Does MLS have a Ref Problem? Or a Messi Problem?

PLAYER / MANAGER

May 21, 2025•57 min

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In season 2, episode 13, Julian and @ZealandonYT discuss Julian's first goal for the Loons, Messi calls out MLS refs and other nonsense in global football.

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