The World’s GAM - A Major League Soccer Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

You are listening to the very first episode of the The World's GAM! A podcast for MLS fans and a compliment to your local MLS coverage. The top stories around the league in part one include the Vancouver Whitecaps strong start, what's wrong with Olivier Giroud at LAFC, and the Des Moines Menace Open Cup run underway. Part Two is a deeper dive into a single story which this week is the USL's vote to start Promotion and Relegation in 2028. Finally Part Three is a rundown of three matches to watch this weekend in MLS. 

Timestamps: 

(2:53) - Des Moines Menace Open Cup Run

(8:02) - Olivier Giroud's time at LAFC]

(13:18) - PK in Portland has VAR on notice

(21:20) - Vancouver Whitecaps on a white-hot start

(28:01) - MLS plays through the international break - WHY?

(30:56) - Deeper Dive into USL adopting Pro/Rel

(46:06) - What to Watch This Weekend 

Thank you to "LackOfZach" from the Post's discord for the name of the show!

The World's GAM is produced by The Post Cincy.

Episode two of The World's GAM has the people talking! Gregg Berhalter's Chicago Fire, with the added context of the USMNT's recent failure, has QSMNT twitter second guessing things. Peter Vermes is barely holding on to his job in Kansas City. CBS and Paramount+ have picked up the Open Cup media rights, but what does this tournament look like next year? So much more to talk about around the world of MLS including a deep dive into Canada's position within MLS. And what to watch for this weekend. 

Timestamps: 

(3:05) - Gregg Berhalter's Chicago Fire

(11:40) - Sporting Kansas City's Struggles

(19:43) - US Open Cup has a Media Partner

(27:27) - MLS's new timeslots

(32:51) - Third Kits + Insigne starts!

(36:18) - Canada in MLS

(50:09) - What to Watch For This Weekend

We're back with another newsy week in MLS! Inter Miami claims all 3 points vs. Philly in a clash of East-leading titans. San Diego FC gets a first home victory in a first-half thriller vs. LAFC. Peter Vermes is OUT as manager of SKC less than 24 hours after supporters demanded his firing. Thomas Müller on his way to MLS? Rumors have the Bayern Munich star linked to FC Cincinnati, San Diego FC and New York Red Bulls.

PLUS: Violent incidents at San Diego FC, Political signs taken down at New England Revolution -- what's going on with attendance and crowds at MLS matches this season? 

Timestamps: 

(1:55) Inter Miami v. Philadelphia Union

(10:55) - San Diego FC v. LAFC

(19:55) - Peter Vermes OUT at Sporting Kansas City

(30:39) - Thomas Müller to MLS?

(36:05) - LAFC v. Club America for a Club World Cup Spot

PART II

(40:45) - Fan Incidents at MLS Stadiums This Week + Attendance Talk

PART III

(55:55) - What matches YOU should be watching this weekend (in addition to your favorite team)

Special thanks to JIM TRACE & THE MAKERS for our music! Check them out on the web at jimtraceandthemakers.com.

The World's GAM is produced by The Post Cincy.

There was plenty to talk about this week in MLS! in Part One it's a look at a few of the big results this weekend including San Jose's 6-1 victory over DC United and Toronto's 1-1 draw in Miami. Vancouver is looking to build a new stadium, but aren't they also for sale? USL has MLS-ish viewing numbers on CBS and MLS Next decides to do-away with wins and losses. Part Two is dedicated to Philly selling Daniel Gazdag to Columbus Crew. Who wins, who loses in this, and how should the fans be feeling? Finally in Part Three it's What to Watch For This Weekend with an eye to the West.

Timestamps: 

(3:21) - San Jose beat-down of DC United 6-1

(13:15) - Toronto draws Miami in Miami

(21:38) - USL gets MLS-ish viewing numbers on CBS

(28:54) - Vancouver looks to build a new stadium!?

(34:42) - MLS Next "Quality of Play" rankings

(42:27) - Gazdag to Columbus shocker

(59:29) - What to Watch For This Weekend

It's the Vancouver Whitecaps's world and we're just livin in it. An incredible CCL run, a crushing 5-1 victory over Austin, and all without their best player means The World's GAM had to talk to Michael McColl from AFTN about the start to the season in Vancouver. In Part One it's a run through topics like MLS not adopting the winter schedule, more teams adopting local tape delays, the wild result in Atlanta, Miami and Columbus playing in Cleveland, and so much more. Part Three is a look at the matches to watch this weekend!

Timestamps: 

(0:56) - MLS does not adopt a Winter Schedule

(11:18) - Columbus and Miami play in Cleveland

(19:29) - New England gets a win in Atlanta

(26:14) - MLS Coaching Hot Seats 

(29:30) - MLS teams adopting tape delay 

(36:12) - Interview with AFTN's Michael McColl about Vancouver Whitecaps

(59:08) - What to Watch For This Weekend

Check out AFTN's coverage of the Whitecaps, Canadian soccer, and BC soccer at https://aftn.ca/

Phil Neville goes OFF on referees in MLS, is he off base? not was a rough look for the Third Team this past weekend, maybe he has a point. Steve Cherundolo says goodbye to LAFC... in like 8 months. He decides to leave the team for personal reasons, just as the season gets started, but won't leave until the end of the season. How weird is that? Bruce Arena takes a shot at the USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino, is it unfair? In Part Two it's all about Transfer Deadline Day and ask the question, should team still be doing business with Boavista? Then finally it's what to watch for this weekend! 

Timestamps:

(3:25) - Phil Neville's comments on PRO 

(12:56) - Steve Cherundolo's decision to leave LAFC

(24:55) - Bruce Arena takes a shot at Mauricio Pochettino

(30:48) - Transfer Deadline Day 

(44:50) - What to Watch For This Weekend

The World's GAM is lucky enough to be joined by the Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle to talk the theory behind power rankings, how much xDAWG vs Vibes is important, and are LA Galaxy or NYRB fans hurting more. Part One is a rundown of the top stories including the world's best team Vancouver Whitecaps, Jullian Gressel going to Minnesota in a very cool, very legal way, Wilfred Zaha clapping back, and so much more. Part Three are your matches to watch this weekend!

Timestamps: 

(4:36) - Vancouver Whitecaps beat Miami!

(16:53) - Jullian Gressel moves to Minnesota 

(21:52) - Wilfred Zaha takes to Snapchat 

(31:18) - Johnny Russell betrays SKC

(32:42) - Pablo Mauer leaves The Athletic 

(41:50) - A conversation with Matt Doyle

(1:11:29) - What to watch this weekend

Links: 

Tactics Free Zone Subtack from Matt Doyle

It's a full episode on The World's GAM covering the top stories in and around MLS. The Open Cup this weekend exposed, once again, a critical weakness is the sport, getting people to care about cup matches. SKC records a no-shooter against LA Galaxy. LAFC is in a playoff that may or may not be legitimate depending on who you ask. EA FC is putting MLS in weird places and the New England Revolution are back. 

Timestamps: 

(0:58) - Open Cup

(10:29) - SKC's Weird Win over LA Galaxy 

(24:27) - LAFC - Club America playoff

(33:25) - New England Revolution are Back 

(37:01) - EA FC Mobile did what?

(45:28) - Double Secret Transfer Window

(1:04:06) - What to Watch This Weekend 

A very interesting week in MLS both on and off the field. In Part Two Ben Wright of 615 soccer, MLS, and GIVE ME SPORT joins to talk about the fan situation in Nashville and ICE detentions making fans feel unsafe to attend matches, as well as the season on the pitch. In Part One it's Minnesota whooping Miami and making Beckham cry on instagram, the LA Galaxy might have signed their doomed manager to a new secret contract, and Orlando have quietly put together an impressive season so far. Finally Part Three is all Rivalry Week, which matches are worth your time?

Timestamps: 

(3:22) - Minnesota vs Miami vs Beckham 

(15:59) - The doomed LA Galaxy continue to be doomed

(30:42) - The sneak good Orlando run 

(37:13) - Interview with Ben Wright 

(1:03:26) - What to Watch this Weekend

Read more of Ben's work at https://www.sixonefivesoccer.com/

It was a rivalry week for the history books! Very, very boring history books. Mid-week matches take the steam out of intense rivalries and might have contributed to weak results. Greg Vanney signs a contract extension on the eve of his team going winless yet again this season. And the seats in St Louis are heating up. Part Two is all about Miami, and asking if they're bad now after an awful two months of performances. Part Three is all about which matches are worth your time this weekend!

Timestamps:

(6:25) - Special 10 days transfer window 

(10:23) - Rivalry Week Reactions

(19:04) - El Traffico and Greg Vanney

(28:26) - Hot seats in St Louis

(38:16) - Is Miami bad now?

(56:44) - What to watch this weekend