Soccerwise

The day has finally arrived and Susannah Fuller, Matt Doyle and David Gass give you all their fun soccer picks and predictions heading into the 2026 World Cup. They talk a little US and Canada with a special tactical breakdown from Doyle and a special World Cup simulation before the crew previews the first games of the tournament: Mexico against South Africa and a showdown between South Korea and Czechia.
0:00 Intro
4:53 1 Wish for this World Cup
9:36 The Tourney Favorites
15:40 The Dark Horses
22:00 Vibes SC Picks
26:26 Football Manager World Cup simulation
30:15 Talkin’ USMNT
35:57 Canada’s Prospects
40:07 Doyle’s Tactical Segment
43:52 Mexico vs. South Africa
53:15 South Korea vs. Czechia
59:55 Declan Rice Sunburn

David Gass and Matt Doyle are joined by Tom Bogert from California to preview the USMNT's opening match against Paraguay. Tom shares the latest from camp, while the group breaks down Paraguay, projects Mauricio Pochettino's lineup and discusses the biggest questions facing the U.S. ahead of its World Cup opener.
0:00 Revisiting the Last USMNT-Paraguay Matchup & Group Outlook
8:07 Tom Bogert's USMNT Camp Report & Musings
22:16 Projecting Pochettino's Starting XI
28:52 Breaking Down the Paraguay Matchup
37:31 Key Lineup Decisions
48:13 Final Expectations Before Kickoff
55:00 Canada and Mexico Talk

David Gass, Matt Doyle, Susannah Fuller and Tom Bogert go live from Soccer House in Chicago for a World Cup Golden Boot Draft, building their teams and predicting which stars will lead the tournament in goals. The group also discusses breakout candidates, tournament favorites, favorite World Cup memories and the fan cultures that make the tournament special.
Please note: This episode was recorded live at Soccer House in Chicago ahead of the World Cup. Audio quality may differ from our standard studio recordings.

The World Cup is almost here, and David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the biggest questions facing the U.S. and Canada before the tournament begins. From the USMNT's final tune-up against Germany to Canada's injury concerns and roster questions, the guys look at where both teams stand with the World Cup just around the corner. Finally, a look at MLS's growing presence on the global stage as players from across the league prepare to represent their countries at the World Cup.
0:00 World Cup Countdown & USMNT Expectations
9:47 Germany as the Final Test
17:38 Freese, Turner & the Goalkeeper Decision
23:30 Projecting Pochettino's Starting XI
29:02 The Striker Spot and Other Lineup Questions
36:09 World Cup Soccer Fandom Moment
41:19 Canada's World Cup Outlook
52:51 MLS at the World Cup

The NWSL heads into the World Cup break, and it's the perfect time to take stock of the league. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the biggest takeaways from the weekend, including where teams like Washington, Orlando, Utah, Portland and North Carolina stand as the season reaches its midway point. The duo also discusses the latest league news, from the NWSL Championship heading to Washington, D.C., to the USWNT goalkeeper picture. Then it's time for the latest NWSL Power Rankings and a look at the players and coaches making their case for midseason awards.
0:00 Intro & Weekend Overview
4:30 Jordan at Audi Field & Washington's Big Weekend
9:17 Washington vs. Seattle Breakdown
15:31 Orlando Wins, But Banda Concerns Loom
20:26 Utah's Rise Continues
26:19 Portland's Path to Contention
30:16 The 8-Second Rule and NWSL Rule Debates
35:48 North Carolina's Win at Angel City
42:02 USWNT Goalkeepers & NWSL Championship Heads to D.C.
48:18 Who's No. 1? NWSL Power Rankings
1:03:23 Midseason Award Races