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Nino Torres drops by to break down 2025 from two separate continents- looking at South America, Copas, Peru, Uruguay, Portugal, and looking at Messi and Friends in Fort Lauderdale

It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe look at Match Day 2 as AFCON goes LIVE and preview the weekend overseas in Hour 1Hour 2 is the Power Hour with our Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at South America, Portugal, the Copa, and Peru plus the latest in MLSAround the world in 60 minutes and around the corner from everywhere...

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with Part 2 of his Chicago Fire and Major League Soccer holiday roundup. Today, he discusses the rumored divisional realignment that could take place with the 2027-2028 MLS season. This alignment would see the departure from the current Eastern/Western Conferences and transition to six, geographic based divisions, specifically: Midwest: Chicago Fire, Minnesota United, St. Louis City, Sporting KC, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew. Pacific/Northwest: Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps, San Jose Earthquakes, Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids. South/West: LA Galaxy, LAFC, San Diego FC, Austin FC, Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas East/Southeast: DC United, Nashville SC, Atlanta United, Orlando City, Inter Miami, Charlotte FC East/Northeast: Philadelphia Union, New York Red Bulls, New York City FC, Toronto FC, CF Montreal, New England Revolution In the second half of the show, Nick previews the Coachella Valley Invitational tournment. This season, the Men in Red face LA Galaxy, Austin FC, and the Portland Timbers in their pre-season tournament. These cross-conference opponents provide a great test for the Fire as they look to build on a succesful 2025 season. 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.

Georgia Southern's Ricky Louis drops by SDH AM to talk about what it was like to go #2 overall in the recent MLS Super Draft to FC DallasWe look at his two years in Statesboro, the Sun Belt, what he has learned, and what else he needs to learn as he preps for the next stage in his career...

It's a Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe look at the new rule in the NWSL meant to keep marquee playersMajor League Soccer's GK Union carousel keeps spinning- who is now linked where...AFCON keeps rolling along- we have your morning updatesAnd Jennie Telleria, Chief Marketing Officer and Lead Kit Designer at AC Boise breaks down the process of the build and release of their first-ever kit

Hey friends, this time of year, I love to feature some of the talents and skills of our chaplains. Today, on the podcast, Justin Noseworthy, our chaplain for Monterey Bay FC plays and sings O Come, O Come Emmanuel for our podcast episode today. Enjoy the musical gifts and talents of Justin Noseworthy and have a wonderful Christmas! 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.

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with his holiday round-up of all things Chicago Fire FC and Major League Soccer. In Part 1, he reviews the latest reporting on the club's meetings with star Poland and Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. Things look to be progressing, but slowly. Tune in as Nick gives his thoughts on how Lewa could fit within the Fire's system and what their roster could look in over the next few seasons. In the second half of the show, Nick discusses the Men in Red's MLS SuperDraft pick, defender/midfielder Jack Sandmeyer of the University of North Carolina. A versatile defendive player, but one that projects as a centerback in Nick's mind, Sandmeyer could be the future starter paired with Cupps and Mbokazi. What do you think of the Fire's sole selectionfrom the 2026 draft? 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.

Tuesday Thoughts carry us into the midweekWe look at AFCON Matchday 3 already underway and get you ready for a busy group stageColorado Rapids are kicking the tires on a look for the new season- we take their survey and find out what a Sesquisemiquincentennial is...ATLUTD welcomes a new face as does FC DallasGeorgia Southern's Ricky Louis stops by to talk about his time in the Boro and what this next stage may look like as he goes #2 overall in the recent MLS SuperDraft plus your AM news to get you moving...

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat, and it's our 2025 Christmas special so there's lots of added festive fun, cheer, music, and games along the way. Even with Christmas approaching the news didn't let up in Whitecapsland as Jayden Nelson was traded to Austin, Yohei Takaoka re-signed with the club, and there were some fresh additions to the roster from WFC2 and the MLS SuperDraft. We delve into all of the week's big talking points and we get thoughts on all of them from Whitecaps GM and Sporting Director Axel Schuster. It's also finally time to hand out our AFTN Whitecaps awards for the year. What were the best game and best goal? Who were the best players and the ones to watch across the Whitecaps teams at all levels? What was the best save of the year? We chat about all of those and more! Let us know if you agree! Our Christmas chats this year sees us find out what the festive period is like in the Jesper Sorensen, Emmanuel Sabbi, Tate Johnson, and Jayden Nelson households, and we talk Whitecaps Secret Santa and Christmas dinner invites with Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter. Music-wise, it's December, so you know what that means - the return of AFTN's Festive Fifteen! Our countdown of our favourite tracks of the year continues with the songs at positions 4 to 6, plus we have a Christmas themed football song in Wavelength and our favourite Christmas song of the year rounds off the show. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.31: Intro - ready for Christmas? Let us know what football gifts you get 11.10: A Jesper Sørensen Christmas 18.05: Whitecaps News - Takaoka re-signs, Nelson traded, thoughts of Axel 45.15: Whitecaps Secret Santa - Brian White 48.30: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #6 Pulp - Spike Island 55.28: Christmas Countdown - round one 61.55: Whitecaps add two from WFC2 to a stacked defence (+ thoughts from Axel) 70.50: Whitecaps add four in MLS draft (+ thoughts from Axel) 83.23: A Tate Johnson Christmas 86.45: Axel Schuster talks more on Whitecaps' stadium issues 94.00: Whitecaps will play 2026 Leagues Cup - Axel explains it's to reward players 101.45: Whitecaps Secret Santa - Sebastian Berhalter 105.20: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #5 Strange Neighbors - Hate Me Less 109.15: Christmas Countdown - round two 114.30: AFTN 2025 Whitecaps awards - Player, Young Player, WFC2, Academy Player of the Year 131.45: An Emmanuel Sabbi Christmas 133.25: AFTN 2025 Whitecaps awards - Best Addition, Unsung Hero, One to Watch 145.40: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #4 Camille Schmidt - Cult In Denver 148.55: Christmas Countdown - round three 154.10: AFTN 2025 Whitecaps awards - Game, Goal, and Save of the Year 169.50: A Jayden Nelson Christmas 171.27: AFTN 2025 Whitecaps awards - Haircut, International Performance, Quote, and Awayday of the Year 181.30: Wavelength - Lions Out Loud - Christmas Tree Formation 183.51: A Christmas Goodbye and The Dead Milkmen

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM to break down all the movement that has happened since the opening of the December window in MLS

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Hey friends, sometimes it can be hard to find that gift for that special person who enjoys soccer. I just wanted to quickly share a couple of resources that might be great gift ideas this Christmas season. I recently had a couple of conversations with some friends and suggested a couple of devotionals to fit the need. The Light is Coming, The Five Women You Meet In Faith and Football, and more recently, The Soccer Psalms, are all faith and football/soccer related devotionals. It could be a great tool or resource for helping to encourage a child or grandchild in their faith and in seeing the way that their faith can relate to soccer. The Light is Coming is also written in Spanish and Portuguese as part of our 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup outreach. The Soccer Psalms is written in British english as The Football Psalms and in Spanish as Los Salmos del Fútbol and hopefully next year will be released in French and Portuguese — you can find each of these on Amazon, pretty much anywhere in the world! If you have a team that you’d like to get the devotionals for or want to order in a large quantity to give away as gifts, please feel free to reach to me at brad@soccerchaplainsunited.org and we’d love to help you gift these to your team. Have a wonderful Christmas! 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.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're ending off season 6 with just a little more MLS news. This week we're talking about Vancouver's talks of almost moving and also a new stadium, followed by Colorado's new coach for 2026, lastly ending with a little bit of transfer talks on some recent confirmed and rumored moves. Let us know your thoughts!#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #luissuarez #leaguescupRecorded on: 12/14/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros sit down with Premier League and MLS legend Jermain Defoe for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most memorable careers in modern soccer.Defoe reflects on his iconic five-goal performance for Tottenham Hotspur, what it meant to hear Spurs fans chanting his name before his emotional return to the club, and the toughest defenders he battled in the Premier League. He also shares the surreal story of receiving a phone call from Drake ahead of his move to Toronto FC, and gives his take on which MLS players he believes could have succeeded in Europe.From Premier League glory to MLS insight, this is a must-listen interview with one of England's most prolific strikers. Timestamps:(1:00) – Jermain Defoe joins The Cooligans(6:00) – Memorable moments from his time with Toronto FC(11:30) – Breaking down Jermain's legendary Premier League career(37:15) – Breaking down his decision to join Toronto(41:00) – Not being at Tottenham for the 2008 Carling Cup win(46:30) – MLS players that could've played in Europe Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

It's a full Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMSporting JAX new head coach Liam Fox joins to look at his new challenge in USL ChampionshipWe look at the Wilfried Nancy situation at CelticHour 2 is the Power Hour with GOLTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at the world of soccer- from South America to Portugal and MLS moves and decisions...

We have the first major moves of Seattle Sounders offseason with Tuesday's announcement that free-agents Hassani Dotson and Ryan Sailor have signed with the Rave Green. We'll discuss the implications of Seattle's latest additions and what their roles could look like come 2026.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

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by A.J. DeLaGarza to discuss his career and journey in soccer, from youth to college, professional and beyond.A 14-year Major League Soccer veteran and three-time MLS Cup champion, AJ is known for his versatility, leadership, and consistency on the field, AJ played for top clubs including LA Galaxy, Houston Dynamo, Inter Miami CF, and New England Revolution. A former U.S. National Team and Guam National Team player, with designations of National B US Soccer Coaching License and US Soccer Talent Scout: Level II, he now brings his elite experience and passion for player development to the next generation as the founder of The GoalDen.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2x Youth National Championships / Maryland Gatorade H.S. Player of the Year2x NCAA National Championships / 2014 MLS Humanitarian of the Year3x MLS Supporter Shields / 3x MLS Cup Championships2x LA Galaxy Defender of the Year / US Open Cup ChampionshipFor more on AJ & The Goal Den be sure to check out thegoalden.com @ajd_20 & @thegoalden704Season 6 and 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Pura Health - Bringing ultrasound into every clinician's hand. For more on Pura Health be sure to check out https://www.purahealth.net & @pura.health_ultrasound*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.com***This episode is also powered by Dr. Ray Gorman, founder of Engage Movement. Learn how to boost your income without relying on sessions. Get a free training on the blended practice model by following @raygormandpt on Instagram. DM my name “Dan” to @raygormandpt on Instagram and receive your free breakdown on the model.Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Christmas is just a few days away — during this time of year, waiting seems more pronounced. Whether waiting in a line at the store, waiting for that gift or package to arrive, waiting for a family member to come home, and more. In soccer, this time of year is filled with other kinds of waiting — for a new contract, a new team; waiting for the results of a scan or working through the rehab and recovery from an injury; waiting for the next season to start and a new chance to prove one’s self. But in all the waiting moments of life, how do we learn how to wait? Today on the From the Touchline podcast, I share from Luke’s Gospel, chapters 1 and 2, briefly referencing different people who are in ‘waiting’ mode and deriving some lessons from the waiting that they went through as perhaps examples and models for ourselves, today. 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.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're reacting to our predictions we made at the start of the season, and oh boy there are some bad ones in here. Our predictions included standings predictions, awards predictions, and bold predictions, so come listen to how well we did (spoiler not very well). Let us know your thoughts!#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #luissuarez #leaguescupRecorded on: 12/14/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show

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Paul Tenorio, senior writer covering soccer for The Athletic, joins Jeremiah as they discuss his book, The Messi Effect. The book description reads: “The Messi Effect takes you inside the locker room as Messi's arrival turned a last-place team into a global phenomenon, and into the Major League Soccer boardroom as league owners debated how to leverage Messi's arrival to shape the future of the league and sport in America.”Follow Paul Tenorio on BlueSky.Sponsor

Paul Tenorio, senior writer covering soccer for The Athletic, joins Jeremiah as they discuss his book, The Messi Effect. The book description reads: “The Messi Effect takes you inside the locker room as Messi's arrival turned a last-place team into a global phenomenon, and into the Major League Soccer boardroom as league owners debated how to leverage Messi's arrival to shape the future of the league and sport in America.”Follow Paul Tenorio on BlueSky.Sponsor

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros share their 2026 Major League Soccer early overreactions. Who will be the biggest disappointment? Will Inter Miami repeat as MLS Cup champions? And can anyone compete with Messi for MVP?Next, Christian chats with Danny Navarro, aka Travel Futbol Fan, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Danny shares his best tips and tricks on how to make the World Cup a little more affordable.Later, Danny also tells us what to expect in the USA next summer as the World Cup comes stateside. Timestamps:(9:30) – Who Will Be MLS' Biggest Disappointment in 2026?(15:00) – Biggest Offseason Signing(19:00) – 2026 MLS MVP Predictions(21:00) – 2026 MLS Surprise of the Season(24:15) – Predicting the 2026 MLS Cup Winner(28:30) – Danny Navarro Joins The Cooligans Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

