As we enter a massive week in US Soccer David brings in a massive acquisition on loan. Ben Wright (615 Soccer) joins as cohost to talk through the bevy of massive stories around the game. They start with the breaking news around Caleb Porter's dismissal in New England talking through what it means for the club & the two time MLS Cup winner. Then they recap a Saturday that was the highest scoring weekend in MLS history, put to bed eliminated sides TFC & ATL (off the back of their 5-4 loss...
Sep 15, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 250
The international window has finally come to a close and there is plenty to talk about. First Tom & David look back on the window that was and what we should take from the week and who we need to track going forward. Then they have your rundown of what you need to be focused on and remember as we come back into the stretch run of MLS. 4:50 USMNT's Future With Five In The Back 14:15 Who's Club Play Is Most Important To USMNT Fans 19:05 Tom's USMNT Best XI Today 24:40 Derek Cornelius & Can...
Sep 11, 2025•49 min•Ep. 249
We thought the breaking news was over for the season and how wrong we were. Gotham shatters the NWSL trade fee record with their move out of left field for Jaedyn Shaw. Jordan & David are back to dig into what it means for Shaw, Gotham, North Carolina & NWSL. Angel City have gotten into the trade market as well as they try to fgiure out what is their future post Alyssa Thompson, and Bay are preparing to hire their second ever coach. 4:15 Jaedyn Shaw Historic Trade 21:08 What Is North Car...
Sep 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 248
Somehow Tom & David survived the floods outside of Red Bull Arena (thanks Tyler) and have all their USMNT thoughts to dig into. Did anyone shine in their opportunity? Was the US really the better team like Mauricio Pochettino said? What was the coolest part of the gameday? What are expectations against Japan? After that they discuss Canada's historic 3-0 win in Bucharest & Ismael Kone's argument with Jesse Marsch. Finally we have SOME suspensions out of the leagues cup final, and the onl...
Sep 08, 2025•59 min•Ep. 247
The USMNT is prepping for their big matchup against South Korea on Saturday so Tom & David are doing the same. They talk through the big things they need to see in this game. Then they run through all the official playoff news celebrating Philly's playoff clinch. And more importantly going to the drawing board for MTL & DC's offseason makeovers. 4:40 Celebrating Sounders 10:45: Philly Clinch Playoff Spot In Epic Turnaround 21:30 Anders Dryer Clinches David's MVP Vote 27:40 Montreal Seaso...
Sep 04, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 246
Jordan is back from a two week vacation and what a crucial time to return. After a year of earth shattering transfers we might have the biggest one yet with the reports around Alyssa Thompson leaving for Chelsea. David & Jordan talk about what this tells us about the project in LA, and bigger picture for NWSL. Then they look at Utah's big attacking addition on top of their strong recent run of form, and Chicago's new announced stadium. 8:00 Alyssa Thompson Potential Move To Chelsea 24:32 Big...
Sep 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 245
Susannah is leading today’s Committee gathering while David is off in the badlands riding a bison. The Committee is joined by Susannah’s former tag team partner and current co-host of Full Time for The Athletic, Jillian Sackovits. The duo are joined by Committee members Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle. Tom celebrates his championship victory at his adult rec soccer league. Jillian gives us the inside scoop of what it was like to be on the field for the Luis Suarez spitting incident after the Leagues C...
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 244
A big show filled with top flight guests is on tap for Soccerwise. With Jordan away David turns to some favorites of the show in Kacey White & Haley Carter (Orlando Pride). First Kacey talks through the big news of the week from Bay's record crowd to Alana Kennedy's transfer and the unfortunate Barbara Banda's injury news. Then Haley Carter joins the show to take us behind the scenes of the biggest transfer in soccer history, how the transfer market is changing, covering for the loss of a Ba...
Aug 27, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 243
The transfer window is over but the news doesn't stop as Tom is the first to report STL City SC is moving on from their first sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel. After that we still have to talk about all the late moves in the transfer window, and finally they look at the wild weekend that was and ahead to the Leagues Cup semifinal. 6:35 Lutz Pfannenstiel Let Go In STL 31:25 Whitecaps Controversial Win 33:40 FCC Late Transfer Fury 40:10 Insanity Atop The East 44:20 Min United Transfer Questions...
Aug 25, 2025•56 min•Ep. 242
You the know the vibes! It is the final live "Ice Cream Shop" or the year and while Tommy Scoops is cooking David bring in two big name short term loans in Andrew Wiebe & Matt Doyle. After Tom breaks out all the latest news the guys use their extra time to chat through the biggest moves of the window, and which clubs did the best work. 4:00 Paxten Aaronson & Rapids Window 16:45 Nashville Secure Jonny Perez 19:30 RSL Sign Deandre Yedlin 25:40 Caden Clark’s Massive Chasfer to DC 29:45 Whit...
Aug 21, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 241
A big announcement at kickback media with our latest massive transfer means Brianna Pinto has joined the committee. Brianna partners David to help breakdown the biggest stories of the week. They start with the weather delay fiasco in KC and what the experience is like for a player. Then they celebrate the impending world record transfer of Lizbeth Ovalle to Orlando. The soccer on the field should not be forgotten though after weekend filled with last minute equalizers from a cast of characters. ...
Aug 20, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 240
Tom is away for the rest of the week so David is joined by two powerhouse guests. First Michele Giannone joins to chat about his last 3 weeks being in the building with some of the biggest names in the region. They cover a lot from best #9 in MLS history, to favorite stadium, and talking to big name coaches. Finally they handicap the brackets for Leagues Cup & US Open Cup titles. Speaking of Open Cup the Union finally got to play their quarterfinal against Red Bulls. Bradley Carnell joins to...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 239
It hasn't been long since our last episode, but SO much has happened. North Carolina has parted ways with Sean Nahas after 4 years as head coach, but we're not totally sure why. Jordan & David break it down while discussing Chicago's 4th interim but new permanent head coaching hire. On the field the Thorns showed their threat in a huge 4-2 win over rivals Seattle this past weekend, and we prepare for a matchup of 1 vs 2 in KC on Saturday. 6:00 Sean Nahas Fired From NC Courage 23:30 Chicago H...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 238
La Liga is headed for our shores in more ways than one so David and Tom are here to talk about it all. They discuss what this means for soccer in America & potential transfers to Spain. They also break down the big doubleheader week of Philly vs Red Bulls & Colorado's soccer legends. 8:40 La Liga Moving Games To The USA 17:25 Ice Cream Shop Starting With Alex Freeman 21:45 Tani Oluwaseyi Potential La Liga Move 25:20 Santi Moreno Moves To Fluminense 33:00 Orlando & Seattle Win BIG 42:...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 237
You all know the bet that was put in place between the hosts of Lobbing Scorchers & Soccerwise AND ITS TIME TO COLLECT. Ari & Noah stop by to grovel at Tom's feet, and then denounce Rave Green. Then David & Tom break down where Leagues Cup stands and why, and of course the Ice Cream Shop. 1:00 Lobbing Scorchers Pays up & Talks 2025 Sounders 30:15 Leagues Cup Update & Format Discussion 43:55 Ice Cream Shop Opens Up On Timbers, FCC, Colorado, San Jose, FC Dallas And Much More 1...
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 236
NWSL returned with a BANG coming out of the long international break. It was preceded by Ally Sentnor's blockbuster trade to KC. The games delivered on their own as Mia Fishel made her debut, and Trinity Rodman stole the show at Row-di. 11:00 Nick Cushing Named 1st Denver Summit FC Head Coach 22:30 Ally Sentnor Blockbuster Trade To KC 35:45 Sites & Sounds From Rowdi & Trinity Rodman’s Return 48:00 Rivalry Weekend Preview
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 235
The Soccerwise crew is back coming off a massively eventful weekend from breaking news out of South Korea to drinking in all of Vermont. First David regales Tom and all of us with his experiences in Burlington for the USL2 final. Then Tom takes into the scoops in the ice cream shop right off the back of breaking the Djordje Mihailovic cashfer to Toronto. They dig into Son’s potential record transfer to LAFC. And then Tom lays out the 12 biggest storylines that will decide the fate of the 2025 ML...
Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 234
MLS and Liga MX are locked into a death battle through the Leagues Cup, but the question is does anyone care?! Tom & David talk the wild games so far, and what the rest of this round will look like. Then they open up the Ice Cream Shop to talk Thomas Muller's rights moving to Vancouver, Matt Turner's potential NE return, Timo Werner update & much more. 5:15 Matt Turner Returning To The Revs? 16:05 What Will Muller Do In VAN & FCC Return 24:00 Rapids Sign Rob Holding & LAFC Sign N...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 233
Finally the NWSL regular season has returned! Jordan & David are back to talk about all things that have happened this summer. Starting with some trophies from the Euro & WAFCON finals to the signings across NWSL as the SW family gets you prepped for the weekend to come.
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 232
There are no weekends off during the summer of soccer (unless you are Messi apparently) so Tom & David are here to dig in. They talk through all the big news flying out of Tom's Ice Cream Shop starting with Son Heung-min talking to LA & Thomas Muller interested in Canada. Then they talk through the controversey around Messi's suspension and all the action from the MLS weekend. 5:45 Muller To Vancouver 16:30 Son To LAFC 22:45 Columbus Officially Secure Their Cucho Replacement 27:00 RSL Si...
Jul 28, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 231
David, Jordan, and Tommy Scoops are joined by fans, local Austin podcasts, and Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira for an amazing show at Haymaker Austin. Join us for our first ever 50 States of Soccer, a classic Ice Cream Shop, and a one-of-a-kind Soccerwise episode.
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 230
The Soccerwise crew was part of a historic announcement yesterday launching Kickback Soccer Media. Tom & David jump on to tell you all about it, and are joined by new teammate Susannah Fuller to talk about their new project "50 States Of Soccer" and the Austin show. But first wow what a week it has been Rodrigo De Paul has signed in Miami, Charlotte hunting a former ATL DP striker, and Wednesday's matches threw another wrench into the Shield race. 2:07 Soccerwise Crest Explainer 10:20 How Ro...
Jul 17, 2025•59 min•Ep. 229
As the NWSL break continues the latest guest joins the show this time from San Deigo Wave midfield. Savannah McCaskill and her team have overporformed the expectations so far this season. But most importantly is how they have done it playing open an exciting soccer. McCaskill talks through what makes this team special, the attributes of some young phenoms, her lack of surprise watching Delphine Cascarino crush the Euros, and their stated goals for the rest of the year.
Jul 16, 2025•40 min•Ep. 228
A Breaking. News. Emergency. Pod. A scoop to end all scoops from big Tommy. What's the scoop? Soccerwise family is growing, as we officially announce Kickback Soccer Media! Soccerwise will be front and center alongside our newest show the Kickback Committee, as Susannah Fuller will host the American soccer group chat with a bunch of soccer friends including Mark-Anthony Kaye, Claudia Pagan, Michele Giannone, & more. They will be bringing that happy hour hang energy on everything from the big...
Jul 16, 2025•14 min•Ep. 227
Epic episode of Soccerwise coming at you. Tom & David sitdown with one of their favorites in San Jose breakout star Beau Leroux. He talks about his winding path to the SJ first team, representing his hometown, and an international future. Then they dig into all the latest scoops out of the ice cream shop. From u22 signings coming into the league to stars heading south of the border. 5:00 Dani Periera & Soccerwise Austin Annoucement 7:35 Milan Iloski Ends Loan In San Diego With 10 Goals &...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 226
David coming right out of Metlife at the CWC final to bring you all the biggest storylines from the weekend. We hit it all the Hell Is Real delivers again, Rossi/Hany/Dreyer/Messi MVP race, CTL's post Agyemang plans, and more. To finish David talks about how big a signing Mia Fishel can be for the Reign as Laura Harvey gets her crown jewel in Seattle's attack. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
Jul 14, 2025•20 min•Ep. 225
USOC Bingo has offically been hit. A rained out game, a red card for punching someone, a PK shootout, and a manager gets fired. Tom & David break down everything we saw, and dive deep on what the future of DC United looks like post Troy Lessene. Then they walk into the "Ice Cream Shop" with some big scoops on Rodrigo De Paul coming to Miami, Columbus looking at a Cucho replacement from the Club World Cup & a Timo Werner update. 4:40 DC United Fire Troy Lesesne After USOC Loss 12:00 DC Hi...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 224
With a week off for July 4th celebrations behind them David & Jordan come back to the show the only proper way with a NEWLY MINTED USWNT goal scorer from Kansas City in Izzy Rodriguez. She joins the show to talk about her experiences with the USWNT last week, best book recomnedations, how CPKC Stadium has changed the club, and much more. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
Jul 09, 2025•55 min•Ep. 223
A script we have all seen before has come to a close in the Gold Cup. The US and Mexico battled in a hard fought final and this time El Tri gets over the line. Tom & David jump on to react to what we saw in the final and more importantly what we take from this month. Then they jump into "The Ice Cream Shop" as NYCFC make a DP signing, San Jose opens up another spot, and teams start to lock in their summer acquisitions. Afterwards they talk about Nasvhille's wild win and what the top of the t...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 222
The holiday weekend has begun in the US so Tom & David sat down with Orlando City GM & Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira. He talks about the growth of the Brazilian league, how far MLS sits behind it, and what the league could do to catch up. Then he dives into some stories of his "what if" signings that never happend, growing OCSC's academy, and the goals for 2025. Before all of this though David runs the rule back over the big international games on Wednesday night for the USMNT & ...
Jul 03, 2025•57 min•Ep. 221
