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MLS Edition: Lucho Speaks Out In Cincy, Ramirez Traded To LAG + USOC & Roster Rules Feb 06, 2025

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If you watch Soccerwise you know sometimes Tom & Gass can get mad and say some harsh things. BUT Lucho Acosta has taken things to another level. The guys dig into Acosta's quotes to The Queen City Press about why he wants to leave the club. Then they breakdown the Christian Ramirez trade to the LA Galaxy, and where Columbus stand now. Of course the Soccerwise squad is stoked about the return of USOC and some big debuts, and then they get their CPA's up to read the fine print on the 2025 MLS roster rules (aka read Chris Ivey's great article.)

7:45 Lucho Speaks Out
29:18 Christian Ramirez Trade To LAG
40:00 USOC 1st Round Matchups
46:00 Digging Into The 2025 MLS Roster Rule Changes

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NWSL Edition: Yazmeen Ryan (HOU) Interview + Midge Back To Gotham & NWSL Restitution Fund Feb 05, 2025

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Jordan Angeli is back on Soccerwise. It is finally time to breakdown all things NWSL offseason together. First David & Jordan dig into Houston's offseason after talking to their new star Yazmeen Ryan. They then discuss the current news with Midge Purce returning to Gotham & the groundbreaking settlement in the NWSL case against the players who experienced abuse.

Jordan’s Kiwi Adventures
9:48 Yasmeen Ryan Interview
31:05 Houston Dash Rebuild Update
43:10 Midge Purce Returns
54:30 Savy King Traded to Angel City
1:01:30 Bernal Heading to The Spirit
1:06:10 NWSL Fund To Compensate Abused Former Players
1:11:00 Jordan’s Offseason Musings

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MLS Edition: Cucho Leaving & New Cash Deals For Jovelic, McGlynn & Ku-DiPietro Feb 04, 2025

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The start of the 2025 MLS season is just around the corner but that CLEARLY does not mean the roster moves are going to slow down. He maybe not be Luka Doncic but Cucho Hernandez ending his time in MLS has sent shockwaves around the league. Tom & Gass dig into what is going on in Columbus & what is Cucho's legacy in his short time. Then they dig into the flurry of new cash trades in MLS with millions of $$ being spent on Dejan Jovelic, Jack McGlynn & Ted Ku-DiPietro + of course the "Ice Cream Shop" is open!

8:25 Cucho Leaving Columbus
25:22: SKC Making Big Moves In the Attack
34:15 Breaking Down Jack McGlynn CADE
46:20 Colorado Buys Ted Ku-DiPietro
57:23 Lucho & Evander Updates
59:55 Ice Cream Shop on Orlando signings, Agyemang Offers & Gavin Wolff

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Soccerwise: Immigration Lawyer On Soccer Players Moving To America Feb 03, 2025

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For a special episode David sits down with immigration lawyer Joao Mendes of Arce Immigration Law in Miami to talk about the experience for players coming into the United States. Joao gives us an idea of the process that every team is going through right now as they bring over new signings across MLS & NWSL.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

EXCLUSIVE For Denver Founding Member Jordan Angeli On NWSL Expansion Jan 31, 2025

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You know her very well one of the co-hosts of Soccerwise but Jordan Angeli had a big week for other reasons. NWSL has officially announced Denver as the newest club entering in 2026. So Jordan tells us all about the big announcement and all excitement in Colorado.

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MLS Edition: Historic Transfers For Atlanta & Chicago + US Open Cup Details & Evander/Lucho Update Jan 30, 2025

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Everyday the moves in MLS seem to grow and grow! Today Tom has reported that Atlanta United have finally sealed the most expensive signing in league history Emmanuel Latte Lathe to pair with Miguel Almiron. HOWEVER Chicago made some history of their own before breakfast as Jhon Duran's sell on fee from his massive move to Saudi Arabia has now made him the highest sale in MLS history. Also of course Gass & Tom react to the news around MLS participation in the 2025 US Open Cup, and open up the Ice Cream Shop for all the latest scoops from Vancouver and more.

7:00 ATL Record Transfer Closing On Latte Lath
17:30 Chicago Fire Big Windfall From Duran Transfer
28:30 Breaking News On Red Bull Signings
32:10 Pedro De La Vega Expectations For 2025
35:45 Lucho Acosta & Evander Developments
43:28 US Open Cup & Leagues Cup Formats
54:30 Ice Cream Shop- Starting Dejan Javelin Liga MX Transfer & Flaws of u22 Initiative
1:04:10 Stuart Armstrong Departing Vancouver
1:08:40 SKC Multiple Transfer Targets

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NWSL Edition: Pardeep Cattry (CBS Sports) NWSL Media Day, Expansion Update & Gotham Deep Dive Jan 29, 2025

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NWSL Media Day has kicked off the 2025 soccer calendar so David brings on Pardeep Cattry for the books on the ground experience. Pardeep brings us behind the scenes with the vibe from the event, Commissioner Berman's comments on future NWSL expansion, and Rachel Kundananji’s friendships across the league + plans for 2025. And of course they dig deep on Gotham and where this club stands right now with all the movement across their roster.

2:30 Vibes from NWSL Media Day
3:40 Racheal Kundananji’s Star Rise
8:43 Commissioner Jessica Berman’s Expansion Update
15:50 Deyna Castellanos’s Journey From Bay To Portland
21:20 Deep Dive On Gotham’s Offseason
28:45 Most Exciting Move & Most Interesting Team For 2025

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MLS Edition: Miggy Returns To ATL! Palace Intrigue At Inter Miami and Hassani Dotson Trade Destinations Jan 28, 2025

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Soccerwise rolls on with the Tom breaking big news from all angles. First David & Tom celebrate the return of one of best in MLS history as ATL tries to turn things around with Miguel Almiron. Then they delve into the musical chairs at the top of Inter Miami (should Gass just take over?) And finally Minnesota United enter the offseason silly season with a few potential center mid moves. And of course the "Ice Cream Shop" is open with scoops galore from FCC's new defensive additions to SKC taking over the Greek market.

6:20 ATL Re-sign Miggy But Standstill on Latte Lathe
17:50 Inter Miami Changing CSO Once Again
26:30 Minnesota CM Signing & Roster Status
32:00 SW Dotson Trade Destinations
38:30 RSL Chicho Replacement Update (from Superchat)
41:50 Ice Cream Shop
42:20 FCC Sign Two Defenders
50:00 SKC On Verge Of Aris Attacking Takeover
55:20 Whitecaps Sign Jayden Nelson

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PRO Referee Edition: Joe Dickerson & Filip Dujic Jan 24, 2025

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Tom & David go behind the whistle with two of the biggest rising stars at PRO. Filip talks about his viral moment this year with his "HOWEVER" announcement in St Louis. And both Joe & Filip discuss their pathway into refereeing, their favorite parts of the career, stepping into the cauldron of CONCACAF, and much more.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

MLS/USMNT Edition: Luna's Big WINS, MLS Mailbag & Goodbye To An Old Friend Jan 23, 2025

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Big show at Soccerwise during an emotional week for two ETR veterans Tom & David sit down to chat through it all. They breakdown what they saw from the USMNT coming out of January camp on the back of Diego Luna's grit, and they dig into the mailbag coming from Patreon subscribers questions. Of course the "Ice Cream Shop" is open with all of Tommy's latest scoops.

1:00 Goodbye to ETR
17:30 USMNT Recap
20:30 Diego Luna’s BIG CHARACTER
37:30 Mailbag On Red Bulls Retooling
49:00 Mailbag Elite MLS Storyline Season?
59:20 Mailbag Fake Tajon Buchanan MLS Spots
1:03:55 Ice Cream shop Swiderski To Greece
1:08:30 FCD & LAFC Update Post Tafari Trade

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