MLS Now Podcast

Russell and Gavin recap week 30 of regular season MLS action

David and Gavin recap week 29 of the MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Overview of MLS Season

05:27 Western Conference Teams Performance

11:46 Minnesota's Comeback and St. Louis' Streak

17:28 Atlanta United's Struggles and Inter Miami's Rise

30:05 DC United's Crucial Matches Ahead

31:39 Orlando's Offensive Strength vs Defensive Weakness

33:36 New England's Playoff Positioning and Key Players

35:36 Columbus Crew's Recent Form and Playoff Aspirations

43:37 Philadelphia Union's Impressive Turnaround

47:32 Toronto FC's Inconsistent Season and Playoff Chances

49:36 New York Red Bulls' Struggles and Playoff Outlook

52:20 Playoff Predictions and Team Performances

56:28 Nashville's Historic Season and Supporters Shield

01:00:27 Western Conference Dynamics and Upcoming Matches

Russell and Gavin recap week 28 of the MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:24 Introduction and Team Dynamics

02:21 US Men's National Team Performances

10:49 Nashville's Historic Season Pursuit

13:50 St. Louis' Unbeaten Streak and Future Prospects

26:21 Coach of the Year Contenders

31:06 Eastern Conference Playoff Race

33:49 Magic Numbers for Playoff Qualification

39:10 Red Bulls' Performance and San Diego's Struggles

42:18 Cincinnati's Must-Win Match Against Atlanta

51:22 Western Conference Wild Card Race

59:57 Analyzing RSL's Performance and Future Matches

01:02:50 San Jose's Inconsistency and Upcoming Challenges

01:04:32 Colorado's Playoff Prospects

01:07:38 Seattle's Unexpected Victory

01:10:55 Late Goals and Dramatic Comebacks

01:15:50 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and Implications

Beau and Gavin recap week 26 of the MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:29 Impact of International Breaks on MLS

05:03 Coaching Changes and Team Performance

11:28 Analyzing Recent Matches and Team Strategies

15:48 Nashville's Dominance in the East

17:57 Messi's Impact and Miami's Struggles

22:05 Real Salt Lake's Upset Victory

29:56 Orlando's Unique Jersey Design

32:17 Jersey Critique and Game Outcomes

33:19 Vancouver vs. DC United: A Surprising Match

35:44 The Importance of the Right System for Players

38:55 Player Development and Coaching Impact

41:26 Austin's Resurgence and Coaching Changes

44:42 San Diego's Struggles and Goalkeeping Needs

53:00 San Jose's Revival and Playoff Potential

55:51 Portland's Challenges and Roster Issues

01:02:07 SKC's Performance and Houston's Red Card Incident

01:03:34 Houston's Top Four Hopes

01:07:23 Kansas City's Resurgence

01:08:19 Cincinnati's Defensive Woes

01:09:16 The Rise of Prince Owusu

01:10:11 Colorado's Struggles

01:14:17 The Unpredictable Western Conference

01:17:44 NYCFC's Playoff Dilemma

Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap week 25 of the MLS regular season

00:00 Intro

04:24 Philadelphia vs. SKC: The Comeback of the Week

14:44 Hudson River Derby: NYCFC vs. Red Bulls Showdown

45:20 Lionel Messi's Dominance in MLS Stats

49:12 San Diego's Missed Opportunities

57:50 Houston's Playoff Prospects

01:00:28 Comparing Houston and Minnesota

01:03:16 Rivalries and Upcoming Matches

01:05:05 Final Thoughts on Playoff Scenarios

01:14:08 New England Revolution's Surprising Success

01:17:15 Vancouver's Rising Star

01:17:49 Chicago Fire's Struggles and Tactical Adjustments

01:21:17 Impact of Key Player Departures

01:24:48 LA Galaxy's Road Victory and Player Highlights

01:27:08 USMNT Camp and Young Talent

01:27:54 DC United's Coaching Philosophy and Club Culture

01:28:26 St. Louis' Unbeaten Streak and Future Prospects

Russell and Beau recap week 24 of MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:57 Philadelphia's Dominance and Scoring Records

03:54 Refereeing Controversies and VAR Decisions

07:53 Injury Impact on Seattle and Other Teams

11:57 MLS Playoff Race and Team Form Analysis

17:02 Nashville and Other Teams' Recent Performances

21:05 Miami's Struggles and roster issues

25:09 Seattle's Challenges and Future Outlooks

29:47 Referee Insights and VAR Challenges

39:50 The Physicality of MLS and Refereeing Difficulties

50:09 Team Strategies, Injuries, and Player Impact

Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap week 23 of the MLS regular season

