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Soccerwise
Hosted by Kickback Soccer Media · EN
Soccerwise is dedicated to covering the world of North American soccer with informed analysis on MLS, NWSL, the US National Teams, and everything else in between! Multiple times each week, you can join host David Gass, Tommy "Scoops" Bogert, and NWSL broadcaster Jordan Angeli as they break down the top matches, players, and stories in North American soccer, all while answering listener questions.
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USMNT Roster Debate & MLS Storylines Before the Break
1w ago01:29:24Tap to summarizeMauricio 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
Transcribe →Chris Richards Injury, Turkey Preview Presented By Soccer.com + USOC Quarterfinal Reactions & Casemiro's MLS Future
2w ago01:15:56Tap to summarizeSo much to talk about and so little time! Tom and Doyle join David to react to the big US Open Cup Quarterfinal matches in the books this week. They look at what this means for the four winners and losers going forward. Then they discuss Casimero's potential move to Miami over LA and the biggest games in this final match day before the World Cup. Finally they dig into the news around Chris Richards injury and why it might not be as bad as it sounds, and how Turkey matchups against this USMNT squad. Reminder as part of Kickback's big summer partnership with Soccer.com the purchase of any USMNT kit with the code "KICKBACK" scores you a free Goal Club membership. We are also teaming up for 5 kit giveaways so follow all our socials for more details.7:30 STL Historic USOC Win15:00 Rapids Move On To Host USOC Semifinal21:30 Orlando Destroy Atlanta And Find Their Griezmann Blueprint29:18 Columbus Get New Coach Bump33:20 Casimero Approaching Inter Miami TAM Contract44:30 MLS Final Pre-World Cup Weekend Preview45:20 Pressure In Portland49:20 Austin Debut Under Davy Arnaud55:20 USMNT-Wise Presented by Soccer.com55:55 Chris Richards Injury News & Concerns1:05:10 Turkey Opposition Scout
Transcribe →Utah’s Rise, San Diego’s Statement Win & NWSL Form Check
2w ago01:02:21Tap to summarizeThe 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
Transcribe →MLS Coaching Shakeups & U.S. Open Cup Preview
2w ago01:14:33Tap to summarizeMLS 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
Transcribe →MLS Midweek & Salary Release
3w ago01:24:02Tap to summarizeMajor 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.
Transcribe →U.S. Soccerwise with Jay DeMerit & Matt Doyle Presented by Soccer.com
3w ago01:09:22Tap to summarizeFormer 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
Transcribe →Utah’s Rise, Houston’s Slide & NWSL Parity Questions
3w ago00:50:00Tap to summarizeUtah 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
Transcribe →James Rodríguez, Sporting KC & Another Wild MLS Weekend
3w ago01:18:49Tap to summarizeJames 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
Transcribe →Concacaf Strikes Again & USMNT Questions
4w ago01:19:36Tap to summarizeDavid 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
Transcribe →Boston Legacy's First Win, NWSL Power Ranking Ups and Downs
4w ago00:53:29Tap to summarizeDavid 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
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