Russell and Gavin discuss the latest offseason MLS news

Timestamps

00:00 Intro & Nonsense

12:07 MLS Player Transfers and Team Strategies

18:01 Nashville's New Offensive Dynamics

25:18 Coaching Changes and Team Morale

27:17 Future Prospects in European Football

31:41 Roster Rules and Player Amortization

38:11 The Impact of U22 Slots in MLS

47:14 Vancouver Whitecaps: Retaining Core Players

52:41 Minnesota's Offseason Challenges

59:55 LA Galaxy's Need for a Striker

01:02:05 The Final Match Controversy

01:02:30 Timo Werner's New Identity in MLS

01:06:43 Hector Herrera's Return to Houston

01:08:12 Defining Star Players in MLS

01:12:44 The Future of Star Players in MLS

01:20:07 Preseason Expectations and Panic Buttons

Russell and Gavin discuss all the latest news and who our way too early offseason winners and losers are

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

08:19 Analyzing Team Signings and Offseason Winners

56:51 Teams Off the Radar: Portland and San Diego

01:04:45 The U22 Initiative and Center Back Signings

Beau and Gavin cover all the latest news from the start of the MLS offseason before giving their thoughts on the 22 under 22 list released a few months ago.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

02:02 Inter Miami's Offseason Moves

12:11 New York Red Bulls Coaching Changes

17:45 Orlando City Goalkeeper Acquisition

29:29 Montreal's Player Transfers

37:24 Dante Sealy's Transfer to Colorado

45:26 Glesnes Joins LA Galaxy

48:22 Baribo's Move to DC United

54:20 Philadelphia's Record-Breaking Transfer

56:10 Walker Zimmerman's Impact on Toronto

01:00:19 Cincinnati's Player Departures

01:13:41 Coaching Changes and Their Implications

01:17:09 22 Under 22: Surprises and Controversies

01:19:29 Evaluating Player Rankings and Snubs

01:29:10 Final Thoughts on Player Development and Future Prospects

Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap the 2025 MLS Cup Final and make some predictions for the upcoming offseason

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:22 MLS Cup Recap and Miami's Victory

03:42 Analyzing Vancouver's Performance

09:24 Debating Miami's Championship Legitimacy

21:03 Playoff Records and Player Performances

24:12 Retirement of Legends

25:44 Offseason Changes and Free Agency

43:45 SuperDraft Insights and Future Prospects

52:14 Youth vs Experience in Player Selection

53:12 Contract Negotiations and Player Retention

55:14 Predicting Trades and Free Agency Moves

56:43 Off-Season Strategies and Future Prospects

Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap the 2025 MLS Playoffs Conference Finals

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

04:59 MLS Playoffs Overview

07:40 Miami's Playoff Performance

16:34 Vancouver vs. San Diego Match Analysis

19:22 Vancouver's Team Depth and Performance

22:16 Coaching Talent in MLS

28:30 Vancouver's Tactical Approach Against San Diego

30:44 The Effectiveness of Pressing in Soccer

32:48 Midfield Mastery: The Role of Andres Cubas

34:30 Vancouver's Cinderella Story in MLS

35:35 Predicting the MLS Cup Winner

42:32 Discussion on Conference Changes in MLS

50:03 Concerns Over Travel and Player Fatigue

Russell and Beau recap the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs conference semifinals

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:39 Cincinnati's Disappointing Performance and Fan Reactions

30:50 Injuries Impacting Team Performance

33:44 Philadelphia's Energy Drink Soccer vs. NYCFC's Strategy

38:06 NYCFC vs. Inter Miami: A Tactical Analysis

40:07 San Diego vs. Minnesota: A Tactical Chess Match

47:42 Wilfred Nancy's Move to Celtic FC

50:34 Vancouver vs. LAFC: Controversial Decisions and Outcomes

01:01:16 Predictions for Upcoming Matches

Russell, Gavin, David, and Beau recap round three of round one of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:52 San Diego vs. Portland: A Playoff Analysis

05:49 Minnesota's Comeback Against Seattle

08:58 Miami's Dominance Over Nashville

14:27 The Future of Miami's Roster

30:35 Roster Decisions: The Future of Walker Zimmerman

37:41 Charlotte's Home Fortress Falls: NYCFC's Counterattack

44:12 Wilfried Zaha: A Disappointing Performance

47:59 Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati: Star Players and Game Dynamics

59:27 Cincinnati's Unique Sports Culture

01:00:47 Comparative Analysis of Team Management

01:02:57 The Pressure of Expectations

01:15:45 Closing Thoughts and Future Expectations

Russell and Gavin recap round two of round one of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:57 Round One Game Analysis

10:13 Vancouver's Resilience and Strategy

16:25 Upcoming Matchups and Predictions

19:45 Chicago's Struggles and Philadelphia's Strength

24:06 Penalty Shootout Psychology

30:21 Nashville vs. Miami: A Clash of Titans

34:52 Portland's Dramatic Comeback

53:26 Seattle vs. Minnesota: A Tense Showdown

57:10 Final Predictions for Game Three

Russell and Gavin react to round one of round one of the 2026 MLS Playoffs

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:00 NYCFC's Upset Victory Over Charlotte

05:49 Playoff Scheduling Oddities

08:21 The Best of Three Playoff Format

10:58 Chicago's Dominance Over Orlando

13:57 Portland vs. RSL: A Close Encounter

16:44 Miami's Victory Over Nashville

19:25 Future Prospects for Miami and Nashville

25:20 Creative Approaches to Penalty Training

29:43 Vancouver's Dominance in Playoffs

30:41 San Diego vs. Portland: A Closer Look

32:58 The Best of Three Format Debate

35:44 Attacking Woes: Cincinnati vs. Columbus

37:28 Wilfred Nancy's Coaching Prospects

41:42 Rivalry Predictions: Cincinnati vs. Columbus

42:16 Analyzing the Matchup: Seattle vs. Minnesota

46:03 Minnesota's Defensive Strategy and Penalty Shootouts

50:35 LAFC vs. Austin: Surprising Outcomes and Player Reactions

Russell, Beau, David, and Gavin review the preseason golden boot draft and standings predictions before discussing talking points for some teams coming out of Decision Day.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Team Ownership Dynamics

00:49 The Impact of Lionel Messi on MLS

03:25 Golden Boot Draft Overview

06:16 Analyzing Predictions and Performance

08:58 Value Picks and Flops in the Draft

11:43 Final Thoughts and Season Wrap-Up

20:28 Predicting the Season: A Recap of Picks

23:35 Awards and Recognition: Celebrating Predictions

23:57 Analyzing Predictions: Hits and Misses

26:23 Messi's Impact: MVP Predictions and Controversies

27:36 MLS Cup Predictions: Who Will Take the Trophy?

34:34 Decision Day Drama: Surprises and Outcomes

39:41 San Diego's Historic Road Wins

40:22 Concerns for Orlando City

43:01 Toronto's Surprising Performance

45:15 Greg Berhalter's Coaching in Chicago

46:43 Atlanta's Coaching Changes

52:10 Atlanta's Future Direction

01:02:23 Nashville's Playoff Prospects

01:07:52 LAFC's Dominance in the West

01:12:31 LAFC and the Whitecaps: A New Era

01:14:41 Injury Concerns and Upset Potential

01:16:05 Playoff Predictions: Who Will Advance?

01:17:43 MLS Cup Winner Predictions

01:20:10 RSL vs. Portland: A Clash of Styles

01:21:53 Dallas vs. Vancouver: A Battle of Injuries

01:22:50 LAFC vs. Austin: The Favorites

01:22:58 Minnesota vs. Seattle: A Tough Matchup

01:24:36 Final Predictions: Who Takes the Cup?