Soccerwise | U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL

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  MLS Soccerwise | Going Down the MLS Rabbit Hole Mailbag Style 01.10.2026 1j 34mnt

  David Gass, Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert open up the Soccerwise Discord mailbag for a wide-ranging conversation on MLS and the USMNT. From Cavan Sullivan’s future with Manchester City, the direction of MLS and some of the league’s most memorable characters, the guys tackle all your hard-hitting questions and chat a little St. Louis CITY SC along the way.0:00 Intro2:20 Tom’s First Trip to St. Louis7:56 St. Louis City’s Hot Streak15:20 MLS News Blast27:33 Cavan Sullivan’s Man City Future36:50 Global vs. MLS USMNT XIs49:57 MLS Mascots & Best Assistant Coaches56:55 Minecraft with MLS Coaches1:00:31 The Future of MLS1:09:36 Shield Points, FC Dallas & LAFC Coach News1:16:45 MLS’ Biggest Sliding Doors Moment1:20:31 Greatest MLS Shithousers1:26:37 Building An All-Left-Footed MLS XIFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  US Soccerwise | USMNT’S Young Stars Shine Against Chile 30.09.2026 54mnt

  David Gass is joined by USMNT and Toronto FC defender Walker Zimmerman as well as former Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini to break down the USMNT’s latest window, from the attacking performances against Chile to the emergence of young talent. They discuss Gio Reyna’s growing role, who might fill Tim Ream’s shoes at center back, Sebastian Berhalter’s impact and the impressive play of Julian Hall and Cavan Sullivan before previewing the upcoming match against Mexico.0:00 Intro3:32 Breaking Down the Chile Win7:14 Gio Reyna Finding His Place11:24 Tim Ream’s Legacy 13:12 The Center Back Question19:59 Julian Hall’s Breakthrough26:20 Sebastian Berhalter’s Rise37:24 Cavan Sullivan Making His Mark42:12 The USMNT’s Development Pipeline46:24 Looking Ahead to MexicoFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  NWSL Soccerwise | Ashley Sanchez Is Back With the USWNT 29.09.2026 59mnt

  The USWNT roster is here. David Gass and Jordan Angeli discuss the return of Ashley Sanchez as well as several surprises and notable omissions for a big set of games for the USWNT against Spain in October. Plus, the newest NWSL team in Atlanta gets a name and crest, Sanchez ties the NWSL single-season scoring record and the playoff race continues to heat up.0:00 Intro2:05 The Return of Ashley Sanchez7:31 First Time Call-Ups17:32 Goalie Wars21:47 Surprising USWNT Omissions29:52 Atlanta City FC 38:21 Chasing the NWSL Scoring Record43:47 Kansas City: The Comeback Kids50:15 Angel City’s Surge Continues53:58 Seattle Back in the Race57:21 Weekend Preview: Gotham vs. Angel City & Seattle vs. North CarolinaFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  MLS Soccerwise | LAFC’s Next Move & USMNT’s Young Stars 28.09.2026 1j 16mnt

  LAFC have fired Mark Dos Santos with the playoffs approaching, raising questions about the club’s next move and whether Wilfried Nancy could be the answer. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle also breakdown the USMNT’s young stars after a 4-1 win against Peru, before diving into Philadelphia’s continued surge and the latest twists and turns in the MLS playoff race.0:00 Intro2:28 LAFC Fires Dos Santos 12:17 The Wilfried Nancy Question26:50 Takeaways from USMNT vs. Peru35:24 Young Kids Showed Out45:32 Chile Up Next 48:23 Rookies from College Goal-Scoring Quiz53:56 Philadelphia’s Incredible Run59:23 Who’s Still Alive in the East?1:06:32 Wide Open Western Conference1:10:13 Colorado’s Collapse & Noonan’s FutureFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  Open Mic | Randy Waldrum from High School Coach to the World Cup 25.09.2026 55mnt

