Reflecting back on the 2025 MLS season, discussing the dominance of Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, and its implications for the league's future. Taking a Quick Look back at the MLS Cup final, the efficiency of Miami's play, and the challenges other teams face in replicating their success. The conversation also touches on the evolving roster rules in MLS and the changing competitive landscape. The episode concludes with the inaugural Gammies, celebrating various achievements in the league, including the competition for the best team, and the World's GAM Peace Prize.

Timestamps:

(00:42) - MLS Cup Final Fallout

(38:29) - The Gammies!

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In the last World's GAM before MLS Cup, we take a look back at the season that was and the recent changes in Major League Soccer (MLS), specifically regarding player movement and roster management.  We also discuss the disappointing seasons of various MLS teams, focusing on the Columbus Crew's expected struggles and the positive trajectory of Minnesota United and Vancouver Whitecaps. We analyze the potential for improvement in teams like Nashville SC and Chicago Fire while also addressing the downward trends of the New York Red Bulls and New England Revolution. The conversation culminates in a preview of the MLS Cup Final, highlighting the contrasting styles and star power of Miami and Vancouver, and the expectations for an entertaining match.

Timestamps:

(16:08) - How Cash-Transfers changes the league this year

(31:50) - Total Season Superlatives

(1:12:42) - MLS Cup Preview and Predictions 

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The awkward transition to video in podcasting, the excitement surrounding the MLS playoffs, and the standout performances of teams left. Kevin and The Chief analyze the implications of Messi's impact on Miami's success, the coaching dynamics in MLS, and the challenges faced by teams like the Philadelphia Union. The conversation culminates in predictions for the upcoming conference finals and the narratives and stakes involved.

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MLS Playoffs are BACK! But before the matchups can be discussed, MLS went and had one of the busiest news weeks ever. What exactly does a league commissioner do, and do fans really know what Don Garber is there for? Regardless, MLS is planning on a future without The Soccer Don. Apple and MLS have changed their media rights deal, is it good for MLS? Bad for MLS? How do we read the tea leaves? And then there's the massive story from Pablo Maurer about Philadelphia Union GM Ernst Tanner and the terrible behavior he's alleged to have been up to behind closed doors, and in front of them. Part Two is a look at the MLS CUP PLAYOFFS, ranking the matches by which ones are worth clearing the schedule for. 

Timestamps: 

(9:09) - Apple and MLS alter the deal 

(23:12) - Planning on Passing on the Don

(43:33) - Pablo Maurer's investigation into Ernst Tanner

(1:12:06) - Playoff Preview

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Looking at the looming vote for Major League Soccer (MLS) to switch to a fall-spring calendar, aligning with European leagues. The implications of this change for fans and the league are explored, highlighting concerns about the fan experience.

(The whole thing is about the Calendar shift)

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After what feels like 6 months, the MLS Cup Playoffs Round One is about to be completed on Sunday. Five match-ups have gone to a game three, and someone has to predict the outcomes. But before playoff talk there is Atlanta United news, a new manager in New England, RSL sticking with their men, and the MLS Best XI is out, but would it actually be any good? 

Timestamps: 

(13:02) - Atlanta United Runs it Back

(19:14) - New New England Manager

(25:16) - RSL doubles down

(29:30) - MLS best XI discourse 

(39:52) - Game Three Previews and Predictions

Game 1 of Round 1 is in the books! Reactions to the first set of games, storylines to keep an eye on, and more. Part One has a look around the league at different stories that have broke over the last week. Part Two is a lovely conversation with MLS Season Pass play-by-play announcer Jake Zivin on the playoffs so far, what he's seen out of the teams in the early rounds, and how does one prepare for penalties exactly? Part Three asks which team that lost in Game One do you think still has the best chance to advance in the playoffs. 

Timestamps: 

(5:23) - Messi finally does US Media!

(19:13) - MLSPA Salary Release

(31:48) - Changes at NYRB

(43:01) - Conversation with Jake Zivin

(1:10:26) - Comeback picks in Round One

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The World's GAM, it its very first season, has won an MLS Community Award for best MLS podcast, otherwise known as a Favi. Favian Renkel joins to talk about the MLS community, independent media, and MLS culture. The Playoffs start this weekend as well so predictions are in order as well as a few brief headlines around the league. 

Timestamps: 

(5:30) - Atlanta United makes a coaching change

(13:40) - Who is in charge in St Louis?

(19:52) - Conversation with Favian Renkel

(57:44) - First round playoff predictions

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After taking a week off due to the international break the World's GAM is back with an extra long episode! Part one is all about the end of year awards and not saying who should win, but predicting who will actually win. Part Two is two different interviews, first with commentator Tony Husband where we talked all about the league, favorites for the playoffs, and what went right and wrong for some teams this year. Then we are joined by Laurel Pfahler in a re-broadcast from the Cincy PostCast talking about MLS Media Access, and covering MLS vs the NFL. Finally in Part Three it's matches to watch this weekend for decision day! 

Timestamps: 

(5:17) - Predicting end of year awards

(31:25) - Conversation with MLS Season Pass's Tony Husband 

(1:01:29) - Laurel Pfahler on MLS Media Access

(1:41:25) - What to watch this weekend

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The playoff field is shaping up and the New York Red Bulls will not be a part of it for the first time in 15* years. What went wrong in New York and what is the future of this team? Philadelphia looks like a shield lock, but how many other teams are going to get to 60 points this season? When is it ok to put your own name on a kit, is Dr Erkut Sogut inventing a new fiction genre, and giving GGG his flowers. 

Timestamps: 

(4:54) - Red Bulls miss the playoffs

(13:33)  New York and MLS

(24:10) - Chicago Fire and the Eastern Conference Playoffs

(32:38) - Table Talk

(41:38) - Dr Erkut Sogut 

(51:00) - Western Conference Update

(59:27) - What to Watch this Weekend

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