Soccer 2 The Max

On this special edition of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins give their instant reaction, hot take, or just thoughts on the USA's 2-0 victory over El Salvador in the Gold Cup 2017 Quarterfinals. The guys discuss how stood out. how poorly the backline played. How the new additions fared in their first game. What changes Bruce Arena could make. Not to mention, if CONCACAF does anything about the biting and nipple twisiting incidents by the El Salvador players against Jozy Altidore.

On this Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean, Erik and Rachael assess the group stage for the U.S. Men's National Team. Who stood out? Who didn't really help themselves? And how do the six changes affect the squad? What does Cyle Larin bring to Canada? And more. Rachael goes over the action from NWSL that happened over the weekend. The trio also discuss a subject near and dear to Erik's heart, MLS Expansion. Don Garber talks up Nashville. Find out why Erik is not very supportive of the idea.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins dive into the second round of Gold Cup action. From the sleep inducing Mexico vs. Jamaica game, to the Alphonso Davies inspired Canada squad against Costa Rica. Not to mention, the controversy surrounding Florent Malouda too. The guys also discuss the performance of the USMNT against Martinique, which resulted in a 3-2 win. Is it more important that they got the three points? Or does how they played matter more? We discuss that, plus assess who may have impressed. Erik also goes through the U.S. Open Cup action. With the Semi-Finals now almost set, who could win up taking the trophy? Finally, the Transfer Window is open and some MLS teams are making moves. Shaun Francis goes to Montreal. Minnesota signs a Scot and an All-White. While the Galaxy found their Pele. Plus, some fun predictions for the UEFA Women's EUROS 2017 that begin on Sunday.

Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins return for more Soccer 2 the MAX. The guys go through and analyze Round 1 (Match Day 1) of the group stage of Gold Cup 2017. Who impressed? How did the USMNT and Mexico perform with their B Squads? Are Martinique and Curacao for real? Who good is Alphonso Davies and more. Erik and Sean also talk a little about what happened in Week 12 of NWSL. Not to mention, the big referee problem, which could affect the league's perception. Finally, Erik has an idea for NASL.

Erik and Sean discuss the action in the final week before MLS takes a two week break for Gold Cup Group Stage. They also get into the pros and cons of Premier League Pass. Plus, could UEFA really institute a salary cap.

On this week's Weekend Editiion of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger have their CONCACAF Gold Cup 2017 Predictions. They also discuss the weekend in MLS and NWSL. Plus, final thoughts on the Confed Cup. Things begin with covering the MLS action from the weekend. Can anyone stop the Chicago Fire? FC Dallas gets a big win in Toronto. Cyle Larin returns for an Orlando City SC win. Montreal get their signing and get a victory. Plus, NYCFC keep rolling and more. Rachael takes us through the NWSL games of the weekend. After this, final Confederations Cup 2017 thoughts. Should we really be predicting Germany for next year's World Cup? Is Juan Carlos Osorio in danger in losing his job after Mexico's loss against Portugal? Finally, it's time to continue the summer of soccer, as the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2017 begins this weekend. The trio discuss the United States Men's National team performance against Ghana. Who stood out? Are we confident in this U.S. squad. Not to mention, predictions ar

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger have a lot to discuss. They start out with the firing of Dom Kinnear. How surprising was this? Was it the right move? What's the outlook on a team that's in playoff position right now? The trio also go through the MLS games from the weekend. Chicago and Toronto keep steam rolling in the East. While Dallas, Houston, Portland and Seattle draw in rivalry week games. What's going on with D.C.? And is Colorado got about things the right way? Rachael covers the NWSL action for the weekend. Plus some sad news about another torn ACL. Then, it's time to breakdown the USMNT Gold Cup Roster. What are our thoughts on who's included? Who's missing? And can this team win the tournament? Finally, they give their opinions on VAR at the Confed Cup. How MLS or other leagues could tweak it. And assess team performances in the Confed Cup group stage.

On this Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss the Mid-Week MLS Action. Have D.C. United finally found the spark with Patrick Nyarko? Jack McBean shines against Colorado. Can Minnesota United show that form two games in a row? Plus, what's up with the Sounders concentration problems? The guys also cover San Jose Earthquakes signing Georgian Vako. D.C. making moves for DeShorn Brown. Also, Soccer City has their vote delayed by the San Diego City Council. Does this mean the end for their MLS chances? Finally, Sean and Erik discuss the FIFA Confed Cup Games from Wednesday and Thursday. How do the guys feel about Juan Carlos Osorio's rotation? Should people take the Germany young squad more seriously?

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Rachael McKriger joins Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins for the first 30 minutes to discuss Russia vs. New Zealand from the Confed Cup. Then, she also runs down the NWSL action from the weekend too. After that, the guys talk about the other three games from the first round of Confed Cup action. They talk about the controversial VAR decisions. How it can be improved for the World Cup. Plus, there’s also a breakdown of the Major League Soccer action too.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, we have another split show. Rachael McKriger joins Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins for the first 30 minutes of the show. They discuss and recap the three Major League Soccer games from Saturday. How did the International break effect the teams playing? How much should we take out of the wins for Chicago and Portland? We discuss that and more. Sean also touches on the 1-0 win by England over Venezuela in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Final. Finally, the three give their FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 Predictions. Who do they have lifting the trophy at the end? Listen to find out. After that, Sean and Erik discuss the 1-0 win by the U.S. Women’s National Team over Norway. Then, they end the show by discussing the 1-1 draw between the U.S. and Mexico at Azteca Stadium. Did Bruce Arena make the right moves to put the USMNT in the best situation to actually try and win? Is four points enough out of these two games? How concerned are Sean and Erik entering the last phase of Wor

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss the big win for the U.S. Men's National Team over Trinidad & Tobago. This puts them squarely in third place in the Hexagonal, with a huge game against first place Mexico coming up on Sunday. The USWNT took one goal from Rose Lavelle and that was enough for a win in their friendly against Sweden. They prepare for one more game against Norway on Sunday as well. The guys also discuss Dade County approving the sale of the three acres of land needed by Miami Beckham United. How imminent is the official naming of the Miami team, as No. 24? San Diego hits a little snag in their MLS Expansion bid. Plus, the guys give their predictions for the three MLS games taking place on Saturday too.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger begin with a look at the weekend's Major League Soccer action. Orlando City somehow get a scoreless draw, even with two red cards. Sporting KC, New England and FC Dallas roll to comfortable wins. While Montreal eeks one out against NYRB and more. Plus, who's to blame for Real Salt Lake's major struggles? And does Mike Petke deserve to last the whole season? Is Colorado proving stats are overrated? Two grind it out wins recently, may prove Pablo Mastroeni right. Then, focus shifts to the U.S. Men's National Teams, who both had games against Venezuela. The Senior team battled back for a 1-1 draw, but did anyone particularly impress? The U-20's got outplayed and almost run off the pitch, but actually held on and put up a fight to a 2-1 loss in extra time. How should fans feel about another Quarterfinal exit? Is this progress? Or should they be doing more? Rachael has plenty to say about a mostly MLS led 40-man roster of U.S.

Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins keep rolling along on this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX. The guys discuss and recap the four MLS games from Wednesday night. Houston and Columbus keep winning. Orlando looks good in the mid-week. While NYCFC and New England battle in a tight one. After that, the guys cover some news concerning Mexico's Luis Montes possibly joining the Colorado Rapids. David Beckham FINALLY making some headway in the MLS Miami stadium situation as well. The two talk the U.S. U-20 team blasting New Zealand 6-0. They look at the match-up against Venezuela and talk about the Senior team too. Finally, it's time for predictions for the rest of the MLS Week 14 games and NWSL Week 8 as well.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Rachael McKriger rejoins the guys, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins. They go through the weekend in Major League Soccer. Should we go ahead and crown Toronto FC after their beating on Columbus SC. Atlanta make a statement in their win against NYCFC. Are the Galaxy totally back? After outright winning against San Jose? The three also go in-depth on the U.S. Men's National Team roster for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Trinidad & Tobago and Mexico. Sean and Erik make predictions for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2017 Knockout stages. How far do they have the USMNT advancing? Could they make the final? Finally, Rachael talks the weekend's NWSL action. Plus some discussion on the US Women's National Team selection for the upcoming Friendlies against Sweden and Norway too.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX Mid-Week, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins take a look at the 2017 National Soccer Hall of Fame nominees. They discuss who could be in, who's out, and should David Beckham make it? The guys also evaluate the U-20 World Cup U.S. Men's National Team after their first two games in the tournament. Is Josh Sargent really that good? Should SKC be playing more Erik Palmer-Brown? What's going on with Jonathan Klinsman? And is Tyler Adams a star waiting to happen? All this and more. Not to mention, their predictions for MLS Week 13 and NWSL Week 7 as well.

Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins return for the weekend discussion on what happened in Major League Soccer Week 12. NYCFC end Orlando's unbeaten run at home. While a golazo ends the undefeated streak for FC Dallas. Atlanta and Montreal bounce back in big ways and much more. The guys also cover MLS getting new international TV deals. NWSL non-allocated players forming an association, and what that means about a possible players union. Plus impressions on the FIFA U-20 World Cup so far with the first US game looming.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX Mid-Week, Sean Garmer and Erik Wakins discuss the five games that happened on Wednesday night from Major League Soccer. Chicago keeps flying with another blowout win. Seattle suffers another big loss. RSL finally gets out of that slump and much more. The guys also talk about Sacramento Republic FC making a big case for MLS expansion. Then, they get into predictions for the weekend games in MLS and National Women's Soccer League. Finally, the two have some fun with a totally guessing FIFA U-20 World Cup Predictions.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, we have the first split show. Erik Watkins and Sean Garmer discuss Major League Soccer Week 10. Who looked better in their blowout win? Chicago, New England Colorado, or Philadelphia? Are the L.A. Galaxy officially back to themselves? We discuss that and more about the week that was. The guys also talk Cyle Larin receiving official offers from other clubs. Liga MX announcing the return of a SuperLiga type compeition with MLS Clubs. Plus, in a big topic, they cover what MLS decided are the ways they can improve their lagging TV ratings. Could they actually work? Erik has some ideas on the matter.After that, Rachael McKriger joins us to talk Fabian Johnson’s new contract. The United States Women’s National team competing in another four team tournament this summer. Not to mention, they go over the NWSL Week 5 games too.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins go over the shocking comeback by Toronto FC to win late over the Columbus Crew. The guys also discuss the news of Phoenix Rising FC's visit by Major League Soccer. Seattle 2 getting their own stadium. The 2026 World Cup slots being announced. The U.S. FIFA U-20 World Cup squad and much more. Finally, they finish with their predictions for MLS Week 10.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss the U.S. Men's National Team's loss to Mexico in the U-17 CONCACAF Championship. They also spend time going over the MLS Week 9 slate of games. What has caused the turn around for Minnesota United? What's up with Orlando's road woes? FC Dallas remains undefeated and will we see Pirlo play much more this season for NYCFC? We discuss all of this and more. The guys also discuss NWSL Week 4 and Nashville SC heading into the USL next season. What that means for the MLS Expansion bid for the city and trying to figure out who could be the four teams added by MLS.