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?

Russell and Beau recap the last set of MLS games before Decision Day

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:15 Referee Decisions and Controversies

05:21 Impact of Refereeing on Playoff Chances

08:14 International Break and Its Effects

09:52 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

10:18 Where Did It All Go Wrong?

12:34 Analyzing SKC's Downfall

15:08 LA Galaxy's Key Player Losses

17:59 St. Louis: A Case of Mismanagement

20:49 Concerns for Colorado's Future

23:51 Atlanta United's Directionless Struggles

45:21 Atlanta United's Challenges and Future Prospects

46:57 The Impact of Christian Benteke on DC United

49:26 Ownership Issues at DC United

51:42 The State of MLS and Promotion/Relegation Debate

55:24 Comparing Montreal and Toronto's Strategies

01:00:53 New England Revolution and New York Red Bulls Analysis

01:09:43 MLS Player Contracts and Team Decisions

01:12:11 Coaching Perspectives and Team Management

01:14:29 Houston Dynamo's Roster Challenges

01:16:51 Goalkeeper Decisions and Team Strategy

01:19:18 The State of MLS Coverage and Future Prospects

01:24:28 Free Agency and Team Needs for Next Season

Russell, David, Beau, and Gavin react to week 33 of the MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:36 Supporters Shield vs. MLS Cup Debate

04:14 Coaching Strategies and Team Dynamics

07:07 Golden Boot Race: Messi vs. Bouanga

09:43 Surprise of the Week: St. Louis vs. Austin

12:25 Austin's Struggles and Future Prospects

29:38 NFL References and Austin's Hipster Culture

31:02 Open Cup Hangover and Nashville's Performance

33:32 Nashville's Playoff Prospects and Open Cup Impact

36:09 RSL's Impactful Win and Playoff Implications

37:19 Rivalry Trophies and MLS Traditions

41:23 Colorado Rapids' Struggles and Coaching Concerns

48:06 Darlington Nagbe's Retirement and Legacy

53:24 Sebastian Berhalter's Future and World Cup Prospects

01:02:08 Roster Decisions and Player Evaluations

01:03:10 MLS as a Competitive League

01:06:08 Player Performance and League Comparisons

01:08:44 The Unique Structure of MLS

01:09:57 League Rankings and Prestige

01:10:32 Vancouver's Scoring Streak

01:12:50 Teams in Form for Playoffs

01:14:05 Chicago's Playoff Potential

01:16:32 Impact of Injuries on Teams

01:19:19 Key Matchups Before International Break

01:20:58 Player Absences and Team Dynamics

01:23:40 Final Thoughts on MVP Candidates

Russell, Beau, and Gavin react to all the action from week 32 of MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:57 Ref Cam Revelations: The Orlando vs. Cincinnati Match

05:38 Orlando's Missed Opportunities and Player Performances

08:38 Dallas vs. Portland: A Draw and Tactical Concerns

11:19 Minnesota's Struggles and Injury Impacts

13:59 RSL vs. Austin: A Trap Game Analysis

16:50 Vancouver vs. Seattle: Playoff Implications

19:32 Philadelphia's Dominance Over DC United

33:40 DC United's Uncertain Future

37:03 Surprising Results in MLS

42:20 The Hudson River Derby

53:46 Chicago Fire's Playoff Potential

01:01:23 Coaching Excellence: The Top Contenders

01:05:08 The Battle for the Supporters Shield

01:08:14 San Diego's Missed Opportunities

01:11:36 Toronto's Future: A Glimmer of Hope

01:15:02 Defensive Blunders: A Costly Mistake

Russell, Gavin, and Beau breakdown week 31 of the MLS regular season

Timestamps

Chapters

00:00 Intro

04:31 LAFC's Rising Form and Key Players

09:32 Real Salt Lake's Playoff Chances

16:55 Colorado's Struggles and Coaching Concerns

22:14 Dallas' Playoff Prospects and Team Performance

27:54 Seattle's Recent Decline and Future Outlook

32:32 Seattle's Playoff Prospects

37:14 Austin's Unconventional Style

47:22 Chicago's Surprising Performance

57:47 San Jose's Struggles and Future

01:02:09 San Jose's Turnaround and Coaching Changes

01:02:58 San Diego's Missed Opportunities

01:03:55 Coaching Changes and Team Performance

01:07:43 Lightning Round: Eastern Conference Insights

01:11:22 Miami's Defensive Concerns

01:14:53 Cincinnati's Offensive Potential

01:17:17 Charlotte's Playoff Aspirations

01:22:35 Red Bulls' Playoff Streak in Jeopardy

01:24:11 Celebrating Birthdays and Surprising News

01:26:25 Skyline Chili and Culinary Curiosities

01:30:44 Soccer Stats and Player Rankings

01:34:55 Fun Food Challenges and Trivia

Russell, Gavin, and Tim Hotze recap week 30 of MLS regular season.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:50 Coaching Changes in MLS

05:27 Caleb Porter's Tenure and Performance

10:09 Future Coaching Opportunities in MLS

14:49 DP Center Backs: A Controversial Choice

22:19 The Evolution of Center Backs in MLS

25:33 Strategic Decisions and Future Implications

30:28 DP Dynamics and Roster Management

35:59 Surprising Match Results and Their Impact

48:12 Analyzing Game Performance and Outcomes

51:14 Game Plan Execution and Team Belief

53:55 Signature Wins and Playoff Preparation

55:54 Key Matches for Momentum

01:01:12 Building Team Confidence Through Big Wins

01:04:34 Assessing Playoff Viability

01:05:48 Eastern Conference Standings and Predictions

01:19:50 Western Conference Playoff Race

01:25:31 The Importance of Mentality in Soccer

01:29:59 Team Dynamics and Coaching Impact

01:30:37 Playoff Predictions and Team Performance

01:32:22 Roster Changes and Future Prospects

01:36:06 Recent Match Highlights and Player Performances

Gavin and Russell react to MLS' suspensions due to the Leagues Cup Final brawl before discussing the last few week's of the MLS season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:26 Cultural Perspectives on Player Moves

06:14 The Impact of Saudi Arabia on MLS

09:18 Playoff Push and Surprising Teams

25:55 NYCFC vs Chicago: A Season Analysis

28:39 Surprising Teams Outside the Playoffs

29:46 The Struggles of LA Galaxy

39:14 Excitement for Upcoming Playoff Matches

47:24 Playoff Predictions and Implications

49:45 Key Matches to Watch

51:00 Charlotte's Surprising Run

55:21 Circle of Trust: Teams to Watch

58:17 Wild Card Spots and Team Performance

01:01:54 Weekend Recap and Upcoming Matches

Beau and Russell recap the drama from Leagues Cup and week 28 of MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:29 Seattle's Triumph and Miami's Downfall

05:26 Luis Suarez Controversy and Disciplinary Actions

08:32 Obed Vargas: Rising Star and Future Prospects

11:10 Seattle's Player Development and Team Dynamics

14:12 San Diego's Key Players and Team Strategy

17:09 Fan Experience and Stadium Issues

20:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on the Season

37:58 The Economics of Soccer Attendance

43:18 The Community vs. Profit in Soccer

43:51 West Coast Showdown: Key Matches and Implications

49:40 Nashville's Struggles: Analyzing Recent Performance

01:00:28 Cincinnati's Challenges: The Horseshoe of Death

01:12:27 Miazga's Future and Player Dynamics

01:16:55 Match Highlights: SKC vs. Colorado and Houston vs. St. Louis

01:28:54 Playoff Predictions and Team Prospects

Russell and Beau discuss week 27 of MLS regular season

Timestamps

Chapters

00:00 Intro

03:13 Cultural Insights: Texas and Tex-Mex

06:07 Surprising Weekend Results in MLS

10:07 Orlando's Performance and Team Dynamics

15:50 Seattle's Struggles and Kansas City's Future

20:56 Injury Impact and Team Depth

26:30 Coaching Strategies and Future Vision

29:56 Cincinnati's Midfield Struggles

39:26 Cincinnati's Matchup Challenges

51:13 Injury Impacts on Cincinnati's Defense

57:05 The Financial Reality of Professional Sports

58:52 Team Dynamics and Championship Aspirations

01:01:37 Emerging Talents in the League

01:04:06 Playoff Race and Team Strategies

01:11:41 Defensive Challenges and Team Performance

01:13:19 Coaching Impact and Player Development

01:18:20 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the major storylines from MLS week 26.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:51 MLS Transfers and Player Debuts

06:43 Vancouver Whitecaps' Performance and Future Prospects

09:13 Western Conference Playoff Predictions

12:05 Comparing Eastern and Western Conference Strengths

14:52 Minnesota's Playoff Potential

17:30 Bottom Teams in the East vs. West

20:23 Playoff Matchup Excitement

22:54 Upset Potential in the Playoffs

25:41 Player Performances and Team Dynamics

27:34 Orlando's Attendance Mystery

30:33 Atlanta United's Season Highlights and Lowlights

31:34 Fan Reactions and Player Responses

33:29 Referee Decisions and Team Reactions

35:16 Portland's Striker Dilemma

39:06 Columbus Crew's Struggles and Needs

50:44 LAFC's New Signing Impact

54:51 Coaching Changes and Future Predictions

58:20 Coaching Challenges in MLS

59:31 Bruce Arena's Impact and San Jose's Struggles

01:00:59 The Evolution of Coaching Talent in MLS

01:02:47 Goalkeeping Woes and Team Dynamics

01:07:25 Colorado's Ambition and Player Movements

01:10:23 Mihailović's Departure and Team Identity

01:14:14 Rivalries and Fan Perspectives in MLS