Offside with Taylor Twellman Narrative EPs

Spray Paint & Superstars: The Birth of El Tráfico

2023’s El Tráfico was the United States’ most attended sports game of 2023, and the derby is one of the most exciting and bitterly contested rivalries in MLS. But it’s also one of the league’s newest. So how did El Tráfico reach these heights?

The Psychology of the Penalty

Offside takes a deeper look at the game within the game, what some consider the most cerebral part of soccer: the penalty kick.

The Greek God of Atlanta

On the pitch, Giorgos Giakoumakis comes across as a cocky striker. A bruiser who will do anything to score. An absolute villain. But there’s more to the big man than that. Giorgos opens up about his life story, including growing up in Crete, his early struggles in the Greek leagues, his scoring titles in Europe, and finally finding a home at Atlanta United. 

How to Score in MLS With Bradley Wright-Phillips

New York Red Bulls legend Bradley Wright-Phillips illustrates the blueprint for overseas players looking to find success in the league, and how his approach netted him 126 MLS goals.

St. Louis City Beginnings

In their first season, St. Louis CITY SC have already made history. With the most wins ever by an expansion club, St. Louis head into the playoffs as the #1 seed in the Western Conference. This episode dives into the birth of St. Louis CITY, their expectations heading into the playoffs, and what it means to the city to finally have an MLS club.

Tanzania to Texas: The Bernard Kamungo Story

Bernard Kamungo’s journey began at the Nyarugusu refugee camp in Tanzania, where he spent his days kicking makeshift balls in pickup games against men 10 years older. Today, he is one of Americ’a brightest young talents.

A Columbus Crew Deep Dive with Wilfried Nancy, Tim Bezbatchenko, and Julian Gressel

The Columbus Crew is botb one of the league’s founding clubs and a team who have reinvented themselves just three years after winning the MLS Cup.