Kickin The Real

It's officially the home stretch in MLS as teams fight to solidify their spots while others try to spark a playoff push. Here's a roundup on all the teams in the league and their outlook. Plus, a little talk at the end on the USMNT's youth movement.

My brother Diego Montalvan joins the pod again to discuss his wild World Cup journey (attending 20 games!) and all the storylines the tournament created en route to Spain winning the 🏆

We're officially at the World Cup break so it was a perfect time for another MLS 30 in 30 roundup. The first time I tried this segment I went over by 10 minutes, but we came back and nailed it. Plus, a little talk at the end on the USMNT's outlook for the 2026 World Cup.

Tried out a new segment where I touch on all 30 MLS teams in 30 minutes. I failed miserably and went over by 10 minutes, but it was good to get some thoughts out on where teams stand after ten matchdays so far this season.

Reporter and analyst Niko Moreno joined the podcast to discuss all things Seattle Sounders, their foundation for success, James Rodriguez in MLS and much more!

After a few arduous years of suffering, the New England Patriots are once again AFC Champs and rightfully back where they belong. This one is for my New Englanders. If you're a hater, oh well! I LIKE US!!!

Soccer writer and creative director Favian Renkel joined the show to discuss Inter Miami winning MLS Cup, the energy around the 2026 World Cup, growth of the game in the U.S., and much more.

It was time for another one of those random thoughts episode as the Dodgers-Blue Jays played an all-time classic World Series. Plus, some NFL talk as the Patriots are once again one of the best teams in the league.

Content creator and MLS sicko Eli Lesser joins the pod to try to predict the unpredictable. We take a look at the playoff bracket and go through the matchups, making our picks all the way up to who will win 2025 MLS Cup.

A special edition of the podcast recorded LIVE from Koreatown, Los Angeles for the 2 year anniversary of BOUNCE. I was joined by some guests to celebrate the moment. tap in!