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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, 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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Well the games have finally kicked off but the transfer news doesn't slow down! Jordan returns from Week 1 in the Bay to talk all about Cat Macario's big transfer. Macario is signing a record contract in global WoSo with her hometown club San Diego Wave. After that they run through EVERY single game from the weekend to hit on the most important things they saw, and then look forward to Week 2 with some big name rivalries.4:03 Cat Macario Signs World Record Contract With San Diego5:03 What This Moves Means For NWSL8:55 How Macario Fits In SD14:33 Houston Starts With Big Road Win17:05 Jordan's Denver Debut Experience18:34 Bay Shine In Week 122:19 Boston Hangs With Gotham In their Debut27:52 Angel City Offensive Release!32:15 Ashley Sanchez Leads MAK Lind To First NWSL Win35:01 Thorns Go Upset Spirit37:15 KC Rare Come From Behind Home Win Over Utah40:45 Seattle Break Losing Streak In Orlando44:30 Week 2 Preview Cascadia Rivalry + Cali Matchup
The crew is back together to break down a wild weekend of MLS Action. From the multitude of 6 goal thrillers to the winless sides Doyle, Wiebe and David review the whole weekend. Then they look ahead to a massive week of soccer across US Open Cup & CONCA-Champions 2nd legs.7:15 Whitecaps Destroy Min On Road To Supporter Shield Favorites16:50 Joy In Houston & Anguish In Portland26:30 SKC Solidifying For Wicky29:47 LA Galaxy's Search For Chemistry33:05 FC Dallas- San Diego Stunner40:00 USOC Round 1 Name Bowl44:11 STL, PHI & CLB Remain Winless55:19 Orlando Part Ways w/Oscar Pareja & Plans For The Year1:03:10 USMNT Weekend Stars1:08:10 CONCACAF Leg 2 Previews
We are days away from Mauricio Pochettino announcing his final roster ahead of the World Cup. Matt Doyle joins Gass to talk through some of the biggest questions around this camp and this team. Then they go through the roster to predict what they expect to see coming at the end of March.8:10 What Is The Goal Of This Camp?11:55 Poch's Future & USMNT Manager Projection After 202617:35 Formation Plans24:20 Goalkeepers & Defenders36:40 Midfield48:10 Attacking Mids/Wingers59:41 Forwards1:02:10 MLS Teenagers We Would See At The World Cup
Kickoff is final upon us for the 2026 NWSL season! First David and Jordan partake in the fools errands of putting their preseason predictions down in pen. They go through all the individual awards and then talk through the potential standings. Then they finish up their team by team 5 minute previews with the legends Jill & Lori.4:01 NWSL Position Award Predictions16:08 MVP & Golden Boot Predictions24:05 Jordan & David Standings Predictions36:04 Utah Royals Preview41:22 Seattle Reign Preview48:30 San Diego Wave Preview56:00 Washington Spirit Preview
We are only three games into the MLS season but in some markets the pitchforks and torches are already out. Doyle joins Gass to go through the best things they saw this weekend, and then the headlines of the struggles in Orlando/Portland/Philly. The guys then start to look into the USMNT roster race for a spot at the World Cup. And finally they preview the start Round of 16 with some mouth watering MLS vs Liga MX matchups and some heavyweight intra league ties as well.5:50 Nashville Music City Cerberus13:35 RSL The Kids Are Alright (Not ATL)21:31 Keaton Parks Back In Form24:20 Red Card Mania28:00 Pressure On Orlando36:34 Questions Around Phil Neville In Portland42:36 Frustration In Philly49:14 Quakes Are Back54:40 Monteal Shock Red Bulls59:10 USMNT Roster Shakeup1:07:53 Philly-America1:11:01 LAFC-Alajuelense & David Martinez Stunner v FC Dallas1:15:05 Nashville-Miami & DC Matchup In Baltimore1:19:20 LAG-Mount Plesant & Rapids Win Over The Galaxy1:21:35 Blockbuster San Diego-Toluca Series1:25:57 Cincy Trying To Bounce Back vs Tigres1:28:44 Cascadia ConcaChampions
An action packed show for David today with three separate guests joining the fold. First Backheeled's Joe Lowery joins to preview the weekend in MLS and then plant the flag with Gass on some too early takes. Then USLPA President & Colorado Switchbacks player Duke Lacroix talking about the current CBA negotiation, the upcoming season, and a chance to represent Haiti at the World Cup. And last but not least Marlon LeBlanc joins the show ahead of his first season as head coach of Brooklyn FC. He talks about the pathway for American coaches, developing as a coach, building a roster and a culture, and his son Kellan preparing to make his MLS debut at Philadelphia.4:00 MLS Weekend Preview w/Joe Lowery17:28 Too Early MLS Takes On Cavan Sullivan, STL, RSL, Deandre Yedlin, Ronald Donkor, Neco Triantis, and Orlando36:45 USL CBA Explainer39:45 Duke Lacroix USLPA President, Colorado Switchbacks & Haitian National Team1:10:30 Marlon LeBlanc Head Coach Brooklyn FC
It is the BIG one! The most comprehensive NWSL season preview that can be found in podcast land. Lori Lindsey, Jill Loyden & Jordan Angeli dig into every team as we lead into the season. We start with 12 teams to open with the final 4 coming out next week along with our predictions.3:00 Angel City9:20 Bay FC15:07 Boston Legacy21:59 Chicago Stars29:15 Denver Summit FC36:25 Gotham FC43:10 Houston Dash48:55 KC Current55: 55 North Carolina Courage1:02: 18 Orlando Pride1:08:40 Portland Thorns1:15:25 Racing Louisville
The games are flowing as are the goals and the red cards AND THE DRAMA! Gass, Doyle & Wiebe jump on to walk through the best things they saw this weekend, the top headlines of the weekend, and every other detail from the games they saw.3:50 Wiebe’s Messi Effect14:45 Baby Bulls Rampage On23:20 RSL Kids Crush Seattle39:25 San Jose Shining To Start + Timo Werner Debut45:30 Vancouver Dominate TFC51:28 SKC Strong Shower Vs Columbus & Crew’s Questions54:35 Chicago Dispatch Montreal56:05 Rapids Bounce Back & Timbers Worries58:45 Yeboah Leading Minnesota Line1:01:05 Galaxy Offensive Splash & CTL Concerns1:04:15 Superman Saves ATX & Facu Attacking Mid1:07:25 NYCFC Strong Start & Philly Shaky Start1:15:35 Anders Dryer Success & STL Finding Their Feet
1Their are games in the book but the news keeps rolling in. David is joined by two special guests to talk about the biggest stories right now. First Valair Shabilla joins to recap the week of CONCACAF results, and what the bracket looks like going forward. Then they hit on the breaking news from Griezmann's fit in Orlando, to Timo Werner's impending debut, and the big extensions signed in LA & Vancouver. Then Jamie Watson the man of many talents joins to talk about his biggest storylines in MLS, NWSL & USL and then looking forward to the big matches coming to the yes on the "Road To 26."4:28 Whitecaps Moving On In CONCACAF6:30 LA Galaxy 3 Games In10:00 Nashville Hot Start & Miami Rivalry Renwed19:20 Antoine Griezmann In Talks With Orlando29:42 Timo Werner San Jose Debut33:11 Denis Bouanga Signs LAFC Extension37:28 Caps Extend Blackmon & Cubas44:20 Jamie Watson Joins To Talk MLS, NWSL, USL & Road To 26 Powerhouse Friendlies
The NWSL 2026 season is right around the corner. Ahead of Jordan & David's team by team previews coming up next week they talk superlatives. Who is poised this year to make the biggest leap as a club and a player? They talk through that plus which club is poised for the biggest fall, and which under the radar transfers could hit biggest.4:57 Club Making The Biggest Jump11:32 Club Making The Biggest Drop 18:21 Must Watch Clubs25:02 Most Improved Player Candidates36:42 Under The Radar Player Transfers That Will Fit Perfectly
The soccer has finally been played! That means it is time to over analyze and who better to do it with then two of our favorites Matt Doyle (Tactics Free Zone) & Andrew Wiebe coming right out of LA. They talk about the biggest stories of the weekend from Bradley's Baby Bulls, to referee mishaps in Seattle, MVPs getting injured, and much more. They hit on every single game from the weekend so EVERYONE is included.4:52 Michael Bradley MLS Debut w/The Baby Bulls13:37 Worries In Orlando16:31 Niko Tsakiris Takes The Reign's In San Jose20:30 Timbers Army Tifo & Attacking Vibes In Portland/Columbus28:53 LAFC v Miami Extravaganza At The Coliseum38:40 Messi + Hallway & Stairwells Controversy45:38 Evander Injury And What It Means For Cincy51:50 Josh Sargent Latest Transfer News54:50 FC Dallas 2026 Potential56:58 DC United Victorious Champions58:43 Nashville Dominates The Revs1:00:17 Seattle Overcomes Rapids & Refs1:02:10 Sam Vines Cut In Colorado Changing Of The Guard1:03:48 Bright Start For STL1:05:25 Whitecaps Survive Over Real... Monarchs1:07:00 Austin & Minnesota Came To Play In 20261:08:45 Galaxy & NYCFC Underwhelm1:13:30 San Diego Handle MTL1:15:00 CCL Quick Preview
David chats with some local experts to continue to get ready for the kickoff of the 2026 MLS season.0:13 LAG: Rob & Ananda (La Cuna Galaxiana) Talk Another Year Without Riqui Puig17:40 MIA: Daniel (Battered Herons) Joins Coming Out Of A First MLS Cup And Into A New Stadium31:21 SKC: Chad Smith (KC Soccer Journal) Shines The Light On The Massive Rebuild In KC49:03 FCD: Dan Crooke (3rd Degree) Comes On To Talk David Into Or Out Of Love With FC Dallas1:04:47 COL: Andre Simone (DNVR Rapids) Looking Into The Matt Wells Era1:24:39 MTL: Andy Coronado (TBIR MTL) On Another Unknown Year In Quebec
The first games are ready to kickoff in the 2026 season of MLS. To preview every team going into the first game friend of the show Michele Giannone joins David. They go game by game with 4 minutes on the clock (that they blow through) to give thoughts on each team.
A huge episode of NWSL conversation on Soccerwise. David & Jordan contextualize the blockbuster deal of Claire Hutton to Bay, Croix Bethune to KC & a MILLION dollars to Washington. What does it mean for these elite players, these teams, and the league. They also touch on Emma Hayes latest roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup. And then Caitlyn Flores Milby the General Manager of Racing Louisville joins the show. She covers so much ground from her career path to where Racing sits in the landscape of the game and how to operate with that. And they talk about some big picture NWSL conversations like future of youth development & the introduction of the HIP rule.6:07 Blockbuster Trade And Biggest Moves Ever9:35 What This Means For Bay FC & Claire Hutton12:50 What This Means For KC & Croix Bethune22:50 What Does This Trade Mean For Washington Spirit34:30 Interview Racing Louisiville GM Caitlyn Flores Milby
We have finally arrived to the first week of the 2026 season! Matt Doyle (Tactics Free Zone) joins Gass to go through all their predictions. They hit the big ones like MVP, Golden Boot and Defender Of The Year. They of course hit their deep cut stuff like "Gass Theorem" and Fullback Of The Year favorites. And then they add some team superlatives like the "League Pass" teams they are most excited to watch.7:30 Nashville Big Week CCL + BJ Callaghan Contract + Reed Baker-Whiting Trade11:00 MVP & Golden Boot Predictions21:30 Young Player Of The Year Favorites25:00 GKOY, DPOY & Fullback Of The Year40:00 Midfielder Of The Year (steal from NWSL)45:00 Coach Of The Year52:30 Newcomer & Gass Theorem Favorites58:40 Team Your Most Excited To Watch (League Pass Favorites)1:05:40 Biggest Points Climber Of 20261:08:20 Biggest Fall Off Of 2026
Our season previews roll onto into the final week with some big conversations. First they chat about big pressure in Ohio on FCC, then they talk about the early injury crisis in Orlando, not be missed is the midway rebuild in STL, and finally the Michael Bradley revolution in New Jersey.0:13 FFC: Kevin Wallace (Post Cast Podcast) On Pressure Bubbling Up In Cincy20:37 ORL: Mike Spillane (ORL Lions Den Podcast) On Big Spending Down In Brazil43:18 STL: Jake Koenig & Justin Graham (Ball Watching STL) On The Rebuild In St. Louis1:03:01 RBNY: Mark Fishkin (Seeing Red Pod) On Michael Bradley's Revolution In New Jersey
David talks to some local experts to get ready for the 2026 MLS season in New England, LA, Houston & DC.0:14 Revs: Seth Macomber (Blazing Musket) On Mitrovic's Revolution In Boston18:17 LAFC: Vince La Rosa (Happy Foot Sad Foot) On LAFC's Big Season Coming Up With Stephen Eustaquio In The Fold44:33 HOU: Victor Araiza (Deportes Nation) On The Big Money Rebuild In H-Town58:48 DC: Jon Hoffman (RFK Refugees) & Gregory Roache (Pitch Pass Podcsat) On The Only Direction DC Can Go UP (hopefully)
David chats with more local experts to prep for the 2026 MLS Season for some big clubs in ATL, SEA, NYC & Chicago.0:12 ATL: Sam Jones (Five Stripe Final) On ATL Banking On Tata To Turn Things Around13:36 SEA: Jeremiah Oshan (Sounder At Heart) & Noah Riffe/Ari Liljenwall (Lobbing Scorchers) On The Sounders Strong Chances Of Winning The Shield50:05 NYCFC: Jon Baney (Hudson River Blue) On NYCFC's Hectic Offseason Of Failed DP Transfers1:15:02 CHI: Tim Hotze (Men In Red 97) On The New Dawn For The Powerhouse Chicago Fire
The moment you have all waited for. With Chris Wittingham acting as a proxy for team Tom/Calen, and our former producent folding up his club like Chivas USA the draft is on! Ten rounds plus defenders to finally decide who is the ultimate ball knower.
We're entering a new era at Kickback Soccer Media. David Gass and Susannah Fuller sit down to talk about two incredible new shows, and to meet our HUGE winter window signing...Matt Doyle!It's Kickback Soccer Media 2.0, and we can't wait to share this momentous soccer year for American soccer with you!Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter on: https://kickbacksoccer.com/Subscribe to TacticsFreeZone: https://tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my-days-at-mls-and-my-plan-for-whats-next/
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