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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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First Touch ’26 World Cup Daily Show: Netherlands Statement Win, Germany Advances & Spain Under Pressure
2d ago01:06:36Tap to summarizeDavid Gass and Michele Giannone are back talking about all the action from Day 10, including a rout by the Netherlands against Sweden, Germany punching its ticket to the next round against Ivory Coast and a historic scoreless draw between Curaçao and Ecuador. The pair plays another game of Buy or Sell this time looking at the Mexico, Canada and the USA and look ahead to a pressure-filled day as everyone on Day 11 is sitting one point.0:00 Intro2:55 Buy or Sell: North American Edition13:30 Netherlands Rout Sweden20:26 Japan Tops Tunisia With Four Goals25:52 Germany Edges Ivory Coast To Advance38:48 Curaçao and Ecuador Stalemate50:10 Spain Looks to Bounce Back Against Saudi Arabia54:45 Uruguay Battles Cape Verde58:47 Belgium Faces Iran1:02:22 New Zealand vs. Egypt
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: USMNT Advance, Brazil Injury Concern & Paraguay's 10-Man Win
3d ago01:06:43Tap to summarizeThe United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! David Gass and Michele Giannone are back to discuss Alex Freeman’s breakout performance and look ahead to the USA’s last group game and beyond. Plus, Paraguay earns a dramatic victory despite playing down a man, Türkiye faces mounting frustration, Morocco holds off Scotland, Brazil cruises to another win, and Sweden strengthens its position in Group C. The guys also look ahead to key Matchday 11 matchups, including Germany vs. Ivory Coast and Ecuador's must-win showdown with Curaçao.0:00 Intro2:06 USMNT Clinches Group D12:30 Alex Freeman's Breakout 18:00 Pochettino's Lineup Decisions & Future22:48 Paraguay Wins Despite Red Card29:56 Türkiye's World Cup Frustration36:27 What's Next for Australia and Paraguay?39:24 Morocco Survives Scotland Test43:04 Brazil Wins, But Raphinha Concern Looms48:05 The World Cup's Physical Demands50:12 Sweden vs. Netherlands Breakdown55:11 Tunisia and Japan Wrap Up Matchday 1057:45 Germany vs. Ivory Coast Preview1:01:52 Ecuador's Must-Win Against Curaçao
Transcribe →USMNT v Australia World Cup Postgame Show Presented By Soccer.com
3d ago01:11:47Tap to summarizeThe United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle react to the USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia, discuss Mauricio Pochettino's impact on the program, break down big performances from Alex Freeman, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, and examine what Christian Pulisic's absence revealed about the depth of this squad. Plus, the crew debates just how far this U.S. team can go at the World Cup.
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: USA vs Australia, Mexico Clinches Knockout Spot & Canada's Historic Win
4d ago01:17:17Tap to summarizeIt’s all about Concacaf at the 2026 FIFA World Cup today. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle break down Mexico securing a spot in the knockout round with a win over South Korea and Canada's historic 6-0 victory over Qatar behind a Jonathan David hat trick. Then the crew previews a pivotal Group D showdown as the United States takes on Australia in Seattle with major knockout-round implications. Plus, a look at the other games today including Scotland vs. Morocco, Brazil under pressure against Haiti, and Türkiye vs. Paraguay.0:00 Intro4:08 3 Big Things12:41 Mexico Advances Against South Korea25:56 Canada Drops Six on Qatar36:00 Johan Manzambi and the Group B Outlook39:32 Golden Boot Race Update42:40 USMNT vs. Australia in Seattle54:40 Favorite USMNT Kits of All Time1:00:05 Scotland vs. Morocco Showdown1:05:19 Brazil Under Pressure vs. Haiti1:10:25 Türkiye vs. Paraguay Clash
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: England Impress, Portugal Stumble & Mexico Looks Ahead
5d ago01:12:17Tap to summarizeMatchday 1 is complete, and Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle play a round of Buy or Sell on the biggest teams, players and storylines from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They break down England's statement win behind Harry Kane, Portugal's frustrating draw with DR Congo, Panama's disappointing start and Colombia's victory over Uzbekistan. The duo also checks in on Christian Pulisic and the latest from USMNT camp before looking ahead to pivotal second matches for Canada and Mexico, with Edson Álvarez, Gilberto Mora and El Tri aiming to take another step toward the knockout rounds.0:00 Intro + Buy or Sell: England, France & Ronaldo12:50 DR Congo Earn Historic Point, Portugal Frustrate20:14 Harry Kane Leads England's Statement Win29:23 Panama's Disappointing Start34:44 Colombia Gets the Job Done45:22 Christian Pulisic and the USMNT Update52:04 Czechia-South Africa & Switzerland-Bosnia Preview55:13 Canada Hosts Qatar at BC Place59:19 Mexico, Edson Álvarez & Gilberto Mora1:06:40 The Tournament's Biggest Tactical Trends
Transcribe →U.S. Soccerwise: USMNT vs. Australia Preview presented by Soccer.com
6d ago00:40:29Tap to summarizeThe 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
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Haaland, Mbappe, Messi Goals Galore, England and Croatia Face Off
6d ago01:15:38Tap to summarizeDay 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
Transcribe →Believing in the Utah Royals w/ Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets
1w ago00:24:05Tap to summarizeDavid 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
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Iranian World Cup Opener, Messi & Mbappe Begin & More
1w ago01:10:37Tap to summarizeCape 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
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Tunisia Fires Coach, Japan-Netherlands Thriller & England Preview
1w ago01:24:30Tap to summarizeDay 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
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