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Soccerwise | U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL

Soccerwise | U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL

Kickback Soccer Media 438 episodes Nov 10, 2026

Soccerwise is a podcast focused on North American soccer, covering Major League Soccer, the National Women's Soccer League, and the U.S. national teams. Hosted by David Gass, Tommy "Scoops" Bogert, Matt Doyle, and NWSL broadcaster Jordan Angeli, it offers regular analysis of matches, players, and storylines. The show also addresses listener questions, providing an informed perspective on the sport across the region.

Episodes

Utah Shocks San Diego. Four NWSL Teams Remain
Utah Shocks San Diego. Four NWSL Teams Remain Nov 10, 2026 01:18:44 In its first-ever postseason, what did Utah, a No. 7 seed, have that San Diego didn’t? David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down how each quarterfinal was won and lost and what it sets up, then try to fit a crowded Best XI as the award nominees arrive.Along the way, they dig into Trinity Rodman and Clara Luvanga’s press and why Washington enters the semifinals as a heavy favorite. They discuss wheth
Decision Day’s Done. Now Toronto, NYCFC, SKC Need Coaches
Decision Day’s Done. Now Toronto, NYCFC, SKC Need Coaches Nov 9, 2026 01:42:49 The regular season ended Saturday, and by Monday Toronto FC, NYCFC and Sporting Kansas City were all hiring. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle relive Saturday’s finales, from Philadelphia’s Sullivan brothers to Real Salt Lake’s clinch, then weigh who should fill those jobs and which clubs might follow, as news of Raphaël Wicky’s exit breaks mid-show.Plus, they dig into what went wrong for Robi
Rodger Sherman: What American Soccer Can’t Lose
Rodger Sherman: What American Soccer Can’t Lose Nov 6, 2026 46:40 Could the U.S. game get bigger without giving up its local, tribal fan culture? Rodger Sherman, the ex-Ringer writer who now runs his own sports newsletter, tells his old SB Nation colleague Susannah Fuller where he stands.Along the way, he talks about tracking down the slowest athletes from small countries at the Rio Olympics. He calls the 48-team World Cup a money grab, even though it brought in
USMNT Nations League Roster: Who Earned It, Who Missed Out?
USMNT Nations League Roster: Who Earned It, Who Missed Out? Nov 5, 2026 01:05:16 Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT squad for the quarterfinal against Haiti comes early in a new cycle, with real competition for places. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Brian Dunseth go through the group position by position: the thinking behind the key call-ups, how the pieces fit, and what the absences say about where the team is headed.
The attack discussion centers on Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun,
Nine Funerals as Decision Day Looms | MLS Soccerwise
Nine Funerals as Decision Day Looms | MLS Soccerwise Nov 4, 2026 01:34:52 Half of the MLS Western Conference playoff bubble is about to see their postseason dreams burst, and those already out have plenty to answer for. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert size up who’s best set for the final weekend. Then they dig into what sank each eliminated side and what has to change this offseason. Six clubs fight for three berths: the LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake face off, whil
Win or Go Home: NWSL Playoff Preview | NWSL Soccerwise
Win or Go Home: NWSL Playoff Preview | NWSL Soccerwise Nov 3, 2026 01:13:57 Eight NWSL teams, four games and no second chances. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down every quarterfinal matchup, what could tip each one and which teams they think can survive, before they take on the NWSL awards races, starting with a wide-open MVP vote.They look back at Decision Day, where Gotham FC won their first NWSL Shield and Seattle Reign snagged the last spot, and work through thei
6 Teams, 3 Spots: West Is a Complete Mess | MLS Soccerwise
6 Teams, 3 Spots: West Is a Complete Mess | MLS Soccerwise Nov 2, 2026 01:20:40 The Timbers jumped from 11th to eighth in a single weekend. Are they getting hot at the right time, or is it proof that nobody else in this scramble is any good? With Decision Day next, Gass, Tom and Doyle hash I all out across both conferences, from the bubble to the clubs already planning for next year.Out East, Nashville SC rallied from two down against Red Bull New York and look like the favor
Tim Bezbatchenko: What Does MLS Need to Grow? | Open Mic
Tim Bezbatchenko: What Does MLS Need to Grow? | Open Mic Oct 30, 2026 31:44 Back in Columbus after two years with Bournemouth’s multi-club owners, Tim Bezbatchenko knows where MLS already holds its own against European clubs, and where it doesn’t. Gass, Tom and Doyle ask him how the league’s roster rules should change, and he takes them inside the room where the Crew set the budget for a star signing. Now overseeing the Columbus Crew and the city’s new NWSL team, he weigh
Who Makes It? Red Bull, Sounders, the Pack | MLS Soccerwise
Who Makes It? Red Bull, Sounders, the Pack | MLS Soccerwise Oct 29, 2026 01:34:10 Two games left, Decision Day next weekend, and New York and Seattle are in must-win mode as a jumble of clubs fight for the last postseason spots. Gass, Tom and Doyle, fresh off a wild midweek, debate which clubs hold their nerve and whether anyone outside of Nashville is truly good.Red Bull New York and the Columbus Crew chase FC Cincinnati and Orlando City in the East, while Real Salt Lake, the
Big-Club Americans: Room For All on USMNT | U.S. Soccerwise
Big-Club Americans: Room For All on USMNT | U.S. Soccerwise Oct 28, 2026 01:03:34 Where does the USMNT pool stand now that so many U.S. players have reached Europe’s top leagues? David Gass and Charlie Boehm dig into how far it has come and what Mauricio Pochettino weighs ahead of his November roster.Joe Scally at Borussia Mönchengladbach and Johnny Cardoso at Atlético Madrid start regularly in Europe, yet neither has a settled USMNT role, a question also hangs over Timothy Wea
Can San Diego Catch Gotham for the Shield? | NWSL Soccerwise
Can San Diego Catch Gotham for the Shield? | NWSL Soccerwise Oct 27, 2026 01:30:00 The Shield is Gotham’s to lose and San Diego’s to steal, three teams for the last spot and the final seeding all to be decided on NWSL Decision Day. David Gass and Jordan Angeli are back together again to break down the best final day in the NWSL in recent memory. Utah Royals FC and Bay FC can ruin dreams with the Shield in play, while Seattle Reign FC, the North Carolina Courage and Denver Summit
Is Nashville SC’s Season the Best MLS Has Seen? | MLS Soccerwise
Is Nashville SC’s Season the Best MLS Has Seen? | MLS Soccerwise Oct 26, 2026 01:19:41 Nashville SC ran away with the Supporters’ Shield, and David Gass, Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert can’t say enough good things about how the club got there. And with the awards season approaching, they weigh who is leading the way for some of the biggest awards.The guys break down the roster plan and coaching behind Nashville’s dominant season, whether the club passes the all-time points record, B.J. C

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