MLS Now Podcast

Russell and Beau recap week 12 of MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro03:13 Hot Takes: Surprising Teams in MLS05:54 Philadelphia's Fall from Grace08:53 DC United and New England: Teams to Watch11:17 Red Bulls: Ahead of Schedule?14:10 Griezmann and De Bruyne: Potential MLS Signings16:51 Cincinnati: The New Charlotte?19:21 The Importance of Hard Work in MLS27:19 San Jose's Surprising Identity31:54 Minnesota's Struggles with Key Player Absences36:43 Portland's Get Right Game Against Kansas City40:13 LAFC vs Houston: A Game of Momentum49:20 Nashville's Injury Challenges and Future Prospects01:06:24 Confounding Teams in MLS01:08:25 Columbus Crew's Coaching Situation01:17:56 Quick Hits on Recent Matches

Russell and Gavin recap week 11 of the 2026 MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro03:00 Orlando City vs. Inter Miami: A Historic Comeback05:53 Cincinnati vs. Chicago: Late Drama and Penalties10:51 Columbus Crew vs. Minnesota United: A Tale of Two Halves15:27 LAFC vs. San Diego: Last-Minute Heroics17:59 Son's Under-the-Radar Season: A Discussion on Performance24:10 The Struggles of Teams to Secure Wins27:21 St. Louis's Offensive Woes29:54 Austin's Expected Performance33:09 Seattle's Missed Opportunities35:06 LA Galaxy's Offensive Challenges37:00 Vancouver's Disappointment Against Galaxy41:48 Toronto's Missed Chances at Home46:33 Media Access Controversies51:08 Assessing Team Performance: The Red Bulls' Struggles54:04 Golden Boot Standings: A Mid-Season Review58:22 Trends Across the League

Russell and Gavin recap the last week of MLS action, both mid-week and weekend actionTimestamps00:00 Intro01:22 Vancouver Whitecaps Relocation Controversy12:18 Midweek Matchday Highlights26:01 San Jose's Dominance in the League31:23 Philadelphia Union's Struggles39:49 Reflections on Refereeing Decisions50:18 San Diego's Current Challenges55:45 Miami's Struggles and New England's Resurgence57:39 Vancouver's Dominance and Key Player Performances01:00:39 Sporting Kansas City's Struggles01:04:05 League Dynamics: Weaknesses and Strengths01:11:15 Listener Comments and Community Insights

Russell, David, and Gavin recap week 8 of the MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro03:08 Bounces and Luck in the Games05:14 The Impact of Kit Sponsorship in MLS10:27 San Jose's Surprising Performance26:02 Bruce Arena's Impact on San Jose32:53 Austin's Struggles and Future Prospects35:21 Dallas's Inconsistencies and Petar Musa's Role43:10 St. Louis's Struggles and Future Outlook44:43 San Diego's Decline and Potential Solutions52:56 The Impact of Messi on Attendance and Fan Experience57:42 Colorado's Tactical Approach Against Miami01:01:09 Chicago's Struggles and Late Game Draws01:07:16 Quick Hits: Teams on the Rise and Fall

Russell and Gavin recap week 7 of MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro03:10 Red Cards Galore: A Season of Discipline06:05 Toronto vs. Cincinnati: A Match of Missed Opportunities11:48 Coaching Changes: Montreal's Latest Shake-Up17:47 Quick Hits: Eastern Conference Updates33:09 Chicago Fire: Margins of Victory and Team Identity39:37 Neymar's Potential Move: Impact and Implications43:54 San Diego's Struggles and Minnesota's Tactical Success49:49 Colorado's Dominance: A Turning Point or an Anomaly?59:11 San Jose's Execution: Consistency in Performance01:05:51 Portland's Shocking Victory Over LAFC01:11:14 Quick Hits from the Western Conference01:21:04 Listener Comments and Final Thoughts

Russell and Gavin recap week 6 of MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro08:50 Toronto's Comeback and Player Performances13:46 Cincinnati's Struggles and Team Dynamics26:30 Julian Hall's Rising Stardom33:13 Columbus Crew's First Win41:04 Orlando's Ongoing Challenges48:37 LAFC's Dominance in the West53:18 Vancouver's Stoppage Time Comeback58:52 Vancouver's Resilience After Last Season01:00:56 San Jose's Surprising Performance01:04:54 Austin FC's Draw Against Miami01:07:06 Quick Hits and Final Thoughts01:29:09 Listener Comments

Russell, Gavin, and eventually Beau try to answer the extremely nuanced question "Has MLS Gone Backwards?".

Russell and Gavin recap all the key moments from week 5 of MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro05:47 St. Louis Breakthrough08:47 Cincinnati's Resilience11:35 Dallas vs. Houston Rivalry14:39 Nashville's Dominance17:32 Griezmann's Impact on Orlando20:28 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects33:39 New York Red Bulls' Roller Coaster Season43:42 Colorado Rapids Win in Kansas City53:09 San Jose's Impressive Win Against Vancouver01:04:24 Columbus Crew's Struggles01:06:23 Atlanta and DC United: A Lack of Joy01:07:44 Austin vs LAFC: Offside Controversies01:15:31 RSL's Potential and Diego Luna's Return01:20:51 San Diego's Midweek Action and Future Prospects

Russell, Tim, and Gavin discuss a wild weekend of MLS regular season soccerTimestamps00:00 Intro07:05 Chicago vs. DC United Match Breakdown24:55 Summer Transfer Window Strategies30:44 LAFC's Historic Start39:03 Cincinnati's Defensive Struggles and Future Outlook49:58 Atlanta United's Revival52:54 Philadelphia Union's Challenges55:43 Suspension of Ernst Tanner59:34 Kansas City Wins01:03:26 LA Galaxy's Struggles01:16:33 Remote Broadcasting: The Challenges Faced01:26:57 Labor Relations: Players' Concerns and Future Implications

Russell and Gavin react to week 3 of MLS regular season actionTimestamps00:00 Intro02:35 Horror Movie References in Soccer05:17 Orlando City: A Team in Crisis07:58 Nashville SC: Rising to the Top15:43 Player Performances and Key Moments26:10 Looking Ahead: Predictions and Vibes27:24 Analyzing the LA Galaxy vs Colorado Match31:46 Evaluating Colorado's Season Performance35:00 Golden Boot Draft Update40:06 Gambling Controversies in MLS44:33 Cincinnati's Stagnation and Future Prospects49:40 Systemic Changes Needed51:56 Coaching Decisions and Team Performance53:41 Red Bulls' Struggles and Learning Opportunities59:38 Atlanta United's Defensive Woes01:06:07 RSL's Promising Young Talent01:12:55 Emerging Tiers in MLS Teams01:18:47 San Jose's Potential and Upcoming Challenges01:21:39 Dallas' Current Standing and Future Prospects01:24:41 Emotional Intensity in Matches01:26:34 Upcoming Matches and Predictions

Russell, Beau, David, and Gavin recap week 2 of 2026 MLS season

Russell, David, and Gavin react to a fun week of 2026 MLS actionTimestamps0:00 Intro04:15 MLS Season Kickoff Highlights12:43 Analyzing Orlando City's Performance23:39 Patience in Early Season Evaluations27:32 Philadelphia Union's Struggles33:36 Analyzing the Game: DC United vs. Philadelphia Union39:11 The Walmart Saturday Showdown: LAFC vs. Miami49:56 LA Galaxy's New Dynamics and Challenges55:36 Portland vs. Columbus01:08:14 Nashville's Promising Start and Key Player Signings01:12:19 Houston's Victory and Player Recognition01:24:02 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and Expectations

Russell, Beau, David, and Gavin make their golden boot draft picks ahead of the 2026 MLS season

Russell, Beau, and Gavin create a vibes-based tier-maker heading into the 2026 MLS seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro08:04 Analyzing Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United13:09 Atlanta United's Coaching Changes18:09 San Jose's Challenges and Future22:45 LAFC and Inter Miami's Dominance27:37 San Diego's Potential and Conclusion35:04 Charlotte FC: Potential and Challenges42:07 New York Red Bulls: A Team in Transition48:41 FC Dallas: Struggles and Future Prospects57:25 Chicago Fire: Vibes and Potential01:07:05 Columbus Crew: Transition and Competitiveness01:14:40 Philadelphia Union: System-Based Challenges01:24:52 Houston Dynamo: New Faces and Expectations01:37:28 Vancouver Whitecaps: Competitors or Just Happy to Be Here?01:51:20 Evaluating DC United's New Additions01:56:33 New England Revolution: Where Do They Stand?02:03:00 Assessing LA Galaxy's Potential02:09:42 St. Louis City: A Team in Transition02:20:52 League Dynamics and World Cup Impact

Russell, Beau, and Gavin give a quick preview of this week's CONCACAF Champions Cup action before discussing the latest MLS offseason topicsTimestamps00:00 Intro11:59 CONCACAF Champions Cup Predictions31:09 Offseason Transactions Discussion36:36 Player Transfers: Love and Hate01:14:34 Assessing Underwhelming Signings

Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the latest news around MLSTimestamps00:00 Intro03:33 Transfer Rumors and Player Movements06:20 Analyzing Joao Klauss' Move to LA Galaxy17:51 Austin FC's Strategy and Player Roles32:35 Creative Strategies for Fan Engagement34:39 Columbus Crew's Rebuilding Phase41:46 Overhyping Inter Miami: A Critical Analysis01:01:08 Discussion on Designated Players (DPs)

Russell and Beau give their thoughts on the latest MLS offseason newsTimestamps00:00 Intro05:43 MLS Kit Leaks Discussion21:30 Sporting Kansas City Valuation and Financial Insights26:39 Ownership Changes in MLS28:16 Teams That Need New Management29:52 The Impact of Ownership on Team Dynamics33:37 Upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup39:10 Challenges for MLS Teams in International Competitions58:51 Facundo Torres and MLS News01:06:04 Player Transfers and Their Impact01:15:37 The Psychology of Penalty Kicks01:22:19 Northern Lights and Final Thoughts

Russell and Gavin discuss the latest offseason MLS newsTimestamps00:00 Intro & Nonsense12:07 MLS Player Transfers and Team Strategies18:01 Nashville's New Offensive Dynamics25:18 Coaching Changes and Team Morale27:17 Future Prospects in European Football31:41 Roster Rules and Player Amortization38:11 The Impact of U22 Slots in MLS47:14 Vancouver Whitecaps: Retaining Core Players52:41 Minnesota's Offseason Challenges59:55 LA Galaxy's Need for a Striker01:02:05 The Final Match Controversy01:02:30 Timo Werner's New Identity in MLS01:06:43 Hector Herrera's Return to Houston01:08:12 Defining Star Players in MLS01:12:44 The Future of Star Players in MLS01:20:07 Preseason Expectations and Panic Buttons

Russell and Gavin discuss all the latest news and who our way too early offseason winners and losers areTimestamps00:00 Intro08:19 Analyzing Team Signings and Offseason Winners56:51 Teams Off the Radar: Portland and San Diego01:04:45 The U22 Initiative and Center Back Signings

Beau and Gavin cover all the latest news from the start of the MLS offseason before giving their thoughts on the 22 under 22 list released a few months ago.Timestamps0:00 Intro02:02 Inter Miami's Offseason Moves12:11 New York Red Bulls Coaching Changes17:45 Orlando City Goalkeeper Acquisition29:29 Montreal's Player Transfers37:24 Dante Sealy's Transfer to Colorado45:26 Glesnes Joins LA Galaxy48:22 Baribo's Move to DC United54:20 Philadelphia's Record-Breaking Transfer56:10 Walker Zimmerman's Impact on Toronto01:00:19 Cincinnati's Player Departures01:13:41 Coaching Changes and Their Implications01:17:09 22 Under 22: Surprises and Controversies01:19:29 Evaluating Player Rankings and Snubs01:29:10 Final Thoughts on Player Development and Future Prospects

Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap the 2025 MLS Cup Final and make some predictions for the upcoming offseasonTimestamps00:00 Intro01:22 MLS Cup Recap and Miami's Victory03:42 Analyzing Vancouver's Performance09:24 Debating Miami's Championship Legitimacy21:03 Playoff Records and Player Performances24:12 Retirement of Legends25:44 Offseason Changes and Free Agency43:45 SuperDraft Insights and Future Prospects52:14 Youth vs Experience in Player Selection53:12 Contract Negotiations and Player Retention55:14 Predicting Trades and Free Agency Moves56:43 Off-Season Strategies and Future Prospects

Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap the 2025 MLS Playoffs Conference FinalsTimestamps00:00 Intro04:59 MLS Playoffs Overview07:40 Miami's Playoff Performance16:34 Vancouver vs. San Diego Match Analysis19:22 Vancouver's Team Depth and Performance22:16 Coaching Talent in MLS28:30 Vancouver's Tactical Approach Against San Diego30:44 The Effectiveness of Pressing in Soccer32:48 Midfield Mastery: The Role of Andres Cubas34:30 Vancouver's Cinderella Story in MLS35:35 Predicting the MLS Cup Winner42:32 Discussion on Conference Changes in MLS50:03 Concerns Over Travel and Player Fatigue

Russell and Beau recap the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs conference semifinalsTimestamps00:00 Intro02:39 Cincinnati's Disappointing Performance and Fan Reactions30:50 Injuries Impacting Team Performance33:44 Philadelphia's Energy Drink Soccer vs. NYCFC's Strategy38:06 NYCFC vs. Inter Miami: A Tactical Analysis40:07 San Diego vs. Minnesota: A Tactical Chess Match47:42 Wilfred Nancy's Move to Celtic FC50:34 Vancouver vs. LAFC: Controversial Decisions and Outcomes01:01:16 Predictions for Upcoming Matches

Russell, Gavin, David, and Beau recap round three of round one of the 2025 MLS Cup PlayoffsTimestamps00:00 Intro02:52 San Diego vs. Portland: A Playoff Analysis05:49 Minnesota's Comeback Against Seattle08:58 Miami's Dominance Over Nashville14:27 The Future of Miami's Roster30:35 Roster Decisions: The Future of Walker Zimmerman37:41 Charlotte's Home Fortress Falls: NYCFC's Counterattack44:12 Wilfried Zaha: A Disappointing Performance47:59 Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati: Star Players and Game Dynamics59:27 Cincinnati's Unique Sports Culture01:00:47 Comparative Analysis of Team Management01:02:57 The Pressure of Expectations01:15:45 Closing Thoughts and Future Expectations

Russell and Gavin recap round two of round one of the 2025 MLS Cup PlayoffsTimestamps00:00 Intro01:57 Round One Game Analysis10:13 Vancouver's Resilience and Strategy16:25 Upcoming Matchups and Predictions19:45 Chicago's Struggles and Philadelphia's Strength24:06 Penalty Shootout Psychology30:21 Nashville vs. Miami: A Clash of Titans34:52 Portland's Dramatic Comeback53:26 Seattle vs. Minnesota: A Tense Showdown57:10 Final Predictions for Game Three

