For many who don't follow the league, Major League Soccer is seen as a joke and the decision to sack Diego Alonso in favor of Phil Neville will only reinforce that gross stereotype. We discuss how Beckham's "jobs for the boys" move is a perfect representation of what's wrong with the philosophy of those in power in MLS and how the league could fix its problems and go to a new level.   

We also discuss the semifinals of the EFL Cup and the Copa Libertadores, Sebastien Haller's move to the Netherlands, Arsenal's transfer plans, Diego Simeone's future at Atleti, and a host of other topics.  

Later, we preview the weekend in the word of football including the FA Cup welcoming the Premier League sides, the Bundesliga reaching a critical juncture, and crucial games in Argentina & the Netherlands. The new Liga MX campaign is later previewed and Lewis Hamilton's contractual situation also gets an unexpected mention on the show.

Table of Contents

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:07 EFL Cup Semifinals

00:13:39 Why Does Everyone Hate City?

00:20:47 Milan Fumble Chance

00:24:36 Poch's Paris Bow

00:28:10 Palmerias Make Copa Lib Statement

00:37:08 Wolves Find Their Striker?

00:40:24 Haller to Ajax?!

00:45:49 Thauvin to AC Milan

00:47:00 Neville to Inter Miami, Why MLS Doesn't Grow

01:04:05 Rekik Joins Arsenal, Balogun & Ozil to Depart?

01:08:29 Signing Players Already on Your Team: A New Trend?

01:09:27 Simeone to Leave Atleti

01:12:36 Mercedes Don't Want Lewis Hamilton? 

01:15:45 Leipzig-Dortmund & Gladbach-Bayern Highlight Weekend

01:19:48 FA Cup Preview

01:30:50 De Topper Preview

01:32:44 Inter Clinging to Title Hopes

01:33:52 Boca, River Fight for Championship Spot

01:39:14 Liga MX Preview

01:39:54 New Liga MX Managers

01:47:17 New Liga MX Transfers

01:55:00 Liga MX Weekend Preview (Leon vs. Tigres!)

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