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Soccerwise is dedicated to covering the world of North American soccer with informed analysis on MLS, NWSL, the US National Teams, and everything else in between! Multiple times each week, you can join host David Gass, Tommy "Scoops" Bogert, and NWSL broadcaster Jordan Angeli as they break down the top matches, players, and stories in North American soccer, all while answering listener questions.

  1. 4 hr ago

    U.S. Soccerwise: USMNT vs. Australia Preview presented by Soccer.com

    The USMNT opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic win over Paraguay, but a much tougher challenge awaits against Australia. David Gass and Matt Doyle break down what made the U.S. performance against Paraguay so convincing, whether that level can be replicated against stronger opposition, and how the Americans match up with the Socceroos. The guys discuss Australia's impressive win over Turkey, the threat posed by Nestory Irankunda and Australia's transition attack, Christian Pulisic's fitness, lineup questions, tactical adjustments, and what could be one of the best atmospheres of the tournament in Seattle. 0:00 Intro 2:47 Revisiting Paraguay: The Performance, Process & Opportunity 11:17 Breaking Down Australia's Win Over Turkey & The Matchup 18:17 USMNT vs. Australia Tactical Battles 21:45 USMNT Starting XI & Christian Pulisic Update 24:32 Game Management, Tyler Adams & In-Game Adjustments 29:19 Group Scenarios, Seattle Atmosphere & What's at Stake 31:40 Australia's Underdog Mentality & Final Thoughts

    40 min

  2. 8 hr ago

    First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Haaland, Mbappe, Messi Goals Galore, England and Croatia Face Off

    Day 6 dazzled at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the stars took center stage. Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down Kylian Mbappé's record-breaking performance for France, Erling Haaland's standout World Cup debut for Norway and another milestone moment from Lionel Messi as Argentina opened its campaign. Then the crew looks ahead to another huge day of action, including England and Harry Kane's showdown with Croatia, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's tournament debut, Colombia's clash with Uzbekistan and what Cyle Larin's role could mean for Canada moving forward. 0:00 Three Big Things 8:47 Mbappé Breaks Another Record 19:01 Haaland's World Cup Arrival 27:24 Messi Hits Another Milestone 37:00 Jordan Pushes Austria to the Limit 43:05 Golden Boot Race Update 46:33 What Is Cyle Larin's Role for Canada? 50:14 Portugal and Ronaldo Against DR Congo 56:54 England vs. Croatia Preview 1:05:07 Ghana and Panama Meet in Toronto 1:07:56 Colombia Faces Uzbekistan 1:13:25 Closing Thoughts

    1hr 16min

  3. 1 day ago

    Believing in the Utah Royals w/ Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets

    David Gass welcomes Utah Royals head coach Jimmy Coenraets to the show today! The Royals are 2nd in the NWSL table at the summer break and lined up as a contender for the NWSL Shield. Gass and Coenraets chat about maintaining belief as the team was being built, recruitment strategy, the changes European coaches experience when moving to the NWSL and how Utah will approach the 2nd half of the NWSL season. 00:34 - Managing emotions as the Royals are gelling as a cohesive and winning team 01:38 - Managing the belief that Utah will get there one day in past seasons 03:48 - Biggest differences experienced between the Belgian League and the NWSL 07:06 - The impacts of Narumi Miura and Ana Tejada 10:27 - Building the new attacking core 12:03 - Activities during the extended summer break 15:11 - Player recruiting strategy in the NWSL 17:45 - Utah’s development pipeline 21:40 - Setting goals for the 2nd half of the NWSL season

    24 min

  4. 1 day ago

    First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Iranian World Cup Opener, Messi & Mbappe Begin & More

    Cape Verde delivers the shock of the 2026 World Cup by taking points off Spain, while Belgium and Egypt share the spoils and Saudi Arabia frustrates Uruguay and New Zealand and Iran with a wild match to cap off the night. Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass break it all down from a day of draws at the World Cup. Attention turns to France and Argentina as two of the tournament favorites begin their World Cup campaigns. Will France vs. Senegal deliver? Can Erling Haaland lead Norway on the game's biggest stage? And after one of the most remarkable qualifying journeys in recent memory, Iraq finally gets its World Cup moment. Plus, a stop in Lawrence, Kansas, Doyle's tactical breakdown on Lionel Messi and a discussion about who replaces César Montes at center back for Mexico. 0:00 Intro 2:15 Three Big Things 5:53 Tunisia Hires Hervé Renard & England Injury News 13:23 Cape Verde Stuns Spain 19:40 Saudi Arabia Frustrates Uruguay 25:55 Lukaku Rescues Belgium Against Egypt 32:10 Iran vs. New Zealand Delivers MLS After Dark Vibes 39:00 Algeria Finds a Home in Kansas 47:05 Who Replaces César Montes for Mexico? 49:50 South Korea's Hot Mic Controversy 52:05 France vs. Senegal Preview 56:29 Erling Haaland's World Cup Debut 1:00:12 Doyle’s Tactics Session: Argentina’s Messi System 1:02:30 Argentina Opens Against Algeria 1:05:18 Austria vs. Jordan Nightcap 1:07:17 Cape Verde’s GOAT Celebration

    1hr 11min

  5. 2 days ago

    First Touch '26 World Cup Daily Show: Tunisia Fires Coach, Japan-Netherlands Thriller & England Preview

    Day 5 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered more drama as Tunisia fired its coach, Japan and the Netherlands played one of the matches of the tournament and Germany put seven past Curaçao. Susannah Fuller and David Gass break down all the action from Groups E and F, including Sweden's red-hot attack and Ivory Coast's late win over Ecuador. Then Flo Lloyd-Hughes (The Cutback) joins the show to discuss the tournament so far, England's outlook, Harry Kane and the day's upcoming matches, including Spain vs. Cape Verde, Belgium vs. Egypt, Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia and Iran vs. New Zealand. 0:00 Intro 2:28 Three Big Things 7:39 Breaking News: Tunisia Fires Coach 13:12 Gyökeres-Isak Partnership Powers Sweden 18:11 Germany Scores Seven, Curaçao Gets Its Moment 23:43 Japan and Netherlands Deliver a Classic 30:18 Ivory Coast Strikes Late 36:49 Top 5 Kit Matchups 48:38 Flo Lloyd-Hughes on England, Harry Kane and the World Cup 1:06:46 Mexico's Unofficial Mascot: Merlin 1:08:41 Uruguay Faces Saudi Arabia 1:11:44 Spain Enters the Tournament 1:14:28 Belgium Meets Egypt 1:19:09 New Zealand Faces a Big Challenge

    1hr 25min

  6. 3 days ago

    First Touch ’26 World Cup Daily Show: World Cup Fever Builds

    Day 4 of the World Cup here we go. Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down Qatar's dramatic draw with Switzerland, Brazil and Morocco's heavyweight showdown, Scotland's first World Cup win in 28 years and Australia's statement victory over Turkiye led by Nestory Irankunda. Plus, Doyle reacts to the USMNT's opening win and looks ahead to Game 2 as the crew previews Germany vs. Curaçao, Netherlands vs. Japan, Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador and more from another packed day at the World Cup. 0:00 Gass Celebrates the Knicks 4:46 Three Big Things 10:06 Qatar's Dramatic First World Cup Point 14:11 Brazil-Morocco Lives Up to the Hype 19:06 Scotland's Historic World Cup Win 23:12 Irankunda Sparks Australia Past Turkiye 28:55 Doyle on the USMNT and Game Two 34:04 Can Curaçao Challenge Germany? 37:03 Netherlands Meets Japan 40:04 Ivory Coast-Ecuador Showdown 45:00 Sweden Faces Tunisia 48:48 Merlin the Duck in Mexico City

    51 min

  7. 4 days ago

    First Touch ’26 World Cup Daily Show: USMNT's Statement Win, Brazil-Morocco Showdown

    Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Michele Giannone break down the USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup, discuss Canada's first-ever World Cup point in their game against Bosnia & Herzegovina and preview today's matches headlined by Morocco vs. Brazil. 0:00 USMNT's Statement Win Over Paraguay 22:26 Folarin Balogun's Golden Boot Race & USA Standouts 37:40 Canada's Tournament-Opening Draw 47:58 Qatar vs. Switzerland Preview 50:52 Brazil vs. Morocco Showdown 1:05:50 Haiti vs. Scotland Matchup 1:13:15 Australia vs. Turkiye Breakdown 1:19:20 Final Thoughts

    1hr 23min

  8. 4 days ago

    USMNT v Paraguay World Cup Postgame Show Presented By Soccer.com

    The United States opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in one of the most impressive performances in modern USMNT history. David Gass and Michele Giannone break down Christian Pulisic's starring role, standout performances from Malik Tillman and Folarin Balogun, Mauricio Pochettino's impact, and what the statement victory means for the Americans' chances of making a deep run on home soil. Plus, was this the best World Cup performance the U.S. has produced in the modern era?

    42 min
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Soccerwise is dedicated to covering the world of North American soccer with informed analysis on MLS, NWSL, the US National Teams, and everything else in between! Multiple times each week, you can join host David Gass, Tommy "Scoops" Bogert, and NWSL broadcaster Jordan Angeli as they break down the top matches, players, and stories in North American soccer, all while answering listener questions.

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  • Creator
    Kickback Soccer Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    382
  • Rating
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