and what's going on in the offseason - and especially WHO is going to play in the midfield.  Also a little bit of MLS cup - hard to avoid. @tmrpodcast with hashtag #tmrp send e-mail to pod@themidnightride.us http://www.themidnightride.us Also check out http://www.thebentmusket.com http://allamericansoccer.blogspot.com http://stitcher.com/listen.php?fid=23163 Click here to listen