MLS Week 18 Review (2026) - A New Commissioner in Town

Russell, Beau, and David recap some big news items before diving into the weekly recap. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to MLS League Changes and News 03:04 New MLS Commissioner Larry Berg's Background and League Vision 07:49 League Management: Owner Influence and Commissioner Role 13:42 Mauricio Pachetino's Contract and US Men's National Team 20:19 US Men's National Team Performance and Coach Impact 26:49 MLS Match Highlights: Chicago Fire and Lewandowski 36:34 MLS Transfer Market: Big Moves and Player Impact 44:17 Charlotte and Chicago: Team Performance and Player Analysis 49:32 New England and Montreal: Team Dynamics and Player Contributions 02:30 Analysis of recent MLS matches and team performances 10:27 Discussion on MLS transfer rumors and big moves 19:58 Current standings and playoff race update 30:49 Injury reports and their impact on teams 40:21 Tactical trends and coaching changes in MLS 50:00 Rivalry matchups and key results 01:00:06 Predictions for the MLS playoffs and season end 01:10:00 Wrap-up and final thoughts