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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2023 NWSL Season Preview and Prediction: Team rankings, dark horse, rookies to watch and more (Soccer 3/20)
March 20, 2023 17:08 - 1 hourSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the start of the 2023 NWSL Regular Season. Opening weekend kicks off Saturday, March 25 on Paramount+. They talk about the 2023 predictions, which teams will finish top of the standings and which ones will struggle. Plus, they dive into player performances predicting top rookies to watch, which team is the dark horse and which striker will breakout. (4:05) - NWSL 2023 Season Predictions (6:08) - NWSL way-too-early predictions (25:05) - Teams to Beat (33:...
2023 NWSL Team Preview: Washington Spirit Preview | Was the Spirits 2021 Championship a fluke? | Projected 2023 Finish (Soccer 3/17)
March 17, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They talk about Washington Spirit. Mark Parsons returns to the NWSL after one year abroad as the head coach of the Spirit. The 2021 Champions look to climb the standings and return to the playoffs in 2023. They discuss the team’s biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, the project the team’s finish in...
2023 NWSL Team Preview: San Diego Wave Preview | Can the Wave break through to the Final? | Projected 2023 Finish (Soccer 3/16)
March 16, 2023 17:30 - 40 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They start with a preview of San Diego Wave FC as the team looks to continue to build upon their successful playoff-run 2022. Casey Stoney has advanced her 2022 roster adding key free agent pieces. They discuss the team’s biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, the project the team’s finish in 2023 an...
News & Notes: NWSL signings | Women's Super League update | FFF Fires French Women's Coach | FIFIA23 NWSL Player Rankings (Soccer 3/15)
March 15, 2023 16:40 - 1 hourSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes from around the world of women’s football. They discuss the latest news out of CBS and Attacking Third, The Golazo Network! Sandra and Lisa run through the news around the NWSL with player signings, jersey drops, preseason match results and the newest expansion team Utah Royals rejoining the league in 2024. Sandra and Lisa discuss the latest in the Women’s Super League with Bunny Shaw, Sam Kerr and Chelsea climbing the table....
2023 NWSL Team Preview: OL Reign Preview | Will OL Reign finally win an NWSL Championship? | Projected 2023 Finish (Soccer 3/14)
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They preview Laura Harvey’s OL Reign team. They dissect if this will be the year OL Reign finally wins a NWSL Championship. They discuss the team’s biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, the project the team’s finish in 2023 and if they can win it all. Join our Attacking Third March Madness Brackets...
2023 NWSL Team Preview: Portland Thorns Preview | Can the Thorns win back-to-back Championships? | Projected 2023 Finish (Soccer 3/13)
March 13, 2023 15:45 - 36 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They start with a preview of reigning NWSL Champions Portland Thorns as the team looks to get back to the final this season. Thorns newest head coach Mike Norris starts the year with a similar group to last year’s roster. They discuss the team’s biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, the project the ...
2023 NWSL Team Preview: Orlando Pride Preview | Will this be the building year for Orlando | Projected 2023 Finish (Soccer 3/10)
March 10, 2023 14:53 - 35 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They talk about Orlando Pride under new head coach Seb Hines. They discuss the team’s biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, they project the team’s finish in 2023 and if they can win it all. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is ...
2023 NWSL Team Preview: North Carolina Courage Preview | New faces make for an interesting season | Projected 2023 Finish (Soccer 3/9)
March 09, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They preview the North Carolina Courage after their busy offseason. The reigning 2022 Challenge Cup Champions look to enter the 2023 Regular Season on the front foot. They discuss the team’s biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, they project the team’s finish in 2023 and if they can win it all. Watc...
News & Notes: Washington Spirit signs youngest-ever player | France Football Federation Update | Women's Super League roundup (Soccer 3/8)
March 08, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes from around the world of women's football. They start domestically in the NWSL. The Washington Spirit has signed the youngest-ever NWSL player at 15 years-old in Chloe Ricketts. Plus, there are other important signings from around the league as NWSL teams are deep in preseason mode traveling to Mexico to play Liga MX Femenil teams. Now you can play NWSL in Fifa 23. They also talk about international football, the latest from ...
