MLS Aces Podcast
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MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 352 is out now! Tom & Jason chat all things:
-MLS Cup Playoffs 1st Round
-Sandro Schwarz & Chris Armas OUT
-And other news and notes from around the league!
We have our spooky episode talking about this scary playoff format ⬇️
spotify.link/XpnGQ41eVXb
-MLS Cup Playoffs 1st Round
-Sandro Schwarz & Chris Armas OUT
-And other news and notes from around the league!
We have our spooky episode talking about this scary playoff format ⬇️
spotify.link/XpnGQ41eVXb
How are they playing this CPL Final?
November 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
How are they playing this CPL Final?
What an absolutely legendary game and series between Minnesota United & the Seattle Sounders!!!
Minnesota down a man comes back, forces PKs, & an absolute show in penalties from Dayne St. Clair!
Minnesota United are moving on!!!
Minnesota down a man comes back, forces PKs, & an absolute show in penalties from Dayne St. Clair!
Minnesota United are moving on!!!
November 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
What an absolutely legendary game and series between Minnesota United & the Seattle Sounders!!!
Minnesota down a man comes back, forces PKs, & an absolute show in penalties from Dayne St. Clair!
Minnesota United are moving on!!!
Minnesota down a man comes back, forces PKs, & an absolute show in penalties from Dayne St. Clair!
Minnesota United are moving on!!!
There is always an adherent risk with bringing back a Manager for a 2nd stint... but there is just something about Tata in MLS that feels like the risk is worth taking
He is not a perfect Manager, identifier of talent, etc. But Tata knows how to build success in this league
He is not a perfect Manager, identifier of talent, etc. But Tata knows how to build success in this league
Tata Martino is back in MLS as the new head coach of Atlanta United.
#MLS #AtlUtd #Atlanta #AtlantaUnited
#MLS #AtlUtd #Atlanta #AtlantaUnited
Tata Martino returns as Atlanta United head coach | MLSSoccer.com
Atlanta United have named Gerardo
www.mlssoccer.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
There is always an adherent risk with bringing back a Manager for a 2nd stint... but there is just something about Tata in MLS that feels like the risk is worth taking
He is not a perfect Manager, identifier of talent, etc. But Tata knows how to build success in this league
He is not a perfect Manager, identifier of talent, etc. But Tata knows how to build success in this league
LET'S GO!!!
Shoutout Kevin O'Toole on his 1st international call up for Ireland! Huge accomplishment man!
NYCFC just producing another international!
Shoutout Kevin O'Toole on his 1st international call up for Ireland! Huge accomplishment man!
NYCFC just producing another international!
That’s Ireland international Kevin O’Toole, thank you very much ☘️ www.fai.ie/latest/hallg...
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
LET'S GO!!!
Shoutout Kevin O'Toole on his 1st international call up for Ireland! Huge accomplishment man!
NYCFC just producing another international!
Shoutout Kevin O'Toole on his 1st international call up for Ireland! Huge accomplishment man!
NYCFC just producing another international!
Okay Cavan Sullivan! The Philadelphia Union young star subs in late into the US U17 World Cup Game & sends us up 1-0!
Cavan Sullivan with a 79’ strike to give the U-17s a 1-0 lead over Burkina Faso at the U17 World Cup.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Okay Cavan Sullivan! The Philadelphia Union young star subs in late into the US U17 World Cup Game & sends us up 1-0!
This is huge news! Inter Miami will be without star striker Luis Suarez for their Game 3 matchups vs Nashville SC this weekend
Has MLS had enough of Suarez's BS?
Has MLS had enough of Suarez's BS?
🇺🇾🔴 BREAKING: Luis Suarez has been SUSPENDED for Inter Miami's decisive game three playoff match against Nashville SC by MLS Disciplinary Committee, per sources
Suarez suspended 1 match for kicking Andy Najar in 71st min
Miami appealed. Didn't win appeal www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Suarez suspended 1 match for kicking Andy Najar in 71st min
Miami appealed. Didn't win appeal www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Sources: Suárez suspended for Miami's pivotal playoff game vs. Nashville
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is huge news! Inter Miami will be without star striker Luis Suarez for their Game 3 matchups vs Nashville SC this weekend
Has MLS had enough of Suarez's BS?
Has MLS had enough of Suarez's BS?
I mean I'll say... voters got this as close to correct as I've seen in a while.
My only shouts would be Jeppe Tverskov & Andy Najar missing
My only shouts would be Jeppe Tverskov & Andy Najar missing
MLS Best XI
GK
Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota)
De
Alex Freeman (Orlando)
Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver)
Kai Wagner (Philly)
Jakob Glesnes (Philly)
Ms
Evander (Cincinnati)
Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver)
Cristian Roldan (Seattle)
Fs
Lionel Messi (Miami)
Denis Bouanga (LAFC)
Anders Dreyer (SD)
GK
Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota)
De
Alex Freeman (Orlando)
Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver)
Kai Wagner (Philly)
Jakob Glesnes (Philly)
Ms
Evander (Cincinnati)
Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver)
Cristian Roldan (Seattle)
Fs
Lionel Messi (Miami)
Denis Bouanga (LAFC)
Anders Dreyer (SD)
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I mean I'll say... voters got this as close to correct as I've seen in a while.
My only shouts would be Jeppe Tverskov & Andy Najar missing
My only shouts would be Jeppe Tverskov & Andy Najar missing
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MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 352 is out now! Tom & Jason chat all things:
-MLS Cup Playoffs 1st Round
-Sandro Schwarz & Chris Armas OUT
-And other news and notes from around the league!
We have our spooky episode talking about this scary playoff format ⬇️
spotify.link/XpnGQ41eVXb
-MLS Cup Playoffs 1st Round
-Sandro Schwarz & Chris Armas OUT
-And other news and notes from around the league!
We have our spooky episode talking about this scary playoff format ⬇️
spotify.link/XpnGQ41eVXb
October 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 352 is out now! Tom & Jason chat all things:
-MLS Cup Playoffs 1st Round
-Sandro Schwarz & Chris Armas OUT
-And other news and notes from around the league!
We have our spooky episode talking about this scary playoff format ⬇️
spotify.link/XpnGQ41eVXb
-MLS Cup Playoffs 1st Round
-Sandro Schwarz & Chris Armas OUT
-And other news and notes from around the league!
We have our spooky episode talking about this scary playoff format ⬇️
spotify.link/XpnGQ41eVXb
Joe Willis smelling some sort of bottle of smelling salts has been the best part of tonight’s games
November 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Joe Willis smelling some sort of bottle of smelling salts has been the best part of tonight’s games
Jeff Gal:
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ALT: Suspect Guilty GIF
media.tenor.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Jeff Gal:
Good on Charlotte FC for getting it done in PKs. Kahlina kept the game level in regulation & came up big when needed in the shootout
NYCFC did not convert their chances & subs failed to make an impact. Game 3 back in Charlotte with Charlotte in a clear advantage
NYCFC did not convert their chances & subs failed to make an impact. Game 3 back in Charlotte with Charlotte in a clear advantage
November 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Good on Charlotte FC for getting it done in PKs. Kahlina kept the game level in regulation & came up big when needed in the shootout
NYCFC did not convert their chances & subs failed to make an impact. Game 3 back in Charlotte with Charlotte in a clear advantage
NYCFC did not convert their chances & subs failed to make an impact. Game 3 back in Charlotte with Charlotte in a clear advantage
Julian Fernandez & Augustin Ojeda continue to be two of the biggest disappointments for NYCFC game in and game out man…
November 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Julian Fernandez & Augustin Ojeda continue to be two of the biggest disappointments for NYCFC game in and game out man…
November 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 352 is out now! Tom & Jason chat all things:
-MLS Cup Playoffs 1st Round
-Sandro Schwarz & Chris Armas OUT
-And other news and notes from around the league!
We have our spooky episode talking about this scary playoff format ⬇️
spotify.link/XpnGQ41eVXb
-MLS Cup Playoffs 1st Round
-Sandro Schwarz & Chris Armas OUT
-And other news and notes from around the league!
We have our spooky episode talking about this scary playoff format ⬇️
spotify.link/XpnGQ41eVXb
October 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 352 is out now! Tom & Jason chat all things:
-MLS Cup Playoffs 1st Round
-Sandro Schwarz & Chris Armas OUT
-And other news and notes from around the league!
We have our spooky episode talking about this scary playoff format ⬇️
spotify.link/XpnGQ41eVXb
-MLS Cup Playoffs 1st Round
-Sandro Schwarz & Chris Armas OUT
-And other news and notes from around the league!
We have our spooky episode talking about this scary playoff format ⬇️
spotify.link/XpnGQ41eVXb
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In MLS play (including the playoffs), NYCFC is 20-3-3 all-time when Alonso Martinez scores at least one goal.
In MLS play (including the playoffs), NYCFC is 19-3-3 all-time when Alonso Martinez scores at least one goal.
In MLS play (including the playoffs), NYCFC is 18-3-3 all-time when Alonso Martinez scores at least one goal.
October 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
In MLS play (including the playoffs), NYCFC is 20-3-3 all-time when Alonso Martinez scores at least one goal.
FIRST ROAD WIN OF THE 2025 MLS CUP PLAYOFFS BELONGS TO NYCFC!!!
Once again Alonso Martinez proving how elite he is as a striker in this league. NYCFC now have the chance to close out this series in 2 games back at home on Saturday
Once again Alonso Martinez proving how elite he is as a striker in this league. NYCFC now have the chance to close out this series in 2 games back at home on Saturday
Alonso Martínez got another game-winning goal in a season full of them while NYC’s fluid formation kept Charlotte from doing much of anything, and now this series leans heavily in NYCFC’s direction
Here’s our instant reaction to New York City 1-0 Charlotte
Here’s our instant reaction to New York City 1-0 Charlotte
New York City 1-0 Charlotte: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC earned a crucial Game 1 win over Charlotte FC thanks to another Alonso Martínez goal, some playoff physicality, and a fluid formation that didn't give Charlotte an inch.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
FIRST ROAD WIN OF THE 2025 MLS CUP PLAYOFFS BELONGS TO NYCFC!!!
Once again Alonso Martinez proving how elite he is as a striker in this league. NYCFC now have the chance to close out this series in 2 games back at home on Saturday
Once again Alonso Martinez proving how elite he is as a striker in this league. NYCFC now have the chance to close out this series in 2 games back at home on Saturday
In an awful night of shot conversion… FC Cincinnati takes the 1-0 win at home behind a Kevin Denkey goal in the 78th minute
October 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
In an awful night of shot conversion… FC Cincinnati takes the 1-0 win at home behind a Kevin Denkey goal in the 78th minute
WHAT A SAVE PATRICK SCHULTE!!!
October 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
WHAT A SAVE PATRICK SCHULTE!!!
This game has devolved into Ender Echenique vs Sean Zawadzki
😂😂😂
😂😂😂
October 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This game has devolved into Ender Echenique vs Sean Zawadzki
😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Armas took over with the Colorado Rapids as Interim Manager in November of 2023, then given the full Manager title for 2024
His side had some fun moments, games, & stretches. But ultimately it wound up with the Rapids trading away their best player & missing the playoffs
His side had some fun moments, games, & stretches. But ultimately it wound up with the Rapids trading away their best player & missing the playoffs
Sources: The Colorado Rapids and head coach Chris Armas have mutually agreed to part ways.
October 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Armas took over with the Colorado Rapids as Interim Manager in November of 2023, then given the full Manager title for 2024
His side had some fun moments, games, & stretches. But ultimately it wound up with the Rapids trading away their best player & missing the playoffs
His side had some fun moments, games, & stretches. But ultimately it wound up with the Rapids trading away their best player & missing the playoffs
Luiz Muzzi should be a name that all clubs without a Sporting Director are looking at…
He helped rebuild an Orlando City academy, helped build a winning 1st team, etc.
I’d love to see New York City FC give him a look to replace David Lee
He helped rebuild an Orlando City academy, helped build a winning 1st team, etc.
I’d love to see New York City FC give him a look to replace David Lee
Club Statement: Orlando City SC announces the departure of Luiz Muzzi
Thankful for his contributions to both the organization and the Orlando community over the past seven years
www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando...
Thankful for his contributions to both the organization and the Orlando community over the past seven years
www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando...
October 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Luiz Muzzi should be a name that all clubs without a Sporting Director are looking at…
He helped rebuild an Orlando City academy, helped build a winning 1st team, etc.
I’d love to see New York City FC give him a look to replace David Lee
He helped rebuild an Orlando City academy, helped build a winning 1st team, etc.
I’d love to see New York City FC give him a look to replace David Lee
A wild 2 seasons for Sandro Schwarz at New York Red Bulls
1st season: Finishing 7th in the Conference & making it all the way to MLS Cup before losing to the LA Galaxy
2nd season: Finishing 10th in the Conference & the club missing the playoff for the 1st time in 15 years
1st season: Finishing 7th in the Conference & making it all the way to MLS Cup before losing to the LA Galaxy
2nd season: Finishing 10th in the Conference & the club missing the playoff for the 1st time in 15 years
BREAKING: Sandro Schwarz will not return as New York Red Bulls head coach in 2026. Jochen Schneider will not return as CSO, either.
Julian de Guzman named head of sport.
Big changes after the club missed the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
Julian de Guzman named head of sport.
Big changes after the club missed the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
October 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A wild 2 seasons for Sandro Schwarz at New York Red Bulls
1st season: Finishing 7th in the Conference & making it all the way to MLS Cup before losing to the LA Galaxy
2nd season: Finishing 10th in the Conference & the club missing the playoff for the 1st time in 15 years
1st season: Finishing 7th in the Conference & making it all the way to MLS Cup before losing to the LA Galaxy
2nd season: Finishing 10th in the Conference & the club missing the playoff for the 1st time in 15 years
Aberdeen FC... welcome to the 2.Bundesliga
We are delighted to announce Lutz Pfannenstiel as our new Sporting Director.
Everyone at Aberdeen FC looks forward to welcoming Lutz to the North-east when he officially starts with the Dons next month.
// bit.ly/47Jei0Y
Everyone at Aberdeen FC looks forward to welcoming Lutz to the North-east when he officially starts with the Dons next month.
// bit.ly/47Jei0Y
October 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Aberdeen FC... welcome to the 2.Bundesliga
I hate to say it... but Jim Curtin seems like a perfect hire for the New York Red Bulls
He wants to remain on the East coast & near where his frailly has been with Philly. The only problem would be him potentially wanting Sporting Director power as well?
He wants to remain on the East coast & near where his frailly has been with Philly. The only problem would be him potentially wanting Sporting Director power as well?
October 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I hate to say it... but Jim Curtin seems like a perfect hire for the New York Red Bulls
He wants to remain on the East coast & near where his frailly has been with Philly. The only problem would be him potentially wanting Sporting Director power as well?
He wants to remain on the East coast & near where his frailly has been with Philly. The only problem would be him potentially wanting Sporting Director power as well?
I am sooooooooo ready for Hell Is Real
October 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I am sooooooooo ready for Hell Is Real