Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are on an international break shortened episode this week. The USMNT had a very up and down international window, but MLS had to save the day in the end. What does it say when the national team looks better the more MLS players you put in it? St Louis takes the bold stance of being anti-anti-childhood cancer. St Louis also took a ton of shots with nothing to show for it! And Miami v Seattle might be without Suarez, but it's still the match of the week-ish. Thankfully, MLS delivers the best weekend slate of games of the entire season (so far!)

Timestamps:

(5:23) - USMNT Talk

(14:03) - St Louis's questionable banner decisions

(22:47) - 42:4, what happened!?

(25:06) - Suarez is actually suspended in MLS

(32:59) - What to Watch this Weekend

Kevin and Chief do their best to get their minds around the Leagues Cup aftermath. Fights on the field and outside the stadium, all for the biggest and best trophy in the entire world. Obviously. Tim Howard offers a solution, because the league won't. Charlotte is also on a heater, and won't stop winning games. San Diego and LAFC put together one of the best MLS games ever. And Don Garber speaks to the media.

Timestamps:

(3:10) - Leagues Cup

(27:35) - Don Garber speaks

(41:30) - Charlotte's win streak

(47:54) - San Diego and LAFC

(57:38) - What to Watch this Weekend

It has been a good week for MLS storylines. Thomas Müller bags his first goal with Vancouver but not without controversy. A crazy PK calls into question VAR, "clear and obvious", and when you're allowed to ask a question. Caleb Porter attempts some historical revisionism, then utterly denies it. Leagues Cup brings the absurdity that is Javier Mascherano, Miami, Galaxy, and more. Finally, the USMNT has a distinct MLS flavor, good or bad? Then it's three matches this weekend that have our full attention.

Timestamps:

(6:41) - Vancouver PK Controversy

(30:05) - Caleb Porter history lesson

(39:41) - The Leagues Cup

(56:12) - USMLSNT

(1:16:26) - What to Watch this Weekend