MLS Soccerwise | MLS Returns After the World Cup: Biggest Transfers & Don Garber's Successor
From Soccerwise | U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL by Kickback Soccer Media
July 20, 2026 · 1h 9m
About this episode
The episode discusses the return of Major League Soccer after the World Cup, highlighting key transfers and coaching changes.
The World Cup is over, and Major League Soccer is back. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle share their biggest World Cup takeaways before breaking down the latest MLS news, including Hugo Cuypers' move to CF Monterrey, coaching changes and roster moves. Plus, they discuss the Portland Timbers, San Diego FC, Kai Wagner and the search for Don Garber's successor as MLS commissioner. 0:00 Intro 4:40 World Cup Takeaways 12:33 Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey 23:18 Portland Timbers Hire Martí Cifuentes 30:37 San Diego FC Sign Tunisia International 38:01 Nashville SC Strengthen Their Squad 46:11 Kai Wagner & Philadelphia Union 52:12 Daryl Dike & Orlando City 57:29 Don Garber's Successor 1:05:42 Vancouver Whitecaps' Future
People in this episode
Hosts: David Gass, Tom Bogert, Matt Doyle
Topics covered
- MLS
- World Cup
- transfers
- coaching changes
- Don Garber's successor
- roster moves
- soccer news
Keywords
- MLS
- World Cup
- transfers
- soccer
- Don Garber
- coaching changes
- Hugo Cuypers
- Portland Timbers
- San Diego FC
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CF Monterrey, Portland Timbers, San Diego FC, Nashville SC, Philadelphia Union, Orlando City, Vancouver Whitecaps
Places: Tunisia
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