Russell and Gavin react to round one of round one of the 2026 MLS PlayoffsTimestamps00:00 Intro03:00 NYCFC's Upset Victory Over Charlotte05:49 Playoff Scheduling Oddities08:21 The Best of Three Playoff Format10:58 Chicago's Dominance Over Orlando13:57 Portland vs. RSL: A Close Encounter16:44 Miami's Victory Over Nashville19:25 Future Prospects for Miami and Nashville25:20 Creative Approaches to Penalty Training29:43 Vancouver's Dominance in Playoffs30:41 San Diego vs. Portland: A Closer Look32:58 The Best of Three Format Debate35:44 Attacking Woes: Cincinnati vs. Columbus37:28 Wilfred Nancy's Coaching Prospects41:42 Rivalry Predictions: Cincinnati vs. Columbus42:16 Analyzing the Matchup: Seattle vs. Minnesota46:03 Minnesota's Defensive Strategy and Penalty Shootouts50:35 LAFC vs. Austin: Surprising Outcomes and Player Reactions

Russell, Beau, David, and Gavin review the preseason golden boot draft and standings predictions before discussing talking points for some teams coming out of Decision Day.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Team Ownership Dynamics00:49 The Impact of Lionel Messi on MLS03:25 Golden Boot Draft Overview06:16 Analyzing Predictions and Performance08:58 Value Picks and Flops in the Draft11:43 Final Thoughts and Season Wrap-Up20:28 Predicting the Season: A Recap of Picks23:35 Awards and Recognition: Celebrating Predictions23:57 Analyzing Predictions: Hits and Misses26:23 Messi's Impact: MVP Predictions and Controversies27:36 MLS Cup Predictions: Who Will Take the Trophy?34:34 Decision Day Drama: Surprises and Outcomes39:41 San Diego's Historic Road Wins40:22 Concerns for Orlando City43:01 Toronto's Surprising Performance45:15 Greg Berhalter's Coaching in Chicago46:43 Atlanta's Coaching Changes52:10 Atlanta's Future Direction01:02:23 Nashville's Playoff Prospects01:07:52 LAFC's Dominance in the West01:12:31 LAFC and the Whitecaps: A New Era01:14:41 Injury Concerns and Upset Potential01:16:05 Playoff Predictions: Who Will Advance?01:17:43 MLS Cup Winner Predictions01:20:10 RSL vs. Portland: A Clash of Styles01:21:53 Dallas vs. Vancouver: A Battle of Injuries01:22:50 LAFC vs. Austin: The Favorites01:22:58 Minnesota vs. Seattle: A Tough Matchup01:24:36 Final Predictions: Who Takes the Cup?

Russell and Beau recap the last set of MLS games before Decision DayTimestamps00:00 Intro02:15 Referee Decisions and Controversies05:21 Impact of Refereeing on Playoff Chances08:14 International Break and Its Effects09:52 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts10:18 Where Did It All Go Wrong?12:34 Analyzing SKC's Downfall15:08 LA Galaxy's Key Player Losses17:59 St. Louis: A Case of Mismanagement20:49 Concerns for Colorado's Future23:51 Atlanta United's Directionless Struggles45:21 Atlanta United's Challenges and Future Prospects46:57 The Impact of Christian Benteke on DC United49:26 Ownership Issues at DC United51:42 The State of MLS and Promotion/Relegation Debate55:24 Comparing Montreal and Toronto's Strategies01:00:53 New England Revolution and New York Red Bulls Analysis01:09:43 MLS Player Contracts and Team Decisions01:12:11 Coaching Perspectives and Team Management01:14:29 Houston Dynamo's Roster Challenges01:16:51 Goalkeeper Decisions and Team Strategy01:19:18 The State of MLS Coverage and Future Prospects01:24:28 Free Agency and Team Needs for Next Season

Russell, David, Beau, and Gavin react to week 33 of the MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro01:36 Supporters Shield vs. MLS Cup Debate04:14 Coaching Strategies and Team Dynamics07:07 Golden Boot Race: Messi vs. Bouanga09:43 Surprise of the Week: St. Louis vs. Austin12:25 Austin's Struggles and Future Prospects29:38 NFL References and Austin's Hipster Culture31:02 Open Cup Hangover and Nashville's Performance33:32 Nashville's Playoff Prospects and Open Cup Impact36:09 RSL's Impactful Win and Playoff Implications37:19 Rivalry Trophies and MLS Traditions41:23 Colorado Rapids' Struggles and Coaching Concerns48:06 Darlington Nagbe's Retirement and Legacy53:24 Sebastian Berhalter's Future and World Cup Prospects01:02:08 Roster Decisions and Player Evaluations01:03:10 MLS as a Competitive League01:06:08 Player Performance and League Comparisons01:08:44 The Unique Structure of MLS01:09:57 League Rankings and Prestige01:10:32 Vancouver's Scoring Streak01:12:50 Teams in Form for Playoffs01:14:05 Chicago's Playoff Potential01:16:32 Impact of Injuries on Teams01:19:19 Key Matchups Before International Break01:20:58 Player Absences and Team Dynamics01:23:40 Final Thoughts on MVP Candidates

Russell, Beau, and Gavin react to all the action from week 32 of MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro02:57 Ref Cam Revelations: The Orlando vs. Cincinnati Match05:38 Orlando's Missed Opportunities and Player Performances08:38 Dallas vs. Portland: A Draw and Tactical Concerns11:19 Minnesota's Struggles and Injury Impacts13:59 RSL vs. Austin: A Trap Game Analysis16:50 Vancouver vs. Seattle: Playoff Implications19:32 Philadelphia's Dominance Over DC United33:40 DC United's Uncertain Future37:03 Surprising Results in MLS42:20 The Hudson River Derby53:46 Chicago Fire's Playoff Potential01:01:23 Coaching Excellence: The Top Contenders01:05:08 The Battle for the Supporters Shield01:08:14 San Diego's Missed Opportunities01:11:36 Toronto's Future: A Glimmer of Hope01:15:02 Defensive Blunders: A Costly Mistake

Russell, Gavin, and Beau breakdown week 31 of the MLS regular seasonTimestampsChapters00:00 Intro04:31 LAFC's Rising Form and Key Players09:32 Real Salt Lake's Playoff Chances16:55 Colorado's Struggles and Coaching Concerns22:14 Dallas' Playoff Prospects and Team Performance27:54 Seattle's Recent Decline and Future Outlook32:32 Seattle's Playoff Prospects37:14 Austin's Unconventional Style47:22 Chicago's Surprising Performance57:47 San Jose's Struggles and Future01:02:09 San Jose's Turnaround and Coaching Changes01:02:58 San Diego's Missed Opportunities01:03:55 Coaching Changes and Team Performance01:07:43 Lightning Round: Eastern Conference Insights01:11:22 Miami's Defensive Concerns01:14:53 Cincinnati's Offensive Potential01:17:17 Charlotte's Playoff Aspirations01:22:35 Red Bulls' Playoff Streak in Jeopardy01:24:11 Celebrating Birthdays and Surprising News01:26:25 Skyline Chili and Culinary Curiosities01:30:44 Soccer Stats and Player Rankings01:34:55 Fun Food Challenges and Trivia

Russell, Gavin, and Tim Hotze recap week 30 of MLS regular season.Timestamps00:00 Intro00:50 Coaching Changes in MLS05:27 Caleb Porter's Tenure and Performance10:09 Future Coaching Opportunities in MLS14:49 DP Center Backs: A Controversial Choice22:19 The Evolution of Center Backs in MLS25:33 Strategic Decisions and Future Implications30:28 DP Dynamics and Roster Management35:59 Surprising Match Results and Their Impact48:12 Analyzing Game Performance and Outcomes51:14 Game Plan Execution and Team Belief53:55 Signature Wins and Playoff Preparation55:54 Key Matches for Momentum01:01:12 Building Team Confidence Through Big Wins01:04:34 Assessing Playoff Viability01:05:48 Eastern Conference Standings and Predictions01:19:50 Western Conference Playoff Race01:25:31 The Importance of Mentality in Soccer01:29:59 Team Dynamics and Coaching Impact01:30:37 Playoff Predictions and Team Performance01:32:22 Roster Changes and Future Prospects01:36:06 Recent Match Highlights and Player Performances

Gavin and Russell react to MLS' suspensions due to the Leagues Cup Final brawl before discussing the last few week's of the MLS seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro03:26 Cultural Perspectives on Player Moves06:14 The Impact of Saudi Arabia on MLS09:18 Playoff Push and Surprising Teams25:55 NYCFC vs Chicago: A Season Analysis28:39 Surprising Teams Outside the Playoffs29:46 The Struggles of LA Galaxy39:14 Excitement for Upcoming Playoff Matches47:24 Playoff Predictions and Implications49:45 Key Matches to Watch51:00 Charlotte's Surprising Run55:21 Circle of Trust: Teams to Watch58:17 Wild Card Spots and Team Performance01:01:54 Weekend Recap and Upcoming Matches

Beau and Russell recap the drama from Leagues Cup and week 28 of MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro02:29 Seattle's Triumph and Miami's Downfall05:26 Luis Suarez Controversy and Disciplinary Actions08:32 Obed Vargas: Rising Star and Future Prospects11:10 Seattle's Player Development and Team Dynamics14:12 San Diego's Key Players and Team Strategy17:09 Fan Experience and Stadium Issues20:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on the Season37:58 The Economics of Soccer Attendance43:18 The Community vs. Profit in Soccer43:51 West Coast Showdown: Key Matches and Implications49:40 Nashville's Struggles: Analyzing Recent Performance01:00:28 Cincinnati's Challenges: The Horseshoe of Death01:12:27 Miazga's Future and Player Dynamics01:16:55 Match Highlights: SKC vs. Colorado and Houston vs. St. Louis01:28:54 Playoff Predictions and Team Prospects

Russell and Beau discuss week 27 of MLS regular seasonTimestampsChapters00:00 Intro03:13 Cultural Insights: Texas and Tex-Mex06:07 Surprising Weekend Results in MLS10:07 Orlando's Performance and Team Dynamics15:50 Seattle's Struggles and Kansas City's Future20:56 Injury Impact and Team Depth26:30 Coaching Strategies and Future Vision29:56 Cincinnati's Midfield Struggles39:26 Cincinnati's Matchup Challenges51:13 Injury Impacts on Cincinnati's Defense57:05 The Financial Reality of Professional Sports58:52 Team Dynamics and Championship Aspirations01:01:37 Emerging Talents in the League01:04:06 Playoff Race and Team Strategies01:11:41 Defensive Challenges and Team Performance01:13:19 Coaching Impact and Player Development01:18:20 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the major storylines from MLS week 26.Timestamps00:00 Intro03:51 MLS Transfers and Player Debuts06:43 Vancouver Whitecaps' Performance and Future Prospects09:13 Western Conference Playoff Predictions12:05 Comparing Eastern and Western Conference Strengths14:52 Minnesota's Playoff Potential17:30 Bottom Teams in the East vs. West20:23 Playoff Matchup Excitement22:54 Upset Potential in the Playoffs25:41 Player Performances and Team Dynamics27:34 Orlando's Attendance Mystery30:33 Atlanta United's Season Highlights and Lowlights31:34 Fan Reactions and Player Responses33:29 Referee Decisions and Team Reactions35:16 Portland's Striker Dilemma39:06 Columbus Crew's Struggles and Needs50:44 LAFC's New Signing Impact54:51 Coaching Changes and Future Predictions58:20 Coaching Challenges in MLS59:31 Bruce Arena's Impact and San Jose's Struggles01:00:59 The Evolution of Coaching Talent in MLS01:02:47 Goalkeeping Woes and Team Dynamics01:07:25 Colorado's Ambition and Player Movements01:10:23 Mihailović's Departure and Team Identity01:14:14 Rivalries and Fan Perspectives in MLS

Russell and Gavin recap the action from week 25 of MLS

Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss the breaking transfer news before discussing a bit of Leagues CupTimestamps00:00 Intro04:35 Tyrese Spicer Joins Orlando City07:27 LAFC's Record Transfer Fee for Heung Min Son10:48 Marketing Impact of Heung Min Son13:40 Ryan Gauld's Injury and Vancouver Whitecaps16:40 Djordje Mihailovich's Transfer to Toronto FC19:43 Colorado Rapids' Roster Changes34:38 The Importance of Playing Time for Goalkeepers37:37 Real Salt Lake's Transfer Activity46:45 Portland Timbers' New Signings50:40 Philadelphia Union's Ambitious Move for Ilovski58:50 Chicago Fire's Ambitious Moves01:01:33 League's Cup: A Controversial Tournament01:07:47 Implications of League's Cup on the Regular Season

Russell and Gavin preview Leagues Cup before talking transfer news and recapping week 24Timestamps00:00 Intro01:42 Leagues Cup Format Changes04:45 MLS Teams Performance and Leagues Cup Expectations09:06 Tournament Structure and Implications13:25 Team Strategies and Priorities17:35 Financial Aspects and Attendance Concerns20:22 Transfer News and Player Movements25:50 Discovery Rights and Player Recognition26:45 League Disparities and Player Movement32:22 Summer Transfer Window Insights36:02 Evaluating Team Strategies and Roster Changes45:59 Seattle's Struggles in the Western Conference49:52 Assessing the Western Conference Landscape52:57 Supporters Shield Race Heating Up55:34 San Diego's Key Victory Against Nashville57:42 Match Highlights and Player Performances01:01:20 Coaching Changes and Player Trades01:07:46 Notable Results and Team Dynamics in the West01:12:31 Disappointing Draw: Miami vs. Cincinnati01:13:34 Cincinnati's Tough Call and Game Analysis01:14:27 All-Star Game Suspension Controversy01:15:31 Messi's Impact on Fans and Ticket Prices01:18:07 New England Revolution's Home Struggles01:19:42 Coaching Decisions and Team Performance01:22:25 Philadelphia's Late Game Resilience01:24:59 Orlando vs. Columbus: A Thrilling Match01:27:35 Supporter Shield Predictions and Playoff Scenarios

Russell and Gavin discuss all the storylines in week 23 of MLS regular season.Apologies for the abrupt ending. Not sure what happened with the recording. Hopefully it doesn't happen next week!Timestamps00:00 Intro02:15 Atlanta United's Struggles and Team Dynamics08:04 Player Transfers and League Competitiveness14:56 MLS All-Star Game Controversies19:38 Unexpected Match Results and Team Performance26:11 Future Predictions and League Outlook30:21 Player Transfers and League Dynamics32:12 Charlotte's Season Performance36:04 El Trafico: A Classic Rivalry43:01 Dallas vs. St. Louis: A Surprising Outcome47:34 Miami's Dominance and League Observations

