US Soccerwise | What’s Next for the USMNT and USWNT?

US Soccerwise | What’s Next for the USMNT and USWNT?

Author: Kickback Soccer Media September 9, 2026 Duration: 1:11:39

What comes next for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams? David Gass and Brian Dunseth look at Mauricio Pochettino’s second cycle with the USMNT, the players that are pushing to get into the team and what it could like for the next four years. Then, Michelle French, who coached the U.S. U-20s at two World Cups and was an assistant with the USWNT in 2015, joins Gass to talk about her experience, the decisions young players face between college, club and country and the path to the USWNT.

0:00 Intro

2:34 Pochettino’s Second Cycle

8:27 Players Left Off the World Cup Roster

12:23 How the USMNT Core Evolves

16:56 Reshaping U.S. Soccer

21:42 Building the Player Pathway

25:11 Win Now or Build Mode

29:26 What Will the September Camp Look Like?

43:11 Testing the USMNT Against Different Competition

49:40 Michelle French on the U-20 World Cup

52:41 Balancing College, Club & Country

56:41 The Evolution of Youth National Teams

59:22 College Soccer’s Strength

1:03:54 The Evolution of Women’s Soccer in the US

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North American soccer is a sprawling, fast-moving world of its own, and Soccerwise is here to make sense of it all. This isn't just another highlight reel. Host David Gass, alongside insider Tommy "Scoops" Bogert and seasoned NWSL broadcaster Jordan Angeli, brings you into the conversation multiple times a week. They dissect the crucial matches from MLS and the NWSL, track the progress of the US National Teams, and dig into the emerging stories that define the sport on this side of the Atlantic. The analysis is informed and immediate, cutting through the noise to explain not just what happened, but why it matters. A key part of the Soccerwise dynamic is the direct line to listeners, with the team regularly weaving audience questions into their discussions, making each episode feel like a dialogue among fans who know their stuff. Tune in to this Kickback Soccer Media podcast for a comprehensive, engaging, and surprisingly detailed take on the entire ecosystem of North American soccer, from the biggest transfers to the tactical shifts you might have missed. It’s the kind of deep dive that feels like sitting in on a planning session with people who live and breathe the game, offering clarity and context whether you’re a longtime supporter or just finding your footing in the league.
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