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 and the teams making moves in the West.

0:00 Intro

4:43 Vancouver Rising, Seattle Falling

18:44 Philadelphia Improving & Neil Pierre Emerging

24:52 MLS Cup Contenders & Chicago’s Case

35:54 Nashville’s Statement Win Over Miami

44:32 The Dayne St. Clair Conundrum

49:53 Here Come the Houston Dynamo

55:37 Is St. Louis for Real?

1:01:54 Sporting Kansas City Is Historically Bad

1:09:18 Kevin Kelsy Bid From Rangers

1:13:28 MLS Midweek Games Coming Up

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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 Chicago’s search for a difference-making No. 10 to the New York Red Bulls’ need for a starting center back. Plus, they discuss the latest from Leagues Cup and look ahead to the return of MLS this weekend.

0:00 Intro

8:40 Ice Cream Shop: Alexis Sánchez Transfer

18:44 Josef Martínez Heading to Columbus

35:30 5 Biggest Transfer Needs Across MLS

1:04:14 Leagues Cup Musings & Weekend Preview

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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 midseason point, including Rookie, Defender, Goalkeeper, Midfielder and Coach of the Year. Plus, breaking news during the show: Olivia Moultrie is out for the season with a torn ACL. What does that mean for Moultrie, Portland and the rest of the 2026 season?

0:00 Intro & Weekend Goal Fest

4:04 Ted Lasso Takes, Temwa Chawinga & WAFCON

9:03 North Carolina's Wild Comeback

18:29 Portland's Explosive Start

22:28 Gotham Grinds Out a Win Over San Diego

26:08 Debinha Makes NWSL History

30:09 Goalkeeper of the Year

32:26 Defender of the Year

36:48 Rookie of the Year

39:39 Midfielder of the Year

44:22 MVP

46:16 BREAKING: Olivia Moultrie Out for the Season

51:29 Golden Boot & Coach of the Year

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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 Roberto, Marcel Hartel's departure from St. Louis, and more MLS transfer news before diving into Leagues Cup chaos. Six MLS teams are sitting on six points, Brais Méndez continues to impress for Columbus and the young talent came out to play for Philadelphia and Chicago

0:00 Intro

7:45 Gozo to Crystal Palace

18:53 LA Galaxy's Big Moves

22:17 Hartel Leaves St. Louis

26:21 Colorado's Transfer Plans

29:55 Columbus, Vancouver & Other MLS News

40:10 Leagues Cup Chaos: Who Advances?

47:52 Brais Méndez Is the Real Deal

51:59 NYCFC Finding Diamonds in the Rough

55:32 Cavan Sullivan Shines Against Necaxa

1:00:55 Chicago's Next Generation

1:05:13 Leagues Cup Atmosphere

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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 and Valair Shabilla of SixOneFive Soccer, one of MLS's leading independent media outlets, join the show to discuss Soccerwise's new partnership with SixOneFive, how they built the outlet, Nashville's rise as a soccer city, and the biggest storylines from the opening week of Leagues Cup.

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0:00 Intro

6:52 Larry Berg Named New MLS Commissioner

17:34 Chucky Lozano to the LA Galaxy

29:55 Xavier Gozo to Crystal Palace

35:17 MLS Transfer Roundup

43:32 SixOneFive Soccer Joins Soccerwise

46:00 Nashville's Soccer Growth

57:23 Leagues Cup Roundtable

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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 continue growing in the United States.

The crew reacts to Mauricio Pochettino's contract extension, discusses the role of youth national teams and player development, explores how to grow soccer culture in America, and looks ahead to what's next for the USMNT and USWNT.

Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise, our new weekly show covering the biggest stories and conversations across the U.S. men's, women's, and youth national teams.

0:00 Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise

4:12 World Cup Takeaways

12:38 What Pochettino's New Deal Means

16:02 The Role of Youth National Teams

24:18 Growing the Game in America

28:32 Youth Sports: Specialize or Play Everything?

34:00 The Road Ahead for the USMNT & USWNT

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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 dominant win over Portland, dives into the biggest talking points from another entertaining NWSL weekend, checks in on WAFCON, and previews the matches to watch this weekend.

0:00 Intro & ALERT: Utah Scores Again

4:13 WAFCON Roundup

11:06 Jenna Nighswonger to Bay FC

21:13 Gabi Nunes Joins Orlando

24:38 Denver, North Carolina & Transfer News

28:01 Utah Royals Rout Portland

36:51 Seattle Reign Outlasts Bay FC

44:17 Wave, Louisville & Lia Godfrey's Rise

50:31 NWSL Weekend Preview

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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 mark with the Chicago Fire, Evander stars for FC Cincinnati, and the crew reacts to the biggest storylines from another wild MLS weekend before looking ahead to Leagues Cup.

0:00 Intro

4:36 Pochettino Stays with USMNT Through 2030

19:37 Evander Takes Over for FC Cincinnati

23:34 D.C. United Stuns Nashville

29:48 Robert Lewandowski Leads Chicago Fire

37:35 Philadelphia Union's Incredible Comeback

41:02 Columbus, Inter Miami & Max Arfsten's Move

48:24 Portland Timbers Stay Hot, Seattle Slides

1:01:46 Vancouver Ownership & MLS Commissioner Update

1:09:33 Ice Cream Shop | Transfer News

1:26:17 Leagues Cup Preview

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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 look like.

Plus, Gass and Doyle discuss reports that Mauricio Pochettino is nearing a USMNT contract extension before wrapping up their Buy or Sell series with the Western Conference. Which teams are they buying, and which are they selling as the playoff race heats up?

00:00 Intro & MLS All-Star Banter

03:25 Proposed MLS Roster Rule Changes

18:58 Mauricio Pochettino Nearing USMNT Extension

28:04 Western Conference Buy or Sell

1:06:05 MLS Transfer News

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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 biggest stories across the U.S. men's, women's, and youth national teams.

Dan shares how U.S. Soccer is approaching the search for the next USMNT head coach, the federation's long-term vision for player development and expanding access to the game, preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, and what's ahead for the USMNT and USWNT.

0:00 Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise

2:07 Meet U.S. Soccer COO Dan Helfrich

7:49 What Should U.S. Soccer Be Doing?

11:55 How U.S. Soccer Can Grow the Game

17:31 The U.S. Soccer Pathway: Youth to Pros

28:53 Evaluating the 2026 World Cup

32:14 The USMNT Coaching Search

41:24 The Future of the USWNT: Road to 2027

47:23 Exciting U.S. Soccer Moments Ahead

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