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Ding dong, the Witch is dead! Hey fam, this is Last Word SC Radio coming at you with a mid-week pod special. Today, Matt Pollard, Joe Hojnacki, and Dan Sperry break down the firing of Jurgen Klinsmann.  We talk about what did Klinsmann in and what went into the decision. The guys discuss what this means for Sunil Gulati's future and legacy with the U.S. Soccer Federation. We discuss what's gone wrong for the U.S. Men's National Team under Klinsmann and what needs to change for the program to progress.  The guys do a Roses and Thorns on the Klinsmann Era. Good news, there is hope for the future, #StanfordMessi and #TenaciousP and all.  The lads then go into the inevitable appointment of Bruce Arena. We discuss what the play for January Camp 2017 will be and what the team might look like for the rest of the Hexagonal.  Lastly, the boys talk about what the LA Galaxy should do with Arena leaving (hint: Sigi Schmidt). We also make predictions for leg one of the playoff games. Oh, and Dan totally tolls Matt over what's happening to the Galaxy. Share this pod with your American Outlaw buddy to make them feel better. Or with your San Jose Earthquakes Ultra buddy to make them feel better about the Galaxy potentially going down. 

What's up bretheren of the #KlinsmannOut movement? This week on Last Word SC Radio, we're talking all things MLS Cup Conference Finals and a bunch of news in the Round Table. In segment one, Matt Pollard and Joe Hojnacki sit down with Dave Clark from Sounder At Heart. They talk about the run Seattle has been on and preview the first leg match against the Colorado Rapids. Dave gives his take on the Sounders attack. He gives a thumbs up to Brian Schmetzer becoming Seattle's new head coach. Lastly, he predicts an emphatic 2-0 victory for Seattle in the first leg. In the second segment, Matt is joined by Charlie Clarke from Waking the Red. Charlie waxes poetic about Toronto FC dismantalling New York City FC. The two talk about the defense and Drew Moor's impact on the club. Charlie gives an interesting spin on TFC's attack and how Greg Vanney has made the 3-5-2 work. Lastly, he predicts a 1-1 draw in the first leg against the Montreal Impact. In the round table, Matt almost loses his mind of #MLS2STL maybe becoming a thing. The boys break down everything in Saint Louis FC potentially joining MLS. They then talk about the USMNT's disasterous start in the CONCACAF Hexagonal. Joe is fully on team #KlinsmannOut. Matt tries to play Devil's Advocate. The two talk about how the US will probably be ok. Matt and Joe then talk about old farts leaving their clubs and Atlanta United FC's new kit. Lastly, the guys talk about pet rocks and predict Tuesday's results. Share this episode with your friend from St. Louis or Canada. It'll get them so pumped up. 

Episode 96: This week's episode kicks off with a look at the legacy of Frank Lampard as he announces his departure from NYCFC.  Season Ticket Holder and Third Rail member Tony Larsen joins the show to discuss that topic but also two NYCFC-ish events in NY from last week.  First was a fundraiser for the South Bronx United with Jack Harrison and Jimmy Conrad.  The second was a Third Rail end of season event with honorees David Villa, Andoni Iraola and guests Patrick Vieira and RJ Allen. After the break Andy Maycraft (sorry Leah was busy insulting Mike Francessa on her own vblog) from A View from 226 joins us to discuss USAvMEX from Columbus. The show closes with a little deeper dive into the shortlist of players fans have been throwing out as replacements for the departing DP.

Anthony Merced, Kevin Drastura, and Joe Goldstein sit down to talk about the season as a whole. Why the Red Bulls fell in the playoffs, and what the team might look like next year. This isn't an official show, just a season recap for all of our NY peeps.

