Soccerwise | U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL

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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 joi... more

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Number 1: 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. U-20s at two World Cups and was an assistant with the USWNT in 2015, joins Gass to talk about her experience, the decisions young players face between college, club and country and the path to the USWNT. 0:00 Intro 2:34 Pochettino’s Second Cycle 8:27 Players Left Off the World Cup Roster 12:23 How the USMNT Core Evolves 16:56 Reshaping U.S. Soccer 21:42 Building the Player Pathway 25:11 Win Now or Build Mode 29:26 What Will the September Camp Look Like? 43:11 Testing the USMNT Against Different Competition 49:40 Michelle French on the U-20 World Cup 52:41 Balancing College, Club & Country 56:41 The Evolution of Youth National Teams 59:22 College Soccer’s Strength 1:03:54 The Evolution of Women’s Soccer in the US For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
September 09, 20261h 12min
Number 2: 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 overhaul and more before diving into MLS’s Leagues Cup collapse and the weekend ahead. 0:00 Intro 6:24 Portland’s Kevin Kelsy to Rangers 17:03 Owen Wolff to Sporting KC 32:49 Colorado’s Big U22 Signing 37:02 Julian Hall’s New Deal 43:41 LAFC & Orlando Make Moves, Players Head Abroad 52:48 Liga MX Sweeps the Leagues Cup Quarterfinals 1:04:08 The Austin FC Rant 1:14:35 Weekend Watchlist For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
August 27, 20261h 21min
Number 3: 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 playoff picture. 0:00 Intro 1:47 San Diego & Tierna Davidson are Must-Watch 7:26 What Vlatko’s Arrival Means for Chicago 16:16 Chicago’s Search for a Head Coach 22:21 What’s Going on with Kansas City? 27:18 Bay FC’s New Chief Football Officer 31:00 Angel City Rising 39:53 Denver Keeps Its Playoff Push Alive 46:45 Gotham Clinches a Playoff Spot 57:18 Why Has Ashley Sanchez Been So Good? 1:02:25 San Diego Rolls On, Portland Finds Its Attack 1:07:34 Biggest Games of the NWSL Weekend For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
September 22, 20261h 14min
Number 4: 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 whether St. Louis has emerged as Vancouver’s biggest challenger out West. 0:00 Intro 1:42 Philly’s Stunning Comeback 8:49 MLS’ Young Stars 19:45 USMNT’s Next Generation 31:21 Brad Stuver Keeps Austin Alive 33:50 The Crowded Western Conference 41:16 Playoff Picture out East 46:58 What’s Wrong with New York City FC? 52:42 Nashville Clinches 57:19 Questioning LAFC, San Jose and Miami 1:08:51 St. Louis vs. Vancouver 1:19:46 MLS Managers Five-a-Side For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
September 21, 20261h 24min
Number 5: 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 Intro 0:46 How Paul Kennedy Became a Soccer Writer 9:22 Finding the Game Through College Soccer 13:24 From Law School to Soccer America 16:13 Covering Soccer in the 80s 21:08 Career Highlights, Favorite People & Games 27:17 The Great “What If?” 33:05 Unsung Heroes of Soccer in the U.S. 36:17 The USMNT Before the 1990 World Cup 39:54 Has Soccer Made It in America? 44:39 The Future of American Soccer 51:48 55 Years of Soccer America & Paul’s Favorite Story For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
September 18, 20261h 1min