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MLS Soccerwise | Leagues Cup Gets Complicated + Brais Méndez Is the Real Deal Aug 10, 2026

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Zavier Gozo is in London and on the verge of becoming a Crystal Palace player. David Gass and Tom Bogert break down what the move means for the young American, while Tom opens the Ice Cream Shop with the latest details.

Then they discuss the LA Galaxy’s additions of Chucky Lozano and Sergi Roberto, Marcel Hartel's departure from St. Louis, and more MLS transfer news before diving into Leagues Cup chaos. Six MLS teams are sitting on six points, Brais Méndez continues to impress for Columbus and the young talent came out to play for Philadelphia and Chicago

0:00 Intro

7:45 Gozo to Crystal Palace

18:53 LA Galaxy's Big Moves

22:17 Hartel Leaves St. Louis

26:21 Colorado's Transfer Plans

29:55 Columbus, Vancouver & Other MLS News

40:10 Leagues Cup Chaos: Who Advances?

47:52 Brais Méndez Is the Real Deal

51:59 NYCFC Finding Diamonds in the Rough

55:32 Cavan Sullivan Shines Against Necaxa

1:00:55 Chicago's Next Generation

1:05:13 Leagues Cup Atmosphere

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MLS Soccerwise | Chucky to LA, Gozo to England & Leagues Cup Aug 06, 2026

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Chucky Lozano is reportedly headed to the LA Galaxy, Xavier Gozo is closing in on a move to Crystal Palace, and Leagues Cup is officially underway. David Gass and Tom Bogert break down the latest MLS transfer news, discuss Larry Berg being named the league's next commissioner.

Then, Ben Wright and Valair Shabilla of SixOneFive Soccer, one of MLS's leading independent media outlets, join the show to discuss Soccerwise's new partnership with SixOneFive, how they built the outlet, Nashville's rise as a soccer city, and the biggest storylines from the opening week of Leagues Cup.

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0:00 Intro

6:52 Larry Berg Named New MLS Commissioner

17:34 Chucky Lozano to the LA Galaxy

29:55 Xavier Gozo to Crystal Palace

35:17 MLS Transfer Roundup

43:32 SixOneFive Soccer Joins Soccerwise

46:00 Nashville's Soccer Growth

57:23 Leagues Cup Roundtable

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U.S. Soccerwise | What's Next for U.S. Soccer? Aug 05, 2026

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U.S. Soccer continues to build on the momentum from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but what comes next? David Gass, Walker Zimmerman, and Brianna Pinto reflect on their World Cup experiences, discuss what the tournament revealed about the future of American soccer, and explore how the sport can continue growing in the United States.

The crew reacts to Mauricio Pochettino's contract extension, discusses the role of youth national teams and player development, explores how to grow soccer culture in America, and looks ahead to what's next for the USMNT and USWNT.

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 Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise

4:12 World Cup Takeaways

12:38 What Pochettino's New Deal Means

16:02 The Role of Youth National Teams

24:18 Growing the Game in America

28:32 Youth Sports: Specialize or Play Everything?

34:00 The Road Ahead for the USMNT & USWNT

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NWSL Soccerwise | Utah Routs Portland + Nighswonger to Bay FC Aug 04, 2026

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Another wild weekend in the NWSL brings goals, transfer news, and plenty of storylines. David Gass and Jordan Angeli react to Jenna Nighswonger's impending move to Bay FC, Gabi Nunes joining the Orlando Pride, and what the latest signings mean around the league.

Plus, the crew breaks down Utah's dominant win over Portland, dives into the biggest talking points from another entertaining NWSL weekend, checks in on WAFCON, and previews the matches to watch this weekend.

0:00 Intro & ALERT: Utah Scores Again

4:13 WAFCON Roundup

11:06 Jenna Nighswonger to Bay FC

21:13 Gabi Nunes Joins Orlando

24:38 Denver, North Carolina & Transfer News

28:01 Utah Royals Rout Portland

36:51 Seattle Reign Outlasts Bay FC

44:17 Wave, Louisville & Lia Godfrey's Rise

50:31 NWSL Weekend Preview

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MLS Soccerwise | Pochettino's New Deal + Lewandowski Shines for Chicago Aug 03, 2026

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Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the USMNT through 2030. David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle react to U.S. Soccer's decision, what Pochettino's new contract means for the future of the national team, and whether he'll see out the full deal.

Plus, Robert Lewandowski continues to make his mark with the Chicago Fire, Evander stars for FC Cincinnati, and the crew reacts to the biggest storylines from another wild MLS weekend before looking ahead to Leagues Cup.

0:00 Intro

4:36 Pochettino Stays with USMNT Through 2030

19:37 Evander Takes Over for FC Cincinnati

23:34 D.C. United Stuns Nashville

29:48 Robert Lewandowski Leads Chicago Fire

37:35 Philadelphia Union's Incredible Comeback

41:02 Columbus, Inter Miami & Max Arfsten's Move

48:24 Portland Timbers Stay Hot, Seattle Slides

1:01:46 Vancouver Ownership & MLS Commissioner Update

1:09:33 Ice Cream Shop | Transfer News

1:26:17 Leagues Cup Preview

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MLS Soccerwise | What Comes Next for MLS? Jul 30, 2026

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MLS owners are discussing the biggest roster rule changes the league has seen in years.

David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the proposed changes, how they could reshape the way clubs build their rosters, which rules should stay, which could disappear, and what a simpler MLS roster system might look like.

Plus, Gass and Doyle discuss reports that Mauricio Pochettino is nearing a USMNT contract extension before wrapping up their Buy or Sell series with the Western Conference. Which teams are they buying, and which are they selling as the playoff race heats up?

00:00 Intro & MLS All-Star Banter

03:25 Proposed MLS Roster Rule Changes

18:58 Mauricio Pochettino Nearing USMNT Extension

28:04 Western Conference Buy or Sell

1:06:05 MLS Transfer News

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U.S. Soccerwise | Dan Helfrich on the Future of U.S. Soccer + USMNT Coach Search Jul 29, 2026

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U.S. Soccer COO Dan Helfrich joins David Gass to discuss the future of U.S. Soccer, the USMNT coaching search, youth development, preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and what's next for the federation.

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

Dan shares how U.S. Soccer is approaching the search for the next USMNT head coach, the federation's long-term vision for player development and expanding access to the game, preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, and what's ahead for the USMNT and USWNT.

0:00 Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise

2:07 Meet U.S. Soccer COO Dan Helfrich

7:49 What Should U.S. Soccer Be Doing?

11:55 How U.S. Soccer Can Grow the Game

17:31 The U.S. Soccer Pathway: Youth to Pros

28:53 Evaluating the 2026 World Cup

32:14 The USMNT Coaching Search

41:24 The Future of the USWNT: Road to 2027

47:23 Exciting U.S. Soccer Moments Ahead

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NWSL Soccerwise | Esther González Leaves Gotham FC + Updated NWSL Predictions Jul 28, 2026

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Breaking news hits just before recording as Esther González and Gotham FC mutually agree to part ways. What does Esther's departure mean for Gotham FC's NWSL title hopes, and who steps up in her absence? David Gass and Jordan Angeli break it all down.

Plus, Racing Louisville stuns Angel City FC, Washington Spirit climb to the top of the NWSL standings, Gotham FC and the Portland Thorns battle to an entertaining draw, Seattle Reign earn an impressive road win over San Diego Wave, and David and Jordan revisit their preseason predictions and update their outlook for the rest of the NWSL season.

0:00 David Gass Returns from World Cup Duty

4:47 BREAKING: Esther González Leaves Gotham FC

15:24 Gotham FC vs. Portland Thorns Draw 2-2

27:02 Washington Edges Denver Summit Late

33:07 Racing Louisville Stuns Angel City FC

39:16 Seattle Reign Shut Out San Diego Wave

41:49 Updated NWSL Predictions

1:00:55 Midweek NWSL Matches

MLS Soccerwise | Hell Is Real Derby, MLS Transfer News & Buy or Sell Jul 27, 2026

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Hell Is Real delivered another unforgettable chapter as emotions boiled over between Columbus and Cincinnati, reminding everyone why it's become one of MLS's fiercest rivalries. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle break down the drama from one of the league's marquee rivalries before turning to Columbus' statement performance, Portland's emotional farewell to Felipe Mora and the latest storylines from another eventful MLS weekend.

The crew also opens the Ice Cream Shop for the latest MLS transfer news, breaks down the impact of Mbekezeli Mbokazi's injury and Sebastian Berhalter's departure, before wrapping up with an edition of Buy or Sell as they debate which Eastern Conference teams they trust to make the playoffs.

0:00 Opening Chat

6:58 Felipe Mora's Portland Farewell

15:22 San Diego's Chucky Lozano Problem

21:05 Columbus Is Back?

27:25 Hell Is Real: Tempers Flare

33:00 Texas Derby & Cali Clásico

38:05 Inter Miami Keeps Rolling

42:00 Ice Cream Shop | MLS Transfer News

54:49 Mbekezeli Mbokazi's Injury Impact

59:00 Sebastian Berhalter's Departure

1:04:07 Buy or Sell | Eastern Conference

MLS Soccerwise | Atlanta Chasing Darwin Núñez? Berhalter to Middlesbrough + Lewandowski Debuts Jul 23, 2026

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Sebastian Berhalter is headed to Middlesbrough, Atlanta United are pursuing a blockbuster signing, and Robert Lewandowski makes his long-awaited MLS debut.

David Gass and Tom Bogert break down the biggest MLS transfer news before reacting to another wild midweek MLS slate, including Jack Harrison, Benji Flowers, Casemiro, Antoine Griezmann, Vancouver, FC Dallas, St. Louis and Philadelphia Union.

0:00 Welcome Back & MLS Midweek Madness

4:07 Sebastian Berhalter to Middlesbrough & Vancouver's Next Move

15:51 Atlanta United Chasing Darwin Núñez

25:13 Jack Harrison to New England Revolution

33:15 Toronto Lands Nicholas Dorsch

37:47 Benji Flowers' Chelsea Move & FC Dallas' Future

44:50 Casemiro, Discovery Rights & MLS Roster Rules

51:30 Robert Lewandowski's MLS Debut

54:19 St. Louis Keeps Rolling vs. LA Galaxy

58:22 LA Galaxy's Summer Transfer Window

1:01:53 Antoine Griezmann Debut & Philadelphia Big Win

1:10:26 Around MLS: Austin, Seattle, Colorado & LAFC