How long does a player remain a US international?
All Mixed Up
Rosenborg and USMNT midfielder
Mix Diskerud
didn't want to be part of a "dry" interview. The guys obliged, asking the 23-year-old about his offseason road trips, a beatdown at the hands of the No. 1-ranked chessmaster in the world and unusual fan requests. Oh, and Diskerud also gets around to talking about his failed move to the Portland Timbers, life on the roster bubble ahead of Brazil and Bob Bradley at Stabaek.
The Oregonian's
Geoffrey Arnold
, meanwhile, chimes in on the mounting pressure in Portland. Could the calendar turn to May without seeing a Timbers win? It's possible, especially with the club missing forward Ryan Johnson up top. Stick around for the full MLS weekend preview as well.
Also in this episode, Simon Borg gives the lowdown on Atlanta expansion, the guys wonder how long the prefix "US international" stays accurate and Yankee Stadium's merits as a temporary venue for New York City FC come into question.
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Meet the ETR team
Simon Borg
is a senior editor and on-air analyst for MLSsoccer.com, and the original creator of the "Kick Off" on MLSsoccer.com. He loves organic strawberry jam and once pushed a big kid into a puddle while playing soccer in Malta. And he would do it again right now.
Nick Firchau
is the host and producer of ExtraTime Radio and a senior editor at MLSsoccer.com. He previously covered the Chicago Fire for the
Chicago Sun-Times.
He often wonders why more professional athletes don't demand an "orange slices at halftime" clause in their contracts.
David "The Gasman" Gass
is an assistant producer and sound engineer for ExtraTime Radio. Originally from New York City, he attended Northeastern University in Boston and is currently questioning his choice of part-time employment.
Andrew Wiebe
is a new media editor for MLSsoccer.com. He previously covered Sporting KC, once scored an unintentional goal from midfield and tries to bring an analytical mind to the beautiful game. Weekend center back, history junkie and Jayhawk.
