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Holy cow, we got some Sporting KC news! We had a plethora of signings, some rumors, some new coaches for SKCII, and more! We break down what all the roster news means for 2022, look forward to pre-season that starts THIS FRIDAY, and answer your questions. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. No Other Pod merch available at https://bitly.com/nootherpod

Everything you need to know about what's going on around MLS! Toronto FC making big moves, Sporting KC's Alan Pulido problem, Albert Rusnak to Seattle gets over the line and much more, including SuperDraft takes.   4:34 - Charlotte FC making moves  7:53 - SuperDraft recap 21:16 - How MLS NEXT Pro will help SuperDraft players 26:56 - Austin FC signs Jhojan Valencia 29:17 - Who could Inter Miami CF grab with the No. 1 allocation spot? 32:52 - Latest on Diego Valeri's future 37:39 - Michael Singh on TFC: Salcedo in, Soteldo out 48:11 - Aly Trost on Alan Pulido's injury and SKC's moves 58:40 - Felipe Cardenas on Atlanta's DP situation 1:12:08 - Rapid Fire: news, rumors, and signings around MLS 1:16:22 - Mailbag

Oh man, what a week for Sporting KC news. Unfortunately, Peter Vermes announces that Alan Pulido will miss the entire 2022 season. We react to the news, talk about what it means, and how it impacts our season expectations. We also look at what else peter said about upcoming roster moves, Zusi and Espinoza, and more. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Check out our merch at https://bitly.com/nootherpod

Sporting KC Director of Player Personnel Brian Bliss joins Glenn to give the Houston Dynamo fan an inside look at what they can expect from new head coach Paulo Nagamura after working with him in Kansas City for a number of years. 

Welcome to our first episode of 2022! We talk about the upcoming preseason that starts in just three weeks(!), Sporting KC's latest roster rumors, and which SKC player from the past we'd like to bring back in their prime. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Check out our merch at http://bitly.com/nootherpod

It is officially the worst time of the year, The "off-season" for MLS! Todd gets you caught up on some of the latest news in MLS that includes: Montreal trading for Alistair Johnson from Nashville SC, Atlanta United sign MLS veteran Ozzie Alonso, Sporting KC select former Chicago Fire Striker Robert Beric in MLS re-entry draft, Bruce Arena is reunited with two former LA Galaxy players in Sebastian Lletget and Omar Gonzalez, Jonathan Dos Santos signs for Club America, and Toronto FC on the verge of signing Lorenzo Insigne from Napoli! Todd also discusses last week's key talking points from The Philadelphia Unions End of The Season press conference, which includes Pat Noonan, announced as new FC Cincinnati head coach, Jack Elliott's potential new contract, Kai Wagner again states his desire to go back to Europe. The Union sign Julian Carranza on loan from Inter Miami.    News: Montreal acquires defender, Alistair Johnston: [3:26-5:58] Atlanta United sign MLS veteran, Ozzie Alonso: [5:59-8:26] Sporting KC select Robert Beric from Chicago Fire in MLS re-entry draft: [8:27-9:32] New England Revolution sign Omar Gonzalez and trade for Sebastian Lletget: [9:33-12:21] Houston Dynamo have signed goalkeeper Steve Clark: [12:22-12:54] Jonathan Dos Santos signs for Club America: [12:55-13:50] Toronto FC on the verge of signing Lorenzo Insigne: [13:51-25:53] Philadelphia Union: Pat Noonan announced as new FC Cincinnati head coach: [25:54-31:30] Jack Elliott in talks for a new contract: [31:31-35:04] Kai Wagner's desire to go back to Europe: [35:05-47:30] Julian Carranza signs on loan for the 2022 season: [47:31-1:02:47]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod

Our last episode of 2021! It's been a wild year in every way, but we try to recap what our most favorite thing about 2021 was and talk about what we're most looking forward to in 2022. We also talk about the Sporting KC roster moves, what it means for the team next year, and what we still want to see the team do. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Check out our merch at bitly.com/nootherpod!

Peter Vermes is giving free agent signings another go. Ben Sweat comes to Sporting KC after two straight seasons with losing expansion clubs, Inter Miami CF & Austin FC. Our old friend Uri Rosell is rejoining KC after an injury ridden stint with Orlando City. Also... Thad's late. Will he join the zoom before the show ends? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a news week for Sporting KC! We break down the two new signings for SKC, Ben Sweat and returning fan-favorite Uri Rosell, as well as the 2022 full schedule release and talk about what road trip we want to take next year. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. No Other Pod merch SALE live now at https://linktr.ee/nootherpod

Now that we've had time to recover from Sporting KC's early exit in the MLS Cup Playoffs, we're back to close the book on the 2021 season. Even with the tough ending, it was another year of winning soccer for SKC Nation. Jaylin Lindsey is leaving for his spiritual home on Charlotte FC, and David thinks Peter Vermes is just picking on him. We check in on the progress of negotiations with Roger Espinoza & Graham Zusi. And finally.. which is a greater show of respect? Stained glass or a statue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome back Kansas City Star reporter Shaun Goodwin to take a look at Sporting KC's 2021 season with us! We break down what went right, what went wrong, and what it means going forward with roster turnover and big offseason decisions ahead. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Find Shaun @ShaunGoodwinKC on Twitter. No Other Pod merch SALE live now at https://linktr.ee/nootherpod

The buddies banter boys are back and in fine form with another wide ranging hangout. Road trips, Vegas, Arkansas, teenage angst, Sporting KC, Chiefs, the fact check, and way more on the docket.

Gavin recaps the Conference Semifinals with a correspondent from each game that was played. First up, it was Nick (@BurgundyBoys96) to discuss the Rapids falling short against the Timbers on Thanksgiving. Next up, Cal (@calvinjwestfall) discuss RSL's unlikely win over Seattle and Sporting KC. Third on the episode is Nathan (@KingsofConcPod) to discuss Philadelphia's penalty shootout win over Nashville SC. Finally, Sam (@NYCFCist) discusses NYCFC's upset against the Revolution. Enjoy!

None of us wanted it to end this way, but Sporting KC's season has come to an end. We talk about what went wrong in the playoff game against RSL and what our reactions to the loss were. We also look at the roster moves announced by Sporting KC, including letting Ilie Sanchez go, and answer your questions. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. No Other Pod merch SALE live now at https://linktr.ee/nootherpod

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez reacted in detail to the World Cup playoff draw where the CONCACAF fourth place team will face the winner of Oceania. Did CONCACAF catch a break? Then we moved on to Portugal and Italy being drawn in the same group of the playoff. Who would you rather miss out: Portugal or Italy? The we talked about U.S. Soccer naming Columbus and St. Paul as host cities for their next two WCQ matches. Are you cool with the selections? Then we moved on to Weston McKennie and his injury in Juventus's defeat before debating the situation with “Tecatito” Corona at Porto where his head coach took a jab at his work ethic. Is his time at Porto over? We finished the segment by RUNNING IT BACK with weekend performances from Hirving Lozano, Gerardo Arteaga, Tim Ream and Timothy Tillman.   Next, we had an exclusive interview with Real Salt Lake goalkeeper David Ochoa. The young keeper, fresh off a win in the MLS WC semis vs. Sporting KC, talks about the current playoff run for RSL and what it means to “quiet” the haters. Ochoa, who is very vocal, answers the question of whether he is okay with being the MLS's new “villain”. We also ask him about his move from the USMNT to Mexico and his future plans. We then move on to the MLS conference semifinals between Colorado and Portland and Philadelphia vs. Nashville. We finish the segment by talking about the news that the L.A. Galaxy is parting ways with Jonathan dos Santos and then Bob Bradley's hiring at Toronto FC. What expectations are there?   Then, we gave a welcome to soccer play-by-play announcer and analyst Mauricio Pedroza to talk all things Liga MX playoffs. Club América fell to Pumas in the quarterfinals even though they were the highest-seeded team in the league. Was América that bad or was Pumas that good? Should head coach Santiago Solari be fired? Then we talked about the reports of the rumored swap between América and Chivas, where Sebastián Córdova and Uriel Antuna would be swapped. Then we moved on to talk about Monterrey's elimination and its coach Javier Aguirre making excuses to having a “short” squad. Monterrey is also in the FIFA Club World Cup. Can they make it to the final based on their draw?   Next, we talked about the USWNT and their youth playing in the win against Australia. Is head coach Vlatko Andonovski under pressure? Then we finished the segment by talking about the women's Mexican national team beating the Olympic champ Canada in a friendly and Queretaro's Daniela Sanchez's goal being nominated for the Puskás Award.   In the last segment, we talked about the USL final between Tampa Bay Rowdies and Orange County SC before debating the USL moving it's format to a European fall-to-spring calendar. Are you cool with it? We closed the show by talking about Lionel Messi winning his seventh Ballon D'Or.

Mike is back for another episode of Sons of a Pitch An American Soccer Podcast discussing the MLS Cup Playoff action from the past week, some moves for teams out of the playoffs and MLS award winners! Mike also looks ahead to the games coming up in the playoffs and disects the Sporting KC season in a review from loyal viewer and listener Zachary Harden! Make sure to subscribe and leave a 5 star review!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mike-guglielmi0/support

In this episode of Off the Crossbar, Matt, Kyle and Trevor talk: Their respective Thanksgiving celebrations RSL's big win over Sporting Kansas City How RSL became a defensive force after leaking goals for a third of the season The likely return of Albert Rusnak and how RSL can work him into the lineup The impact of Justen Glad on the match How RSL might replace Everton Luiz and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2021 season has come to an end for Sporting KC. Everyone is feeling a lot of feelings, pointing fingers, and placing blame. But this podcast aspires to help you through these rough times. Laugh with us. Cry with us. Drink with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aly Trost and Nate Bukaty get you ready for the Western Conference Semi-Finals live from Children Mercy Park between SKC and RSL... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every championship team has one - a grizzled veteran, a club legend who gets hot at the right time. If Graham Zusi is going to keep playing like San Zusi, Sporting KC will be very tough to beat. Especially at home in The Blue Hell. RSL has been tasked with this after using the dark arts on the Seattle Sounders. How does a team win a sporting event without taking a shot? Plus we get you ready for the MLS Western Conference Semifinal vs RSL talking tactics and potential lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic's Chris Kamrani joins The Drive to discuss RSL's interesting win over Seattle, Pablo's audition, Ochoa's antics, another trip to Kansas City, Utah FB's storybook run continues + more

Sporting KC beat Vancouver and we have a playoff #VictoryPod! We go over all the goals from the game and what it felt like to dominate Vancouver after Sartini's comments ahead of the match. We also talk about the Seattle-RSL penalty shoot out and preview the match on Sunday! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. No Other Pod Black Friday merch SALE live now at https://linktr.ee/nootherpod

11-24-21 The show kicks off with Nate Bukaty and Todd Leabo discussing Sporting KC getting a home playoff game against upset-winner Real Salt Lake, the NFL and college hoops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-23-21 - Nate Butaky, Aly Trost and Jacob Peterson break down SKC's playoff win over Vancouver and look ahead to the next round of action.  Manager Peter Vemes joins the show for a candid look at the club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halford and Brough are joined by Mike Tanier and Brady Henderson to talk about the crumbling Seattle Seahawks. Jason laments Russell Wilson's narcissism as one of the root issues of the team. Colin Miller joins the show to talk about the Whitecaps loss in the playoffs at the hands of Sporting KC. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat. It's a playoff edition as we look at the highs and lows for the two BC teams in postseason action this weekend, as the Whitecaps MLS season came to an end in Kansas City, but Pacific FC's continued as they made it to the Canadian Premier league championship game. We kick things off with some 'Caps chat, who are one and done after going down to a 3-1 defeat at Sporting KC in the MLS playoffs. What went wrong? What was with the line-up? And should we be feeling a bit downbeat about crashing out early, optimistic about what they've achieved and the future, or a combination of all of that? We look at the main talking points from the game and hear from 'Caps coach Vanni Sartini, plus we round up the rest of the weekend's MLS playoff action. But it was far better news for Pacific FC as they beat Cavalry FC, in somewhat controversial circumstances, in their semi-final to reach their first ever CPL championship game against Forge FC in two week's time. We chat about both semis, set up the final, and hear from Pacific head coach Pa Modou Kah and Cavalry's Tommy Wheeldon Jr. All of this, plus New Zealand Sunday league team turned band Cumbia Blazera make their debut in this episode's Wavelength and Jersey band Crazy and the Brains continue their residency as our Artists of the Month. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.40: Intro and football cards 06.40: Whitecaps lose to KC in MLS playoffs 66.29: MLS playoffs round-up 75.00: Pacific FC reach CPL Championship game 102.50: Wavelength - Cumbia Blazera - Game We Should Have Won

The sport known in the US as soccer and referred to everywhere else in the world as football has an amazing culturally unifying effect on both the players and the spectators. In this episode I talk to Peter Vermes, the Manager, Director and Head Coach of Sporting KC. Peter is a former professional soccer player and member of the US national soccer team (1988 - 1997). He went to the Olympics with the US national team in 1988 and played in the World Cup in 1990. He is, as of 2020, the longest tenured head coach in Major League Soccer. Peter and I talk about how soccer can transcend borders, about the significance of language and culture to national and club soccer, as well as about how success in soccer requires universal leadership and team-building strategies.    

Tucker Franklin sits down with Sporting Kansas City's in-stadium host Hartzell Gray at the Holladay Distillery Event Center in Weston, MO to talk about SKC's playoff game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. They also talk about his struggles during the pandemic and his other gigs around Kansas City. — Subscribe to the KC Sports Network substack for film reviews, exclusive podcasts, KC Draft guide, discounts and access, giveaways, merch drops and more at https://kcsn.substack.com/subscribe — You can look good while supporting the network by copping some first edition KCSN merch. https://happinameskc.com/team-store/kc-sport-network/

A long regular season begins its final chapter on Saturday when Sporting Kansas City plays host to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Playoffs. Sporting went 9-3-5 in regular-season games at home this season and scored the second-most goals in Major League Soccer (58). But now it's one and done in the single-elimination tournament. On today's episode of The Star's daily SportsBeat KC podcast, soccer reporter Shaun Goodwin tell us what it's going to take for Sporting to beat one of the league's hottest teams. Vancouver defeated Sporting in the sides' last meeting. We also discuss the seasons of Daniel Salloi and Andreu Fontas, and bring you up to date on the latest happenings with the KC Current. Story links: Sporting's Daniel Salloi is an MLS MVP finalist. Teammates said Andreu Fontas deserved recognition too Andreu Fontas is perfect for Sporting KC. How his season is proving that's true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shauyan is joined by Eli Lesser (ThisWeekinMLS), Daniel Romero (MLS Memes), and Will Hanson (MLS News) to discuss the 2021 MLS Playoffs. They go through the 2021 MLS Playoff bracket to predict who they think will win this year's MLS Cup. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @next_gen_pod & Twitter @nextgenpod Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:42 NYCFC vs Atlanta United 3:26 Nashville SC vs Orlando City 4:05 Philedephia Union vs NY Red Bulls 7:11 Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United 9:42 Sporting KC vs Vancouver Whitecaps 11:02 Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake 12:47 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals 14:56 Western Conference Semi-Finals 16:32 Eastern Conference Final 18:32 Western Conference Final 19:56 MLS Cup Final

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat. It's an exciting time in Canadian soccer and we're in a celebratory mood this episode with Canada getting ever closer to reaching the World Cup in Qatar and the Whitecaps getting set for their first MLS playoff campaign since 2017. Happy days and we have it all covered for you in this episode. We start off on the international stage as Canada made it six points from six in World Cup qualifying in Edmonton and they finish 2021 at the top of the Octo. We look back at the big talking points from the wins over Costa Rica and Mexico and get the inside scoop from our man on the ground at Commonwealth Stadium. Have Canada all but assured a top four finish? Where will the next match against the US be played? We chat about all of this and more. Moving back to domestic matters, as the Whitecaps get set to head to Kansas City in playoff action, we look at the team's poor postseason record, preview the KC match, and chat one-on-one with 'Caps head coach Vanni Sartini. And there's still time for our feature interview this episode as we sit down for a chat with the 'Caps leading scorer Brian White about his career so far, coming to Vancouver, and the game against KC. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.00: Intro and football cards 11.05: Canada are top of the Octo 71.16: Whitecaps playoff record and playoff optimism 82.13: Vanni Sartini interview 91.45: Sporting KC v Whitecaps playoff preview 107.00: Brian White interview 134.37: Wavelength - Embrace - World At Your Feet

On a Playoff Edition of the Sporting KC Show presented by Michelob Ultra, Nate Bukaty, Aly Trost and Conall McCourt talk about the USMNT 1-1 draw with Jamaica. Plus they preview Sporting's upcoming playoff game against Vancouver and hear from both Graham Zusi and Peter Vermes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest question for Sporting KC as we head into the opening round of the playoffs, is about the return of Alan Pulido. Is he healthy? Should he even start if he's healthy? These are the moments for which the Mexican striker was brought to KC. We preview the first round of MLS Cup Playoffs and dive into lineups and key matchups for the Whitecaps this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-10-21 Nate Bukaty and Aly Trost wrap up the club's regular season and look forward to the MLS playoffs.  Former SKC Midfielder Gianluca Busio joins the show to talk about the upcoming USA/Mexico match in World Cup qualification.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weird, frustrating finish to the year for Sporting KC. We break down what went wrong against Austin and talk all about the controversy against RSL involving PRO and the handball non-call, Peter's reaction, and much more. We also look forward to the Vancouver game and preview the MLS Cup Playoffs. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. No Other Pod merch SALE live now at https://linktr.ee/nootherpod

Sporting Kansas City concluded its regular season on Sunday with a 1-0 home loss to Real Salt Lake that dropped SKC to third place in the MLS Western Conference standings. Sporting opens the playoffs against sixth-seeded Vancouver on Nov. 20 in KCK. A disappointing loss to be sure for Sporting, which would have finished in first with a victory. But it was the post-game news conference that made headlines. Sporting coach Peter Vermes went after the officiating crew — and the league — in a major way because officials missed a handball in front of the RSL goal that would've given Sporting a penalty kick; Vermes' ire swelled when the play wasn't reviewed. You'll hear from Vermes on today's episode of our daily sports podcast, SportsBeat KC, as well as soccer reporter Shaun Goodwin. Story links: Mellinger Minutes: Refereeing in the MLS, plus Chiefs, Royals Vermes blasts MLS officiating, rips no-call in Sporting KC game as “black mark” on MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Salt Lake gaffer Pablo Mastroeni on the club's playoff hunt, a do-or-die matchup with Sporting KC on Sunday, schematic adjustments, Kyle Beckerman's RSL legacy + more

RSL analyst Spencer Warne joins The Drive to discuss the loss to Portland, possible schematic changes, decision day vs SKC + more 

For the final time in the regular season in 2021, LAFC took the pitch at the Cathedral of the Black and Gold, Banc of California Stadium. In what was as close to a must-win match as we have played in a year, LAFC took on the white-hot Whitecaps with their playoff lives on the line, and… despite a 1-1 draw, LAFC is not dead yet. LAFC got off to a nightmarish start, allowing a goal at the 15' mark off a pass from Brian White to Cristian Dajome. Instead of giving in and giving up, LAFC took control of the match, mustering chance after chance en route to finally cracking the Vancouver defense during first half stoppage time. A ball that pinballed around the box found its way off of Vancouver defender Florian Jungwirth over to wunderkind Mamadou Fall, who taps it in from mere inches to level the match and give LAFC and the entire chorus of the faithful at the Banc a much-needed boost. In the second half, LAFC took control, again earning most of the quality chances. But LAFC's chances all went begging, especially a whisker-thin miss by Chicho Arango at the death to keep it a 1-1 final. LAFC now no longer controls their playoff destiny and will look to get help from Sporting KC, Seattle, Minnesota, and heck, maybe even Carson on Decision Day 2021. But none of it will matter unless LAFC takes all three points from Colorado. Also on this episode, Scarf gets a migraine, Filly wishes he could be aboard the Titanic, and the boys go in on idiots in the South End chanting a particular word. Congrats to the Atuestas on welcoming Matias into the family! With just one regular season match remaining on the schedule, there's still a chance, Defenders! We just need a little help from our “friends”. 

Landon and Jeremiah are back where they belong in non-video, pre-recorded podcast form after doing a live preview of the Copa Tejas final from the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Topics include:-Review of Austin FC's 10-man loss to FC Dallas-Diego Fagundez's banger-Collective defensive lapse to allow the equalizer-Did Cerrillo deserve a red card?-Jimenez's harsh red-Could Wolff have managed subs better?-Sporting KC and Portland Previews (39:22)-Best food at Q2 Stadium-Micah Burton called in to US U17 camp-Redes has meniscus surgery, Landon's cousin explains what that means-Moontower Soccer's offseason plans-MoreYou can find more detailed show notes at The Striker Texas. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via your favorite podcasting app.This episode is brought to you by FVF LawUse offer code GOAL to save 10% at teardroppepperco.com

From former track athlete to gimbal runs, and college to the pros, Juwan Bush is here to share his journey. We're diving into his background as an Army kid, and how that helps him today, and what to do when you need to bet on yourself and fund your own opportunities!   Links: https://twitter.com/sportingkc?s=21

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy and head coach Greg Vanney need a reality check. And an uninspiring loss to Sporting KC may have taught them their most important lesson before their two biggest games of the season. On today's show, host Josh Guesman wants to walk you through all the Galaxy's mistakes against SKC and tell you why they can't afford to make them again. Plus, there's a lot of league news that you're going to want to know before the Galaxy travel to Seattle for some Monday night football. Josh will start with taking apart the Galaxy's loss to SKC and talk about how the stats will make this game closer than it was. Sure Sporting only got two shots on goal, and sure the Galaxy had the same number on their side, but in actuality, the Galaxy got played off the field in this game, and a lot of it has to do with not finding the vertical seams in SKC defense. Plus, Victor Vazquez, Jonathan dos Santos, and Rayan Raveloson were exploited on Wednesday night when the home team was able to pressure them into turnovers. Why did the defense allow two goals? And why do the Galaxy have a big choice to make on Sebastian Lletget? Josh will also look at Designated Players across the league and try and determine if Goals + Assists mean something in the grand scheme of things. Or does it just matter when it matters? We'll explain! And Julian Araujo has been nominated for a bunch of post-season awards, and he's the only player the Galaxy might see win one or two. Plus, we'll be looking at the standings in the Western conference and why we're convinced that the Galaxy will be playing for everything when they face off against Minnesota! Finally, with the Galaxy traveling to Seattle on Sunday, Josh wants to get you ready for the biggest game of the season. Can LA find a way to catch the Sounders unaware? Or will the Galaxy be left to watch the scoreboard through the rest of the week?

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- If you're a pessimist, you see the LA Galaxy's draw to FC Dallas on Saturday night as two points lost. If you're an optimist, the draw might give the Galaxy the one point they need to make the playoffs. But both sets of people would agree, the next two games are challenging. And getting results against Sporting KC and the Seattle Sounders would mean the Galaxy earn the post-season spot! On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter discuss the Galaxy's pathetic first-half performance against a bottom-dwelling team in the Western Conference, and why Greg Vanney may have gotten it wrong with the players he chose for the starting lineup. And just how important is Julian Araujo to the Galaxy? Newsflash -- very important! Was that a peek at what the Galaxy might be facing once Araujo moves on from Major League Soccer? But Josh and Kevin are keeping their eyes on the Wednesday night matchup with Sporting KC. Kevin thinks the Galaxy are catching KC at the perfect time. And their schedule and the history of games played Children's Mercy Park might lean into that... almost. Josh thinks that getting a point from both KC and Seattle is key to getting into the playoffs. But with the inconsistency of the entire conference, maybe just a win against Minnesota will be enough? Along the way, the guys are talking about an "elite" level performance from Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez and why a spurt of goals could make a big ripple for the Galaxy and for the Golden Boot. Josh even has a chart for you to look at or something. Finally, the guys preview the Wednesday night matchup, why the Galaxy will be missing another defender, and why SKC might be down a goalkeeper and their leading scorer. There's a lot to discuss, and we're delighted you could join us!

New England won the Shield without playing a game! Now, will they make history and can Adam Buksa win the Golden Boot? Plus, short-handed Sporting KC takes down the short-handed Sounders (and the suplex that had MLS talking), the Red Bulls' magical run, NYCFC's beat down of D.C. United and Jozy's heel turn against Montreal. 5:02 - Celebrating the Revs' dominating Supporters' Shield season 18:28 - The connection the Revs DPs have is special 28:01 - Is Philly or Nashville a bigger threat to the Revs in the East? 33:07 - Sporting KC gets a big win in Seattle 44:47 - Both SKC and the Sounders are missing star players heading into the playoffs 47:23 - Colorado Rapids clinch a playoff spot, look like legit contenders  50:17 - The Red Bulls are the hottest team in the league 54:19 - NYCFC has a huge get-right game, D.C. looks exhausted  59:06 - Jozy plays spoiler to Montreal's playoff hopes 1:04:10 - How will the bottom half of the West playoff race shake out? 1:08:18 - Mailbag

Kansas City's day to present itself to FIFA officials arrived Thursday, with meetings, tours and, in true Kansas City spirit, a barbecue lunch. So how did we do? We'll know in early 2022. That's when FIFA will announce the 11 winning U.S. cities among the 17 currently bidding to host World Cup games across North America in 2026. On today's episode of The Star's daily sports podcast, SportsBeat KC, you'll hear from FIFA officials Victor Montagliana and Colin Smith, as well as Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt and Sporting KC principal owner Cliff Illig. You'll also hear from Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian, who attended a Thursday afternoon news conference in the Power & Light District. They share their impressions of Kansas City as a World Cup site. Story link: Tour Kansas City and pass the BBQ sauce: FIFA officials check out our World Cup digs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A busy week for Sounders FC means a jam-packed episode of Side x Side with your hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. First, a disappointing result at Houston Dynamo, but followed-up by a strong performance and eventual 1-1 draw at Colorado Rapids on Wednesday. Zak and Brad recap both matches, and assess where the Sounders stand ahead of the playoffs. Then, it's time to preview Sporting KC, who the Sounders are set to host at Lumen Field this Saturday at 12:30pm.  Our hosts also discuss rumors of a World Cup every two years before launching into another game of Over/Under presented by Emerald Queen Casino. 

Sporting KC didn't capitalize on the chance to make up points on Seattle. What went wrong? We break down the Vancouver game, make some predictions for Seattle this weekend, and debate what makes a successful season for SKC. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Get your No Other Pod merch at https://linktr.ee/nootherpod

Sporting KC is in the thick of the Western Conference race, and KC NWSL has turned Legends Field into a fortress. But the biggest soccer news in Kansas City this week is a site visit by FIFA officials. Kansas City wants a piece of the 2026 World Cup, and now is the time to shine. On today's episode of SportsBeat KC, The Star's daily podcast, soccer reporter Shaun Goodwin discusses Kansas City's bid with host Blair Kerkhoff. After a break, we hear from Katherine Fox, director of the KC2026 World Cup bid committee. What does FIFA want to see while its delegates are visiting Kansas City, and how can one of the smallest markets in the bidding process put its best foot forward this week? Story links: Newly wrapped streetcar displays KC's efforts to host 2026 World Cup ahead of FIFA visit Sporting Kansas City played a late one in Vancouver, and came away with a loss KC NWSL routs Houston 3-0, extends unbeaten streak in home matches to six Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sporting Kansas City, KC NWSL, the U.S. Men's National Team, Kansas City's 2026 World Cup bid, we talk about it all on today's SportsBeat KC with The Star's soccer reporter Shaun Goodwin. The women's team is coming off one of its best results of the season, a scoreless draw with Portland. They continue their excellent play at Legends Field. Sporting KC looks to stay in the hunt for the MLS Western Conference title. The U.S. men's national team is in action tonight, and is the World Cup coming to Kansas City? Peter Vermes weighs in. Story links: KC NWSL, Portland show unity during Sunday's game. Then KC extends home unbeaten streak Sporting Kansas City's Felipe Hernandez suspended for betting on MLS matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no Sporting KC game this week, but we break down the news about Felipe Hernandez's suspension, talk about what Alan Pulido's injury means for SKC for the rest of the season and in the playoffs, and discuss how the USMNT's recent performances reflect on Gregg Berhalter. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoOtherPod, @DanKooser, and @JCMack03. Get your No Other Pod merch at https://linktr.ee/nootherpod