San Diego FC’s playoff dreams take a painful turn in Soccer City, USA. Mario and Amilcar break down the dramatic loss to the Portland Timbers in a crushing penalty shootout.

Then, the guys dive into the first half of UEFA Champions League games this week— Real Madrid’s stumble, Bayern Munich’s dominance, and PSG’s injuries.

And in lighter news: MLS names Anders Dreyer Newcomer of the Year… but someone at CBS accidentally used Luca de la Torre’s picture instead creating one one of the funniest mix-ups of the season.

Plus: the ongoing saga of Manchester United’s “haircut guy” (@theunitedstrand).

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San Diego FC make history with their first-ever playoff win, and Amilcar was there for all of it. Anders Dreyer scores, Chucky sits in “timeout,” and a late Portland red turns it into a thriller.

Then: Clásico fallout—big talk, bigger tempers, and why the rivalry is must-watch again.

Finally: Manchester United’s three straight (@theunitedstrand haircut watch ON), Forest up next with Spurs circled.

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This episode dives into the international break, tracking which nations have secured World Cup spots and whether Italy will finally make it back after missing the last two. We discuss the biggest surprises of qualifying, including Brazil’s unexpected struggles, and check in on the U-20 World Cup with standout stories. The conversation also tackles the debate around MLS continuing play during the break and whether it affects their global credibility. Finally, we break down Gilberto Mora’s transfer market outlook, which clubs are showing interest, and how his next move could shape his future.

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