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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 Upsets13:10 MIN Long Throw Over SEA23:00 Cincy Surviving Hell For Now31:55 LAFC Veteran Steel Outlasts Austin45:10 Did Chicago Waste Their Chance In Philly49:10 More Belief In Portland Or Dallas?56:00 Sam Sarver Wins MLSNP MVP58:50 MLSPA Salary Dump Headlines1:10:00 Tata Martino Going Home To ATL?1:18:00 STL Lacking Sporting Direction1:22:20 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 Win14:20 USWNT Playing At CPKC Stadium And Future Midfield24:25 Renaming NWSL's Final Game Day27:10 What To Play For On Sunday30:00 KC-SD Preview35:10 Preview Of Louisville & Courage's Final Game And Playoff Hopes47:00 Orlando vs Seattle For Home Field Playoff Game52:10 Portland Vs Houston Preview58:30 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 114:55 Zinckernagel's Injury News19:55 Philly Hang On In Shootout32:30 Breaking News: Red Bulls Fire Coach Sandro Schwarz & Head Of Sport Jochen Schneider44:20 Caps Decision Day Revenge On Dallas53:30 Chucky Lozano Apology59:00 San Diego Flying Over Portland1:13:25 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 Extension10:30 Hell Is Real Preview16:45 MIN-SEA Preview23:20 MIA-NASH Preview27:20 CTL-NYCFC Preview33:30 PHI-CHI Preview + CHI Wildcard Win38:45 VAN-FCD Rematch44:25 SD-POR Rematch AS WELL53:15 LAFC-ATX Preview56:40 MLS Postseason Awards1:11:30 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 Update6:30 Meghan Klingenberg Interview45:45 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 ATL8:40 Chris Armas Combative Press Conference12:20 Reliving Western Conference D-Day Race23:50 San Jose 2025 Review27:30 COL Rapids Offseason Preview30:20 San Diego Win The West In Greatest Expansion Season Ever36:01 Western Conf Playoff Preview38:51 Reliving Eastern Conference D-Day Race42:38 Zaha Red Card Suspension45:00 Messi Dominates Finally In Nashville To Clinch Golden Boot48:00 Philly Warning Signs Heading To Playoffs52:09 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 Win23:50 What To Play For On Decision Day In The West39:12 What To Play For In The East48:00 Has Orlando City Regressed Over The Last Two Years?57:30 Post Season Awards COY, Newcomer, GKOY, DOY, Young Player & MVP1:221:22:30 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. Subscribe to The Kickback Minutes here: https://kickbacksoccer.com02:25: 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 List57:25 - USMNT vs. Ecuador Preview01:04:09 - Suzannah Fuller (finally) joins the show!01:06:31 - USMNT U-20s defeat Italy to reach the Round of 801:15:17 - 50 States of Soccer: Maine and USL Playoffs01:27:31 - 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 Win11:40 North Carolina's Struggles16:45 Spirit Dramatic Winner25:42 Boston Legacy Makes Their Two Biggest Signing35:30 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 Trade21:43 Gotham Impressing30:00 Racing Louisville Close Out A Big Win34:20 Chloe Ricketts Trade & Free Agency Process In NWSL40:30 Washington's Loaded Depth45:40 Orlando Pride Break Their Winless Streak50:55 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 Falter30:30 Red Bull Historic Playoff Streak Ends & What Comes Next41:30 Can MLS Teams Win Without 3 DPs46:30 Setting Up The West Conference Playoff Race52:20 Coaching Worries In Salt Lake?56:30 USOC Final Preview1:06:04 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 CLB10:25 DC United Fire Entire Scouting Department14:05 Mateus Klich's Comments Ripping The Great State Of Ohio & PNW20:45 LA Galaxy's Future Prospects24:38 TFC's Future Prospects30:10 SKC's Future Prospects34:40 ATL's Future Prospects40:50 Rev's Future Prospects46:20 STL's Future Prospects50:48 MTL's Future Prospects54:45 DC United's Future Prospects56:30 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 Week18:15 What Is Wrong In Columbus28:25 Eastern Conference Final Playoff Spot Battle30:45 Minnesota Injury Concerns34:02 Son-Bounaga & MLS's Top Tier Duos44:02 What Does SKC's Offseason Look Like After Official Elimination47:10 DC United Hiring The Smartest Hardworking Man In Global Football51:30 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 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