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US Soccerwise | Is the U.S. Soccer Development Pathway Working? Aug 26, 2026

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College soccer remains a major part of the American soccer ecosystem, but the pathway to the pros and national teams is changing. David Gass talks with Philadelphia Union sporting director John Scheer and former Florida State head coach and Washington Spirit GM Mark Krikorian about where college soccer fits now, what it provides players and coaches, and how the U.S. can make the most of multiple pathways to the next level.

0:00 Intro

2:18 The Subs Bench: Jedi, Pukštas, 2027 World Cup & Yanks Abroad

19:35 John Scheer: Why College Matters

23:56 College Development & Scouting

28:24 Blending Pro & College Pathways

34:54 College’s Role for Coaches

39:27 Mark Krikorian: The Best Path for the Women’s Game

42:41 The Jump from College to the Pros

46:01 Can the NWSL Develop Young Players?

48:16 College Soccer vs. the World

52:39 College Soccer's Development Challenges

1:00:15 Can College Soccer Still Thrive?

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NWSL Soccerwise | The NWSL Is Wide Open Aug 25, 2026

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Ashley Sanchez is putting herself right in the USWNT conversation, Boston is still trying to figure things out and the NWSL standings are getting very interesting. David Gass and Jordan Angeli dig into where the league stands, from Gotham's incredible run to San Diego's statement win over Utah and North Carolina's wild finish against Boston.

0:00 Jordan's Favorite Form of Transportation

2:42 Ashley Sanchez's USWNT Case

6:59 Sarah Schupansky to Boston

16:09 Esther González Heads to Saudi Arabia

21:23 The NWSL's New Tiers

32:56 San Diego Breaks Through Utah

42:43 Orlando's Defensive Masterclass

47:38 Croix Bethune Is on Fire

53:24 North Carolina's Wild Finish

1:00:05 Chicago Finds Goals & Games to Watch

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MLS Soccerwise | Dejan Joveljić to Seattle, Eduard Löwen to San Jose Aug 24, 2026

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The MLS transfer market is moving fast, and Tom Bogert has plenty of scoops to break down. David Gass and Matt Doyle join him to dig into Seattle’s move for Dejan Joveljić, Eduard Löwen heading to San Jose and what the latest moves mean for the teams involved. Then they turn to the weekend, including Nashville’s record-setting pace and more from around MLS.

0:00 Intro & Leagues Cup Quarterfinals

5:56 Dejan Joveljić to Seattle

14:58 The Puzzle of Sporting KC’s Transfers

24:39 Eduard Löwen Heads to San Jose

33:03 St. Louis Expectations

42:23 Santi Rodríguez to Columbus

47:37 NYCFC's Nico Fernández Mercau Stays Put

52:10 Breel Embolo Arrives in Atlanta

57:33 Khaled El-Ahmad Moves from Minnesota to Austin

1:10:02 Nashville Riding Historic Pace

1:14:10 More MLS Weekend Notes

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Open Mic | Vanni Sartini on MLS, U.S. Soccer & His Coaching Future Aug 21, 2026

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David Gass sits down with former Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach and current Halifax Wanderers GM and head coach Vanni Sartini for the debut episode of Open Mic. Sartini opens up about his coaching journey, the USMNT, MLS and his vision for the future of the game in North America.

0:00 Welcome to Open Mic

2:20 New Chapter in Halifax

4:42 The Growth of Soccer in Canada

11:32 His Coaching Journey

14:55 Developing Better Coaches

19:40 Building the USMNT Identity

26:36 Fixing Italian Soccer

30:56 Inside the Vancouver Years

40:32 MLS Is the Best Place to Coach

45:05 Promotion & Relegation in MLS

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MLS Soccerwise | Is MLS Making the Playoffs Too Big? Aug 20, 2026

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MLS is considering major changes to its playoff format, and David Gass and Tom Bogert dig into what it could mean for the league. They also discuss Mark McKenzie's move back to Philadelphia, Nashville's Shield push and the fallout from a heated Philadelphia-Miami matchup.

0:00 Intro

6:16 MLS Playoff Changes: Is It Too Much?

16:19 Mark McKenzie Coming Home

24:37 Sporting KC's Record Signing

29:46 Tom’s Ice Cream Shop Scoops

42:39 Nashville's Quest for the Shield

50:20 Philadelphia vs. Miami Gets Heated

1:00:21 Houston's Statement Win Over Vancouver

1:05:43 Midweek Games Rapid Fire

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U.S. Soccerwise | USMNT European Watchlist & USWNT 2027 World Cup Roster Aug 19, 2026

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The USMNT’s next chapter is already taking shape. David Gass and Brian Dunseth take a look at the Americans abroad to keep an eye on as the new European seasons get underway, examining their performances, development and what could be next for them with the USMNT.

On the women’s side, David Gass and Jordan Angeli begin building the USWNT’s 2027 World Cup roster. They break down the depth chart position by position, examine the biggest position battles and look at the players who could force their way into the conversation.

Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise, our new weekly show covering the biggest stories and conversations across the U.S. men's, women's, and youth national teams.

0:00 Intro

2:38 Building the USWNT's 2027 World Cup Depth Chart

6:08 Who Should Start in Goal?

8:45 Defenders: Centerbacks & Outsidebacks

13:38 The Midfielders

18:45 The Attackers

27:01 Brian Dunseth joins the Soccerwise family

29:28 USMNT Under Pochettino

36:14 Folarin Balogun’s Next Step?

44:20 Seb Berhalter’s Big Move to Boro

47:15 Max Arfsten’s Opportunity

50:29 Gio Reyna to RC Strasbourg

56:16 Alex Freeman’s Challenge

1:01:51 The Next Players to Emerge

1:06:09 The Subs Bench

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NWSL Soccerwise | Gotham Rolls, Utah Rises & Caiya Hanks Returns Aug 18, 2026

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Utah keeps making a case that it belongs in the Shield conversation, while Gotham is starting to look like the team many expected them to be. David Gass and Jordan Angeli discuss what's behind both teams' recent form, plus the emotional return of Caiya Hanks for Portland and the continued emergence of Mel Barcenas in San Diego.

0:00 Intro: Across the NWSL in 72 Hours

2:46 Utah's Wild Win Over Bay FC

17:06 Gotham's Best Soccer of the Season?

24:32 Caiya Hanks' Storybook Return

31:42 Angel City & Washington Play to a Draw

38:26 Mel Barcenas Is Must-See TV

42:56 Midweek Matchups: Louisville vs. Seattle & Chicago vs. Houston

50:54 Power Rankings

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MLS Soccerwise | Nashville Dominates Miami & Who Can Challenge Them? Aug 17, 2026

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Nashville makes a statement against Inter Miami, while Seattle faces major questions and Vancouver continues its rise in the Western Conference. Tom Bogert, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the biggest stories from around MLS, including the league’s top contenders, Chicago’s push to join them and the teams making moves in the West.

0:00 Intro

4:43 Vancouver Rising, Seattle Falling

18:44 Philadelphia Improving & Neil Pierre Emerging

24:52 MLS Cup Contenders & Chicago’s Case

35:54 Nashville’s Statement Win Over Miami

44:32 The Dayne St. Clair Conundrum

49:53 Here Come the Houston Dynamo

55:37 Is St. Louis for Real?

1:01:54 Sporting Kansas City Is Historically Bad

1:09:18 Kevin Kelsy Bid From Rangers

1:13:28 MLS Midweek Games Coming Up

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MLS Soccerwise | Alexis Sánchez & Josef Martínez Signings + 5 Biggest Transfer Needs Aug 13, 2026

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The MLS transfer window is heating up, and Tom Bogert & David Gass dig into the biggest moves of the week, including Montréal’s wild signing of Chilean legend Alexis Sánchez and Josef Martínez’s return to MLS with the Columbus Crew.

Then they identify the five biggest transfer needs in MLS, from Chicago’s search for a difference-making No. 10 to the New York Red Bulls’ need for a starting center back. Plus, they discuss the latest from Leagues Cup and look ahead to the return of MLS this weekend.

0:00 Intro

8:40 Ice Cream Shop: Alexis Sánchez Transfer

18:44 Josef Martínez Heading to Columbus

35:30 5 Biggest Transfer Needs Across MLS

1:04:14 Leagues Cup Musings & Weekend Preview

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NWSL Soccerwise | Who's Making Their Case for NWSL's Top Awards? Aug 11, 2026

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The NWSL delivered another wild weekend, with North Carolina and Portland both giving up three-goal leads and Gotham grinding out a 1-0 win over San Diego. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down what stood out from the weekend. Then they discuss who is in the conversation for the awards at the midseason point, including Rookie, Defender, Goalkeeper, Midfielder and Coach of the Year. Plus, breaking news during the show: Olivia Moultrie is out for the season with a torn ACL. What does that mean for Moultrie, Portland and the rest of the 2026 season?

0:00 Intro & Weekend Goal Fest

4:04 Ted Lasso Takes, Temwa Chawinga & WAFCON

9:03 North Carolina's Wild Comeback

18:29 Portland's Explosive Start

22:28 Gotham Grinds Out a Win Over San Diego

26:08 Debinha Makes NWSL History

30:09 Goalkeeper of the Year

32:26 Defender of the Year

36:48 Rookie of the Year

39:39 Midfielder of the Year

44:22 MVP

46:16 BREAKING: Olivia Moultrie Out for the Season