Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The USWNT Hour: Lori's World Cup Roster Picks TODAY | USA Legend Aly Wagner gives her forward roster picks (Soccer 5/23) May 23, 2022

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Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey look back at the weekend to evaluate players' performances with their club teams. Cat Macario and Lindsey Horan with OL defeat Barcelona in the Women's Champions League Final. Plus, Alex Morgan and Christen Press both score game-winners for their NWSL teams. A handful of players see their first minutes in the NWSL after suffering injuries - goalkeeper Casey Murphy, forward Mallory Pugh and midfielder Andi Sullivan. Lori and Lisa answer your questions from The USWNT Hour fans including a conversation about the US front line - Mallory Pugh, Cat Macario, Alex Morgan, and Christen Press. Plus, Lori lists her 23-player USWNT Roster for the World Cup based on player availability today. In the second half of the show, broadcast analyst, former USWNT midfielder and USA legend Aly Wagner joins the show. Aly and Lori discuss their preferred starting lineup for the WNT and Aly gives some hot takes on who should be called into camp.

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NWSL Weekend Recap: San Diego and Angel City top the standings | Mallory Pugh returns with two goals for Chicago (Soccer 5/23) May 23, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend slate of NWSL matches. The Chicago Red Stars welcome back forward Mallory Pugh after being out under concussion protocol for her first regular-season game. Pugh gets an assist and two goals over Orlando Pride. The two California expansion sides each take home three points and top the standings. San Diego Wave sits in first place after an Alex Morgan goal lifts the Wave over North Carolina. An own goal from Kansas City gives Angel City the edge. Plus, Louisville climbs the standings to third place after a Lauren Milliet goal from Jess McDonald - her 28th career, league-leading assist - lifts Racing over Gotham FC. The newest rivalry in the NWSL sees OL Reign and Washington Spirit split points after a scoreless draw. Rachel Daly of the Dash makes it look easy at Providence Park helping Houston to a 2-0 win over the Thorns. Full recap, analysis and more.

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🚨 Exclusive Interview: USWNT and OL Reign Midfielder Rose Lavelle on the NWSL Season, the US Soccer CBA and more (Soccer 5/20) May 20, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome a special guest interview, OL Reign and USWNT midfielder Rose Lavelle. Rose talks about the start of the NWSL season with OL Reign, their Challenge Cup run and how it is to have Laura Harvey as the head coach. Rose speaks about the new USSF, USWNT and USMNT CBAs and how they will change the landscape of the sport. Plus, Rose has partnered with Icy Hot in their PRO Time Off Campaign and talks to us about how she spends her perfect off day.

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NWSL Midweek Recap: Portland and Spirit split points | NWSL Weekend Preview: Can San Diego bounce back (Soccer 5/20) May 20, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the midweek NWSL matches. Orlando Pride takes three points off North Carolina Courage, DeMelo's free-kick goal lifts Racing Louisville over San Diego Wave FC and Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit battle at Providence Park to a 1-1 draw. Full recaps, analysis and more.

In the second half of the episode, Sandra and Lisa look ahead to the weekend slate ahead. With six matches between Saturday and Sunday, they run through the preview. They look at the tough competition between Portland Thorns facing Houston Dash, Angel City hosting Kansas City Current and the newest budding rivalry in the NWSL - OL Reign hosting Washington Spirit. Plus, a full slate of teams have multiple games in hand. North Carolina Courage vs San Diego Wave FC, Gotham FC hosts Racing Louisville and Chicago Red Stars travel to face Orlando Pride. Full preview, predictions, picks and analysis.

Full preview, predictions, picks and analysis.

USWNT and USMNT agree to Equal Pay with US Soccer Federation: What this means for the World Cup (Soccer 5/18) May 18, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome for USWNT international Lori Lindsey to the show to discuss the historic agreement between the US Soccer Federation, US Women's National Team Players Association and US National Team Players Association on two separate historic collective bargaining agreements. This contract equalizes pay for the men and women across the different competition and playing areas through 2028.

Read about the agreement by our own Sandra Herrera: https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/uswnt-usmnt-unions-agree-equal-pay-cbas-with-ussf-all-players-to-receive-shares-of-pooled-world-cup-money/

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NWSL Midweek Preview: North Carolina Courage plays first game since winning Challenge Cup (Soccer 5/18) May 18, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the midweek slate of NWSL Regular Season matches. They run through North Carolina Courage vs Orlando Pride as the Courage prepare to play just their second game ever in the 2022 Regular Season. Plus, San Diego Wave FC travels to Racing Louisville and Portland Thorns host Washington Spirit. Full preview, analysis, picks and predictions.

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The USWNT Hour with Lori Lindsey: Player Evaluation | Mailbag Segment: Answering listener's questions (Soccer 5/16) May 16, 2022

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Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey discuss the USWNT players and their performance this weekend in the NWSL Regular Season. Have Alex Morgan and Christen Press done enough to get back on the National team? Then, they answer YOUR questions, submitted by listeners. Lisa and Lori discuss which players will be new call-ups for the June International Window, which veterans should return to the camp, and which striker will be the top goalscorer for the US in 2022. Plus, the biggest question regarding the Defensive Midfield Six position - who will play the six come World Cup Qualifying time?

If you have questions, leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts with your question for The USWNT Hour and we will answer them! Follow us on Twitter @AttackingThird for our next Mailbag drop!

‘Attacking Third’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox 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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NWSL Weekend Recap: Gotham vs North Carolina game Postponed | Expansion Sides Win Big (Soccer 5/16) May 16, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend slate of NWSL matches. The two expansion sides walk away with three points each and stay at the top of the standings. Angel City FC traveled to face Washington Spirit, the lone goal of the match coming from Christen Press. Plus, San Diego Wave FC hosted Chicago Red Stars and a late-game thriller saw Alex Morgan knock down her third PK in 2 games. The rest of the NWSL teams split points on the weekend. The Cascadia Rivalry ended 0-0 for Portland and OL Reign, KC Current made a push thanks to rookie Elyse Bennett to draw even with Orlando Pride, and Racing Louisville and Houston each scored a header to end 1-1. Due to new protocols in the league, the NJ/NY Gotham FC match vs North Carolina Courage was postponed due to a majority of players being on Covid-Protocol. Sandra and Lisa also recap the Women's FA Cup that saw Chelsea win their second straight title with two goals from Sam Kerr. Full match recaps, analysis and more. Full match recaps, analysis and more.

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NWSL Weekend Preview: Cascadia Rivalry features OL Reign vs Portland Thorns in a huge showdown | San Diego host Chicago Red Stars (Soccer 5/13) May 13, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman look ahead to the weekend preview of NWSL Regular Season week 3. The week kicks off on CBSSN, with the Cascadia Rivalry between Portland Thorns and OL Reign. The top of the standings is so tight as each team fights for three points. San Diego Wave hosts Chicago Red Stars and Angel City travels to Audi Field to face Washington Spirit. Plus, the competition continues with Orlando hosting Kansas City, and two rematches of the Challenge Cup. In the east, Gotham FC vs North Carolina Courage plus Racing Louisville vs Houston Dash. Plus, a little chat about the women's FA Cup final this weekend between Chelsea and Manchester City. Sandra and Lisa give picks, predictions, analysis and more.

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Exclusive Interview: NWSL Challenge Cup Champion Carson Pickett, defender North Carolina Courage (Soccer 5/12) May 12, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome North Carolina Courage defender and Challenge Cup Champion Carson Pickett to the show. Carson shares how the Courage celebrated their Challenge Cup win. She opens up about some of her teammates, playing with Brazilian international Debinha, and how the rookies have come in prepared and shown so much grit this season. She also discusses what she plans to do with her Challenge Cup prize of $10k.

'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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