How Galaxy pulled off El Trafico shocker + FdB exit sparks joy in Pity Martinez!

Carlos Vela’s return was the story, but it was the Galaxy that landed all the El Trafico blows. Are Los Angeles’ original powers back? Are LAFC in trouble? Or was it just a mirage? The guys also chat with The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas about Frank de Boer’s Atlanta United exit, Pity Martinez’s suddenly blistering form (coincidence?) and which South American manager might take the reins of the Five Stripes. Plus, gloating over Alphonso Davies’ inclusion on MLS Mount Rushmore, Inter Miami’s first-ever win, Sounders payback on the Timbers and constructive criticism for Calen in the Mailbag.

0:53 – Mount Rushmore, baby! Alphonso Davies wins the Champions League

13:25 – Galaxy did what?! What El Trafico win means for LA (and loss for LAFC)

30:42 – INTERVIEW: The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas on ATLUTD culture & coaching search

50:06 – Pity Martinez is feeling good again, and maybe it’s because a certain Dutchman is gone

52:27 – Inter Miami get their first win thanks to Julian Carranza, Rodolfo Pizarro

57:54 – Are Toronto FC the best team in the East … or are they just playing Vancouver?

1:06:45 – Sounders hit back at Timbers after MLS is Back disappointment

1:10:33 – Mailbag! FC Dallas’ attack, Calen critique & context-less emails