Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast
570 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 251 ratingsA women's soccer show from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, WSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Hosts Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins and Sandra Herrera welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis. Watch Attacking Third LIVE on CBS Sports' Golazo Network every Monday and Thursday, and catch the YouTube LIVE show every Wednesday at 11am ET. This is your podcast for the latest news and stories from the world of soccer.
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🚨Portland Thorns General Manager Karina LeBlanc Exclusive Interview on Her New Role (Soccer 11/1)
November 01, 2021 21:22 - 26 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome former Canadian international and NWSL goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc to discuss her new role as General Manager of the Portland Thorns. Karina discusses how her former career as a player has prepared her for this current role. For last four years Karina has served as the head of Women's Football for Concacaf, and now she is hoping to progress the game of soccer forward in the NWSL. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Po...
NWSL Playoff Picture is Set | Final Regular-Season Weekend Recap: Playoffs come down to final match day (Soccer 11/1)
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman set the scene for the 2021 NWSL Playoffs. Seeding is determined, the playoff schedule is set, opponents are decided and it all came down to the final match-day in the NWSL regular season. Houston Dash, Racing Louisville, Orlando Pride and the Kansas City Current officially finish their season. A full weekend recap of all matches, exciting news from Kansas City and more. Recaps and analysis. Gotham FC vs Racing Louisville - 4:12 Orlando Pride vs Chicago Red Stars ...
NWSL Playoff Push Preview: Four teams are fighting for three playoff spots heading into the final regular-season weekend (Soccer 10/28)
October 28, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the biggest weekend in the NWSL this season. With just one weekend of regular-season action remaining, four teams are fighting for just three playoff spots. Portland Thorns, Washington Spirit and OL Reign have clinched the playoffs while Gotham FC, North Carolina Courage, Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars battle it out to see who will continue into the postseason. Match previews, analysis and predictions. Gotham FC vs Racing Louisville - 3:33 Orlando Pri...
Washington Spirit Forward Ashley Hatch on the playoffs and her response to allegations against former Spirit coach (Soccer 10/28)
October 27, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch to the podcast. She discusses her progression as a player from the start of the season to now, leading the Golden Boot race with 10 goals on the season and how her team is preparing for the 2021 NWSL Playoffs. Plus, she reflects on former NWSL Spirit player, Kaiya McCullough, and Kaiya's coming forward with allegations against former Spirit coach Richie Burke of emotional and verbal abuse. Boots from Pros: https://as...
An Emotional Farewell for Carli Lloyd with the USA | USWNT vs South Korea Recap (Soccer 10/26)
October 27, 2021 03:29 - 42 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT vs South Korea match, the USA wins 6-0. Goals come from Lindsey Horan, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Rose Lavelle, Lynn Williams and an own goal from Korea. It's an emotional night for Carli Lloyd, teammates, fans and the soccer community as the legend hangs up her USA cleats. Plus, they look at the future of the USWNT. Match recap and analysis. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and whereve...
USWNT Preview vs South Korea | NWSL Gotham FC vs Kansas City Recap (Soccer 10/25)
October 25, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the only NWSL match of the weekend between Gotham FC and Kansas City. Gotham are still looking to clinch a playoff spot ahead of the postseason. Then, they preview the second friendly vs South Korea for the USWNT. Sandra and Lisa give their wishlist starting lineups for the United States. Plus, it's Carli Lloyd's final game in a USA kit. Predictions, analysis and more. Gotham vs Kansas City Recap - 2:14 USWNT Preview vs South Korea - 'Attacking Third' is a...
USWNT vs South Korea Recap: 22-game home win streak snapped after a scoreless draw against South Korea (Soccer 10/21)
October 22, 2021 03:39 - 29 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT vs South Korea scoreless draw. South Korea snaps the United States 22-match winning streak at home and the 60-game scoring streak at home for the Americans. They discuss roster rotation, starting XI, substitutes, South Korea's defensive efforts and more. Match analysis and recap. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team ...
Kealia Watt and the NWSL Players Association Speak Out: Player Safety Needs to be the First Priority (Soccer 10/21)
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Chicago Red Stars forward and NWSL PA representative Kealia Watt and Executive Director of the NWSL Players Association Meghann Burke to the show. They discuss what the PA does, Kealia's role as a player rep and the turmoil that has kept the NWSL in the news the last few weeks. Kealia speaks out about the players' decision to demonstrate at the 6-minute mark of games. Meghann gives an inside look at the demands the PA set forth to the NWSL, why the league...
USWNT vs South Korea Match Preview | NWSL Gotham vs Kansas City Preview (Soccer 10/20)
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the USWNT match vs Korea Republic on Thursday. Meghan Rapinoe is back from injury and will play with the United States. Mallory Pugh, Andi Sullivan and Sophia Smith return to the roster after their September matches vs Paraguay. And Carli Lloyd faces her final two matches in a US kit. The NWSL Regular Season is winding down, Gotham FC takes on Kansas City NWSL at Legends Field. During the international window, both squads will be missing key players - Car...
Cedella Marley Interview: Football is Freedom, Forcing change for the Reggae Girlz (Soccer 10/19)
October 20, 2021 00:12 - 36 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman sit down with Cadella Marley, Bob Marley's daughter and Global Ambassador for the Jamaican National Women's Football team, and her cousin and business partner Myshjua Allen Murray. They discuss the inaugural Football is Freedom Festival centered around the international friendly in DRV Pink Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL between Jamaica and Costa Rica. Marley discusses the mission of the foundation to support the development of women's football in Jamaica, suppor...
🚨 NWSL Hires Marla Messing as Interim League CEO (Soccer 10/18)
October 18, 2021 22:52 - 20 minutesThe NWSL has announced the new hiring of long-term sports executive Marla Messing as the league's new Interim CEO. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the breaking news and Messing's background. Plus, they discuss Messing's role, who appointed Messing, the state of the commissioner search and what this means for the future of the NWSL. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking...
NWSL Recap: Portland Thorns Win NWSL Shield | Washington Spirit Clinch Playoff Berth (Soccer 10/18)
October 18, 2021 04:25 - 49 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of NWSL matches including the biggest playoff push of NWSL history. The Portland Thorns win the NWSL Shield and secure a first-round playoff bye and will host a semi-final match. The Washington Spirit clinch their playoff berth, the first for the club since 2016. With Orlando Pride's loss to Louisville, the Pride are out of playoff position. And Ashley Hatch moves into first place for the Golden Boot race with 10 goals on the season. Analysis an...
NWSL Matches: Midweek Recap, Portland Thorns remains in first | Weekend Preview: Can KC continue to disrupt playoffs (Soccer 10/14)
October 14, 2021 21:42 - 58 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest league news that the NWSL Championship has been moved from Providence Park in Portland to Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, KY. They recap the midweek Wednesday matches as Portland stays in first place in the standings, Washington move into third place and Gotham and Orlando sit just outside of playoff positions. Plus, they look ahead to the weekend full of games. Will Kansas City continue to disrupt opponents' playoff chances by dominating on...
NWSL Midweek Preview: Chicago Red Stars and Orlando Pride fight for a playoff position | Mailbag Segment (Soccer 10/12)
October 12, 2021 20:51 - 44 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the rescheduled NWSL midweek matches. Kansas City stays home at Legends Field, but will the Houston Dash snap KC's five-game unbeaten streak at home? Plus, Chicago and Orlando fight for a playoff position as they sit on the bubble of the postseason. The final Cascadia Rivalry of the season has Portland Thorns welcoming the red-hot OL Reign to Providence Park. Plus, Sandra and Lisa do their Mailbag Segment to answer listener questions. Leave them a 5-star ...
NWSL Weekend Recap: Portland Thorns and OL Reign Clinch Playoff Spots (Soccer 10/11)
October 11, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of crazy NWSL matches. Portland Thorns and OL Reign secure playoff spots. Racing Louisville and Kansas City NWSL are officially out of the playoffs. Houston Dash dominates over North Carolina Courage and four different players score braces across the league - Gaëtane Thiney, Ashley Hatch, Rachel Daly and Jess Fishlock. Orlando Pride vs Gotham FC - 2:21 Washington Spirit vs Racing Louisville - 15:16 Kansas City vs Portland Thorns - 23:15 Houston ...
NWSL Weekend Preview: All Teams Back on the Pitch After Paul Riley Scandal | Playoff Push is ON (Soccer 10/8)
October 08, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview a full weekend of NWSL matches as all 10 teams take to the field. It will be a quick turnaround for a few teams after the midweek matches, however, OL Reign, Portland Thorns, Kansas City and Orlando Pride will see game action for the first time since the Paul Riley scandal. Can OL Reign make a push for a #1 spot, will Portland Thorns lose three matches in a row? Match preview and analysis. Orlando Pride vs Gotham FC - 2:08 Washington Spirit vs Racing Loui...
NWSL Midweek Preview: Gotham FC Host Washington Spirit in Philadelphia for Carli Lloyd's Farewell Tour (Soccer 10/6)
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the mid-week NWSL matches ahead of Wednesday night. Despite everything happening with the league in the news, the players have decided to compete this week. Portland hopes to stay at the top of the standings, Gotham FC honor Carli Lloyd in her final games with the club, Courage look to focus their minds on the field, and Houston face a must-win weekend as the playoff push continues. Analysis, predictions and more. Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit - 2:41 Nor...
NWSL Midweek Recap: The League Resumes Play After Calling off Matches Last Week (Soccer 10/7)
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the three NWSL mid-week matches in the first time the players take the field since the league called off matches last week following accusations of sexual coercion by the former Courage coach Paul Riley. Game recaps, analysis and more. Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit - 2:50 North Carolina Courage vs Racing Louisville - 11:19 Portland Thorns vs Houston Dash - 18:56 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox ...
NWSL Allegations and Turmoil: Recapping the recent events affecting the league (Soccer 10/5)
October 05, 2021 18:42 - 32 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman go through a timeline of events affecting the league over the last week. They discuss details of sexual coercion and trauma from former North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley, the fallout from commissioner Lisa Baird's resignation and what's next for the NWSL. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @...
Interview with Meg Linehan: Reporting on players’ stories and the state of the NWSL (Soccer 10/4)
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Meg Linehan, NWSL national reporter for The Athletic, to discuss the recent fallouts of the allegations against former Courage coach Paul Riley, the resignation of former NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird and what’s next for the league. Meg dives into the timeline of her extensive reporting of the Paul Riley allegations. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Fol...
🚨 NWSL Calls Off All Matches This Weekend | Reactions and Updates (Soccer 10/1)
October 01, 2021 18:42 - 25 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the breaking news that the NWSL has called off all five regular season matches due to "the gravity of the events of the last week." Live reactions, updates on the developing story and what this means for the players, clubs and league. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NWSL Weekend Preview: The Final Cascadia Rivalry of the Regular Season | A Must-Win for Houston Dash (Soccer 10/1)
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend of NWSL matches on Friday and Saturday. The Houston Dash sit just below the playoff line and face a must-win situation vs Kansas City NWSL on Saturday. Meanwhile, to close out the weekend of games is the final Cascadia Rivalry of the regular season between OL Reign and Portland Thorns. Match preview, player analysis and picks. North Carolina Courage vs Washington Spirit - 2:33 Racing Louisville vs NJ/NY Gotham FC - 8:04 Chicago Red Stars vs Or...
🚨 NWSL North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley accused of sexual misconduct by former players (Soccer 9/30)
September 30, 2021 17:44 - 37 minutesFormer NWSL players have come forward with allegations against Paul Riley stemming back to 2010 across multiple teams and multiple leagues. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman walk you through the main points of this breaking news story, discuss the immediate player reactions and detail the demands from the NWSL Players Association for the league to take action. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. ...
News and Notes: Update in Washington Spirit Investigation | NWSL Players of the Month | Mailbag Segment (Soccer 9/29
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutesShow Note: The original episode was recorded prior to the NWSL announcing the update in the investigation involving the Washington Spirit’s Richie Burke. Sandra and Lisa did a breaking news segment at the top of the episode. Sandra and Lisa update the news surrounding the Washington Spirit and Richie Burke. Plus, they pick their top positional players for the month of September. The Mailbag segment answers all of your questions. Leave them a 5-star Apple Podcast review with a question and it ...
