# MLS Coaching Shakeups & U.S. Open Cup Preview

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Podcast: [Soccerwise | U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL](https://stenobird.com/podcast/soccerwise-6938038)
Published: 2026-05-18T17:35:00+00:00
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## Resource

MLS coaching chaos takes center stage after Austin FC parts ways with Nico Estévez and Rodolfo Borrell, while Columbus Crew moves on from Henrik Rydström after just 14 league matches. David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Tom Bogert break down what went wrong, where both clubs go next, and which other MLS coaches could be under pressure this summer. Plus, Phil Neville’s struggles in Portland, LAFC concerns, Hany Mukhtar’s milestone, Sammy Sarver’s viral celebration, the Chicago Fire, and a preview of the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals. 0:00 Intro + American Outlaws 5:37 Columbus Fires Rydstrom 22:40 Philly Pressure Mounting 26:33 Austin FC Cleans House 44:44 Portland’s Struggles 49:02 LAFC Concerns 52:10 Hany Mukhtar Milestone, Sammy Sarver Moment 57:34 Chicago Fire Love 1:03:14 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal Talk

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