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USWNT Roster Reactions, Triple Espresso Returns & NWSL Storylines May 27, 2026

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The latest USWNT roster is here, and David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the return of Triple Espresso, the biggest roster questions, and how the squad is taking shape moving forward. They also discuss Alexia Putellas and NWSL’s pursuit of global stars, Club América winning the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, Utah extending its unbeaten run, Kansas City looking more like itself again, and the biggest matches before the World Cup break.

0:00 World Cup Programming Updates

6:34 Triple Espresso is Back

10:37 USWNT Forward Depth

16:39 Goalkeeper Battle

18:23 Defensive Depth & Midfield Questions

21:27 Brazil as a World Cup Test

23:37 Alexia Putellas & NWSL’s Pursuit of Global Stars

32:52 Club América Wins CONCACAF W Champions Cup

41:30 Utah Keeps Rolling

47:13 Kansas City Looks Like Itself Again

51:33 Houston-Angel City & Orlando-San Diego Recap

58:41 Weekend Preview & Best Matchups

The Officially Official USMNT World Cup Roster Reaction Show Presented by Soccer.com May 26, 2026

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As FOX officially revealed the USMNT World Cup roster, David Gass and Matt Doyle went live to hang out, talk soccer, and chat through the squad, the World Cup, and the state of the game in America ahead of the tournament this summer. A wide-ranging Soccerwise conversation ahead of the biggest tournament in the world.

USMNT Roster Debate & MLS Storylines Before the Break May 25, 2026

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Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT World Cup roster is here, and the debates are already underway. David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Tom Bogert break down the biggest roster surprises, concerns about the squad balance, and what the selections say about Pochettino’s approach heading into the World Cup.

The crew also digs into Nashville’s Supporters’ Shield form, Inter Miami’s wild 6-4 win over Philadelphia, Columbus finding its footing again, Charlotte moving on from Wilfried Zaha, and some of the biggest MLS storylines before the World Cup break.

0:00 Intro

7:38 USMNT World Cup Roster Reaction

15:34 Too Many Defenders, Not Enough Midfielders?

28:06 Who Starts in Midfield?

39:46 Nashville Leads the Shield Race

47:03 iPhones, Tired Legs and Lots of Goals

50:31 Columbus Rehabilitation

56:48 Zaha Says Goodbye to Charlotte

1:03:51 Miami & Philly’s 10-Goal Thriller

1:13:06 Vancouver Atop the West

1:22:37 San Jose Finally Wins in Portland

Chris Richards Injury, Turkey Preview Presented By Soccer.com + USOC Quarterfinal Reactions & Casemiro's MLS Future May 21, 2026

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So much to talk about and so little time! Tom and Doyle join David to react to the big US Open Cup Quarterfinal matches in the books this week. They look at what this means for the four winners and losers going forward. Then they discuss Casimero's potential move to Miami over LA and the biggest games in this final match day before the World Cup. Finally they dig into the news around Chris Richards injury and why it might not be as bad as it sounds, and how Turkey matchups against this USMNT squad.

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7:30 STL Historic USOC Win
15:00 Rapids Move On To Host USOC Semifinal
21:30 Orlando Destroy Atlanta And Find Their Griezmann Blueprint
29:18 Columbus Get New Coach Bump
33:20 Casimero Approaching Inter Miami TAM Contract
44:30 MLS Final Pre-World Cup Weekend Preview
45:20 Pressure In Portland
49:20 Austin Debut Under Davy Arnaud
55:20 USMNT-Wise Presented by Soccer.com
55:55 Chris Richards Injury News & Concerns
1:05:10 Turkey Opposition Scout

Utah’s Rise, San Diego’s Statement Win & NWSL Form Check May 19, 2026

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The Utah Royals are up to second in the NWSL table, San Diego and Washington deliver a potential championship preview, and the CONCACAF W Championship semifinals are set. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down Utah’s rise, San Diego’s statement win, Orlando’s recent struggles, and Mallory Swanson’s return for Chicago. Gotham and Washington also prepare for massive continental matchups, while Angel City searches for answers and the crew previews a packed week of NWSL action.

