MLS Now Podcast

Hello and welcome to the MLS Now Podcast! We are a group of passionate MLS fans who love providing content. You can find our content in three places: 1) On any and all podcasting services, where David, Russell, and Gavin provide their commentary on all MLS-wide talking points, 2) http://www.mlsnowpodcast.com , where we have a rapidly growing team of correspondents who cover specific clubs, USMNT, and a referee’s viewpoint on all controversial decisions, and 3) on Twitter and Instagram at @mlsnowpodcast . Please leave a review to let us know how we’re doing and we hope you enjoy the content!

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Episodes

Best Xl Draft

Send us a text Russell, Beau, and Gavin do a best Xl draft for the 2025 season thus far Support the show

Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 48 min

Week 18 Review - So. Much. Soccer.

Send us a text Gavin and Russell discuss all the soccer, including MLS, Gold Cup, and Club World Cup Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Soccer Overview 02:55 Club World Cup Attendance and Its Implications 05:50 US Men's National Team Performance 11:59 MLS Highlights and Team Performances 18:04 St. Louis City and Player Highlights 28:27 St. Louis and LA Galaxy's Struggles 32:13 Columbus Crew vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Analysis 35:49 The Competitive Eastern Conference 39:57 New England Revolut...

Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 29 min

Eastern Conference Mid-Season Check-In

Send us a text Russell and Gavin discuss each team's season thus far in the Eastern Conference Support the show

Jun 10, 2025•2 hr 5 min

Week 15 & 16 Review - Vancouver Destroyed, Galaxy Finally Win, Mellberg Fired, and More!

Send us a text Russell, Beau, and eventually Gavin discuss the latest MLS headlines and key matchups over the past 2 matchdays Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:44 MLS Financials: Players vs. Owners 03:43 CONCACAF Champions Cup: A Tough Road for MLS Teams 06:39 Vancouver's Struggles and the Cash Grab 09:29 LA Galaxy's Long-Awaited Win 12:34 Toronto's Resilience and RSL's Missed Opportunities 30:22 Analyzing Shot Quality and Goalkeeping 31:22 Nashville SC's Recent Performance 32:50 The Impact of Coaching...

Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 57 min

Week 14 Review - Rivalry Week!

Send us a text Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the storylines from MLS Rivalry Week Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:38 Heartwarming Fan Stories in MLS 05:38 Rivalry Week Reflections 08:33 Orlando City vs. Miami: A Rivalry Match 11:18 Controversial Moments in Soccer 14:24 Miami's Struggles and Player Evaluations 19:58 Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati: A Draw in Rivalry 36:20 Striker Dilemmas in Columbus 37:11 Fitness and Rotation Strategies 37:58 Key Players and Missed Opportunities 41:42 Toronto's...

May 20, 2025•2 hr 16 min

Week 13 Review - There's No Place Like Home (unless you play in Toronto)

Send us a text Russell and Gavin quickly recap the first midweek matchday of the season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:50 Philadelphia's Dramatic Victory 03:40 DC United vs. NYCFC: A Lackluster Draw 06:38 Montreal's Surprising Win Against Columbus 09:25 Orlando's Struggles and Fitness Issues 12:36 Seattle's Missed Opportunities Against LAFC 15:24 Toronto's Disappointing Performance 18:11 The Imposter: Toronto's Home Loss 24:37 Midweek Matches and Attendance 27:44 Playoff Hopes and Team Performance 28...

May 16, 2025•1 hr

Week 12 Review - NYRB Crush Galaxy, Montreal Finally Win, Goals Galore, and More!

Send us a text Russell, Gavin, and Beau recap an exciting week 12 of MLS regular season action Timestamps 00:00 Intro 12:07 Major League Soccer Overview 18:30 Chicago Fire vs Atlanta United 24:22 Minnesota United vs Inter Miami 29:35 Revisiting Predictions: Atlanta and Galaxy 30:23 Toronto FC vs DC United 31:06 Cincinnati's Homecoming and Penalty Controversy 37:15 Austin's Tactical Issues and Squad Building 41:22 Montreal's First Win and NYCFC's Struggles 46:19 LA Galaxy's Historic Loss and Team...

May 13, 2025•2 hr 14 min

Western Conference Mid-Season Check-In

Send us a text Russell and Beau discuss each team's season thus far in the Western Conference Timestamps 00:00 Intro 12:24 LA Galaxy's Struggles 20:18 Houston Dynamo's Potential 28:16 St. Louis City SC's Inconsistencies 35:14 Real Salt Lake's Struggles and Coaching Concerns 44:16 Colorado's Defensive Woes and Goalkeeping Heroics 50:23 FC Dallas: Individual Talent vs. Team Strategy 56:33 Comparing Eastern and Western Conference Bottom Teams 01:04:41 Assessing Team Competence in MLS 01:12:33 Seatt...

May 10, 2025•2 hr 30 min

Week 11 Review - Domination Day

Send us a text Gavin and Russell recap MLS week 11 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 06:25 Atlanta vs Nashville: A Draw of Disappointment 12:11 Kansas City Makes History with Zero Shots 20:22 New England's Resurgence Against Toronto 26:16 Columbus Crew's Dominance Over Charlotte 30:19 Vancouver's Impressive Season and League Dynamics 39:50 DC United vs. Colorado: A Missed Opportunity 42:59 Inter Miami's Overexposure and Performance 53:28 Montreal's Struggles Continue 01:01:19 Austin's Underperformance and ...

May 07, 2025•1 hr 52 min

Week 10 Review - Trivia Night!

Send us a text Russell and Gavin recap week 10 of the MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Vancouver's Champions Cup Performance 03:06 Cincinnati vs. Sporting Kansas City 06:12 Toronto's Struggles Against NYCFC 12:07 Red Bulls vs. Montreal Analysis 23:55 Red Bulls' Struggles and Offensive Woes 27:12 Philadelphia Dominates DC United 31:07 Orlando's Impressive Streak 40:06 San Diego vs Real Salt Lake Showdown 45:59 New England's Surprising Win Over Charlotte 56:00 Power Rankings and Tea...

May 01, 2025•1 hr 40 min

Week 9 Review - A Shocking Saturday

Send us a text Russell and Beau cover MLS week 9 matches and storylines Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:03 Coaching Philosophy and Team Performance 05:53 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics 11:58 Inter Miami's Upcoming Matches 14:50 Columbus vs. Miami Match Analysis 24:19 Cucho's Impact on Columbus Crew 27:04 Analyzing LA Austin's Performance 28:13 Brandon Vasquez: The Goal Scorer's Journey 32:02 LA Galaxy's Struggles and Future Prospects 36:22 New Coach Bounce: Sporting Kansas City 42:43 Refereeing Co...

Apr 23, 2025•2 hr 7 min

Week 8 Review - A Tightly Contested Weekend

Send us a text Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the week 8 storylines around MLS Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:15 Vancouver's Rise in MLS 06:12 Austin's Struggles and Team Dynamics 09:30 Coaching Changes and Team Performance 12:19 Columbus Crew's Current Form 15:23 Dallas vs. Seattle Match Analysis 34:47 The Rise of Young Talent in Soccer 36:28 Match Insights and Referee Decisions 37:34 Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls: A Frustrating Draw 43:26 Toronto vs Minnesota: A Boring Encounter 45:15 Ne...

Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 55 min

Week 7 Review - There's No Place Like Home (unless you play at a baseball stadium)

Send us a text Russell and Gavin recap week 7 of the MLS regular season. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:50 Analyzing Team Performances and Trends 03:41 Stock Up, Stock Down: Team Evaluations 34:01 Columbus Crew's Surprising Success 38:00 Atlanta vs. Dallas: A Cross-Conference Clash 48:32 Philadelphia vs. Orlando: A Defensive Standoff 55:16 Cincinnati vs. New England: Weathering the Storm 01:00:21 Austin vs. Portland: A Match of Missed Opportunities 01:01:09 Kansas City vs. St. Louis: New Coach Bounce...

Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 47 min

Week 6 Review - Eyes On The Ball

Send us a text Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the MLS week 6 storylines Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:54 Refereeing Controversies in MLS 04:45 The Importance of Fullbacks 07:33 Ball Watching and Defensive Issues 10:49 Match Analysis: New England Revolution vs. New York Red Bulls 13:47 Toronto vs. Vancouver: A Goalless Encounter 36:42 Colorado vs. Charlotte: A Competitive Match 43:30 Messi's Impact on Miami vs. Philadelphia 50:56 Atlanta vs. NYCFC: Defensive Struggles 59:24 DC United vs. Colum...

Apr 01, 2025•2 hr 7 min

Week 5 Review - It's Tier-Maker Time!

Send us a text Russell, Beau, and Gavin do two MLS-themed tier-makers for the first 5 games of the season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:22 Stock Rising and Falling: Weekend Match Insights 11:05 Analyzing Team Performances: A Tier Maker Activity 23:48 Mid-Season Evaluations: Team Strategies and Challenges 38:37 Final Thoughts on Team Prospects and Future Outlook 40:29 Evaluating Houston Dynamo's Signings 43:26 NYCFC's Average Performance 46:59 Concerns for LAFC 49:08 LA Galaxy's Struggles and Potenti...

Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 49 min

Week 4 Review - Full of Surprises

Send us a text Gavin and Russell discuss week 4 MLS action Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:26 International Break and Its Impact on MLS 04:22 Vancouver's Upset in the CONCACAF Champions Cup 07:14 Weekend Match Recaps and Team Performances 12:54 Toronto's Struggles and Future Outlook 23:32 LAFC's Struggles and Austin's Surprise Victory 32:22 Cincinnati's Away Woes and Charlotte's Strong Start 38:46 DC United's Missed Opportunities and Montreal's Challenges 43:24 NYCFC's Comeback and New England's Ongoi...

Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 50 min

Week 3 Review - Bouncing Balls in the Box Lead to Goals

Send us a text Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap week 3 of the 2025 MLS season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:22 MLS in Champions Cup: Performance Analysis 04:11 Seattle vs LAFC: A Surprising Turn of Events 08:50 Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution: A Tale of Two Teams 30:14 Coaching Controversies: The Case of Caleb Porter 30:58 Pedro Gallese's Struggles in Goal 33:06 NYCFC's Home Opener and Nostalgia 37:12 Cincinnati's Performance Against Toronto 39:33 Toronto's Struggles and Insigne's Situati...

Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 51 min

San Diego FC Early Season Deep Dive

Send us a text Russell, Carlos & Vince (@sdfcbros on Instagram) deep dive into San Diego FC Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:50 Celebrating the First Match Victory 05:41 The Community's Response and Support 08:52 Building Momentum: Marketing and Branding Strategies 11:48 Comparing San Diego FC and Loyal 14:50 The Impact of Culture and Community 17:40 Analyzing Player Performances 20:40 The Significance of Mavericks and Local Culture 28:50 Midfield Mastery and Team Cohesion 31:17 Tenacity and Pressi...

Mar 07, 2025•57 min

Week 2 Review - Hat Tricks and Bicycle Kicks

Send us a text Russell, Gavin, and David recap week 2 of the 2025 MLS season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:26 RSL's Embarrassing CONCACAF Exit 07:16 Vancouver Whitecaps' Resilience 10:20 Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United Analysis 13:18 Chicago Fire's Struggles Against DC United 18:29 Philadelphia Union's Dominance Over Cincinnati 23:23 Orlando City's Victory Over Toronto FC 28:20 RSL vs Seattle: Defensive Woes 42:40 New York Red Bulls vs Nashville: Tactical Analysis 47:54 Minnesota vs CF Montreal: A La...

Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 43 min

Minnesota United FC Season Preview

Send us a text Russell and Maddy (@maddyykrauss) preview the upcoming Minnesota United season. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:06 Match Day One Reactions 05:47 Offseason Moves and Team Dynamics 09:07 Expectations for Upcoming Matches 11:52 Fan Sentiment and Team Optimism 14:58 Prioritizing Competitions 17:59 Key Players and Team Strategy 23:41 Assessing Player Potential and Team Dynamics 28:08 Offensive Challenges and Scoring Consistency 29:57 Marketing MLS: Ideas for Growth and Improvement 34:00 Look...

Mar 03, 2025•40 min

Week 1 Review - Maybe Don’t Play It Out Of The Back In Week 1

Send us a text Gavin, Bryce, and Beau recap an exciting opening weekend of MLS action Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:16 Sunday Night Soccer: A New Era 06:07 Opening Day Goals Galore 09:03 CONCACAF Champions Cup Highlights 12:03 LAFC vs. Minnesota: Tactical Shifts 17:51 Columbus Crew's Comeback Victory 23:50 Atlanta's New Attack: A Double-Edged Sword 37:32 Miami vs NYCFC: A Clash of Titans 48:08 Houston vs FC Dallas: A Battle of Rivals 54:44 Cincinnati vs New York Red Bulls: A Tight Encounter 01:01:26...

Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 59 min

Seattle Sounders Season Preview

Send us a text Gavin and Jackson (@JacksonOnRadio) preview the upcoming Seattle Sounders season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:16 Transfer Outgoings: Key Departures 10:11 Incoming Talent: Ferreira and Arriola 15:28 CONCACAF Champions Cup Insights 20:04 Expectations for the MLS Season 25:20 Potential Challenges Ahead 30:21 Club World Cup Aspirations 35:13 Breakout Player Predictions Support the show...

Feb 22, 2025•38 min

Atlanta United Season Preview

Send us a text Russell, Bryce, AJ & Mike (@atlutdfantv) preview the upcoming Atlanta United season. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:58 Key Player Signings and Departures 11:58 Fan Expectations and Optimism for the Upcoming Season 18:23 Predictions for the First Five Matches 24:21 Assessing Atlanta United's Away Performance 26:38 Concerns About the Season's Potential Pitfalls 34:36 Optimistic Scenarios for Atlanta United's Success 43:26 Innovative Marketing Ideas for MLS 54:46 Culinary Conversation...

Feb 22, 2025•58 min

Nashville SC Season Preview

Send us a text Russell and Christian (@superwyatt.bsky.social) preview the upcoming Nashville SC season. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:29 Roster Changes and Coaching Staff 04:25 Key Player Acquisitions 07:17 Fan Expectations and Concerns 10:24 Building Around Key Players 13:18 Youth Development and Future Prospects 16:34 Realistic Season Predictions 19:30 Factors for Success in the Upcoming Season 31:27 Nashville's Challenges in the Final Third 32:16 Expectations for the US Open Cup 34:01 Concerns A...

Feb 22, 2025•53 min

DC United Season Preview

Send us a text Gavin and Richard (@rjrolsen) preview the upcoming DC United season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 06:35 The Impact of Key Departures and New Arrivals 11:06 Exciting Prospects and Tactical Changes 18:51 Dream Scenarios: Path to Playoff Success 23:07 Nightmare Scenarios: Risks and Challenges 28:01 Emerging Talents and Future Prospects 31:19 Open Cup Aspirations and Team Goals 34:31 Final Thoughts on DC United's Season Ahead Support the show...

Feb 22, 2025•37 min

Our Official 2025 MLS Season Predictions

Send us a text This is the one you've been waiting for! Gavin, Russell, Bryce, David, and Beau all give their predictions for the 2025 MLS season. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:16 Season Predictions Overview 09:13 Eastern Conference Predictions 14:22 Discussion on Key Teams and Players 19:12 Nashville's Potential and Challenges 24:23 DC United's Struggles and Future Outlook 29:47 DC United's Stagnation and Fan Frustration 35:55 NYCFC's Uncertain Future 39:27 Orlando's Mixed Prospects 42:04 C...

Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 28 min

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