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Ep 97NWSL Edition: Semifinal Preview & Recapping The Quaterfinals
The quarterfinals delivered for NWSL with record crowds, star quality, and controversy as well. Jordan was in the sold out house in DC for the dramatic extra time match and takes us behind the scene. Then David breaks down what went right for Orlando in their dominant win, and our hosts analyze how KC and Gotham got over the line. But the big excitement is the top four teams facing off this weekend. They run you through all the big questions going into the matches. Who should start? Who will dictate the game? And of course who will go through?! 4:00 Recap Washington-Bay 24:26 Recap Orlando-Chicago 30:00 Recap KC-NC 48:30 Recap Gotham-Portland 59:50 Preview Washington-Gotham 1:12:07 Preview Orlando-KCSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 96MLS Edition: ATL Dumps Miami w/Sam Jones(MLS) + Drama In Cincy & Playoff Coverage
With Tom away for the day David brings in the reinforcements from a victorious Atlanta to cohost the show. Sam Jones of mlssoccer.com & "Five Stripe Final" takes explains what is going on in Atlanta, and can it continue. Then they run through the rest of the weekends elimination games, what it means for the winner, and even bigger what it means for the losing sides. They also parse through Lucho Acosta's postgame comments in Cincy.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 95Weekend Recap Edition: Shockers In NWSL & MLS
David is speechless at the start trying to intake what a weekend it was of soccer. But it is a podcast and he perseveres to recap all the action. NWSL had a first half brace, a game go to extra time, and a 99' min winner for Gotham. Then he delves into the wild close of the MLS Cup Playoffs first round from shootout drama to Atlanta's historic upset over Miami.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 94Kei Kamara (LAFC)
As we get ready for a huge weekend of knockout soccer across NWSL & MLS Soccerwise has a treat for you. A sit-down interview with 2nd all-time leading scorer in MLS history Kei Kamara. Kei talks to Tom & David about what LAFC is capable of this year, his journey from NCAA D2 to where he is now, and how Sierra Leone has fueled his career. Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 93MLS Edition: Jim Curtin Out In Philly + Playoff Preview w/Luchi Gonzalez
A massive show for you all where Soccerwise debuts its new segment the "Coaches Corner" with former MLS/USMNT Coach Luchi Gonzalez. But of course with the playoffs in full swing the Philadelphia Union broke huge news parting ways with Jim Curtin. Gass & Tom react to that, look at what this means for Philly, and where we could see Curtin land next. Then they talk through Bruce Arena taking over San Jose and Hector Herrera leaving Houston. Finally previewing the playoff matches coming up this weekend talking you through ORL-CTL & FCC-NYCFC before Luchi joins the show. He takes us through some big questions from a coaches POV like how do you handle benching a star, how do you set the tone on playoff week, and PK strategy. Then he runs you through a tactical breakdown setting the stage for LAFC-VAN and MIA-ATL. 3:13 Jim Curtin Let Go From Philadelphia 22:07 Bruce Arena Officially Takes Over San Jose 32:30 HH Leaving Houston 39:24 Preview ORL v CTL 49:30 Preview FCC v NYCFC 56:40 Coaches Corner With Luchi Gonzalez 1:02:00 Gonzalez On Game Week During The Playoffs 1:13:00 Gonzalez On How A Coach Handles Dropping A Star 1:19:50 Gonzalez On PK Strategy 1:27:30 Gonzalez Preview Of LAFC v VAN 1:33:55 Gonzalez Preview Of MIA v ATLSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 92NWSL Edition: 2024 Playoff Preview & Postseason Awards
The postseason is finally on the docket and with the matchups set Soccerwise is excited. First they look back on the final weekend of the season & Christian Sinclair's sendoff celebration. Then they run through the postseason awards from Rookie Of The Year to MVP and everything in between. And finally they break down all four series coming up this weekend. 3:50 Sinclair's Sendoff 9:20 Bay Make History 21:10 End Of Season Awards GKOY, DOY, MFOY, MVP, COY 46:30 Playoff Upset Potential 49:00 Preview Orlando vs Chicago 54:43 Preview KC vs North Carolina 1:06:22 Preview Washington vs Bay 1:16:10 Preview Gotham vs Portland Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 91MLS Edition: Playoffs RBNY, MIN, LAG & SEA Move On + ATL, VAN, CTL & NYCFC Live To Fight Another Day
