132. No World Cup in LA?

After hosting the past three World Cup finals in the United States, Los Angeles could miss out on the tournament entirely when it returns in 2026. The UP Podcast crew gets into the battle for Los Angeles, in addition to the MLS Cup Playoffs and the apparent end of Chicharito's time with the LA Galaxy. Timestamps (02:40) Is the 2026 World Cup going to miss Los Angeles? (22:57) The MLS Cup Playoffs new format (29:00) How does LAFC look heading into the next round of the playoffs? (33:16) Chicharito's time in LA: How will it be remembered? (41:30) The NWSL Championship Game Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.