MLS Soccerwise | Who Can Make the MLS Playoffs?
Summary
Hosts Davidos and Doyle discuss MLS’s quiet transfer window, noting that while spending hit a record $370M, most teams avoided major overhauls due to upcoming CBA uncertainty. Doyle shares his Peru trip, highlighting Machu Picchu and his focus on Cinciano’s Copa Sudamericana match. The duo analyzes the Supporters’ Shield race, predicting Nashville will hold off Vancouver, and evaluates playoff contenders like Saint Louis and FC Dallas. They also review recent results, including Orlando City’s momentum and San Jose’s defensive struggles.
Topics discussed
Intro: Davidos's Peru trip and Matt's illness
Peru travelogue: Inca history and Machu Picchu
Peruvian soccer: Sporting Cristal vs Torque
MLS Transfer Window: Status quo and spending
Global market: MLS sales and player value
Financials: GAM, revenue, and record sales
Current form: Winning streaks and Griezmann
Playoff race: Orlando, St. Louis, and grind
Shield race: Nashville, Toronto, and Vancouver
Western Conference: Vancouver's dominance
Inter Miami: Noah Allen sale and youth pipeline
West 2nd place: St. Louis, Houston, and Dallas
San Jose Earthquakes: Tactics and Nico Seck
Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders outlook
East Conference: Philadelphia Union's hot streak
New York City FC: Josh Sargent and Alonzo
Matt Miazga controversy and departure
Outro: Kevin Sullivan hype and upcoming news
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