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On today's show Jason and Jared kick things off by discussing United States' upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Jamaica with Sport Illustrated's Grant Wahl. The guys then welcome Shawn Francis (TheOffSideRules.com) to discuss MLS salary cap and attracting players across the league and NASL Commissioner David Downs to discuss the league's new split season format. All that plus your calls, emails and tweets on the latest episode of The Best Soccer Show.

On this convening of the round table, the gang's all here! We discuss Caleb Porter's hiring by the Portland Timbers, if people are underestimating the Chicago Fire and the looming MLS Playoffs. Ryan also wonders why Panini America doesn't make and/or sell paninis.

Hosts Chris Wimmer, Eric Hunsaker and Devon McTavish discuss Bryan Namoff's lawsuit against D.C. United and United's 1-0 loss at Real Salt Lake on the latest episode of Fans of United.

Portland's 1-0 win over Colorado Rapids is covered from various angles including Bright Dike's goal, Darlington Nagbe's role and how the two teams will respond to a second consecutive game.

In Episode 39 of The Mexican Soccer Show the national team is top of the agenda, with the World Cup qualifying double-header against Costa Rica coming up on Friday and Tuesday for El Tri. Tom Marshall and Eric Gomez have the full preview of the games including doubts about the Mexico squad, potential lineups and how important the games are to Costa Rica. There´s also discussion about Pablo Barrera´s ongoing spate of bad luck, as well as Giovani Dos Santos´ move to Mallorca, Marco Fabian staying at Chivas and Jonathan Dos Santos remaining loyal to Barcelona.

It's an "Eastern Conference Rising" edition of MLS in 30 with two heartland beat reporters in to break down the action. First up it's Jeff Crandall of ChicagoFire.com, who provides insight into Chicago Fire's good form as of late. He shares how integral Sean Johnson has been to the team after the goalkeeper started the season off rocky with the U.S. U-23 squad. Crandall also reveals how the Marco Pappa transfer to Heerenveen will affect the men in red as they continue their quest to lift the club's first trophy in half a dozen years. Then, Garrett and Jon welcome in Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch. Jardy shares who besides the headline-grabbing new boys Federico Higuain and Jairo Arrieta have been powering the Crew's climb up the Eastern Conference table. He also discusses the club's scouting practices and how it has been able to sign several quality DPs without breaking the bank. All that plus the usual "Best ________ of the week" and even some Western Conference banter ahead of a somewhat strange week in the league on this week's edition of MLS in 30.

On today's show Jason and Jared kick things off by discussing the USMNT roster for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Jamaica. The guys then recap which Americans moved on deadline day in Europe, Columbus' continued surge and LA's victory against Vancouver. All that plus your emails and tweets on the latest episode of The Best Soccer Show.

The show is joined by Top Draw Soccer's Travis Clark for a discussion about newly hired Timbers coach Caleb Porter. Portland's line-up options for tonight's Colorado Rapids match also get consideration, with particular focus on Kris Boyd and Bright Dike.

Host Juan Arango is joined by Real Madrid TV presenter Kay Murray to discuss the very latest transfers, Real Madrid's start to the season and several stories around La Liga.

Ahead of a Labor Day weekend, MLS in 30 labors to bring the NASN listeners a quality recap of all things MLS. Garrett and Jon discuss a successful week in CONCACAF Champions League play for MLS and a bit of midweek action. Then, they welcome NASN brother Michael Orr of "Soccer Made in Portland" to talk about Portland's hire of Caleb Porter as head coach and his impending arrival this winter. He also tells the guys what Porter will seek to do with the team upon his arrival in the Rose City and how Portland's passionate fans view the decision to hire the Akron and U.S. U-23 coach. Next up Thomas Floyd of the Washington Times and Soccer By Ives explains why DC United is keeping their confidence despite a subpar month of August and expounds upon whether or not Dwayne De Rosario was relieved to hit the 100 MLS regular season goals milestone. Also, Jon finally convinces Garrett not to ask him about "hawt gosssssip" when discussing the MLS midweek games and he provides a "Best ______ of the Week" unlike any ever seen or heard before involving some excellent singing and a potential sports bra.

On this week's episode the guys break down wins over FC Dallas, Metapan and Puerto Rico. Then they will recap the standings in both MLS and CONCACAF Champions' League before previewing the upcoming international break and the huge matchup against Vancouver on Saturday. Like always, there is a ton to talk about. Don't forget you can listen to this show and all the North American Soccer Network shows on www.NASNRadio.com. A 24/7 soccer radio network. But don't worry we will be in all our usual spots as well. Thanks for listening!

On this week's show we celebrate the arrival of NASN Radio by discussing Lady Gaga, Playboy, Super Mario and more. We break down week two of the EPL season and theorize about footballer logic by analyzing the comments of Antonio Cassano.

On today's show Jason and Jared kick things off by discussing several injuries to USMNT regulars ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica. The guys then discuss rumors that Chivas Guadalajara technical director Jose Luis Real has been approached to assist with US Soccer youth development and discuss Caleb Porter's appointment as Portland Timbers manager next season. All that plus your emails and tweets on the latest episode of The Best Soccer Show.

On this convening of the round table, Ryan and Zach prove Darwinism is real as only the strong have survived to the second episode. With the other two Knights off doing noble things, we discuss the return of Juan Toja and his hair, schedule imbalances and how to improve the All-Star Game.

Hosts Eric Hunsaker and Devon McTavish discuss the win over Columbus and the loss to Montreal on the latest episode of Fans of United.