Episode 130 - Why Americans STILL Don't Watch MLS (Even With Messi) + Have Real Madrid FAILED Endrick?

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss Real Madrid’s handling of Endrick and the growing trend of teenage stars jumping to superclubs too early, Nuno’s task at West Ham, La Liga’s controversial plan to play in Miami, and the future of MLS and global fandom. Plus, why Mark Guéhi is being chased by Europe’s elite and who actually needs him most. Enjoy! Neel's Real Madrid article: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/what-is-wrong-with-real-madrid-s-defence Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Endrick’s Real Madrid struggles and loan rumors 01:10 – Why do young players join big clubs so early? 02:59 – Clubs vs. player development: who’s responsible? 04:47 – How Real Madrid handle young talent like Endrick, Vinícius and Rodrygo 06:48 – The "sweet spot" for giving youngsters minutes 08:25 – Balancing short-term wins vs. long-term player growth 10:46 – Why Endrick isn’t playing: system fit and physical readiness 13:29 – Comparing Endrick’s path to Phil Foden’s 15:20 – What kind of striker is Endrick really? 17:51 – Endrick’s traits, strengths and weaknesses 19:27 – What type of team would suit him best? 20:00 – Ideal leagues and clubs for Endrick (Serie A, Bundesliga) 22:53 – Why West Ham is a bad fit for Endrick 24:34 – Valencia and Real Sociedad as better loan options 25:56 – Nuno Espirito Santo at West Ham – first impressions 28:32 – Can Nuno fix West Ham’s midfield issues? 30:33 – Squad balance, tactics and survival chances 32:00 – Barcelona vs Villarreal to play in Miami – UEFA’s reluctant approval 33:32 – The global money grab and fans’ backlash 36:05 – Why leagues like La Liga are desperate for new revenue 38:49 – How to make global football sustainable 40:43 – Who counts as a "real fan" in 2025? 42:33 – Why MLS can’t capture American fans’ hearts 44:52 – The storytelling problem in MLS 46:44 – Closing the romance gap in U.S. soccer 49:25 – Mark Guéhi linked with Bayern, Barça and Real Madrid 51:04 – Why Liverpool should still be in the mix 53:25 – Guéhi’s smart contract timing and ideal January move 54:23 – Free transfer vs. January sale – what makes sense for Palace 54:51 – Outro – Patreon, listener questions, and where to follow Hayden