Soccerwise | World Cup, U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL

Jordan Angeli is joined one more time (for now) by NWSL commentator and znalyst extraordinaire Jill Loyden. The duo react to Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina as La Furia Roja claim their second Men’s World Cup trophy in history and reflect on what this tournament meant to them. NWSL approaches the midway mark of the season and the crew recaps games from the weekend. Women’s African Cup of Nations approaches and a variety of teams will be missing key figures. Lindsey Heaps makes her NWSL return as she and Denver Summit defeat her old club, the Portland Thorns, 2-1. Then, the Soccerwise NWSL Power Rankings are updated for the first time since June and the table has shifted.
0:00 World Cup Final reaction and reflections on the entire tournament
9:58 Women’s African Cup of Nations player absences
16:13 Kansas City Current vs. San Diego Wave playing to a lively 2-2 draw
22:12 Bay FC throttle NC Courage 3-0
29:02 Utah Royals defeat Orlando Pride 1-0
35:49 Lindsey Heaps' debut as Denver Summit open new stadium with 2-1 win over Portland
42:44 NWSL Power Rankings Return
52:23 Close

The World Cup is over, and Major League Soccer is back. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle share their biggest World Cup takeaways before breaking down the latest MLS news, including Hugo Cuypers' move to CF Monterrey, coaching changes and roster moves. Plus, they discuss the Portland Timbers, San Diego FC, Kai Wagner and the search for Don Garber's successor as MLS commissioner.
0:00 Intro
4:40 World Cup Takeaways
12:33 Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey
23:18 Portland Timbers Hire Martí Cifuentes
30:37 San Diego FC Sign Tunisia International
38:01 Nashville SC Strengthen Their Squad
46:11 Kai Wagner & Philadelphia Union
52:12 Daryl Dike & Orlando City
57:29 Don Garber's Successor
1:05:42 Vancouver Whitecaps' Future

Susannah Fuller, David Gass and Matt Doyle react to the World Cup Final, analyzing Spain's championship performance, Argentina's run, Lionel Messi's legacy and the standout performances from the final.

Jordan is joined one more time this week by NWSL Commentator and Friend of The Show, Jill Loyden. The pair react to the 2026 World Cup semifinal results before diving into the NWSL world. The Queen’s Classic marked +42,000 attendees in Queens, NY and Sam Kerr’s return as Gotham FC achieved a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit. Previewing Kansas City vs. San Diego in a Battle of The Seams (listen for Jill’s coaching breakdown on this), Seattle vs. Gotham, Denver’s first game with Lindsey Heaps available vs. Portland and Boston Legacy facing off against Washington after achieving their first road victory in club history.
00:18 - Intro and a peek behind the production curtain at Soccerwise
02:06 - Reacting to the 2026 World Cup semifinal results
04:45 - Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit, Sam Kerr’s Return
09:09 - Denise O’Sullivan joins Gotham FC and re-assessing the Gotham roster
18:01 - What went wrong for Washington
21:01 - Jordynn Dudley Injury and The impact of the Wildfire Smoke in NY
24:37 - Previewing Kansas City vs. San Diego feat. The Seam Queens
32:48 - Seattle Reign vs. Gotham FC
36:26 - Denver Summit vs. Portland Thorns, possible the first start for Lindsey Heaps
42:30 - Boston Legacy vs. Washington Spirit
48:52 - Close

The 2026 World Cup is over, but the next cycle is already underway. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert look ahead to the future of the U.S. Men's National Team. The crew discusses the USMNT coaching search, discusses which players are the foundation of the next cycle, identifies the young prospects who could break through over the next four years, and explains why the 2028 Copa América could be the biggest tournament of this generation.
00:00 Intro
5:35 Mauricio Pochettino's Future
11:40 The Hiring Process & What Comes Next
15:45 Coaching Candidates for the Next Cycle
21:10 Building the 2030 Roster
25:09 Gio Reyna & Other Potential Roster Additions
30:51 Why Copa América 2028 Is the Next Big Target
34:50 How the USMNT Can Get More Games in South America
37:49 Who Are the Next Big Young Stars?
44:32 Final Thoughts & Soccerwise’s U.S. Soccer Coverage