  Randy Waldrum, the current technical director of Pitt women’s soccer, has coached from the high school level to the World Cup, with stop in college, professional soccer and the international game along the way. He joins David Gass to discuss the evolution of college soccer, his experiences coaching Trinidad & Tobago and Nigeria, and the Super Falcons remarkable run at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.0:00 Intro0:56 A Career Around the World3:24 Evolution of College Soccer11:18 The Changing Landscape of Women’s College Soccer15:38 How does the ACC Stacks Up Globally?18:34 Rethinking the College Soccer Calendar27:17 Coaching Trinidad & Tobago33:57 The Nigeria Job He Didn’t Know He Had37:48 Why Take the Nigeria Job?40:01 The Super Falcons World Cup Run48:47 Navigating the Nigerian Turmoil52:15 The Future of African Women’s SoccerFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  US Soccerwise | Pochettino’s USMNT Reset Begins 24.09.2026 55mnt

  Pochettino’s new USMNT era begins with 12 newcomers and a lot of youth for this extended camp. David Gass and Brian Dunseth break down the roster changes, the opportunities for a new generation of players, and what to watch for across games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada.0:00 Intro2:44 The Extended Window7:19 Building the USMNT Culture10:43 Pulisic, McKennie & Missing Players14:42 The Pipeline to the USMNT18:29 Yunus Musah Returns26:18 Gio Reyna’s Next Chapter29:52 The Four-Game Plan38:57 New Kids on the Block52:13 Defining the USMNT IdentityFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  MLS Soccerwise | The International Window Hits MLS 23.09.2026 1j 2mnt

  The New England Revolution are making a serious push in the East as MLS heads into a huge weekend in the playoff race, with international absences making an impact. David Gass and Tom Bogert dig into what’s behind the Revs’ rise, changes coming in the global player market, and Inter Miami’s growing place in the soccer world.0:00 Intro6:38 USMNT’s Next Generation12:58 Canada’s Injury News15:02 The Revs Are For Real24:42 Brazil’s New Player Rules33:18 MLS Free Agency39:23 Playoff Race & International Absences51:54 Columbus vs. Miami55:06 Miami Goes GlobalFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  NWSL Soccerwise | Vlatko Lands in Chicago as the Playoff Race Heats Up 22.09.2026 1j 13mnt

  Vlatko Andonovski is taking over in Chicago, but what does that arrival actually mean for the Stars? David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the long-term project, the coaching search and what comes next before getting into Kansas City’s dip and a weekend that saw Angel City surge into the playoff picture.0:00 Intro1:47 San Diego & Tierna Davidson are Must-Watch7:26 What Vlatko’s Arrival Means for Chicago16:16 Chicago’s Search for a Head Coach22:21 What’s Going on with Kansas City?27:18 Bay FC’s New Chief Football Officer31:00 Angel City Rising39:53 Denver Keeps Its Playoff Push Alive46:45 Gotham Clinches a Playoff Spot57:18 Why Has Ashley Sanchez Been So Good?1:02:25 San Diego Rolls On, Portland Finds Its Attack1:07:34 Biggest Games of the NWSL WeekendFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  MLS Soccerwise | USMNT Teenagers Shine, Nashville Clinches 21.09.2026 1j 23mnt

  The kids are making noise in MLS. Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall, Peyton Miller and the next wave of young American stars are making noise in MLS. Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert dig into what’s next for the USMNT’s teenagers, talk about Nashville clinching a playoff spot, the tightening place race and whether St. Louis has emerged as Vancouver’s biggest challenger out West.0:00 Intro1:42 Philly’s Stunning Comeback8:49 MLS’ Young Stars19:45 USMNT’s Next Generation31:21 Brad Stuver Keeps Austin Alive33:50 The Crowded Western Conference 41:16 Playoff Picture out East46:58 What’s Wrong with New York City FC?52:42 Nashville Clinches57:19 Questioning LAFC, San Jose and Miami1:08:51 St. Louis vs. Vancouver1:19:46 MLS Managers Five-a-SideFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  Open Mic | The Man Who Watched American Soccer Grow Up 18.09.2026 1j

