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Soccerwise | U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL

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MLS
NWSL
Major League Soccer
World Cup
United States Men's National Team
Inter Miami
United States
World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi
Argentina
Mexico
United States Men's National Soccer Team
Gotham FC
MLS Cup
Brazil
Vancouver Whitecaps
Morocco
Atlanta United
Canada
Nashville SC

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... more

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Back in Columbus after two years with Bournemouth’s multi-club owners, Tim Bezbatchenko knows where MLS already holds its own against European clubs, and where it doesn’t. Gass, Tom and Doyle ask him how the league’s roster rules should change, and h... more

Two games left, Decision Day next weekend, and New York and Seattle are in must-win mode as a jumble of clubs fight for the last postseason spots. Gass, Tom and Doyle, fresh off a wild midweek, debate which clubs hold their nerve and whether anyone o... more

Where does the USMNT pool stand now that so many U.S. players have reached Europe’s top leagues? David Gass and Charlie Boehm dig into how far it has come and what Mauricio Pochettino weighs ahead of his November roster.

Joe Scally at Borussia Mönch... more

The Shield is Gotham’s to lose and San Diego’s to steal, three teams for the last spot and the final seeding all to be decided on NWSL Decision Day. David Gass and Jordan Angeli are back together again to break down the best final day in the NWSL in ... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Beattie
Former Scotland international and WSL champion, CBS analyst, and breast cancer survivor
CBS
Episode: Why Jen Beattie Speaks Up About Breast Cancer | Open Mic
Brian Dunseth
Former professional soccer player and soccer broadcaster
Episode: USMNT & USWNT: Who Makes the Cut? | U.S. Soccerwise
Kacey White
Former professional soccer player, coach and broadcaster
Episode: USMNT & USWNT: Who Makes the Cut? | U.S. Soccerwise
Jessica Charman
Soccer play-by-play commentator for Apple TV and NWSL broadcaster
Apple TV
Episode: 3 Teams, 2 Games: NWSL Shield Race | NWSL Soccerwise
Becki Tweed
Assistant coach with the San Diego Wave and former head coach
San Diego Wave
Episode: Open Mic | Becki Tweed on What Makes the San Diego Wave Different
Brianna Pinto
Professional soccer player, Chicago Stars
Chicago Stars
Episode: U.S. Soccerwise | What Spain Revealed About the USWNT
Lisa Carlin
CBS reporter, sideline and Attacking Third analyst
CBS, ION (NWSL broadcasts)
Episode: NWSL Soccerwise | NWSL Sideline Stories & Angel City’s Turnaround
Saskia Webber
World Cup winner, Angel City broadcaster and part-time owner
Angel City FC
Episode: NWSL Soccerwise | NWSL Sideline Stories & Angel City’s Turnaround
Walker Zimmerman
Centre Back for Toronto FC and member of the USMNT
Toronto FC / U.S. Men's National Team
Episode: US Soccerwise | USMNT’S Young Stars Shine Against Chile

Hosts

David Gass
Host with long-running involvement in North American soccer analysis and coverage across MLS, US Soccer, and related leagues.
Tom Bogert
Co-host and MLS transfer expert with extensive MLS & player transfer insight.
Matt Doyle
Co-host and MLS analyst known for deep tactical and roster-level commentary.
Jordan Angeli
Co-host and NWSL broadcaster, providing player perspective and league insight.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 661 ratings
  • Tom Looks Like French Author Honoré de Balzac

    And for all intents and purposes his writing style is the same. I suspect he's a direct relative. Anyway this is a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CraftOrNothing
    United States24 days ago
  • Thank you for wider US soccer coverage

    Really enjoy interviews on Friday that started recently. Vanni Sartini is excellent. Grateful to hear from the others on the US soccer scene!! Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NCSUis#1
    United Statesa month ago
  • First Touch with Susanna Fuller

    Excellent daily WC recap - the rest of show is also good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prsopect Farms
    United States3 months ago
  • First Touch is my Best Thing

    I love First Touch. It is my go-to pod for everything World Cup. I never miss it. David, Matt, Michele, Eric, Susan deliver the best content that I need. Thank you Soccerwise!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    futbal1967
    Canada4 months ago
  • Smarter and savvy

    I’ve followed Matt Doyle’s writing for a long time and am happy to have found him and this crew of commentators. The perspective as well as the approach is so much more realistic and analytical on the realities of the game in the US and the world but well beyond the surface level perception that you see everywhere else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian Kopinski
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Audio quality and host dynamics can be uneven; some episodes feel rushed or noisy.
Great for fans who want thorough coverage and scoops across US soccer.
Hosts are passionate, smart, and entertaining with consistently high-level soccer insight.
Deep MLS/NWSL analysis with strong insider vibes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#14
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#41
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#233
Italy/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#35
South Korea/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#100
South Africa/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#177
Sweden/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Open Mic | Becki Tweed on What Makes the San Diego Wave Different
Q: What is the value for a good NWSL player of going to a youth national team, and when does it make the most sense?
Tweed says the decision depends on each player's development and requires guidance. She believes the U-20 World Cup is valuable, but says it should be held during a FIFA window so players and clubs are not forced to choose between club and country.
Open Mic | Becki Tweed on What Makes the San Diego Wave Different
Q: What is the next stage to help players who are not playing first-team minutes in the NWSL?
Tweed says development pathways in the U.S. are individual because players mature at different rates and the college system offers a distinct route. She sees value in clubs, colleges, and other soccer organizations collaborating around players' development, while recognizing that there is no single ideal pathway.
USMNT & USWNT: Who Makes the Cut? | U.S. Soccerwise
Q: What do you make of what it was for the US and sort of what the biggest takeaways are?
White praises Emma Hayes's ability to balance empathy with clear expectations and says the Spain matches offered useful testing, even if the team was not fully cohesive. She stresses that the goal is to build cohesion for the right moment before the World Cup.
USMNT & USWNT: Who Makes the Cut? | U.S. Soccerwise
Q: How far away is Kevin Sullivan in your mind right now from being not a future play, but the best case scenario to start for the USMNT in a must-win big matchup today?
Dunseth says Sullivan has exceptional technical ability, strength and defensive work rate, and should continue to be integrated into the team. He sees him as an impact player rather than a necessary starter, while allowing that a start would not be surprising.
Why Jen Beattie Speaks Up About Breast Cancer | Open Mic
Q: What would you say to somebody who recently got that news?
Beattie recommends leaning on people, staying off the internet, trusting doctors, not comparing one person's cancer experience with another's, finding moments of joy, and allowing every emotion.

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This show delivers deep, data-driven North American soccer analysis across MLS, NWSL, and US national teams, with frequent discussions of league formats, player moves, and development pathways. Episodes balance tactical breakdowns, transfer chatter, and governance or strategic questions shaping the soccer landscape, often featuring guests and regulars who bring insider perspectives from coaching, broadcasting, and media coverage. A notable strength is the willingness to tackle big-picture topics—like league structure, schedule changes, and national-team pipelines—while maintaining accessible takes for both hardcore fans and general listeners seeking practical insights for teams, sponsors, and fans alike.

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Recent guests on Soccerwise include:

1. Jen Beattie
2. Brian Dunseth
3. Kacey White
4. Jessica Charman
5. Becki Tweed
6. Brianna Pinto
7. Lisa Carlin
8. Saskia Webber

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