2023 NWSL Team Previews: Racing Louisville Preview | Could this be the turnaround year for Louisville? | Racing players to watch (Soccer 3//7)
March 07, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They preview Racing Louisville FC as the club looks to build upon the 2022 season with head coach Kim Björkegren at the helm for the second year. They discuss the team’s biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, the project the team’s finish in 2023 and if they can win it all. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL...
2023 NWSL Team Previews: 2023 Kansas City Current Preview | Current stack midfield with Free Agents | KC Current Projected Finish (Soccer 3/6)
March 06, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They preview the NWSL Championship runners-up in Kansas City Current as head coach Matt Potter looks to repeat with his squad this year. They discuss the team’s biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, the project the team’s finish in 2023 and if they can win it all. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on...
2023 NWSL Team Previews: Houston Dash Preview | A stacked front line could be the difference | Players to watch (Soccer 3/3)
March 03, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They preview the Houston Dash and Sam Laity in his first year as head coach. They discuss the team’s biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, the project the team’s finish in 2023 and if they can win it all. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Atta...
2023 NWSL Team Previews: NJ/NY Gotham FC Preview | Gotham adds experienced internationals | What will it take for a turn around year (Soccer 3/2)
March 02, 2023 18:28 - 43 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They start with a preview of NJ/NY Gotham FC as the team looks to bounce back after a rebuilding year in 2022. Gotham hired former Houston coach Juan Carlos Amorós who looks to kick start this NJ/NY team. They discuss the team’s biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, the project the team’s finish in ...
News and Notes: Alexia Putellas is Fifa's Best Player | France's coach resigns (Soccer 3/1)
March 01, 2023 22:09 - 53 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes from around the world of women's football. First they talk about the latest NWSL injuries and the uniform updates out of Orlando Pride based on player feedback. They discuss the Fifa's Best awards that took place Monday evening. They run through some of the biggest winners and the biggest snubs. Plus, new updates inside the French women's football federation as players take a stand. Plus, the ongoing fight for equality with C...
2023 NWSL Team Previews: 2023 Chicago Red Stars Preview | Biggest Signings and Most Detrimental losses | Red Stars Projected Finish (Soccer 2/28)
February 28, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews. They talk about Chicago Red Stars and Chris Petrucelli in his second year at the club. They discuss the team's biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, the project the team's finish in 2023 and if they can win it all. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com...
2023 NWSL Team Previews: 2023 Angel City Preview | Biggest Signings and Most Detrimental losses | ACFC Projected Finish (Soccer 2/27)
February 27, 2023 17:41 - 42 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the 2023 NWSL Season with team-by-team previews.They start with a preview of Angel City FC enters it's second year in the league after making waves in 2022 as an expansion side. They discuss the team's biggest off-season signings, draft picks, most detrimental losses, the ideal starting lineup and the biggest burning question for 2023. Plus, the project the team's finish in 2023 and if they can win it all. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" wit...
USWNT Announces April Friendlies | Arnold Clark Cup Recap: England win back to back Cups | News and Notes (Soccer 2/23)
February 24, 2023 14:20 - 56 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the second-ever Arnold Clark Cup hosted by England. The round-robin tournament featured England, Belgium, Korea and Italy. They recap the run for England as they lifted the trophy for the second time. Plus, they round up the other tournaments during the Fifa international window. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL 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...
USWNT wins 4th SheBelieves Cup | USA vs Brazil Recap | Japan vs Canada recap (Soccer 2/22)
February 23, 2023 04:10 - 57 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the 2023 SheBelieves Cup final match day. Japan bounces back after a USA loss on Sunday to defeat Canada 3-0 in a dominating performance (30:20). Then, the United States win their 4th SheBelieves Cup title with a 2-1 win over Brazil. Mallory Swanson scores the game-winning goal making it her 7th goal in 5 games. Alex Morgan opened the scoring of the night with her 14th since becoming a mom. Brazil nets a goal against the USWNT, the first conceded goal of 20...
World Cup Qualification Recap: Haiti qualify for first-ever Women's World Cup | Group E Finalized with USA, Netherlands, Vietnam and Portugal (Soccer 2/22)
February 22, 2023 16:51 - 45 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the Play-off Tournament as the final three nations qualified for the 2023 Women's World Cup. Haiti become the 5th Concacaf team in this year's World Cup, while the USA find out Portugal will be their final group-stage competitor. Full recap. (4:20) - Inter Confederation play in semifinal (17:25) - Play in Final, Haiti makes history (31:53) - Group G Finalized, Portugal punch World Cup Ticket Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www....
