Messi is rewriting the playbook for Major League Soccer in the US, but is his presence enough to make the league a global contender? We’re diving into the impact of big-name players in MLS, why the league struggles to keep young talent, and how the 2026 World Cup could be a turning point. Plus, the wild backstory on David Beckham’s MLS ownership and why Messi’s bodyguard might be the fittest guy in soccer. 

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Chapters

• 03:33 – Sports that should be Olympic
•  12:30 – Paul Schleinz, soccer coach & saint
•  21:22 – Why Americans ghost MLS teams
•  24:51 – Messi, Apple, Beckham, and $$$
•  30:57 – World Cup 2026
•  39:33 – Messi joins the GOAT club
•  42:39 – Danita Johnson is making moves 

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