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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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Another wild weekend in the NWSL brings goals, transfer news, and plenty of storylines. David Gass and Jordan Angeli react to Jenna Nighswonger's impending move to Bay FC, Gabi Nunes joining the Orlando Pride, and what the latest signings mean around the league.
Plus, the crew breaks down Utah's dominant win over Portland, dives into the biggest talking points from another entertaining NWSL weekend, checks in on WAFCON, and previews the matches to watch this weekend.
0:00 Intro & ALERT: Utah Scores Again
4:13 WAFCON Roundup
11:06 Jenna Nighswonger to Bay FC
21:13 Gabi Nunes Joins Orlando
24:38 Denver, North Carolina & Transfer News
28:01 Utah Royals Rout Portland
36:51 Seattle Reign Outlasts Bay FC
44:17 Wave, Louisville & Lia Godfrey's Rise
50:31 NWSL Weekend Preview

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Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the USMNT through 2030. David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle react to U.S. Soccer's decision, what Pochettino's new contract means for the future of the national team, and whether he'll see out the full deal.
Plus, Robert Lewandowski continues to make his mark with the Chicago Fire, Evander stars for FC Cincinnati, and the crew reacts to the biggest storylines from another wild MLS weekend before looking ahead to Leagues Cup.
0:00 Intro
4:36 Pochettino Stays with USMNT Through 2030
19:37 Evander Takes Over for FC Cincinnati
23:34 D.C. United Stuns Nashville
29:48 Robert Lewandowski Leads Chicago Fire
37:35 Philadelphia Union's Incredible Comeback
41:02 Columbus, Inter Miami & Max Arfsten's Move
48:24 Portland Timbers Stay Hot, Seattle Slides
1:01:46 Vancouver Ownership & MLS Commissioner Update
1:09:33 Ice Cream Shop | Transfer News
1:26:17 Leagues Cup Preview

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MLS owners are discussing the biggest roster rule changes the league has seen in years.
David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the proposed changes, how they could reshape the way clubs build their rosters, which rules should stay, which could disappear, and what a simpler MLS roster system might look like.
Plus, Gass and Doyle discuss reports that Mauricio Pochettino is nearing a USMNT contract extension before wrapping up their Buy or Sell series with the Western Conference. Which teams are they buying, and which are they selling as the playoff race heats up?
00:00 Intro & MLS All-Star Banter
03:25 Proposed MLS Roster Rule Changes
18:58 Mauricio Pochettino Nearing USMNT Extension
28:04 Western Conference Buy or Sell
1:06:05 MLS Transfer News

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U.S. Soccer COO Dan Helfrich joins David Gass to discuss the future of U.S. Soccer, the USMNT coaching search, youth development, preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and what's next for the federation.
Welcome to the first episode of U.S. Soccerwise, our new weekly show covering the biggest stories across the U.S. men's, women's, and youth national teams.
Dan shares how U.S. Soccer is approaching the search for the next USMNT head coach, the federation's long-term vision for player development and expanding access to the game, preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, and what's ahead for the USMNT and USWNT.
0:00 Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise
2:07 Meet U.S. Soccer COO Dan Helfrich
7:49 What Should U.S. Soccer Be Doing?
11:55 How U.S. Soccer Can Grow the Game
17:31 The U.S. Soccer Pathway: Youth to Pros
28:53 Evaluating the 2026 World Cup
32:14 The USMNT Coaching Search
41:24 The Future of the USWNT: Road to 2027
47:23 Exciting U.S. Soccer Moments Ahead
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