MLS: The League of the 10

MLS: The League of the 10

Author: Major League Soccer / Apple TV September 25, 2024 Duration: 32:48
In soccer, 10 isn’t just a number—it’s a position. And arguably, it’s the game’s most storied position. The 10 is a team’s creative force, the playmaker, the one who draws the crowds with goals, assists, and a little bit of magic. Messi, Pelé, Zidane, Marta, Maradona—all 10s. Around the world, the 10 is dying out, replaced with tactical systems made to grind out results. But there’s at least one place where the 10 still thrives and thrills: Major League Soccer. On today’s episode, Taylor investigates how and why the 10 has had a sustained influence on MLS. First, we hear the story of Marco Etcheverry, one of the league’s first great 10s, who helped D.C. United become a dynasty in the early years of MLS. Then we hear from current standouts Evander, Hany Mukhtar, and Djordje Mihailovic about why they love being 10s in MLS. We also get analysis from The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter and Sacha Kljestan of MLS Season Pass, who made the argument that MLS is the league of the 10 in Offside’s 2024 season preview.Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts.http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Twellman has spent over two decades immersed in the American soccer landscape, first as a prolific MLS striker and now as its most candid analyst. Offside With Taylor Twellman channels that entire journey into a conversation that’s as unpredictable as the sport itself. This isn't a standard press conference; it’s where the real stories from the pitch, the front office, and the fan culture get told. You’ll hear from players, coaches, and insiders who trust Taylor’s direct approach, leading to interviews that are less about polite questions and more about genuine, revealing dialogue. The podcast digs into breaking news, tactical shifts, and the larger narratives shaping Major League Soccer and the U.S. soccer ecosystem, all filtered through Twellman’s experienced-and frequently humorous-perspective. His "possibly offside attitude" means no topic is out of bounds, and no hot take is left unspoken. It’s a front-row seat to the personalities and pressures driving the game forward. For anyone invested in where American soccer is headed, this series offers an essential, unfiltered audio companion, bringing listeners closer to the sport’s beating heart with every episode.
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