Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Houston Dash suspend head coach and general manager James Clarkson effective immediately (Soccer 4/27) Apr 27, 2022

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Three days before the 2022 NWSL Regular Season, the Houston Dash released a statement saying head coach and general manager James Clarkson has been suspended effective immediately. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the breaking news, how it happened and what’s next for the Houston Dash. This announcement comes after initial findings were received from the joint NWSL and NWSLPA Investigation that was launched in 2021 to review current and historic complaints of discrimination, harassment and abuse. Houston Dash will name an interim head coach in the coming days.

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News & Notes: UWCL Breaks Attendance Records | Challenge Cup Power Rankings (Soccer 4/26) Apr 27, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes from the world of women's soccer. First, they discuss the growing game in Europe with the new attendance record broken in the UEFA Women's Champions League between PSG and Lyon at Parc des Princes (2:57). Racing Louisville and Orlando Pride will be making history with the first-ever NWSL match in an American racetrack on July 3 at Daytona International Speedway (5:18). The 2021 NWSL Champions Washington Spirit release their Championship ring 10:44). Plus, they discuss the Challenge Cup playoff scenarios, the location and the timing of the games (13:55). In the second half, Sandra and Lisa run through the Challenge Cup Power Rankings ending group play and as the 2022 NWSL Regular Season starts (21:13).

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USWNT Hour: The Concacaf W Championship Group of Death: USA, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti (Soccer 4/25) Apr 25, 2022

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Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey welcome Sandra Herrera to the show! The trio of soccer experts discuss the most recent NWSL Challenge Cup weekend of play and which USWNT players stood out the most. Then, they dive into the Concacaf W Championship draw from last week, the tournament serving as the qualifiers to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. They talk about the Group of Death, the toughest competition in the W Championship and which teams will give the United States the most trouble.

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NWSL Challenge Cup Group Stage Recap: Four Teams Advance to the Semifinals (Soccer 4/25) Apr 25, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the final weekend of NWSL Challenge Cup group stage play. They discuss the biggest winners and losers - which clubs are moving onto the Challenge Cup Semifinals! Kansas City Current defeated Chicago Red Stars to advance (5:44), Houston Dash ends their Challenge Cup with a win over Racing Louisville (16:06) and Angel City FC gets their first-ever franchise win over Portland Thorns (21:18). Then, they discuss the Draw Dance that happened on Saturday in the NWSL. NC Courage and Washington Spirit both end their Challenge Cup runs with a 2-2 draw and 3 PKs (35:46), yet both sides advance to the SemiFinals. San Diego Wave draw with OL Reign (51:48) and Gotham FC fails to improve tying 1-1 with Orlando Pride (43:57).

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NWSL Challenge Cup Final Group Stage Preview: Three Challenge Cup semifinal spots still up for grabs | Who will advance (Soccer 4/22) Apr 22, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the final weekend of group stage matches in the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup. They run through the entire slate of games between Saturday and Sunday (3:50). The biggest games of the weekend are the All or Nothing matches starting with North Carolina Courage vs the Washington Spirit (4:18). NC moves on with a win or a tie, Spirit advances with a win over Courage. Then, the Central Region features KC Current vs Chicago Red Stars (13:58). The Current moves onto the semifinals with a win or a tie and Chicago needs a win to stay alive. The West Region is a tight race between San Diego Wave FC and OL Reign (25:08) while Angel City FC still searches for their first franchise win in a battle with Portland Thorns (30:26). Lastly, the teams just looking to compete as their chances of making the Challenge Cup postseason are nonexistent, Gotham FC looks to put together a full game against Orlando Pride (35:54). Houston Dash and Racing Louisville duke it out in Houston for a high-scoring rematch (39:41). Full match previews, analysis and predictions.

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Orlando Pride midfielder Gunny Jónsdóttir on the Pride's season, coach Amanda Cromwell and the new Luna kits (Soccer 4/21) Apr 21, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Orlando Pride midfielder and Iceland international Gunny Jónsdóttir to the podcast. Gunny talks about the challenging NWSL Challenge Cup that Orlando has had without a single win. She talks about the positives in the team, what they need to improve upon and the biggest thing the Pride is taking with them headed into the 2022 NWSL Regular Season. Gunny discusses working with new NWSL head coach Amanda Cromwell and her coaching staff and the overall goals of the club for 2022. Then, Sandra and Lisa ask Gunny about the Orlando Pride brand new 2022-23 Luna Lit. Gunny discusses the cool photoshoot she and her teammates went to in the Kennedy Space Center, what the new Luna Kit represents and if she could have anyone's jersey, which teammate's name she'd like to wear.

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NWSL Challenge Cup Power Rankings: OL Reign tops the standings with Washington Spirit a close second | News & Notes: CONCACAF W Championship Draw (Soccer 4/20) Apr 20, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest NWSL Challenge Cup Power Rankings after Week 5 action. They compare the Power Rankings with the current NWSL Challenge Cup Standings for each regional group. The top three teams and the bottom three teams from last week have not changed, placing OL Reign at first, Washington Spirit second and NC Courage at third. Lisa makes an argument to have San Diego Wave ranked higher than NJ/NY Gotham FC based on overall Challenge Cup Performance. Then, Lisa and Sandra run through the latest news and notes around the world of women's soccer. Gotham FC midfielder Allie Long's "excused absence" has been explained as she excitedly announces she is expecting twins! Plus, the Portland organization announces a mixed co-ed match with the Thorns and the Timbers to raise funds for Ukrainian children and families. And the UWCL semi-finals are back, starting on Friday - Barcelona vs Wolfsburg and Lyon vs PSG.

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USWNT Hour: Evaluating Player Progression, Bubble Players and Who Dominates the Six (Soccer 4/18) Apr 18, 2022

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Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey sit down for a full hour of USWNT talk. After the international break, USWNT players return to their clubs to continue to be impact players. Some of the players are continuing to perform at the highest levels - Trinity Rodman and Ashley Sanchez with Washington Spirit. Others are failing to impress at the club level. Which players are on the bubble of making the US World Cup Qualifying Roster? Which players need to step up their game with their club teams. And arguably the most important question for the USWNT - Who can dominate the Six - Andi Sullivan, Jealin Howell, Lindsey Horan? All of this and more!

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Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32

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NWSL Challenge Cup Recap: OL Reign Clinch Cup Semi Final | Full recap, analysis and more (Soccer 4/18) Apr 18, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend slate of NWSL Challenge Cup matches. With two matches on Saturday and three on Sunday, they have so much to unpack in a very eventful Challenge Cup Weekend. They start with their Winners and Losers Segment (3:57) highlighting OL Reign and Washington Spirit, two teams that have been dominant this weekend and handed losses to Angel City and Gotham FC respectively (12:42). Then, they discuss the best free-kick goal of the weekend, the late-game equalizer by Racing Louisville's Emina Ekic to split points with Chicago Red Stars (22:37). Finally, it's the GOLAZO Segment (31:21) ! Sandra and Lisa recap the games with the goals, San Diego Wave FC vs Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage vs Orlando Pride (38:05). They discuss the teams that improved, which players stood out and more. Full recaps, analysis and player evaluation.

'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

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NWSL Challenge Cup Recap: OL Reign Stays on Top | KC Current Takes 3 Points (Soccer 4/15) Apr 16, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the first two matches of the week starting with Friday night’s clash between the KC Current vs Houston Dash central region matchup. They recap the game, goals scored, fouls called and if the Elizabeth Ball yellow card should be called back. Then, they dive into Thursday’s match between OL Reign vs San Diego Wave FC. Full recap, analysis and more!

'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

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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