Soccerwise and Kickback Committee bring you a special joint show for the occasion! Tom and David talk about Darlington Nagbe’s retirement from soccer and his legacy on the American game. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also announce their retirements and discuss their impacts on MLS along with what their exits mean for Inter Miami’s future. The duo react to the 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 list. A preview of the USMNT vs. Ecuador match. Susannah Fuller joins the show after some slight tech hiccups on behalf of Kickback Committee. The crew talks the final result of the USMNT U-20’s victory over Italy in the round of 16 U-20 World Cup match. 50 States of Soccer heads to the state of Maine with Susannah’s One Knox taking on USL League One’s rising star franchise, Portland Hearts of Pine. The State of 2026 World Cup Tickets after a viewer mentions he landed tickets mid-show.

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02:25: Tom’s dual loves between the US and Italy

06:07 - Darlington Nagbe announces retirement from soccer

21:56 - Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba retire

30:56 - Miami’s DP replacements

38:16 - MLS 22 Under 22 List

57:25 - USMNT vs. Ecuador Preview

01:04:09 - Suzannah Fuller (finally) joins the show!

01:06:31 - USMNT U-20s defeat Italy to reach the Round of 8

01:15:17 - 50 States of Soccer: Maine and USL Playoffs

01:27:31 - The State of World Cup 2026 Tickets

01:35:29 - Show closer

Soccerwise has a lot to cover with playoff races and expansion signings happening at the same time. First Jordan & David talk through Louisville's monumental performance in North Carolina that may have finally broken their playoff curse. Then of course the crew has to touch on the fireworks at Raudi in DC. Not to be forgotten Boston has signed an USWNT gold medal winner & a Balon D'or finalist as their roster comes into view. Finally they set the stage for the final two playoff spots coming up.

• 3:50 Racing Louisville Playoff Win
• 11:40 North Carolina’s Struggles
• 16:45 Spirit Dramatic Winner
• 25:42 Boston Legacy Makes Their Two Biggest Signing
• 35:30 How Should Free Agent Signings Be Announced?
• 38:40 Playoff Race Primer

The Philly Union have clinched their second ever shield at home in a storybook ending. Tom & David get back together to discuss this amazing turnaround and where this team ranks all time. Then they follow Denis Bouanga's recent example and get into the goals breaking down the late stretch of the Golden Boot race. Then they go international talking about the US U20s group stage performance and upcoming knock out game vs Italy. Plus sad news on the injury front for Canada.

On the eve of a cup final for Sacramento Republic their President & GM Todd Dunivant sits down with David. They talk about the buzz around the big game, and their first Jaegermeister Cup experiences. Then they hit on a bevy of topics from losing academy players to MLS clubs, how their new stadium can change the city, how USL has changed in the last decade, and so much more!

The 2025 USOC has finally come to a close. On Yom Kippur with David out atoning for the sins of his terrible preseason takes, Tom turns to one of the greats Joe Lowery (Backheeled) to bring it home. They talk through Nashville's historic night and Austin's heartbreak. And of course get you set for a huge round of MLS action, and USMNT's upcoming camp.

We thought silly season was over with the external NWSL transfer window closing. How wrong were we? Jordan and David wake up to the blockbuster move of Hina Sugita from Portland to Angel City. They talk about how this affects both clubs, and how Sugita & M.A Vignola can affect their new squads. Then they dig into the big moments of the weekend from Gotham & Washington's dominant wins, to Orlando breaking their winless streak in San Diego.

• 5:45 Hina Sugita Trade
• 21:43 Gotham Impressing
• 30:00 Racing Louisville Close Out A Big Win
• 34:20 Chloe Ricketts Trade & Free Agency Process In NWSL
• 40:30 Washington’s Loaded Depth
• 45:40 Orlando Pride Break Their Winless Streak
• 50:55 North Carolina Slipping In Seattle & Reign’s Lack Of Attacking Play

It feels like MLS after dark nowadays from the moment the ball kicks each weekend. Tom & David log in to help us all breath through all the chaos. They hit on the all the big notes from PHI seemingly clinching the clubs 2nd ever Supporters Shield to NYCFC extinguishing their rival Reb Bulls record playoff streak plus San Jose emerging in the west playoff spot but FC Dallas charging hard. Then the guys talk about the keys for the upcoming USOC final, and most importantly they talk to Nashville SC original Daniel Lovitz about the upcoming final, potential Tennessee parties & their special season so far.

• 9:40 Philly Solidify Shield As CIN, SD, VAN, & MIA Falter
• 30:30 Red Bull Historic Playoff Streak Ends & What Comes Next
• 41:30 Can MLS Teams Win Without 3 DPs
• 46:30 Setting Up The West Conference Playoff Race
• 52:20 Coaching Worries In Salt Lake?
• 56:30 USOC Final Preview
• 1:06:04 Dan Lovitz Interview Nashville SC

David is unavailable this Thursday for a live recording but fear not! He got in the lab with Tommy Scoops to cook up something special for you all. Your hosts put on a draft of the 8 teams already eliminated from playoff contention to see who's future they trust the most. Then they dive into the history books with your recommendations of the greatest duos in MLS history with the like of Obafemi Martins, Sebastian Giovinco, Robbie Kean etc that Son-Bounga are chasing.

• 3:20 Wessam Abou-Ali's Season Ending Injury & Impact On CLB
• 10:25 DC United Fire Entire Scouting Department
• 14:05 Mateus Klich's Comments Ripping The Great State Of Ohio & PNW
• 20:45 LA Galaxy's Future Prospects
• 24:38 TFC's Future Prospects
• 30:10 SKC's Future Prospects
• 34:40 ATL's Future Prospects
• 40:50 Rev's Future Prospects
• 46:20 STL's Future Prospects
• 50:48 MTL's Future Prospects
• 54:45 DC United's Future Prospects
• 56:30 Best Duos In MLS History