This week, Phil West and J. Sam Jones talk Leagues Cup (again), as Lionel Messi continues to move through MLS teams and will now go to Frisco to face FC Dallas. They also talk transfer window and how the U.S. is faring in the Women’s World Cup.

This week, Phil West and J. Sam Jones talk Leagues Cup, including a Lionel Messi-led dismantling of Atlanta United, plus general fanning about all the good things the tournament’s brought so far. They also touch on the All-Star match and LAFC’s reloading.

This week, Victor Araiza and Phil West dig into the upcoming Leagues Cup competition, preview the All-Star Game, and give some attention to Miami’s two new signings to assure that they don’t go under the radar.

This week, Phil West talks to Andrew Urban, new CEO at The Striker, and Mariano Caceres, new Chief Revenue Office at The Striker, about the next phase for the publication where every day is a soccer news day. They also talk about Gold Cup, the Rose Bowl El Trafico and a weekend that includes the Other Cali Clasico.

This week, Phil West talks to Mike Turner and Mason Turner of River City Ramble, reviewing the surprising first half of 2023 for St. Louis City SC, and contemplating whether they’ll land a home playoff game. They also discuss the All-Star selections, the further development of Barcelona West, and the U.S. team’s international incident against St. Kitts and Nevis.

This week, Phil West talks to Alex Windley from Bleacher Report and The Heron Outlet; she gives the Miami perspective on the Lionel Messi story that’s gripping all of MLS. They also discuss Concacaf Nations League, the Berhalter announcement, and the USWNT Women’s World Cup roster announcement.

Sam Jones joins Phil West for an Eastward Ho version of Westward Ho, wondering if Messi to Miami is the biggest storyline in the East for the second half of 2023. (The answer might surprise you.) They also touch on Concacaf Nations League and the quest for a USMNT coach.

Who’s got CCL fever? Phil West talks to fellow Striker writer Justin Ruderman from León, where he’ll be covering the first leg of the CCL final between LAFC and Club León on Wednesday night. (He’ll also have you for the second leg on Sunday night from the Banque.)