MLS Aces Podcast

MLS Aces Ep.86 - Uncle Sam With A Hot Mic & Nipple Man

22 Dec 2018

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Send us a textOn Episode 86 of the MLS Aces Podcast Tom and Sam talk about their favorite TV shows, Sam's quick thoughts on MLS Cup, and talk the...

MLS Aces Ep. 85 - MLS Cup Is Over, FC Cincinnati Here We Come

12 Dec 2018

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Send us a textThis week, Tom and Jason recap MLS Cup and give their opinions on the game. They then dive into the Expansion Draft, FC Cincinnati moves...

MLS Aces Ep. 84 - 2018 MLS Cup Preview!

07 Dec 2018

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Send us a textThe time is here folks! It is time for the 2018 MLS Cup! This week Tom and Jason quickly dive through the news around MLS and U.S. socce...

MLS Aces Ep. 83 - Its Been A While

27 Nov 2018

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Send us a textITS BEEN A WHILE! Tom, Jason, and Sam are back! The boys apologize about being out of your ears for so long, talk about the playoffs thu...

MLS Aces Ep. 82 - A Look Ahead to the Conference Finals

09 Nov 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Jason take a look at what a 1st leg it was for the MLS Semi-Final games and then preview what we think the second legs...

MLS Aces Ep. 81 - Knockout Round Preview

30 Oct 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Jason talk about the breaking news around Major League Soccer heading into the Knockout Round of the playoffs. The guy...

MLS Aces Ep. 80 - Decision Day Preview

25 Oct 2018

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Send us a textThis is a great conversation between Tom, Jason, and Sam about the upcoming weekend of Decision Day in MLS! The guys also break down the...

USL Aces/FC Cincinnati Special

17 Oct 2018

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Send us a textThis is a special where Tom dives into a look at one of the United Soccer League's most interesting teams, FC Cincinnati. Tom talks...

MLS Aces Ep. 79 - Tom Talks With Jimmy Conrad!

17 Oct 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom introduces the newest team member of the MLS Aces team and that is Jason Vevang. Jason is the creator of the MLS Aces logo...

MLS Aces Ep. 78 - Talking With Steve Zakuani

09 Oct 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Sam Nelson talk about the story-lines surrounding the San Jose Earthquakes new head coach, the injury news to Miguel A...

MLS Aces Ep. 77 - Tata Says No To Armas!

01 Oct 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom gives his thoughts into the 2018 U.S. Open Cup Final, the new USL league systems, FC Cincinatti, this weeks games, and the...

MLS Aces Ep. 76 - We're Back! Talking with Sam Nelson

18 Sep 2018

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Send us a textEpisode one since the departure of Riley starts with a bang! Tom is joined by Sam Nelson the former host of Soccer Soup. Tom and Sam div...

MLS Aces Ep. 75 - Tom Solo

31 Aug 2018

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Send us a textThis week it is Tom holding down the fort. A lot to cover this week as Clint Dempsey has retired, Josef Martinez broke a record, and oh ...

MLS Aces Ep. 74 - Week 24 and Transfer Window Recap

14 Aug 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley jump into talking about week 24 of the MLS season in which there is A LOT to talk. The guys talk about Wayne Roo...

MLS Aces Ep. 73 - Sexy Time With Ezequiel Barco

30 Jul 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss what happened to last weeks episode, Alphonso Davies to Bayern Munich, Kellyn Acosta to Colorado, and MU...

The Story of U.S.: Emily Urbani

22 Jul 2018

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Send us a text"The Story of U.S." is a series of interviews done by Riley James capturing the growth, spirit, and people that surround itsel...

MLS Aces Ep. 72 - Talking with Keene FC

20 Jul 2018

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Send us a textThis week Riley comes back and joins Tom to help get MLS back in order! With the World Cup taking most of the soccer attention last mont...

MLS Aces Ep. 71 - World Cup Final Preview with Jason Vevang

12 Jul 2018

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Send us a textAs promised here is this week's second episode! Tom is not joined by Riley James but he is joined by the designer of the MLS Aces P...

MLS Aces Ep. 70 - Wait... There is MLS News?

09 Jul 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley go over the recent player and coach moves in MLS as well as recap all of the World Cup teams so far. The guys ha...

