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The Club World Cup final gets reviewed, Peyton explains how to get the most out of Fernando Torres, we ask if Ashley Cole is really the best left back in the world, question Michel Platini's plans for the Europa League (the plan being: exterminate) and play a seasonally themed round of the Wikipedia Game. Comments? Email us: contact[at]totalsoccershow[dot]com or tweet at us @totalsoccershow Don't miss next week's show, where we'll look back on 2012 with a thorough USMNT (and some USWNT) year in review.

On today's show Jason and Jared kick things off by discussing Rafa Marquez's departure from New York. The guys then discuss the second round of the Re-Entry Draft and reports linking Mikkel Diskerud with a move to Portland. All that plus your emails and tweets on the latest episode of The Best Soccer Show.

This week we talk MLS Re-Entry Draft, Montreal's main off-season stories and what makes Christine Sinclair Canada's best ever player. We will hear from Jonathan Tannenwald on the biggest moves surrounding the MLS Re-Entry Draft, Pat Leduc will underline the top stories to follow with the Montreal Impact prior to the opening day of the next Training Camp and Sophie Drolet will tell us why CWNT's number 12 is sooooooo good!!! We also look at France's Ligue 1 season so far, how Monaco is a leading contender to bring in David Beckham and we talk about long-time St. Etienne veteran keeper Jeremie Janot who is reportedly knocking at MLS' door after training with Montreal this summer.

On this edition of The Big Question, host Aaron Stollar is joined by Travis Clark of Top Drawer Soccer to help answer this week's big question: What is the future of College Soccer in the United States?

On this week's episode of This Week In Women's Soccer, Jeff and Cat discuss the Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit's new branding, the end of the USWNT's victory tour and historic years for Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach.

On this week's show we debut our new listener driven word game and talk about the footballs. The Manchester Derby, Everton's comeback and West Ham's late collapse are topics of discussion along with Arsenal's amazing defeat at the hands of Bradford City in the Capital One Cup. Ginge is finally able to talk about the Bundesliga for a minute and we answer listeners questions. This week's music from the show: Autograph - "Turn up the Radio", Frank Zappa - "St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast", Yes - "Starship Trooper" , The Pirahnas - "Tom Hark".

The season reviews roll along on MLS in 30 with a look at three teams hoping to bring back the majority of their cores for the 2013 season, but first they take a look at the latest MLS news and notes. Topics include a new man at Chivas USA, a certain defender departing the Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City's recent offseason moves. The first guest is Thomas Floyd, soccer writer and copy writer (and headline maestro) for The Washington Times. Thomas discusses what a DC United without Kevin Payne will look like and how the team plans to improve on a season that saw them advance to the Conference Finals. Next up, Daniel Robertson of Big D Soccer and MLSSoccer.com joins the program and talks about FC Dallas' decision not to bring back veteran goalkeeper Kevin Hartman. He also talks about the team's signing of a new defensive midfielder and why it still might not be the end of Julian de Guzman's time in the Metroplex. Finally, Jeremiah Osean brings us up to speed on the Seattle Sounders. Are Seattle fans ready for life without Fredy Montero? Osean says they might need to be. He also talks about some of the moves the Sounders might make in the offseason in an effort to again lift a trophy in 2013. All that and more on today's MLS in 30. Today's Music - Open: Yelle "Safari Disco Club" Close: Santigold "Les Artistes"

On this episode of the Yanks Abroad Podcast, host Brian Sciaretta fills in for Christopher McCollum who took the night off after sparks started shooting out of his computer. Brian was joined by John Kretlow and Jamie Hill to discuss the usual array of topics ranging from club news to National Team news. To start the show off, the panel was joined by special guest Cobi Span, of Djurgardens IF in Sweden. Span just completed his first professional season, where he played on the left wing for the mid-pack team. Span talks about his time in Sweden, and the move from the University of Virginia to a professional career for the first segment of the show. During the second segment, the guys have a panel discussion on the upcoming opening of the winter transfer window, discussing Michael Parkhurst and Conor O'Brien's seemingly imminent moves, as their contracts with their current teams ended with their last games. In addition to these two players, there is also discussion around a host of other players including Bryan Gerzicich from Israel's reigning Champions, Ironi Kiryat Shmona. The talk then moves to Adam Henley, as Brian discusses the hot news topic of the day. Henley received an invitation to the U.S. U-20 camp, and was reportedly considering the offer until Blackburn put a stop to the potential plans, needing him present to fulfill his duties as a starting defender. Considering Henley's potential and his dual national status, there will be a lot of eyes on the young Welsh American as he inches closer to deciding his international future. The show is concluded with a discusion on the U-20 team and a look at some of the potential roster selections, as well as a brief gripe about Hertha Berlin's reluctance to let John Anthony Brooks join a camp.

On today's show Jason and Jared kick things off by looking at busy week on the transfer market for Sporting Kansas City. The guys then take at Portland's trade for Ryan Johnson and Milos Kocic and Chivas USA's new manager. All that plus your emails and tweets on the latest episode of The Best Soccer Show.

Dave and Mark delve into a busy week with Red Bulls roster comings and goings, then lead a tour of the South Ward supporters groups, and finish with Nick Laveglia of the Cosmos-focused Borough Boys.

It´s rare that Mexican club teams get the chance to pit their wits against the very best European club sides in competitive fixtures, but this Thursday morning Monterrey will do exactly that when they face Chelsea in the semifinal of the Club World Cup. Tom Marshall and Jonny Rico guide you through what to expect from Monterrey, which players to look out for and what tricks manager Victor Manuel Vucetich may have up his sleeve. Can Monterrey give Chelsea a real test? We think so and explain why.

This week's short show discusses the re-signings of Rodney Wallace and Jake Gleeson as well as covers the contract status of several other retained players. Kris Boyd and the goalkeeper position are highlighted as well.

MLS in 30's end of the year wrap up rolls on today. First, the show takes a gander at the latest offseason moves including speculation Rafa Marquez is Mexico-bound. Then, Jeff Crandall, team writer for the Chicago Fire, joins the show to give his impressions on Maicon Santos' selection in the reentry draft and explains why the Fire's offseason partnership with Quaker has benefited the team in more ways than one. Next the Columbus Dispatch's Crew beat writer, Adam Jardy, gives his insight on the club. He talks about their strategy to intregrate homegrown players into the club and mentions a few potential signings. Also on today's show is LA Galaxy Insider Adam Serrano who talks about the team's championship season and what they'll look to do in the offseason. He also reveals the biggest story the media isn't talking about. Finally, Alicia Rodriguez from Goat Parade eulogizes a Chivas USA season to be forgotten. She talks about what's getting Chivas USA fans through and whether or not the club's plan for the future will end in success. Today's Music: Open - Viceroy "Passion Pit - Carried Away Remix" Close - Macklemore & Ryan "Same Love"

The Manchester Derby gets a thorough good reviewing, with a focus on Manchester United's tactical plan versus Manchester City's Balotelli-based optimism. We also ask: Did Samir Nasri grow up in a house with bendy walls? We talk Leo Messi's record-setting goal haul (drawing an odd comparison with Barry Bonds) and play some Wikipedia Game with Zach Woosley from Radio Cuju. Have something to say? Email us: contact[at]totalsoccershow[dot]com or tweet at us: @totalsoccershow

On today's show Jason and Jared kick things off by looking at Philadelphia's acquisition of Jeff Parke and Sebastien Le Toux. The guys then take a look at the College Cup final and the first round of the MLS Re-Entry Draft. All that plus your emails and tweets on the latest episode of The Best Soccer Show.