The first games are ready to kickoff in the 2026 season of MLS. To preview every team going into the first game friend of the show Michele Giannone joins David. They go game by game with 4 minutes on the clock (that they blow through) to give thoughts on each team.

A huge episode of NWSL conversation on Soccerwise. David & Jordan contextualize the blockbuster deal of Claire Hutton to Bay, Croix Bethune to KC & a MILLION dollars to Washington. What does it mean for these elite players, these teams, and the league. They also touch on Emma Hayes latest roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup. And then Caitlyn Flores Milby the General Manager of Racing Louisville joins the show. She covers so much ground from her career path to where Racing sits in the landscape of the game and how to operate with that. And they talk about some big picture NWSL conversations like future of youth development & the introduction of the HIP rule.

1. 6:07 Blockbuster Trade And Biggest Moves Ever
2. 9:35 What This Means For Bay FC & Claire Hutton
3. 12:50 What This Means For KC & Croix Bethune
4. 22:50 What Does This Trade Mean For Washington Spirit
5. 34:30 Interview Racing Louisiville GM Caitlyn Flores Milby

We have finally arrived to the first week of the 2026 season! Matt Doyle (Tactics Free Zone) joins Gass to go through all their predictions. They hit the big ones like MVP, Golden Boot and Defender Of The Year. They of course hit their deep cut stuff like "Gass Theorem" and Fullback Of The Year favorites. And then they add some team superlatives like the "League Pass" teams they are most excited to watch.

1. 7:30 Nashville Big Week CCL + BJ Callaghan Contract + Reed Baker-Whiting Trade
2. 11:00 MVP & Golden Boot Predictions
3. 21:30 Young Player Of The Year Favorites
4. 25:00 GKOY, DPOY & Fullback Of The Year
5. 40:00 Midfielder Of The Year (steal from NWSL)
6. 45:00 Coach Of The Year
7. 52:30 Newcomer & Gass Theorem Favorites
8. 58:40 Team Your Most Excited To Watch (League Pass Favorites)
9. 1:05:40 Biggest Points Climber Of 2026
10. 1:08:20 Biggest Fall Off Of 2026