Podcasts about Western Conference

Brian Windhorst, Tim McMahon and Anthony Slater preview the Pacific Division, breaking down the biggest questions facing the Lakers, Warriors, Suns, Kings and Clippers heading into the 2026 NBA season. The guys discuss each team's outlook, the roster questions that could define their season and where they stack up in the Western Conference. Plus, who has the highest ceiling, which team has the most to prove and who could surprise? Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome To The Hoop Collective 00:20 Our 2026-27 Pacific Division Preview 01:05 Can Lakers Take The Next Step In Playoffs? 18:45 What Is The Best & Worst Case For Warriors? 28:30 Suns Overachieved Last Season, What Now? 35:20 What Can We Expect From The Clippers Now? 42:40 Assessing The State Of The Kings This Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey Vitale joins us to talk all things Blues ahead of the season opener tonight. Joey talks about the 2026 season outlook and how the Blues get better this season. What would be considered a positive season for the Note? Joey also talks about the tough schedule to start the year. We then ask Joey about which of the young guys he thinks can make early splash for the team. What about Jordan Binnington and his outlook? How do the Blues stack up in the loaded Western Conference? Drops of the Week Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou.com joins us to discuss the Missouri – Florida matchup at 2:30 tomorrow. Before that, we ask Gabe about his PowerMizzou column on Eli Drinkwitz' record against SEC teams with winning conference records. Would this be Drink's biggest win of this Mizzou tenure? How will Missouri scheme against a RB like Jadan Baugh? What will the offense look like? Finally, Gabe does his best to update us on the status of Ahmad Hardy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joey Vitale joins us to talk all things Blues ahead of the season opener tonight. Joey talks about the 2026 season outlook and how the Blues get better this season. What would be considered a positive season for the Note? Joey also talks about the tough schedule to start the year. We then ask Joey about which of the young guys he thinks can make early splash for the team. What about Jordan Binnington and his outlook? How do the Blues stack up in the loaded Western Conference? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Friday! Doug says the Blues start to the campaign is the lede story. Is the rebuild over? Doug doesn't drink coffee. Mizzou – Florida this weekend. Would this be the biggest win of the Drink era? Tim's weekend in Columbia. STL seems fired up for the start of this Blues season. St. Louis Blues are coming for the cup. Don't give up. Blues odds to start the season. Blues on TNT tonight. O/U points for the Blues tonight. MLB playoff talk. Hunter Brody has thoughts on the Phillies loss. Why didn't they start Wheeler? Hunter Brody is furious. Should the Phillies fire everyone? Pele joins the show on the phonelines to present a “soccer guy” take. Pele breaks the text inbox. Iggy loves Lern. Michael McGreevy joins the show to make up for his abrupt departure from the show yesterday. How far is Mike driving today? Mike finally answers Doug's hard-hitting question that made him hang up yesterday. How does Mike feel about the team's chances to contend next season? How does the chemistry in the clubhouse translate to success on the field? Excitement level for a guy like Jesus Baez. Mike also briefly touches on the possible work stoppage. Joey Vitale joins us to talk all things Blues ahead of the season opener tonight. Joey talks about the 2026 season outlook and how the Blues get better this season. What would be considered a positive season for the Note? Joey also talks about the tough schedule to start the year. We then ask Joey about which of the young guys he thinks can make early splash for the team. What about Jordan Binnington and his outlook? How do the Blues stack up in the loaded Western Conference? Drops of the Week Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou.com joins us to discuss the Missouri – Florida matchup at 2:30 tomorrow. Before that, we ask Gabe about his PowerMizzou column on Eli Drinkwitz' record against SEC teams with winning conference records. Would this be Drink's biggest win of this Mizzou tenure? How will Missouri scheme against a RB like Jadan Baugh? What will the offense look like? Finally, Gabe does his best to update us on the status of Ahmad Hardy. Betting odds for the Missouri – Florida game. Georgia, Georgia, Georgia. Where should Tim take his family to eat in Columbia tonight? Sturgill. What are Pokey Stix? Tailgating tomorrow in Columbia. Doug wonders about the dark web. EMOTD. Starman. Portland Trailblazers broadcaster has been fired just hours after he was hired. Some bad tweets when he was 15. Now he's out. Ja Morant Dakota Johnson. Jack Hughes had himself a “So, What'd Your Grandma Think” moment. In-game interviews. Preseason CFB rankings All the fellas are heading up to Columbia this weekend. EMOTD winner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Ferrario and Donny Fandango are live at the St. Charles Builders Home & Remodeling Show with Spas & More. They are joined by Cam Janssen to talk about the start of the St. Louis Blues season, how his career took off in juniors, staying relevant in the NHL & what to expect this season in the Western Conference.The Last Minute Blues Podcast is presented by Spas and More – the largest seller of hot tubs and swim spas in St. Louis!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are joined by Tyler Parker to discuss the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Western Conference teams. Will Wemby be on a revenge tour all season and capture the Larry O'Brien, MVP, and DPOY? Could one team see their All-World MVP center ask for an exit out of town? How far can Luka and the Lakers go with LeBron no longer in Los Angeles? Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckGuest: Tyler ParkerProducers: Logan Murdock, Victoria Valencia, Jacob Cornett, Clifford Augustin and Ben CruzProduction Supervision: Jack Wilson and Conor Nevins The Club for every holiday club. Sam's Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Blackhawks' season-opening loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. They break down the slow start, how it resembled last year's opener in Florida, and why they're not going to overreact after just one game. Pat and Charlie then discuss the emphasis on playing a stronger puck-possession game this season, break down the new line combinations, and share their thoughts on head coach Jeff Blashill changing the training-camp lines ahead of Opening Night. They also discuss Connor Bedard's in-game interview with ESPN and more. Then, Pat and Charlie dive into a mini season preview and answer some of the biggest questions heading into the year. What's the biggest question facing the Blackhawks? Which area could they excel in early? Which player could make a surprise impact? Which young Blackhawk will pop? And who could be the odd-man out when Bedard returns? Finally, Pat and Charlie make their season predictions, including who will come out of the Western Conference, which playoff team from last season could miss this year, who will be the Blackhawks' team MVP, and whether Chicago will make the playoffs.

