MLS Now Podcast

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