Episodes
A massive show for you all where Soccerwise debuts its new segment the "Coaches Corner" with former MLS/USMNT Coach Luchi Gonzalez. But of course with the playoffs in full swing the Philadelphia Union broke huge news parting ways with Jim Curtin. Gass & Tom react to that, look at what this means for Philly, and where we could see Curtin land next. Then they talk through Bruce Arena taking over San Jose and Hector Herrera leaving Houston. Finally previewing the playoff matches coming up...
Published 11/07/24
The postseason is finally on the docket and with the matchups set Soccerwise is excited. First they look back on the final weekend of the season & Christian Sinclair's sendoff celebration. Then they run through the postseason awards from Rookie Of The Year to MVP and everything in between. And finally they break down all four series coming up this weekend. 3:50 Sinclair's Sendoff 9:20 Bay Make History 21:10 End Of Season Awards GKOY, DOY, MFOY, MVP, COY 46:30 Playoff Upset Potential 49:00...
Published 11/06/24
Published 11/06/24
Best weekend of the year in MLS has come and gone so it's time for the Soccerwise squad to get to work. Tom & David jump on to talk about the epic scenes we saw across the league from Daniel Edelman's clincher to Ryan Gauld taking the series back to LA and everything in between. 5:40 Red Bulls Historic Upset 21:00 Columbus Crew's Future Question Marks 31:06 LA Galaxy & The Killer Ps 37:48 Reacting To Colorado Rapids Season 42:30 Minnesota United Ahead Of Schedule 50:40 RSL &...
Published 11/05/24
David is riding a high on an all-time great weekend of soccer. Christine Sinclair had the perfect send off in the rain in Portland to set the table for an epic final weekend of NWSL. David runs back through the order of drama all weekend, and looks forward to the first round of the playoffs. Not to be outdone MLS brought the drama as well. Did Red Bulls just pull of the biggest upset in MLS history? Can Atlanta better that? And where do we stand right now. 2:50 NWSL Recap 14:55 MLS Recap
Published 11/04/24
Before one of the biggest weekends of the soccer calendar in North America David digs into the mailbag. He runs down the answers for all of you on referee's holding stoppage time, how teams will play the new MLS postseason format, Dru Yearwood's future, and more!
Published 11/01/24
MLS playoffs round 1 continue (begrudgingly for some people) and Tom & Gass have all your coverage. First they chat about the format coming off some quotes from some players about this three game setup. But the games have to be played so the guys breakdown what they saw in the four games this week, and preview all of this weekends games coming up. 1:58 MLS Playoff Format 14:52 FCC-NYCFC 27:56 SEA-HOU 35:25 CLB-RBNY 44:30 RSL-MIN 55:47 CTL-ORL 1:00:51 COL-LAG 1:07:15 ATL-MIA 1:11:10 VAN-LAFC
Published 10/31/24
One of the biggest weeks of soccer in the year so Jordan & David have to jump into the studio to break it all down. First off they recap what they saw in KC's Summer Cup Series championship & USWNT friendlies. Then they dig into the final weekend of the NWSL Season with so much to play for. Who will finish top 2, who will avoid Orlando in the first round, and of course who will make the final playoff spot. Finally they get the score on their midseason standings draft and what they...
Published 10/30/24
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...
Published 10/28/24
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...
Published 10/25/24
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...
Published 10/24/24
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...
Published 10/24/24
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...
Published 10/21/24
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...
Published 10/20/24
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.
Published 10/18/24
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...
Published 10/17/24
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...
Published 10/16/24
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...
Published 10/15/24
David straps in to reset everything that happened in a wild weekend of NWSL action. Orlando lost their first game in over A YEAR and too a struggling Portland squad. On the individual side Temwa Chawinga rewrote the record books as the top four sides solidify their spots. Mauricio Pochettino started a new era off for the USMNT with a 2-0 victory over Panama in Austin Texas, David walks through some initial thoughts. And with the two makeup games in MLS this weekend the picture is finally laid...
Published 10/14/24
David sit downs with Charleston Battery Head Coach & Technical Director Ben Pirmann to discuss building a club identity, being a competitive club while selling players, the future of USL, and much more. Then David digs into the mailbag carving the all-time Women's Soccer Mount Rushmore, comparing Shield teams from different eras, potential USMNT prospects in MLS & more. 1:30 Charleston's Ben Pirrman 32:15 Women Soccer's All-Time Mount Rushmore 39:13 MVP vs MOP 40:39 2017 TFC vs 2024...
Published 10/11/24
Paul Tenorio (The Atheltic) live from Austin ahead of the USMNT's first games under Mauricio Pochettino. Before talking about the national team David & Paul dig into what the Fire will look like now with Berhalter. It also opens the door for a little "Allocation Disorder" conversation around what the next few years look like for MLS. And finally the guys chat about Pochettino's job this week as he starts as the manager of the USMNT. 4:30 Chicago Fire 26:10 How Should MLS Grow Over The...
Published 10/10/24
In a driving storm on Sunday evening Orlando Pride clinched the clubs first NWSL Shield against Washington Spirit. Jordan was there and takes us into the experience and celebrations from the day. And of course the Soccerwise crew has to dig into the story around Angel City's salary cap violations. 7:53 Celebrating Orlando’s Shield Win 20:02 Wash Injury Woes 28:25 Angel City FC’s Salary Cap Violations & Punishments 40:51 Portland Thorns Front Office News 47:19 Bay & Louisville’s...
Published 10/09/24
MLS has hit it's final international break before Decision Day, but that doesn't mean things slow down. Breaking new out of Chicago as Gregg Berhalter takes over as Director Of Football & Head Coach, and Austin has parted ways with Josh Wolff. David sits down with Herculez Gomez (ESPN, Vamos Podcast) to dig through all the news plus putting Inter Miami's season into context. 6:00 Gregg Berhalter Taking Over Chicago Fire 25:00 Austin FC Coaching Change 33:10 Inter Miami 52:40 Paul Pogba...
Published 10/08/24
With Tom out of service for his big day David calls in the super sub Michele Giannone to help on a championship episode. To start Inter Miami have won their first Supporters Shield in a wild matchup with Columbus. How did they get it done? And was it an MVP that got them there? Then Montreal look to crash the playoff party behind Josef Martinez, Minnesota solidify their spot, and NYCFC continue to cruise at RBA. Then the guys react to Mauricio Pochettino's first USMNT roster. And of course...
Published 10/03/24
With 28 MLS matches played across five days the Soccerwise crew is here to keep you up to date. They break all the biggest performances from weekend starting at the top of the standings and the battle for home field advantage, to the race to get in. 6:35 NYCFC's Blue Lagoon Over Red Bulls 19:50 Thoughts On Red Bull Managing Director's Comments On MLS 27:20 Montreal's Playoff Push & Caden Clark's Resurgence 34:25 Minnesota Ends Western Conference Playoff Race 39:17 Shield Race Update 49:25...
Published 10/01/24