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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, Matt Doyle, 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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- 3 days ago1h 30m
Decision Day & A Chat with Columbus NWSL GM Lucy Rushton | NWSL Soccerwise
The final NWSL weekend of the regular season looms large with the entire table still undecided. David Gass and Jordan Angeli preview NWSL’s Decision Day weekend ahead with playoff berths, seeding and the NWSL Shield still up for grabs. New changes to the HIP rule and reactions to ESPN’s NWSL Anonymous GM survey yields interesting results.The show caps off with a conversation with Columbus NWSL’s newly announced GM, Lucy Rushton. Lucy's first steps to building a club from scratch, what she learned at Bay FC, the next 18 months towards first kick, her old club Atlanta United joining the NWSL and where she hopes Columbus can push the NWSL towards.00:00 - David and Jordan gather for the first time in a month05:16 - New changes to HIP Rule10:51 - Reactions to the ESPN NWSL Anonymous GM Survey17:22 - Ballon d’Or Results and Reactions24:20 - Decision Day Preview29:46 - Gotham vs. Utah, Battle for the NWSL Shield35:52 - San Diego vs. Bay FC43:05 - Seattle vs. Orlando, The Fight for the final playoff spots49:27 - Denver vs. North Carolina, Can Ashley Sanchez win MVP if NC doesn’t make the playoffs?57:43 - The Rest of the Decision Day slate01:04:39 - Lucy Rushton joins the show!01:08:14 - First steps when building a club in expansion01:11:37 - What Lucy has learned managing across MLS and NWSL01:13:26 - How spending will go in the NWSL with mechanisms like the HIP rule01:14:32 - Excitement over the training center01:17:50 - What Lucy learned at Bay FC01:20:02 - Mapping out the next 18 months towards first kick01:24:22 - Lucy’s thoughts on her old club Atlanta United joining NWSL01:25:49 - Where she hopes Columbus can push NWSL01:28:10 - CloseFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
- 4 days ago1h 19m
Is Nashville SC’s Season the Best MLS Has Seen?
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 Nashville5:40 How Good is This Nashville Team?15:20 Record Chase and Sustained Success 20:53 Coach of the Year: Callaghan or Damet29:45 Messi and the MVP Ballot33:26 Defender and Goalkeeper of the Year37:35 El Trafico and the Galaxy’s Struggles42:58 New England Beats Philly44:47 Montreal’s Cup Final and What’s Next49:37 Should Saputo Sell the Club?55:17 Racing for the East’s Final Spots1:04:32 Orlando’s Defense and the NYCFC Penalty1:09:55 West Race: Galaxy, RSL and Portland1:16:28 Staggered Kickoffs and the Apple TV EraSoccerwise is your home for the sharpest coverage of American soccer, covering MLS, NWSL and U.S. Soccer. Watch, listen and follow everywhere: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq Subscribe on YouTube and comment, or follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating or review. It helps more fans find the show.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Why Jen Beattie Speaks Up About Breast Cancer
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.Breast Cancer Now: https://www.instagram.com/breastcancernow/ Novartis UK:https://www.instagram.com/novartisuk/ 0:00 Jen Beattie and the Survivor Label6:31 Diagnosis at Arsenal During COVID11:49 What Surprised Jen About Breast Cancer?14:19 Self-Checks and Why She Speaks Up16:41 Her Team Hears the News and Shows Up19:36 Finding Joy During Treatment23:29 Guilt and Avoidance With Loved Ones25:59 Therapy for Spiraling Thoughts31:14 How Much Football Did She Miss?33:17 Scanxiety and Trusting Your Body Again40:00 Life After Cancer 44:25 From Playing to Broadcasting at CBS47:31 Advice for Someone Facing Breast Cancer49:38 Early Detection and Her PartnershipsSoccerwise is your home for the sharpest coverage of American soccer, covering MLS, NWSL and U.S. Soccer. Watch, listen and follow everywhere: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq Subscribe on YouTube and comment, or follow Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave a rating or review. Its helps more fans find the show.
- 1 weeks ago55 min
How Did St. Louis Grind Their Way to an Open Cup Trophy?
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.Soccerwise is your home for the sharpest coverage of American soccer, covering MLS, NWSL and U.S. Soccer. Watch, listen and follow everywhere: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq. Subscribe on YouTube and comment, or follow Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave a rating or review. Its helps more fans find the show.0:00 American Soccer Has Come a Long Way5:33 Open Cup Legacy & Traveling Fans11:40 St. Louis Grinded To A Trophy Without Its Stars17:08 Courtois Too Cautious in the Final?19:40 Crew Needs a Center Back, Midfielder21:31 Front Office Behind St. Louis’ Run25:48 Will Players Want to Join St. Louis?28:48 Division Rivalries: Fun or Overkill?30:55 War Stories from Open Cup Finals Past36:05 The Playoff Line, Columbus Letdown Risk43:43 Inner Circle: Where St. Louis Fits51:53 Cavan Sullivan Starts vs. Mexico?
- 1 weeks ago1h 20m
USMNT & USWNT: Who Makes the Cut?
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?For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
- 1 weeks ago54 min
3 Teams, 2 Games: NWSL Shield Race | NWSL Soccerwise
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 Charman3:17 Crest Cup Announcement7:07 Atlanta City FC Branding & Richard Gunney Hire12:32 Columbus Tabs Lucy Rushton as GM15:55 Gift Monday’s New Contract with Boston17:52 Maddie Dahlien Out for the Season19:37 Orlando Eliminated 24:26 Angel City’s Comeback against Denver27:40 Washington Denies Gotham the Shield31:03 Seattle Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive33:03 San Diego Knocks off North Carolina34:58 Three-Team Shield Race39:23 Predicting the Final Eight44:40 The Penultimate NWSL WeekendFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
- 1 weeks ago1h 14m
MLS Soccerwise | Toronto’s Playoff Push & Columbus Wins Hell is Real
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 Intro6:54 Toronto’s Late Playoff Push15:41 Hell Is Real: Columbus Downs Cincinnati21:12 Cincinnati’s Troubles & Evander’s Slump32:42 Orlando, Miami & the Eastern Conference Picture41:40 Vancouver Rises as the West Shifts46:01 Western Conference Six-Pointer Draws51:35 The Copa Tejas Stoppage-Time Chaos54:47 San Jose Back in the Playoffs58:05 What the Open Cup Final Means 1:05:21 St. Louis’ Lineup Questions 1:09:01 How Columbus & St. Louis Match UpFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
- 2 weeks ago40 min
Open Mic | Becki Tweed on What Makes the San Diego Wave Different
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 Intro0:21 San Diego’s Approach to Developing Young Players4:23 Balancing Winning with Long-Term Growth6:24 The Many Roads to Pro Soccer10:39 Why It’s So Hard to Become a Coach in the U.S.14:55 Inside San Diego’s Playing Philosophy17:51 The NWSL’s Evolution on the Field21:14 What Sets the NWSL Apart25:39 Trinity Byars’ Breakout Season29:20 Mimi Van Zanten’s Impact 31:47 Kenza Dali’s Influence in San Diego 35:03 The U-20 World Cup Question37:18 Becki’s Journey Through Coaching
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