Soccerwise is dedicated to covering the world of North American soccer with informed analysis on MLS, NWSL, the US National Teams, and everything else in between! Multiple times each week, you can join host David Gass, Tommy "Scoops" Bogert of The Athletic, and NWSL broadcaster Jordan Angeli as they break down the top matches, players, and stories in North American soccer, all while answering listener questions.
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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 Demelo19:12 Kansas City vs Washington Recap Of One vs Two33:45 Olivia Moultrie Sets NWSL Teenage Goalscoring Record And Levels Up Her Game41:05 Gotham Move To Third In Jaedyn Shaw's Debut45:40 San Diego Struggling Down The Stretch52:05 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 Porter19:03 Revs Coaching Options28:30 Whitecaps Roar Back Into The Shield Race On Mueller's Birthday35:40 FCC Bounce Back Stoppage Time Win42:30 MIN Big Win In San Diego47:40 CTL Tie MLS Winning Streak Record Over Miami1:00:03 ATL Season Reaction & Offseason Preview1:08:03 TFC Season Reaction & Offseason Preview1:13:00 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 Back14:15 Who's Club Play Is Most Important To USMNT Fans19:05 Tom's USMNT Best XI Today24:40 Derek Cornelius & Canada's Stars Of The Window28:30 FINALLY Last MIA-SEA Suspension Conversation33:30 Miles Robinson Signs DP Deal38:14 Supporter Shield Race Primer For PHI, SD & MIA45:45 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 Trade21:08 What Is North Carolina Planning?24:10 Angel City Acquire Nealy Martin & Extend Giselle Thompson33:05 Chicago Put Up 5 On Orlando In Their New Home38:15 Is Orlando A Repeat Contender?44:00 Portland v Lville Playoff Level Clash46:25 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 Reaction23:35 South Korea Fan Takeover25:55 Postgame Comments34:50 Japan-USMNT Preview37:17 Canada's Historic European Win45:57 Ismael Kone-Jesse Marsch Bust Up50:45 Leagues Cup Suspensions For Lenny50:45 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 Sounders10:45: Philly Clinch Playoff Spot In Epic Turnaround21:30 Anders Dryer Clinches David's MVP Vote27:40 Montreal Season Review & Offseason Preview39:00 DC United Season Review & Offseason Preview50:30 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 Chelsea24:32 Big Picture Questions Around NWSL Retaining Stars33:20 Bay FC Loan In Brooklyn Courtnall35:00 Utah Sign Lara Prašnikar To Replace Sentnor & Their Strong Run45:10 Previewing Portland v Louisville49:30 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.Subscribe to The Kickback Minutes here: https://kickbacksoccer.com/Listen to Full Time at The Athletic: https://fulltimepod.com/Show Timecodes:02:21 - Tom's Victory Lap and Trophy03:25 - Luis Suarez spitting incident17:33 - USMNT Best & Worst Transfers39:37 - Jillian's RIZZ Player Takes49:55 - Preferred USMNT Starting XI vs. South Korea01:03:13 - 50 States of Soccer: New Jersey01:17:48 - 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 Record19:12 Weekend Recap26:30 Alana Kennedy's Transfer News36:30 Barbara Banda Injury News53:26 Haley Carter interview1:00:36 Carter's comments on Banda Injury1:02:15 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 STL31:25 Whitecaps Controversial Win33:40 FCC Late Transfer Fury40:10 Insanity Atop The East44:20 Min United Transfer Questions Around Pereyra49:00 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 Window16:45 Nashville Secure Jonny Perez19:30 RSL Sign Deandre Yedlin25:40 Caden Clark's Massive Chasfer to DC29:45 Whitecaps Strong Window From Mueller to CB Adds39:20 Minnesota United Big Moves48:00 CTL Big Sales and Succession Planning51:00 TFC's Strong Window Finishing With Jose Cifuentes1:08:25 LAFC's Summer Transfer Winners1:12:20 Timbers Big Summer Work1:17:00 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 Fiasco12:30 ORL World Record Signing26:40 Chicago's Incredible Comeback35:00 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 Michele14:30 Talking With Elite Coaches20:30 Power Ranking The Remaining Leagues Cup Teams25:20 The Rodrigo De Paul Affect27:20 Is The Best Orlando City Team Ever?32:40 Odds To Win USOC40:14 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 Courage23:30 Chicago Hire New Head Coach Sort Of27:40 Weekend Action Recap36:20 