Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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NWSL Weekend Preview: Gotham stays on top | Chicago squeaks out three points and their first win in 6 games (Soccer 5/28) May 29, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend slate of NWSL games. The top teams battled this weekend and all had surprising endings. They discuss the USWNT battle between Lynn Williams on Gotham and Trinity Rodman of Washington Spirit. Plus, Portland Thorns showed up with their rookies vs San Diego Wave FC. Some teams that needed points finally turned things around with Houston on the road vs Kansas City and Chicago Red Stars hosting Orlando Pride. OL Reign snap their two-game skid in a statement win over Angel City and North Carolina Courage picked up all the points vs Racing Louisville. Full recap, analysis and more.

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NWSL Weekend Preview: Gotham pushes to stay at the top of the standings | Louisville looks to make it three straight wins (Soccer 5/25) May 25, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend slate of NWSL matches. All 12 teams take the field. The start out with Lisa's top two games to watch of the weekend in a battle for the top. San Diego returns home for the first time in 3 weeks to host Portland Thorns. Plus, #1 Gotham FC travel to play Washington Spirit. Teams looking for a win battle for points as KC Current host Houston Dash, then Orlando looks to extend their unbeaten streak to 5 over Chicago Red Stars. Sandra and Lisa end the episode with a preview of OL Reign vs Angel City and Racing Louisville vs North Carolina. Full preview, picks and predictions.

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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News & Notes: Chelsea rumored to sign BIG names | Catarina Macario is OUT for the World Cup | How the USL Super League will affect the NWSL (Soccer 5/24) May 24, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes. They talk about the latest European transfer new with OL including USWNT midfielder Lindsey Horan extending her contract in France. Plus, Chelsea lose two top players in Pernille harder and Magdalena Eriksson as they are rumored to head to Bayern. But Chelsea isn't looking too down and out, they are rumored to sign USA international Catarina Macario and Canadian and PSG defender Ashley Lawrence. Speaking of Catarina Macario, the midfielder announced she will not be available for selection for the USA for the 2023 Women's World Cup. In the United States, the USL announced the launch of the USL Super League as a division 1 league coming to play in 2024. This will be a league in direct competition with the NWSL.

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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NWSL Weekend Recap: NJ/NY Gotham FC nets four goals and shoots to the top of the standings (Soccer 5/21) May 22, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the NWSL Week 8 matches. The weekend closes out Sunday night with a WILD two games, each with at least four goals. They discuss NJ/NY Gotham FC taking down Shield Winners OL Reign and Portland Thorns' dominant performance from Sam Coffey and Crystal Dunn in their win over Chicago Red Stars. Washington Spirit go down thanks to the Brazilian efforts of Marta and Orlando Pride. Meanwhile, San Diego earns their second straight shutout win in an away performance over Houston. The Savannah DeMelo show continues in Louisville with Racing getting a win over KC for the second time this week. The only draw of the weekend falls between North Carolina and Angel City. Full weekend recap, analysis and more.

NWSL Weekend Preview: Portland Thorns hopes to bounce back | Washington Spirit hopes to extend win streak (Soccer 5/19) May 19, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend slate of NWSL matches. Washington Spirit hopes to stay undefeated as they travel to Orlando. One of the top games of the weekend between OL Reign and Gotham FC. They then run through some teams looking to turn things around as Angel City travels cross country to North Carolina and then KC Current hosts Racing Louisville. The final two games we preview are Houston vs San Diego and Portland vs Chicago. Full preview, picks and predictions.

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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Angel City docuseries brings the inside look of starting an NWSL club to fans | Exclusive Interview Angel City Director (Soccer 4/17) May 16, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Arlene Nelson, the director of the new HBO docuseries "Angel City." "Angel City" is a gripping docuseries that goes behind the scenes and onto the pitch of the groundbreaking Los Angeles-based professional women's soccer team, Angel City Football Club. Full exclusive interview.

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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News & Notes: USWNT Stock Watch, which players are trending up | Sam Kerr helps Chelsea to the FA Women's Cup title | Challenge Cup Preview (Soccer 4/16) May 16, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around women’s football. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around women's football. Sevilla snaps Barcelona's 62-game winning streak before the Barca club lifts the La Liga trophy. Sam Kerr scores the game-winner for Emma Hayes' Chelsea Club winning the FA Cup in front of a history-breaking 77,399 fans. Plus, KC Current sets a new home record in their stadium leading to big things for the launch of their new stadium on the riverfront. Then they preview the midweek NWSL Challenge Cup match between Racing Louisville and KC Current. With just 65 days until the 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off, who has the best chance of making the USWNT World Cup Roster. Sandra and Lisa run through a Stock Watch of USWNT players at the current moment. Who’s stock is rising and who’s hot, and who’s not.

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 Weekend Recap: Washington Spirit remains undefeated and jumps to first place in standings (Soccer 5/14) May 15, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend slate of action. The weekend closed out with San Diego getting back in the win column over Kansas City and Gotham and Orlando splitting points. They discuss the dominant performance from Savannah DeMelo and Racing Louisville as Chicago Red Stars stays put at the bottom of the table. Washington Spirit is the only team to remain undefeated through 7 weeks and they have officially passed their 2022 win total with their 4th win of the season. Sandra and Lisa recap the bounce back win for Houston Dash as Portland Thorns drops another game, going three weeks without a win. Plus, North Carolina Courage prove to be more of an influence than we thought getting a 1-0 win over OL Reign. Full recap analysis 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.

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/

Exclusive Interview: Angel City FC defender Ali Riley knows the players of the NWSL are unstoppable (Soccer 5/13) May 13, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Angel City FC defender Ali Riley to the show. They discuss the 2023 NWSL season for Angel City, how 18-year-old rookie Alyssa Thompson has adjusted to professional life, and the making of the HBO docuseries "Angel City" about the inaugural 2022 season. Full exclusive interview.

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 Weekend Preview: Portland and Washington fight to stay undefeated | Lynn Williams will keep carrying Gotham (Soccer 5/11) May 11, 2023

Show notes

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend slate of NWSL matches. They start with the two undefeated teams, Portland and Washington as the Thorns travel to play Houston (5:10) and Washington travels across the country to play Angel City FC (11:33). The bottom table teams in Racing Louisville and Chicago Red Stars (21:20) battle for the wooden spoon. Plus, OL Reign hopes to stay at the top in a win over North Carolina Courage (27:24). Then Gotham FC hosts Orlando (34:46) on Sunday afternoon as well as Kansas City hosting San Diego Wave (41:31). Full preview, analysis, picks and predictions.

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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