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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Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the storylines from MLS Rivalry Week

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:38 Heartwarming Fan Stories in MLS
05:38 Rivalry Week Reflections
08:33 Orlando City vs. Miami: A Rivalry Match
11:18 Controversial Moments in Soccer
14:24 Miami's Struggles and Player Evaluations
19:58 Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati: A Draw in Rivalry
36:20 Striker Dilemmas in Columbus
37:11 Fitness and Rotation Strategies
37:58 Key Players and Missed Opportunities
41:42 Toronto's Embarrassing Defeat
47:30 Hudson River Derby Dynamics
53:00 Atlanta United's Struggles
57:46 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects
01:08:28 Charlotte FC's Struggles and Team Morale
01:15:49 The Bruce Arena Derby: New England vs. San Jose
01:20:37 Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Austin FC: A Surprising Draw
01:27:08 Minnesota United vs. St. Louis City: A Turning Point
01:31:05 Coaching Concerns and Team Performance
01:33:55 Fan Frustrations and Support Groups
01:34:47 Nashville vs. D.C. United: A Lackluster Match
01:38:36 RSL's Struggles and Tactical Issues
01:44:02 Seattle Sounders: The Underrated Team
01:49:39 San Diego FC vs. Sporting Kansas City: A Disappointing Draw
01:57:37 El Trafico and Player Performances
02:02:20 Greg Vanney's Contract Extension

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Russell and Gavin quickly recap the first midweek matchday of the season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:50 Philadelphia's Dramatic Victory
03:40 DC United vs. NYCFC: A Lackluster Draw
06:38 Montreal's Surprising Win Against Columbus
09:25 Orlando's Struggles and Fitness Issues
12:36 Seattle's Missed Opportunities Against LAFC
15:24 Toronto's Disappointing Performance
18:11 The Imposter: Toronto's Home Loss
24:37 Midweek Matches and Attendance
27:44 Playoff Hopes and Team Performance
28:31 Rivalry Matches and Second Half Struggles
32:37 Coaching Challenges and Team Dynamics
33:32 MVP Conversations and Player Performances
36:29 Hot Mess Express: Austin vs. Atlanta
40:26 Defensive Struggles and Goalkeeping Issues
42:49 Exciting Match Recap: San Jose vs. Miami
47:34 San Diego vs. Colorado: A Goalkeeper's Showcase
49:56 MVP Discussions and Player Performances
54:31 Messi's Impact on Inter Miami

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Russell, Gavin, and Beau recap an exciting week 12 of MLS regular season action

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
12:07 Major League Soccer Overview
18:30 Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United
24:22 Minnesota United vs Inter Miami
29:35 Revisiting Predictions: Atlanta and Galaxy
30:23 Toronto FC vs DC United
31:06 Cincinnati's Homecoming and Penalty Controversy
37:15 Austin's Tactical Issues and Squad Building
41:22 Montreal's First Win and NYCFC's Struggles
46:19 LA Galaxy's Historic Loss and Team Morale
53:26 New England Revolution's Resurgence
01:00:49 Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew Breakdown
01:07:23 FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake Insights
01:12:21 Diego Luna's Impact and Future
01:25:41 Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders Review
01:32:08 Nashville vs. Charlotte: A Tactical Analysis
01:37:18 St. Louis' Struggles: Coaching and Player Performance
01:48:00 Colorado Rapids vs. San Jose Earthquakes: A Tale of Two Teams
01:54:41 Match Analysis: Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City
01:57:59 Sporting Kansas City's Struggles and Future Prospects
02:00:22 Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC: A Competitive Clash
02:03:52 Impact of Ryan Gauld's Return on Vancouver's Performance
02:08:22 Tristan Blackman's Role in Vancouver's Success
02:11:26 LAFC's Individual Brilliance vs Team Cohesion
02:14:43 Cengiz Under: A Flop Signing?

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