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Decision Day Recap, MLS Playoff Preview + ATL Fire Head Coach Ronny Deila Oct 19, 2025

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Decision Day has come and gone and it was a 5 hour high wire across Saturday night. Tom and David jump into the studio early to give you the full rundown and reaction of everything that happened from red cards, to standing swaps, late goals, and injury returns. And now with 90% of the playoff series set they look forward to the best part of the year in MLS. Not to be forgotten the first post season causality has happened as ATL move on from Ronny Deila right as the squad gets on to record.

4:10 Ronny Deila Fired By ATL
8:40 Chris Armas Combative Press Conference
12:20 Reliving Western Conference D-Day Race
23:50 San Jose 2025 Review
27:30 COL Rapids Offseason Preview
30:20 San Diego Win The West In Greatest Expansion Season Ever
36:01 Western Conf Playoff Preview
38:51 Reliving Eastern Conference D-Day Race
42:38 Zaha Red Card Suspension
45:00 Messi Dominates Finally In Nashville To Clinch Golden Boot
48:00 Philly Warning Signs Heading To Playoffs
52:09 Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

Over/Unders MLS 2025 Season w/Matt Doyle + Decision Day Preview Oct 16, 2025

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With the final weekend of the season on the horizon it is time to get report cards for every team AND us! Matt Doyle joins David & Tom to recap the over/under lines he set in preseason, and what we said about each team. The squad goes over which teams out kicked their coverage and which floundered. And of course they dig into all the biggest storylines to watch for this Decision Day. Not to be forgotten our beloved college soccer at the end the crew chats about "Next Gen" white paper on the future of college soccer.

Retirement Day Across NWSL, USWNT Roster & How The 2025 NWSL Season Stacks Up Oct 15, 2025

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With the playoff push at its peak right now Jordan & David jump on with a lot to talk about. First they delve into the flurry of retirements being announced from Christen Press to Lauren Barnes. Then they check in on standings to see how the playoff race is shaping up, and look back on 2024 to give context to the current season. Finally of course the crew digs into Emma Hayes latest lineup selection.

Michele Giannone On USMNT, Decision Day + Post Season MLS Awards Oct 14, 2025

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Soccerwise legend Michele Giannone fills in for Tommy Scoops to kick off one of the biggest weeks of the year. They run through the top performers for the USMNT, as well as in the MLS 2025 season, and get ready for the final week of the season.

8:45 ATX Clinch Playoff Spot What Is Their 2025 Season?
16:44 Vancouver Top Of The West In Come From Behind Win
23:50 What To Play For On Decision Day In The West
39:12 What To Play For In The East
48:00 Has Orlando City Regressed Over The Last Two Years?
57:30 Post Season Awards COY, Newcomer, GKOY, DOY, Young Player & MVP1:22
1:22:30 USMNT & International Recap

Soccerwise x Kickback Committee USMNT U-20 Post-Game Show Smorgasbord Oct 09, 2025

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Soccerwise and Kickback Committee bring you a special joint show for the occasion! Tom and David talk about Darlington Nagbe’s retirement from soccer and his legacy on the American game. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also announce their retirements and discuss their impacts on MLS along with what their exits mean for Inter Miami’s future. The duo react to the 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 list. A preview of the USMNT vs. Ecuador match. Susannah Fuller joins the show after some slight tech hiccups on behalf of Kickback Committee. The crew talks the final result of the USMNT U-20’s victory over Italy in the round of 16 U-20 World Cup match. 50 States of Soccer heads to the state of Maine with Susannah’s One Knox taking on USL League One’s rising star franchise, Portland Hearts of Pine. The State of 2026 World Cup Tickets after a viewer mentions he landed tickets mid-show.

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02:25: Tom’s dual loves between the US and Italy

06:07 - Darlington Nagbe announces retirement from soccer

21:56 - Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba retire

30:56 - Miami’s DP replacements

38:16 - MLS 22 Under 22 List

57:25 - USMNT vs. Ecuador Preview

01:04:09 - Suzannah Fuller (finally) joins the show!

01:06:31 - USMNT U-20s defeat Italy to reach the Round of 8

01:15:17 - 50 States of Soccer: Maine and USL Playoffs

01:27:31 - The State of World Cup 2026 Tickets

01:35:29 - Show closer

Boston Splash Signings, Louisville Play ON + Washington Fear Factor Oct 08, 2025

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Soccerwise has a lot to cover with playoff races and expansion signings happening at the same time. First Jordan & David talk through Louisville's monumental performance in North Carolina that may have finally broken their playoff curse. Then of course the crew has to touch on the fireworks at Raudi in DC. Not to be forgotten Boston has signed an USWNT gold medal winner & a Balon D'or finalist as their roster comes into view. Finally they set the stage for the final two playoff spots coming up.

3:50 Racing Louisville Playoff Win
11:40 North Carolina’s Struggles
16:45 Spirit Dramatic Winner
25:42 Boston Legacy Makes Their Two Biggest Signing
35:30 How Should Free Agent Signings Be Announced?
38:40 Playoff Race Primer

Shield-elphia Winners, Golden Boot Race + US U20s Oct 06, 2025

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The Philly Union have clinched their second ever shield at home in a storybook ending. Tom & David get back together to discuss this amazing turnaround and where this team ranks all time. Then they follow Denis Bouanga's recent example and get into the goals breaking down the late stretch of the Golden Boot race. Then they go international talking about the US U20s group stage performance and upcoming knock out game vs Italy. Plus sad news on the injury front for Canada.

Todd Dunivant (Sac Republic) Jäegermeister Cup Preview, Pro-Rel, New Stadiums & Youth Development Oct 03, 2025

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On the eve of a cup final for Sacramento Republic their President & GM Todd Dunivant sits down with David. They talk about the buzz around the big game, and their first Jaegermeister Cup experiences. Then they hit on a bevy of topics from losing academy players to MLS clubs, how their new stadium can change the city, how USL has changed in the last decade, and so much more!

USOC Final Recap As Nashville Win Their First Trophy In Club History Oct 02, 2025

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The 2025 USOC has finally come to a close. On Yom Kippur with David out atoning for the sins of his terrible preseason takes, Tom turns to one of the greats Joe Lowery (Backheeled) to bring it home. They talk through Nashville's historic night and Austin's heartbreak. And of course get you set for a huge round of MLS action, and USMNT's upcoming camp.

Shock Blockbuster Trade In Portland, Gotham Turn It On + False Gold In Seattle Oct 01, 2025

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We thought silly season was over with the external NWSL transfer window closing. How wrong were we? Jordan and David wake up to the blockbuster move of Hina Sugita from Portland to Angel City. They talk about how this affects both clubs, and how Sugita & M.A Vignola can affect their new squads. Then they dig into the big moments of the weekend from Gotham & Washington's dominant wins, to Orlando breaking their winless streak in San Diego.

5:45 Hina Sugita Trade
21:43 Gotham Impressing
30:00 Racing Louisville Close Out A Big Win
34:20 Chloe Ricketts Trade & Free Agency Process In NWSL
40:30 Washington’s Loaded Depth
45:40 Orlando Pride Break Their Winless Streak
50:55 North Carolina Slipping In Seattle & Reign’s Lack Of Attacking Play

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