MLS Now Podcast

MLS Week 13 Review (2026) - Drinking on the Job

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 and Predictions 48:57 Young Talents and World Cup Considerations 51:20 Evaluating Player Performance and Future Prospects 55:37 Match Highlights and Team Analysis 57:59 Physical Toll of the Season and Travel Impact 01:01:34 World Cup Excitement and Predictions 01:03:38 Vancouver's Success and Coaching Impact 01:09:21 Bruce Arena's Influence on Team Performance

MLS Week 12 Review (2026) - Another Week in the Books

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 Surprising Identity 31:54 Minnesota's Struggles with Key Player Absences 36:43 Portland's Get Right Game Against Kansas City 40:13 LAFC vs Houston: A Game of Momentum 49:20 Nashville's Injury Challenges and Future Prospects 01:06:24 Confounding Teams in MLS 01:08:25 Columbus Crew's Coaching Situation 01:17:56 Quick Hits on Recent Matches

MLS Week 11 Review (2026) - Comebacks & Disappointments

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 Teams to Secure Wins 27:21 St. Louis's Offensive Woes 29:54 Austin's Expected Performance 33:09 Seattle's Missed Opportunities 35:06 LA Galaxy's Offensive Challenges 37:00 Vancouver's Disappointment Against Galaxy 41:48 Toronto's Missed Chances at Home 46:33 Media Access Controversies 51:08 Assessing Team Performance: The Red Bulls' Struggles 54:04 Golden Boot Standings: A Mid-Season Review 58:22 Trends Across the League

MLS Week 9 & 10 Review (2026) - Chaos is the New Normal

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 England's Resurgence 57:39 Vancouver's Dominance and Key Player Performances 01:00:39 Sporting Kansas City's Struggles 01:04:05 League Dynamics: Weaknesses and Strengths 01:11:15 Listener Comments and Community Insights

MLS Week 8 Review (2026) - Moments & Bounces

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 Future Outlook 44:43 San Diego's Decline and Potential Solutions 52:56 The Impact of Messi on Attendance and Fan Experience 57:42 Colorado's Tactical Approach Against Miami 01:01:09 Chicago's Struggles and Late Game Draws 01:07:16 Quick Hits: Teams on the Rise and Fall