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College soccer remains a major part of the American soccer ecosystem, but the pathway to the pros and national teams is changing. David Gass talks with Philadelphia Union sporting director John Scheer and former Florida State head coach and Washington Spirit GM Mark Krikorian about where college soccer fits now, what it provides players and coaches, and how the U.S. can make the most of multiple pathways to the next level.
0:00 Intro
2:18 The Subs Bench: Jedi, Puskas, 2027 World Cup & Yanks Abroad
19:35 John Scheer: Why College Matters
23:56 College Development & Scouting
28:24 Blending Pro & College Pathways
34:54 College’s Role for Coaches
39:27 Mark Krikorian: The Best Path for the Women’s Game
42:41 The Jump from College to the Pros
46:01 Can the NWSL Develop Young Players?
48:16 College Soccer vs. the World
52:39 College Soccer's Development Challenges
1:00:15 Can College Soccer Still Thrive?

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Ashley Sanchez is putting herself right in the USWNT conversation, Boston is still trying to figure things out and the NWSL standings are getting very interesting. David Gass and Jordan Angeli dig into where the league stands, from Gotham's incredible run to San Diego's statement win over Utah and North Carolina's wild finish against Boston.
0:00 Jordan's Favorite Form of Transportation
2:42 Ashley Sanchez's USWNT Case
6:59 Sarah Schupansky to Boston
16:09 Esther González Heads to Saudi Arabia
21:23 The NWSL's New Tiers
32:56 San Diego Breaks Through Utah
42:43 Orlando's Defensive Masterclass
47:38 Croix Bethune Is on Fire
53:24 North Carolina's Wild Finish
1:00:05 Chicago Finds Goals & Games to Watch

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The MLS transfer market is moving fast, and Tom Bogert has plenty of scoops to break down. David Gass and Matt Doyle join him to dig into Seattle’s move for Dejan Joveljić, Eduard Löwen heading to San Jose and what the latest moves mean for the teams involved. Then they turn to the weekend, including Nashville’s record-setting pace and more from around MLS.
0:00 Intro & Leagues Cup Quarterfinals
5:56 Dejan Joveljić to Seattle
14:58 The Puzzle of Sporting KC’s Transfers
24:39 Eduard Löwen Heads to San Jose
33:03 St. Louis Expectations
42:23 Santi Rodríguez to Columbus
47:37 NYCFC's Nico Fernández Mercau Stays Put
52:10 Breel Embolo Arrives in Atlanta
57:33 Khaled El-Ahmad Moves from Minnesota to Austin
1:10:02 Nashville Riding Historic Pace
1:14:10 More MLS Weekend Notes

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David Gass sits down with former Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach and current Halifax Wanderers GM and head coach Vanni Sartini for the debut episode of Open Mic. Sartini opens up about his coaching journey, the USMNT, MLS and his vision for the future of the game in North America.
0:00 Welcome to Open Mic
2:20 New Chapter in Halifax
4:42 The Growth of Soccer in Canada
11:32 His Coaching Journey
14:55 Developing Better Coaches
19:40 Building the USMNT Identity
26:36 Fixing Italian Soccer
30:56 Inside the Vancouver Years
40:32 MLS Is the Best Place to Coach
45:05 Promotion & Relegation in MLS

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MLS is considering major changes to its playoff format, and David Gass and Tom Bogert dig into what it could mean for the league. They also discuss Mark McKenzie's move back to Philadelphia, Nashville's Shield push and the fallout from a heated Philadelphia-Miami matchup.
0:00 Intro
6:16 MLS Playoff Changes: Is It Too Much?
16:19 Mark McKenzie Coming Home
24:37 Sporting KC's Record Signing
29:46 Tom’s Ice Cream Shop Scoops
42:39 Nashville's Quest for the Shield
50:20 Philadelphia vs. Miami Gets Heated
1:00:21 Houston's Statement Win Over Vancouver
1:05:43 Midweek Games Rapid Fire

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