The World’s GAM - A Major League Soccer Podcast

On this episode of The World’s GAM Nashville became the first MLS team to win at Azteca Stadium, signaling their elite status. Columbus Crew faces a critical season with key injuries and the bumpy start with their new manager, risking missing the playoffs. Neymar's potential transfer to FC Cincinnati could boost league visibility and global interest. The 2026 World Cup faces logistical and financial challenges, impacting fan experience and league growth. Then in Part Two it's a conversation with David Gass that includes an incredible amount of musical theatre. Finally in part three it's a look ahead to the weekend's matches. Timestamps: (03:44) Nashville's historic win at Azteca (06:50) - Columbus Crew's devastating injury (12:35) - Inter Miami in Crisis? (24:37) - Neymar's potential move to FC Cincinnati (34:46) - Impact of World Cup 2026 on MLS and US soccer (40:09) - Conversation with David Gass from Soccerwise (1:06:22) - What to Watch This Weekend Links: Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

On this episode of The World’s GAM there's overreactions to the week that was in MLS, but not before a quick World Cup heat check. Are you excited about the World Cup? Do you have tickets? Are you as excited as you thought you'd be? Later on it's a simple question: who is the next manager fired? Would Ernst Tanner being in charge of Philly change that? Is he still in charge despite the suspension? And finally, what to watch this weekend! Timestamps: (1:01) - World Cup Excitement Meter (15:39) - Week 4 Overreactions (26:14) - Who is the Next Manager Fired? (36:35) - The Ernst Tanner Saga Continues (49:18) - What to Watch This Weekend! Links: Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

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 Links: Join the MLS Newsletter from John! Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

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. Links: Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

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 Links: Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

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 Links: Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

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 Links: Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

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 Links: Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Join the Discord Server and jump into the conversation Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

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

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 Links: Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Join the Discord Server and jump into the conversation Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

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 Links: Shop US Soccer Gear: US Soccer ShopPROMO CODE: POST for 10% Off! Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

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 Links: Shop US Soccer Gear: US Soccer ShopPROMO CODE: POST for 10% Off! Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy