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Data-Driven Insights: Revolutionizing Soccer with Brett MyersIn this episode of Don't Know Much About Football, the hosts welcome Brett Myers from Villanova University to discuss his significant contributions to soccer analytics. Myers shares his journey from professional soccer player (playing for two seasons for the Richmond Kickers and competing internationally, winning Gold for Team USA in the 11th Pan American Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2008) to academic researching football (aka soccer) He discusses his pivotal research on optimal substitution timings and the tactical implications of maintaining offensive pressure. He also delves into his consultancy work with MLS teams like Philadelphia Union and Toronto FC, helping them leverage data for improved performance. The conversation covers the growing acceptance of analytics in soccer, the challenges of implementing data-driven decisions, and the future potential of AI and advanced metrics in the sport. Myers also offers insights into the US Men's National Team's prospects for the upcoming World Cup and discusses the importance of developing grassroots soccer in the United States.00:00 Brett Myers' Background and Research Journey03:50 Consulting in Major League Soccer08:36 The Evolution of Data Analytics in Soccer13:00 Changing the Timing of Subs in Football16:31 Impact of Data on Player Management25:37 Balancing Business and Fan Engagement28:28 The Pitfalls of Parking the Bus29:21 Empirical Study on Attacking Behavior32:53 Goalkeeping Metrics and Their Impact39:44 Key Performance Indicators in Soccer46:50 Challenges and Expectations for the US Men's National Team53:19 Developing Grassroots Soccer in the US57:04 Final Thoughts and Predictionshttps://www1.villanova.edu/university/experts/expert-detail.html?expert=bret.meyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join the heated discussion on Orlando City's shocking 4-2 defeat to Toronto FC, exposing one of the worst regular seasons under Oscar Pareja's leadership. Fans are furious over the lackluster performance, defensive collapses, and missed opportunities that have plagued the team. We'll break down the key moments from the loss, analyze player ratings, and preview the high-stakes MLS wildcard playoff game against Chicago Fire. Is Pareja's era crumbling? Share your outrage and predictions live! #orlandocity #chicagofire #MLSWildcard #mlsplayoffs
Join us LIVE on the City Pod as we unpack Orlando City SC's tough 1-2 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps—relive the goals, the what-ifs, and how it shakes up our playoff push. We'll dive into the exciting new "Sideline Social" all-inclusive seating section debuting at Inter&Co Stadium next season, perfect for elevating your matchday vibes. Plus, get hyped for the Orlando Storm's arrival in 2026, bringing spring football action right to our stadium! We'll break down the latest MLS playoff picture with just days until Decision Day on October 18, including Orlando's crucial away clash at Toronto FC that could seal our seeding. Don't miss the hot takes, fan Q&A, and more—kick off with us now!#OrlandoCity #MLSDecisionDay #TorontoFC
Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down LAFC's impressive 2-0 win over Toronto FC — their sixth straight victory — despite missing stars like Denis Bouanga, Son Heung-min, and more to international duty. The guys discuss how LAFC's depth continues to shine when it matters most. Can the Black & Gold make it seven straight as they head to Austin this Sunday? Plus, a look at the biggest matchups across MLS this weekend and what they mean for the playoff race.
Send us a textLAFC figure it out without Sonny or Denis, beating old friend Jose Cifuentes and Toronto FC, 2-0. LAFC has now kept a clean sheet for almost 350'!
Welcome to Episode 412 of the Heart of LAFC podcast. Join us as we cover the win against Atlanta United and preview our next match as LAFC host Toronto FC. Stay Golden LA!
Send us a textLAFC takes on Toronto FC in the last home regular season match of 2025! Welcome back, Cifu!
Hey, soccer fans! Rejoice! The Chicago Fire are back in the Major League Soccer post-season for the first time since 2017. After an incredible performance by the Men in Red against Inter Miami - winning in Ft. Lauderdale by a score of 5-3 - the Fire eliminate the Red Bulls and secure the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Tune in to hear what this match meant from a lifelong Fire fan and how the team can use it as inspiration for a playoff run. Nick next looks at the Fire's match against Toronto FC, an understandle let down of a 2-2 draw. Listen in as we discuss the stats, player performances, and what this means for the playoff picture. The Fire can still move up to the 6th spot in the East, but they'll need some help from Orlando City, Nashville, and Columbus. We conclude the show covering a handful of headlines from around the league, including the announcement of Darlington Nagbe's retirement. 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.
In this episode, we are joined by Corey from Waking The Red to chat about what went wrong with the Toronto FC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025!Recorded on: 9/30/25#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 #USMNT #GoldCup #WorldCup #LeaguesCup 0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:01 - What Went Wrong3:27 - Don't Pass It To The Italians10:30 - Terrible at home13:36 - Lack of Attacking Output20:08 - What needs to Improve in 2026?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
John is joined by Alan and DJ to discuss Franco's first game being out as the Fire draw 2-2 against Toronto FC.
I avsnitt nummer 123 av Soccerberoende, Sveriges kanske enda podcast om nordamerikansk fotboll, blir det återbesök av Toronto FC-supportern och -poddaren Jeffrey P. Nesker. Den här gången pratar vi bland annat om Federico Bernardeschis och Lorenzo Insignes sorti från Toronto, den mindre lyckade säsongen 2025 och hur Toronto ska klara av att vara en värdstad i VM 2026.
The Philadelphia Union find themselves in the driver's seat once again, controlling their own destiny to win the Supporters' Shield. They took care of business comfortably against D.C. United, defeating them 6-0, while Inter Miami drew 1-1 with Toronto FC. Todd talks about the latest Union news, including Frankie Westfield being selected for the U-20 USA World Cup team. He also shares his thoughts from the game against D.C. United, covering topics such as injuries to Quinn Sullivan, Kai Wagner, Indiana Vassilev, and Jeremy Rafanello; Milan Iloski continuing to shine for the Union and his growing chemistry with Mikael Uhre; adjustments to Bradley Carnell's game plan following the early substitution of Quinn Sullivan; and, with two games remaining, whether the Union can close out the Supporters' Shield. News: Frankie Westfield selected to the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team For 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup: [8:01] MLS release roster profiles for clubs as of September 18, 2025: [21:09] D.C. United v Philadelphia Union: Union break more records against D.C. United / not going to overassess game: [26:00] Injuries to Quinn Sullivan, Kai Wagner, Indy Vassilev and Jeremy Rafanello: [40:24] Tactically adjustments once Quinn Sullivan has to be subbed: [49:55] Milan Iloski continues to shine + chemistry with Mikael Uhre: [57:35] Two Games Left, Can The Union Hold Onto The Supporter's Shield Lead: [1:07:07] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/ Laughter, Smiles, and Support Define Union's ‘Fearless 43' Celebration - Kyle Almoney
On today's episode, Jillian and Kyle sit down and go over the Philadelphia Union's historic evening in a 6-0 rout of D.C. United. They will discuss the impact of Mikael Uhre, Indiana Vassilev, and Milan IIoski on the match, as well as the impact of injuries to Quinn Sullivan and others and the impact that has moving forward.Jillian also recaps Union II's grind out victory of Toronto FC 2 on Friday, setting a club mark for most points in a season. Make sure to subscribe or follow, and please interact with us; we love to hear from you!• Twitter: @totwag• Facebook/Instagram: theoneteamweagreeon (all one word)• We are now on all major podcasting platforms and on YouTube.• Check out our website: www.theoneteamweagreeon.com#DOOP #SOCCER #MLS #MLSOCCER #PHILLY #PHILADELPHIAUNION
In this episode of the Drive Pink Dialogue podcast, Scotty and special guest Marc Gonzalez from the False 9 podcast discuss Inter Miami's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC, Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Tadeo Allende, Rodrigo de Paul, what went right, how Javier Mascherano managed the game, and as always, they give out some awards.
In this Instant Reaction with the Drive Pink Dialogue, Scotty reacts to Inter Miami's game against Toronto FC at BMO Field, take in the moment with the fans, and interact with the chat. All emotion.
Toronto FC have officially been eliminated from playoff contention for the fifth straight season – surprise, surprise. But, that finally allows us to look forward, as hosts Mike Newell and Michael Singh discuss the future of the club and the direction that it is heading. Don't miss out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV's Evan Weston joins the show to discuss the New England Revolution's loss at Chicago and preview Toronto FC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Djordje Mihailovic: (pron- Georgie) – 2024 US Olympic Team Soccer Star. Has made 11 appearances for US National Nat'l Team. Dynamic starting CMF for Toronto FC.SummaryThis conversation features a blend of light-hearted banter and deep insights into the world of soccer, particularly focusing on Georgie Mihailovic's journey as a professional athlete. The discussion touches on personal stories, the importance of mentorship, and the emotional weight of representing one's country in sports. The hosts share anecdotes, technical aspects of soccer, and the challenges faced by athletes, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate with both sports enthusiasts and casual listeners. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the journey of a professional soccer player, exploring themes of transition, personal growth, and the physical and mental demands of the sport. They discuss the cultural differences in soccer between the U.S. and other countries, the future of American soccer, and the importance of resilience and competitive spirit in achieving success. The conversation is enriched with personal anecdotes and reflections on the challenges faced by players both on and off the field.Chapters00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions00:25 Anticipation for Georgie Mihailovic's Appearance07:47 Introduction of Georgie09:01 Understanding Designated Players in MLS10:32 Georgie's Upbringing and Family Influence16:02 Overcoming Injuries and Finding Confidence22:01 Learning from Legends: Bastian Schweinsteiger27:55 Olympic Dreams and National Pride31:56 The Pressure of Scoring in High-Stakes Situations37:32 Intuitive Play and Transitioning Teams38:28 Life in Toronto: A New Chapter39:58 Preparing for the Off-Season42:54 The Physical Toll of Soccer44:48 The Journey of a Player: From Academy to Pro49:21 Mental Resilience in Competitive Sports55:22 Cultural Differences in Soccer Development58:21 The Impact of Organized Play on Talent01:02:30 The Competitive Spirit: Beyond the Field01:07:13 Future Plans and Personal Connections01:07:45 Reflections on Life and Aging01:08:55 Humor and Life Lessons01:11:51 Networking and Opportunities01:13:18 Creative Fundraising Ideas01:14:14 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
Today on the From the Touchline podcast, I share from my experience this past weekend as I was invited out to be present in an athlete retirement ceremony and celebration. Clint Irwin, former Colorado Rapids goalkeeper, who also played for Toronto FC and Minnesota United FC, had a moment for friends and family to gather. […]
Join Bryan Hayes and Dave Feschuk for hour three of OverDrive! The guys discuss whether Tiger Woods would play on PGA Tour of Champions. They are then joined by Toronto FC defender Richie Laryea ahead of the 401 Derby this weekend. They wrap the week up by chatting with TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor to tee up Labour Day Weekend in the CFL.
Toronto FC defender Richie Laryea on the 401 Derby this weekend, preparing for the World Cup, and dreaming of what it’ll be like to play in the World Cup on his home soil.
On today's episode, Jillian and Kyle sit down and go over the Philadelphia Union's historic evening in a 6-0 rout of D.C. United. They will discuss the impact of Mikael Uhre, Indiana Vassilev, and Milan IIoski on the match, as well as the impact of injuries to Quinn Sullivan and others and the impact that has moving forward.Jillian also recaps Union II's grind out victory of Toronto FC 2 on Friday, setting a club mark for most points in a season. Make sure to subscribe or follow, and please interact with us; we love to hear from you!• Twitter: @totwag• Facebook/Instagram: theoneteamweagreeon (all one word)• We are now on all major podcasting platforms and on YouTube.• Check out our website: www.theoneteamweagreeon.com#DOOP #SOCCER #MLS #MLSOCCER #PHILLY #PHILADELPHIAUNION
In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ and Michael review the Atlanta United vs Toronto FC match at the Benz. They also recaps the week's news including ATL UTD's transfer window and the grading of the transfer season! In addition, they answer your burning questions in the Mailbag, including when is Ronny Deila getting let go - can the 17s and the casuals do with Deila past this season? Further, they preview the match over the weekend against Nashville SC in what will be a giant test for the backline! What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN! Sponsored by Giant Sports Cards! Check them out at giantsportscards.com! Use "Fan TV" to get 10% off today! --------- We've launched a Patreon! We're constantly leveling up our video and social media content and you can help us sustain the channel and assist from a grassroots level. Help us make more of the content you want to see! Join us! http://patreon.com/atlutdfantv Donate: www.paypal.me/atlutdfantv --------- ▶ Find our podcast in audio form on your favorite podcatchers! --------- ▶ Support the channel while you shop for ATL UTD gear (at no extra cost to you!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/atlantaunitedfantv --------- ▶ COP FROM OUR SHOP (grab some ATL UTD fan gear!): https://teechip.com/stores/tackl --------- About Atlanta United Fan TV: We are created by fans for the fans of Atlanta United and soccer. Join the community to get in on the conversation! Bringing you fan cams, podcasts, vlogs, mini-documentaries and much more! If you're a Five Stripe, we want to hear from you! Whatever you want to say about ATL UTD you can say it in the comments below. And to get in touch with us, connect with us: ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/9uOLVn ▶ BLUESKY: @atlutdfantv.bsky.social ▶ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/5uc709 ▶ TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/atlutdfantv ▶ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/C4RXb2b ▶ FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/y3ga5mst ▶ SNAPCHAT: atlutdfantv17 ▶ TIK TOK: atlutdfantv --------- #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wall Pass Wednesday means Scarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim bats leadoffWe go over everything from the ATLUTD match with Toronto, looking at the new faces, the young players making an impact, and a preview of Nashville- oh, and a look at the man in the middle...
A packed Reaction Monday on SDH AMAbe Gordon from 929TheGame bats leadoff to talk about another frustrating night with ATLUTD and Toronto FC- we hear from head coach Ronny Deila, Steven Alzate, and Jayden HibbertWe also go over the weekend in MLS, MLS NEXT PRO with ATLUTD 2 in central Florida, and a little Unified talkWe let you know who's on the move overseas and set up the day as well...
Abe Gordon and Mike Conti are on the mics to recap and review another woeful performance as both Atlanta United and Toronto FC fail to find the back of the net and finish 0-0. Atlanta United is now just one match away from being officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Kacey White gives us the tour of women's soccer in the colleges and the pros- plus some notes on Toronto FC as they come to Atlanta to take on Atlanta United
A stacked Freestyle Friday on SDH AM We preview the MLS weekend matchesBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst looks at the new seasons going on and what the new season is at BGM in the "Friday Free Kick"AppleTV+ Ross Smith looks at Nashville and Orlando plus the secondary transfer windowSEC/ACC/Apple TV's Kacey White looks at the college game, Toronto FC and their trip to Atlanta, and the NWSL
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It's transfer deadline day! On today's show, Joe Lowery digs into some of the juiciest moves from around the league, from Paxten Aaronson's move back to the states to a star finding his way to Toronto FC.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ reviews the Atlanta United second half capitulation vs the Colorado Rapids that saw a pretty egregious goalkeeping error. He also recaps the week's news including Derrick Williams' transfer and Xande Silva's comments - literally! In addition, he answers your burning questions in the Mailbag, including if it's finally time to start Jayden Hibbert? Furthermore, they preview the match over the weekend against Toronto FC in what could finally be the chance to get the winless streak snapped! What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN! Sponsored by Giant Sports Cards! Check them out at giantsportscards.com! Use "Fan TV" to get 10% off today! --------- We've launched a Patreon! We're constantly leveling up our video and social media content and you can help us sustain the channel and assist from a grassroots level. Help us make more of the content you want to see! Join us! http://patreon.com/atlutdfantv Donate: www.paypal.me/atlutdfantv --------- ▶ Find our podcast in audio form on your favorite podcatchers! --------- ▶ Support the channel while you shop for ATL UTD gear (at no extra cost to you!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/atlantaunitedfantv --------- ▶ COP FROM OUR SHOP (grab some ATL UTD fan gear!): https://teechip.com/stores/tackl --------- About Atlanta United Fan TV: We are created by fans for the fans of Atlanta United and soccer. Join the community to get in on the conversation! Bringing you fan cams, podcasts, vlogs, mini-documentaries and much more! If you're a Five Stripe, we want to hear from you! Whatever you want to say about ATL UTD you can say it in the comments below. And to get in touch with us, connect with us: ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/9uOLVn ▶ BLUESKY: @atlutdfantv.bsky.social ▶ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/5uc709 ▶ TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/atlutdfantv ▶ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/C4RXb2b ▶ FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/y3ga5mst ▶ SNAPCHAT: atlutdfantv17 ▶ TIK TOK: atlutdfantv --------- #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The AI Breakdown: Daily Artificial Intelligence News and Discussions
A breakthrough benchmark is testing whether AI can actually predict future events by analyzing real-world data. Researchers at the University of Chicago just launched Profit Arena, a new AI evaluation platform that measures "predictive intelligence" by having models forecast outcomes on live prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. Early results show AI models like GPT-4 and Claude are already performing as well as or better than human forecasters, with some models finding real market edges - like one AI that correctly predicted a Toronto FC soccer win when the market only gave it 11% odds. This represents a major shift from traditional saturated benchmarks toward dynamic, real-world testing that could reshape how we measure AI progress.Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility into reality. Tune into the new KPMG 'You Can with AI' podcast and unlock insights that will inform smarter decisions inside your enterprise. Listen now and start shaping your future with every episode. https://www.kpmg.us/AIpodcastsBlitzy.com - Go to https://blitzy.com/ to build enterprise software in days, not months Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlwPlumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants https://useplumb.com/The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Interested in sponsoring the show? nlw@breakdown.network
It was a busy week in Canadian soccer, and Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic are here to dive into it all. They break down Tani Oluwaseyi's looming move to La Liga, Canadians becoming regulars at top leagues in Europe, Owen Goodman's lack of Canadian eligibility and the big moves around Canadian MLS teams, including Thomas Müller's debut week in Vancouver. Additionally, they discuss the futures of Toronto FC and CF Montreal, the CPL in Québec, potential CanMNT replacements for injuries, a good weekend for Jonathan David and Promise David, as well as the PFA Awards won by Olivia Smith and Jayde Riviere. Make sure to catch NFP on YouTube as well, available on the Canadian Soccer Daily YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's episode, Jillian and Kyle sit down to the discuss the Union advancing in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after a 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls to advance to the semifinals. They also share their thoughts on the humbling defeat of Union II at the hands of Red Bulls II on Monday and touch one the Union's 1-1 with Toronto FC over the past weekend.They wrap up the podcast looking ahead to Union II on the road against Chicago and Union heading to New Jersey to take on Red Bulls yet again. Make sure to subscribe or follow, and please interact with us; we love to hear from you!• Twitter: @totwag• Facebook/Instagram: theoneteamweagreeon (all one word)• We are now on all major podcasting platforms and on YouTube.• Check out our website: www.theoneteamweagreeon.com#DOOP #SOCCER #MLS #MLSOCCER #PHILLY #PHILADELPHIAUNION
Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Jason is back with Tom to chat through all things:-Djordje Mihailovic officially moved to Toronto FC from the Colorado Rapids-Fluminense acquire MLS talent. FC Dallas selling Lucho Acosta & Portland Timbers selling Santiago Moreno-Portland Timbers also sign a new DP winger in Kristoffer Velde-Charlotte FC acquire GK Drake Callender from Inter Miami & ST Archie Goodwin from Adelaide United-Chicago Fire sign attacking midfielder Andre Fracno from Braga-USMNT international Timothy Weah moves from Juventus to Marseille-US Open Cup & Canadian Championship roll on-Leagues Cup Quarterfinals are set & we talk all the matchups-Orlando City dominating Inter Miami on Sunday Night Soccer behind Luis Muriel performance-Seattle Sounders shutout the Galaxy in Los Angeles-Wilfried Zaha grabs a late winner in Charlotte FC's game vs FC Cincinnati-Heung-min Son's debut for LAFC & immediate impact in their 2-2 road draw vs the Chicago Fire-And much more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mlsaces Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073Support the show
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Joe Lowery dives into the biggest stories from this past weekend's MLS action. From analyzing Son's first game for LAFC to Djordje Mihailovic's Toronto FC debut to assessing the Shield race, we covered plenty of ground.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season Six of The Portugal Corner is here. We're diving straight into a wild Portuguese football summer — Farioli takes the reins at Porto, Gyökeres makes the jump to Arsenal, and Benfica's still fighting tooth and nail for a Champions League spot. We've got Super Taça drama, Club World Cup chatter, and João Félix teaming up with Ronaldo in Saudi at Al Nassr. MLS is pulling blockbuster moves, Toronto FC is… still Toronto FC, and we take a moment to remember some beloved footballers we've lost. All that and plenty more to kick off the new season.
After getting off to an early 1-0 lead in the 4th minute thanks to Indiana Vassilev, the Union conceded another late goal to draw 1-1 with Toronto FC. Todd discusses his thoughts from the game, including why the Union struggled after the first goal, Tai Baribo's disallowed goal, and dropping points against teams they should beat. Todd also discusses blunder of the week, which goes to LA Council member Heather Hutt for telling Son Heung-min to help the USA win the 2026 World Cup. News: MLS release playoff schedule: [5:12] Philadelphia Union v Toronto FC: Milan Iloski makes debut off bench/Jakob Glesnes suspended for New York Red Bulls/Union starting XI: [11:51] Indiana Vassilev goal: [17:30] Why the Union struggled after scoring first: [20:57] Tai Baribo disallowed goal: [34:14] Union dropping points against teams they should beat: [43:09] Blunder of The Week: LA Council member Heather Hutt tells Son Heung-min to help the USA win the 2026 World Cup: [53:00] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/
Morning Footy: A daily soccer podcast from CBS Sports Golazo Network
Toronto FC completed their 9m transfer for Đorđe Mihailović from the Colorado Rapids. So far, Mihailović has spent 8 season in MLS, received 11 caps for the USMNT, and currently has 11g and 7a in all comps this season. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/sportsbooks/ And sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/promos/ For betting on soccer: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/soccer/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With nine games remaining in the MLS regular season, the Philadelphia Union continue to sit atop the Supporters' Shield standings with 50 points. Can they keep that run going? Todd is joined by José Nuñez and Philadelphia Union PxP Radio Announcer Dave Leno to discuss. Other topics include Milan Iloski's acquisition from FC Nordsjælland, David Vazquez's loan to San Diego FC, the Union's current MVP, whether this run mirrors the 2022 season, and a brief preview of the upcoming match against Toronto FC. Philadelphia Union Acquire Milan Iloski From FC Nordsjælland: [8:14] David Vazquez Loaned To San Diego FC For $100K in GAM ($50K in 2025 & $50K in 2026), San Diego Have Option To Make Loan Permanent: [28:13] Tai Baribo Gets Green Card, Union Trade Intl. Slot To Austin FC For $50K GAM in 2026: [38:37] Philadelphia Union v Eintracht Frankfurt Friendly: [40:00] 2025 Philadelphia Union Season: [54:56] Similar vibes to 2022 team: [1:03:11] Union MVP at this point: [1:14:40] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/ Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/ Dave's Social Media: Twitter: @DaveLenoTV
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MLS's summer transfer window is downright wild right now, with Djordje Mihailovic on his way to Toronto FC from the Colorado Rapids and a trio of stars joining the league from Europe. On today's show, Joe Lowery breaks it all down.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Earlier today, news broke that Colorado Rapids are on the verge of trading Djordje Mihailović to Toronto FC for a club record $8 million. Rabbi and Red get together for an emergency podcast to discuss how this could have happened and what it says about the club. Matt wrote out some good thoughts on specific indications and implications going forward. Mark looks big picture. Colorado's going to have more money to spend than ever before with 17 days left in the secondary transfer window. Can Chris Armas keep the group together? Can Pádraig Smith spend that money well and quickly like never before? It seems like the Burgundy Boys are at a crossroads. Many fans are wondering if this is a sinking ship. This is shocking, horrible, ironic, condemning, and oh so Rapids. Oh, and the Rapids played two games last week and have two games this week. We acknowledge their existence.
Four wins in a row heading into Leagues Cup – not too shabby. Charlotte FC is on a hot streak after a 2-0 win over Toronto FC. But is the Crown really back, or has it benefitted from the quality (or lack thereof) of the teams on the schedule?David Gusler is joined by good friends of the show Russell Varner and Vaughn Pollman to discuss this run of form, plus: Zaha's recent form.Toklomati's potential.The summer transfer window rumors and hopes.And they answer listener questions.---We've started doing a special preview episode each week as well! Support us on Patreon for just a few bucks to get access to that and to our exclusive Discord channel, which we pull listener questions from.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow
Despite 3 wins in a row (and 4 unbeaten on the spin!) there remains zero margin for error for Charlotte FC this weekend at home to face Toronto in the final MLS match before Leagues Cup begins.Dean Smith talked about momentum and mentality and DannyBrams is here to listen to everything the Gaffer had to say, and react to it. The British-isms abound as we break down exactly how the Crown is feeling going into yet another must-win match...plus we get a bonus shoutout to the Prince of Freaking Darkness.It's for the Crown, Baby!
The crew breaks down Nashville SC's gritty win over Toronto FC and debates if Sam Surridge is earning his goals or just a "penalty merchant." Then, they dive into the team's chances of lifting a trophy this year, fueled by the league's most lethal duo.On this episode, the Mixtape 615 crew breaks down Nashville SC's latest victory, a hard-fought, "ugly win" against Toronto FC. The boys discuss how Nashville extended its impressive home unbeaten streak, setting a new club record in the process. While the team is sitting near the top of the standings and in the hunt for the Supporters' Shield, the match wasn't without its nervy moments, including a penalty scare that was overturned by VAR.A major debate centers around striker Sam Surridge, who the MLS discord has nicknamed the "penalty merchant". The hosts argue whether this is a fair criticism or just salt from rival fans, pointing out that being automatic from the spot is a massive asset. The conversation also turns to other key players in rotation, analyzing the critical passing of Patrick Yazbek , the discipline issues facing Perez , and the frustrating inconsistency of a promising forward who has looked "lost at times" on the pitch. Looking ahead, the crew discusses Nashville's real chances of winning silverware this season, fueled by momentum, incredible team depth, and the most lethal attacking duo in MLS: Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge
Ben, Paul, and Matt kick off the 7am hour talking about a tough night for San Diego FC as they lost 1-0 to Toronto FC, and the guys discuss the upcoming MLB trade deadline and how the next two weeks will tell Padres fans a LOT about John Seidler, and if he give's AJ Preller permission to do whatever he needs to improve the Padres. Listen here!
Abe Gordon and Maddison Crews break down what looked like it would be another disappointing Atlanta United loss, but some late match heroics by Luke Brennan and Latte Lath get United its second straight draw on the road over Toronto FC!
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Taylor, Jeff Rueter, and Joe dive into the latest news from around MLS. We discuss Inter Miami's pursuit of Atletico Madrid and Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul (can they pull it off?!), Toronto FC's new Italian-less era without Lorenzo Insigne, Charlotte FC's major roster moves featuring a potential move for Patrick Agyemang, and New York City FC's new DP. Plus, we look back at the weekend that was in MLS and ahead to this week's U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LAFC look to bounce back in Austin after a frustrating home loss last weekend. On LAFC+ Episode #62- Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down what needs to change on the road vs. the Verde. Plus, Toronto FC officially part ways with Insigne and Bernardeschi—what went wrong with the Italian experiment? And a look ahead at the biggest matchups across MLS this weekend.
