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MLS Soccerwise | Who Can Make the MLS Playoffs? Sep 10, 2026

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David Gass is back and is joined by Matt Doyle to break down MLS’ summer transfer window, the record spending, and the league’s place in the global market. Then they dive into the playoff race, from Nashville vs. Vancouver for the Supporters’ Shield to the contenders and the teams that could make a run to the postseason.

0:00 Gass is Back from Peru

7:28 What Happened in the MLS Transfer Window?

11:30 The Numbers & MLS in the Global Market

20:11 The MLS Grind is Setting In

25:57 Battle for the Shield: Nashville vs. Vancouver

33:57 Western Conference Contenders

39:00 Can San Jose Put It All Together?

42:49 Colorado, Seattle & West’s Playoff Picture

47:35 Philadelphia & Orlando’s Postseason Prospects

52:02 Toronto FC & Josh Sargent’s Fever Dream

55:50 Final Musings

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US Soccerwise | What’s Next for the USMNT and USWNT? Sep 09, 2026

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What comes next for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams? David Gass and Brian Dunseth look at Mauricio Pochettino’s second cycle with the USMNT, the players that are pushing to get into the team and what it could like for the next four years. Then, Michelle French, who coached the U.S. U-20s at two World Cups and was an assistant with the USWNT in 2015, joins Gass to talk about her experience, the decisions young players face between college, club and country and the path to the USWNT.

0:00 Intro

2:34 Pochettino’s Second Cycle

8:27 Players Left Off the World Cup Roster

12:23 How the USMNT Core Evolves

16:56 Reshaping U.S. Soccer

21:42 Building the Player Pathway

25:11 Win Now or Build Mode

29:26 What Will the September Camp Look Like?

43:11 Testing the USMNT Against Different Competition

49:40 Michelle French on the U-20 World Cup

52:41 Balancing College, Club & Country

56:41 The Evolution of Youth National Teams

59:22 College Soccer’s Strength

1:03:54 The Evolution of Women’s Soccer in the US

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NWSL Soccerwise | Vlatko Andonovski Out in KC, Playoff Race Heats Up Sep 08, 2026

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Jordan Angeli and Jill Loyden are back to breakdown a wild, long weekend in the NWSL. They dive into Vlatko Andonovski’s departure from Kansas City and Jameese Joseph’s move to Utah to Ashley Sanchez’s historic run and Denver’s statement win over Gotham. The race for the playoffs is tighter than ever as they recap the weekend’s biggest results and look ahead to another huge slate of games with playoff positioning on the line.

0:00 Intro

3:22 Vlatko & KC Part Ways

11:18 Jameese Joseph to Utah

22:46 Denver Stuns Gotham

26:19 The Ashley Sanchez Show

31:46 Orland’s First Win Under Yolanda Thomas

38:20 Four Huge NWSL Games This Weekend

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Open Mic | Kieran Gibbs on Developing the Next Generation of Soccer Players Sep 04, 2026

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Susannah Fuller chats with former Arsenal and England defender Kieran Gibbs to talk about his path from pro player to co-founding ONE FC, a youth soccer academy in Miami. Gibbs shares his approach to player development, how he hopes to bring his own experiences to the U.S. and where the project is now and going in the future. Plus, they discuss the 2026 World Cup and talk about Arsenal’s chance of repeating as Premier League Champions.

0:00 Intro

1:24 ONE FC Origin Story

6:03 Lessons from European Academies

8:26 The ONE FC Approach

10:59 Identifying Soccer Talent in the U.S.

14:36 Growing ONE FC

18:38 The 2026 World Cup Experience

25:26 Can Arsenal Repeat?

30:05 Where to Find Out More About ONE FC

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MLS Soccerwise | Transfer Deadline Day Live Special Sep 02, 2026

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The clock is ticking down on the 2026 MLS Transfer Window and the "Ice Cream Shop" is open. Tom Bogert hosts while also taking 15 phone calls, with Matt Doyle and Brian Dunseth alongside to break it all down as the scoops come in live.

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U.S. Soccerwise | US Soccer’s Next Generation & Youth Reset Sep 02, 2026

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US Soccer is making major changes to the youth soccer landscape, while a new generation of young players is getting ready for its own opportunity on the international stage. David Gass is joined by The Athletic’s Henry Bushnell to break down U.S. Soccer’s move to take control of U.S. Youth Soccer (USYS), then he sits down with U-20 World Cup-bound stars Emeri Adames of the Seattle Reign and the Chicago Stars Micayla Johnson to discuss their journeys, the tournament and what it means to represent the U.S.

0:00 Intro

1:17 The Subs Bench: Transfer Deadline Day

10:50 Henry Bushnell on US Soccer Taking Control of USYS

18:44 The Future of Club Soccer in the U.S.

26:16 The Process Behind U.S. Soccer’s Youth Changes

30:44 What Comes Next for U.S. Soccer?

33:44 U-20 Women’s World Cup Preview

35:29 Emeri Adames: Youngest Player to U-20 Leader

47:26 Micayla Johnson: From U-17 World Cup to the Pros

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NWSL Soccerwise | Orlando’s Fall From the Top & NWSL Transfer Rumors Sep 01, 2026

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Seb Hines is out in Orlando less than two years after leading the Pride to the NWSL Shield and Championship. David Gass and Jill Loyden break down Orlando’s struggles, the decision to move on from Hines and what comes next for the Pride. Plus, Rose Lavelle re-signs with Gotham, some rumors floating around as the NWSL transfer window is closing soon, and the biggest takeaways from another wild weekend in the NWSL.

0:00 Intro

2:35 Orlando’s Fall From the Top

13:37 Yolanda Thomas Takes Over the Pride

18:06 Rose Lavelle Re-Signs With Gotham

24:49 NWSL Transfer News & Coaching Rumors

31:48 Denver & Angel City Goal Fests

37:04 Kansas City Keeps Finding Ways to Score

44:14 Seattle’s Playoff Push & San Diego’s Comeback

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MLS Soccerwise | St. Louis Goes Big as MLS Transfer Window Goes Wild Aug 31, 2026

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The MLS transfer window is in its final days, and there’s plenty to sort through. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle break down St. Louis City’s record move for Rafael Navarro, what’s next for Colorado and the latest moves around MLS. Plus, Inter Miami’s coaching change, RSL’s struggles and a wild weekend across the league, from San Diego and Minnesota to another big performance from Cavan Sullivan.

0:00 Intro

5:06 MLS Transfer Record for Rafa Navarro

15:35 St. Louis Expectations Moving Forward

19:23 Colorado's Rebuild

27:29 RSL's Death Spiral

32:14 Inter Miami's New Coach

36:21 Jack McGlynn & Luca Bombino Head to Stoke

46:57 LAFC's Big Decision

54:01 Daniel Gazdag to New England

58:13 Santiago Rodríguez to Columbus

1:03:54 The Best Things We Saw

1:09:06 Cavan Sullivan and Philly Keep Rolling

1:13:33 More Weekend Notes & More Transfer News

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Open Mic | How KC Current Are Building a Global Women's Soccer Network Aug 28, 2026

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David Gass sits down with KC Current owner Angie Long and GM Ryan Dell to talk about the club's ambitions in Kansas City and beyond. From the rise of the NWSL and the club's approach to women's soccer to HB Køge, youth development and creating a pathway to the professional game, Long and Dell offer insight into how they're building the club and creating new opportunities in women's soccer.

0:00 Intro

1:41 Angie Long on Owning a Pro Sports Team

3:51 Kansas City is a Soccer City

8:41 Why KC Current Went Global

14:13 Building a Player Pathway

19:52 Temwa Chawinga, Malawi & the 2027 Women's World Cup

25:35 Ryan Dell on Building KC Current

29:49 The Youth Development Gap

35:17 Creating an Academy-to-Pro Pipeline

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MLS Soccerwise | MLS Transfer Window Goes Wild Aug 27, 2026

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The MLS transfer window is heating up, with record-breaking fees and major moves reshaping clubs across the league. David Gass and Tom Bogert break down Kevin Kelsy’s $13 million move to Rangers, Owen Wolff’s record U22 Initiative transfer to Sporting KC, Julian Hall’s new deal, Austin FC’s overhaul and more before diving into MLS’s Leagues Cup collapse and the weekend ahead.

0:00 Intro

6:24 Portland’s Kevin Kelsy to Rangers

17:03 Owen Wolff to Sporting KC

32:49 Colorado’s Big U22 Signing

37:02 Julian Hall’s New Deal

43:41 LAFC & Orlando Make Moves, Players Head Abroad

52:48 Liga MX Sweeps the Leagues Cup Quarterfinals

1:04:08 The Austin FC Rant

1:14:35 Weekend Watchlist

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