The Soccerwise crew is preparing for a week without live shows. So Tom is setting the stage for what is most important to keep your eyes on. From coaching vacancies in KC & CLB to big DP holes in the attack of TOR, DAL & San Jose. Then they break down all the latest news from trades and signings + Superdraft news.

10:15 SKC Coaching Hire Needs

13:30 CLB Coaching Search

21:00 TFC DP #9 Search

28:00 Whitecaps Roster Squeeze

33:30 FCC Roster Needs & Dream Dado Valenzuela Homes

46:00 Christian Espinoza's Questionable MLS Future

45:05 Justin Haak Ideal Landing Spots

47:15 FCD & SJ Hunt For Game Changer DP #10s

53:25 Sean Nealis & DC's Remake

59:45 Orlando City Finding A Way Out Of Muriel Contract

1:02:00 Thomas Chancaly Potential MLS Rehab Spots

1:03:05 Austin's Dream Sale Of Osman Bukari + Nelson/Rosales Trades

1:09:00 Rapids Sign U22 Defensive Mid

1:12:25 Orlando Seal Two More Signings

1:16:15 FC Dallas Commit Big To The Superdraft

Hey Soccerwise crew this is David dropping a sample of our new podcast "Kickback '26". We have built a capsule like this for every country that has qualified for 2026 World Cup so far. They all follow a similar format covering the history of the sport, top world cup moments/soccer moments for each country, urban legend or unsung heroes, and young players to know. All the episode are between 10-18 minutes long so consumable and easy to binge! About a quarter of them have interviews as well, of course not all as incredible as the great Diego Valeri. Please follow the link below if you enjoy this and share with anyone you think might like it as well!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kickback-26/id1857994985

https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vx00ibBgMbgB5Y2LaQ8WN

The news never stops around MLS. Tom has all the big stories to dig into with a massive Cashfer heading to the Revs, Austin looking to offload DPs, Lewandowski talking to Chicago, and much more. And of course they have to talk about the new MLS Divisions being set up & STL landing on a coaching hire.

1. 10:10 MLS Sets 5 Divisions For New League Structure
2. 21:00 Yoann Damet Hired As STL Manager
3. 29:20 Dayne St. Clair Leaves MIN For MIA
4. 42:00 Austin Selling Osman Bukari & Trade For Jayden Nelson
5. 51:05 Revs Casher Brooklyn Raines For $1.6mill
6. 56:15 Robert Lewandowski Talking To Chicago Fire
7. 1:00:45 Rothrock Coming Home w/Hassani Dotson & Friends
8. 1:05:05 FCD Sign New Wingback From Sweden

The last live show of the year has a lot to cover. Jordan and David sit down one last time to talk about the newest NWSL roster rule. The "High Impact Player"rule that unlocks millions in spending. We already see it at play with Sophia Wilson announcing her return to Portland for the 2026 season. Then they look at the big off-seasons upcoming for North Carolina, KC, and Angel City. And finally have some NWSL new years resolutions.

Oh do you want breaking news around MLS? Then you are talking Tom ball so get excited! First the guys dig into all the latest new coach hirings, trades, free agencies & more. Then they dig into a mailbag to hit all the the biggest topics you want to talk to from both the discord and the live chat.

• 4:55 Michael Bradley Named New York Red Bull Manager
• 9:00 Lewis Morgan Trade to San Diego & Other Red Bull Transfers
• 18:45 Matt Wells Leaves Tottenham For Colorado Head Coaching Job
• 24:40 Union Offloading Tai Baribo & Jakob Glesnes
• 27:20 Galaxy Retool With Glesnes
• 30:20 DC United Buying Baribo
• 34:45 SKC Update
• 36:05 IG Reporting On Henry Kessler In Dallas & Cristian Espinoza In LA
• 38:26 Dante Sealy Traded To COL For $2mill
• 42:18 Orlando Sign Carlos Coronel To Free Agent Deal
• 45:10 Walker Zimmerman Signs In Toronto
• 50:40 Inter Miami Fighting The Winners Salary Cap Monster
• 53:40 Mailbag On Development Through College Soccer
• 57:40 Mailbag On Early Offseason Biggest Standing's Risers
• 1:00:14 Mailbag MLS Regular Season Lack Of Jeopardy
• 1:02:40 Mailbag On How To Define Ambition In Modern MLS
• 1:05:40 Mo Salah MLS Connections

It is officially Tom season with MLS Cup in the rearview mirror. So Tom walks us through all the biggest news and what to watch for. And David gives his thoughts and grades plus big free agent landing spots and ConcaChampions bracket.

After a week "off" with Jordan grinding through a buffet of 7v7 elite soccer, and David through a world cup draw. There is so much to talk about! They dig into the latest around Trinity Rodman's future, and what to make of all the twists and turns. They then look at the coaching news in both Portland & Bay and what they will mean. And finally they talk about some of the the things that have been on their mind from this talented rookie class playing as Sophomores, to expansion builds, Alyssa Naeher, and much more.

• 2:00 Recapping World 7s
• 11:42 Trinity Rodman's Washington Future
• 22:20 Haley Carter Leaves Orlando For Washington
• 28:35 Portland Let Rob Gale Go
• 38:05 Bay Hire Emma Coates As Head Coach
• 44:15 Alyssa Naeher Re-signs & Chicago's Outlook
• 52:30 Gotham FC Dynasty Potential
• 56:55 Expansion Excitement
• 57:00 Rookie Sensations

An all-time weekend in the North American soccer sphere has finally come to a close. And I am not just talking about Tom going full Miami vice. The guys sit down to recap everything they saw in the swamps of Fort Lauderdale. After they decompress from the last game of the MLS season they look at the big news around the league starting with LAFC's new coach. And of course they break down the big news for USA & Canada form the World Cup draw.

4:30 Miami Gameday Experience

14:10 MLS Cup Game Reaction

37:30 What It Means For Inter Miami

44:05 Big MLS Offseason Coach & Front Office Hires LAFC, NYCFC, SKC, STL & ATL

1:03:44 Offseason Player Preview