David is recuperating from his sister’s wedding weekend so today’s Committee episode is hosted by fellow member and CBS Golazo Network host Claudia Pagán alongside Susannah. The pair discuss their intersection in life as WAGS and Soccer media members. Sooz recaps One Knox defeating FC Naples and reaching the USL League 1 Final. They will host Spokane Velocity who achieved victory in one of the most dramatic semifinals in recent USL1 history. The dramatics continued over into NWSL as the pair discuss all of the NWSL postseason madness, headline by Gotham FC’s historical upset over KC Current. The duo take time to admire the scenes and snow at the CPL Final featuring the newly named “Icicle Kick” goal. Adidas launched their 2026 World Cup kits which means it’s time for kit reviews. World Cup Qualifying comes back around so we look at various regions with games on deck. A check in on the USMNT with a RIZZ METER for various players on the November Camp roster. The Gio Reyna situation is not improving and the pair discuss the conundrum Mauricio Pochettino faces. 50 States of Soccer heads to Claudia’s home region of Puerto Rico and gives insight into the rise of the sport on the island. Yes, we do talk about Bad Bunny. The show wraps with another Great British Bake-Off with some surprise takes from Claudia’s husband, Luke.
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01:16 - Life as a WAG in Media
22:11 - One Knox makes it to the USL1 Final
25:36 - Spokane Velocity Wins Semifinal
27:45 - MLS Playoffs
32:49 - NWSL Playoff Chaos
37:16 - CPL Final Snow Classic
41:56 - World Cup Kit Reviews
58:08 - WCQ International Break
01:05:15 - USMNT RIZZ Check-In
01:18:47 - The Gio Reyna Conundrum
01:24:11 - 50 States of Soccer: Puerto Rico
01:33:24 - GBBO Recap
