Best The Parity Check Podcasts (2025)

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NWSL's unsung heroes | Week 8 Lookahead | A3's Best Bets (Soccer 05/08) 57:33

22h ago57:33

57:33

Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Lisa Carlin preview the upcoming weekend of matches. Then, they each celebrate an unsung hero of the league who simply doesn't get enough flowers. And finally, the group places their respective "Best Bets" when it comes to Week 8 in the NWSL. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.…

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European Free Agency | Lionesses Historic Promotion | NWSL's Bottom Third Vibe Check (Soccer 05/06) 1:03:02

3d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Lisa Carline, Jen Beattie, and Jess McDonald discuss the NWSL's Bottom Third of the table teams and what changes they need to make. Could the European Free Agency Market help? They discuss the top targets available this summer. Then, the group dive in to the historic promotion of the London City Lionesses to the WSL. And finally, the A3 Mailbag is …

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NWSL's unpredictability, the benefits that parity provides (Soccer 05/05) 21:24

4d ago21:24

21:24

Lo LaBonta is joined by Darian Jenkins and McCall Zerboni to discuss the unpredictability that exists in the NWSL as the Top 3 teams in the league all lost and Gotham FC, who was in fourth dropped points. The group discuss the importance of parity and how the NWSL is the epitome of it compared to other women's leagues around the world. Watch USWNT …

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Tiernan does it again, Trinity Armstrong interview, & A3's Weekly Best XI (Soccer 05/04) 52:40

4d ago52:40

52:40

Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Jess McDonald discuss all the big takeaways from Week 7 in the NWSL. From the Top 3 teams all losing to Riley Tiernan making her case for Rookie of the Year. The ladies also welcome in a post-match interview from the San Diego Wave vs Bay FC match. And finally, the group deliver their Weekly Best XI. Watch USWNT and…

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#27 - Joe Trinsey on Being the Forrest Gump of Volleyball, Deep Diving Volleyball Concepts, and How to Beat Louisville 1:04:22

4d ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Dan and Joe connect for the first tiem to explore Joe's journey in volleyball, from his early experiences to his current role with Smarter Volley. They discuss the importance of analytics in coaching, the transition from player to coach, and the significance of grit and courage in young athletes. Joe shares insights on setting techniques, the dynam…

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Interview: Clelia Castro-Malaspina discusses her new book "Girls with Goals" (Soccer 05/02) 15:57

7d ago15:57

15:57

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera welcome in author Clelia Castro-Malaspina to discuss her latest book "Girls with Goals." The twisty, turny but triumphant rise of women's football is one of the most fascinating stories in sports – and women's – history. This book from Castro-Malaspina is a love letter to women's football and the female athletes who i…

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NWSL Week 7 Lookahead | Stock Up / Stock Down | Potential displacement in '26 (Soccer 05/01) 1:00:38

8d ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Jess McDonald preview Week 7 in the NWSL. Then it's a round of stock up sock down in regard to players at the quarter-mark of the season, their pre-season expectations vs their overall performance after 6 weeks. And finally, the group welcome in Sandra Herrera to discuss all that went down at the Associated Press…

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Parity vs. Competition (w/ Meghann Burke) 53:56

8d ago53:56

53:56

In this episode André is delighted to be joined by Executive Director of the NWSLPA, Meghann Burke! You may have heard, the NWSL & NWSLPA agreed to yet another CBA (though the full text wasn't released until recently). This agreement builds on the previous agreement from 2022 to include revenue sharing, minimum salaries, a cap floor, guaranteed con…

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BREAKING NEWS: Lorne Donaldson fired by Chicago Stars 20:43

9d ago20:43

20:43

Sandra Herrera, Lisa Carlin, and Christine Cupo react to the breaking news that Chicago Stars head coach Lorne Donaldson has been fired. Masaki Hemmi will lead the team as interim head coach until a permanent hire is made. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attacking Third is available for f…

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UWCL Final: Arsenal vs Barcelona | NWSL quarter-mark assessment | A3's Team of the Month (Soccer 04/29) 1:12:34

10d ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Jen Beattie recap the UWCL Leg 2 Semis which saw Arsenal overcome the unthinkable to set the stage for a final between the Gunners and Barcelona. Then, the group assess the 2025 NWSL campaign which has it the quarter-mark. And finally, the ladies put together their NWSL Team of the Month for April. Watch USWNT and N…

