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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MLS's owners are sitting down right now to vote on flipping the MLS calendar and changing the league structure. So Tom & David sit down on their own to talk about the pros and cons behind these moves. But this isn't the only news of the week as Tommy Scoops opens the "Ice Cream Shop" on a Nashville club legend entering free agency alongside Quakes star Cristian Espinoza. Plus of course they talk USMNT heading into the big clashes against the Guays. 3:18 BOG Vote On MLS Schedule Change 21:41 ...
What a week to keep up with! We had the arguably the biggest upset in NWSL Playoff history, a PK shootout, three extra time games, AND a new expansion club. David is joined by Committee member Brianna Pinto to relive it all. First they dig into all the drama from round one of the playoffs. How Washington overcame a valiant Louisville, Portland's magical home experience, Gotham's dream upset & Marta willing her way on to the next round. Then they look forward to two monumental matchups coming...
Hosts Tom and Matt Doyle dive deep into a thrilling MLS playoff round, dissecting every major matchup. They analyze NYCFC's win over Charlotte, the chaotic Minnesota United comeback against Seattle, FC Cincinnati's rally past Columbus, and Inter Miami's Messi-fueled dominance over Nashville. The discussion extends to individual player impacts, coaching decisions, and a detailed look into the offseason prospects for the eliminated teams including Portland, Nashville, Columbus, Seattle, and Charlotte.
This episode, recorded live in Charlotte, NC, delves into the high stakes of Game 3 between Charlotte FC and NYCFC. Hosts David Goss and Tom Bogert are joined by Charlotte FC's Zoran Krneta and Dean Smith, and commentator Eric Krakauer, to dissect the series, discuss tactical approaches, and highlight crucial players like Wilfred Zaha and Kalina. They also reflect on the team's season, strong fan support, and the club's robust player development pipeline. The conversation emphasizes Charlotte FC's growing presence in MLS and its future potential.
This episode provides comprehensive previews of the MLS single-elimination playoff games, dissecting tactical challenges, key player absences, and rivalries. It also covers major MLS news, including Tata Martino's return to Atlanta United and Josef Martinez's departure from San Jose, alongside a deep dive into the USMNT roster and its controversies. The show features an exclusive interview with Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina, who discusses penalty shootouts, team defense, and his club's playoff aspirations.
The NWSL regular season came to a close in dramatic fashion on Sunday. David & Jordan join forces to relive the tension, celebrate Louisville, and wonder what's next for North Carolina. Now the playoff bracket is set to our hosts pick through all the big details to know matchup by matchup. 3:30 Boston & Denver Home Openers Announced 9:17 Reliving Decision Day For Louisville & North Carolina 27:43 KC vs Gotham Preview 40:35 Washington vs Louisville Preview 50:30 Portland vs Wave Previ...
Hosts Tom and David deliver exclusive breaking news regarding coaching changes in MLS, with Marko Mitrović heading to the New England Revolution and Marc Dos Santos as the frontrunner for LAFC. They also provide a comprehensive recap of the intense first round of MLS playoffs, highlighting dominant performances, dramatic comebacks, and tactical insights. Additionally, the episode covers significant news from the USL, including North Carolina FC's controversial decision to halt operations and the league's ambitious hire of an EPL executive.
This episode recaps a full round of MLS playoffs, ranking potential upsets and dissecting key matchups like NYCFC vs. Charlotte and LAFC vs. Austin. The hosts also dig into the latest MLSPA salary releases, discussing major player contracts and club spending strategies. Additionally, they cover significant coaching rumors, including Tata Martino's potential return to Atlanta United, and analyze front office and roster decisions for St. Louis City SC and New York Red Bulls.
It all comes down to this is it the final countdown or the day of consequence, or decision day in NWSL… Jordan & David debate what this final day should be called. Then they dig into everything left or play for from the final playoff spot to the huge standing swings that are possible. After that they go through the post season awards to set the stage of what the finalist pools could look like. And of course they talk USWNT & Brazil’s big win in England. 7:45 Recap Of International Week F...
Hosts David Goss and Tommy Scoops break down the exhilarating first weekend of the MLS Cup playoffs, analyzing Inter Miami's dominant victory over Nashville, Philadelphia's dramatic penalty shootout win against Chicago, Vancouver's impressive performance against FC Dallas, and San Diego's hard-fought triumph over Portland. The episode also features shocking mid-show breaking news regarding the New York Red Bulls firing their coach and sporting director, discussing the team's struggles and future. Additionally, they cover the unexpected cancellation of the USMNT January camp and its implications for MLS players.
A special interview on the verge of the playoffs Charlotte FC GM Zoran Krneta sits down with Tom & Gass. He talks about the clubs best season so far and Wilfred Zaha's suspension but also his impact. Then they talk big picture about MLS how the u22 initiative can be changed to create greater impact, and the transfer window adjustments.
This SoccerWise episode dives deep into the 2025 MLS Playoffs, offering a comprehensive series-by-series preview with insights and predictions. Hosts Tom and Gass analyze key matchups, discuss player availability, and share their excitement for the postseason. The episode also covers Lionel Messi's significant contract extension with Inter Miami and concludes with a detailed segment on their picks for MLS Postseason Awards and their Best XI selections.
It is the best time of the year as fall is upon us and the playoffs are on the verge of kicking off in NWSL. But with an international break coming in Soccerwise has put together a special episode. The crew interviews two of their favorites in Kling & Kristen. First Kling talks about what it takes to win a championship in NWSL, the friends she has made along the way, and soccer in the great state of Pennsylvania! Then Kristen comes on to reminisce about her trophy laden career on the verge o...
The hosts dive into the exhilarating MLS Decision Day, reacting to late goals, red cards, and surprising standings shifts across both conferences. They cover major news, including Atlanta United's decision to part ways with Ronny Deila and the controversial post-game comments from Colorado's Chris Armas. The episode meticulously previews every playoff series, detailing San Diego's historic expansion season and Messi's Golden Boot dominance, setting the stage for an unpredictable postseason.
With the final weekend of the season on the horizon it is time to get report cards for every team AND us! Matt Doyle joins David & Tom to recap the over/under lines he set in preseason, and what we said about each team. The squad goes over which teams out kicked their coverage and which floundered. And of course they dig into all the biggest storylines to watch for this Decision Day. Not to be forgotten our beloved college soccer at the end the crew chats about "Next Gen" white paper on the ...
With the playoff push at its peak right now Jordan & David jump on with a lot to talk about. First they delve into the flurry of retirements being announced from Christen Press to Lauren Barnes. Then they check in on standings to see how the playoff race is shaping up, and look back on 2024 to give context to the current season. Finally of course the crew digs into Emma Hayes latest lineup selection.
Soccerwise legend Michele Giannone fills in for Tommy Scoops to kick off one of the biggest weeks of the year. They run through the top performers for the USMNT, as well as in the MLS 2025 season, and get ready for the final week of the season. 8:45 ATX Clinch Playoff Spot What Is Their 2025 Season? 16:44 Vancouver Top Of The West In Come From Behind Win 23:50 What To Play For On Decision Day In The West 39:12 What To Play For In The East 48:00 Has Orlando City Regressed Over The Last Two Years?...
Soccerwise and Kickback Committee bring you a special joint show for the occasion! Tom and David talk about Darlington Nagbe’s retirement from soccer and his legacy on the American game. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also announce their retirements and discuss their impacts on MLS along with what their exits mean for Inter Miami’s future. The duo react to the 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 list. A preview of the USMNT vs. Ecuador match. Susannah Fuller joins the show after some slight tech hiccups on beh...
Soccerwise has a lot to cover with playoff races and expansion signings happening at the same time. First Jordan & David talk through Louisville's monumental performance in North Carolina that may have finally broken their playoff curse. Then of course the crew has to touch on the fireworks at Raudi in DC. Not to be forgotten Boston has signed an USWNT gold medal winner & a Balon D'or finalist as their roster comes into view. Finally they set the stage for the final two playoff spots com...
