MLS IS BACK! On this edition of Outside the Box, we review all the latest happenings in Matchday 1 from MLS. Morris Duggan scored. Aziel Jackson is a tax cheat code. And Nashville look legit. All that and more on this OTB!Jeremy (Cascadia FC):X/Twitter: @SportsGuyJeremyX/Twitter: @Cascadia_FCBluesky: @jeremypeterman.bsky.socialBluesky: @cascadiafc.bsky.socialJoss (Off To See The Wizards):X/Twitter: @joshbathtubX/Twitter: @toseethewizardsInstagram:@offtoseethewizardsJuanners Bluesky - @Juanners.Bsky.Social Twitter - @juanners715Box State Footy:Instagram -@BoxStateFootyBsky: @boxstatefooty.bsky.socialX/Twitter [email protected]

On this edition of Outside the Box, the cast ponder their orbs and begin to peer into the future. Our Predictions Show is sure to stir the pot, make some bold declarations, and bound to have us looking quite silly come the end of the season. Tune in for our latest predictions, club standings, and how we think the league will shake out when it's all said and done. Jeremy (Cascadia FC):X/Twitter: @SportsGuyJeremyX/Twitter: @Cascadia_FCBluesky: @jeremypeterman.bsky.socialBluesky: @cascadiafc.bsky.socialJoss (Off To See The Wizards):X/Twitter: @joshbathtubX/Twitter: @toseethewizardsInstagram:@offtoseethewizardsJuanners Bluesky - @Juanners.Bsky.Social Twitter - @juanners715Box State Footy:Instagram -@BoxStateFootyBsky: @boxstatefooty.bsky.socialX/Twitter [email protected]

On this edition of Outside the Box, the cast discuss EVERY MLS team's Offseason Windows. We talk about James to MLS, Timo Werner to the Quakes, the massive turnover of teams like Sporting and the Rapids, and the entire league as a whole gets a spot and some mention. With plenty of one liners sprinkled throughout and with the return of a one Ayoub Jabbari, we are feeling all the excitement of the MLS season just right around the corner. With plenty more to help get the cast back in groove, the offseason mega pod is effectively our preseason preparations for the podcast season of MLS! With a predictions show still to address, the fellas are amped for this season one which will be coming live via video thanks to Stream Yard! It's a big world of possibilities for this season and the pod and this Mega Pod is sure to get you back into the MLS mood as well.

Jeremy (Cascadia FC):X/Twitter: @SportsGuyJeremy

X/Twitter: @Cascadia_FC

Bluesky: @jeremypeterman.bsky.social

Bluesky: @cascadiafc.bsky.social

Joss (Off To See The Wizards):

X/Twitter: @joshbathtub

X/Twitter: @toseethewizards

Instagram:@offtoseethewizards

Juanners Bluesky - @Juanners.Bsky.Social Twitter - @juanners715

Box State Footy:

Instagram -@BoxStateFooty

Bsky: @boxstatefooty.bsky.social

X/Twitter -@BoxStateFooty

Boxstatefooty.com

On this edition of Burgundy Banter, Jeremy Peterman joins Juanners to discuss the shocking Cole Bassett to Portland Timbers news. We discuss the details of the trade, Bassett's impact throughout the years for the Rapids, his possible usage in Portland, and what comes next for the Colorado Rapids just three weeks out from the season. You can follow Jeremy Peterman via the social links below. Follow and support his work over at Cascadia FC.

Jeremy:

X/Twitter: @SportsGuyJeremy

X/Twitter: @Cascadia_FC

Bluesky: @jeremypeterman.bsky.social

Bluesky: @cascadiafc.bsky.social

Cascadia: https://www.cascadiafc.com/

Juanners:Bluesky - @Juanners.Bsky.Social Twitter - @juanners715

On this episode of the Box State Footy Podcast, we speak with Executive Director of the USL Players Association: Connor Tobin.

The collective bargaining agreement between the USL and the Players Association expired December, 31st 2025. As players report for training across the league, there's still a lot of negotiating to be done as it relates to fair working conditions and professional standards. USL has their eyes on an expansive Promotion/Relegation system sure to shake the foundation of American soccer but the players aren't seeing much of that expansiveness and are

Born in Fort Collins, Tobin's current role as Executive Director is heavily informed by his prior playing days. The retired defender had to wear two hats; collectively organizing players across various locker rooms and also then trying to win on the pitch. Now, as Director, the line is not as blurred and Tobin's primary objective is to finding and maintaining a fair balance between the league and it's players to ensure sustainability for the years to come.

We would like to thank Connor Tobin for his time and words as well the USLPA for facilitating this conversation.

Connor Tobin: @USLPlayers

Today on Outside the Box, we preview the MLS Cup Final! We discuss both semi final matches and then discuss where are heart and heads are at in terms of how things go. Be sure to share this with your favorite MLS sporting director and we will also see you LIVE on Saturday for our MLS Cup Final watch along. boxstatefooty.comAvailable on Spotify: Box State Footy: Instagram -@BoxStateFootyX/Twitter -@BoxStateFootySubstack - https://boxstatefooty.substack.com/ Cohosts:DanielX/Twitter: @VoxProMLSJossX/Twitter: @joshbathtubX/Twitter: @toseethewizardsInstagram:@offtoseethewizardsJeremyX/Twitter: @SportsGuyJeremyX/Twitter: @Cascadia_FCBluesky: @jeremypeterman.bsky.socialBluesky: @cascadiafc.bsky.socialSubstack:https://cascadiafc.substack.com/JuannersBluesky - @Juanners.Bsky.Social Twitter - @juanners715

It's been a minute! Our recording last week corrupted but all is good now in the Outside the Box world. On this episode, we talk the conference semi-finals, we touch on the Ernst Tanner news and draft our final's teams. Check it out on this episode of Outside The Box!boxstatefooty.comAvailable on Spotify: Box State Footy: Instagram -@BoxStateFootyX/Twitter -@BoxStateFootySubstack - https://boxstatefooty.substack.com/ Cohosts:DanielX/Twitter: @VoxProMLSJossX/Twitter: @joshbathtubX/Twitter: @toseethewizardsInstagram:@offtoseethewizardsJeremyX/Twitter: @SportsGuyJeremyX/Twitter: @Cascadia_FCBluesky: @jeremypeterman.bsky.socialBluesky: @cascadiafc.bsky.socialSubstack:https://cascadiafc.substack.com/JuannersBluesky - @Juanners.Bsky.Social Twitter - @juanners715

We are back with a full playoff picture now evident. But before we dive too deep into the playoffs, we are looking to the eliminated teams one last time and getting in an early off season preview. Check it out as well as our bracket predictions in this edition of Outside the Box! boxstatefooty.comAvailable on Spotify: Box State Footy: Instagram -@BoxStateFootyX/Twitter -@BoxStateFootySubstack - https://boxstatefooty.substack.com/ Cohosts:DanielX/Twitter: @VoxProMLSJossX/Twitter: @joshbathtubX/Twitter: @toseethewizardsInstagram:@offtoseethewizardsJeremyX/Twitter: @SportsGuyJeremyX/Twitter: @Cascadia_FCBluesky: @jeremypeterman.bsky.socialBluesky: @cascadiafc.bsky.socialSubstack:https://cascadiafc.substack.com/JuannersBluesky - @Juanners.Bsky.Social Twitter - @juanners715

Thank you for tuning in to Burgundy Banter this season. It will be sure to return in due time under a different iteration. Hope to see you all next season 🫡Listen on Spotify: ⛰️ www.boxstatefooty.com Be sure to follow us all on socials!Juanners:X/Twitter - @juanners715Bluesky - Juanners.Bsky.Social Box State Footy: Instagram - @BoxStateFootyX/Twitter - @BoxStateFootySubstack - Boxstatefooty.substack.comWebsite: www.boxstatefooty.com

The Outside the Box GAMMIES are here. We list our West and East Best XI's, U22 POTY's, Fraud of the Year, Coach of the Year, and various other categories including our infamous MEME team. All that and more in this banger of an episodeboxstatefooty.comAvailable on Spotify: Box State Footy: Instagram -@BoxStateFootyX/Twitter -@BoxStateFootySubstack - https://boxstatefooty.substack.com/ Cohosts:DanielX/Twitter: @VoxProMLSJossX/Twitter: @joshbathtubX/Twitter: @toseethewizardsInstagram:@offtoseethewizardsJeremyX/Twitter: @SportsGuyJeremyX/Twitter: @Cascadia_FCBluesky: @jeremypeterman.bsky.socialBluesky: @cascadiafc.bsky.socialSubstack:https://cascadiafc.substack.com/JuannersBluesky - @Juanners.Bsky.Social Twitter - @juanners715