MLS Now Podcast

Beau and Gavin recap week 26 of the MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro02:29 Impact of International Breaks on MLS05:03 Coaching Changes and Team Performance11:28 Analyzing Recent Matches and Team Strategies15:48 Nashville's Dominance in the East17:57 Messi's Impact and Miami's Struggles22:05 Real Salt Lake's Upset Victory29:56 Orlando's Unique Jersey Design32:17 Jersey Critique and Game Outcomes33:19 Vancouver vs. DC United: A Surprising Match35:44 The Importance of the Right System for Players38:55 Player Development and Coaching Impact41:26 Austin's Resurgence and Coaching Changes44:42 San Diego's Struggles and Goalkeeping Needs53:00 San Jose's Revival and Playoff Potential55:51 Portland's Challenges and Roster Issues01:02:07 SKC's Performance and Houston's Red Card Incident01:03:34 Houston's Top Four Hopes01:07:23 Kansas City's Resurgence01:08:19 Cincinnati's Defensive Woes01:09:16 The Rise of Prince Owusu01:10:11 Colorado's Struggles01:14:17 The Unpredictable Western Conference01:17:44 NYCFC's Playoff Dilemma

Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap week 25 of the MLS regular season00:00 Intro04:24 Philadelphia vs. SKC: The Comeback of the Week14:44 Hudson River Derby: NYCFC vs. Red Bulls Showdown45:20 Lionel Messi's Dominance in MLS Stats49:12 San Diego's Missed Opportunities57:50 Houston's Playoff Prospects01:00:28 Comparing Houston and Minnesota01:03:16 Rivalries and Upcoming Matches01:05:05 Final Thoughts on Playoff Scenarios01:14:08 New England Revolution's Surprising Success01:17:15 Vancouver's Rising Star01:17:49 Chicago Fire's Struggles and Tactical Adjustments01:21:17 Impact of Key Player Departures01:24:48 LA Galaxy's Road Victory and Player Highlights01:27:08 USMNT Camp and Young Talent01:27:54 DC United's Coaching Philosophy and Club Culture01:28:26 St. Louis' Unbeaten Streak and Future Prospects

Russell and Beau recap week 24 of MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro01:57 Philadelphia's Dominance and Scoring Records03:54 Refereeing Controversies and VAR Decisions07:53 Injury Impact on Seattle and Other Teams11:57 MLS Playoff Race and Team Form Analysis17:02 Nashville and Other Teams' Recent Performances21:05 Miami's Struggles and roster issues25:09 Seattle's Challenges and Future Outlooks29:47 Referee Insights and VAR Challenges39:50 The Physicality of MLS and Refereeing Difficulties50:09 Team Strategies, Injuries, and Player Impact

Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap week 23 of the MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 — Intro04:01 — Coach of the Year Debate: St. Louis, Vancouver, and Nashville12:01 — Will MLS Fans Support the U.S. Open Cup?15:47 — Chicago Fire 4–4 Toronto FC: Josh Sargent’s Hat Trick23:13 — FC Dallas vs. Sporting Kansas City: The Controversial Penalty30:44 — Portland’s Nine-Goal Thriller and Janssen’s Historic Hat Trick35:23 — Columbus’ Big Win: Does It Mean a Turnaround?44:01 — Portland’s Momentum and Minnesota’s Defensive Collapse47:52 — LAFC’s Slump51:37 — San Jose’s Collapse and Austin’s Late Equalizer55:24 — Quick Hits: Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Seattle65:19 — Miami vs. Atlanta: A Wild Finish at Home68:12 — LA Galaxy vs. New England: Is New England Losing Momentum?70:41 — Biggest Losers of the Week

Russell and Gavin recap week 22 of MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro02:41 Player Performances: Cavan Sullivan and Milan Iloski03:10 Portland Timbers' season prospects after Kevin Kelsey's departure04:58 Orlando's Griezmann: Impact and Goal Contribution05:36 Lionel Messi's performance and impact in MLS07:27 LA Galaxy's Marco Reus: Contribution and Role08:20 Casemiro's experiment as center back for Miami10:06 Charlotte's Recent Wins and Team Performance10:52 Saint Louis's recent match and squad depth concerns12:22 MLS Scheduling and Match Timing Preferences13:44 Upcoming matches for Colorado and their playoff chances15:04 Transfer Rumors: Jack McGlynn to Europe16:00 New England Revolution's resurgence and player performances17:45 MLS Standings and Playoff Contenders20:04 Columbus Crew's struggles and transfer market issues20:05 Weekend Match Highlights and Key Moments22:30 Player Impact and Future Predictions23:48 Nashville's historic season and coach BJ Callaghan27:10 Seattle's recent form and playoff outlook37:20 MLS season records and Nashville's pursuit of history43:46 Closing thoughts and team analysis