The gang is back together again! Headlines: FIFA contemplates playing World Cups every two year; US Soccer & SUM divorcing and USMNT/USWNT roster reactions. Recap of final weekend in Europe [17:00] ft Bale saving Chelsea's bacon and Sam's sanity; La Liga wilding out; plus Ligue 1 and Serie A; and some thoughts on MLS. Champions League final preview [39:30]. Best Bets [47:30] and GOAWs. Eryk Williamson [57:50] discusses his road from DC to Portland Timbers via a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean; his resting bitch face; whether granola/microbrews/anarchy are growing on him; life as the third Chara; playing the 8 versus the 6; thoughts on moving overseas; which teammate has a burner twitter account; blowing up on TikTok; his descent into sneaker addiction and word association featuring Steve Clark and USMNT U23 coach Jason Kreis.