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

Jordan Angeli is back and in the hosting chair for this week’s episode of Soccerwise! David Gass is away on World Cup duty so in his place, we welcome former USWNT player and NWSL commentator Jill Loyden to the show. NWSL returns with Gotham’s 2-0 victory in the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup. Gotham keeps making headlines with the return of Sam Kerr to the NWSL. A flurry of trades and transfers across the league happened while we were gone. Jill and Jordan discuss them all and preview their favorite games to watch for this weekend.
00:29 - Jordan welcomes Jill Loyden to the show and wishes her a happiest of birthdays!
04:54 - Sam Kerr returns to the NWSL! Kerr signs a new deal to join Gotham FC through 2030
10:48 - Emily Sonnett re-signs for Gotham through 2028
14:56 - Ally Sentnor joins Angel City in trade with Kansas City, Alex Straus is out as Head Coach
19:28 - Kennedy Fuller joins Bay FC
23:35 - Lily Reale heads home to Boston Legacy
26:35 - Sandra Paños joins San Diego Wave from Club America
28:35 - Dudinha tears her ACL, impact on the San Diego Wave
30:40 - Chicago brings in Spanish defender Leila Ouahabi
31:58 - Jill’s NWSL Challenge Cup experience in Columbus, OH
35:29 - Jordynn Dudley, ROTY front-runner?
38:40 - NWSL Returns from the World Cup break, Jill and Jordan pick their games to watch this weekend
45:22 - Close

The World Cup delivered its wildest day yet as Brazil survived, Germany crashed out on penalties and Morocco eliminated the Netherlands. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Michele Giannone break down the biggest moments before turning their attention to Tuesday's Round of 32, where France faces Sweden, Mexico hosts Ecuador at the Azteca and Ivory Coast takes on Norway.
0:00 Intro
1:47 3 Big Things
9:25 Brazil Escapes
18:15 Japan Comes Up Short
32:00 Paraguay Stuns Germany in Pens
48:13 Morocco Knocks Out Netherlands
59:02 Doyle Breaks Down Bosnia
1:02:40 Ivory Coast vs. Norway
1:09:10 France vs. Sweden
1:13:57 Mexico Hosts Ecuador at the Azteca

David Gass, Matt Doyle and Eric Krakauer break down the complete Round of 32 bracket and make their picks for the rest of the FIFA World Cup. They also react to Canada's historic first-ever World Cup knockout win before previewing Monday's Round of 32 matches, including Brazil vs. Japan, Germany vs. Paraguay and Netherlands vs. Morocco.
0:00 Intro
2:54 Round of 32 Bracket Picks
28:13 Canada's Historic Knockout Win
47:33 Brazil vs. Japan Preview
58:02 Germany Against Paraguay Matchup
1:02:05 Netherlands vs. Morocco Showdown
1:19:08 Final Thoughts

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is here! Michele Giannone and Eric Krakauer break down the final day of the group stage, including Colombia's statement performance to finish ahead of Portugal, the dramatic finish in Group J, Argentina's perfect group stage, and what the completed Round of 32 bracket tells us. Plus, they debate the tournament favorites, preview Canada vs. South Africa, and make their knockout stage predictions.
0:00 Intro
1:48 3 Big Things
5:56 Group J Drama: Algeria & Austria Advance
11:25 Messi Scores Again, Argentina Finish Perfect
16:30 Colombia Wins Group K Over Portugal
26:00 DR Congo’s Historic World Cup Run
31:00 VAR Controversy: Colombia’s Disallowed Goal
36:13 Group L Wrap Up, England Advances
39:15 Round of 32 Bracket & Buy or Sell
46:40 Golden Boot Race
49:13 Canada vs. South Africa Preview
58:10 Final Thoughts & Predictions

The knockout rounds are here, and it's win or go home for the USMNT. David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the United States' Round of 32 showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina, looking at the tactical matchup, expected starting XI, impact substitutes and what Mauricio Pochettino's side must do to keep its World Cup dream alive. Plus, they discuss the U.S.'s path through the knockout bracket and why this could be a defining moment for the program.
0:00 Intro
3:49 Group Stage Takeaways & The Knockout Path
8:42 What Does USMNT Success Look Like?
11:39 Handling the Pressure
13:58 Scouting Bosnia & Herzegovina
21:36 USMNT Predicted XI & Tactical Keys
28:35 Potential Impact Substitutes
31:50 The Goalkeeper Decision
35:37 Final Thoughts