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A dramatic finish to the final international window before the World Cup, including U.S. disappointment, PKs deciding final qualifiers, Italy despondence, and Bosnia glory from checks notes…a Wisconsin native? Gass is joined by Chicago Stars midfielder Brianna Pinto and MLS Reporter Michele Giannone to dive into the formation, lineup choices and performance by USMNT against Portugal and how fans should feel heading into the World Cup. Then they discuss the crazy endings for the last few qualifyi...
Well that didn't look so hot! Coming off the 5-2 loss by the USMNT vs Belgium David & Doyle talk through what they saw. From the biggest struggles to Pochettino's tactical wrinkles, and the few strong performances they saw. Then they discuss what they expect and would like to see vs Portugal on Tuesday night. Lastly with the MLS window closing but some big names being linked they talk about the blockbuster Georgi Minoungou trade in Colorado & Mo Salah's future. 4:15 USMNT Mentality Issue...
On the verge of the biggest camp in Mauricio Pochettino's tenure with the USMNT David calls in the big names! Paul Tenorio ( Messi Effect ) joins to talk about what this camp and the next three months need to look like for the USMNT. They debate some of the big roster decisions as well as where the sport sits on the precipice of the big tournament. Then Doyle is back in the saddle with David to talk about four teams who haven't gotten as much shine this year in MLS. They hit on what we've seen s...
You get a red card and you get a red card EVERYONE gets a red card! A chaotic weekend of NWSL is in the books and Jordan & David are here to help you digest it all. They relive the thrilling Thorns 9 player upset over rivals Seattle. Then they discuss Angel City & Houston's hot starts as they prepare for a Friday night matchup. And then they look ahead to a big slate of 5 midweek matches across the league. Finally they get excited for the big Denver home opener they will both be in atten...
A wild weekend is in the books with multiple six goal victories, five red cards, and a World Cup winner heading to the league. Matt Doyle (Tactics Free Zone) & Gass get together to talk through the best things they saw this weekend from the El Capitan shootout to San Jose's legitimacy win in Canada. Then they talk through Orlando's free fall and what the Antoine Griezmann addition could mean. Finally they look at some of the teams under big pressure after slow starts in Philly, Cincy, Portla...
The soccer weeks seem to just get bigger and bigger recently. This time we have two massive competitions going on with US Open Cup kicking off and Conca-champions closing the Round of 16. David is joined by one of the biggest soccer writers Charlie Boehm to cover it all. First they dig into the massive CONCACAF ties that finished from Nashville's win in Miami to San Diego & Philly's struggles in Mexico. Then they dig into the Cupsets we've sign and all the other wild and wacky of US Open Cup...
Well the games have finally kicked off but the transfer news doesn't slow down! Jordan returns from Week 1 in the Bay to talk all about Cat Macario's big transfer. Macario is signing a record contract in global WoSo with her hometown club San Diego Wave. After that they run through EVERY single game from the weekend to hit on the most important things they saw, and then look forward to Week 2 with some big name rivalries. 4:03 Cat Macario Signs World Record Contract With San Diego 5:03 What This...
The crew is back together to break down a wild weekend of MLS Action. From the multitude of 6 goal thrillers to the winless sides Doyle, Wiebe and David review the whole weekend. Then they look ahead to a massive week of soccer across US Open Cup & CONCA-Champions 2nd legs. 7:15 Whitecaps Destroy Min On Road To Supporter Shield Favorites 16:50 Joy In Houston & Anguish In Portland 26:30 SKC Solidifying For Wicky 29:47 LA Galaxy's Search For Chemistry 33:05 FC Dallas- San Diego Stunner 40:...
We are days away from Mauricio Pochettino announcing his final roster ahead of the World Cup. Matt Doyle joins Gass to talk through some of the biggest questions around this camp and this team. Then they go through the roster to predict what they expect to see coming at the end of March. 8:10 What Is The Goal Of This Camp? 11:55 Poch's Future & USMNT Manager Projection After 2026 17:35 Formation Plans 24:20 Goalkeepers & Defenders 36:40 Midfield 48:10 Attacking Mids/Wingers 59:41 Forward...
Kickoff is final upon us for the 2026 NWSL season! First David and Jordan partake in the fools errands of putting their preseason predictions down in pen. They go through all the individual awards and then talk through the potential standings. Then they finish up their team by team 5 minute previews with the legends Jill & Lori. 4:01 NWSL Position Award Predictions 16:08 MVP & Golden Boot Predictions 24:05 Jordan & David Standings Predictions 36:04 Utah Royals Preview 41:22 Seattle R...
