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Soccerwise | U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL
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, Matt Doyle, 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: Mbappé Sends France Through, Spain vs. Belgium Preview
Jul 1000:52:46Tap to summarizeOne quarterfinal is in the books and David Gass, Matt Doyle and Michele Giannone are back to break down France's convincing 2-0 win over Morocco as Kylian Mbappé delivered another standout performance to send Les Bleus into the semifinals. Then they preview Spain vs. Belgium before checking in on the latest news in and around the World Cup.0:00 Intro2:12 VAR Check on Mbappé Penalty11:10 Mbappé: Where Does He Rank Among the All-Time Greats?20:24 France vs. Morocco Breakdown25:35 All-Time Best Belgium Kits30:07 Can Spain's Defense Stop Belgium?40:26 England Injury Update + Quansah Suspension42:49 Sadio Mané International Retirement & Legacy
Transcribe →Let The Quarterfinals Begin, Morocco vs. France Showdown | World Cup Daily Show
Jul 900:36:53Tap to summarizeMorocco and France kick off the World Cup quarterfinals as David Gass, Matt Doyle and Michele Giannone preview one of the tournament's biggest matchups. Can the Atlas Lions continue their dream run against France's star-studded attack of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise? The crew breaks down the key tactical battles, what each team needs to do to advance and who they're picking to reach the semifinals. 0:00 Intro5:48 World Cup News Updates13:50 Mbappe & Olise Take on Morocco27:40 How the U.S. fell apart against Belgium31:01 Ranking France vs. Morocco Kits
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Messi Again! Argentina Advance, Switzerland Survive & Quarterfinals Set
Jul 801:22:16Tap to summarizeWe are down to 8 as the quarterfinal matchups are now set for the World Cup. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle break down the final Round of 16 matches, including another dramatic comeback from Messi and Argentina against Egypt and Switzerland's penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw. The crew also reveals its Best XI of the tournament so far, looks back at how the host nations performed and give their predictions for the quarterfinal matches.0:00 Intro3:49 Reflections on the USMNT7:18 Christian Pulisic Postgame Quote23:30 Was This a Successful World Cup for Mexico?28:13 Which Host Nation as Best Outlook for 203032:16 Canada's World Cup Takeaways39:57 Best XI of the Tournament52:55 Egypt Impresses, Argentina’s Dramatic Comeback1:05:32 Switzerland Outlasts Colombia in PKs1:12:00 Quarterfinal Predictions
Transcribe →NWSL Soccerwise | Utah’s streak broken! Braces, Fireworks and A New Home for Gotham FC
Jul 800:47:32Tap to summarizeJordan Angeli is joined by Jill Loyden this week while David Gass is still out on First Touch ’26 duty. NWSL returned to action with a bang over the weekend as 27 goals were scored across eight games. Chicago pulls off the upset and ends the 10 game unbeaten streak of the Utah Royals. Trinity Rodman and Ashley Sanchez bag braces as they push their respective teams to victory. San Diego plays the kids and Gotham announces their new home at Etihad Park. Previews for games including the second leg of the Cascadia Rivalry in Seattle. 00:19 - Talking the USMNT loss to Belgium 04:16 - Gotham FC announces full-time move to Etihad Park in 2028 09:46 - Transfer News 11:26 - KC Current announces CPKC Stadium Expansion Plans 12:15 - Angel City defeats Orlando Pride 2-019:36 - Chicago upsets Utah Royals 3-2 and break Utah’s 10-game unbeaten run24:03 - Boston Legacy and Bay FC come to a 2-2 Draw 25:51 - San Diego defeats Gotham FC 2-0 and praise for young GK Luisa Agudelo 33:43 - The impact of Dudinha’s injury on San Diego 36:10 - Trinity Rodman with a brace as Washington defeats Houston 2-037:30 - Ashley Sanchez with her own brace as NC Courage defeat Seattle 3-138:49 - Previewing Washington Spirit at NC Courage this weekend with Becker The Dog 41:55 - Cascadia Rivalry, Second Leg in Seattle 46:19 - Close
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: USMNT Eliminated, Messi vs. Salah Headlines Final Round of 16
Jul 701:22:16Tap to summarizeThe USMNT's World Cup run is over after a tough loss to Belgium. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Eric Krakauer break down what went wrong, what comes next for the U.S. plus they look at Spain’s win over Portugal. Then they preview Argentina vs. Egypt and Colombia vs. Switzerland as the final quarterfinal spots are decided.0:00 Intro3:02 USMNT Pride & Balogun Controversy Effect 8:20 The Future of Soccer in America18:43 What Went Wrong for the USMNT Against Belgium?34:52 The Legacy of Christian Pulisic41:23 The Role of MLS, Pochettino's Future & the Youth Pipeline46:51 Spain Defense Shines, Portugal Disappointment 1:02:33 Argentina vs. Egypt - Messi vs. Salah1:13:05 Colombia Battles Switzerland
Transcribe →USMNT v Belgium Postgame Show Presented By Soccer.com
Jul 701:05:48Tap to summarizeThe USMNT's 2026 World Cup run has finally ended and in frustrating fashion. David is joined by Matt Doyle & Michele Giannone to break down what happened, what it means, and where we go forward.
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Haaland Stuns Brazil, England Prevails & Balogun, USMNT Face Belgium
Jul 601:28:57Tap to summarizeThe drama continued with a wild night at the Azteca as England escaped past Mexico, while Erling Haaland and Norway stunned Brazil to book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Eric Krakauer break down both Round of 16 thrillers before looking ahead to a massive day featuring the USMNT against Belgium, including the controversial decision surrounding Folarin Balogun. The crew also previews the heavyweight showdown between Spain and Portugal for a place in the quarterfinals.
Transcribe →First Touch '26 Daily Show: Morocco, France Advance as Brazil, Mexico & England Take Center Stage
Jul 501:27:46Tap to summarizeMorocco and France punched their tickets to the World Cup quarterfinals. David Gass, Eric Krakauer and Matt Doyle break down both Round of 16 matches before looking ahead to Sunday's blockbuster showdowns between Brazil and Norway and Mexico and England. The trio also gives their picks for the Golden Ball, Golden Glove, the Best Young Player and the best defender of the tournament.0:00 Intro2:49 World Cup Award Winner Picks31:04 Morocco Gets Past Canada53:57 France Survives Paraguay1:08:16 Brazil Takes On Norway1:18:55 Mexico Battles England
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Cape Verde Pushes Messi's Argentina to the Brink, Colombia & Egypt Advance
Jul 401:22:59Tap to summarizeThe Round of 32 came to a dramatic close as the knockout stage delivered more unforgettable moments. David Gass, Eric Krakauer and Michele Giannone break down Cape Verde's incredible performance that nearly knocked out Messi and Argentina, Egypt surviving a tense penalty shootout against Australia and Colombia cruising past Ghana to book its place in the Round of 16. The crew also previews Canada's showdown with Morocco, France's clash with Paraguay, and shares the Round of 16 matchups they're most excited to watch.0:00 Intro & Mexico-England Kickoff Drama12:20 Buy or Sell: Concacaf, Colombia, France36:27 Cape Verde-Argentina Thriller49:32 Egypt Gets Past Australia in Penalties55:36 Favorite Games in Round of 161:08:00 France Attack Against Paraguay1:13:23 Canada Battles Morocco
Transcribe →U.S. Soccerwise: USMNT vs. Belgium Preview presented by Soccer.com
Jul 300:50:05Tap to summarizeThe USMNT faces Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. David Gass and Matt Doyle preview the knockout showdown, discuss how Mauricio Pochettino replaces the suspended Folarin Balogun, break down the key tactical matchups, and explain why this U.S. team has earned so much belief throughout the tournament. Plus, they revisit the historic win over Bosnia and discuss what advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals would mean for U.S. Soccer.0:00 Intro & Country Roads Take Me Home6:46 Historic Bosnia Win & World Cup Buzz9:34 Scouting Belgium15:03 Lessons from the March Friendly19:15 Replacing Folarin Balogun: Is It Pepi's Time?26:25 Belgium Lineup Projections32:00 USMNT Subs & Set Pieces39:45 Confidence Check: Can the U.S. Advance?43:15 The Lukaku Challenge45:05 Final Thoughts
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