0:00 Intro

3:16 Utah Royals Rise Continues

12:00 San Diego vs. Washington Breakdown

22:24 Mallory Swanson Returns for Chicago

30:08 North Carolina Bounces Back

33:53 Denver Dominates Orlando

40:28 Orlando’s Growing Concerns

44:42 Kansas City Finding Form

48:33 CONCACAF W Championship Preview

54:04 Angel City Questions + Midweek Matchups

MLS Coaching Shakeups & U.S. Open Cup Preview May 18, 2026

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MLS coaching chaos takes center stage after Austin FC parts ways with Nico Estévezand Rodolfo Borrell, while Columbus Crew moves on from Henrik Rydström after just 14 league matches. David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Tom Bogert break down what went wrong, where both clubs go next, and which other MLS coaches could be under pressure this summer.

Plus, Phil Neville’s struggles in Portland, LAFC concerns, Hany Mukhtar’s milestone, Sammy Sarver’s viral celebration, the Chicago Fire, and a preview of the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.

0:00 Intro + American Outlaws

5:37 Columbus Fires Rydstrom

22:40 Philly Pressure Mounting

26:33 Austin FC Cleans House

44:44 Portland’s Struggles

49:02 LAFC Concerns

52:10 Hany Mukhtar Milestone, Sammy Sarver Moment

57:34 Chicago Fire Love

1:03:14 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal Talk

MLS Midweek & Salary Release May 15, 2026

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Major League Soccer is rolling with a midweek sporting 58 goals across 11 games. Tom & Gass revel in the historic hat trick for Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan's first MLS goal, Nashvilles dominant form, and the curveball at the bottom of the West. Then they put together the best XI contracts in MLS and talk about the spending divide.

U.S. Soccerwise with Jay DeMerit & Matt Doyle Presented by Soccer.com May 14, 2026

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Former USMNT defender Jay DeMerit joins David Gass to discuss the pressure, expectations, and emotions of playing in a World Cup, while Matt Doyle breaks down the latest USMNT injury concerns, roster decisions, and what to expect from Australia ahead of the 2026 World Cup group stage. Plus, discussions on Johnny Cardoso, Christian Pulisic, roster depth, and navigating an expanded 48-team tournament.

00:00 World Cup Coverage Announcement

02:59 Jay DeMerit on Playing in a World Cup

11:05 World Cup Pressure & Player Mindset

17:26 Vancouver, Canada Soccer & World Cup Buzz

21:02 Whitecaps Ownership & MLS Future

25:10 US & Canada World Cup Predictions

31:14 USMNT Roster Questions

47:38 USMNT vs. Australia Preview

Utah’s Rise, Houston’s Slide & NWSL Parity Questions May 13, 2026

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Utah continues its incredible start to the season, Louisville picks up a statement win over Portland, and Houston’s early-season momentum may finally be fading. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down another wild NWSL weekend, including Kansas City’s resurgence behind Temwa Chawinga, the current state of the league, and why there may not be a clear NWSL super team this season. Plus, a preview of a massive San Diego vs. Washington showdown.

00:00 Intro + Weird NWSL Weekend

03:49 Utah Royals’ Incredible Start

16:10 Louisville Bounce Back vs Portland

22:47 Houston Dash Concerns Growing

27:46 Kansas City Rolling Again

31:16 NWSL Parity & The State of the League

39:31 San Diego vs Washington Preview

44:00 Portland vs. Angel City + Utah vs. Louisville

James Rodríguez, Sporting KC & Another Wild MLS Weekend May 11, 2026

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James Rodríguez shines again for Minnesota United before a possible summer exit, while Sporting Kansas City hit a new low after a brutal loss in Portland. David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle break down another chaotic MLS weekend, including Vancouver’s rise in the Western Conference, Nashville’s comeback draw, and the latest USMNT discussion ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

00:00 Intro

06:40 James Rodríguez & Minnesota United Future

19:36 FC Dallas, Sam Sarver & Petar Musa

26:30 Sporting Kansas City Disaster

36:28 What Do We Make of Portland?

40:03 Evander, Cincinnati & Charlotte Talk

47:00 Nashville’s Comeback Draw

50:53 New England Revolution Discussion

58:25 Vancouver vs. San Jose Breakdown

1:04:00 Midweek MLS Preview

1:08:34 Gio Reyna & USMNT Discussion