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The USMNT opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic win over Paraguay, but a much tougher challenge awaits against Australia.David Gass and Matt Doyle break down what made the U.S. performance against Paraguay so convincing, whether that level can be replicated against stronger opposition, and how the Americans match up with the Socceroos. The guys discuss Australia's impressive win over Turkey, the threat posed by Nestory Irankunda and Australia's transition attack, Christian Pulisic's fitness, lineup questions, tactical adjustments, and what could be one of the best atmospheres of the tournament in Seattle.0:00 Intro2:47 Revisiting Paraguay: The Performance, Process & Opportunity11:17 Breaking Down Australia's Win Over Turkey & The Matchup18:17 USMNT vs. Australia Tactical Battles21:45 USMNT Starting XI & Christian Pulisic Update24:32 Game Management, Tyler Adams & In-Game Adjustments29:19 Group Scenarios, Seattle Atmosphere & What's at Stake31:40 Australia's Underdog Mentality & Final Thoughts

Day 6 dazzled at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the stars took center stage. Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down Kylian Mbappé's record-breaking performance for France, Erling Haaland's standout World Cup debut for Norway and another milestone moment from Lionel Messi as Argentina opened its campaign. Then the crew looks ahead to another huge day of action, including England and Harry Kane's showdown with Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's tournament debut, Colombia's clash with Uzbekistan and what Cyle Larin's role could mean for Canada moving forward.0:00 Three Big Things8:47 Mbappé Breaks Another Record19:01 Haaland's World Cup Arrival27:24 Messi Hits Another Milestone37:00 Jordan Pushes Austria to the Limit43:05 Golden Boot Race Update46:33 What Is Cyle Larin's Role for Canada?50:14 Portugal and Ronaldo Against DR Congo56:54 England vs. Croatia Preview1:05:07 Ghana and Panama Meet in Toronto1:07:56 Colombia Faces Uzbekistan1:13:25 Closing Thoughts

Cape Verde delivers the shock of the 2026 World Cup by taking points off Spain, while Belgium and Egypt share the spoils and Saudi Arabia frustrates Uruguay and New Zealand and Iran with a wild match to cap off the night. Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass break it all down from a day of draws at the World Cup.Attention turns to France and Argentina as two of the tournament favorites begin their World Cup campaigns. Will France vs. Senegal deliver? Can Erling Haaland lead Norway on the game's biggest stage? And after one of the most remarkable qualifying journeys in recent memory, Iraq finally gets its World Cup moment.Plus, a stop in Lawrence, Kansas, Doyle's tactical breakdown on Lionel Messi and a discussion about who replaces César Montes at center back for Mexico.0:00 Intro2:15 Three Big Things5:53 Tunisia Hires Hervé Renard & England Injury News13:23 Cape Verde Stuns Spain19:40 Saudi Arabia Frustrates Uruguay25:55 Lukaku Rescues Belgium Against Egypt32:10 Iran vs. New Zealand Delivers MLS After Dark Vibes39:00 Algeria Finds a Home in Kansas47:05 Who Replaces César Montes for Mexico?49:50 South Korea's Hot Mic Controversy52:05 France vs. Senegal Preview56:29 Erling Haaland's World Cup Debut1:00:12 Doyle's Tactics Session: Argentina's Messi System1:02:30 Argentina Opens Against Algeria1:05:18 Austria vs. Jordan Nightcap1:07:17 Cape Verde's GOAT Celebration

David Gass welcomes Utah Royals head coach Jimmy Coenraets to the show today! The Royals are 2nd in the NWSL table at the summer break and lined up as a contender for the NWSL Shield. Gass and Coenraets chat about maintaining belief as the team was being built, recruitment strategy, the changes European coaches experience when moving to the NWSL and how Utah will approach the 2nd half of the NWSL season.00:34 - Managing emotions as the Royals are gelling as a cohesive and winning team01:38 - Managing the belief that Utah will get there one day in past seasons03:48 - Biggest differences experienced between the Belgian League and the NWSL07:06 - The impacts of Narumi Miura and Ana Tejada10:27 - Building the new attacking core12:03 - Activities during the extended summer break15:11 - Player recruiting strategy in the NWSL17:45 - Utah's development pipeline21:40 - Setting goals for the 2nd half of the NWSL season

Day 5 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered more drama as Tunisia fired its coach, Japan and the Netherlands played one of the matches of the tournament and Germany put seven past Curaçao. Susannah Fuller and David Gass break down all the action from Groups E and F, including Sweden's red-hot attack and Ivory Coast's late win over Ecuador. Then Flo Lloyd-Hughes (The Cutback) joins the show to discuss the tournament so far, England's outlook, Harry Kane and the day's upcoming matches, including Spain vs. Cape Verde, Belgium vs. Egypt, Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia and Iran vs. New Zealand.0:00 Intro2:28 Three Big Things7:39 Breaking News: Tunisia Fires Coach13:12 Gyökeres-Isak Partnership Powers Sweden18:11 Germany Scores Seven, Curaçao Gets Its Moment23:43 Japan and Netherlands Deliver a Classic30:18 Ivory Coast Strikes Late36:49 Top 5 Kit Matchups48:38 Flo Lloyd-Hughes on England, Harry Kane and the World Cup1:06:46 Mexico's Unofficial Mascot: Merlin1:08:41 Uruguay Faces Saudi Arabia1:11:44 Spain Enters the Tournament1:14:28 Belgium Meets Egypt1:19:09 New Zealand Faces a Big Challenge

Day 4 of the World Cup here we go. Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down Qatar's dramatic draw with Switzerland, Brazil and Morocco's heavyweight showdown, Scotland's first World Cup win in 28 years and Australia's statement victory over Turkiye led by Nestory Irankunda. Plus, Doyle reacts to the USMNT's opening win and looks ahead to Game 2 as the crew previews Germany vs. Curaçao, Netherlands vs. Japan, Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador and more from another packed day at the World Cup.0:00 Gass Celebrates the Knicks4:46 Three Big Things10:06 Qatar's Dramatic First World Cup Point14:11 Brazil-Morocco Lives Up to the Hype19:06 Scotland's Historic World Cup Win23:12 Irankunda Sparks Australia Past Turkiye28:55 Doyle on the USMNT and Game Two34:04 Can Curaçao Challenge Germany?37:03 Netherlands Meets Japan40:04 Ivory Coast-Ecuador Showdown45:00 Sweden Faces Tunisia48:48 Merlin the Duck in Mexico City

The United States opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in one of the most impressive performances in modern USMNT history.David Gass and Michele Giannone break down Christian Pulisic's starring role, standout performances from Malik Tillman and Folarin Balogun, Mauricio Pochettino's impact, and what the statement victory means for the Americans' chances of making a deep run on home soil.Plus, was this the best World Cup performance the U.S. has produced in the modern era?

Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Michele Giannone break down the USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup, discuss Canada's first-ever World Cup point in their game against Bosnia & Herzegovina and preview today's matches headlined by Morocco vs. Brazil. 0:00 USMNT's Statement Win Over Paraguay22:26 Folarin Balogun's Golden Boot Race & USA Standouts37:40 Canada's Tournament-Opening Draw47:58 Qatar vs. Switzerland Preview50:52 Brazil vs. Morocco Showdown1:05:50 Haiti vs. Scotland Matchup1:13:15 Australia vs. Turkiye Breakdown1:19:20 Final Thoughts

Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass get you ready for the USA's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay with Doyle's latest USMNT tactical session, a Football Manager 2026 simulation, and a full match preview. Plus, the crew recaps the opening day of the World Cup, including Mexico's historic win over South Africa and South Korea's comeback victory against Czechia, before looking ahead to Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina.0:00 Intro3:42 Three Big Things8:30 Mexico vs. South Africa Recap18:22 South Korea vs. Czechia Recap23:20 Doyle's USMNT Tactical Session27:50 Football Manager USA World Cup Simulation34:37 USA vs. Paraguay Preview51:06 Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina Preview1:02:25 Lamine Yamal Is One of Us

It's the most exciting time for soccer fans and sports lovers alike, as World Cup 2026 kicks off across North America. But in the shadows of fan fests and buzzing bars remains the very stark reality of strict US immigration policy that threatens the very nature of the tournament. Somali referee Omar Artan was sent back to Turkey upon his arrival in Miami earlier this month after White House officials claimed he'd been in contact with terrorists. Meanwhile, the Iranian team has been advised they can't stay in the US before or after a match, forcing their accommodations onto Mexican soil instead. Guest Host Devang Desai speaks to Founder and Host of Soccerwise, David Gass, to discuss the immigration fallout from the World Cup thus far and how geopolitical tensions may overshadow the game. You can find more of David's work, here: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

The day has finally arrived and Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass give you all their fun soccer picks and predictions heading into the 2026 World Cup. They talk a little US and Canada with a special tactical breakdown from Doyle and a special World Cup simulation before the crew previews the first games of the tournament: Mexico against South Africa and a showdown between South Korea and Czechia.0:00 Intro4:53 1 Wish for this World Cup9:36 The Tourney Favorites15:40 The Dark Horses22:00 Vibes SC Picks26:26 Football Manager World Cup simulation30:15 Talkin' USMNT35:57 Canada's Prospects40:07 Doyle's Tactical Segment43:52 Mexico vs. South Africa 53:15 South Korea vs. Czechia59:55 Declan Rice Sunburn

David Gass and Matt Doyle are joined by Tom Bogert from California to preview the USMNT's opening match against Paraguay. Tom shares the latest from camp, while the group breaks down Paraguay, projects Mauricio Pochettino's lineup and discusses the biggest questions facing the U.S. ahead of its World Cup opener.0:00 Revisiting the Last USMNT-Paraguay Matchup & Group Outlook8:07 Tom Bogert's USMNT Camp Report & Musings22:16 Projecting Pochettino's Starting XI28:52 Breaking Down the Paraguay Matchup37:31 Key Lineup Decisions48:13 Final Expectations Before Kickoff55:00 Canada and Mexico Talk

In this final show before the World Cup, Musa and Ryan take a quick look back on the season and have a chat about a few of their favourite moments, including some players who stepped up, incredible finals and more.They then have a quick chat about Florentino Pérez's election victory, which has cleared the path for José Mourinho to return to Real Madrid after leaving in 2013 (31:36), before briefly looking ahead to the men's World Cup (31:26), which begins this Thursday.Also, another shout for Musa's interview with Zohran Mamdani for GQ here. Tickets for our July live show, with Nish Kumar at the Southbank Centre, are available here.Finally, make sure you check out Kickback, who are currently doing country by country previews on their First Touch ‘26 Country Pods. Musa and Ryan joined David Gass on this week's episode here.For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Gass, Matt Doyle, Susannah Fuller and Tom Bogert go live from Soccer House in Chicago for a World Cup Golden Boot Draft, building their teams and predicting which stars will lead the tournament in goals. The group also discusses breakout candidates, tournament favorites, favorite World Cup memories and the fan cultures that make the tournament special.Please note: This episode was recorded live at Soccer House in Chicago ahead of the World Cup. Audio quality may differ from our standard studio recordings.

David Gass joins Jeremiah for How The West Will Be Won but really not even talking about the West. Instead, the two discuss the MLS player involvement in the upcoming World Cup and even about the soccer parts of the event.Follow David Gass on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

David Gass joins Jeremiah for How The West Will Be Won but really not even talking about the West. Instead, the two discuss the MLS player involvement in the upcoming World Cup and even about the soccer parts of the event.Follow David Gass on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

The World Cup is almost here, and David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the biggest questions facing the U.S. and Canada before the tournament begins. From the USMNT's final tune-up against Germany to Canada's injury concerns and roster questions, the guys look at where both teams stand with the World Cup just around the corner. Finally, a look at MLS's growing presence on the global stage as players from across the league prepare to represent their countries at the World Cup.0:00 World Cup Countdown & USMNT Expectations9:47 Germany as the Final Test17:38 Freese, Turner & the Goalkeeper Decision23:30 Projecting Pochettino's Starting XI29:02 The Striker Spot and Other Lineup Questions36:09 World Cup Soccer Fandom Moment41:19 Canada's World Cup Outlook52:51 MLS at the World Cup

This week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Soccerwise's David Gass to discuss Austin FC's search for a coach and CSO, and the future direction of club. Other questions and topics include:- Still a chance for Nelson with Canada?- Purple jersey incoming?- Coach/Sporting Director Search w/ David Gass- What are the odds of hiring our top choices?- How attractive is the Austin job?- How should Austin FC reinvent themselves?- How can Austin develop more youth?- Gass's soccer movie recs: Pelada, Goal! - Austin really the 30th most valuable team?- What is a half-volley exactly?- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

The NWSL heads into the World Cup break, and it's the perfect time to take stock of the league. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the biggest takeaways from the weekend, including where teams like Washington, Orlando, Utah, Portland and North Carolina stand as the season reaches its midway point. The duo also discusses the latest league news, from the NWSL Championship heading to Washington, D.C., to the USWNT goalkeeper picture. Then it's time for the latest NWSL Power Rankings and a look at the players and coaches making their case for midseason awards.0:00 Intro & Weekend Overview4:30 Jordan at Audi Field & Washington's Big Weekend9:17 Washington vs. Seattle Breakdown15:31 Orlando Wins, But Banda Concerns Loom20:26 Utah's Rise Continues26:19 Portland's Path to Contention30:16 The 8-Second Rule and NWSL Rule Debates35:48 North Carolina's Win at Angel City42:02 USWNT Goalkeepers & NWSL Championship Heads to D.C.48:18 Who's No. 1? NWSL Power Rankings1:03:23 Midseason Award Races

David Gass, Michele Giannone, and Matt Doyle react to the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal and discuss what the performance revealed ahead of the World Cup. They examine Christian Pulisic's standout showing, Ricardo Pepi's impact, Mauricio Pochettino's tactical setup, and the biggest lineup decisions still facing the U.S. ahead of the tournament. Plus, they discuss World Cup expectations for the USMNT and where Canada and Mexico stand entering the World Cup.

David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle break down the Philadelphia Union reset, Portland's next chapter, and the biggest MLS storylines to watch this summer. They discuss the league's coaching landscape, Neymar and Casemiro's MLS links, LAFC's roster decisions, whether Real Salt Lake can keep Diego Luna and Xavier Gozo, and the biggest roster needs facing both New York clubs. Plus, they explain why they're buying stock in San Jose and San Diego and discuss what they need to see from the USMNT before the World Cup.0:00 Pork Roll, Taylor Ham & Soccer Culture9:01 Philadelphia Union Reset25:55 Portland Timbers Next Chapter41:04 The MLS Coaching Landscape50:14 Neymar and Casemiro to MLS?56:50 LAFC's Next Move1:01:32 Can RSL Keep Luna and Gozo?1:04:10 NYCFC's DP Spot & Red Bulls' Defense1:13:11 Buying Stock in San Jose and San Diego1:21:03 USMNT's Final Tune-Up

The latest USWNT roster is here, and David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the return of Triple Espresso, the biggest roster questions, and how the squad is taking shape moving forward. They also discuss Alexia Putellas and NWSL's pursuit of global stars, Club América winning the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, Utah extending its unbeaten run, Kansas City looking more like itself again, and the biggest matches before the World Cup break.0:00 World Cup Programming Updates6:34 Triple Espresso is Back10:37 USWNT Forward Depth16:39 Goalkeeper Battle18:23 Defensive Depth & Midfield Questions21:27 Brazil as a World Cup Test23:37 Alexia Putellas & NWSL's Pursuit of Global Stars32:52 Club América Wins CONCACAF W Champions Cup41:30 Utah Keeps Rolling47:13 Kansas City Looks Like Itself Again51:33 Houston-Angel City & Orlando-San Diego Recap58:41 Weekend Preview & Best Matchups

As FOX officially revealed the USMNT World Cup roster, David Gass and Matt Doyle went live to hang out, talk soccer, and chat through the squad, the World Cup, and the state of the game in America ahead of the tournament this summer. A wide-ranging Soccerwise conversation ahead of the biggest tournament in the world.

Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT World Cup roster is here, and the debates are already underway. David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Tom Bogert break down the biggest roster surprises, concerns about the squad balance, and what the selections say about Pochettino's approach heading into the World Cup.The crew also digs into Nashville's Supporters' Shield form, Inter Miami's wild 6-4 win over Philadelphia, Columbus finding its footing again, Charlotte moving on from Wilfried Zaha, and some of the biggest MLS storylines before the World Cup break.0:00 Intro 7:38 USMNT World Cup Roster Reaction15:34 Too Many Defenders, Not Enough Midfielders?28:06 Who Starts in Midfield?39:46 Nashville Leads the Shield Race47:03 iPhones, Tired Legs and Lots of Goals50:31 Columbus Rehabilitation 56:48 Zaha Says Goodbye to Charlotte1:03:51 Miami & Philly's 10-Goal Thriller1:13:06 Vancouver Atop the West1:22:37 San Jose Finally Wins in Portland

David Gass of Soccerwise joins Jeremiah for another segment of How The West Will Be Won. The two talk about the latest round of MLS coach firings, discuss some of the players that could be on the move during the World Cup break and end with handicapping the Western Conference race.Follow David Gass on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

David Gass of Soccerwise joins Jeremiah for another segment of How The West Will Be Won. The two talk about the latest round of MLS coach firings, discuss some of the players that could be on the move during the World Cup break and end with handicapping the Western Conference race.Follow David Gass on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

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 Continues12:00 San Diego vs. Washington Breakdown22:24 Mallory Swanson Returns for Chicago30:08 North Carolina Bounces Back33:53 Denver Dominates Orlando40:28 Orlando's Growing Concerns44:42 Kansas City Finding Form48:33 CONCACAF W Championship Preview54:04 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 Outlaws5:37 Columbus Fires Rydstrom22:40 Philly Pressure Mounting26:33 Austin FC Cleans House44:44 Portland's Struggles49:02 LAFC Concerns52:10 Hany Mukhtar Milestone, Sammy Sarver Moment57:34 Chicago Fire Love1:03:14 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal Talk

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 Announcement02:59 Jay DeMerit on Playing in a World Cup11:05 World Cup Pressure & Player Mindset17:26 Vancouver, Canada Soccer & World Cup Buzz21:02 Whitecaps Ownership & MLS Future25:10 US & Canada World Cup Predictions31:14 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 Weekend03:49 Utah Royals' Incredible Start16:10 Louisville Bounce Back vs Portland22:47 Houston Dash Concerns Growing27:46 Kansas City Rolling Again31:16 NWSL Parity & The State of the League39:31 San Diego vs Washington Preview44:00 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 Future19:36 FC Dallas, Sam Sarver & Petar Musa26:30 Sporting Kansas City Disaster36:28 What Do We Make of Portland?40:03 Evander, Cincinnati & Charlotte Talk47:00 Nashville's Comeback Draw50:53 New England Revolution Discussion58:25 Vancouver vs. San Jose Breakdown1:04:00 Midweek MLS Preview1:08:34 Gio Reyna & USMNT Discussion

How The West Will Be Won is back. David Gass of Soccerwise is Jeremiah's guest as they talk about, well, how the Western conference will be won. Stick around for David's anecdote about his time at the CCL final in Seattle.Follow David Gass on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

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 Intro4:20 Mexico Camp Controversy10:05 LAFC-Toluca Leg 218:26 Tigres Past Nashville22:25 Does MLS Care About Concacaf?27:35 Toronto FC & Inter Miami35:03 Clash at the Top West39:25 Save the Caps Latest42:55 Yapi, D.C. United & Nashville47:00 USMNT with Doyle1:02:40 Talkin' Paraguay

How The West Will Be Won is back. David Gass of Soccerwise is Jeremiah's guest as they talk about, well, how the Western conference will be won. Stick around for David's anecdote about his time at the CCL final in Seattle.Follow David Gass on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

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 season16:40 Denver Summit with two great goals, but still some wobbles22:59 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 struggles43:05 Utah, Houston, midweek and more games this weekend 47:35 SoCal Derby, Washington vs. Washington (Seattle Reign), Sofia Cantore50:32 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 Knox9:45 Brandon Vazquez, Owen Wolff are back for Austin, Christian Ramirez love12:55 St. Louis in rebuild mode21:10 Orlando with a wild comeback win against Miami33:30 Doyle talks about his favorite new nerdy soccer website35:50 LAFC getting results in both league play and Concacaf43:28 Liga MX and MLS player movement and the U22 mechanism46:38 San Diego and the Chucky Lozano Conundrum57:35 Three game week was rough Vancouver, San Jose, Nashville1:02:00 NYCFC keeps dropping points after a fast start1:07:22 Vancouver Whitecaps update1:15:40 Big second leg games in Concacaf Tuesday and Wednesday1:27:10 USMNT players - Weekend in review

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 column36:35 - 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 Toluca59:25 - 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

Aaron joins Jeremiah to recap the 4-1 victory over St. Louis and in particular marvel about how the Sounders keep getting positive results with rotated lineups and not spending a lot of money on their roster. In the second segment David Gass of Soccerwise chats with Jeremiah as they announce a special partnership. Finally, Aaron and Jeremiah do a quick preview of the upcoming match against FC Dallas.Sponsor

Aaron joins Jeremiah to recap the 4-1 victory over St. Louis and in particular marvel about how the Sounders keep getting positive results with rotated lineups and not spending a lot of money on their roster. In the second segment David Gass of Soccerwise chats with Jeremiah as they announce a special partnership. Finally, Aaron and Jeremiah do a quick preview of the upcoming match against FC Dallas.Sponsor

The boys get together for the annual season opener mega-sode! First they talk through the news of the week including another international slot trade and recap the final two preseason games at the Coachella Valley Invitational. They also talk to Dani Pereira about the upcoming season and his "A 2 Toques" foundation. Then boom, back-to-back guests as the boys preview the upcoming season with Soccerwise's David Gass. After those discussions, the boys jump into the first match preview of the 2026 regular season before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, the Boy Factory and the season-long 2026 nonsense! 0:30 - Intro 8:45 - Another international slot trade 13:40 - Vazquez timeline update 20:25 - Preseason recaps 43:55 - Listener questions 50:40 - Dani Pereira joins The North End 1:20:05 - Season preview w/David Gass from Soccerwise 1:43:30 - Minnesota United preview 2:03:40 - Last Business Day 2:06:20 - The Boy Factory 2:09:05 - The 2026 season-long nonsense Find out more about Dani's "A 2 Toques" Foundation Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a Bonus Crosspost for those that missed it! Dan and Matt of The Loony Bin Podcast join David Gass from Soccerwise for a Minnesota United 2026 Season preview where we discuss how James-manie hits the twin cities and more!   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Email Dan: dan@theloonybinpod.com Email Matt: matt@theloonybinpod.com  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast  

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!Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter on: https://kickbacksoccer.com/Subscribe to TacticsFreeZone: https://tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my-days-at-mls-and-my-plan-for-whats-next/

The Red Bulls elevate Michael Bradley to Head Coach, setting the first team off on a new direction for 2026. Head of Sport Julian de Guzman is building his new roster, sending away fan favorites and bringing in new blood. It's a Hot Stove version of Seeing Red, with Mark Fishkin and Mike Battista Inside this episode: -Michael Bradley -Departures -Arrivals, including a draft pick! -A chat with David Gass of SoccerWise -Your Email

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/firsttouchksm01:35 - Group A12:01 - Group B18:59 - Group C27:12 - Group D35:07 - Group E39:35 - Group F43:00 - Group G46:37 - Group H48:58 - Group I52:02 - Group J56:01 - Group K59:22 - Group L

After a long, cringe-laden ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., we finally had confirmation of the 12 groups that will comprise the 23rd FIFA World Cup.And get this, Canada could potentially host Italy to open their 2026 campaign in Toronto. How did Canada get here? How will they fare against the world's best? And will this World Cup, shared by three countries navigating fractured relationships, “work” when things get started next Summer?Host Devang Desai speaks with David Gass, founder of Kickback Soccer Media, about Canada's World Cup hopes, FIFA's relationship with Donald Trump, and weather concerns for next Summer. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Even though the Toronto Blue Jays traded away Spencer Horwitz, their only recent Jewish player, there are still multiple Hebraic angles that our Jewish sports podcasters are celebrating as the team charges into the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers this week. The father-son team of Dan and Ben Shulman will be calling the Jays' broadcasts; macher Mark Shapiro sits as team president and CEO; two of the biggest celebrity fans include Eugene Levy and Geddy Lee; and at least two rabbis—one in Toronto, the other in L.A.—have engaged in a friendly wager over the outcome. Menschwarmers co-hosts Gabe Pulver and James Hirsh dig into all this as the two lifelong Jays fans get ready for Game 1 on Friday night. After that, Gabe sits down with soccer journalist and broadcaster David Gass (co-host of the Kickback Committee podcast), who explains all the chaos of the last week involving Israeli soccer teams, including Birmingham's decision to ban fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv team and a subsequent called-off match between Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv. Credits Hosts: James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver Producer: Michael Fraiman Music: Coby Lipovitch (intro), chēēZ π (main theme, "Organ Grinder Swing") Support The CJN Follow the podcast on Twitter @menschwarmers Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Menschwarmers (Not sure how? Click here)

One more match at TQL, and the FC Cincinnati regular season is officially in the books. It may depend on who you ask, but the Noonan-Albright Era appears to be the gold standard, achieving heights that were not expected on Day 1. It's easy to call a finish in the Top 3 a success. On the other hand, how did this season look from the outside? For such promising transfer markets in the winter and summer, did FC Cincinnati fall short of the mark? David Gass joins Geoff and Coach Gough for a special double-wide Jersey Swap to close out the regular season. We ask the founder and host of Soccerwise about the launch of his new endeavor this year and his perception of FC Cincinnati from a distance. What are his thoughts on the roster and staff as they power into the postseason? What is holding the Orange & Blue back from another trophy in the case? Most of all, who from FCC does he feel would fit his theorem and have a terrific year in 2026? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

For the Glory KC is back with the 149th episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City did what we've been asking for and hired a new President of Soccer Operations. David Lee is in charge of all things soccer over at Sporting KC, and he'll report directly to ownership. That's actually the first (serious) subject on the pod. CSO? PoSO? General Manager? Sporting Director? Technical Director? To quote the former King of the Seven Kingdoms, Robert Baratheon, "titles, titles, titles."On today's, not quite an emergency podcast, we learn about David Lee's professional past, his time with NYCFC and his track record of success.He also comes out of the City Football Group (CFG) empire, so we tell you what the heck that means and what impact that likely had on the resources he had at his disposal and how it could both be benefiting him and limiting him at other times.Sheena and I also weigh in on Lee's history of youth development and a knack for signing young talent. A lot of that is CFG related, but it also could be the direction he decides to take with Sporting KC. There is so much to talk about with Lee, you should probably just download the episode already!As a tease, here are some of the quotes from the media we'll cite around the excitement of the David Lee hire:David Gass: "This is probably better than what I would have guessed is a best-case scenario for SKC.”Tom Bogert: "David Lee joining Sporting KC from NYCFC as CSO is a big move. Impressive by SKC to court and land Lee, as it's rare for a CSO to leave for another CSO role. Lee one of league's respected sporting executives. Gets to rebuild SKC around Dejan Joveljic, Manu Garcia and more."Joe Lowery: "SKC fans should be pleased with the David Lee hire. While it's hard to know how much of NYCFC's success during Lee's time there stemmed from his roster-building vs. CFG's resources, he's got real experience in a recruiting machine."Taylor Twellman: "Smart. Clever. Great Hire from Sporting KC. David Lee is someone who can really get SKC over the hump and his experience with NYCFC in MLS will be invaluable in turning around the franchise in Kansas."Andrew Weibe: "This is truly a great get for Kansas City. Lee has repeatedly hit at every roster designation with his signings (not all HRs, of course, before you get in the mentions). Pascal Jansen has been an A+ managerial hire. NYCFC has been consistently good to excellent under his watch."In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:MLS Offseason scheduleSKC International call-upsA new job for Peter Vermes?World Cup Ticket Pricesand more!Here is a rundown of topics and start times:Sporting KC hire a CSO - 2:50Digital Crawl - 59:59Upcoming GamesSporting KC @ Minnesota United, Sat. Oct 4th at 7:30PM CDTSKC II @ MNUFC2, Sun. Oct 5th at 3:00PMUSMNT U-20s vs. South Africa, Sun. Oct 5th at 3:00PMKC Current @ Angel City FC, Mon. Oct 6th at 9:30PMKC Current vs. Gotham FC, Sat. Oct 11th at 4:00PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled dot com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.

The LA Galaxy suffered a heavy defeat against the Seattle Sounders, falling 0-4 in a game where they were clearly outplayed and outclassed. In this episode, we break down the key moments, what went wrong for the Galaxy, how Seattle dominated from start to finish and how this is a massive blow to any hopes of making the MLS Cup playoffs.Plus, we are joined by David Gass from Soccerwise HQ to talk about the current state of the Galaxy — their rough MLS season so far, their exciting run in the Leagues Cup, and what the rest of 2025 and heading into 2026 might hold for the team.

David Gass from Soccerwise joins The Loony Bin to talk about the history of the sandwich, our favorite theorems, and all things Minnesota United. Matt and Dan also dig deep into the home loss against San Diego FC.    (5:35) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:20) Quick Hits (22:10) David Gass Interview (1:09:00) San Diego FC Review (1:34:50) Loon Droppings   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast