Campaigns are making the most of their opportunities to garner support from Massachusetts voters.By Carrie Healy

Jordan and Logan are back and discuss the US Open Cup Final, Miami stalling, who should be MVP and much more! Then we turn our attention to the MLS Playoff Picture if it started today, who will grab the remaining playoff spots? We discuss. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube…

Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz says he expects lackluster tax collections to continue with "unavoidable deficiencies" on the horizon.By Carrie Healy

Massachusetts cannabis regulators last week were led by Commissioner Bruce Stebbins as the commission's acting chair. At that meeting, they also identified a nearly $3 million budget shortfall for this year.By Carrie Healy

Jordan and Logan are back and preview the US Open Cup Final with LAFC and Sporting KC. Will LAFC drop another final? We weigh in. Then we turn our attention to the MLS Playoff Picture, who will grab the remaining playoff spots? We discuss. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube…

Opponents of the new gun law in Massachusetts are deep into their campaign to get it repealed, but they have a lot of work ahead.By Adam Frenier

Friday, Maurico Pochettino was officially unveiled as the next USMNT manager, we talk about his introductory press conference and what expectations are. Then we discuss the Top 25 MLS jersey sales for 2024, clinching scenarios for Wednesday matches and all the past weeks worth of MLS action! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @stat…

Campaigns for and against statewide ballot questions have begun running advertising campaigns to educate voters.By Carrie Healy

Does Luis Suarez have a shot at MVP? Miami is still rolling without Messi and a major part of it is Suarez’s 16 goals and 5 assists in only 1441 minutes! Or is this the year where an MVP does not come from the Supporters Shield winner? Is Crew or Miami the team to beat in the playoffs? We discuss it all! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Ins…

The Massachusetts presidential primary in March attracted about 1.2 million voters. But on Tuesday, voters will pick nominees for state- and county-level offices. And it's been a sleepy political season so far in many parts of the state.By Sam Hudzik

Leagues Cup is over and the Columbus Crew are Champions! We had Deja Vu, as the Crew beat LAFC in another final to become champions. Will this happen again in December? We discuss! Then we dive into all the MLS weekend action that took place. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: yout…

Leagues Cup is winding down and it is an all MLS semi final field! Who will win the Leagues Cup? Then we talk about the reports of Mauricio Pochettino becoming the USMNT manager! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: …

Leagues Cup has started the knock out rounds. We discuss the Round of 32 and look ahead to the Round of 16 and Quaterfinals. Then we discuss the USWNT Olympic Gold Medalists! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: http…

Massachusetts House and Senate members largely vacated the Statehouse after their underwhelming finish to formal sessions on Aug. 1, saying they'd continue working on the bills they couldn't agree on.By Carrie Healy

Leagues Cup group stage is almost done! We talk about MLS dominating Liga MX. Then we discuss the USMNT U-23 and USWNT Olympic Campaigns. USMNT U-23 lose to Morocco 4-0 and USWNT are in the semis! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gm…

The Massachusetts Legislature has begun a five-month stretch of informal sessions following the end of formal sessions last week.By Carrie Healy

Leagues Cup has finally kicked off, we talk about MLS dominating the first matchday. Then we discuss the USMNT U-23 and USWNT Olympic Campaigns. USMNT U-23 have a shot to move on and USWNT are back on top as they beat Zambia and Germany to advance out of their group! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/St…

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign paid a visit to western Massachusetts this weekend, raised a bunch of Berkshire bucks and rallied the state's Democrats.By Sam Hudzik

MLS had a full two match days of matches, Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu’s record and is now the youngest player to ever debut in MLS. Is he being rushed or is this fine? We discuss! The USMNT U-23 and USWNT are getting ready to kick off their Olympic Campaigns this week. What do we expect from these teams? Leagues Cup kicks off Friday, we preview…

Come join us as we discuss matchday 26, Copa America News and Gregg Berhalter being fired by US Soccer. Who are the likely candidates to replace him? Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesidesh…

Come join us as we discuss matchdays 24/25. We also talk about the top teams in each of the two conferences in MLS, what we feel will shake out in the coming months when teams return to full strength, and how the underdogs are not as strong right now in the league. Also, we talk about the US Soccer Olympics Roster for Paris 2024 and a huge update a…

Come join us as we mourn the USMNT getting beaten out of the group stages in Copa America. We look ahead to the match against Uruguay and what not getting out of the group stage does for this group. Is Gregg out? We also discuss MLS action for Matchday 23.

It's now 14 years that Massachusetts lawmakers have not agreed on a full-year budget before the start of the state's fiscal year. But that doesn't mean state office buildings are shut down.By Sam Hudzik

Come join us as we mourn the USMNT loss to Panama in Copa America. If the USMNT don't get out of the group, is it time for Gregg to go? What was Weah thinking? Are we going to waste 2026? Jordan shares his thoughts on this USMNT team. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/…

Matchdays 21 and 22 is over, but Copa America is just getting started! MLS had a full slate of games as the USMNT kicked off their Copa America with a 2-0 victory over Bolivia! What is the ceiling for this team? Over in MLS, Luchi Gonzalez is let go by San Jose, but was he the problem? Seattle beat Dallas due to two late goals, and Union continue t…

This episode was recorded on June 17 2024 but due to an error was not published until now on the Audio feed. Matchday 20 is over, but Copa America is about to begin! MLS had a full slate of games as the USMNT prepared for Copa America with a final international friendly! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.co…

Bills dealing with the climate, and guns only have until July 31st to be dealt with by Mass. legislators. The end of formal sessions of the two-year General Court are just weeks away.By Carrie Healy

Matchday 19 is over and thankfully so is The USMNT vs Colombia! A select few MLS clubs played this weekend during the international break while the USMNT got beat by Colombia on the eve of Copa America. USMNT have another friendly vs Brazil on Wednesday, can it get worse? How late is it to move on from Gregg Berhalter before the 2026 World Cup? We …

Housing is the number one issue on the minds of Mass. residents. Can lawmakers pass a measure before the end of this session that will turnaround the current housing crunch driving so many people away?By Carrie Healy

Matchdays 17 and 18 are over! Messi reaches 25 Goal Contributions in record time, Gonzalo Pineda is fired by Atlanta United, Columbus lost the Champions Cup Final. What will it take for MLS to consistently win the competition? Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesi…

The felony conviction of former President Donald Trump is expected to cause little to no reverberations in Massachusetts, a dependably blue state, where state house lawmakers have a mountain of bills to tackle before the end of the Legislative session.By Carrie Healy

Matchday 16 is over and we had some thrilling draws and high scoring affairs. Miami traveled to Vancouver without Messi, Suarez and Busquets and won! FC Cincy win a thrilling 4-3 match over Toronto. Atlanta lose another match at home to LAFC, and Dallas Minnesota play a thrilling draw. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesides…

Experts say road congestion is back to pre-pandemic levels in Massachusetts. Will state lawmakers be more receptive to adding tolls?By Carrie Healy

Matchdays 14 and 15 are in the books! Caleb Porter lashed out at reporters in his press conference, we talk what is going on in New England. We then take a look at which teams are hot and which are not, before talking the new USMNT roster for the upcoming Colombia and Brazil friendlies. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @stateside…

About two months remain in the calendar for the Massachusetts Legislature. The state House last week passed a major hospital oversight proposal. This week, state senators will debate their proposed spending plan.By Carrie Healy

The Stateside Soccer Show: #235 Messi Complains About MLS Rule, Giroud Officially Joins LAFC, and Cincy Proves Hell is Real Matchday 13 is over and we talk about the biggest moments. Messi complains about a new MLS rule, Giroud is signing with LAFC, and Cincy won a big game against Columbus! We break it all down. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesid…

Employers and the economy in Massachusetts are being affected by too few workers. We take a look at the Senate's proposed spending plan through the lens of the workforce.By Carrie Healy

Matchday 12 is over and we are nearing the one third part of the season. Logan and Jordan talk the insane madness that is Messi as he contributes to all six goals Miami scored on Red Bull, Quakes beating LAFC, MNUFC beating Atlanta, and more! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: yout…

Alcohol oversight has traditionally all been done by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, until the House's spending plan re-assigned oversight at casino restaurants last month.By Carrie Healy

Legislators in the Massachusetts House passed a bill, among hundreds attached in amendments to the budget, aimed at disclosing the use of artificial intelligence in political messages.By Carrie Healy

Matchday 11 is over and we are nearing the one third part of the season. Logan and Jordan went to RSL vs Union for Logan’s first ever Union game, Miami came from behind and then stomped on the Revs, LAFC win late vs Portland Timbers, and LA Galaxy lose to Austin FC! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Sta…

Matchday 10 is over and we are nearing the one third part of the season. We look at whose job is on the line, a crazy Midwest thriller in KC, Vancouver win against Seattle, Cincy take down Atlanta and more! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: states…

Deliberations on hundreds of amendments to the $57.9 billion Mass. House Ways and Means committee budget for fiscal 2025 are set to consume attention this week.By Carrie Healy

Matchday 9 was great! Messi entertained thousands in Arrowhead, LA Galaxy down Whitecaps and Union Stay Undefeated Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow\…

The Massachusetts House budget makes $500 million available to cover emergency assistance shelter costs for FY'25. The House budget debate is set for Wednesday, April 24.By Carrie Healy

Jordan and Jack are back to catch up on some news. Disney’s board won their election over Peltz, Test Track is closing, and Pandora California has concept art! Follow the podcast on: Twitter: BTDisneyPodcast Facebook.com/behindthedreamspodcast Instagram: @behindthedreamspodcast YouTube: Behind the Dreams Podcast Email: ⁠behindthedreamspodcast@gmail…

Matchday 8 was wild! El Trafico started off strong, Messi Returned to Miami, Red Bulls shock Cincy,and Vancouver continue top of the West. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow\…

Matchday 7 was a fun one! We got a goal of the year contender from Godoy in Nashville, a battle of the unbeatens in Union vs MNUFC, Rapids come from behind to beat LAFC, Galaxy stay rolling and more! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow…

What a crazy week Matchday 6 was! Lewis Morgan defeated his old team handily, LAFC smashed 5 goals against Nashville while Union win big on the road, Orlando finally scores more goals, and a poorly reffed game between Charlotte and Columbus took place. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow You…

Jordan and Logan talk the semi finals, and final of the 2024 Concacaf Nations League as the USA are now back to back to back champions of the tournament. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesi…