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Soccerwise

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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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Episodes

Who's No. 1? NWSL Power Rankings & Midseason Awards

The NWSL heads into the World Cup break, and it's the perfect time to take stock of the league. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the biggest takeaways from the weekend, including where teams like Washington, Orlando, Utah, Portland and North Carolina stand as the season reaches its midway point. The duo also discusses the latest league news, from the NWSL Championship heading to Washington, D.C., to the USWNT goalkeeper picture. Then it's time for the latest NWSL Power Rankings and a look...

Jun 02, 20261 hr 14 min

USMNT vs. Senegal: What We Learned presented by Soccer.com

David Gass, Michele Giannone, and Matt Doyle react to the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal and discuss what the performance revealed ahead of the World Cup. They examine Christian Pulisic's standout showing, Ricardo Pepi's impact, Mauricio Pochettino's tactical setup, and the biggest lineup decisions still facing the U.S. ahead of the tournament. Plus, they discuss World Cup expectations for the USMNT and where Canada and Mexico stand entering the World Cup.

Jun 01, 20261 hr 13 min

MLS Coaching Changes & Summer of Soccer Storylines Presented by Soccer.com

David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle break down the Philadelphia Union reset, Portland's next chapter, and the biggest MLS storylines to watch this summer. They discuss the league's coaching landscape, Neymar and Casemiro's MLS links, LAFC's roster decisions, whether Real Salt Lake can keep Diego Luna and Xavier Gozo, and the biggest roster needs facing both New York clubs. Plus, they explain why they're buying stock in San Jose and San Diego and discuss what they need to see from the USMNT be...

May 28, 20261 hr 36 min

USWNT Roster Reactions, Triple Espresso Returns & NWSL Storylines

The latest USWNT roster is here, and David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the return of Triple Espresso, the biggest roster questions, and how the squad is taking shape moving forward. They also discuss Alexia Putellas and NWSL’s pursuit of global stars, Club América winning the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, Utah extending its unbeaten run, Kansas City looking more like itself again, and the biggest matches before the World Cup break. 0:00 World Cup Programming Updates 6:34 Triple Espresso is Bac...

May 27, 20261 hr 5 min

The Officially Official USMNT World Cup Roster Reaction Show Presented by Soccer.com

As FOX officially revealed the USMNT World Cup roster, David Gass and Matt Doyle went live to hang out, talk soccer, and chat through the squad, the World Cup, and the state of the game in America ahead of the tournament this summer. A wide-ranging Soccerwise conversation ahead of the biggest tournament in the world.

May 26, 20261 hr 7 min

USMNT Roster Debate & MLS Storylines Before the Break

Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT World Cup roster is here, and the debates are already underway. David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Tom Bogert break down the biggest roster surprises, concerns about the squad balance, and what the selections say about Pochettino’s approach heading into the World Cup. The crew also digs into Nashville’s Supporters’ Shield form, Inter Miami’s wild 6-4 win over Philadelphia, Columbus finding its footing again, Charlotte moving on from Wilfried Zaha, and some of the biggest MLS...

May 25, 20261 hr 29 min

Chris Richards Injury, Turkey Preview Presented By Soccer.com + USOC Quarterfinal Reactions & Casemiro's MLS Future

So much to talk about and so little time! Tom and Doyle join David to react to the big US Open Cup Quarterfinal matches in the books this week. They look at what this means for the four winners and losers going forward. Then they discuss Casimero's potential move to Miami over LA and the biggest games in this final match day before the World Cup. Finally they dig into the news around Chris Richards injury and why it might not be as bad as it sounds, and how Turkey matchups against this USMNT squ...

May 21, 20261 hr 16 min

Utah’s Rise, San Diego’s Statement Win & NWSL Form Check

The Utah Royals are up to second in the NWSL table, San Diego and Washington deliver a potential championship preview, and the CONCACAF W Championship semifinals are set. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down Utah’s rise, San Diego’s statement win, Orlando’s recent struggles, and Mallory Swanson’s return for Chicago. Gotham and Washington also prepare for massive continental matchups, while Angel City searches for answers and the crew previews a packed week of NWSL action. 0:00 Intro 3:16 Utah...

May 19, 20261 hr 2 min

MLS Coaching Shakeups & U.S. Open Cup Preview

MLS coaching chaos takes center stage after Austin FC parts ways with Nico Estévez and Rodolfo Borrell, while Columbus Crew moves on from Henrik Rydström after just 14 league matches. David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Tom Bogert break down what went wrong, where both clubs go next, and which other MLS coaches could be under pressure this summer. Plus, Phil Neville’s struggles in Portland, LAFC concerns, Hany Mukhtar’s milestone, Sammy Sarver’s viral celebration, the Chicago Fire, and a preview of the ...

May 18, 20261 hr 15 min

MLS Midweek & Salary Release

Major League Soccer is rolling with a midweek sporting 58 goals across 11 games. Tom & Gass revel in the historic hat trick for Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan's first MLS goal, Nashvilles dominant form, and the curveball at the bottom of the West. Then they put together the best XI contracts in MLS and talk about the spending divide.

May 15, 20261 hr 24 min

U.S. Soccerwise with Jay DeMerit & Matt Doyle Presented by Soccer.com

Former USMNT defender Jay DeMerit joins David Gass to discuss the pressure, expectations, and emotions of playing in a World Cup, while Matt Doyle breaks down the latest USMNT injury concerns, roster decisions, and what to expect from Australia ahead of the 2026 World Cup group stage. Plus, discussions on Johnny Cardoso, Christian Pulisic, roster depth, and navigating an expanded 48-team tournament. 00:00 World Cup Coverage Announcement 02:59 Jay DeMerit on Playing in a World Cup 11:05 World Cup...

May 14, 20261 hr 9 min

Utah’s Rise, Houston’s Slide & NWSL Parity Questions

Utah continues its incredible start to the season, Louisville picks up a statement win over Portland, and Houston’s early-season momentum may finally be fading. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down another wild NWSL weekend, including Kansas City’s resurgence behind Temwa Chawinga, the current state of the league, and why there may not be a clear NWSL super team this season. Plus, a preview of a massive San Diego vs. Washington showdown. 00:00 Intro + Weird NWSL Weekend 03:49 Utah Royals’ Inc...

May 13, 202650 min

James Rodríguez, Sporting KC & Another Wild MLS Weekend

James Rodríguez shines again for Minnesota United before a possible summer exit, while Sporting Kansas City hit a new low after a brutal loss in Portland. David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle break down another chaotic MLS weekend, including Vancouver’s rise in the Western Conference, Nashville’s comeback draw, and the latest USMNT discussion ahead of the 2026 World Cup. 00:00 Intro 06:40 James Rodríguez & Minnesota United Future 19:36 FC Dallas, Sam Sarver & Petar Musa 26:30 Sporting ...

May 11, 20261 hr 19 min

Concacaf Strikes Again & USMNT Questions

David Gass, Tom Bogert and Joe Lowery of Backheeled and Total Soccer Show dive into Concacaf Champions Cup, sprinkle in some MLS chatter. Then Gass welcomes Matt Doyle for the latest on the USMNT, player form and Paraguay, the Americans’ first World Cup opponent. 0:00 Intro 4:20 Mexico Camp Controversy 10:05 LAFC-Toluca Leg 2 18:26 Tigres Past Nashville 22:25 Does MLS Care About Concacaf? 27:35 Toronto FC & Inter Miami 35:03 Clash at the Top West 39:25 Save the Caps Latest 42:55 Yapi, D.C. U...

May 07, 20261 hr 20 min

Boston Legacy's First Win, NWSL Power Ranking Ups and Downs

David Gass and Jordan Angeli met IRL then talked about the Boston Legacy getting their first NWSL win in the Expansion Derby and a high-scoring affair down in Florida between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. The pair took a look at the power rankings and discussed who's at the top and who's bringing up the rear before looking ahead to this week's slate of games. 0:45 Gass and Jordan met IRL and follow us on our new Instagram @soccerwise.woso 7:30 Boston Legacy with their first win of the...

May 05, 202653 min

Looking Back at MLS Action from Week 11 plus Big Concacaf Champions Cup Week Upcoming

Back chatting all things MLS are your favorite friends Tom Bogert, Matt Doyle, David Gass and Andrew Wiebe. The group looks back on the action in MLS from Week 11, talking Austin, St. Louis and the epic Orlando City comeback in Miami as well as LAFC, San Diego and NYCFC with an eye to the big Concacacf Champions Cup second leg games. Then they wrap things up with a Save the Caps! update and chat U.S. Men’s National Team players. 2:15 Gass enjoyed some USL League One action between FC Naples and ...

May 04, 20261 hr 34 min

Concacaf, U.S. Open Cup and more w/Michele Giannone (Apple TV) & Christian Pulisic Talk with Matt Doyle

Michele Giannone, reporter for MLS on Apple TV, joins David for the first half of the show to talk a busy week already with Concacaf Champions Cup, U.S. Open Cup and more. Then Matt is back to talk about the USMNT, and Christian Pulisic’s performance heading into the World Cup. 7:30 LAFC downs Toluca in Leg 1 and Schedule Talk 25:48 Surridge-less Nashville battles Tigres in 1st Leg loss 32:20 No Cupsets in the U.S. Open Cup, Quarterfinals Matchups 42:35 James Rodriguez Conundrum, Minnesota-Colum...

May 01, 20261 hr 12 min

NWSL to Columbus, Calendar Change on Hold, Midweek Recap & Power Rankings

David and Jordan are back as they discuss the NWSL’s newest expansion team, Columbus, and the league’s decision to keep the calendar as is for now. Then they recap a slate of midweek games, including a top-of-the-table clash between Portland and San Diego, and look ahead to some of the most interesting matches this weekend before rounding things out with their Power Rankings. 4:45 - Columbus officially joins the NWSL ranks 12:00 - NWSL calendar change on hold 17:20 - Top of the Table Clash - Por...

Apr 30, 202648 min

The Best of MLS from the Weekend with Big Time Concacaf and Open Cup Games on the Horizon

Your favorite foursome is back together again as Tom Bogert, Matt Doyle, David Gass, and Andrew Wiebe talk about a big upcoming week for Major League Soccer with the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals and U.S. Open Cup. The gang also takes a quick look back at the best of the weekend from MLS, with an eye on the West Coast. 7:50 - Vancouver is flying, so ‘Save the Caps!’ 19:46 - What’s up with Sporting Kansas City? 28:22 - Chicago on “Fire”. We have Hugo Cuypers! 30:07 - Atlanta and Austin back i...

Apr 27, 20261 hr 22 min

MLS Midweek Chaos & USMNT Roster Draft

First midweek games in Major League Soccer this season is in the books and it delivered. Tom & David sit down to revel in the madness that was four goal thrillers and goalkeeper heroics. They ask some big questions surrounding the NY teams and Austin. Then Matt Doyle joins the fray to continue the conversation on Daryl Dike's potential World Cup Chances, some call up controversy, and they draft the most likely late roster US Men's National Team pushes. 5:38 Goalfests At NYC 17:48 TFC Goalkee...

Apr 23, 20261 hr 16 min

Kenza Dali (San Diego) & Jeff Kassouf (ESPN) On NWSL Schedule Change & Columbus Expansion

A show we are so excited to share with you at Soccerwise. First David digs into the big breaking news around NWSL with Jeff Kassouf(ESPN). They talk about the details about the growing momentum to an NWSL schedule change & the recent expansion news in Columbus. Then David sits down with San Diego Wave star Kenza Dali for one of the best soccer conversations you will ever hear. She talks about her beliefs and goals in the game, and takes you on to the field in San Diego. 2:09 David's Thoughts...

Apr 22, 20261 hr 5 min

The Gangs Back Together! Tom, Doyle, Wiebe & Gass Talk Through The Biggest Storylines In MLS

It is a loaded week in Major League Soccer with 11 midweek games coming off the back a goal packed weekend. So what better time to bring Tom back into the fold with Doyle, Wiebe & Gass to talk about the biggest storylines. They look at the emotional, entertaining and frustrating of the MLS weekend. And get you ready for some crucial Wednesday night matches in the Western Conference. 3:55 Tom's Heartfelt Moments Of The Weekend with Eduard Lowen & 4:45 Hany's Gift To Shak Mohammed And Nash...

Apr 20, 20261 hr 29 min

Masch Out In Miami, Matt Wells (Colorado Rapids) & Matt Crocker's Replacements w/Matt Doyle

WHAT A WEEK! Not a single second to breath in the American soccer space from US Open Cupsets, to historic wins in Mexico, to championship winning coaches resigning and more! Soccerwise as usual brings you the full buffet of soccer content. First David & Tom talk about what is going on in Miami, Nashville's historic win in Mexico, and USOC Cupsets centered around OUR One Knox. Then Matt Wells the new head coach of Colorado Rapids joins to talk about building a style and culture, a 65k crowd c...

Apr 17, 20261 hr 28 min

USWNT Recap & "Too Early" NWSL Takes w/Brianna Pinto

In the midst of an International window Soccerwise gets the full crew together to talk the biggest stories in WoSo. With Brianna Pinto joining Jordan & David they talk through everything they saw for the USWNT & in NWSL so far.

Apr 16, 202659 min

Tom Is Back! MTL Fire ANOTHER Coach, Neymar Cincy Love & A Week Of Big Games

It is a GLORIOUS day at Soccerwise with the return of Tom Bogert from paternity leave & the announcement of a new partnership with Sounders At Heart. Tom comes back with bang in the midst of wild Major League Soccer weekend results and CONCACAF Champions League + US Open Cup fixtures. But the news never stops! Montreal has fired another coach, The Rapids pour on six goals, Columbus Crew may have lost DP Wessam Abou Ali for the season AND ALSO FC Cincinnati has reached out to Neymar about hea...

Apr 13, 20261 hr 31 min

CONCACAF Victory & Agony w/Vince La Rosa & USMNT Post-Agyemang Injury w/Matt Doyle

Its the most wonderful time of year. As Concac-champions sees its quarterfinals kickoff with four MLS vs Liga MX ties. David recaps the results and then talks to Vince La Rosa (Happy Foot Sad Foot Podcast) out in LA off the back of LAFC's massive 3-0 win over Cruz Azul. They talk about it all with the Black & Gold from their historic shutout streak to start the year, riding high in the shield, the epic night vs Los Cementos & how many minutes can any player last! Then Matt Doyle rejoins ...

Apr 09, 202650 min

Sam Kerr's NWSL Future? Battle At The Top Of The Table & USWNT Camp Preview

A few weeks of the NWSL season are in the books as we head into our first international break. Jordan & David talk about the surprising battles at the top of table between Angel City & Orlando followed by high flying Houston. Then they look at the KC & Washington "Get Right" victories. But even with a slew of games the off field stories are big as reports out of Australia say Sam Kerr could be heading to Denver! They talk about what this signing would mean and how they would fit. And...

Apr 08, 202655 min

MLS Weekend New Stadium, Top Of The West Clashes & CONCA-Champions Preview

The international break has closed and MLS came back with a bang. On a loaded day of games we had everything red cards, stadium openings, dog pee goal celebrations + MORE! David is joined by Matt Doyle to talk through it all and look forward to a four massive Concacaf ties this week. 3:45 Nu Stadium Opening In Miami 19:05 MLS Team Progression 23:45 Quakes Work San Diego 33:55 Toronto-Colorado Chaos Match 45:11 Timbers Collapse In Vancouver 55:12 LAFC Goal-fest Against Orlando 58:43 Sounders Pipe...

Apr 06, 20261 hr 22 min

Quakes v San Diego Preview w/Daniel Munie & US Recap w/Matt Doyle

The international window has come to a close and with a full week of US Open Cup & MLS weekend around the corner the soccer never ends. First Doyle joins to talk about the week for USMNT of what we learned and where they're going. Then San Jose Earthquakes center back Daniel Munie stops by to talk about their hot start, respect for college soccer, playing for Bruce Arena, and the big challenge of facing San Diego. 0:47 Matt Doyle On USMNT Camp 27:10 USOC Recap 30:57 Daniel Munie SJ Quakes Ce...

Apr 03, 202645 min

Denver History & First Power Rankings Of 2026 NWSL Season

HISTOrY WAS MADE! A mile high and 63,004 wide as The Summit played in front of the largest regular season crowd in global women's soccer history. Jordan & David tell you all about what the day was like, and what it means to state of Colorado and NWSL as a whole. Then they go on the field what did they see from Denver up close, are there worries for the slow starts of Gotham/Washington/KC and the top of the table clash in LA. Then they run through their first power rankings where everyone sta...

Apr 01, 20261 hr 3 min
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