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

<p>Russell, Beau, and David recap some big news items before diving into the weekly recap.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 Introduction to MLS League Changes and News</p><p>03:04 New MLS Commissioner Larry Berg&#39;s Background and League Vision</p><p>07:49 League Management: Owner Influence and Commissioner Role</p><p>13:42 Mauricio Pachetino&#39;s Contract and US Men&#39;s National Team</p><p>20:19 US Men&#39;s National Team Performance and Coach Impact</p><p>26:49 MLS Match Highlights: Chicago Fire and Lewandowski</p><p>36:34 MLS Transfer Market: Big Moves and Player Impact</p><p>44:17 Charlotte and Chicago: Team Performance and Player Analysis</p><p>49:32 New England and Montreal: Team Dynamics and Player Contributions</p><p>02:30 Analysis of recent MLS matches and team performances</p><p>10:27 Discussion on MLS transfer rumors and big moves</p><p>19:58 Current standings and playoff race update</p><p>30:49 Injury reports and their impact on teams</p><p>40:21 Tactical trends and coaching changes in MLS</p><p>50:00 Rivalry matchups and key results</p><p>01:00:06 Predictions for the MLS playoffs and season end</p><p>01:10:00 Wrap-up and final thoughts</p>