MLS Cup Preview w/Paul Tenorio (The Athletic)
Podcast: SoccerwisePublished On: Thu Dec 04 2025
Description: Soccerwise are prepping for the biggest game of the year and who else to do it with than the biggest writer in the game. Paul Tenorio (The Athletic) joins Tom & David to talk about the topic he literally wrote on a book on “The Messi Effect.” They preview MLS cup from the X-factors to what it would mean to both clubs if they do or don’t win. Then Paul walks them through how the league is trying to advance globally, Messi’s influence on those moves, and the biggest factors that could help or hurt the league going forward. And never not grinding Tom has a staple of scoops in the “Ice Cream Shop” from Philly’s record signing to the return of Cade Cowell.Pre-order Paul’s book today at this link5:01 MLS Cup On Field Preview18:20 Paul Tenorio Joins The Show Talking Messi Effect & MLS's Fight To Grow48:50 What Would MLS Cup Mean To Miami And What’s Their Future?56:38 What Would MLS Cup Mean To Vancouver And What’s Their Future?1:03:14 Ice Cream Shop1:0325 Philly Record Signing Striker1:06:40 Cade Cowell Heading To NYRB1:09:07 Chicago Big Center back Signing1:11:26 Zimmerman Replacement In Nashville & Maybe Paul Rothrock
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