Got Yer Back Podcast Host Jason Strudwick joined OverDrive to discuss the Oilers' injury bug to begin the season, Nathan MacKinnon's bout with the Brandt Clarke, Connor Hellebuyck's next steps in Winnipeg and the Jets' level in the Western Conference, Dylan Larkin's future with the Red Wings.

(00:00-10:57) Does Jackson have any questions for JR? Awful Announcing ranking the NHL media meals. Blues coming in at 29th. Who's the fastest skater on the squad. The Western Conference wild card outlook. Steve Ott in Springfield. Jack In The Box tacos.(11:05-24:08) Sounds like the Portland Trailblazers won't be leaving Portland. Guess Jackson won't be the play-by-play guy. Take your time and proofread before you hit send. Spending your days tattling.(24:18-28:17) And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hard to pick a lede between the MLB playoffs and the WNBA playoffs. San Diego becoming a nice little baseball town. Audio of our friend Hunter Brody's instant reaction to the Phillies loss yesterday. Goo Feiner. Sophie Cunningham 0-2 from three and another lost bet. Home teams getting booed in the playoffs. Little nipples. Restitution, really. Doug's carriage house. Big showdown for the EMOTD. Go Tiger, Beat Gators. Beautiful weather for a Columbia Pony on Saturday. BTA. The apology fell off a little bit.Some more Hunter Brody audio for ya. Doug well on his way to platinum chunks. Doug's affinity for gas station pizza. Grease missiles. Audio of Drink talking about needing execution to better than it was against Mississippi State. Toughness Tuesday. Tell em good luck. Talking to townies at Club Vogue. Pole Barn. Jackson's rolling with Shane Beamer this weekend. Audio of Shane Beamer talking about how good of a practice they had. I don't know about that one, Chief. Drink talking about the 4th and 1 with Kamario Taylor near the goal line.Singing songs. Al Green. Revisiting the audio of the hot mic situation at the Sacramento Kings media day. The hotness of the old Rams backfield. Which athlete that Martin has covered had the smoothest skin? Gotta think Keith Lyle is up there. Martin wants to talk about the new coaches in the UFL. The alliance is falling apart. The Pervert & The Fairy Boy.Tim feeling the pressure from a 12-3 start to wagering on college football. Two For the Money: Good or Bad? Neither. Need an injection of funds. They want us to preview the Doggies match. I am old money and I do wear a tail.What's the latest you can sleep in? Bathing in brown liquor. They're not happy in Boston, Philadelphia, Houston, and Chicago. You're pretty much done for in the MLB playoffs if you lose the first game of the three-game series. Padres vs. Dodgers in the NLCS? Who would Goo Feiner like? Audio of another hot mic sitch, this time in an NHL game. Our feet are getting held to the fire. An alliance of hate is forming.Come on Blues, just get two points this weekend. Just three teams with longer odds to win The Cup this season. Middle of the Puck Pack. The 6-1-Hate is spiraling and definitely has truck nuts. Steve in Demun checking in on the phone lines and he's revved up this morning. Are there any Blues bars in Rome? Golfing with a Cardinal pitcher (not McGreevy). Making international phone calls. Nothing going on in St. Louis, let's have some fun. Iggy can't quit Facebook. Old people addicted to their screens.Is this Jackson's karaoke song? Unbelievable what's about to go down in the EMOTD for the month of September competition. Chairman likes to take it in when Tim reads it.Jackson sings the Fresh Prince theme song. Martin wants more energy next time. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDJeremy Rutherford in-studio and the two part questions are already coming in. Alexander Nikishin. Mailloux's injury. Dating within the family. Doug's Dockers. Moving on from Jordan Kyrou. The JeffCo aroma. JR gonna sit in for another segment.Does Jackson have any questions for JR? Awful Announcing ranking the NHL media meals. Blues coming in at 29th. Who's the fastest skater on the squad. The Western Conference wild card outlook. Steve Ott in Springfield. Jack In The Box tacos.Sounds like the Portland Trailblazers won't be leaving Portland. Guess Jackson won't be the play-by-play guy. Take your time and proofread before you hit send. Spending your days tattling.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NHL regular season is underway and we're just days off from St. Louis Blues Hockey.Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango and Jeremy Rutherford react to the Blues' opening-night roster, including the decisions involving Jack Finley, Nathan Walker and Oskar Sundqvist, and what Zach Dean and the rest of the bottom six can bring to the lineup.The guys also discuss Logan Mailloux's injury and the opportunity it creates for Adam Jiricek. Could the young defenseman take advantage of his chance and force the Blues to keep him in the NHL?Plus, the crew gives their Western Conference predictions, breaks down which teams they expect to make the playoffs, and answers your questions in the Cantor Injury Inbox — including what kind of goal-scoring ceiling Dalibor Dvorsky could have.The Last Minute Blues Podcast is presented by Spas and More – the largest seller of hot tubs and swim spas in St. Louis!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Will take a deep dive into the Avalanche after signing Jared Bednar to a 4-year contract extension. Do the guys have a problem with the length of Bednar's extension? Was this extension Joe Sakic's decision or Josh Kroenke's? How much of the previous Avs playoff shortcomings are Bednar's fault? Will the Avalanche's power play issues carry over into this season? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss their predictions for the Avalanche tonight, if MacKenzie Blackwood will play well after an up-and-down season a year ago, and where the Avalanche will finish in the Western Conference at the end of the regular season. 

The NHL regular season is underway and we're just days off from St. Louis Blues Hockey.Alex Ferrario, Donny Fandango and Jeremy Rutherford react to the Blues' opening-night roster, including the decisions involving Jack Finley, Nathan Walker and Oskar Sundqvist, and what Zach Dean and the rest of the bottom six can bring to the lineup.The guys also discuss Logan Mailloux's injury and the opportunity it creates for Adam Jiricek. Could the young defenseman take advantage of his chance and force the Blues to keep him in the NHL?Plus, the crew gives their Western Conference predictions, breaks down which teams they expect to make the playoffs, and answers your questions in the Cantor Injury Inbox — including what kind of goal-scoring ceiling Dalibor Dvorsky could have.The Last Minute Blues Podcast is presented by Spas and More – the largest seller of hot tubs and swim spas in St. Louis!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Nate and Danny make their over/under picks for every Western Conference team, weighing roster changes, health, depth, and fit. They also examine how lottery reform could redistribute wins across the league and complicate this season's projections.- 3:46 — Dallas Mavericks- 16:31 — Denver Nuggets- 20:06 — Golden State Warriors- 27:04 — Houston Rockets- 30:08 — Los Angeles Clippers- 37:20 — Los Angeles Lakers- 40:18 — Memphis Grizzlies- 46:28 — Minnesota Timberwolves- 52:09 — New Orleans Pelicans- 56:26 — Oklahoma City Thunder- 1:01:18 — Phoenix Suns- 1:06:29 — Portland Trail Blazers- 1:12:18 — Sacramento Kings- 1:17:38 — San Antonio Spurs- 1:20:52 — Utah Jazz Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

- 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. -- On this episode of Corner of the Galaxy, Josh Guesman and LA Times soccer reporter Kevin Baxter break down the Galaxy's wild 3-2 comeback victory over the Colorado Rapids, their second consecutive come-from-behind win by the same scoreline. For the first time this season, LA has won back-to-back games, and with only six matches remaining, the Western Conference playoff race has taken a dramatic turn. But this one looked lost at halftime. Colorado carried a 2-0 lead into the break, repeatedly finding space behind the Galaxy defense. Then Greg Vanney changed the approach. LA became far more aggressive with its pressure, disrupted Colorado's attempts to play out of the back, and turned that pressure into opportunities. The result? Three unanswered second-half goals and three enormous points. João Klauss continues to show just how much the Galaxy missed him. After months away, the striker is creating problems again, and his pressure directly produced another goal against Colorado. Then Justin Haak delivered the winner, heading home Robert Taylor's corner for his first LA Galaxy goal and earning recognition on the MLS Team of the Matchday.   Josh and Kevin also examine the tactical details behind the comeback. Sergi Roberto and Pablo Ruiz started together in midfield, while Vanney's second-half adjustments allowed Roberto to exert more control and Haak to push into unexpected spaces. Add Marco Reus as a dangerous second-half option, and the Galaxy may be discovering a formula that can change games late. And don't overlook JT Marcinkowski. The goalkeeper made crucial saves that kept a 2-0 deficit from becoming something much worse, and the Galaxy have now rewarded him with a contract extension. Josh and Kevin discuss his remarkable path back from a serious injury and why his performances have become so important to LA's playoff push. Then comes the big question: Are the Galaxy actually going to make the MLS Cup Playoffs? LA has climbed into a playoff position in the table, but games in hand and points per game tell a more complicated story. The Galaxy still have work to do; their goal differential could become important in a tiebreaker, and six matches remain to determine whether this late-season surge ends with postseason soccer. Two weeks. Two halftime deficits. Two 3-2 comeback victories. The Galaxy have finally found some momentum. Now they have to prove they can keep it.

Jesse and Victor are here to Catch Up on everything in the Western Conference that transpired ofter our team previews. We also have our annual spicy mustard competition - two hot takes per team. Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages.   View our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire are back in the win column! The Men in Red did just enough against a Charlotte FC team vying with them for playoff positioning to secure 3 points and keep the dream of a Top 4 Eastern Conference Playoff spot alive. Nick looks at the goal by Johan Gomez - his first for the Fire, standout play by the Mbekezeli Mbokazi upon his return from injury, and an improved performance by the much-maligned Dje D'Avilla. Nick looks at the tactics that worked for this rotated squad and the impact it will have on the season going forward. He also previews the Fire's next match, a rescheduled home game at Soldier Field against the Western Conference leading Vancouver Whitecaps. The 'Caps still have top scorers Brian White and Thomas Mueller, but like the Fire, they are without several key players who are on international duty, including assist leader Edier Ocampo. Stay tuned to find out how Chicago can control the game and come away with another win. 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 Support our Show Partners: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/GLASSHOUSE?ref=yesixvek https://saltathletic.com/?ref=glasshousesoccer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the Glory KC is back with the 197th episode of the show!Before we get to the podcast, if you'd like to support us, we talked at the start of the episode about Upside. It's an app you can use to buy gas, eat out and in some cities buy groceries and get cash back for buying what you are going to buy anyways. If you want to support the podcast by doing what you are already doing, join Upside with our affiliate link. You get $10 and we get $10!Sporting Kansas City bounced back in a big way after their disappointing loss last weekend to go on the road and beat the 2nd place team in the Western Conference. The Houston Dynamo fell 2-0 securing Sporting KC their first shutout of the year, one that was assisted by a Hector Herrera red card. Now can they do it with all 11 guys on the opposing team staying on the field? They have eight games to find out.Andre Luiz once again stole the show. He got the game winning goal and provided an assist to Calvin Harris for an insurance goal before the Dynamo self-destructed before halftime. Despite the lead and being up a man, it was quite debatable who played better in the second half. Houston definitely saw more of the ball and took more shots.Sheena and I discuss all of that, plus takes on Ben Olsen and his attire and other off topic nonsense you come to For the Glory KC for (or press fast forward during).The win kept Sporting KC on pace with CF Montreal, who also won. The Wooden Spoon won't be decided yet but at least SKC remain in striking distance of climbing out of the basement.In other SKC news, Capita Capemba's return will be delayed due to some rules we explain on the podcast. Also, fines were handed out for the Philadelphia Union and Sporting KC dust up a week ago. There is also a rumor that SKC II may be on the move in the coming years to Des Moines, Iowa. And former SKC coach Zoran Savic is being countersued by the team after his multimillion-dollar lawsuit.Back in Kansas City, the KC Current also found a way to win, despite going down 1-0 early. They welcomed expansion side the Denver Summit to town and sent them packing after a 4-1 win that included a Haley Hopkins hattrick. What a weekend for Kansas City soccer!In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics:SKC II win!USMNT win!KC Comets updatesHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Sporting KC - 8:19KC Current - 52:31Digital Crawl - 1:01:08Upcoming GamesUSMNT vs. Chile, TUES, Sept 29th @ 7:00PM CST (St. Louis)Sporting KC @ Seattle Sounders, THUR, Oct 1st @ 8:30PM CSTKC Current vs. Bay FC, SAT, Oct 3rd @ 5:30PMUSMNT vs. Mexico, SAT, Oct 3rd @ 9:00PM (Arizona)As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

The NHL season is officially underway, and we've already got a blockbuster trade to talk about. The guys break down the deal involving Marchenko and Knies, including why the teams made the move, what the thinking was behind getting rid of Knies, and what Marchenko's ceiling could be after several strong seasons at 5-on-5.We also make our bold predictions for the Eastern and Western Conferences, including a surprising take on the Panthers, both Pennsylvania teams potentially missing the playoffs, the Winnipeg Jets making the postseason, and Glen Gulutzan potentially becoming the first coach fired this season.Steve Peters joins the show to break down the NHL's teams with new coaches, including Edmonton, the Islanders, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vegas and Vancouver. We discuss which teams could get the biggest boost from a new voice behind the bench, whether Jim Hiller can maximize Toronto's forward group, and whether a team could follow the same path Vegas did last season.

Will and Diezel begin a new NHL season with plenty of bold predictions, trade speculation, playoff debates, and the kind of loose, conversational hockey talk that defines the show. They break down the Sharks' potential rise, question whether the Oilers have enough depth to contend, explore possible destinations for stars like Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck, and debate which Eastern and Western Conference teams could make or miss the playoffs. The pair also introduce new segments, including “Buy or Sell,” where they debate everything from the NHL's new All-Star Game format to shorthanded-goal rules and late-night sports start times. They close by making their Stanley Cup picks before drawing random secondary NHL teams to follow throughout the season.Show MERCH

HOUR 3 - John Shannon is ready for the puck to drop tonight as the NHL season begins. John Shannon takes a look at the Western Conference. Will the Stanley Cup return to the West this year? The NHL starts tonight! Who will win the Stanley Cup this season? Will the Carolina Hurricanes repeat? Will the Florida Panthers be back to claim what they've lost? Will a Canadian team finally win it for the first time since 1993? We are taking your predictions now! The Green Zone

During Hour 2 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing Oilers roster decisions, Western Conference playoff predictions, Elks-TiCats, NFL surprises, and stupid questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse and Victor are here to Catch Up on everything in the Western Conference that transpired ofter our team previews. We also have our annual spicy mustard competition - two hot takes per team. Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages.   View our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

FC Dallas picks up another home win 1-nil against LAFC as they go up to 2nd place in the Western Conference. Sam, Ryan, and Steve break down a gutsy win featuring a man of the match performance from Dallas' CB1, a debut from a big time signing, and what this win means for the club as they head into the international break. This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on September 26th, 2026. 

- 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 The LA Galaxy playoff push has reached another critical weekend. On this episode of Corner of the Galaxy, Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira get you ready for LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids at Dignity Health Sports Park — a matchup against the team sitting directly above LA in the Western Conference standings. After a dramatic comeback victory over Minnesota United, the Galaxy have an opportunity to do something they haven't done all season: win back-to-back games and pull Colorado directly into the crowded playoff fight. But Greg Vanney will have to shuffle his lineup. Chucky Lozano will miss the Colorado match while away with the Mexican National Team, leaving the Galaxy without one of their most dangerous attacking pieces. Joseph Paintsil is progressing in his return from injury but was considered unlikely to be available for the weekend. The good news? Sergi Roberto and Elijah Wynder are both available for selection, giving LA some badly needed reinforcements for the final stretch. Josh and Eric discuss what Lozano's absence means for the Galaxy attack and why the potential midfield combination of Sergi Roberto and Pablo Ruiz could become one of the most interesting tactical developments of the weekend. Ruiz has quickly emerged as an important piece for LA, bringing composure, distribution, and another dangerous weapon from outside the box. Then it's time to break down the Colorado Rapids. How does Colorado want to play? Where can the Galaxy exploit them? And could a Colorado team willing to possess the ball and press through midfield actually create opportunities for LA to attack quickly in transition? With Marco Reus, João Klauss, Robert Taylor and Ruiz available, the Galaxy may have the pieces to punish Colorado if they can successfully play through the Rapids' pressure. The guys also dig into the Western Conference playoff race, where the standings don't tell the entire story. When the conference is sorted by points per game, LA's position becomes even more precarious. With seven matches remaining, scoreboard watching has officially begun — and Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Austin, Real Salt Lake and Colorado are all part of the equation. Plus, John Nelson reaches 100 appearances for the Galaxy, and we explain why his defensive stability could become increasingly valuable during the stretch run. The Minnesota comeback gave the Galaxy some life. Now comes the harder part: proving they can build on it. Seven games remain. Colorado is directly ahead of LA. Chucky is away. Sergi Roberto is back. And the Galaxy's margin for error is disappearing. -- Follow Corner of the Galaxy All Season Long Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 18 and has surpassed 1,320 episodes! As the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer, we've been covering the LA Galaxy through championships, rebuilds, blockbuster signings, unforgettable moments, and everything in between.

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Chris & John Hancock chat with CITY SC broadcaster Jen Siess. City heads to New York City this weekend amid an 18-game unbeaten streak. She cites the deep bench, new players and the team fully grasping the system for the success, ending up in 2nd place in the Western Conference.

This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the excitement of Detroit's youth in a big preseason performance, & features a timely interview with defense prospect Anton Johansson. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Marco Kasper vs. Sidney Crosby, the roster battles taking shape, and a full Western Conference preview. (00:00) - Intro Brad is down and out, so Ryan and Evan have free reign. (05:50) - Preseason Game Recap The Wings get shut out by Columbus, then bounce back with a 7-4 win featuring Anton Johansson's 4 helpers and Axel Sandin Pellikka's first WWP-certified piss missile of the season. (13:40) - MBN & ASP Shine + Nate Danielson's Third-Line Case 2 more goals from Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Axel Sandin-Pellikka's confidence. Also, is Danielson's stock is rising? We make the case for letting him sink his claws into an NHL role. (24:50) - Waivers & Injury Update Who's been waived, who cleared, and what the 13th forward battle looks like. Carter Bear is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, while Dylan Larkin is back skating ahead of the preseason finale. (34:55) - Anton Johansson Interview The Swede joins the show to talk his four-assist preseason, his hockey family, getting a concussion from his future roommate, and development help from Nicklas Lidstrom back home. (49:20) - Western Conference Preview The Central and Pacific in one shot: the Avalanche stay on top, the Mammoth and Sharks push for a step forward, and nobody knows what to make of the Oilers. (1:40:20) - Overtime Your questions on which kid gives us the most hope, trophy picks, and the nine-defensemen logjam. --- WWP Night at the LCA dates announced! Get your tickets for the Nov. 21st game here: wingedwheelpodcast.com/redwings Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Get $100 in free fuel credit (after approval) with Mudflap! Sign up at muddy.com/wingedwheel Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/  - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy needed a response in Minnesota — and they got one. Recording LIVE from Long Beach Beer Lab, Josh Guesman, Sophie Nicolaou and Kevin Baxter break down the Galaxy's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Minnesota United, a result that keeps LA firmly in the Western Conference playoff fight. After trailing 2-1 at halftime, the Galaxy found another gear in the second half, with Marco Reus and João Klauss coming off the bench and completely changing the match.  Reus delivered a superstar performance, while Klauss announced his return with a massive header. Their impact also raises some fascinating questions for Greg Vanney: Should Klauss return to the starting lineup? Could Kyogo Furuhashibecome even more dangerous against tired defenses? And has the Galaxy finally developed enough depth to change games from the bench instead of relying exclusively on their starting XI?  The guys also discuss Chucky Lozano, who continues to work, create fouls and make an impact but still has another attacking gear the Galaxy need to find. With Lozano recently called back into the Mexican National Team picture, his performances during the final stretch could also play an important role in determining his future with LA.  And what does this victory mean for the MLS playoff race? Seven games remain, the Galaxy are fighting around the playoff line, and their remaining schedule includes several direct Western Conference competitors. The panel works through the road ahead and debates whether this comeback could finally be the result that changes the direction of LA's season.  Plus, Sergi Roberto and Joseph Paintsil could be getting closer to returning, Robert Taylor continues to make a case for his place in the lineup, and the discussion turns to which players have made the strongest cases for Galaxy Player and Defender of the Year.  It's a lively Corner of the Galaxy postgame show recorded in front of Galaxy fans in Long Beach after one of LA's biggest road victories of the season. LA Galaxy 3. Minnesota United 2. Seven games remain — and the playoff race is very much alive. -- Follow Corner of the Galaxy All Season Long Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 18 and has surpassed 1,320 episodes! As the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer, we've been covering the LA Galaxy through championships, rebuilds, blockbuster signings, unforgettable moments, and everything in between. And we're just getting started in 2026. Join us live every Monday and Thursday at 8 PM Pacific on YouTube for the latest LA Galaxy news, analysis, transfer rumors, match previews, postgame reaction, and the stories happening behind the scenes. Prefer to listen on the go? Find Corner of the Galaxy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, leave us a review, and tell a fellow LA Galaxy fan about Corner of the Galaxy. There's never been a better time to join us for Season 18.

Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down LAFC's wild 2-2 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes, including the red card to Aaron Long and the incredible fight LAFC showed while playing a man down. The guys talk about how close LAFC came to stealing all three points at Levi's Stadium. Now it's on to Dallas as LAFC faces its third straight road game and third consecutive Western Conference matchup before the international break. Dave and Mario preview the matchup, discuss the challenge of missing key players on international duty, and look at what LAFC needs to do to head into the break on a high note.

NBA Observations previews the NBA's Western Conference as Hayden Cilley of Clutch Points stops by to share thoughts on the upcoming season. Listen in as he and Gerald go over the major contenders and who might challenge the top teams in the West. They also discuss the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers and what their outlook is for this upcoming year. Is it just a big two in the West, or is there something more? Find out the thoughts from ClutchPoints ' Hayden Cilley as we continue to preview the season and provide the best in NBA Observations!

Welcome to another Orange Talk episode of the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! This week, we're joined by Houston Dynamo 2 head coach Jeremy Hurdle to discuss the end of the regular season as Dynamo 2 finishes fourth in the Western Conference and prepares to host LAFC 2 at Shell Energy Stadium on October 18. We talk about roster turnover, players moving on to college and other leagues, and the emergence of Austin Brummett, who finished with 13 goals. Plus, Jeremy looks ahead to the playoffs and the challenge of developing young players while competing for results.-We invite you to follow us at Bayou City Soccer!-BayouCitySoccer.net-@BayouCitySoccer on Facebook, IG, and Twitter-Hit us up using our hashtag #AskBCS-Hosts: Dustyn Richardson-Again, BayouCitySoccer.net for everything.

Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas breakdown their Western Conference predictions, projecting where every team will finish in the standings and some of their picks are WILD. Who's making the playoffs, who's falling short, and which predictions will age the worst?

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC's 0–0 draw against San Antonio FC — or, as we call them on the podcast, Uncle Ruckus. Republic had chances to win the game, but the San Antonio goalkeeper and the goalposts had other plans, forcing Sacramento to settle for a point. With the draw, Republic shares the points with San Antonio and remains right in the middle of a dramatic Western Conference playoff race. Sacramento is getting close to the top three, but is also only four points clear of the playoff line, making every result that much more important as the regular season continues. We review the latest USL Championship standings and break down just how tight the Western Conference has become. Finally, we look ahead to Sacramento's upcoming matchup against New Mexico United and talk about what Republic will need to do to turn these close games into three points. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Verno and Jacoby return to discuss some of the latest news around the league, including the contract extensions for Ausar Thompson and Keyonte George, Henri Veesaar's season-ending injury, and more. With the offseason coming to an end, media days around the corner, and preseason games coming soon, the guys dive into their full offseason loves and loathes. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (07:13) Ausar Thompson and Keyonte George sign contract extensions (13:45) Doc Rivers to join NBC's NBA broadcast (15:52) The Hawks' Henri Veesaar tears ACL, will miss the whole season (17:05) Jalen Brunson set to host 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend (22:06) Verno loves: How much stronger the teams in the East have gotten (26:02) Jacoby loves: LaMelo Ball on the Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards (28:25) Verno loathes: A weaker Western Conference (33:41) Jacoby loathes: The Knicks' championship summer is coming to an end (36:22) Verno loves: Rookie class (39:57) Jacoby loves: The Cavs trading for Peyton Watson (43:34) Verno loathes: Long-tenured players with new teams (50:04) Jacoby loathes: The Pelicans' offseason (50:39) Verno loves: New head coaches (54:29) Jacoby loves: The Rockets have true point guards now (55:59) Verno loathes: Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul retiring (57:00) Jacoby loathes: Ja Morant with the Blazers (1:01:04) Verno loves: The 76ers' offseason (1:05:21) Jacoby loves: OG Alvarado (1:07:03) Verno loathes: Blazers owner Tom Dundon being cheap (1:10:36) Jacoby loathes: Kyle Lowry's dinosaur statue Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/  - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy picked up a massive three points in the MLS playoff race with a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Minnesota United, and suddenly the final seven games of the 2026 season have even more meaning. On this episode of Corner of the Galaxy, Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter break down the Galaxy's road victory, including Pablo Ruiz's free-kick goal, the second-half impact of João Klauss, and another huge performance from Marco Reus, who came off the bench to help turn a 2-1 deficit into a Galaxy win.  With Klauss getting healthy, the Galaxy finally have a different dimension in the attack. What does his return mean for Kyogo Furuhashi? How can LA get more from Chucky Lozano? And should Reus continue carrying the attack as the Galaxy fight their way toward the postseason?  Josh and Kevin also take a detailed look at the MLS Western Conference playoff race. Seven games remain, and LA's upcoming schedule is packed with teams directly around them in the standings. That makes the next match against the Colorado Rapids particularly important: a Galaxy victory could pull Colorado back toward the pack, while a loss could put significant distance between LA and seventh place.  Plus, we discuss LA's Designated Player situation, possible offseason roster decisions, the importance of getting Sergi Roberto and Joseph Paintsil healthy, and what the Galaxy need to prove before anyone can believe the Minnesota victory represents a genuine late-season turnaround. And we recap an incredible night with Galaxy fans at Long Beach Beer Lab, where roughly 80 people packed the venue to watch the match and join COG for a live postgame show.  Seven games. A crowded Western Conference. And everything still to play for. Corner of the Galaxy has you covered for the final stretch of the LA Galaxy's 2026 MLS season. -- Follow Corner of the Galaxy All Season Long Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 18 and has surpassed 1,300 episodes! As the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer, we've been covering the LA Galaxy through championships, rebuilds, blockbuster signings, unforgettable moments, and everything in between. And we're just getting started in 2026. Join us live every Monday and Thursday at 8 PM Pacific on YouTube for the latest LA Galaxy news, analysis, transfer rumors, match previews, postgame reaction, and the stories happening behind the scenes. Prefer to listen on the go? Find Corner of the Galaxy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, leave us a review, and tell a fellow LA Galaxy fan about Corner of the Galaxy. There's never been a better time to join us for Season 18.

Brian and Kevin go through the Western Conference teams and preview their seasons

The Two for One crew gives their predictions for over/under win totals for all 15 Western Conference teams after Nate quizzes Dion on his MCU knowledge. Thanks for listening!**Use code "2for1" to get 10% off at Dubby Energy!!**

The Big 3 predicts the Western Conference in the NBA for the upcoming season.(0:00) Intro(4:40) NBA Trivia(8:40) Ausar Thompson Extended(16:57) Keyonte George Extended(22:49) T-Mac vs. Kobe(33:56) Western Conference Predictions(1:22:01) Final Buzzer - WWE and Kyle Lowry StatueSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqag5-yPsLz_F3nMAltcStA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hkxre8daW5pqa5rDtmiEIApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-the-hardaway/id1525028716TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@3thehardawaypodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/3thehardawaypod/Savage's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSavage901Sheedy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsReallySheedyTuke's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TevShakir

On a Freestyle Friday, AppleTV's Christian Miles stops by to look at the Western Conference that he and Kacey White have been watching most of the season- and, specifically, the state of Texas...He and Kacey are in Foxborough for the Revs and Orlando this weekend as well...

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/  - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy have eight games remaining in the 2026 MLS regular season, and the margin for error in their playoff push is disappearing. On this episode of Corner of the Galaxy, Josh Guesman and Sophie Nicolaou examine the Western Conference playoff race, the pressure surrounding Greg Vanney, and why Saturday's road matchup against Minnesota United could be pivotal to LA's postseason hopes.  There's encouraging LA Galaxy injury news ahead of Minnesota. Sergi Roberto is trending in the right direction after his shoulder injury and could return sooner than initially feared. Elijah Wynder is also nearing availability, while Marco Reus is expected to be ready for Saturday. Plus, João Klauss discusses the physical and mental challenges of his injury recovery and return to the field.  The show also breaks down the Galaxy's 2026 roster construction and MLS salary mechanisms, including newly released General Allocation Money figures, Designated Players, U22 Initiative players, TAM contracts and international roster slots. After a significant summer roster overhaul, has Will Kuntz given Vanney the pieces necessary to reach the playoffs? And Chucky Lozano earns a return to the Mexican National Team as he prepares to play a major role in LA's stretch run.  Finally, Josh and Sophie preview LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United and what the Galaxy need on the road. Six of LA's final eight games come against teams directly involved in the playoff battle, meaning the opportunity is still there. But with the season rapidly approaching its conclusion, the Galaxy need results — and their playoff push needs to start now.  -- Follow Corner of the Galaxy All Season Long Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 18 and has surpassed 1,300 episodes! As the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer, we've been covering the LA Galaxy through championships, rebuilds, blockbuster signings, unforgettable moments, and everything in between. And we're just getting started in 2026. Join us live every Monday and Thursday at 8 PM Pacific on YouTube for the latest LA Galaxy news, analysis, transfer rumors, match previews, postgame reaction, and the stories happening behind the scenes. Prefer to listen on the go? Find Corner of the Galaxy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, leave us a review, and tell a fellow LA Galaxy fan about Corner of the Galaxy. There's never been a better time to join us for Season 18.

FC Cincinnati has lived and died by the lower goal differential in the past. Although the team had tight margins, the Orange & Blue had often finished with the three points. This season, the West seems to have their own situation where a low-differential team is lurking toward the top of the table, and they sport their own shade of orange. Cincinnati travel to Houston to take on the Dynamo and face their final Western Conference foe for the year. True, the Dynamo offense has been relatively sparse compared to other teams, sporting a +4 differential. However, the defense has kept the door shut. Houston has 11 clean sheets this season, tied for second with Nashville. We talk with Rudy from Bayou City Soccer to unlock the secret to the Dynamo's defense. How did Ben Olsen get Houston to rediscover their defending prowess a year after a significant differential setback? Considering all of the offseason and summer-window turnover, do Houston fans believe that they have the offense to turn draws into wins? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Check out the Bayou City Soccer website: https://www.bayoucitysoccer.net/ Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

San Jose sit fourth and we sit sixth with just one point between us, so Travis and Darren preview LAFC's Saturday afternoon match at Levi's Stadium and why it feels like a massive six-pointer in a brutally tight Western Conference table. With Vince “missing,” we run through LAFC's ugly form (seven points in eight matches, no wins since July 25), the bright spot of a record number of clean sheets led by Hugo Lloris, and how close we still are to second place despite everything. We debate whether firing Marc Dos Santos with eight games left is worth the shock to the system, dig into tactical and statistical reasons for the attacking struggles, and then reset with an annual LAFC Fan Meditation.00:00 Tight Table Tease00:23 Podcast Welcome Setup01:34 Listener Banter Sick Travis02:32 Tires Network Announcement04:39 Emmys TV Tangent06:17 Sponsor Break Amirian Law07:47 Storylines Segment Begins08:51 Are We In Hell Stats13:37 Fire MDS Debate21:15 Darren Deep Dive Tactics25:39 Sonny Positioning Problems28:08 What Needs To Change28:56 Player Coach Fantasy29:56 Dos Santos Hot Seat32:27 Early Coaching Search33:46 Revenge vs San Jose36:17 MLS Minute Rundown39:07 LAFC Fan Meditation51:01 Bet It Segment55:09 Final Plugs GoodbyeJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LAFC+ Podcast #112 is here as Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz react to LAFC's road loss in Kansas City and what it means with the regular season winding down. Just eight matches remain, and LAFC heads to Levi's Stadium for a massive Western Conference matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes. Dave and Mario look at the challenging stretch ahead, with four road matches and four home games left on the schedule and every point becoming more important. Plus, they take a look around MLS at the latest playoff picture.

On this week's episode, the guys preview where they think the teams in the Pacific and Central Divisions, aka the Western Conference, will finish at the end of the regular season. Impressively, we make a conscious effort not to make the show about the Toronto Maple Leafs and give other teams a chance. This is part one of a two-part series, as next week we will preview the Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions, aka the Eastern Conference. You can listen to this and our other pods on the Nattering With E and Visionaries Global Media networks where you get your podcasts.

On this episode Mike & Jason discuss a slow NBA news week, including potential league expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas and which Western Conference team might move east. They criticize the confusing and expensive ways fans must access local NBA games, arguing that a reasonably priced League Pass-style package would be a better solution. The hosts examine Steve Ballmer's decision not to challenge the NBA's punishment of the Clippers and debate what the franchise's future looks like without full ownership of its draft picks. They continue ranking the best NBA players from each state, selecting players such as Bill Russell, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, Walt Frazier, and Tracy McGrady while sharing plenty of humorous research mishaps. The episode closes with a bleak assessment of the Cleveland Browns, focusing on their quarterback problems, Deshaun Watson's struggles, and the belief that the season may already be lost. Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/x - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple TV's Kacey White visits SDH AM with a look at the second and third-place teams in the Western Conference- what has been successful and how to stop one of the stars of the season in HoustonPlus, we get a quick look at the ACC and what to look at early in the season

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/  - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy let two critical points slip away against the Seattle Sounders, turning a late 1-0 lead into a frustrating 1-1 draw at Dignity Health Sports Park. Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter break down a match the Galaxy needed to win, from missed opportunities in front of goal to the defensive breakdown that allowed Seattle to equalize in the closing minutes. LA created chances but couldn't find the second goal, continuing a season-long problem of failing to turn leads into victories.  Now the MLS Cup Playoff race gets even more difficult. The Galaxy remain alive in a crowded Western Conference, but the Seattle draw puts even more pressure on their remaining eight games. LA hasn't won consecutive matches all season, yet the teams surrounding them are struggling too, leaving an unlikely opening if the Galaxy can finally find some consistency. The problem? After failing to capitalize at home, they now need to start finding points on the road — beginning with Minnesota United.  The biggest concern, however, may be Sergi Roberto's shoulder injury. Roberto appeared at the Galaxy's season-ticket event with his arm in a sling, and his potential absence could remove one of the most important pieces of LA's rebuilt midfield. Marco Reus also left the Seattle match with a groin concern, while Joseph Paintsil continues to work through a thigh issue. For a Galaxy team whose improved depth was supposed to become an advantage down the stretch, another wave of injuries could dramatically change the playoff equation.  Josh and Kevin also revisit Saturday's Corner of the Galaxy LIVE show with Riqui Puig, Will Kuntz and Tom Braun, including Puig's emotional return to the spotlight and his emphatic support of head coach Greg Vanney. That leads directly into the growing questions surrounding Vanney's future: is making the playoffs enough, and what happens if the Galaxy fall short? The discussion examines both Vanney's 2024 MLS Cup championship and a Galaxy team that has struggled to produce consistent results in 2026.  Finally, the Galaxy turn their attention to Minnesota United and a road match that could define their playoff push. Lucas Calegari's return provides a boost, and LA suddenly has more options off the bench, but draws aren't going to be enough forever. Minnesota sits right in the same congested portion of the Western Conference table, making Saturday another opportunity to take three points while denying them to a direct competitor. The Galaxy survived Seattle, but they lost another precious week — and the clock on their 2026 season is getting louder.  -- Follow Corner of the Galaxy All Season Long Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 18 and has surpassed 1,300 episodes! As the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer, we've been covering the LA Galaxy through championships, rebuilds, blockbuster signings, unforgettable moments, and everything in between. And we're just getting started in 2026. Join us live every Monday and Thursday at 8 PM Pacific on YouTube for the latest LA Galaxy news, analysis, transfer rumors, match previews, postgame reaction, and the stories happening behind the scenes. Prefer to listen on the go? Find Corner of the Galaxy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platforms. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, leave us a review, and tell a fellow LA Galaxy fan about Corner of the Galaxy. There's never been a better time to join us for Season 18.

Riqui Puig is getting closer to his LA Galaxy return — and he's looking at soccer differently after two devastating knee injuries. Corner of the Galaxy goes live from Dignity Health Sports Park with Puig making a rare public appearance to discuss his ACL recovery, the difficulty of enduring two surgeries and his excitement at finally getting back onto the training field. Puig explains why his knee now feels stronger and more stable, how the experience changed his appreciation for being a professional soccer player, and why simply touching a ball again means so much. Puig also looks ahead to an intriguing LA Galaxy midfield featuring Sergi Roberto and delivers a strong endorsement of head coach Greg Vanney. Puig believes the Galaxy's recent signings have made the team competitive again and asks supporters to "trust the process," pointing to the club's journey from missing the playoffs in 2023 to winning MLS Cup in 2024. He also makes clear how important Vanney has been to his Galaxy career, explaining that the coach was a major reason he chose Los Angeles and that he continues to believe Vanney can lead the club back to championship contention. Then LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz joins the show to explain a summer transfer window that became far busier than initially expected. Kuntz discusses how departures created additional needs, why the Galaxy added more veteran experience and how the front office is constructing the roster with both the present and the next 18 months in mind. With the MLS calendar transition, an upcoming sprint season and a new CBA on the horizon, maintaining roster flexibility remains important — but so does making a run right now. The Galaxy enter the closing stretch with nine games remaining and almost no room for wasted opportunities in a crowded Western Conference playoff race. Finally, Galaxy President and COO Tom Braun joins Josh Guesman, Kevin Baxter and Sophie Nicolaou for a broader conversation about the club and its supporters, including the fan experience and the Galaxy's efforts to strengthen its connection with the community. It's a wide-ranging live edition of Corner of the Galaxy that goes beyond the usual match analysis: Puig provides a revealing update on his road back to the field, Kuntz explains the thinking behind LA's rebuilt roster, and Braun discusses the club's relationship with its fans — all while the Galaxy face a defining final stretch of the 2026 MLS season.