Ashley Sanchez is putting herself right in the USWNT conversation, Boston is still trying to figure things out and the NWSL standings are getting very interesting. David Gass and Jordan Angeli dig into where the league stands, from Gotham's incredible run to San Diego's statement win over Utah and North Carolina's wild finish against Boston.0:00 Jordan's Favorite Form of Transportation2:42 Ashley Sanchez's USWNT Case6:59 Sarah Schupansky to Boston16:09 Esther González Heads to Saudi Arabia21:23 The NWSL's New Tiers32:56 San Diego Breaks Through Utah42:43 Orlando's Defensive Masterclass47:38 Croix Bethune Is on Fire53:24 North Carolina's Wild Finish1:00:05 Chicago Finds Goals & Games to WatchFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

The MLS transfer market is moving fast, and Tom Bogert has plenty of scoops to break down. David Gass and Matt Doyle join him to dig into Seattle’s move for Dejan Joveljić, Eduard Löwen heading to San Jose and what the latest moves mean for the teams involved. Then they turn to the weekend, including Nashville’s record-setting pace and more from around MLS.0:00 Intro & Leagues Cup Quarterfinals5:56 Dejan Joveljić to Seattle14:58 The Puzzle of Sporting KC’s Transfers24:39 Eduard Löwen Heads to San Jose33:03 St. Louis Expectations42:23 Santi Rodríguez to Columbus47:37 NYCFC's Nico Fernández Mercau Stays Put52:10 Breel Embolo Arrives in Atlanta57:33 Khaled El-Ahmad Moves from Minnesota to Austin1:10:02 Nashville Riding Historic Pace1:14:10 More MLS Weekend NotesFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

David Gass sits down with former Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach and current Halifax Wanderers GM and head coach Vanni Sartini for the debut episode of Open Mic. Sartini opens up about his coaching journey, the USMNT, MLS and his vision for the future of the game in North America.0:00 Welcome to Open Mic2:20 New Chapter in Halifax4:42 The Growth of Soccer in Canada11:32 His Coaching Journey14:55 Developing Better Coaches19:40 Building the USMNT Identity26:36 Fixing Italian Soccer30:56 Inside the Vancouver Years40:32 MLS Is the Best Place to Coach45:05 Promotion & Relegation in MLSFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

MLS is considering major changes to its playoff format, and David Gass and Tom Bogert dig into what it could mean for the league. They also discuss Mark McKenzie's move back to Philadelphia, Nashville's Shield push and the fallout from a heated Philadelphia-Miami matchup.0:00 Intro6:16 MLS Playoff Changes: Is It Too Much?16:19 Mark McKenzie Coming Home24:37 Sporting KC's Record Signing29:46 Tom’s Ice Cream Shop Scoops42:39 Nashville's Quest for the Shield50:20 Philadelphia vs. Miami Gets Heated1:00:21 Houston's Statement Win Over Vancouver1:05:43 Midweek Games Rapid FireFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

The USMNT’s next chapter is already taking shape. David Gass and Brian Dunseth take a look at the Americans abroad to keep an eye on as the new European seasons get underway, examining their performances, development and what could be next for them with the USMNT.On the women’s side, David Gass and Jordan Angeli begin building the USWNT’s 2027 World Cup roster. They break down the depth chart position by position, examine the biggest position battles and look at the players who could force their way into the conversation.Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise, our new weekly show covering the biggest stories and conversations across the U.S. men's, women's, and youth national teams.0:00 Intro2:38 Building the USWNT's 2027 World Cup Depth Chart6:08 Who Should Start in Goal?8:45 Defenders: Centerbacks & Outsidebacks 13:38 The Midfielders 18:45 The Attackers27:01 Brian Dunseth joins the Soccerwise family 29:28 USMNT Under Pochettino36:14 Folarin Balogun’s Next Step?44:20 Seb Berhalter’s Big Move to Boro47:15 Max Arfsten’s Opportunity50:29 Gio Reyna to RC Strasbourg56:16 Alex Freeman’s Challenge1:01:51 The Next Players to Emerge1:06:09 The Subs BenchFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Utah keeps making a case that it belongs in the Shield conversation, while Gotham is starting to look like the team many expected them to be. David Gass and Jordan Angeli discuss what's behind both teams' recent form, plus the emotional return of Caiya Hanks for Portland and the continued emergence of Mel Barcenas in San Diego.0:00 Intro: Across the NWSL in 72 Hours2:46 Utah's Wild Win Over Bay FC17:06 Gotham's Best Soccer of the Season?24:32 Caiya Hanks' Storybook Return31:42 Angel City & Washington Play to a Draw38:26 Mel Barcenas Is Must-See TV42:56 Midweek Matchups: Louisville vs. Seattle & Chicago vs. Houston50:54 Power Rankings👍 Like • Subscribe • Listen • Follow🎧 Listen & follow Soccerwise on your favorite podcast app:https://soccerwise.captivate.fm/🎥 Watch full video episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SoccerwiseHQ🌐 Visit Kickback Soccer for more podcasts, news, and coverage:https://kickbacksoccer.com📰 Subscribe to The Kickback newsletter:https://the-kickback.ghost.io📲 Follow Soccerwise on social media:Instagram: swwomenfchttps://www.instagram.com/swwomenfc/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwisehq.bsky.social

