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Soccerwise | U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL
by Kickback Soccer Media
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.
Episodes
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Open Mic | Becki Tweed on What Makes the San Diego Wave Different
The San Diego Wave have built a distinct identity, combining an adventurous style of play with a commitment to developing young talent. Assistant coach Becki Tweed joins David Gass to go inside that approach, explore how the NWSL is evolving, and share her perspective on the challenges and...
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MLS Soccerwise | The Top Tier vs. the Playoff Pack
Nashville is inching closer to the Supporters Shield, but how does the other top teams in MLS stack up? David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle assess which teams belong among the league’s top tier and examine the teams battling for the final playoff spots, including Colorado’s struggles to turn...
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U.S. Soccerwise | What Spain Revealed About the USWNT
What did the USWNT learn from its two friendlies against the reigning World Cup champions Spain? Chicago Stars midfielder Brianna Pinto joins David Gass to break down the performances, Mal Swanson’s return and Ashley Sanchez’s comeback. From defining the U.S. style of play to exploring Emma…
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MLS Soccerwise | St. Louis Makes History, Philadelphia Union Keep Rolling
St. Louis matches MLS’s all-time unbeaten streak, and the Philadelphia Union just can’t lose. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle are back to dig into St. Louis’ remarkable turnaround, the Union’s hot streak, the questions facing LAFC after a draw with Vancouver, and what stood out from another...
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NWSL Soccerwise | The 2026 NWSL Trades We’re Still Talking About
David Gass and Jordan Angeli look back at some of the biggest NWSL trades from the 2026 season and talk about how those moves have played out for the players and the clubs involved. Then they look ahead to next season with a few dream moves of their own, before revisiting their preseason...
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MLS Soccerwise | Nashville Chases History as Playoff Race Heats Up
Decision Day is fast approaching and the margins for error are getting smaller across the MLS playoff landscape. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert break down the MLS who players that stood out in this USMNT camp, Nashville’s pursuit of the single-season points record, the crowded races for...
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US Soccerwise | USMNT’s Camp Review & USWNT’s Spain Test
The USMNT is entering a new cycle, with a new generation already making its mark. Brian Dunseth and David Gass break down what we learned from the USMNT’s most recent camp and what is revealed about the team’s depth and player pool. Then Kacey White helps preview the USWNT’s big showdown with...
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NWSL Soccerwise | NWSL Sideline Stories & Angel City’s Turnaround
Lisa Carlin, CBS Sports analyst and NWSL sideline reporter, joins David Gass to share her favorite stories, personalties and being-the-scenes moments from the 2026 season. Then, Gass welcomes World Cup champion and NWSL broadcaster Saskia Webber to break down what’s behind Angel City’s recent run...
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US Soccerwise | The USMNT Has Some Juice: Mexico Win, Canada Next
The USMNT is looking pretty fun. Cavan Sullivan made history, Julian Hall keeps scoring, and the U.S. put three past Mexico. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle break down the win, the standout performances and what it all means before looking ahead to a big match with Canada and wrapping…
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MLS Soccerwise | Going Down the MLS Rabbit Hole Mailbag Style
David Gass, Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert open up the Soccerwise Discord mailbag for a wide-ranging conversation on MLS and the USMNT. From Cavan Sullivan’s future with Manchester City, the direction of MLS and some of the league’s most memorable characters, the guys tackle all your hard-hitting...
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US Soccerwise | USMNT’S Young Stars Shine Against Chile
David Gass is joined by USMNT and Toronto FC defender Walker Zimmerman as well as former Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini to break down the USMNT’s latest window, from the attacking performances against Chile to the emergence of young talent. They discuss Gio Reyna’s growing role,...
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NWSL Soccerwise | Ashley Sanchez Is Back With the USWNT
The USWNT roster is here. David Gass and Jordan Angeli discuss the return of Ashley Sanchez as well as several surprises and notable omissions for a big set of games for the USWNT against Spain in October. Plus, the newest NWSL team in Atlanta gets a name and crest, Sanchez ties the NWSL...