Best weekend of the year in MLS has come and gone so it's time for the Soccerwise squad to get to work. Tom & David jump on to talk about the epic scenes we saw across the league from Daniel Edelman's clincher to Ryan Gauld taking the series back to LA and everything in between. 5:40 Red Bulls Historic Upset 21:00 Columbus Crew's Future Question Marks 31:06 LA Galaxy & The Killer Ps 37:48 Reacting To Colorado Rapids Season 42:30 Minnesota United Ahead Of Schedule 50:40 RSL & Chicho's Future 55:30 Preview LA v MIN 58:40 What Happened To Houston? 1:04:30 Seattle Back To Where They Belong Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 90Weekend Recap: Sinc Sendoff, NWSL Playoffs Set, Red Bull Upset & MLS Playoffs
David is riding a high on an all-time great weekend of soccer. Christine Sinclair had the perfect send off in the rain in Portland to set the table for an epic final weekend of NWSL. David runs back through the order of drama all weekend, and looks forward to the first round of the playoffs. Not to be outdone MLS brought the drama as well. Did Red Bulls just pull of the biggest upset in MLS history? Can Atlanta better that? And where do we stand right now. 2:50 NWSL Recap 14:55 MLS Recap Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 89Mailbag Edition: Ref Questions, Playoff Eligibility & More
Before one of the biggest weekends of the soccer calendar in North America David digs into the mailbag. He runs down the answers for all of you on referee's holding stoppage time, how teams will play the new MLS postseason format, Dru Yearwood's future, and more!Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 88MLS Edition: Playoff Round One Reset
MLS playoffs round 1 continue (begrudgingly for some people) and Tom & Gass have all your coverage. First they chat about the format coming off some quotes from some players about this three game setup. But the games have to be played so the guys breakdown what they saw in the four games this week, and preview all of this weekends games coming up. 1:58 MLS Playoff Format 14:52 FCC-NYCFC 27:56 SEA-HOU 35:25 CLB-RBNY 44:30 RSL-MIN 55:47 CTL-ORL 1:00:51 COL-LAG 1:07:15 ATL-MIA 1:11:10 VAN-LAFCSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 87NWSL Edition: KC Summer Cup Champs, USWNT Recap & NWSL Final Weekend Stakes
One of the biggest weeks of soccer in the year so Jordan & David have to jump into the studio to break it all down. First off they recap what they saw in KC's Summer Cup Series championship & USWNT friendlies. Then they dig into the final weekend of the NWSL Season with so much to play for. Who will finish top 2, who will avoid Orlando in the first round, and of course who will make the final playoff spot. Finally they get the score on their midseason standings draft and what they need to happen on the final weekend to win the whole thing. 4:33 Summer Cup Series Final Recap 15:52 USWNT Reaction 24:07 Jaedyn Shaw's Best Position 30:37 Race For The Top 4 In Standings 37:44 Battle Between Chicago, Portland & Bay For 6-8 44:10 Final Playoff Race 54:55 Soccerwise Standings Draft Status Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 86MLS Edition: Playoffs Rolling On, Bruce Arena/San Jose & Nico Estevez/Austin
We are halfway through the opening round of the MLS playoffs. Perfect time for Tom & Gass to check in on what we have seen so far, and preview the four matches still to come. And of course Tom still has the news flowing out of teams that are already eliminated with Bruce Arena traveling to San Jose to potentially become their next head coach, and Austin inking Nico Estevez as their second ever head coach. 9:28 MIA v ATL Recap 20:20 LAG v COL Recap 28:02 ORL v CTL Recap 37:12 Pa-Modou Kah’s Coaching Future In Phoenix & MLS 42:08 LAFC v VAN Recap 53:06 FCC v NYCFC Preview 58:44 SEA v HOU Preview 1:02:45 CLB v RBNY Preview + Nancy St. Etienne Rumors 1:06:59 RSL v MIN Preview 1:10:39 Bruce Arena Negotiating With San Jose Reports 1:17:46 Nico Estevez Named Austin FC CoachSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 85Mailbag Edition: MLS Rule Changes & Miguel Lopes(Tactical Periodisation Vítor Frade)
A special episode of Soccerwise to close out a huge week of soccer coverage. Tommy Scoops stops by to lend David a hand on the mailbag talking potential MLS roster rule changes, San Diego FC roster build and much more. Then David chats with Portuguese u17 coach Miguel Lopes about Tactical Periodization, keys to success in youth development and what the North American soccer scene could become. If you want to learn more about Tactical Periodization and join their courses either online or in person in Dallas go to https://www.tacticalperiodisation.com/pt/ 4:43 Potential MLS Roster Rule Changes 6:45 San Diego FC Roster Build & Kevin De Bruyne Update 14:11 MLS Conference Or Division Alignment Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 84MLS Edition: Evander Update, Andrew Wiebe & Matt Doyle Golden Boot Draft & Playoff Previews
A massive show for you all during a massive week in the MLS calendar. First Tom lays out all his reporting on Evander's bust up with leadership in Portland, and David ponders what the attacker future could be. Then Soccerwise extended family Andrew Wiebe & Matt Doyle stop by to partake in a first ever "MLS Playoff Edition Golden Boot Draft". And then the guys dig into each upcoming playoff series in Round One of the postseason. 3:45 Tom Update On Evander Situation In Portland 26:35 Wiebe & Doyle Join For Playoff Golden Boot Draft All 8 Playoff Series Previews 52:20 Miami vs Atlanta 58:15 LA Galaxy vs Colorado 1:02:57 Orlando vs Charlotte 1:06:44 LAFC vs Vancouver 1:11:25 Cincinnati vs NYCFC And Nick Cushing Departure Reports 1:18:00 Seattle vs Houston 1:20:03 RSL vs Minnesota & Columbus vs NYRB 1:22:19 MLSPA Salary Release Info Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 83NWSL Edition: Bay FC Playoff Push, Summer Cup Final Preview & USWNT Preview
A loaded show for David & Jordan to guide you through from internationals to finals and everything else in between. First David congratulates Bay FC on qualifying for the playoffs among a big recap of weekend action. Then Jordan puts together a potential lineup for Gotham FC in their Sumer Cup Series Final coming up vs KC Current. Finally both hosts go through the players they're most excited to see get their debuts for USWNT. 7:45 Bay FC Are A David Gass Playoff Team 16:00 Kerolin’s Return 23:30 Utah’s Coaching Future 26:30 Is NWSL More Or Less Competitive? 30:50 Orlando Two Game Losing Streak 36:50 Summer Cup Series Final Preview 46:50 Chicago STARS FC 53:25 USWNT Preview New Addition We’re Most Excited About 1:05:05 North Super League Roster RulesSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 82MLS Edition: Decision Day Recap & Playoff Preview
Tom is back from his Italian sojourn just in time for the biggest week of the MLS season. He and Gass react to all the Decision Day drama from the wild eastern conference playoff race and what it means to the clubs involved. Then they break down the biggest factors for the two wild card games this week. After which they run through the most exiting playoff matchups in round one & give away their MVP & Coach Of The Year awards. 6:25 Eastern Conference Decision Day Recap 9:15 Recap Of The Race For Top In The West 12:27 Inter Miami Set The MLS Points Record 18:20 DC Offseason Needs 22:50 Philly Union Coming Up Short 29:55 Montreal vs Atlanta Wild Card Preview 41:30 Portland vs Vancouver Wild Card Preview 50:10 Ranking All The First Round Playoff Series 1:03:00 MLS Awards & Best XISoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 81Weekend Recap: Decision Day Drama In MLS From Coast To Coast + NWSL Playoff Field Locking In
Wow what a day of action in North America. David recaps everything from Decision Day in MLS. He walks through the real time shifts in the LA fight for the top of the West, and the delicious matchups coming up. And then after Miami set the points record the race for the final playoff spot in the East WAS ON! Plus Bay FC solidify their standing for an inaugural season playoff spot and damage Racing Louisvilles hopes. If you want go over to Youtube to watch Tom & Gass's live reactions to the Eastern Conference playoff race finally. And they will be on live Tuesday night for the end of the Montreal-Atlanta game and into postgame. 2:02 Recap Race Top Of The West 6:30 Reset On Final Day Of West Action & Playoff Matchups 12:24 Miami Break The Record + Club World Cup Future 14:25 Recap Of The Race For The Wild Card Spots In The EastSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 80Tim Bezbatchenko (Black Knight Football Club)
David sits down with Tim Bezbatchenko from over in England. They talk about his new role at Black Knight Football Club, what he would do as "Soccer Czar" in America for a day, the best teams he has ever worked with, and more.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 79MLS Edition: Will Kuntz (LA Galaxy) & Joe Lowery (Backheel) Decision Day Preview
The biggest day of the MLS season has arrived and David has a huge episode to get you ready. First Joe Lowery makes his Soccerwise debut to help prepare for all the biggest games and storylines on Decision Day. Then LA Galaxy GM Will Kuntz joins the show to talk about their success this season, his role in the process of building the club, and their goals going forward. 1:53 David & Joe Reformat MLS 8:20 Most Exciting D-Day Matches 16:18 Jonathan Rodriguez's Debut Season & Timbers Potential 23:47 East Playoff Race Preview 30:44 MLS Award Ballots 38:00 Which Non-Playoff Looks Best For 2025 45:00 Interview Will Kuntz GM LA GalaxySoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 78NWSL Edition: Interview Minnesota Aurora's Andrea Yoch
