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The Utah Royals are up to second in the NWSL table, San Diego and Washington deliver a potential championship preview, and the CONCACAF W Championship semifinals are set. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down Utah’s rise, San Diego’s statement win, Orlando’s recent struggles, and Mallory Swanson’s return for Chicago. Gotham and Washington also prepare for massive continental matchups, while Angel City searches for answers and the crew previews a packed week of NWSL action.

0:00 Intro

3:16 Utah Royals Rise Continues

12:00 San Diego vs. Washington Breakdown

22:24 Mallory Swanson Returns for Chicago

30:08 North Carolina Bounces Back

33:53 Denver Dominates Orlando

40:28 Orlando’s Growing Concerns

44:42 Kansas City Finding Form

48:33 CONCACAF W Championship Preview

54:04 Angel City Questions + Midweek Matchups

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

Major League Soccer is rolling with a midweek sporting 58 goals across 11 games. Tom & Gass revel in the historic hat trick for Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan's first MLS goal, Nashvilles dominant form, and the curveball at the bottom of the West. Then they put together the best XI contracts in MLS and talk about the spending divide.

Former USMNT defender Jay DeMerit joins David Gass to discuss the pressure, expectations, and emotions of playing in a World Cup, while Matt Doyle breaks down the latest USMNT injury concerns, roster decisions, and what to expect from Australia ahead of the 2026 World Cup group stage. Plus, discussions on Johnny Cardoso, Christian Pulisic, roster depth, and navigating an expanded 48-team tournament.

00:00 World Cup Coverage Announcement

02:59 Jay DeMerit on Playing in a World Cup

11:05 World Cup Pressure & Player Mindset

17:26 Vancouver, Canada Soccer & World Cup Buzz

21:02 Whitecaps Ownership & MLS Future

25:10 US & Canada World Cup Predictions

31:14 USMNT Roster Questions

47:38 USMNT vs. Australia Preview

Utah continues its incredible start to the season, Louisville picks up a statement win over Portland, and Houston’s early-season momentum may finally be fading. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down another wild NWSL weekend, including Kansas City’s resurgence behind Temwa Chawinga, the current state of the league, and why there may not be a clear NWSL super team this season. Plus, a preview of a massive San Diego vs. Washington showdown.

00:00 Intro + Weird NWSL Weekend

03:49 Utah Royals’ Incredible Start

16:10 Louisville Bounce Back vs Portland

22:47 Houston Dash Concerns Growing

27:46 Kansas City Rolling Again

31:16 NWSL Parity & The State of the League

39:31 San Diego vs Washington Preview

44:00 Portland vs. Angel City + Utah vs. Louisville

James Rodríguez shines again for Minnesota United before a possible summer exit, while Sporting Kansas City hit a new low after a brutal loss in Portland. David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle break down another chaotic MLS weekend, including Vancouver’s rise in the Western Conference, Nashville’s comeback draw, and the latest USMNT discussion ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

00:00 Intro

06:40 James Rodríguez & Minnesota United Future

19:36 FC Dallas, Sam Sarver & Petar Musa

26:30 Sporting Kansas City Disaster

36:28 What Do We Make of Portland?

40:03 Evander, Cincinnati & Charlotte Talk

47:00 Nashville’s Comeback Draw

50:53 New England Revolution Discussion

58:25 Vancouver vs. San Jose Breakdown

1:04:00 Midweek MLS Preview

1:08:34 Gio Reyna & USMNT Discussion

David Gass, Tom Bogert and Joe Lowery of Backheeled and Total Soccer Show dive into Concacaf Champions Cup, sprinkle in some MLS chatter. Then Gass welcomes Matt Doyle for the latest on the USMNT, player form and Paraguay, the Americans’ first World Cup opponent.

0:00 Intro

4:20 Mexico Camp Controversy

10:05 LAFC-Toluca Leg 2

18:26 Tigres Past Nashville

22:25 Does MLS Care About Concacaf?

27:35 Toronto FC & Inter Miami

35:03 Clash at the Top West

39:25 Save the Caps Latest

42:55 Yapi, D.C. United & Nashville

47:00 USMNT with Doyle

1:02:40 Talkin’ Paraguay

David Gass and Jordan Angeli met IRL then talked about the Boston Legacy getting their first NWSL win in the Expansion Derby and a high-scoring affair down in Florida between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. The pair took a look at the power rankings and discussed who's at the top and who's bringing up the rear before looking ahead to this week's slate of games.

0:45 Gass and Jordan met IRL and follow us on our new Instagram @soccerwise.woso

7:30 Boston Legacy with their first win of the season

16:40 Denver Summit with two great goals, but still some wobbles

22:59 Washington and Orlando wildness

31:25 Top 4 in the power rankings, who’s #1?

37:45 The other end of the power rankings, Chicago and Louisville struggles

43:05 Utah, Houston, midweek and more games this weekend

47:35 SoCal Derby, Washington vs. Washington (Seattle Reign), Sofia Cantore

50:32 Olivia Moultrie youngest to 100 games played

Back chatting all things MLS are your favorite friends Tom Bogert, Matt Doyle, David Gass and Andrew Wiebe. The group looks back on the action in MLS from Week 11, talking Austin, St. Louis and the epic Orlando City comeback in Miami as well as LAFC, San Diego and NYCFC with an eye to the big Concacacf Champions Cup second leg games. Then they wrap things up with a Save the Caps! update and chat U.S. Men’s National Team players.

2:15 Gass enjoyed some USL League One action between FC Naples and One Knox

9:45 Brandon Vazquez, Owen Wolff are back for Austin, Christian Ramirez love

12:55 St. Louis in rebuild mode

21:10 Orlando with a wild comeback win against Miami

33:30 Doyle talks about his favorite new nerdy soccer website

35:50 LAFC getting results in both league play and Concacaf

43:28 Liga MX and MLS player movement and the U22 mechanism

46:38 San Diego and the Chucky Lozano Conundrum

57:35 Three game week was rough Vancouver, San Jose, Nashville

1:02:00 NYCFC keeps dropping points after a fast start

1:07:22 Vancouver Whitecaps update

1:15:40 Big second leg games in Concacaf Tuesday and Wednesday

1:27:10 USMNT players - Weekend in review

Michele Giannone, reporter for MLS on Apple TV, joins David for the first half of the show to talk a busy week already with Concacaf Champions Cup, U.S. Open Cup and more. Then Matt is back to talk about the USMNT, and Christian Pulisic’s performance heading into the World Cup.

7:30 LAFC downs Toluca in Leg 1 and Schedule Talk

25:48 Surridge-less Nashville battles Tigres in 1st Leg loss

32:20 No Cupsets in the U.S. Open Cup, Quarterfinals Matchups

42:35 James Rodriguez Conundrum, Minnesota-Columbus Preview

48:40 The State of Christian Pulisic, Santiago Giménez, Eredivise

1:07:32 Polish FA hanging out with Julian Hall’s mom, USMNT GK chatter

David and Jordan are back as they discuss the NWSL’s newest expansion team, Columbus, and the league’s decision to keep the calendar as is for now. Then they recap a slate of midweek games, including a top-of-the-table clash between Portland and San Diego, and look ahead to some of the most interesting matches this weekend before rounding things out with their Power Rankings.

4:45 - Columbus officially joins the NWSL ranks

12:00 - NWSL calendar change on hold

17:20 - Top of the Table Clash - Portland against San Diego

24:12 - Gotham makes it back-to-back wins, Boston is still a work in progress

27:55 - Washington is starting to click

32:25 - Friday Night Lights - Houston vs. Seattle

35:30 - Weekend Watches - 2024 Champ Rematch, Expansion Derby, NorCal vs. SoCal

40:45 - Power Rankings

Your favorite foursome is back together again as Tom Bogert, Matt Doyle, David Gass, and Andrew Wiebe talk about a big upcoming week for Major League Soccer with the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals and U.S. Open Cup. The gang also takes a quick look back at the best of the weekend from MLS, with an eye on the West Coast.

• 7:50 - Vancouver is flying, so ‘Save the Caps!’
• 19:46 - What’s up with Sporting Kansas City?
• 28:22 - Chicago on “Fire”. We have Hugo Cuypers!
• 30:07 - Atlanta and Austin back in the winning column
• 36:35 - Who are the top scorers in CF Montreal history?
• 39:05 - Doyle has CCL fever - I believe in LAFC and Nashville.
• 46:37 - Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinals Preview - Nashville takes on Tigers, LAFC battles Toluca
• 59:25 - MLS Weekend Notes - Best in the West.
• 1:07:00 - U.S. Open Cup Fever - We Love One Knox!
• 1:13:28 - USMNT Nuggets - 16-year-old Mathis Albert, The statue of Cobi Jones

First midweek games in Major League Soccer this season is in the books and it delivered. Tom & David sit down to revel in the madness that was four goal thrillers and goalkeeper heroics. They ask some big questions surrounding the NY teams and Austin. Then Matt Doyle joins the fray to continue the conversation on Daryl Dike's potential World Cup Chances, some call up controversy, and they draft the most likely late roster US Men's National Team pushes.

• 5:38 Goalfests At NYC
• 17:48 TFC Goalkeeper Tying Goals
• 24:15 Orlando Smokes Charlotte FC
• 26:35 Quakes Comeback & Austin Woes
• 39:00 USMNT Segment With Matt Doyle
• 39:30 Daryl Dike's World Cup Prospects
• 49:10 Mexico Claims About Obed Vargas Call-ups
• 52:00 Jackson Ragen No Calls
• 56:00 Young Player USMNT WC Roster Draft

A show we are so excited to share with you at Soccerwise. First David digs into the big breaking news around NWSL with Jeff Kassouf(ESPN). They talk about the details about the growing momentum to an NWSL schedule change & the recent expansion news in Columbus. Then David sits down with San Diego Wave star Kenza Dali for one of the best soccer conversations you will ever hear. She talks about her beliefs and goals in the game, and takes you on to the field in San Diego.

• 2:09 David's Thoughts On NWSL Schedule Change
• 10:00 Jeff Kassouf On Schedule Change News
• 19:13 Jeff on Columbus Expansion
• 26:12 Kenza Dali Interview

It is a loaded week in Major League Soccer with 11 midweek games coming off the back a goal packed weekend. So what better time to bring Tom back into the fold with Doyle, Wiebe & Gass to talk about the biggest storylines. They look at the emotional, entertaining and frustrating of the MLS weekend. And get you ready for some crucial Wednesday night matches in the Western Conference.

3:55 Tom's Heartfelt Moments Of The Weekend with Eduard Lowen &

4:45 Hany's Gift To Shak Mohammed And Nashville Second Cycle Stars

11:12 RSL ARE 4 Real Behind Sergi Solans & Value Of The Superdraft

22:48 DC United's Leadership Inspires The Fans

31:35 Quakes Own Cali

41:55 Report From The Ground What Ails FC Cincy & Chicago Fire

55:35 Carles Gil Welcome To The 50/50 Club

56:40 Rapids Break Attendance Record In High Octane Loss To Miami

1:06:41 Midweek MLS Preview Highlights RSL v Miami, LAFC v Colorado & FC Dallas v Minnesota

1:20:40 Top US Soccer Stories w/Pellegrino Matarazzo Winning Copa Del Rey

1:22:25 Haji Wright's Career Development To The EPL

1:24:00 Daryl Dike's World Cup Window Still Open?

WHAT A WEEK! Not a single second to breath in the American soccer space from US Open Cupsets, to historic wins in Mexico, to championship winning coaches resigning and more! Soccerwise as usual brings you the full buffet of soccer content. First David & Tom talk about what is going on in Miami, Nashville's historic win in Mexico, and USOC Cupsets centered around OUR One Knox. Then Matt Wells the new head coach of Colorado Rapids joins to talk about building a style and culture, a 65k crowd coming this weekend, US Open Cup experience, playing the youngest roster in MLS and much more. And as every week Doyle is here to talk US Soccer coming off the earth shattering news that Sporting Director Matt Crocker is leaving his position immediately to take the same role in Saudi Arabia.

1. 5:15 Javier Mascherano Resigns In Miami
2. 17:35 Nashville Loving The CONCACAF Lyfe
3. 24:27 Seattle Heartbreaking Loss To Tigres
4. 29:45 Magic Of USOC
5. 35:50 Matt Wells New Head Coach Of Colorado Rapids
6. 55:24 Matt Doyle Talking Future Of USSF At Sporting Director & Coaching Positions

In the midst of an International window Soccerwise gets the full crew together to talk the biggest stories in WoSo. With Brianna Pinto joining Jordan & David they talk through everything they saw for the USWNT & in NWSL so far.

It is a GLORIOUS day at Soccerwise with the return of Tom Bogert from paternity leave & the announcement of a new partnership with Sounders At Heart. Tom comes back with bang in the midst of wild Major League Soccer weekend results and CONCACAF Champions League + US Open Cup fixtures. But the news never stops! Montreal has fired another coach, The Rapids pour on six goals, Columbus Crew may have lost DP Wessam Abou Ali for the season AND ALSO FC Cincinnati has reached out to Neymar about heading stateside. David hits it all with his partner in crime. Then he chats with Jeremiah Oshan editor of Sounder At Heart about their new partnership and the state of soccer media in North America.

1. 5:30 Julian Hall Wunderkind
2. 9:58 LAFC Find Their Academy
3. 13:13 Rapids Are Must Watch
4. 18:48 MTL Fire Another Coach What Now?
5. 31:25 Neymar's Cincy Connection
6. 39:42 Wessam Abou Ali Tears ACL In Tough Crew Season
7. 46:42 Tom's Top 10 List
8. 53:58 CONCACAF Preview
9. 1:05:57 USOC Top Matcups
10. 1:08:23 Weekend USMNT Review
11. 1:12:44 Sounder At Heart Crossover Segment

Its the most wonderful time of year. As Concac-champions sees its quarterfinals kickoff with four MLS vs Liga MX ties. David recaps the results and then talks to Vince La Rosa (Happy Foot Sad Foot Podcast) out in LA off the back of LAFC's massive 3-0 win over Cruz Azul. They talk about it all with the Black & Gold from their historic shutout streak to start the year, riding high in the shield, the epic night vs Los Cementos & how many minutes can any player last! Then Matt Doyle rejoins to lament the crushing injury to Patrick Ageymang and talk about where Mauricio Pochettino will have to turn to next.

1. 2:28 Vince La Rosa On LAFC's Historic Defensive Start
2. 13:10 David Martinez Star Turn
3. 18:56 Marc Dos Santos' Pushing Minutes
4. 32:05 USMNT Roster Planning After Agyemang Injury
5. 44:55 Thoughts On Turkey Joining The USA Group

A few weeks of the NWSL season are in the books as we head into our first international break. Jordan & David talk about the surprising battles at the top of table between Angel City & Orlando followed by high flying Houston. Then they look at the KC & Washington "Get Right" victories. But even with a slew of games the off field stories are big as reports out of Australia say Sam Kerr could be heading to Denver! They talk about what this signing would mean and how they would fit. And finally we prepare for the big USWNT vs Japan series to come next week.

1. 3:44 Orlando Survives Wild Top Of The Rankings Clash vs Angel City
2. 12:58 San Diego Flying High
3. 16:35 Off The Rails Houston-Louisville Match
4. 23:50 Chawinga Returns In KC Win
5. 32:05 Spirit Take Down Bay
6. 37:03 Sam Kerr Connections To Denver Summit
7. 47:27 USWNT vs Japan Camp Preview

The international break has closed and MLS came back with a bang. On a loaded day of games we had everything red cards, stadium openings, dog pee goal celebrations + MORE! David is joined by Matt Doyle to talk through it all and look forward to a four massive Concacaf ties this week.

3:45 Nu Stadium Opening In Miami

19:05 MLS Team Progression

23:45 Quakes Work San Diego

33:55 Toronto-Colorado Chaos Match

45:11 Timbers Collapse In Vancouver

55:12 LAFC Goal-fest Against Orlando

58:43 Sounders Pipeline Continues

1:09:15 Agyemang Injury & USMNT Weekend Performances

1:13:20 CONCACAF Previews

The international window has come to a close and with a full week of US Open Cup & MLS weekend around the corner the soccer never ends. First Doyle joins to talk about the week for USMNT of what we learned and where they're going. Then San Jose Earthquakes center back Daniel Munie stops by to talk about their hot start, respect for college soccer, playing for Bruce Arena, and the big challenge of facing San Diego.

1. 0:47 Matt Doyle On USMNT Camp
2. 27:10 USOC Recap
3. 30:57 Daniel Munie SJ Quakes Center Back

HISTOrY WAS MADE! A mile high and 63,004 wide as The Summit played in front of the largest regular season crowd in global women's soccer history. Jordan & David tell you all about what the day was like, and what it means to state of Colorado and NWSL as a whole. Then they go on the field what did they see from Denver up close, are there worries for the slow starts of Gotham/Washington/KC and the top of the table clash in LA. Then they run through their first power rankings where everyone stands right now. Lastly they look ahead to the biggest games of the weekend.

1. 2:10 A Day To Remember For Denver Summit
2. 15:29 Game Breakdown DEN v WASH
3. 23:38 Top Of The Table Show Angel City v Houston
4. 29:44 San Diego Flying With Cat Macario Waiting In The Wings
5. 36:52 Boston Score First Goal In Loss To Utah
6. 43:21 2026 Power Rankings
7. 49:27 Weekend Preview

A dramatic finish to the final international window before the World Cup, including U.S. disappointment, PKs deciding final qualifiers, Italy despondence, and Bosnia glory from checks notes…a Wisconsin native? Gass is joined by Chicago Stars midfielder Brianna Pinto and MLS Reporter Michele Giannone to dive into the formation, lineup choices and performance by USMNT against Portugal and how fans should feel heading into the World Cup. Then they discuss the crazy endings for the last few qualifying games including Italy failing to qualify for their third straight World Cup, best things from the last week, and how to pick a secondary team to root on this summer.

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3:13 Breaking Down the USMNT Performance

15:36 What Does Success Look Like for the U.S. this World Cup?

30:06 Italy Fails to Qualify Again for the World Cup

41:38 Best Things We've Seen this Week

52:47 Run Down of the Qualifiers

57:51 Picking Your 2nd World Cup Team

01:10:05 - Check-In with Brianna and Close

Well that didn't look so hot! Coming off the 5-2 loss by the USMNT vs Belgium David & Doyle talk through what they saw. From the biggest struggles to Pochettino's tactical wrinkles, and the few strong performances they saw. Then they discuss what they expect and would like to see vs Portugal on Tuesday night. Lastly with the MLS window closing but some big names being linked they talk about the blockbuster Georgi Minoungou trade in Colorado & Mo Salah's future.

1. 4:15 USMNT Mentality Issues
2. 11:23 Another Strong Weston McKennie Game
3. 16:30 Pulisic's Struggles
4. 23:15 Mark McKenzie Strong Day
5. 28:55 "Winners" From The Day
6. 33:58 Portugal v USMNT Preview
7. 41:35 Rapids Spend $2mill On Georgi Minoungou
8. 48:10 Mo Salah MLS Future
9. 58:51 Casemiro's MLS Desire

On the verge of the biggest camp in Mauricio Pochettino's tenure with the USMNT David calls in the big names! Paul Tenorio (Messi Effect ) joins to talk about what this camp and the next three months need to look like for the USMNT. They debate some of the big roster decisions as well as where the sport sits on the precipice of the big tournament. Then Doyle is back in the saddle with David to talk about four teams who haven't gotten as much shine this year in MLS. They hit on what we've seen so far (and some transfers) for Colorado, Columbus, Charlotte & the Revs.

1:40 Paul Tenorio On All Things USMNT

32:01 Rapids Buying Their Hot Start?

40:51 Rocky Start For Henrik Rydstrom

49:53 Charlotte FC Club Progression?

55:51 Revs Falter Early Under New Regime

You get a red card and you get a red card EVERYONE gets a red card! A chaotic weekend of NWSL is in the books and Jordan & David are here to help you digest it all. They relive the thrilling Thorns 9 player upset over rivals Seattle. Then they discuss Angel City & Houston's hot starts as they prepare for a Friday night matchup. And then they look ahead to a big slate of 5 midweek matches across the league. Finally they get excited for the big Denver home opener they will both be in attendance for (and message David on Bluesky if you will too!)

4:10 9 Player Thorns beat Cascadia Rival

15:38 Houston Back To Back Wins To Start

21:12 Angel City Flying Out The Gates This Time Over Bay

27:10 Midweek Preview

27:28 Gotham Return Tierna Davidson vs Denver Coming Off First Club Point

32:26 Washington Comeback Fight vs Utah Attacking Finding Their Feet

36:50 Chicago Home Opener Win vs Orlando In Middle Of Big Week

45:17 Seattle Reeling Off Loss In Portland vs KC Returning Labonta

46:45 SD Coming Off Road Win vs Portland Filling Suspension Holes

50:25 Denver Home Opener Preview

A wild weekend is in the books with multiple six goal victories, five red cards, and a World Cup winner heading to the league. Matt Doyle (Tactics Free Zone) & Gass get together to talk through the best things they saw this weekend from the El Capitan shootout to San Jose's legitimacy win in Canada. Then they talk through Orlando's free fall and what the Antoine Griezmann addition could mean. Finally they look at some of the teams under big pressure after slow starts in Philly, Cincy, Portland & LA.

7:33 Dallas Posses In Big Win + Santi Moreno Addition

18:09 San Jose Are For Real

28:22 Greizmann Headed To Orlando

34:11 Nashville Lethal

38:59 LAFC Set Shutout Streak

46:39 RSL Shine In Must Watch Matchup vs San Diego

52:51 What Is Going On With Chucky Lozano

1:01:27 STL Bounce Back

1:04:11 Chicago Knock Off Philly In The Pressure Derby

1:08:53 Cincy Scrap Into A Potential Turnaround Win

1:11:38 Portland & LAG

The soccer weeks seem to just get bigger and bigger recently. This time we have two massive competitions going on with US Open Cup kicking off and Conca-champions closing the Round of 16. David is joined by one of the biggest soccer writers Charlie Boehm to cover it all. First they dig into the massive CONCACAF ties that finished from Nashville's win in Miami to San Diego & Philly's struggles in Mexico. Then they dig into the Cupsets we've sign and all the other wild and wacky of US Open Cup. Finally they talk about the breaking news around the specifics of the upcoming 2027 MLS Sprint season.

3:30 Conca-Champions Review

34:31 US Open Cup Round 1 Cupsets & Highlights

46:35 MLS Sprint Season Specifics

54:38 USMNT Roster Reaction

Well the games have finally kicked off but the transfer news doesn't slow down! Jordan returns from Week 1 in the Bay to talk all about Cat Macario's big transfer. Macario is signing a record contract in global WoSo with her hometown club San Diego Wave. After that they run through EVERY single game from the weekend to hit on the most important things they saw, and then look forward to Week 2 with some big name rivalries.

1. 4:03 Cat Macario Signs World Record Contract With San Diego
2. 5:03 What This Moves Means For NWSL
3. 8:55 How Macario Fits In SD
4. 14:33 Houston Starts With Big Road Win
5. 17:05 Jordan's Denver Debut Experience
6. 18:34 Bay Shine In Week 1
7. 22:19 Boston Hangs With Gotham In their Debut
8. 27:52 Angel City Offensive Release!
9. 32:15 Ashley Sanchez Leads MAK Lind To First NWSL Win
10. 35:01 Thorns Go Upset Spirit
11. 37:15 KC Rare Come From Behind Home Win Over Utah
12. 40:45 Seattle Break Losing Streak In Orlando
13. 44:30 Week 2 Preview Cascadia Rivalry + Cali Matchup
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The crew is back together to break down a wild weekend of MLS Action. From the multitude of 6 goal thrillers to the winless sides Doyle, Wiebe and David review the whole weekend. Then they look ahead to a massive week of soccer across US Open Cup & CONCA-Champions 2nd legs.

7:15 Whitecaps Destroy Min On Road To Supporter Shield Favorites

16:50 Joy In Houston & Anguish In Portland

26:30 SKC Solidifying For Wicky

29:47 LA Galaxy's Search For Chemistry

33:05 FC Dallas- San Diego Stunner

40:00 USOC Round 1 Name Bowl

44:11 STL, PHI & CLB Remain Winless

55:19 Orlando Part Ways w/Oscar Pareja & Plans For The Year

1:03:10 USMNT Weekend Stars

1:08:10 CONCACAF Leg 2 Previews

We are days away from Mauricio Pochettino announcing his final roster ahead of the World Cup. Matt Doyle joins Gass to talk through some of the biggest questions around this camp and this team. Then they go through the roster to predict what they expect to see coming at the end of March.

8:10 What Is The Goal Of This Camp?

11:55 Poch's Future & USMNT Manager Projection After 2026

17:35 Formation Plans

24:20 Goalkeepers & Defenders

36:40 Midfield

48:10 Attacking Mids/Wingers

59:41 Forwards

1:02:10 MLS Teenagers We Would See At The World Cup

Kickoff is final upon us for the 2026 NWSL season! First David and Jordan partake in the fools errands of putting their preseason predictions down in pen. They go through all the individual awards and then talk through the potential standings. Then they finish up their team by team 5 minute previews with the legends Jill & Lori.

1. 4:01 NWSL Position Award Predictions
2. 16:08 MVP & Golden Boot Predictions
3. 24:05 Jordan & David Standings Predictions
4. 36:04 Utah Royals Preview
5. 41:22 Seattle Reign Preview
6. 48:30 San Diego Wave Preview
7. 56:00 Washington Spirit Preview

We are only three games into the MLS season but in some markets the pitchforks and torches are already out. Doyle joins Gass to go through the best things they saw this weekend, and then the headlines of the struggles in Orlando/Portland/Philly. The guys then start to look into the USMNT roster race for a spot at the World Cup. And finally they preview the start Round of 16 with some mouth watering MLS vs Liga MX matchups and some heavyweight intra league ties as well.

1. 5:50 Nashville Music City Cerberus
2. 13:35 RSL The Kids Are Alright (Not ATL)
3. 21:31 Keaton Parks Back In Form
4. 24:20 Red Card Mania
5. 28:00 Pressure On Orlando
6. 36:34 Questions Around Phil Neville In Portland
7. 42:36 Frustration In Philly
8. 49:14 Quakes Are Back
9. 54:40 Monteal Shock Red Bulls
10. 59:10 USMNT Roster Shakeup
11. 1:07:53 Philly-America
12. 1:11:01 LAFC-Alajuelense & David Martinez Stunner v FC Dallas
13. 1:15:05 Nashville-Miami & DC Matchup In Baltimore
14. 1:19:20 LAG-Mount Plesant & Rapids Win Over The Galaxy
15. 1:21:35 Blockbuster San Diego-Toluca Series
16. 1:25:57 Cincy Trying To Bounce Back vs Tigres
17. 1:28:44 Cascadia ConcaChampions

An action packed show for David today with three separate guests joining the fold. First Backheeled's Joe Lowery joins to preview the weekend in MLS and then plant the flag with Gass on some too early takes. Then USLPA President & Colorado Switchbacks player Duke Lacroix talking about the current CBA negotiation, the upcoming season, and a chance to represent Haiti at the World Cup. And last but not least Marlon LeBlanc joins the show ahead of his first season as head coach of Brooklyn FC. He talks about the pathway for American coaches, developing as a coach, building a roster and a culture, and his son Kellan preparing to make his MLS debut at Philadelphia.

1. 4:00 MLS Weekend Preview w/Joe Lowery
2. 17:28 Too Early MLS Takes On Cavan Sullivan, STL, RSL, Deandre Yedlin, Ronald Donkor, Neco Triantis, and Orlando
3. 36:45 USL CBA Explainer
4. 39:45 Duke Lacroix USLPA President, Colorado Switchbacks & Haitian National Team
5. 1:10:30 Marlon LeBlanc Head Coach Brooklyn FC

It is the BIG one! The most comprehensive NWSL season preview that can be found in podcast land. Lori Lindsey, Jill Loyden & Jordan Angeli dig into every team as we lead into the season. We start with 12 teams to open with the final 4 coming out next week along with our predictions.

1. 3:00 Angel City
2. 9:20 Bay FC
3. 15:07 Boston Legacy
4. 21:59 Chicago Stars
5. 29:15 Denver Summit FC
6. 36:25 Gotham FC
7. 43:10 Houston Dash
8. 48:55 KC Current
9. 55: 55 North Carolina Courage
10. 1:02: 18 Orlando Pride
11. 1:08:40 Portland Thorns
12. 1:15:25 Racing Louisville

The games are flowing as are the goals and the red cards AND THE DRAMA! Gass, Doyle & Wiebe jump on to walk through the best things they saw this weekend, the top headlines of the weekend, and every other detail from the games they saw.

1. 3:50 Wiebe’s Messi Effect
2. 14:45 Baby Bulls Rampage On
3. 23:20 RSL Kids Crush Seattle
4. 39:25 San Jose Shining To Start + Timo Werner Debut
5. 45:30 Vancouver Dominate TFC
6. 51:28 SKC Strong Shower Vs Columbus & Crew’s Questions
7. 54:35 Chicago Dispatch Montreal
8. 56:05 Rapids Bounce Back & Timbers Worries
9. 58:45 Yeboah Leading Minnesota Line
10. 1:01:05 Galaxy Offensive Splash & CTL Concerns
11. 1:04:15 Superman Saves ATX & Facu Attacking Mid
12. 1:07:25 NYCFC Strong Start & Philly Shaky Start
13. 1:15:35 Anders Dryer Success & STL Finding Their Feet

Their are games in the book but the news keeps rolling in. David is joined by two special guests to talk about the biggest stories right now. First Valair Shabilla joins to recap the week of CONCACAF results, and what the bracket looks like going forward. Then they hit on the breaking news from Griezmann's fit in Orlando, to Timo Werner's impending debut, and the big extensions signed in LA & Vancouver. Then Jamie Watson the man of many talents joins to talk about his biggest storylines in MLS, NWSL & USL and then looking forward to the big matches coming to the yes on the "Road To 26."

1. 4:28 Whitecaps Moving On In CONCACAF
2. 6:30 LA Galaxy 3 Games In
3. 10:00 Nashville Hot Start & Miami Rivalry Renwed
4. 19:20 Antoine Griezmann In Talks With Orlando
5. 29:42 Timo Werner San Jose Debut
6. 33:11 Denis Bouanga Signs LAFC Extension
7. 37:28 Caps Extend Blackmon & Cubas
8. 44:20 Jamie Watson Joins To Talk MLS, NWSL, USL & Road To 26 Powerhouse Friendlies

The NWSL 2026 season is right around the corner. Ahead of Jordan & David's team by team previews coming up next week they talk superlatives. Who is poised this year to make the biggest leap as a club and a player? They talk through that plus which club is poised for the biggest fall, and which under the radar transfers could hit biggest.

1. 4:57 Club Making The Biggest Jump
2. 11:32 Club Making The Biggest Drop
3. 18:21 Must Watch Clubs
4. 25:02 Most Improved Player Candidates
5. 36:42 Under The Radar Player Transfers That Will Fit Perfectly

The soccer has finally been played! That means it is time to over analyze and who better to do it with then two of our favorites Matt Doyle (Tactics Free Zone) & Andrew Wiebe coming right out of LA. They talk about the biggest stories of the weekend from Bradley's Baby Bulls, to referee mishaps in Seattle, MVPs getting injured, and much more. They hit on every single game from the weekend so EVERYONE is included.

1. 4:52 Michael Bradley MLS Debut w/The Baby Bulls
2. 13:37 Worries In Orlando
3. 16:31 Niko Tsakiris Takes The Reign's In San Jose
4. 20:30 Timbers Army Tifo & Attacking Vibes In Portland/Columbus
5. 28:53 LAFC v Miami Extravaganza At The Coliseum
6. 38:40 Messi + Hallway & Stairwells Controversy
7. 45:38 Evander Injury And What It Means For Cincy
8. 51:50 Josh Sargent Latest Transfer News
9. 54:50 FC Dallas 2026 Potential
10. 56:58 DC United Victorious Champions
11. 58:43 Nashville Dominates The Revs
12. 1:00:17 Seattle Overcomes Rapids & Refs
13. 1:02:10 Sam Vines Cut In Colorado Changing Of The Guard
14. 1:03:48 Bright Start For STL
15. 1:05:25 Whitecaps Survive Over Real... Monarchs
16. 1:07:00 Austin & Minnesota Came To Play In 2026
17. 1:08:45 Galaxy & NYCFC Underwhelm
18. 1:13:30 San Diego Handle MTL
19. 1:15:00 CCL Quick Preview

David chats with some local experts to continue to get ready for the kickoff of the 2026 MLS season.

0:13 LAG: Rob & Ananda (La Cuna Galaxiana) Talk Another Year Without Riqui Puig

17:40 MIA: Daniel (Battered Herons) Joins Coming Out Of A First MLS Cup And Into A New Stadium

31:21 SKC: Chad Smith (KC Soccer Journal) Shines The Light On The Massive Rebuild In KC

49:03 FCD: Dan Crooke (3rd Degree) Comes On To Talk David Into Or Out Of Love With FC Dallas

1:04:47 COL: Andre Simone (DNVR Rapids) Looking Into The Matt Wells Era

1:24:39 MTL: Andy Coronado (TBIR MTL) On Another Unknown Year In Quebec

The first games are ready to kickoff in the 2026 season of MLS. To preview every team going into the first game friend of the show Michele Giannone joins David. They go game by game with 4 minutes on the clock (that they blow through) to give thoughts on each team.

A huge episode of NWSL conversation on Soccerwise. David & Jordan contextualize the blockbuster deal of Claire Hutton to Bay, Croix Bethune to KC & a MILLION dollars to Washington. What does it mean for these elite players, these teams, and the league. They also touch on Emma Hayes latest roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup. And then Caitlyn Flores Milby the General Manager of Racing Louisville joins the show. She covers so much ground from her career path to where Racing sits in the landscape of the game and how to operate with that. And they talk about some big picture NWSL conversations like future of youth development & the introduction of the HIP rule.

1. 6:07 Blockbuster Trade And Biggest Moves Ever
2. 9:35 What This Means For Bay FC & Claire Hutton
3. 12:50 What This Means For KC & Croix Bethune
4. 22:50 What Does This Trade Mean For Washington Spirit
5. 34:30 Interview Racing Louisiville GM Caitlyn Flores Milby

We have finally arrived to the first week of the 2026 season! Matt Doyle (Tactics Free Zone) joins Gass to go through all their predictions. They hit the big ones like MVP, Golden Boot and Defender Of The Year. They of course hit their deep cut stuff like "Gass Theorem" and Fullback Of The Year favorites. And then they add some team superlatives like the "League Pass" teams they are most excited to watch.

1. 7:30 Nashville Big Week CCL + BJ Callaghan Contract + Reed Baker-Whiting Trade
2. 11:00 MVP & Golden Boot Predictions
3. 21:30 Young Player Of The Year Favorites
4. 25:00 GKOY, DPOY & Fullback Of The Year
5. 40:00 Midfielder Of The Year (steal from NWSL)
6. 45:00 Coach Of The Year
7. 52:30 Newcomer & Gass Theorem Favorites
8. 58:40 Team Your Most Excited To Watch (League Pass Favorites)
9. 1:05:40 Biggest Points Climber Of 2026
10. 1:08:20 Biggest Fall Off Of 2026

Our season previews roll onto into the final week with some big conversations. First they chat about big pressure in Ohio on FCC, then they talk about the early injury crisis in Orlando, not be missed is the midway rebuild in STL, and finally the Michael Bradley revolution in New Jersey.

1. 0:13 FFC: Kevin Wallace (Post Cast Podcast) On Pressure Bubbling Up In Cincy
2. 20:37 ORL: Mike Spillane (ORL Lions Den Podcast) On Big Spending Down In Brazil
3. 43:18 STL: Jake Koenig & Justin Graham (Ball Watching STL) On The Rebuild In St. Louis
4. 1:03:01 RBNY: Mark Fishkin (Seeing Red Pod) On Michael Bradley's Revolution In New Jersey

David talks to some local experts to get ready for the 2026 MLS season in New England, LA, Houston & DC.

1. 0:14 Revs: Seth Macomber (Blazing Musket) On Mitrovic's Revolution In Boston
2. 18:17 LAFC: Vince La Rosa (Happy Foot Sad Foot) On LAFC's Big Season Coming Up With Stephen Eustaquio In The Fold
3. 44:33 HOU: Victor Araiza (Deportes Nation) On The Big Money Rebuild In H-Town
4. 58:48 DC: Jon Hoffman (RFK Refugees) & Gregory Roache (Pitch Pass Podcsat) On The Only Direction DC Can Go UP (hopefully)

David chats with more local experts to prep for the 2026 MLS Season for some big clubs in ATL, SEA, NYC & Chicago.

1. 0:12 ATL: Sam Jones (Five Stripe Final) On ATL Banking On Tata To Turn Things Around
2. 13:36 SEA: Jeremiah Oshan (Sounder At Heart) & Noah Riffe/Ari Liljenwall (Lobbing Scorchers) On The Sounders Strong Chances Of Winning The Shield
3. 50:05 NYCFC: Jon Baney (Hudson River Blue) On NYCFC's Hectic Offseason Of Failed DP Transfers
4. 1:15:02 CHI: Tim Hotze (Men In Red 97) On The New Dawn For The Powerhouse Chicago Fire

The moment you have all waited for. With Chris Wittingham acting as a proxy for team Tom/Calen, and our former producent folding up his club like Chivas USA the draft is on! Ten rounds plus defenders to finally decide who is the ultimate ball knower.

We're entering a new era at Kickback Soccer Media. David Gass and Susannah Fuller sit down to talk about two incredible new shows, and to meet our HUGE winter window signing...Matt Doyle!

It's Kickback Soccer Media 2.0, and we can't wait to share this momentous soccer year for American soccer with you!

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Our 2026 MLS Season preview continues with three playoff teams from 2025. They all join Gass to talk through the biggest topics for the upcoming season. Starting with the awkward fit of the high priced pieces in Austin. Then they talk through Charlotte's playoff woes, and finally James-manie hits the twin cities!

1. 0:00 Austin FC w/North End Podcast
2. 22:45 Charlotte FC w/TopBin90
3. 34:33 Minnesota United w/Loony Bin Podcast

The start of the season is around the corner and yet some clubs have left us waiting on signings. Matt Doyle joins Gass to discuss the four biggest additions he is still waiting on in Toronto, San Jose, Dallas & Atlanta. Plus they run through the big moves that have been made by LAFC and MIN and how impactful (and long) they will be for those clubs. Then David starts his team specific previews for 2026. First up is expansion darlings San Diego w/Tony Sanchez of the San Diego.Futbol crew to talk about the amazing year that was and how this year can rival it (without even Chucky Lozano). Then Kicback Committee member and 615 Soccer host Valair Shabilla checks in to talk about the OTHER offseason darlings Nashville SC. With the addition of Cristian Espinoza could it be title town in Tennesse?

1. 4:55 San Diego Leg 2 CCL Preview
2. 13:59 TFC Waiting On Sargent
3. 23:15 San Jose's Needs At #10
4. 26:50 FC Dallas Looking For Musa's Support
5. 31:10 ATL Keeping It Together For Tata
6. 34:30 Stephen Eustaquio Signs With LAFC
7. 38:50 Details On James Rodriguez Contract
8. 42:50 Jonny Perez Joins Chivas USA
9. 45:25 Myrto Uzuni Transfer Saga
10. 51:43 Discord Mailbag On Slow Transfer Windows
11. 57:55 2026 San Diego Season Preview w/Tony Sanchez (2 Balls And A Mic)
12. 1:11 2026 Nashville Season Preview w/Valair Shabilla (Pharmaceutical
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Well the ice cream shop is closed for a little (sorta) with Tom on dad duty. So Joe Lowery joins David for a big show. They revel in the addition of the Boy Star James Rodriguez to Minnesota United and figure out WHAT IS GOING ON! Then they dig through all the biggest moves since last show. They compliment Seattles development of Obed Vargas, weigh the improvements or lack there of Red Bulls, and what is going on with these failed medicals. Finally they go over Joe's favorites additions of the offseason so far.

1. 8:30 San Diego's Dominant CONCACAF Debut
2. 16:14 James Rodriguez Joining Minnesota
3. 26:47 Obed Vargas Development & Transfer To Atleti
4. 35:09 Red Bull Attacking DP Addition
5. 39:45 Carles Gil Extends His Time In New England
6. 42:15 Orlando CB Signing & NYCFC DP Fail Transfer Medicals
7. 45:45 Whitecaps Retool
8. 49:55 Crew Rotated CFs With JRR Sale & Thiare Trade
9. 52:45 Stephen Eustaqio's Potential Fit In LA & Bounga Transfers
10. 56:00 Joe's Favorite Offseason Moves Mamadou Fall, Robin Lod, Erik Thommy & Timo Werner

The moves continue to come as all teams have started training camp but continue to build their rosters. After putting a bow on Gotham's London trip. Jordan and David dive into the big defenders added starting with USWNT CB Eva Gaetino joining Denver from PSG. They then talk about Bay breaking West Hams transfer record for their new addition, Chicago loading up on the backline, and North Carolina finding their Denise O'sullivan replacement.

1. 7:00 Corinthians Shine At FIFA Women's Champions Cup
2. 11:45 Gotham Win 3rd Place
3. 18:49 Denver Adds Eva Gaetino & Sells 40k Tickets
4. 31:40 Bay FC Spend Big On Additions From West Ham & Manchester United
5. 37:27 Mexico Intl Aliyah Farmer Joins Chicago Defense
6. 40:55 NC Courage Finally Add Along Their Spine

Our favorite annual tradition is back for the second time ever. Matt Doyle the keeper of the numbers rejoins the show to take Tom & Gass through the rankings. The three of them way in on every team in MLS and add in their locks for the five picks they each feel most confident about. Spoilers from DC United at the bottom to reigning MLS Cup champs Inter Miami at the top they talk through it all.

**Note this was recorded on 1/27 due to the birth of Carmelo Skattebo Bogert. So some host takes will be dumber than usual.**

Get your pencils and notebooks out because it is time to get wiser about soccer together! Bobby Warshaw (Bloom Sports) takes David & Matt through the exercise of planning a winning MLS roster. He asks them the same questions he asks some of the biggest clubs CSO's. Listen to the debate and conversation. And you can answer the questions yourself about the club you would build. See the questions below and send the hosts your thoughts on Bluesky or in the Discord!

1. What are your objectives for the next 1-3-5 years? How are we measuring our targets?
2. What’s your thesis on why you will be successful? In 1-2 sentences, tell me why you’ll beat out the 29 other people trying to do the same thing as you?
3. What are your Roster Pillars? What are the ~5 things that you need to achieve with your squad to be successful in MLS? (They do not need to be the same for every team.)
4. What are the categories of players within your roster? How are you defining and measuring them?

We finally have games to talk about like on the field! David & Jordan break down the Gotham match vs Corinthians. They look as well at their two big additions in Jared Dudley & Savanah McCaskill. Then they look at the biggest stories out of USWNT camp especially Rodman's world record contract. Finally they talk about North Carolina Courage finally bringing in their new coach and center forward.

