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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

USWNT Gold Medal Preview Edition

THE USWNT IS GOING FOR GOLD! David & Kayce get together to breakdown everything that happened in the win over Germany. And that leads them to the big one THE gold medal match coming up on Saturday. How did Brazil beat Spain? Could we see a similar tactic vs America? Who are the X-factos? And so much more. Plus Kayce coming off the broadcast of the NWSL Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup Series semifinals breaks down how KC & Gotham have made the final. 4:24 What does the semifinal win mean for t...

Aug 08, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 39

MLS Edition

Join Gass and Tom on today's episode to get the latest on Antoine Griezmann finally coming to MLS, and Tom will let you know about the other transfers we can expect to see before league play resumes in late August. On the eve of the Leagues Cup knockout bracket being finalized, you'll also get the full Soccerwise response to group stage action, including last night's wild games in Cincinnati and Houston. You're almost definitely going to get a few piping hot Olympics-related takes from Gass too ...

Aug 07, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 38

Weekend Recap Edition

Weekend recap/mailbag time and Gass gets locked in to answer all your questions across the board. After reacting to the US Men's Olympic performance & some big NWSL/MLS transfers he talks the future of MLS salary cap, Leagues Cup schedule tweaks and dream US Olympic squads. 2:35 USMNT Olympic Reaction 6:48 KC Current Transfer News 8:53 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Update 11:15 Tim Ream Transfer For Charlotte 12:12 NE Revs Tim Parker-Henry Kessler Trade 14:25 Aaron Boupendza Update 15:30 Lea...

Aug 05, 202434 minEp. 37

USWNT Post-Game Show

The USWNT survive in extra time against Japan. Kacey & David jump on to dig through all the action, and add some context to Emma Hayes decision's. They also talk through all the US has accomplished so far and what they still want to see.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Aug 03, 202438 minEp. 36

MLS Edition

Tom & Gass get together to break down the big trade between New England & Columbus for Dejaun Jones and some big signings heading to MLS. They also dance around the league on some of the teams that intrigue them the most and check in on Leagues Cup action. 4:12 Dejuan Jones Trade To Columbus 22:10 Javain Brown RSL Signing 26:10 Scoop RSL Bid for Pavel Sulc As DP #10 30:20 Charlotte FC Signing 35:45 MLSNP Independent Club Roster Builds 39:38 Leagues Cup Update With Austin & NYRB 44:00...

Aug 02, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 35

USWNT Win Group B & Japan Preview

David & Kayce celebrate the USWNT's group stage success and preview the upcoming knockout round matchups.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Aug 01, 202441 minEp. 34

MLS & Olympic Men's Edition

Join Gass and Tom as they participate in the very first Soccerwise mock draft! In this instance, they'll be selecting their own lineups made up of nothing but U-22 players in MLS. Tom will also dip into the ice cream bucket and grab a few scoops for fans of Atlanta, Cincinnati, Minnesota, the Red Bulls, and Los Angeles. You'll also get their live reactions to the pivotal USMNT vs Guinea match in Group B at the Olympics. Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesd...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 33

Weekend Recap

Gass digs into this weekend's global soccer stories, and tackles the Soccerwise mailbag. He kicks things off with his reaction to the US u23 v New Zealand result and then highlights some big Leagues Cup moments. Once he's in the mailbag, things get a little crazier! We're talking David De Gea, Red Bull transfer targets, the US youth development pipeline, Matt Hedges trade scenarios, and so much more. 2:10 Olympic Reactions 11:50 Leagues Cup Highlights 15:02 David De Gea To MLS Rumors 16:59 Where...

Jul 29, 202430 minEp. 32

USWNT Edition 4-1 Germany Victory

The US is cruising at the Paris Olympics so David & Kacey are back in the saddle for another post-game show. They break down (and search for a worthwhile nickname) for the lethal front three, talk through some injury worries, and breakdown Emma Hayes early tactical plans. Plus they dive into the Canada drone drama and the absurd results across the Olympics from Australia's 6-5 win over Zambia to Japan's 2-1 stoppage time win. Reminder Soccerwise will be live post-game for every USWNT match a...

Jul 29, 202452 minEp. 31

Olympic Women's Post-Game Show

The US got off to a roaring start in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Soccerwise is ready to cover every match along the way. USWNT veteran Kacey White joins the crew to help carry the load. They break down what went right for the US, some injury concerns, and what the rest of the week will look like inside the camp. Then Dave & Kacey catch up on every match on opening day as Canada roar back for a 2-1 win over New Zealand in their repeat attempt. Plus Spains big win over Japan, Frances debut in fro...

