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
My heart can’t take what that game was… WOW! Personally as a NYCFC fan, LETS FUCKING GO!!!
November 24, 2025 at 3:04 AM
My heart can’t take what that game was… WOW! Personally as a NYCFC fan, LETS FUCKING GO!!!
Matt Freese, Maxi Moralez, & Nico Fernandez won that game for NYCFC!!!
New York City will now head to Miami to see who gets to represent the East in MLS Cup
New York City will now head to Miami to see who gets to represent the East in MLS Cup
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Matt Freese, Maxi Moralez, & Nico Fernandez won that game for NYCFC!!!
New York City will now head to Miami to see who gets to represent the East in MLS Cup
New York City will now head to Miami to see who gets to represent the East in MLS Cup
Raul Gustavo was made for a NY vs Philly rivalry
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Raul Gustavo was made for a NY vs Philly rivalry
Matt Freese! Point blank save!
WOW!
WOW!
November 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Matt Freese! Point blank save!
WOW!
WOW!
Maxi Moralez!!! The greatest player in NYCFC history comes up huge and delivers the game’s opening goal!
NYCFC up 1-0 on the Philadelphia Union!
NYCFC up 1-0 on the Philadelphia Union!
November 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Maxi Moralez!!! The greatest player in NYCFC history comes up huge and delivers the game’s opening goal!
NYCFC up 1-0 on the Philadelphia Union!
NYCFC up 1-0 on the Philadelphia Union!
Silvetti is a FANTASTIC striker parter to Messi! Such a great young talent!
Inter Miami up 1-0!!!
Inter Miami up 1-0!!!
November 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Silvetti is a FANTASTIC striker parter to Messi! Such a great young talent!
Inter Miami up 1-0!!!
Inter Miami up 1-0!!!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME! SONNY!!!
Tristan Blackmon gets a 2nd yellow which sets up a set piece for LAFC! Son steps up and saves the season for LA!
WOW WOW WOW
Tristan Blackmon gets a 2nd yellow which sets up a set piece for LAFC! Son steps up and saves the season for LA!
WOW WOW WOW
November 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
ARE YOU KIDDING ME! SONNY!!!
Tristan Blackmon gets a 2nd yellow which sets up a set piece for LAFC! Son steps up and saves the season for LA!
WOW WOW WOW
Tristan Blackmon gets a 2nd yellow which sets up a set piece for LAFC! Son steps up and saves the season for LA!
WOW WOW WOW
The Vancouver Whitecaps winning that entire corner kick situation! Berhalter finding Muller, a forced save from Lloris, & Laborda finding the loose ball first!
Whitecaps up 2-0 at home! Vancouver has been the better team by far!
Whitecaps up 2-0 at home! Vancouver has been the better team by far!
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The Vancouver Whitecaps winning that entire corner kick situation! Berhalter finding Muller, a forced save from Lloris, & Laborda finding the loose ball first!
Whitecaps up 2-0 at home! Vancouver has been the better team by far!
Whitecaps up 2-0 at home! Vancouver has been the better team by far!
The decisive goal! Congratulations to Gotham FC for an incredible journey to take home the 2025 NWSL title!!!
Upsetting the regular season champs, taking down the reigning champs, & then the 2nd best team in the regular season to grab their 2nd NWSL title
Upsetting the regular season champs, taking down the reigning champs, & then the 2nd best team in the regular season to grab their 2nd NWSL title
November 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The decisive goal! Congratulations to Gotham FC for an incredible journey to take home the 2025 NWSL title!!!
Upsetting the regular season champs, taking down the reigning champs, & then the 2nd best team in the regular season to grab their 2nd NWSL title
Upsetting the regular season champs, taking down the reigning champs, & then the 2nd best team in the regular season to grab their 2nd NWSL title
What a fantastic play from Takaoka!!! Heads up to see some lackadaisical defending from LAFC & pinging a ball to Emmanuel Sabbi! Sabbi also with a FANTASTIC finish there!
Vancouver Whitecaps up 1-0
Vancouver Whitecaps up 1-0
November 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
What a fantastic play from Takaoka!!! Heads up to see some lackadaisical defending from LAFC & pinging a ball to Emmanuel Sabbi! Sabbi also with a FANTASTIC finish there!
Vancouver Whitecaps up 1-0
Vancouver Whitecaps up 1-0
Son, Muller, Bouanga, White, Tillman, Berhalter, Hollingshead, Blackmon, GIVE IT TO ME!
I am so happy the MLS playoffs are back
I am so happy the MLS playoffs are back
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Son, Muller, Bouanga, White, Tillman, Berhalter, Hollingshead, Blackmon, GIVE IT TO ME!
I am so happy the MLS playoffs are back
I am so happy the MLS playoffs are back
Not saying we have a team in the USL Championship Final next weekend but… we did interview Abdoulaye Cissoko of @fctulsa.bsky.social a few weeks ago, so you can say we are biased for next Saturday 😉
You can check out the interview below if you missed it:
youtu.be/U-sbDke1zKs?...
You can check out the interview below if you missed it:
youtu.be/U-sbDke1zKs?...
MLS Aces Podcast Ep. 341 - Interview With FC Tulsa Centerback Abdoulaye Cissoko
YouTube video by MLSAces
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November 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Not saying we have a team in the USL Championship Final next weekend but… we did interview Abdoulaye Cissoko of @fctulsa.bsky.social a few weeks ago, so you can say we are biased for next Saturday 😉
You can check out the interview below if you missed it:
youtu.be/U-sbDke1zKs?...
You can check out the interview below if you missed it:
youtu.be/U-sbDke1zKs?...
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
Reposted by MLS Aces Podcast
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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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