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David Gass, Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert open up the Soccerwise Discord mailbag for a wide-ranging conversation on MLS and the USMNT. From Cavan Sullivan’s future with Manchester City, the direction of MLS and some of the league’s most memorable characters, the guys tackle all your hard-hitting questions and chat a little St. Louis CITY SC along the way. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Tom’s First Trip to St. Louis 7:56 St. Louis City’s Hot Streak 15:20 MLS News Blast 27:33 Cavan Sullivan’s Man City Future 36:50 Global vs. MLS USMNT XIs 49:57 MLS Mascots & Best Assistant Coaches 56:55 Minecraft with MLS Coaches 1:00:31 The Future of MLS 1:09:36 Shield Points, FC Dallas & LAFC Coach News 1:16:45 MLS’ Biggest Sliding Doors Moment 1:20:31 Greatest MLS Shithousers 1:26:37 Building An All-Left-Footed MLS XI For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

David Gass is joined by USMNT and Toronto FC defender Walker Zimmerman as well as former Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini to break down the USMNT’s latest window, from the attacking performances against Chile to the emergence of young talent. They discuss Gio Reyna’s growing role, who might fill Tim Ream’s shoes at center back, Sebastian Berhalter’s impact and the impressive play of Julian Hall and Cavan Sullivan before previewing the upcoming match against Mexico. 0:00 Intro 3:32 Breaking Down the Chile Win 7:14 Gio Reyna Finding His Place 11:24 Tim Ream’s Legacy 13:12 The Center Back Question 19:59 Julian Hall’s Breakthrough 26:20 Sebastian Berhalter’s Rise 37:24 Cavan Sullivan Making His Mark 42:12 The USMNT’s Development Pipeline 46:24 Looking Ahead to Mexico For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

The USWNT roster is here. David Gass and Jordan Angeli discuss the return of Ashley Sanchez as well as several surprises and notable omissions for a big set of games for the USWNT against Spain in October. Plus, the newest NWSL team in Atlanta gets a name and crest, Sanchez ties the NWSL single-season scoring record and the playoff race continues to heat up. 0:00 Intro 2:05 The Return of Ashley Sanchez 7:31 First Time Call-Ups 17:32 Goalie Wars 21:47 Surprising USWNT Omissions 29:52 Atlanta City FC 38:21 Chasing the NWSL Scoring Record 43:47 Kansas City: The Comeback Kids 50:15 Angel City’s Surge Continues 53:58 Seattle Back in the Race 57:21 Weekend Preview: Gotham vs. Angel City & Seattle vs. North Carolina For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

LAFC have fired Mark Dos Santos with the playoffs approaching, raising questions about the club’s next move and whether Wilfried Nancy could be the answer. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle also breakdown the USMNT’s young stars after a 4-1 win against Peru, before diving into Philadelphia’s continued surge and the latest twists and turns in the MLS playoff race. 0:00 Intro 2:28 LAFC Fires Dos Santos 12:17 The Wilfried Nancy Question 26:50 Takeaways from USMNT vs. Peru 35:24 Young Kids Showed Out 45:32 Chile Up Next 48:23 Rookies from College Goal-Scoring Quiz 53:56 Philadelphia’s Incredible Run 59:23 Who’s Still Alive in the East? 1:06:32 Wide Open Western Conference 1:10:13 Colorado’s Collapse & Noonan’s Future For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Randy Waldrum, the current technical director of Pitt women’s soccer, has coached from the high school level to the World Cup, with stop in college, professional soccer and the international game along the way. He joins David Gass to discuss the evolution of college soccer, his experiences coaching Trinidad & Tobago and Nigeria, and the Super Falcons remarkable run at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. 0:00 Intro 0:56 A Career Around the World 3:24 Evolution of College Soccer 11:18 The Changing Landscape of Women’s College Soccer 15:38 How does the ACC Stacks Up Globally? 18:34 Rethinking the College Soccer Calendar 27:17 Coaching Trinidad & Tobago 33:57 The Nigeria Job He Didn’t Know He Had 37:48 Why Take the Nigeria Job? 40:01 The Super Falcons World Cup Run 48:47 Navigating the Nigerian Turmoil 52:15 The Future of African Women’s Soccer For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Pochettino’s new USMNT era begins with 12 newcomers and a lot of youth for this extended camp. David Gass and Brian Dunseth break down the roster changes, the opportunities for a new generation of players, and what to watch for across games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada. 0:00 Intro 2:44 The Extended Window 7:19 Building the USMNT Culture 10:43 Pulisic, McKennie & Missing Players 14:42 The Pipeline to the USMNT 18:29 Yunus Musah Returns 26:18 Gio Reyna’s Next Chapter 29:52 The Four-Game Plan 38:57 New Kids on the Block 52:13 Defining the USMNT Identity For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

The New England Revolution are making a serious push in the East as MLS heads into a huge weekend in the playoff race, with international absences making an impact. David Gass and Tom Bogert dig into what’s behind the Revs’ rise, changes coming in the global player market, and Inter Miami’s growing place in the soccer world. 0:00 Intro 6:38 USMNT’s Next Generation 12:58 Canada’s Injury News 15:02 The Revs Are For Real 24:42 Brazil’s New Player Rules 33:18 MLS Free Agency 39:23 Playoff Race & International Absences 51:54 Columbus vs. Miami 55:06 Miami Goes Global For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Vlatko Andonovski is taking over in Chicago, but what does that arrival actually mean for the Stars? David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the long-term project, the coaching search and what comes next before getting into Kansas City’s dip and a weekend that saw Angel City surge into the playoff picture. 0:00 Intro 1:47 San Diego & Tierna Davidson are Must-Watch 7:26 What Vlatko’s Arrival Means for Chicago 16:16 Chicago’s Search for a Head Coach 22:21 What’s Going on with Kansas City? 27:18 Bay FC’s New Chief Football Officer 31:00 Angel City Rising 39:53 Denver Keeps Its Playoff Push Alive 46:45 Gotham Clinches a Playoff Spot 57:18 Why Has Ashley Sanchez Been So Good? 1:02:25 San Diego Rolls On, Portland Finds Its Attack 1:07:34 Biggest Games of the NWSL Weekend For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

