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Is Nashville SC’s Season the Best MLS Has Seen? Oct 26, 2026

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Nashville SC ran away with the Supporters’ Shield, and David Gass, Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert can’t say enough good things about how the club got there. And with the awards season approaching, they weigh who is leading the way for some of the biggest awards.

The guys break down the roster plan and coaching behind Nashville’s dominant season, whether the club passes the all-time points record, B.J. Callaghan or Yoann Damet for Coach of the Year and Lionel Messi’s MVP case. Plus, CF Montreal’s cup final where does the club go from here, and a playoff race in both conferences that is headed down to the wire.

0:00 Fantasy Football, Then Nashville

5:40 How Good is This Nashville Team?

15:20 Record Chase and Sustained Success

20:53 Coach of the Year: Callaghan or Damet

29:45 Messi and the MVP Ballot

33:26 Defender and Goalkeeper of the Year

37:35 El Trafico and the Galaxy’s Struggles

42:58 New England Beats Philly

44:47 Montreal’s Cup Final and What’s Next

49:37 Should Saputo Sell the Club?

55:17 Racing for the East’s Final Spots

1:04:32 Orlando’s Defense and the NYCFC Penalty

1:09:55 West Race: Galaxy, RSL and Portland

1:16:28 Staggered Kickoffs and the Apple TV Era

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Why Jen Beattie Speaks Up About Breast Cancer Oct 23, 2026

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Jen Beattie was diagnosed with breast cancer on a Thursday and scored for Arsenal that weekend. She and host Susannah Fuller, both survivors, talk about how little she knew going in, early detection, and what she would tell someone newly diagnosed.

Beattie, a former Scotland international and now CBS analyst, remembers being diagnosed alone in Covid, then the lumpectomy and radio therapy that followed. Between two women in a club neither chose to join, the talks turns to whether the survivor label firsts and whether the fear around follow-up scans ever fades.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and early detection is the message both women come back to. Jen partners with Breast Cancer now and Novartis UK on self-checks and getting to know your body, and you can find them on Instagram.

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0:00 Jen Beattie and the Survivor Label

6:31 Diagnosis at Arsenal During COVID

11:49 What Surprised Jen About Breast Cancer?

14:19 Self-Checks and Why She Speaks Up

16:41 Her Team Hears the News and Shows Up

19:36 Finding Joy During Treatment

23:29 Guilt and Avoidance With Loved Ones

25:59 Therapy for Spiraling Thoughts

31:14 How Much Football Did She Miss?

33:17 Scanxiety and Trusting Your Body Again

40:00 Life After Cancer

44:25 From Playing to Broadcasting at CBS

47:31 Advice for Someone Facing Breast Cancer

49:38 Early Detection and Her Partnerships

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How Did St. Louis Grind Their Way to an Open Cup Trophy? Oct 22, 2026

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What did St. Louis CITY SC have that the Columbus Crew didn’t in the Open Cup final? David Gass and Matt Doyle work it out from inside the stadium, and look back at where both clubs go from here.

The guys break down the roster blueprint behind St. Louis’ historic run, how their defensive grit slowed the Crew’s attack, and whether this trophy changes how elite players view the club. Plus, they look ahead to the high-stakes weekend matches as the MLS playoff race is coming down to the wire.

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0:00 American Soccer Has Come a Long Way

5:33 Open Cup Legacy & Traveling Fans

11:40 St. Louis Grinded To A Trophy Without Its Stars

17:08 Courtois Too Cautious in the Final?

19:40 Crew Needs a Center Back, Midfielder

21:31 Front Office Behind St. Louis’ Run

25:48 Will Players Want to Join St. Louis?

28:48 Division Rivalries: Fun or Overkill?

30:55 War Stories from Open Cup Finals Past

36:05 The Playoff Line, Columbus Letdown Risk

43:43 Inner Circle: Where St. Louis Fits

51:53 Cavan Sullivan Starts vs. Mexico?

USMNT & USWNT: Who Makes the Cut? Oct 21, 2026

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The USMNT depth chart list taking shape, but who can be trusted in a must-win game? David Gass and Brian Dunseth assess the current player pool, weighing form against potential and established options versus rising talent. Some choices are clear, but who earns the final spots? Then David and Kacey White build a projected USWNT 26-player roster for the 2027 World Cup, assuming the tournament started tomorrow. With qualifying ahead, injuries and tough decisions across the squad raise the stakes. Who makes the cut and who gets left out?

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3 Teams, 2 Games: NWSL Shield Race | NWSL Soccerwise Oct 20, 2026

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The NWSL Shield race enters its final stretch with three teams in contention and two matches remaining. Jordan Angeli and guest host Jessica Charman break down the Washington Spirit’s win over Gotham FC, San Diego Wave FC’s opportunity to close the gap, and what lies ahead of the Shield contenders.

With playoff spots still up for grabs, Angel City’s comeback against Denver Summit FC and Seattle Reign FC’s push for a postseason place take center stage alongside predictions for the final eight. Plus, Columbus hires Lucy Rushton to be their general manager, Atlanta City FC’s new branding and Richard Gunney’s appointment as chief soccer officer, and the new Crest Cup before looking ahead to the penultimate weekend.

0:00 Welcome Jessica Charman

3:17 Crest Cup Announcement

7:07 Atlanta City FC Branding & Richard Gunney Hire

12:32 Columbus Tabs Lucy Rushton as GM

15:55 Gift Monday’s New Contract with Boston

17:52 Maddie Dahlien Out for the Season

19:37 Orlando Eliminated

24:26 Angel City’s Comeback against Denver

27:40 Washington Denies Gotham the Shield

31:03 Seattle Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

33:03 San Diego Knocks off North Carolina

34:58 Three-Team Shield Race

39:23 Predicting the Final Eight

44:40 The Penultimate NWSL Weekend

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MLS Soccerwise | Toronto’s Playoff Push & Columbus Wins Hell is Real Oct 19, 2026

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Toronto FC’s seven-point week has put them back in the Eastern Conference playoff fight, while Columbus’ win in Hell Is Real leaves FC Cincinnati under pressure heading into the final stretch. Tom and Gass break down the shifting playoff picture before previewing Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup final between the Columbus Crew and St. Louis CITY SC.

0:00 Intro

6:54 Toronto’s Late Playoff Push

15:41 Hell Is Real: Columbus Downs Cincinnati

21:12 Cincinnati’s Troubles & Evander’s Slump

32:42 Orlando, Miami & the Eastern Conference Picture

41:40 Vancouver Rises as the West Shifts

46:01 Western Conference Six-Pointer Draws

51:35 The Copa Tejas Stoppage-Time Chaos

54:47 San Jose Back in the Playoffs

58:05 What the Open Cup Final Means

1:05:21 St. Louis’ Lineup Questions

1:09:01 How Columbus & St. Louis Match Up

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Open Mic | Becki Tweed on What Makes the San Diego Wave Different Oct 16, 2026

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The San Diego Wave have built a distinct identity, combining an adventurous style of play with a commitment to developing young talent. Assistant coach Becki Tweed joins David Gass to go inside that approach, explore how the NWSL is evolving, and share her perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing players and coaches in the U.S.

0:00 Intro

0:21 San Diego’s Approach to Developing Young Players

4:23 Balancing Winning with Long-Term Growth

6:24 The Many Roads to Pro Soccer

10:39 Why It’s So Hard to Become a Coach in the U.S.

14:55 Inside San Diego’s Playing Philosophy

17:51 The NWSL’s Evolution on the Field

21:14 What Sets the NWSL Apart

25:39 Trinity Byars’ Breakout Season

29:20 Mimi Van Zanten’s Impact

31:47 Kenza Dali’s Influence in San Diego

35:03 The U-20 World Cup Question

37:18 Becki’s Journey Through Coaching

MLS Soccerwise | The Top Tier vs. the Playoff Pack Oct 15, 2026

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Nashville is inching closer to the Supporters Shield, but how does the other top teams in MLS stack up? David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle assess which teams belong among the league’s top tier and examine the teams battling for the final playoff spots, including Colorado’s struggles to turn potential into results. Plus, Columbus and Cincinnati meet for another edition of the Hell is Real Derby, this time with major playoff implications.

0:00 Intro

8:37 St. Louis & Vancouver: A Playoff Preview?

14:45 Miami Finding Form

22:05 Eastern Conference Playoff Battles

24:57 The Same Old MLS Playoff Race & Golden Boot Draft

31:35 What Makes Nashville So Good?

34:58 Philadelphia’s Evolution

44:25 Colorado’s Promise Isn’t Translating to Results

55:06 What Happened to San Diego?

58:52 The East’s Playoff Race Tightens

1:05:49 Hell Is Real: More Than Bragging Rights

1:13:00 Playoff Comeback That Changed the Rivalry

1:17:17 Cincinnati’s Rise in MLS

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U.S. Soccerwise | What Spain Revealed About the USWNT Oct 14, 2026

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What did the USWNT learn from its two friendlies against the reigning World Cup champions Spain? Chicago Stars midfielder Brianna Pinto joins David Gass to break down the performances, Mal Swanson’s return and Ashley Sanchez’s comeback. From defining the U.S. style of play to exploring Emma Hayes’ options across the back line and midfield, there’s plenty to unpack as the squad turns its attend to World Cup qualifying and the road to 2027.

MLS Soccerwise | St. Louis Makes History, Philadelphia Union Keep Rolling Oct 12, 2026

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St. Louis matches MLS’s all-time unbeaten streak, and the Philadelphia Union just can’t lose. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle are back to dig into St. Louis’ remarkable turnaround, the Union’s hot streak, the questions facing LAFC after a draw with Vancouver, and what stood out from another eventful weekend in MLS.

0:00 Intro

8:49 St. Louis’ Historic Run Continues

20:53 The Race for the Western Conference

25:07 Kévin Denkey Carrying FC Cincinnati

28:56 Late Canadian Classique Comeback

35:22 Toronto’s Playoff Push Starts Now

40:13 André Luiz Arrives as Portland’s Struggles

52:14 Philadelphia’s Unstoppable Run Under Ryan Richter

58:23 Chicago Finds Away, NYCFC Falls Apart

1:05:34 Charlotte: Dark Horse in the East?

1:14:04 LAFC Still Can’t Find Another Gear

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