We are only three games into the MLS season but in some markets the pitchforks and torches are already out. Doyle joins Gass to go through the best things they saw this weekend, and then the headlines of the struggles in Orlando/Portland/Philly. The guys then start to look into the USMNT roster race for a spot at the World Cup. And finally they preview the start Round of 16 with some mouth watering MLS vs Liga MX matchups and some heavyweight intra league ties as well. 5:50 Nashville Music City ...
An action packed show for David today with three separate guests joining the fold. First Backheeled's Joe Lowery joins to preview the weekend in MLS and then plant the flag with Gass on some too early takes. Then USLPA President & Colorado Switchbacks player Duke Lacroix talking about the current CBA negotiation, the upcoming season, and a chance to represent Haiti at the World Cup. And last but not least Marlon LeBlanc joins the show ahead of his first season as head coach of Brooklyn FC. H...
It is the BIG one! The most comprehensive NWSL season preview that can be found in podcast land. Lori Lindsey, Jill Loyden & Jordan Angeli dig into every team as we lead into the season. We start with 12 teams to open with the final 4 coming out next week along with our predictions. 3:00 Angel City 9:20 Bay FC 15:07 Boston Legacy 21:59 Chicago Stars 29:15 Denver Summit FC 36:25 Gotham FC 43:10 Houston Dash 48:55 KC Current 55: 55 North Carolina Courage 1:02: 18 Orlando Pride 1:08:40 Portland...
The games are flowing as are the goals and the red cards AND THE DRAMA! Gass, Doyle & Wiebe jump on to walk through the best things they saw this weekend, the top headlines of the weekend, and every other detail from the games they saw. 3:50 Wiebe’s Messi Effect 14:45 Baby Bulls Rampage On 23:20 RSL Kids Crush Seattle 39:25 San Jose Shining To Start + Timo Werner Debut 45:30 Vancouver Dominate TFC 51:28 SKC Strong Shower Vs Columbus & Crew’s Questions 54:35 Chicago Dispatch Montreal 56:0...
Their are games in the book but the news keeps rolling in. David is joined by two special guests to talk about the biggest stories right now. First Valair Shabilla joins to recap the week of CONCACAF results, and what the bracket looks like going forward. Then they hit on the breaking news from Griezmann's fit in Orlando, to Timo Werner's impending debut, and the big extensions signed in LA & Vancouver. Then Jamie Watson the man of many talents joins to talk about his biggest storylines in M...
The NWSL 2026 season is right around the corner. Ahead of Jordan & David's team by team previews coming up next week they talk superlatives. Who is poised this year to make the biggest leap as a club and a player? They talk through that plus which club is poised for the biggest fall, and which under the radar transfers could hit biggest. 4:57 Club Making The Biggest Jump 11:32 Club Making The Biggest Drop 18:21 Must Watch Clubs 25:02 Most Improved Player Candidates 36:42 Under The Radar Play...
The podcast recaps an eventful MLS Week 1, highlighting Michael Bradley's successful coaching debut with the New York Red Bulls and their youth-driven, attacking style. Key discussions include Orlando City's concerning start, Nico Tsakiris's standout performance for San Jose, and the vibrant atmosphere of the Portland Timbers' home opener. The episode also delves into LAFC's dominant win over Inter Miami, Messi's post-game frustrations, and significant player news like Evander's injury and Josh Sargent's record transfer to Toronto FC, alongside detailed breakdowns of every match.
David chats with some local experts to continue to get ready for the kickoff of the 2026 MLS season. 0:13 LAG: Rob & Ananda ( La Cuna Galaxiana ) Talk Another Year Without Riqui Puig 17:40 MIA: Daniel ( Battered Herons ) Joins Coming Out Of A First MLS Cup And Into A New Stadium 31:21 SKC: Chad Smith ( KC Soccer Journal ) Shines The Light On The Massive Rebuild In KC 49:03 FCD: Dan Crooke ( 3rd Degree ) Comes On To Talk David Into Or Out Of Love With FC Dallas 1:04:47 COL: Andre Simone ( DNV...
David and Michele Giannone dive into a comprehensive preview of MLS Week 1, analyzing every team's outlook. They discuss key player movements like Daniel Shallowy's trade to Toronto FC and James Rodriguez's arrival in Minnesota, alongside the impact of injuries and new coaching strategies across the league. The episode covers team strengths, weaknesses, and playoff predictions, offering deep insights into what to expect from the upcoming MLS season.
