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Jordan and Gass join forces today to provide coverage of the USWNT send-off match and give you some midseason report cards for teams in the NWSL. They'll start the show with their takeaways from the Costa Rica match, what it means for the US going into the Olympics. Stick around after the USWNT coverage to hear more about the big summer signings in the NWSL, listen to some mailbag questions, and hand out midseason awards. REMINDER: Soccerwise will be doing a live show at Land Grant Brewery in Columbus, OH, on Monday July 22nd at 7pm ET. Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom). Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Join Gass and Tom for discussion of this week's major talking points in MLS: Columbus' dominant win over LAFC, Chicho Arango's suspension, and Philly's signing of 14-year-old phenom Cavan Sullivan. Tom's Ice Cream Shop is also full of scoops for fans of Minnesota (Yeboah! Farina!), Montreal (Bombito!), and Dallas (Paes!). Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom). 2:07 Announcement Soccerwise Live Event Columbus All-Star With Nordecke & Land Grant Brewery 10:04 Columbus Crews Record Run 22:36 LAFC Worries? 26:23 Discussion Around Chicho Arango’s Suspension 34:35 How Much Do We Care About All-Star Games 42:00 Cavan Sullivan On The Verge Of History 47:29 Ice Cream Shop of Tom’s Scoops 59:42 Salute To Steve Birnbaum On The Day Of His Retirement 1:01:34 1st Official finalists for the “2025 Too Early For Anyone Sane To Call Gass MVP Candidate?"Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Join Gass on this week's mailbag episode as he takes you through his day at Red Bull Arena where he observed the USWNT's 1-0 victory over Mexico and find out what he’s seeing ahead of the Olympics. He’ll also run down Canada's near-upset of Uruguay to end their Copa America run, some exciting new NWSL signings, and how the Supporters’ Shield race is shaping up after the Crew’s domination of LAFC and Cincy’s shocking home loss to Charlotte. Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom). 2:00 USWNT Reaction 7:30 CANMNTCopa Final Thoughts 9:27 NWSL Transfers for San Diego & Utah 12:55 Mailbag Question On Shield Contenders Transfer Window 16:00 Worries for LA Galaxy & Inter Miami 17:48 Columbus's Historic Performance In MLS Cup Rematch 22:46 USMNT Coaching Prospects Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Join us on Soccerwise Live to hear what Gass and Tom have to say about the dismissal of Gregg Berhalter, and why the realistic coaching options available to US Soccer might be underwhelming to many USMNT fans. They'll also recap the midweek US Open Cup quarterfinals, including Indy Eleven's "Major League"-esque run to the final four. If you're wondering what a post-Bill Manning era might look like in Toronto, Gass will give you his best guess right before Tom serves up a few scoops for fans of Orlando (Torres to Red Star Belgrade still on?), Atlanta (Miranchuk odds?), and Portland (Williamson on the trading block?). Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom). 4:27 Berhalter Out 13:48 Debating USMNT Manager Candidates 30:50 Next Job For Berhalter 36:13 Front Office Changes For Toronto FC 42:54 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Recap 53:20 Ice Cream Shop Of Tommy's Scoops Talking Facundo Torres, Portland, Charlotte & Shaqiri 1:10:52 Supporter Shield Race Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Join Jordan and Gass as they reflect on Orlando's statement win over the KC Current, and listen along as they decide which NWSL sides would most suitably be adorned with a "Best of the Rest" moniker. They'll also bring you up-to-date with the latest NWSL summer transfers (Arnold to Portland, Kouassi to the Spirit & Tanaka to the Royals), and preview the upcoming USWNT friendly against Mexico. Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom).Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

On today's episode of Soccerwise, Gass and Tom discuss what tonight's Copa American semifinal match might mean for Canada, and then yell back and forth about players that were (and weren't) chosen for the US men's Olympics roster. Tom drops a few tasty scoops in The Ice Cream Shop for fans of the LA Galaxy (Reus!), Charlotte (Ream!), and DC United (Enow!). And they decide how much credit Atlanta United should get for pulling in historically-big fees for Almada, Wiley, and Giakoumakis. Before the hour ends, they even throw a little US Open Cup preview into the mix as well! Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom). 9:40 Canada v Argentina Preview 22:51 US Olympic Roster Reaction 38:45 Caleb Wiley And Atlanta's Record Transfer Window 52:18 Ice Cream Shop of Tommy's Scoops + Transfer Chat 1:04:30 Charlotte FC Transfer Window 1:07:54 USOC PreviewSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

On this week's jam-packed Mailbag Episode, Gass digs some maple leaves out of the closet for a celebration of Canada's Copa America semifinal run and then gives his initial reactions to Orlando's massive road win over KC in NWSL's clash of the titans. He also takes a moment to show his appreciation for the goal-scoring consistency of Kei Kamara and Gyasi Zardes before closing with some Patreon subscriber questions about Minnesota United and Charlotte FC's summer transfer window. Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom). 2:25 CANADA 21:21 Monster Shield Matchup in NWSL (KC vs ORL) 34:30 FCC vs MIA and Handicapping the Shield Race 39:34 Zardes Becomes Top 10 MLS Goalscorer & Peter Vermes Celebrates his 200th win 35:52 Kei Kamara Signing And Where Else He Could Play 49:10 Minnesota United Transfer Window Predictions 51:44 Charlotte FC Transfer QuestionsSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Just past the halfway mark of the season, we've got another NWSL coach that's been relieved of her duties. Lori Lindsey joins Soccerwise as a special co-host and talks about what transpired in Utah, and explains to David Gass what fans of the expansion side can expect from a post-Amy Rodriguez world. Lori and Gass also preview the huge top-of-the-table clash on Saturday between KC Current and the Orlando Pride at the official site of the 2024 NWSL Cup, and discuss the possibility of Julia Grosso joining the Chicago Red Stars to reinforce their midfield. Lastly, the Soccerwise Board of Directors updates the loyal listeners on their search for quarters under the couch in an effort to match the $250 million bid to acquire Angel City FC.Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom).2:30 Utah Firing Amy Rodriguez23:00 KC Current v Orlando Pride Preview38:17 CPKC Stadiums Impact + Hosting NWSL Cup42:38 Julia Grosso To Chicago Red Stars50:50 Canada Olympic Roster Mailbag Question55:35 Angel City Valuation & Ownership Change Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Join Gass and Tom as they shake off the Copa America hangover by discussing the latest news from St Louis (Carnell out! Hartel in!), and by giving us a preview of the midweek matches in MLS. And while Tom's excited to report that the Thiago Almada transfer is over, he knows his replies will remain stuffed with Atlanta United fans who will now shift their focus to asking about Caleb Wiley. They'll even address the OSCAR TO MLS rumors, and what the Fidel Barajas transfer says about the ways in which Chivas may now be targeting MLS talent.Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom).5:44 Bradley Carnell Fired By St. Louis City SC30:12 Thiago Almada Record Transfer To Botafogo38:11 Caleb Wiley Reports Connecting Him To Chelsea44:20 Fidel Barajas Transfer To Chivas50:26 Philadelphia Union Post-Carranza Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

David and Tom get together to react to the USMNT's loss to Uruguay. They talk about what their Copa America elimination means for where this program stands right now. And of course they discuss the future for US Soccer. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

On this week's Mailbag Episode of Soccerwise, Gass responds to a big batch of Patreon subscriber questions with an unbridled enthusiasm that only he could muster! From Copa America reactions (OH CANADA!) to midseason referendums on teams in MLS and the NWSL, Gass covers it all. He's even asked to confront his "hatred" of the Maritime Messi, Jacob Everett Shaffelburg, and he picks three of his all-time favorite Dairon Asprilla moments (and maybe names a roster designation after Mr. October.)Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom).2:30 Canada Copa America Reaction15:12 Mailbag Respect For Maritime Messi18:54 Which Shield/Golden Boot Race Is Better MLS vs NWSL + The Potential History In Both28:24 Carlos Tehran's Future With The Chicago Fire31:20 Dairon Asprilla Love36:21 Legacy Contracts In MLS?41:19 Luca Orellano Star Arrival46:05 Fantasy East v West Conference Ultimate Face Off54:04 DC United's Promising Future Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

David gets together with the Soccerwise community to digest the US Men's National Team loss to Panama in the Copa America. What happened? How does the team move forward? How big a moment was this for the history of the sport going forward? Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

We're closing out another week of regular programming at Soccerwise by previewing the USMNT's Copa America showdown against Panama, then discussing how FC Cincinnati and the New England Revolution plan to cope with injuries to key players. You'll also get Gass's preview of upcoming matches in MLS, and a healthy dose of Scoops-a-pedia with Tom!Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom).5:17 USMNT v Panama Preview15:52 CANMNT Chat19:44 Cincy Replacing Miazaga28:38 New England Replacing Chancalay37:05 Ruidiaz & Nouhou Suspensions & Future45:22 Scoops-a-pedia Transfer Talk55:21 Weekend Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Emma Hayes just named her 18-player roster for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games earlier today, so you can join Jordan and Gass as they discuss the surprises (Alex Morgan out?! Korbin Albert in?!) and how this group of players will fare against Zambia, Germany, and Australia next month. They also recap the latest front office movement in NWSL, including Casey Stoney's dismissal and Lucy Rushton's resignation. Jordan also delivers some timely coverage of the Portland/Kansas City clash on Sunday.Be sure to catch Soccerwise live on YouTube and Twitch at 2pm ET every Tuesday (with Gass and Tom), Wednesday (with Gass and Jordan), and Thursday (with Gass and Tom).3:45 USWNT Postion Group Roster Breakdown21:40 Alex Morgan & Roster Snubs41:30 KC Current Tactical Talk47:30 San Diego Wave Fire Manager Casey Stone56:02 Bay FC Future After GM Lucy Rushton Resigns Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Canada has won their first game EVER in Copa America. David jumps on with his two close friends (north of the border) Devang Desai & Sean Keay to break it down. They run back through what happened in the heat, what this moments mean, and who they want to see in the team going forward. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

It was a busy weekend in MLS and in Copa America, so Gass and Tom had lots to discuss in today's episode of Soccerwise. They kick things off by talking about the big news in San Jose as Luchi Gonzalez was fired. Gass and Tom get to address the dire situation in San Jose and offer up some feasible coaching replacements. Then Tom digs in to what he's hearing about the validity of the Weston McKennie-to-Cincinnati rumors, and Gass lets us know what that says about Cincinnati's ambition. Plenty of transfer chat around Thiago Almada and Moise Bombito. Plus they even manage to throw in a cheeky Canada vs Peru preview for those of you that are locked in on Copa America this month.5:10 Luchi Gonzalez Let Go And Future Of San Jose27:38 Weston McKennie To FC Cincinnati42:35 Center back Trade Market In MLS47:25 Thiago Almada And Eagle Football Holding Reports50:50 Moise Bombito To Lyon Reports56:37 Aidan Morris Touching Columbus Goodbye1:02:00 Copa America/Canada Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

3:06 Colorado Rapids4:02 Nashville Tactical Moves5:07 Patrick Aguyemang Hype5:35 KC Current Dominant Win7:35 Bay FC Seeing Out Wins8:50 North Carolina - Chicago Reaction10:27 Trinity Rodman Hype12:03 Revs Mailbag Question15:41 STL Mailbag Question17:50 Vancouver Mailbag Question21:37 Minnesota United Mailbag Question22:59 Seattle Reign Mailbag Question25:09 LA Galaxy Mailbag Question Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

4:25 Pulisic's Elite Form11:15 Balogun & Pulisic's Tactical Wrinkles17:25 Weston Changing The Game Off The Ball19:09 Worries After Only 2-0 And Early Panama Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

09:38 Kei Kamara's Goal Scoring Milestone12:10 Lucho Acosta Playing Out Of His Mind15:40 Matt Miazga Injury Concerns & FCC Summer Transfers20:47 Julian Hall’s Historic Goal22:22 Frankie Amaya Transfer Report & What It Means For Red Bulls32:31 Andres Gomez And RSL Taking The Leap42:39 Canada Copa America Preview54:20 USMNT v Bolivia Preview And Roster Decisions1:00:09 First Ever Rec League Review Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

06:00 Utah's Dramatic Win & Potential Playoff Push09:12 Playoff Push for Utah and Other Teams11:03 Favorite Teams to Watch Debating Orlando vs KC18:40 Washington Dramatic Equalizer & Celebrating Croix Bethune27:57 San Diego's Struggles in Attack & Kosovare Asllani Rumors 32:15 Defensive Strengths and Pressing Tactics of Gotham FC36:30 Preview Gotham v Wave39:16 Angel City Offensive Woes & Preview of Louisville Matchup44:30 Sophia Smith Red Card Appeal49:03 Seattle Reign New Ownership What It Could Mean For The Club Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

5:00- Shaqiri’s Future W/the Fire19:03 Reaction to Columbus Crew Trade With STL City SC for Aziel Jackson28:08 Inter Miami Changes to Front Office44:20 Kai Wagner’s Comments on Roster Depth52:22 FC Cincy’s Injuries & Boupenza’s Future56:45 Atlanta Replacing Giakoumakis1:00:41 Tanner Tessman’s Future in Serie A Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

3:30- FCC Comeback & Lucho/Kubo's Excellence5:40- Miami Comeback What It Means For Shield Race + Philly's Need For Reinforcements8:53- Shaqiri On The Way Out Of Chicago Fire11:15- Washington Spirit Show In Front Of Sold-Out Crowd12:45- Utah Dramatic Winner14:17- Gotham Continue To Roll At Louisville & Yazmeen Ryan Fan Club15:43- Best Teams To Watch In NWSL & MLS18:20- 3 Best Young Players To Watch In MLS20:40- 3 Best Young Players To Watch In NWSL Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

00:00 Soccer Wise Launches Live Show06:24 Houston Dynamo Sign Ezekiel Ponce as DP12:50 Tom Trying To Be Coached By Tab Ramos17:30 Atlanta Coaching Shuffle And Their Summer Plans27:42 Nico Esteves Let Go What Is Next For Dallas42:00 Colorado Rapids Transfer News48:03 Julian Carranza Transfer Battle To Feyenoord1:00:00 USMNT-Brazil Reaciont1:05:05 CANMNT-France Reaction Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

00:00 Introducing Soccerwise02:14 Jordan on NWSL Game at Wrigley Field06:37 Tom on Transfer Room in Cancun10:55 David on TST 2024 in Raleigh NC17:31 Schedule and Plan For Soccerwise Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter