SEGMENT ONE: Recapping Crew SC vs. Philadelphia Union, Cracking the Code makes its triumphant return, and Man Balls of The Week. SEGMENT TWO: Celebrity fans Dave and Olivia Edinger stop by to talk about Amish stuff or speak in Pennsylvania-Dutch, or whatever. SEGMENT THREE: The Battle for The Grand Prize, prediction scores, prediction updates, the Weather Report with Alex Thomas, and previewing Crewzers FC vs Bridgeview Fire.

Steve Zakuani recaps the Sounders’ 2-1 win in Toronto, breaking down Head Coach Brian Schmetzer’s tactics and why the counterattack worked at BMO Field. Former Sounder Zach Scott stops by to preview the Sounders’ match against Portland and talk about the history of the Portland-Seattle rivalry.

Alexi and Mosse explore Liverpool's rumored interest in Christian Pulisic in the State of the Union (2:14). The careers and accomplishments of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are compared in Mosse Makes the Case (12:43). Also, the guys discuss automatic bids for the 2026 World Cup in Ask Alexi (24:34) and break down Groups D, E and F in the World Cup Update (35:10). Finally, a look at the Champions League and Europa League semifinals headline The Back Three (48:32). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse react to President Trump's tweet about the 2026 World Cup in the State of the Union (4:26). The dynamics of the Ballon d'Or in a World Cup year is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (14:49). Also, the guys discuss rooting interests in the World Cup in Ask Alexi (24:35) and break down Groups A, B and C in the World Cup Update (37:26). Finally, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's challenge to his LA Galaxy teammates headlines The Back Three (47:48). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Steve Zakuani recaps the Sounders’ loss against LAFC and discusses his dream Sounders starting XI, while Sounders broadcaster Matt Johnson stops by to talk about the inaugural match at Banc of California Stadium his tradition to travel to every World Cup since 1994 and much more.

Alexi and Mosse look at refereeing decisions in the wake of Gianluigi Buffon's big sending off against Real Madrid in the State of the Union (2:47). In Mosse Makes the Case (14:09), Mosse wonders if winning league titles has lost its luster. Also, Alexi explores what the USMNT should do at future World Cups in Ask Alexi (22:08) and the guys break down Zlatan Ibrahimovic hinting he could un-retire from international duty in the World Cup Update (31:58). Finally, reaction to the Champions League semifinal draw highlights The Back Three (39:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sounders FC host Steve Zakuani recaps the Sounders’ 2-2 road draw against Sporting KC and has an in-depth conversation with Seattle native and former Sounder Darren Sawatzky on U.S. Soccer and the World Cup, his role in scouting Deandre Yedlin and much more.

SEGMENT ONE: Recapping Crew at Bridgeview F*re, Cracking the Code talks lawsuit, and Man Balls of The Week. SEGMENT TWO: Celebrity guest David Miller stops by to talk about things and stuff. SEGMENT THREE: Hot takes from The Massive, rrediction scores, prediction updates, previewing Crewzers FC at DC United.

Death, taxes, the Whitecaps getting screwed by VAR, and being unable to break down a poor team. That's what feels inevitable in life right now. The 'Caps headed to RSL and it wasn't so much a case of the result being taken with a pinch of salt, but the Salty ones pinching a result. We pick over the bones of a poor outing in Utah, have a look at what went wrong in the 2-1 loss, and look at the individual performances of some of the 'Caps players and Robbo. We'll also look at the weekend's action amongst the MLS Western Conference teams, bring you a Flash Five about footballing brothers, talk Fish and Chips with Gordon Forrest, chat Panini stickers, introduce our new Swap Shop segment, and Halftime Oranges feature in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:05.11: RSL v Whitecaps Match In Review28.12: Mike Petke audio and discussion on his thoughts on the 'Caps34.07: RSL v Whitecaps player and Robbo discussion46.28: MLS West Week In Review66.06: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - Panini71.01: Panini Stickers74.57: Swap Shop79.16: Flash Five - Footballing Brothers87.44: Fish and Chips with Gordon Forrest91.44: BC Soccerweb headlines

Simon Allen joins Kevin for episode #45 to discuss: Zlatan and El Trafico (2:00) Toronto FC in the CCL (18:10) existential discussions on the Philadelphia Union (28:10) introducing the Crossing Broadcast Podcast Network (45:00) more Union game notes (46:40) your questions, comments, concerns, and bitchings (51:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices