Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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Chicago Red Stars rebrand | Countdown to KC: 2019 NWSL Final revisited | How young is too young to be pro? (Soccer 10/23) Oct 23, 2024

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Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera revisit the 2019 NWSL Final as our "Countdown to Kansas City" series continues. Then, our hosts discuss the breaking news that the Chicago Red Stars are rebranding for next season as Chicago Stars FC. Next, Lisa and Sandra have an in-depth conversation about the Pros and Cons of turning professional at a extremely young age, coming off 14 year old Stella Spitzer making her professional debut this past weekend becoming the youngest player to debut in the USL Super League. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes from around the globe including Mel Barcenas scoring the fastest goal in U-17 US WYNT history and Jade Kovacevic becoming the first player to sign for a team in Canada's Northern Super League.

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Chawinga sets yet another record | USWNT vs Iceland preview | Orlando drop second match in a row (Soccer 10/21) Oct 21, 2024

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West recap the weekend that was in the NWSL which saw teams get eliminated and Temwa Chawinga set yet another record. The group also react to the Orlando Pride dropping their second game in a row after winning the shield. Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in as the A3 crew deliver their respective Moments of the Weekend. Then, a preview of Thursday's upcoming USWNT friendly against Iceland and what the potential Starting XI will look like. And finally, a preview of this weekend's international friendlies taking place around the globe.

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USWNT roster drop reaction | Echeverri on growth of Colombian football | Arsenal managerial vacancy (Soccer 10/17) Oct 17, 2024

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West react to the USWNT roster drop for the October friendlies against Iceland and Argentina. Then, the group welcome in former Colombian professional footballer who last played as a centre back for Liga MX Femenil club CF Monterrey and the Colombia women's national team to shine a light on the growth of the game with players now excelling around the world. Next, the A3 crew recap the notable results in the UWCL. Sandra Herrera is then welcomed in as the panel play a game of "Make Your Case" as to who the new Arsenal manager should be. And finally, a preview of the NWSL weekend which could see multiple teams get eliminated from playoff contention.

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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.

Boston's bungled "BOS Nation" roll-out | Countdown to KC: 2018 w/ Denise O'Sullivan (Soccer 10/16) Oct 16, 2024

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Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera welcome in NC Courage Captain Denise O'Sullivan as they revisit the 2018 NWSL Final while we "Countdown to Kansas City." Then, Lisa and Sandra discuss the intense reactions to Boston's rollout of the latest NWSL team to join the league - BOS Nation. And finally, ICYMI: all the latest news & notes from around women's football.

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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.

Thorns break Orlando's pride | Arsenal's Eidevall on hot seat | W Champions Cup & UWCL previews (Soccer 10/14) Oct 14, 2024

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo discuss all the latest surrounding the women's game. First up, the group recap the WSL matches from this past weekend including Chelsea's defeat of Arsenal at the Emirates, Phallon Tullis-Joyce with yet another clean sheet, and Man City remaining undefeated in all-comps. Next, a recap of all the notable NWSL results from the weekend including the Portland Thorns handing the Orlando Pride their first loss of the season and the Washington Spirit's Makenna Morris showing out against Racing Louisville. Sandra Herrera is then welcomed in as the A3 crew share all their individual stand-out players and moments from the weekend. And finally, previews of both the upcoming matches in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup and UEFA Women's Champions Cup.

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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.

Anna Moorhouse Interview | Andy Sullivan season ending injury | LeBlanc role change at Portland (Soccer 10/10) Oct 10, 2024

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First off, Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West discuss the unfortunate news coming out of the Washington Spirit camp - Andi Sullivan has sustained a season ending ACL injury. The group discuss the impact and ripple effect this causes adding to an already egregious long list for the Spirit. Then, a chat about Karina LeBlanc transitioning out of her role as GM at the Portland Thorns. Next, a look at all the results from MatchDay 1 in the UEFA Women's Champions League which included Barcelona suffering only their second loss in 50 matches at the hands of Man City. Then, Orlando Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse is welcomed in to discuss her club's accomplishments so far this season as well as the job Seb Hines has done. And finally, Sandra Herrera joins to play a game of "State Your Case" as the panel shouts out who they'd like to see get called up into the USWNT October camp.

We're happy to announce that the Attacking Third Podcast has been recognized by the Football Content Awards and nominated in "The Best in Women's Football" category!