NWSL Weekend Recap: OL Reign & Houston Dash dominate | Portland Thorns stay in First Place (Soccer 9/27)
September 27, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of NWSL games. OL Reign dominated over Orlando and Houston held a shutout vs Racing Louisville. The standings get tighter as Portland Thorns remain in first place in the standings. Plus, Sandra and Lisa nominate a Goal of the Weekend. Head to Twitter @AttackingThird to cast your vote for the goal of the weekend! Gotham vs North Carolina Courage - 2:35 Chicago Red Stars vs Portland Thorns - 9;05 Racing Louisville vs Houston Dash- 17:40 Washington...
NWSL Weekend Preview: Back After International Break | Washington Spirit Update (Soccer 9/24)
September 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the full weekend of NWSL matches after the international break. Will the Thorns stay on top, who will win the golden boot race between OL Reign's Bethany Balcer and Orland's Sydney Leroux, and can Kansas City prove to be a stronger team vs the Spirit. Before the predictions and analysis, in the first half of the episode, they outline the last few months of Washington Spirit news that has occurred. Ultimately, concluding with the most recent reporting out ...
USWNT Recap: The United States Defeat Paraguay 8-0 | Carli Lloyd Adds Another Goal to her International Total (Soccer 9/21)
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT match vs Paraguay. The US closes out both friendlies against Paraguay with clean sheets, ending the second match 8-0. Rose Lavelle notches a goal and three assists in front of her hometown in Cincinnati, OH. Sophia Smith earns her first international start and scores her first international goal. Plus, Alex Morgan scores a hat-trick. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else yo...
USWNT Wishlist Starting XI and Paraguay Preview | NJ/NY Gotham FC GM Yael Averbuch West Interview (Soccer 9/20)
September 20, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman give their wishlist starting XI for the USWNT ahead of the match vs Paraguay on Tuesday 9/21. Sandra and Lisa pair players in the backline, midfield and forward positions that they would like to see play together and discuss why these positions work best for the players. In the second half of the episode, Sandra and Lisa welcome current Interm GM for NJ/NY Gotham FC Yael Averbuch West to discuss enhancing the club culture, hiring new coaching staff Scott Parkinso...
Carli Lloyd Notches 5 Goals in the USWNT 9-0 win over Paraguay | Match Recap and Analysis (Soccer 9/17)
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the 9-0 win for the USWNT over Paraguay. Carli Lloyd scored 5 goals, Mallory Pugh is making her biggest comeback at the international level and the US is back to their scoring ways. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www....
USWNT vs Paraguay Preview | NWSL News and Notes: Portland Thorns Postpone NWSL Championship Presale (Soccer 9/15)
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest News and Notes in the NWSL, including the announcement that the Portland Thorns have postponed their presale of NWSL Championship match tickets. Plus, they preview the USWNT vs Paraguay match set for Thursday discussing the roster, who will play and their match prediction. At the end of the episode, Sandra and Lisa answer the listener's questions in the Mailbag segment. Leave a 5-star review with a question on Apple Podcast and it will be answe...
Carli Lloyd Opens Up About Retirement and Her Emotional Final Chapter in Her Career (Soccer 9/14)
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Carli Lloyd to discuss her retirement. Lloyd gets emotional discussing this final chapter in her life as she writes the closing pages on her soccer career. Lloyd talks about the decision to retire and the decision to announce her retirement. Plus, she talks about the end of the Gotham FC season and what she's doing to take Gotham to the NWSL playoffs. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherev...
NWSL Weekend Recap: Portland Thorns Stay in First with a New Second Place | Washington Spirit Miss Second Consecutive Week of Play (Soccer 9/12)
September 13, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of NWSL matches as Portland Thorns remain at the top of the standings in first place. Orlando Pride saw the prolific scoring of the Big Three - Marta, Sydney Leroux and Alex Morgan - in the Pride's 3-1 win over Racing Louisville. Plus, Sandra and Lisa discuss the constant flow of news out of Washington Spirit, why the league forfeited their match vs OL Reign and how now why OL Reign sit in second place of the standings. Houston Dash vs Chicago R...
USWNT Roster | NWSL Expansion Draft | NWSL Preview: Top of the Table Clash Portland Thorns vs North Carolina Courage (Soccer 9/10)
September 10, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman round up the never-ending news cycle in the NWSL. With the NWSL Expansion Draft rules announced, Sandra and Lisa breakdown what you need to know, the rules Angel City and San Diego are given and how teams can find loopholes. Plus, Vlatko Andonivoski announces his USWNT camp roster for the September series vs Portugal and leaves off big names like Megan Rapinoe and Christen Press. Finally, the weekend of NWSL matches ahead has first place Portland Thorns vs second...
Racing Louisville's Nadia Nadim Discusses Her Unbreakable Mindset and Her Obligation to Speak Up for Change (Soccer 8/9)
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman sit down with Danish International and Racing Louisville forward Nadia Nadim. As a former PSG striker, Nadia Nadim discusses the differences between playing in Europe vs playing in the NWSL with the various styles of soccer and why she returned to the NWSL. Nadim touches on her obligation as a professional player to speak up for those around her, plus how her story as a former Afghan refugee has shaped her to have an unbreakable mindset both on and off the field....
NWSL News and Notes: Washington Spirit Stays in the Headlines | Mailbag Segment (Soccer 9/8)
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutesSandra Herrera is back, and Lisa Roman missed her. The pair breaks down all of the news that has happened over the last week including the hire of Ben Olsen as Washington Spirit Club President, the results of the Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns match being canceled due to COVID-19, and the uproar from fans and players after the announcement for Providence Park to host the NWSL Championship. Sandra and Lisa answer questions from listeners in their Mailbag Segment, including which top play...
NWSL Weekend Recap: Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit Match Postponed (Soccer 9/6)
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesLisa Roman welcomes former USWNT star Lori Lindsey and NWSL reporter Marisa Pilla to recap the weekend of matches. Despite four draws across the league, the weekend provided plenty of entertainment. Plus, the trio discusses the Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit match being postponed due to COVID-19 within the Spirit roster. The NWSL standings remain close after each team only earns one point. In the news, the NWSL has finally announced an NWSL Championship location at Providence Park. NWSL...
NWSL Weekend Preview: A Must-Win Weekend for Carli Lloyd and Gotham FC (Soccer 9/3)
September 03, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutesLisa Roman welcomes Lori Lindsey, former USWNT star and NWSL analyst, to recap the midweek Houston vs OL Reign match. Then they look ahead to the packed weekend of NWSL matches. Portland Thorns look to stay on top against a tough Washington Spirit team. It's a must-win weekend for Carli Lloyd and Gotham FC to earn a top-six playoff position vs Chicago Red Stars. Game recap, analysis and predictions. Recap Houston vs OL Reign - 1:46 Gotham vs Chicago Red Stars - 10:31 Racing Louisville vs OL R...
NWSL News and Midweek Preview: Gotham FC Names Head Coach | Abby Dahlkemper Trade (Soccer 9/1)
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the midweek NWSL match between Houston vs OL Reign. They discuss the latest news of Gotham FC naming former Chicago assistant Scott Parkinson as the new Gotham head coach and Beverly Goebel Yanez, former NWSL player, named Parkinson’s First Assistant at Gotham. Plus, an update on the North Carolina trade/loan to Houston Dash of Abby Dahlkemper. In the final segment of the show, Sandra and Lisa host their first Mailbag, answering questions from the listene...
NWSL Weekend Recap: OL Reign Snap Portland Thorns Unbeaten Streak (Soccer 8/30)
August 30, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the busy weekend of NWSL matches and take a look at how the standings have changed. Orlando Pride defeats Gotham in head coach Freya Coombe’s final match. Chicago Red Starts score three to beat Kansas City and jump the standings to #5. Chicago Red Stars vs Kansas City NWSL - 2:44 Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage - 12:22 Gotham FC vs Orlando Pride - 25:20 OL Reign vs Portland Thorns - 32:43 Houston Dash vs Racing Louisville - 40:52 'Attacking Thi...
NWSL Midweek Recap and Weekend Preview: The Playoff Push is On (Soccer 8/27)
August 27, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the mid-week Wednesday matches, Portland stays on top of the standings with a 2-1 win over Gotham while Kansas City also secures their second win of the season over Louisville. Plus, Sandra and Lisa look ahead to the busy weekend of NWSL matches as every win counts in one of the biggest playoff push in NWSL history. Injury updates on internationals Julie Ertz and Sam Mewis, league analysis and game predictions. Kansas City vs Louisville Recap: 1:50 Portland...
NWSL News and Midweek Preview: Angel City signs Christen Press | Nadia Nadim Advocates for Afghan Women | Carli Lloyd and Gotham vs Thorns (Soccer 8/25)
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the midweek NWSL matches between Carli Lloyd and Gotham vs Portland Thorns, and Kansas City vs Racing Louisville. Plus, some big news from Angel City dropped this week as they announce Christen Press as their first player signing. Angel City also announced that current Gotham head coach Freya Coomb will be the club's first head coach. Will Coomb head to Angel City before the 2021 season is done? Last, Racing Louisville’s Nadia Nadim announces The Women’s ...
Mega Weekend Recap: WICC Final, The Women’s Cup Title and NWSL Regular Season (Soccer 8/22)
August 23, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the packed weekend of games including the Portland Thorns winning the WICC Final and Racing Louisville lifting their first trophy in The Women’s Cup. Plus, the NWSL regular season saw the full return of Olympians including Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe and Christine Sinclair. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @Atta...
NWSL Midweek Recap and Weekend Preview: WICC and The Women’s Cup (Soccer 8/20)
August 20, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman breakdown The Women’s Cup and WICC tournaments and preview the remaining NWSL matches for the weekend. Portland hosts Olympique Lyonnais in the WICC final and Racing Louisville hosts FC Bayern Munich in The Women’s Cup final. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacki...
A Concacaf Conversation with Karina LeBlanc (Soccer 8/18)
August 18, 2021 11:30 - 46 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome former Canadian international and current Head of Football Operations for Concacaf Karina LeBlanc. We discussed Canada's Olympic Gold, the latest in Concacaf W initiatives, the launch of the "We Belong" campaign and the 2023 World Cup qualifiers draw. Register for The Business of Belonging: Women in Football webinar at www.concacafw.com or via the direct registration link https://concafw-webelong.hubilo.com/ 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcast...
The Women's Cup Exclusive: Ramona Bachmann of PSG and Sarah Zadrazil, Carolin Simon and Sofia Jakobsson of FC Bayern Munich (Soccer 8/17)
August 17, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman sat down with the European stars of The Women's Cup ahead of the inaugural tournament hosted by Racing Louisville. The series of interviews start with Swiss International and PSG forward Ramona Bachmann to discuss what football she watched this summer and her impressions of the NWSL. Then we speak with Sarah Zadrazil, Carolin Simon and Sofia Jakobsson of FC Bayern to hear what fans can expect from Bayern, who they are excited to play against in the tournament, pl...
WICC Preview with FC Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen (Soccer 8/17)
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutesSandra Herrera sat down with FC Barcelona and Norwegian international Caroline Graham Hansen ahead of the Women's International Champion's Cup at Providence Park in Portland. Caroline discusses her summer plans, what Olympic sports she watched, her impressions of the NWSL and what fans can expect to see from Barcelona in the WICC. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third...
Carli Lloyd Announces Retirement (Soccer 8/16)
August 16, 2021 20:32 - 31 minutesCarli Lloyd announces she will be ending her historic USWNT career following four U.S. fall friendlies and will play the remainder of NWSL season with NJ/NY Gotham FC. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Lloyd's former USWNT teammate Lori Lindsey to discuss the 39-year-old's historic career, her soccer legacy and what could be next for Lloyd. Plus, Lori recaps Carli's biggest moments with the USWNT. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castb...
NWSL Weekend Recap: KC Earns First Franchise Win (Soccer 8/16)
August 16, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend matches starting with the thrilling 2-2 draw between Washington Spirit and Houston Dash. Kansas City NWSL earns their first franchise win. Portland Thorns remain at the top of the standings with 29 points. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking...
NWSL News Update and Weekend Preview (Soccer 8/13)
August 13, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman give a news update on the firing of Washington Spirit Head Coach Richie Burke, the league’s response to the allegations as well as referring concerns across the league. The weekend preview looks at the five games across the league and individual team predictions. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @San...
NWSL News and Notes: Burke Steps Down as Spirit Head Coach (Soccer 8/11)
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest storylines in the NWSL including Washington Spirit head coach Richie Burke stepping down and joining the front office staff. Plus, they look back over the Olympic stretch at players who had standout performances. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the ...