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Soccerwise | U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL
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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: Ronaldo, Portugal Prevail, Spain Coasts & Colombia, Argentina On Tap
Jul 301:19:57Tap to summarizeDavid Gass, Eric Krakauer, and Matt Doyle break down Portugal's dramatic victory over Croatia, Spain's dominant win over Austria and Switzerland winning a knockout game for the first time in 88 years as the Round of 32 continued at the World Cup. Then they preview Argentina vs. Cape Verde, Australia vs. Egypt and Colombia vs. Ghana with the final three Round of 16 spots up for grabs.0:00 Intro3:29 3 Big Things7:53 Portugal Survives Croatia Thriller41:35 Spain Cruises Past Austria to Reach Round of 1651:41 Switzerland Makes More History Against Algeria1:00:16 Australia and Egypt Battle1:05:13 David vs Goliath: Cape Verde vs. Argentina1:11:16 Colombia Looks To Move On Against Ghana
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: USA Moves On, Kane Delivers for England & Belgium Outlasts Senegal
Jul 201:27:31Tap to summarizeThe USMNT is headed to the Round of 16! David Gass, Michele Giannone and Eric Krakauer break down the USA’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Harry Kane delivering for England and Belgium surviving a wild battle with Senegal. Plus, they look at the updated bracket and preview Thursday's Round of 32 matchups: Spain vs. Austria, Portugal vs. Croatia and Switzerland vs. Algeria.0:00 Intro2:28 3 Big Things12:00 USA Wins & Red Card Controversy33:00 Belgium Escapes in Wild Match with Senegal46:44 Harry Kane Leads England Past DR Congo58:26 Spain Looks To Advance Against Austria1:06:00 Showdown Between Portugal & Croatia1:16:28 Switzerland Takes On Algeria
Transcribe →USMNT vs Bosnia Live Postgame Show Presented By Soccer.com
Jul 201:21:47Tap to summarizeDavid is joined by Matt Doyle & Michele Giannone to talk about the USMNT battling to a massive win over Bosnia. They ride the vibes coming off this historic win, lament referees, talk dudes, and look at Belgium.
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: USMNT vs Bosnia Preview w/Tom Bogert & Mexico's Big Moment
Jul 101:20:55Tap to summarizeAnother big day at the World Cup is in the books. David Gass and Matt Doyle break down France, Norway and Mexico advancing to the Round of 16 before previewing the USMNT's win-or-go-home clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Plus, Tom Bogert joins from USMNT camp with the latest ahead of kickoff.0:00 Intro2:45: Mexico explodes at the Azteca31:43 Haaland finds a late winner39:33 Mbappe and Olise star for France45:25 Tom Bogert checks in from USA camp1:06:32 USA Expectations for tonight1:15:15 Battle between Belgium & Senegal1:18:18 Will England meet Mexico at the Azteca?
Transcribe →NWSL Soccerwise | NWSL is Back! Trades, transfers and the return of Sam Kerr!
Jun 3000:46:28Tap to summarizeJordan Angeli is back and in the hosting chair for this week’s episode of Soccerwise! David Gass is away on World Cup duty so in his place, we welcome former USWNT player and NWSL commentator Jill Loyden to the show. NWSL returns with Gotham’s 2-0 victory in the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup. Gotham keeps making headlines with the return of Sam Kerr to the NWSL. A flurry of trades and transfers across the league happened while we were gone. Jill and Jordan discuss them all and preview their favorite games to watch for this weekend. 00:29 - Jordan welcomes Jill Loyden to the show and wishes her a happiest of birthdays!04:54 - Sam Kerr returns to the NWSL! Kerr signs a new deal to join Gotham FC through 203010:48 - Emily Sonnett re-signs for Gotham through 2028 14:56 - Ally Sentnor joins Angel City in trade with Kansas City, Alex Straus is out as Head Coach19:28 - Kennedy Fuller joins Bay FC 23:35 - Lily Reale heads home to Boston Legacy 26:35 - Sandra Paños joins San Diego Wave from Club America 28:35 - Dudinha tears her ACL, impact on the San Diego Wave30:40 - Chicago brings in Spanish defender Leila Ouahabi 31:58 - Jill’s NWSL Challenge Cup experience in Columbus, OH35:29 - Jordynn Dudley, ROTY front-runner? 38:40 - NWSL Returns from the World Cup break, Jill and Jordan pick their games to watch this weekend 45:22 - Close
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Germany Crashes Out, Brazil Survives & Morocco Marches On
Jun 3001:26:50Tap to summarizeThe World Cup delivered its wildest day yet as Brazil survived, Germany crashed out on penalties and Morocco eliminated the Netherlands. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Michele Giannone break down the biggest moments before turning their attention to Tuesday's Round of 32, where France faces Sweden, Mexico hosts Ecuador at the Azteca and Ivory Coast takes on Norway.0:00 Intro1:47 3 Big Things9:25 Brazil Escapes18:15 Japan Comes Up Short32:00 Paraguay Stuns Germany in Pens48:13 Morocco Knocks Out Netherlands59:02 Doyle Breaks Down Bosnia1:02:40 Ivory Coast vs. Norway1:09:10 France vs. Sweden 1:13:57 Mexico Hosts Ecuador at the Azteca
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Canada Makes History, Brazil Begins Knockout Run & Round of 32 Bracket
Jun 2901:21:21Tap to summarizeDavid Gass, Matt Doyle and Eric Krakauer break down the complete Round of 32 bracket and make their picks for the rest of the FIFA World Cup. They also react to Canada's historic first-ever World Cup knockout win before previewing Monday's Round of 32 matches, including Brazil vs. Japan, Germany vs. Paraguay and Netherlands vs. Morocco.0:00 Intro2:54 Round of 32 Bracket Picks28:13 Canada's Historic Knockout Win47:33 Brazil vs. Japan Preview58:02 Germany Against Paraguay Matchup1:02:05 Netherlands vs. Morocco Showdown1:19:08 Final Thoughts
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Canada Begins Knockouts, Colombia Tops Portugal & Round of 32 Is Here
Jun 2801:04:11Tap to summarizeThe 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is here! Michele Giannone and Eric Krakauer break down the final day of the group stage, including Colombia's statement performance to finish ahead of Portugal, the dramatic finish in Group J, Argentina's perfect group stage, and what the completed Round of 32 bracket tells us. Plus, they debate the tournament favorites, preview Canada vs. South Africa, and make their knockout stage predictions.0:00 Intro1:48 3 Big Things5:56 Group J Drama: Algeria & Austria Advance11:25 Messi Scores Again, Argentina Finish Perfect16:30 Colombia Wins Group K Over Portugal26:00 DR Congo’s Historic World Cup Run31:00 VAR Controversy: Colombia’s Disallowed Goal36:13 Group L Wrap Up, England Advances39:15 Round of 32 Bracket & Buy or Sell46:40 Golden Boot Race49:13 Canada vs. South Africa Preview58:10 Final Thoughts & Predictions
Transcribe →U.S. Soccerwise: USMNT vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina Preview presented by Soccer.com
Jun 2700:43:12Tap to summarizeThe knockout rounds are here, and it's win or go home for the USMNT. David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the United States' Round of 32 showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina, looking at the tactical matchup, expected starting XI, impact substitutes and what Mauricio Pochettino's side must do to keep its World Cup dream alive. Plus, they discuss the U.S.'s path through the knockout bracket and why this could be a defining moment for the program.0:00 Intro3:49 Group Stage Takeaways & The Knockout Path8:42 What Does USMNT Success Look Like?11:39 Handling the Pressure13:58 Scouting Bosnia & Herzegovina21:36 USMNT Predicted XI & Tactical Keys28:35 Potential Impact Substitutes31:50 The Goalkeeper Decision35:37 Final Thoughts
Transcribe →First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Cape Verde Makes History & Portugal vs. Colombia Preview
Jun 2701:14:13Tap to summarizeThe race for the Round of 32 is nearly complete. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Eric Krakauer discuss Cape Verde making history by reaching the knockout stage in its World Cup debut, Senegal keeping its hopes alive, and Norway's outlook heading into the knockout rounds. Then they preview Portugal vs. Colombia and break down the decisive finales in Groups J and L.0:00 Intro2:16 3 Big Things10:19 Belgium & Egypt Advance, Iran Still Alive24:44 Cape Verde Makes History, Uruguay Falls Short42:41 Senegal Survives, Norway Eyes Knockouts50:30 England, Croatia & Ghana: Group L Scenarios56:32 Portugal vs. Colombia: Winner Takes Group K?1:07:46 Algeria & Austria Battle for Group J Position
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