Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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USA vs New Zealand Match 2 Recap: USWNT win 5-0 | Mallory Swanson scores 3rd goal of 2023 (Soccer 1/23) Jan 23, 2023

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Sandra 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.

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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."

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USA vs New Zealand Preview: Lindsey Horan NOT available for USWNT (Soccer 1/20) Jan 20, 2023

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Sandra 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 Predictions

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🚨Exclusive Interview: #1 Overall Draft pick for Angel City, forward Alyssa Thompson (Soccer 1/19) Jan 19, 2023

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Sandra 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.

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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.

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USWNT vs New Zealand Recap: Lynn Williams Returns | Mallory Swanson makes Debut for USWNT (Soccer 1/18) Jan 18, 2023

Show notes

Sandra 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

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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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USWNT vs New Zealand Preview: 2023 World Cup Sneak Peak USWNT | USA Starting Lineups (Soccer 1/17) Jan 17, 2023

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Sandra 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 Roster lineup predictions

(41:05) -- USWNT midfield lineup

(47:00) -- Will we see Crystal Dunn get a start?

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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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2023 NWSL Draft Recap: Winners and Losers of the 2023 Draft | NWSL League Updates | Craziest Draft-Day Trades (Soccer 1/16) Jan 16, 2023

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Sandra 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 - including Kansas City sending forward Lynn Williams to Gotham FC and Washington Spirit sending defender Emily Sonnet to OL Reign. Then, they dive into the winners and losers of the NWSL Draft. They discuss the 48 picks, which clubs won, which clubs lost and the BIGGEST trades that happened during the draft. Full recap and analysis.

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18-year old forward Alyssa Thompson is the #1 overall draft pick | 2023 NWSL Draft LIVE Recap (Soccer 1/12) Jan 13, 2023

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Sandra 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 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/

NWSL bans four coaches and fines clubs | Debinha to Kansas City Current | NWSL 2023 Mock Draft (Soccer 1/10) Jan 10, 2023

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Sandra 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 the first black woman to ever win that award (37:02).

In the second half of the show, Lisa and Sandra run through a 2023 NWSL Mock Draft (42:04). With the Draft on Thursday, January 12 at 6pm - watch on CBSSports HQ and Paramount+ - they run through the projected moves for each team in the first round (47:23). Full episode.

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/

🚨Bombshell 4-team NWSL trade gives Angel City #1 draft pick | USWNT January Camp Roster Drop (Soccer 1/5) Jan 05, 2023

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Four 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 2023 January Camp. They discuss which players head coach Vlatko Andonovski decided to name that didn't make their personal lists. Plus, the biggest names missing! Full roster breakdown.

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 Draft Preview: 2023 NWSL BIG BOARD | Top Players to watch in the 2023 NWSL Draft (Soccer 1/5) Jan 05, 2023

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Sandra 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, 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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