Episodes
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The Round of 32 came to a dramatic close as the knockout stage delivered more unforgettable moments. David Gass, Eric Krakauer and Michele Giannone break down Cape Verde's incredible performance that nearly knocked out Messi and Argentina, Egypt surviving a tense penalty shootout against Australia and Colombia cruising past Ghana to book its place in the Round of 16. The crew also previews Canada's showdown with Morocco, France's clash with Paraguay, and shares the Round of 16 matchups they're most excited to watch.
0:00 Intro & Mexico-England Kickoff Drama
12:20 Buy or Sell: Concacaf, Colombia, France
36:27 Cape Verde-Argentina Thriller
49:32 Egypt Gets Past Australia in Penalties
55:36 Favorite Games in Round of 16
1:08:00 France Attack Against Paraguay
1:13:23 Canada Battles Morocco
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The USMNT faces Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. David Gass and Matt Doyle preview the knockout showdown, discuss how Mauricio Pochettino replaces the suspended Folarin Balogun, break down the key tactical matchups, and explain why this U.S. team has earned so much belief throughout the tournament. Plus, they revisit the historic win over Bosnia and discuss what advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals would mean for U.S. Soccer.
0:00 Intro & Country Roads Take Me Home
6:46 Historic Bosnia Win & World Cup Buzz
9:34 Scouting Belgium
15:03 Lessons from the March Friendly
19:15 Replacing Folarin Balogun: Is It Pepi's Time?
26:25 Belgium Lineup Projections
32:00 USMNT Subs & Set Pieces
39:45 Confidence Check: Can the U.S. Advance?
43:15 The Lukaku Challenge
45:05 Final Thoughts
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David Gass, Eric Krakauer, and Matt Doyle break down Portugal's dramatic victory over Croatia, Spain's dominant win over Austria and Switzerland winning a knockout game for the first time in 88 years as the Round of 32 continued at the World Cup. Then they preview Argentina vs. Cape Verde, Australia vs. Egypt and Colombia vs. Ghana with the final three Round of 16 spots up for grabs.
0:00 Intro
3:29 3 Big Things
7:53 Portugal Survives Croatia Thriller
41:35 Spain Cruises Past Austria to Reach Round of 16
51:41 Switzerland Makes More History Against Algeria
1:00:16 Australia and Egypt Battle
1:05:13 David vs Goliath: Cape Verde vs. Argentina
1:11:16 Colombia Looks To Move On Against Ghana
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The USMNT is headed to the Round of 16! David Gass, Michele Giannone and Eric Krakauer break down the USA’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Harry Kane delivering for England and Belgium surviving a wild battle with Senegal. Plus, they look at the updated bracket and preview Thursday's Round of 32 matchups: Spain vs. Austria, Portugal vs. Croatia and Switzerland vs. Algeria.
0:00 Intro
2:28 3 Big Things
12:00 USA Wins & Red Card Controversy
33:00 Belgium Escapes in Wild Match with Senegal
46:44 Harry Kane Leads England Past DR Congo
58:26 Spain Looks To Advance Against Austria
1:06:00 Showdown Between Portugal & Croatia
1:16:28 Switzerland Takes On Algeria
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Another big day at the World Cup is in the books. David Gass and Matt Doyle break down France, Norway and Mexico advancing to the Round of 16 before previewing the USMNT's win-or-go-home clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Plus, Tom Bogert joins from USMNT camp with the latest ahead of kickoff.
0:00 Intro
2:45: Mexico explodes at the Azteca
31:43 Haaland finds a late winner
39:33 Mbappe and Olise star for France
45:25 Tom Bogert checks in from USA camp
1:06:32 USA Expectations for tonight
1:15:15 Battle between Belgium & Senegal
1:18:18 Will England meet Mexico at the Azteca?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The race for the Round of 32 is nearly complete. David Gass, Matt Doyle and Eric Krakauer discuss Cape Verde making history by reaching the knockout stage in its World Cup debut, Senegal keeping its hopes alive, and Norway's outlook heading into the knockout rounds. Then they preview Portugal vs. Colombia and break down the decisive finales in Groups J and L.
0:00 Intro
2:16 3 Big Things
10:19 Belgium & Egypt Advance, Iran Still Alive
24:44 Cape Verde Makes History, Uruguay Falls Short
42:41 Senegal Survives, Norway Eyes Knockouts
50:30 England, Croatia & Ghana: Group L Scenarios
56:32 Portugal vs. Colombia: Winner Takes Group K?
1:07:46 Algeria & Austria Battle for Group J Position
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The World Cup group stage is nearing its conclusion as the Round of 32 begins to take shape. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Eric Krakauer break down the USMNT's group stage finale, Ecuador's dramatic push into the knockout rounds, the Netherlands winning Group F and the biggest storylines from Groups D, E and F. Plus, they look ahead to the decisive matches that will complete the knockout bracket.
0:00 Intro
3:02 3 Big Things
10:43 USMNT Wraps Up Group Stage
28:01 Netherlands Wins Group F
39:27 Ecuador Reaches the Knockout Round
58:28 Mbappé vs. Haaland for Group I
1:04:43 Can Senegal Reach the Knockout Round?
1:07:24 Bielsa & Uruguay Drama
1:18:31 Group G Comes Down to the Wire
1:24:07 Level Up: Belgium's Fernandez-Pardo
1:29:44 Cape Verde's World Cup Magic
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The USMNT's group stage ends with a dramatic 3-2 loss to Türkiye, but the focus quickly shifts to the knockout rounds. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle break down Mauricio Pochettino's heavily rotated lineup, the performances of the USMNT's depth players, Christian Pulisic's return, and what the result means heading into a Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Plus, the crew looks ahead to the knockout bracket and explains why there's still plenty of reason for optimism despite the late defeat.
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Vini Jr. leads Brazil to the top of Group C, Canada reaches the knockout rounds despite defeat, and South Africa celebrates a historic World Cup moment. Jordan Angeli, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the biggest results from the day, including Mexico's perfect group stage, before previewing the USMNT's decisive Group D finale against Türkiye. Plus, the crew breaks down the knockout scenarios in Groups E and F as the race for the Round of 32 comes down to the final matchday, and Sky Sports' Sam Obaseki joins the show.
0:00 Intro
3:57 Three Big Things
8:33 South Africa Makes History
16:01 Mexico Finishes a Perfect Group Stage
21:43 Canada Advances Despite Defeat
32:23 Vini Jr. Leads Brazil, Morocco Advances & Scotland Stays Alive
47:08 Group E Preview: Ivory Coast, Ecuador & Curaçao Battle for Knockout Berths
53:32 Group F Preview: Japan, Netherlands & Sweden Fight for First Place
55:57 USMNT Faces Türkiye; Paraguay & Australia Battle for Survival
1:02:17 Sky Sports' Sam Obaseki Joins the Show
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Cristiano Ronaldo makes more history, England falls flat and Croatia keeps its World Cup hopes alive. David Gass, Jordan Angeli and Michele Giannone break down the biggest stories from Matchday 13 before previewing a decisive day of simultaneous group finales. Canada faces a win-and-in showdown with Switzerland, Brazil and Morocco battle for Group C positioning, and the race for second place behind Mexico goes down to the final matchday.
0:00 Intro
4:10 How Teams Advance & Knockout Projections
18:58 Portugal, Ronaldo Roll Past Uzbekistan
23:40 Colombia Defeats DR Congo
33:30 England Frustrated by Ghana
42:39 Croatia Keeps Hopes Alive vs. Panama
46:11 Canada vs. Switzerland: Win and In?
58:41 Brazil and Morocco Battle for Group C
1:05:00 Mexico Wraps Up Group A Play
1:11:16 South Korea vs. South Africa Preview
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The USMNT has already secured first place in Group D, and David Gass and Matt Doyle discuss the growing buzz around the team, the rising attention on the World Cup and what comes next against Türkiye. With the knockout rounds looming, how much should Mauricio Pochettino rotate? The guys break down the latest on Christian Pulisic, Cristian Roldan and the yellow-card situation, look ahead to potential Round of 32 opponents and discuss what's next for Folarin Balogun after a breakout World Cup performance.
0:00 Intro
3:17 USMNT Tops Group D, World Cup Buzz & TV Ratings
8:17 Folarin Balogun Transfer Talk & World Cup Rise
14:41 Christian Pulisic, Cristian Roldan and Defenders
19:35 USMNT Midfield Decisions vs. Türkiye
24:35 Why USA vs. Türkiye Still Matters
28:52 USMNT Round of 32 Opponents & Knockout Path
32:25 Knockout Stage Preview & Final Thoughts
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David Gass welcomes Gotham FC President Of Soccer Operations Yael Averbuch West to the show! Gotham FC are preparing to face-off against Kansas City Current in the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup in Columbus, OH on June 26. Yael and David talk about managing the volume of cup competitions to play in, building NWSL rosters in 2026 without the college draft, the function of the HIP Rule, building the necessary infrastructure for the women’s game and the future of the sport as Yael sees fit.
Producer’s Note: This interview was recorded on May 27, 2026.
00:26 - Preparing for the 2026 Challenge Cup and other title challenges
02:31 - Playing in new markets and preparing for incoming expansion teams
08:32 - Building rosters without the College Draft
11:19 - Learning from the 2024 Season and the “Super Team"
14:06 - The Future of Youth Development of the Women’s Game and Academies
17:41 - The High Impact Player rule and it’s impact on roster construction
21:18 - Personal opinions on future roster construction decisions
22:53 - Big picture thoughts on the future of the NWSL and the Women’s Game
26:37 - Emotions when players are called into National Teams
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Lionel Messi made history for Argentina, Algeria kept its World Cup hopes alive and France booked its place in the knockout rounds on Day 12 of the tournament. David Gass, Jordan Angeli and Matt Doyle break down all the action before turning their attention to Day 13, where Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face mounting pressure, England takes on Ghana, Colombia meets DR Congo and Croatia looks to bounce back against Panama.
0:00 Intro
1:53 3 Big Things
13:18 Messi Makes History Against Austria
18:46 Algeria Still Alive
24:37 Weather Delays, France Advances
31:30 Haaland, Norway Hold Off Senegal
40:50 North American Update: Canada's Ismaël Koné
46:25 Ronaldo and Portugal Face Uzbekistan
52:36 Colombia Showdown with DR Congo
1:01:30 England Battles Ghana
1:03:24 Croatia Looks to Bounce Back Against Panama
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Spain finally found their scoring touch against Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde continued their stunning World Cup run, and Belgium stumbled again as the drama ramped up on Day 11 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. David Gass, Jordan Angeli, and Michele Giannone break down all the biggest stories from the day, project the USMNT lineup for its showdown with Türkiye, welcome Volair Shabila to discuss Iraq's tournament, and look ahead to another loaded slate of matches featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland.
0:00 Intro
3:45 Three Big Things
10:34 Spain & Lamine Yamal Shine vs. Saudi Arabia
18:05 Cape Verde's Dream Run Continues
26:13 Belgium Stumbles Again
31:26 Egypt Earns First World Cup Win
38:32 Projecting the USMNT XI vs. Türkiye
43:00 FM Tactics Board: Balogun
45:20 Volair Shabila on Iraq's Rise
56:25 Messi Returns as Argentina Face Austria
1:02:49 Ranking France's Best Kits
1:08:19 Senegal Faces Must-Win Match
1:13:06 Nightcap: Jordan vs. Algeria
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