The World’s GAM - A Major League Soccer Podcast

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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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