Best Paul Ream Podcasts (2024)

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Inside LA Galaxy’s Incredible Turnaround 39:44

1h ago39:44

39:44

This time last year, the Galaxy were watching the playoffs from the sidelines. For the third time in four years, the most decorated team in MLS history hadn’t qualified. But head coach Greg Vanney vowed that this season would be different—and he was right. LA have been around the top of the standings all year, and they stormed into the playoffs wit…

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How Christian Benteke Won the Golden Boot 27:40

10d ago27:40

27:40

D.C. United’s Christian Benteke grew up playing soccer in the streets of Belgium—where a nutmeg is worth more than a goal. As he got older, he refined a blend of skill and physicality that helped him net 23 regular-season goals this year, beating out Bouanga, Messi, and Suárez to capture the 2024 MLS Golden Boot. Although D.C. barely missed out on …

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Should Messi Win MLS MVP? 36:01

14d ago36:01

36:01

There’s only one regular-season matchday left in 2024. Time flies when you’re chasing Messi across the country—or is that just Taylor? To celebrate the end of the season, Taylor sits down with two friends of the show—his broadcast partner Jake Zivin and MLS Season Pass analyst Sacha Kljestan. The three of them try to get each other into hot water w…

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Benjamin Cremaschi’s “Surreal” Life With Inter Miami CF 25:16

1M ago25:16

25:16

Benjamin Cremaschi grew up playing for local soccer clubs in the Miami area. Now playing for Inter Miami CF at age 19 with Lionel Messi, Benja says his life “doesn’t feel real.” On today’s episode, Taylor sits down with Cremaschi to talk about his surreal life, why he chose soccer over his father’s sport (rugby), and his recent talk with Tony Cherc…

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MLS: The League of the 10 32:48

1M ago32:48

32:48

In soccer, 10 isn’t just a number—it’s a position. And arguably, it’s the game’s most storied position. The 10 is a team’s creative force, the playmaker, the one who draws the crowds with goals, assists, and a little bit of magic. Messi, Pelé, Zidane, Marta, Maradona—all 10s. Around the world, the 10 is dying out, replaced with tactical systems mad…

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How US Soccer Landed Mauricio Pochettino 39:02

1M ago39:02

39:02

How did the USMNT go from crisis mode after crashing out of the group stage at Copa América to landing one of the most respected managers in the game? On today’s episode, Taylor sits down with US Soccer CEO JT Batson to get the inside story on how he helped convince Mauricio Pochettino, who has coached notable European clubs like Chelsea, PSG, and …

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The Roast of Taylor Twellman 22:11

2M ago22:11

22:11

It’s been a busy summer of soccer: Leagues Cup, Copa América, the Euros, the Olympics, and nonstop MLS action. So before we get into the final push of the season, the team at Offside has a special treat for our listeners: the Roast of Taylor Twellman. Late last year, Offside executive producer Peter Moses gathered the best and brightest in soccer c…

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Tim Ream’s MLS Homecoming 41:59

2M ago41:59

41:59

Tim Ream started his pro career with New York Red Bulls in 2010. Just two years later, the Premier League came calling. Now after 12 years, two teams, and stints with the U.S. national team that included a trip to the 2022 World Cup, Tim returns to the league where it all started. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with Charlotte FC’s new sta…

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MLS & USMNT News Roundup With The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio 34:27

2M ago34:27

34:27

As Leagues Cup draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of all the news around soccer in the States. Taylor sits down with Paul Tenorio, senior reporter for The Athletic, to talk about the MLS transfer window, roster strategies for the rest of the season, and the prospect of Mauricio Pochettino being named head coach of the U.S. men’s national tea…

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Inside Leagues Cup With Miami’s Julian Gressel 34:56

3M ago34:56

34:56

Leagues Cup is nonstop action—not only for the viewers, but for the players as well. This week, Offside goes behind the scenes with defender Julian Gressel, who recorded a series of audio diaries as Miami traveled to Houston to play Tigres before hosting Toronto in the Round of 32. Between the matches, Julian sat down with Taylor to talk about what…

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Leagues Cup Instant Reaction With Diego Valeri & Jake Zivin 34:52

3M ago34:52

34:52

Leagues Cup started with a bang, and we’re already into the knockout round. Expected clubs—like defending champs Miami and LIGA MX greats Club América—are there, but so are some surprises, like the San Jose Earthquakes. This week’s episode goes right to the center of the action. Immediately after calling the Tigres-Miami match on Saturday, Taylor s…

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Whose League Is It Anyway? With Drew Carey 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

Actor, host, and comedian Drew Carey joins Taylor to look back on a career that has woven 40 years in the entertainment industry with his love of soccer and team ownership. Drew tells Taylor about how his move to LA to host The Price Is Right led him to become an MLS fan, his secret life as a soccer photographer, buying into the Seattle expansion i…

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All-Star Game & Leagues Cup Preview With Sacha Kljestan 33:30

3M ago33:30

33:30

Hang on tight—MLS fans are in for a wild ride the rest of the summer. On today’s episode, Taylor sits down with fellow MLS Season Pass analyst Sacha Kljestan, who participated in the All-Star Skills Challenge on Tuesday night. The two break down everything you need to know about Wednesday’s All-Star Game in Columbus between the best of MLS and LIGA…

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Larry Nance Jr. Is the NBA’s Biggest Soccer Fan 29:39

4M ago29:39

29:39

Larry Nance Jr. has been in the NBA for almost a decade. But his true love isn’t basketball. It’s soccer. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with Larry, a forward for the Atlanta Hawks, to learn what sparked his passion for the beautiful game. The first pro soccer match Larry attended was a Galaxy game when he was a rookie with the Lakers, an…

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Spray Paint & Superstars: The Birth of El Tráfico 41:32

4M ago41:32

41:32

Last year’s El Tráfico at the Rose Bowl was the United States’ most attended sports game of 2023, and the derby is one of the most exciting and bitterly contested rivalries in MLS. But it’s also one of the league’s newest. So how did El Tráfico reach these heights? To tell the full story, we have to go back to a graffiti duel between fans waged on …

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Angel City FC and the Booming Business of Women’s Sports 31:20

4M ago31:20

31:20

Angel City FC, the LA-based National Women’s Soccer League club, was recently named the most valuable franchise in the league. ACFC joined the NWSL as an expansion team in 2022 and shares BMO Stadium with LAFC. From the beginning, the club made headlines with a star-studded ownership group, which includes Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria, Serena Willi…

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From MLS to Premier League With Tim Bezbatchenko 31:01

5M ago31:01

31:01

When Tim Bezbatchenko realized he wasn’t going to be a Major League Soccer player, he knew he still wanted to be around the sport—so after attending law school (while playing on a USL team), he got a job at MLS headquarters. That led to successful stints as president and general manager of Toronto FC, which hoisted an MLS Cup during his tenure, and…

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How Europe Has Shaped USMNT’s Haji Wright 29:13

5M ago29:13

29:13

Haji Wright’s introduction to international soccer when he scored the lone goal for the United States against Holland in the 2022 World Cup’s Round of 16. Since then, the 26-year-old winger, who has played all over Europe, signed with Coventry City of the English Championship, where he just had his best season yet with 19 goals—seven of them match …

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RSL’s Pablo Mastroeni, Leader of Men 37:47

5M ago37:47

37:47

Real Salt Lake is off to their best-ever franchise start, leading the West and just three points off from leading the Supporters’ Shield race — four years after finishing near the bottom of the league. One of the key figures behind this turnaround is head coach Pablo Mastroeni. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with Pablo to talk about his c…

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Concacaf Champions Cup Preview With Sammy Sadovnik & Stu Holden 36:11

5M ago36:11

36:11

The Crew aim to be the fourth MLS side to win the Concacaf Champions Cup when they travel to face storied Liga MX club Pachuca this weekend. There’s more than continental bragging rights on the line: The winner gets an automatic bid to the next year’s FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place in the U.S. So far, Seattle are the only MLS team to qu…

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NHL All-Star Filip Forsberg Loves MLS 33:10

5M ago33:10

33:10

Filip Forsberg is an NHL All-Star from Sweden, the Nashville Predators’ all-time leading goal scorer, and—since last spring—a minority owner of Nashville SC. Taylor sits down with Filip to talk about his soccer roots, why he loves Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimović, and how he got to experience Nashville SC’s incredible Leagues Cup run last year,…

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Rivalry Week Is Bigger in Texas 27:51

6M ago27:51

27:51

Rivalries live and die by the fans. And in Texas, the three teams—FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, and Austin FC— compete for the Copa Tejas trophy. Soccer culture in Texas is big, dense, and diverse—just like the state. So this week’s episode is all about the fans whose happiness depends on winning Copa Tejas. There’s Paul Fletes, lead trumpet for the s…

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Nick Hagglund on FC Cincy’s Rivalry With the Crew 30:12

6M ago30:12

30:12

It’s Rivalry Week. Across Major League Soccer, bitter rivals, old and new, are gearing up for matches that fans have had circled on their calendars since the 2024 schedule came out. Rivalries are a big deal for players too. FC Cincinnati center back Nick Hagglund tells Taylor that when the schedule comes out, the first ones he looks for are the Hel…

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The Greek God of Atlanta 40:31

6M ago40:31

40:31

On the pitch, Giorgos Giakoumakis comes across as a cocky striker. A bruiser who will do anything to score. An absolute villain. But there’s more to the big man than that. In a special episode of Offside, Giorgos opens up about his life story, including growing up in Crete, his early struggles in the Greek leagues, his scoring titles in Europe, and…

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The League of Redemption 41:18

6M ago41:18

41:18

In MLS, there’s no such thing as a win you can count on. Rules around roster-building and salary caps mean even a last-place club can give the league’s best a run for their money on any given week—and the playoff system gives everyone a shot at a dramatic turnaround. This week, we share two of the greatest single-season comebacks in league history:…

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The Joy and Trauma of Sports With Paul Scheer 39:32

7M ago39:32

39:32

Comedian Paul Scheer is known for his roles in The League and Fresh Off the Boat, his long-running podcast on bad movies called How Did This Get Made?, and being a die-hard Clippers fan. But in recent years, he’s also been swept up into the LA soccer scene, going to LAFC and Angel City FC matches. On this week’s episode, Paul and Taylor talk about …

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Diego Valeri on Analysis in Spanish, Plus Eric Ramsay’s Minnesota Move 48:27

7M ago48:27

48:27

Diego “El Maestro” Valeri, less than two years out of professional soccer, is two months into his new job as lead analyst for the Spanish broadcast on MLS Season Pass. On this week’s episode, Diego joins Taylor to talk about the transition to commentary, interviewing Lionel Messi, and his legendary career with the Portland Timbers. Plus, MLS newcom…

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How to Transform a Team With Toronto’s John Herdman 34:25

7M ago34:25

34:25

John Herdman took over as head coach at Toronto FC late last season, when the club finished in last place. But this year they seem to be turning it around. On this week’s episode, Taylor and John discuss his philosophy for leading a team through transition, something he’s done for the New Zealand women’s national team and both the Canadian men’s an…

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Sacha Kljestan Un-Retires, Plus Takeaways From the International Break 33:30

7M ago33:30

33:30

Just how hard is it for an MLS All-Star to dust off the cleats after two years of retirement and play in a competitive game? On this week’s episode, Taylor speaks with MLS Season Pass colleague Sacha Kljestan about his decision to take the field for semi-pro club Des Moines Menace in the U.S. Open Cup. Sacha explains how the opportunity came about,…

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San Diego FC Want to Be the Ajax of North America 36:12

8M ago36:12

36:12

San Diego FC are set to join MLS in 2025 as the 30th club. They’re following a familiar expansion playbook: Find an underserved market, bring investors on board, and get a stadium. But as CEO Tom Penn—who also helped start LAFC—points out, there are a couple things that make this club different. For one, they’re the first major men’s pro team in th…

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Miami Are the Villains MLS Needs, With Paul Tenorio & Pablo Maurer 33:14

8M ago33:14

33:14

Inter Miami CF have shown us they are unbeatable at their best. The flip side? Every club is giving them their very best shot. This week, The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio and Pablo Maurer join Taylor to talk through how Miami became the most wanted victory in MLS, as well as their upcoming trip to D.C. United—a club that itself was once the league’s “mo…

