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Author: Jordan Angeli, Tom Bogert, David Gass

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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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David and Jordan give you all their season predictions down to the last spot in the standings. They talk through their preseason MVP predictions and all their position awards. And then they dig into every single match team by team to get you previewed for the weekend. 8:30 NWSL Player Award Predictions28:00 Standings Predictions38:30 Match By Match Weekend Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
David with a big emergency loan deal for one of the best in the game Michele Giannone (MLS Season Pass Apple TV) to fill in for Tom. First they dig into Mauricio Pochettino's Nations League roster announcement. Then they comb through the recent MLS action. They talk through Michele's favorite things so far this season, and then they put a few stumbling clubs on panic watch.7:20 USMNT Nations League Roster20:00 Mascherono’s Work In Miami + New Signing29:50 Philly’s Impressive Start33:25 How Surprising San Diego’s Start Has Been37:20 Panic Meters Around MLS39:40 Austin45:35 Portland49:50 Houston + Duane Holmes Signing58:50 New England Revs1:05:10 Sporting KC1:08:45 LA Galaxy1:17:06 CCC Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
David has your weekend recap lined up to get you caught up on all the action. The Washington Spirit avenged their dual 2024 second place finishes against Orlando with a Challenge Cup trophy. Then in MLS action Seattle Sounders throttle LAFC behind a historic goal from super sub Jordan Morris, Vancouver & Philly remain perfect, and San Diego continue to impress in their debut.1:50 Challenge Cup Recap7:21 MLS Recap Jordan Morris make history + Strong Weekend for CCC Squads Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
The first game of the season is here and Soccerwise has you covered with the full match preview. First Jordan & David talk about the big news surrounding the Portland Thorns. Then they dig into how the Spirit & Pride have progressed since the NWSL Championship match and how this latest face off could play out. Then Washington Spirit starting GK and 2x NWSL GKOY Aubrey Kingsbury stops by to chat about her offseason, the new additions to the squad, goals for this season, and revenge against Orlando. Don't forget to listen to our massive team by team preview with guests Lori Lindsey & Jill Loyden from earlier this week.3:22 Portland Thorns News6:05 Challenge Cup Preview of Washington vs Orlando19:19 Aubrey Kingsbury Interview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
David turns back the clock for the classic CCL Fever as we hit the big time in that competition. Thee guys break down everything they saw this week in CCC(gross). Then they dig into FC Dallas's multimillion dollar center mid signing, and discuss some glaring transfer needs that can still be filled. Finally their must watch games of Week 3 in MLS. 9:30 Whitecaps Pushing Monterey19:00 Seattle Tie Cruz Azul22:44 LA Galaxy Lose 1-0 In Costa Rica29:04 FCC Tie Tigres At Home35:00 LAFC Revenge Match Against Columbus41:50 FC Dallas $4mill u22 Signing48:30 Glaring Roster Holes In Orlando, Columbus, Houston, SLC, Nashville & More1:06:50 Must Watch Week 3 SJ-MIN & Revs-Philly   Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
The NWSL season is around the corner so it is FINALLY time for Soccerwise's big season preview. Jordan & David call in reinforcements as Lori Lindsey & Jill Loyden join the show to hit EVERY TEAM in the league. Six minutes and thirty seconds are on the clock as the squad goes team by team through big offseason moves, tactical breakdowns, and big question marks for every team. See below for timestamps for every club's conversations & you can find each team as a standalone video on our youtube page. Soccerwise is of course your number one source for weekly NWSL coverage. And keep an eye out for our special NWSL Challenge Cup preview coming up ahead of Friday's match. 4:50 Angel City FC12:30 Bay FC19:00 Chicago Stars25:50 Houston Dash32:50 KC Current39:00 Gotham FC45:55 NC Courage52:55 Orlando Pride1:00:30 Portland Thorns1:07:50 Racing Louisville1:14:40 Seattle Reign1:20:40 San Diego Wave1:27:20 Utah Royals1:32:45 Washington Spirit Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
Two matches into the MLS season and there are 5 perfect teams left in the league. Tom & David talk through who they think are the biggest surprises. And then go to the other end of the spectrum to talk about the scoreless teams left in MLS. Finally they preview a huge week of CCC action coming up and look at the road to glory for all MLS sides. 1:20 Tom's Trip To Cover CTL v ATL15:00 Perfect 517:46 San Jose's Defensive Turnaround22:08 Vancouver's Strong Start26:11 DOOP DOOP DOOP DOOP29:32 Nancy Keeping Columbus Afloat33:04 LAFC One Goal Dominant35:05 Scoreless 3 In MLS35:40 STL City SC Slow Start39:35 Nashville Attacking Struggles44:18 CCC Preview  Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
Week 2 of MLS action is in the books and we had some shocking results, some wild finishes, and surprising group of six clubs on a perfect six points. Gass talks you through how all six of those sides got here and touches on all the biggest headlines from Zaha's match winning debut in front of 50k fans, to bike kick equalizers in Chicago & a home debut for San Diego. And don't forget we will be back live on Tuesday with Tom Bogert and then have our massive NWSL season preview + Challenge Cup preview this week. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
A big show with Joe Lowery (Backheeled) joining Tom & Gass to talk through all the best stories around MLS. First they run through what we have seen so far in CCC action for the MLS sides. Specifically how worried should we be for RSL coming off the defeat to Herediano and still searching for help up top. Next Joe & Tom give their biggest Week 1 reactions, and then they preview the weekend with the storylines they're most focused on. 6:00 RSL Loss & Striker Search29:00 Tom's Week 1 Reactions39:40 Week 2 Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
SheBelieves Cup is about to end and we have learned so much about so many new players (thank you Emma Hayes!). Jordan & David discuss their favorite players so far, what they could add to the program going forward, the affect the new USWNT CBA has on building depth, and what they need to see against Japan. They also discuss Casey Krueger's comments on her final discussion with Hayes on the "Hey Spirits' podcast. On the NWSL front they discuss the devastating injury news out of Portland, and another big attacking signing for San Diego.6:50 USWNT Reactions9:00 Giselle Thompson's Strong Debut14:00 Claire Hutton National Team Star Turn19:45 Lily Yohannes' Team Now28:00 Jaedyn Shaw's Big Potential 202533:00 How The Change In USWNT CBA Plays Into The Squads Depth44:20 Casey Krueger's National Team Future51:08 Portland Thorns Injury Woes56:15 San Diego Signing Adriana Leon Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
We are off and rolling in MLS! Well maybe a few defenders /goalkeepers didn't get the memo, but Week 1 of MLS is in the books. Doyle joins David to talk about who was most impressive week 1, who hit the ground running, and who they have some early concerns about. Then they dig into all the CCC matches coming up the rest of the week.11:40 Kevin Denkey Debut & FCC Win22:02 Philly's Big Road Win28:44 San Diego's Dream Start & LAG Question Marks46:57 Nashville's Young CMs + Style Changes53:00 LAFC 1-0 Win Over Minnesota1:05:46 Inter Miami Continue To Be Must Watch1:12:35 TFC 2025 Prospects1:14:10 CCC Leg 2 Previews For MLS Clubs  Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
The weekend recap show is back! From 0-60 on soccer in North America Gass had to jump on the mic to give you all the highlights from weekend with huge matches. He runs through all the hits from every week 1 MLS match, and then breaks down Emma Hayes's big squad rotation for USWNT + Canada/US/Mexico are on the recruiting run right now. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
Our final season preview episode is here! With our last three team specific segments we have some big ones! First we talk about the new kids on the block in San Diego FC w/ Tony. They talk all about what San Diego will look like as an MLS market and fanbase. Then we move north to San Jose to talk w/Alex about the Bruce Arena era and this striker heavy buffet. And last BUT NOT least we go to MLS sicko favorite the Houston Dynamo w/Jesus about Jack McGlynn taking over the reins from HH.4:59 San Diego w/Tony 2 Balls & A Mic34:10 San Jose w/Alex Quakes Epicenter1:02:00 Houston w/Jesus Bayoucitian  Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
The squad is back together to draft their golden boot teams for 2025. First they run through their picks for Shield, Cup & MVP (Messi Very Probably) and then they dig in. 11 rounds of sicko MLS drafting capped with a new twist in the final round. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
Jordan & David are so excited about the kickoff of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. They present their preferred starting lineups for the first game. Then they dig into all the news around NWSL including a potential name for Denver & Orlando's newest signing. And then they continue their offseason recap with a deep dive on the Portland Thorns.3:45 Greatest April Fools Prank Ever6:51 Jordan & Davids USWNT Starting XI19:09 Discord Questions On Ally Sentnor, Tara McKeown & Uncapped Call-ups30:30 Voting On Denver’s Club Name43:36 Deep Dive On Portland’s Offseason Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
We have waited as long as we can to preview some of the biggest names in MLS. Not all these teams are down with their offseason builds, or unfortunately some have but it is time to dig in. First Ben (upper90 Club) joins from CLB to talk post Cucho reality in Ohio. Then Franco (MIA Total Futbol) joins to set the stage for Messi and friends in 2025. Next Jeremy (Cascadia FC) stops by to talk about David Da Costa and needed defensive improvements in Portland. And finally Michael (Toronto Till I Die) checks in from north of the border to try and find a silver lining for year one under Robin Fraser.1:15:43 Columbus w/Ben Upper90 Club Podcast38:20 Miami w/Franco Miami Total Futbol1:17:00 Portland w/Jeremy Cascadia FC1:56:25 Toronto w/Michael Toronto Till I Die Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
Hope is in the air in many cities as the MLS season approaches and we've got some big previews to prove it. It starts with the energy around Gregg Berhalter's new look Chicago Fire, and Tim (Men In Red 97) stops by to talk all about it. Then Andy (The Ball Is Round Montreal) joins to chat about the funky & fun roster being rolled out in Canada. And finally the mood comes down a little as Chuck (Views From The Bridge) discusses the Union finally playing in a post Jim Curtin world.1:00 Chicago Fire w/Tim  Men In Red 9730:10 CF Montreal w/Andy The Ball Is Round Montreal57:36 Philly Union w/Chuck Views From The Bridge Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
The next installment of our MLS season previews is thanks to the big #10 dominos falling! First we chat with Kevin Wallace (Cincy PostCast) about surviving the Lucho exit, Evander excitement, and 2025 expectations. Then Michael (Orlando Lions Den Podcast) stops by to talk about all the big additions to OSCS's attack. Next we dig into the other side of the Lucho sweepstakes with the celebrations in Dallas. We check in with Buzz Carrick (3rd Degree) who knows all things FC Dallas better than anyone. And finally Andrew (Hudson River Blue) checks in to chat about what NYCFC will look like under new manager Pascal Jansen.2:13 FC Cincy w/Kevin Cincy PostCast34:43 ORL w/Michael Orlando Lion's Den Podcast1:14:12 FC Dallas w/Buzz Carrick 3rd Degree1:51:19 NYCFC w/Andrew Hudson River Blue Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
We know you're trying to plan out your 2025 MLS schedule. Who is must watch, who do you want to go see, where should you travel to? Tom & Gass have you covered with their preseason 2025 "Watchability Rankings" to kickoff the week. Not to be outdone USL has announced their intention to create a top division league in America on the men's side of things. And of course the transfer market is still WIDE open as Portland finally pulls the trigger on their 2 big #10 moves, Josh Atencio leaves Seattle for the Mile High City, Houston continues to sell big pieces, and TFC have finally made a move!8:55 MLS 2025 Watchibilty Rankings36:03 Top 10 Watchibilty Rankings58:04 USL Division 1 News1:08:14 Da Costa & Evander’s Impacts For POR/FCC1:16:00 Josh Atencio Trade Fallout1:25:27 TFC Sign Big Center Forward Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
We are at the midway point of Soccerwise's team by team previews for the 2025 MLS Season. Tom & David are lucky enough to be joined by another set of local hosts. First they run the rule over the record breaking transfer window for the Verde in Austin with Landon Cotham (Moontower Soccer). Then David chats about what 2025 should be for DC United with Gregory Roche (Pitch Pass Podcast). Not to be forgotten St Louis City SC has had a quiet offseason because they did so much work last summer. Justin & Jake (Ball Watching Podcast) join the show to talk through how Olaf Melberg can put the pieces together. Last but definitely not least Charlotte looks on the verge of their best season in club history Jorge (TopBin90) joins to break it all down.1:36 Austin FC w/Landon of Moontower Soccer32:44 DC United w/Gregory of Pitch Pass Podcast1:14:26 STL City SC w/Jake & Justin Ball Watching Podcast1:48:44 Charlotte FC w/Jorge Gonzales Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
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