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

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

06:07 - Darlington Nagbe announces retirement from soccer 

21:56 - Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba retire 

30:56 - Miami’s DP replacements 

38:16 - MLS 22 Under 22 List

57:25 - USMNT vs. Ecuador Preview

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

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

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

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

01:35:29 - Show closer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19:05 Tom's USMNT Best XI Today

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

28:30 FINALLY Last MIA-SEA Suspension Conversation

33:30 Miles Robinson Signs DP Deal

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

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

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

4:15 Jaedyn Shaw Historic Trade

21:08 What Is North Carolina Planning?

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

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

38:15 Is Orlando A Repeat Contender?

44:00 Portland v Lville Playoff Level Clash

46:25 Bay FC Plan Albertin Montoya's Departure

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

3:48 USMNT-South Korea Game Reaction

23:35 South Korea Fan Takeover

25:55 Postgame Comments

34:50 Japan-USMNT Preview

37:17 Canada's Historic European Win

45:57 Ismael Kone-Jesse Marsch Bust Up

50:45 Leagues Cup Suspensions For Lenny

50:45 New Hampshire 50 States

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

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

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

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

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

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Show Timecodes:

02:21 - Tom’s Victory Lap and Trophy

03:25 - Luis Suarez spitting incident

17:33 - USMNT Best & Worst Transfers

39:37 - Jillian’s RIZZ Player Takes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

00:24 - Gass’s coffee & technology mishap 

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

20:16 - Ice Cream Shop, Djordje Mihailovic Trade 

35:19 - Son Heung-min to LAFC

40:00 - Portland, Chicago, Philadelphia Updates

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

01:16:24 - Podcast Business 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5:00 Dani Periera & Soccerwise Austin Annoucement

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

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

19:30 Pedro Vite Heading To Mexico

26:40 George Campbell Sold To England

28:45 Columbus Secure Two Signings Picard & Herrera

38:00 FCC Headlines A Big Wednesday Night Of Action

43:30 Beau Leroux Interview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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