2025 MLS Playoffs - Round One, Round One

MLS Now Podcast

Oct 31, 2025•1 hr

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Episode description

Russell and Gavin react to round one of round one of the 2026 MLS Playoffs

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:00 NYCFC's Upset Victory Over Charlotte

05:49 Playoff Scheduling Oddities

08:21 The Best of Three Playoff Format

10:58 Chicago's Dominance Over Orlando

13:57 Portland vs. RSL: A Close Encounter

16:44 Miami's Victory Over Nashville

19:25 Future Prospects for Miami and Nashville

25:20 Creative Approaches to Penalty Training

29:43 Vancouver's Dominance in Playoffs

30:41 San Diego vs. Portland: A Closer Look

32:58 The Best of Three Format Debate

35:44 Attacking Woes: Cincinnati vs. Columbus

37:28 Wilfred Nancy's Coaching Prospects

41:42 Rivalry Predictions: Cincinnati vs. Columbus

42:16 Analyzing the Matchup: Seattle vs. Minnesota

46:03 Minnesota's Defensive Strategy and Penalty Shootouts

50:35 LAFC vs. Austin: Surprising Outcomes and Player Reactions

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