Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Latest Episodes:

News & Notes: NWSL record-breaking weekend | France looks to hire new national team coach | WSL in a title race (Soccer 3/29) Mar 29, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes in the world of women's football. They discuss the record breaking opening weekend in the NWSL with the league, clubs and individuals smashing records. Over 90,000 fans showed up to support their teams in person. Then they talk about some international European football, injuries, return to play, the Women's Super League and UWCL entering the second leg of the quarterfinals. They close out the episode with some more international news with the upcoming Fifa window. The FFF inches closer towards announcing it's new women's football head coach, plus Mexico heads to the United States to play Chicago Red Stars and Houston Dash during the break. The 2023 Women's World Cup starts July 20 and this could be the last chance for national teams to get together.

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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.

Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast."

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

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USWNT Roster Drop Reaction: Julie Ertz returns to the USWNT for the first time since July 2021 | The biggest names missing (Soccer 3/28) Mar 28, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman react to the Untied States Women's National Team April roster drop. They discuss the most surprising names on the roster and how this group will prepare for the 2023 Women's World Cup. The roster features 26-players as the USA prepares for a pair of April friendlies against World Cup debutant Ireland. Sandra and Lisa talk about the usual suspects returning to the group, the most surprising names on the roster and the return of Julie Ertz!

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/

Weekend Recap: VAR, PKs, Goals and Rookies, Rookies, Rookies | Full game-by-game analysis and recap (Soccer 3/27) Mar 27, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the opening weekend of the NWSL. All 12 teams competed in 6 matches across two days and the west coast teams had sell-out crowds for their home openers. Two games came down to 1-0 on the score sheet with lots of rookies making their NWSL debuts. And the 2022 NWSL Champions Portland Thorns did not miss a beat this offseason. Full recap and 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 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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🚨Exclusive Interview: Orlando forward Ally Watt on the Pride's new identity for 2023, her personal goals off the pitch and which teammates are the most creative (Soccer 3/23) Mar 24, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Orlando Pride forward Ally Watt to the show. Ally talked about the offseason, her first full preseason with the Pride, the team’s new identity this year and what you can expect from the Orlando squad on the pitch. Ally also opened up about Orlando’s switch to black shorts instead of white this year to address player’s period concerns, plus the newest “Highway Woman Kit” the Pride dropped and the meaning behind the new kit. Catch Ally Watt and the Orlando Pride in opening weekend of the NWSL starting Saturday, March 25 on Paramount+.

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/

Weekend Preview: Match Week 1 NWSL full game-by-game preview | Debinha and KC Current face her former club North Carolina (Soccer 3/23) Mar 23, 2023

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The season is finally here! The NWSL Regular season kicks off Saturday, March 25 with all 6 teams competing in the weekend. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the weekend slate of games giving in-depth previews for each matchup. The weekend starts in North Carolina as the Courage hosts Kansas City Current. Then a Saturday NWSL After Dark nightcap with San Diego Wave FC hosting Chicago Red Stars. Sunday features a quadruple header with Washington vs OL Reign, Portland vs Orlando, Houston vs Racing and Angel City vs Gotham. Full preview and 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 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/

News & Notes: San Diego Wave sign 15-year old Melanie Barcenas | FIFA increases prize money | NWSL Roster updates (Soccer 3/22) Mar 22, 2023

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest in the world of women's football. They talk about the latest NWSL Roster drops for the 2023 season and the biggest Easter Eggs found in the rosters. Like midfielder Sinead Farrelly getting a contract with Gotham FC after stepping away from the league in 2015. Plus, free-agent Tobin Heath is nowhere to be found on OL Reign or Angel City's rosters. San Diego Wave FC sign the youngest player in the league, 15-year-old Melanie Barcenas and her now-teammate and USWNT star Alex Morgan announces her new foundation. Plus, fans heard from NWSL Commissioner about league news and rules for the year including ticket sales, salary caps, allocation money and under 18-year-olds being able to play in the league. Catch all NWSL games across CBS platforms with all 176 matches being aired this year. Internationally, Sandra and Lisa talk about the latest in devastating injuries including the ACL tear to Canadian and Portland Thorns forward Jeanine Beckie as well as Liga MX Feminil's Scarlett Camberos potentially joining the NWSL. Meanwhile, Fifa has increased it's prize money for 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 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

2023 NWSL Season Preview and Prediction: Team rankings, dark horse, rookies to watch and more (Soccer 3/20) Mar 20, 2023

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Sandra 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

(33:20) - Dark Horse

(43:15) - Rookies to Watch

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/

2023 NWSL Team Preview: Washington Spirit Preview | Was the Spirits 2021 Championship a fluke? | Projected 2023 Finish (Soccer 3/17) Mar 17, 2023

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Sandra 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 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 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/

2023 NWSL Team Preview: San Diego Wave Preview | Can the Wave break through to the Final? | Projected 2023 Finish (Soccer 3/16) Mar 16, 2023

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Sandra 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 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 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: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast” or “Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast.”

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/

News & Notes: NWSL signings | Women's Super League update | FFF Fires French Women's Coach | FIFIA23 NWSL Player Rankings (Soccer 3/15) Mar 15, 2023

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Sandra 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. Plus, in the international game, France fires their manager which could open doors for players to re-join the team before the Women’s World Cup. With the latest collaboration with the NWSL and EA Sports’s Fifa, Sandra and Lisa run through some player rankings and give their hot takes on if the rankings are accurate or not.

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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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