Nashville makes a statement against Inter Miami, while Seattle faces major questions and Vancouver continues its rise in the Western Conference. Tom Bogert, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the biggest stories from around MLS, including the league’s top contenders, Chicago’s push to join them and the teams making moves in the West.0:00 Intro4:43 Vancouver Rising, Seattle Falling18:44 Philadelphia Improving & Neil Pierre Emerging24:52 MLS Cup Contenders & Chicago’s Case35:54 Nashville’s Statement Win Over Miami44:32 The Dayne St. Clair Conundrum49:53 Here Come the Houston Dynamo55:37 Is St. Louis for Real?1:01:54 Sporting Kansas City Is Historically Bad1:09:18 Kevin Kelsy Bid From Rangers1:13:28 MLS Midweek Games Coming Up👍 Like • Subscribe • Listen • Follow🎧 Listen & follow Soccerwise on your favorite podcast app:https://soccerwise.captivate.fm/🎥 Watch full video episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SoccerwiseHQ🌐 Visit Kickback Soccer for more podcasts, news, and coverage:https://kickbacksoccer.com📰 Subscribe to The Kickback newsletter:https://the-kickback.ghost.io📲 Follow Soccerwise on social media:Instagram: SoccerwiseHQhttps://www.instagram.com/soccerwisehq/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwisehq.bsky.social

The MLS transfer window is heating up, and Tom Bogert & David Gass dig into the biggest moves of the week, including Montréal’s wild signing of Chilean legend Alexis Sánchez and Josef Martínez’s return to MLS with the Columbus Crew.Then they identify the five biggest transfer needs in MLS, from Chicago’s search for a difference-making No. 10 to the New York Red Bulls’ need for a starting center back. Plus, they discuss the latest from Leagues Cup and look ahead to the return of MLS this weekend.0:00 Intro8:40 Ice Cream Shop: Alexis Sánchez Transfer18:44 Josef Martínez Heading to Columbus35:30 5 Biggest Transfer Needs Across MLS1:04:14 Leagues Cup Musings & Weekend Preview👍 Like • Subscribe • Listen • Follow🎧 Listen & follow Soccerwise on your favorite podcast app:https://soccerwise.captivate.fm/🎥 Watch full video episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SoccerwiseHQ🌐 Visit Kickback Soccer for more podcasts, news, and coverage:https://kickbacksoccer.com📰 Subscribe to The Kickback newsletter:https://the-kickback.ghost.io📲 Follow Soccerwise on social media:Instagram: SoccerwiseHQhttps://www.instagram.com/soccerwisehq/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwisehq.bsky.social

The NWSL delivered another wild weekend, with North Carolina and Portland both giving up three-goal leads and Gotham grinding out a 1-0 win over San Diego. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down what stood out from the weekend. Then they discuss who is in the conversation for the awards at the midseason point, including Rookie, Defender, Goalkeeper, Midfielder and Coach of the Year. Plus, breaking news during the show: Olivia Moultrie is out for the season with a torn ACL. What does that mean for Moultrie, Portland and the rest of the 2026 season?0:00 Intro & Weekend Goal Fest4:04 Ted Lasso Takes, Temwa Chawinga & WAFCON9:03 North Carolina's Wild Comeback18:29 Portland's Explosive Start 22:28 Gotham Grinds Out a Win Over San Diego26:08 Debinha Makes NWSL History30:09 Goalkeeper of the Year32:26 Defender of the Year36:48 Rookie of the Year39:39 Midfielder of the Year44:22 MVP46:16 BREAKING: Olivia Moultrie Out for the Season51:29 Golden Boot & Coach of the Year👍 Like • Subscribe • Listen • Follow🎧 Listen & follow Soccerwise on your favorite podcast app:https://soccerwise.captivate.fm/🎥 Watch full video episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SoccerwiseHQ🌐 Visit Kickback Soccer for more podcasts, news, and coverage:https://kickbacksoccer.com📰 Subscribe to The Kickback newsletter:https://the-kickback.ghost.io📲 Follow Soccerwise on social media:Instagram: SWWomenFC https://www.instagram.com/swwomenfcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwisehq.bsky.social

Zavier Gozo is in London and on the verge of becoming a Crystal Palace player. David Gass and Tom Bogert break down what the move means for the young American, while Tom opens the Ice Cream Shop with the latest details.Then they discuss the LA Galaxy’s additions of Chucky Lozano and Sergi Roberto, Marcel Hartel's departure from St. Louis, and more MLS transfer news before diving into Leagues Cup chaos. Six MLS teams are sitting on six points, Brais Méndez continues to impress for Columbus and the young talent came out to play for Philadelphia and Chicago0:00 Intro7:45 Gozo to Crystal Palace18:53 LA Galaxy's Big Moves22:17 Hartel Leaves St. Louis26:21 Colorado's Transfer Plans29:55 Columbus, Vancouver & Other MLS News40:10 Leagues Cup Chaos: Who Advances?47:52 Brais Méndez Is the Real Deal51:59 NYCFC Finding Diamonds in the Rough55:32 Cavan Sullivan Shines Against Necaxa1:00:55 Chicago's Next Generation1:05:13 Leagues Cup Atmosphere👍 Like • Subscribe • Listen • Follow🎧 Listen & follow Soccerwise on your favorite podcast app:https://soccerwise.captivate.fm/🎥 Watch full video episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SoccerwiseHQ🌐 Visit Kickback Soccer for more podcasts, news, and coverage:https://kickbacksoccer.com📰 Subscribe to The Kickback newsletter:https://the-kickback.ghost.io📲 Follow Soccerwise on social media:Instagram: SoccerwiseHQhttps://www.instagram.com/soccerwisehq/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwisehq.bsky.social