MLS Now Podcast

Russell and Beau recap the last week of MLS regular season before the 2026 world cup break

Russell and Beau recap week 13 of MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:18 Coaching Changes 08:03 Underrated Players 13:45 MLS All-Star Predictions and Player Rankings 25:39 Nashville vs LAFC: Match Analysis 33:16 Portland's Struggles and Coaching Decisions 41:40 NYCFC's Performance and Player Injuries 44:29 San Diego's Recent Form and Future Prospects 47:34 True-ish Statements...

Russell and Beau recap week 12 of MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:13 Hot Takes: Surprising Teams in MLS 05:54 Philadelphia's Fall from Grace 08:53 DC United and New England: Teams to Watch 11:17 Red Bulls: Ahead of Schedule? 14:10 Griezmann and De Bruyne: Potential MLS Signings 16:51 Cincinnati: The New Charlotte? 19:21 The Importance of Hard Work in MLS 27:19 San Jose's Surpr...

Russell and Gavin recap week 11 of the 2026 MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:00 Orlando City vs. Inter Miami: A Historic Comeback 05:53 Cincinnati vs. Chicago: Late Drama and Penalties 10:51 Columbus Crew vs. Minnesota United: A Tale of Two Halves 15:27 LAFC vs. San Diego: Last-Minute Heroics 17:59 Son's Under-the-Radar Season: A Discussion on Performance 24:10 The Struggles of Tea...

Russell and Gavin recap the last week of MLS action, both mid-week and weekend action Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:22 Vancouver Whitecaps Relocation Controversy 12:18 Midweek Matchday Highlights 26:01 San Jose's Dominance in the League 31:23 Philadelphia Union's Struggles 39:49 Reflections on Refereeing Decisions 50:18 San Diego's Current Challenges 55:45 Miami's Struggles and New Eng...

Russell, David, and Gavin recap week 8 of the MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:08 Bounces and Luck in the Games 05:14 The Impact of Kit Sponsorship in MLS 10:27 San Jose's Surprising Performance 26:02 Bruce Arena's Impact on San Jose 32:53 Austin's Struggles and Future Prospects 35:21 Dallas's Inconsistencies and Petar Musa's Role 43:10 St. Louis's Struggles and...

Russell and Gavin recap week 7 of MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:10 Red Cards Galore: A Season of Discipline 06:05 Toronto vs. Cincinnati: A Match of Missed Opportunities 11:48 Coaching Changes: Montreal's Latest Shake-Up 17:47 Quick Hits: Eastern Conference Updates 33:09 Chicago Fire: Margins of Victory and Team Identity 39:37 Neymar's Potential Move: Impact and Implications...

Russell and Gavin recap week 6 of MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 08:50 Toronto's Comeback and Player Performances 13:46 Cincinnati's Struggles and Team Dynamics 26:30 Julian Hall's Rising Stardom 33:13 Columbus Crew's First Win 41:04 Orlando's Ongoing Challenges 48:37 LAFC's Dominance in the West 53:18 Vancouver's Stoppage Time Comeback 58:52 Vancouver's...

Russell, Gavin, and eventually Beau try to answer the extremely nuanced question "Has MLS Gone Backwards?".

Russell and Gavin recap all the key moments from week 5 of MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:47 St. Louis Breakthrough 08:47 Cincinnati's Resilience 11:35 Dallas vs. Houston Rivalry 14:39 Nashville's Dominance 17:32 Griezmann's Impact on Orlando 20:28 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects 33:39 New York Red Bulls' Roller Coaster Season 43:42 Colorado Rapids Win in Kansas...

Russell, Tim, and Gavin discuss a wild weekend of MLS regular season soccer Timestamps 00:00 Intro 07:05 Chicago vs. DC United Match Breakdown 24:55 Summer Transfer Window Strategies 30:44 LAFC's Historic Start 39:03 Cincinnati's Defensive Struggles and Future Outlook 49:58 Atlanta United's Revival 52:54 Philadelphia Union's Challenges 55:43 Suspension of Ernst Tanner 59:34 Kansas...

Russell and Gavin react to week 3 of MLS regular season action Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:35 Horror Movie References in Soccer 05:17 Orlando City: A Team in Crisis 07:58 Nashville SC: Rising to the Top 15:43 Player Performances and Key Moments 26:10 Looking Ahead: Predictions and Vibes 27:24 Analyzing the LA Galaxy vs Colorado Match 31:46 Evaluating Colorado's Season Performance 35:00 Golden Bo...

Russell, Beau, David, and Gavin recap week 2 of 2026 MLS season

Russell, David, and Gavin react to a fun week of 2026 MLS action Timestamps 0:00 Intro 04:15 MLS Season Kickoff Highlights 12:43 Analyzing Orlando City's Performance 23:39 Patience in Early Season Evaluations 27:32 Philadelphia Union's Struggles 33:36 Analyzing the Game: DC United vs. Philadelphia Union 39:11 The Walmart Saturday Showdown: LAFC vs. Miami 49:56 LA Galaxy's New Dynamics and Challeng...

Russell, Beau, David, and Gavin make their golden boot draft picks ahead of the 2026 MLS season

Russell, Beau, and Gavin create a vibes-based tier-maker heading into the 2026 MLS season Timestamps 00:00 Intro 08:04 Analyzing Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United 13:09 Atlanta United's Coaching Changes 18:09 San Jose's Challenges and Future 22:45 LAFC and Inter Miami's Dominance 27:37 San Diego's Potential and Conclusion 35:04 Charlotte FC: Potential and Challenges 42:07 N...

Russell, Beau, and Gavin give a quick preview of this week's CONCACAF Champions Cup action before discussing the latest MLS offseason topics Timestamps 00:00 Intro 11:59 CONCACAF Champions Cup Predictions 31:09 Offseason Transactions Discussion 36:36 Player Transfers: Love and Hate 01:14:34 Assessing Underwhelming Signings

Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the latest news around MLS Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:33 Transfer Rumors and Player Movements 06:20 Analyzing Joao Klauss' Move to LA Galaxy 17:51 Austin FC's Strategy and Player Roles 32:35 Creative Strategies for Fan Engagement 34:39 Columbus Crew's Rebuilding Phase 41:46 Overhyping Inter Miami: A Critical Analysis 01:01:08 Discussion on Designated...

Russell and Beau give their thoughts on the latest MLS offseason news Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:43 MLS Kit Leaks Discussion 21:30 Sporting Kansas City Valuation and Financial Insights 26:39 Ownership Changes in MLS 28:16 Teams That Need New Management 29:52 The Impact of Ownership on Team Dynamics 33:37 Upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup 39:10 Challenges for MLS Teams in International Competitions 58...

Russell and Gavin discuss the latest offseason MLS news Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Nonsense 12:07 MLS Player Transfers and Team Strategies 18:01 Nashville's New Offensive Dynamics 25:18 Coaching Changes and Team Morale 27:17 Future Prospects in European Football 31:41 Roster Rules and Player Amortization 38:11 The Impact of U22 Slots in MLS 47:14 Vancouver Whitecaps: Retaining Core Players 5...

Russell and Gavin discuss all the latest news and who our way too early offseason winners and losers are Timestamps 00:00 Intro 08:19 Analyzing Team Signings and Offseason Winners 56:51 Teams Off the Radar: Portland and San Diego 01:04:45 The U22 Initiative and Center Back Signings

Beau and Gavin cover all the latest news from the start of the MLS offseason before giving their thoughts on the 22 under 22 list released a few months ago. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 02:02 Inter Miami's Offseason Moves 12:11 New York Red Bulls Coaching Changes 17:45 Orlando City Goalkeeper Acquisition 29:29 Montreal's Player Transfers 37:24 Dante Sealy's Transfer to Colorado 45:26 Glesnes...

Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap the 2025 MLS Cup Final and make some predictions for the upcoming offseason Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:22 MLS Cup Recap and Miami's Victory 03:42 Analyzing Vancouver's Performance 09:24 Debating Miami's Championship Legitimacy 21:03 Playoff Records and Player Performances 24:12 Retirement of Legends 25:44 Offseason Changes and Free Agency 43:45 SuperDraft...

Russell, Beau, and Gavin recap the 2025 MLS Playoffs Conference Finals Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:59 MLS Playoffs Overview 07:40 Miami's Playoff Performance 16:34 Vancouver vs. San Diego Match Analysis 19:22 Vancouver's Team Depth and Performance 22:16 Coaching Talent in MLS 28:30 Vancouver's Tactical Approach Against San Diego 30:44 The Effectiveness of Pressing in Soccer 32:48 Midfiel...

Russell and Beau recap the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs conference semifinals Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:39 Cincinnati's Disappointing Performance and Fan Reactions 30:50 Injuries Impacting Team Performance 33:44 Philadelphia's Energy Drink Soccer vs. NYCFC's Strategy 38:06 NYCFC vs. Inter Miami: A Tactical Analysis 40:07 San Diego vs. Minnesota: A Tactical Chess Match 47:42 Wilfred Nancy'...