The World’s GAM - A Major League Soccer Podcast

Ep 44 - Oscar Out in Orlando! MLS Gambling Scandal, Cleveland 2 MLS, San Jose is unstoppable and more!

Timestamps: 
(1:48) - Week 3 Overreactions
(15:44) - MLS Gambling Scandal
(40:30 - Oscar Paraja out in Orlando 
(1:02:05) - MLS takes Cleveland from USL
(1:12:11) - What to watch this weekend
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Ep 43 - Futi's John Muller joins to talk newsletters, stats, and being a better fan PLUS Champ Stamps, Week 2 Overreactions, Sprint Season Deets, and MORE!

MLS's 2026 Season is two weeks in and the overreactions are rolling in! SKC making the playoffs? Galaxy are BACK? Columbus in free fall? The Baby Bulls in New York have the chance to make team history in Week 3 thanks to Michael Bradley's early crusade for coach of the year. "Champ Stamps" come to MLS and the MLS Sprint Season gets a few more details. In Part Two it's a conversation with Futi's John Muller about his incredible MLS newsletter tool, Futi, and what fans get wrong when watching soccer. Finally in Part Three it's what to watch in Week Three! 
Timestamps: 
(4:45) - Week 2 Overreactions
(25:35) - Champ Stamps
(31:08) - Sprint Season Deets?
(40:54) - Conversation with John Muller
(1:05:42) - What to watch this weekend
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Ep 42 - MLS Week 1 Overreactions! Messi in a Tunnel, SKC and Montreal Wooden Spoon Battle PLUS What to Watch in Week 2

On the first real episode of the 2026 MLS season, it's a handful of overreactions to the first weekend of matches. The wooden spoon race is on between Kansas City and Montreal, discuss if Inter Miami is washed, and of course break down a controversial moment involving Lionel Messi. There's the sad passing of the last little bit of the allocation order, the CSO anonymous survey, and finally what to watch this weekend. 
 
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Ep 41 - YOUR Eastern Conference Tier List Preview! Every team from S to F, new additions, subtractions, and more!

Finally, finally! Just in time, it's the Eastern Conference preview from The World's GAM! Placing every team going into the 2026 season into a tier list from S to F based on vibes, predictions, and moves they've made in the offseason. Starting from the bottom of the table from last year and working up, it's a look at every team in the east, and how they compare to one another. 
 
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Ep 40 - YOUR Western Conference Tier List Preview! Every team from S to F, new additions, subtractions, and more!

It's that time folks! It's time to preview the upcoming MLS season, and this week we're focusing on the Western Conference teams. Including, and limited to, Sporting Kansas City's rebuilding efforts, LA Galaxy's attempts to bounce back, and St. Louis's transition under new management, Houston Dynamo's strategic moves, Colorado Rapids' uncertainty with a new coach, and the mixed fortunes of the San Jose Earthquakes, the importance of key players like Diego Luna for RSL, the need for standout talent in teams like the Portland Timbers and FC Dallas, Austin FC's DP marketplace, Seattle Sounders consistency, Minnesota United's set piece project, LAFC's domination, Vancouver Whitecaps' likelihood of running it back, and San Diego's ability to avoid that sophomore slump. All organized on a nice, neat tier list.Timestamps:
(5:40) - SKC
(14:17) - LA Galaxy
(18:57) - St Louis
(24:07) - Houston Dynamo
(27:23) - Colorado Rapids
(32:04) - San Jose Earthquakes
(36:19) - RSL
(41:23) - Portland Timbers
(46:17) - Dallas
(49:09) - Austin
(53:05) - Seattle Sounders
(57:17) - Minnesota United
(1:02:40) - LAFC
(1:08:46) - Vancouver Whitecaps
(1:13:49) - San Diego 
 
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Ep 39 - CONCACAF Champions Lea... err Cup is Here! James Rodriguez to Minnesota, Vancouver to Indy(?), and Failing Medicals

CONCACAF Champions League (it'll always be League to us) is already here and what better time to preview the tournament!? But before CCL there's plenty of MLS news around the league, starting in Minnesota where ICE's military action in the Twin Cities is having a direct impact on their ability to recruit players. Despite that, they still landed James Rodriguez of all players before the World Cup! Vancouver is also in the news this week for off the field activities, this time maybe looking for a way out of the city? Public negotiations are tense as it's not clear what the path forward is for the Canadian team. Then it's transfer stories, failed medicals and Dennis Bouanga, that keep the love of MLS nice and spicy. Part Two is all a look at CONCACAF Champions League with predicting who will go furthest, who will have a tough time, and which non-Miami team has a shot at this thing. 
 
Timestamps:
(16:16) - Minnesota United and the Battle for the Twin Cities
(40:06) - Vancouver may be on the Move!?
(50:10) - MLS Transfer Sagas
(1:10:16) - Champions League Preview
 
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Ep 38 - San Jose Firesale, Walmart x MLS Collab, and other strange decisions around US Soccer

The Season is quickly approaching so in the second episode of 2026, it's a look at odd decisions being made, particularly regarding the San Jose Earthquakes and their recent roster moves. A little conspiracy talk surrounding team management and the implications of certain player transfers. Then a little news around the potential for MLS teams to participate in the prestigious Copa Libertadores. We can't forget the incredibly exciting and not at all odd cultural impact of Walmart's sponsorship with MLS's Saturday programing and of course the naming conventions of the new USL Premier.
 
Timestamps:
(5:22) - San Jose Earthquakes
(20:24) - Walmart x MLS Collab
(35:20) - Copa Libertadores 
(51:19) - MLS Round Up 
(1:04:02) - USL Premier 
 
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Ep 37 - New Year New Managers! What is Miami Doing, RIP FBRef, and opening a GAM bank

The first episode of 2026! The World's GAM is BACK! The conversation starts off with the recent loss of FB Ref's advanced stats, raising concerns about the influence of sports gambling on data access. Then of course, a delve into Inter Miami's "Creative" player acquisition strategy, league compliance, and competitiveness with Messi's team. There was also an MLS team sold this offseason, taking a look at the valuation of Sporting Kansas City, the growing popularity of soccer in the U.S., and the future of Major League Soccer (MLS) including potential expansion and financial strategies involving GAM. Then Part Two is all about the new managers in the league. Looking at the dynamics between coaches and players, and the pressure faced by new managers as they navigate their roles. New England Revolution, Sporting Kansas City, Atlanta United, Columbus Crew, LAFC, St Louis CITY, New York Red Bulls, Minnesota United, and the Colorado Rapids all with new faces at the helm. 
Timestamps: 
(00:00) - RIP FB Ref
(00:00) - What's Miami Doing
(00:00) - SKC Sold!
(00:00) - New Managers in 2026
 
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Ep 36 - It's Miami's world, we're just living in it. MLS Cup reactions PLUS The First Annual Gammies!

Reflecting back on the 2025 MLS season, discussing the dominance of Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, and its implications for the league's future. Taking a Quick Look back at the MLS Cup final, the efficiency of Miami's play, and the challenges other teams face in replicating their success. The conversation also touches on the evolving roster rules in MLS and the changing competitive landscape. The episode concludes with the inaugural Gammies, celebrating various achievements in the league, including the competition for the best team, and the World's GAM Peace Prize.
 
Timestamps:
(00:42) - MLS Cup Final Fallout
(38:29) - The Gammies!
 
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Ep 35 - MLS Cup is HERE! Miami vs Vancouver, Messi vs Muller, and a look back at the season that was in MLS

In the last World's GAM before MLS Cup, we take a look back at the season that was and the recent changes in Major League Soccer (MLS), specifically regarding player movement and roster management.  We also discuss the disappointing seasons of various MLS teams, focusing on the Columbus Crew's expected struggles and the positive trajectory of Minnesota United and Vancouver Whitecaps. We analyze the potential for improvement in teams like Nashville SC and Chicago Fire while also addressing the downward trends of the New York Red Bulls and New England Revolution. The conversation culminates in a preview of the MLS Cup Final, highlighting the contrasting styles and star power of Miami and Vancouver, and the expectations for an entertaining match.
 
Timestamps:
(16:08) - How Cash-Transfers changes the league this year
(31:50) - Total Season Superlatives
(1:12:42) - MLS Cup Preview and Predictions 
 
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