  Paul Kennedy has been covering American soccer for 55 years, from the days when finding a game on TV was nearly impossible to the 2026 World Cup. He joins Open Mic to share the stories from his career, the people and games that stuck with him, and his perspective on American soccer today.0:00 Intro0:46 How Paul Kennedy Became a Soccer Writer9:22 Finding the Game Through College Soccer13:24 From Law School to Soccer America16:13 Covering Soccer in the 80s21:08 Career Highlights, Favorite People & Games27:17 The Great “What If?”33:05 Unsung Heroes of Soccer in the U.S.36:17 The USMNT Before the 1990 World Cup39:54 Has Soccer Made It in America?44:39 The Future of American Soccer51:48 55 Years of Soccer America & Paul’s Favorite StoryFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  US Soccerwise | Roster Reaction w/Alejandro Bedoya, USOC Semifinal & Copa Derby 17.09.2026 1j 32mnt

  Alejandro Bedoya joins Tom & Gass to celebrate some of his youngins making the USMNT Roster. Then they react to the USOC semifinals and look ahead to the weekend
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  NWSL Soccerwise | NWSL is Chaos 15.09.2026 1j 14mnt

  The NWSL is getting weird and crazy, and Jordan Angeli and David Gass are back together to try and make sense of this unpredictable league. Houston is searching for a new direction, Orlando makes a major commitment to Barbra Banda, and the playoff race is tightening every week. The stretch run is here, and nobody seems ready to make it easy.0:00 Intro0:42 Gass is Back4:34 Houston Cleans House20:42 Utah Finds a Way29:09 Barbra Banda is Staying in Orlando37:01 Washington’s Missing Piece45:24 Macario Out, Bonansea In53:18 Is San Diego Peaking?57:05 Angel City & Denver Go Wild1:04:32 Playoff Race Heats UpFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  MLS Soccerwise | Cavan Sullivan & the Wild Wild West 14.09.2026 1j 41mnt

  Cavan Sullivan is making his case for the USMNT after another jaw-dropping performance, St. Louis is the hottest team in MLS and the Western Conference race is getting interesting. David Gass, Matt Doyle and special guest Andrew Wiebe discuss the Shield race, a surging FC Dallas and some intriguing games on the docket for this week, including the U.S. Open Cup semifinals.0:00 Intro5:15 Soccerwise MLS Media Collective15:43 Rebirth of San Jose Earthquakes25:25 Sporting KC Gets A Win34:49 Cavan Sullivan is Cinema55:42 St. Louis Keeps Rolling1:08:28 Here Comes Dallas & Logan Farrington1:17:03 Nashville In the Shield Driver’s Seat1:21:53 Columbus vs. Orlando in Open Cup1:27:08 Open Cup Semis: Colorado vs. St. Louis1:33:43 Canadian Championship & Campeones CupFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  Open Mic | Mary Harvey on Building the Women’s Game 11.09.2026 1j

  Mary Harvey has seen the women’s game from almost every angle in her career, as a USWNT goalkeeper to FIFA leader and WPS executive. Today, she leads the Center for Sport and Human Rights, and she joins Open Mic to talk about the evolution of women’s soccer, the lessons of its past and where the game goes next. 0:00 Intro1:26 The 1991 World Cup4:57 Harvey’s Journey to the USWNT7:58 How 1991 Changed Women’s Soccer11:53 Inside the 1996 USWNT16:25 From Player to FIFA Leader24:11 How World Cups Drive Development28:26 What Happened to WPS?35:12 The Future of the Women’s Game41:51 The Responsibility of Each USWNT Generation44:46 Sport, Human Rights & the 2026 World Cup57:30 Harvey’s Favorite Sporting EventsFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  MLS Soccerwise | Who Can Make the MLS Playoffs? 10.09.2026 1j 1mnt

  David Gass is back and is joined by Matt Doyle to break down MLS’ summer transfer window, the record spending, and the league’s place in the global market. Then they dive into the playoff race, from Nashville vs. Vancouver for the Supporters’ Shield to the contenders and the teams that could make a run to the postseason.0:00 Gass is Back from Peru7:28 What Happened in the MLS Transfer Window?11:30 The Numbers & MLS in the Global Market20:11 The MLS Grind is Setting In25:57 Battle for the Shield: Nashville vs. Vancouver33:57 Western Conference Contenders39:00 Can San Jose Put It All Together?42:49 Colorado, Seattle & West’s Playoff Picture47:35 Philadelphia & Orlando’s Postseason Prospects52:02 Toronto FC & Josh Sargent’s Fever Dream55:50 Final MusingsFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  US Soccerwise | What’s Next for the USMNT and USWNT? 09.09.2026 1j 11mnt

  What comes next for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams? David Gass and Brian Dunseth look at Mauricio Pochettino’s second cycle with the USMNT, the players that are pushing to get into the team and what it could like for the next four years. Then, Michelle French, who coached the U.S. U-20s at two World Cups and was an assistant with the USWNT in 2015, joins Gass to talk about her experience, the decisions young players face between college, club and country and the path to the USWNT.0:00 Intro2:34 Pochettino’s Second Cycle8:27 Players Left Off the World Cup Roster12:23 How the USMNT Core Evolves16:56 Reshaping U.S. Soccer21:42 Building the Player Pathway25:11 Win Now or Build Mode29:26 What Will the September Camp Look Like?43:11 Testing the USMNT Against Different Competition49:40 Michelle French on the U-20 World Cup52:41 Balancing College, Club & Country56:41 The Evolution of Youth National Teams59:22 College Soccer’s Strength1:03:54 The Evolution of Women’s Soccer in the USFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  NWSL Soccerwise | Vlatko Andonovski Out in KC, Playoff Race Heats Up 08.09.2026 46mnt

  Jordan Angeli and Jill Loyden are back to breakdown a wild, long weekend in the NWSL. They dive into Vlatko Andonovski’s departure from Kansas City and Jameese Joseph’s move to Utah to Ashley Sanchez’s historic run and Denver’s statement win over Gotham. The race for the playoffs is tighter than ever as they recap the weekend’s biggest results and look ahead to another huge slate of games with playoff positioning on the line.0:00 Intro3:22 Vlatko & KC Part Ways11:18 Jameese Joseph to Utah22:46 Denver Stuns Gotham26:19 The Ashley Sanchez Show31:46 Orland’s First Win Under Yolanda Thomas38:20 Four Huge NWSL Games This WeekendFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  Open Mic | Kieran Gibbs on Developing the Next Generation of Soccer Players 04.09.2026 32mnt

  Susannah Fuller chats with former Arsenal and England defender Kieran Gibbs to talk about his path from pro player to co-founding ONE FC, a youth soccer academy in Miami. Gibbs shares his approach to player development, how he hopes to bring his own experiences to the U.S. and where the project is now and going in the future. Plus, they discuss the 2026 World Cup and talk about Arsenal’s chance of repeating as Premier League Champions.0:00 Intro1:24 ONE FC Origin Story6:03 Lessons from European Academies8:26 The ONE FC Approach10:59 Identifying Soccer Talent in the U.S.14:36 Growing ONE FC18:38 The 2026 World Cup Experience25:26 Can Arsenal Repeat?30:05 Where to Find Out More About ONE FCFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  MLS Soccerwise | Transfer Deadline Day Live Special 02.09.2026 1j 43mnt

  The clock is ticking down on the 2026 MLS Transfer Window and the "Ice Cream Shop" is open. Tom Bogert hosts while also taking 15 phone calls, with Matt Doyle and Brian Dunseth alongside to break it all down as the scoops come in live.For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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  U.S. Soccerwise | US Soccer’s Next Generation & Youth Reset 02.09.2026 57mnt

  US Soccer is making major changes to the youth soccer landscape, while a new generation of young players is getting ready for its own opportunity on the international stage. David Gass is joined by The Athletic’s Henry Bushnell to break down U.S. Soccer’s move to take control of U.S. Youth Soccer (USYS), then he sits down with U-20 World Cup-bound stars Emeri Adames of the Seattle Reign and the Chicago Stars Micayla Johnson to discuss their journeys, the tournament and what it means to represent the U.S.0:00 Intro1:17 The Subs Bench: Transfer Deadline Day10:50 Henry Bushnell on US Soccer Taking Control of USYS18:44 The Future of Club Soccer in the U.S.26:16 The Process Behind U.S. Soccer’s Youth Changes30:44 What Comes Next for U.S. Soccer?33:44 U-20 Women’s World Cup Preview35:29 Emeri Adames: Youngest Player to U-20 Leader47:26 Micayla Johnson: From U-17 World Cup to the ProsFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq