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We're back and what a weekend of news we have to discuss! David Gass joins Calen Carr and Tom Bogert to break down LAFC's blockbuster Gareth Bale signing. Add in Carlos Vela's new contract and the signing of Giorgio Chiellini - are LAFC now the clear favorites for MLS Cup?

The guys also dive in on the rest of MLS Week 16 including Philly's huge win (and a red card for their trainer!), FC Cincinnati continuing to look legit, and Austin's comeback against Dallas. 

2:29 - GARETH BALE TO LAFC! ON A TAM DEAL! 

15:57 - Carlos Vela re-signs for LAFC

19:32 - Philly beats NYCFC despite trainer red card

33:27 - Cincy is legit! Club sets MLS win record

42:30 - Austin v Dallas was one of the best games of the weekend

47:19 - Injury bug hits Atlanta again

49:16 - Can Lorenzo Insigne save Toronto’s season?

53:28 - Quick hit Week 16 results

1:12:02 - Orlando v Nashville USOC preview

Cupset! Again! David Gass is joined by Charlie Davies and Jordan Angeli to sort through another crazy round of the U.S. Open Cup. Is it the Red Bulls' trophy to lose? And what would a Cup mean for SKC in the midst of a tough league campaign?

The trio is then joined by Columbus Crew President and GM Tim Bezbatchenko to get all the details on the Cucho Hernandez signing. 

We finish off with a weekend preview, our ESPN+ games of the week and the mailbag! 

2:19 - The 2023 All-Star Game is headed to D.C.!

8:06 - Cupset! Sacramento stuns the Galaxy

14:32 - Are the Red Bulls legit trophy contenders?

23:55 - What would a USOC win mean for SKC?

26:13 - Why both Toronto and Vancouver need to win the Canadian Championship

34:08 - Adrian Heath gets a contract extension

41:32 - Tim Bezbatchenko on Cucho signing, what’s next for Crew

1:04:20 - Weekend Preview

1:16:40 - ESPN+ Games of the Week

1:19:50 - Mailbag

David joins forces with Calen Carr & Michael Lahoud to talk about everyones favorite thing GOALS! Columbus has broken the bank on a new DP striker is that enough for an MLS Cup run? Are Cade Cowell or Talles Magno the next big MLS Product? Then Jeremy Ebobisse stops by to talk about his work with The BPC, what has led to his place on top of the Golden Boot race, fighting for a spot at The World Cup, and much more.

• 3:18 Josef Martinez getting Atlanta looking like themselves)
• 10:13 Mario Gotze linked to Inter Miami
• 13:25 Cincinnati gets big result vs. Philly
• 18:00 Any worry for the Union?
• 22:30 Vancouver surging up the table
• 28:00 Columbus Crew signs DP Cucho Hernandez
• 41:00 A move to Europe for Cade Cowell?
• 51:29 Matt Turner gets improbable send off
• 1:02 Seattle vs. LAFC - Western Conference Preview?
• 1:09 Real Salt Lake and Austin trending up, Montreal trending down
• Jeremy Ebobisse
• End Red Bulls and NYCFC meet in USOC

Huge news for all of us who love MLS! The league has a new media deal with Apple! Andrew Wiebe, David Gass, and Charlie Davies break down what excites them about the future before diving in to the biggest stories in MLS as we return from the international break. 

1:14 - MLS has a new TV deal!

20:08 - The World Cup field is set! 

26:14 - The biggest stories in MLS as the league resumes

26:37 - Can Seattle go on a run?

29:06 - Revs have bounced back from a rocky start

38:58 - Can NYCFC stay atop the East without Deila (and maybe Taty)?

43:28 - Will Carlos Vela re-sign?

49:04 - What’s ahead in the summer transfer window?

1:01:54 - Which club’s great start will hold?

1:14:57 - Mailbag

MLS is fully back this week and we have news to go with it! The guys talk what's next for NYCFC after Ronny Deila's departure, discuss whether the Revs have turned it around, and Charlotte FC's incredible home atmosphere.

6:20 - Ronny Deila departs; what’s his legacy and what next for NYCFC?

27:05 - SKCs woes continue, have the Revs turned it around?

34:51 - What should New England do with their open DP spot?

38:19 - New coach bump for Charlotte or something more?

44:58 - Breaking down Nashville’s lack of home form

46:14 - Playing matchmaker with impeding MLS free agents

1:07:33 - Giorgio Chiellini officially signs for LAFC

1:15:10 - Mailbag

Andrew, Doyle and David get together to talk through reaction to our USMNT "locks," Gregg Berhalter's XI against Grenada and the big questions facing Canada. Plus, an interview with FC Cincinnati No. 9 Brandon Vazquez on his form, his career and USMNT hopes & transfer news around the league.

