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In this episode of 'This Week in Football', Julian and Adam discuss the current state of football during the offseason, focusing on the Leagues Cup and its controversial format. They delve into the potential calendar change for MLS, exploring the implications of moving to a fall-spring schedule. The conversation shifts to recent transfer news, including Marcus Rashford's potential move to Barcelona and Rodrigo De Paul's signing with Inter Miami. The episode wraps up with reflections on the women's Euro tournament and the overall landscape of football.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Show and Offseason Dynamics

02:55 Critique of the Leagues Cup Format

05:48 Concerns Over Tournament Structure and Fairness

09:04 MLS Calendar Change Discussion

12:05 Implications of the Calendar Switch

15:01 Weather and Scheduling Challenges

18:04 Business and Transfer Window Issues

22:52 MLS Broadcast Improvements and Scheduling Challenges

28:27 Transfer News: Big Moves in Football

39:10 Women's Football: England's Euro Victory and Reflections