Soccerwise

1d ago

The news never stops around MLS. Tom has all the big stories to dig into with a massive Cashfer heading to the Revs, Austin looking to offload DPs, Lewandowski talking to Chicago, and much more. And of course they have to talk about the new MLS Divisions being set up & STL landing on a coaching hire. 10:10 MLS Sets 5 Divisions For New League Structure 21:00 Yoann Damet Hired As STL Manager 29:20 Dayne St. Clair Leaves MIN For MIA 42:00 Austin Selling Osman Bukari & Trade For Jayden Nelson 51:05 Revs Casher Brooklyn Raines For $1.6mill 56:15 Robert Lewandowski Talking To Chicago Fire 1:00:45 Rothrock Coming Home w/Hassani Dotson & Friends 1:05:05 FCD Sign New Wingback From Sweden

1d ago

The last live show of the year has a lot to cover. Jordan and David sit down one last time to talk about the newest NWSL roster rule. The "High Impact Player"rule that unlocks millions in spending. We already see it at play with Sophia Wilson announcing her return to Portland for the 2026 season. Then they look at the big off-seasons upcoming for North Carolina, KC, and Angel City. And finally have some NWSL new years resolutions.

3d ago

Oh do you want breaking news around MLS? Then you are talking Tom ball so get excited! First the guys dig into all the latest new coach hirings, trades, free agencies & more. Then they dig into a mailbag to hit all the the biggest topics you want to talk to from both the discord and the live chat. 4:55 Michael Bradley Named New York Red Bull Manager 9:00 Lewis Morgan Trade to San Diego & Other Red Bull Transfers 18:45 Matt Wells Leaves Tottenham For Colorado Head Coaching Job 24:40 Union Offloading Tai Baribo & Jakob Glesnes 27:20 Galaxy Retool With Glesnes 30:20 DC United Buying Baribo 34:45 SKC Update 36:05 IG Reporting On Henry Kessler In Dallas & Cristian Espinoza In LA 38:26 Dante Sealy Traded To COL For $2mill 42:18 Orlando Sign Carlos Coronel To Free Agent Deal 45:10 Walker Zimmerman Signs In Toronto 50:40 Inter Miami Fighting The Winners Salary Cap Monster 53:40 Mailbag On Development Through College Soccer 57:40 Mailbag On Early Offseason Biggest Standing's Risers 1:00:14 Mailbag MLS Regular Season Lack Of Jeopardy 1:02:40 Mailbag On How To Define Ambition In Modern MLS 1:05:40 Mo Salah MLS Connections

Dec 12

It is officially Tom season with MLS Cup in the rearview mirror. So Tom walks us through all the biggest news and what to watch for. And David gives his thoughts and grades plus big free agent landing spots and ConcaChampions bracket.

Dec 11

After a week "off" with Jordan grinding through a buffet of 7v7 elite soccer, and David through a world cup draw. There is so much to talk about! They dig into the latest around Trinity Rodman's future, and what to make of all the twists and turns. They then look at the coaching news in both Portland & Bay and what they will mean. And finally they talk about some of the the things that have been on their mind from this talented rookie class playing as Sophomores, to expansion builds, Alyssa Naeher, and much more. 2:00 Recapping World 7s 11:42 Trinity Rodman's Washington Future 22:20 Haley Carter Leaves Orlando For Washington 28:35 Portland Let Rob Gale Go 38:05 Bay Hire Emma Coates As Head Coach 44:15 Alyssa Naeher Re-signs & Chicago's Outlook 52:30 Gotham FC Dynasty Potential 56:55 Expansion Excitement 57:00 Rookie Sensations

Dec 9

An all-time weekend in the North American soccer sphere has finally come to a close. And I am not just talking about Tom going full Miami vice. The guys sit down to recap everything they saw in the swamps of Fort Lauderdale. After they decompress from the last game of the MLS season they look at the big news around the league starting with LAFC's new coach. And of course they break down the big news for USA & Canada form the World Cup draw. 4:30 Miami Gameday Experience 14:10 MLS Cup Game Reaction 37:30 What It Means For Inter Miami 44:05 Big MLS Offseason Coach & Front Office Hires LAFC, NYCFC, SKC, STL & ATL 1:03:44 Offseason Player Preview

Dec 8

Kickback 26 is your front-row seat to the 2026 World Cup. Hosted by David Gass, Claudia Pagan, Heath Pearce, and Eric Krakauer, this podcast breaks down every World Cup group with a mix of tactical insight, big-picture context, and a healthy dose of banter. From host-nation pressure on Mexico, Canada and USA to dark horses, “groups of chaos,” and which third-place teams might sneak through, the Committee walks you through the tournament one group at a time—making sense of the draw, matchups, and storylines that will define 2026.In this section, the team reacts to the World Cup draw and goes group by group, giving their analysis, predictions, and must-watch fixtures. Expect debates over Mexico’s ceiling as a co-host, South Africa’s resurgence, how dangerous Korea can be, what Switzerland and Italy really are at this stage, and which UEFA playoff nations could flip a group on its head. If you want smart, funny, and deeply informed World Cup talk that actually helps you understand what’s coming in 2026, this is where you start. Listen to our World Cup Capsule Podcasts and follow us on First Touch: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm 01:35 - Group A 12:01 - Group B 18:59 - Group C 27:12 - Group D 35:07 - Group E 39:35 - Group F 43:00 - Group G 46:37 - Group H 48:58 - Group I 52:02 - Group J 56:01 - Group K 59:22 - Group L

Dec 4

Soccerwise are prepping for the biggest game of the year and who else to do it with than the biggest writer in the game. Paul Tenorio (The Athletic) joins Tom & David to talk about the topic he literally wrote on a book on “The Messi Effect.” They preview MLS cup from the X-factors to what it would mean to both clubs if they do or don’t win. Then Paul walks them through how the league is trying to advance globally, Messi’s influence on those moves, and the biggest factors that could help or hurt the league going forward. And never not grinding Tom has a staple of scoops in the “Ice Cream Shop” from Philly’s record signing to the return of Cade Cowell. Pre-order Paul’s book today at this link 5:01 MLS Cup On Field Preview 18:20 Paul Tenorio Joins The Show Talking Messi Effect & MLS's Fight To Grow 48:50 What Would MLS Cup Mean To Miami And What’s Their Future? 56:38 What Would MLS Cup Mean To Vancouver And What’s Their Future? 1:03:14 Ice Cream Shop 1:0325 Philly Record Signing Striker 1:06:40 Cade Cowell Heading To NYRB 1:09:07 Chicago Big Center back Signing 1:11:26 Zimmerman Replacement In Nashville & Maybe Paul Rothrock