8:20 - Revisiting our USMNT locks

26:25 - How should the USMNT approach Grenada and the Nations League

40:35 - Big questions for Canada ahead of the World Cup 

50:28 - Brandon Vazquez on mental strength, Cincy, and pancakes 

1:15:53 - Griffin Yow transfer rumors - would a move make sense?

1:16:36 - Mauro Manotas to Columbus??

1:19:09 - Revs sell Buksa, what now 

1:23:09 - What to make of Christian Fuchs’ comments

From goalkeeper to No. 9, the guys try to figure out who are locks for Gregg Berhalter's Best XI after a scoreless draw for Qatar. Plus, Peter Galindo explains what's going on with Canada, Gaga to Madrid and the best fullback tandems in MLS.

3:35 - First thoughts on USMNT’s draw with Uruguay 

11:04 - Is Sean Johnson in the mix for the USMNT No. 1 GK spot?

20:55 - Who are the locked-in starters on the USMNT backline?

33:11 - What is the best possible midfield combo?

47:27 - Time to talk about the No. 9… again

53:42 - Lookahead to World Cup Game 1: Wales

59:58 - Peter Galindo (Sportsnet) on what’s going on with Canada

1:15:22 - Damir Kreilach’s injury is a huge blow

1:17:54 - Other MLS news and notes

1:24:20 - Best outside back duos in MLS

Andrew, David and Charlie dig into the USMNT's 3-0 win against Morocco. The guys try to figure out what Gregg Berhalter wanted to get out of the match, whether Matt Turner pulled ahead of Zack Steffen, how close Christian Pulisic was to his best and how well Brenden Aaronson fit at the No. 8 position. Oh, and of course we dove into the battle at the No. 9 position: Haji Wright vs. Jesus Ferreira!

Plus, new CCL format, Diego Luna to RSL and more on Charlotte FC and Miguel Angel Ramirez's breakup.

2:15 - 2020 Canadian Championship final played… now?

4:36 - Big picture thoughts from the USMNT’s win

12:17 - Is a pressing system a good fit for the USMNT?

20:06 - Is Matt Turner now ahead of Zack Steffen? 

31:56 - Christian Pulisic was at his best

37:42 - Evaluating the Brenden Aaronson midfield experiment

40:57 - How much did Haji Wright help himself? 

55:03 - Quick lookahead to Uruguay 

56:22 - New CCL Qualifying format announced  

1:04:44 - More Charlotte FC details emerge 

1:17:52 - Mailbag

Parent-teacher conference time! The Monday crew sits down to hand out grades to every single team, plus talk about Charlotte's big morning (adios, Miguel Angel Ramirez!). Who is the easiest grader? The hardest? Who passed and who failed? Plus, all the reasons to be locked in to US-Morocco!

5:49 - Charlotte FC

16:23 - LA Galaxy

20:09 - Austin FC

22:58 - Houston Dynamo FC

25:02 - FC Dallas

26:32 - Inter Miami

29:49 - FC Cincinnati

32:10 - NYCFC

33:55 - RBNY

35:39 - San Jose Earthquakes

39:04 - Atlanta United

41:07 - Real Salt Lake

43:11 - Toronto FC45:03 - New England Revolution

49:15 - Minnesota United

51:42 - Orlando City

54:09 - Seattle Sounders FC

55:07 - CF Montreal

56:59 - Vancouver Whitecaps FC

58:30 - D.C. United

59:59 - Sporting KC

1:01:03 - LAFC

1:02:24 - Philadelphia Union

1:04:40 - Portland Timbers 

1:05:14 - Nashville SC

1:06:56 - Colorado Rapids

1:09:22 - Chicago Fire FC

1:11:40 - Columbus Crew

1:14:14 - USMNT window preview

Charlie is fired up, and that means we've got a good show! The guys talk US Open Cup (and Canadian Championship), including two regional Cupsets (VAMOS UNION OMAHA, SAC REPUBLIC) and a wild El Trafico. Plus, could more Americans follow Aaronson to Leeds? Should Djordje Mihailovic move to Europe in the summer if he wants to make the World Cup team? Our feet are held to the fire in the mailbag...

4:06 - Show some love to the Canadian Championship! 

10:48 - USOC quarterfinals set

18:14 - Crisis in Minnesota? 

24:43 - Breaking down Union Omaha’s amazing run 

30:11 - Johnny Russell puts SKC on his back

38:00 - We loved the fire in El Trafico (USOC edition)

55:51 - Where we want to go for the USOC Final

58:39 - Brenden Aaronson to Leeds, will more USMNTers join him?  

1:00:31 - Move to Europe? Stay in MLS? What’s best for young Americans

1:18:25 - Mailbag