He's been called "American soccer's renaissance man," and in this episode, Dr. Joe Machnik returns to trace the remarkable arc of a life spent pushing the sport forward in the United States. When Machnik first joined us for Episode 24 back in 2017, he brought a rare, firsthand view of American soccer's highs and lows. Today, with his new memoir, "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside Seven Decades of American Soccer" freshly in hand, we revisit that conversation with even richer context and perspective. Dr. Joe's story began in Brooklyn, where an immigrant neighborhood and a love of the game planted the seeds for a career that would — like the domestic trajectory of the sport itself — defy easy categorization. From playing as an All-America goalkeeper at Long Island University and helping win the U.S. Open Cup with the New York Ukrainians, to coaching college teams deep into NCAA championship territory, Machnik's early years were defined by a deep connection to the grassroots of American soccer. He went on to assist the U.S. Men's National Team during its historic qualification for the 1990 World Cup — the country's first appearance in four decades — and even helped the U.S. futsal team earn a bronze medal on the world stage. But Machnik's influence didn't stop with players and coaches. In the chaotic early years of modern professional soccer in the U.S., he was one of the architects of the rules themselves. He helped devise the original rulebook for the Major Indoor Soccer League, later served as commissioner of the smaller-market American Indoor Soccer Association, and even coached the MISL's New York Arrows — bringing structure and professionalism to a game still trying to find its identity in the American sports landscape. Outdoors, his imprint has been equally deep. Machnik led refereeing operations for Major League Soccer during its formative years, establishing standards that helped turn a fledgling league into a stable, competitive professional circuit. He also directed officiating for national collegiate bodies and served as a FIFA and CONCACAF match commissioner, carrying the credibility he built in American soccer onto the global stage. Today, "Dr. Joe" is widely known as FOX Sports' Soccer Rules Analyst—the authoritative voice millions hear during World Cups, Gold Cups, MLS matches, and international tournaments — explaining the game's most controversial calls with clarity and patience. But beyond the broadcast booth, Machnik's legacy lies in the countless players, referees, coaches, administrators, and fans who came to love the game because he helped make it possible. Machnik reflects not only on the milestones of his own career, but on the larger narrative of how soccer in America has grown, stumbled, reinvented — and ultimately endured — over decades.  PLUS: Tim and Dr. Joe fret over the crassly commercial optics surrounding the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 next summer, and lament their shared frustrations — so far — in trying to obtain reasonably-priced tickets! + + +    SUPPORT THE SHOW:  Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106 BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside Seven Decades of American Soccer": https://amzn.to/4pW6aRL SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!):  Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're covering Don Garber's State of the League address. In his address, Don talks about all things from the calendar change to the possibility of MLS adopting pro/rel sometime in the future, and we're here to give you all our thoughts. Let us know your thoughts!#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #luissuarez #leaguescupRecorded on: 12/14/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and World Cup 2026 chat. The Whitecaps' offseason certainly didn't get off to a slow start, with a lot to talk about already. That's exactly what we do in this episode as we look at the potentially momentous signing of a MOU to develop a new stadium for the club, hear some thoughts from GM Axel Schuster about the road ahead, and delve into the challenges the club now face to get this deal over the line and the stadium built. We also take a look at how the 2026 schedule is shaping up for the 'Caps and look at the transfer rumours swirling around some of the club's players right now. Plus, with the 2026 World Cup now six months away, the furore around ticket prices has increased, but do FIFA care and will they bow to any of the pressure? Music-wise, it's December, so you know what that means - the return of AFTN's Festive Fifteen! Our countdown of our favourite tracks of the year continues with the songs at positions 7 to 9, plus we have a Sutton United themed song in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.29: Intro - weather woes, getting ready for Christmas, Traitors talk, NZ football drama 13.20: MLS Cup draws huge numbers 16.30: Whitecaps transfer rumours abound! 50.33: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #9 Vlure - Feels Like Heaven 54.53: Whitecaps and the City of Vancouver sign stadium MOU 60.25: Axel Schuster on the Whitecaps' stadium situations 71.10: The challenges ahead for the Whitecaps to get stadium deal done 102.12: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #8 Ist Ist - I Am The Fear 106.11: Whitecaps 2026 schedule sets up another exciting year ahead 133.50: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #7 Idles - Rabbit Run 138.25: World Cup ticket prices drawing increased worldwide outrage 154.30: Wavelength - Tim Vine - U Army (I Am U)

Galway based Orreco, the leading agentic AI for sports firm, has announced a $4M funding round with participation from Enterprise Ireland and Mark Cuban, pro athletes and existing investors. Orreco is a pioneer in applied physiology, biostatistics and cognitive computing. The company equips coaches, medical teams and athletes with knowledge and actionable insights to maximize availability and sustain peak performance. Keith Brock, Head of Enterprise Ireland's sports tech portfolio, said; "Enterprise Ireland has invested $1M into Orreco as part of a $4M funding round. Our investment is an endorsement of Orreco's incredible technology, team, and global reach and supports 55 new jobs at Orreco globally, including 30 in Galway over the next two years. This investment directly reflects our strategic focus on supporting ambitious companies to scale globally. It also highlights the strength of Ireland's sports tech cluster, with Ireland ranking 1st in Europe for sports tech VC investment on a per capita basis." Strategic acquisitions Alongside the new investment, Orreco has acquired Data Driven Sports Analytics (DDSA) from Melbourne, Australia, specialising in AI Computer Vision. DDSA count Tennis World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka as a longstanding client "DDSA has been a huge part of how I analyse opponents, develop my game, and make better decisions on court. Now teaming up with Orreco brings two leaders together with one vision, helping athletes be ready to win. It's an exciting step forward for high-performance tennis." Aryna Sabalenka World Number One in Tennis and 4 time Grand Slam Champion Motion Signal This new funding and strategic acquisition will help to accelerate Orreco's next generation AI-powered Motion Signal, a breakthrough method of analysing athlete movement behaviour using computer vision and machine learning. It enables the identification of signals in advance of injury based on changes in athletes motion signal and is a world-leading breakthrough to support player health and performance. Recognising changes from a player's usual movement behaviour, Orreco's AI can help reduce the risk of expensive non-contact injuries like hamstring strains, Achilles and ACL's. This breakthrough has been developed over multiple seasons in the EPL and has also proven successful with official datasets from the NBA and other US professional sports. A cutting edge initiative is scheduled with Major League Soccer to start next month.. The Orreco algorithms developed by a team of 10 PhD's can also help guide a player's rehab, return to play and performance after an injury. The new investors join True Ventures, Jason Calacanis, 20VC, professional golfers and major champions Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, NBA agent Todd Ramasar, NHL agent and Olympic medallist Allain Roy and prominent Irish executives and investors Orreco AI is also part of Comcast NBCUniversal's SportsTech strategic innovation portfolio and is an alumnus of its 2025 cohort. "Orreco earned its place in our SportsTech 2025 class through proven results. Their AI-driven performance technology delivered measurable value with the Philadelphia Flyers, demonstrating how advanced athlete insights can improve availability and reduce injury risk. We're proud to have been early partners in scaling a solution that's now gaining global traction." Jenna Kurath, Vice President, Sports Venture Partnerships, Comcast. This is the first proactive approach to use AI to help reduce injury risk. It's great today and only going to get better". Mark Cuban, tech investor and Co-owner of the Dallas Mavericks. "Mark's investment is a powerful endorsement of the science and technology we've been building. His backing, along with the continued support of Enterprise Ireland, participation in Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech's 2025 program - combined with the computer vision expertise of the DDSA team - puts us in the strongest position we've ever been in to scale AI-powered performance intellig...

Das war der MLS Cup 2025 Es gibt einen neuen Meister und das Duell zwischen Messi und Thomas Müller hat stattgefunden. Daniel und Anne sprechen über den diesjährigen MLS Cup und wer tatsächlich das stärkere Team war.  WM Tickets- die dritte Runde läuft In der Offseason der MLS gibt es bisher nur einige Transfers oder Gerüchte, allerdings ist ein Gerücht interessant, denn dieser Spieler war in der letzten Folge schon einmal Thema gewesen.  Außerdem hat die FIFA die dritte Runde der Ticketvergabe aufgerufen. Daniel und Anne erklären, wie diese verläuft und was die realistischen Preise sind, die man dort abrufen kann.  Feedback erwünscht! Um den MLS Podcast ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by for his weekly visit on SDH AMWe look at the roster questions and decisions forcing Seattle, take a look at MLS Cup and the questions for Messi and Friends, and the early questions other clubs have as well early in the off-season window

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back talking all things Chicago Fire FC, Major League Soccer, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tune in as he says farewell to Brian Gutierrez, who transferred to Chivas in Liga MX, and to Giorgos Koutsias, who had his loan to FC Lugano in Switzerland made permanent. The Men in Red will have to make up for the offense lost, but Nick think that will come after they fix the defense. Tune and see if you agree with his analysis. Next, Nick looks at the ConcacafChampions Cup draw from the MLS perspective. Nine MLS clubs made the top tournament in the region, and each of them have a difficult pathway - be it facing multiple Liga MX clubs or familiar MLS opponents. To wrap the show, Nick breaks down the World Cup groups after the recent draw, and he examines what he thinks are the Groups of Death. He also evaluates the best matchups for the United States within its group and rants about the greed of FIFA in their ticket pricing. Finally, he recaps the ESPN articles ranking the USMNT player pool. 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.

We're back with more Seattle Sounders offseason coverage and our own Niko Moreno gave us quite the story to discuss, reporting that the San Jose Earthquakes have emerged as the frontrunner to sign Paul Rothrock. Could the fan-favorite winger be headed to a Western Conference rival? We'll also take a look at the list of available free agents to see if there are any obvious or viable targets for the Rave Green, and discuss a few other news items from around MLS, including LAFC's hiring of Marc dos Santos, and a development regarding the Vancouver Whitecaps' quest for a new stadium.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

In this episode, we break down Inter Miami's historic 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps to secure their first-ever MLS Cup. We analyze the tactical evolution of Lionel Messi under manager Javier Mascherano—dissecting how his "false nine" movement and defensive work rate unlocked space for teammates like Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende in the final. We also dive into the numbers behind Messi's record-breaking postseason performance (15 goal contributions), his chemistry with the "Barcelona reunion" squad, and what his 47th career trophy means for his legacy and the future of Major League Soccer through 2028. Lionel Messi Inter Miami stats, MLS Cup Final highlights, Javier Mascherano tactics, Rodrigo De Paul Inter Miami, MLS Cup MVP 2025.

Zone 14 Coaching creates high-quality coach and player journals designed to help you plan with intention, reflect with purpose, and track progress all season long. MSC listeners get $5 off with code: ModernSoccer5 Learn more: zone14coaching.com This week Gary sits down with Fred Lipka, Technical Director of Youth Development at Major League Soccer. Few people have influenced the MLS academy landscape more over the past decade, and this conversation goes deep into what's working, what's broken, and what needs to change in US player and coach development. Fred shares powerful insight on why he believes American soccer has been “built upside down,” why the weekly rhythm should always be five days to develop, one day to perform, and why judging coaches solely by results is holding back both player development and coaching standards. We dive into: • The real purpose of youth competition • Why US soccer over-teaches with big numbers • The lack of 1v1 wingers and aggressive fullbacks • Touch limits, robotic players, and constraints-led training • Relative age effect and selecting the “big kids” too early • Why domestic coaches should stop feeling inferior • Inside the MLS–French Federation (EFCL) course • The rise of US talent and why Europe is watching • How MLS academies are building community, not isolation Fred's honesty in this episode is exceptional, and his clarity on how to optimise the individual player — not just the team — is something every coach can learn from. If you enjoyed this episode, please: • Like the video • Subscribe to the channel • Leave a comment — Do you agree with Fred's view on development vs results? Thanks for supporting the Modern Soccer Coach community.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Mohamed Salah's rumored potential move to San Diego FC. Would Mo Salah be the biggest signing in MLS history? And why might San Diego FC's ownership convince him to choose MLS over Saudi Arabia?Next, Christian and Alexis chat on the subway with New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. They talk all things soccer, including why Zohran is pushing back against FIFA over skyrocketing ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup. They also discuss the USMNT's World Cup group and his biggest soccer memories as a fan.Later, the boys break down an impressive Champions League week for American players. Folarin Balogun scores in his third consecutive Champions League match, and Weston McKennie shines against Pafos FC for Juventus. Are the USMNT's key figures peaking at the right time? Timestamps:(7:30) – Mo Salah Headed to MLS?(23:00) – Zohran Mamdani Joins The Cooligans(35:00) – Folarin Balogun Scores Again in the Champions League(38:30) – Weston McKennie Shines Against Pafos(42:00) – Christian Pulisic Continues to Dominate in Serie A(45:15) – Can Xabi Alonso Save His Job at Real Madrid? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe catch up with Furman's Braden Dunham on his way to the NCAA National Semis- looking at the season, his golazo in the last round, and how's he's grown in GreenvilleGlenn Davis joins to talk World Cup, the draw, US Soccer, and the city of Houston's place in it...GOLTV's Nino Torres comes Fully Loaded looking at Peru, Portugal, Mo Salah, and the World CupSounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at Seattle's loss of Danny Leyva, the free agency window, MLS Cup, and the rest of the week in soccer

- 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. -- It was cringeworthy, campy, and at some points unwatchable. But the World Cup is coming to North America, and it's a chance for Major League Soccer and the LA Galaxy to figure out a way to tie themselves to the biggest tournament in the world. On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter get you through the World Cup draw and right into the Concacaf Champions Cup draw. What are we looking for during the draw tomorrow? And why do the Galaxy want a later schedule that matches up with the Coachella Valley Invitational? But there is more than just draws for tournaments. The Galaxy are actively out in the transfer and trade markets as they look for the right pieces to make the 2026 Galaxy much better than last year. And MLS Cup hoists Miami and the League in front of the world. Is that good for everyone? Here. We. Go. -- Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 17, just a few shows past number 1,250! 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! LIVE SHOW REPLAY

Last Friday, the world watched as the participants for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were drawn into their groups for what may be the most epic soccer tournament of our lives to date. Spread across three countries — US, Mexico, and Canada — a historic 48 teams will take part in this next World Cup. It promises to be an amazing time. Today on the From the Touchline podcast, I share some thoughts on the world’s biggest stage for the Beautiful Game. Listen at your own risk to my poor opinions and commentary and make up your own mind! 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.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're coming in with a recap of the MLS Cup Final as Miami and Messi have lifted their first ever MLS Cup! We recap the game and see where things went right and wrong for both sides and highlighted some standout performances. Let us know your thoughts!#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #luissuarez #leaguescupRecorded on: 12/7/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show

- 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. -- It was cringeworthy, campy, and at some points unwatchable. But the World Cup is coming to North America, and it's a chance for Major League Soccer and the LA Galaxy to figure out a way to tie themselves to the biggest tournament in the world. On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter get you through the World Cup draw and right into the Concacaf Champions Cup draw. What are we looking for during the draw tomorrow? And why do the Galaxy want a later schedule that matches up with the Coachella Valley Invitational? But there is more than just draws for tournaments. The Galaxy are actively out in the transfer and trade markets as they look for the right pieces to make the 2026 Galaxy much better than last year. And MLS Cup hoists Miami and the League in front of the world. Is that good for everyone? Here. We. Go. -- Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 17, just a few shows past number 1,250! 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!

Columbus Crew PBP voice Chris Doran visits SDH AMWe go over the exits of Nancy and Nagbe, what may be filling in those spaces- from the club or from the outside- and what 2026 may look like for Crew

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMChris Doran, play-by-play voice for Columbus Crew, talks the Wilfried Nancy exit, possible replacements, and roster decisions to be made for 2026We go over your UCL matches for TuesdayCollege champs are decided in the NAIA and NCAA on the women's side... we have highlights and analysis from Kacey White... as she joins from the concourse at LaGuardia...We also look at the AM news to get you started on your day 

Today is Colorado GivesDay, a day when Colorado non-profits are highlighted and donations are incentivized through coloradogives.org. Find our non-profit at this link: https://mtyc.co/99o7ff. If you want to join the work and support Soccer Chaplains United year-round simply text “soccerchaplains” to 77977 and you can make a secure, online donation there. See you all tomorrow for a full episode of From the Touchline! 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.

Hey, soccer fans! And congratulations to Inter Miami CF on their MLS Cup victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps! In this episode, Nick breaks down the stats, the big plays, and the just what the Herons did to win their first Major League Soccer championship. Though cheering against the Boys in Pink, Nick realized that the 'Caps never had control of the match despite the strong statistics. But, Miami is a team that bought its title - a strategy that is difficult to maintain - while Vancouver is a team on the rise and is sure to be in the trophy hunt over the next several seasons. In the second half of the show, Nick looks ahead to the next installment of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. A reduced field of 80 teams will compete for the trophy next season. Tune in as Nick looks at the schedule, new rules, and qualification standards for each of the divisions in US 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.

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe look back at MLS Cup in hour 1 with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon with highlights and postSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the World Cup draw and the US place in it plus navigating a final from the middle as a ref. We also look at a couple of calls from the weekend that involve hands that weren't called...The NAIA Men's final is this afternoon in Orange Beach, Florida- Grand View (Iowa) head coach David Groves stops by to talk about the season, the matchup with WVU Tech, and the week charging through a bracket...Plus, your AM News involving owners having to answer questions and stars being left behind on road trips

The 2025 MLS season is a wrap following Inter Miami and the Barca Boys' 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Saturday's final at Chase Field. What, if any, implications does the Herons' victory have on the Seattle Sounders and their status within MLS? We'll debate that as part of our takeways from the league's title match, then dive into our Sounders offseason coverage.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

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to Inter Miami and Lionel Messi's 3–1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup Final. The boys break down Messi's two-assist performance en route to capturing his first MLS title and discuss what this means for his legacy in Major League Soccer.Then, Christian and Alexis look back at the MLS careers of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba as they play their final match as MLS champions. They also break down Rodrigo De Paul's importance to Inter Miami throughout the entire season, including his impact in the championship match.Finally, they recap the entire Major League Soccer season as it comes to an end — including their favorite moments and their pick for playoff MVP.(0:30) – MLS Cup Final Match Recap(5:00) – Player of the Game: Lionel Messi(16:30) – Highlighting Rodrigo De Paul's Impact This Season(21:00) – Looking Back on Busquets and Alba's Careers(38:00) – MLS Season Recap Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Was Lewandowski's penalty for Barcelona against Atletico his worst ever? And what's your five-a-side team of famous footballing sons? John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Raphael Honigstein & Julien Laurens to answer those questions, they also discuss; the situation at Nice where Terem Moffi and Jérémie Boga have both been placed on sick leave after being confronted by supporters following their latest defeat, and Barcelona granting Ronald Araujo an indefinite leave after a request of absence. John Murray joins the pod from Washington ahead of the World Cup Draw. Portuguese football writer Ines Braga Sampaio explains the situation facing Boavista after administrators formally requested the club's closure amidst rising debts. Tom Bogert looks ahead to Messi v Muller in the MLS cup Final, and we hear from Inter Miami's President of Business Operations Xavier Asensi, one of the key players in bringing Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer. 00:20 – World Cup Draw 07:48 – Nice players confronted by Fans 12:23 – Barcelona's win over Atletico and Lewandowski's awful penalty 17:28 – Araujo's absence 22:10 – Another setback for Trent Alexander-Arnold in Madrid 26:57 – Football's famous sons 33:17 – Boavista on the brink 40:24 – Messi v Muller in the MLS Cup FinalCommentaries: Friday 5th December FA CUP: Salford City v Leyton Orient 1930 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3Saturday 6th December PREMIER LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Chelsea 1500 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Brentford 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 PREMIER LEAGUE: Leeds v Liverpool 1730 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE FA CUP: Chelmsford City v West-super-Mare 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 FA CUP: Sutton United v Shrewsbury 1715 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Chesterfield v Doncaster Rovers 1930 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 WSL: Arsenal v Liverpool 1200 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3Sunday 7th December PREMIER LEAGUE: Brighton v West Ham 1400 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Crystal Palace 1630 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE FA CUP: Slough Town v Macclesfield 1230 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Gateshead v Walsall 1530 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Blackpool v Carlisle United 1730 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA

Niko drops by to talk through roster decision in Seattle and the questions for the front office going into 2026 plus MLS Cup previews of the Whitecaps as they head to Fort Lauderdale 

LAFC+ Podcast Episode #84, “2025 MLS Cup Final Preview” breaks down LAFC's big news as Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to Hugo Lloris re-signing as the club's goalkeeper and what his return means for the Black & Gold. With LAFC officially CONCACAF Champions Cup bound, the guys look ahead to a packed 2026 campaign. They also spotlight the best non-LAFC performers across Major League Soccer this season. Plus, Dave and Mario preview the 2025 MLS Cup Final showdown between Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps.