The World’s GAM - A Major League Soccer Podcast

Ep 34 - The MLS Final Four are set! Surprises, shocks, and Messi magic dominate the narratives

The awkward transition to video in podcasting, the excitement surrounding the MLS playoffs, and the standout performances of teams left. Kevin and The Chief analyze the implications of Messi's impact on Miami's success, the coaching dynamics in MLS, and the challenges faced by teams like the Philadelphia Union. The conversation culminates in predictions for the upcoming conference finals and the narratives and stakes involved.
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Ep 33 - MLS Cup Playoffs are BACK! Don Garber Out, Apple out (or in?), and Ranking Playoff Matchups

MLS Playoffs are BACK! But before the matchups can be discussed, MLS went and had one of the busiest news weeks ever. What exactly does a league commissioner do, and do fans really know what Don Garber is there for? Regardless, MLS is planning on a future without The Soccer Don. Apple and MLS have changed their media rights deal, is it good for MLS? Bad for MLS? How do we read the tea leaves? And then there's the massive story from Pablo Maurer about Philadelphia Union GM Ernst Tanner and the terrible behavior he's alleged to have been up to behind closed doors, and in front of them. Part Two is a look at the MLS CUP PLAYOFFS, ranking the matches by which ones are worth clearing the schedule for. 
 
Timestamps: 
(9:09) - Apple and MLS alter the deal 
(23:12) - Planning on Passing on the Don
(43:33) - Pablo Maurer's investigation into Ernst Tanner
(1:12:06) - Playoff Preview
 
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Ep 32 - MLS Votes to Change the Schedule! Winter here we come! Playoff changes, divisions, single table, and so many more new rule changes are headed our way

Looking at the looming vote for Major League Soccer (MLS) to switch to a fall-spring calendar, aligning with European leagues. The implications of this change for fans and the league are explored, highlighting concerns about the fan experience.Timestamps: 
(The whole thing is about the Calendar shift)
 
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Ep 31 - Getting the Gang Back Together in Atlanta, MLS Best XI (and how to fix it), Game 3 Previews and More!

After what feels like 6 months, the MLS Cup Playoffs Round One is about to be completed on Sunday. Five match-ups have gone to a game three, and someone has to predict the outcomes. But before playoff talk there is Atlanta United news, a new manager in New England, RSL sticking with their men, and the MLS Best XI is out, but would it actually be any good? 
 
Timestamps: 
(13:02) - Atlanta United Runs it Back
(19:14) - New New England Manager
(25:16) - RSL doubles down
(29:30) - MLS best XI discourse 
(39:52) - Game Three Previews and Predictions

Ep 30 - Game One, Round One is in the books! MLS Season Pass's Jake Zivin stops by to talk playoffs, rain in Portland, and airport lounges PLUS Who will bounce back!?

Game 1 of Round 1 is in the books! Reactions to the first set of games, storylines to keep an eye on, and more. Part One has a look around the league at different stories that have broke over the last week. Part Two is a lovely conversation with MLS Season Pass play-by-play announcer Jake Zivin on the playoffs so far, what he's seen out of the teams in the early rounds, and how does one prepare for penalties exactly? Part Three asks which team that lost in Game One do you think still has the best chance to advance in the playoffs. 
 
Timestamps: 
(5:23) - Messi finally does US Media!
(19:13) - MLSPA Salary Release
(31:48) - Changes at NYRB
(43:01) - Conversation with Jake Zivin
(1:10:26) - Comeback picks in Round One
 
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Ep 29 - We won a Favi! Favian Renkel on the MLS community awards and MLS Playoffs PLUS Predicting every first round matchup!

The World's GAM, it its very first season, has won an MLS Community Award for best MLS podcast, otherwise known as a Favi. Favian Renkel joins to talk about the MLS community, independent media, and MLS culture. The Playoffs start this weekend as well so predictions are in order as well as a few brief headlines around the league. 
 
Timestamps: 
(5:30) - Atlanta United makes a coaching change
(13:40) - Who is in charge in St Louis?
(19:52) - Conversation with Favian Renkel
(57:44) - First round playoff predictions
 
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Ep 28 - Decision Day Looms Large! MLS Season Pass's Tony Husband stops by to talk shop, a conversation with Laurel Pfahler on MLS Media Access, Predicting end of year awards, and MORE!

After taking a week off due to the international break the World's GAM is back with an extra long episode! Part one is all about the end of year awards and not saying who should win, but predicting who will actually win. Part Two is two different interviews, first with commentator Tony Husband where we talked all about the league, favorites for the playoffs, and what went right and wrong for some teams this year. Then we are joined by Laurel Pfahler in a re-broadcast from the Cincy PostCast talking about MLS Media Access, and covering MLS vs the NFL. Finally in Part Three it's matches to watch this weekend for decision day! 
 
Timestamps: 
(5:17) - Predicting end of year awards
(31:25) - Conversation with MLS Season Pass's Tony Husband 
(1:01:29) - Laurel Pfahler on MLS Media Access
(1:41:25) - What to watch this weekend
 
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Ep 27 - Heartbreak in New Jersey, Table Talking the East, Western Conference Crap Contest, PLUS Erkut Sogut inventing genres

The playoff field is shaping up and the New York Red Bulls will not be a part of it for the first time in 15* years. What went wrong in New York and what is the future of this team? Philadelphia looks like a shield lock, but how many other teams are going to get to 60 points this season? When is it ok to put your own name on a kit, is Dr Erkut Sogut inventing a new fiction genre, and giving GGG his flowers. 
 
Timestamps: 
(4:54) - Red Bulls miss the playoffs
(13:33)  New York and MLS
(24:10) - Chicago Fire and the Eastern Conference Playoffs
(32:38) - Table Talk
(41:38) - Dr Erkut Sogut 
(51:00) - Western Conference Update
(59:27) - What to Watch this Weekend
 
 
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Ep 26 - the Supporter Shield has a Miami Problem! How much does the Open Cup matter? Jim Curtin to New England? And analyzing the prose of DC's GM.

Kevin and Grayson take in the week that was in MLS including Minnesota falling flat on their face, the Open Cup final asking how much does it matter these days, Columbus Crew in trouble, DC's GM's Books gets an early review, and so much more! 
Timestamps: 
(1:38) - How much does the Open Cup matter in 2025?
(9:37) - Minnesota's very bad week 
(11:57) - Does Columbus suck now? 
(17:49) - Miami might actually do this 
(23:59) - Jim Curtin to New England?
(44:36) - Dr. Erkut Sogut's writing 
(57:35) - What to Watch This Weekend
 
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Ep 25 - DC united hires a fiction writer to run their team, Caleb Porter is unloved, Charlotte forgot how to lose, and Winter Approaches

It was really a week of highs and lows around MLS with firings, hirings, win streaks, winter schedules, and incredible works of fiction. As MLS heads into the last month or so of matches, these are the biggest, funniest, and weirdest stories we're keeping an eye on. 
 
Timestamps: 
(9:29) - NYCFC CEO Open to Winter Schedule
(15:24) - DC United hires agent turned author turned GM to run the team 
(30:42) - Caleb Porter is fired, unloved
(40:48) - Charlotte ties the all-time win streak
(45:47) - US Open Cup Final is set after late, late winner in Minnesota
(57:23) - What to Watch This Weekend
 
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