Week 23 Review - Transfer News, El Trafico Delivers, Who Wins the West, and More!

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Atlanta United waives DP Klish after a disastrous stint, forcing a midseason scramble for a replacement.

The episode begins with hosts Russell and Gavin introducing the show and joking about their busy schedules. They dive into transfer news, starting with Atlanta United waiving designated player Klish after a poor performance and signing midfielder Stephen Alzate from Hull City. Gavin explains this move as necessary for a team struggling this season. The conversation shifts to fan frustration with Atlanta, with Gavin suggesting fairweather fans might have a healthier approach. They cover other transfers, including Efraín Morales moving to Montreal and Pedro Vitae leaving Vancouver for Pumas. Gavin analyzes Vitae's departure as a symptom of MLS salary rules that make it hard to retain 'glue guys' compared to Liga MX. They mention RSL signing Victor Olatunji and Kevin Cabral being waived by Colorado. The hosts then discuss the MLS All-Star game, criticizing the current MLS vs. Liga MX format and preferring matches against European clubs. Russell uses Philadelphia's 1-1 draw with Houston as a case study for MLS unpredictability, attributing it to heavy rotation. They predict which top teams might drop points and debate favorites in the West, leaning toward San Diego despite injuries. The hosts briefly mention Messi's commercials before analyzing El Trafico, where LAFC blew a two-goal lead twice to draw 3-3 with LA Galaxy. They praise Bouanga's goals and discuss LAFC's inconsistent season. The episode touches on Charlotte's mid-table status, Lucho Acosta's potential move from Dallas, and Miami's 5-1 win over Red Bulls. It ends abruptly due to a technical issue with Russell's mic.

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A rotated Philadelphia side gives MLS Now Podcast a lively way into why MLS results resist easy prediction.

MLS Now Podcast uses the Philadelphia-Houston draw to poke at a familiar MLS problem: the result that looks unlikely until the lineup sheet makes it feel perfectly plausible.

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You want to know why Philadelphia's expected cruise past Houston turned into a 1-1 draw.

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