ExtraTime Radio: Alexi Lalas (Fox Sports), Merritt Paulson (Portland Timbers)

<p>First things first, the guys mourn the departure of former host and friend Nick Firchau. Then <strong>Alexi Lalas</strong> joins the crew to talk US U-20s, whose World Cup quest is still alive, and gamesmanship in soccer in the wake of the controversy surrounding the New England Patriots. Is there a soccer equivalent?</p> <p>In the second segment, Portland owner <strong>Merritt Paulson</strong> joins to offer his thoughts on the direction of the league, big-money DPs and USL PRO's impact on Portland soccer. Find out why he says marketing has nothing to do with the Timbers' transfer business.</p> <p>In the mailbag, the Canada question is resolved and listeners wonder whether having Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore in Toronto might create Reds fans south of the border.<br /><br />Email us at ExtraTime@MLSsoccer.com or tweet us at @ExtraTimeRadio. And make sure you check out our West Coast brethren at March to the Match every Wednesday!</p>