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Michele Giannone, reporter for MLS on Apple TV, joins David for the first half of the show to talk a busy week already with Concacaf Champions Cup, U.S. Open Cup and more. Then Matt is back to talk about the USMNT, and Christian Pulisic’s performance heading into the World Cup.
7:30 LAFC downs Toluca in Leg 1 and Schedule Talk
25:48 Surridge-less Nashville battles Tigres in 1st Leg loss
32:20 No Cupsets in the U.S. Open Cup, Quarterfinals Matchups
42:35 James Rodriguez Conundrum, Minnesota-Columbus Preview
48:40 The State of Christian Pulisic, Santiago Giménez, Eredivise
1:07.32 Polish FA hanging out with Julian Hall’s mom, USMNT GK chatter

David and Jordan are back as they discuss the NWSL’s newest expansion team, Columbus, and the league’s decision to keep the calendar as is for now. Then they recap a slate of midweek games, including a top-of-the-table clash between Portland and San Diego, and look ahead to some of the most interesting matches this weekend before rounding things out with their Power Rankings.
4:45 - Columbus officially joins the NWSL ranks
12:00 - NWSL calendar change on hold
17:20 - Top of the Table Clash - Portland against San Diego
24:12 - Gotham makes it back-to-back wins, Boston is still a work in progress
27:55 - Washington is starting to click
32:25 - Friday Night Lights - Houston vs. Seattle
35:30 - Weekend Watches - 2024 Champ Rematch, Expansion Derby, NorCal vs. SoCal
40:45 - Power Rankings

Your favorite foursome is back together again as Tom Bogert, Matt Doyle, David Gass, and Andrew Wiebe talk about a big upcoming week for Major League Soccer with the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals and U.S. Open Cup. The gang also takes a quick look back at the best of the weekend from MLS, with an eye on the West Coast.
7:50 - Vancouver is flying, so ‘Save the Caps!’
19:46 - What’s up with Sporting Kansas City?
28:22 - Chicago on “Fire”. We have Hugo Cuypers!
30:07 - Atlanta and Austin back in the winning column
36:35 - Who are the top scorers in CF Montreal history?
39:05 - Doyle has CCL fever - I believe in LAFC and Nashville.
46:37 - Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinals Preview - Nashville takes on Tigers, LAFC battles Toluca
59:25 - MLS Weekend Notes - Best in the West.
1:07:00 - U.S. Open Cup Fever - We Love One Knox!
1:13.28 - USMNT Nuggets - 16-year-old Mathis Albert, The statue of Cobi Jones

First midweek games in Major League Soccer this season is in the books and it delivered. Tom & David sit down to revel in the madness that was four goal thrillers and goalkeeper heroics. They ask some big questions surrounding the NY teams and Austin. Then Matt Doyle joins the fray to continue the conversation on Daryl Dike's potential World Cup Chances, some call up controversy, and they draft the most likely late roster US Men's National Team pushes.
5:38 Goalfests At NYC
17:48 TFC Goalkeeper Tying Goals
24:15 Orlando Smokes Charlotte FC
26:35 Quakes Comeback & Austin Woes
39:00 USMNT Segment With Matt Doyle
39:30 Daryl Dike's World Cup Prospects
49:10 Mexico Claims About Obed Vargas Call-ups
52:00 Jackson Ragen No Calls
56:00 Young Player USMNT WC Roster Draft

A show we are so excited to share with you at Soccerwise. First David digs into the big breaking news around NWSL with Jeff Kassouf(ESPN). They talk about the details about the growing momentum to an NWSL schedule change & the recent expansion news in Columbus. Then David sits down with San Diego Wave star Kenza Dali for one of the best soccer conversations you will ever hear. She talks about her beliefs and goals in the game, and takes you on to the field in San Diego.
2:09 David's Thoughts On NWSL Schedule Change
10:00 Jeff Kassouf On Schedule Change News
19:13 Jeff on Columbus Expansion
26:12 Kenza Dali Interview