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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seb Hines is out in Orlando less than two years after leading the Pride to the NWSL Shield and Championship. David Gass and Jill Loyden break down Orlando’s struggles, the decision to move on from Hines and what comes next for the Pride. Plus, Rose Lavelle re-signs with Gotham, some rumors floating around as the NWSL transfer window is closing soon, and the biggest takeaways from another wild weekend in the NWSL.0:00 Intro2:35 Orlando’s Fall From the Top13:37 Yolanda Thomas Takes Over the Pride18:06 Rose Lavelle Re-Signs With Gotham24:49 NWSL Transfer News & Coaching Rumors31:48 Denver & Angel City Goal Fests37:04 Kansas City Keeps Finding Ways to Score44:14 Seattle’s Playoff Push & San Diego’s ComebackFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

The MLS transfer window is in its final days, and there’s plenty to sort through. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle break down St. Louis City’s record move for Rafael Navarro, what’s next for Colorado and the latest moves around MLS. Plus, Inter Miami’s coaching change, RSL’s struggles and a wild weekend across the league, from San Diego and Minnesota to another big performance from Cavan Sullivan.0:00 Intro5:06 MLS Transfer Record for Rafa Navarro15:35 St. Louis Expectations Moving Forward 19:23 Colorado's Rebuild27:29 RSL's Death Spiral32:14 Inter Miami's New Coach36:21 Jack McGlynn & Luca Bombino Head to Stoke46:57 LAFC's Big Decision54:01 Daniel Gazdag to New England58:13 Santiago Rodríguez to Columbus1:03:54 The Best Things We Saw1:09:06 Cavan Sullivan and Philly Keep Rolling1:13:33 More Weekend Notes & More Transfer NewsFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq