Major League Soccer (MLS) has had eight years to prepare for the post-2026 World Cup boom. Have they done enough, and is the league ready to capitalize on this moment?

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Herculez Gomez sits down with Tom Bogert (The Athletic, CBS Golazo) to look at the landscape of American soccer following a record-shattering World Cup. Bogert breaks down MLS’ roster-rule reforms, the controversy surrounding Inter Miami’s signing of Brazilian legend Casemiro, and how Lionel Messi still remains a competitive maniac even in practice. The two also discuss summer transfer rumors, the possibility of Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna playing in MLS, and which club will be the next to make a MAJOR splash. Also, don’t miss the return of our Verizon Hotline, with Herc delving into Lionel Messi's mood upon returning to Inter Miami post-World Cup. Is he going to put the league on notice with a revenge tour?

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00:00 Intro

01:32 - Casemiro x MLS "Discovery Rights" Explained

05:05 - MLS "We'll Take It From Here"

07:37 - Why MLS Roster Are Stifling Growth

11:18 - MLS vs. Liga MX: The Difference in Roster Depth

14:39 - Debunking the Myth of MLS as a Retirement League