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MLS Soccerwise | LAFC’s Next Move & USMNT’s Young Stars
LAFC have fired Mark Dos Santos with the playoffs approaching, raising questions about the club’s next move and whether Wilfried Nancy could be the answer. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle also breakdown the USMNT’s young stars after a 4-1 win against Peru, before diving into Philadelphia’s...
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Open Mic | Randy Waldrum from High School Coach to the World Cup
Randy Waldrum, the current technical director of Pitt women’s soccer, has coached from the high school level to the World Cup, with stop in college, professional soccer and the international game along the way. He joins David Gass to discuss the evolution of college soccer, his experiences…
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US Soccerwise | Pochettino’s USMNT Reset Begins
Pochettino’s new USMNT era begins with 12 newcomers and a lot of youth for this extended camp. David Gass and Brian Dunseth break down the roster changes, the opportunities for a new generation of players, and what to watch for across games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. 0:00 Intro 2:44...
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MLS Soccerwise | The International Window Hits MLS
The New England Revolution are making a serious push in the East as MLS heads into a huge weekend in the playoff race, with international absences making an impact. David Gass and Tom Bogert dig into what’s behind the Revs’ rise, changes coming in the global player market, and Inter Miami’s…
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NWSL Soccerwise | Vlatko Lands in Chicago as the Playoff Race Heats Up
Vlatko Andonovski is taking over in Chicago, but what does that arrival actually mean for the Stars? David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the long-term project, the coaching search and what comes next before getting into Kansas City’s dip and a weekend that saw Angel City surge into the…
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MLS Soccerwise | USMNT Teenagers Shine, Nashville Clinches
The kids are making noise in MLS. Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall, Peyton Miller and the next wave of young American stars are making noise in MLS. Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert dig into what’s next for the USMNT’s teenagers, talk about Nashville clinching a playoff spot, the tightening place race and...
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Open Mic | The Man Who Watched American Soccer Grow Up
Paul Kennedy has been covering American soccer for 55 years, from the days when finding a game on TV was nearly impossible to the 2026 World Cup. He joins Open Mic to share the stories from his career, the people and games that stuck with him, and his perspective on American soccer today. 0:00...
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US Soccerwise | Roster Reaction w/Alejandro Bedoya, USOC Semifinal & Copa Derby
Alejandro Bedoya joins Tom & Gass to celebrate some of his youngins making the USMNT Roster. Then they react to the USOC semifinals and look ahead to the weekend
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NWSL Soccerwise | NWSL is Chaos
The NWSL is getting weird and crazy, and Jordan Angeli and David Gass are back together to try and make sense of this unpredictable league. Houston is searching for a new direction, Orlando makes a major commitment to Barbra Banda, and the playoff race is tightening every week. The stretch run is...
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MLS Soccerwise | Cavan Sullivan & the Wild Wild West
Cavan Sullivan is making his case for the USMNT after another jaw-dropping performance, St. Louis is the hottest team in MLS and the Western Conference race is getting interesting. David Gass, Matt Doyle and special guest Andrew Wiebe discuss the Shield race, a surging FC Dallas and some…
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Open Mic | Mary Harvey on Building the Women’s Game
Mary Harvey has seen the women’s game from almost every angle in her career, as a USWNT goalkeeper to FIFA leader and WPS executive. Today, she leads the Center for Sport and Human Rights, and she joins Open Mic to talk about the evolution of women’s soccer, the lessons of its past and where the...
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MLS Soccerwise | Who Can Make the MLS Playoffs?
David Gass is back and is joined by Matt Doyle to break down MLS’ summer transfer window, the record spending, and the league’s place in the global market. Then they dive into the playoff race, from Nashville vs. Vancouver for the Supporters’ Shield to the contenders and the teams that could make…
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US Soccerwise | What’s Next for the USMNT and USWNT?
What comes next for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams? David Gass and Brian Dunseth look at Mauricio Pochettino’s second cycle with the USMNT, the players that are pushing to get into the team and what it could like for the next four years. Then, Michelle French, who coached the U.S.…
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NWSL Soccerwise | Vlatko Andonovski Out in KC, Playoff Race Heats Up
Jordan Angeli and Jill Loyden are back to breakdown a wild, long weekend in the NWSL. They dive into Vlatko Andonovski’s departure from Kansas City and Jameese Joseph’s move to Utah to Ashley Sanchez’s historic run and Denver’s statement win over Gotham. The race for the playoffs is tighter than...
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Open Mic | Kieran Gibbs on Developing the Next Generation of Soccer Players
Susannah Fuller chats with former Arsenal and England defender Kieran Gibbs to talk about his path from pro player to co-founding ONE FC, a youth soccer academy in Miami. Gibbs shares his approach to player development, how he hopes to bring his own experiences to the U.S. and where the project…
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MLS Soccerwise | Transfer Deadline Day Live Special
The clock is ticking down on the 2026 MLS Transfer Window and the "Ice Cream Shop" is open. Tom Bogert hosts while also taking 15 phone calls, with Matt Doyle and Brian Dunseth alongside to break it all down as the scoops come in live. For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you...
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U.S. Soccerwise | US Soccer’s Next Generation & Youth Reset
US Soccer is making major changes to the youth soccer landscape, while a new generation of young players is getting ready for its own opportunity on the international stage. David Gass is joined by The Athletic’s Henry Bushnell to break down U.S. Soccer’s move to take control of U.S. Youth Soccer...
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NWSL Soccerwise | Orlando’s Fall From the Top & NWSL Transfer Rumors
Seb Hines is out in Orlando less than two years after leading the Pride to the NWSL Shield and Championship. David Gass and Jill Loyden break down Orlando’s struggles, the decision to move on from Hines and what comes next for the Pride. Plus, Rose Lavelle re-signs with Gotham, some rumors…
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MLS Soccerwise | St. Louis Goes Big as MLS Transfer Window Goes Wild
The MLS transfer window is in its final days, and there’s plenty to sort through. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle break down St. Louis City’s record move for Rafael Navarro, what’s next for Colorado and the latest moves around MLS. Plus, Inter Miami’s coaching change, RSL’s struggles and a...
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Open Mic | How KC Current Are Building a Global Women's Soccer Network
David Gass sits down with KC Current owner Angie Long and GM Ryan Dell to talk about the club's ambitions in Kansas City and beyond. From the rise of the NWSL and the club's approach to women's soccer to HB Køge, youth development and creating a pathway to the professional game, Long and Dell…
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MLS Soccerwise | MLS Transfer Window Goes Wild
The MLS transfer window is heating up, with record-breaking fees and major moves reshaping clubs across the league. David Gass and Tom Bogert break down Kevin Kelsy’s $13 million move to Rangers, Owen Wolff’s record U22 Initiative transfer to Sporting KC, Julian Hall’s new deal, Austin FC’s...
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US Soccerwise | Is the U.S. Soccer Development Pathway Working?
College soccer remains a major part of the American soccer ecosystem, but the pathway to the pros and national teams is changing. David Gass talks with Philadelphia Union sporting director John Scheer and former Florida State head coach and Washington Spirit GM Mark Krikorian about where college...
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NWSL Soccerwise | The NWSL Is Wide Open
Ashley Sanchez is putting herself right in the USWNT conversation, Boston is still trying to figure things out and the NWSL standings are getting very interesting. David Gass and Jordan Angeli dig into where the league stands, from Gotham's incredible run to San Diego's statement win over Utah…
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MLS Soccerwise | Dejan Joveljić to Seattle, Eduard Löwen to San Jose
The MLS transfer market is moving fast, and Tom Bogert has plenty of scoops to break down. David Gass and Matt Doyle join him to dig into Seattle’s move for Dejan Joveljić, Eduard Löwen heading to San Jose and what the latest moves mean for the teams involved. Then they turn to the weekend,...
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Open Mic | Vanni Sartini on MLS, U.S. Soccer & His Coaching Future
David Gass sits down with former Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach and current Halifax Wanderers GM and head coach Vanni Sartini for the debut episode of Open Mic. Sartini opens up about his coaching journey, the USMNT, MLS and his vision for the future of the game in North America. 0:00 Welcome…
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MLS Soccerwise | Is MLS Making the Playoffs Too Big?
MLS is considering major changes to its playoff format, and David Gass and Tom Bogert dig into what it could mean for the league. They also discuss Mark McKenzie's move back to Philadelphia, Nashville's Shield push and the fallout from a heated Philadelphia-Miami matchup. 0:00 Intro 6:16 MLS...
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U.S. Soccerwise | USMNT European Watchlist & USWNT 2027 World Cup Roster
The USMNT’s next chapter is already taking shape. David Gass and Brian Dunseth take a look at the Americans abroad to keep an eye on as the new European seasons get underway, examining their performances, development and what could be next for them with the USMNT. On the women’s side, David Gass...
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NWSL Soccerwise | Gotham Rolls, Utah Rises & Caiya Hanks Returns
Utah keeps making a case that it belongs in the Shield conversation, while Gotham is starting to look like the team many expected them to be. David Gass and Jordan Angeli discuss what's behind both teams' recent form, plus the emotional return of Caiya Hanks for Portland and the continued…
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MLS Soccerwise | Nashville Dominates Miami & Who Can Challenge Them?
Nashville makes a statement against Inter Miami, while Seattle faces major questions and Vancouver continues its rise in the Western Conference. Tom Bogert, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the biggest stories from around MLS, including the league’s top contenders, Chicago’s push to join them...
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MLS Soccerwise | Alexis Sánchez & Josef Martínez Signings + 5 Biggest Transfer Needs
The MLS transfer window is heating up, and Tom Bogert & David Gass dig into the biggest moves of the week, including Montréal’s wild signing of Chilean legend Alexis Sánchez and Josef Martínez’s return to MLS with the Columbus Crew. Then they identify the five biggest transfer needs in MLS, from...
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NWSL Soccerwise | Who's Making Their Case for NWSL's Top Awards?
The NWSL delivered another wild weekend, with North Carolina and Portland both giving up three-goal leads and Gotham grinding out a 1-0 win over San Diego. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down what stood out from the weekend. Then they discuss who is in the conversation for the awards at the...
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MLS Soccerwise | Leagues Cup Gets Complicated + Brais Méndez Is the Real Deal
Zavier Gozo is in London and on the verge of becoming a Crystal Palace player. David Gass and Tom Bogert break down what the move means for the young American, while Tom opens the Ice Cream Shop with the latest details. Then they discuss the LA Galaxy’s additions of Chucky Lozano and Sergi…
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MLS Soccerwise | Chucky to LA, Gozo to England & Leagues Cup
Chucky Lozano is reportedly headed to the LA Galaxy, Xavier Gozo is closing in on a move to Crystal Palace, and Leagues Cup is officially underway. David Gass and Tom Bogert break down the latest MLS transfer news, discuss Larry Berg being named the league's next commissioner. Then, Ben Wright…
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U.S. Soccerwise | What's Next for U.S. Soccer?
U.S. Soccer continues to build on the momentum from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but what comes next? David Gass, Walker Zimmerman, and Brianna Pinto reflect on their World Cup experiences, discuss what the tournament revealed about the future of American soccer, and explore how the sport can…
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NWSL Soccerwise | Utah Routs Portland + Nighswonger to Bay FC
Another wild weekend in the NWSL brings goals, transfer news, and plenty of storylines. David Gass and Jordan Angeli react to Jenna Nighswonger's impending move to Bay FC, Gabi Nunes joining the Orlando Pride, and what the latest signings mean around the league. Plus, the crew breaks down Utah's...
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MLS Soccerwise | Pochettino's New Deal + Lewandowski Shines for Chicago
Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the USMNT through 2030. David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle react to U.S. Soccer's decision, what Pochettino's new contract means for the future of the national team, and whether he'll see out the full deal. Plus, Robert Lewandowski continues to make his…
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MLS Soccerwise | What Comes Next for MLS?
MLS owners are discussing the biggest roster rule changes the league has seen in years. David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the proposed changes, how they could reshape the way clubs build their rosters, which rules should stay, which could disappear, and what a simpler MLS roster system might...
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U.S. Soccerwise | Dan Helfrich on the Future of U.S. Soccer + USMNT Coach Search
U.S. Soccer COO Dan Helfrich joins David Gass to discuss the future of U.S. Soccer, the USMNT coaching search, youth development, preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and what's next for the federation. Welcome to the first episode of U.S. Soccerwise, our new weekly show covering the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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