MLS Aces Ep.69 - Wayne Rooney Playing the Flute

28 Jun 2018

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Send us a textThis episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom and Riley quickly discuss everything from the MLS All Star Game, to Wayne Rooney, the World Cu...

MLS Aces Ep. 68 - Three Goals, No Portuguese Nipples

18 Jun 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss the firing of Orlando City SC head coach Jason Kreis and of course the first games of all the World Cup ...

MLS Aces Ep. 67 - World Cup Preview Part 2, Tension Is Still High

12 Jun 2018

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Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom and Riley go through their previews of World Cup groups E, F, G, and H. The guys get to tak...

MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 66 - World Cup Preview Part 1, SKOL Crap

11 Jun 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley step away from discussing Major League Soccer to step in and talk about the World Cup! You get to hear the guys ...

MLS Aces Ep. 65 - Jay Riddle Filled In!

06 Jun 2018

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Send us a textRiley had Jay Riddle from the Unrelegated Podcast come on to fill in for Tom. They talked about Week 14, MLS players to Russia, and the ...

MLS Aces Exclusive: Ken Bensinger

04 Jun 2018

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Send us a textRiley sat down with Ken Bensinger about his new book "Red Card. How the US Blew the Whistle on the World's Biggest Sports Scan...

MLS Aces Ep. 64 - MLS Week Meh

30 May 2018

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Send us a textThis episode Tom and Riley sit down to discuss what was overall a boring Saturday in Major League Soccer surrounded by some exciting gam...

MLS Aces Exclusive: Jillian Sakovits

25 May 2018

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Send us a textRiley sits down with Jillian Sakovits (@JillianSakovits) of FOX Sports South to talk Atlanta United, MLS, and more! Twitters: @MLSAc...

MLS Aces Ep. 63 - Interview with Kellyn Acosta

23 May 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley sit down to discuss the USMNT roster announcement, week 12 of Major League Soccer, and new surrounding notable n...

MLS Aces Ep. 62- Slices of Log

15 May 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley sit down (over Skype) and talk week 11 of MLS soccer. Week 11 had a handful of great game and story-lines that t...

MLS Aces Ep. 61 - Gently Picked

08 May 2018

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Send us a textThis week Riley is back and he joins Tom as the guys cover the news around MLS and the U.S. Men's National Team. They then dive int...

MLS Aces Ep. 60 - Tom's So Lonely

30 Apr 2018

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Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast Tom goes it alone. Tom recaps all of the MLS team performances in the CONCACAF Champions League ...

MLS Aces Ep. 59 - Make Up Episode

23 Apr 2018

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Send us a textTom and Riley come back after a week off to cover all the CCL games they missed while they were gone. They then jump into week eight of ...

MLS Aces Ep. 58 - Tom Finally Made Riley Snap.

09 Apr 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Semi-Finals for Toronto FC and the New York Red Bulls. Th...

MLS Aces Ep. 57 - WELCOME TO ZLATAN.

02 Apr 2018

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Send us a textTom and Riley talked about Zlatan, the other MLS matches, and Zlatan. Twitters: @MLSAces @Sweezy_FBaby @RileyJMcManusSupport the s...

MLS Aces Exclusive: Alexi Lalas

29 Mar 2018

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Send us a textRiley was joined by Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) of FOX Sports to talk about Video Review, Zlatan to LA and what that actually means, El Tr...

MLS Aces Ep. 56 - USA vs Paraguay Recap

28 Mar 2018

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Send us a textIn this quick episode, Tom and Riley recap the USMNT game against Paraguay and what we'd like to see moving forward in the U.S.&apo...

MLS Aces Ep. 55 - zLAtan

28 Mar 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss the arrival of the Swedish god Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the Galaxy, week 4 of the MLS season, and a look at...

MLS Aces Ep. 54 - Riley's Flu Game (Interview with Jack McBean)

20 Mar 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley go through the week 3 action in Major League Soccer, the recent U.S. Men's National Team roster call-ups fo...

MLS Aces Ep. 53 - Tommy Thompson is a 69 on FIFA

13 Mar 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss the surprising success of MLS teams in the CONCACAF Champions League, MLS's recent partnership with...

MLS Aces Ep. 52 - #PlayYourKids

05 Mar 2018

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Send us a textThe MLS is back! Tom and Riley break down each game from the first week of the MLS season including a few good ones like Seattle vs LAFC...

The Story of U.S.: Mackenzie Thirkill

02 Mar 2018

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Send us a text"The Story of U.S." is a series of interviews done by Riley McManus capturing the growth, spirit, and people that surround its...

MLS Aces Exclusive: Black Arrow FC

28 Feb 2018

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Send us a textRiley chatted with Aaron Dolores of Black Arrow FC to break down the company as it has a place i American and worldwide soccer, the stor...

MLS Aces Ep. 51 - 2018 Western Conference Preview!

22 Feb 2018

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Send us a textThis episode Tom and Riley preview the Western Conference in MLS and discuss how they think the MLS Playoffs will play out! Come for the...

MLS Aces Ep. 50 - 2018 Eastern Conference Preview!

20 Feb 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley start to get back into the swing of things by talking about the Eastern Conference for the upcoming 2018 MLS sea...

The Story of U.S.: Luke Beaumont

15 Feb 2018

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Send us a text"The Story of U.S." is a series of interviews done by Riley McManus capturing the growth, spirit, and people that surround its...

MLS Aces Ep. 49 - Poisonous Divides

11 Feb 2018

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Send us a textTom (in a car) and Riley (in the studio) talk about the USMNT, recent moves that had taken young players out of the league, and the USSF...

The Story of U.S.: Katie Witham

01 Feb 2018

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Send us a text"The Story of U.S." is a series of interviews done by Riley McManus capturing the growth, spirit, and people that surround its...

MLS Aces Ep. 48 - Preseason Cometh

28 Jan 2018

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Send us a textTom and Riley discuss the recent big moves around Major League Soccer and also talk a little bit about the USMNT upcoming game against B...

The Story of U.S.: Kelly Carter

18 Jan 2018

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Send us a text"The Story of U.S." is a series of interviews done by Riley McManus capturing the growth, spirit, and people that surround its...

MLS Aces Ep. 47 - Another Week in the Off-season

10 Jan 2018

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss the U.S. Men's National Team roster announcement for January camp, Jonathan Gonzalez's decisio...

The Story of U.S.: Owen Godberson

04 Jan 2018

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Send us a text"The Story of U.S." is a series of interviews done by Riley McManus capturing the growth, spirit, and people that surround its...

MLS Aces Ep. 46 - Sporting Athletic Club Austin Villa FC United FC

02 Jan 2018

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Send us a textTom and Riley chat about the recent (and not so recent) offseason signings in MLS. Also, the highly desired and coveted return of the de...

MLS Aces Exclusive: Steve Gans

01 Jan 2018

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Send us a textRiley interviewed U.S. Soccer Presidential candidate Steve Gans about his soccer influences, but his plan for transparency, youth soccer...

The Story of U.S.: Rob Stone

21 Dec 2017

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Send us a text"The Story of U.S." is a series of interviews done by Riley McManus capturing the growth, spirit, and people that surround its...

MLS Aces Ep.45 - LAFC or Bust? w/ Tristan Bowen

14 Dec 2017

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Send us a textRiley sat down with Tristan Bowen to talk about his journey through being an MLS wonderboy, to his time with Chivas USA, Seattle, AFC Un...

MLS Aces Ep.44 - MLS Cup Recap with Arielle Castillo

12 Dec 2017

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Send us a textIn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom and Riley talk with mlssoccer.com Arielle Castillo about Toronto FC's 2-0 win over the...

MLS Aces Ep.43 - 2017 MLS Cup Show.

07 Dec 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley talk all about MLS Cup! It is the rematch of the 2016 MLS Cup between the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC! Tom a...

MLS Aces Ep. 42 - We Gotta Rematch.

01 Dec 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss some news circling MLS expansion, two new head coaches join the MLS ranks, and of course the conference ...

MLS Aces Exclusive: Stefan Frei

22 Nov 2017

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Send us a textRiley chatted with Stefan Frei about the culture shift in Seattle, Tyler Miller's performance v. Houston in the first leg of the WC...

MLS Aces Exclusive: Zack Steffen

20 Nov 2017

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Send us a textRiley chatted with Zack Steffen of the Columbus Crew about his upcoming Eastern Conference Final matches with Toronto, soccer in Americ...

MLS Aces Ep.41 - Have More Passion (Interview with Joshua Sampson)

16 Nov 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss the U.S. Men's National team, MLS award winners, and other news around Major League Soccer. Riley r...

MLS Aces Ep. 40 - WE HAVE A SPONSOR!!!!

09 Nov 2017

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Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast Tom and Riley introduce the podcast's first ever sponsor!!! They guys discuss all the news ...

MLS Aces Ep. 39 - Wild Wild East (Interview With Michael Chabala)

02 Nov 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley recap an exciting Eastern Conference playoffs run and a very boring Western Conference playoffs. The guys also g...

MLS Aces Ep. 38 - MLS Cup Playoffs!

26 Oct 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley apologize for a lost show, quickly talk Decision Day, get into the opening two blowouts of the MLS Cup Playoffs,...

MLS Aces Ep. 37 - Bleep You Anthony Precourt

17 Oct 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley talk a lot surrounding MLS... it is the name of the show after all. They guys talk about Jermaine Jones's ...

MLS Aces Ep. 36 - A Dark Day for U.S. Soccer

11 Oct 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley talk about the complete meltdown by the U.S. Mens National Soccer team. We talk about the bad, the really bad, a...

MLS Aces Ep.35 - We Tried to Stay on Topic

28 Sep 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley talk actual on the field soccer (well at least they try to) as they cover what was an exciting week 29 in MLS. T...

MLS Aces Ep. 34 - LET'S GOOOOOOOOOO

16 Sep 2017

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Send us a textTHE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! Tom and Riley are finally back after a break and the guys talk a lot of soccer. The talks go anywhere from US...

MLS Aces Ep.33 - Did You Say Arielle Castillo!?

01 Sep 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley finally get to sit down and talk actually soccer together! The guys cover week 25 in MLS, the current standings,...

MLS Aces Ep.32 - MLS Sexy with LAiOH

16 Aug 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley team up with the boys over at LA is Our House to talk NYCvLA, MLS, and anything else that may have come up. When...

MLS Aces Ep.31 - VR is a Thing. (Interview with Jeff Rueter)

07 Aug 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss VAR (or VR?), The MLS All Star week action, a potential signing for the Columbus Crew, and Tom's ex...

MLS Aces Ep. 30 - We Missed A Lot...

01 Aug 2017

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Send us a textTom and Riley are finally back together and the guys had a lot to talk about. The guys first start by talking about some recent MLS rumo...

MLS Aces Ep. 29 - The Four D's: Denying Deals and Dom Dwyer

25 Jul 2017

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Send us a textIn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast Tom is back after a two week break from recording. While Riley is on vacation Tom talks with Aid...

MLS Aces Ep. 28 - Let's Just Chat

04 Jul 2017

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Send us a textOn episode 28 of the MLS Aces Podcast we have the return of Tom from his trip to LA and of course we once again have Riley joining us. W...

MLS Aces Ep. 27 - Riley Still Doesn't Like Bedoya

28 Jun 2017

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Send us a textRiley and Tony Rubio of MLS Multiplex talk about the week's rivalry games and also some Gold Cup roster debate.Support the show

MLS Aces Ep. 26 - Western Conference Draft

19 Jun 2017

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Send us a textHere it is... the long awaited Western Conference Draft. Sorry guys for not covering week 16 of the MLS season but we hope you guys enjo...

MLS Aces Ep. 25 - WE GOT FOUR POINTS!

12 Jun 2017

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Send us a textIn episode 25 the guys discuss the three games of MLS action in week 15 and then touch on some USMNT talk. If you guys didn't hear ...

MLS Aces Ep. 24 - THE Julie Stewart-Binks.

06 Jun 2017

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Send us a textIn episode 24 the guys (accidentally) discuss week 14's two big blowouts, USA vs Venezuela, the upcoming USA games, the Gold Cup ro...

MLS Aces Ep. 23 - Daniel Squizzato

29 May 2017

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Send us a textIn episode 23 Tom returns and has a fun time talking with Riley about Major League Soccer and what happened in week 13. After getting th...

MLS Aces Ep. 22 - Tom's Out. Ryan Kinietz's in.

23 May 2017

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Send us a textTom's away on vacation, so Riley invited Ryan Kinietz (@ryankinietz11) from the World Football News Network to have a fun with the ...

MLS Aces Ep.21 - Eastern Conference Draft

15 May 2017

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Send us a textIn episode 21 Riley and Tom have some spontaneous fun! After running down the long list of news circling around MLS this week the guys d...

MLS Aces Ep.20 - The One with the Surprise Interview

08 May 2017

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Send us a textIf you got the 90's themed reference in the title, then I'll be there for you. This week Tom (a bit stressed from finals) and ...

MLS Aces Ep. 19 - New Sponsor Alert!

01 May 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss all the happenings in week 9 of MLS! Week 9 incorporated everything from a 3-0 comeback, a Carlos Rivas ...

MLS Aces Ep. 18 - Patrick Murphy

25 Apr 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss all the happenings from week 8 in MLS. The boys also touch on some of the news around the league, includ...

MLS Aces Ep. 17 - Tom's Worst Show.

18 Apr 2017

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Send us a textThis week Riley and Tom go through all of the MLS action from week 7 in MLS. The guys go into detail on David Villa's wonder-goal, ...

MLS Aces Ep. 16 - The Zardes Rap

10 Apr 2017

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Send us a textIn episode 16 Tom and Riley discuss the recent news of a U.S., Canada, and Mexico joint World Cup bid, the recent MLS failure in the CON...

MLS Aces Ep. 15 - Sorry Chris Tierney!

04 Apr 2017

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Send us a textFirst off, we apoligze about some audio error and delay in this episode. This week Riley and Tom break down all of the action in week 5,...

MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 14 - Joined All Show by Aidan Reagh.

29 Mar 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley are joined by pro/rel advocate Aidan Reagh! The boys go over tons of news that happened in the last week, a very...

MLS Aces Ep. 13 - Week 3... Over and Out

20 Mar 2017

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Send us a textThis week Riley and Tom dive into week 3 of the MLS season, look ahead to week 4 and some national team play! We hope you enjoy!Support ...

MLS Aces Ep. 12 - Players Listen to Us Apparently

13 Mar 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss all the action around MLS in week two. The guys also have a little USMNT talk and a shout-out to (hopefu...

MLS Aces Ep. 11 - Week 1 Roundup

06 Mar 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss all the games in the first week of the MLS Season. Also, Tom is very upset while Riley is very happy, li...

MLS Aces Ep. 10 - Western Conference Preview

28 Feb 2017

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Send us a textBreaking down the Western Conference!.Support the show

MLS Aces Ep. 9 - Eastern Conference Preview

25 Feb 2017

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Send us a textTom and Riley break down the Eastern Conference going into 2017!Support the show

MLS Aces Ep. 8 - Charles Boehm

18 Feb 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss two major DP signings by NYCFC and Vancouver. They also dive into some of the recent jersey drops around...

MLS Aces Ep. 7 - Minnesota Making Moves

11 Feb 2017

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Send us a textThis week Riley and Tom discuss moves made by Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake. The guys also touch on the some of the new jersey dro...

MLS Aces Ep. 6 - Expansion News!

04 Feb 2017

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Send us a textSorry for the long episode this week! This week Tom and Riley run down the list of MLS transfers, the new expansion news, the recent sta...

MLS Aces Ep. 5 - January Camp Matches Roster Release.

28 Jan 2017

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Send us a textThis week Tom and Riley discuss the LONG list of MLS offseason signings, the recent story lines in MLS involving Sebastian Giovinco and ...

MLS Aces Ep. 4 - Jermaine Jones to LA.

21 Jan 2017

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Send us a textThis week Riley and Tom break down the recent moves of Dax McCarty and Jermaine Jones. The guys also get into some discussion over recen...

MLS Aces Ep. 3 - Riley McManus.

15 Jan 2017

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Send us a textRiley McManus makes his first appearance! Support the show

MLS Aces Ep. 2 - Noah Riffe

09 Jan 2017

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Send us a textNoah Riffe comes on the show to talk about the Seattle Sounders!Support the show