And now it’s UP TO YOU, the fans to decide the winners. Click Here to vote for Attacking Third.

Voting will close at 11:59pm on Sunday October 13th.

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.

Hall of Legends: Marta | Countdown to KC: 2017 NWSL Final w/ Meghan Klingenberg (Soccer 10/09) Oct 09, 2024

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Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera open up the doors and induct the one and only, the GOAT of GOATS, the International Icon Marta into the Hall of Legends. Then, they recap and revisit the 2017 NWSL Final alongside World Cup winner and current Portland Thorns defender Meghan Klingenberg. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes, including Chawinga's opportunity to score against every team in the league.

We're happy to announce that the Attacking Third Podcast has been recognized by the Football Content Awards and nominated in "The Best in Women's Football" category!

And now it’s UP TO YOU, the fans to decide the winners. Click Here to vote for Attacking Third.

Voting will close at 11:59pm on Sunday October 13th.

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.

Orlando Pride win NWSL Supporters Shield | Jen Beattie interview | The State of Mexico's National Team (Soccer 10/07) Oct 07, 2024

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo discuss all the latest surrounding the women's game. First up, a celebration of the Orlando Pride winning their first ever trophy as a club is officially the 2024 NWSL Shield winners. Next, the group welcome in Jen Beattie, who plays for Bay FC of the NWSL and formerly the Scotland national team. Her previous clubs include Celtic, Arsenal, Montpellier and Manchester City. Then, Sandra Herrera joins to play judge as the rest of the panel shout out who they'd like to see get called up to the USWNT's October Camp. Herrera then shines a light on the State of the Mexican National Team and who are some upcoming players we should be keeping an eye out for. And finally, the A3 crew preview the UWCL which kicks off this week with some marquee matchups.

We're happy to announce that the Attacking Third Podcast has been recognized by the Football Content Awards and nominated in "The Best in Women's Football" category!

And now it’s UP TO YOU, the fans to decide the winners. Click Here to vote for Attacking Third.

Voting will close at 11:59pm on Sunday October 13th.

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.

A3 ONE SHOT: NWSL announces disciplinary action against Angel City FC (Soccer 10/04) Oct 04, 2024

Show notes

Sandra Herrera and Christine Cupo react to the news that the NWSL disciplined Angel City FC for Salary Cap violation in this A3 ONE SHOT. They discuss the ripple effect both immediate and long term having been deducted 3pts amidst a hotly contested playoff push as well as the league stating, "...the NWSL will be conducting annual investigations and audits of player spending across clubs to ensure compliance with league rules." Should any other teams be worried? Our hosts discuss the brutal financial reality and loopholes teams exploit and that this reaction from the league is really a good thing going forward as it continues to grow.

We're happy to announce that the Attacking Third Podcast has been recognized by the Football Content Awards and nominated in "The Best in Women's Football" category!

And now it’s UP TO YOU, the fans to decide the winners. Click Here to vote for Attacking Third.

Voting will close at 11:59pm on Sunday October 13th.

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.

Kayla Sharples Interview | Houston, You Have a Problem | NWSL & W Champions Cup previews (Soccer 10/03) Oct 03, 2024

Show notes

Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo preview this weekend's upcoming action in the NWSL including the big matchup between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit. Then they take a look at Racing Louisville vs KC Current and North Carolina vs San Diego Wave. Next, the group welcome in KC Current defender Kayla Sharples to talk about her move from Bay FC to her current club, what it's like to play with Temwa Chawinga vs defend her, and they play a couple rounds of "This or That." Sharples also discusses her involvement with a new cleat company called Caddix which is designed to hopefully prevent injuries in women which have seen a drastic uptick in recent years. Then, the A3 crew take a hard look at the situation going on in Houston with the Dash, a club that recently parted ways with head coach Fran Alonso and appear to be in disarray. And finally, a recap of last night's W Champions Cup match between Frazsiers Whip and Gotham FC and a preview of tonight's matchup between Tigres Femenil and Alajuelense.

We're happy to announce that the Attacking Third Podcast has been recognized by the Football Content Awards and nominated in "The Best in Women's Football" category!

And now it’s UP TO YOU, the fans to decide the winners. Click Here to vote for Attacking Third.

Voting will close at 11:59pm on Sunday October 13th.

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.

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