The Philly Union have clinched their second ever shield at home in a storybook ending. Tom & David get back together to discuss this amazing turnaround and where this team ranks all time. Then they follow Denis Bouanga's recent example and get into the goals breaking down the late stretch of the Golden Boot race. Then they go international talking about the US U20s group stage performance and upcoming knock out game vs Italy. Plus sad news on the injury front for Canada.
On the eve of a cup final for Sacramento Republic their President & GM Todd Dunivant sits down with David. They talk about the buzz around the big game, and their first Jaegermeister Cup experiences. Then they hit on a bevy of topics from losing academy players to MLS clubs, how their new stadium can change the city, how USL has changed in the last decade, and so much more!
The 2025 USOC has finally come to a close. On Yom Kippur with David out atoning for the sins of his terrible preseason takes, Tom turns to one of the greats Joe Lowery (Backheeled) to bring it home. They talk through Nashville's historic night and Austin's heartbreak. And of course get you set for a huge round of MLS action, and USMNT's upcoming camp.
We thought silly season was over with the external NWSL transfer window closing. How wrong were we? Jordan and David wake up to the blockbuster move of Hina Sugita from Portland to Angel City. They talk about how this affects both clubs, and how Sugita & M.A Vignola can affect their new squads. Then they dig into the big moments of the weekend from Gotham & Washington's dominant wins, to Orlando breaking their winless streak in San Diego. 5:45 Hina Sugita Trade 21:43 Gotham Impressing 30...
It feels like MLS after dark nowadays from the moment the ball kicks each weekend. Tom & David log in to help us all breath through all the chaos. They hit on the all the big notes from PHI seemingly clinching the clubs 2nd ever Supporters Shield to NYCFC extinguishing their rival Reb Bulls record playoff streak plus San Jose emerging in the west playoff spot but FC Dallas charging hard. Then the guys talk about the keys for the upcoming USOC final, and most importantly they talk to Nashvill...
David is unavailable this Thursday for a live recording but fear not! He got in the lab with Tommy Scoops to cook up something special for you all. Your hosts put on a draft of the 8 teams already eliminated from playoff contention to see who's future they trust the most. Then they dive into the history books with your recommendations of the greatest duos in MLS history with the like of Obafemi Martins, Sebastian Giovinco, Robbie Kean etc that Son-Bounga are chasing. 3:20 Wessam Abou-Ali's Seaso...
KC Current are the fastest champions in NWSL history. Jordan & David jump on to talk about the historic run this club has had. They relive the scenes on the ground at CPKC stadium. Besides KC everyone else is battling to the end so they recap all the wild results from the weekend and look ahead. And don't worry they have some choice words for the French soccer press as well! Which also connects to Commissioner Berman's latest media availability about expansion, spending on development and sa...
David has returned to Tom just in time for Columbus to set their season on fire and the shield race to flip again. They dig into the future of eliminated SKC's in their official season obit. On the back of Bounaga & Son's historic hat trick run they debate the best duos in MLS. There is a US u20 roster to get excited about & questions again surround DC United. 7:30 Shield Recap After A Wild Week 18:15 What Is Wrong In Columbus 28:25 Eastern Conference Final Playoff Spot Battle 30:45 Minn...
The nature of college sports has changed a lot over the last few years, and college soccer is getting ready for its makeover. Two legends of the game in Brian Weise (Georgetown) & Sasho Cirovski (Maryland) sit down with David to talk through where we stand. They talk about what college soccer can be, the changes necessary to take it there, and how important it is to the landscape of the American game.
Join Tom Bogert and special guest Tom Hindle as they dive into the latest in the world of soccer. From the US Open Cup semi-finals to the standout performances in MLS, they it all. Listen in as they discuss the unexpected twists in recent matches, the impact of key players, and the evolving dynamics of the sport.
Did we just see the NWSL Championship preview between KC v WASH. Jordan & David get together to breakdown all of it from the absence of Temwa Chawinga to Hal Hershfelt's questionable red card. Then they talk about the record goal for Olivia Moultrie as she raises her game in 2025 and Jaedyn Shaw scoring in her Gottham debut back in San Diego. And of course they ruminate on the scary moments in Seattle for Savannah Demelo. 9:10 Update On Savannah Demelo 19:12 Kansas City vs Washington Recap O...
