Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... Antoine Griezmann to Orlando City?! Plus, opening weekend overreactions | MLS Update
Feb 24, 2026
Opening weekend hot takes and standout moments from MLS action. A deep dive into rumors linking Antoine Griezmann to Orlando City and how he might reshape tactics. Discussion of designated player trends and why MLS suits creative number tens. Young talents and tactical resets steal headlines, from LAFC and Red Bulls to rising teenagers and intriguing early-season performances.
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Sign Big Names During A Clear Tactical Window
- Time a major signing to a roster transition to minimize disruption and help the coach adapt tactics midseason.
- Jeff Reuter suggested Griezmann arriving in summer lets Orlando rework their system after early-season clarity.
Miami's Problems Were Personnel And Cohesion Not Messi
- Inter Miami's opening loss exposed missing specialists (Busquets, Jordi Alba) and cohesion problems more than star decline.
- Jeff Reuter points to sloppy turnovers, poor wing delivery, and unfamiliar double-pivot shapes as root causes.
Red Bulls Debut Three Teenagers And Still Shine
- New York Red Bulls started three under-18 players in a historic lineup and still dominated Orlando in the first half.
- Joe Lowry highlighted 16-year-old Adrian Mamedi's composed passing and Julian Hall's two-goal contribution.