The whole crew is back this week talking about the Chelsea/Tottenham FA Cup Semi Final, Chris has his “Redeeming Features” board, and the hosts share with their message to their respective team’s fans. We also share our biggest surprises and disappointments of the tear so far, plus some EPL and UEFA discussion.

Brian, Mark, Hank and Chris are back to discuss Chris. weekend road trip to games in New England and New York, the guys discuss Colin Clarke’s big mouth, the US under 23 squad, the burden of international friendlies for MLS teams and the new Real Madrid attraction in the UAE.

Brian, Sarah, Hank, and Chris discuss:

– Chris’ “All Crap Announcers” starting 11
– “Host team face off” SKC vs NE and FCD vs Portland
– Mark calls in and shares some great opinions on homegrown vs European stars in MLS
– Sarah’s new website www.womenunitedfc.com and @wunitedfc
– The Muamba scare and Abidal transplant news
– #swapofthetable

Brian, Mark, Hank and Chris wrap-up the MLS First Kick weekend, discuss the NBC on MLS bradcasts, Messi, Arsenal’s comeback attempt versus Milan, #swapofthetable we answer questions from Kristal from Scotland in the chat room, and more.

Check out Sarah’s new website – Womens United FC and follow them on Twitter: @wunitedfc

Brian, Hank and Mark are joined by Zach Woosley from Dynamo Theory to discuss the Dynamo Supporter’s Group ban, Chelsea’s coaching issues, Duece & RVP, the USMNT’s win over Italy, the Revs new attitude, MLS player movement, Swap of the Table and more.

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Brian is joined again this week by Hank Alexandre and Chris Ballard, in this abbreviated edition, to they discuss the USMNT roster and injury situations, and Carlos Tevez’s apology to Man City.

Mark and Brian are joined again by Hank Alexandre from “The Midnight Ride” podcast and newcomer Chris Ballard from “Around the League” to discuss New England’s latest signings, the Philly Union situation, “Trader Jesse” Marsch, Arsenal’s problems, the odd timing of Mick McCarthy’s firing at Wolves, Tevez back at City, teams in administration, Harry Redknapp, and everyone’s love for what the front office at Sporting KC is doing.

Brian catches Sarah up on everything that she’s missed since Thanksgiving, basically.

This week Mark and Brian are joined by Hank Alexandre from The Midnight Ride Podcast (@TMRPodcast) to discuss the Rev’s new coach, the Kraft organization, US Men’s and Women’s highlights, the Manchester teams, Mario Balitelli vs his reputation, and debate Tim Howard “needing to move to a big club” per USMNT head coach Jurgen Klinsmann.