U.S. Soccerwise | What’s Next for U.S. Soccer?

U.S. Soccer continues to build on the momentum from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but what comes next? David Gass, Walker Zimmerman, and Brianna Pinto reflect on their World Cup experiences, discuss what the tournament revealed about the future of American soccer, and explore how the sport can continue growing in the United States.

The crew reacts to Mauricio Pochettino's contract extension, discusses the role of youth national teams and player development, explores how to grow soccer culture in America, and looks ahead to what's next for the USMNT and USWNT.

Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise, our new weekly show covering the biggest stories and conversations across the U.S. men's, women's, and youth national teams.

0:00 Welcome to U.S. Soccerwise

4:12 World Cup Takeaways

12:38 What Pochettino's New Deal Means

16:02 The Role of Youth National Teams

24:18 Growing the Game in America

28:32 Youth Sports: Specialize or Play Everything?

34:00 The Road Ahead for the USMNT & USWNT

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