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The MLS transfer window is heating up, and Tom Bogert & David Gass dig into the biggest moves of the week, including Montréal’s wild signing of Chilean legend Alexis Sánchez and Josef Martínez’s return to MLS with the Columbus Crew.
Then they identify the five biggest transfer needs in MLS, from Chicago’s search for a difference-making No. 10 to the New York Red Bulls’ need for a starting center back. Plus, they discuss the latest from Leagues Cup and look ahead to the return of MLS this weekend.
0:00 Intro
8:40 Ice Cream Shop: Alexis Sánchez Transfer
18:44 Josef Martínez Heading to Columbus
35:30 5 Biggest Transfer Needs Across MLS
1:04:14 Leagues Cup Musings & Weekend Preview

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The NWSL delivered another wild weekend, with North Carolina and Portland both giving up three-goal leads and Gotham grinding out a 1-0 win over San Diego. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down what stood out from the weekend. Then they discuss who is in the conversation for the awards at the midseason point, including Rookie, Defender, Goalkeeper, Midfielder and Coach of the Year. Plus, breaking news during the show: Olivia Moultrie is out for the season with a torn ACL. What does that mean for Moultrie, Portland and the rest of the 2026 season?
0:00 Intro & Weekend Goal Fest
4:04 Ted Lasso Takes, Temwa Chawinga & WAFCON
9:03 North Carolina's Wild Comeback
18:29 Portland's Explosive Start
22:28 Gotham Grinds Out a Win Over San Diego
26:08 Debinha Makes NWSL History
30:09 Goalkeeper of the Year
32:26 Defender of the Year
36:48 Rookie of the Year
39:39 Midfielder of the Year
44:22 MVP
46:16 BREAKING: Olivia Moultrie Out for the Season
51:29 Golden Boot & Coach of the Year

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Zavier Gozo is in London and on the verge of becoming a Crystal Palace player. David Gass and Tom Bogert break down what the move means for the young American, while Tom opens the Ice Cream Shop with the latest details.
Then they discuss the LA Galaxy’s additions of Chucky Lozano and Sergi Roberto, Marcel Hartel's departure from St. Louis, and more MLS transfer news before diving into Leagues Cup chaos. Six MLS teams are sitting on six points, Brais Méndez continues to impress for Columbus and the young talent came out to play for Philadelphia and Chicago
0:00 Intro
7:45 Gozo to Crystal Palace
18:53 LA Galaxy's Big Moves
22:17 Hartel Leaves St. Louis
26:21 Colorado's Transfer Plans
29:55 Columbus, Vancouver & Other MLS News
40:10 Leagues Cup Chaos: Who Advances?
47:52 Brais Méndez Is the Real Deal
51:59 NYCFC Finding Diamonds in the Rough
55:32 Cavan Sullivan Shines Against Necaxa
1:00:55 Chicago's Next Generation
1:05:13 Leagues Cup Atmosphere

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Chucky Lozano is reportedly headed to the LA Galaxy, Xavier Gozo is closing in on a move to Crystal Palace, and Leagues Cup is officially underway. David Gass and Tom Bogert break down the latest MLS transfer news, discuss Larry Berg being named the league's next commissioner.
Then, Ben Wright and Valair Shabilla of SixOneFive Soccer, one of MLS's leading independent media outlets, join the show to discuss Soccerwise's new partnership with SixOneFive, how they built the outlet, Nashville's rise as a soccer city, and the biggest storylines from the opening week of Leagues Cup.

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0:00 Intro
6:52 Larry Berg Named New MLS Commissioner
17:34 Chucky Lozano to the LA Galaxy
29:55 Xavier Gozo to Crystal Palace
35:17 MLS Transfer Roundup
43:32 SixOneFive Soccer Joins Soccerwise
46:00 Nashville's Soccer Growth
57:23 Leagues Cup Roundtable

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U.S. Soccer continues to build on the momentum from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but what comes next? David Gass, Walker Zimmerman, and Brianna Pinto reflect on their World Cup experiences, discuss what the tournament revealed about the future of American soccer, and explore how the sport can continue growing in the United States.
The crew reacts to Mauricio Pochettino's contract extension, discusses the role of youth national teams and player development, explores how to grow soccer culture in America, and looks ahead to what's next for the USMNT and USWNT.
Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise, our new weekly show covering the biggest stories and conversations across the U.S. men's, women's, and youth national teams.
0:00 Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise
4:12 World Cup Takeaways
12:38 What Pochettino's New Deal Means
16:02 The Role of Youth National Teams
24:18 Growing the Game in America
28:32 Youth Sports: Specialize or Play Everything?
34:00 The Road Ahead for the USMNT & USWNT

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