Timestamps00:00 — Intro04:01 — Coach of the Year Debate: St. Louis, Vancouver, and Nashville
12:01 — Will MLS Fans Support the U.S. Open Cup?15:47 — Chicago Fire 4–4 Toronto FC: Josh Sargent’s Hat Trick23:13 — FC Dallas vs. Sporting Kansas City: The Controversial Penalty30:44 — Portland’s Nine-Goal Thriller and Janssen’s Historic Hat Trick35:23 — Columbus’ Big Win: Does It Mean a Turnaround?44:01 — Portland’s Momentum and Minnesota’s Defensive Collapse47:52 — LAFC’s Slump
51:37 — San Jose’s Collapse and Austin’s Late Equalizer
55:24 — Quick Hits: Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Seattle65:19 — Miami vs. Atlanta: A Wild Finish at Home68:12 — LA Galaxy vs. New England: Is New England Losing Momentum?70:41 — Biggest Losers of the Week

Russell and Gavin recap week 22 of MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:41 Player Performances: Cavan Sullivan and Milan Iloski

03:10 Portland Timbers' season prospects after Kevin Kelsey's departure

04:58 Orlando's Griezmann: Impact and Goal Contribution

05:36 Lionel Messi's performance and impact in MLS

07:27 LA Galaxy's Marco Reus: Contribution and Role

08:20 Casemiro's experiment as center back for Miami

10:06 Charlotte's Recent Wins and Team Performance

10:52 Saint Louis's recent match and squad depth concerns

12:22 MLS Scheduling and Match Timing Preferences

13:44 Upcoming matches for Colorado and their playoff chances

15:04 Transfer Rumors: Jack McGlynn to Europe

16:00 New England Revolution's resurgence and player performances

17:45 MLS Standings and Playoff Contenders

20:04 Columbus Crew's struggles and transfer market issues

20:05 Weekend Match Highlights and Key Moments

22:30 Player Impact and Future Predictions

23:48 Nashville's historic season and coach BJ Callaghan

27:10 Seattle's recent form and playoff outlook

37:20 MLS season records and Nashville's pursuit of history

43:46 Closing thoughts and team analysis

Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss several topics from around the league before recapping the key moments from the last two matchdays

Russell and Gavin recap week 19 of the MLS regular season

Beau and Gavin complete some fun exercises including stocks (buy, sell, hold) and MVP, Young Player, and Coach of the Half Season

Russell, Beau, and David recap some big news items before diving into the weekly recap.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to MLS League Changes and News

03:04 New MLS Commissioner Larry Berg's Background and League Vision

07:49 League Management: Owner Influence and Commissioner Role

13:42 Mauricio Pachetino's Contract and US Men's National Team

20:19 US Men's National Team Performance and Coach Impact

26:49 MLS Match Highlights: Chicago Fire and Lewandowski

36:34 MLS Transfer Market: Big Moves and Player Impact

44:17 Charlotte and Chicago: Team Performance and Player Analysis

49:32 New England and Montreal: Team Dynamics and Player Contributions

02:30 Analysis of recent MLS matches and team performances

10:27 Discussion on MLS transfer rumors and big moves

19:58 Current standings and playoff race update

30:49 Injury reports and their impact on teams

40:21 Tactical trends and coaching changes in MLS

50:00 Rivalry matchups and key results

01:00:06 Predictions for the MLS playoffs and season end

01:10:00 Wrap-up and final thoughts

Russell, David, and Gavin discuss some of the latest news before providing a high level recap of weeks 16 and 17

Timestamps

0:00 — Intro

2:00 — Post-World Cup transfer reactions

4:36 — Liga MX moves and MLS talent retention

6:19 — Salary cap / discovery rights discussion

9:56 — Transition to match recap

11:24 — All-Star Skills Challenge / All-Star Game timing

14:42 — Discovery rights team picks

19:28 — St. Louis City discussion

30:33 — NYCFC discussion

36:13 — Chicago Fire / Lewandowski discussion

44:18 — LAFC discussion

60:03 — Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders

74:43 — Antoine Griezmann / Orlando City discussion

83:36 — DC United match experience

91:27 — Hell is Real / Cincinnati vs Columbus

98:18 — Eastern Conference standings

99:58 — Second-half team watchlist

Russell and Gavin recap the return of MLS regular season after the 2026 world cup break

Timestamps

00:00 MLS Season Restart and Initial Reactions

02:03 Analysis of MLS Match Results and Team Performances

03:58 World Cup 2026: Spain’s Dominant Performance

05:59 Argentina’s Disappointing Final and World Cup Stats

07:59 MLS League Strategy and Marketing During World Cup

10:52 Player Transfers: Cuypers and Wagner Moves

13:55 Seattle vs Portland: Match Breakdown and Injuries

16:55 Rivalry Week and Notable MLS Matches

18:55 Team Outlooks and Future Predictions for MLS

21:58 The Impact of World Cup on MLS and League Growth

24:58 Player Performance and League Talent Development

51:42 Discussion on player transfers and league policies

52:20 Analysis of Nashville vs Atlanta match and injury impacts

56:40 Nashville's continued success and league top contenders

01:02:02 LAFC's Son finally scores his first goal

01:06:21 MLS transfer roundup: notable moves and player careers

01:12:24 International transfers and league talent movement

01:20:22 Discussion on league strategies and future moves

Russell and Beau recap the last week of MLS regular season before the 2026 world cup break

Russell and Beau recap week 13 of MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:18 Coaching Changes

08:03 Underrated Players

13:45 MLS All-Star Predictions and Player Rankings

25:39 Nashville vs LAFC: Match Analysis

33:16 Portland's Struggles and Coaching Decisions

41:40 NYCFC's Performance and Player Injuries

44:29 San Diego's Recent Form and Future Prospects

47:34 True-ish Statements and Predictions

48:57 Young Talents and World Cup Considerations

51:20 Evaluating Player Performance and Future Prospects

55:37 Match Highlights and Team Analysis

57:59 Physical Toll of the Season and Travel Impact

01:01:34 World Cup Excitement and Predictions

01:03:38 Vancouver's Success and Coaching Impact

01:09:21 Bruce Arena's Influence on Team Performance

Russell and Beau recap week 12 of MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:13 Hot Takes: Surprising Teams in MLS

05:54 Philadelphia's Fall from Grace

08:53 DC United and New England: Teams to Watch

11:17 Red Bulls: Ahead of Schedule?

14:10 Griezmann and De Bruyne: Potential MLS Signings

16:51 Cincinnati: The New Charlotte?

19:21 The Importance of Hard Work in MLS

27:19 San Jose's Surprising Identity

31:54 Minnesota's Struggles with Key Player Absences

36:43 Portland's Get Right Game Against Kansas City

40:13 LAFC vs Houston: A Game of Momentum

49:20 Nashville's Injury Challenges and Future Prospects

01:06:24 Confounding Teams in MLS

01:08:25 Columbus Crew's Coaching Situation

01:17:56 Quick Hits on Recent Matches

Russell and Gavin recap week 11 of the 2026 MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:00 Orlando City vs. Inter Miami: A Historic Comeback

05:53 Cincinnati vs. Chicago: Late Drama and Penalties

10:51 Columbus Crew vs. Minnesota United: A Tale of Two Halves

15:27 LAFC vs. San Diego: Last-Minute Heroics

17:59 Son's Under-the-Radar Season: A Discussion on Performance

24:10 The Struggles of Teams to Secure Wins

27:21 St. Louis's Offensive Woes

29:54 Austin's Expected Performance

33:09 Seattle's Missed Opportunities

35:06 LA Galaxy's Offensive Challenges

37:00 Vancouver's Disappointment Against Galaxy

41:48 Toronto's Missed Chances at Home

46:33 Media Access Controversies

51:08 Assessing Team Performance: The Red Bulls' Struggles

54:04 Golden Boot Standings: A Mid-Season Review

58:22 Trends Across the League

Russell and Gavin recap the last week of MLS action, both mid-week and weekend action

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:22 Vancouver Whitecaps Relocation Controversy

12:18 Midweek Matchday Highlights

26:01 San Jose's Dominance in the League

31:23 Philadelphia Union's Struggles

39:49 Reflections on Refereeing Decisions

50:18 San Diego's Current Challenges

55:45 Miami's Struggles and New England's Resurgence

57:39 Vancouver's Dominance and Key Player Performances

01:00:39 Sporting Kansas City's Struggles

01:04:05 League Dynamics: Weaknesses and Strengths

01:11:15 Listener Comments and Community Insights

Russell, David, and Gavin recap week 8 of the MLS regular season

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:08 Bounces and Luck in the Games

05:14 The Impact of Kit Sponsorship in MLS

10:27 San Jose's Surprising Performance

26:02 Bruce Arena's Impact on San Jose

32:53 Austin's Struggles and Future Prospects

35:21 Dallas's Inconsistencies and Petar Musa's Role

43:10 St. Louis's Struggles and Future Outlook

44:43 San Diego's Decline and Potential Solutions

52:56 The Impact of Messi on Attendance and Fan Experience

57:42 Colorado's Tactical Approach Against Miami

01:01:09 Chicago's Struggles and Late Game Draws

01:07:16 Quick Hits: Teams on the Rise and Fall