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

0:00 Intro

3:16 Utah Royals Rise Continues

12:00 San Diego vs. Washington Breakdown

22:24 Mallory Swanson Returns for Chicago

30:08 North Carolina Bounces Back

33:53 Denver Dominates Orlando

40:28 Orlando’s Growing Concerns

44:42 Kansas City Finding Form

48:33 CONCACAF W Championship Preview

54:04 Angel City Questions + Midweek Matchups

MLS coaching chaos takes center stage after Austin FC parts ways with Nico Estévez and Rodolfo Borrell, while Columbus Crew moves on from Henrik Rydström after just 14 league matches. David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Tom Bogert break down what went wrong, where both clubs go next, and which other MLS coaches could be under pressure this summer.

Plus, Phil Neville’s struggles in Portland, LAFC concerns, Hany Mukhtar’s milestone, Sammy Sarver’s viral celebration, the Chicago Fire, and a preview of the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.

0:00 Intro + American Outlaws

5:37 Columbus Fires Rydstrom

22:40 Philly Pressure Mounting

26:33 Austin FC Cleans House

44:44 Portland’s Struggles

49:02 LAFC Concerns

52:10 Hany Mukhtar Milestone, Sammy Sarver Moment

57:34 Chicago Fire Love

1:03:14 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal Talk

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

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

00:00 World Cup Coverage Announcement

02:59 Jay DeMerit on Playing in a World Cup

11:05 World Cup Pressure & Player Mindset

17:26 Vancouver, Canada Soccer & World Cup Buzz

21:02 Whitecaps Ownership & MLS Future

25:10 US & Canada World Cup Predictions

31:14 USMNT Roster Questions

47:38 USMNT vs. Australia Preview

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

00:00 Intro + Weird NWSL Weekend

03:49 Utah Royals’ Incredible Start

16:10 Louisville Bounce Back vs Portland

22:47 Houston Dash Concerns Growing

27:46 Kansas City Rolling Again

31:16 NWSL Parity & The State of the League

39:31 San Diego vs Washington Preview

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

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

00:00 Intro

06:40 James Rodríguez & Minnesota United Future

19:36 FC Dallas, Sam Sarver & Petar Musa

26:30 Sporting Kansas City Disaster

36:28 What Do We Make of Portland?

40:03 Evander, Cincinnati & Charlotte Talk

47:00 Nashville’s Comeback Draw

50:53 New England Revolution Discussion

58:25 Vancouver vs. San Jose Breakdown

1:04:00 Midweek MLS Preview

1:08:34 Gio Reyna & USMNT Discussion

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

0:00 Intro

4:20 Mexico Camp Controversy

10:05 LAFC-Toluca Leg 2

18:26 Tigres Past Nashville

22:25 Does MLS Care About Concacaf?

27:35 Toronto FC & Inter Miami

35:03 Clash at the Top West

39:25 Save the Caps Latest

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

47:00 USMNT with Doyle

1:02:40 Talkin’ Paraguay

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

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

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

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

22:59 Washington and Orlando wildness

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

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

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

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

50:32 Olivia Moultrie youngest to 100 games played

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

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

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

12:55 St. Louis in rebuild mode

21:10 Orlando with a wild comeback win against Miami

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

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

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

46:38 San Diego and the Chucky Lozano Conundrum

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

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

1:07:22 Vancouver Whitecaps update

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

1:27:10 USMNT players - Weekend in review

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

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

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

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

42:35 James Rodriguez Conundrum, Minnesota-Columbus Preview

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

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

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

4:45 - Columbus officially joins the NWSL ranks

12:00 - NWSL calendar change on hold

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

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

27:55 - Washington is starting to click

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

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

40:45 - Power Rankings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22:48 DC United's Leadership Inspires The Fans

31:35 Quakes Own Cali

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3:45 Nu Stadium Opening In Miami

19:05 MLS Team Progression

23:45 Quakes Work San Diego

33:55 Toronto-Colorado Chaos Match

45:11 Timbers Collapse In Vancouver

55:12 LAFC Goal-fest Against Orlando

58:43 Sounders Pipeline Continues

1:09:15 Agyemang Injury & USMNT Weekend Performances

1:13:20 CONCACAF Previews

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

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

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

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

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

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3:13 Breaking Down the USMNT Performance

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

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

41:38 Best Things We've Seen this Week

52:47 Run Down of the Qualifiers

57:51 Picking Your 2nd World Cup Team

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

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

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

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

1:40 Paul Tenorio On All Things USMNT

32:01 Rapids Buying Their Hot Start?

40:51 Rocky Start For Henrik Rydstrom

49:53 Charlotte FC Club Progression?

55:51 Revs Falter Early Under New Regime

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

4:10 9 Player Thorns beat Cascadia Rival

15:38 Houston Back To Back Wins To Start

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

27:10 Midweek Preview

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

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

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

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

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

50:25 Denver Home Opener Preview

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

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

18:09 San Jose Are For Real

28:22 Greizmann Headed To Orlando

34:11 Nashville Lethal

38:59 LAFC Set Shutout Streak

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

52:51 What Is Going On With Chucky Lozano

1:01:27 STL Bounce Back

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

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

1:11:38 Portland & LAG

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

3:30 Conca-Champions Review

34:31 US Open Cup Round 1 Cupsets & Highlights

46:35 MLS Sprint Season Specifics

54:38 USMNT Roster Reaction

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

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

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

16:50 Joy In Houston & Anguish In Portland

26:30 SKC Solidifying For Wicky

29:47 LA Galaxy's Search For Chemistry

33:05 FC Dallas- San Diego Stunner

40:00 USOC Round 1 Name Bowl

44:11 STL, PHI & CLB Remain Winless

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

1:03:10 USMNT Weekend Stars

1:08:10 CONCACAF Leg 2 Previews

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

8:10 What Is The Goal Of This Camp?

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

17:35 Formation Plans

24:20 Goalkeepers & Defenders

36:40 Midfield

48:10 Attacking Mids/Wingers

59:41 Forwards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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