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The final show before the final game of the season yields a discussion of Andrew Jean-Baptiste, Kris Boyd, the week's training sessions and whether or not we'll see many changes to the Timbers' usual XI.

On today's MLS in 30, Garrett and Jon take a look back at the final match day of the CONCACAF Champions League group stage and forward to the final weekend of the regular season in MLS. Steve Davis of Pro Soccer Talk joins the program to provide a national perspective on the league. He tells the guys one team to sell on come playoff time and a couple teams to back. He also gives his prediction on whether or not Chris Wondolowski will eclipse the MLS goals record mark. Garrett and Jon then discuss whether or not fans and the media have been too reactionary looking at Real Salt Lake's demise and debate whether or not the team is actually headed to its doom. All that plus the obnoxious return of "hot gossip" and more of the analysis you've come to expect from MLS in 30.

On this edition of The Big Question, host Aaron Stollar is joined by Philly.com's Jonathan Tannenwald and Charles Boehm of SoccerWire.com to discuss Major League Soccer regular season awards and take a look a back at the regular season.

Hosts Chris Wimmer, Eric Hunsaker and Devon McTavish discuss D.C. United's 3-2 victory at home over Columbus and look ahead to the playoffs on the latest episode of Fans of United.

On this episode the gang reviews the latest EPL and Champions League action along with the hullabaloo over some players refusing to wear Kick it Out t-shirts. We also talk about the Ghost of Estádio do Dragão, hero printing on jerseys and answer a couple listeners questions. Apologies for slight issues with the sound quality, we're still working through some technical issues. All should be better next week.

On today's show Jason and Jared kick things off by discussing Landon Donovan's comments about considering retirement and ask whether the USMNT is ready to move on. The guys then welcome Jimmy Conrad (host of Jimmy Conrad's American Soccer Spectacular on KICKTV) on the show to disuss Landon Donovan, the future of Chivas USA and the CONCACAF Champions League. All that plus your calls, emails and tweets on the latest episode of The Best Soccer Show.

On this episode of the Yanks Abroad Podcast, host Christopher McCollum is joined by the usual crew of panelists; Brian Sciaretta, John Kretlow, Jamie Hill and Mathew Wagner put their minds together to produce an information filled hour of YA news and opinion. One of the denser episodes in recent memory, the show started off with weekend highlights from the gang, followed by a short discussion Clint Dempsey's subpar performance against Chelsea over the weekend. Moving on from Dempsey, a more in depth look is taken at Landon Donovan's recent comments about his chances of playing in the next World Cup being "50/50." Moving into the second half of the show, the pace quickened up and topics of the Norwegian and Mexican title chases are brought up, as well as looks at Alex Smith in the A-League, Maurice Edu's continued problems at Stoke, and the expiring contracts of Alejandro Bedoya, Mix Diskerud and Conor O'Brien. The show is concluded with a chat about CONCACAF Champions League play, and the U-17 National Team.

On this Episode of Corner of the Galaxy, the guys recap the 2-2 draw with San Jose. They discuss the goals, the fouls, the quotes and everything in between. Then they look forward to the CCL match on Thursday night, the Seattle game on Sunday and the Playoff game against Vancouver. There is a ton to talk about so let's get started!

Dave and Mark are back to review the 0-0 draw with Sporting Kansas City, preview the regular season finale at Philadelphia, and chat with goalkeeper Luis Robles about his personal and professional journey to New York.

Today's show is devoted to Portland's big Cascadia Cup winning victory in Vancouver with special attention paid to the Whitecaps' set up, Jack Jewsbury's goal, Darlington Nagbe v Franck Songo'o and Hanyer Mosquera's presence.

On today's MLS in 30 show, the guys talk about the wild weekend that was in MLS with playoff positions getting settled. They also look ahead to this week's CONCACAF Champions League matches, breaking down the scenarios each MLS team is facing. To help with that task, Matt Montgomery from Under the Crossbar about Real Salt Lake's must-win (1-0 or by two goals) match against Herediano tonight. He talks about how important this match is to the team and also shares some observations about the visitors after taking in their training. Next up, Elliott Almond of the San Jose Mercury-News comes on the program to discuss the Earthquakes clinching the Supporters Shield and an off-field altercation during the match against LA. He also talks about the importance of the club's groundbreaking ceremony and what a stadium will mean to Bay Area soccer fans. All that, plus a "Best ______ of the Week" involving a USMNT mainstay and all the normal analysis and news you've come to expect from MLS in 30. Today's Music: Baby Bash "Suga Suga" Beastie Boys "Sabotage"

Episode 44 of The Mexican Soccer Show takes a trip over to the other side of the pond to discuss Giovani Dos Santos´ debut with Mallorca in La Liga, Carlos Vela´s recent performances with Real Sociedad, as well as the rise and rise of Hector Moreno at Espanyol. To help us, we are joined by La Liga Insider writer Nayib Moran. In the second half of the show, Tom, Eric, Jonny and Nayib focus on the major surprises and disappointments so far in the Apertura championship of the Liga MX. Nery Castillo, Raul Tamudo and Hugo Sanchez all feature, as does a Panamanian called Luis Tejada.

On today's show Jason and Jared kick things off by discussing scheduling issues for the CONCACAF hexagonal round of World Cup Qualifying. The guys then take a look at the current MLS playoff picture and discuss D.C. United's victory over Columbus. All that plus your calls, emails and tweets on the latest episode of The Best Soccer Show.

Portland's final road game of the season is the main topic of today's show. mao and Kelly predict the starting XI, discuss what might've been 'lost in translation' in Seattle and wonder whether the season would be better off if the Vancouver game was the final game, instead of the penultimate match of 2012.

With MLS back in full swing, MLS in 30 gets back in gear. Garrett and Jon take a look back at the Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake draw. Adam Serrano, the LA Galaxy Insider, joins the show to talk about the Galaxy's final matches of the season, focusing on their match this weekend against San Jose. He also shares who the key player will be if the Galaxy hope to get a top seed and have success in the playoffs and gives an update on the Galaxy's several injured players. Then, the guys take a few minutes to talk about the state of pro soccer in the United States partnership in response to news that MLS and NASL are hoping to foster closer ties between the two leagues. They debate what a lower-division system should look like and talk about some of the difficulties that could arise. All that plus a "Best ______ of the Week" involving a sponsor that probably wouldn't fly in MLS and a look around the league on this week's MLS in 30. Today's music: Open - e-dubble - Two Steps from Disaster Close - Washed Out - Amor Fati