{"id":28861,"date":"2025-11-26T10:38:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T15:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/26\/early-excitement-in-the-mls-playoffs-whos-leading-the-charge-for-playoff-mvp-plus-dont-miss-meg-linehans-nwsl-playoff-insights\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T10:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T15:38:11","slug":"early-excitement-in-the-mls-playoffs-whos-leading-the-charge-for-playoff-mvp-plus-dont-miss-meg-linehans-nwsl-playoff-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/26\/early-excitement-in-the-mls-playoffs-whos-leading-the-charge-for-playoff-mvp-plus-dont-miss-meg-linehans-nwsl-playoff-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Excitement in the MLS Playoffs! Who&#8217;s Leading the Charge for Playoff MVP? Plus, Don&#8217;t Miss Meg Linehan&#8217;s NWSL Playoff Insights!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"subscribe-to-the-cooligans\"><strong>Join Cooligans<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros share their excited reactions to the kickoff of the MLS playoffs. Which team has caught your attention the most so far? Who&#8217;s likely to take home the MLS Playoffs MVP title? Which teams are at risk of being booted out early? They also review recent playoff matches, including NYCFC&#8217;s narrow 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Next up, Christian and Alexis invite Meg Linehan, The Athletic&#8217;s Women&#8217;s Sports Lead, to discuss NWSL Decision Day. Can anyone challenge KC Current? What would be the Washington Spirit&#8217;s trajectory without Trinity Rodman? They also weigh in on a recent op-ed by Elizabeth Eddy of Angel City published in the New York Post.<\/p>\n<p>The hosts then address key football updates, such as Vinicius Junior&#8217;s recent apology and Barcelona\u2019s discontent with Lamine Yamal.<\/p>\n<p>(8:00) \u2013 Which MLS team stands out to you the most?<\/p>\n<p>(11:00) \u2013 Which players in the MLS Cup are at risk?<\/p>\n<p>(13:30) \u2013 Who besides Messi could snag playoff MVP?<\/p>\n<p>(18:30) \u2013 Which head coach might be facing issues?<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>(20:30) \u2013 Recap of Game 1 of the MLS Playoffs<\/p>\n<p>(33:00) \u2013 Meg Linehan joins the Cooligans<\/p>\n<p>(35:00) \u2013 Elizabeth Eddy: NWSL should embrace gender norms<\/p>\n<p>(42:00) &#8211; Can KC Current be stopped?<\/p>\n<p>(44:00) &#8211; Who will clinch the last home playoff spot?<\/p>\n<p>(50:30) &#8211; What does the future hold for the NWSL?<\/p>\n<p>(55:30) &#8211; What midfield dynamics should we expect for the USWNT moving forward?<\/p>\n<p>(1:01:15) &#8211; Quick thoughts on Vinicius Jr., Ramin Yamal, and more<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"MLS Playoff MVP\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" src=\"color:transparent;aspect-ratio:960 \/ 540\" bad-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/GkMtyMC_JrOp1dR.LcCjSA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-10\/f1371480-b5cc-11f0-8bf7-15e3c88b594d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>MLS Playoff MVP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <\/strong><strong><em>Catch the full episode on YouTube<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Explore the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast lineup at: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>https:\/\/apple.co\/3zEuTQj<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> or at <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>yahoosports.tv<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This discussion is essential for soccer enthusiasts as it highlights the intense competition and individual performances shaping the playoffs. 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