The kids are making noise in MLS. Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall, Peyton Miller and the next wave of young American stars are making noise in MLS. Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert dig into what’s next for the USMNT’s teenagers, talk about Nashville clinching a playoff spot, the tightening place race and whether St. Louis has emerged as Vancouver’s biggest challenger out West. 0:00 Intro 1:42 Philly’s Stunning Comeback 8:49 MLS’ Young Stars 19:45 USMNT’s Next Generation 31:21 Brad Stuver Keeps Austin Alive 33:50 The Crowded Western Conference 41:16 Playoff Picture out East 46:58 What’s Wrong with New York City FC? 52:42 Nashville Clinches 57:19 Questioning LAFC, San Jose and Miami 1:08:51 St. Louis vs. Vancouver 1:19:46 MLS Managers Five-a-Side For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Paul Kennedy has been covering American soccer for 55 years, from the days when finding a game on TV was nearly impossible to the 2026 World Cup. He joins Open Mic to share the stories from his career, the people and games that stuck with him, and his perspective on American soccer today. 0:00 Intro 0:46 How Paul Kennedy Became a Soccer Writer 9:22 Finding the Game Through College Soccer 13:24 From Law School to Soccer America 16:13 Covering Soccer in the 80s 21:08 Career Highlights, Favorite People & Games 27:17 The Great “What If?” 33:05 Unsung Heroes of Soccer in the U.S. 36:17 The USMNT Before the 1990 World Cup 39:54 Has Soccer Made It in America? 44:39 The Future of American Soccer 51:48 55 Years of Soccer America & Paul’s Favorite Story For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Alejandro Bedoya joins Tom & Gass to celebrate some of his youngins making the USMNT Roster. Then they react to the USOC semifinals and look ahead to the weekend

The NWSL is getting weird and crazy, and Jordan Angeli and David Gass are back together to try and make sense of this unpredictable league. Houston is searching for a new direction, Orlando makes a major commitment to Barbra Banda, and the playoff race is tightening every week. The stretch run is here, and nobody seems ready to make it easy. 0:00 Intro 0:42 Gass is Back 4:34 Houston Cleans House 20:42 Utah Finds a Way 29:09 Barbra Banda is Staying in Orlando 37:01 Washington’s Missing Piece 45:24 Macario Out, Bonansea In 53:18 Is San Diego Peaking? 57:05 Angel City & Denver Go Wild 1:04:32 Playoff Race Heats Up For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Cavan Sullivan is making his case for the USMNT after another jaw-dropping performance, St. Louis is the hottest team in MLS and the Western Conference race is getting interesting. David Gass, Matt Doyle and special guest Andrew Wiebe discuss the Shield race, a surging FC Dallas and some intriguing games on the docket for this week, including the U.S. Open Cup semifinals. 0:00 Intro 5:15 Soccerwise MLS Media Collective 15:43 Rebirth of San Jose Earthquakes 25:25 Sporting KC Gets A Win 34:49 Cavan Sullivan is Cinema 55:42 St. Louis Keeps Rolling 1:08:28 Here Comes Dallas & Logan Farrington 1:17:03 Nashville In the Shield Driver’s Seat 1:21:53 Columbus vs. Orlando in Open Cup 1:27:08 Open Cup Semis: Colorado vs. St. Louis 1:33:43 Canadian Championship & Campeones Cup For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Mary Harvey has seen the women’s game from almost every angle in her career, as a USWNT goalkeeper to FIFA leader and WPS executive. Today, she leads the Center for Sport and Human Rights, and she joins Open Mic to talk about the evolution of women’s soccer, the lessons of its past and where the game goes next. 0:00 Intro 1:26 The 1991 World Cup 4:57 Harvey’s Journey to the USWNT 7:58 How 1991 Changed Women’s Soccer 11:53 Inside the 1996 USWNT 16:25 From Player to FIFA Leader 24:11 How World Cups Drive Development 28:26 What Happened to WPS? 35:12 The Future of the Women’s Game 41:51 The Responsibility of Each USWNT Generation 44:46 Sport, Human Rights & the 2026 World Cup 57:30 Harvey’s Favorite Sporting Events For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

David Gass is back and is joined by Matt Doyle to break down MLS’ summer transfer window, the record spending, and the league’s place in the global market. Then they dive into the playoff race, from Nashville vs. Vancouver for the Supporters’ Shield to the contenders and the teams that could make a run to the postseason. 0:00 Gass is Back from Peru 7:28 What Happened in the MLS Transfer Window? 11:30 The Numbers & MLS in the Global Market 20:11 The MLS Grind is Setting In 25:57 Battle for the Shield: Nashville vs. Vancouver 33:57 Western Conference Contenders 39:00 Can San Jose Put It All Together? 42:49 Colorado, Seattle & West’s Playoff Picture 47:35 Philadelphia & Orlando’s Postseason Prospects 52:02 Toronto FC & Josh Sargent’s Fever Dream 55:50 Final Musings For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq