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Hosts Kevin Wallace, Grayson, and The Chief are giving the world of American soccer what has been missing this whole time: another podcast. Covering the biggest stories in Major League Soccer, interviews, bizarre rule explanations, and hot takes on the latest in MLS. The World’s GAM is here to be your second favorite podcast.
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The playoff field is shaping up and the New York Red Bulls will not be a part of it for the first time in 15* years. What went wrong in New York and what is the future of this team? Philadelphia looks like a shield lock, but how many other teams are going to get to 60 points this season? When is it ok to put your own name on a kit, is Dr Erkut Sogut inventing a new fiction genre, and giving GGG his flowers.
Timestamps:
(4:54) - Red Bulls miss the playoffs
(13:33) New York and MLS
(24:10) - Chicago Fire and the Eastern Conference Playoffs
(32:38) - Table Talk
(41:38) - Dr Erkut Sogut
(51:00) - Western Conference Update
(59:27) - What to Watch this Weekend
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Kevin and Grayson take in the week that was in MLS including Minnesota falling flat on their face, the Open Cup final asking how much does it matter these days, Columbus Crew in trouble, DC's GM's Books gets an early review, and so much more!
Timestamps:
(1:38) - How much does the Open Cup matter in 2025?
(9:37) - Minnesota's very bad week
(11:57) - Does Columbus suck now?
(17:49) - Miami might actually do this
(23:59) - Jim Curtin to New England?
(44:36) - Dr. Erkut Sogut's writing
(57:35) - What to Watch This Weekend
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It was really a week of highs and lows around MLS with firings, hirings, win streaks, winter schedules, and incredible works of fiction. As MLS heads into the last month or so of matches, these are the biggest, funniest, and weirdest stories we're keeping an eye on.
Timestamps:
(9:29) - NYCFC CEO Open to Winter Schedule
(15:24) - DC United hires agent turned author turned GM to run the team
(30:42) - Caleb Porter is fired, unloved
(40:48) - Charlotte ties the all-time win streak
(45:47) - US Open Cup Final is set after late, late winner in Minnesota
(57:23) - What to Watch This Weekend
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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are on an international break shortened episode this week. The USMNT had a very up and down international window, but MLS had to save the day in the end. What does it say when the national team looks better the more MLS players you put in it? St Louis takes the bold stance of being anti-anti-childhood cancer. St Louis also took a ton of shots with nothing to show for it! And Miami v Seattle might be without Suarez, but it's still the match of the week-ish. Thankfully, MLS delivers the best weekend slate of games of the entire season (so far!)
Timestamps:
(5:23) - USMNT Talk
(14:03) - St Louis's questionable banner decisions
(22:47) - 42:4, what happened!?
(25:06) - Suarez is actually suspended in MLS
(32:59) - What to Watch this Weekend
Kevin and Chief do their best to get their minds around the Leagues Cup aftermath. Fights on the field and outside the stadium, all for the biggest and best trophy in the entire world. Obviously. Tim Howard offers a solution, because the league won't. Charlotte is also on a heater, and won't stop winning games. San Diego and LAFC put together one of the best MLS games ever. And Don Garber speaks to the media.
Timestamps:
(3:10) - Leagues Cup
(27:35) - Don Garber speaks
(41:30) - Charlotte's win streak
(47:54) - San Diego and LAFC
(57:38) - What to Watch this Weekend
It has been a good week for MLS storylines. Thomas Müller bags his first goal with Vancouver but not without controversy. A crazy PK calls into question VAR, "clear and obvious", and when you're allowed to ask a question. Caleb Porter attempts some historical revisionism, then utterly denies it. Leagues Cup brings the absurdity that is Javier Mascherano, Miami, Galaxy, and more. Finally, the USMNT has a distinct MLS flavor, good or bad? Then it's three matches this weekend that have our full attention.
Timestamps:
(6:41) - Vancouver PK Controversy
(30:05) - Caleb Porter history lesson
(39:41) - The Leagues Cup
(56:12) - USMLSNT
(1:16:26) - What to Watch this Weekend
Kevin and the Chief have a load of topics to tackle in this one, starting with Paxten Aaronson heading to the Colorado Rapids! The only problem is, Paxten didn't first run this move past the angry mob known as USMNT twitter fans. PRO makes a mockery of pool questions after NYRB-Philly. Evander and Kevin Kelsy both had their revenge games against each other in a thriller. And ESPN, MLB, and Apple TV are all making moves that generally don't mean good things for MLS, what's next for the league's broadcast partner?
Timestamps:
(6:19) - Paxten Aaronson transfer to Colorado
(25:19) - PRO and Written Questions
(38:23) - Evander and Kelsy revenge matches
(44:35) - MLB and Apple TV may be moving on
(59:49) - What to Watch this Weekend
The MLS Secondary Transfer Window is wide open and we've got comings and goings all around the league. We break down a few of the new additions made in the past few days. Plus, Miami once again seems to be after a new international transfer -- with what TAM/GAM and which international spot?! Son Heung-min Mania hits LAFC as the newest DP draws huge fan interests around the league and abroad. Plus, we dive into the controversy surrounding PRO referee Tim Ford and social media posts that seem to indicate he's an LAFC fan.
(2:40) Inter Miami targeting Gonzalo Piovi from Cruz Azul
(17:34) Drake Callender traded to Charlotte FC
(23:33) Lucho Acosta deal finalized
(25:15) Santi Moreno officially out, Kristoffer Velde in for Portland Timbers FC
(30:35) Archie Goodwin signs with Charlotte FC
(34:55) Son-Mania hits LAFC
(43:07) Supporters Shield Rundown
(47:05) PRO Referee Tim Ford under investigation for openly supporting a team
(1:03:44) What to Watch this weekend in MLS!
It is a very fun time to be an MLS fan as Leagues Cup is in full swing and the transfer market is as hot as it's ever been. So, much, drama with players demanding to leave, not being allowed to leave, and Toronto spending a lot of cash on a player you've heard of before. Portland and Colorado might have issues behind the scenes while Vancouver continues to do good business. There's so much to cover, and that's just on the player side. Turns out, there's a few non-players who have also been asked to leave as well!
Timestamps:
(6:50) - Messi's Bodyguard banned from Leagues Cup
(12:21) - Make American Great Again hat banned in St Louis
(20:56) - Djordje Mihailovic to Toronto
(31:25) - Columbus Crew transfers in and not out
(38:23) - Lucho Acosta's MLS time comes to an end
(45:12) - Santi Moreno demands to leave Portland
(53:44) - What to Watch this Weekend
Kevin, Grayson, and Chief are finally back in their happy place: talking about Leagues Cup. As the number 1 cheerleaders of all things Leagues Cup, this episode is dedicated to what should be your favorite tournament. Explaining the format, who to root for, how we got here, and what the future of the tournament might look like. Then in Part Two it's matches this weekend to checkout since there is no MLS action.
Timestamps:
(0:42) - Leagues Cup Overview and Preview
(49:26) - What to Watch this Weekend
In another unorthodox World's GAM the focus is only on two big stories of the day: Inter Miami and Messi possibly (maybe, maybe not?) cheating. Would it be so bad if everyone else got to play by these new rules? Also this week was MLS All-Star which means owner meetings and a "State of the League" talk from Don Garber. TV viewership numbers, ICE protests, and the looming calendar switch were all topics. Then, it's what to watch for this weekend!
Timestamps:
(0:40) - Inter Miami, Messi, and following rules
(25:35) - MLS All-Star and everything around the game
(57:10) - What to Watch This Weekend
An unusual episode for The World's GAM, the entire episode is an interview with Andrew Wiebe. Fans of MLS, podcasts, and particularly MLS podcasts will know Wiebe from his time hosting the beloved Extra Time Radio podcast and now he is the sideline reporter for Sunday Night Soccer on MLS Season Pass. This longer-than-usual conversation was a great survey of his time covering the league and where said league stands now.
With the Gold Cup and Club World Cup over it is now the home-stretch for MLS (let's pretend like the Leagues Cup doesn't exist for right now) as the Supporter Shield appears to be an 8 team race. Minnesota is the most aggressive set-piece team in the world, Seattle and Columbus agreed to end their match early, NYCFC floats a 700 pound bird down a river or two, and Charlotte has a hand-eye coordination problem. Throw in a little What to Watch this weekend with some great matchups (all at the exact same time).
Timestamps:
(6:21) - NYCFC Floats a 700# Pigeon
(14:26) - Charlotte Beer Showers
(24:33) - Minnesota Hacking Set-Pieces
(37:03) - The end of the Sounders-Crew match
(46:47) - Update on Chicago ICE banners
(50:24) - The Supporter Shield Race takes Shape
(1:08:06) - What to Watch this Weekend
After a week off The World's GAM is BACK! The MLSPA dropped salary information on our doorsteps, even if it was a few months late. Olivier Giroud, Federico Bernardeschi, and Lorenzo Insigne all say Goodbye to MLS as Son Heung-min, Thomas Muller, and Timo Werner may be saying Hello. Chicago fans clash with security and their club about political messaging and San Diego, look out ya'll, might be for real. Part two is a conversation with John Molinaro about Toronto, looking back at the Manning legacy and looking ahead to what's next. And Finally in Part Three it's what to watch this weekend.
Timestamps:
(2:00) - MLSPA Salary Dump
(19:57) - MLS Departures
(26:53) - MLS Arrivals(?)
(35:31) - Political message clashes in Chicago/MLS
(45:10) - San Diego and their MVP
(53:13) - Interview with John Molinaro
(1:15:22) - What to Watch This Weekend
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After spending all of last week talking about the Club World Cup and picking matches to watch this weekend, it only felt appropriate to go back and talk about the matches that really have made this tournament special. How has MLS looked? Will Miami get out of the group? And predicting how every group will shake out late this week during "decision week". Enjoy this bonus episode and we'll be back on Thursday with your regularly scheduled MLS talk.
It is a special episode of The World's GAM as it is all about the Club World Cup! The tournament had a cloud of controversy going into it, and yet it appears to have come out the other side looking like a great idea. The execution could use some work though. Looking at how the tournament has gone through the first week, how MLS teams have looked, and who we find ourselves rooting for is all a part of the fun. Then it's a look ahead to the weekend matches that have caught our eye in the Club World Cup.
A very, very busy week off the field for MLS has so much to talk about in this one. The USMNT had two rough games in their tune-up match before the Gold Cup, but does it look worse for MLS that a team full of MLS-ers couldn't get it done? LAFC, the club and the fans, take a stand against the federal government while the Club World Cup looks to add ICE and Boarder Patrol to stadium security, where does this go from here? Vancouver Whitecaps continue their insane story with a very weird 3-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders and USSF and the NCAA are holding talks about how to incorporate college soccer in the broader soccer umbrella in the United States, what happens next? PLUS what to watch this weekend.
Timestamps:
(1:35) - USMNT vs MLS
(14:36) - LAFC vs the feds
(25:54) - Vancouver vs Seattle
(36:51) - Chicago Fire new stadium soon?
(38:09) - USSF and NCAA to merge? The future of college soccer
(57:24) - What to watch this weekend
International competitions dominated the MLS storylines this past week with LAFC punching a ticket to the Club World Cup, Seattle Sounders players protesting how bonuses are being divided, and the Vancouver Whitecaps fail at the finish-line in CONCACAF Champions Cup. MLS National Writer Charles Boehm joins to talk about MLS at the half-way point. What storylines are being overlooked and who do we credit for the Philly academy success? Finally what to watch this weekend is a little lacking as most of the league is off for international duty.
Timestamps:
(8:01) - LAFC is in the Club World Cup
(27:07) - Seattle Sounders player protest
(42:34) - Conversation with Charles Boehm
(1:12:26) - What to Watch this Weekend
Another exciting week of MLS action has the lead story being Olof Mellberg is out after just 15 matches in charge in St Louis. How much time is left for St Louis's General Manager, and how is Philly's success factoring in. Many listeners wanted The Chief and Grayson to weigh in on a call in the Charlotte-Columbus match, but what are ways we can make refereeing better in MLS? Maybe start with answering some questions. FC Cincinnati are at the top of the table, but are they pretending? And CR7 will probably be coming to the United States this summer, but playing for whom?
Timestamps:
(8:41) - Olof Mellberg OUT
(22:02) - Referee decisions make headlines
(44:32) - FC Cincinnati
(50:45) - Ronaldo to Miami!?
(56:37) - What to Watch this Weekend (and Wednesday)
It was a rivalry week for the history books! Very, very boring history books. Mid-week matches take the steam out of intense rivalries and might have contributed to weak results. Greg Vanney signs a contract extension on the eve of his team going winless yet again this season. And the seats in St Louis are heating up. Part Two is all about Miami, and asking if they're bad now after an awful two months of performances. Part Three is all about which matches are worth your time this weekend!
Timestamps:
(6:25) - Special 10 days transfer window
(10:23) - Rivalry Week Reactions
(19:04) - El Traffico and Greg Vanney
(28:26) - Hot seats in St Louis
(38:16) - Is Miami bad now?
(56:44) - What to watch this weekend
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