David jumps into the studio to recap a big weekend of action across North America. First Orlando sets the shutout streak record in NWSL in front of a record crowd. On the other end of the standings the playoff race takes another turn as there are some new teams that have inserted their name into the race. In MLS the top four seeds in both conferences are up for grabs and a new team has entered the eastern conference playoff race. 2:40 NWSL Recap 10:07 MLS RecapSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesda...
Sep 30, 2024•17 min•Ep. 69
New show on the Soccerwise docket launching to fill your weekend every week. David is going to sit down and chat soccer with some of the most interesting minds in around the game & then answer all your mailbag questions! To start with who better to talk NWSL with than the VP of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director of the Orlando Pride Haley Carter having maybe season in league history. And then David closes out with a slew of mailbag questions all over the map. 1:54 Interview With Orlando...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 68
There were three champions crowned across North America in three hours on Wednesday night. Now Soccerwise is here to break it all down. Tom and Gass dive into LAFC's first Open Cup win. What does the three-peat mean for Vancouver, and how does Columbus carry on after losing the biggest game of all time. 5:23 USOC Final Recap 24:40 What USOC Means To LAFC 27:33 SKC’s Rebuild Going Forward 34:18 Whitecaps Canadian Three-peat 51:38 MLS Vibes Best XI 55:00 Weekend Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Ever...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 67
The NWSL standings had another weekend of chaos. So who better to break it all down than Jordan & David?! They dive into KC's comeback win over Washington. Discuss what The Spirit might have to do without Trinity Rodman. Louisville have gone all in to make the playoffs and can they get there. 4:12 KC’s Bounce Back 19:17 Trinity Rodman Injury Concerns In Washington 29:40 Orlando’s Shutout Streak Continues 37:10 Louisville’s Club Growth 46:30 Twila Kilgore’s Potential NWSL Coaching Future 48:4...
Sep 26, 2024•52 min•Ep. 66
A huge week in North American soccer with 3 trophies on the line and this is what Soccerwise lives for. Tom & Gass get together to review the wild weekend of action, preview all 3 finals across the continent & break news on the coaching hire searches in San Jose/Atlanta. 3:09 San Jose Coaching Search Interview List 16:25 Patrick Viera Leading Candidate In Atlanta 22:10 MLS Weekend Recap 22:20 Timbers Stunner And Playoff Potential 31:19 Chris Armas COY Resume 34:40 FC Dallas Roster Potent...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 65
We are down to the stretch run of the season in both MLS & NWSL so David will be brining you his new Monday morning recap shows. First a recap on where things stand at the top of the Eastern & Western Conference in MLS as 4 new teams add their names officially to the 2024 playoff field. Then he breaks down the wild twists and turns along the playoff lines. In NWSL Orlando continue their historic form as KC locks in a playoff spot off the back of their 3-0 win over The Spirit. But the big...
Sep 23, 2024•20 min•Ep. 64
A double portion of MLS action this week so Tom & David are back in the lab to break it all down. With watchability darlings Galaxy & Timbers facing off you knew it was going to be a good match day but who had the biggest win? Who made the biggest jump in the playoffs? And much more to dig into. 5:30 MLS Roster Rule Chat 12:14 Timbers Goalscoring Celebration 20:04 Evander MVP Conversation 24:29 LA Galaxy Question Marks 29:13 Philly Union Turnaround 32:06 NYCFC Struggles 38:40 Orlando’s 3...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 63
Orlando & KC clashed again and Orlando remain undefeated! Jordan & Gass sit down to tell you why this matchup was much different, and what it could mean going forward. Then they try to chart a way forward for the faltering Portland Thorns. Plus what has led to Bay FC's charge towards the playoffs and is Louisville's gamble to get to 8th worth it? 8:51 Orlando-KC Reaction 25:08 NWSL Cup 2024 Predictions 27:24 Whats Gone Wrong In Portland? 40:30 Louisville Playoff Push 47:40 Bay FC’s Glow ...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 62
A massive weekend of swings in the standings means another Soccerwise "Weekend Recap" from Tom & Gass. Like every week down the stretch they go through Best Match, Biggest win for playoff push, Biggest win for shield race (last one?), Who’s back of the week? Bounce back, MY BAD, and Who’s out this week. Plus outside the games big news across California as the guys dig into Vela's return to LAFC & San Diego officially naming Mikey Varas their inaugural coach. And finally a preview of the ...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 61
An absurd weekend of MLS & NWSL action and David is here to keep you up to date. We start in NWSL with the big rematch between ORL & KC and how this one looked different than before. Then a rundown of the rest of the playoff race in NWSL, some oddly timed loans to Europe & the u20's miraculous comeback. The weekend may have been even bigger in MLS headlined by the LA Galaxy's come from behind stunner in El Trafico somehow beating out Messi's two goal return for moment of the weekend....
Sep 16, 2024•25 min•Ep. 60
It has finally happened Tom & Gass comb through the details of how US Soccer got Pochettino over the line. After celebrating the CONCACAF Kings Canada they dig into their MLS underrated Best XI (who are now all properly rated), and preview a huge weekend of rivalries with El Trafico & Hell Is Real 3:59 The Details Behind Pochettino Taking Over USMNT 17:27 Canada Kings Of CONCACAF? 29:00 Tom & David Select MLS Underrated Best XI 59:33 El Trafico Preview 1:04:48 Hell Is Real Preview 1:...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 59
There is never a dull moment in NWSL and this weekend was no different. After checking in on the KC panic meter last week did they do enough in the 1-0 win over Utah to settle the nerves? And what will the rematch look like against now playoff clinched Orlando on Friday night? Of course Jordan & Gass have to take the time to celebrate Alex Morgan upon her retirement. And lastlu what do they take from the monumental anonymous GM survey published by ESPN? 3:40 Orlando Clinch Playoff Spot 10:40...
Sep 12, 2024•52 min•Ep. 58
Gass and Tom get together to figure out what the US needs to accomplish against New Zealand Tonight, and how Canada can keep rolling against Mexico. Then they dive into a wacky weekend of MLS with Columbus playing field players in goal & Caleb Porter ethering referees. Plus the MLSPA released the list of 2025 MLS Free Agents today so they cull through to find the top options and most interesting possibilites. 8:55 USMNT & Pochettino Update 18:02 CANMNT Confidence & Mexico Preview 25:...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 57
What a weekend across North America. Gass sits down to celebrate Canada, try and find a pulse on the USMNT, give Alex Morgan her flowers and try to decipher what happened in Columbus on Saturday. Plus every Monday means mailbag. Some great questions about US-CAN Best XI, field players in goal, mistakes playing out of the back and much more. 2:37 Oh Canada Celebration 14:11 USMNT Reaction 19:08 Mail Setting A Combined CAN-USMNT Best XI 24: 48 NWSL Recap Alex Morgan’s Goodbye & Big Wins Around...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 56
The last foundational piece of Atlanta United's historic expansion project is gone. Now Garth Lagerway has a lot of work to do with $45 million to spend, two open DP spots, an interim coach, and no Sporting Director. Tom & Gass dig into what has happened in The ATL and what comes next. Then the guys reach for the stars debating where the biggest names in MLS belong. And of course they preview the upcoming US v Canada friendly where Gass puts on his manager sweater vest to set the lineups. 2:...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 55
Huge weekend of NWSL action but the big question who is for real and who is a pretender. Jordan & David dig into the hot teams below the playoff lines to gauge who can keep it up. And a lot of the playoff push has been driven by massive signings as NWSL spent over $1.1million in the latest window what does this mean, and what could be next step for the league? 8:42 New CBA Implications 19:50 NWSL Spending Power On Display In Summer Transfer Window 25:18 Buying Or Selling Utah, Bay & Seat...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 54
With MLS entering the homestretch of the season Gass & Tom start their weekly temperature checks. The guys will set the stage for the playoff race while talking through how the weekend results affect it all. Of course Tommy Scoops is also always talking transfers so he lets you know how excited Whitecaps fans should be about their new DP. Also who made the best move at the close of the transfer window? Also some big mailbag questions sprinkled in. 5:04 Mailbag Should You Retire Jersey Number...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 53
With the domestic cup semifinals in the US and Canada behind us, Gass and Tom will recap the tournaments so far and give you a preview of the US Open Cup and Canadian Championship finals. They'll also cover the weekend's big stories in MLS with Leagues Cup in the rearview mirror. But, first, Tommy Scoops will give us his ideas for how MLS can better sync their transfer windows with the European calendar. He'll also take you into the Ice Cream Shop with updates on some transfer possibilities for ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 52
A special episode of Soccerwise in reaction to the historic CBA agreement between NWSL and The NWSL PA. After David goes over some of the details of the new deal NWSL PA President Tori Huster takes us behind the scenes. Tori answers it all how did this happen? What does it mean for players? What is next? And so much more. And then David brings in a legal expert Susie Cirilli a partner at Ellenoff Grossman and Schole working in the labor and employment group specializing in sports. Susie helps us...
Aug 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 51
The transfer window might be closed, but The Ice Cream Shop isn't! On this episode, Tom Bogert will serve up some breaking news from MLS's newest Southern California club, San Diego FC. Afterwards Bobby Warshaw of Bloom Sports joins the show to explain how a club like San Diego lands on a candidate. We also have US Open Cup and Canadian Championship semifinal previews, including the probability of Indy Eleven making history! After the Columbus Crew's dramatic win on Sunday night, Tom & Gass ...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 50
What a weekend it was! Columbus maintains their dominance over LAFC in cup finals, NWSL is back and honoring a legend in Megan Rapinoe & MLS teams are enjoying the road? Gass recaps all of this and dives into the discord mailbag. Answering questions on NWSL CBA, MLS transfer rules, and are LAFC the evil empire of MLS?! 4:16 Leagues Cup Final 15:30 MLS Weekend Notes 19:46 NWSL Weekend Notes 28:45 Mailbag 33:18 NWSL CBA's Reality For Small Market Clubs 40:38 MLS Club Relocation 42:45 Willian F...
Aug 26, 2024•50 min•Ep. 49
We go again! Crew vs LAFC for a chance to lift a trophy this time in Leagues Cup Tom & Gass are stoked to break it all down. With MLS regular season returning this weekend the crew ranks all 29 teams in terms of watchability. But first Tom sits down with newly extended Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire. 8:36 Leagues Cup Semi Reaction 26:30 Finals Preview 36:12 Duncan McGuire Interview 46:51 MLS Watchability Rankings Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 48
Jordan & David react to the big trades for Louisville, KC, Seattle, and Orlando while previewing every single matchup in the NWSL's return weekend. From the top of the table clashes of Gotham v Portland & Washington v KC. To all the new faces in new places we're so excited to see across the league and of course the return of so many Olympic stars. 8:16 Orlando’s Trade For Carson Pickett 14:54 Utah & Bay FC’s Prospects For 2nd Half Of The Season 22:55 Portland’s New Look Attack & ...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 47
Tom and Gass preview the Leagues Cup semifinal matches for Columbus/Philly and LAFC/Colorado. How will the Union replace fan favorite Jose Martinez? Can Columbus keep their home streak going? Can anyone beat LAFC? Where does Colorado's win over Club America rank in all-time moments for the club? We've also got Ice Cream Shop scoops for Red Bulls fans (outbound transfer for Tolkin?) and Rapids fans (more details on Bombito's move to Nice). You can catch Soccerwise live on YouTube, Twitch and Twit...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 46
In today's weekend recap and mailbag episode, Gass is serving up a rundown of the Leagues Cup quarterfinals, and giving his initial thoughts on the USL Super League's inaugural weekend. He'll also touch on what Landon Donovan's appointment in San Diego means for the Wave, and recap/preview the current slate of NWSL friendlies. The mailbag is full of MLS questions from the Patreon subscribers, so you'll get a healthy dose of Gass's thoughts on the MLS Summer Transfer Window as well as an inventor...
Aug 19, 2024•35 min•Ep. 45
WOW! USMNT is about to hire Mauricio Pochettino the same day the MLS summer transfer window closes. This is what Soccerwise was built for and Tom & Gass are excited to work through it all. The guys go through their winners and losers in MLS from the window. And then they react to the big Pochettino news. 6:47 Charlotte FC Pep Biel signing 17:06 Judgement on FC Cincy’s Summer Window 25:45 The Crew’s Strong Summer Window 27:55 Houston Dynamo Summer Winners 31:00 SKC’s Uninspiring Season 34:37 ...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 44
WE ARE BACK! Jordan & David back in the saddle to break down the best one of the best leagues in the world. And we have a special episode to welcome you all back. First they put a bow on the 2024 Olympics Women's soccer & breakdown all the latest big time signings. Then Jordan & David partake in Soccerwise's first ever standings draft while digging into the biggest stories for those clubs heading into the second half of the season. 2:07 Top Olympic Memories 13:21 Katie Zelem Signing ...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 43
Join Tom and Gass as they name the handful of MLS clubs that still need to make major moves during this Transfer Window. Unfortunately, Canada's window closes “early,” so they’ll also pay special attention to where things stand for the three clubs in the Great White North. You’ll also get a comprehensive preview of the knockout rounds in Leagues Cup. Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube/Twitch/Twitter at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thurs...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 42
IT HAPPENED! The USWNT secures the gold medal with their 1-0 victory over Brazil in Paris. That means the final USWNT post-game show is on deck. Kacey has her US gear on and is ready to breakdown how the US got over the line, what it means for these players/program, and the Emma Hayes "effect".Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
Aug 12, 2024•46 min•Ep. 41
Join Tom and Gass as they name the handful of MLS clubs that still need to make major moves during this Transfer Window. Unfortunately, Canada's window closes “early,” so they’ll also pay special attention to where things stand for the three clubs in the Great White North. You’ll also get a comprehensive preview of the knockout rounds in Leagues Cup. 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 ...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 40