3:30 Gotham Loss In London

19:12 USWNT Camp Reaction

29:12 Rodman's New Contract

36:30 North Carolina Courage New Coach & Players

With the end of the European transfer window in sight a few huge moves have dropped. Tom & David start with USMNT young phenom Alex Freemen's transfer to La Liga side Villarreal. They look at what it means for him, USMNT, and Orlando. Then they check in on Fulham's $38 million bid for Ricardo Pepi, NYCFC's big moves up front, and the opening round matchups of USOC.

1. 9:15 Alex Freeman Sale To Villarreal
2. 21:35 Ricardo Pepi Potential Fulham Move
3. 25:55 NYCFC Alonso Martinez Replacement DP & More Movies
4. 36:15 Toulouse Offer For Jacen Russell-Rowe
5. 39:02 RSL Big Attacking Signings
6. 46:52 Tomas Aviles Loaned From MIA to MTL
7. 55:20 USOC 1st Round Matchups Set
8. 59:54 USL Premier Structure

MLS dropping some big rule changes as Tom & David jump in to to go over all of it. They talk through what this means for MLS teams in 2026 and beyond. Then they dig into the big stories of the week from MIA trying to Big Dawg LAFC to ATL working on their rebuild. There can't be a Soccerwise episode without a long conversation around GAM. And finally the admin puts our hosts through the REAL MLS Jeopardy ringer.

1. 8:20 MLS Transfer Window, Loan & Cashfer Changes
2. 17:20 Inter Miami Try To Big Dawg LAFC For Denis Bouanga
3. 25:50 LAG Buying Joao Klauss From STL
4. 38:50 ATL United Connected To Guido Rodriguez
5. 44:30 MLS GAM Release And Minnesota United
6. 57:15 Admin MLS Trivia

We finally have an NWSL schedule! And while it is one of the earliest releases we have had it isn't straight forward. David & Jordan talk through all the oddities and intricacies of 2026. Then they talk about the massive moves of Delphine Cascarino & Denise O'Sullivan moves to Europe. And finally talk about the effect of Temwa Chawinga & Michelle Coopers injuries in KC.

8:30 NWSL Schedule For 2026

23:30 Delphine Cascarino Leaving San Diego

27:15 Denise O'Sullivan Joins Liverpool & Questions in NC

33:25 Spirit Spend $950k For Paraguayan Phenom

42:15 Temwa Chawinga & Michelle Cooper SEI Injuries

An active weekend once again includes who else but Inter Miami. Tom & David chat about HOW good this MIA team can become if Bertarame comes on board. They of course talk about the new majority owner of SKC who says they will spend to win. And the "Ice Cream Shop" is LOADED with Facu Torres approaching Austin, Houston adding Bogusz, and of course Josh Sargent's update.

David sit downs in person with these four MLS stars. They talk about a range of topics from youth development, to living in the moment around the World Cup, Wilfred Nancy's future in Europe, Jersey pizza, and much more.

1. 1:00 Seb Berhalter (VAN) on player development, World Cup memories, making the WC roster, and who is next up for the Whitecaps.
2. 8:05 Tim Ream (CTL) on growth of MLS, living in the moment, work life balance, Charlotte's next steps, and more.
3. 22:19 Steven Moreira(CLB) on what makes Nancy special, good fighting in the locker room, his position change, losing Darlington Nagbe, and what Columbus means to him.
4. 37:32 Paxten Aaronson(COL) on coming back to MLS, Jersey pizza, having a professional soccer brother, and much more.

It is the first show of 2026 for Jordan & David and the news is flying across NWSL. They sit down with the new coach of KC Current Chirs Armas to talk about his new role and what he is looking to bring to the team. They also run through the biggest stories across the league from Lindsey Heaps heading home to Denver to San Diego's record trade, and Angel City's rebuild.

1. 5:40 Lindsey Heaps Joins Denver Summitt
2. 17:55 Sam Coffey Signs In Manchester
3. 22:20 NWSLPA Files Grievance On HIP Rule In NWSL
4. 27:30 San Diego Trade For Ludmilla While Cascarino Looks To Move
5. 33:40 Angel City Rebuild With Emily Sams
6. 45:40 Chris Armas Interview

A big show packed with news and guests for Soccerwise. First Tom breaks the news as Timo Werner & San Jose approach a landmark deal. They also talk about Toronto's pursuit of Josh Sargent and Eric Ramsey leaving Minnesota. Then David sits down with Michael Boxall (MIN) & Brandon Vasquez (Austin).

6:30 Timo Werner In Talks With San Jose

18:50 TFC Potential Record Transfer For Josh Sargent

38:00 Eric Ramsey Leaves MIN & Cam Knowles Takes Over

45:11 Ice Cream Shop Chucky Lozano

1:08:10 Michael Boxall Interview

1:24:05 Brandon Vasquez Interview

The band is back together for a megashow to open up the 2026 Ice Cream Shop. Tom & David go through all the biggest breaking news stories. From Nashville pushing into MLS Cup territory to Miami retooling.

1. 4:50 Nancy Out At Celtic
2. 10:18 Nashville Blockbuster Signing For Espinoza
3. 20:00 Jacob Shaffelburg Traded To LAFC
4. 23:30 Inter Miami Secure Allende Return + Big Additions
5. 36:25 Houston In Talks To Acquire Mateus Bogusz
6. 40:50 Seattle Acquire u22 Initiative CM Nikola Petkovic
7. 43:55 Charlotte FC Sign Luca De La Torre
8. 50:45 Riqui Puig Heartbreaking Injury & LA Galaxy's Plans
9. 58:33 DC United Record Signing Forward
10. 1:03:20 Coaching Hires For SKC, CLB & Red Bulls
11. 1:12:20 Robin Lod to Chicago & Minnesota Restocking

To close out our holiday slate we have one of our favorite episodes. Friends of the show Matt Doyle & Bobby Warshaw come on to bounce around some big and small topics around MLS. They dig into what makes a winner and how they would run a club.

Chief Soccer Officer of FC Dallas talks to the SW crew about Lucho-mania, schedule change affect on his work, Superdrafts value, and plans for 2026.

Soccerwise was lucky to sit-down with Chicago's Director of Football & Head Coach Gregg Berhalter as the offseason begins. He talks with David about his time with the USMNT, the special season his son had, what wins in MLS, the potential of big name additions in Chicago, and much more.

The Soccerwise crew is preparing for a week without live shows. So Tom is setting the stage for what is most important to keep your eyes on. From coaching vacancies in KC & CLB to big DP holes in the attack of TOR, DAL & San Jose. Then they break down all the latest news from trades and signings + Superdraft news.

10:15 SKC Coaching Hire Needs

13:30 CLB Coaching Search

21:00 TFC DP #9 Search

28:00 Whitecaps Roster Squeeze

33:30 FCC Roster Needs & Dream Dado Valenzuela Homes

46:00 Christian Espinoza's Questionable MLS Future

45:05 Justin Haak Ideal Landing Spots

47:15 FCD & SJ Hunt For Game Changer DP #10s

53:25 Sean Nealis & DC's Remake

59:45 Orlando City Finding A Way Out Of Muriel Contract

1:02:00 Thomas Chancaly Potential MLS Rehab Spots

1:03:05 Austin's Dream Sale Of Osman Bukari + Nelson/Rosales Trades

1:09:00 Rapids Sign U22 Defensive Mid

1:12:25 Orlando Seal Two More Signings

1:16:15 FC Dallas Commit Big To The Superdraft

Hey Soccerwise crew this is David dropping a sample of our new podcast "Kickback '26". We have built a capsule like this for every country that has qualified for 2026 World Cup so far. They all follow a similar format covering the history of the sport, top world cup moments/soccer moments for each country, urban legend or unsung heroes, and young players to know. All the episode are between 10-18 minutes long so consumable and easy to binge! About a quarter of them have interviews as well, of course not all as incredible as the great Diego Valeri. Please follow the link below if you enjoy this and share with anyone you think might like it as well!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kickback-26/id1857994985

https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vx00ibBgMbgB5Y2LaQ8WN

The news never stops around MLS. Tom has all the big stories to dig into with a massive Cashfer heading to the Revs, Austin looking to offload DPs, Lewandowski talking to Chicago, and much more. And of course they have to talk about the new MLS Divisions being set up & STL landing on a coaching hire.

1. 10:10 MLS Sets 5 Divisions For New League Structure
2. 21:00 Yoann Damet Hired As STL Manager
3. 29:20 Dayne St. Clair Leaves MIN For MIA
4. 42:00 Austin Selling Osman Bukari & Trade For Jayden Nelson
5. 51:05 Revs Casher Brooklyn Raines For $1.6mill
6. 56:15 Robert Lewandowski Talking To Chicago Fire
7. 1:00:45 Rothrock Coming Home w/Hassani Dotson & Friends
8. 1:05:05 FCD Sign New Wingback From Sweden

The last live show of the year has a lot to cover. Jordan and David sit down one last time to talk about the newest NWSL roster rule. The "High Impact Player"rule that unlocks millions in spending. We already see it at play with Sophia Wilson announcing her return to Portland for the 2026 season. Then they look at the big off-seasons upcoming for North Carolina, KC, and Angel City. And finally have some NWSL new years resolutions.

Oh do you want breaking news around MLS? Then you are talking Tom ball so get excited! First the guys dig into all the latest new coach hirings, trades, free agencies & more. Then they dig into a mailbag to hit all the the biggest topics you want to talk to from both the discord and the live chat.

• 4:55 Michael Bradley Named New York Red Bull Manager
• 9:00 Lewis Morgan Trade to San Diego & Other Red Bull Transfers
• 18:45 Matt Wells Leaves Tottenham For Colorado Head Coaching Job
• 24:40 Union Offloading Tai Baribo & Jakob Glesnes
• 27:20 Galaxy Retool With Glesnes
• 30:20 DC United Buying Baribo
• 34:45 SKC Update
• 36:05 IG Reporting On Henry Kessler In Dallas & Cristian Espinoza In LA
• 38:26 Dante Sealy Traded To COL For $2mill
• 42:18 Orlando Sign Carlos Coronel To Free Agent Deal
• 45:10 Walker Zimmerman Signs In Toronto
• 50:40 Inter Miami Fighting The Winners Salary Cap Monster
• 53:40 Mailbag On Development Through College Soccer
• 57:40 Mailbag On Early Offseason Biggest Standing's Risers
• 1:00:14 Mailbag MLS Regular Season Lack Of Jeopardy
• 1:02:40 Mailbag On How To Define Ambition In Modern MLS
• 1:05:40 Mo Salah MLS Connections

It is officially Tom season with MLS Cup in the rearview mirror. So Tom walks us through all the biggest news and what to watch for. And David gives his thoughts and grades plus big free agent landing spots and ConcaChampions bracket.

After a week "off" with Jordan grinding through a buffet of 7v7 elite soccer, and David through a world cup draw. There is so much to talk about! They dig into the latest around Trinity Rodman's future, and what to make of all the twists and turns. They then look at the coaching news in both Portland & Bay and what they will mean. And finally they talk about some of the the things that have been on their mind from this talented rookie class playing as Sophomores, to expansion builds, Alyssa Naeher, and much more.

• 2:00 Recapping World 7s
• 11:42 Trinity Rodman's Washington Future
• 22:20 Haley Carter Leaves Orlando For Washington
• 28:35 Portland Let Rob Gale Go
• 38:05 Bay Hire Emma Coates As Head Coach
• 44:15 Alyssa Naeher Re-signs & Chicago's Outlook
• 52:30 Gotham FC Dynasty Potential
• 56:55 Expansion Excitement
• 57:00 Rookie Sensations

An all-time weekend in the North American soccer sphere has finally come to a close. And I am not just talking about Tom going full Miami vice. The guys sit down to recap everything they saw in the swamps of Fort Lauderdale. After they decompress from the last game of the MLS season they look at the big news around the league starting with LAFC's new coach. And of course they break down the big news for USA & Canada form the World Cup draw.

4:30 Miami Gameday Experience

14:10 MLS Cup Game Reaction

37:30 What It Means For Inter Miami

44:05 Big MLS Offseason Coach & Front Office Hires LAFC, NYCFC, SKC, STL & ATL

1:03:44 Offseason Player Preview

Kickback 26 is your front-row seat to the 2026 World Cup. Hosted by David Gass, Claudia Pagan, Heath Pearce, and Eric Krakauer, this podcast breaks down every World Cup group with a mix of tactical insight, big-picture context, and a healthy dose of banter. From host-nation pressure on Mexico, Canada and USA to dark horses, “groups of chaos,” and which third-place teams might sneak through, the Committee walks you through the tournament one group at a time—making sense of the draw, matchups, and storylines that will define 2026.In this section, the team reacts to the World Cup draw and goes group by group, giving their analysis, predictions, and must-watch fixtures. Expect debates over Mexico’s ceiling as a co-host, South Africa’s resurgence, how dangerous Korea can be, what Switzerland and Italy really are at this stage, and which UEFA playoff nations could flip a group on its head. If you want smart, funny, and deeply informed World Cup talk that actually helps you understand what’s coming in 2026, this is where you start.

Listen to our World Cup Capsule Podcasts and follow us on First Touch: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

01:35 - Group A

12:01 - Group B

18:59 - Group C

27:12 - Group D

35:07 - Group E

39:35 - Group F

43:00 - Group G

46:37 - Group H

48:58 - Group I

52:02 - Group J

56:01 - Group K

59:22 - Group L

Soccerwise are prepping for the biggest game of the year and who else to do it with than the biggest writer in the game. Paul Tenorio (The Athletic) joins Tom & David to talk about the topic he literally wrote on a book on “The Messi Effect.” They preview MLS cup from the X-factors to what it would mean to both clubs if they do or don’t win. Then Paul walks them through how the league is trying to advance globally, Messi’s influence on those moves, and the biggest factors that could help or hurt the league going forward. And never not grinding Tom has a staple of scoops in the “Ice Cream Shop” from Philly’s record signing to the return of Cade Cowell.

Pre-order Paul’s book today at this link

• 5:01 MLS Cup On Field Preview
• 18:20 Paul Tenorio Joins The Show Talking Messi Effect & MLS's Fight To Grow
• 48:50 What Would MLS Cup Mean To Miami And What’s Their Future?
• 56:38 What Would MLS Cup Mean To Vancouver And What’s Their Future?
• 1:03:14 Ice Cream Shop
• 1:0325 Philly Record Signing Striker
• 1:06:40 Cade Cowell Heading To NYRB
• 1:09:07 Chicago Big Center back Signing
• 1:11:26 Zimmerman Replacement In Nashville & Maybe Paul Rothrock

The big dance is finally set in MLS and it takes us back to the this years CCL semifinal between Miami & Vancouver. Tom & David rejoin post Thanksgiving to dive into all the semifinal action. They look back at Maxi vs Messi, Brian White's Offensive Explosion, and what this all means for San Diego's debut season. Then they look forward to MLS Cup where we are guaranteed a first time winner. Finally the "Ice Cream Shop" is always open for Tommy's Scoops.

7:00 Miami's Triumph Over NYCFC

18:30 Looking Back On NYCFC's Season

22:00 MLS Cup Finalists Means To Miami

30:15 Whitecaps Bounce San Diego

38:50 San Diego's Historic Expansion Season

48:50 Mo Salah To SD?

50:47 MLS Cup Miami vs Vancouver Preview

58:45 Mueller vs Messi All-time

1:07:30 Chicho Arango Heading To Pumas?

1:09:50 Robin Jansson Resigns In Orlando

1:10:45 Paul Rothrock & Other Top Free Agents

After a weekend of breathtaking single elimination soccer it is time to take a second to talk soccer before turkey. Tom & David dive into everything we saw from the stunner in Vancouver to the upset in Chester. Then they preview the upcoming round of games as the conference finals are set for Saturday.

A Rosey finish to the season for the 2nd time in three years for Gotham. Jordan & David stop hanging out on the West Coast to breakdown everything from the week. They talk about what is so special about Gotham as a club, what does this mean big picture for Washington, and much more.

The Riverhounds are heading to Tulsa for a final showdown in the USL Championship. And this time the star of the show is a goalkeeper as Eric Dick has won two shootouts in the playoffs and is yet to concede a goal. He sits down with David to talk about this run so far, the task in the final, and what Pittsburgh has come to mean to him.

The USMNT made history this week IN A GOOD WAY! Did you see that coming? Yea you're not alone. Tom & David get together to revel in the US big win over Uruguay & Paraguay. Then they refocus on the MLS playoffs digging into all the matchups coming up. The crew cannot talk only on the field though as they run through the groundbreaking article on the Guardian written by Pablo Maurer investigating a number of reported indiscretions by Union Sporting Director Ernst Tanner.

• 4:55 Guardian Article On Ernst Tanner
• 11:58 USMNT Thrash Uruguay
• 33:30 Details on USMNT Pre-World Cup Plans
• 38:20 WCQ Global Wrap Up
• 42:20 Van-LAFC Preview
• 50:33 FCC-MIA Preview
• 56:50 PHI-NYCFC Preview
• 1:01:44 SD-MIN Preview
• 1:07:30 Mateus Bogusz MLS Return?
• 1:11:03 RBNY Plans Under Julian De Guzman
• 1:18:30 Orlando’s End Of Season Roster Moves

It is the big one the NWSL Championship is on the horizon. Jordan & David sit down to talk about all the action of the semis and preview the final. Not to be forgotten is all the big breaking news outside the games. Of course Trinty Rodman's future is a huge topic. And while we're looking at the championship game the Shield holders have made more news moving Vlatko Andonovski's role.

• 7:15 Washington's Dominant Semifinal Win Over Portland
• 26:15 What Does A Second Straight Final Mean For the Spirit
• 29:00 What To Make Of Portland's 2025 Season
• 33:00 Trinity Rodman's Future & The League's Salary Structure
• 43:40 Gotham's Dramatic Win Over Orlando
• 1:01:45 NWSL Championship Preview
• 1:08:45 What Would The Title Mean To Both Spirit & Gotham
• 1:12:50 KC Current Front Office Shakeup

MLS's owners are sitting down right now to vote on flipping the MLS calendar and changing the league structure. So Tom & David sit down on their own to talk about the pros and cons behind these moves. But this isn't the only news of the week as Tommy Scoops opens the "Ice Cream Shop" on a Nashville club legend entering free agency alongside Quakes star Cristian Espinoza. Plus of course they talk USMNT heading into the big clashes against the Guays.

3:18 BOG Vote On MLS Schedule Change

21:41 Change Of MLS Format To Single Table

33:55 Wilfred Nancy Heading To Celtic?

38:00 Walker Zimmerman's Next Destination

46:30 Cristian Espinoza MLS Free Agent

53:15 FC Dallas Offseason Preview

56:40 Austin FC Season Recap

1:00:00 Chicago Fire Offseason Preview

1:04:05 USMNT Must See

What a week to keep up with! We had the arguably the biggest upset in NWSL Playoff history, a PK shootout, three extra time games, AND a new expansion club. David is joined by Committee member Brianna Pinto to relive it all. First they dig into all the drama from round one of the playoffs. How Washington overcame a valiant Louisville, Portland's magical home experience, Gotham's dream upset & Marta willing her way on to the next round. Then they look forward to two monumental matchups coming up this weekend and what could decide those games. They talk about the big news coming out of the southeast as Atlanta is awarded the 17th club in NWSL. And finally with the finalists announced they give away their postseason awards.

• 1:30 Brianna Pinto's NWSL Skills Challenge Debut
• 5:08 Gotham's Historic Upset Of KC
• 16:35 Washington Survive Against Louisville In Dramatic Fashion
• 27:05 Thorns Extratime Winner
• 30:55 Orlando Powered By Marta
• 37:19 Preview Of Washington vs Portland
• 45:45 Preview Of Orlando vs Gotham
• 50:12 Atlanta NWSL Expansion
• 58:55 NWSL Postseason Awards

Did we just witness the greatest playoff game in MLS history? With David off celebrating love Tom is joined by the second best bald man in his orbit Matt Doyle. They break down everything they saw to finally close out this round of MLS playoffs. Then look ahead to the USMNT.

Soccerwise comes to you live from Charlotte, NC at Sycamore Brewery on the eve of Game 3 between Charlotte FC vs. New York City FC. David and Tom are joined by Zoran Krneta, CSO of Charlotte FC, Dean Smith, Charlotte FC Manager and MLS Play by Play commentator, Eric Krakauer.

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David can see Tom's crystal blue eyes in person as the squad camps in Charlotte ahead of Friday's elimination game. The squad goes game by game to preview the weekend of must win games. Then they talk about the breaking news around Tata Martino & his old buddy Josef Martinez. And of course they have to dig into the first Berhlater-Reyna roster under Poch. And then Kristijan Kahlina joins the show to talk PK shootouts, the pressure of must win games, winning GKOY, and much more.

• 8:15 CTL-NYCFC
• 14:03 MIN-SEA
• 19:50 Pressure On Pat Noonan
• 23:55 Preview FCC-CLB
• 27:50 Suarez Retroactive Suspension
• 31:00 MIA-NASH Preview
• 35:10 SD-POR
• 39:45 Tata Martino Back To ATL
• 43:50 Josef Martinez Leaving SJ
• 47:35 USMNT Final 2025 Camp
• 56:50 Kristijan Kahlina Interview

The NWSL regular season came to a close in dramatic fashion on Sunday. David & Jordan join forces to relive the tension, celebrate Louisville, and wonder what's next for North Carolina. Now the playoff bracket is set to our hosts pick through all the big details to know matchup by matchup.

• 3:30 Boston & Denver Home Openers Announced
• 9:17 Reliving Decision Day For Louisville & North Carolina
• 27:43 KC vs Gotham Preview
• 40:35 Washington vs Louisville Preview
• 50:30 Portland vs Wave Preview
• 1:02:35 Orlando vs Seattle Preview

Only three of the eight MLS series are wrapped up after game 2 of the first round. Tom & David dig into everything we saw on the weekend from Nashville's offensive explosion, to the Portland Timbers dramatic comeback, and our three teams that took care of business. BUT to start Tommy Scoops has opened the Ice Cream shop early! He brings the breaking news that the New England Revolution will be hiring US u20 Head Coach Marko Mitrović as their new head coach & LAFC has a frontrunner to replace Steve Cherundolo in current assistant Marc Dos Santos.

• 1:30 Revs On Verge Of Hiring Marko Mitrovic
• 15:30 Marc Dos Santos Is Frontrunner For LAFC’s Next Head Coach
• 26:15 STL Hire Corey Wray As New CSO
• 34:40 LAFC Trounce Austin To Move On
• 40:15 Vancouver Outlast Dallas To Clinch Their Spot In The Next Round
• 45:30 Austin And Dallas’s Offseason Outlooks
• 52:22 PHI Hold The Lead This Time Against A Weakened Chicago
• 56:45 Nashville’s Big Bounce Back
• 1:03:47 The Crew Rampant Against FCC
• 1:07:30 What Did We Just See In Seattle?
• 1:11:00 Gage Guerra Rescues The Timbers
• 1:17:55 North Carolina FC Close Up Shop On Their Player In USL Championship
• 1:25:01 USL Hires Tony Scholes From The EPL To Run New Division 1

The first cycle of MLS playoffs are in the books finally! Tom & Gass jump in to recap what they saw and set the scale on who has the best chance to turn an upset. It is one of Soccerwise's favorite weeks of the year for two reasons as the MLSPA salary dumps are out alongside the playoffs so they dig through all the news. And finally the buzz around some of the biggest coach openings in MLS with Tata talking to Atlanta, STL picking up options, and more.

5:00 NYCFC Away Win In Charlotte & Past Upsets

13:10 MIN Long Throw Over SEA

23:00 Cincy Surviving Hell For Now

31:55 LAFC Veteran Steel Outlasts Austin

45:10 Did Chicago Waste Their Chance In Philly

49:10 More Belief In Portland Or Dallas?

56:00 Sam Sarver Wins MLSNP MVP

58:50 MLSPA Salary Dump Headlines

1:10:00 Tata Martino Going Home To ATL?

1:18:00 STL Lacking Sporting Direction

1:22:20 RBNY Path Forward

It all comes down to this is it the final countdown or the  day of consequence, or decision day in NWSL… Jordan & David debate what this final day should be called. Then they dig into everything left or play for from the final playoff spot to the huge standing swings that are possible. After that they go through the post season awards to set the stage of what the finalist pools could look like. And of course they talk USWNT & Brazil’s big win in England.

7:45 Recap Of International Week From WAFCON Qualifying To Brazil’s Big Win

14:20 USWNT Playing At CPKC Stadium And Future Midfield

24:25 Renaming NWSL’s Final Game Day

27:10 What To Play For On Sunday

30:00 KC-SD Preview

35:10 Preview Of Louisville & Courage’s Final Game And Playoff Hopes

47:00 Orlando vs Seattle For Home Field Playoff Game

52:10 Portland Vs Houston Preview

58:30 NWSL Postseason Awards Finalists

We are half way through the opening round of the playoffs. We have seen PK shootouts, red cards, stunning goals & wild atmospheres. Gass & Tom jump on to dig into what we've seen and what to expect for the next games. But not to be outdone the NY Red Bulls wanted attention as well as they fire their Coach & Sporting Director mid show. So the crew gives their thoughts on what this means for the club and what their future could look like.

6:00 Recap MIA-NASH Game 1

14:55 Zinckernagel's Injury News

19:55 Philly Hang On In Shootout

32:30 Breaking News: Red Bulls Fire Coach Sandro Schwarz & Head Of Sport Jochen Schneider

44:20 Caps Decision Day Revenge On Dallas

53:30 Chucky Lozano Apology

59:00 San Diego Flying Over Portland

1:13:25 USMNT January Camp Cancelled

A special interview on the verge of the playoffs Charlotte FC GM Zoran Krneta sits down with Tom & Gass. He talks about the clubs best season so far and Wilfred Zaha's suspension but also his impact. Then they talk big picture about MLS how the u22 initiative can be changed to create greater impact, and the transfer window adjustments.

With the wild card games in the books we now have our bracket locked for the 2025 MLS Playoffs. Tom & Gass give you the breakdown series by series as we prepare for the kickoff of round 1. They also hit on Messi's contract extension & take you through their picks for all the MLS awards.

• 4:00 Messi's Contract Extension
• 10:30 Hell Is Real Preview
• 16:45 MIN-SEA Preview
• 23:20 MIA-NASH Preview
• 27:20 CTL-NYCFC Preview
• 33:30 PHI-CHI Preview + CHI Wildcard Win
• 38:45 VAN-FCD Rematch
• 44:25 SD-POR Rematch AS WELL
• 53:15 LAFC-ATX Preview
• 56:40 MLS Postseason Awards
• 1:11:30 Gass's Best XI

It is the best time of the year as fall is upon us and the playoffs are on the verge of kicking off in NWSL. But with an international break coming in Soccerwise has put together a special episode. The crew interviews two of their favorites in Kling & Kristen. First Kling talks about what it takes to win a championship in NWSL, the friends she has made along the way, and soccer in the great state of Pennsylvania! Then Kristen comes on to reminisce about her trophy laden career on the verge of her retirement (and potential next trophy) in KC. This episode has it all from Nonnas to mom jokes and everything in between.

• 2:40 NWSL Top News Update
• 6:30 Meghan Klingenberg Interview
• 45:45 Kristen Hamilton Interview

Decision Day has come and gone and it was a 5 hour high wire across Saturday night. Tom and David jump into the studio early to give you the full rundown and reaction of everything that happened from red cards, to standing swaps, late goals, and injury returns. And now with 90% of the playoff series set they look forward to the best part of the year in MLS. Not to be forgotten the first post season causality has happened as ATL move on from Ronny Deila right as the squad gets on to record.

• 4:10 Ronny Deila Fired By ATL
• 8:40 Chris Armas Combative Press Conference
• 12:20 Reliving Western Conference D-Day Race
• 23:50 San Jose 2025 Review
• 27:30 COL Rapids Offseason Preview
• 30:20 San Diego Win The West In Greatest Expansion Season Ever
• 36:01 Western Conf Playoff Preview
• 38:51 Reliving Eastern Conference D-Day Race
• 42:38 Zaha Red Card Suspension
• 45:00 Messi Dominates Finally In Nashville To Clinch Golden Boot
• 48:00 Philly Warning Signs Heading To Playoffs
• 52:09 Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

With the final weekend of the season on the horizon it is time to get report cards for every team AND us! Matt Doyle joins David & Tom to recap the over/under lines he set in preseason, and what we said about each team. The squad goes over which teams out kicked their coverage and which floundered. And of course they dig into all the biggest storylines to watch for this Decision Day. Not to be forgotten our beloved college soccer at the end the crew chats about "Next Gen" white paper on the future of college soccer.

With the playoff push at its peak right now Jordan & David jump on with a lot to talk about. First they delve into the flurry of retirements being announced from Christen Press to Lauren Barnes. Then they check in on standings to see how the playoff race is shaping up, and look back on 2024 to give context to the current season. Finally of course the crew digs into Emma Hayes latest lineup selection.

Soccerwise legend Michele Giannone fills in for Tommy Scoops to kick off one of the biggest weeks of the year. They run through the top performers for the USMNT, as well as in the MLS 2025 season, and get ready for the final week of the season.

• 8:45 ATX Clinch Playoff Spot What Is Their 2025 Season?
• 16:44 Vancouver Top Of The West In Come From Behind Win
• 23:50 What To Play For On Decision Day In The West
• 39:12 What To Play For In The East
• 48:00 Has Orlando City Regressed Over The Last Two Years?
• 57:30 Post Season Awards COY, Newcomer, GKOY, DOY, Young Player & MVP1:22
• 1:22:30 USMNT & International Recap

Soccerwise and Kickback Committee bring you a special joint show for the occasion! Tom and David talk about Darlington Nagbe’s retirement from soccer and his legacy on the American game. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also announce their retirements and discuss their impacts on MLS along with what their exits mean for Inter Miami’s future. The duo react to the 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 list. A preview of the USMNT vs. Ecuador match. Susannah Fuller joins the show after some slight tech hiccups on behalf of Kickback Committee. The crew talks the final result of the USMNT U-20’s victory over Italy in the round of 16 U-20 World Cup match. 50 States of Soccer heads to the state of Maine with Susannah’s One Knox taking on USL League One’s rising star franchise, Portland Hearts of Pine. The State of 2026 World Cup Tickets after a viewer mentions he landed tickets mid-show. 

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02:25: Tom’s dual loves between the US and Italy  

06:07 - Darlington Nagbe announces retirement from soccer 

21:56 - Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba retire 

30:56 - Miami’s DP replacements 

38:16 - MLS 22 Under 22 List

57:25 - USMNT vs. Ecuador Preview

01:04:09 - Suzannah Fuller (finally) joins the show!

01:06:31 - USMNT U-20s defeat Italy to reach the Round of 8

01:15:17 - 50 States of Soccer: Maine and USL Playoffs

01:27:31 - The State of World Cup 2026 Tickets 

01:35:29 - Show closer

Soccerwise has a lot to cover with playoff races and expansion signings happening at the same time. First Jordan & David talk through Louisville's monumental performance in North Carolina that may have finally broken their playoff curse. Then of course the crew has to touch on the fireworks at Raudi in DC. Not to be forgotten Boston has signed an USWNT gold medal winner & a Balon D'or finalist as their roster comes into view. Finally they set the stage for the final two playoff spots coming up.

• 3:50 Racing Louisville Playoff Win
• 11:40 North Carolina’s Struggles
• 16:45 Spirit Dramatic Winner
• 25:42 Boston Legacy Makes Their Two Biggest Signing
• 35:30 How Should Free Agent Signings Be Announced?
• 38:40 Playoff Race Primer

The Philly Union have clinched their second ever shield at home in a storybook ending. Tom & David get back together to discuss this amazing turnaround and where this team ranks all time. Then they follow Denis Bouanga's recent example and get into the goals breaking down the late stretch of the Golden Boot race. Then they go international talking about the US U20s group stage performance and upcoming knock out game vs Italy. Plus sad news on the injury front for Canada.

On the eve of a cup final for Sacramento Republic their President & GM Todd Dunivant sits down with David. They talk about the buzz around the big game, and their first Jaegermeister Cup experiences. Then they hit on a bevy of topics from losing academy players to MLS clubs, how their new stadium can change the city, how USL has changed in the last decade, and so much more!

The 2025 USOC has finally come to a close. On Yom Kippur with David out atoning for the sins of his terrible preseason takes, Tom turns to one of the greats Joe Lowery (Backheeled) to bring it home. They talk through Nashville's historic night and Austin's heartbreak. And of course get you set for a huge round of MLS action, and USMNT's upcoming camp.

We thought silly season was over with the external NWSL transfer window closing. How wrong were we? Jordan and David wake up to the blockbuster move of Hina Sugita from Portland to Angel City. They talk about how this affects both clubs, and how Sugita & M.A Vignola can affect their new squads. Then they dig into the big moments of the weekend from Gotham & Washington's dominant wins, to Orlando breaking their winless streak in San Diego.

• 5:45 Hina Sugita Trade
• 21:43 Gotham Impressing
• 30:00 Racing Louisville Close Out A Big Win
• 34:20 Chloe Ricketts Trade & Free Agency Process In NWSL
• 40:30 Washington’s Loaded Depth
• 45:40 Orlando Pride Break Their Winless Streak
• 50:55 North Carolina Slipping In Seattle & Reign’s Lack Of Attacking Play

It feels like MLS after dark nowadays from the moment the ball kicks each weekend. Tom & David log in to help us all breath through all the chaos. They hit on the all the big notes from PHI seemingly clinching the clubs 2nd ever Supporters Shield to NYCFC extinguishing their rival Reb Bulls record playoff streak plus San Jose emerging in the west playoff spot but FC Dallas charging hard. Then the guys talk about the keys for the upcoming USOC final, and most importantly they talk to Nashville SC original Daniel Lovitz about the upcoming final, potential Tennessee parties & their special season so far.

• 9:40 Philly Solidify Shield As CIN, SD, VAN, & MIA Falter
• 30:30 Red Bull Historic Playoff Streak Ends & What Comes Next
• 41:30 Can MLS Teams Win Without 3 DPs
• 46:30 Setting Up The West Conference Playoff Race
• 52:20 Coaching Worries In Salt Lake?
• 56:30 USOC Final Preview
• 1:06:04 Dan Lovitz Interview Nashville SC

David is unavailable this Thursday for a live recording but fear not! He got in the lab with Tommy Scoops to cook up something special for you all. Your hosts put on a draft of the 8 teams already eliminated from playoff contention to see who's future they trust the most. Then they dive into the history books with your recommendations of the greatest duos in MLS history with the like of Obafemi Martins, Sebastian Giovinco, Robbie Kean etc that Son-Bounga are chasing.

• 3:20 Wessam Abou-Ali's Season Ending Injury & Impact On CLB
• 10:25 DC United Fire Entire Scouting Department
• 14:05 Mateus Klich's Comments Ripping The Great State Of Ohio & PNW
• 20:45 LA Galaxy's Future Prospects
• 24:38 TFC's Future Prospects
• 30:10 SKC's Future Prospects
• 34:40 ATL's Future Prospects
• 40:50 Rev's Future Prospects
• 46:20 STL's Future Prospects
• 50:48 MTL's Future Prospects
• 54:45 DC United's Future Prospects
• 56:30 Best Duos In MLS History

KC Current are the fastest champions in NWSL history. Jordan & David jump on to talk about the historic run this club has had. They relive the scenes on the ground at CPKC stadium. Besides KC everyone else is battling to the end so they recap all the wild results from the weekend and look ahead. And don't worry they have some choice words for the French soccer press as well! Which also connects to Commissioner Berman's latest media availability about expansion, spending on development and salary cap growth.

David has returned to Tom just in time for Columbus to set their season on fire and the shield race to flip again. They dig into the future of eliminated SKC's in their official season obit. On the back of Bounaga & Son's historic hat trick run they debate the best duos in MLS. There is a US u20 roster to get excited about & questions again surround DC United.

• 7:30 Shield Recap After A Wild Week
• 18:15 What Is Wrong In Columbus
• 28:25 Eastern Conference Final Playoff Spot Battle
• 30:45 Minnesota Injury Concerns
• 34:02 Son-Bounaga & MLS’s Top Tier Duos
• 44:02 What Does SKC’s Offseason Look Like After Official Elimination
• 47:10 DC United Hiring The Smartest Hardworking Man In Global Football
• 51:30 US u20 Roster Thoughts Heading Into World Cup

The nature of college sports has changed a lot over the last few years, and college soccer is getting ready for its makeover. Two legends of the game in Brian Weise (Georgetown) & Sasho Cirovski (Maryland) sit down with David to talk through where we stand. They talk about what college soccer can be, the changes necessary to take it there, and how important it is to the landscape of the American game.

Join Tom Bogert and special guest Tom Hindle as they dive into the latest in the world of soccer. From the US Open Cup semi-finals to the standout performances in MLS, they it all. Listen in as they discuss the unexpected twists in recent matches, the impact of key players, and the evolving dynamics of the sport.

Did we just see the NWSL Championship preview between KC v WASH. Jordan & David get together to breakdown all of it from the absence of Temwa Chawinga to Hal Hershfelt's questionable red card. Then they talk about the record goal for Olivia Moultrie as she raises her game in 2025 and Jaedyn Shaw scoring in her Gottham debut back in San Diego. And of course they ruminate on the scary moments in Seattle for Savannah Demelo.

• 9:10 Update On Savannah Demelo
• 19:12 Kansas City vs Washington Recap Of One vs Two
• 33:45 Olivia Moultrie Sets NWSL Teenage Goalscoring Record And Levels Up Her Game
• 41:05 Gotham Move To Third In Jaedyn Shaw's Debut
• 45:40 San Diego Struggling Down The Stretch
• 52:05 Weekend Preview

As we enter a massive week in US Soccer David brings in a massive acquisition on loan. Ben Wright (615 Soccer) joins as cohost to talk through the bevy of massive stories around the game. They start with the breaking news around Caleb Porter's dismissal in New England talking through what it means for the club & the two time MLS Cup winner. Then they recap a Saturday that was the highest scoring weekend in MLS history, put to bed eliminated sides TFC & ATL (off the back of their 5-4 loss), and finally the preview of the big USOC semifinals coming up.

• 2:00 Revs Fire Caleb Porter
• 19:03 Revs Coaching Options
• 28:30 Whitecaps Roar Back Into The Shield Race On Mueller’s Birthday
• 35:40 FCC Bounce Back Stoppage Time Win
• 42:30 MIN Big Win In San Diego
• 47:40 CTL Tie MLS Winning Streak Record Over Miami
• 1:00:03 ATL Season Reaction & Offseason Preview
• 1:08:03 TFC Season Reaction & Offseason Preview
• 1:13:00 USOC Semifinal Preview

The international window has finally come to a close and there is plenty to talk about. First Tom & David look back on the window that was and what we should take from the week and who we need to track going forward. Then they have your rundown of what you need to be focused on and remember as we come back into the stretch run of MLS.

4:50 USMNT's Future With Five In The Back

14:15 Who's Club Play Is Most Important To USMNT Fans

19:05 Tom's USMNT Best XI Today

24:40 Derek Cornelius & Canada's Stars Of The Window

28:30 FINALLY Last MIA-SEA Suspension Conversation

33:30 Miles Robinson Signs DP Deal

38:14 Supporter Shield Race Primer For PHI, SD & MIA

45:45 Final Playoff Push & Worries For RBNY Playoff Streak

We thought the breaking news was over for the season and how wrong we were. Gotham shatters the NWSL trade fee record with their move out of left field for Jaedyn Shaw. Jordan & David are back to dig into what it means for Shaw, Gotham, North Carolina & NWSL. Angel City have gotten into the trade market as well as they try to fgiure out what is their future post Alyssa Thompson, and Bay are preparing to hire their second ever coach.

4:15 Jaedyn Shaw Historic Trade

21:08 What Is North Carolina Planning?

24:10 Angel City Acquire Nealy Martin & Extend Giselle Thompson

33:05 Chicago Put Up 5 On Orlando In Their New Home

38:15 Is Orlando A Repeat Contender?

44:00 Portland v Lville Playoff Level Clash

46:25 Bay FC Plan Albertin Montoya's Departure

Somehow Tom & David survived the floods outside of Red Bull Arena (thanks Tyler) and have all their USMNT thoughts to dig into. Did anyone shine in their opportunity? Was the US really the better team like Mauricio Pochettino said? What was the coolest part of the gameday? What are expectations against Japan? After that they discuss Canada's historic 3-0 win in Bucharest & Ismael Kone's argument with Jesse Marsch. Finally we have SOME suspensions out of the leagues cup final, and the only shocker is Cuauhtémoc Blanco didn't some how pick up a game as well. Plus talking our 50 States and we're on to CD9's own NEW HAMPSHIRE.

3:48 USMNT-South Korea Game Reaction

23:35 South Korea Fan Takeover

25:55 Postgame Comments

34:50 Japan-USMNT Preview

37:17 Canada's Historic European Win

45:57 Ismael Kone-Jesse Marsch Bust Up

50:45 Leagues Cup Suspensions For Lenny

50:45 New Hampshire 50 States

The USMNT is prepping for their big matchup against South Korea on Saturday so Tom & David are doing the same. They talk through the big things they need to see in this game. Then they run through all the official playoff news celebrating Philly's playoff clinch. And more importantly going to the drawing board for MTL & DC's offseason makeovers.

• 4:40 Celebrating Sounders
• 10:45: Philly Clinch Playoff Spot In Epic Turnaround
• 21:30 Anders Dryer Clinches David's MVP Vote
• 27:40 Montreal Season Review & Offseason Preview
• 39:00 DC United Season Review & Offseason Preview
• 50:30 USMNT Must Needs This Weekend

Jordan is back from a two week vacation and what a crucial time to return. After a year of earth shattering transfers we might have the biggest one yet with the reports around Alyssa Thompson leaving for Chelsea. David & Jordan talk about what this tells us about the project in LA, and bigger picture for NWSL. Then they look at Utah's big attacking addition on top of their strong recent run of form, and Chicago's new announced stadium.

• 8:00 Alyssa Thompson Potential Move To Chelsea
• 24:32 Big Picture Questions Around NWSL Retaining Stars
• 33:20 Bay FC Loan In Brooklyn Courtnall
• 35:00 Utah Sign Lara Prašnikar To Replace Sentnor & Their Strong Run
• 45:10 Previewing Portland v Louisville
• 49:30 Chicago Announce New Home Stadium At Northwestern University

Susannah is leading today’s Committee gathering while David is off in the badlands riding a bison. The Committee is joined by Susannah’s former tag team partner and current co-host of Full Time for The Athletic, Jillian Sackovits. The duo are joined by Committee members Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle. Tom celebrates his championship victory at his adult rec soccer league. Jillian gives us the inside scoop of what it was like to be on the field for the Luis Suarez spitting incident after the Leagues Cup Final in Seattle. The crew discuss their best and worst transfers of USMNT players after the European transfer window has closed and Tom has gotten sleep. Susannah asks Matt if he knows what “RIZZ” is before Jillian unveils her Rizz Player Power Takes. The crew picks their preferred players to see for this Saturday’s USMNT vs. South Korea friendly in Harrison. 50 States of Soccer: New Jersey kicks off this week before closing out the show and give our flowers to Jillian and The Call Up.

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Show Timecodes:

02:21 - Tom’s Victory Lap and Trophy

03:25 - Luis Suarez spitting incident

17:33 - USMNT Best & Worst Transfers

39:37 - Jillian’s RIZZ Player Takes

49:55 - Preferred USMNT Starting XI vs. South Korea

01:03:13 - 50 States of Soccer: New Jersey

01:17:48 - Close of Show and Call Up Shoutout

A big show filled with top flight guests is on tap for Soccerwise. With Jordan away David turns to some favorites of the show in Kacey White & Haley Carter (Orlando Pride). First Kacey talks through the big news of the week from Bay's record crowd to Alana Kennedy's transfer and the unfortunate Barbara Banda's injury news. Then Haley Carter joins the show to take us behind the scenes of the biggest transfer in soccer history, how the transfer market is changing, covering for the loss of a Barbara Banda, and how hard it is repeat plus SO much more.

• 4:35 - Bay FC Set Attendance Record
• 19:12 Weekend Recap
• 26:30 Alana Kennedy's Transfer News
• 36:30 Barbara Banda Injury News
• 53:26 Haley Carter interview
• 1:00:36 Carter's comments on Banda Injury
• 1:02:15 Behind The Scenes On Lizbeth Ollave's Record Transfer

The transfer window is over but the news doesn't stop as Tom is the first to report STL City SC is moving on from their first sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel. After that we still have to talk about all the late moves in the transfer window, and finally they look at the wild weekend that was and ahead to the Leagues Cup semifinal.

• 6:35 Lutz Pfannenstiel Let Go In STL
• 31:25 Whitecaps Controversial Win
• 33:40 FCC Late Transfer Fury
• 40:10 Insanity Atop The East
• 44:20 Min United Transfer Questions Around Pereyra
• 49:00 Leagues Cup Preview

You the know the vibes! It is the final live "Ice Cream Shop" or the year and while Tommy Scoops is cooking David bring in two big name short term loans in Andrew Wiebe & Matt Doyle. After Tom breaks out all the latest news the guys use their extra time to chat through the biggest moves of the window, and which clubs did the best work.

• 4:00 Paxten Aaronson & Rapids Window
• 16:45 Nashville Secure Jonny Perez
• 19:30 RSL Sign Deandre Yedlin
• 25:40 Caden Clark’s Massive Chasfer to DC
• 29:45 Whitecaps Strong Window From Mueller to CB Adds
• 39:20 Minnesota United Big Moves
• 48:00 CTL Big Sales and Succession Planning
• 51:00 TFC’s Strong Window Finishing With Jose Cifuentes
• 1:08:25 LAFC’s Summer Transfer Winners
• 1:12:20 Timbers Big Summer Work
• 1:17:00 FCC Trying To Take Steps Forward

A big announcement at kickback media with our latest massive transfer means Brianna Pinto has joined the committee. Brianna partners David to help breakdown the biggest stories of the week. They start with the weather delay fiasco in KC and what the experience is like for a player. Then they celebrate the impending world record transfer of Lizbeth Ovalle to Orlando. The soccer on the field should not be forgotten though after weekend filled with last minute equalizers from a cast of characters. And finally they dig into the soccer history of North Carolina with the expert Brianna herself.

• 3:20 KC-ORL Weather Fiasco
• 12:30 ORL World Record Signing
• 26:40 Chicago’s Incredible Comeback
• 35:00 Spirit Show Late Spirit 
• 48:15 50 States Of Soccer North Carolina w/Brianna Pinto’s 5-a-side

Tom is away for the rest of the week so David is joined by two powerhouse guests. First Michele Giannone joins to chat about his last 3 weeks being in the building with some of the biggest names in the region. They cover a lot from best #9 in MLS history, to favorite stadium, and talking to big name coaches. Finally they handicap the brackets for Leagues Cup & US Open Cup titles. Speaking of Open Cup the Union finally got to play their quarterfinal against Red Bulls. Bradley Carnell joins to talk about the teams success in his first year, what has elevated their young superstars, and what he has learned over the years.

• 2:30 Best MLS Stadiums & All-Time #9s With Michele
• 14:30 Talking With Elite Coaches
• 20:30 Power Ranking The Remaining Leagues Cup Teams
• 25:20 The Rodrigo De Paul Affect
• 27:20 Is The Best Orlando City Team Ever?
• 32:40 Odds To Win USOC
• 40:14 Bradley Carnell Interview

It hasn't been long since our last episode, but SO much has happened. North Carolina has parted ways with Sean Nahas after 4 years as head coach, but we're not totally sure why. Jordan & David break it down while discussing Chicago's 4th interim but new permanent head coaching hire. On the field the Thorns showed their threat in a huge 4-2 win over rivals Seattle this past weekend, and we prepare for a matchup of 1 vs 2 in KC on Saturday.

• 6:00 Sean Nahas Fired From NC Courage
• 23:30 Chicago Hire New Head Coach Sort Of
• 27:40 Weekend Action Recap
• 36:20 Portland Shine & Coffey’s MVP Campaign
• 41:47 Orlando-KC Preview
• 53:00 Ally Watt 1st Summit FC Signing
• 55:25 Celebrating Colorado Soccer

La Liga is headed for our shores in more ways than one so David and Tom are here to talk about it all. They discuss what this means for soccer in America & potential transfers to Spain. They also break down the big doubleheader week of Philly vs Red Bulls & Colorado's soccer legends.

• 8:40 La Liga Moving Games To The USA
• 17:25 Ice Cream Shop Starting With Alex Freeman
•  21:45 Tani Oluwaseyi Potential La Liga Move
• 25:20 Santi Moreno Moves To Fluminense
• 33:00 Orlando & Seattle Win BIG
• 42:00 Sonny Make His MLS Debut
• 46:30 Philly Vs New York Red Bull Week
• 1:01:30 Colorado 5-a-side

You all know the bet that was put in place between the hosts of Lobbing Scorchers & Soccerwise AND ITS TIME TO COLLECT. Ari & Noah stop by to grovel at Tom's feet, and then denounce Rave Green. Then David & Tom break down where Leagues Cup stands and why, and of course the Ice Cream Shop.

• 1:00 Lobbing Scorchers Pays up & Talks 2025 Sounders
• 30:15 Leagues Cup Update & Format Discussion
• 43:55 Ice Cream Shop Opens Up On Timbers, FCC, Colorado, San Jose, FC Dallas And Much More
• 1:07:30 Wisconsin All-Time 5-a-side

NWSL returned with a BANG coming out of the long international break. It was preceded by Ally Sentnor's blockbuster trade to KC. The games delivered on their own as Mia Fishel made her debut, and Trinity Rodman stole the show at Row-di.

• 11:00 Nick Cushing Named 1st Denver Summit FC Head Coach
• 22:30 Ally Sentnor Blockbuster Trade To KC
• 35:45 Sites & Sounds From Rowdi & Trinity Rodman’s Return
• 48:00 Rivalry Weekend Preview

The Soccerwise crew is back coming off a massively eventful weekend from breaking news out of South Korea to drinking in all of Vermont. First David regales Tom and all of us with his experiences in Burlington for the USL2 final. Then Tom takes into the scoops in the ice cream shop right off the back of breaking the Djordje Mihailovic cashfer to Toronto. They dig into Son’s potential record transfer to LAFC. And then Tom lays out the 12 biggest storylines that will decide the fate of the 2025 MLS season from star players to  Injuries and everything else in between. And finally they start working on the latest “50 States Of Soccer” Wisconsin!

00:24 - Gass’s coffee & technology mishap 

02:16 - Gass recaps calling the USL 2 Final in Vermont

20:16 - Ice Cream Shop, Djordje Mihailovic Trade 

35:19 - Son Heung-min to LAFC

40:00 - Portland, Chicago, Philadelphia Updates

46:50 - 12 Storylines that will define the rest of the 2025 MLS Season

01:16:24 - Podcast Business 

01:17:10 - 50 States of Soccer: Wisconsin 

01:22:21 - Closing Thoughts and Thank You’s 

MLS and Liga MX are locked into a death battle through the Leagues Cup, but the question is does anyone care?! Tom & David talk the wild games so far, and what the rest of this round will look like. Then they open up the Ice Cream Shop to talk Thomas Muller's rights moving to Vancouver, Matt Turner's potential NE return, Timo Werner update & much more.

• 5:15 Matt Turner Returning To The Revs?
• 16:05 What Will Muller Do In VAN & FCC Return
• 24:00 Rapids Sign Rob Holding & LAFC Sign New CB
• 28:25 Timo Werner Red Bull Update
• 32:25 Santi Moreno’s Portland Future
• 40:40 Bruce Arena Getting Railhawked
• 45:00 Rodrigo De Paul MIA Debut
• 47:00 Leagues Cup Recap

Finally the NWSL regular season has returned! Jordan & David are back to talk about all things that have happened this summer. Starting with some trophies from the Euro & WAFCON finals to the signings across NWSL as the SW family gets you prepped for the weekend to come.

There are no weekends off during the summer of soccer (unless you are Messi apparently) so Tom & David are here to dig in. They talk through all the big news flying out of Tom's Ice Cream Shop starting with Son Heung-min talking to LA & Thomas Muller interested in Canada. Then they talk through the controversey around Messi's suspension and all the action from the MLS weekend.

• 5:45 Muller To Vancouver
• 16:30 Son To LAFC
• 22:45 Columbus Officially Secure Their Cucho Replacement
• 27:00 RSL Sign Brazilian Striker
• 31:30 Rapids Making CB Moves
• 38:40 San Diego Continue To Play The Kids
• 45:30 Messi Suspensino & Fixing All-Star Chaos
• 59:00 Leagues Cup Preview

David, Jordan, and Tommy Scoops are joined by fans, local Austin podcasts, and Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira for an amazing show at Haymaker Austin. Join us for our first ever 50 States of Soccer, a classic Ice Cream Shop, and a one-of-a-kind Soccerwise episode.

The Soccerwise crew was part of a historic announcement yesterday launching Kickback Soccer Media. Tom & David jump on to tell you all about it, and are joined by new teammate Susannah Fuller to talk about their new project "50 States Of Soccer" and the Austin show. But first wow what a week it has been Rodrigo De Paul has signed in Miami, Charlotte hunting a former ATL DP striker, and Wednesday's matches threw another wrench into the Shield race.

• 2:07 Soccerwise Crest Explainer
• 10:20 How Rodrigo De Paul Can Join Inter Miami
• 21:20 Earth Shattering Mathieu Choiniere Transfer
• 30:50 Pedro Vite Transfer Fee
• 33:15 Shield Race Heating Up In The East
• 41:45 Susannah On 50 States Of Soccer & Austin Show

As the NWSL break continues the latest guest joins the show this time from San Deigo Wave midfield. Savannah McCaskill and her team have overporformed the expectations so far this season. But most importantly is how they have done it playing open an exciting soccer. McCaskill talks through what makes this team special, the attributes of some young phenoms, her lack of surprise watching Delphine Cascarino crush the Euros, and their stated goals for the rest of the year.

A Breaking. News. Emergency. Pod. A scoop to end all scoops from big Tommy. What's the scoop? Soccerwise family is growing, as we officially announce Kickback Soccer Media! Soccerwise will be front and center alongside our newest show the Kickback Committee, as Susannah Fuller will host the American soccer group chat with a bunch of soccer friends including Mark-Anthony Kaye, Claudia Pagan, Michele Giannone, & more. They will be bringing that happy hour hang energy on everything from the big goals, to the big ideas, and even big hair. So go follow the Kickback Committee podcast feed at the link below and on all social media platforms.

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Epic episode of Soccerwise coming at you. Tom & David sitdown with one of their favorites in San Jose breakout star Beau Leroux. He talks about his winding path to the SJ first team, representing his hometown, and an international future. Then they dig into all the latest scoops out of the ice cream shop. From u22 signings coming into the league to stars heading south of the border. 

5:00 Dani Periera & Soccerwise Austin Annoucement

7:35 Milan Iloski Ends Loan In San Diego With 10 Goals & 1 Assist

11:40 Patrick Agyemang Seals Transfer & Charlotte Hosts All-Star Game

19:30 Pedro Vite Heading To Mexico

26:40 George Campbell Sold To England

28:45 Columbus Secure Two Signings Picard & Herrera

38:00 FCC Headlines A Big Wednesday Night Of Action

43:30 Beau Leroux Interview

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David coming right out of Metlife at the CWC final to bring you all the biggest storylines from the weekend. We hit it all the Hell Is Real delivers again, Rossi/Hany/Dreyer/Messi MVP race, CTL's post Agyemang plans, and more. To finish David talks about how big a signing Mia Fishel can be for the Reign as Laura Harvey gets her crown jewel in Seattle's attack.

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USOC Bingo has offically been hit. A rained out game, a red card for punching someone, a PK shootout, and a manager gets fired. Tom & David break down everything we saw, and dive deep on what the future of DC United looks like post Troy Lessene. Then they walk into the "Ice Cream Shop" with some big scoops on Rodrigo De Paul coming to Miami, Columbus looking at a Cucho replacement from the Club World Cup & a Timo Werner update.

• 4:40 DC United Fire Troy Lesesne After USOC Loss
• 12:00 DC Hiring Rene Weiler To Replace Lesesne
• 19:30 Austin Advance To Semifinal But Lose Brandon Vasquez To A Torn ACL
• 23:40 Minnesota Survive A Rotated Chicago Fire
• 30:30 Nashville’s Succesful Turnaround
• 33:32 Rodrigo De Paul And How Miami Could Sign Him
• 38:55 Columbus Crew Looking At Cuhco Replacement Wessam Abou Ali
• 42:40 Latest In Red Bull’s Pursuit Of Timo Werner
• 46:50 Diego Luna Heading To Spain & More RSL Buisness
• 49:33 Reggie Cannon On CAS Ruling, MLS vs Europe & Rapids 2025 Goals

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With a week off for July 4th celebrations behind them David & Jordan come back to the show the only proper way with a NEWLY MINTED USWNT goal scorer from Kansas City in Izzy Rodriguez. She joins the show to talk about her experiences with the USWNT last week, best book recomnedations, how CPKC Stadium has changed the club, and much more.

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A script we have all seen before has come to a close in the Gold Cup. The US and Mexico battled in a hard fought final and this time El Tri gets over the line. Tom & David jump on to react to what we saw in the final and more importantly what we take from this month. Then they jump into "The Ice Cream Shop" as NYCFC make a DP signing, San Jose opens up another spot, and teams start to lock in their summer acquisitions. Afterwards they talk about Nasvhille's wild win and what the top of the table looks like in MLS, and prepare for this weeks USOC Quaterfinal matches.

• 8:25 Gold Cup Final Recap
• 26:25 Handball Controversey
• 28:50 Overall USMNT Summer Takeaways
• 35:00 Questions Around USMNT-MLS Transfers This Year
• 41:45 Completed US/CAN Big Transfers
• 47:25 NYCFC Big DP Attacking Signing
• 54:00 Wild Weekend In Support Shield Race Led By Nasvhille & FCC
• 1:03:29 Obina Nwoboda Injury Concerns
• 1:23:05 USOC Quaterfinal Preview + SJ & NYRB Signings

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The holiday weekend has begun in the US so Tom & David sat down with Orlando City GM & Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira. He talks about the growth of the Brazilian league, how far MLS sits behind it, and what the league could do to catch up. Then he dives into some stories of his "what if" signings that never happend, growing OCSC's academy, and the goals for 2025. Before all of this though David runs the rule back over the big international games on Wednesday night for the USMNT & USWNT.

• 2:00 USMNT Gold Cup Semifinal Reaction
• 7:00 Mexico Knocks Off Honduras
• 10:15 USWNT 3-0 Win Over Canada
• 17:05 Ricardo Moreira Interview

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Tommy has a big ice cream sunday of scoops for all of TFC fans on this warm Canada Day. The guys start in the ice cream shop, go into everything they have seen in Gold Cup and talk through the biggest stories in MLS.

• 5:40 TFC Part Ways With Insigne & Bernardeschi
• 21:45 Worst DP Signings In MLS History
• 34:30 Canada Knocked Out Of Gold Cup
• 48:00 USMNT Survive Costa Rica
• 1:04:50 San Diego Shield Stock Buy Or Sell?
• 1:12:45 MLS Weekend Reactions 

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It feels like every weekend of soccer this summer is more bizarre than the last. David sitdowns for run through all the highlights for you (but mainly Andrew Wiebe) that you might have missed. David starts with the USWNT's back to back 4-0 wins over Ireland using 22 starters in two different formations. Then he breaks down all the excitement from the latest round of USL Jagermeister across the country. He tries to find some lessons from the chaos of the Gold Cup quaterfinals, and then digs into the weekend of MLS action. Leaving some special time to honor the MLS legacy of Nicolas Lodeiro.

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A big week of soccer on the field so Tom & David attempt to cover it all. They hit all the MLS & Gold Cup action on the field. But also rundown all the news off the field from transfers including breaking news around Red Bull's pursuit of Timo Werner & the MLS PA's player salary release.

• 14:00 MLS Midweek Reaction
• 14:30 Milan Iloski The Calfornian Brian White
• 20:05 Sam Surridge Hattie
• 24:25 Columbus Roll Over Atlanta
• 27:00 Marco Pasalic All-Star Snub Shines
• 29:00 Ice Cream Shop
• 29:14 Patrick Agyemang’s Euro Future & Charlotte’s Replacement Plans
• 37:30 Giroud Heading Home?
• 42:47 Timo Werner & NY Red Bull Talks
• 46:53 Nathan Saliba Heads To Belgium
• 51:00 USMNT How Lyon’s Issues Affect These Players + Johnny Heads To Atleti
• 55:30: MLSPA Latest Salary Release Reactions
• 1:11:30 Gold Cup Semifinal Preview

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It is a big week in NWSL as we sit at exaclty the midway point of the season and head into the summer break with news breaking on and off the field. Jordan & David sit down to talk about the huge news around Boston hiring their first coach ever in Filipa Patão from Benfica. Then they run through the biggest result of the weekend Louisville's statemnt victory over Orlando, and finally they walk through the bubble players who need to shine this week for USWNT.

• 6:53 Boston Legacy Hire First Coach From Benfica
• 17:20 Louisville’s Bounce Back Statment Win
• 25:35 Portland’s Injruy Woes Continue
• 28:10 Midseason Reset
• 28:30 Has KC Clinched The Shield?
• 32:43 How Wide Open Is the Playoff Field?
• 37:30 Giant Contract Extensions Across NWSL
• 47:00 Last Chance For USWNT Bubble Players

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The summer of soccer rolls on as the both the Club World Cup & Gold Cup prepare for the knockout stages. Tom & David get together to celebrate Miami's big results and their impending matchup with PSG. Then they talk through what we've learned about MLS big picture over the last two weeks and what could change. Afterwards they talk through what they've seen from the USMNT & CANMNT so far, as well as some big transfer reports around these players. Finally they look forward to midweek MLS action & debate Philly's decisions around Thomas Muller

• 6:00 Inter Miami CWC Round Of !6 Qualification
• 19:10 Sounders Show Well In Group Stage Loses
• 24:15 LAFC Heartbreak Against ES Tunis
• 28:30 Big Picture MLS Thoughts Out Of CWC
• 37:35 Gold Cup USMNT Group Stage Stand Outs
• 40:20 Tom/David’s USMNT Quaterfinal Starting XI
• 50:00 USMNT Ice Cream Shop for Tillman, Agyemang & Weah
• 54:50 CANMNT Group Stage So Far & Battle With CONCACAF
• 59:30 Should Philly Have Signed Thomas Muller?

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Emma Hayes said she would give the USWNT Euro based players the summer off so we have a fascinating roster release to dig into. This USWNT release comes in the middle of a big week of NWSL action. A few teams have a chance to prove their credentials so Soccerwise starts handing out grades to Louisville, Portland and San Diego.

• 1:50 Women’s Club World Cup Potential
• 6:10 Lousiville’s Grade On Their Big Test In KC
• 15:45 Portland’s Statement Win
• 21:30 Washington Add Italy International Sofia Cantore
• 26:45 Star Of Kenza Dali & Potential Maria Sanchez Sale
• 32:45 Exciting New Faces Called To USWNT

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All three MLS teams have debuted in the Club World Cup they've had expereinces from Cairo to Rio and London without leaving our shores. Tom & Gass react to all we have seen so far, and what it means. Then they dive into a wild start to the Gold Cup & what we can take from the USMNT performances. With MLS season at its midway point the guys weigh in with their midseason awards and superlatives (but how does Gass win?!)

• 3:30 CWC-MLS Experience
• 23:45 USMNT & Gold Reactions
• 36:20 MLS Traditional Awards COY, MVP, GKOY, DPOY
• 54:10 MLS Midseason Superlatives
• 54:30 Most Plesant Surprise So Far
• 57:14 Least Plesant Surprise
• 1:00:30 Most Fun Team To Watch
• 1:03:30 Teams Having Second Thoughts
• 1:04:45 Biggest Flex (In MLS or Soccerwise?!)
• 1:06:45 Take You’re Wrong But Refuse To Give Up On
• 1:09:40 Interesting Tactical Change
• 1:11:10 Team You Are Buying Low On
• 1:13:10 Team Who Stock You’re Taking The Loss On
• 1:14:45 Gass Theorem

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David is on to talk through weird CWC vibes, USMNT taking out the Soca Warriors, what KC's dismantling of Lousiville means & Philly Union taking advantage of the Whitecaps wobble.

• 2:50 USMNT Win
• 5:15 MIA & SEA CWC Debuts
• 11:45 NWSL Recap
• 19:30 MLS Recap

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Jordan and David are back to dig into Louisville's historic club run. They celebrate the chaos of the weekend across the league. And of course they dig into the big moves coming and how it could affect these clubs. 

• 11:00 Lousiville’s Historic Run
• 18:30 Seattle Upset San Diego
• 24:30 Controversy In KC-Gotham
• 35:00 Celebrating Vanessa DiBernardo
• 40:00 Spirit Steal North Carolina’s Courage
• 45:40 KC v Lville Preview
• 49:40 Maria Sanchez Joining Diana Ordonez In Mexico?
• 51:45 Alex Straus Welcome To NWSL

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Jeff Rueter joins to break down all the wild and wacky news across our soccer world.

• 3:40 Michael Bradley Takes Over New York Red Bulls II
• 7:45 Christian Pulisic’s Interview
• 18:45 USMNT Two Game Reactions
• 25:30 Will Anyone Watch The Club World Cup?
• 30:30 MLS CWC Matchup Previews
• 47:40 Timbers Forced To Look For Designated Player
• 53:45 Minnesota & San Diego Challenging For The West

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Tom & Gass are finally back from their travails. They catch you up on all their adventures first. Then they dig into all the latest transfers, news, and performances around the USMNT. Of course they have to touch on Landon Donovan's most recent comments around the current player pool. Finally they touch on the highlights from the MLS weekend on and off the field.

• 20:55 Matt Turner Moves To Lyon
• 27:40 USMNT Transfer Update Jonny To Atleti
• 30:35 Josh Sargent’s Future
• 33:20 Diego Luna & Jack McGlynn’s Futures
• 42:00 Max Arfsten Shining With USMNT & Future Plans
• 44:00 USMNT-Turkey Reaction
• 50:20 Thoughts On Landon’s Latest Comments
• 60:00 Rapids Sign Israeli International CB
• 1:03:45 Starlow World Cup March
• 1:07:15 MLSPA Battle For CWC Prize Money

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The weekend has come to a close as has another years CONCACAF hopes for the MLS family. David talks through the Caps collapse in Mexico City and what the overall run has meant. Then he hits the rest of the weekends' highlights starting with the USWNT dominant 3-0 in Minnesota and then LAFC qualify for the Club World Cup & their crosstown rivals win their first game of 2025.

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A shocker of a news break to start the day Jonatan Giraldez could be heading to Lyon to take over one of Michelle Kang's other clubs. Jordan and David dig into what this means for Washington and the league. Then they dig into the new out of Denver, USWNT matchup against China & some international break power rankings.

• 6:00 Giraldez Leaving Washington?
• 21:45 Denver NWSL Hire First GM
• 28:50 USWNT Preview
• 40:00 NWSL Power Rankings

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After just 15 MLS matches in charge STL City SC are moving on to their 2nd interim manager and fourth leader in three years of play. Tom & David dig into what this means for the club and if it is enough to salvage the season. Then they celebrate all the off the rails midweek soccer (what is going on in Cincy?!) and preview the huge matches coming this week in league and regional play.

• 5:45 STL Move On From Olof Melberg
• 26:10 Lucho Acosta Returns To Cincy
• 41:00 ATL-ORL Track Meet
• 47:10 RSL Suspend DP Attacker Diogo Goncalves
• 52:40 SEA-SD Clash
• 59:30 Whitecaps Prepare For Cruz Azul In CCC Final
• 1:12:00 LAFC v Club America For Spot In CWC

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In the midst of a third straight three game week Tom & David get together for a little MLS reset. The two of them pick three squads each that intrigue them right now (how does David win?!) Then the "Ice Cream Shop" is officially open once again as Tom hangs out with Ryan Reynolds & we get details on Kevin De Bruyne's future. Finally of course we preview a midweek slate of matches.

• 6:30 Saturday Night Live Show Announcement
• 10:35 San Diego Deep Dive
• 17:45 Orlando Showing Their Credentials
• 26:50 ATL Will They Or Won’t They
• 29:00 Latte Lathe-Hagglund Collision
• 35:18 San Jose Earthquakes The High Flying Show In MLS
• 42:20 Sounders Coming On Strong
• 48:30 Waiting On Charlotte
• 52:40 Montreal Potential Sales Of Sunnisi Ibrahim & George Campbell
• 56:40 Kevin De Bruyne Update
• 59:40 Midweek MLS Preview

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David has you weekend recap running through the explosive top of the table clashes in MLS. After hitting on some of the more controversial moments in the MLS weekend it is time to congratulate Gotham FC. Gotham have won the first ever CONCACAF W Championship ever & without them the rest of the league putting up the highest scoring weekend of all time.

• 2:00 MLS
• 15:24 NWSL

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Tom & David have persevered through 24 hours of pain to come in for a huge Soccerwise show. Tristan Blackmon joins the show to talk about Vancouver's early success and his national team future. And of course the guys have to dig into the wild USOC results so far.

• 6:15 USOC Recap
• 20:30 Tristan Blackmon Interview
• 39:45 USMNT Roster Reaction
• 1:00:30 Canada Roster Reaction
• 1:06:00 USOC Bracket Preview
• 1:09:50 MLS Weekend Preview

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Emma Hayes has announced her latest roster, and as usual it is full of surprises. This one casts a wide net from experienced players like Lo LaBonta to the up and comers like Olivia Moultrie. Jordan & David are here to break it all down and give their thoughts on the up and coming u23 roster as well. They then talk through the Pyrrhic victory for KC down in Orlando and how it will affect them going forward. They also look at some of the other big results from the weekend including Gotham & Portland's performances heading into the CONCACAF W Semifinals tonight. 

• 5:30 USWNT Roster Reactions
• 16:45 US u23 Roster Heading To Germany
• 25:00 KC-Orlando Reaction
• 31:30 2025 Shield Race Assessment
• 35:30 KC Injury Concerns
• 42:00 Gotham & Portland Form Heading To Mexico For CONCACAF W
• 55:00 NWSL Weekend Preview

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St. Louis is in a 10 game winless streak as they prepare for a USOC rematch against Minnesota. David & Tom weigh in on the latest rumors out of the midwest and what has gone wrong for this club. They also dig into Pat Noonan's comments about "Rivalry Week" being a double game week and heat up their other big weekend "Takeouts". Then they dig into the upcoming USOC matches talking through favorites, and most desperate clubs as the road becomes clearer in the Round of 16. 

• 6:43 Pat Noonan On Rivalry Week Scheduling
• 17:55 Maxi Moralez Carrying NYCFC
• 28:40 Zaha’s Struggles In Charlotte
• 34:25 STL City SC Struggles
• 46:30 USOC Round Of 16 Preview
• 1:00:00 Details On Special CWC Transfer Window
• 1:07:45 USMNT Gold Cup 60 Man Reaction

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Big weekend of action across both MLS & NWSL and David takes you through all the top stories. He starts breaking down the MLS Rivalry week results and then digs into the big NWSL matches.

• 1:00 MLS Rivalry Recap
• 12:37 Club World Cup Special Transfer Window News
• 14:40 NWSL Recap

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Rivalry week is here in MLS and it means Tom & David wanted to rank the best rivalries. They turn to the list master the maestro with "La Qualita" Andrew Wiebe to run through all of MLS's best matchups.

• 6:50 LA Historic Loss to PHI
• 10:30 Bruce Arena Saving Messi
• 15:22 Dejan Loving STL
• 18:00 Ranking The Best Rivalries In MLS

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Well Jordan has FINALLY allowed David to rant and rave about this incredible rookie class in NWSL. Our hosts breakdown all the star performances we have seen so far from these young players. They also preview upcoming weekend around the huge 1 vs 2 KC-ORL matchup, and wonder if Gotham should be worried.

• 4:05 Savy King Update
• 11:30 NWSL Rookie Deep Dive
• 39:25 Gotham Worries
• 42:00 ORL-KC Top Of The Table Clash Preview

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Huge show this week as we unpack a weekend of dramatic highs and lows across MLS. The LA Galaxy hit new lows in their shocking MLS Cup rematch loss, while Minnesota reached new (if inelegant) heights. Tom and David react to the other David’s social media posts following the Galaxy’s defeat, share their biggest MLS takeaways from the weekend, and wrap up with a preview of the upcoming midweek action.

• 4:30 MLS Cup Rematch Slaughter & What Do The LA Galaxy Do
• 25:24 Revenge For NYRB
• 29:30 MIN Social Media vs David Beckham
• 42:00 MLS Teams/Fans Transferring Old Clubs History
• 44:55 FC Dallas Falling Flat
• 47:30 Stunning PHI vs CLB Matchup
• 51:20 FCC Attacking Locking In & Adding Kei Kamala
• 58:00 MLS Midweek Preview

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David jumps on to recap a weekend that was defined more by moments off the field that on the field. He talks through the medical emergency for Savy King in LA and the rest of the NWSL weekend. Then David breaks down some big results across the top of the MLS standings. But the biggest story in MLS was the lack of fans in Nashville over fears of ICE activity in the area.

• 1:15: Savy King Medical Update &
• 4:40 NWSL's Other Results
• 5:32: MLS Results Recap
• 10:25 Nashville's LA Brigada De Oro absent From Geodis Park
• The deportation defense hotline at 1-844-363-1423

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We were all locked in for a chance at up to 16 Cupsets in this round of the USOC action and boy were we disappointed. Just one lone upset (all hails the hounds) by a lower division team has David getting together with Tom & Joe Lowery (Backheeled.com) to discuss what we learned. Then they talk about their favorite stories so far, Daniel Gazdag's new contract, and look forward to an interesting weekend of action.

• 5:30 USOC MLS vs USL Dominance
• 13:20 Biggest Performances of The USOC Round
• 25:25 Joe Lowery On Phoenix vs Houston
• 36:50 Whitecaps & LAFC Recent Form w/Joe
• 44:35 Celebrating San Diego w/Joe
• 52:00 Tom On Gazdag's New Contract & CLB vs PHI
• 57:35 MIN Getting Ready For Miami Test
• 1:02:30 ORL & NER Elite Defensive Squads

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NWSL made sure we all understood this weekend THAT WE KNOW NOTHING! Jordan and David jump in to make sense of all the wild results this weekend. Then they dig into Louisville's up and down season in light of their current injury woes. Finally they dig into a massive weekend of games coming up.

• 9:30 Chicago Surprise Gotham
• 15:15 Angel City Upset Washington At Row-di
• 29:05 Young Thorns Take Down Orlando
• 32:25 Louisville Limping Through The Season
• 38:45 Chicago vs Spirit Preview
• 42:55 Courage vs Orlando Preview
• 51:20 San Diego & Thorns Must Watch Game

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Tommy Scoops is back with a vengeance ready to dive into all the biggest MLS talk like Mikal Bridges defending a last second shot. Gass and Tom dig into LAFC's Club World Cup hopes being brought back, your big questions from the MLS weekend, and of course an incredible upcoming round of USOC with some big Cupset potential.

• 11:20 LAFC Club World Cup Play In Chance
• 26:30 MLS Weekend Takeaways
• 26:50 Austin FC Offensive Struggles
• 31:15 Philly Center Mid Strength
• 35:20 Revs Formation Change Success
• 40:00 Top Homegrown Breakthroughs So Far In 2025
• 47:35 Vanney & LAG Struggles
• 55:25 USOC Round Of 32 Preview
• 1:05:48 Ice Cream Shop On KDB, Mueller & Some Homegrown Signings

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David brings you the weekend recap with all the biggest highlights from across NWSL & MLS. The top four in NWSL all faltered this weekend in some wild games headlined by Angel City's 4-3 win at Row-di in DC. Then in MLS David digs in to the historically bad start for LA Galaxy & Montreal and then talked through the high flying attacks in the Eastern Conference.

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The Vancouver Whitecaps are heading to their first ever Concacaf Final and David has dubbed them then ConcaCaps. Soccer journo Charlie Boehm joins David to talk all about how The Caps have made this incredible run, Sebastian Berhalter's USMNT bid and what went wrong for Miami on the other side. Then they dig into some expected high scoring matches on the slate this weekend in the league.

2:30 Vancouver's Run

12:10 Sebastian Berhalter's USMNT Potential;

25:30 What This Means For Vancouver And Canadian Soccer

39:00 What Went Wrong For Miami

1:00:00 Weekend Preview

1:06:20 Dejan Jovelic Bowl In SKC vs LAG

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Soccerwise digs into the biggest breaking news stories around NWSL. Pardeep Cattry (CBS) joins David to talk about all the big questions around the NWSL application for a new 2nd division league. Then they dig into the biggest storylines so far this season around NWSL and react to the news out of Chicago that they have fired head coach Lorne Donaldson.

• 1:22 NWSL D2 Reserve League Conversation
• 20:15 Best Surprise So Far In The NWSL 2025 Season
• 31:45 Biggest Storyline Of 2025
• 36:00 Reaction To Chicago Parting Ways With Lorne Donaldson

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It is time for the big one as we will learn who will represent MLS in the CCL final this year against on of the biggest clubs in Mexico. Tom and David breakdown the matchup heading into the second leg and what it would mean to the two clubs to win it. They also talk the breaking news around Julian Gressel joining Minnesota, Paul Pogba negotiating with DC United, and some troubling results for LAG & ATL.

• 6:30 Gressel Heads To MIN
• 16:00 Pogba Negotiating With DC United
• 24:15 ConcaChampions Preview
• 36:35 What It Means To Miami & Vancouver To Win CCL
• 45:30 Nashville TD Performance
• 51:45 LA Galaxy Worries In Their Winless Season

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It was a wild weekend across North American soccer on and off the field. David brings you the top highlights touching on the latest transfers in MLS, NWSL's bid for a second division, and Jagermeister Cup action across the USL.

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Tommy Scoops is grooving his way to vacation after crushing the close of the MLS primary transfer window. So Matt Doyle steps in alongside David Gass to give instant reaction on all the late moves at the close of the window. Then they talk big picture about the window from the addition of Cashfer trades to top grades and favorite moves.

• 6:00 Instant Reaction To End Of Window Moves
• 6:15 Willy Agada Trade, RSL vs Boavista & SKC Center Forward Depth Chart
• 17:30 Frankie Amaya Loan To LAFC
• 22:30 Robert Taylor Trade To Austin
• 25:15 STL Bring In Xande Silva & Signing Simon Becher
• 28:40 JMR Loan To CTL & Olger Escobar To MTL
• 30:10 NYCFC Adding Australian International Aiden O’Neill
• 33:10 Is Minnesota The Right Fit For Julian Gressel
• 37:15 Ibrahim Aliyu Cashfer To CLB
• 39:50 Thomas Mueller’s Fit In MLS
• 43:00 Cashfers Changing MLS Transfer Market
• 53:00 Doyle’s Transfer Grades
• 1:05:15 Soccerwise’s Favorite Moves So Far

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Gotham won 4-0 on Friday so have they fixed everything? NO Portland's rookies exploded on Tuesday night at home. Jordan & David dig into what we should take away from these wild games. Then they dig into the wild NWSL Championship rematch that Washington Spirit won, and KC's history making shutout streak. And of course the off the field moves never end with Angel City finally announcing their full-time head coach Alexander Straus.

• 5:30 Portland’s Young Attack Shining
• 20:15 Washington Injury Woes
• 28:16 Reactions To Orlando Losing Home Undefeated Streak
• 40:00 KC Move To First & Extend Historic Shutout Streak
• 43:00 Houston’s Rebuilding Process
• 49:00 Angel City FC Hire Alexander Straus As New Head Coach
• 58:45 Weekend Preview

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It is the most wonderful time of year for Tommy Scoops (and clearly former Revs/current Quakes players). David & Tom breakdown all the latest trades and transfers on the final day of the MLS primary transfer window. They of course also talk through the monumental news around Steve Cherundolo leaving LAFC and they prepare for the massive Inter Miami vs Vancouver semifinal coming up.

• 10:00 Steve Cherundolo’s Legacy At LAFC
• 22:40 LAFC Replacing Dolo
• 29:40 Referee Controversy Across The Weekend
• 39:30 Ice Cream Shop
• 41:20 Noel Buck Cashfer & Role In San Jose
• 47:00 DeJuan Jones Trade Fallout
• 52:45 Oscar Verhoeven Move To San Diego
• 57:06 Boavista Issues Holding Up RSL Transfer For Robert Bozenik
• 1:05:45 CCC Vancouver vs Miami Preview

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Big weekend on and off the field across North American soccer. First David recaps all the action from a wild NWSL weekend from Washington's walking wounded get a statement victory to Gotham & San Diego's offensive explosions. Then David gives his first thoughts on Steve Cherundolo stepping away from LAFC, San Jose's next two big trades, MLS after dark insanity, and the battle atop the Eastern Conference.

• 1:40 Spirit Overcome Orlando, Trinity Rodman Injury Plan & NWSL Weekend Recap
• 11:00 Steve Cherundolo Announces Plan To Step Away From LAFC
• 16:55 San Jose Trade For DeJuan Jones & Noel Buck Cashfer
• 21:30 MLS Weekend Recap

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Chris Albright sits with David alongside the field from GA Cup to talk about building an academy in MLS, Cincy's spending power, the Evander & Lucho experience & how a schedule change could affect roster building in MLS.

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Tom is out but the show goes on with a loaded Soccerwise episode. David is joined first by Paul Tenorio(The Athletic) to discuss where Kevin De Bruyne could land off the back of his reporting. And bigger picture where MLS stands in the push for signing players of his quality, the schedule change vote, and MLS's preparation around the World Cup. Then Vancouver Whitecaps CEO & Sporting Director Axel Schuster joins for a deep dive convo on a range of topics from their coaching change & on field success to the future of the club off the field through ownership changes & stadium plans.

• 3:00 USOC Recap & Draw
• 9:00 Paul Tenorio On Kevin De Bruyne’s Future
• 36:23 Paul On Potential MLS Schedule Change
• 45:25 Vancouver Whitecaps CEO & Sporting Director Axel Schuster
• 51:50 Jasper Sorenson’s Influence & Moving On From Vanni Sartini
• 1:04:20 Whitecaps Development Process
• 1:12:20 Ryan Gauld Health Update
• 1:16:40 Pedro Vite’s Future
• 1:20:19 Process Of Sale Of The Whitecaps
• 1:23:05 Details Around A New Vancouver Stadium

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NWSL season has resumed post international break. Jordan & David jump in to revel in the first wins of the season for Portland, Gotham & Chicago. Then they dig through some of the surprise rotation performances & the race at the top of the league between KC & Orlando. Of course they also dig into the preview of the NWSL Championship rematch coming up on Saturday.
 

• 4:25 Thorns 1st Win
• 10:20 Utah Worries
• 14:45 Gotham’s 1st Win In Midge Purce’s Return
• 23:30 North Carolina’s Attacking Woes
• 28:55 Chicago’s 1st Points Of 2025
• 36:45 Chawinga Loses Scoring Streak But KC Get Even Better & San Diego Rotation
• 47:15 Orlando Keep Pace Atop NWSL In Seattle, But Reign Show Good Signs
• 55:00 Angel City vs Gotham Preview
• 59:30 Orland vs Washington Preview Of Championship Rematch

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A massive episode of Soccerwise for all of you live from THE Generation Adidas Cup. The premier youth soccer tournament is one of David's favorite events of the year and he gets to share it with Partner In Soccerwise Calen Carr. They chat about all Calen has experienced in Florida so far, some of the best young prospects & his favorite MLS moments so far (and of course field notes!) Then David sits down with the head honcho of MLS Next Pro Charles Altchek to talk about the process of advancing youth development, added divisions in MLS Next Pro, expansion and much more.

• 10:30 Top GA Cup Prospects So Far
• 23:55 Calen's Field Notes Series (https://www.instagram.com/p/DGg0dY9xCgk/?hl=en)
• 38:33 Charles Altchek On MLS Next Pro

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It is a huge weekend in Tampa Bay as the Rowdies return home for the first time in over 200 days since the devastation of Hurricane Helene & Milton, but not just that they do so while celebrating their 50th anniversary of the clubs founding. Rowdies President Ryan Helfrick joins David to talk about celebrating that legacy, the growth of the game and the future for Tampa & USL.

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Soccerwise is back on a glorious day to revel in the pure uncut CONCACAF-ing that was this week. Tom & David cannot wait to jump on and dig through all the incredible moments from LA Galaxy's attempted comeback in El Volcan to Miami-LAFC lovefest & of course world beaters Vancouver Whitecaps epic victory. Not to be outdone Tommy Scoops has been getting in the work too with a huge piece of news for Philly & Columbus + RSL finally landing on their Chicho replacement.

• 10:00 Whitecaps Make More ConcaChampions History
• 24:16 Inter Miami vs LAFC Fireworks
• 40:50 Daniel Gazdag Traded To Columbus
• 1:05:00 RSL Close In On New DP Striker
• 1:11:50 Jonathan Bond Returns To MLS With Houston

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The USWNT had an up and down set of games in their gold medal rematch against Brazil. Jordan & David dig into all of the good and bad we saw in the two games. Then they dig into the WAY TOO early NWSL stats and buy and sell some team & top player performances

• 6:00 Thoughts on USWNT Roster Decisions
• 32:00 2031 US World Cup Hosting Announcement
• 43:20 Olympic Soccer Expansion for 2028
• 45:00 Buy Or Sell Early Elite Attacks
• 49:50 Buy Or Sell Early Struggling Attacks
• 55:30 Best Early Attackers
• 1:02:00 San Diego’s Wows Us

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It was a wild weekend the field in MLS with some big comebacks and masssive bounce back wins. But those don't even make the headlines! One of the greatest attacking players in history wants to move to MLS and the news has broken that Inter Miami holds KDB's Discovery Rights. On top of that the first place Vancouver Whitecaps who have already announced their intention to sell the club and now they have made serious moves on building a new soccer specific stadium. And of course the SW crew is stoked about the upcoming CCC quarterfinal second legs & some big weekend performances across the league.

• 6:30 Kevin De Bruyne To Miami
• 30:15 Thomas Mueller & Antoine Griezmann’s MLS Futures
• 39:00 Whitecaps Stadium Developments & CCC Potential
• 53:25 Mailbag on LAG Early Season Struggle & Greg Vanney’s Future
• 1:03:20: MIA-LAFC Preview
• 1:07:42 TFC Grinding At Miami
• 1:12:50 SKC First Win Post Vermes
• 1:18:00 San Diego Continue To Shine & Seattle Struggle
• 1:23:10 Minnesota Continue To Win Against The Ball
• 1:28:40 FCD Mailbag Question

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The sweet warm embrace of a Liga MX side's last minute goal to devastate an MLS opponent. It is a too familiar feeling Tom & David are here to go back through an electric night of CCC (CCL) action in the quarterfinals. Not to be outdone for drama the second round of the USOC had Cupsets, PK shootouts, and red cards galore. And of course the guys talk about the latest transfers in TOR & COL and preview the big weekend coming up.

• 6:51 Whitecaps Get CONCACAF’d
• 21:15 Clash of Titans LAFC vs Miami
• 34:25 LAG Trying To Right The Ship vs Tigres
• 38:55 USOC 2nd Round Wildness Chattanooga, Portland, El Farolito & More
• 49:20 TFC Sign New Center Mid
• 52:00 Rapids Sign Young Star Bryce Jamison From Orange County
• 54:30 Milan Iloski Joining San Diego From Sibling Club
• 58:00 Ernst Tanner On Philly’s Hot Start From Backheeled

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A wild weekend of NWSL coverage has come to a close and The Soccerwise crew is here to break it all down. From Temwa Chawinga's record tying goals to some heartbreaking injuries and everything else in between. Then they talk USWNT focusing on the CB depth chart and then previewing the first Brazil game. Finally the rumors connecting the Utah Royals to a new ownership group abound how could this affect their future.

• 4:00 Chawinga Tying Chawinga Records & KC Cruising
• 11:05 Orlando Keeping Pace + Strong Showing From San Diego
• 21:15 Ashley Hatch Moves In Top 5 NWSL All-Time Scorers In Spirit Win
• 29:00 Saluting Becky Sauerbrunn & The Thorns Improvements
• 32:00 North Carolina’s Offensive Struggles
• 39:30 Tierna Davidson’s ACL Injury & How It Affects Gotham
• 48:35 USWNT Camp Preview
• 51:50 Debate Around USWNT CB Depth Chart
• 1:03:50 Utah Royals Potential Ownership Change

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Never a dull moment in the sphere of North American soccer. SKC have parted ways with the longest tenured coach in MLS history, Peter Vermes. Tom & David jump on after listening into SKC ownerships press conference to discuss where this club goes from here. Then they talk about all the other big stories going on from RSL's potential sale again to CCC quarterfinals for MLS sides,  a second shot at CWC for LAFC & USOC 2nd round action.

• 11:00 Tom's Reaction To SKC Parting With Peter Vermes
• 30:00 SKC How They Move Forward
• 42:20 RSL Potential Sale To New Ownership
• 51:30 Chicago Fire New u22 Signing
• 57:45 Big MLS Weekend Takeaways For Colorado, San Diego, NYCFC & ATL
• 1:10:00 LAFC CWC Playoff & CCC vs Miami Preview

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Another week another weekend recap ruined by big breaking news on Monday morning. After 20 years in charge of SKC (and 23 with the club) Peter Vermes is parting ways with Sporting. David digs into his legacy as well as what went wrong to finally end Vermes' run. Then he recaps the top stories from the weekend in MLS & NWSL.

• 0:30 Peter Vermes Leaving SKC
• 14:00 MLS Weekend Recap
• 22:00 NWSL Weekend Recap

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With national team in the review mirror Tom & David get a chance to open up the Soccerwise mailbag. They get to dig into all the wild questions you all have. If you want to get involved subscribe to our Patreon to get access to our discord where we host our mailbag. 
 

• 9:10 Mailbag On The Saputos And Ownership In MLS
• 23:55 Gio Reyna MLS DP?
• 33:50 Has Roman Burke Been DP Level? Other MLS DP GKs?
• 40:00 Houston Tarbell Replacements & New CB Signing
• 46:13 Ever See An MLS vs USL All-star Game?
• 50:30 Des Maine Menace ESPN 30 for 30
• 59:45 Miami New Attacking Signing + Philly Preview
• 1:05:42 Nashville vs FCC Preview

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The NWSL transfer window is officially closed which means there is plenty of news to sift through. On top of all the games we saw in week 2 some surprising results & clashes of titans we cover all the big signings like Geyse to Gotham FC. Soccerwise also breaks down Emma Hayes latest roster for the upcoming gold medal rematch games.

• 2:30 Boston Legacy Name
• 10:10 Denver Training Ground Update
• 12:30 USWNT Roster Announcement & Futures Team
• 22:15 USWNT Midfield Potential
• 27:48 Mark Krikorian Stepping Down In Washington, New Signing & Loss To KC
• 39:30 Gotham Sign Geyse On Loan + Recap of Loss To ORL
• 46:43 Houston Sign Brazil u-20 International & Get Their First Win
• 50:10 San Diego Sign Colombian International CB Daniela Arias & Beat Utah
• 55:28 Portland Add Mimi Alidou To Attack & Show Well Against ACFC
• 1:00:45 Weekend Preview

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It has been a busy start to the week in North American soccer. Tom & David get together to discuss the USMNT disappointment again, Jesse Marsh inspiring CANMNT & Mexico returning to the top of CONCACAF. Then they dig into the future of CF Montreal after firing their 10th coach in their 14th season in MLS. Finally they dig into some interesting early stories across the league to see if they're buying or selling.

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  7:00 USMNT Fallout
• 24:50 Canada’s Bounce Back
• 33:00 Mexico A Top CONCACAF
• 36:00 CF Montreal Fire Laurent Courtois
• 52:00 Seattle In Talks With Winger Ryan Kent
• 54:30 Buy/Sell Segment
• 54:40 Philly Union Top 4 In The East
• 1:02:50 SKC vs Revs For Spoon Race
• 1:09:00 Nashville Top 6 In The East & Andy Najar Love
• 1:14:18 CJ Dos Santos & San Diego vs Zach Steffen & Colorado

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Phew a wild weekend of soccer is in the books. David takes you through all the headlines including a bunch of breaking news across MLS & NWSL early on Monday morning. 

• 1:25 CONCACAF Nations League Recap
• 9:10 MTL Fire Laurent Courtois
• 13:20 Highlights From The MLS Weekend
• 18:50 NWSL Weekend Recap +Geyse Signing & Mark Kikorian Stepping Down

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The more things change the more they stay the same, disappointment in CONCACAF for the US & Canada. The guys breakdown what they saw and look forward somehow to the third place game. Then they dig into all the International absences in MLS, Houston's new DP #10 signing & preview the biggest games of the weekend as VAN & STL march towards history. Tom & David celebrate what they loved from round 1 of the US Open Cup. And last but definitely not least they interview Tommy Hodul Co-founder & VP at Oakland Roots about their expected 26k fans this weekend in their Oakland Coliseum debut & what pro-rel would mean to their club.

• 9:24 USMNT Loss To Panama
• 29:15 CANMNT Loss To Mexico
• 38:30 US vs Canada Preview
• 43:15 Houston’s New DP Signing
• 49:00 Charlotte Extend Dean Smith’s Contract
• 53:00 MLS Playing Through International Breaks & Weekend Preview
• 1:06:00 USOC Round 1 Highlights
• 1:15:14 Tommy Hodul (Oakland Roots VP) On Record Crowd Coming To Oakland Coliseum

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Unless you've been living under a rock this week you know USL passed a historic vote to push forward on adding promotion & relegation to the league. David & Tom jump on with some of the people living this process to get behind the scenes on how this happened, what it means, and how it could all work. They talk to guests with their different viewpoints first owner of Las Vegas Lights someone who had a vote Jose Bautista, then Phoenix Rising Team President/GM Bobby Dulle, and finally business soccer journalist Simon Evans. 

• 7:03 Jose Bautista (Las Vegas Lights)
• 27:47 Bobby Dulle President (Phoenix Rising)
• 50:32 Simon Evans (https://thesoccerbusiness.com/newsletter-landing-page/)

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Soccerwise has always been FOR Denver and now we have a home! Jordan talks us through the new stadium announcement and what it means for the future of the league. Then David & Jordan dig into everything we saw Week 1 to start out NWSL season from the offensive explosions in ORL/KC & all the 1-1 ties. Finally they preview the weekend coming up with two top four clashes from last season headlining it all.

• 1:00 NWSL Denver’s New Stadium Announcement
• 8:05 Weekend Recap
• 9:30 Orlando Statement Win
• 17:10 CPKC Stadium Delivering In Year 2 & Portland’s Stronger Finish
• 25:10 Reactions From Washington & Houston
• 33:45 Bay FC’s New Formation
• 43:40 North Carolina Building On Last Year
• 45:30 New Look Seattle & Gotham
• 50:45 Mak Whitham’s Historic Debut & How To Help Young Players
• 1:00:00 Jonas Eidevall’s 1st Game + Kennedy Fuller Balling Out
• 1:09:00 Weekend Preview
• 1:10:50 Washington-KC Preview
• 1:15:04 Gotham-Orlando Preview

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Tom has returned from his sojourn to East Germany to regale David with the tales of his travels & soccer stardom. Now that Tom is back they dig into the big storylines of the weekend, they talk about the USOC matches they're most looking forward to, and they preview the upcoming USMNT & CANMNT Nations League semifinals.

• 2:08 Tom’s Germany Trip
• 12:00 Vancouvers Perfect Start
• 26:00 Miami’s Depth This Year
• 34:18 San Diego vs Columbus Soccerfest
• 42:22 USOC Round 1 Preview
• 51:00 USMNT CNL Preview
• 1:03:30 CANMNT CNL Preview

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The Whitecaps have saved the day JUST AS DAVID CALLED IT (sorta) and so Michele rejoins the show to keep the good luck. They dig into the sad results in CONCACAF as well for Seattle, Cincy & Columbus. Then they preview the weekend coming up with some huge matches. Finally Ali Curtis SVP of Sporting Development of Major League Soccer joins to talk about using MLS Next Pro to build a pathway and growing the league.

• 1:30 Vancouver Victory In Mexico
• 13:00 MLS CCC Woes
• 25:00 CCC Bracket Preview Who Can Win It
• 31:30 Dissecting FCC Loss
• 36:00 LAG Find The Goal
• 40:30 Weekend Preview Top Games To Watch
• 1:05:50 Ali Curtis Interview On MLS Next Pro In 2025

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David and Jordan give you all their season predictions down to the last spot in the standings. They talk through their preseason MVP predictions and all their position awards. And then they dig into every single match team by team to get you previewed for the weekend.

• 8:30 NWSL Player Award Predictions
• 28:00 Standings Predictions
• 38:30 Match By Match Weekend Preview

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David with a big emergency loan deal for one of the best in the game Michele Giannone (MLS Season Pass Apple TV) to fill in for Tom. First they dig into Mauricio Pochettino's Nations League roster announcement. Then they comb through the recent MLS action. They talk through Michele's favorite things so far this season, and then they put a few stumbling clubs on panic watch.

• 7:20 USMNT Nations League Roster
• 20:00 Mascherono’s Work In Miami + New Signing
• 29:50 Philly’s Impressive Start
• 33:25 How Surprising San Diego’s Start Has Been
• 37:20 Panic Meters Around MLS
• 39:40 Austin
• 45:35 Portland
• 49:50 Houston + Duane Holmes Signing
• 58:50 New England Revs
• 1:05:10 Sporting KC
• 1:08:45 LA Galaxy
• 1:17:06 CCC Preview

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David has your weekend recap lined up to get you caught up on all the action. The Washington Spirit avenged their dual 2024 second place finishes against Orlando with a Challenge Cup trophy. Then in MLS action Seattle Sounders throttle LAFC behind a historic goal from super sub Jordan Morris, Vancouver & Philly remain perfect, and San Diego continue to impress in their debut.

• 1:50 Challenge Cup Recap
• 7:21 MLS Recap Jordan Morris make history + Strong Weekend for CCC Squads

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The first game of the season is here and Soccerwise has you covered with the full match preview. First Jordan & David talk about the big news surrounding the Portland Thorns. Then they dig into how the Spirit & Pride have progressed since the NWSL Championship match and how this latest face off could play out. Then Washington Spirit starting GK and 2x NWSL GKOY Aubrey Kingsbury stops by to chat about her offseason, the new additions to the squad, goals for this season, and revenge against Orlando. Don't forget to listen to our massive team by team preview with guests Lori Lindsey & Jill Loyden from earlier this week.

• 3:22 Portland Thorns News
• 6:05 Challenge Cup Preview of Washington vs Orlando
• 19:19 Aubrey Kingsbury Interview

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David turns back the clock for the classic CCL Fever as we hit the big time in that competition. Thee guys break down everything they saw this week in CCC(gross). Then they dig into FC Dallas's multimillion dollar center mid signing, and discuss some glaring transfer needs that can still be filled. Finally their must watch games of Week 3 in MLS.

• 9:30 Whitecaps Pushing Monterey
• 19:00 Seattle Tie Cruz Azul
• 22:44 LA Galaxy Lose 1-0 In Costa Rica
• 29:04 FCC Tie Tigres At Home
• 35:00 LAFC Revenge Match Against Columbus
• 41:50 FC Dallas $4mill u22 Signing
• 48:30 Glaring Roster Holes In Orlando, Columbus, Houston, SLC, Nashville & More
• 1:06:50 Must Watch Week 3 SJ-MIN & Revs-Philly

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The NWSL season is around the corner so it is FINALLY time for Soccerwise's big season preview. Jordan & David call in reinforcements as Lori Lindsey & Jill Loyden join the show to hit EVERY TEAM in the league. Six minutes and thirty seconds are on the clock as the squad goes team by team through big offseason moves, tactical breakdowns, and big question marks for every team. See below for timestamps for every club's conversations & you can find each team as a standalone video on our youtube page. Soccerwise is of course your number one source for weekly NWSL coverage. And keep an eye out for our special NWSL Challenge Cup preview coming up ahead of Friday's match.

• 4:50 Angel City FC
• 12:30 Bay FC
• 19:00 Chicago Stars
• 25:50 Houston Dash
• 32:50 KC Current
• 39:00 Gotham FC
• 45:55 NC Courage
• 52:55 Orlando Pride
• 1:00:30 Portland Thorns
• 1:07:50 Racing Louisville
• 1:14:40 Seattle Reign
• 1:20:40 San Diego Wave
• 1:27:20 Utah Royals
• 1:32:45 Washington Spirit

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Two matches into the MLS season and there are 5 perfect teams left in the league. Tom & David talk through who they think are the biggest surprises. And then go to the other end of the spectrum to talk about the scoreless teams left in MLS. Finally they preview a huge week of CCC action coming up and look at the road to glory for all MLS sides.

1:20 Tom's Trip To Cover CTL v ATL

15:00 Perfect 5

17:46 San Jose's Defensive Turnaround

22:08 Vancouver's Strong Start

26:11 DOOP DOOP DOOP DOOP

29:32 Nancy Keeping Columbus Afloat

33:04 LAFC One Goal Dominant

35:05 Scoreless 3 In MLS

35:40 STL City SC Slow Start

39:35 Nashville Attacking Struggles

44:18 CCC Preview

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Week 2 of MLS action is in the books and we had some shocking results, some wild finishes, and surprising group of six clubs on a perfect six points. Gass talks you through how all six of those sides got here and touches on all the biggest headlines from Zaha's match winning debut in front of 50k fans, to bike kick equalizers in Chicago & a home debut for San Diego. And don't forget we will be back live on Tuesday with Tom Bogert and then have our massive NWSL season preview + Challenge Cup preview this week.

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A big show with Joe Lowery (Backheeled) joining Tom & Gass to talk through all the best stories around MLS. First they run through what we have seen so far in CCC action for the MLS sides. Specifically how worried should we be for RSL coming off the defeat to Herediano and still searching for help up top. Next Joe & Tom give their biggest Week 1 reactions, and then they preview the weekend with the storylines they're most focused on.

6:00 RSL Loss & Striker Search

29:00 Tom's Week 1 Reactions

39:40 Week 2 Preview

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SheBelieves Cup is about to end and we have learned so much about so many new players (thank you Emma Hayes!). Jordan & David discuss their favorite players so far, what they could add to the program going forward, the affect the new USWNT CBA has on building depth, and what they need to see against Japan. They also discuss Casey Krueger's comments on her final discussion with Hayes on the "Hey Spirits' podcast. On the NWSL front they discuss the devastating injury news out of Portland, and another big attacking signing for San Diego.

6:50 USWNT Reactions

9:00 Giselle Thompson's Strong Debut

14:00 Claire Hutton National Team Star Turn

19:45 Lily Yohannes' Team Now

28:00 Jaedyn Shaw's Big Potential 2025

33:00 How The Change In USWNT CBA Plays Into The Squads Depth

44:20 Casey Krueger's National Team Future

51:08 Portland Thorns Injury Woes

56:15 San Diego Signing Adriana Leon

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We are off and rolling in MLS! Well maybe a few defenders /goalkeepers didn't get the memo, but Week 1 of MLS is in the books. Doyle joins David to talk about who was most impressive week 1, who hit the ground running, and who they have some early concerns about. Then they dig into all the CCC matches coming up the rest of the week.

11:40 Kevin Denkey Debut & FCC Win

22:02 Philly's Big Road Win

28:44 San Diego's Dream Start & LAG Question Marks

46:57 Nashville's Young CMs + Style Changes

53:00 LAFC 1-0 Win Over Minnesota

1:05:46 Inter Miami Continue To Be Must Watch

1:12:35 TFC 2025 Prospects

1:14:10 CCC Leg 2 Previews For MLS Clubs

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The weekend recap show is back! From 0-60 on soccer in North America Gass had to jump on the mic to give you all the highlights from weekend with huge matches. He runs through all the hits from every week 1 MLS match, and then breaks down Emma Hayes's big squad rotation for USWNT + Canada/US/Mexico are on the recruiting run right now.

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Our final season preview episode is here! With our last three team specific segments we have some big ones! First we talk about the new kids on the block in San Diego FC w/ Tony. They talk all about what San Diego will look like as an MLS market and fanbase. Then we move north to San Jose to talk w/Alex about the Bruce Arena era and this striker heavy buffet. And last BUT NOT least we go to MLS sicko favorite the Houston Dynamo w/Jesus about Jack McGlynn taking over the reins from HH.

4:59 San Diego w/Tony 2 Balls & A Mic

34:10 San Jose w/Alex Quakes Epicenter

1:02:00 Houston w/Jesus Bayoucitian

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The squad is back together to draft their golden boot teams for 2025. First they run through their picks for Shield, Cup & MVP (Messi Very Probably) and then they dig in. 11 rounds of sicko MLS drafting capped with a new twist in the final round.

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Jordan & David are so excited about the kickoff of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. They present their preferred starting lineups for the first game. Then they dig into all the news around NWSL including a potential name for Denver & Orlando's newest signing. And then they continue their offseason recap with a deep dive on the Portland Thorns.

• 3:45 Greatest April Fools Prank Ever
• 6:51 Jordan & Davids USWNT Starting XI
• 19:09 Discord Questions On Ally Sentnor, Tara McKeown & Uncapped Call-ups
• 30:30 Voting On Denver’s Club Name
• 43:36 Deep Dive On Portland’s Offseason

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We have waited as long as we can to preview some of the biggest names in MLS. Not all these teams are down with their offseason builds, or unfortunately some have but it is time to dig in. First Ben (upper90 Club) joins from CLB to talk post Cucho reality in Ohio. Then Franco (MIA Total Futbol) joins to set the stage for Messi and friends in 2025. Next Jeremy (Cascadia FC) stops by to talk about David Da Costa and needed defensive improvements in Portland. And finally Michael (Toronto Till I Die) checks in from north of the border to try and find a silver lining for year one under Robin Fraser.

1:15:43 Columbus w/Ben Upper90 Club Podcast

38:20 Miami w/Franco Miami Total Futbol

1:17:00 Portland w/Jeremy Cascadia FC

1:56:25 Toronto w/Michael Toronto Till I Die

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Hope is in the air in many cities as the MLS season approaches and we've got some big previews to prove it. It starts with the energy around Gregg Berhalter's new look Chicago Fire, and Tim (Men In Red 97) stops by to talk all about it. Then Andy (The Ball Is Round Montreal) joins to chat about the funky & fun roster being rolled out in Canada. And finally the mood comes down a little as Chuck (Views From The Bridge) discusses the Union finally playing in a post Jim Curtin world.

1:00 Chicago Fire w/Tim  Men In Red 97

30:10 CF Montreal w/Andy The Ball Is Round Montreal

57:36 Philly Union w/Chuck Views From The Bridge

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The next installment of our MLS season previews is thanks to the big #10 dominos falling! First we chat with Kevin Wallace (Cincy PostCast) about surviving the Lucho exit, Evander excitement, and 2025 expectations. Then Michael (Orlando Lions Den Podcast) stops by to talk about all the big additions to OSCS's attack. Next we dig into the other side of the Lucho sweepstakes with the celebrations in Dallas. We check in with Buzz Carrick (3rd Degree) who knows all things FC Dallas better than anyone. And finally Andrew (Hudson River Blue) checks in to chat about what NYCFC will look like under new manager Pascal Jansen.

• 2:13 FC Cincy w/Kevin Cincy PostCast
• 34:43 ORL w/Michael Orlando Lion's Den Podcast
• 1:14:12 FC Dallas w/Buzz Carrick 3rd Degree
• 1:51:19 NYCFC w/Andrew Hudson River Blue

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We know you're trying to plan out your 2025 MLS schedule. Who is must watch, who do you want to go see, where should you travel to? Tom & Gass have you covered with their preseason 2025 "Watchability Rankings" to kickoff the week. Not to be outdone USL has announced their intention to create a top division league in America on the men's side of things. And of course the transfer market is still WIDE open as Portland finally pulls the trigger on their 2 big #10 moves, Josh Atencio leaves Seattle for the Mile High City, Houston continues to sell big pieces, and TFC have finally made a move!

• 8:55 MLS 2025 Watchibilty Rankings
• 36:03 Top 10 Watchibilty Rankings
• 58:04 USL Division 1 News
• 1:08:14 Da Costa & Evander’s Impacts For POR/FCC
• 1:16:00 Josh Atencio Trade Fallout
• 1:25:27 TFC Sign Big Center Forward

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We are at the midway point of Soccerwise's team by team previews for the 2025 MLS Season. Tom & David are lucky enough to be joined by another set of local hosts. First they run the rule over the record breaking transfer window for the Verde in Austin with Landon Cotham (Moontower Soccer). Then David chats about what 2025 should be for DC United with Gregory Roche (Pitch Pass Podcast). Not to be forgotten St Louis City SC has had a quiet offseason because they did so much work last summer. Justin & Jake (Ball Watching Podcast) join the show to talk through how Olaf Melberg can put the pieces together. Last but definitely not least Charlotte looks on the verge of their best season in club history Jorge (TopBin90) joins to break it all down.

1:36 Austin FC w/Landon of Moontower Soccer

32:44 DC United w/Gregory of Pitch Pass Podcast

1:14:26 STL City SC w/Jake & Justin Ball Watching Podcast

1:48:44 Charlotte FC w/Jorge Gonzales

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The 2025 MLS Season draws nearer and it is time for Soccerwise's next batch of season previews. To start Seth Macomber of the Blazing Musket joins to dig into all FOURTEEN offseason transfers for the Revs. Then David chats with two of the best out of the music city in Ben Wright & Valair Shabilla to discuss BJ Callaghan's first full season. After that Michael McColl checks in from north of the border to give a temperature check on all things Vancouver Whitecaps. Last but not least Zarek Valentin steps off the field in Minnesota to talk through expectations for the Loons in 2025.

• 1:03 Revs W/Seth  Blazing Musket
• 33:43 Nashville w/Ben & Valair  Six One Five Soccer
• 1:08:52 Vancouver w/Michael AFTN
• 1:42:27 Minnesota w/Zarek Sound Of The Loons

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As shocking as it may be the MLS season IS right around the corner. As Soccerwise rolls out its team by team previews this is a big episode. Matt Doyle has brought some goodies by the Soccerwise studio with a points over/under line for EVERY SINGLE CLUB. The guys debate each one from 1 to 30. But what do you think? Are they right or wrong?

1. Inter Miami: 65.5
2. Seattle Sounders: 59.5
3. FC Cincinnati: 59.5
4. LAFC: 56.5
5. LA Galaxy: 54.5
6. Atlanta United: 54.5
7. Columbus Crew: 53.5
8. Minnesota United: 53.5
9. New York Red Bulls: 52.5
10. Charlotte FC: 52.5
11. Orlando City: 51.5
12. NYCFC: 49.5
13. Colorado Rapids: 47.5
14. Austin FC: 46.5
15. Houston Dynamo: 46.5
16. Vancouver Whitecaps: 45.5
17. St. Louis City: 45.5
18. Portland Timbers: 45.5
19. Real Salt Lake: 44.5
20. FC Dallas: 44.5
21. Chicago Fire: 43.5
22. CF Montreal: 42.5
23. Nashville SC: 41.5
24. New England Revolution: 41.5
25. Philadelphia Union: 41.5
26. San Jose Earthquakes: 38.5
27. San Diego FC: 37.5
28. Sporting KC: 37.5
29. D.C. United: 36.5
30. Toronto FC: 33.5

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It seemed like a quiet week in Woso world until Emma Hayes dropped a massive roster on everyone. So Jordan & David are locked in bright and early to dig into the roster. What the key positions they are watching for? Who were the big surprises? And who do they wish had gotten called in? Then they dig into the Bay FC offseason adding a combined 6 All-American awards & how they add to the rebuild of Bay FC.

• 4:00 SheBelieves Cup Roster Reactions
• 10:00 Exciting Call-ups
• 30:00 Key Positional Battles
• 37:50 Roster Snubs
• 47:15 Bay FC 2025 Expectations And Big College Signings

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Tommy Scoops comes in from lounging poolside in Coachella Valley to take us behind the scenes on all things MLS. Who looked good? Who looked bad? And what are the big whispers around the league. Then Tom & Gass dig in on the latest twists and turn out of the Lucho saga, LA Galaxies young signings, and of course open the "Ice Cream Shop" for DP signings in Philly & more.

• 10:50 Coachella Observations
• 20:03 MLS to Liga MX Transfer Problems
• 37:37 LA Galaxy u22 Signings & Injuries
• 46:00 Ice Cream Shop
• 46:18 Philly New DP Forward
• 51:05 Eddie Atuesta Finally Lands In ORL
• 56:06 FC Dallas Offseason Update & Projected Lucho Roster
• 1:00:02 Rapids u22 CM Signings

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Episode two of our 2025 MLS season previews is live! Continuing to focus on the CCC participant sides Tom & David are joined by some more amazing podcast hosts to dig into it all.  Drew VanderPluug of the KC based Home & Away Podcast joins to breakdown a transformational SKC offseason. Then Hayden & Mattey join from the Royal Riot to wax poetic about Diego Luna. After that we have a loaded segment with 3 guests out of Seattle Ari & Noah of the Lobbing Scorchers Podcast & Jeremiah of Nos Audietis talking FIFA media meals. And last but defiantly not least Vince & Travis bring the serious & the hilarious to talk all things LAFC.

• 2:26 SKC w/Drew Home & Away Podcast
• 35:55 RSL w/ Hayden & Mattey Royal Riot Podcast
• 1:07:26 SEA w/ Ari & Noah Lobbing Scorchers & Jeremiah Nos Audietis
• 1:38:57 LAFC w/ Vince & Travis  Happy Foot Sad Foot Podcast

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David and Tom are ready to dig into the 2025 season. This is the first of their team by team previews that are going to come out before MLS Is Back. Soccerwise is teaming up with the best local hosts for every club to bring you all your preview coverage. Each team will have its own separate segment (you can find via timestamps below). In the first episode we are lucky enough to be joined by good friend of the show Sam Jones of Five Stripe Final in Atlanta, Mark Fishkin of the legendary Seeing Red Podcast, Mark Goodman of the elite Holding The Highline & of course the champions are represented by Josh Guesman of Corner Of The Galaxy Podcast.

• 2:20: ATL w/Sam Five Stripe Final
• 30:17 RBNY w/Mark Seeing Red
• 1:03:58 COL w/Mark Holding The Highline
• 1:39:53 LAG  w/Josh Corner Of The Galaxy

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If you watch Soccerwise you know sometimes Tom & Gass can get mad and say some harsh things. BUT Lucho Acosta has taken things to another level. The guys dig into Acosta's quotes to The Queen City Press about why he wants to leave the club. Then they breakdown the Christian Ramirez trade to the LA Galaxy, and where Columbus stand now. Of course the Soccerwise squad is stoked about the return of USOC and some big debuts, and then they get their CPA's up to read the fine print on the 2025 MLS roster rules (aka read Chris Ivey's great article.)

• 7:45 Lucho Speaks Out
• 29:18 Christian Ramirez Trade To LAG
• 40:00 USOC 1st Round Matchups
• 46:00 Digging Into The 2025 MLS Roster Rule Changes

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Jordan Angeli is back on Soccerwise. It is finally time to breakdown all things NWSL offseason together. First David & Jordan dig into Houston's offseason after talking to their new star Yazmeen Ryan. They then discuss the current news with Midge Purce returning to Gotham & the groundbreaking settlement in the NWSL case against the players who experienced abuse.

• Jordan’s Kiwi Adventures
• 9:48 Yasmeen Ryan Interview
• 31:05 Houston Dash Rebuild Update
• 43:10 Midge Purce Returns
• 54:30 Savy King Traded to Angel City
• 1:01:30 Bernal Heading to The Spirit
• 1:06:10 NWSL Fund To Compensate Abused Former Players
• 1:11:00 Jordan’s Offseason Musings

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The start of the 2025 MLS season is just around the corner but that CLEARLY does not mean the roster moves are going to slow down. He maybe not be Luka Doncic but Cucho Hernandez ending his time in MLS has sent shockwaves around the league. Tom & Gass dig into what is going on in Columbus & what is Cucho's legacy in his short time. Then they dig into the flurry of new cash trades in MLS with millions of $$ being spent on Dejan Jovelic, Jack McGlynn & Ted Ku-DiPietro + of course the "Ice Cream Shop" is open!

• 8:25 Cucho Leaving Columbus
• 25:22: SKC Making Big Moves In the Attack
• 34:15 Breaking Down Jack McGlynn CADE
• 46:20 Colorado Buys Ted Ku-DiPietro
• 57:23 Lucho & Evander Updates
• 59:55 Ice Cream Shop on Orlando signings, Agyemang Offers & Gavin Wolff

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You know her very well one of the co-hosts of Soccerwise but Jordan Angeli had a big week for other reasons. NWSL has officially announced Denver as the newest club entering in 2026. So Jordan tells us all about the big announcement and all excitement in Colorado.

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Everyday the moves in MLS seem to grow and grow! Today Tom has reported that Atlanta United have finally sealed the most expensive signing in league history Emmanuel Latte Lathe to pair with Miguel Almiron. HOWEVER Chicago made some history of their own before breakfast as Jhon Duran's sell on fee from his massive move to Saudi Arabia has now made him the highest sale in MLS history. Also of course Gass & Tom react to the news around MLS participation in the 2025 US Open Cup, and open up the Ice Cream Shop for all the latest scoops from Vancouver and more.

• 7:00 ATL Record Transfer Closing On Latte Lath
• 17:30 Chicago Fire Big Windfall From Duran Transfer
• 28:30 Breaking News On Red Bull Signings
• 32:10 Pedro De La Vega Expectations For 2025
• 35:45 Lucho Acosta & Evander Developments
• 43:28 US Open Cup & Leagues Cup Formats
• 54:30 Ice Cream Shop- Starting Dejan Javelin Liga MX Transfer & Flaws of u22 Initiative
• 1:04:10 Stuart Armstrong Departing Vancouver
• 1:08:40 SKC Multiple Transfer Targets

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NWSL Media Day has kicked off the 2025 soccer calendar so David brings on Pardeep Cattry for the books on the ground experience. Pardeep brings us behind the scenes with the vibe from the event, Commissioner Berman's comments on future NWSL expansion, and Rachel Kundananji’s friendships across the league + plans for 2025. And of course they dig deep on Gotham and where this club stands right now with all the movement across their roster.

• 2:30 Vibes from NWSL Media Day
• 3:40 Racheal Kundananji’s Star Rise
• 8:43 Commissioner Jessica Berman’s Expansion Update
• 15:50 Deyna Castellanos’s Journey From Bay To Portland
• 21:20 Deep Dive On Gotham’s Offseason
• 28:45 Most Exciting Move & Most Interesting Team For 2025

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Soccerwise rolls on with the Tom breaking big news from all angles. First David & Tom celebrate the return of one of best in MLS history as ATL tries to turn things around with Miguel Almiron. Then they delve into the musical chairs at the top of Inter Miami (should Gass just take over?) And finally Minnesota United enter the offseason silly season with a few potential center mid moves. And of course the "Ice Cream Shop" is open with scoops galore from FCC's new defensive additions to SKC taking over the Greek market.

• 6:20 ATL Re-sign Miggy But Standstill on Latte Lathe
• 17:50 Inter Miami Changing CSO Once Again
• 26:30 Minnesota CM Signing & Roster Status
• 32:00 SW Dotson Trade Destinations
• 38:30 RSL Chicho Replacement Update (from Superchat)
• 41:50 Ice Cream Shop
• 42:20 FCC Sign Two Defenders
• 50:00 SKC On Verge Of Aris Attacking Takeover
• 55:20 Whitecaps Sign Jayden Nelson

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Big show at Soccerwise during an emotional week for two ETR veterans Tom & David sit down to chat through it all. They breakdown what they saw from the USMNT coming out of January camp on the back of Diego Luna's grit, and they dig into the mailbag coming from Patreon subscribers questions. Of course the "Ice Cream Shop" is open with all of Tommy's latest scoops.

• 1:00 Goodbye to ETR
• 17:30 USMNT Recap
• 20:30 Diego Luna’s BIG CHARACTER
• 37:30 Mailbag On Red Bulls Retooling
• 49:00 Mailbag Elite MLS Storyline Season?
• 59:20 Mailbag Fake Tajon Buchanan MLS Spots
• 1:03:55 Ice Cream shop Swiderski To Greece
• 1:08:30 FCD & LAFC Update Post Tafari Trade

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Are heads are spinning with the rate of transfers and signings in NWSL. So David turns to an expert in Taylor Vincent (Spotrac) to help bring some sense to all that has happened. First they break down what the Naomi Girma record transfer means to the sport. Then Taylor explains what has to happen next for San Diego off the back of the moves of Girma & Jaedyn Shaw. Then the two dig into a few teams off-seasons they like so far from North Carolina to Utah. And finally they discuss the changing landscape of the offseason under the new CBA with no college draft, and the new free agency setup.

• 1:50 Naomi Girma’s Record Transfer
• 7:20 Explaining San Diego’s Cap Situation Now
• 10:10 North Carolina Retooling
• 14:46 ACFC Rebuild
• 18:29 Utah Royals Update
• 22:08 College Players Signing Without The Draft

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David was in the stands to see the wand that is Jack McGlynn's left foot & the Agy-god himself slot one away in Miami. Tom and Gass give their reactions to the match against Venezuela. Then they dig in on the DP signing Chicago has made and where their roster stands right now. Plus head out to California and talk about the next two big moves San Diego made, LA Galaxy's roster maneuvering & LAFC's rebuild.

• 7:30 USMNT
• 18:20 Chicago Fire
• 34:00 San Diego FC Making Big Moves
• 39:30 LA Galaxy Roster Maneuvers
• 47:20 FC Cincy Updates
• 54:30 Ice Cream shop Cucho Update, ORL DP Search & FC Dallas’s 2025 Plans

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Just past the halfway mark of the season, we've got another NWSL coach that's been relieved of her duties. Lori Lindsey joins Soccerwise as a special co-host and talks about what transpired in Utah, and explains to David Gass what fans of the expansion side can expect from a post-Amy Rodriguez world. Lori and Gass also preview the huge top-of-the-table clash on Saturday between KC Current and the Orlando Pride at the official site of the 2024 NWSL Cup, and discuss the possibility of Julia Grosso joining the Chicago Red Stars to reinforce their midfield. Lastly, the Soccerwise Board of Directors updates the loyal listeners on their search for quarters under the couch in an effort to match the $250 million bid to acquire Angel City FC.

Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom).

2:30 Utah Firing Amy Rodriguez

23:00 KC Current v Orlando Pride Preview

38:17 CPKC Stadiums Impact + Hosting NWSL Cup

42:38 Julia Grosso To Chicago Red Stars

50:50 Canada Olympic Roster Mailbag Question

55:35 Angel City Valuation & Ownership Change

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Join Gass and Tom as they shake off the Copa America hangover by discussing the latest news from St Louis (Carnell out! Hartel in!), and by giving us a preview of the midweek matches in MLS. And while Tom's excited to report that the Thiago Almada transfer is over, he knows his replies will remain stuffed with Atlanta United fans who will now shift their focus to asking about Caleb Wiley. They'll even address the OSCAR TO MLS rumors, and what the Fidel Barajas transfer says about the ways in which Chivas may now be targeting MLS talent.

Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom).

5:44 Bradley Carnell Fired By St. Louis City SC

30:12 Thiago Almada Record Transfer To Botafogo

38:11 Caleb Wiley Reports Connecting Him To Chelsea

44:20 Fidel Barajas Transfer To Chivas

50:26 Philadelphia Union Post-Carranza

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David and Tom get together to react to the USMNT's loss to Uruguay. They talk about what their Copa America elimination means for where this program stands right now. And of course they discuss the future for US Soccer.

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On this week's Mailbag Episode of Soccerwise, Gass responds to a big batch of Patreon subscriber questions with an unbridled enthusiasm that only he could muster! From Copa America reactions (OH CANADA!) to midseason referendums on teams in MLS and the NWSL, Gass covers it all. He's even asked to confront his "hatred" of the Maritime Messi, Jacob Everett Shaffelburg, and he picks three of his all-time favorite Dairon Asprilla moments (and maybe names a roster designation after Mr. October.)

Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom).

2:30 Canada Copa America Reaction

15:12 Mailbag Respect For Maritime Messi

18:54 Which Shield/Golden Boot Race Is Better MLS vs NWSL + The Potential History In Both

28:24 Carlos Tehran's Future With The Chicago Fire

31:20 Dairon Asprilla Love

36:21 Legacy Contracts In MLS?

41:19 Luca Orellano Star Arrival

46:05 Fantasy East v West Conference Ultimate Face Off

54:04 DC United's Promising Future

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David gets together with the Soccerwise community to digest the US Men's National Team loss to Panama in the Copa America. What happened? How does the team move forward? How big a moment was this for the history of the sport going forward?

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We're closing out another week of regular programming at Soccerwise by previewing the USMNT's Copa America showdown against Panama, then discussing how FC Cincinnati and the New England Revolution plan to cope with injuries to key players. You'll also get Gass's preview of upcoming matches in MLS, and a healthy dose of Scoops-a-pedia with Tom!

Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom).

5:17 USMNT v Panama Preview

15:52 CANMNT Chat

19:44 Cincy Replacing  Miazaga

28:38 New England Replacing  Chancalay

37:05 Ruidiaz & Nouhou Suspensions & Future

45:22 Scoops-a-pedia Transfer Talk

55:21 Weekend Preview

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Emma Hayes just named her 18-player roster for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games earlier today, so you can join Jordan and Gass as they discuss the surprises (Alex Morgan out?! Korbin Albert in?!) and how this group of players will fare against Zambia, Germany, and Australia next month. They also recap the latest front office movement in NWSL, including Casey Stoney's dismissal and Lucy Rushton's resignation. Jordan also delivers some timely coverage of the Portland/Kansas City clash on Sunday.

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3:45 USWNT Postion Group Roster Breakdown

21:40 Alex Morgan & Roster Snubs

41:30 KC Current Tactical Talk

47:30 San Diego Wave Fire Manager Casey Stone

56:02 Bay FC Future After GM Lucy Rushton Resigns

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Canada has won their first game EVER in Copa America. David jumps on with his two close friends (north of the border) Devang Desai & Sean Keay to break it down. They run back through what happened in the heat, what this moments mean, and who they want to see in the team going forward.

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It was a busy weekend in MLS and in Copa America, so Gass and Tom had lots to discuss in today's episode of Soccerwise. They kick things off by talking about the big news in San Jose as Luchi Gonzalez was fired.  Gass and Tom get to address the dire situation in San Jose and offer up some feasible coaching replacements. Then Tom digs in to what he's hearing about the validity of the Weston McKennie-to-Cincinnati rumors, and Gass lets us know what that says about Cincinnati's ambition. Plenty of transfer chat around Thiago Almada and Moise Bombito. Plus they even manage to throw in a cheeky Canada vs Peru preview for those of you that are locked in on Copa America this month.

5:10 Luchi Gonzalez Let Go And Future Of San Jose

27:38 Weston McKennie To FC Cincinnati

42:35 Center back Trade Market In MLS

47:25 Thiago Almada And Eagle Football Holding Reports

50:50 Moise Bombito To Lyon Reports

56:37 Aidan Morris Touching Columbus Goodbye

1:02:00 Copa America/Canada Preview 

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3:06 Colorado Rapids

4:02 Nashville Tactical Moves

5:07 Patrick Aguyemang Hype

5:35 KC Current Dominant Win

7:35 Bay FC Seeing Out Wins

8:50 North Carolina - Chicago Reaction

10:27 Trinity Rodman Hype

12:03 Revs Mailbag Question

15:41 STL Mailbag Question

17:50 Vancouver Mailbag Question

21:37 Minnesota United Mailbag Question

22:59 Seattle Reign Mailbag Question

25:09 LA Galaxy Mailbag Question

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4:25 Pulisic's Elite Form

11:15 Balogun & Pulisic's Tactical Wrinkles

17:25 Weston Changing The Game Off The Ball

19:09 Worries After Only 2-0 And Early Panama Preview

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09:38 Kei Kamara's Goal Scoring Milestone

12:10 Lucho Acosta Playing Out Of His Mind

15:40 Matt Miazga Injury Concerns & FCC Summer Transfers

20:47 Julian Hall’s Historic Goal

22:22 Frankie Amaya Transfer Report & What It Means For Red Bulls

32:31 Andres Gomez And RSL Taking The Leap

42:39 Canada Copa America Preview

54:20 USMNT v Bolivia Preview And Roster Decisions

1:00:09 First Ever Rec League Review

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06:00 Utah's Dramatic Win & Potential Playoff Push

09:12 Playoff Push for Utah and Other Teams

11:03 Favorite Teams to Watch Debating  Orlando vs KC

18:40 Washington Dramatic Equalizer & Celebrating Croix Bethune

27:57  San Diego's Struggles in Attack & Kosovare Asllani Rumors 

32:15 Defensive Strengths and Pressing Tactics of Gotham FC

36:30 Preview Gotham v Wave

39:16 Angel City Offensive Woes & Preview of Louisville Matchup

44:30 Sophia Smith Red Card Appeal

49:03 Seattle Reign New Ownership What It Could Mean For The Club

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