Kevin and Grayson take in the week that was in MLS including Minnesota falling flat on their face, the Open Cup final asking how much does it matter these days, Columbus Crew in trouble, DC's GM's Books gets an early review, and so much more! 

Timestamps: 

(1:38) - How much does the Open Cup matter in 2025?

(9:37) - Minnesota's very bad week 

(11:57) - Does Columbus suck now? 

(17:49) - Miami might actually do this 

(23:59) - Jim Curtin to New England?

(44:36) - Dr. Erkut Sogut's writing 

(57:35) - What to Watch This Weekend

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It was really a week of highs and lows around MLS with firings, hirings, win streaks, winter schedules, and incredible works of fiction. As MLS heads into the last month or so of matches, these are the biggest, funniest, and weirdest stories we're keeping an eye on. 

Timestamps: 

(9:29) - NYCFC CEO Open to Winter Schedule

(15:24) - DC United hires agent turned author turned GM to run the team 

(30:42) - Caleb Porter is fired, unloved

(40:48) - Charlotte ties the all-time win streak

(45:47) - US Open Cup Final is set after late, late winner in Minnesota

(57:23) - What to Watch This Weekend

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are on an international break shortened episode this week. The USMNT had a very up and down international window, but MLS had to save the day in the end. What does it say when the national team looks better the more MLS players you put in it? St Louis takes the bold stance of being anti-anti-childhood cancer. St Louis also took a ton of shots with nothing to show for it! And Miami v Seattle might be without Suarez, but it's still the match of the week-ish. Thankfully, MLS delivers the best weekend slate of games of the entire season (so far!)

Timestamps: 

(5:23) - USMNT Talk 

(14:03) - St Louis's questionable banner decisions

(22:47) - 42:4, what happened!? 

(25:06) - Suarez is actually suspended in MLS

(32:59) - What to Watch this Weekend

Kevin and Chief do their best to get their minds around the Leagues Cup aftermath. Fights on the field and outside the stadium, all for the biggest and best trophy in the entire world. Obviously. Tim Howard offers a solution, because the league won't. Charlotte is also on a heater, and won't stop winning games. San Diego and LAFC put together one of the best MLS games ever. And Don Garber speaks to the media. 

Timestamps: 

(3:10) - Leagues Cup 

(27:35) - Don Garber speaks

(41:30) - Charlotte's win streak

(47:54) - San Diego and LAFC

(57:38) - What to Watch this Weekend

It has been a good week for MLS storylines. Thomas Müller bags his first goal with Vancouver but not without controversy. A crazy PK calls into question VAR, "clear and obvious", and when you're allowed to ask a question. Caleb Porter attempts some historical revisionism, then utterly denies it. Leagues Cup brings the absurdity that is Javier Mascherano, Miami, Galaxy, and more. Finally, the USMNT has a distinct MLS flavor, good or bad? Then it's three matches this weekend that have our full attention. 

Timestamps: 

(6:41) - Vancouver PK Controversy

(30:05) - Caleb Porter history lesson

(39:41) - The Leagues Cup

(56:12) - USMLSNT

(1:16:26) - What to Watch this Weekend

Kevin and the Chief have a load of topics to tackle in this one, starting with Paxten Aaronson heading to the Colorado Rapids! The only problem is, Paxten didn't first run this move past the angry mob known as USMNT twitter fans. PRO makes a mockery of pool questions after NYRB-Philly. Evander and Kevin Kelsy both had their revenge games against each other in a thriller. And ESPN, MLB, and Apple TV are all making moves that generally don't mean good things for MLS, what's next for the league's broadcast partner?

Timestamps: 

(6:19) - Paxten Aaronson transfer to Colorado

(25:19) - PRO and Written Questions

(38:23) - Evander and Kelsy revenge matches

(44:35) - MLB and Apple TV may be moving on

(59:49) - What to Watch this Weekend

The MLS Secondary Transfer Window is wide open and we've got comings and goings all around the league. We break down a few of the new additions made in the past few days. Plus, Miami once again seems to be after a new international transfer -- with what TAM/GAM and which international spot?! Son Heung-min Mania hits LAFC as the newest DP draws huge fan interests around the league and abroad. Plus, we dive into the controversy surrounding PRO referee Tim Ford and social media posts that seem to indicate he's an LAFC fan.

(2:40) Inter Miami targeting Gonzalo Piovi from Cruz Azul

(17:34) Drake Callender traded to Charlotte FC

(23:33) Lucho Acosta deal finalized

(25:15) Santi Moreno officially out, Kristoffer Velde in for Portland Timbers FC

(30:35) Archie Goodwin signs with Charlotte FC

(34:55) Son-Mania hits LAFC

(43:07) Supporters Shield Rundown

(47:05) PRO Referee Tim Ford under investigation for openly supporting a team

(1:03:44) What to Watch this weekend in MLS!

It is a very fun time to be an MLS fan as Leagues Cup is in full swing and the transfer market is as hot as it's ever been. So, much, drama with players demanding to leave, not being allowed to leave, and Toronto spending a lot of cash on a player you've heard of before. Portland and Colorado might have issues behind the scenes while Vancouver continues to do good business. There's so much to cover, and that's just on the player side. Turns out, there's a few non-players who have also been asked to leave as well!

Timestamps: 

(6:50) - Messi's Bodyguard banned from Leagues Cup

(12:21) - Make American Great Again hat banned in St Louis 

(20:56) - Djordje Mihailovic to Toronto

(31:25) - Columbus Crew transfers in and not out 

(38:23) - Lucho Acosta's MLS time comes to an end 

(45:12) - Santi Moreno demands to leave Portland 

(53:44) - What to Watch this Weekend

Kevin, Grayson, and Chief are finally back in their happy place: talking about Leagues Cup. As the number 1 cheerleaders of all things Leagues Cup, this episode is dedicated to what should be your favorite tournament. Explaining the format, who to root for, how we got here, and what the future of the tournament might look like. Then in Part Two it's matches this weekend to checkout since there is no MLS action. 

Timestamps: 

(0:42) - Leagues Cup Overview and Preview

(49:26) - What to Watch this Weekend

In another unorthodox World's GAM the focus is only on two big stories of the day: Inter Miami and Messi possibly (maybe, maybe not?) cheating. Would it be so bad if everyone else got to play by these new rules? Also this week was MLS All-Star which means owner meetings and a "State of the League" talk from Don Garber. TV viewership numbers, ICE protests, and the looming calendar switch were all topics. Then, it's what to watch for this weekend!

Timestamps: 

(0:40) - Inter Miami, Messi, and following rules

(25:35) - MLS All-Star and everything around the game

(57:10) - What to Watch This Weekend