The World’s GAM - A Major League Soccer Podcast

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are here to lay out the end of the season in MLS. But before the season is even over, MLS would really like you to think about the next season. The Schedule is out but why now? Or, should it have happened already? Then it's a hat tip to Nashville while asking: is this the most dominant season ever? And if not, what makes the most dominant season ever? Then it's a look at the spoon race with the podcast officially endorsing a loser.

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We are now in the final month of MLS action for the 2026 season, and there is still everything to play for. The schedule flip looms, but does anyone actually believe it's going to happen? And where are all these roster rule changes we are expecting? Cavan Sullivan continues to stand out this year, this time for the USMNT, giving Inter Miami the chance to do the funniest thing possible. MLS expansion news out of Indianapolis, MLS death penalties, and so much more!

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It's been awhile, but The World's GAM is back with all the MLS News that's fit to talk about in about an hour! International Duty calls for the league this weekend but matches are still happening and storylines are still being written. Harry Kane as a kicker, overreacting to the weekend that was in MLS, and getting you set up to watch matches this weekend. It's all here, just in the nick of time.

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It was a very full week of MLS news with an American Cashfer record, Championship teams trying to build an MLS squad, and Leagues Cup showing just how far MLS has to go. Jay from MLS Reacts stops by to talk some of the biggest stories in MLS, his new podcast, and which fanbase is happiest right now. Then in Part Three it's What to Watch This Weekend with some USDA Certified Top Picks.

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All of the discussion in and around MLS this week has been about the floated new playoff format MLS is kicking around for 2027/28. Are you ready for a 20 team playoff field that puts your team on the Aussie Rules Ladder!? The confusing format might actually be a huge win for the league. In other news GMs are getting poached and previously banned GMs are getting new jobs. Then it's what to watch this weekend with a pick at the top of the table, and the very, very bottom.

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Now that Leagues One's Phase One is in the books it's time to look back at the tournament. The format, the timing, the calendar, the dead-rubber matches, and the drama. How much should fans be caring about this tournament? Also, what changes, if any, need to be in place for next year's version, if there is a version next year. Then in Part Two it's a look ahead to the weekend's matches in MLS.

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On this Episode of The World's GAM, it's full of overreactions to the weekend's results! Why isn't anyone talking about Houston and should we be more worried about Vancouver? MLS is looking into expanding the roster rules and making them easier, or harder, to understand? What would it look like? Then it's a yearly tradition: why do we have an All-Star game? And finally a conversation with Zach Blandford who was Mic'd Up for Hell is Real. The weird online backlash, fee-fees, and more. Then finally it's a look at the full weekend slate of matches and picking out a few of our top picks.

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Following the 2026 Men's World Cup, MLS is back and ready to take it from here, or something. Did MLS miss its chance to take advantage of the World Cup on home soil or is it ready to bring in a whole new cohort of fans? What should MLS teams be doing right now? Also a bunch of stories about players coming and going including some big names and league all-stars. Then it's a full Saturday of MLS action, with a few matches you want to be sure you're seated for.

Timestamps:

(0:41) - World Cup hangover and the MLS Cure

(41:48) - Biggest MLS headlines

(1:10:38) - What to watch this weekend

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Right before hitting record the news broke that Flo Balogun is going to be available for the USMNT's clash against Belgium. Just don't worry too much about how it happened... Monday night is set to be the biggest match in US Soccer history with the eyes of the entire country on the Red White and Blue as they seek revenge for 2014 (and also for March 2026).

Elsewhere, the World Cup has been a blast as Morocco takes the Dutch Blue-Blood card, Cape Verde puts on a performance for the ages, and the pathway clearing for Messi's last shot at a World Cup.

Timestamps:

(0:041) - USMNT Preview vs Belgium

(54:09) - A look at the World Cup so far

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It has been an absolute amazing week as a soccer fan with matches running all day, every day and all of them being pretty good? Maybe the expanded tournament was a good idea after all? Best matches so far, where the groups stand after one match each, and surprising teams so far. Part Two is all about the USMNT and their match vs Australia, and what it would mean to the US to defeat all three group stage opponents. Then a look ahead to this weekend with the idea of which games do you think you could get a soccer-hater to watch and convert them.

Timestamps:

(0:43) - The World Cup So Far!

(1:12:24) - The USMNT

(1:29:17) - What to watch this weekend

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With the World Cup finally here, it's time to finally, finally, be the first soccer podcast to take a look at the United States Men's National Team, offer thoughts, feelings, and opinions, and share our undying love for Weston McKennie. Then in Part Two it's a look ahead to the tournament itself, giving predictions for all of the groups, semi-finals, and winners.

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On this episode of The World’s GAM it’s a look back at the very fun weekend we all had with Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union as they put on a goal-fest for MLS fans before the league went on break. And also Messi might have broke. Philly cleans house but is their racist GM actually going to leave? And then it’s a look at the worst of the worst of the best in the world with a preview of Better Know a World Cup team.

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On this episode of The World’s GAM it is a very Miami-forward episode as three of the biggest stories off the field are happening in and around Miami. First up, Inter Miami fans demand Messi and Friends "Witness Me!" While at the same time, Brazilian midfielder Casemiro looks to be headed to Miami this summer. And in a stunning revelation, MLS seems to be selling off regular season matches!? The MLS Season Schedule seems to be at the whim of power point presentations, business metrics, and star power. And MLS thinks Colorado isn't putting out a major league product, but Colorado is charging their fans for it? Finally it's a look ahead to this weekend's matchups before the league goes on hiatus.

Timestamps:

(2:28) - Miami SGs make (reasonable? Unreasonable?) Demand

(21:47) - Manchester United midfielder Casemiro to Miami?

(33:50) - MLS Schedule Scandal

(58:08) - What to watch this weekend

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On this episode of The World’s GAM it is all about the MLSPA Salary dump! Twice a year the MLS Player's Association releases all of the player salary info. Who is making out like a bandit and who is underpaid for their services? We find the best and worst contracts in the league and find out what maybe separates a good team from a bad one.

Timestamps:

(00:42) - MLSPA Salary Dump

(1:13:14) - What to Watch This Weekend

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On this episode of The World’s GAM it's a ton of off-field stories including the leadership failures in Miami, the lack of respect for CCL, and private equity coming for MLS Next Pro. The World's GAM also asks the question: "Who is the team nobody is talking about right now?", figure out it's the Huston Dynamo, and then talk about them. Finally it's a look ahead to the weekend's matches.

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On this episode of The World’s GAM most of the drama and excitement is happening off the field. Fresh off the news that MLS is looking at potential investors in Las Vegas and Phoenix, the situation in Vancouver does not seem to be improving. Elsewhere around the league, LAFC is in hot water in Switzerland, San Jose is legit while SKC might be a bad USL team. Then in Part Two it's a conversation with Matt Doyle from Soccerwise and Tactics Free Zone to chat about all things Major League Soccer this season. Finally in Part Three it's a look ahead to this weekend to find a few matches for the neutrals.

Timestamps:

(0:40) - MLS News Round Up

(46:07) - Conversation with Matt Doyle

(1:16:27) - What to Watch This Weekend

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On this episode of The World’s GAM it's a special mid-week+ episode with so many more matches to overreact to! From the Spoon Race between SKC and Atlanta, VAR failing to deliver across the league, and money teams like Miami falling behind San Jose, Nashville, and Vancouver. Speaking of Vancouver, savethecaps.com launches with a new effort to save the team. Yannick Bright is suspended for using a.... naughty word? And a bad vibes report from Portland. Then finally it's what to watch this weekend!

Timestamps:

(1:50) - Overreactions from the past week including VAR

(20:10) - Money is dead in MLS(?)

(35:58) - Save the Caps

(42:41) - Tata says Martino should be fired

(52:00) - Vibes in Portland

(55:27) - Yannick Bright suspension

(55:52) - What to watch this weekend

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On this episode of The World’s GAM Nashville became the first MLS team to win at Azteca Stadium, signaling their elite status. Columbus Crew faces a critical season with key injuries and the bumpy start with their new manager, risking missing the playoffs. Neymar's potential transfer to FC Cincinnati could boost league visibility and global interest. The 2026 World Cup faces logistical and financial challenges, impacting fan experience and league growth. Then in Part Two it's a conversation with David Gass that includes an incredible amount of musical theatre. Finally in part three it's a look ahead to the weekend's matches.

Timestamps:

(03:44) Nashville's historic win at Azteca

(06:50) - Columbus Crew's devastating injury

(12:35) - Inter Miami in Crisis?

(24:37) - Neymar's potential move to FC Cincinnati

(34:46) - Impact of World Cup 2026 on MLS and US soccer

(40:09) - Conversation with David Gass from Soccerwise

(1:06:22) - What to Watch This Weekend

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On this episode of The World’s GAM it's overreactions from the week that was in MLS including Greg Vanney on the hot seat, LAFC being the best MLS team of all time, and Philadelphia's incredible streak without a win. MLS teams enter the Open Cup while Minnesota United's star man James Rodriguez is hospitalized. Part Two is a lovely conversation with Austin FC radio play-by-play announcer Lincoln Rose on the first goal in Nu Stadium, the momentum from two (good) draws, and how to actually pronounce Biro's name. Part Three is What to Watch This Weekend and you're all set!

Timestamps:

(2:09) - Wold Cup Ticket Mess

(8:10) - Overreactions (LAFC, San Jose, Timbers, Galaxy)

(28:13) - James Rodriguez Hospitalized

(31:33) - MLS teams in Open Cup

(35:28) - Conversation with Lincoln Rose, Austin FC Radio

(59:01) - What to Watch this Weekend

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On this episode of The World’s GAM there's overreactions to the week that was in MLS, but not before a quick World Cup heat check. Are you excited about the World Cup? Do you have tickets? Are you as excited as you thought you'd be? Later on it's a simple question: who is the next manager fired? Would Ernst Tanner being in charge of Philly change that? Is he still in charge despite the suspension? And finally, what to watch this weekend!

Timestamps:

(1:01) - World Cup Excitement Meter

(15:39) - Week 4 Overreactions

(26:14) - Who is the Next Manager Fired?

(36:35) - The Ernst Tanner Saga Continues

(49:18) - What to Watch This Weekend!

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