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USMNT Million Dollar Moves, NYCFC DP Musical Chairs + USOC Matchups Jan 27, 2026

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With the end of the European transfer window in sight a few huge moves have dropped. Tom & David start with USMNT young phenom Alex Freemen's transfer to La Liga side Villarreal. They look at what it means for him, USMNT, and Orlando. Then they check in on Fulham's $38 million bid for Ricardo Pepi, NYCFC's big moves up front, and the opening round matchups of USOC.

9:15 Alex Freeman Sale To Villarreal
21:35 Ricardo Pepi Potential Fulham Move
25:55 NYCFC Alonso Martinez Replacement DP & More Movies
36:15 Toulouse Offer For Jacen Russell-Rowe
39:02 RSL Big Attacking Signings
46:52 Tomas Aviles Loaned From MIA to MTL
55:20 USOC 1st Round Matchups Set
59:54 USL Premier Structure

MLS Transfer Rule Fixes, Big Dawg Cashfer Moves and MLS Jeopardy Jan 22, 2026

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MLS dropping some big rule changes as Tom & David jump in to to go over all of it. They talk through what this means for MLS teams in 2026 and beyond. Then they dig into the big stories of the week from MIA trying to Big Dawg LAFC to ATL working on their rebuild. There can't be a Soccerwise episode without a long conversation around GAM. And finally the admin puts our hosts through the REAL MLS Jeopardy ringer.

8:20 MLS Transfer Window, Loan & Cashfer Changes
17:20 Inter Miami Try To Big Dawg LAFC For Denis Bouanga
25:50 LAG Buying Joao Klauss From STL
38:50 ATL United Connected To Guido Rodriguez
44:30 MLS GAM Release And Minnesota United
57:15 Admin MLS Trivia

Mystery LA Press Conference, NWSL World Cup Schedule Mess, KC Issues & Big Time Departures Jan 21, 2026

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We finally have an NWSL schedule! And while it is one of the earliest releases we have had it isn't straight forward. David & Jordan talk through all the oddities and intricacies of 2026. Then they talk about the massive moves of Delphine Cascarino & Denise O'Sullivan moves to Europe. And finally talk about the effect of Temwa Chawinga & Michelle Coopers injuries in KC.

8:30 NWSL Schedule For 2026

23:30 Delphine Cascarino Leaving San Diego

27:15 Denise O'Sullivan Joins Liverpool & Questions in NC

33:25 Spirit Spend $950k For Paraguayan Phenom

42:15 Temwa Chawinga & Michelle Cooper SEI Injuries

$700 Million Sale + Superteam Creations & Loaded Ice Cream Shop Jan 20, 2026

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An active weekend once again includes who else but Inter Miami. Tom & David chat about HOW good this MIA team can become if Bertarame comes on board. They of course talk about the new majority owner of SKC who says they will spend to win. And the "Ice Cream Shop" is LOADED with Facu Torres approaching Austin, Houston adding Bogusz, and of course Josh Sargent's update.

Sit down w/Seb Berhalter(VAN), Tim Ream(CTL), Steven Moreira(CLB) & Paxten Aaronson(COL) Jan 15, 2026

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David sit downs in person with these four MLS stars. They talk about a range of topics from youth development, to living in the moment around the World Cup, Wilfred Nancy's future in Europe, Jersey pizza, and much more.

1:00 Seb Berhalter (VAN) on player development, World Cup memories, making the WC roster, and who is next up for the Whitecaps.
8:05 Tim Ream (CTL) on growth of MLS, living in the moment, work life balance, Charlotte's next steps, and more.
22:19 Steven Moreira(CLB) on what makes Nancy special, good fighting in the locker room, his position change, losing Darlington Nagbe, and what Columbus means to him.
37:32 Paxten Aaronson(COL) on coming back to MLS, Jersey pizza, having a professional soccer brother, and much more.

Groundbreaking NWSL Offseason + Chris Armas (KC) Jan 14, 2026

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It is the first show of 2026 for Jordan & David and the news is flying across NWSL. They sit down with the new coach of KC Current Chirs Armas to talk about his new role and what he is looking to bring to the team. They also run through the biggest stories across the league from Lindsey Heaps heading home to Denver to San Diego's record trade, and Angel City's rebuild.

5:40 Lindsey Heaps Joins Denver Summitt
17:55 Sam Coffey Signs In Manchester
22:20 NWSLPA Files Grievance On HIP Rule In NWSL
27:30 San Diego Trade For Ludmilla While Cascarino Looks To Move
33:40 Angel City Rebuild With Emily Sams
45:40 Chris Armas Interview

Timo Werner Shock SJ Transfer, TFC-Sargent, Michael Boxall (MIN) & Brandon Vasquez (ATX) Jan 12, 2026

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A big show packed with news and guests for Soccerwise. First Tom breaks the news as Timo Werner & San Jose approach a landmark deal. They also talk about Toronto's pursuit of Josh Sargent and Eric Ramsey leaving Minnesota. Then David sits down with Michael Boxall (MIN) & Brandon Vasquez (Austin).

6:30 Timo Werner In Talks With San Jose

18:50 TFC Potential Record Transfer For Josh Sargent

38:00 Eric Ramsey Leaves MIN & Cam Knowles Takes Over

45:11 Ice Cream Shop Chucky Lozano

1:08:10 Michael Boxall Interview

1:24:05 Brandon Vasquez Interview

2026 Opener Breaking News + The Biggest Stories Jan 07, 2026

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The band is back together for a megashow to open up the 2026 Ice Cream Shop. Tom & David go through all the biggest breaking news stories. From Nashville pushing into MLS Cup territory to Miami retooling.

4:50 Nancy Out At Celtic
10:18 Nashville Blockbuster Signing For Espinoza
20:00 Jacob Shaffelburg Traded To LAFC
23:30 Inter Miami Secure Allende Return + Big Additions
36:25 Houston In Talks To Acquire Mateus Bogusz
40:50 Seattle Acquire u22 Initiative CM Nikola Petkovic
43:55 Charlotte FC Sign Luca De La Torre
50:45 Riqui Puig Heartbreaking Injury & LA Galaxy's Plans
58:33 DC United Record Signing Forward
1:03:20 Coaching Hires For SKC, CLB & Red Bulls
1:12:20 Robin Lod to Chicago & Minnesota Restocking

MLS Deep Dive Nerd Out w/Bobby Warshaw & Matt Doyle Jan 05, 2026

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To close out our holiday slate we have one of our favorite episodes. Friends of the show Matt Doyle & Bobby Warshaw come on to bounce around some big and small topics around MLS. They dig into what makes a winner and how they would run a club.

Andre Zanotta (FC Dallas) Dec 31, 2025

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Chief Soccer Officer of FC Dallas talks to the SW crew about Lucho-mania, schedule change affect on his work, Superdrafts value, and plans for 2026.

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