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Former USMNT defender Jay DeMerit joins David Gass to discuss the pressure, expectations, and emotions of playing in a World Cup, while Matt Doyle breaks down the latest USMNT injury concerns, roster decisions, and what to expect from Australia ahead of the 2026 World Cup group stage. Plus, discussions on Johnny Cardoso, Christian Pulisic, roster depth, and navigating an expanded 48-team tournament.
00:00 World Cup Coverage Announcement
02:59 Jay DeMerit on Playing in a World Cup
11:05 World Cup Pressure & Player Mindset
17:26 Vancouver, Canada Soccer & World Cup Buzz
21:02 Whitecaps Ownership & MLS Future
25:10 US & Canada World Cup Predictions
31:14 USMNT Roster Questions
47:38 USMNT vs. Australia Preview

Utah continues its incredible start to the season, Louisville picks up a statement win over Portland, and Houston’s early-season momentum may finally be fading. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down another wild NWSL weekend, including Kansas City’s resurgence behind Temwa Chawinga, the current state of the league, and why there may not be a clear NWSL super team this season. Plus, a preview of a massive San Diego vs. Washington showdown.
00:00 Intro + Weird NWSL Weekend
03:49 Utah Royals’ Incredible Start
16:10 Louisville Bounce Back vs Portland
22:47 Houston Dash Concerns Growing
27:46 Kansas City Rolling Again
31:16 NWSL Parity & The State of the League
39:31 San Diego vs Washington Preview
44:00 Portland vs. Angel City + Utah vs. Louisville

James Rodríguez shines again for Minnesota United before a possible summer exit, while Sporting Kansas City hit a new low after a brutal loss in Portland. David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle break down another chaotic MLS weekend, including Vancouver’s rise in the Western Conference, Nashville’s comeback draw, and the latest USMNT discussion ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
00:00 Intro
06:40 James Rodríguez & Minnesota United Future
19:36 FC Dallas, Sam Sarver & Petar Musa
26:30 Sporting Kansas City Disaster
36:28 What Do We Make of Portland?
40:03 Evander, Cincinnati & Charlotte Talk
47:00 Nashville’s Comeback Draw
50:53 New England Revolution Discussion
58:25 Vancouver vs. San Jose Breakdown
1:04:00 Midweek MLS Preview
1:08:34 Gio Reyna & USMNT Discussion

David Gass, Tom Bogert and Joe Lowery of Backheeled and Total Soccer Show dive into Concacaf Champions Cup, sprinkle in some MLS chatter. Then Gass welcomes Matt Doyle for the latest on the USMNT, player form and Paraguay, the Americans’ first World Cup opponent.
0:00 Intro
4:20 Mexico Camp Controversy
10:05 LAFC-Toluca Leg 2
18:26 Tigres Past Nashville
22:25 Does MLS Care About Concacaf?
27:35 Toronto FC & Inter Miami
35:03 Clash at the Top West
39:25 Save the Caps Latest
42:55 Yapi, D.C. United & Nashville
47:00 USMNT with Doyle
1:02:40 Talkin’ Paraguay

David Gass and Jordan Angeli met IRL then talked about the Boston Legacy getting their first NWSL win in the Expansion Derby and a high-scoring affair down in Florida between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. The pair took a look at the power rankings and discussed who's at the top and who's bringing up the rear before looking ahead to this week's slate of games.
0:45 Gass and Jordan met IRL and follow us on our new Instagram @soccerwise.woso
7:30 Boston Legacy with their first win of the season
16:40 Denver Summit with two great goals, but still some wobbles
22:59 Washington and Orlando wildness
31:25 Top 4 in the power rankings, who’s #1?
37:45 The other end of the power rankings, Chicago and Louisville struggles
43:05 Utah, Houston, midweek and more games this weekend
47:35 SoCal Derby, Washington vs. Washington (Seattle Reign), Sofia Cantore
50:32 Olivia Moultrie youngest to 100 games played