The World’s GAM - A Major League Soccer Podcast

Ep 24 - MLS saves the USMNT from Ruin! St Louis does its best to make everyone mad, especially St Louis fans, and Suarez actually is suspended in MLS PLUS The best weekend slate of matches this season

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are on an international break shortened episode this week. The USMNT had a very up and down international window, but MLS had to save the day in the end. What does it say when the national team looks better the more MLS players you put in it? St Louis takes the bold stance of being anti-anti-childhood cancer. St Louis also took a ton of shots with nothing to show for it! And Miami v Seattle might be without Suarez, but it's still the match of the week-ish. Thankfully, MLS delivers the best weekend slate of games of the entire season (so far!)
 
Timestamps: 
(5:23) - USMNT Talk 
(14:03) - St Louis's questionable banner decisions
(22:47) - 42:4, what happened!? 
(25:06) - Suarez is actually suspended in MLS
(32:59) - What to Watch this Weekend

Ep 24 - Leagues Cup fallout! Fists fly, spit spat, and Don Garber threatens the Open Cup again. Charlotte on a hot-streak and LAFC-San Diego put on a show!

Kevin and Chief do their best to get their minds around the Leagues Cup aftermath. Fights on the field and outside the stadium, all for the biggest and best trophy in the entire world. Obviously. Tim Howard offers a solution, because the league won't. Charlotte is also on a heater, and won't stop winning games. San Diego and LAFC put together one of the best MLS games ever. And Don Garber speaks to the media. 
Timestamps: 
(3:10) - Leagues Cup 
(27:35) - Don Garber speaks
(41:30) - Charlotte's win streak
(47:54) - San Diego and LAFC
(57:38) - What to Watch this Weekend

Ep 23 - Pk Controversy in Vancouver! Caleb Porter said WHAT!? USMNT is MLS Heavy, Leagues Cup Update PLUS Weekend Storylines

It has been a good week for MLS storylines. Thomas Müller bags his first goal with Vancouver but not without controversy. A crazy PK calls into question VAR, "clear and obvious", and when you're allowed to ask a question. Caleb Porter attempts some historical revisionism, then utterly denies it. Leagues Cup brings the absurdity that is Javier Mascherano, Miami, Galaxy, and more. Finally, the USMNT has a distinct MLS flavor, good or bad? Then it's three matches this weekend that have our full attention. 
 
Timestamps: 
(6:41) - Vancouver PK Controversy
(30:05) - Caleb Porter history lesson
(39:41) - The Leagues Cup
(56:12) - USMLSNT
(1:16:26) - What to Watch this Weekend

Ep 22 - Paxten Aaronson angers a nation, answering questions is really hard for refs, Evander the villain, and MLB and Apple may be calling it quits: what it means for MLS

Kevin and the Chief have a load of topics to tackle in this one, starting with Paxten Aaronson heading to the Colorado Rapids! The only problem is, Paxten didn't first run this move past the angry mob known as USMNT twitter fans. PRO makes a mockery of pool questions after NYRB-Philly. Evander and Kevin Kelsy both had their revenge games against each other in a thriller. And ESPN, MLB, and Apple TV are all making moves that generally don't mean good things for MLS, what's next for the league's broadcast partner?
 
Timestamps: 
(6:19) - Paxten Aaronson transfer to Colorado
(25:19) - PRO and Written Questions
(38:23) - Evander and Kelsy revenge matches
(44:35) - MLB and Apple TV may be moving on
(59:49) - What to Watch this Weekend

Ep 21 - Additions Around the League! Miami targeting yet another international transfer? The Son-Effect hits LAFC. Plus: Refs showing their fandom?!

The MLS Secondary Transfer Window is wide open and we've got comings and goings all around the league. We break down a few of the new additions made in the past few days. Plus, Miami once again seems to be after a new international transfer -- with what TAM/GAM and which international spot?! Son Heung-min Mania hits LAFC as the newest DP draws huge fan interests around the league and abroad. Plus, we dive into the controversy surrounding PRO referee Tim Ford and social media posts that seem to indicate he's an LAFC fan.
(2:40) Inter Miami targeting Gonzalo Piovi from Cruz Azul
(17:34) Drake Callender traded to Charlotte FC
(23:33) Lucho Acosta deal finalized
(25:15) Santi Moreno officially out, Kristoffer Velde in for Portland Timbers FC
(30:35) Archie Goodwin signs with Charlotte FC
(34:55) Son-Mania hits LAFC
(43:07) Supporters Shield Rundown
(47:05) PRO Referee Tim Ford under investigation for openly supporting a team
(1:03:44) What to Watch this weekend in MLS!

Ep 20 - All Transfers All The Time! Forget the field, all the drama is off of it from Moreno to Lucho, Son and Mueller, Columbus not selling but actually buying and so much more

It is a very fun time to be an MLS fan as Leagues Cup is in full swing and the transfer market is as hot as it's ever been. So, much, drama with players demanding to leave, not being allowed to leave, and Toronto spending a lot of cash on a player you've heard of before. Portland and Colorado might have issues behind the scenes while Vancouver continues to do good business. There's so much to cover, and that's just on the player side. Turns out, there's a few non-players who have also been asked to leave as well!
 
Timestamps: 
(6:50) - Messi's Bodyguard banned from Leagues Cup
(12:21) - Make American Great Again hat banned in St Louis 
(20:56) - Djordje Mihailovic to Toronto
(31:25) - Columbus Crew transfers in and not out 
(38:23) - Lucho Acosta's MLS time comes to an end 
(45:12) - Santi Moreno demands to leave Portland 
(53:44) - What to Watch this Weekend

Ep 19 - The Leagues Cup Episode! What is this format, and why is it... good? Teams to look out for, matches to watch, and ideas for the future!

Kevin, Grayson, and Chief are finally back in their happy place: talking about Leagues Cup. As the number 1 cheerleaders of all things Leagues Cup, this episode is dedicated to what should be your favorite tournament. Explaining the format, who to root for, how we got here, and what the future of the tournament might look like. Then in Part Two it's matches this weekend to checkout since there is no MLS action. 
 
Timestamps: 
(0:42) - Leagues Cup Overview and Preview
(49:26) - What to Watch this Weekend

Ep 18 - Inter Miami and Messi are... Cheating? Maybe? MLS All-Star game has Don Garber speak, calendar switches, and more PLUS what to watch this weekend!

In another unorthodox World's GAM the focus is only on two big stories of the day: Inter Miami and Messi possibly (maybe, maybe not?) cheating. Would it be so bad if everyone else got to play by these new rules? Also this week was MLS All-Star which means owner meetings and a "State of the League" talk from Don Garber. TV viewership numbers, ICE protests, and the looming calendar switch were all topics. Then, it's what to watch for this weekend!
 
Timestamps: 
(0:40) - Inter Miami, Messi, and following rules
(25:35) - MLS All-Star and everything around the game
(57:10) - What to Watch This Weekend

Ep 17 - An Evening with Andrew Wiebe. The Sunday Night Soccer reporter and former Extra Time Radio host talks MLS, spooky AirBnBs, and Miami's rosters rules

An unusual episode for The World's GAM, the entire episode is an interview with Andrew Wiebe. Fans of MLS, podcasts, and particularly MLS podcasts will know Wiebe from his time hosting the beloved Extra Time Radio podcast and now he is the sideline reporter for Sunday Night Soccer on MLS Season Pass. This longer-than-usual conversation was a great survey of his time covering the league and where said league stands now. 

Ep 16 - An 8 Team Race for the Supporter Shield is ON! Floating pigeons, flying beer cans, long throws, and so much more! PLUS What to Watch this Weekend

With the Gold Cup and Club World Cup over it is now the home-stretch for MLS (let's pretend like the Leagues Cup doesn't exist for right now) as the Supporter Shield appears to be an 8 team race. Minnesota is the most aggressive set-piece team in the world, Seattle and Columbus agreed to end their match early, NYCFC floats a 700 pound bird down a river or two, and Charlotte has a hand-eye coordination problem. Throw in a little What to Watch this weekend with some great matchups (all at the exact same time). 
 
Timestamps: 
(6:21) - NYCFC Floats a 700# Pigeon 
(14:26) - Charlotte Beer Showers
(24:33) - Minnesota Hacking Set-Pieces 
(37:03) - The end of the Sounders-Crew match
(46:47) - Update on Chicago ICE banners
(50:24) - The Supporter Shield Race takes Shape
(1:08:06) - What to Watch this Weekend