The World’s GAM - A Major League Soccer Podcast

After what feels like 6 months, the MLS Cup Playoffs Round One is about to be completed on Sunday. Five match-ups have gone to a game three, and someone has to predict the outcomes. But before playoff talk there is Atlanta United news, a new manager in New England, RSL sticking with their men, and the MLS Best XI is out, but would it actually be any good?    Timestamps:  (13:02) - Atlanta United R...

Game 1 of Round 1 is in the books! Reactions to the first set of games, storylines to keep an eye on, and more. Part One has a look around the league at different stories that have broke over the last week. Part Two is a lovely conversation with MLS Season Pass play-by-play announcer Jake Zivin on the playoffs so far, what he's seen out of the teams in the early rounds, and how does one prepare fo...

The World's GAM, it its very first season, has won an MLS Community Award for best MLS podcast, otherwise known as a Favi. Favian Renkel joins to talk about the MLS community, independent media, and MLS culture. The Playoffs start this weekend as well so predictions are in order as well as a few brief headlines around the league.    Timestamps:  (5:30) - Atlanta United makes a coaching change (13:...

After taking a week off due to the international break the World's GAM is back with an extra long episode! Part one is all about the end of year awards and not saying who should win, but predicting who will actually win. Part Two is two different interviews, first with commentator Tony Husband where we talked all about the league, favorites for the playoffs, and what went right and wrong for some...

The playoff field is shaping up and the New York Red Bulls will not be a part of it for the first time in 15* years. What went wrong in New York and what is the future of this team? Philadelphia looks like a shield lock, but how many other teams are going to get to 60 points this season? When is it ok to put your own name on a kit, is Dr Erkut Sogut inventing a new fiction genre, and giving GGG hi...

Kevin and Grayson take in the week that was in MLS including Minnesota falling flat on their face, the Open Cup final asking how much does it matter these days, Columbus Crew in trouble, DC's GM's Books gets an early review, and so much more!  Timestamps:  (1:38) - How much does the Open Cup matter in 2025? (9:37) - Minnesota's very bad week  (11:57) - Does Columbus suck now?  (17:49) - Miami migh...

It was really a week of highs and lows around MLS with firings, hirings, win streaks, winter schedules, and incredible works of fiction. As MLS heads into the last month or so of matches, these are the biggest, funniest, and weirdest stories we're keeping an eye on.    Timestamps:  (9:29) - NYCFC CEO Open to Winter Schedule (15:24) - DC United hires agent turned author turned GM to run the team  (...

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are on an international break shortened episode this week. The USMNT had a very up and down international window, but MLS had to save the day in the end. What does it say when the national team looks better the more MLS players you put in it? St Louis takes the bold stance of being anti-anti-childhood cancer. St Louis also took a ton of shots with nothing to show for...

Kevin and Chief do their best to get their minds around the Leagues Cup aftermath. Fights on the field and outside the stadium, all for the biggest and best trophy in the entire world. Obviously. Tim Howard offers a solution, because the league won't. Charlotte is also on a heater, and won't stop winning games. San Diego and LAFC put together one of the best MLS games ever. And Don Garber speaks t...

It has been a good week for MLS storylines. Thomas Müller bags his first goal with Vancouver but not without controversy. A crazy PK calls into question VAR, "clear and obvious", and when you're allowed to ask a question. Caleb Porter attempts some historical revisionism, then utterly denies it. Leagues Cup brings the absurdity that is Javier Mascherano, Miami, Galaxy, and more. Finally, the USMNT...

Kevin and the Chief have a load of topics to tackle in this one, starting with Paxten Aaronson heading to the Colorado Rapids! The only problem is, Paxten didn't first run this move past the angry mob known as USMNT twitter fans. PRO makes a mockery of pool questions after NYRB-Philly. Evander and Kevin Kelsy both had their revenge games against each other in a thriller. And ESPN, MLB, and Apple T...

The MLS Secondary Transfer Window is wide open and we've got comings and goings all around the league. We break down a few of the new additions made in the past few days. Plus, Miami once again seems to be after a new international transfer -- with what TAM/GAM and which international spot?! Son Heung-min Mania hits LAFC as the newest DP draws huge fan interests around the league and abroad. Plus,...

It is a very fun time to be an MLS fan as Leagues Cup is in full swing and the transfer market is as hot as it's ever been. So, much, drama with players demanding to leave, not being allowed to leave, and Toronto spending a lot of cash on a player you've heard of before. Portland and Colorado might have issues behind the scenes while Vancouver continues to do good business. There's so much to cove...

Kevin, Grayson, and Chief are finally back in their happy place: talking about Leagues Cup. As the number 1 cheerleaders of all things Leagues Cup, this episode is dedicated to what should be your favorite tournament. Explaining the format, who to root for, how we got here, and what the future of the tournament might look like. Then in Part Two it's matches this weekend to checkout since there is...

In another unorthodox World's GAM the focus is only on two big stories of the day: Inter Miami and Messi possibly (maybe, maybe not?) cheating. Would it be so bad if everyone else got to play by these new rules? Also this week was MLS All-Star which means owner meetings and a "State of the League" talk from Don Garber. TV viewership numbers, ICE protests, and the looming calendar switch were all t...

An unusual episode for The World's GAM, the entire episode is an interview with Andrew Wiebe. Fans of MLS, podcasts, and particularly MLS podcasts will know Wiebe from his time hosting the beloved Extra Time Radio podcast and now he is the sideline reporter for Sunday Night Soccer on MLS Season Pass. This longer-than-usual conversation was a great survey of his time covering the league and where s...

With the Gold Cup and Club World Cup over it is now the home-stretch for MLS (let's pretend like the Leagues Cup doesn't exist for right now) as the Supporter Shield appears to be an 8 team race. Minnesota is the most aggressive set-piece team in the world, Seattle and Columbus agreed to end their match early, NYCFC floats a 700 pound bird down a river or two, and Charlotte has a hand-eye coordina...

After a week off The World's GAM is BACK! The MLSPA dropped salary information on our doorsteps, even if it was a few months late. Olivier Giroud, Federico Bernardeschi, and Lorenzo Insigne all say Goodbye to MLS as Son Heung-min, Thomas Muller, and Timo Werner may be saying Hello. Chicago fans clash with security and their club about political messaging and San Diego, look out ya'll, might be for...

After spending all of last week talking about the Club World Cup and picking matches to watch this weekend, it only felt appropriate to go back and talk about the matches that really have made this tournament special. How has MLS looked? Will Miami get out of the group? And predicting how every group will shake out late this week during "decision week". Enjoy this bonus episode and we'll be back o...

It is a special episode of The World's GAM as it is all about the Club World Cup! The tournament had a cloud of controversy going into it, and yet it appears to have come out the other side looking like a great idea. The execution could use some work though. Looking at how the tournament has gone through the first week, how MLS teams have looked, and who we find ourselves rooting for is all a part...

A very, very busy week off the field for MLS has so much to talk about in this one. The USMNT had two rough games in their tune-up match before the Gold Cup, but does it look worse for MLS that a team full of MLS-ers couldn't get it done? LAFC, the club and the fans, take a stand against the federal government while the Club World Cup looks to add ICE and Boarder Patrol to stadium security, where...

International competitions dominated the MLS storylines this past week with LAFC punching a ticket to the Club World Cup, Seattle Sounders players protesting how bonuses are being divided, and the Vancouver Whitecaps fail at the finish-line in CONCACAF Champions Cup. MLS National Writer Charles Boehm joins to talk about MLS at the half-way point. What storylines are being overlooked and who do we...

Another exciting week of MLS action has the lead story being Olof Mellberg is out after just 15 matches in charge in St Louis. How much time is left for St Louis's General Manager, and how is Philly's success factoring in. Many listeners wanted The Chief and Grayson to weigh in on a call in the Charlotte-Columbus match, but what are ways we can make refereeing better in MLS? Maybe start with answe...

It was a rivalry week for the history books! Very, very boring history books. Mid-week matches take the steam out of intense rivalries and might have contributed to weak results. Greg Vanney signs a contract extension on the eve of his team going winless yet again this season. And the seats in St Louis are heating up. Part Two is all about Miami, and asking if they're bad now after an awful two mo...

A very interesting week in MLS both on and off the field. In Part Two Ben Wright of 615 soccer, MLS, and GIVE ME SPORT joins to talk about the fan situation in Nashville and ICE detentions making fans feel unsafe to attend matches, as well as the season on the pitch. In Part One it's Minnesota whooping Miami and making Beckham cry on instagram, the LA Galaxy might have signed their doomed manager...