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The mental side of the game w/ Lo LaBonta (Soccer 04/28) 31:16

11d ago31:16

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Lo LaBonta is joined by Darian Jenkins to talk about the mental side of the game, specifically the first and last five minutes of a half as well as the five minutes after a goal is scored. The two also weigh in on the extraordinary year the rookies in the NWSL are having during the first year of the league post-draft. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on …

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Courage corral Current | Arin Wright Post-Match Intv. | A3's Weekly Best XI (Soccer 04/27) 52:26

12d ago52:26

52:26

Sandra Herrera and Jess McDonald discuss all the big takeaways from Week 6 in the NWSL. From the NC Courage securing their first win at the expense of KC Current's first loss to Esher doing the unthinkable with her third brace in four games. The ladies also welcome in a post-match interview with Arin Wright of Racing Louisville after their 3-3 draw…

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BREAKING: NWSL files to launch Division II league in 2026 (Soccer 04_25) 12:01

14d ago12:01

12:01

BREAKING NEWS: A3's Christine Cupo welcomes on CBS Sports' own Pardeep Cattry who broke the news to discuss it in detail and what this could and would mean for the future of the women's game in the United States. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy …

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NWSL Week 6 Look-Ahead | Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC | UWCL Leg 2 Semis Preview (Soccer 04/24) 59:34

15d ago59:34

59:34

Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Jen Beattie preview this weekend's biggest matchup in the NWSL, Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC, alongside what else they are keeping their eye on in Week 6. Then, they preview this weekend's Leg 2 Semifinal matches in the UWCL. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ A…

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Sonia Bompastor: Football Terrorist (w/ Sylvs, from Shea Butter FC) 1:32:10

15d ago1:32:10

1:32:10

With Courtney still working hard, André welcomes Sylvs (Shea Butter FC) to the pod! We start by reviewing the weekend's Women's Champions League (UWCL) matchups. We look at what went wrong for Arsenal, and discuss why Lyon's frontline is the best in the world. Then we begrudgingly discuss Chelsea's 4-1 loss to Barcelona. Sonia Bompastor got on our …

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2025 NWSL Rookie Class Spotlight | Caprice Dydasco Interview | Bay FC's Big Announcement (Soccer 04/22) 51:45

17d ago51:45

51:45

Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Sandra Herrera dissect why the 2025 NWSL Rookie Class is having so much success in the league this season. Then, the group welcome in NWSL veteran Caprice Dydasco to discuss Bay FC's latest announcement. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is availa…

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What constitutes a rivalry, as some fade & others ignite (Soccer 04/21) 34:57

18d ago34:57

34:57

Lo LaBonta, McCall Zerboni, and Sandra Herrara discuss all things rivalry in the NWSL. From those newly emerging to those who have seen better days. And the differences between rivalries from a fan perspective vs a player perspective. And finally, Lo and McCall share some of their favorite memories from past rivalry matches they've been a part of o…

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#26 - Kristen Kelsay on Becoming the NEW Head Volleyball Coach of Michigan State 1:10:09

19d ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Dan welcomes Kristen Kelsay, the new head volleyball coach at Michigan State, to discuss her journey from player to coach. Kristen shares her experiences in the recruiting process, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges she faced along the way. She touches on the significance of effective communication and conflict resolution in coaching,…

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KC Current-ly top of table | Izzy Rodriguez Post-Match Interview | A3 Weekly Best XI (Soccer 04/19) 48:46

20d ago48:46

48:46

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jess McDonald discuss all the biggest takeaways from Week 5 in the NWSL. From KC Current being the only team to remain undefeated to what the heck is going on in North Carolina? Izzy Rodriguez joins the post-match interview segment. And finally, the A3 NWSL Weekly Best XI. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a li…

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UWCL Semifinals Preview | NWSL Week 5 Look-Ahead | A3 Mailbag (Soccer 04_17) 1:09:43

22d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie preview this weekend's UEFA Women's Champions League Semifinals. Arsenal vs Lyon and Barcelona vs Chelsea. Then, the group look-ahead to week 5 in the NWSL. Who has the best chance to stay undefeated and who has the best chance to build off their first win? And finally, the ladies open up the A3 Mailbag …

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Debut of the Northern Super League | Desiree Scott Interview (Soccer 04/15) 51:58

24d ago51:58

51:58

Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and McCall Zerboni preview the debut of the Northern Super League, the new top-division professional women's soccer league in Canada. Then, Desiree Scott is welcomed in to talk about coming out of retirement, signing with NSL-side Ottawa Rapid FC, and what the impact will be on the women's game in her home country. Watc…

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A3's Live with Lo LaBonta | NWSL Notable Returns & Debuts | Q&A 26:22

25d ago26:22

26:22

In this debut episode of Live w/ Lo, Lo LaBonta is joined by Darian Jenkins and the two discuss all the anticipated returns that came to fruition over this past weekend in the NWSL as well as some notable debuts. Then the two answer some questions from the A3 audience. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/h…

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Intl. Bump: Hell yes, Hell no? | Alyssa Naeher joins | Weekly Best XI (Soccer 04/13) 1:00:53

26d ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera discuss the biggest takeaways from NWSL Week 4 as the teams at the top keep rising while the teams at the bottom keep struggling. And following their first win and points of the season, Chicago Stars Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher joins the show. And finally, the group deliver A3's Best XI: Week 4. Watch US…

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NWSL teams flirting w/ early disaster | Impact of Intl. window | A3 Mailbag (Soccer 04/10) 1:09:14

29d ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Sandra Herrera, Jen Beattie, and Jess McDonald discuss the impact of an international window on domestic clubs and players balancing both club and country. The group also prep you for the return of the NWSL by focusing on teams bottom of the table, what's going right and what's going wrong for them? And finally, the ladies open up the A3 Mailbag to…

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USWNT: Questions loom after loss to Brazil (Soccer 04/09) 59:13

1M ago59:13

59:13

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and McCall Zerboni discuss all the major takeaways from April Camp and the respective two friendlies. So what questions have been answered? And what new questions have surfaced after walking away with both a win and a loss. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/ho…

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USWNT vs Brazil Reaction & Recap | Tullis-Joyce debut | Rodman returns (Soccer 04/05) 50:47

1M ago50:47

50:47

Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, and Jess McDonald discuss the result of tonight's USA vs Brazil match from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA which saw Phallon Tullis-Joyce keep a clean sheet in her Senior Team debut. Rodman scores in her return and Alyssa Thompson showed out in front of her home town fans. These two clubs will face off again this com…

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State of the USWNT | Michelle Cooper Live Interview | USA vs Brazil preview (Soccer 04/03) 58:10

1M ago58:10

58:10

Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni take a deep dive into the current state of the USWNT. A position by position breakdown of where things are at relative to where they once were and where they are going. The group also will preview the first of two friendlies against Brazil, and of course, make their respective predictions. And Michelle…

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NWSL Vibe Check: Nobody needs 'raise my rent' soccer 1:39:13

1M ago1:39:13

1:39:13

WE BACK! Well, kinda. Courtney is still swamped by broso so André brought in Skye from Shea Butter FC for an NWSL vibe check! Each team has only played three regular season games, but since we're already headed into an international break now is a good time to look at what we've seen from each team. We start from the bottom of the table and work ou…

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Americans Abroad | Revenge Game Stories | A3 Mailbag (Soccer 04/01) 1:12:15

1M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Jessica McDonald take a look at all the Americans Abroad who got called into the USWNT April squad as well as those who did not. They also open up the A3 Mailbag to answer your questions. Then, McCall Zerboni hangs out with Lo LaBonta to talk about the ol' "Chip on the Shoulder" from a players perspective. And swap …

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NWSL Week 3 takeaways | Riley Tiernan Interview | A3's Weekly Best XI 53:48

1M ago53:48

53:48

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo react to the Week 3 results, share, discuss, and debate their biggest takeaways, and put together A3's Weekly Best XI. The group also welcomed in Angel City FC Forward Riley Tiernan, fresh off her game-winning & first ever NWSL goal post-match. You can e-mail the show anytime at AttackingThirder@gmail…

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Interview: Maggie Graham on her hot start to the season, turning pro, & tv obsession (Soccer 03/27) 15:57

1M ago15:57

15:57

A3's Lisa Carlin goes one-on-one with Houston Dash midfielder Maggie Graham who has come off the bench in her first two professional games only to score both times, including a game-winner against the Chicago Stars. She discusses her transition from collegiate athlete at Duke to becoming a pro in Houston. The two also play a game of this or that an…

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USWNT U23 Roster Reaction | NWSL Week 3 Look-Ahead | UWCL Recap (Soccer 03/27) 1:00:42

1M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and McCall Zerboni discuss the latest roster drop for the U23 squad. Then, reaction to Boston's name unveiling. Next, the crew talks about what they have their eye on as we head into NWSL Week 3. And finally, a recap of both Wednesday UWCL matches and a preview of Chelsea vs Man City. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" w…

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USWNT Roster Drop Reaction | NWSL Youth Uprising | A3 Mailbag 1:18:35

1M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jess McDonald react to the USWNT April roster for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil. Then, Lo LaBonta joins the show to chat about the youth movement in the NWSL and the impact fans have on the game. And to close things out, the group open up the A3 Mailbag to answer your questions. Watch USWNT and NWSL games o…

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NWSL Week 2 takeaways | Ring of Honor for JMac | Jen Beattie's A3 Debut (Soccer 03/23) 55:00

2M ago55:00

55:00

Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, and Jen Beattie react to the Week 2 results, share, discuss, and debate their biggest takeaways, and put together A3's Weekly Best XI. Jess McDonald also joins as a surprise guest to talk about her Ring of Honor experience at the NC Courage match. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramount…

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NWSL Week 2 Preview | UWCL Recap | USWNT Bubble Players | Sophie Schmidt Intv. (Soccer 03/20) 49:42

2M ago49:42

49:42

Aly Trost Martin, Lisa Carlin, McCall Zerboni, Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera were in-studio for this special edition of Attacking Third. First, a preview of the key matchups coming up as the NWSL heads into Week 2. Then, the group recap Leg 1 of the UEFA Women's Champions League Semifinals. Next, a chat about USWNT Bubble Playe…

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Interview: NWSL Boston's GM Domè Guasch on building a club, style of play, & life in Boston (Soccer 03/19) 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera go 2v1 with NWSL Boston's first ever franchise GM and 13yr Barcelona vet Domè Guasch. The group talk about how the process of building out a team from scratch is going, what his ideal characteristics of a player might be, and the advice he's received from former Barca colleague Jonatan Giráldez has been. Also, how adj…

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🏀✏️NCAA Tournament preview/mega-pod spectacular: Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every March Madness game and reveal their brackets! 1:22:12

2M ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Sign up for our Bracket Challenge Ladies and Gentlemen. We made it. The all-encompassing NCAA Tournament preview that will take you from Dayton all the way to San Antonio. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander guide you through all 67 games and gives you an idea of the team that can win it all! 07:00 - South Region Breakdown 14:40 - Stay Or Hit Presented…

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Should there be a rookie age limit? | LaBonta on pressure | A3 Mailbag (Soccer 03/18) 58:56

2M ago58:56

58:56

Lisa Carlin, McCall Zerboni, Christine Cupo, and Lo LaBonta weigh in on the age limit debate for rookies in the NWSL after Mak Whitham debuts at the age of 14. Then, LaBonta leads the discussion on the pressure both on and off the field in the NWSL. And finally, the A3 crew open up the mailbag to answer your questions about the NWSL. Watch USWNT an…

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NWSL Week 1 takeaways | Banda's Brace | Leroux's announcement | A3's Best XI (Soccer 03/16) 50:22

2M ago50:22

50:22

Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, and Jessica McDonald react to the Week 1 results, share, discuss, and debate their biggest takeaways, and put together A3's Weekly Best XI. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, G…

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NWSL Season Preview...........sorta (w/ Kudzi Musarurwa) 1:23:19

2M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Another NWSL season is upon us so, with Courtney deep in the trenches, André chatted all about it with friend of the pod, Kudzi! The team-by-team, player-by-player preview pods are out there, so we wanted to focus on bigger picture topics from the season. Will we continue to see a tactical style shift across the league? How will new roster construc…

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NWSL Week 1 Preview: Who will make the jump this season | Ella Stevens Intv reaction | News & Notes (Soccer 03/13) 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and McCall Zerboni (in her debut) prep you for the first full weekend of action in the NWSL. Gotham FC's Ella Stevens also joins the show. And the group will make their first set of picks for the A3 Weekly Challenge. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is …

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Interview: Gotham FC's Ella Stevens on her approach to 2025, USWNT camp call-up, & offseason in Spain (Soccer 03/13) 13:37

2M ago13:37

13:37

A3's Sandra Herrera goes one-on-one with Gotham FC forward Ella Stevens. The two discuss her mindset heading into 2025 which is the second year with her club, but 6th of her NWSL career. They also discuss getting the USWNT call to camp and the takeaways she'll be bringing to club, her favorite offseason moments overseas, and how year two with Gotha…

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NWSL 2025 Season Predictions | Lo LaBonta's show debut (Soccer 03/11) 1:15:59

2M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jessica McDonald give all their respective predictions for the upcoming 2025 NWSL campaign from Golden Boot Winner to NWSL Champion. Additionally, Lo LaBonta joins the show for her first appearance as a new member of Attacking Third. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home…

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Interview: Abby Dahlkemper on team culture, potential for 3-back system at Bay, & relationship w/ Darian Jenkins (Soccer 03/10) 19:23

2M ago19:23

19:23

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera sit down with FIFA World Cup winner, Olympic Bronze medalist, and multiple NWSL Champion Abby Dahlkemper. The group discussed the new docu-series "For the Win: NWSL," the differences around team culture to start the new campaign vs when she joined last year mid-season, and the early success of an expansion side. They …

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NWSL Challenge Cup Recap | Spirit enact revenge over Pride in '24 Final rematch | McKeown delivers winning PK (Soccer 03/07) 50:16

2M ago50:16

50:16

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera recap the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. It took PKs to get it done, but the Spirit complete the comeback and lift the trophy. Revenge for their loss in the 2024 final? It sure felt like it. Goals from Rafaelle, Santos, and McKeown who netted t…

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Interview: Hal Hershfelt on Challenge Cup, upcoming NWSL season, & new tattoos (Soccer 03/07) 14:55

2M ago14:55

14:55

Lisa Carlin went one-on-one with Washington Spirit's defensive midfielder Hal Hershfelt ahead of the NWSL Challenge Cup and start to the NWSL season. Hal and her teammates have an opportunity for revenge as the Challenge Cup will feature a rematch of last year's NWSL final between the Orlando Pride and said Spirit. Hal opens up about how much this …

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NWSL Challenge Cup Preview | Team Needs: Orlando & Washington | FIFA's big announcement (Soccer 03/06) 56:24

2M ago56:24

56:24

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jess McDonald take a deep dive into both the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit, discuss their respective off-seasons, and preview this Friday's NWSL Challenge Cup which happens to be a rematch of last year's NWSL Final. And of course, all the latest news including FIFA's big announcement and Sophia Wilson's as…

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WSL to scrap relegation? | Women's Club World Cup to be delayed | Gotham in talks with Geyse (Soccer 03/04) 56:46

2M ago56:46

56:46

Lisa Carlin and Darian Jenkins are joined by the newest member of the Attacking Third team, former USWNT and NWSL Legend Jess McDonald. The group will take a deep look into the WPLL's proposal to do away with relegation in both the WSL and Championship. Then, they'll turn their focus to the potential delay in the Women's Club World Cup which was or…

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Interview: Mandy Freeman on BWPC initiatives, expression through fashion, & Gotham FC's preseason (Soccer 02/28) 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

Our celebration of Black History Month continues as Lisa Carlin and Darian Jenkins welcome in Gotham FC Defender and member of the Black Women's Player Collective Mandy Freeman. The group discuss who in her life gave her the courage to express herself both on and off the field through fashion, initiatives, and consistency. She also fills us in on G…

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SheBelieved but what was learned 1:33:44

2M ago1:33:44

1:33:44

Courtney & André recap a very interesting SheBelieves Cup in which several things were learned. We start by reviewing the final game, USWNT vs. Japan, before looking at the tournament overall. We discuss Japan not being done reloading, USWNT coach Emma Hayes missing crucial opportunities, Colombia needing a refresh, and Australia having no plans af…

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