SheBelieves Cup Recap: Swanson can't be stopped | USA vs Japan Recap | Brazil vs Canada Recap (Soccer 2/20)
February 20, 2023 16:45 - 1 hourSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap match day two in the SheBelieves Cup as the United States took on Japan and Canada Played Brazil. First, the discuss the complete turn-around for Canada in the tournament as they capitalize on set-pieces scoring 2 goals over Brazil (4:56). Lisa and Sandra recap the USA vs Japan match and discuss the biggest questions posed to the USA midfield. Kristie Mewis made her first start in a year and Mal Swanson started again, being the only player to start every ga...
SheBelieve's Cup Recap: Mallory Swanson nets 2 over Canada | Japan vs Brazil Recap | Canada fights for equality (Soccer 2/17)
February 17, 2023 19:45 - 1 hourSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the opening match day of the SheBelieve's Cup. They recap Japan vs Brazil match where we saw the return of Marta! Just 4 minutes after stepping onto the pitch, the superstar gets the assist to Brazil's lone goal. Then, Sandra and Lisa talk about the Canadian protest before the second match. The USWNT stood arm-in-arm with the Canadians in the fight for gender equality. They they dive into a big recap of Mallory Swanson's 2-goal night to lift the USA over Ca...
USWNT vs Canada SheBelieves Cup Preview | Canada protests in equal pay fight | Japan vs Brazil Preview and Analysis (Soccer 2/15)
February 15, 2023 19:18 - 54 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the USWNT vs Canada SheBelieves Cup match preview. They discuss the latest news in Canada Soccer regarding the women’s teams’ strike then return-to-play protest. Then they dive deep into the SheBelieves Cup previews. Up first, is Japan vs Brazil and we might see the return of Brazilian international superstar Marta after her 11-month ACL recovery. Then, the USA’s first competitive match of 2023 before the Women’s World Cup against Canada. Sandra and L...
All you need to know about the February women's international tournaments: Cup of Nations, Revelations Cup, World CupPlay-Ins (Soccer 2/13)
February 13, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the various upcoming Fifa International Window tournaments. They talk about the importance of this type of window in a World Cup year and how crucial it is for the nations to get game-experience. They talk about the Australian Cup of Nations, the Women’s Revelations Cup in Mexico, the French Tournoi de France and the final play-in tournament for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the Inter-Confederation Tournament. Full preview. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games ...
The 2023 NWSL Schedule is here! | Arnold Clark Cup Preview | NWSL partnerships (Soccer 2/9)
February 09, 2023 17:49 - 48 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman talk about the highly-anticipated 2023 NWSL Schedule. With a new format of the Challenge Cup as a 6-week in-season tournament and during a World Cup Year, they discuss the biggest games on the schedule. They talk about the latest NWSL signings plus new partnerships between clubs and within the NWSL. Sandra and Lisa preview the Arnold Clark Cup as it returns with competitors England, Belgium, South Korea and Italy battling for the cup. Full tournament preview and ...
News & Notes: Women’s Super League updates | Trades, transfers and signings | NWSL offseason grades (Soccer 2/7)
February 07, 2023 17:13 - 57 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest news and notes in the world of women’s football. They discuss the latest Barclay’s Women’s Super League action, Bunny Shaw and Manchester City climbing the table with her league-leading 10 goals and how the race for #1 might come down to the final days again. Plus, the NWSL transfers and signings to start the 2023 preseason are in full swing. The latest news surrounding Kansas City Current as they sign Swedish defender Hanna Glas to join the gr...
🚨Exclusive Interview: #3 Overall Draft Pick defender Emily Madril on her unique path to Orlando Pride (Soccer 2/6)
February 06, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome #2 overall draft pick Emily Madril to the show. Orlando Pride picked this defender to join their club, but during the draft, Emily wasn't so sure! She gives the inside look at her 2023 NWSL Draft day, who she brought with her to Philadelphia and how she even ruined a draft-day surprise for one of her teammates. Plus, Emily talks about her unique path to the NWSL after leaving FSU a year earlier to play professionally in Sweden. Full exclusive interview. ...
🚨Black History Month Exclusive Interview: Orlando Pride Head Coach Seb Hines as the first black head coach in NWSL (Soccer 2/3)
February 03, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Orlando Pride head coach in his first full year in the NWSL Seb Hines. Seb talks about Orlando's preseason and how as a new coach, starting from day 1 the changes he's looking to implement within the club. Seb discusses the 2023 NWSL draft as being a head coach, the players Orlando drafted and how they hope to use those players this year. In celebrating Black History Month, Seb talks about what it means not only to him, but all his American family that he...
🚨 Alex Morgan Exclusive Interview: The USWNT forward talks about the team's World Cup preparation (Soccer 2/2)
February 02, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome USWNT and San Diego Wave forward Alex Morgan to the show. Alex talks about her new commercial with Michelob ULTRA set to air during the Super Bowl, her golf hobbies and what other skills she's picked up this offseason. She talks about the San Diego Wave preseason, how it's already off to a better start than last year and her thoughts on the new Challenge Cup format. Plus, the USWNT sets to prepare for a SheBelieves Cup tournament in February just a few mo...
🚨USWNT SheBelieves Cup Roster Drop: USWNT finds more consistency less than 6-months from Women's World Cup (Soccer 2/1)
February 01, 2023 21:16 - 42 minutesThe USWNT has dropped their roster ahead of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman breakdown the roster discussing the biggest names missing, the newest names and so much more. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL 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, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @Attack...
News & Notes: Sam Mewis Injury Update | US Soccer Safety Update | NWSL Expansion Teams for 2024 (Soccer 1/31)
January 31, 2023 17:21 - 1 hourSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around the world of women’s football. They discuss the latest signings in the NWSL as all teams report for the start of preseason. Plus, US Soccer announces detailed plans for their implementation of Sally Yate’s 12 participant safety recommendations. International soccer has made announcements with Concacaf and Comebol talking about a partnership tournament. National Soccer Hall of Fame honors the late Grant Wahl. After a lo...
🚨 Exclusive Interview: New Orlando Pride GM says "It's time to be consistent...to build a legacy and... to win championships" (Soccer 1/30)
January 30, 2023 15:06 - 40 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman sit down with new Orlando Pride general manager and vice president of soccer operation Haley Carter. The in depth interview dives into Carter's former roles from Houston Dash player to assistant coach, scouting and recruiting coach, international assistant coach and the business side of her past. Carter discusses the complexities of transition from a player in the NWSL to someone on the other side and how it's not for everyone. She gives her opinions on the syste...
🚨Exclusive Interview: #2 Overall Draft pick forward Michelle Cooper for Kansas City Current (Soccer 1/27)
January 27, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome special guest for an interview. #2 overall draft pick, Mac Hermann Trophy winner, sophomore forward out of Duke University ahead of the Kansas City Current preseason. They talk about Michelle’s experience at the 2023 NWSL Draft, her decision to leave college after 2 seasons and go pro, and what she hopes to bring to the KC Current front line. Plus, Michelle talks about which NWSL legend she is wants to take on 1v1. Full Exclusive interview. Watch USWNT, N...
News & Notes: NWSL Investigation recent findings bans former Spirit coach Kris Ward | NWSL trades and signings (Soccer 1/26)
January 26, 2023 17:01 - 52 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around the world of women's football. They discuss the latest in the NWSL investigation, the most recent round of updates from investigations lead to the termination of two members of Portland Thorns' technical staff (4:40). Plus, Washington Spirit faces another wave of bad light from former head coach Kris Ward (12:46). Also, the NWSL offseason comes to a slow close as teams report to training camp. This comes with a slew of...
🚨NWSL Trades: Kansas City stacks their midfield with Dessi Scott | WSL Games Postponed due to frozen pitch (Soccer 1/24)
January 24, 2023 16:38 - 50 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes in the world of women’s football. They discuss the international news regarding the Women’s Super League’s latest fixtures and how the cold, frozen pitch played a factor. Plus, the NWSL has been ACTIVE with trades. (4:03) - Women's Super League games postponed (10:59) - Tigres vs Bayern partnership (16:45) - FIFA Women's World Cup Ball (20:18) - NWSL Trades, Kansas City's hefty midfield (28:20) - North Carolina makes moves Wa...
USA vs New Zealand Match 2 Recap: USWNT win 5-0 | Mallory Swanson scores 3rd goal of 2023 (Soccer 1/23)
January 23, 2023 16:54 - 53 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the second in a pair of friendlies for the United States against New Zealand. They discuss the starting lineup changes, the difference from the first game to the second, and big impact players. Plus, they talk about the impact of these matches just 6 months out from the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL 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 Pod...
USA vs New Zealand Preview: Lindsey Horan NOT available for USWNT (Soccer 1/20)
January 20, 2023 17:17 - 46 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the second in a pair of friendlies for the United States Women's National Team in New Zealand. After defeating the football ferns 4-0 in the first meeting, what does the USA need to do this time around. Lisa and Sandra give a full preview, lineup predictions, scoreline predictions, analysis and more. Plus, they discuss what will happen in the USA's midfield without Lindsey Horan. (4:15) - USA vs NZL Preview (5:33) - No Lindsey Horan (31:35) - Starting XI ...
🚨Exclusive Interview: #1 Overall Draft pick for Angel City, forward Alyssa Thompson (Soccer 1/19)
January 19, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome #1 overall draft pick out of high school, forward Alyssa Thompson. The 18-year old was chosen #1 overall by Angel City and will join the club locally in LA while she finishes her senior year of high school. Alyssa talks about the draft day for her, attending school that morning and who she was celebrating with during the event. She talks about her decision to go pro and what she hopes to bring to Angel City in the NWSL. Full exclusive interview. Watch USW...
USWNT vs New Zealand Recap: Lynn Williams Returns | Mallory Swanson makes Debut for USWNT (Soccer 1/18)
January 18, 2023 17:14 - 46 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the first in a pair of friendlies for the United States Women’s National Team in New Zealand. Full recap, analysis and more. (5:28) -- USA starting lineups (9:14) -- What is happening with the USA midfield?? (17:42) -- First Half Analysis (27:49) -- Second Half Analysis Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL 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, Google P...
USWNT vs New Zealand Preview: 2023 World Cup Sneak Peak USWNT | USA Starting Lineups (Soccer 1/17)
January 17, 2023 17:28 - 53 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the first in a pair of friendlies for the United States Women's National Team in New Zealand. This January Camp features 24-player roster for Vlatko Andonovski as the team traveled to New Zealand for the first time in preparation for the 2023 Women's World Cup. Lisa and Sandra give a full preview, lineup predictions, scoreline predictions, analysis and more. (04:10) -- What to know about the match (10:48) -- USA vs New Zealand History (22:50) -- USA Roste...
2023 NWSL Draft Recap: Winners and Losers of the 2023 Draft | NWSL League Updates | Craziest Draft-Day Trades (Soccer 1/16)
January 16, 2023 17:43 - 1 hourSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman give a in-depth recap of the 2023 NWSL Draft. First they discuss the pre-draft press conference from NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. She talked about the joint investigation, salary caps, allocation money, the league's brand updates and expansion team options. Draft Day 2023 was full of trades, deals and more. Lisa and Sandra discuss the craziest trades that happened sending free agents across the country, US Internationals to new teams and so much more - inclu...
18-year old forward Alyssa Thompson is the #1 overall draft pick | 2023 NWSL Draft LIVE Recap (Soccer 1/12)
January 13, 2023 04:24 - 40 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman give live reactions to the 2023 NWSL Draft. They discuss the first round picks (6:28), which players were drafted higher than expected, and which players will make the biggest impact at their new clubs. Plus, a number of last-minute trades shake things up for the draft order. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL 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, Google...
NWSL bans four coaches and fines clubs | Debinha to Kansas City Current | NWSL 2023 Mock Draft (Soccer 1/10)
January 10, 2023 17:59 - 1 hourSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes. The NWSL released a Corrective Action and Sanctions following the results of the joint investigation (5:16). This resulted in numerous former coaches and staff being banned and 6 different NWSL Clubs being fined. Debinha - the most sought-after NWSL Free Agent - signs with Kansas City Current (18:50). Plus, Portland Thorns promote Mike Norris as Head Coach. Meanwhile, Sophia Smith takes home US Female Player of the Year as t...
🚨Bombshell 4-team NWSL trade gives Angel City #1 draft pick | USWNT January Camp Roster Drop (Soccer 1/5)
January 05, 2023 23:36 - 54 minutesFour NWSL teams create a bombshell trade just 7 days before the NWSL Draft! Portland Thorns, Gotham FC, Angel City and Orlando Pride all trade various players and money to secure Angel City FC the #1 pick in the NWSL Draft (2:58). LA Times reports that Angel City is hoping to pick 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson as the first overall pick. Plus, the first US Women's National Team Roster of the World Cup year is here! Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman break down the 24-player roster for the 202...
NWSL Draft Preview: 2023 NWSL BIG BOARD | Top Players to watch in the 2023 NWSL Draft (Soccer 1/5)
January 05, 2023 16:52 - 43 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the 2023 NWSL College Draft. They discuss the 12 teams in the NWSL and their biggest needs heading into the 11th year of the league. Plus, they take a look at the top 10 NWSL draft prospects and where they might end up for their rookie years. Full NWSL Draft Preview and Big Board. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL 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, Spot...
USWNT Roster Wishlist January Camp vs New Zealand: Players returning from injury | The biggest names left off the roster (Soccer 1/3)
January 03, 2023 17:30 - 58 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through their ideal roster wishlist for the 2023 USWNT January Camp. The United States is heading to New Zealand for the first time ever in preparation for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. US head coach Vlatko Andonovski will set a roster to train and compete in 2 friendlies vs the Football Ferns (12:13). Who are the biggest names expected to return to the roster. Plus, which players will be staying at home. They also discuss how Fifa rejected the proposal for exp...
2023 Big Dates: Mark Your Calendars for the biggest events in women's soccer for 2023 (Soccer 12/29)
December 29, 2022 16:25 - 35 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the biggest dates in 2023. From the NWSL draft to the Women's World Cup, they let you know all the big events and the timeline for the entire year of women's football. Full breakdown and more. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL 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, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the...
NWSL Year in Review: The Best of 2022 | News and Notes Updates on Debinha, Houston Dash Head Coach and more (Soccer 12/27)
December 27, 2022 17:12 - 54 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around the world of women’s football. They discuss the latest transfer and free agency news in the NWSL including Brazilian international midfielder Debinha announcing she will not be returning to North Carolina Courage (4:25) and an update on Marta with Orlando Pride (15:23). Also, Sam Laity, the newest head coach of the Houston Dash (9:08). Plus, they look back at 2022 and discuss the year for the NWSL with the CBA (22:00),...
USWNT Year in Review: The best of 2022 | The Biggest Milestones of 2022 | New Player Debuts (Soccer 12/22)
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the year of 2022 for the US Women's National Team. They discuss the friendlies of the year, winning Concacaf W Championship over Canada, the historic CBA plus, they reflect on the Yates Investigation Results (3:21) as well as the devastating injuries that plagued the team (9:50). Throughout 2022, there were many milestones hit from Alex Morgan's 200th cap to Sophia Smith scoring a team-high 11 goals (40:31). US Soccer added 7 new players to the team this ye...
News and Notes: Brazilian international Debinha trade rumors | ACL Injuries plaguing football (Soccer 12/20)
December 20, 2022 19:08 - 57 minutesSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around the world of women's football. First, they discuss the latest trade rumors surrounding NWSL free agent and Brazilian international Debinha (4:39). With talks of Women's Super League and NWSL teams all wanting a piece of her magic. Plus, the latest on the stars that have suffered season-ending injuries (20:00). Fifa announces new plans for women's tournaments in the coming years, plus, US Soccer's top female players of ...
NWSL and NWSLPA Investigation Results report misconduct at nearly all NWSL clubs detailing multiple allegations (Soccer 12/15)
December 15, 2022 18:04 - 48 minutesThe NWSL and NWSLPA Investigation Report results dropped and feature "widespread misconduct" across multiple NWSL clubs. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman take you through the biggest takeaways from the investigation. Since the report was released, there have been statements, firings and more from NWSL clubs. All you need to know. VOTE FOR ATTACKING THIRD: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2022/individual-episodes/general/sports Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to http...