What's up America? Enough election talk, time to talk about the start of the CONCACAF Hexagonal. This week on Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard and Joe Hojnacki are joined by John Bava.  In segment one, the boys sit down and talk about the Eastern Conference Playoff results. We discuss what the Montreal Impact and Toronto FC are doing so well. We break down what went wrong for the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC. The guys discuss what both New York teams need to change in the off season. Spoiler alert: The Red Bulls are in good shape the NYCFC needs some roster massages (defense especially).  In segment two, the guys do the same thing for the Western Conference. We talk about the Seattle Sounders rolling over FC Dallas and why Dallas is going to be just fine. We discuss (breifly) the not exciting LA Galaxy series with the Colorado Rapids. The guys spit ball ideas on what could change for LA in the off season. Matt's got a bunch of ideas (hint: Bastian Schweinsteiger), but there's a lot of uncertainty in Carson, CA right now.  In the Round Table, Matt and Joe question John on what the off season looks like for Columbus Crew. Then the guys dive fully into USA vs. Mexico. We discuss the current state of the U.S. Men's National Team roster and their players. They guys discuss formation and style of play. Lastly, we do predictions. Share this episode with your friend who just joined AO. The quest for Russia 2018 continues tomorrow. #1N1T 

Episode 95 Part of NYCFC's identity is quickly becoming, when the expectations are at their highest, the team's performance is their lowest.  Once again, the supporters were ready for a great fight from NYCFC and the team well flat. Mike and Jon discuss the impact of the game from Sunday and start the task of looking ahead to the 2017 season. In the second segment Matt Reed from NBC Sports and Pro Soccer Talk comes in to discuss the MLS Cup Playoffs and NYCFC's season and historic first-ever playoff run.  We close out the show looking ahead at USAvMEX.

This week on Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard sits down with Anthony Merced and Blayne Riffle to talk about everything from the MLS Cup Playoff Conference Semifinals.  In segment one, Matt and Anthony talk all things New York Red Bulls. The two discuss Sunday's result and what the Montreal Impact are doing to stymie New York. Anthony gives his take on Bradley Wright Philips, Sacha Kljestian, and Gonzalo Veron. The two make predictions and talk previously about Toronto FC and New York City FC.  In the second segment, Blayne hops on the pod to talk with Matt about the Western Conference. The two talk about how close the Colorado Rapids and LA Galaxy series is. Matt gives his take on what both teams need to do to advance. They also discuss what went wrong for FC Dallas and why the Seattle Sounders are playing so well.  In the Round Table, Blayne and Matt go through all the MLS Season Awards and discuss who they think will win (and who should win). Lastly, Matt and Blayne pick the weekend results and who will advance to the Conference Finals. 

Hey y'all! Thank God it's Friday! Last Word SC Radio is back and we're doing a full break down of the current state of the MLS Cup Playoffs.  Matt Pollard and Joe Hojnacki discuss the Knockout Round matches. We break down why Toronto FC are flying high into Sunday's match and why Philadelphia Union fans shouldn't be too down on themselves. Matt goes off on how the LA Galaxy and Colorado Rapids could play to a dead stale mate on Sunday. Joe questions the long term vision for Real Salt Lake now that they're old and getting older.  The guys discuss what went wrong with D.C. United but why the future is bright for Ben Olsen and company. Matt and Joe discuss how Montreal Impact have done a really good job handling #DrogbaGate and why their midfield and back line decisions have worked (despite being really unconventional). The lads then talk about the officiating hodgepodge that was Seattle Sounders vs. Sporting KC.  Matt and Joe then do predictions for leg one of the Conference Semifinals. They give their takes on what Houston Dynamo hiring Wilmer Cabrera meas for the club. Oh, and we rehash the inevitable doom of the NASL.  Send this pod to your friend getting ready for Super Soccer Sunday to get ready. Or troll your NASL fan friends with it. Hate mail can be directed to lastwordsc@gmail.com. Come at us, bruh.   

This week, the guys discuss the massive win for NYRBII over Swope Park Rangers in USL Cup. Answer fan questions, and sign off for the season.

Happy Hump Day MLS Fam! Today on Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard has a full MLS Cup Playoff Wild Card preview. It's jam packed with contents in guest.  In segment one, we bring back our good friend from Waking the Red, Mitchell Tierney. They talk all things Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union. Mitch talks about Giovinco coming back and how big Jozy Altidore has been. The two also discuss what Toronto needs to do at the back to shut down Philly and what a job Greg Vanney has done this season.  In segment two, Blayne Riffle joins the desk to talk all things Montreal Impact. The two discuss the Impact attack and how they'll play against stingy D.C. United. Yes, we talk about #DrogbaGate. Matt and Blayne also talk about the problems the Impact have had at the back.  Moving west, Chris Kamrani of the Salt Lake Tribune comes on to talk Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy. Chris gives us an update on Yura Movsisyan. He gives his take on how RSL will try to survive the opening 15 minutes and what the wide players need to do. Matt and Chris also discuss what could happen should this game head to penalties.  In the final segment, Daniel Sperry hops on to talk about Sporting KC. Unlike years past, Sporting might actually be peaking going into the playoffs. Matt Besler and Graham Zusi are back and looking like their vintage selves. Dan gives a full break down of the epic Benny Feilhaber and Ozzie Alonso duel we could see. Dan also talks about what KC need to do to defend against Jordan Morris and Nicolas Lodiero.  This episode is full of content with lots of opinions from lots of people. Send it to your season ticket buddies to get them hyped for this week's action. Or troll your friend from Portland cause he's not getting a second star above his crest this year. 

Greetings American Soccer Fans! The end is nigh as Decision Day 2016 is upon us. This week on Last Word SC Radio, we're doing a full break down of MLS Cup playoff race to get you ready for the most insane Soccer Sunday of the year.  In the first segment, we're joined by Raising Bulls host and warden of Red Bull Arena, Jo Goldstein. Joe joins Matt Pollard and Joe Hojnacki to break down why the New York Red Bulls have been so awesome. Jo talks through how New York can avoid giving up late goals. The lads discuss Bradley Wright Philips and Sacha Kljestian. They even sneak in some talk of Red Bulls II and the USL Final.  In segment two, Matt McCarthy hops in to talk about the Philadelphia Union and the Eastern Conference wild card race. Matt laments on what's gone wrong for Philly in recent months and how Alejandro Bedoya can get things turned around. The guys talk about Andre Blake and Keegan Rosenberry potentially winning season awards. And Matt even comes up with saying something more than "Doop" as the last word.  Daniel Sperry hops in for the Round Table as the guys discuss CONCACAF Champions League sadness and Sporting Kansas City. Dan talks about the injuries and bad luck that Sporting KC have had. Joe talks about the impending doom for the Portland Timbers to balance things out. The hosts also get Dan's take on the San Jose Earthquakes and their potential off season shake up. Could #DomBall be on the way out? Lastly, the guys do a full weekend pick 'em. Spoiler alert, Bruce Arena DGAFs against FC Dallas.  Play this on Sunday morning while you're making the Breakfast of Champions and get to quad-boxing. There's ten MLS games to watch at the same time. You need all the podcast prep and scrambled eggs you can get.

Episode 92: Honestly, the trip to DC could be one of the worse moments in NYCFC history.  The fans suffered distress as issues with the bus caused some fans a delay over 10 hours.  The players were chastised by their coach for a lack of effort, and the icing on the cake, one player was accused of yelling a homophobic slur at a ball boy. Jon and Mike bring all the news, criticism and concerns about the DC fiasco. In the second segment, DJ Mode joins the show to discuss the song, We Are One that he produced for NYCFC and talk about his work with the club. Lastly, the guys look ahead at this Sunday and Decision Day.

This week, the guys break down the eastern conference final win over Louisville FC. Coach John Wolyniec joins the show for his second time and talks Swope Park, team mentality, and weighs in on the choice of "Lean On Me" for team anthem. Finally, the guys preview the final this Sunday and discuss Anthony's inability to garner enough hate from the fanbase to win the most hated poll. Raising Bulls is a podcast dedicated to the New York Red Bulls of the USL. Each week, Joe Goldstein, Bill Twomey and Anthony Merced will be recapping the week that was. They will also be previewing each of the team’s upcoming matches and occasionally  joined by guests from all levels of the NYRBII organization. If you care about the future of the New York Red Bulls, you’re listening to Raising Bulls.