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The latest USWNT roster is here, and David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the return of Triple Espresso, the biggest roster questions, and how the squad is taking shape moving forward. They also discuss Alexia Putellas and NWSL’s pursuit of global stars, Club América winning the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, Utah extending its unbeaten run, Kansas City looking more like itself again, and the biggest matches before the World Cup break.
0:00 World Cup Programming Updates
6:34 Triple Espresso is Back
10:37 USWNT Forward Depth
16:39 Goalkeeper Battle
18:23 Defensive Depth & Midfield Questions
21:27 Brazil as a World Cup Test
23:37 Alexia Putellas & NWSL’s Pursuit of Global Stars
32:52 Club América Wins CONCACAF W Champions Cup
41:30 Utah Keeps Rolling
47:13 Kansas City Looks Like Itself Again
51:33 Houston-Angel City & Orlando-San Diego Recap
58:41 Weekend Preview & Best Matchups

As FOX officially revealed the USMNT World Cup roster, David Gass and Matt Doyle went live to hang out, talk soccer, and chat through the squad, the World Cup, and the state of the game in America ahead of the tournament this summer. A wide-ranging Soccerwise conversation ahead of the biggest tournament in the world.

Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT World Cup roster is here, and the debates are already underway. David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Tom Bogert break down the biggest roster surprises, concerns about the squad balance, and what the selections say about Pochettino’s approach heading into the World Cup.
The crew also digs into Nashville’s Supporters’ Shield form, Inter Miami’s wild 6-4 win over Philadelphia, Columbus finding its footing again, Charlotte moving on from Wilfried Zaha, and some of the biggest MLS storylines before the World Cup break.
0:00 Intro
7:38 USMNT World Cup Roster Reaction
15:34 Too Many Defenders, Not Enough Midfielders?
28:06 Who Starts in Midfield?
39:46 Nashville Leads the Shield Race
47:03 iPhones, Tired Legs and Lots of Goals
50:31 Columbus Rehabilitation
56:48 Zaha Says Goodbye to Charlotte
1:03:51 Miami & Philly’s 10-Goal Thriller
1:13:06 Vancouver Atop the West
1:22:37 San Jose Finally Wins in Portland

So much to talk about and so little time! Tom and Doyle join David to react to the big US Open Cup Quarterfinal matches in the books this week. They look at what this means for the four winners and losers going forward. Then they discuss Casimero's potential move to Miami over LA and the biggest games in this final match day before the World Cup. Finally they dig into the news around Chris Richards injury and why it might not be as bad as it sounds, and how Turkey matchups against this USMNT squad.
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7:30 STL Historic USOC Win
15:00 Rapids Move On To Host USOC Semifinal
21:30 Orlando Destroy Atlanta And Find Their Griezmann Blueprint
29:18 Columbus Get New Coach Bump
33:20 Casimero Approaching Inter Miami TAM Contract
44:30 MLS Final Pre-World Cup Weekend Preview
45:20 Pressure In Portland
49:20 Austin Debut Under Davy Arnaud
55:20 USMNT-Wise Presented by Soccer.com
55:55 Chris Richards Injury News & Concerns
1:05:10 Turkey Opposition Scout

The Utah Royals are up to second in the NWSL table, San Diego and Washington deliver a potential championship preview, and the CONCACAF W Championship semifinals are set. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down Utah’s rise, San Diego’s statement win, Orlando’s recent struggles, and Mallory Swanson’s return for Chicago. Gotham and Washington also prepare for massive continental matchups, while Angel City searches for answers and the crew previews a packed week of NWSL action.
0:00 Intro
3:16 Utah Royals Rise Continues
12:00 San Diego vs. Washington Breakdown
22:24 Mallory Swanson Returns for Chicago
30:08 North Carolina Bounces Back
33:53 Denver Dominates Orlando
40:28 Orlando’s Growing Concerns
44:42 Kansas City Finding Form
48:33 CONCACAF W Championship Preview
54:04 Angel City Questions + Midweek Matchups