Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... James Rodriguez to Minnesota! Plus, offseason winners & losers | MLS Update
Feb 10, 2026
A lively breakdown of James Rodriguez’s move to Minnesota and how he might fit tactically and culturally. Deep dives into Portland’s roster shakeup and Colorado’s transfer choices. A look at New York’s attacking rebuild and defensive losses. Rapid-fire takes on offseason winners, losers, and sleeper teams for 2026.
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Red Bulls: Attack Up, Defense Down
- New York Red Bulls improved their attack with Jorge Ruvalcaba and Cade Cowell but lost key defensive pieces like Cornell and Noah Iala.
- The team might be more fun to watch but weaker defensively unless tactical changes compensate.
Use DP Tags To Maintain Roster Flexibility
- Use DP roster-designation flexibility to buy time and spread salary charge across seasons.
- New York labeled Ruvalcaba as a DP this year only to preserve future roster flexibility.
RSL's Quiet, Productive Reinforcement
- Real Salt Lake looks to have improved the most by adding multiple starters and midfield reinforcements.
- Their window focused on addressing clear positional needs rather than splashy names.