Russell and Gavin recap week 22 of the MLS season.Timestamps00:00 Intro11:16 Coaching and Roster Challenges15:05 Player Performances and Team Dynamics20:47 The Impact of Ryan Gauld26:26 MLS Physicality and Player Minutes30:14 Travel Challenges in MLS32:08 Miami's Rising Star: Messi's Impact38:55 Analyzing Miami's Team Dynamics41:42 San Diego's Surprising Performances45:55 MVP Candidates: The Case for Dreyer49:48 Atlanta's Struggles and Toronto's Performance51:43 St. Louis' Interim Coach Effectiveness52:49 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics54:42 The Importance of MLS Experience56:10 Coaching Hot Seats and Team Performance58:39 Struggles of Austin FC01:00:11 Minnesota United's Consistency01:02:09 Aggressive Set-Piece Strategies01:04:39 Predictions for the Western Conference Playoffs01:06:07 Honorable Mentions and Team Performances01:09:08 Coaching Stability and Future Prospects

Send us a textRussell, Gavin, and Beau recap week 20 of the MLS season before spending some time updating the "Sartini Standard"Timestamps00:00 Intro02:45 MLS National Team Updates and Player Performances05:36 Goalkeeping Strategies and Player Evaluations11:27 Toronto FC's Surprising Win and Portland's Struggles23:59 Cincinnati's Center Back Woes25:03 Defensive Strategies and Goalkeeping Errors27:32 Orlando's Struggles and Cincinnati's Lucky Win29:22 Nashville's Unexpected Success31:19 Sam Surridge's Golden Boot Chances33:15 MVP Conversations in the Shadow of Messi35:45 DC United's Struggles and Ownership Issues37:35 Montreal's Home Win and Goal Line Technology44:41 Messi's Future in MLS45:40 Clickbait or Negotiation?46:35 Referee Controversies and Red Cards47:14 Match Draws and Late Game Drama50:33 Playoff Prospects and Team Performance52:30 Coaching Strategies and Team Dynamics01:01:58 Atlanta's Struggles and Coaching Changes01:07:09 San Diego's Rise and Dallas' Challenges01:14:10 Supporter Shield vs. MLS Cup Dynamics01:16:28 Coaching Challenges and Team Performance01:19:07 Player Performance and Transfer Speculations01:20:59 Coaching Power Hour: Evaluating Coaches01:31:08 The New Sartini Standard in MLSSupport the show

Send us a textRussell, Beau, and Gavin do a best Xl draft for the 2025 season thus farSupport the show

Send us a textGavin and Russell discuss all the soccer, including MLS, Gold Cup, and Club World CupTimestamps00:00 Introduction and Weekend Soccer Overview02:55 Club World Cup Attendance and Its Implications05:50 US Men's National Team Performance11:59 MLS Highlights and Team Performances18:04 St. Louis City and Player Highlights28:27 St. Louis and LA Galaxy's Struggles32:13 Columbus Crew vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Analysis35:49 The Competitive Eastern Conference39:57 New England Revolution vs. FC Cincinnati44:11 Philadelphia Union's Late Game Heroics49:02 Austin FC vs. New York Red Bulls Breakdown54:25 Match Analysis: Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC01:02:24 Chicago's Home Struggles and Nashville's Surprising Performance01:06:00 Houston Dynamo's Disappointing Season01:12:04 Minnesota United vs San Diego FC: A Game of Emotions01:16:50 The Evolution of Soccer Tactics01:24:40 Analyzing Team Performances: Sporting Kansas City vs. FC Dallas01:25:00 Orlando City SC's Tactical Approach01:28:59 DC United's Struggles and Future Prospects01:31:01 MLS Teams in the Club World Cup: Expectations vs. RealitySupport the show

Send us a textRussell and Gavin discuss each team's season thus far in the Eastern ConferenceSupport the show

Send us a textRussell, Beau, and eventually Gavin discuss the latest MLS headlines and key matchups over the past 2 matchdaysTimestamps00:00 Intro00:44 MLS Financials: Players vs. Owners03:43 CONCACAF Champions Cup: A Tough Road for MLS Teams06:39 Vancouver's Struggles and the Cash Grab09:29 LA Galaxy's Long-Awaited Win12:34 Toronto's Resilience and RSL's Missed Opportunities30:22 Analyzing Shot Quality and Goalkeeping31:22 Nashville SC's Recent Performance32:50 The Impact of Coaching on Team Success35:02 Coaching Tiers: Evaluating BJ Callahan39:32 Greg Vanney's Coaching Legacy42:18 Comparing Eastern and Western Conference Dynamics47:17 St. Louis Coaching Changes and Future Prospects57:09 The Value of Unusual Objects58:13 Coaching Changes and Their Impact01:01:12 New York Red Bulls' Recent Performance01:06:48 Chicago Fire's Impressive Form01:10:48 Miami's Dominance Over Columbus01:14:06 Columbus Crew's Struggles and Potential Solutions01:28:49 Analyzing Key Players and Tactical Adjustments01:33:33 Concerns for Cincinnati's Midfield and Team Dynamics01:44:23 Evaluating NYCFC's Talent and Future Outlook01:54:40 Debating Promotion and Relegation in MLSSupport the show

Send us a textRussell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the storylines from MLS Rivalry WeekTimestamps00:00 Intro02:38 Heartwarming Fan Stories in MLS05:38 Rivalry Week Reflections08:33 Orlando City vs. Miami: A Rivalry Match11:18 Controversial Moments in Soccer14:24 Miami's Struggles and Player Evaluations19:58 Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati: A Draw in Rivalry36:20 Striker Dilemmas in Columbus37:11 Fitness and Rotation Strategies37:58 Key Players and Missed Opportunities41:42 Toronto's Embarrassing Defeat47:30 Hudson River Derby Dynamics53:00 Atlanta United's Struggles57:46 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects01:08:28 Charlotte FC's Struggles and Team Morale01:15:49 The Bruce Arena Derby: New England vs. San Jose01:20:37 Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Austin FC: A Surprising Draw01:27:08 Minnesota United vs. St. Louis City: A Turning Point01:31:05 Coaching Concerns and Team Performance01:33:55 Fan Frustrations and Support Groups01:34:47 Nashville vs. D.C. United: A Lackluster Match01:38:36 RSL's Struggles and Tactical Issues01:44:02 Seattle Sounders: The Underrated Team01:49:39 San Diego FC vs. Sporting Kansas City: A Disappointing Draw01:57:37 El Trafico and Player Performances02:02:20 Greg Vanney's Contract ExtensionSupport the show

Send us a textRussell and Gavin quickly recap the first midweek matchday of the seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro00:50 Philadelphia's Dramatic Victory03:40 DC United vs. NYCFC: A Lackluster Draw06:38 Montreal's Surprising Win Against Columbus09:25 Orlando's Struggles and Fitness Issues12:36 Seattle's Missed Opportunities Against LAFC15:24 Toronto's Disappointing Performance18:11 The Imposter: Toronto's Home Loss24:37 Midweek Matches and Attendance27:44 Playoff Hopes and Team Performance28:31 Rivalry Matches and Second Half Struggles32:37 Coaching Challenges and Team Dynamics33:32 MVP Conversations and Player Performances36:29 Hot Mess Express: Austin vs. Atlanta40:26 Defensive Struggles and Goalkeeping Issues42:49 Exciting Match Recap: San Jose vs. Miami47:34 San Diego vs. Colorado: A Goalkeeper's Showcase49:56 MVP Discussions and Player Performances54:31 Messi's Impact on Inter MiamiSupport the show

Send us a textRussell, Gavin, and Beau recap an exciting week 12 of MLS regular season actionTimestamps00:00 Intro12:07 Major League Soccer Overview18:30 Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United24:22 Minnesota United vs Inter Miami29:35 Revisiting Predictions: Atlanta and Galaxy30:23 Toronto FC vs DC United31:06 Cincinnati's Homecoming and Penalty Controversy37:15 Austin's Tactical Issues and Squad Building41:22 Montreal's First Win and NYCFC's Struggles46:19 LA Galaxy's Historic Loss and Team Morale53:26 New England Revolution's Resurgence01:00:49 Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew Breakdown01:07:23 FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake Insights01:12:21 Diego Luna's Impact and Future01:25:41 Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders Review01:32:08 Nashville vs. Charlotte: A Tactical Analysis01:37:18 St. Louis' Struggles: Coaching and Player Performance01:48:00 Colorado Rapids vs. San Jose Earthquakes: A Tale of Two Teams01:54:41 Match Analysis: Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City01:57:59 Sporting Kansas City's Struggles and Future Prospects02:00:22 Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC: A Competitive Clash02:03:52 Impact of Ryan Gauld's Return on Vancouver's Performance02:08:22 Tristan Blackman's Role in Vancouver's Success02:11:26 LAFC's Individual Brilliance vs Team Cohesion02:14:43 Cengiz Under: A Flop Signing?Support the show

Send us a textRussell and Beau discuss each team's season thus far in the Western ConferenceTimestamps00:00 Intro12:24 LA Galaxy's Struggles20:18 Houston Dynamo's Potential28:16 St. Louis City SC's Inconsistencies35:14 Real Salt Lake's Struggles and Coaching Concerns44:16 Colorado's Defensive Woes and Goalkeeping Heroics50:23 FC Dallas: Individual Talent vs. Team Strategy56:33 Comparing Eastern and Western Conference Bottom Teams01:04:41 Assessing Team Competence in MLS01:12:33 Seattle Sounders: Strengths and Concerns01:27:51 LAFC: Individual Brilliance vs Team Play01:34:08 LAFC's Potential and Seattle's Challenges01:39:17 San Diego's Overperformance and Future Outlook01:47:39 Portland's Inconsistent Performance and Goal Scoring01:58:00 Minnesota's Surprising Success and Key Players02:05:04 Vancouver's Dominance and Unique Goal Scoring Approach02:12:45 The Impact of Player Transfers02:19:30 Predictions for the Season's EndSupport the show