Jul 26, 202435 minEp. 30

Olympic Men's Post-Game

Gass gives the live reaction show to the US's 3-0 loss to hosts France to open Olympic play. Right before heading to the MLS all-star game he gives his thoughts on what we saw and what could change for next match.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Jul 25, 202425 minEp. 29

NWSL & Olympic Preview

The USWNT is finally set to take the field at the 2024 Olympics in Paris/France. Join Jordan and Gass as they preview the team's first competitive games with Emma Hayes as the head coach. They also attempt to predict some of what you might see from the other groups in a wall-to-wall Olympics preview for the non-USWNT sides, as well. With Seattle Reign announcing on Monday that they traded Alana Cook to the Kansas City Current, you'll get Jordan's view on the rationale behind the move for both te...

Jul 25, 202450 minEp. 28

Live From MLS All-Star

The Soccerwise team has descended on Columbus, Ohio, to bring you a special live show recording in honor of MLS All-Star Week. To celebrate, Tom and Gass welcome Columbus Crew striker, Christian Ramirez, on to the show to discuss his time in MLS (from Minnesota to LA and Columbus) and give him the chance to charm the live audience with tales from the road. Tom even sneaks in a few scoops before Gass asks the live crowd to answer surprisingly hard trivia questions. Be sure to catch Soccerwise liv...

Jul 23, 202445 minEp. 27

Weekend Recap

David settles into Columbus for MLS All-Star week with his weekend recap & discord mailbag episode. He runs through his big notes from the weekend starting with Colorado's dramatic rocky mountain cup win. After breaking down some of the big moments he digs into the mailbag on big MLS debuts (and absences) for summer signings & front offices working through the new roster rules. 3:35 Wild Rocky Mountain Cup Finish 6:47 Celebrating Another Teenage Performance This Week From Peyton Miller 8...

Jul 22, 202422 minEp. 26

MLS Edition

Tune in to today's show to hear a sleep-deprived Tom Bogert explain the new MLS roster rules to Gass all while covering the full slate of MLS midweek action that went down last night. They'll break down the hilarious kerfuffle in Dallas after Musa's penalty in the Copa Tejas, and bring you up to speed on the debut of Cavan Sullivan. Tom will spoon out some timely scoops as well. Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Ga...

Jul 19, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 25

NWSL/USWNT Editiion

Jordan and Gass join forces today to provide coverage of the USWNT send-off match and give you some midseason report cards for teams in the NWSL. They'll start the show with their takeaways from the Costa Rica match, what it means for the US going into the Olympics. Stick around after the USWNT coverage to hear more about the big summer signings in the NWSL, listen to some mailbag questions, and hand out midseason awards. REMINDER: Soccerwise will be doing a live show at Land Grant Brewery in Co...

Jul 17, 202450 minEp. 24

MLS Edition

Join Gass and Tom for discussion of this week's major talking points in MLS: Columbus' dominant win over LAFC, Chicho Arango's suspension, and Philly's signing of 14-year-old phenom Cavan Sullivan. Tom's Ice Cream Shop is also full of scoops for fans of Minnesota (Yeboah! Farina!), Montreal (Bombito!), and Dallas (Paes!). Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom). 2:07 Ann...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 23

Weekend Recap

Join Gass on this week's mailbag episode as he takes you through his day at Red Bull Arena where he observed the USWNT's 1-0 victory over Mexico and find out what he’s seeing ahead of the Olympics. He’ll also run down Canada's near-upset of Uruguay to end their Copa America run, some exciting new NWSL signings, and how the Supporters’ Shield race is shaping up after the Crew’s domination of LAFC and Cincy’s shocking home loss to Charlotte. Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch a...

Jul 15, 202431 minEp. 22

MLS Edition

Join us on Soccerwise Live to hear what Gass and Tom have to say about the dismissal of Gregg Berhalter, and why the realistic coaching options available to US Soccer might be underwhelming to many USMNT fans. They'll also recap the midweek US Open Cup quarterfinals, including Indy Eleven's "Major League"-esque run to the final four. If you're wondering what a post-Bill Manning era might look like in Toronto, Gass will give you his best guess right before Tom serves up a few scoops for fans of O...

Jul 12, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 21

NWSL Edition

Join Jordan and Gass as they reflect on Orlando's statement win over the KC Current, and listen along as they decide which NWSL sides would most suitably be adorned with a "Best of the Rest" moniker. They'll also bring you up-to-date with the latest NWSL summer transfers (Arnold to Portland, Kouassi to the Spirit & Tanaka to the Royals), and preview the upcoming USWNT friendly against Mexico. Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), ...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 20

MLS Edition

On today's episode of Soccerwise, Gass and Tom discuss what tonight's Copa American semifinal match might mean for Canada, and then yell back and forth about players that were (and weren't) chosen for the US men's Olympics roster. Tom drops a few tasty scoops in The Ice Cream Shop for fans of the LA Galaxy (Reus!), Charlotte (Ream!), and DC United (Enow!). And they decide how much credit Atlanta United should get for pulling in historically-big fees for Almada, Wiley, and Giakoumakis. Before the...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 19

Weekend Recap

On this week's jam-packed Mailbag Episode, Gass digs some maple leaves out of the closet for a celebration of Canada's Copa America semifinal run and then gives his initial reactions to Orlando's massive road win over KC in NWSL's clash of the titans. He also takes a moment to show his appreciation for the goal-scoring consistency of Kei Kamara and Gyasi Zardes before closing with some Patreon subscriber questions about Minnesota United and Charlotte FC's summer transfer window. Be sure to catch...

Jul 08, 202459 minEp. 18

NWSL Edition

Just past the halfway mark of the season, we've got another NWSL coach that's been relieved of her duties. Lori Lindsey joins Soccerwise as a special co-host and talks about what transpired in Utah, and explains to David Gass what fans of the expansion side can expect from a post-Amy Rodriguez world. Lori and Gass also preview the huge top-of-the-table clash on Saturday between KC Current and the Orlando Pride at the official site of the 2024 NWSL Cup, and discuss the possibility of Julia Grosso...

Jul 04, 20241 hrEp. 17

MLS Edition

Join Gass and Tom as they shake off the Copa America hangover by discussing the latest news from St Louis (Carnell out! Hartel in!), and by giving us a preview of the midweek matches in MLS. And while Tom's excited to report that the Thiago Almada transfer is over, he knows his replies will remain stuffed with Atlanta United fans who will now shift their focus to asking about Caleb Wiley. They'll even address the OSCAR TO MLS rumors, and what the Fidel Barajas transfer says about the ways in whi...

Jul 02, 202458 minEp. 16

USMNT Post-Game Copa Elimination

David and Tom get together to react to the USMNT's loss to Uruguay. They talk about what their Copa America elimination means for where this program stands right now. And of course they discuss the future for US Soccer. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Jul 02, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 15

Mailbag/Weekend Recap Edition

On this week's Mailbag Episode of Soccerwise, Gass responds to a big batch of Patreon subscriber questions with an unbridled enthusiasm that only he could muster! From Copa America reactions (OH CANADA!) to midseason referendums on teams in MLS and the NWSL, Gass covers it all. He's even asked to confront his "hatred" of the Maritime Messi, Jacob Everett Shaffelburg, and he picks three of his all-time favorite Dairon Asprilla moments (and maybe names a roster designation after Mr. October.) Be s...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 14

USMNT Post-Game Edition

David gets together with the Soccerwise community to digest the US Men's National Team loss to Panama in the Copa America. What happened? How does the team move forward? How big a moment was this for the history of the sport going forward? Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Jun 28, 202434 minEp. 13

MLS & USMNT Edition

We're closing out another week of regular programming at Soccerwise by previewing the USMNT's Copa America showdown against Panama, then discussing how FC Cincinnati and the New England Revolution plan to cope with injuries to key players. You'll also get Gass's preview of upcoming matches in MLS, and a healthy dose of Scoops-a-pedia with Tom! Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with G...

Jun 28, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 12

USWNT Olympics + NWSL Edition

Emma Hayes just named her 18-player roster for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games earlier today, so you can join Jordan and Gass as they discuss the surprises (Alex Morgan out?! Korbin Albert in?!) and how this group of players will fare against Zambia, Germany, and Australia next month. They also recap the latest front office movement in NWSL, including Casey Stoney's dismissal and Lucy Rushton's resignation. Jordan also delivers some timely coverage of the Portland/Kansas City clash on Sunday. Be su...

Jun 27, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 11

Canada Post-Game Show

Canada has won their first game EVER in Copa America. David jumps on with his two close friends (north of the border) Devang Desai & Sean Keay to break it down. They run back through what happened in the heat, what this moments mean, and who they want to see in the team going forward. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Jun 26, 202436 minEp. 10
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