Simply Soccer

Simply Soccer

By Michelle Colleen HuitinkSportsSoccer
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Simply Soccer episodes

  • S8:E8: Rising Again: The Galaxy Season at the Crossroads

    Despite injuries and frustrating dropped points, LA Galaxy still have opportunities to turn their season around. With expectations rising and pressure mounting, the big question is whether the Galaxy can regroup, find consistency, and start dominating the competition before it’s too late.

    35 min
  • S8:E7: A Bundle of Lego Pieces, but Not a Complete Set

    NWSL is already in Week 2, and some teams are finding their identity while others are still searching. Michelle and Christian break down the early storylines and what’s standing out.

    The LA Galaxy? Right now they look like a box of Lego pieces with talent is there, but the full set hasn’t clicked. We talk lineup combinations, chemistry, and what’s still missing.

    Spring break is here, but when we return we’ll dive deeper into US Soccer storylines and international play, plus how NWSL and MLS shape up moving forward.

    43 min
  • S8:E6: Spring Has Sprung, But There’s Still a Long Way to Go

    The NWSL season kicks off with new energy and early drama, while the LA Galaxy find themselves in a strange spot — struggling in MLS but dominating in CONCACAF. Michelle and Christian unpack the contrast, the key performances, and whether Galaxy can translate international success into league results.


    37 min
  • S8:E5: From Rout to Response

    Galaxy fans, take a breath and step back from the ledge. The 4–1 loss in Colorado wasn’t pretty, but there were still glimpses of what this team can be according to Michelle and Christian. Now the Gs return home for two big opportunities: CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 vs Mount Pleasant and a league clash with Sporting Kansas City. On paper, LA should be the better side in both. NWSL season kicks off this weekend as well. More fun to come, stay tuned!

    37 min
  • S8:E3: The Journey Starts with a Pebble in your Shoe

    LA Galaxy have a challenging start to their season. Michelle and Christian review the team's need to shake off the dust and show out at the next match against San Miguelito and against Charlotte at Dignity Health Sports Park to rebuild the fortress at home. Can the coaching team manage to get a solid win and regain the fandom's trust? The specter of 2025 looms, but listen for the positive takeaways in the early start. Let's go! We're all in this together!

    44 min
  • S8:E2: Blooming in the Desert

    Preseason is wrapped for the LA Galaxy after their run at the Coachella Valley Invitational and the signs are promising. Heavy hitters made early impacts, while quieter depth pieces showed this squad is deeper than expected. Despite lineup changes and finding their rhythm, Galaxy found ways to compete and build momentum.

    Now it’s on to the real test: Galaxy open the season vs New York City FC on Feb. 22, following their CONCACAF Champions Cup match. In this episode, Michelle and Christian break down preseason takeaways, standout performances, and why this team looks ready to push back toward championship form.

    50 min
  • S8:E1:Control, Creativity, and What Comes Next

    The Galaxy midfield is changing and not always by choice. In this episode, Michelle and Christian break down how LA Galaxy are adapting without Riqui Puig, why Joseph Paintsil and Gabriel Pec have stepped up, and what the shift toward vertical play really means. We also critique Greg Vanney’s familiar slow starts, highlight improved goalkeeping, and preview the upcoming open trainings in Coachella Valley. A must-listen for Galaxy fans looking beyond the scoreboard.


    40 min
  • Finals, Fault Lines, and the LA Galaxy Back Line

    We break down the championship weekend across both leagues, starting with the NWSL final featuring Washington Spirit v Gotham! Then, it's on to MLS Cup Vancouver v Miami revealing the winning margins. Finally, we bring it home to the LA Galaxy, Christian and Michelle critically examine the Galaxy's defense and goalkeeping and what has to change to compete for hardware.

    42 min
  • S7:E22: There’s a Spark: Signs of Life in the Galaxy

    Michelle and Christian reflect on the LA Galaxy’s late-season spark back to back 2-1 wins against playoff teams, the emergence of young players, and what fans can expect from the upcoming friendly at DHSP facing Club America. We also take an honest stance at the club’s need to rebuild trust and unity after a challenging year. From renewed energy on the field to strengthening ties off it, this episode explores how the Galaxy can move forward with purpose and consistency in the season ahead.


    38 min

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