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MLS Edition: Playoffs Rolling On, Bruce Arena/San Jose & Nico Estevez/Austin Oct 28, 2024

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We are halfway through the opening round of the MLS playoffs. Perfect time for Tom & Gass to check in on what we have seen so far, and preview the four matches still to come. And of course Tom still has the news flowing out of teams that are already eliminated with Bruce Arena traveling to San Jose to potentially become their next head coach, and Austin inking Nico Estevez as their second ever head coach. 9:28 MIA v ATL Recap 20:20 LAG v COL Recap 28:02 ORL v CTL Recap 37:12 Pa-Modou Kah’s Coaching Future In Phoenix & MLS 42:08 LAFC v VAN Recap 53:06 FCC v NYCFC Preview 58:44 SEA v HOU Preview 1:02:45 CLB v RBNY Preview + Nancy St. Etienne Rumors 1:06:59 RSL v MIN Preview 1:10:39 Bruce Arena Negotiating With San Jose Reports 1:17:46 Nico Estevez Named Austin FC CoachSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Mailbag Edition: MLS Rule Changes & Miguel Lopes(Tactical Periodisation Vítor Frade) Oct 25, 2024

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A special episode of Soccerwise to close out a huge week of soccer coverage. Tommy Scoops stops by to lend David a hand on the mailbag talking potential MLS roster rule changes, San Diego FC roster build and much more. Then David chats with Portuguese u17 coach Miguel Lopes about Tactical Periodization, keys to success in youth development and what the North American soccer scene could become. If you want to learn more about Tactical Periodization and join their courses either online or in person in Dallas go to https://www.tacticalperiodisation.com/pt/ 4:43 Potential MLS Roster Rule Changes 6:45 San Diego FC Roster Build & Kevin De Bruyne Update 14:11 MLS Conference Or Division Alignment Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

MLS Edition: Evander Update, Andrew Wiebe & Matt Doyle Golden Boot Draft & Playoff Previews Oct 24, 2024

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A massive show for you all during a massive week in the MLS calendar. First Tom lays out all his reporting on Evander's bust up with leadership in Portland, and David ponders what the attacker future could be. Then Soccerwise extended family Andrew Wiebe & Matt Doyle stop by to partake in a first ever "MLS Playoff Edition Golden Boot Draft". And then the guys dig into each upcoming playoff series in Round One of the postseason. 3:45 Tom Update On Evander Situation In Portland 26:35 Wiebe & Doyle Join For Playoff Golden Boot Draft All 8 Playoff Series Previews 52:20 Miami vs Atlanta 58:15 LA Galaxy vs Colorado 1:02:57 Orlando vs Charlotte 1:06:44 LAFC vs Vancouver 1:11:25 Cincinnati vs NYCFC And Nick Cushing Departure Reports 1:18:00 Seattle vs Houston 1:20:03 RSL vs Minnesota & Columbus vs NYRB 1:22:19 MLSPA Salary Release Info Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

NWSL Edition: Bay FC Playoff Push, Summer Cup Final Preview & USWNT Preview Oct 24, 2024

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A loaded show for David & Jordan to guide you through from internationals to finals and everything else in between. First David congratulates Bay FC on qualifying for the playoffs among a big recap of weekend action. Then Jordan puts together a potential lineup for Gotham FC in their Sumer Cup Series Final coming up vs KC Current. Finally both hosts go through the players they're most excited to see get their debuts for USWNT. 7:45 Bay FC Are A David Gass Playoff Team 16:00 Kerolin’s Return 23:30 Utah’s Coaching Future 26:30 Is NWSL More Or Less Competitive? 30:50 Orlando Two Game Losing Streak 36:50 Summer Cup Series Final Preview 46:50 Chicago STARS FC 53:25 USWNT Preview New Addition We’re Most Excited About 1:05:05 North Super League Roster RulesSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

MLS Edition: Decision Day Recap & Playoff Preview Oct 21, 2024

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Tom is back from his Italian sojourn just in time for the biggest week of the MLS season. He and Gass react to all the Decision Day drama from the wild eastern conference playoff race and what it means to the clubs involved. Then they break down the biggest factors for the two wild card games this week. After which they run through the most exiting playoff matchups in round one & give away their MVP & Coach Of The Year awards. 6:25 Eastern Conference Decision Day Recap 9:15 Recap Of The Race For Top In The West 12:27 Inter Miami Set The MLS Points Record 18:20 DC Offseason Needs 22:50 Philly Union Coming Up Short 29:55 Montreal vs Atlanta Wild Card Preview 41:30 Portland vs Vancouver Wild Card Preview 50:10 Ranking All The First Round Playoff Series 1:03:00 MLS Awards & Best XISoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Weekend Recap: Decision Day Drama In MLS From Coast To Coast + NWSL Playoff Field Locking In Oct 20, 2024

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Wow what a day of action in North America. David recaps everything from Decision Day in MLS. He walks through the real time shifts in the LA fight for the top of the West, and the delicious matchups coming up. And then after Miami set the points record the race for the final playoff spot in the East WAS ON! Plus Bay FC solidify their standing for an inaugural season playoff spot and damage Racing Louisvilles hopes. If you want go over to Youtube to watch Tom & Gass's live reactions to the Eastern Conference playoff race finally. And they will be on live Tuesday night for the end of the Montreal-Atlanta game and into postgame. 2:02 Recap Race Top Of The West 6:30 Reset On Final Day Of West Action & Playoff Matchups 12:24 Miami Break The Record + Club World Cup Future 14:25 Recap Of The Race For The Wild Card Spots In The EastSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

Tim Bezbatchenko (Black Knight Football Club) Oct 18, 2024

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David sits down with Tim Bezbatchenko from over in England. They talk about his new role at Black Knight Football Club, what he would do as "Soccer Czar" in America for a day, the best teams he has ever worked with, and more.Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

MLS Edition: Will Kuntz (LA Galaxy) & Joe Lowery (Backheel) Decision Day Preview Oct 17, 2024

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The biggest day of the MLS season has arrived and David has a huge episode to get you ready. First Joe Lowery makes his Soccerwise debut to help prepare for all the biggest games and storylines on Decision Day. Then LA Galaxy GM Will Kuntz joins the show to talk about their success this season, his role in the process of building the club, and their goals going forward. 1:53 David & Joe Reformat MLS 8:20 Most Exciting D-Day Matches 16:18 Jonathan Rodriguez's Debut Season & Timbers Potential 23:47 East Playoff Race Preview 30:44 MLS Award Ballots 38:00 Which Non-Playoff Looks Best For 2025 45:00 Interview Will Kuntz GM LA GalaxySoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

NWSL Edition: Interview Minnesota Aurora's Andrea Yoch Oct 16, 2024

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A wild week in and around NWSL with records being set, streaks being ended, and clubs being named (maybe)! Jordan & Gass dig into the end of Orlando's undefeated streak, Temwa Chawinga setting the goalscoring record, BOS Nation & NWSL Expansion reports. They are also joined by Andea Yoch one of the cofounders and operators of Minnesota Aurora about their fan owned club & their latest round of funding. https://mnaurora.com/become-a-community-owner-2024/ 5:15 Orlando Loses Their Undefeated Streak 13:15 Thorns Looking For Turnaround 22:07 Orlando v Gotham Preview 24:40 Temwa Chawinga Goal Record & MVP Candidacy 37:00 BOS NATION 41:50 NWSL Expansion Update (SOCCERWISE FOR DENVER) 45:51 Interview Minnesota Aurora’s Cofounder & Chair Of Investor Relations Andrea Yoch 1:06:49 Weekend Preview Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

MLS/CANMNT/USMNT Edition: Patrice Bernier(RDS) & Bobby Warshaw(Bloom) Oct 15, 2024

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The international break continues so David calls on Canadian National Team legend Patrice Bernier(RDS) to help reset with this Canada MNT squad stands. They also chat about Montreal's recent turnaround and chances to make the playoffs. Then David gives his thoughts heading into the USA-MEX match tonight. Last but definitely not least Bobby Warshaw (Bloom Sports) returns to "Make It Make Sense" for David diving into MLS club's youth development structures. 2:15 Patrice Bernier on CANMNT 12:25 MTL Turnaround & Decision Day Chances 18:50 USMNT - Mexico Preview Notes 26:58 Bobby Warshaw On MLS Youth Development Mailbag QuestionSoccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

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