Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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Project ACL deep dive | Mbizo on Zambia's potential suspension | WSL & NWSL big match previews | Power Rankings (Soccer 05/02) May 02, 2024

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Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Darian Jenkins were in-studio today to deliver all the latest from around the world in women's football. First up, a discussion about the goods and bads of the US-Mexico joint bid for the 2027 World Cup being withdrawn (1:30). Next, an important deep dive into "Project ACL," how it's going to work, and how long it's going to take (4:33). Then, Mbizo Mzamane is welcomed in to breakdown the dire situation regarding FIFA, the Zambia Soccer Federation, their potential ban from this year's Olympics, and the ripple effect it would cause (8:41). Next, The ladies recap Liverpool's 4-3 defeat of Chelsea in the WSL, as well as, recap last night's NWSL slate (17:12). Then, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to talk about her latest Power Rankings for the NWSL (24:36). And finally, the A3 crew preview all the big matches at the weekend including WSL's Man City vs Arsenal, and a full slate of NWSL action (31:36).

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US and Mexico withdraw World Cup bid | FIFPRO's "Project ACL" | NWSL mid-week matchups preview | Best "power duos" in NWSL (Soccer 05/01) May 01, 2024

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Hosts Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera went live on YouTube, as they do every Wednesday at 11am ET, to talk about the latest news, including US & Mexico withdrawing their World Cup bid, FIFPRO's Project ACL, FIFA potentially suspending Zambia from the Olympics, new player signings, and Sinead Farrelly's retirement from International play (3:47). Next, the ladies preview this week's NWSL mid-week matchups which include Orlando Pride vs NC Courage, Chicago Red Stars vs Washington Spirit, Bay FC vs Portland Thorns (26:45). And finally, Lisa and Sandra weigh in on the best "power duos" currently in the NWSL and dish out the first ever A3 Unsung Hero Award for the month of April (43:24).

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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.

Marta and the Olympics | UWCL Final is set, Barca vs Lyon | NWSL Week 6 recap | Hemp's Man City contract extension (Soccer 04/29) Apr 29, 2024

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Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Darian Jenkins are live in-studio for the latest episode of Attacking Third. First, the ladies dive into all the latest news including Marta's International retirement announcement, Roma securing their second Scudetto, Crystal Palace and their promotion to the WSL, and Lauren Hemp's contract extension with Man City (2:01). Next, the group chat all things UWCL, Chelsea's controversial defeat, and what we can expect from the Barca-Lyon Final (11:50). Then, the A3 crew recaps all the week 6 action in the NWSL including Rose Lavelle's debut for Gotham, KC Current's ridiculous scoring rate, and Orlando staying undefeated but with questions in net (19:56). Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to deliver her latest NWSL Power Rankings (27:09). And finally, the group make their predictions as to who will come out on top in the WSL this year, who their MVP is, and who the signing of the season was (33:41).

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NWSL Week 6 preview | Intv w/ Listro & Tymrak of Tampa Bay Sun | UWCL 2nd Leg preview | The impact of player retirement (Soccer 04/25) Apr 25, 2024

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Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Darian Jenkins are in-studio to talk about all the latest from around the world in the women's game. First, the ladies talk about the latest news including the USWNT announcing their final send-off match before the Olympics which will take place in DC against Costa Rica, the CONCACAF W Champions Cup announcement for 2024-2025, KC Current firing their Head of Medical for violating team policy, and Bunny Shaw's injury (1:20). Then, the A3 crew preview the Champions League Leg 2 matchups (8:09). Next, Jordyn Listro and Erika Tymrak are welcomed in to talk about signing with Tampa Bay Sun USL Super League side (14:06). Then, the ladies breakdown Washington Spirit's defeat of reigning champions Gotham FC (21:38). Next, Jenny, Lisa, Darian, and Sandra Herrera preview all the NWSL matchups coming this weekend (24:49). And finally, the group talk about the impact and loss of identity after high profile players retire, specifically Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger (37:38).

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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.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

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NWSL memorable debuts | Building a team | USL Super League signings | Bunny Shaw's injury (Soccer 04/24) Apr 24, 2024

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Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera went live on YouTube, as they do every Wednesday at 11am ET to discuss all the latest in the women's game from around the world. First, coming off this past weekend's Barbra Banda debut for the Orlando Pride, the ladies go down memory lane to discuss some of the most memorable NWSL debuts in league history (2:03). Next, Lisa and Sandra throw on their GM hats and each build a team around one player from each of the four positions on the field, GK, DEF, MID, and FWD (15:08). And finally, ICYMI, where the A3 crew discuss the record breaking crowds, KC Current's riverfront expansion, USL Super League's first signings, the USWNT final send-off match announcement, and Bunny Shaw's potential season-ending injury (32:51).

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.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

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Trade Deadline winners & losers | NWSL Week 5 recap | Portland's coaching search | UWCL Semis | Power Rankings (Soccer 04/22) Apr 22, 2024

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Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Darian Jenkins are in studio to talk about all the latest from the women's game. First, the ladies welcome in Sandra Herrera to go over all the trade deadline moves, who won and lost, and also some injuries picked up over the weekend (1:22). Then, A3 crew take a look at the UWCL Semifinal Leg 1 results and what all four teams need to do in order to see their way through to the finals (10:11). Next, a full NWSL Week 5 breakdown with a focus on Spirit's win over Gotham FC, KC Current's ability to score goals, and the Red Stars big turnaround (17:11). Then, the group take a look at the Portland Thorns coaching search after landing their first win of the the season (27:00). And finally, Sandra Herrera returns with her latest edition of the NWSL Power Rankings (34:04).

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.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

NWSL Week 5 preview | Portland Thorns restructuring | UWCL Semifinals preview | Red Stars at Wrigley (Soccer 04/18) Apr 18, 2024

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Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Darian Jenkins are back in-studio to bring you the latest news, updates, and previews surrounding women's football. Up first, the ladies discuss the resignation of Santos head coach Kleiton Lima and the impact and message it sends (2:07). Also, a deeper look into the restructuring going on right now in the Portland Thorns organization (4:28). Next, the A3 crew dive into the upcoming weekend in the NWSL previewing Thorns vs Dash, Pride vs Wave, and Current vs Bay FC (7:41). Then, the group continues their previews with a discussion about both Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC and Angel City vs NC Courage (15:48). Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to talk about the Chicago Red Stars upcoming match at Wrigley Field, weigh in on the Thorns situation, and update everyone on the merging of Seattle Reign and Sounders (22:26). And finally, Jenny, Lisa, and Darian preview the UWCL fixtures and make their predictions (32:48).

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.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Thorns restructuring | Sydney Martinez Interview | A3's "Way too early" Awards | Wild & historic NWSL trades (Soccer 04/17) Apr 17, 2024

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A3's Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera continued the YouTube Live on Wednesday series with a power packed show covering so much from the women's game. First, the ladies discuss the breaking news that the Portland Thorns are restructuring the organization and are currently on the hunt for a new head coach coming off the worst start to an NWSL season in franchise history (2:32). Also, the resignation of Kleiten Lima from Santos after player protests and several submitted letters addressing harassment allegations (8:10). Next, the A3 crew breakdown some of the wildest, head-scratching, and historic trades the NWSL has ever seen (12:16). Then, Lisa and Sandra give out the first ever A3 "Way too early" Awards as the NWSL season is only four weeks in (27:11). Next, Puerto Rican National Team Goalkeeper and W Gold Cup standout Sydney Martinez is welcomed in to talk about her international experience with the team and what's coming next for Puerto Rico (46:45). And finally, the ICYMI segment is back as Lisa and Sandra acknowledge some milestones achieved in the women's soccer over the past weekend (61:16).

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.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts ...

Caitlin Clark's WNBA era begins I 2024 WNBA Draft Recap - We Need To Talk NOW Apr 16, 2024

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It's OFFICIALLY official, Caitlin Clark is a member of the Indiana Fever. But that's not all from this year's WNBA draft, from Orange Carpet fits to a generational class, we break it down on We Need To Talk NOW.

(2:45) The Caitlin Clark era officially begins

(13:26) WNBA draft style

(24:50) First round grades

(40:30) Connecting Changes Everything: WNBA expansion

(48:00) What's up ... now?

Sanchez trade request | Corinthians players protest Santos coach | NWSL recap | Courage continue to climb (Soccer 04/15) Apr 15, 2024

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Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Darian Jenkins are in studio to discuss all the latest around women's world football. The group start with the latest news including Maria Sanchez and her request to be traded from the Houston Dash followed by a recap of the FA Cup Semifinals which saw Man U defeat Chelsea for the very first time (2:13). Then, Duda Pavão is welcomed in to discuss the Corinthians players covering their ears and mouths prior to their match against Santos in protest at the return of coach Kleiton Lima amid harassment allegations (15:58). Next, the ladies take a look at all the notable results across the NWSL at the weekend including Bay FC late night thriller, the Portland Thorns losing yet again, and the reception of Barbra Banda at the Orlando Airport (24:09). And finally, the A3 crew welcome back Sandra Hererra to breakdown her latest Power Rankings which see the NC Courage in the number one slot (39:46).

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.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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