Russell, Beau, and Gavin react to all the action from week 32 of MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:57 Ref Cam Revelations: The Orlando vs. Cincinnati Match 05:38 Orlando's Missed Opportunities and Player Performances 08:38 Dallas vs. Portland: A Draw and Tactical Concerns 11:19 Minnesota's Struggles and Injury Impacts 13:59 RSL vs. Austin: A Trap Game Analysis 16:50 Vancouver vs. Seattle: Playoff Implications 19:32 Philadelphia's Dominance Over DC United 33:40 DC United's Uncertain Fu...
Sep 30, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Russell, Gavin, and Beau breakdown week 31 of the MLS regular season Timestamps Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:31 LAFC's Rising Form and Key Players 09:32 Real Salt Lake's Playoff Chances 16:55 Colorado's Struggles and Coaching Concerns 22:14 Dallas' Playoff Prospects and Team Performance 27:54 Seattle's Recent Decline and Future Outlook 32:32 Seattle's Playoff Prospects 37:14 Austin's Unconventional Style 47:22 Chicago's Surprising Performance 57:47 San Jose's Struggles and Future 01:02:09 San Jose's ...
Sep 23, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Russell, Gavin, and Tim Hotze recap week 30 of MLS regular season. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:50 Coaching Changes in MLS 05:27 Caleb Porter's Tenure and Performance 10:09 Future Coaching Opportunities in MLS 14:49 DP Center Backs: A Controversial Choice 22:19 The Evolution of Center Backs in MLS 25:33 Strategic Decisions and Future Implications 30:28 DP Dynamics and Roster Management 35:59 Surprising Match Results and Their Impact 48:12 Analyzing Game Performance and Outcomes 51:14 Game Plan Exec...
Sep 18, 2025•1 hr 48 min
Gavin and Russell react to MLS' suspensions due to the Leagues Cup Final brawl before discussing the last few week's of the MLS season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:26 Cultural Perspectives on Player Moves 06:14 The Impact of Saudi Arabia on MLS 09:18 Playoff Push and Surprising Teams 25:55 NYCFC vs Chicago: A Season Analysis 28:39 Surprising Teams Outside the Playoffs 29:46 The Struggles of LA Galaxy 39:14 Excitement for Upcoming Playoff Matches 47:24 Playoff Predictions and Implications 49:45 Key ...
Sep 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Beau and Russell recap the drama from Leagues Cup and week 28 of MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:29 Seattle's Triumph and Miami's Downfall 05:26 Luis Suarez Controversy and Disciplinary Actions 08:32 Obed Vargas: Rising Star and Future Prospects 11:10 Seattle's Player Development and Team Dynamics 14:12 San Diego's Key Players and Team Strategy 17:09 Fan Experience and Stadium Issues 20:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on the Season 37:58 The Economics of Soccer Attendance 43:18 The...
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Russell and Beau discuss week 27 of MLS regular season Timestamps Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:13 Cultural Insights: Texas and Tex-Mex 06:07 Surprising Weekend Results in MLS 10:07 Orlando's Performance and Team Dynamics 15:50 Seattle's Struggles and Kansas City's Future 20:56 Injury Impact and Team Depth 26:30 Coaching Strategies and Future Vision 29:56 Cincinnati's Midfield Struggles 39:26 Cincinnati's Matchup Challenges 51:13 Injury Impacts on Cincinnati's Defense 57:05 The Financial Reality of Pr...
Aug 27, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the major storylines from MLS week 26. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:51 MLS Transfers and Player Debuts 06:43 Vancouver Whitecaps' Performance and Future Prospects 09:13 Western Conference Playoff Predictions 12:05 Comparing Eastern and Western Conference Strengths 14:52 Minnesota's Playoff Potential 17:30 Bottom Teams in the East vs. West 20:23 Playoff Matchup Excitement 22:54 Upset Potential in the Playoffs 25:41 Player Performances and Team Dynamics 27:34 Orla...
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Russell and Gavin recap the action from week 25 of MLS
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss the breaking transfer news before discussing a bit of Leagues Cup Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:35 Tyrese Spicer Joins Orlando City 07:27 LAFC's Record Transfer Fee for Heung Min Son 10:48 Marketing Impact of Heung Min Son 13:40 Ryan Gauld's Injury and Vancouver Whitecaps 16:40 Djordje Mihailovich's Transfer to Toronto FC 19:43 Colorado Rapids' Roster Changes 34:38 The Importance of Playing Time for Goalkeepers 37:37 Real Salt Lake's Transfer Activity 46:45 Portland ...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Russell and Gavin preview Leagues Cup before talking transfer news and recapping week 24 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:42 Leagues Cup Format Changes 04:45 MLS Teams Performance and Leagues Cup Expectations 09:06 Tournament Structure and Implications 13:25 Team Strategies and Priorities 17:35 Financial Aspects and Attendance Concerns 20:22 Transfer News and Player Movements 25:50 Discovery Rights and Player Recognition 26:45 League Disparities and Player Movement 32:22 Summer Transfer Window Insights...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 41 min
Russell and Gavin discuss all the storylines in week 23 of MLS regular season. Apologies for the abrupt ending. Not sure what happened with the recording. Hopefully it doesn't happen next week! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:15 Atlanta United's Struggles and Team Dynamics 08:04 Player Transfers and League Competitiveness 14:56 MLS All-Star Game Controversies 19:38 Unexpected Match Results and Team Performance 26:11 Future Predictions and League Outlook 30:21 Player Transfers and League Dynamics 32:12...
Jul 22, 2025•50 min
Russell and Gavin recap week 22 of the MLS season. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 11:16 Coaching and Roster Challenges 15:05 Player Performances and Team Dynamics 20:47 The Impact of Ryan Gauld 26:26 MLS Physicality and Player Minutes 30:14 Travel Challenges in MLS 32:08 Miami's Rising Star: Messi's Impact 38:55 Analyzing Miami's Team Dynamics 41:42 San Diego's Surprising Performances 45:55 MVP Candidates: The Case for Dreyer 49:48 Atlanta's Struggles and Toronto's Performance 51:43 St. Louis' Interim C...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Send us a text Russell, Gavin, and Beau recap week 20 of the MLS season before spending some time updating the "Sartini Standard" Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:45 MLS National Team Updates and Player Performances 05:36 Goalkeeping Strategies and Player Evaluations 11:27 Toronto FC's Surprising Win and Portland's Struggles 23:59 Cincinnati's Center Back Woes 25:03 Defensive Strategies and Goalkeeping Errors 27:32 Orlando's Struggles and Cincinnati's Lucky Win 29:22 Nashville's Unexpected Success 31:1...
Jul 02, 2025•2 hr 5 min
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