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How to Score in MLS With Bradley Wright-Phillips 55:50

8M ago55:50

55:50

It seems like every week, the big question for most teams in MLS is: Who’s going to score? So on this week’s episode, scoring legend and New York Red Bulls great Bradley Wright-Phillips joins Taylor—a bit of a scoring legend himself—to talk about scoring goals in MLS. They discuss BWP’s career, which can be seen as a blueprint for overseas players …

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A Tale of Two Teams 49:07

8M ago49:07

49:07

LAFC and the Colorado Rapids are as different as clubs can be. While LAFC won 2023’s Western final, the Rapids finished last in the conference. But both teams were busy in the offseason maneuvering for a more successful ’24. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with club leaders responsible for those prospects. First, Taylor speaks with LAFC co…

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2024 Season Preview With Sacha Kljestan & Diego Valeri 47:43

8M ago47:43

47:43

Offside With Taylor Twellman is back, and we’re kicking things off with a big 2024 season preview. Sacha Kljestan and Diego Valeri join Taylor to go through every MLS team—yes, every team—and reveal who they’re buying and who they’re selling. Plus, who has the best kits for 2024? Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produc…

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The Columbus Crew Are MLS Cup Champions and Storylines for 2024 23:08

11M ago23:08

23:08

On the final episode of the season, Taylor reacts to the MLS Cup by discussing what this result means for both LAFC and the 2023 champions, Columbus Crew. He then wraps the year with 12 storylines to watch out for in the 2024 season. Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and…

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MLS Cup Preview With Pablo Maurer & Sacha Kljestan, Plus Commissioner Don Garber’s 2023 Takeaways 51:18

11M ago51:18

51:18

It’s our MLS Cup preview. Taylor chats with Sacha and The Athletic’s Pablo Maurer about their takeaways from the conference finals before breaking down Saturday’s MLS Cup in Columbus between the Crew and defending champs LAFC. Taylor then sits down with MLS Commissioner Don Garber to look back on the historic 2023 season. Offside With Taylor Twellm…

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Fans From “Hell Is Real” & Houston Coach Ben Olsen on the Conference Finals 52:39

11M ago52:39

52:39

In this conference finals preview, Taylor checks in with supporters from both FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew to understand what will be the biggest edition to date in the “Hell Is Real” intrastate derby. After that, he chats with Houston Dynamo manager Ben Olsen about their surprise playoff run and what he thinks they can do to stop LAFC from …

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The Managers Preview the Conference Semifinals, Plus Chad Johnson on His Soccer Obsession 1:00:50

12M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Taylor hops around the country to preview the conference semifinals with LAFC’s Steve Cherundolo, Seattle’s Brian Schmetzer, Sporting KC’s Peter Vermes, Philadelphia’s Jim Curtin, and MLS' Coach of the Year, FC Cincinnati’s Pat Noonan. Taylor then chats with NFL great Chad Johnson about his love for the beautiful game, why he warmed up on Sundays w…

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Round One Recaps, Referee Reactions, and League News with Felipe Cárdenas 54:19

12M ago54:19

54:19

As Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs comes to a close, Taylor talks with The Athletic’s Felipe Cárdenas about what he saw at Match 2 of Atlanta-Columbus, the remaining matchups, and the clubs that are looking forward to the conference semifinals. They also reflect on how referees are finding themselves unfairly at the center of attention and discus…

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First Round Reactions With Phil Neville 45:12

1y ago45:12

45:12

This week, Taylor welcomes former Inter Miami CF head coach Phil Neville to discuss what they saw in the Match 1s of the playoffs’ Round One: Sporting Kansas City’s stunning upset of St. Louis, LAFC’s rejuvenated look, FC Cincinnati’s continued dominance, and a whole lot more. Plus, Taylor learns about how Phil’s grandmother named his father in the…

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St. Louis City Beginnings 47:26

1y ago47:26

47:26

In their first season, St. Louis CITY SC have already made history. With the most wins ever by an expansion club, St. Louis head into the playoffs as the #1 seed in the Western Conference, and they host their first postseason match this Sunday. On this week’s episode, Taylor talks with CEO Carolyn Kindle, head coach Bradley Carnell, sporting direct…

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Road to the MLS Cup with Maurice Edu & Sacha Kljestan 51:19

1y ago51:19

51:19

In a special extra episode, Taylor sits down with Maurice Edu and Sacha Kljestan to preview and predict the MLS playoffs. Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts. http://apple.co/Offside-MLSSeasonPass See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…

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MLS Awards and a Listener Mailbag, plus the Growth of MLS Next Pro with Ali Curtis 44:27

1y ago44:27

44:27

Heading into the final weekend of regular-season play, Taylor shares his predictions for MLS season awards, answers listener questions, and chats with SVP of MLS NEXT Pro Ali Curtis on player development and their new “pick your opponent” playoff format. Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain De…

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FC Cincinnati’s Improbable Turnaround with Coach Pat Noonan and Brandon Vazquez 44:08

1y ago44:08

44:08

In just two seasons, FC Cincinnati went from three straight rock-bottom finishes to their first-ever Supporters’ Shield. On this week’s episode, Taylor talks with head coach Pat Noonan and breakout forward Brandon Vazquez about their journeys to Cincinnati, their expectations heading into the playoffs, and what a trophy means to a city that’s falle…

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Tanzania to Texas: The Bernard Kamungo Story 43:41

1y ago43:41

43:41

Taylor digs into an MLS story that needs to be heard to be believed: Bernard Kamungo’s long path to FC Dallas. Taylor speaks with Bernard and his brother, Imani, about their relocation to Texas in 2017, how a $90 tryout changed their lives, and how they supported each other as Bernard realized his lifelong dream. The Kamungos’ journey began at the …

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Dan Le Batard and Mike Ryan + US Open Cup Final and Campeones Cup Reactions 38:50

1y ago38:50

38:50

After a wild Wednesday night in American soccer, Taylor reacts to the Miami-Houston U.S. Open Cup Final and the Campeones Cup showdown between MLS champs LAFC and Liga MX champs Tigres. Then Taylor chats with the one and only Dan Le Batard and his producer Mike Ryan about Messi’s impact on Miami’s sports culture, the growth of soccer in America, an…

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A Columbus Crew Deep Dive with Wilfried Nancy, Tim Bezbatchenko, and Julian Gressel 31:16

1y ago31:16

31:16

This week, Taylor takes a closer look at the Columbus Crew, one of the league’s founding clubs and a team who have reinvented themselves just three years after winning the MLS Cup. Taylor talks with manager Wilfried Nancy about his unique approach to coaching and encouraging egos, team president Tim Bezbatchenko about the kinds of players he looks …

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USMNT & American Academies With Tim Howard 45:13

1y ago45:13

45:13

Future Hall of Famer Tim Howard joins the podcast to talk about recent USMNT friendlies and the road to the 2026 World Cup. Taylor and Tim reflect on how much has changed since they played on the national team together and the ways MLS Next will shape the future of American soccer. Also on the show, Taylor reacts to the latest MLS news and answers …

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Celebrity Row at LAFC and USMNT Kickoff with Ricardo Pepi and Folarin Balogun 39:56

1y ago39:56

39:56

Taylor brings you the sounds of Miami’s dismantling of the defending champs, including celebrity encounters, Messi fans, and LAFC’s raucous 3252. After questioning if LAFC can overtake St. Louis in the West and discussing Orlando’s ascension in the East, Taylor turns to the start of the US men’s team camp. He speaks with young stars Ricardo Pepi an…

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MLS Transfer Window, Spanish Federation Chaos, and a Dash of Messi Magic With Michael McCann and Felipe Cárdenas 48:58

1y ago48:58

48:58

Taylor reacts to midweek MLS action after Nashville’s draw in Miami. Then he speaks with Harvard Law professor and sports legal expert Michael McCann about the fallout and legal repercussions with the Spanish Football Federation after the Women’s World Cup. He then turns to The Athletic’s Felipe Cárdenas to discuss the MLS transfer window, Messi’s …

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