Episode 208: Messi's Missing Match

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Is MLS becoming a serious league or just chasing star power? Dive into the controversy surrounding Messi's absence from a Houston Dynamo match and explore the heated "Hell is Real" rivalry between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew. Host Hector Flores and guest Jose Tellez break down the latest MLS drama and debate the league's future.

In this episode of Insert Name FC, Hector and Jose discuss:
- The fallout from Messi not playing in Houston and what it means for MLS
- An in-depth look at the FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew rivalry featured in MLS Onside
- Player highlights including Matt Miazga and Lucho Acosta
- Jamie Carragher's controversial comments about AFCON
- Top matches to watch across global leagues this weekend

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:02 Podcast Overview
5:39 Discussion on Houston Dynamo vs. Inter Miami game
13:49 Ticket Promotions and Messi's Potential Appearance
17:57 American Sports Pricing
22:03 American sports culture and star influence
27:10 Investigation into potential hate speech incident
31:45 Discussion on Jose Mourinho's comments
36:51 Jamie Carragher's Role and Opinions
41:28 Discussion on Tournament Perceptions
46:03 African Cup of Nations Excitement
51:13 Hell is Real Derby
55:24 Jose Tellez discusses Eastern Conference final emotions
1:00:44 Discussion on Matt Miazga's red card incident
1:06:00 Lucho Acosta's Legacy
1:09:33 Columbus Crew's Success
1:12:21 Coaches' Self-awareness
1:31:51 Players of the Week
1:40:12 Transition from Military Life

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