About this episode
Jordan is joined one more time this week by NWSL Commentator and Friend of The Show, Jill Loyden. The pair react to the 2026 World Cup semifinal results before diving into the NWSL world. The Queen’s Classic marked +42,000 attendees in Queens, NY and Sam Kerr’s return as Gotham FC achieved a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit. Previewing Kansas City vs. San Diego in a Battle of The Seams (listen for Jill’s coaching breakdown on this), Seattle vs. Gotham, Denver’s first game with Lindsey Heaps available vs. Portland and Boston Legacy facing off against Washington after achieving their first road victory in club history.
00:18 - Intro and a peek behind the production curtain at Soccerwise
02:06 - Reacting to the 2026 World Cup semifinal results
04:45 - Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit, Sam Kerr’s Return
09:09 - Denise O’Sullivan joins Gotham FC and re-assessing the Gotham roster
18:01 - What went wrong for Washington
21:01 - Jordynn Dudley Injury and The impact of the Wildfire Smoke in NY
24:37 - Previewing Kansas City vs. San Diego feat. The Seam Queens
32:48 - Seattle Reign vs. Gotham FC
36:26 - Denver Summit vs. Portland Thorns, possible the first start for Lindsey Heaps
42:30 - Boston Legacy vs. Washington Spirit
48:52 - Close
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