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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Our favorite annual tradition is back for the second time ever. Matt Doyle the keeper of the numbers rejoins the show to take Tom & Gass through the rankings. The three of them way in on every team in MLS and add in their locks for the five picks they each feel most confident about. Spoilers from DC United at the bottom to reigning MLS Cup champs Inter Miami at the top they talk through it all. **Note this was recorded on 1/27 due to the birth of Carmelo Skattebo Bogert. So some host takes w...
Get your pencils and notebooks out because it is time to get wiser about soccer together! Bobby Warshaw (Bloom Sports) takes David & Matt through the exercise of planning a winning MLS roster. He asks them the same questions he asks some of the biggest clubs CSO's. Listen to the debate and conversation. And you can answer the questions yourself about the club you would build. See the questions below and send the hosts your thoughts on Bluesky or in the Discord! What are your objectives for t...
We finally have games to talk about like on the field! David & Jordan break down the Gotham match vs Corinthians. They look as well at their two big additions in Jared Dudley & Savanah McCaskill. Then they look at the biggest stories out of USWNT camp especially Rodman's world record contract. Finally they talk about North Carolina Courage finally bringing in their new coach and center forward. 3:30 Gotham Loss In London 19:12 USWNT Camp Reaction 29:12 Rodman's New Contract 36:30 North C...
With the end of the European transfer window in sight a few huge moves have dropped. Tom & David start with USMNT young phenom Alex Freemen's transfer to La Liga side Villarreal. They look at what it means for him, USMNT, and Orlando. Then they check in on Fulham's $38 million bid for Ricardo Pepi, NYCFC's big moves up front, and the opening round matchups of USOC. 9:15 Alex Freeman Sale To Villarreal 21:35 Ricardo Pepi Potential Fulham Move 25:55 NYCFC Alonso Martinez Replacement DP & M...
MLS dropping some big rule changes as Tom & David jump in to to go over all of it. They talk through what this means for MLS teams in 2026 and beyond. Then they dig into the big stories of the week from MIA trying to Big Dawg LAFC to ATL working on their rebuild. There can't be a Soccerwise episode without a long conversation around GAM. And finally the admin puts our hosts through the REAL MLS Jeopardy ringer. 8:20 MLS Transfer Window, Loan & Cashfer Changes 17:20 Inter Miami Try To Big...
We finally have an NWSL schedule! And while it is one of the earliest releases we have had it isn't straight forward. David & Jordan talk through all the oddities and intricacies of 2026. Then they talk about the massive moves of Delphine Cascarino & Denise O'Sullivan moves to Europe. And finally talk about the effect of Temwa Chawinga & Michelle Coopers injuries in KC. 8:30 NWSL Schedule For 2026 23:30 Delphine Cascarino Leaving San Diego 27:15 Denise O'Sullivan Joins Liverpool &...
An active weekend once again includes who else but Inter Miami. Tom & David chat about HOW good this MIA team can become if Bertarame comes on board. They of course talk about the new majority owner of SKC who says they will spend to win. And the "Ice Cream Shop" is LOADED with Facu Torres approaching Austin, Houston adding Bogusz, and of course Josh Sargent's update.
David sit downs in person with these four MLS stars. They talk about a range of topics from youth development, to living in the moment around the World Cup, Wilfred Nancy's future in Europe, Jersey pizza, and much more. 1:00 Seb Berhalter (VAN) on player development, World Cup memories, making the WC roster, and who is next up for the Whitecaps. 8:05 Tim Ream (CTL) on growth of MLS, living in the moment, work life balance, Charlotte's next steps, and more. 22:19 Steven Moreira(CLB) on what makes...
It is the first show of 2026 for Jordan & David and the news is flying across NWSL. They sit down with the new coach of KC Current Chirs Armas to talk about his new role and what he is looking to bring to the team. They also run through the biggest stories across the league from Lindsey Heaps heading home to Denver to San Diego's record trade, and Angel City's rebuild. 5:40 Lindsey Heaps Joins Denver Summitt 17:55 Sam Coffey Signs In Manchester 22:20 NWSLPA Files Grievance On HIP Rule In NWS...
