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October 2, 2026 Another massive game for the USMNT is in the books, but things only get harder from here with Mexico up next. Plus, we’ve got a USWNT roster drop for a huge two-game series against World Cup champs Spain. Let’s get you caught up. 📰 Headlines:

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September 29, 2026 The days are getting shorter, but there is still plenty of room for soccer. We’ve got you covered across the USMNT, MLS, and NWSL, and word on the street is there’s a USWNT roster dropping soon. Here are your quick headlines and then some. 📰 Headlines:

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September 25, 2026 The international break is upon us and we’ve got a whole lot of soccer on tap. USMNT, MLS and NWSL as the playoff races are heating up. It’s the perfect way to spend your weekend, but before you hunker down to take it all in,

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September 22, 2026 The international break is here—well sort of, because MLS in their infinite wisdom are also playing this weekend. All the soccer, straight into our veins! Let’s get started with some headlines. Headlines: * It’s playoff clinching season and Nashville SC is the first MLS team

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September 18, 2026 With plenty of pretty important soccer played in the middle of the week, cups on the line, and a massive international window for the kids just around the corner, there’s lots to cover this week! Headlines: * 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲The USMNT roster is finally here. And it’s all

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September 15, 2026 What’s that chill in the air, is it fall or Cavan Sullivan season? More on that a little further below, but here’s what you might have missed from the weekend outside of MLS and NWSL game action. Headlines: * The US boys are making good abroad

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September 11, 2026 Headlines: * The numbers are in from the MLS transfer window with clubs spending $370 million on incoming transfers, up 10.1% from 2025. David Gass and Matt Doyle talk about this and more on Thursday’s episode of Soccerwise. * Ballon d’Or nominees were announced on Tuesday.

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September 8, 2026 Headlines: * The transfer window was a wild one in MLS, and teams are still making moves as Tom Bogert reported that FC Cincinnati and Matt Miazga are likely parting ways. * USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino spoke to a small group of reporters on Monday. The biggest news

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September 4, 2026 Headlines: * The MLS transfer window is officially closed, but don’t forget teams can still announce deals if the paperwork was completed before the deadline. Catch up on the latest with Soccerwise’s special Wednesday show and follow Tom Bogert on BlueSky.  * Three players with U.S.

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September 1, 2026 Headlines: * Messi reminded everyone just how special he is this weekend, and then promptly announced he's retiring from the international game. * Tom Bogert’s phone is ringing off the hook with the transfer window closing Wednesday, so follow him on BlueSky. Soccerwise will have you

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August 28, 2026 Headlines: * Julian Hall had been linked to some big European clubs, but the young Red Bull New York forward is staying put, reported by Tom Bogert, signing a contract extension through the end of 2027. * Kevin Kelsy is on his way out of Portland and heading to

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August 25, 2026 Headlines: * The transfer window closes next week and Atlanta United finally have their man. Swiss striker Breel Embolo was announced Sunday, in a deal reportedly worth $18 million. * Tom also shared on Sunday that Real Salt Lake is in talks with Dutch midfielder Gini Wijnaldum. The former

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August 21, 2026 Headlines: * MLS is exploring a new playoff format for the 2027-28 season according to The Guardian. 20 teams, double-elimination bracket, and no more conferences. More on that in Thursday’s Soccerwise episode. * Long reported by Tom Bogert, but now it’s official: Real Salt Lake’

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August 18, 2026 Headlines: * Nashville SC line-danced all over Inter Miami in a 4-1 win as Messi’s return featured (another) missed penalty. The win puts Nashville five points atop the league in the Supporter’s Shield race. More below in the weekend recap! * The big moves just

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August 14, 2026 Headlines: * Leagues Cup Recap: Leagues Cup completed “Phase One” last night, with Columbus, Real Salt Lake, Chicago, Austin progressing for MLS, and Leon, Toluca, Monterey,and América for Liga MX. * More on the new dynamic of Leagues Cup below, but one that didn’t change: a ton

Minutes from the Committee Meeting

August 7, 2026 — Committee Meeting # 50 Agenda Items 📋: * The FIFA drama continued this week, with President Infantino calling an emergency caucus in Morocco. He is rumored to have offered the World Cup Final in 2030 to Morocco as part of an attempt to save his job. * Notably, the most discussed

Minutes from the Committee Meeting

July 31, 2026 — Committee Meeting # 49 Agenda Items 📋: * Soccerwise’s Tom Bogert has the two big stories of the week this week for The Athletic. First, Mauricio Pochettino and U.S. Soccer are finalizing a four year renewal. * Pochettino will be the fourth head coach in a row for the

Minutes from the Committee Meeting

July 24, 2026 — Committee Meeting # 48 Agenda Items 📋: * MLS is back, but the biggest story is in the boardroom. Don Garber approaches retirement after nearly 30 years, and MLS are down to two candidates. * The reported final candidates both have connections to MLS ownership. One, Larry Berg, is Co-Managing

Minutes from the Committee Meeting

July 6, 2026 — Committee Meeting # 47 Our Kickback Minutes newsletter will run as a USMNT preview up until such point the team is no longer playing in the World Cup! For a much more in-depth preview, check out our David Gass & Matt Doyle preview on YouTube below or

First Touch '26

July 1, 2026 — Newsletter #43 First Touch is excited to continue the First Touch Writer Series with Musa Okwonga, co-founder of the Stadio podcast, and one of the game’s most distinctive voices. His essay this week reflects on joy of the World Cup. “Chaos, Community, and a Tournament