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U.S. Soccerwise: USMNT vs. Belgium Preview presented by Soccer.com Jul 03, 2026

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The USMNT faces Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. David Gass and Matt Doyle preview the knockout showdown, discuss how Mauricio Pochettino replaces the suspended Folarin Balogun, break down the key tactical matchups, and explain why this U.S. team has earned so much belief throughout the tournament. Plus, they revisit the historic win over Bosnia and discuss what advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals would mean for U.S. Soccer.

0:00 Intro & Country Roads Take Me Home

6:46 Historic Bosnia Win & World Cup Buzz

9:34 Scouting Belgium

15:03 Lessons from the March Friendly

19:15 Replacing Folarin Balogun: Is It Pepi's Time?

26:25 Belgium Lineup Projections

32:00 USMNT Subs & Set Pieces

39:45 Confidence Check: Can the U.S. Advance?

43:15 The Lukaku Challenge

45:05 Final Thoughts

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Ronaldo, Portugal Prevail, Spain Coasts & Colombia, Argentina On Tap Jul 03, 2026

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David Gass, Eric Krakauer, and Matt Doyle break down Portugal's dramatic victory over Croatia, Spain's dominant win over Austria and Switzerland winning a knockout game for the first time in 88 years as the Round of 32 continued at the World Cup. Then they preview Argentina vs. Cape Verde, Australia vs. Egypt and Colombia vs. Ghana with the final three Round of 16 spots up for grabs.

0:00 Intro

3:29 3 Big Things

7:53 Portugal Survives Croatia Thriller

41:35 Spain Cruises Past Austria to Reach Round of 16

51:41 Switzerland Makes More History Against Algeria

1:00:16 Australia and Egypt Battle

1:05:13 David vs Goliath: Cape Verde vs. Argentina

1:11:16 Colombia Looks To Move On Against Ghana

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: USA Moves On, Kane Delivers for England & Belgium Outlasts Senegal Jul 02, 2026

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The USMNT is headed to the Round of 16! David Gass, Michele Giannone and Eric Krakauer break down the USA’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Harry Kane delivering for England and Belgium surviving a wild battle with Senegal. Plus, they look at the updated bracket and preview Thursday's Round of 32 matchups: Spain vs. Austria, Portugal vs. Croatia and Switzerland vs. Algeria.

0:00 Intro

2:28 3 Big Things

12:00 USA Wins & Red Card Controversy

33:00 Belgium Escapes in Wild Match with Senegal

46:44 Harry Kane Leads England Past DR Congo

58:26 Spain Looks To Advance Against Austria

1:06:00 Showdown Between Portugal & Croatia

1:16:28 Switzerland Takes On Algeria

USMNT vs Bosnia Live Postgame Show Presented By Soccer.com Jul 02, 2026

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David is joined by Matt Doyle & Michele Giannone to talk about the USMNT battling to a massive win over Bosnia. They ride the vibes coming off this historic win, lament referees, talk dudes, and look at Belgium.

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: USMNT vs Bosnia Preview w/Tom Bogert & Mexico's Big Moment Jul 01, 2026

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Another big day at the World Cup is in the books. David Gass and Matt Doyle break down France, Norway and Mexico advancing to the Round of 16 before previewing the USMNT's win-or-go-home clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Plus, Tom Bogert joins from USMNT camp with the latest ahead of kickoff.

0:00 Intro

2:45: Mexico explodes at the Azteca

31:43 Haaland finds a late winner

39:33 Mbappe and Olise star for France

45:25 Tom Bogert checks in from USA camp

1:06:32 USA Expectations for tonight

1:15:15 Battle between Belgium & Senegal

1:18:18 Will England meet Mexico at the Azteca?

NWSL Soccerwise | NWSL is Back! Trades, transfers and the return of Sam Kerr! Jun 30, 2026

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Jordan Angeli is back and in the hosting chair for this week’s episode of Soccerwise! David Gass is away on World Cup duty so in his place, we welcome former USWNT player and NWSL commentator Jill Loyden to the show. NWSL returns with Gotham’s 2-0 victory in the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup. Gotham keeps making headlines with the return of Sam Kerr to the NWSL. A flurry of trades and transfers across the league happened while we were gone. Jill and Jordan discuss them all and preview their favorite games to watch for this weekend.

00:29 - Jordan welcomes Jill Loyden to the show and wishes her a happiest of birthdays!

04:54 - Sam Kerr returns to the NWSL! Kerr signs a new deal to join Gotham FC through 2030

10:48 - Emily Sonnett re-signs for Gotham through 2028

14:56 - Ally Sentnor joins Angel City in trade with Kansas City, Alex Straus is out as Head Coach

19:28 - Kennedy Fuller joins Bay FC

23:35 - Lily Reale heads home to Boston Legacy

26:35 - Sandra Paños joins San Diego Wave from Club America

28:35 - Dudinha tears her ACL, impact on the San Diego Wave

30:40 - Chicago brings in Spanish defender Leila Ouahabi

31:58 - Jill’s NWSL Challenge Cup experience in Columbus, OH

35:29 - Jordynn Dudley, ROTY front-runner?

38:40 - NWSL Returns from the World Cup break, Jill and Jordan pick their games to watch this weekend

45:22 - Close

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Germany Crashes Out, Brazil Survives & Morocco Marches On Jun 30, 2026

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The World Cup delivered its wildest day yet as Brazil survived, Germany crashed out on penalties and Morocco eliminated the Netherlands. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Michele Giannone break down the biggest moments before turning their attention to Tuesday's Round of 32, where France faces Sweden, Mexico hosts Ecuador at the Azteca and Ivory Coast takes on Norway.

0:00 Intro

1:47 3 Big Things

9:25 Brazil Escapes

18:15 Japan Comes Up Short

32:00 Paraguay Stuns Germany in Pens

48:13 Morocco Knocks Out Netherlands

59:02 Doyle Breaks Down Bosnia

1:02:40 Ivory Coast vs. Norway

1:09:10 France vs. Sweden

1:13:57 Mexico Hosts Ecuador at the Azteca

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Canada Makes History, Brazil Begins Knockout Run & Round of 32 Bracket Jun 29, 2026

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David Gass, Matt Doyle and Eric Krakauer break down the complete Round of 32 bracket and make their picks for the rest of the FIFA World Cup. They also react to Canada's historic first-ever World Cup knockout win before previewing Monday's Round of 32 matches, including Brazil vs. Japan, Germany vs. Paraguay and Netherlands vs. Morocco.

0:00 Intro

2:54 Round of 32 Bracket Picks

28:13 Canada's Historic Knockout Win

47:33 Brazil vs. Japan Preview

58:02 Germany Against Paraguay Matchup

1:02:05 Netherlands vs. Morocco Showdown

1:19:08 Final Thoughts

First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Canada Begins Knockouts, Colombia Tops Portugal & Round of 32 Is Here Jun 28, 2026

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is here! Michele Giannone and Eric Krakauer break down the final day of the group stage, including Colombia's statement performance to finish ahead of Portugal, the dramatic finish in Group J, Argentina's perfect group stage, and what the completed Round of 32 bracket tells us. Plus, they debate the tournament favorites, preview Canada vs. South Africa, and make their knockout stage predictions.

0:00 Intro

1:48 3 Big Things

5:56 Group J Drama: Algeria & Austria Advance

11:25 Messi Scores Again, Argentina Finish Perfect

16:30 Colombia Wins Group K Over Portugal

26:00 DR Congo’s Historic World Cup Run

31:00 VAR Controversy: Colombia’s Disallowed Goal

36:13 Group L Wrap Up, England Advances

39:15 Round of 32 Bracket & Buy or Sell

46:40 Golden Boot Race

49:13 Canada vs. South Africa Preview

58:10 Final Thoughts & Predictions

U.S. Soccerwise: USMNT vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina Preview presented by Soccer.com Jun 27, 2026

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The knockout rounds are here, and it's win or go home for the USMNT. David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the United States' Round of 32 showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina, looking at the tactical matchup, expected starting XI, impact substitutes and what Mauricio Pochettino's side must do to keep its World Cup dream alive. Plus, they discuss the U.S.'s path through the knockout bracket and why this could be a defining moment for the program.

0:00 Intro

3:49 Group Stage Takeaways & The Knockout Path

8:42 What Does USMNT Success Look Like?

11:39 Handling the Pressure

13:58 Scouting Bosnia & Herzegovina

21:36 USMNT Predicted XI & Tactical Keys

28:35 Potential Impact Substitutes

31:50 The Goalkeeper Decision

35:37 Final Thoughts