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The Journeymen are back, talking about Leagues Cup suspensions, the USMNT, and the US Open Cup Semifinals. 

Video Chapters:

0:00 – Intro & Gordo Responds
 3:25 – Leagues Cup Final Aftermath
 5:38 – Dax Reacts to Suspensions
 10:00 – Gordo Reacts to Suspensions
 16:02 – MLS Suspensions
 20:34 – Does Suárez’s Suspension Hurt Miami’s Chances of Winning the Supporters’ Shield?
 21:45 – USMNT Concerns
 28:40 – Is There Enough Time Before the World Cup?
 33:54 – Pochettino and the Media
 39:36 – US Open Cup Semifinals

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The Journeymen are back, wrapping up the Leagues Cup Final, the postgame shenanigans, and much more!

Video Chapters:

0:00 – Intro & Youth Soccer Tournament Strategies
2:55 – Leagues Cup Final: Is Seattle the best team in MLS?
6:30 – Seattle’s Cycle of Success Since 2009
7:50 – Schmetzer’s Got the “Secret Sauce”
9:19 – Brian Schmetzer Just Gets It
11:00 – Seattle’s Success and Consistency
11:54 – Seattle vs. Miami: Complete Opposites
13:45 – Messi Doesn’t Automatically = Trophies
14:11 – Miami Have Made Themselves the Villains of MLS
16:37 – Top-Tier MLS Teams Can Weather Miami’s Storm
17:59 – Miami Were Below Par in the Leagues Cup Final
18:29 – Seattle Provides the Blueprint for Beating Messi
20:53 – Imbalance in Miami’s Roster
23:32 – Brian Schmetzer Is One of the Top Three Coaches in MLS History
25:27 – Miami’s Postgame Shenanigans
27:20 – Messi Said What to De la Vega??
28:57 – A Fine Line Between Passion and Petulance
30:19 – Players Struggling to Come to Grips with the End of Their Careers
31:08 – Don’t Spit on Dax!
31:50 – What Should MLS Do Now?
37:11 – Leagues Cup Third-Place Game & Thoughts on the Galaxy
40:24 – What’s Next for the Galaxy?
42:50 – Final Stretch of the MLS Regular Season & the Top-Tier Teams

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The Journeymen are back, diving straight into the late “penalty” in Vancouver, the winners and losers of the Secondary Transfer Window, and the League’s Cup Semifinals.

Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro & Garg’s is officially out of the dumpster

1:00 - Phantom PK Call in Vancouver?

3:01 - Did the ref just have a bad game?

6:17 - The one thing all players want from refs

9:51 - Is St. Louis in a full rebuild?

12:29 - How to lose a fanbase 101

17:06 - Secondary Transfer Window: Winners and Losers  

32:22 - Checking in on the Journeymen’s Supporter’s Shield and MLS Cup Predictions

34:30 - League’s Cup Semifinals 

46:24 - What’s going on with the Galaxy?

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The Journeymen are back and joined by former MLS defender Chris Wingert for some banter, memories, and insight into the life of an agent.

Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: Kicking off the show with Chris Wingert  

1:01 – What size jersey did Dax wear??

3:55 – A trip down memory lane…the Galaxy vs. NYCFC 2015

5:00 – The Gargs and Gordo Show Photo Shoot before the game

6:58 – The “hot tub” photo

9:30 - Life After Playing: Wingert the Agent  

10:19 – Inside the Secondary Transfer Window 

13:26 – Nkosi Tafari & LAFC

14:06 – Confirmation, Son Heung-Min is a great guy

16:20 - Comparing Eras: RSL Dynasty vs NYCFC Superstars  

19:13 – The impact of Javi Morales and Kyle Beckerman 

20:40 – What went wrong for NYCFC year one? 

23:54 - Building Winning Teams: Lessons from Bruce Arena  

29:35 – Wingert on what he’d like to see MLS change 

35:55 – Negotiating Contracts 

42:37 – Managing relationships with former teammates 

45:30 – Wrapping things up with League’s Cup Quarterfinal Predictions

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All three journeymen are back to talk about the USMNT and what might be the most significant transfer window in MLS history!

Video Chapters:

0:00: The guys dive right into the USMNT.

1:15: Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah address criticism from former USMNT players.

5:39: Entitlement up and down the team.

11:16: It’s not personal, it’s business! 

14:17: Do your talking on the field.

15:57: Are former players turned media pros breaking the sanctity and trust of the locker room?

18:00: Dax’s approach since moving from player to pundit.

20:17: Gordo remembers getting ripped by Eric Wynalda.

22:25: Current USMNT players should adopt Dempsey’s mentality. 

25:11: One thing the journeymen all agree on is that dads should stay out of the convo.

27:07: MLS Secondary Transfer Window – Is Son the 3rd biggest signing in league history?

29:52: LAFC is the perfect team for Son.

31:41: Did Miami get it right with Rodrigo De Paul?

34:01: Dax has the most questions about Müller, but predicts he’ll be the Whitecaps second highest goal scorer by the end of the season.

36:22: Gargs pushes back on Gordo’s Son ranking; swaps in Zlatan.

38:50: You can’t do that Gargan!

40:01: Gordo 1, Gargs 0

40:53: Is Miami the favorite to win Cup?

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The Journeymen are back, joined by former USMNT defender Jay DeMerit, who shares the CRAZIEST story from his career and updates the guys on his latest endeavor, RISExSHINE.

Video Chapters:

0:00: The Journeymen welcome Jay DeMerit to the pod.

2:27: Buckle up, Jay has a story to tell!

9:20: 6 months out from the 2010 World Cup, Jay undergoes a corneal transplant.

12:41: Healing in the dark. 

17:11: Back to basics, with a stitch in his eye.

19:12: Jay returns to the US National Team for a friendly vs. Holland.

24:00: Jay and the USMNT head to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup.

26:17: 6 days out from USA vs. England in the World Cup and Jay’s cornea collapsed – now what?

32:45: The Journeymen discuss how Jay’s determination and willingness to suffer exemplify the mindset needed for success in soccer and life. 

37:35:  Jay dives into all things RISExSHINE. 

45:29: Jay breaks down the RISExSHINE app for the guys ahead of the launch this fall.

46:15: RISExSHINE’s holistic approach is modeled after Jay’s journey, not the traditional Academy system. (HINT – it all starts with you!)

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0:00 – Episode Rundown

1:36 – Putting a bow on the post All-Star suspensions

9:00 – Dax brought Messi stats! 

12:47 – Should MLS rethink the All-Star Game?

15:00 – Rodrigo De Paul joins Messi in Miami

24:38 – League’s Cup is Back! (With some changes)

33:23 – Gordo’s League’s Cup Prediction

34:40 – Dax’s League’s Cup Prediction

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The Journeymen are back to unpack the 2025 MLS All-Star Game. With Dax traveling, the guys open up the line and are joined by former MLS players, Sam Cronin and Mike Chabala. 

0:00 – Unpacking the MLS All-Star Game

2:56 – The Journeymen air their grievances 

10:23 – Former MLS player Sam Cronin calls in from the golf course & Gordo’s waited 12 years to ask him one question

22:08 – Commissioner Garber’s All-Star Dilemma; Should he suspend Messi?

29:09 – Former MLS player Mike Chabala joins the pod fresh out of Austin

35:19 – MLS Alumni at All-Star Game (the good and the bad)

43:00 – Final Thoughts on the 2025 All-Star Game…Gordo’s got a crush!

45:00 – Evander stole the show in Austin and the Journeymen are fans

47:49 – Stock up: Denis Bouanga 

49:45 – What the guys would change before the 2026 MLS All-Star Game 

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0:00 - Episode Rundown

0:40 - Dax’s “Tan” and Gordo’s Mustache

2:26 - Wrapping up the Club World Cup

8:05 - Gianni Infantino addresses extreme heat concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup

11:37 - Do Gargan and Gordo still think the CWC was a massive airball?

15:30 - Two things Dax wants FIFA to carry into the World Cup (and one he doesn’t!)

18:00 - Hell is Real - Breaking down the Columbus and Cincinnati Derby

29:57 - US Open Cup Quarterfinals 

34:54 - MLS All-Star Game 

40:49 - If you were the Commissioner for the day, which two players would you add to the MLS All-Star Roster?

41:41 - Commissioner Gargan’s Additions

43:22 - Commissioner Gordon’s Additions

44:41 - Commissioner McCarty’s Additions

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The Journeymen are back and experimenting with some role play, while discussing the USMNT, the U.S. Open Cup, and making their Shield and MLS Cup predictions!

Video Chapters: 

0:00 - Episode Rundown

0:41 – The Morning after the Gold Cup Final

1:59 – Gordo’s takeaways from the USMNT’s Gold Cup

3:58 – Dax agrees with MOST of Gordo’s Points

4:52 – USMNT: Who made their case for the 2026 WC Roster?

6:11 – The guys have some questions for Pochettino 

7:30 – Dan talks USMNT tactics 

11:30 – USMNT Mindset Shift

12:13 – USMNT Style of Play

15:24 – Gordo’s hosting and has more questions 

21:51 – Final takes on the USMNT’s Gold Cup (Dax actually respects Dan’s take!)

27:38 – U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals

30:49 – Dax picks his U.S. Open Cup Winner

32:27 – Gordo has a stat!

32:49 – Dan picks his U.S. Open Cup Winner 

33:39 – Has Gordo won the Open Cup?

34:21 – Dax moves to the host’s seat to talk MLS

35:30 – Dan’s Supporters Shield Winner and MLS Cup Prediction

38:37 – Gordo’s Supporters Shield Winner and MLS Cup Prediction

41:50 – Dax finishes off the episode with his Shield & Cup Predictions

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The Journeymen are back with special guest, Bradley Wright-Phillips, to talk about his move from player to pundit, and the Steve Nash Foundation Showdown. The guys also talk Club World Cup and the Gold Cup Quarterfinals.

Video Chapters:
0:00 - Episode Rundown
0:42 - Bradley Wright-Phillips subs in for Gordo
3:10 - BWP talks transition from player to pundit
9:42 - BWP on advice from his father and brother
14:09 - BWP & the Steve Nash Foundation Showdown
15:38 - Mehdi Ballouchy's Nutmeg
20:30 - Club World Cup
30:13 - Gold Cup: Canada falls to Guatemala 
34:24 - Gold Cup: The USMNT takes care of business

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The Journeymen are back with a new outlook on life, plus some commentary on the Club World Cup, Gold Cup, and the state of the USMNT.

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The Journeymen return to talk the recent TST 7v7 Tournament, and the status of the USMNT. 

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The Journeymen chat with newly inducted MLS Hall of Famer Nick Rimando about his career.

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The Journeymen (well, 2 of them) talk with Pat Noonan about FC Cincinnati's successes, the USMNT, and more.

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The Journeymen (sans Gordo) select strikers to build a franchise around, talk Vancouver's surprise success, and Steve Cherundolo announcing his exit from LAFC at the end of the season. 

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The Journeymen chat with former MLS player and current MLS Next Technical Director Luis Robles about the youth soccer system in the US. 

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The Journeymen talk the USMNT's form, CF Montreal firing Laurent Courtois, and recap some matches from last weekend.

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The Journeymen are back heading into week 4! We talk about Seattle's sustained success. We also get into some star power talking about Reus, Puig, and Giroud. Plus who is the best team in MLS right now? Let's jump in!

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The Journeymen talk about Luis Suarez & Inter Miami, how the league is looking after week 2, and Gordo exceeds expectations!

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The Journeymen talk Dax on Apple TV, matchweek 1 results, and Messi's behavior.

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The Journeymen talk offseason changes for Chicago, Atlanta, and New England, and debate which clubs are the premier teams in the league (and Gordo looks up from his phone briefly to combine Chicho and Cucho into 1 super player)

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The Journeymen return for their first episode of 2025 with MLS Legend Mike Magee.

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The Journeymen recap the Conference Finals, make predictions on the MLS Cup Final, and Gargs pretends to do 98 pushups off screen.

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The Journeymen talk Dax's last game and his retirement, teams firing their coaches, and make predictions on the rest of the MLS playoffs.

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The Journeymen, well, 2 of them, are joined by Inter Miami's Julian Gressel to talk about his career, the Atlanta United-Inter Miami series, and of course, a round of start bench cut.

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The Journeymen are joined by Portland Timbers GM and fellow journeyman Ned Grabavoy to discuss the Portland Timbers, what it's like being a GM, and of course, to play a round of start, bench, or cut.

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The Journeymen are joined by Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan to talk about the Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami series and more.

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The journeymen gather after Atlanta United's defeat of Inter Miami in game 2 to discuss the remaining playoff matchups, and Dax's reunion with Messi.

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The Journeymen are back to full force as Dan, Dax, and Gordo discuss Bruce Arena possibly making his way to San Jose and when is Gordo going to go work for him. Dax talks about Atlanta's Playoff run and we dive into what is happening in Portland. JUMP IN!

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Gargs and Gordo take us through the first round of the MLS playoff and also swap stories about those sweet, sweet late match goals. Also who is the bigger idiot? Dax or Gordo? Lets jump in!

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The Journeymen choose namesakes for all of the MLS awards, and make some predictions on the MVP and coach of the year.

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The Journeymen discuss decision day, the 22 under 22 list, and more.

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The Journeymen return with a good chat about the clubs out in L.A. Who is the best player in the league right now and was Gordo correct all along?!

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The Journeymen return to talk about the NWSL's new CBA, Atlanta United, and more.

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The Journeymen discuss the Atlanta United vs. LA Galaxy match, the tiers of teams in the league, and the best coaches in the league.

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The Journeymen are joined by Colorado Rapids right back Keegan Rosenberry to see who can ask the longest question, talk the Rapids’ Leagues Cup run, and to play a round of Start, Bench, Cut.

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The Journeymen discuss the recent Atlanta United news, Leagues Cup, and who the least valuable DP of all time is.

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The Journeymen catch up on the Olympics, the USMNT head coach vacancy, and speculate which interim coaches will stick around.

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This week, Apple TV Lead MLS Analyst Taylor Twellman joins the Journeymen and grab every soccer topic you can think of. From the growth of the game to USMNT future to MLS Coaching Vacancies. Along with some MLB ties and Drone pilot talk? 

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The Journeymen discuss the Euro and Copa America finals, Lionel Messi's injury, and Gio Reyna's potential move to Atlanta United.

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The Journeymen talk Olympic rosters and make some suggestions for the new USMNT coach. 

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The Journeymen deliver a state of the union on the USMNT’s exit in the Copa America.

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The Journeymen are back - well, without Gargs, but Gordo and Dax catch up about Atlanta United, the USMNT, and see if Gordo can remember any of his former teammates.

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The Journeymen discuss nearly every topic of interest at the almost midway point in the MLS season, including predictions for the MLS cup winner, the competition for the MVP, and Landon Donovan’s hair.

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The Journeymen discuss Gordo’s return to the pod after Sneaky Fox’s early exit at the TST 7v7 Tournament, the changes for Atlanta United, and the USMNT.

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The Journeymen, minus the mustache man, discuss Atlanta United's recent form and changes in coaching staff, Jesse Marsch's new job, and speculate as to whether or not Columbus Crew got food poisoning before playing Pachuca.

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The Journeymen reconvene to discuss Gordo's new look, recap the Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami game, and the MLS All Star game.

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The Journeymen are joined by Pablo Mastroeni, head coach of Real Salt Lake, to discuss the form of Western Conference-leading Real Salt Lake and mental health in sports, as well as sharing stories from his career as a player and a coach.

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The Journeymen discuss coaches on the hot seat, Ben Olsen's recent comments on the USL, and strikers in the MLS.