Episodes
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SAN DIEGO SOCKERS ARE CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Ron Newman Cup Recap | MASL Monday Season Finale
After a tough season and an intense playoff run, the Sockers have reached the top once again. We analyze the Finals series against the Milwaukee Wave, breaking down the tactical masterclasses, Chris Toth's incredible saves, and the clutch goals that secured the trophy at Frontwave Arena. But…
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Milwaukee Wave advance to the Ron Newman Cup Finals - San Diego Sockers vs St. Louis Ambush Preview | MASL Monday
On the latest episode of MASL Monday, the crew is back live with Joseph Reina to relive the thrilling series between the Milwaukee Wave and Baltimore Blast. Afterward they preview the upcoming series between the San Diego Sockers vs St. Louis Ambush.
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MASL Monday: Sockers Win Shield in OT Thriller vs Comets | Playoff Predictions & Awards
Alex is joined by former indoor player, coach, commentator, and friend of the show, Eddie Puskarich, to wrap up the MASL regular season. The Kansas City Comets and San Diego Sockers battled in a home-and-home series on the final weekend, with the Sockers winning both games in OT. The results...
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What It Takes To Build A Complete MASL Roster | Soccer Signal
Welcome back to Soccer Signal, the Major Arena Soccer League's newest analysis series, breaking down the indoor game from both sides of the glass: the analytical press box and the technical coaching floor. In episode six, hosts Joseph Reina and Mark Litton discuss roster construction, break down...
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Who Wins the MASL Shield? Full Breakdown | MASL Monday
On this week's MASL Monday, Alex and Phil analyze the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) playoff race as the regular season approaches its exciting finish. With only one week left, who is in the best position to win The MASL Shield and claim the top spot in the standings? The hosts review a wild...
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Blast 8-Game Streak | Empire Strykers Chaos | Sockers vs Comets | MASL Monday
On this week's MASL Monday, Alex and Phil break down a wild weekend in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). The Empire Strykers suffered a pivotal loss to the Tacoma Stars, leading to the shocking decision to bench their coach—what does this mean for the rest of their season? Meanwhile…
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How MASL Teams Use the High Press to Create Goals | Soccer Signal
Welcome back to Soccer Signal, the Major Arena Soccer League's newest analysis series, breaking down the indoor game from both sides of the glass: the analytical press box and the technical coaching floor. In Episode Five, hosts Joseph Reina and Mark Litton discuss the High Press, when and where...
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Baltimore Blast Win 7th Straight vs Sockers! | Wille B Joins MASL Monday
On this week's episode of MASL Monday, the Baltimore Blast dramatically defeated the San Diego Sockers. The squad marched into Frontwave Arena and rallied to defeat the Sockers for their 7th win in a row. Alex and Phil do a deep dive into their victory. Plus, Milwaukee Wave goalkeeper William...
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Blast Come Back Twice vs Ambush | Kelvin and Tayou Return | MASL Monday
On this week's MASL Monday, the Baltimore Blast pulled off back-to-back come-from-behind wins over the first-place St. Louis Ambush, shaking up the Major Arena Soccer League standings and the race for the top spot. Alex and Phil break down how those dramatic victories impact the MASL title…
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What Makes a Great MASL Goalkeeper? | Soccer Signal
Welcome back to Soccer Signal, the Major Arena Soccer League's newest analysis series, breaking down the indoor game from both sides of the glass: the analytical press box and the technical coaching floor. In Episode Four, hosts Joseph Reina and Mark Litton tackle the subject of Mark's expertise:...
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The Strategy Behind Coaches' Challenges in the MASL | Soccer Signal
Welcome back to Soccer Signal, the Major Arena Soccer League's newest analysis series, breaking down the indoor game from both sides of the glass: the analytical press box and the technical coaching floor. In Episode Three, hosts Joseph Reina and Mark Litton discuss the strategy behind coaches'...
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How Coaches Build and Deploy Lines During an MASL Game | Soccer Signal
Welcome back to Soccer Signal, the Major Arena Soccer League's newest analysis series, breaking down the indoor game from both sides of the glass: the analytical press box and the technical coaching floor. In Episode Two, hosts Joseph Reina and Mark Litton discuss how teams set their line-ups for...
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St. Louis Ambush in First Place?! Blast Rebound Weekend | MASL Monday
On this week's episode of MASL Monday, the St. Louis Ambush are the talk of the league after winning both games this weekend. The Ambush are now in first place in the MASL, and Alex and Phil wonder what the chances are for St. Louis to stay there. Plus, the Baltimore Blast had a perfect. How have...
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Utica City Splits West Coast Trip | Ambush Contenders? | MASL Monday
On this week's episode of MASL Monday, Utica City spent the weekend on the West Coast and claimed a victory against the Empire Stykers before the San Diego Sockers handed them a decisive loss. Was it a good weekend for Utica? St. Louis continues to impress with a victory over the Tacoma Stars.…
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Dr. Joe Machnik on Indoor Soccer, U.S. Soccer History & His New Book
On a special episode of MASL Monday, Phil Lavanco is joined by Dr. Joe Machnik, one of the most influential figures in American soccer history, to discuss his remarkable career. The conversation explores the impact of indoor soccer on the growth of the game in the United States and its place…
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MASL Midseason Awards Breakdown | Sockers vs Stars Rivalry? | MASL Monday
On this week's episode of MASL Monday, Joseph Reina stopped by to join Alex and Phil as we handed out our midseason awards. Was the trio correct in their preseason predictions? Who do they have now, and what was the only unanimous decision the group made? Plus, the Empire Strykers had a pair of...
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Empire Strykers Statement Weekend | Alex Sanchez "Jordan Game" | MASL Monday
The Empire Strykers had a weekend! The West Coast team started the weekend by vanquishing the San Diego Sockers on their home turf. Then the Strykers whalloped the Kansas City Comets on Sunday night. Have the Strykers righted the ship? The weekend's home-and-home between the St. Louis Ambush and...
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Are There 3 Elite Teams in the MASL? | Tacoma Stars Breakdown | MASL Monday
Have three teams pulled away from the rest of the MASL pack? Tacoma Stars play-by-play announcer Payton Berens joined Alex Bastovansky and Phil Lavanco to run through the weekend's indoor soccer action! The Milwaukee Wave and San Diego Sockers squared off in a battle between the league's top two...
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What Does It Take To Close Out a Win in the MASL? | Soccer Signal
Welcome to the first episode of Soccer Signal, the Major Arena Soccer League's newest analysis series, breaking down the indoor game from both sides of the glass: the analytical press box and the technical coaching floor. Hosts Joseph Reina and Mark Litton discuss how winning teams protect late...
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Sockers Sweep, Tacoma Stuns Ambush & Comets vs Wave Breakdown | MASL Monday
The San Diego Sockers swept their pair of East Coast games against the Baltimore Blast and Utica City FC in an oddly similar fashion. Alex and Phil break down both contests and wonder whether San Diego is now the team to beat in the MASL. Plus, a dramatic ending to the Tacoma Stars vs. St. Louis...
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Vibe CHECK! | How should you feel about ALL 8 teams | MASL Monday
On this week's episode of MASL Monday, Alex Bastovansky and Phil Lavanco do a vibe check for all the teams in the MASL! The pair welcomed Baltimore Blast commentator and host Brad Crossley to the show to break down the current status of the Major Arena Soccer League teams. How did your team do?...
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Utica City STUNS Milwaukee! Hewerton Reacts + I-70 Cup Breakdown | MASL Monday
On this week's episode of MASL Monday, Alex and Phil are joined by Utica City Head Coach Hewerton Moreira following Utica's dramatic come-from-behind victory over the Milwaukee Wave. They discuss whether the match was a must-win for Utica and how the team can carry that momentum into their New...
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St. Louis Ambush Star Will Eskay Talks Season, Big Win & MASL Power Shifts | MASL Monday
St. Louis Ambush star Will Eskay joins MASL Monday to discuss how the season has gone for the St. Louis Ambush. Will breaks down St. Louis' massive victory over the Empire Strykers and the tough battle against the Kansas City Comets. He also chats about the locker room atmosphere and his...
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PARITY rules in the MASL | Everyone can beat everyone | MASL Monday
On this week's episode, Erik Bergurd joins Alex Bastyovansky to discuss the wild weekend of MASL action. The Comets' broadcaster dives into the games after Friday night's upset by the Milwaukee Wave and a bounce-back victory over Utica City FC. Did the Tacoma Stars have the best weekend out…
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Baltimore Blast THUNDEROUS victory | San Diego shock | MASL Monday
MASL Monday is back with a look at the weekend's action. The weekend started with a commanding win for the Baltimore Blast over the Kansas City Comets. Out west, the San Diego Sockers lost another home game to the Milwaukee Wave. Is it time to raise concern in San Diego? Alex Bastyovansky and…
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RETURN of the EMPIRE | Strykers STUN Sockers | Comets on the path to GLORY? | MASL Monday is BACK
MASL Monday is back for a brand-new season, and opening weekend did not disappoint! Alex Bastyovansky and Phil Lavanco are back to breakdown all the action from Week 1 of the Major Arena Soccer League! Starting with the Empire Strykers' stunning upset over the San Diego Sockers. How did the...
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CHIHUAHUA Tricampeones!! | Savage defeats the Sockers AGAIN | MASL Monday
MASL Monday wraps up the MASL season with the Chihuahua Savage defeating the San Diego Sockers to win their third straight MASL Ron Newman Cup. How did the Savage achieve this? Alex and Phil welcome Texas Outlaw head coach Eddie Puskarich, who breaks it all down. We also discuss Corner Sport…
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MASL AWARDS ANNOUNCED! | Find out who won the end of season awards | MASL Monday
MASL Monday is excited to present the end-of-season MASL Awards in this episode! Discover who claimed the MVP, Defender, Coach, Newcomer, and Goalkeeper of the season! Additionally, we will analyze a little event called the Ron Newman Cup. Alex and Phil pack all the nonstop action into the latest...
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ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP! | MASL Monday Breaks Down the Ron Newman Cup Playoffs
Join Alex, Phil, and special guest Joseph Reina as they dissect the quarterfinals and semifinals of the Ron Newman Cup playoffs. The trio analyzes the thrilling matchups and shares their expert insights. With the San Diego Sockers and Chihuahua Savage facing off in the Ron Newman Cup finals,...
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PLAYOFF PREVIEW! | RIVALRIES EVERYWHERE | MASL Monday Breaks Down the Ron Newman Cup
The stage is set for the Ron Newman Cup playoffs in San Diego! Join us on MASL Monday as we preview all the exciting matchups. Harrisburg Heat forward Joey Tavernese joins the show to share his expert analysis. We're breaking down the thrilling playoff bracket, including the St. Louis Ambush's...
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DRAMA in Tacoma with HUGE playoff implications + Savage deep dive | MASL Monday
The Major Arena Soccer League is heading toward the playoff and MASL Monday has you covered! A controversial referring decision in Tacoma went the way of the Tacoma Stars. Alex and Phil go through the call and what it means for the playoffs. The St. Louis Ambush still control their destiny…
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The PLAYOFF PUSH is upon us | St. Louis, Baltimore, Kansas City | MASL Monday
Join us on MASL Monday as we recap an unforgettable weekend of Major Arena Soccer League action! We're dissecting the St. Louis Ambush's monumental upset win over the Baltimore Blast in Baltimore, the Chihuahua Savage's thrashing of the San Diego Sockers at Corner Sport Arena, and the Kansas City...
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San Diego SOCKERS 9 point week - Are they a LOCK for the Finals? | MASL Monday
Join us on MASL Monday as we welcome the voice of the San Diego Sockers Craig Elsten to the show! On the heels of San Diego's huge week, we debate if the Sockers are primed for another Ron Newman Cup Finals run. Also, a weekend review with St. Louis holding the final playoff position and the…
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Are They For Real? + Franck Tayou DEBUT | MASL Monday DEBATES
Join us on MASL Monday as we introduce a brand-new segment: 'Are They For Real?'! This week, we're putting the St. Louis Ambush, Empire Strykers, and Dallas Sidekicks under the microscope—can they sustain their surprising starts? Plus, we break down Franck Tayou's impressive debut with the...
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"The King" Franck Tayou on the MOVE + Have we seen the last of KELVIN OLIVEIRA? | MASL Monday
On the latest episode on MASL Monday, Christian "Filly" Fillmon joins Alex and Phil to talk about the blockbuster Franck Tayou trade to the Milwaukee Wave. Tayou wasn't the only player on the move in the MASL, and the trio speculated if the weekend against Chihuahua was the last time Kelvin...
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UPSET ALERT! | Texas Outlaws' Eddie Puskarich Joins MASL Monday
Join MASL Monday as we welcome special guest Eddie Puskarich, head coach of the Texas Outlaws! Fresh off their stunning upset victory over the Milwaukee Wave, Coach Puskarich shares his insights on the growth and development of his team. Plus, he sticks around to break down the past weekend's...
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SAN DIEGO SOCKERS Midwest Weekend | Tav's Takes | MASL Monday
Welcome back to MASL Monday! This week, we're recapping the San Diego Sockers' crucial Midwest swing, as they took on the Kansas City Comets and St. Louis Ambush. Plus, we're joined by special guest Joey Tavernese, who helps preview the MASL All-Star Game and provides expert insights on the…
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Blast Take Down the Wave! | MASL Monday
Kick off your week with MASL Monday! We break down the Baltimore Blast's thrilling victory over the Milwaukee Wave, plus the San Diego Sockers' win over the Tacoma Stars. And what happened to the Dallas Sidekicks this weekend? Our crew has you covered with all the highlights, analysis, and…
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MIDSEASON REPORT CARDS + Weekend Review | MASL Monday
Alex and Phil dole out their midseason report cards on all 12 Major Arena Soccer League teams! Plus a rematch of the Ron Newman Cup Finals this past weekend when the Kansas City Comets and Chihuahua Savage locked horns in Kansas City. Also, Kelvin Oliveira is back for Utica City FC! How did the...
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Milwaukee Wave vs Tacoma Stars ended in FIREWORKS + ANALYSIS of all twelve teams | MASL Monday
Joseph Reina joins Alex and Phil to review what happened after the Tacoma Stars vs. Milwaukee Wave contest. Joseph gives us a first-hand account of what he saw. The game was pretty dramatic too. Is the Tacoma Stars season over? Plus Joseph goes through his most up-to-date data pull on every team…
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All-Star Commissioner PICKS! + Kansas City Comets talk with Erik Bergrud! | MASL Monday
MONSTER episode of MASL Monday as Alex and Phil welcome MASL Commissioner Keith Tozer to kick off the program and announce the 2025 MASL All-Star Game commissioner picks. Plus Erik Bergrud joins the show to talk all things Kansas City Comets. Rian Marques might be an MVP candidate, and is there a...
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REACTION to the Game of the Year & Baltimore Blast Head Coach David Bascome | MASL Monday
Welcome back to MASL Monday! This week, we're breaking down the Game of the Year between the San Diego Sockers and Chihuahua Savage. Baltimore Blast head coach David Bascome joins Alex and Phil to talk about Baltimore's hot start to the season and what "Blast Culture" means to Coach Bascome. Plus...
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St. Louis Ambush MASSIVE win in Kansas City & Ian Bennett scores 400 | MASL Monday
Welcome back to MASL Monday! Alex and Phil cover all the action over the holiday break and cast our ballots for the All-Star Game. St. Louis tallied a massive three points in Kansas City; Kelvin Oliveria and Utica City FC took care of the Harrisburg Heat, and Milwaukee got revenge on the Dallas...
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EMPIRE STRYKES BACK! Strykers impressive weekend & more! | MASL Monday
Welcome back to MASL Monday! This week, we're breaking down the Empire Strykers' impressive 6-point weekend, plus the St. Louis Ambush's nail-biting win over the Dallas Sidekicks. Joining us is special guest, MASL legend Joey Tavernese! Tavernese chats about playing in the league for almost two...
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Utica Impresses Amid Controversy + Alex Falls in Love with Tacoma | MASL Monday
On the latest episode of MASL Monday, Alex and Phil recap the latest MASL action. Utica City FC was the winner and loser of the weekend after their opening weekend of the season. A star is born! Kelvin Oliveria shined so bright for Utica on their west coast swing. The Milwaukee Wave defeated the...
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Tacoma triumphs over San Diego + Coach Onau Obasi interview! | MASL Monday
On the latest episode of MASL Monday, Alex and Phil recap the latest MASL action. The Tacoma Stars beat the San Diego Sockers in each of their openers with the reigning goalkeeper of the year shining brightest for Tacoma. Milwaukee has an epic comeback against their rivals, the Kansas City…
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MASL Monday - December 2nd, 2024 w/ MASL Commissioner Keith Tozer
MASL Monday is BACK for another season, with Alex Bastyovanszky and Phil Lavanco taking you through all the action you might've missed in the MASL this week On this week's episode, MASL Commissioner Keith Tozer joins Alex and Phil to talk the State of the MASL, and is it too soon to worry in St....
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MASL Monday: And NNNNNEEEEEWWWWWW Champion, the Chihuahua Savage!
Alex and Eddie P recap the Ron Newman Cup Finals, from first whistle all the way through Chihuahua lifting the Ron Newman Cup! Did the finals exceed expectations? What were the turning points of the series? And what teams to look out for next season. All is covered on the final MASL Monday of the...
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MASL Monday: The Ron Newman Cup Final is set! Is Chihuahua's victory over San Diego an ACTUAL upset?
We've got ourselves a Ron Newman Cup Final! The Chihuahua Savage advanced over the favored San Diego Sockers, Alex and Phil wonder if that was really was an upset. In the Eastern Conference, the Baltimore Blast swept the Milwaukee Wave with both games being held in Milwaukee! Alex and Phil go...
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MASL Monday: Award reactions! Plus our favorites moments of the season
Alex and Phil react to the 2022-2023 MASL Awards! Why does Phil disagree with most of the selections? Plus, our favorites moments of the season. Best goal of the year, best save, best... bald? All on the latest episode of MASL Monday.