A wild week in and around NWSL with records being set, streaks being ended, and clubs being named (maybe)! Jordan & Gass dig into the end of Orlando's undefeated streak, Temwa Chawinga setting the goalscoring record, BOS Nation & NWSL Expansion reports. They are also joined by Andea Yoch one of the cofounders and operators of Minnesota Aurora about their fan owned club & their latest round of funding. https://mnaurora.com/become-a-community-owner-2024/ 5:15 Orlando Loses Their Undefeated Streak 13:15 Thorns Looking For Turnaround 22:07 Orlando v Gotham Preview 24:40 Temwa Chawinga Goal Record & MVP Candidacy 37:00 BOS NATION 41:50 NWSL Expansion Update (SOCCERWISE FOR DENVER) 45:51 Interview Minnesota Aurora’s Cofounder & Chair Of Investor Relations Andrea Yoch 1:06:49 Weekend Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 77MLS/CANMNT/USMNT Edition: Patrice Bernier(RDS) & Bobby Warshaw(Bloom)
The international break continues so David calls on Canadian National Team legend Patrice Bernier(RDS) to help reset with this Canada MNT squad stands. They also chat about Montreal's recent turnaround and chances to make the playoffs. Then David gives his thoughts heading into the USA-MEX match tonight. Last but definitely not least Bobby Warshaw (Bloom Sports) returns to "Make It Make Sense" for David diving into MLS club's youth development structures. 2:15 Patrice Bernier on CANMNT 12:25 MTL Turnaround & Decision Day Chances 18:50 USMNT - Mexico Preview Notes 26:58 Bobby Warshaw On MLS Youth Development Mailbag QuestionSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 76Weekend Recap Edition: NWSL History, USMNT Recap & MLS Decision Day Comes Into Focus
David straps in to reset everything that happened in a wild weekend of NWSL action. Orlando lost their first game in over A YEAR and too a struggling Portland squad. On the individual side Temwa Chawinga rewrote the record books as the top four sides solidify their spots. Mauricio Pochettino started a new era off for the USMNT with a 2-0 victory over Panama in Austin Texas, David walks through some initial thoughts. And with the two makeup games in MLS this weekend the picture is finally laid out for what is at stake on Decision Day. 1:50 NWSL Recap 9:15 USMNT Reaction 12:45 MLS Reset Heading Into Decision Day Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 75Ben Pirmann + Mailbag Edition
David sit downs with Charleston Battery Head Coach & Technical Director Ben Pirmann to discuss building a club identity, being a competitive club while selling players, the future of USL, and much more. Then David digs into the mailbag carving the all-time Women's Soccer Mount Rushmore, comparing Shield teams from different eras, potential USMNT prospects in MLS & more. 1:30 Charleston's Ben Pirrman 32:15 Women Soccer's All-Time Mount Rushmore 39:13 MVP vs MOP 40:39 2017 TFC vs 2024 Inter Miami 44:24 What Is Going On In Cincinnati 47:27 The Next MLS Players Ready For USMNTSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 74MLS/USMNT Edition: Paul Tenorio On Berhalter In Chicago, MLS's Future Plans & Pochettino's USMNT
Paul Tenorio (The Atheltic) live from Austin ahead of the USMNT's first games under Mauricio Pochettino. Before talking about the national team David & Paul dig into what the Fire will look like now with Berhalter. It also opens the door for a little "Allocation Disorder" conversation around what the next few years look like for MLS. And finally the guys chat about Pochettino's job this week as he starts as the manager of the USMNT. 4:30 Chicago Fire 26:10 How Should MLS Grow Over The Next 2-4 Years 40:00 How Long Will Messi & Friends Be Around 49:35 USMNT ChatSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 73NWSL Edition: Orlando Shield & Ange City Salary Cap Violation's
In a driving storm on Sunday evening Orlando Pride clinched the clubs first NWSL Shield against Washington Spirit. Jordan was there and takes us into the experience and celebrations from the day. And of course the Soccerwise crew has to dig into the story around Angel City's salary cap violations. 7:53 Celebrating Orlando’s Shield Win 20:02 Wash Injury Woes 28:25 Angel City FC’s Salary Cap Violations & Punishments 40:51 Portland Thorns Front Office News 47:19 Bay & Louisville’s Playoff Chances Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 72MLS Edition: Herculez Gomez On Berhalter-CHI, Inter Miami & USMNT
MLS has hit it's final international break before Decision Day, but that doesn't mean things slow down. Breaking new out of Chicago as Gregg Berhalter takes over as Director Of Football & Head Coach, and Austin has parted ways with Josh Wolff. David sits down with Herculez Gomez (ESPN, Vamos Podcast) to dig through all the news plus putting Inter Miami's season into context. 6:00 Gregg Berhalter Taking Over Chicago Fire 25:00 Austin FC Coaching Change 33:10 Inter Miami 52:40 Paul Pogba MLS Destinations 55:45 USMNT PreviewSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 71MLS Edition: Michele Giannone on Supporters Shield, MVP Race & Pochettino's USMNT
With Tom out of service for his big day David calls in the super sub Michele Giannone to help on a championship episode. To start Inter Miami have won their first Supporters Shield in a wild matchup with Columbus. How did they get it done? And was it an MVP that got them there? Then Montreal look to crash the playoff party behind Josef Martinez, Minnesota solidify their spot, and NYCFC continue to cruise at RBA. Then the guys react to Mauricio Pochettino's first USMNT roster. And of course they have to preview the last weekend before the international break! 8:37 MIA-CLB Reaction 17:20 Inter Miami Defensive Playoff Preview? 23:29 2024 MLS MVP Debate 35:36 DC United Save Their Season 41:10 Montreal Riding Josef Martinez Through Atlanta 48:23 USMNT Under Pochettino 1:07:20 MLS Weekend Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 70MLS Edition: Playoff Chaos & Midweek Preview
With 28 MLS matches played across five days the Soccerwise crew is here to keep you up to date. They break all the biggest performances from weekend starting at the top of the standings and the battle for home field advantage, to the race to get in. 6:35 NYCFC's Blue Lagoon Over Red Bulls 19:50 Thoughts On Red Bull Managing Director's Comments On MLS 27:20 Montreal's Playoff Push & Caden Clark's Resurgence 34:25 Minnesota Ends Western Conference Playoff Race 39:17 Shield Race Update 49:25 Chicago Fire's Future Prospects 56:15 St Louis City's Path Forward 59:40 Midweek Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 69Weekend Recap Edition
David jumps into the studio to recap a big weekend of action across North America. First Orlando sets the shutout streak record in NWSL in front of a record crowd. On the other end of the standings the playoff race takes another turn as there are some new teams that have inserted their name into the race. In MLS the top four seeds in both conferences are up for grabs and a new team has entered the eastern conference playoff race. 2:40 NWSL Recap 10:07 MLS RecapSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 68Weekend Edition: Interview w/Orlando Pride VP & Sporting Director Haley Carter + Mailbag
New show on the Soccerwise docket launching to fill your weekend every week. David is going to sit down and chat soccer with some of the most interesting minds in around the game & then answer all your mailbag questions! To start with who better to talk NWSL with than the VP of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director of the Orlando Pride Haley Carter having maybe season in league history. And then David closes out with a slew of mailbag questions all over the map. 1:54 Interview With Orlando Pride Sporting Director Haley Carter 5:55 This Orlando Roster Build 11:55 Behind The Scenes Of NWSL Front Office Making a Big Signing 15:17 The Future Of NWSL Player Profiles 20:35 The New NWSL CBA From A Sporting POV 37:52 Argument Against Tata Martino For COY 46:03 Ryan Gauld MVP 2024 Candidates 48:46 Early Guess On MLS Decision Day Must Watch Matches 51:26 Instant Solutions For San Jose & Sporting KC 55:51 Caleb’s Revs vs Bruce’s Quakes vs Gregg’s Fire Who Wins?! 1:00:00 DC United’s Biggest Flaws And Needs? 1:05:46 Grading Axel Shuster & The Whitecaps Front OfficeSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 67MLS Edition: LAFC USOC Winner, Whitecaps Canadian Champ & MLS Vibes XI
There were three champions crowned across North America in three hours on Wednesday night. Now Soccerwise is here to break it all down. Tom and Gass dive into LAFC's first Open Cup win. What does the three-peat mean for Vancouver, and how does Columbus carry on after losing the biggest game of all time. 5:23 USOC Final Recap 24:40 What USOC Means To LAFC 27:33 SKC’s Rebuild Going Forward 34:18 Whitecaps Canadian Three-peat 51:38 MLS Vibes Best XI 55:00 Weekend Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 66NWSL Edition: Trinity Rodman Injury Concern & Louisville Playoff Push
The NWSL standings had another weekend of chaos. So who better to break it all down than Jordan & David?! They dive into KC's comeback win over Washington. Discuss what The Spirit might have to do without Trinity Rodman. Louisville have gone all in to make the playoffs and can they get there. 4:12 KC’s Bounce Back 19:17 Trinity Rodman Injury Concerns In Washington 29:40 Orlando’s Shutout Streak Continues 37:10 Louisville’s Club Growth 46:30 Twila Kilgore’s Potential NWSL Coaching Future 48:48 Weekend PreviewSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 65MLS Edition: Update SJ & ATL Coaching Search, USOC & Canada Champ Final Previews
