Susannah and David helm today’s big show. ONE KNOX ARE USL LEAGUE ONE CHAMPIONS!! Susannah recaps One Knox reaching the USL League One mountain top, defeating Spokane Velocity 2-0. What the crowning achievement means to her, the team and the city of Knoxville. A preview of the NWSL Final in San Jose with a pair of guests. Gary Gibson from Soccer Over Gotham and Ella Brockway from Hey Spirits join the Committee to preview their respective teams, how they made it to the Final and what winning the NWSL Championship would mean for their communities. Soccer Scandals comes back with a story about Voodoo use during a CAF World Cup qualifying match. World Cup Qualifying continues, recapping the shock upsets by Scotland and Ireland and preview the slate ahead. Sooz debuts FLOW SHOW to review some cuts of hair that were seen over the weekend. 50 States of Soccer comes to the state of California in likely the hardest five-a-side to pick from yet.

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02:00 - One Knox Wins USL1 Championship 

16:22 - Gotham Preview with Gary Gibson, Soccer Over Gotham

34:01 - Spirit Preview with Ella Brockway, Hey Spirits

57:48 - Sooz and David Preview the NWSL Final

01:00:41 - World Cup Qualifying 

01:12:00 - Soccer Scandals

01:19:17 - FLOW SHOW

01:28:26 - 50 States of Soccer: California

Today’s Happy Hour brings us to the land of Puerto Rico for 50 States of Soccer. Susannah and Ian Fuller host today’s happy hour. For the occasion, we welcomed Minnesota United coaching assistant and former Puerto Rico national team player Zarek Valentin along with fellow Puerto Rico teammate and Miami FC forward Ricardo Rivera to the Happy Hour. The crew react to the breaking news of MLS announcing the schedule shift to fall-spring in 2027 and its impact on the wider US soccer landscape. The crew then dives into their love for Puerto Rico and its rising status as a soccer space. Because we love timing and the dedication, Claudia Pagán joins the happy hour from her post-flight Uber to add to the love and lore of Puerto Rico.

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David is recuperating from his sister’s wedding weekend so today’s Committee episode is hosted by fellow member and CBS Golazo Network host Claudia Pagán alongside Susannah. The pair discuss their intersection in life as WAGS and Soccer media members. Sooz recaps One Knox defeating FC Naples and reaching the USL League 1 Final. They will host Spokane Velocity who achieved victory in one of the most dramatic semifinals in recent USL1 history. The dramatics continued over into NWSL as the pair discuss all of the NWSL postseason madness, headline by Gotham FC’s historical upset over KC Current. The duo take time to admire the scenes and snow at the CPL Final featuring the newly named “Icicle Kick” goal. Adidas launched their 2026 World Cup kits which means it’s time for kit reviews. World Cup Qualifying comes back around so we look at various regions with games on deck. A check in on the USMNT with a RIZZ METER for various players on the November Camp roster. The Gio Reyna situation is not improving and the pair discuss the conundrum Mauricio Pochettino faces. 50 States of Soccer heads to Claudia’s home region of Puerto Rico and gives insight into the rise of the sport on the island. Yes, we do talk about Bad Bunny. The show wraps with another Great British Bake-Off with some surprise takes from Claudia’s husband, Luke. 

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01:16 - Life as a WAG in Media

22:11 - One Knox makes it to the USL1 Final

25:36 - Spokane Velocity Wins Semifinal 

27:45 - MLS Playoffs 

32:49 - NWSL Playoff Chaos

37:16 - CPL Final Snow Classic 

41:56 - World Cup Kit Reviews

58:08 - WCQ International Break

01:05:15 - USMNT RIZZ Check-In

01:18:47 - The Gio Reyna Conundrum

01:24:11 - 50 States of Soccer: Puerto Rico

01:33:24 - GBBO Recap

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Soccerwise comes to you live from Charlotte, NC at Sycamore Brewery on the eve of Game 3 between Charlotte FC vs. New York City FC. David and Tom are joined by Zoran Krneta, CSO of Charlotte FC, Dean Smith, Charlotte FC Manager and MLS Play by Play commentator, Eric Krakauer.

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Susannah and David return to helm this week’s Committee show. Susannah recaps One Knox winning its Round One match up vs. Charlotte Independence. A wider look at what happened across USL Championship and League 1 including Detroit City’s shock upset over Louisville City. KC Current co-founder and owner Chris Long joins the Committee to talk all things about Kansas City, KC Current winning the Shield and beyond. 50 States of Soccer brings us to the state of Missouri, which Long helps fill out some choices such as Best Youth Club. The duo chat NWSL Decision Day’s final results including Racing Louisville making the playoffs for the first time in club history and Gotham FC’s collapse vs. North Carolina. David goes into a favorite World Cup memory involving the South Korean community of Flushing, NY. This segues into finding out Sooz used to train for multiple marathons. We end with another Great British Bake-Off Recap chatting about Patisserie Week. 

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01:19 - USL Recap 

12:55 - Chris Long joins The Committee

40:55 - NWSL Playoff Preview

55:36 - Fav World Cup Memory

01:01:33 - Surprise Sooz Marathon Training 

01:08:21 - GBBO - Patisserie

Susannah and David are joined by One Knox Head Coach and Husband of Susannah, Ian Fuller along with the owner of Black Hart of St. Paul and Minnesota Aurora co-founder Wes Burdine for this week’s Happy Hour. The group discuss Ian and One Knox winning the USL1 Shield along with the debut of his new playoff mustache. 50 States of Soccer then goes into a deep dive into Minnesota soccer history with Ian’s lengthy tenure as Minnesota United assistant coach and Wes’s journey that lead to him owning Black Hart and Aurora.

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Susannah and David roll in for this week’s Committee episode. Susannah celebrates One Knox winning the USL League One Player’s Shield as the top regular season team of the league for 2025 and what it means to her and Ian. Sooz runs down the USL League One slate of playoff games incoming this weekend. Gass tries to have hope in his Bracktober picks. Detroit City FC Defender and YouTuber Matt Sheldon joins the show to talk about Detroit City making its way into the USL Championship Playoffs, preparing for Louisville City, growing his highly successful YouTube channel and his thoughts on USL’s future. 50 States of Soccer swings to the state of Minnesota for this week’s spotlight. Yes, we already know Black Hart of St. Paul is the pick for Best Soccer Bar. A recap of the USWNT games against Portugal this past weekend along with some choice words from Emma Hayes on reviewing the initial loss. Favorite World Cup Memories, this time from Producer Doug’s choice. The show wraps with another Great British Bake Off Recap, this time for Dessert Week.

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00:50 - One Knox wins USL1 Shield

09:17 - USL League 1 Playoff Preview

17:10 - Bracktober Picks 

19:20 - Matt Sheldon joins The Comittee

46:13 - 50 States of Soccer: Minnesota

01:05:02 - Favorite World Cup Memories 

01:14:32 - GBBO Recap: Dessert Week 

Susannah and David welcome Live Breathe Futbol co-founder Ebun Olaloye to the show and talk all things about Fashion in Soccer and Philadelphia. Ebun’s journey in the United States, watching the sport from childhood and what inspired him to eventually create the clothing and lifestyle brand, Life Breathe Futbol. The trio chat 50 States of Soccer’s passage into Pennsylvania and talk various hallowed grounds and players for the 5-A-Side. Susannah and David talk about Kickback Soccer Media’s new Great American Soccer Postseason Pool aka BRACKTOBER! Their picks for the upcoming MLS Postseason pool which you, dear listener, can join with the link below this description. Susannah talks her anxiety with One Knox on the verge of claiming the USL League One Supporter’s Shield this weekend to close out the Happy Hour. 

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Susannah and David have a loaded show for you this week, our longest one yet! The duo react to the breaking news of La Liga canceling the previously announced match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, FL. Suz talks about her first visit to Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Matt Doyle joins the Committee about his cat, Taquito and the MLS Cup Playoffs. The mystery of Lexington SC soccer player Nicole Vernis who has been refusing to report to S.S. Lazio’s women’s team and recap some of Lazio’s prior infamy. The thoughts on the recently announced Women’s World Cup 2031 bid across four CONCACAF regions including the United States. Reminiscing on a favorite World Cup memory from Susannah: The 1994 World Cup opening ceremony. Favorite things we’re following in the soccer world including Suz’s favorite Swedish team, Mjällby. 50 States of Soccer heads to Pennsylvania, a state loaded in men’s and women’s soccer talent. The Great British Bake Off recap returns with Merengue Week. Producer Doug appears on the Committee for the first time to talk about his supporter group's new kit done in conjunction with Icarus FC and the Black Women’s Player Collective.

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00:55 - La Liga cancels Barcelona vs. Villarreal in Miami

14:17 - Suz goes to the Dolly Parton Stampede

17:00 - Matt Doyle joins the Committee

23:03 - MLS Cup Playoffs Preview

50:57 - The Mystery of Nicole Vernis, Lexington SC and Lazio Player

01:02:51 - Women’s World Cup 2031 Bid Announcement

01:12:42 - Favorite World Cup Moments: 1994 World Cup Opening Ceremony

01:23:37 - Favorite Things we’re following: Mjällby and One Knox

01:26:52 - 50 States of Soccer: Pennsylvania

01:31:00 - GBBO Recap: Merengue Week

01:35:17 - Producer Doug shows off a cool new kit you can buy

01:40:12 - Closer

Susannah and David gather for today’s happy hour session. David recounts his time at a T-Pain concert last night before going into an impromptu education session for Susannah. The most interesting things in soccer right now. USL Playoffs looming and the impact it’s having on Susannah’s home. 50 States of Soccer chats about the state of Arizona before reminiscing on Pablo Mastroeni’s famous water fountain shoot. 

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