Portland Shine & Coffey's MVP Campaign41:47 Orlando-KC Preview53:00 Ally Watt 1st Summit FC Signing55:25 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 USA17:25 Ice Cream Shop Starting With Alex Freeman 21:45 Tani Oluwaseyi Potential La Liga Move25:20 Santi Moreno Moves To Fluminense33:00 Orlando & Seattle Win BIG42:00 Sonny Make His MLS Debut46:30 Philly Vs New York Red Bull Week1:01:30 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 Sounders30:15 Leagues Cup Update & Format Discussion43:55 Ice Cream Shop Opens Up On Timbers, FCC, Colorado, San Jose, FC Dallas And Much More1:07:30 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 Coach22:30 Ally Sentnor Blockbuster Trade To KC35:45 Sites & Sounds From Rowdi & Trinity Rodman's Return48:00 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 Vermont20:16 - Ice Cream Shop, Djordje Mihailovic Trade 35:19 - Son Heung-min to LAFC40:00 - Portland, Chicago, Philadelphia Updates46:50 - 12 Storylines that will define the rest of the 2025 MLS Season01:16:24 - 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 Return24:00 Rapids Sign Rob Holding & LAFC Sign New CB28:25 Timo Werner Red Bull Update32:25 Santi Moreno's Portland Future40:40 Bruce Arena Getting Railhawked45:00 Rodrigo De Paul MIA Debut47:00 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 Vancouver16:30 Son To LAFC22:45 Columbus Officially Secure Their Cucho Replacement27:00 RSL Sign Brazilian Striker31:30 Rapids Making CB Moves38:40 San Diego Continue To Play The Kids45:30 Messi Suspensino & Fixing All-Star Chaos59:00 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 Explainer10:20 How Rodrigo De Paul Can Join Inter Miami21:20 Earth Shattering Mathieu Choiniere Transfer30:50 Pedro Vite Transfer Fee33:15 Shield Race Heating Up In The East41:45 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.https://linktr.ee/kickbacksoccerhttps://www.instagram.com/kickbackcmte/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ciaf7bfernf2qc62qsvehyc6
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 Annoucement7:35 Milan Iloski Ends Loan In San Diego With 10 Goals & 1 Assist11:40 Patrick Agyemang Seals Transfer & Charlotte Hosts All-Star Game19:30 Pedro Vite Heading To Mexico26:40 George Campbell Sold To England28:45 Columbus Secure Two Signings Picard & Herrera38:00 FCC Headlines A Big Wednesday Night Of Action43:30 Beau Leroux Interview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Loss12:00 DC Hiring Rene Weiler To Replace Lesesne19:30 Austin Advance To Semifinal But Lose Brandon Vasquez To A Torn ACL23:40 Minnesota Survive A Rotated Chicago Fire30:30 Nashville's Succesful Turnaround33:32 Rodrigo De Paul And How Miami Could Sign Him38:55 Columbus Crew Looking At Cuhco Replacement Wessam Abou Ali42:40 Latest In Red Bull's Pursuit Of Timo Werner46:50 Diego Luna Heading To Spain & More RSL Buisness49:33 Reggie Cannon On CAS Ruling, MLS vs Europe & Rapids 2025 Goals Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Recap26:25 Handball Controversey28:50 Overall USMNT Summer Takeaways35:00 Questions Around USMNT-MLS Transfers This Year41:45 Completed US/CAN Big Transfers47:25 NYCFC Big DP Attacking Signing54:00 Wild Weekend In Support Shield Race Led By Nasvhille & FCC1:03:29 Obina Nwoboda Injury Concerns1:23:05 USOC Quaterfinal Preview + SJ & NYRB Signings Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Reaction7:00 Mexico Knocks Off Honduras10:15 USWNT 3-0 Win Over Canada17:05 Ricardo Moreira Interview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 & Bernardeschi21:45 Worst DP Signings In MLS History34:30 Canada Knocked Out Of Gold Cup48:00 USMNT Survive Costa Rica1:04:50 San Diego Shield Stock Buy Or Sell?1:12:45 MLS Weekend Reactions Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Reaction14:30 Milan Iloski The Calfornian Brian White20:05 Sam Surridge Hattie24:25 Columbus Roll Over Atlanta27:00 Marco Pasalic All-Star Snub Shines29:00 Ice Cream Shop29:14 Patrick Agyemang's Euro Future & Charlotte's Replacement Plans37:30 Giroud Heading Home?42:47 Timo Werner & NY Red Bull Talks46:53 Nathan Saliba Heads To Belgium51:00 USMNT How Lyon's Issues Affect These Players + Johnny Heads To Atleti55:30: MLSPA Latest Salary Release Reactions1:11:30 Gold Cup Semifinal Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Benfica17:20 Louisville's Bounce Back Statment Win25:35 Portland's Injruy Woes Continue28:10 Midseason Reset28:30 Has KC Clinched The Shield?32:43 How Wide Open Is the Playoff Field?37:30 Giant Contract Extensions Across NWSL47:00 Last Chance For USWNT Bubble Players Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Muller6:00 Inter Miami CWC Round Of !6 Qualification19:10 Sounders Show Well In Group Stage Loses24:15 LAFC Heartbreak Against ES Tunis28:30 Big Picture MLS Thoughts Out Of CWC37:35 Gold Cup USMNT Group Stage Stand Outs40:20 Tom/David's USMNT Quaterfinal Starting XI50:00 USMNT Ice Cream Shop for Tillman, Agyemang & Weah54:50 CANMNT Group Stage So Far & Battle With CONCACAF59:30 Should Philly Have Signed Thomas Muller? Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Potential6:10 Lousiville's Grade On Their Big Test In KC15:45 Portland's Statement Win21:30 Washington Add Italy International Sofia Cantore26:45 Star Of Kenza Dali & Potential Maria Sanchez Sale32:45 Exciting New Faces Called To USWNT Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Experience23:45 USMNT & Gold Reactions36:20 MLS Traditional Awards COY, MVP, GKOY, DPOY54:10 MLS Midseason Superlatives54:30 Most Plesant Surprise So Far57:14 Least Plesant Surprise1:00:30 Most Fun Team To Watch1:03:30 Teams Having Second Thoughts1:04:45 Biggest Flex (In MLS or Soccerwise?!)1:06:45 Take You're Wrong But Refuse To Give Up On1:09:40 Interesting Tactical Change1:11:10 Team You Are Buying Low On1:13:10 Team Who Stock You're Taking The Loss On1:14:45 Gass Theorem Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Win5:15 MIA & SEA CWC Debuts11:45 NWSL Recap19:30 MLS Recap Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Run18:30 Seattle Upset San Diego24:30 Controversy In KC-Gotham35:00 Celebrating Vanessa DiBernardo40:00 Spirit Steal North Carolina's Courage45:40 KC v Lville Preview49:40 Maria Sanchez Joining Diana Ordonez In Mexico?51:45 Alex Straus Welcome To NWSL Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 II7:45 Christian Pulisic's Interview18:45 USMNT Two Game Reactions25:30 Will Anyone Watch The Club World Cup?30:30 MLS CWC Matchup Previews47:40 Timbers Forced To Look For Designated Player53:45 Minnesota & San Diego Challenging For The West Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Lyon27:40 USMNT Transfer Update Jonny To Atleti30:35 Josh Sargent's Future33:20 Diego Luna & Jack McGlynn's Futures42:00 Max Arfsten Shining With USMNT & Future Plans44:00 USMNT-Turkey Reaction50:20 Thoughts On Landon's Latest Comments60:00 Rapids Sign Israeli International CB1:03:45 Starlow World Cup March1:07:15 MLSPA Battle For CWC Prize Money Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 GM28:50 USWNT Preview40:00 NWSL Power Rankings Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Melberg26:10 Lucho Acosta Returns To Cincy41:00 ATL-ORL Track Meet47:10 RSL Suspend DP Attacker Diogo Goncalves52:40 SEA-SD Clash59:30 Whitecaps Prepare For Cruz Azul In CCC Final1:12:00 LAFC v Club America For Spot In CWC Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Announcement10:35 San Diego Deep Dive17:45 Orlando Showing Their Credentials26:50 ATL Will They Or Won't They29:00 Latte Lathe-Hagglund Collision35:18 San Jose Earthquakes The High Flying Show In MLS42:20 Sounders Coming On Strong48:30 Waiting On Charlotte52:40 Montreal Potential Sales Of Sunnisi Ibrahim & George Campbell56:40 Kevin De Bruyne Update59:40 Midweek MLS Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 MLS15:24 NWSL Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Recap20:30 Tristan Blackmon Interview39:45 USMNT Roster Reaction1:00:30 Canada Roster Reaction1:06:00 USOC Bracket Preview1:09:50 MLS Weekend Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Reactions16:45 US u23 Roster Heading To Germany25:00 KC-Orlando Reaction31:30 2025 Shield Race Assessment35:30 KC Injury Concerns42:00 Gotham & Portland Form Heading To Mexico For CONCACAF W55:00 NWSL Weekend Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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 Scheduling17:55 Maxi Moralez Carrying NYCFC28:40 Zaha's Struggles In Charlotte34:25 STL City SC Struggles46:30 USOC Round Of 16 Preview1:00:00 Details On Special CWC Transfer Window1:07:45 USMNT Gold Cup 60 Man Reaction Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter