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Gregg Berhalter (Chicago Fire) On Winning Formula In MLS, Talking Tactics w/USMNT, Big Name Hunting & Much More Dec 28, 2025

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Soccerwise was lucky to sit-down with Chicago's Director of Football & Head Coach Gregg Berhalter as the offseason begins. He talks with David about his time with the USMNT, the special season his son had, what wins in MLS, the potential of big name additions in Chicago, and much more.

Top 10 Things To Watch For MLS Offseason + Superdraft & Austin Magic Sales Dec 22, 2025

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The Soccerwise crew is preparing for a week without live shows. So Tom is setting the stage for what is most important to keep your eyes on. From coaching vacancies in KC & CLB to big DP holes in the attack of TOR, DAL & San Jose. Then they break down all the latest news from trades and signings + Superdraft news.

10:15 SKC Coaching Hire Needs

13:30 CLB Coaching Search

21:00 TFC DP #9 Search

28:00 Whitecaps Roster Squeeze

33:30 FCC Roster Needs & Dream Dado Valenzuela Homes

46:00 Christian Espinoza's Questionable MLS Future

45:05 Justin Haak Ideal Landing Spots

47:15 FCD & SJ Hunt For Game Changer DP #10s

53:25 Sean Nealis & DC's Remake

59:45 Orlando City Finding A Way Out Of Muriel Contract

1:02:00 Thomas Chancaly Potential MLS Rehab Spots

1:03:05 Austin's Dream Sale Of Osman Bukari + Nelson/Rosales Trades

1:09:00 Rapids Sign U22 Defensive Mid

1:12:25 Orlando Seal Two More Signings

1:16:15 FC Dallas Commit Big To The Superdraft

Special Kickback '26 Argentina Pod Dec 22, 2025

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Hey Soccerwise crew this is David dropping a sample of our new podcast "Kickback '26". We have built a capsule like this for every country that has qualified for 2026 World Cup so far. They all follow a similar format covering the history of the sport, top world cup moments/soccer moments for each country, urban legend or unsung heroes, and young players to know. All the episode are between 10-18 minutes long so consumable and easy to binge! About a quarter of them have interviews as well, of course not all as incredible as the great Diego Valeri. Please follow the link below if you enjoy this and share with anyone you think might like it as well!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kickback-26/id1857994985

https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vx00ibBgMbgB5Y2LaQ8WN

MLS Divisions, Dayne Heading To Miami, DP Shipped To Poland, Polish Legend Lewandowski Talking Chicago + Cashfers/FA & Yoann Damet Dec 18, 2025

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The news never stops around MLS. Tom has all the big stories to dig into with a massive Cashfer heading to the Revs, Austin looking to offload DPs, Lewandowski talking to Chicago, and much more. And of course they have to talk about the new MLS Divisions being set up & STL landing on a coaching hire.

10:10 MLS Sets 5 Divisions For New League Structure
21:00 Yoann Damet Hired As STL Manager
29:20 Dayne St. Clair Leaves MIN For MIA
42:00 Austin Selling Osman Bukari & Trade For Jayden Nelson
51:05 Revs Casher Brooklyn Raines For $1.6mill
56:15 Robert Lewandowski Talking To Chicago Fire
1:00:45 Rothrock Coming Home w/Hassani Dotson & Friends
1:05:05 FCD Sign New Wingback From Sweden

Sophia Wilson Big Money Portland Return, HIP Players & 3 Most Interesting Offseason Dec 17, 2025

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The last live show of the year has a lot to cover. Jordan and David sit down one last time to talk about the newest NWSL roster rule. The "High Impact Player"rule that unlocks millions in spending. We already see it at play with Sophia Wilson announcing her return to Portland for the 2026 season. Then they look at the big off-seasons upcoming for North Carolina, KC, and Angel City. And finally have some NWSL new years resolutions.

Breaking New Episode w/New Coaches, Trades, Big Free Agency & Mailbag Dec 15, 2025

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Oh do you want breaking news around MLS? Then you are talking Tom ball so get excited! First the guys dig into all the latest new coach hirings, trades, free agencies & more. Then they dig into a mailbag to hit all the the biggest topics you want to talk to from both the discord and the live chat.

4:55 Michael Bradley Named New York Red Bull Manager
9:00 Lewis Morgan Trade to San Diego & Other Red Bull Transfers
18:45 Matt Wells Leaves Tottenham For Colorado Head Coaching Job
24:40 Union Offloading Tai Baribo & Jakob Glesnes
27:20 Galaxy Retool With Glesnes
30:20 DC United Buying Baribo
34:45 SKC Update
36:05 IG Reporting On Henry Kessler In Dallas & Cristian Espinoza In LA
38:26 Dante Sealy Traded To COL For $2mill
42:18 Orlando Sign Carlos Coronel To Free Agent Deal
45:10 Walker Zimmerman Signs In Toronto
50:40 Inter Miami Fighting The Winners Salary Cap Monster
53:40 Mailbag On Development Through College Soccer
57:40 Mailbag On Early Offseason Biggest Standing's Risers
1:00:14 Mailbag MLS Regular Season Lack Of Jeopardy
1:02:40 Mailbag On How To Define Ambition In Modern MLS
1:05:40 Mo Salah MLS Connections

Ice Cream Shop Extravaganza + ConcaChampions Brackets Dec 11, 2025

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It is officially Tom season with MLS Cup in the rearview mirror. So Tom walks us through all the biggest news and what to watch for. And David gives his thoughts and grades plus big free agent landing spots and ConcaChampions bracket.

World 7s, Trinity's Future, Coaching Changes & A Few Of Our Favorite Things Dec 10, 2025

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After a week "off" with Jordan grinding through a buffet of 7v7 elite soccer, and David through a world cup draw. There is so much to talk about! They dig into the latest around Trinity Rodman's future, and what to make of all the twists and turns. They then look at the coaching news in both Portland & Bay and what they will mean. And finally they talk about some of the the things that have been on their mind from this talented rookie class playing as Sophomores, to expansion builds, Alyssa Naeher, and much more.

2:00 Recapping World 7s
11:42 Trinity Rodman's Washington Future
22:20 Haley Carter Leaves Orlando For Washington
28:35 Portland Let Rob Gale Go
38:05 Bay Hire Emma Coates As Head Coach
44:15 Alyssa Naeher Re-signs & Chicago's Outlook
52:30 Gotham FC Dynasty Potential
56:55 Expansion Excitement
57:00 Rookie Sensations

Inter Miami Win Their First MLS Cup, Caps Travel Big, LAFC Hire New Coach & WORLD CUP DRAW REAX Dec 08, 2025

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An all-time weekend in the North American soccer sphere has finally come to a close. And I am not just talking about Tom going full Miami vice. The guys sit down to recap everything they saw in the swamps of Fort Lauderdale. After they decompress from the last game of the MLS season they look at the big news around the league starting with LAFC's new coach. And of course they break down the big news for USA & Canada form the World Cup draw.

4:30 Miami Gameday Experience

14:10 MLS Cup Game Reaction

37:30 What It Means For Inter Miami

44:05 Big MLS Offseason Coach & Front Office Hires LAFC, NYCFC, SKC, STL & ATL

1:03:44 Offseason Player Preview

World Cup Draw Group By Group Analysis x Kickback '26 Dec 08, 2025

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Kickback 26 is your front-row seat to the 2026 World Cup. Hosted by David Gass, Claudia Pagan, Heath Pearce, and Eric Krakauer, this podcast breaks down every World Cup group with a mix of tactical insight, big-picture context, and a healthy dose of banter. From host-nation pressure on Mexico, Canada and USA to dark horses, “groups of chaos,” and which third-place teams might sneak through, the Committee walks you through the tournament one group at a time—making sense of the draw, matchups, and storylines that will define 2026.In this section, the team reacts to the World Cup draw and goes group by group, giving their analysis, predictions, and must-watch fixtures. Expect debates over Mexico’s ceiling as a co-host, South Africa’s resurgence, how dangerous Korea can be, what Switzerland and Italy really are at this stage, and which UEFA playoff nations could flip a group on its head. If you want smart, funny, and deeply informed World Cup talk that actually helps you understand what’s coming in 2026, this is where you start.

Listen to our World Cup Capsule Podcasts and follow us on First Touch: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

01:35 - Group A

12:01 - Group B

18:59 - Group C

27:12 - Group D

35:07 - Group E

39:35 - Group F

43:00 - Group G

46:37 - Group H

48:58 - Group I

52:02 - Group J

56:01 - Group K