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The NWSL heads into the World Cup break, and it's the perfect time to take stock of the league. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the biggest takeaways from the weekend, including where teams like Washington, Orlando, Utah, Portland and North Carolina stand as the season reaches its midway point. The duo also discusses the latest league news, from the NWSL Championship heading to Washington, D.C., to the USWNT goalkeeper picture. Then it's time for the latest NWSL Power Rankings and a look at the players and coaches making their case for midseason awards.
0:00 Intro & Weekend Overview
4:30 Jordan at Audi Field & Washington's Big Weekend
9:17 Washington vs. Seattle Breakdown
15:31 Orlando Wins, But Banda Concerns Loom
20:26 Utah's Rise Continues
26:19 Portland's Path to Contention
30:16 The 8-Second Rule and NWSL Rule Debates
35:48 North Carolina's Win at Angel City
42:02 USWNT Goalkeepers & NWSL Championship Heads to D.C.
48:18 Who's No. 1? NWSL Power Rankings
1:03:23 Midseason Award Races

David Gass, Michele Giannone, and Matt Doyle react to the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal and discuss what the performance revealed ahead of the World Cup. They examine Christian Pulisic's standout showing, Ricardo Pepi's impact, Mauricio Pochettino's tactical setup, and the biggest lineup decisions still facing the U.S. ahead of the tournament. Plus, they discuss World Cup expectations for the USMNT and where Canada and Mexico stand entering the World Cup.

David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Matt Doyle break down the Philadelphia Union reset, Portland's next chapter, and the biggest MLS storylines to watch this summer. They discuss the league's coaching landscape, Neymar and Casemiro's MLS links, LAFC's roster decisions, whether Real Salt Lake can keep Diego Luna and Xavier Gozo, and the biggest roster needs facing both New York clubs. Plus, they explain why they're buying stock in San Jose and San Diego and discuss what they need to see from the USMNT before the World Cup.
0:00 Pork Roll, Taylor Ham & Soccer Culture
9:01 Philadelphia Union Reset
25:55 Portland Timbers Next Chapter
41:04 The MLS Coaching Landscape
50:14 Neymar and Casemiro to MLS?
56:50 LAFC’s Next Move
1:01:32 Can RSL Keep Luna and Gozo?
1:04:10 NYCFC's DP Spot & Red Bulls' Defense
1:13:11 Buying Stock in San Jose and San Diego
1:21:03 USMNT’s Final Tune-Up

The latest USWNT roster is here, and David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the return of Triple Espresso, the biggest roster questions, and how the squad is taking shape moving forward. They also discuss Alexia Putellas and NWSL’s pursuit of global stars, Club América winning the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, Utah extending its unbeaten run, Kansas City looking more like itself again, and the biggest matches before the World Cup break.
0:00 World Cup Programming Updates
6:34 Triple Espresso is Back
10:37 USWNT Forward Depth
16:39 Goalkeeper Battle
18:23 Defensive Depth & Midfield Questions
21:27 Brazil as a World Cup Test
23:37 Alexia Putellas & NWSL’s Pursuit of Global Stars
32:52 Club América Wins CONCACAF W Champions Cup
41:30 Utah Keeps Rolling
47:13 Kansas City Looks Like Itself Again
51:33 Houston-Angel City & Orlando-San Diego Recap
58:41 Weekend Preview & Best Matchups

As FOX officially revealed the USMNT World Cup roster, David Gass and Matt Doyle went live to hang out, talk soccer, and chat through the squad, the World Cup, and the state of the game in America ahead of the tournament this summer. A wide-ranging Soccerwise conversation ahead of the biggest tournament in the world.