Offside With Taylor Twellman

It’s been almost a week since the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup, completing one of the most impressive turnarounds the league has ever seen. Taylor sits down with one of the architects of LA’s resurgence: Galaxy general manager Will Kuntz. And because fans are the lifeblood of this league, Offside has a special report from the heart of the LA and New York supporter sections during the final, featuring two die-hard fans. Plus, Taylor looks to 2025 by speaking with San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas ahead of the club’s inaugural season.  Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.  Want to talk to Taylor? Call (646) 571-8496 or email offsidepodwithtaylor@gmail.com with questions.  http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The script for this year’s MLS Cup serves up a gripping story, as founding clubs clash against each other in the final for the first time. On one side, the LA Galaxy, a former dynasty who fell on hard times, aim to regain their crown for an astonishing sixth time. On the other, the gutsy, gritty New York Red Bulls, who have been here since the beginning, try to make it to the mountaintop for the first time.  In this episode, Taylor breaks down everything you need to know about the MLS Cup Final with fellow MLS Season Pass colleagues Diego Valeri and Sacha Kljestan. Plus, they check back in on how their preseason predictions held up.  Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. Want to talk to Taylor? Call (646) 571-8496 or email offsidepodwithtaylor@gmail.com [offsidepodwithtaylor@gmail.com] with questions. http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass [http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The MLS Cup Playoffs have always had upsets. But if this year feels extra chaotic, it’s not just you.  So today, Taylor sits down with two of the managers behind some of this year’s post-season mayhem. First, Brian Schmetzer of the Seattle Sounders, who just knocked off the West’s #1 seed LAFC. Then, Sandro Schwarz of the New York Red Bulls, fresh off his team’s win over crosstown rivals, New York City and not far removed from their sweep of the reigning champions , Columbus.  Plus, the Offside crew visited that first-ever playoff edition of the Hudson River Derby to hear from fans on the ground.  Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. Want to talk to Taylor? Call (646) 571-8496 or email offsidepodwithtaylor@gmail.com [offsidepodwithtaylor@gmail.com] with questions. http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass [http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Five teams made it to the conference semifinals on shootouts, and in the MLS playoffs, there’s always the possibility of more. So ahead of this weekend’s matches, Offside takes a deeper look at this game within the game, what some consider the most cerebral part of soccer: the penalty kick. Taylor speaks with two-time MLS Cup winner and goalkeeping legend Nick Rimando, who has the most PK saves in league history, to learn about his secret to stopping penalties. Dániel Gazdag of the Philadelphia Union, who holds the record for most PK goals in an MLS season, shares what makes him so successful from the spot. And sports psychologist Dr. Mariah Bullock, herself a former footballer, explains the mental battle of a penalty kick.  Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. Want to talk to Taylor? Call (646) 571-8496 or email offsidepodwithtaylor@gmail.com [offsidepodwithtaylor@gmail.com] with questions. http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass [http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Taylor responds to Offside listeners’ reactions to the wild upsets during Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs, including Atlanta’s electric win over Messi and Miami.  Now that the GOAT is out, what happens in the next round is anyone’s guess.  Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. Want to talk to Taylor? Call (646) 571-8496 or email offsidepodwithtaylor@gmail.com [offsidepodwithtaylor@gmail.com] with questions. http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass [http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].