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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 Intro
0:21 San Diego’s Approach to Developing Young Players
4:23 Balancing Winning with Long-Term Growth
6:24 The Many Roads to Pro Soccer
10:39 Why It’s So Hard to Become a Coach in the U.S.
14:55 Inside San Diego’s Playing Philosophy
17:51 The NWSL’s Evolution on the Field
21:14 What Sets the NWSL Apart
25:39 Trinity Byars’ Breakout Season
29:20 Mimi Van Zanten’s Impact
31:47 Kenza Dali’s Influence in San Diego
35:03 The U-20 World Cup Question
37:18 Becki’s Journey Through Coaching

Nashville is inching closer to the Supporters Shield, but how does the other top teams in MLS stack up? David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle assess which teams belong among the league’s top tier and examine the teams battling for the final playoff spots, including Colorado’s struggles to turn potential into results. Plus, Columbus and Cincinnati meet for another edition of the Hell is Real Derby, this time with major playoff implications.
0:00 Intro
8:37 St. Louis & Vancouver: A Playoff Preview?
14:45 Miami Finding Form
22:05 Eastern Conference Playoff Battles
24:57 The Same Old MLS Playoff Race & Golden Boot Draft
31:35 What Makes Nashville So Good?
34:58 Philadelphia’s Evolution
44:25 Colorado’s Promise Isn’t Translating to Results
55:06 What Happened to San Diego?
58:52 The East’s Playoff Race Tightens
1:05:49 Hell Is Real: More Than Bragging Rights
1:13:00 Playoff Comeback That Changed the Rivalry
1:17:17 Cincinnati’s Rise in MLS

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What did the USWNT learn from its two friendlies against the reigning World Cup champions Spain? Chicago Stars midfielder Brianna Pinto joins David Gass to break down the performances, Mal Swanson’s return and Ashley Sanchez’s comeback. From defining the U.S. style of play to exploring Emma Hayes’ options across the back line and midfield, there’s plenty to unpack as the squad turns its attend to World Cup qualifying and the road to 2027.

St. Louis matches MLS’s all-time unbeaten streak, and the Philadelphia Union just can’t lose. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle are back to dig into St. Louis’ remarkable turnaround, the Union’s hot streak, the questions facing LAFC after a draw with Vancouver, and what stood out from another eventful weekend in MLS.
0:00 Intro
8:49 St. Louis’ Historic Run Continues
20:53 The Race for the Western Conference
25:07 Kévin Denkey Carrying FC Cincinnati
28:56 Late Canadian Classique Comeback
35:22 Toronto’s Playoff Push Starts Now
40:13 André Luiz Arrives as Portland’s Struggles
52:14 Philadelphia’s Unstoppable Run Under Ryan Richter
58:23 Chicago Finds Away, NYCFC Falls Apart
1:05:34 Charlotte: Dark Horse in the East?
1:14:04 LAFC Still Can’t Find Another Gear

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David Gass and Jordan Angeli look back at some of the biggest NWSL trades from the 2026 season and talk about how those moves have played out for the players and the clubs involved. Then they look ahead to next season with a few dream moves of their own, before revisiting their preseason predictions to see what they got right, and where they missed the mark. For the full breakdown of Cat Bush’s trade grades, head to our Instagram: @swwomenfc.
0:00 International Break Special
4:23 NWSL Trade Grades
10:41 Claire Hutton: Bay’s Big Win
15:29 Croix Bethune: A Win for Everyone
22:00 Ludmila: Difficult Fit for San Diego
29:43 Jordyn Huitema: Did Chicago Overpay?
34:03 Emily Sams: New Opportunity
37:49 Dream Moves for Next Season
45:53 Revisiting Our Preseason Predictions

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