Podcasts about Major League Soccer

Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Opening Weekend. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, Sir Alex, and Deon the Nerdy Soccer Guy on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Website- thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tornado touches down in Bloomington. Hammer & Nigel's interview with Beech Grove Chief and FOP President. Trump championing his affordability agenda. Trump gives Iran a deadline. Hamas Debunks the ‘Genocide’ Narrative. US Women's Hockey gets the Gold over Canada. Mayor Brandon Johnson upset over Bears possible move to Indiana. Trump upset with Obama for admitting alien information. The IndyStar can sometimes be really gross. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Rep Danny Lopez on his vote to bring the Bears to Indiana. Today on the Marketplace: Collectable Star Trek glasses. Leave it to the IndyStar to make death of Carmel man by an illegal alien an anti-Trump screed. Indy stadium board distributes survey seeking feedback on Major League Soccer effort. Trump executive order threatens MAGA & MAHA movement. Teachers can indoctrinate children, but we're not allowed to talk to them about the dangers from illegal immigration? Disappointing 4th quarter gdp number.. Companies passing on the costs to the consumer. TV Theme Song: Film Friday - Romeo JulietSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Match Day One is upon us, so SDH AM had their own T-minus 1 roundtable on the season...Kyndra de St. Aubin, Devon Kerr, Nate Bukaty, Keith Costigan, Tony Husband, and Marcelo Balboa join Jon and Michael Parkhurst to break down the season, the match they're starting the season with, and a little Atlanta United talk along the way...

The 2026 MLS season is here, and Lobbing Scorchers is sending off the preseason with one final episode before the action kicks off. The crew reunites in the studio for a spirited debate on Pedro de la Vega and his role heading into the new campaign, plus immediate reaction to the now-official trade of Reed Baker-Whiting to Nashville SC.From there, the pod shifts into full 2026 Seattle Sounders season preview mode, with Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe laying out their predictions across several key categories: Team MVP, Golden Boot contender, Best Newcomer, and more.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

The Cooligans welcome former MLS head coach and analyst Giovanni Savarese for a deep dive into the 2026 MLS season. Gio shares his predictions, breakout teams to watch, and how the league continues to evolve ahead of a massive 2026 on home soil. The conversation also turns to the USMNT, as the guys assess expectations, pressure, and what success should realistically look like at the 2026 World Cup.Christian and Alexis then tackle the troubling racist incident involving Vinícius Júnior during Real Madrid's clash with Benfica. They unpack how these situations are currently handled, question whether the responsibility to stop a match unfairly falls on the player experiencing abuse, and debate what meaningful structural changes could better protect players moving forward.Finally, it's a jam-packed Champions League recap. Folarin Balogun shines in a statement performance against Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus suffer a shocking defeat to Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt pull off a stunning win over Inter Milan. The boys react to all the drama, surprises, and what these results mean going forward. Timestamps:(6:30) – 2026 MLS preview and predictions(30:00) - Gio Savarese's USMNT World Cup outlook(39:00) – Vinicius Junior deals with racism again: time for a rule change?(59:00) – Folarin Balogun shines in Champions League loss to PSG(1:04:30) - Serie A teams suffer shocking Champions League losses Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

There's a coach with a contract extension, players brought in on a bit of a surprise to add fire power, and trying to forget the first-round bounce in the playoffs...It's everyone up, everyone back, and everyone N with Lucas Panzica for 2026

From Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports, Niko Moreno visits to look at MLS Match Week 1- starting with Seattle and LA (both) to the intriguing numbers on the road for some out of the blocks...

Jess drops by SDH AM to break down the 2026 season as she has the first match of the new schedule with Ian Joy- St Louis CITY SC and Charlotte

Will Palaszczuk drops by SDH AM to look back at the 2025 season for Charlotte FC and what may be on the books for 2026 as they prep for the match in St Louis to start their season

Major League Soccer is BACK and Inter Miami open the 2026 season against LAFC in a massive early test.In this episode of Battered Herons, we break down:Expected starting XI for Inter MiamiMessi's fitness and role in the openerKey LAFC threats to watchTactical matchup: Mascherano vs LAFCBold predictions for the season debutScore predictions & player of the matchIs this the year Inter Miami makes a true MLS Cup push? Or is LAFC about to make an early statement?Drop your score predictions in the comments and join the Battered Family live

Wall Pass Wednesday tours MLS, the news of the day, and preps you for tonightAppleTV's Jessica Charman stops by to talk about the 2026 season and the matchup she has in St Louis with CITY and CharlotteCharlotte FC PBP voice Will Palaszczuk stops by previewing his side of the matchupWe look at the events of UCL and CONCACAF from yesterday and prep you for today's competition in both leagues plus your AM news as well

Atlanta Soccer Tonight delivers a special two-hour season preview edition as Atlanta United opens its 10th season this weekend in Cincinnati. Jason Longshore is joined by Abe Gordon, Madison Crews, Jon Nelson, and Jarrett Smith to lay out what Atlanta must become in 2026: the non-negotiables, Tata Martino's tactical fingerprints, and what early success should actually look like. The crew also goes around Major League Soccer to assess how contenders have spent the offseason, why the Eastern Conference remains unforgiving, and where Atlanta fits in the league's evolving hierarchy. Mike Conti joins the show to reflect on Atlanta's decade-long rise, the World Cup coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and what the next era means for the city and for MLS. Plus, the team breaks down the most revealing comments from Steven Alzate and Juan Berrocal — from sprint-heavy intensity to the “protagonist” mentality of playing fearless, vertical soccer — and how it shapes expectations for Saturday. The night closes with Atlanta United at 10 memories, wildest matches, favorite kits, and the signature 3-4-3: critical players, defining themes, and reasons to smile heading into Year 10.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight kicks off a special season preview edition as Atlanta United opens its 10th campaign this weekend in Cincinnati. Jason Longshore is joined in studio by Abe Gordon, Madison Crews, Jon Nelson, and Jarrett Smith to lay out the non-negotiables for 2026: heart, resilience, structure, and the relentless principles of a Tata Martino team. The crew also goes around Major League Soccer to assess how contenders like Inter Miami are reloading, where Cincinnati fits as the Week 1 measuring stick, and what tier Atlanta belongs in as the season begins. Plus, Mike Conti calls in to reflect on Atlanta's decade of unforgettable moments, the World Cup coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and what 2026 could mean for the future of MLS in this market. Hour 1 sets the table for a defining season — and the next chapter of Atlanta United.

Every season, there is usually a team or two that acknowledges a “rebuilding” year. It can come with a transition of a new coach, an influx of several athletes, changes in management, or the loss of key individuals upon whom the organization was depending on. Rebuilding is never easy — especially after a devastating loss (like the California wildfires of 2025) where a whole community suffers or is destroyed. How does one rebuild in such times. Today, on the podcast, as we begin the season of Lent and prepare for the start of Major League Soccer, rebuilding begins with a right heart posture. Isaiah 58 sets the stage as we consider what it looks like to get right with God so that He might be our help and our support. It isn’t about a false religiosity, rather it’s about how our Sunday-morning selves live out the rest of our faith walk throughout the week — whether in our jobs, our homes, our schools, or elsewhere. From the Touchline is a short-feature podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.

Hosts Gerasimos Gerovasiliou and John Halwood are joined by Santiago Zuluaga and Nick Boehm to discuss the UEFA Champions League and recent Concacaf Champions Cup matches, in addition to a preview of the upcoming Major League Soccer season. 

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SDH AM has your Tuesday Thoughts USYNT U17 Head Coach Alex Aldaz bats leadoff to talk World Cup Qualification for that national team as they head to Qatar in November... plus thoughts on where CONCACAF is in that age group...Kacey White returns for the MLS season in Hour 2Plus, #UCL #ConcaChampions and AM News

Kacey White starts Season 2 with SDH with a breakdown of the coaching game- and what makes it a difficult proposition these days...Plus, she looks at her match in MLS as Houston prepares for a visit from the Chicago Fire as well as her early storylines in 2026

The 2026 Major League Soccer season kicks off in LESS THAN A WEEK!! How do we feel about this year's Crew team? Well, who the hell knows. Brian, Brett, Murph, and Sam break down what we DO know and what we DON'T, but will have plenty of speculations on how things could play out. It's the 2026 season preview.

In this edition of Kim on a Whim, Kim St. Onge calls out the hypocrisy surrounding St. Louis City SC's new restrictions at CITYPARK—now rebranded as Energizer Park. After previously ejecting a fan for wearing a MAGA hat, the team now bans Black Lives Matter and transgender pride flags under Major League Soccer's code of conduct. Kim and Dan Buck debate whether teams should enforce neutrality or allow all viewpoints, warning that inconsistent “inclusivity” rules only fuel division. Their verdict: let fans be free—just keep the politics off the field. Hashtags: #MarcCoxShow #KimOnAWhim #CitySC #EnergizerPark #FreeSpeech #MAGA #BLM #TransFlag #MLSSoccer #DanBuck #SportsAndPolitics #StLouis

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and Canadian football chat and interviews, in the first of two podcasts we have for your listening pleasure this week. It was a short offseason, which is always great because it means you've had a great previous year! The Whitecaps return to competitive action this week with two matches in two competitions. How ready are they? Head coach Jesper Sorensen shares some thoughts on the preseason prep, players' availability, and we preview the CONCACAF Champions Cup first round first leg match-up against Cartagines in Costa Rica. Our feature interview this week is with one of the newest Whitecaps, American attacker Aziel Jackson. We chat with AZ about his return to MLS from Poland, his loan to Vancouver, his time over in Europe, and his footballing journey, and find out if he fancies a chocolate digestive. Plus Jesper Sorensen shares his thoughts on the addition of the player. All the new MLS kits for the 2026 season were revealed this past week, including the Whitecaps' new away jersey, the Coastal Kit. We look at it flying off the shelves and what that might mean for the club's finances. Plus the fashionistas that we are, we cast our eyes of what we feel are the best and the worst of the current crop of kits for this year. All of this plus we move onto the letter G in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, Hot Chocolate Boy is back for a final outing, and music-wise, Syd Barrett continues his residency as our Artist of the Month, Stump are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have another World Cup themed song in Wavelength, this time a cover of an all-time classic. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro - TV, VAR, this week in the world of football 16.27: Hot Chocolate Boy - Boketto and festival faves 21.40: Whitecaps' new kit sets sales records 37.50: MLS kits - the best and worst of 2026 70.30 Aziel Jackson interview and discussion 103.35: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - AZ Jackson 109.20: How ready are the Whitecaps for the season? - Jesper muses 125.05: CONCACAF Champions Cup preview 144.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - G 153.00: Canada men U17's fail to qualify for World Cup 163.50: Wavelength - Running For Drugs - World In Motion

Real Madrid are staring down a potentially humiliating Champions League exit — can they steady the ship against Benfica in the Round of 32? The boys break down what's gone wrong, whether Madrid's aura still carries weight in Europe, and give their official predictions for all Round of 32 matchups.Then we're joined by the legendary Glenn Crooks, who gives incredible insight into how Emma Hayes developed into the elite manager she is today. Crooks also reflects on his own journey in soccer, shares thoughts on NYCFC's upcoming season, discusses Pascal Jansen's evolution as a coach, and weighs in on what the club's new stadium means for the future of football in New York City.To close it out, we react to Carlo Ancelotti being spotted at Carnival — is that a bad look for Brazil's head coach given the national team's current form? Plus, we discuss Tottenham's new manager, Raheem Sterling's move to Feyenoord, Pellegrino Matarazzo's first La Liga loss, and Antoine Semenyo's absolutely unhinged pizza opinion. Another packed episode full of insight, debate, and chaos. Timestamps:(7:30) – Real Madrid in Champions League trouble?(13:00) - Every Round of 32 UCL prediction(25:00) – Glenn Crooks joins The Cooligans(1:02:00) – Carlo Ancelotti spotted at Carnival(1:06:30) - Reacting to other world soccer news Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

SDH AM has your last Reaction Monday before matches are to be played in the 2026 MLS Season929TheGame's Abe Gordon looks at Atlanta United and the position battles as they prep for a trip to CincinnatiWe look at the rest of the moves in MLS and look at the results from the weekend in EnglandSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler breaks down VAR, embellishment vs simulation, and the limits looked at by officials in each...Then, we look at the rumor mill and the rest of your day...

The club is heading into a new season, and we're breaking down Todd Dunivant's arrival, the unresolved #9 situation, key injuries, and what losing Justin Haak means for Pascal's plans. 

00:00 Prologue08:50 Jingle09:30 Nouveau Maillot CF Montréal à Ironik13:21 Candidature pour le Centre National d'entraînement de Canada Soccer38:07 Radio diffusion de matchs en français44:21 Le Mercato d'hiver...c'est fini?59:19 Analyse de Noah Streit

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Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at the pre-season in MLS one week out from the regular season start and gives his early thoughts on who he thinks is on the right path, who could be on the right path, and who has him worried out of the gate chasing success in 2026Plus, a little CONCACAF review heading into the round of 16 

Jeremy, Jose and Jason break down their thoughts on the 2026 FC Cincinnati Season. Who will make a big impact for the Orange and Blue, as well as a look at the rest of Major League Soccer. Leave a note in the comments. #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer #FCCincy Show Sponsors: Apollo Home - www.apollohome.com Go Beyond Exercise - www.gobeyondexercise.com Follow Us: Twitter Facebook Instagram Website Support the Show Email Us - feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com Photo Credit: CST Media LLC

Tottenham have parted ways with Thomas Frank, and the big question is: was he really the problem? The boys dig into what's actually happening at Spurs, whether the issues run deeper than the head coach, and which managers could realistically step in to fix things. Is this about tactics, recruitment, ownership — or something bigger?Then Austin FC striker Brandon Vazquez joins the show for an honest and revealing conversation. He opens up about recovering from his ACL injury, doing “quick maths” in his head about the World Cup timeline the moment he got hurt, and what it will take to fight his way back into the U.S. Men's National Team picture. Vazquez also shares what it was really like playing in Liga MX — from nonstop media attention to the intensity of fan culture — and how it compares to MLS. Plus, we get the full origin story of his “Superman” goal celebration (yes, including the capes).To close it out, the boys react to the 2026 MLS kit reveal and give their unfiltered best and worst picks. Which clubs nailed it? Which designs should've stayed in the concept phase? We're handing out praise, roasting questionable choices, and ranking the fits you'll be seeing all season long. Timestamps:(11:00) – Thomas Frank sacked! What is the issue at Tottenham?(20:00) - Discussing possible replacement for Tottenham(27:15) – Brandon Vazquez joins The Cooligans(51:30) – Revealing the best 2026 MLS kits(59:45) - Revealing the worst 2026 MLS kits Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Sportico has released their new round of MLS franchise evaluationsKurt Badenhausen visits SDH AM to look at the numbers, the trends, and what the future could look like...

It's a big Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe start looking at the sackings in England and who may be the new managers at Spurs and ForestCONCACAF has more teams heading into the next round after last nightA big trade goes down in the NWSL in Hour 1Hour 2 is the Power Hour with Nino Torres talking South America, Portugal, and telling World Cup Chronicles and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at everything MLS as we're a week away from the beginning of the 2026 season...Added Time has NSL VP, Branding and Content Kelly Shouldice looking back at year one and looking forward at year two... 

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Wall Pass Wednesday brings stories from all around the world on SDH AMFirst, Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen goes over his Sportico piece detailing the latest round of values for MLS franchises... Up 6-percent in value and five over a billion dollars. But what does it mean...?Portland Hearts of Pine's Lagos Kunga visits to talk about his long 2025 and what he's looking for in 2026Aaron Adams breaks down NXT Soccer and the NXT Soccer Foundation- we look at their outreach away from metropolitan areas and where their path is taking themRonan Wynne visits from Auckland, New Zealand to talk about his new gig back home in OFC Pro League with Auckland FCPlus, your AM news, sackings, scores, and previews  

As we wrap up our series on temptation, we look at the fifth and final stage of temptation and sin — the stage of obsession. The progressive slide of temptation leading into sin and sin leading, eventually, to death. Stage five is the most hurtful and the most helpless that we can feel (for ourselves or for our loved ones). How do we get out of the spiral? Today, on the podcast, it’s not to be glib or trite, but sometimes the only help, the only salvation has to come from Jesus. When the captivity stage leads to a neurotic obsession where self-destruction is the path, there is sometimes something that only Jesus can help to heal. We look at a few stories in scripture to see this example and to suggest that sometimes our best prayer is the simplest one — one that acknowledges our desire but our weakness. From the Touchline is a short-feature podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.

Send a textLAFC plays in front of cameras for the first time in 2026, heading out to the Coachella Valley Invitational! Denis Bouanga scores a late one for LAFC in their 1-1 draw vs. NYCFC. 

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Segment one is pure MLS therapy. The Cooligans rank and debate the worst Designated Player signings of all time, asking how so many big names with even bigger expectations fell flat. From Rafa Márquez's infamous tenure to the complicated legacies of Giroud, Shaqiri, and Insigne, the guys break down why hype doesn't always translate on the field — and what MLS should learn from these costly misfires.In segment two, attention shifts to England as Liverpool's clash with Manchester City sparks controversy. Was the red card justified, or did it unfairly tilt the match? The boys react in real time to City's statement win and zoom out to assess what it means for the Premier League title race, with Arsenal now feeling real pressure as City creep closer.The episode wraps with a moment that raised eyebrows across the soccer world: Mauricio Pochettino telling Timothy Weah to “keep quiet” about World Cup ticket prices. The guys unpack why that comment hit a nerve, what it reveals about the relationship between players and federations, and why conversations about access and cost around the World Cup aren't going away anytime soon. Timestamps:(9:00) – Revealing the worst MLS DP flops of all-time(27:30) - Was Liverpool's red card justified?(40:30) – Premier League title race heats up as Man City inch closer(49:00) – Reacting to Pochettino telling Tim Weah to “keep quiet” about World Cup ticket prices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire took to the pitch for their first match in the Coachella Valley Invitational and defeated the LA Galaxy by a score of 3-2. Tune in as Nick breaks down the lineups, notable plays, and the goals - scored by Cuypers, Zinckernagel, and Mueller - and what it means for the upcoming regular season. Nick also continues his player profiles series, this time focusing on the Fire's centerbacks. Listen in as he gives you the background, projections, salary info, and bios of Jack Elliott, Joel Waterman, Sam Rogers, Christopher Cupps, and Mbekezeli Mbokazi. He even throughs in a brief profile of former Fire II centerback Diego Konincks for comparison. The group looks talented, deep, and competative - and they'll need to be in order to turn around one of the worst defensive units in Major League Soccer. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textScarf and Laff preview the beginning of the MDS Era (at least the first match we can see!), a preseason tilt vs. NYCFC!

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/  - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- For the first half of the preseason, the LA Galaxy have been toiling away, perfecting their craft, behind closed doors and chainlink fences. But on Sunday, the Galaxy will finally play their first game in front of fans. So what will we learn? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Sophie Nicolaou discuss the Galaxy's upcoming trip to Coachella and what the desert tournament could show. Will it be a defensive team that doesn't need a 10? Will we see Lucas Sanabria finally grab the center of midfield? Will it be Marco Reus carrying his minutes with ease? Or will it be Joseph Paintsil and Gabriel Pec running rampant through the midfield on their way to more goals? Let's find out what you'll be seeing -- besides our live show following the game! Let's talk! -- Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 18, just a few shows past number 1,270! And we can't wait to show you everything we've got in store for 2026! This is a reminder that we go live twice a week — on Mondays and Thursdays at 8 PM on YouTube — and that you can find us conveniently on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Google Play, etc.). We're making it easy for you to stay connected! So tell a friend that you've been listening to the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer and that 2025 is a great time to start listening!

Greg Garza drops by SDH AM on his way out of the country...He's heading to Mexico to talk about MLS, Liga MX, and how things look with their competition in this hemisphere...We also look at his thoughts on Tata 2.0 and the latest at Beyond Goals

It's a stacked Freestyle Friday for SDH AMWe look at the big win for the USYNT as World Cup Qualifying beginsBeyond Goals Mentoring's Greg Garza visits to talk about the differences between MLS and Liga MX, Tata Martino as a manager, and early thoughts on ATLUTDGetting CONCACAF'eds Jon Arnold visits on the James news, Liga MX, and the CONCACAF Challenge CupWe have your weekend preview and we catch up with South Island United's Jaylen Rodwell and Haris Zeb as they take on the challenge of the OFC Pro League 

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back discussed the latest news in Major League Soccer and the Chicago Fire. This episode, he reviews the Men in Red's acquisition of three additional international roster spots, how their value has increased, and how the Fire still need to get into roster compliance. He also ponders on the role of MLS in the development of American players. Has MLS killed development for the sake of monopolizing talent? Do they owe "American soccer" or the USMNT a duty to develop players? In the second half, Nick profiles each of the Chiago Fire's three goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Jeff Gal, and Josh Cohen. Learn about their playing history, their role in the current Fire team, and what their future might hold - in MLS and abroad. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is James Rodríguez really headed to Minnesota United? In one of the strangest transfer rumors we've ever seen, the Cooligans unpack how a global superstar could end up in MLS, what it would mean for Minnesota, and whether James still has enough left to move the needle in the league — or if this is destined to be pure chaos.Next, we revisit the USMNT hype machine and ask some uncomfortable questions. Gio Reyna, Yunus Musah, Gianluca Busio, Jordan Morris — all players who once felt like sure things. So what happened? We break down why their trajectories have stalled, what went wrong at club level, and whether there's still time for a second act.Finally, we react to the wildest stories from around world soccer. From Vinícius Jr.'s girlfriend revealing uncomfortable details involving Real Madrid, to Gabriel Barbosa's tense encounter with fans, to Cristiano Ronaldo's “missing” posters popping up in Saudi Arabia — it's another reminder that no sport delivers chaos quite like football. Timestamps:(6:30) – James Rodriguez's shock transfer to Minnesota United(21:30) - USMNT rising stars that have now faded(49:30) – Vini Jr's girlfriend's weird ointment story(53:30) – Reacting to other news around the soccer world Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Niko Moreno drops by to talk about the big news in the last seven days in MLSFrom Obed Vargas to Atletico Madrid to the idea of James Rodriguez to Minnesota, we go over all the moves and what to anticipate in the next seven days...

Thursday Thoughts take the tour to start your day on SDH AMWe start with the night in CONCACAF- as a grande gets a test early...The USYNT U-17's start their work qualifying for the World Cup in NovemberNino Torres checks in with South America and Portugal news with World Cup stories attached andSounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by to talk the week that was in MLS- From Vargas to James and all points in between

It's a stacked Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe start with a deep dive into the off-season and 2025 year for St Louis CITY SC- with a lot of help from our friends Jake and Justin at Ball WatchingWe look at the stadium situation in VancouverCONCACAF had a busy first night for the 2026 CCC- we have highlights and post match sound from San Diego after a big night for the franchiseWe also look at the latest in Oceania as the OFC Pro League rolls along and an idea not looked at fondly for the Women's FA Cup as well as the rest of your AM news

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/  - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are rolling through the preseason. With a 4-1 preseason win over DC United last weekend, are the Galaxy setting the right expectations? What does a culture of winning look like? And why are the Galaxy starting to show signs of being a good team? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Damian Calhoun (Southern California News Group) discuss the Galaxy's win over DC and why a preseason game holds so much excitement for the players. When does the preseason become more than just the preseason? And what are "realistic expectations" for this group? If you add Riqui Puig back into this mix, what kind of offseason did the Galaxy have? And why could they be favorites in the Western Conference? So much to talk about, so let's get to it! -- Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 18, just a few shows past number 1,260! And we can't wait to show you everything we've got in store for 2026! This is a reminder that we go live twice a week — on Mondays and Thursdays at 8 PM on YouTube — and that you can find us conveniently on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Google Play, etc.). We're making it easy for you to stay connected! So tell a friend that you've been listening to the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer and that 2025 is a great time to start listening!

We dive deep into the structure and incentives behind Major League Soccer in this episode. We explain why MLS academies exist primarily to maintain monopoly control over the elite youth pipeline rather than to develop first-team talent, how homegrown rules provide cheap labor while designated players serve as the real attraction for casual fans, and […]