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So much to talk about and so little time! Tom and Doyle join David to react to the big US Open Cup Quarterfinal matches in the books this week. They look at what this means for the four winners and losers going forward. Then they discuss Casimero's potential move to Miami over LA and the biggest games in this final match day before the World Cup. Finally they dig into the news around Chris Richards injury and why it might not be as bad as it sounds, and how Turkey matchups against this USMNT squad.
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7:30 STL Historic USOC Win
15:00 Rapids Move On To Host USOC Semifinal
21:30 Orlando Destroy Atlanta And Find Their Griezmann Blueprint
29:18 Columbus Get New Coach Bump
33:20 Casimero Approaching Inter Miami TAM Contract
44:30 MLS Final Pre-World Cup Weekend Preview
45:20 Pressure In Portland
49:20 Austin Debut Under Davy Arnaud
55:20 USMNT-Wise Presented by Soccer.com
55:55 Chris Richards Injury News & Concerns
1:05:10 Turkey Opposition Scout

The Utah Royals are up to second in the NWSL table, San Diego and Washington deliver a potential championship preview, and the CONCACAF W Championship semifinals are set. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down Utah’s rise, San Diego’s statement win, Orlando’s recent struggles, and Mallory Swanson’s return for Chicago. Gotham and Washington also prepare for massive continental matchups, while Angel City searches for answers and the crew previews a packed week of NWSL action.
0:00 Intro
3:16 Utah Royals Rise Continues
12:00 San Diego vs. Washington Breakdown
22:24 Mallory Swanson Returns for Chicago
30:08 North Carolina Bounces Back
33:53 Denver Dominates Orlando
40:28 Orlando’s Growing Concerns
44:42 Kansas City Finding Form
48:33 CONCACAF W Championship Preview
54:04 Angel City Questions + Midweek Matchups

MLS coaching chaos takes center stage after Austin FC parts ways with Nico Estévez and Rodolfo Borrell, while Columbus Crew moves on from Henrik Rydström after just 14 league matches. David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Tom Bogert break down what went wrong, where both clubs go next, and which other MLS coaches could be under pressure this summer.
Plus, Phil Neville’s struggles in Portland, LAFC concerns, Hany Mukhtar’s milestone, Sammy Sarver’s viral celebration, the Chicago Fire, and a preview of the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.
0:00 Intro + American Outlaws
5:37 Columbus Fires Rydstrom
22:40 Philly Pressure Mounting
26:33 Austin FC Cleans House
44:44 Portland’s Struggles
49:02 LAFC Concerns
52:10 Hany Mukhtar Milestone, Sammy Sarver Moment
57:34 Chicago Fire Love
1:03:14 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal Talk

Major League Soccer is rolling with a midweek sporting 58 goals across 11 games. Tom & Gass revel in the historic hat trick for Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan's first MLS goal, Nashvilles dominant form, and the curveball at the bottom of the West. Then they put together the best XI contracts in MLS and talk about the spending divide.

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