A very, very busy week off the field for MLS has so much to talk about in this one. The USMNT had two rough games in their tune-up match before the Gold Cup, but does it look worse for MLS that a team full of MLS-ers couldn't get it done? LAFC, the club and the fans, take a stand against the federal government while the Club World Cup looks to add ICE and Boarder Patrol to stadium security, where does this go from here? Vancouver Whitecaps continue their insane story with a very weird 3-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders and USSF and the NCAA are holding talks about how to incorporate college soccer in the broader soccer umbrella in the United States, what happens next? PLUS what to watch this weekend.

Timestamps:

(1:35) - USMNT vs MLS

(14:36) - LAFC vs the feds

(25:54) - Vancouver vs Seattle

(36:51) - Chicago Fire new stadium soon?

(38:09) - USSF and NCAA to merge? The future of college soccer

(57:24) - What to watch this weekend

International competitions dominated the MLS storylines this past week with LAFC punching a ticket to the Club World Cup, Seattle Sounders players protesting how bonuses are being divided, and the Vancouver Whitecaps fail at the finish-line in CONCACAF Champions Cup. MLS National Writer Charles Boehm joins to talk about MLS at the half-way point. What storylines are being overlooked and who do we credit for the Philly academy success? Finally what to watch this weekend is a little lacking as most of the league is off for international duty.

Timestamps:

(8:01) - LAFC is in the Club World Cup

(27:07) - Seattle Sounders player protest

(42:34) - Conversation with Charles Boehm

(1:12:26) - What to Watch this Weekend

Another exciting week of MLS action has the lead story being Olof Mellberg is out after just 15 matches in charge in St Louis. How much time is left for St Louis's General Manager, and how is Philly's success factoring in. Many listeners wanted The Chief and Grayson to weigh in on a call in the Charlotte-Columbus match, but what are ways we can make refereeing better in MLS? Maybe start with answering some questions. FC Cincinnati are at the top of the table, but are they pretending? And CR7 will probably be coming to the United States this summer, but playing for whom?

Timestamps:

(8:41) - Olof Mellberg OUT

(22:02) - Referee decisions make headlines

(44:32) - FC Cincinnati

(50:45) - Ronaldo to Miami!?

(56:37) - What to Watch this Weekend (and Wednesday)