Russell and Gavin recap the action from week 25 of MLS

Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss the breaking transfer news before discussing a bit of Leagues Cup

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

04:35 Tyrese Spicer Joins Orlando City

07:27 LAFC's Record Transfer Fee for Heung Min Son

10:48 Marketing Impact of Heung Min Son

13:40 Ryan Gauld's Injury and Vancouver Whitecaps

16:40 Djordje Mihailovich's Transfer to Toronto FC

19:43 Colorado Rapids' Roster Changes

34:38 The Importance of Playing Time for Goalkeepers

37:37 Real Salt Lake's Transfer Activity

46:45 Portland Timbers' New Signings

50:40 Philadelphia Union's Ambitious Move for Ilovski

58:50 Chicago Fire's Ambitious Moves

01:01:33 League's Cup: A Controversial Tournament

01:07:47 Implications of League's Cup on the Regular Season

Russell and Gavin preview Leagues Cup before talking transfer news and recapping week 24

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:42 Leagues Cup Format Changes

04:45 MLS Teams Performance and Leagues Cup Expectations

09:06 Tournament Structure and Implications

13:25 Team Strategies and Priorities

17:35 Financial Aspects and Attendance Concerns

20:22 Transfer News and Player Movements

25:50 Discovery Rights and Player Recognition

26:45 League Disparities and Player Movement

32:22 Summer Transfer Window Insights

36:02 Evaluating Team Strategies and Roster Changes

45:59 Seattle's Struggles in the Western Conference

49:52 Assessing the Western Conference Landscape

52:57 Supporters Shield Race Heating Up

55:34 San Diego's Key Victory Against Nashville

57:42 Match Highlights and Player Performances

01:01:20 Coaching Changes and Player Trades

01:07:46 Notable Results and Team Dynamics in the West

01:12:31 Disappointing Draw: Miami vs. Cincinnati

01:13:34 Cincinnati's Tough Call and Game Analysis

01:14:27 All-Star Game Suspension Controversy

01:15:31 Messi's Impact on Fans and Ticket Prices

01:18:07 New England Revolution's Home Struggles

01:19:42 Coaching Decisions and Team Performance

01:22:25 Philadelphia's Late Game Resilience

01:24:59 Orlando vs. Columbus: A Thrilling Match

01:27:35 Supporter Shield Predictions and Playoff Scenarios

Russell and Gavin discuss all the storylines in week 23 of MLS regular season.

Apologies for the abrupt ending. Not sure what happened with the recording. Hopefully it doesn't happen next week!

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:15 Atlanta United's Struggles and Team Dynamics

08:04 Player Transfers and League Competitiveness

14:56 MLS All-Star Game Controversies

19:38 Unexpected Match Results and Team Performance

26:11 Future Predictions and League Outlook

30:21 Player Transfers and League Dynamics

32:12 Charlotte's Season Performance

36:04 El Trafico: A Classic Rivalry

43:01 Dallas vs. St. Louis: A Surprising Outcome

47:34 Miami's Dominance and League Observations

Russell and Gavin recap week 22 of the MLS season.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

11:16 Coaching and Roster Challenges

15:05 Player Performances and Team Dynamics

20:47 The Impact of Ryan Gauld

26:26 MLS Physicality and Player Minutes

30:14 Travel Challenges in MLS

32:08 Miami's Rising Star: Messi's Impact

38:55 Analyzing Miami's Team Dynamics

41:42 San Diego's Surprising Performances

45:55 MVP Candidates: The Case for Dreyer

49:48 Atlanta's Struggles and Toronto's Performance

51:43 St. Louis' Interim Coach Effectiveness

52:49 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics

54:42 The Importance of MLS Experience

56:10 Coaching Hot Seats and Team Performance

58:39 Struggles of Austin FC

01:00:11 Minnesota United's Consistency

01:02:09 Aggressive Set-Piece Strategies

01:04:39 Predictions for the Western Conference Playoffs

01:06:07 Honorable Mentions and Team Performances

01:09:08 Coaching Stability and Future Prospects

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Russell, Gavin, and Beau recap week 20 of the MLS season before spending some time updating the "Sartini Standard"

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
02:45 MLS National Team Updates and Player Performances
05:36 Goalkeeping Strategies and Player Evaluations
11:27 Toronto FC's Surprising Win and Portland's Struggles
23:59 Cincinnati's Center Back Woes
25:03 Defensive Strategies and Goalkeeping Errors
27:32 Orlando's Struggles and Cincinnati's Lucky Win
29:22 Nashville's Unexpected Success
31:19 Sam Surridge's Golden Boot Chances
33:15 MVP Conversations in the Shadow of Messi
35:45 DC United's Struggles and Ownership Issues
37:35 Montreal's Home Win and Goal Line Technology
44:41 Messi's Future in MLS
45:40 Clickbait or Negotiation?
46:35 Referee Controversies and Red Cards
47:14 Match Draws and Late Game Drama
50:33 Playoff Prospects and Team Performance
52:30 Coaching Strategies and Team Dynamics
01:01:58 Atlanta's Struggles and Coaching Changes
01:07:09 San Diego's Rise and Dallas' Challenges
01:14:10 Supporter Shield vs. MLS Cup Dynamics
01:16:28 Coaching Challenges and Team Performance
01:19:07 Player Performance and Transfer Speculations
01:20:59 Coaching Power Hour: Evaluating Coaches
01:31:08 The New Sartini Standard in MLS

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Russell, Beau, and Gavin do a best Xl draft for the 2025 season thus far

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Gavin and Russell discuss all the soccer, including MLS, Gold Cup, and Club World Cup

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Weekend Soccer Overview
02:55 Club World Cup Attendance and Its Implications
05:50 US Men's National Team Performance
11:59 MLS Highlights and Team Performances
18:04 St. Louis City and Player Highlights
28:27 St. Louis and LA Galaxy's Struggles
32:13 Columbus Crew vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Analysis
35:49 The Competitive Eastern Conference
39:57 New England Revolution vs. FC Cincinnati
44:11 Philadelphia Union's Late Game Heroics
49:02 Austin FC vs. New York Red Bulls Breakdown
54:25 Match Analysis: Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC
01:02:24 Chicago's Home Struggles and Nashville's Surprising Performance
01:06:00 Houston Dynamo's Disappointing Season
01:12:04 Minnesota United vs San Diego FC: A Game of Emotions
01:16:50 The Evolution of Soccer Tactics
01:24:40 Analyzing Team Performances: Sporting Kansas City vs. FC Dallas
01:25:00 Orlando City SC's Tactical Approach
01:28:59 DC United's Struggles and Future Prospects
01:31:01 MLS Teams in the Club World Cup: Expectations vs. Reality

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Russell and Gavin discuss each team's season thus far in the Eastern Conference

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Russell, Beau, and eventually Gavin discuss the latest MLS headlines and key matchups over the past 2 matchdays

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:44 MLS Financials: Players vs. Owners
03:43 CONCACAF Champions Cup: A Tough Road for MLS Teams
06:39 Vancouver's Struggles and the Cash Grab
09:29 LA Galaxy's Long-Awaited Win
12:34 Toronto's Resilience and RSL's Missed Opportunities
30:22 Analyzing Shot Quality and Goalkeeping
31:22 Nashville SC's Recent Performance
32:50 The Impact of Coaching on Team Success
35:02 Coaching Tiers: Evaluating BJ Callahan
39:32 Greg Vanney's Coaching Legacy
42:18 Comparing Eastern and Western Conference Dynamics
47:17 St. Louis Coaching Changes and Future Prospects
57:09 The Value of Unusual Objects
58:13 Coaching Changes and Their Impact
01:01:12 New York Red Bulls' Recent Performance
01:06:48 Chicago Fire's Impressive Form
01:10:48 Miami's Dominance Over Columbus
01:14:06 Columbus Crew's Struggles and Potential Solutions
01:28:49 Analyzing Key Players and Tactical Adjustments
01:33:33 Concerns for Cincinnati's Midfield and Team Dynamics
01:44:23 Evaluating NYCFC's Talent and Future Outlook
01:54:40 Debating Promotion and Relegation in MLS

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