A huge episode of NWSL conversation on Soccerwise. David & Jordan contextualize the blockbuster deal of Claire Hutton to Bay, Croix Bethune to KC & a MILLION dollars to Washington. What does it mean for these elite players, these teams, and the league. They also touch on Emma Hayes latest roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup. And then Caitlyn Flores Milby the General Manager of Racing Louisville joins the show. She covers so much ground from her career path to where Racing sits in the...
In this episode, Gass and Matt Doyle dive deep into their 2026 MLS season predictions. They forecast winners for major individual awards like MVP, Golden Boot, and Defender of the Year, while also discussing categories like Young Player, Comeback, and Newcomer. The conversation extends to identifying 'League Pass' teams to watch, potential biggest points climbers, and those facing a significant fall off.
Our season previews roll onto into the final week with some big conversations. First they chat about big pressure in Ohio on FCC, then they talk about the early injury crisis in Orlando, not be missed is the midway rebuild in STL, and finally the Michael Bradley revolution in New Jersey. 0:13 FFC: Kevin Wallace ( Post Cast Podcast ) On Pressure Bubbling Up In Cincy 20:37 ORL: Mike Spillane ( ORL Lions Den Podcast ) On Big Spending Down In Brazil 43:18 STL: Jake Koenig & Justin Graham ( Ball ...
David talks to some local experts to get ready for the 2026 MLS season in New England, LA, Houston & DC. 0:14 Revs: Seth Macomber ( Blazing Musket ) On Mitrovic's Revolution In Boston 18:17 LAFC: Vince La Rosa ( Happy Foot Sad Foot ) On LAFC's Big Season Coming Up With Stephen Eustaquio In The Fold 44:33 HOU: Victor Araiza ( Deportes Nation ) On The Big Money Rebuild In H-Town 58:48 DC: Jon Hoffman ( RFK Refugees ) & Gregory Roache (Pitch Pass Podcsat ) On The Only Direction DC Can Go UP...
Delve into the 2026 MLS season outlook for four major clubs: Atlanta United, Seattle Sounders, NYCFC, and Chicago Fire. Experts discuss Atlanta's quiet offseason and Tata Martino's return, Seattle's "Moneyball" approach and trophy aspirations, NYCFC's striker search woes and Pascal Jansen's coaching, and Chicago's newfound optimism and stadium plans, alongside a fascinating look at their identities and fan sentiments.
The moment you have all waited for. With Chris Wittingham acting as a proxy for team Tom/Calen, and our former producent folding up his club like Chivas USA the draft is on! Ten rounds plus defenders to finally decide who is the ultimate ball knower.
We're entering a new era at Kickback Soccer Media. David Gass and Susannah Fuller sit down to talk about two incredible new shows, and to meet our HUGE winter window signing...Matt Doyle! It's Kickback Soccer Media 2.0, and we can't wait to share this momentous soccer year for American soccer with you! Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter on: https://kickbacksoccer.com/ Subscribe to TacticsFreeZone: https://tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my-days-at-mls-and-my-plan-for-whats-next/...
Our 2026 MLS Season preview continues with three playoff teams from 2025. They all join Gass to talk through the biggest topics for the upcoming season. Starting with the awkward fit of the high priced pieces in Austin. Then they talk through Charlotte's playoff woes, and finally James-manie hits the twin cities! 0:00 Austin FC w/North End Podcast 22:45 Charlotte FC w/TopBin90 34:33 Minnesota United w/Loony Bin Podcast
The start of the season is around the corner and yet some clubs have left us waiting on signings. Matt Doyle joins Gass to discuss the four biggest additions he is still waiting on in Toronto, San Jose, Dallas & Atlanta. Plus they run through the big moves that have been made by LAFC and MIN and how impactful (and long) they will be for those clubs. Then David starts his team specific previews for 2026. First up is expansion darlings San Diego w/Tony Sanchez of the San Diego.Futbol crew to t...
Well the ice cream shop is closed for a little (sorta) with Tom on dad duty. So Joe Lowery joins David for a big show. They revel in the addition of the Boy Star James Rodriguez to Minnesota United and figure out WHAT IS GOING ON! Then they dig through all the biggest moves since last show. They compliment Seattles development of Obed Vargas, weigh the improvements or lack there of Red Bulls, and what is going on with these failed medicals. Finally they go over Joe's favorites additions of the o...
The moves continue to come as all teams have started training camp but continue to build their rosters. After putting a bow on Gotham's London trip. Jordan and David dive into the big defenders added starting with USWNT CB Eva Gaetino joining Denver from PSG. They then talk about Bay breaking West Hams transfer record for their new addition, Chicago loading up on the backline, and North Carolina finding their Denise O'sullivan replacement. 7:00 Corinthians Shine At FIFA Women's Champions Cup 11:...