A big show packed with news and guests for Soccerwise. First Tom breaks the news as Timo Werner & San Jose approach a landmark deal. They also talk about Toronto's pursuit of Josh Sargent and Eric Ramsey leaving Minnesota. Then David sits down with Michael Boxall (MIN) & Brandon Vasquez (Austin). 6:30 Timo Werner In Talks With San Jose 18:50 TFC Potential Record Transfer For Josh Sargent 38:00 Eric Ramsey Leaves MIN & Cam Knowles Takes Over 45:11 Ice Cream Shop Chucky Lozano 1:08:10 ...
The band is back together for a megashow to open up the 2026 Ice Cream Shop. Tom & David go through all the biggest breaking news stories. From Nashville pushing into MLS Cup territory to Miami retooling. 4:50 Nancy Out At Celtic 10:18 Nashville Blockbuster Signing For Espinoza 20:00 Jacob Shaffelburg Traded To LAFC 23:30 Inter Miami Secure Allende Return + Big Additions 36:25 Houston In Talks To Acquire Mateus Bogusz 40:50 Seattle Acquire u22 Initiative CM Nikola Petkovic 43:55 Charlotte FC...
To close out our holiday slate we have one of our favorite episodes. Friends of the show Matt Doyle & Bobby Warshaw come on to bounce around some big and small topics around MLS. They dig into what makes a winner and how they would run a club.
Soccerwise was lucky to sit-down with Chicago's Director of Football & Head Coach Gregg Berhalter as the offseason begins. He talks with David about his time with the USMNT, the special season his son had, what wins in MLS, the potential of big name additions in Chicago, and much more.
The Soccerwise crew is preparing for a week without live shows. So Tom is setting the stage for what is most important to keep your eyes on. From coaching vacancies in KC & CLB to big DP holes in the attack of TOR, DAL & San Jose. Then they break down all the latest news from trades and signings + Superdraft news. 10:15 SKC Coaching Hire Needs 13:30 CLB Coaching Search 21:00 TFC DP #9 Search 28:00 Whitecaps Roster Squeeze 33:30 FCC Roster Needs & Dream Dado Valenzuela Homes 46:00 Chr...
Hey Soccerwise crew this is David dropping a sample of our new podcast "Kickback '26". We have built a capsule like this for every country that has qualified for 2026 World Cup so far. They all follow a similar format covering the history of the sport, top world cup moments/soccer moments for each country, urban legend or unsung heroes, and young players to know. All the episode are between 10-18 minutes long so consumable and easy to binge! About a quarter of them have interviews as well, of co...
The news never stops around MLS. Tom has all the big stories to dig into with a massive Cashfer heading to the Revs, Austin looking to offload DPs, Lewandowski talking to Chicago, and much more. And of course they have to talk about the new MLS Divisions being set up & STL landing on a coaching hire. 10:10 MLS Sets 5 Divisions For New League Structure 21:00 Yoann Damet Hired As STL Manager 29:20 Dayne St. Clair Leaves MIN For MIA 42:00 Austin Selling Osman Bukari & Trade For Jayden Nelso...
The last live show of the year has a lot to cover. Jordan and David sit down one last time to talk about the newest NWSL roster rule. The "High Impact Player"rule that unlocks millions in spending. We already see it at play with Sophia Wilson announcing her return to Portland for the 2026 season. Then they look at the big off-seasons upcoming for North Carolina, KC, and Angel City. And finally have some NWSL new years resolutions.
Oh do you want breaking news around MLS? Then you are talking Tom ball so get excited! First the guys dig into all the latest new coach hirings, trades, free agencies & more. Then they dig into a mailbag to hit all the the biggest topics you want to talk to from both the discord and the live chat. 4:55 Michael Bradley Named New York Red Bull Manager 9:00 Lewis Morgan Trade to San Diego & Other Red Bull Transfers 18:45 Matt Wells Leaves Tottenham For Colorado Head Coaching Job 24:40 Union...
Hosts dive into "Tommy Scoop's season," discussing significant trade market activity and top free agent targets like Christian Espinosa and Dane St. Clair. They provide team-specific breakdowns for Vancouver, Red Bulls, Houston, Orlando, and Montreal, highlighting roster changes and player valuations. The episode concludes with a detailed analysis of the challenging CONCACAF Champions Cup draw for MLS teams.
After a week "off" with Jordan grinding through a buffet of 7v7 elite soccer, and David through a world cup draw. There is so much to talk about! They dig into the latest around Trinity Rodman's future, and what to make of all the twists and turns. They then look at the coaching news in both Portland & Bay and what they will mean. And finally they talk about some of the the things that have been on their mind from this talented rookie class playing as Sophomores, to expansion builds, Alyssa ...
An all-time weekend in the North American soccer sphere has finally come to a close. And I am not just talking about Tom going full Miami vice. The guys sit down to recap everything they saw in the swamps of Fort Lauderdale. After they decompress from the last game of the MLS season they look at the big news around the league starting with LAFC's new coach. And of course they break down the big news for USA & Canada form the World Cup draw. 4:30 Miami Gameday Experience 14:10 MLS Cup Game Re...
Kickback 26 is your front-row seat to the 2026 World Cup. Hosted by David Gass, Claudia Pagan, Heath Pearce, and Eric Krakauer, this podcast breaks down every World Cup group with a mix of tactical insight, big-picture context, and a healthy dose of banter. From host-nation pressure on Mexico, Canada and USA to dark horses, “groups of chaos,” and which third-place teams might sneak through, the Committee walks you through the tournament one group at a time—making sense of the draw, matchups, and...
Hosts David Goss and Tommy Scoops provide an in-depth MLS Cup preview, analyzing the tactical matchups between Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps. They feature a conversation with The Athletic's Paul Tenorio, who delves into his new book "The Messi Effect" and discusses Messi's transformative impact on MLS, the league's growth challenges, and future trajectory. The episode also includes a comprehensive "Ice Cream Shop" segment, breaking down significant player transfer news and rumors across the league.
David and Tom break down the MLS Cup semifinals, highlighting Inter Miami's dominant victory over NYCFC, driven by key offensive performances and coach Mascherano's tactical evolution. They also analyze Vancouver Whitecaps' impressive win against San Diego, showcasing their aggressive style and player development. The discussion then pivots to a preview of the MLS Cup final, including key matchups and strategies, before exploring other major MLS news like Chicho Arango's potential transfer and the nuances of the upcoming free agency market.
After a weekend of breathtaking single elimination soccer it is time to take a second to talk soccer before turkey. Tom & David dive into everything we saw from the stunner in Vancouver to the upset in Chester. Then they preview the upcoming round of games as the conference finals are set for Saturday.
A Rosey finish to the season for the 2nd time in three years for Gotham. Jordan & David stop hanging out on the West Coast to breakdown everything from the week. They talk about what is so special about Gotham as a club, what does this mean big picture for Washington, and much more.
The Riverhounds are heading to Tulsa for a final showdown in the USL Championship. And this time the star of the show is a goalkeeper as Eric Dick has won two shootouts in the playoffs and is yet to concede a goal. He sits down with David to talk about this run so far, the task in the final, and what Pittsburgh has come to mean to him.
The USMNT made history this week IN A GOOD WAY! Did you see that coming? Yea you're not alone. Tom & David get together to revel in the US big win over Uruguay & Paraguay. Then they refocus on the MLS playoffs digging into all the matchups coming up. The crew cannot talk only on the field though as they run through the groundbreaking article on the Guardian written by Pablo Maurer investigating a number of reported indiscretions by Union Sporting Director Ernst Tanner. 4:55 Guardian Arti...
It is the big one the NWSL Championship is on the horizon. Jordan & David sit down to talk about all the action of the semis and preview the final. Not to be forgotten is all the big breaking news outside the games. Of course Trinty Rodman's future is a huge topic. And while we're looking at the championship game the Shield holders have made more news moving Vlatko Andonovski's role. 7:15 Washington's Dominant Semifinal Win Over Portland 26:15 What Does A Second Straight Final Mean For the S...