A huge week in North American soccer with 3 trophies on the line and this is what Soccerwise lives for. Tom & Gass get together to review the wild weekend of action, preview all 3 finals across the continent & break news on the coaching hire searches in San Jose/Atlanta. 3:09 San Jose Coaching Search Interview List 16:25 Patrick Viera Leading Candidate In Atlanta 22:10 MLS Weekend Recap 22:20 Timbers Stunner And Playoff Potential 31:19 Chris Armas COY Resume 34:40 FC Dallas Roster Potential 39:08 MIA Wobbles? 47:28 Dissecting The Philly Union Turnaround 53:59 USOC Final Preview + The Future of The Open Cup 1:13:20 Canadian Championship Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 64Weekend Recap Edition
We are down to the stretch run of the season in both MLS & NWSL so David will be brining you his new Monday morning recap shows. First a recap on where things stand at the top of the Eastern & Western Conference in MLS as 4 new teams add their names officially to the 2024 playoff field. Then he breaks down the wild twists and turns along the playoff lines. In NWSL Orlando continue their historic form as KC locks in a playoff spot off the back of their 3-0 win over The Spirit. But the biggest story sadly is some injury concerns to an MVP candidate in Trinity Rodman. 2:25 East & West Home field Advantage Race 5:07 Analyzing The MLS Playoff Race 10:50 NWSL Shield Race & Playoff Clinchers 14:45 NWSL playoff ResetSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 63MLS Edition: Midweek Reaction
A double portion of MLS action this week so Tom & David are back in the lab to break it all down. With watchability darlings Galaxy & Timbers facing off you knew it was going to be a good match day but who had the biggest win? Who made the biggest jump in the playoffs? And much more to dig into. 5:30 MLS Roster Rule Chat 12:14 Timbers Goalscoring Celebration 20:04 Evander MVP Conversation 24:29 LA Galaxy Question Marks 29:13 Philly Union Turnaround 32:06 NYCFC Struggles 38:40 Orlando’s 3 Game Winning Streak 41:55 Miami’s Race For History 52:14 New England’s Season Circling The Drain 56:08 Sebastian Driussi Hanging Out At Home 58:30 Alan Velasco’s Goal Scoring Return 1:00:35 Weekend’s Top Matches To WatchSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 62NWSL Edition: ORL-KC Recap, Portland Troubles & Playoff Push For Bay/Louisville
Orlando & KC clashed again and Orlando remain undefeated! Jordan & Gass sit down to tell you why this matchup was much different, and what it could mean going forward. Then they try to chart a way forward for the faltering Portland Thorns. Plus what has led to Bay FC's charge towards the playoffs and is Louisville's gamble to get to 8th worth it? 8:51 Orlando-KC Reaction 25:08 NWSL Cup 2024 Predictions 27:24 Whats Gone Wrong In Portland? 40:30 Louisville Playoff Push 47:40 Bay FC’s Glow Up 54:45 Sofia Huerta’s Loan to Lyon 1:00:00 Weekend PreviewSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 61MLS Edition: Playoff Push Update, Carlos Vela Details & Mikey Varas In San Diego
A massive weekend of swings in the standings means another Soccerwise "Weekend Recap" from Tom & Gass. Like every week down the stretch they go through Best Match, Biggest win for playoff push, Biggest win for shield race (last one?), Who’s back of the week? Bounce back, MY BAD, and Who’s out this week. Plus outside the games big news across California as the guys dig into Vela's return to LAFC & San Diego officially naming Mikey Varas their inaugural coach. And finally a preview of the full midweek of MLS action. 8:19 El Trafico 23:59 Minnesota Playoff Push 33:33 Miami Shield Winners 49:34 Soccerwise Mea Culpas Charlotte, Vancouver & LA Galaxy 58:23 Carlos Vela's LAFC Return 1:05:25 Details On San Diego & Mikey Varas 1:12:08 Midweek MLS PreviewSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 60Weekend Recap/Mailbag Edition: ORL-KC Clash, El Trafico, Shield Races & Coaching Salaries
An absurd weekend of MLS & NWSL action and David is here to keep you up to date. We start in NWSL with the big rematch between ORL & KC and how this one looked different than before. Then a rundown of the rest of the playoff race in NWSL, some oddly timed loans to Europe & the u20's miraculous comeback. The weekend may have been even bigger in MLS headlined by the LA Galaxy's come from behind stunner in El Trafico somehow beating out Messi's two goal return for moment of the weekend.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 59MLS/USMNT Edition: Pochettino In & MLS Underrated Best XI + El Trafico Preview
It has finally happened Tom & Gass comb through the details of how US Soccer got Pochettino over the line. After celebrating the CONCACAF Kings Canada they dig into their MLS underrated Best XI (who are now all properly rated), and preview a huge weekend of rivalries with El Trafico & Hell Is Real 3:59 The Details Behind Pochettino Taking Over USMNT 17:27 Canada Kings Of CONCACAF? 29:00 Tom & David Select MLS Underrated Best XI 59:33 El Trafico Preview 1:04:48 Hell Is Real Preview 1:09:12 Ice Cream Shop Marlon, Reggie Cannon & Viggo OrtizSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 58NWSL Edition: Goodbye Alex Morgan, ORL-KC & GM Survey Reaction
There is never a dull moment in NWSL and this weekend was no different. After checking in on the KC panic meter last week did they do enough in the 1-0 win over Utah to settle the nerves? And what will the rematch look like against now playoff clinched Orlando on Friday night? Of course Jordan & Gass have to take the time to celebrate Alex Morgan upon her retirement. And lastlu what do they take from the monumental anonymous GM survey published by ESPN? 3:40 Orlando Clinch Playoff Spot 10:40 KC Bounce Back Win 15:30 ORL v KC Rematch Preview 21:58 Washington's Chances In The Wake Of Croix Bethune Injury 29:49 Goodbye To Alex Morgan 37:44 Reaction To ESPN GM Article 38:41 Breaking The Rules In NWSL 40:57 Parity In NWSL 43:52 Future NWSL Expansion Plans 47:55 Shift To Fall To Summer ScheduleSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 57MLS/USMNT Edition: Pochettino Update & MLS Top Free Agents
Gass and Tom get together to figure out what the US needs to accomplish against New Zealand Tonight, and how Canada can keep rolling against Mexico. Then they dive into a wacky weekend of MLS with Columbus playing field players in goal & Caleb Porter ethering referees. Plus the MLSPA released the list of 2025 MLS Free Agents today so they cull through to find the top options and most interesting possibilites. 8:55 USMNT & Pochettino Update 18:02 CANMNT Confidence & Mexico Preview 25:44 MLS In International Highlights Of The Week 31:39 Columbus GK Convo 39:30 Caleb Porter Referee Comments 41:58 Tom’s Reporting On Evander’s Future 47:46 MLS Top Free Agents For The OffseasonSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 56Weekend Recap/Mailbag Edition: US-CAN Reaction, Goodbye Alex Morgan + GK Chaos In Columbus
What a weekend across North America. Gass sits down to celebrate Canada, try and find a pulse on the USMNT, give Alex Morgan her flowers and try to decipher what happened in Columbus on Saturday. Plus every Monday means mailbag. Some great questions about US-CAN Best XI, field players in goal, mistakes playing out of the back and much more. 2:37 Oh Canada Celebration 14:11 USMNT Reaction 19:08 Mail Setting A Combined CAN-USMNT Best XI 24: 48 NWSL Recap Alex Morgan’s Goodbye & Big Wins Around The Playoff Line 37:38 MLS Recap Columbus GK Fiasco & Rev’s Referee Complaints 53:48 Mail On Favorite Field Players Going Into Goal In MLS 56:47 Mail On When Playing Out Of The Back Goes Wrong Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 55MLS Edition: Change In Atlanta, MLS Superstar Tiers & US vs Canada Preview
The last foundational piece of Atlanta United's historic expansion project is gone. Now Garth Lagerway has a lot of work to do with $45 million to spend, two open DP spots, an interim coach, and no Sporting Director. Tom & Gass dig into what has happened in The ATL and what comes next. Then the guys reach for the stars debating where the biggest names in MLS belong. And of course they preview the upcoming US v Canada friendly where Gass puts on his manager sweater vest to set the lineups. 2:57 Atlanta United Fire Carlos Bocanegra What Went Wrong & What Is Next? 29:54 MLS Superstar Tiers 1:05:18 USMNT Starting XI 1:11:47 CANMNT Starting XISoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 54NWSL Edition: Record Transfer Window + Buy/Sell Turnaround Teams
Huge weekend of NWSL action but the big question who is for real and who is a pretender. Jordan & David dig into the hot teams below the playoff lines to gauge who can keep it up. And a lot of the playoff push has been driven by massive signings as NWSL spent over $1.1million in the latest window what does this mean, and what could be next step for the league? 8:42 New CBA Implications 19:50 NWSL Spending Power On Display In Summer Transfer Window 25:18 Buying Or Selling Utah, Bay & Seattle 28:06 Utah Royals 35:26 Seattle Reign 41:20 Bay Fc 43:46 Washington VS North Carolina Who Has More Championship Credentials 49:40 KC Current Panic Meter 56:03 Mailbag Question On Orlando Pride 1:01:24 2024 Ballon d'Or nominees Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 53MLS Edition: Playoff Push Reset, Whitecaps DP & USMNT Roster
With MLS entering the homestretch of the season Gass & Tom start their weekly temperature checks. The guys will set the stage for the playoff race while talking through how the weekend results affect it all. Of course Tommy Scoops is also always talking transfers so he lets you know how excited Whitecaps fans should be about their new DP. Also who made the best move at the close of the transfer window? Also some big mailbag questions sprinkled in. 5:04 Mailbag Should You Retire Jersey Numbers 11:02 Best Match Of The MLS Weekend 15:36 Playoff Race Recap 24:54 Shield Race Reset LA Galaxy/LAFC Results 39:00 Bounce Back Wins For Philly & FC Cincy 44:50 DPOTY Award Handicap 53:06 Whitecaps DP Signing Stuart Armstrong 59:11 Summer Transfer Window Close Top Moves 1:06:30 MLS International Call-up Highlights 1:12:25 USMNT & CANMNT Roster Reactions Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 52MLS Edition: USOC & Canadian Champ + Transfer Window News
With the domestic cup semifinals in the US and Canada behind us, Gass and Tom will recap the tournaments so far and give you a preview of the US Open Cup and Canadian Championship finals. They'll also cover the weekend's big stories in MLS with Leagues Cup in the rearview mirror. But, first, Tommy Scoops will give us his ideas for how MLS can better sync their transfer windows with the European calendar. He'll also take you into the Ice Cream Shop with updates on some transfer possibilities for US National Team players in Europe, as well as some late-stage outbound transfers in MLS. You can catch Soccerwise live on YouTube, Twitch and Twitter at 2pm ET every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday! 6:57 LAFC-SEA USOC Recap 16:16 SKC USOC Final Berth Reaction 25:00 Canadian Championship Semifinal Review 35:25 Ice Cream Shop European Summer Transfer Window 35:41 Details Tanner Tessman's Lyon Transfer 44:10 Issues In US Soccer's Transfer Window Timing 55:35 MLS Weekend Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 51NWSL Edition: New CBA Details w/NWSL PA President Tori Huster & Susie Cirilli
A special episode of Soccerwise in reaction to the historic CBA agreement between NWSL and The NWSL PA. After David goes over some of the details of the new deal NWSL PA President Tori Huster takes us behind the scenes. Tori answers it all how did this happen? What does it mean for players? What is next? And so much more. And then David brings in a legal expert Susie Cirilli a partner at Ellenoff Grossman and Schole working in the labor and employment group specializing in sports. Susie helps us through some of the language around this deal and gives us some other topics to be thinking about going forward. 2:25 New CBA Details 10:45 Interview With NWSL PA President Tori Huster 29:39 Interview With Susie Cirilli Partner at Ellenoff Grossman and Schole Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 50MLS Edition: San Diego FC New Manager w/Bobby Warshaw of Bloom Sports
The transfer window might be closed, but The Ice Cream Shop isn't! On this episode, Tom Bogert will serve up some breaking news from MLS's newest Southern California club, San Diego FC. Afterwards Bobby Warshaw of Bloom Sports joins the show to explain how a club like San Diego lands on a candidate. We also have US Open Cup and Canadian Championship semifinal previews, including the probability of Indy Eleven making history! After the Columbus Crew's dramatic win on Sunday night, Tom & Gass will also put a bow on the 2024 edition of the Leagues Cup. You can catch Soccerwise live on YouTube, Twitch and Twitter at 2pm ET every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday! 6:01 Leagues Cup Final Reactions 23:45 News SD FC Hiring Mikey Varas 33:01 “Make It Make Sense” Bobby Warshaw Interview Of MLS Head Coach Hiring Process 58:59 USOC Semifinal Preview SKC v Indy Eleven 1:07:14 Preview SEA v LAFC 1:12:35 Canadian Championship Semifinal PreviewSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 49Weekend Recap/Mailbag Edition: Leagues Cup Final & NWSL Return
What a weekend it was! Columbus maintains their dominance over LAFC in cup finals, NWSL is back and honoring a legend in Megan Rapinoe & MLS teams are enjoying the road? Gass recaps all of this and dives into the discord mailbag. Answering questions on NWSL CBA, MLS transfer rules, and are LAFC the evil empire of MLS?! 4:16 Leagues Cup Final 15:30 MLS Weekend Notes 19:46 NWSL Weekend Notes 28:45 Mailbag 33:18 NWSL CBA's Reality For Small Market Clubs 40:38 MLS Club Relocation 42:45 Willian Free Agent Signing 43:47 MLS-USL Transfer Window Rules Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Ep 48MLS Edition: League Watchability Rankings & Leagues Cup Final
We go again! Crew vs LAFC for a chance to lift a trophy this time in Leagues Cup Tom & Gass are stoked to break it all down. With MLS regular season returning this weekend the crew ranks all 29 teams in terms of watchability. But first Tom sits down with newly extended Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire. 8:36 Leagues Cup Semi Reaction 26:30 Finals Preview 36:12 Duncan McGuire Interview 46:51 MLS Watchability Rankings Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter