An MLS SuperDraft Notebook, plus some thoughts on Corey Wray's early days.
In today's podcast, I'm talking MLS SuperDraft, news and notes from the MLS offseason so far, and my thoughts on everything St. Louis CITY SC this offseason.
Read the newsletter here (https://www.talkinsoccer.com/things-that-make-us-question-the-superdraft-plus-an-mls-and-city-sc-notebook/):
Support Paul Harvey's Draft work here (https://500wp90.substack.com/p/mls-superdraft-2026-grades?r=8yvi7&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay&triedRedirect=true):
16 Dec 2025
Special Report: St. Louis CITY SC closing in on Yoann Demet
Reports out of St. Louis are swirling around Yoann Demet's potential appointment in St. Louis.
I break down the news and the potential roster complications in today's special report.
Read along here (https://www.talkinsoccer.com/report-st-louis-city-sc-in-negotiations-with-yoann-damet/)
Tom Bogert's original report (https://bsky.app/profile/tombogert.bsky.social)
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14 Dec 2025
Trinity Rodman Rule
The Trinity Rodman situation was at a standstill. The Spirit had put forth a contract, Rodman’s camp agreed to the terms, only to have the league veto the deal. The controversy came from the reported structure of the backloaded deal.
The club and the NWSLPA claimed the deal was perfectly legal under the CBA, banking on the expected rise in the cap amid the league’s consistent revenue growth.
However, the deal hit a brick wall when NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman’s office vetoed the contract, claiming that the structure “violated the spirit” of the CBA.
The NWSLPA went on a media push in the aftermath, gearing up for a fresh round of labor negotiations. That was until Thursday night.
https://www.talkinsoccer.com/the-trinity-rodman-rule-will-be-a-step-forward-but-it-wont-be-enough/
14 Dec 2024
Let’s talk about the San Diego FC Expansion Draft
San Diego FC's expansion draft decisions are scrutinized as they build their roster, but have they maximized their value in the process?
11 Dec 2024
NWSL Roster Deadline Day
NWSL Commissioner Jessica Bump and industry experts break down the league's roster deadline day, free agency drama, and USWNT's undefeated window.
9 Dec 2024
LA Galaxy win 6th MLS Cup, and Don Garber’s State of the League
LA Galaxy's Chris Klein and MLS Commissioner Don Garber discuss the team's historic 6th MLS Cup win and the league's future trajectory.
21 Nov 2024
NWSL Semifinal Recap and USWNT roster talk
Talkin Soccer host John Bennett delivers expert analysis on the NWSL semifinals, USWNT roster moves, and the highly anticipated league final.
13 Nov 2024
Brad Guzan fuels Atlanta United past Messi’s Miami + USMNT thoughts
Round 1 of the MLS Playoff did not disappoint, but is it possible to keep momentum?
Topics: RBNY over Columbus Crew
NYCFC over FC Cincinnati
MNUFC over RSL
Atlanta United over Inter Miami
USMNT roster discussion
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5 Dec 2023
USWNT Newness and the MLS Cup Final is set.
The USWNT cruised past China, hear what Twila Kilgore thought about her squad's performance and what we could expect in the rematch.
It's Columbus vs LAFC this weekend, let's talk some soccer.
Youth, experimentation, and pragmatism: The USWNT is on the right track.
22 Nov 2023
Eastern Conference Semifinals w/ Ty Fisher and Kenta Hagiwara
It's all Ohio?
Follow Ty's work (https://twitter.com/FisherTyler__)
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21 Nov 2023
USMNT Fallout & Houston Dynamo vs SKC w/ Daniel Sperry
On today's episode of Talkin Soccer, Justin Horneker hosts Daniel Sperry to talk SKC vs Houston Dynamo, and run over the fallout from the USMNT's loss to Trinidad and Tobego.
Give Daniel a follow for top notch SKC coverage. (https://twitter.com/sperrydaniel94)
18 Nov 2023
USMNT discourse and Sounders vs LAFC w/ Justin Ruderman
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USMNT Skate Past Trinidad & Tobago, But Not Without Growing Pains (https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/usmnt-skate-past-trinidad-and-tobago)
14 Nov 2023
NWSL Championship Weekend with Tamerra Griffin
It was an iconic NWSL Championship Weekend, let's talk about it.
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I wrote about Megan Rapinoe's legacy and how it defined the night (https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/the-2023-nwsl-championship-the-height)
12 Nov 2023
Emma Hayes and The State of US Soccer
On today's episode, Justin Horneker talks Emma Hayes, and the state of the NWSL after Jessica Berman answered questions ahead of the NWSL championship.
NWSL Expansion graphs (https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/state-of-the-nwsl)
Emma Hayes formations (https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/the-emma-hayes-uswnt-era)
8 Nov 2023
St. Louis CITY SC Til The Bitter End
St. Louis CITY SC fought hard to stay alive, but SKC's playoff experience was too much for the Western Conference Champions.
https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/st-louis-city-sc-add-a-new-chapter
21 Apr 2023
Talkin about a chaotic week for the KC Current
On this episode, Justin Horneker talks about the Kansas City Current firing Matt Potter, appointing Caroline Sjöblom as interim manager, and Camille Ashton's press conference.
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11 Mar 2023
Talkin CCL, Rochester Rhinos , and THAT Portland Kit
NWSL FIFA Rankings https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-23... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW9MaGtJcnlrOTVRT2NLd2o0aHBBSFBBSTNWZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttYmlUSWgtYmdFSFJPaDVUZ3dUek40YVJrSGNIQlNMelRZTERxNWZwVDl5SU9kYy04VV9obUZ4R2lzOV8xMjNsMW9PZWVSM3RsbjBXYTJ6OVQ4SG9lcnZIaFlZTzZKVll6YXhjd3VzQWNNTjBzdV8taw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Ffifa%2Ffifa-23%2Fwomens-ratings%2Fplayer-filter%2Fplayer-team%2F116311%2C116305%2C116306%2C116309%2C116310%2C116303%2C116300%2C116307%2C116302%2C116308%2C116312%2C116304&v=JUCBrL2dsNQ)
Portland Thorns kit https://twitter.com/bryant_rf/status/... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa19wRlg5aWRiRlNIN2dEdW5SMjZGQUF2bGJzd3xBQ3Jtc0tsOWNDVl9TY0RtRzB0VEJXTDhGSEZudXNha1hrak5JWXVZRWxGMHpNYU0zSzk5elJaZzFFSGEzTEhTaS1CTlpudTZSRW9ncHVpa2toTFBnVmxseWE2elpfRF9lOUtZaDdrVk5McWFSbGNSdHM3SE90NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fbryant_rf%2Fstatus%2F1633658090284351489&v=JUCBrL2dsNQ)
Utah Royals Return https://twitter.com/Sportico/status/1... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjJpUU9SSHY5SFVxTUQyLUpjb2EyV1dwc1Jrd3xBQ3Jtc0trUkFHaDZfRi1tWDJkY2dCM2x3OEtMR09wSXNqWnN0aDVuNW8zWVNpejdxaXVEWkNHUDY1T1dzNF9SNWE3Sm1PcUsyTlJfZW1ZZi1iTUN1ZVlKSzNLRy1EUWtwTXY4cTFINDd4YWlkOGMwbEl4V2hORQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FSportico%2Fstatus%2F1634236536743968773&v=JUCBrL2dsNQ)
Rochester NY hiatus https://twitter.com/TheGusLopes/statu... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDNUMjk4blVBQVoyYjZlLW5wOXpMZk4ybUxYQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMzhPcldrZDdJemEwSlFHWlVvRU42SFdwRC1CMHRualpSSFQtZ3VGQ3dZUjFiTW9KSUY3WTViX0RNZnoyd3V6S0VQYjZSdGI0S2dNQ3dTbTJHT2ppQUFrd2VrSUdjalFURmtic3Zyd2p0ZFJHTWFlbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FTheGusLopes%2Fstatus%2F1634297022009278464&v=JUCBrL2dsNQ)
CCL Recap Violette Drama - https://medium.com/p/3deae4ebe11f (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1B2RUE0UW1jR28tcFZ2bHJNSnF5NHlQbC1oUXxBQ3Jtc0trd1dKVzlvY3dpQUV0QkNqOVMwbzJQd0d1bk1PUWlmYm5mWFlySHZFbTh1Q2I2Nkw3ZmlRcFVpSndRMXJ6QXVuOFA4MUhmQ3VodWtVSlByUF9CNGREa1U4LTJMOWQ0cF9qTXhVSDNtNi1RbkRWaVZBdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fp%2F3deae4ebe11f&v=JUCBrL2dsNQ)
Philly draw Alianza with a homegrown heavy roster - https://www.fotmob.com/leagues/297/ma... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUg0eXZMS3d6MzJRTHdDc0dOMEE4azJiMFBKd3xBQ3Jtc0tuWTVydUF2TVhPVG1wbktPekNjdDFudnNfZDBPUmtHRW5kSFBfeHRkQzJud0o0UUljOEdLc0UtajdHNHlVcVZRUEhIcmdpQTFwQ0gydUxxZHM5XzFiZlZ0cnVPR2xqVTV0cUc4QXJscFdZS3YxODRrWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fotmob.com%2Fleagues%2F297%2Fmatches%2Fconcacaf-champions-league&v=JUCBrL2dsNQ)
OC draws Tigres in San Nicolás de los Garza
LAFC looked great against LD Alajuelense - 3-0 with a big night from Denis Buonga
Looking ahead to this weekend’s MLS matches
29 Oct 2022
DC Stands For Dis Champs! w/ Chardonnay Curran and Leo Baudhuin
It's the eve of the NWSL Championship in DC or as Lo Labonta would say...
We will dive into what the Kansas City Current bring to the game, how they got here, and how they will attack the match. I talk with Leo Baudhuin about the Portland Thorns and the general vibe around the team heading into the most important game of the year. At media day, I also talk with Chardonnay Curran about her season, changing roles, the adjustment from Oregon to the NWSL and ultimately how the Yates Report has affected the season.
You can find Leo here - https://twitter.com/notaleobutleo (https://twitter.com/notaleobutleo)
You can find Justin here - https://twitter.com/hornekerjustin (https://twitter.com/hornekerjustin)
You can find Chardonnay Curran here - https://twitter.com/chardonnayc11 (https://twitter.com/chardonnayc11)
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