Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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Chicago Red Stars 2022 Preview: Exclusive Danielle Colaprico Interview | Chicago lost big names in the offseason (Soccer 2/21) Feb 21, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman prepare for the 2022 NWSL Season with a full Chicago Red Stars preview. The Red Stars start the 2022 preseason without a named head coach but did add new front office members during the offseason (3:29). They run through Chicago’s changes during the offseason, mainly adding a lot of younger players to the pre-season roster along with the biggest signing of Yuki Nagasato, traded back to Chicago after one season with Racing Louisville (9:33). In terms of the losses, Chicago suffered hard hits trading away Julie Ertz, Sarah Gorden, Katie Johnson and Kelsey Turnbow to name a few (14:02). The biggest burning question for Chicago heading into 2022: Can Chicago maintain their legacy as the league continues to grow (33:10)? Listen to hear the A3 projected finish for the Red Stars based on the pre-season roster, new signings and biggest losses.

In the second half of the episode, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Chicago Red Stars midfielder Danielle Colaprico (39:40). Danielle discusses her offseason, spending time with her family back home in New Jersey and how the team had to start preseason without a head coach. She discusses her role in the Red Stars midfield, what she’s learned during her years in the NWSL and the advice she passes along to Rookies. Danielle also pumps up her midfield partner Morgan Gautrat who is currently with the USWNT for the SheBelieves Cup.

*This episode and interview were recorded before Chicago Red Stars announced the naming of new head coach Chris Petrucelli*

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USWNT SheBelieves Cup Recap: USA bounces back with big victory over New Zealand | Ashley Hatch and Mallory Pugh Goals (Soccer 2/20) Feb 21, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT vs New Zealand, the second of three matches in the SheBelieves Cup. They discuss the difference in starting lineups from Thursday's match vs the Czech Republic and Sunday's vs New Zealand. The USA ended the first half up 3-0 over the Kiwis, yet didn't find the back of the net (14:46). All three goals came from New Zealand own goals, forced by great offensive pressure from the US. The second half saw goals from Ashley Hatch and Mallory Pugh, Hatch being the first to score a USWNT goal in 2022.

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KC Current 2022 Preview: Exclusive Kristen Edmonds Interview | Will Kansas City live up to all the hype around the team? (Soccer 2/18) Feb 18, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman prepare for the 2022 NWSL Season with a full Kansas City Current preview (2:11). While trying not to crack too many current water puns, they run through the roster starting with new head coach Matt Potter and new hires in Cami Levin as the General Manager. Sandra and Lisa label KC’s Biggest Roster Signings in the offseason, deciding between Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams, and name the most Detrimental Losses for the Current in sending Darian Jenkins to Orlando. With a lot of changes in the offseason, KC needs to rely on veteran leadership from midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta to bring the team together. The biggest burning question for Kansas City heading into 2022: Will the hype for KC Current translate to the pitch? Listen to hear the A3 projected finish for Racing based on the pre-season roster, new signings and biggest losses. In the second half of the episode, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Kansas City Current midfielder and defender Kristen Edmonds (30:53). Kristen discusses her offseason, spending time with her family back home in Jersey and now starting preseason in Florida with the Current. She discusses that despite the big changeover from last season in KC to this season, with new coaching staff, front office staff, the team is really hype and is very excited to see what the season brings. The team is hoping to build off of the end of 2021 season and grow with the new players in 2022.

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Arnold Clark Cup Preview: Four of the top ten nations in the world compete | Players to watch and the biggest matchups (Soccer 2/17) Feb 17, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup (4:06)They discuss the origin of the cup, hosted by England and welcome fellow Top-10 ranked nations Canada, Spain and Germany to compete in a round-robin style tournament from February 17-23. They go through each team and discuss the biggest matchups, players to watch and how these matches help prepare the teams for World Cup qualifications, CONCACAF W Championship for Canada (23:33) and then the Women’s Euros for Spain (15:11), Germany (20:03) and England (9:52),

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Racing Louisville 2022 Preview: Exclusive Lauren Milliet Interview | Starting the year with a young, inexperienced squad (Soccer 2/16) Feb 16, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman prepare for the 2022 NWSL Season with a full Racing Louisville preview (5:03) They run through the roster starting with new head coach Kim Björkegren. Sandra and Lisa label Racing’s Biggest Roster Signings in the offseason (5:!7), the most Detrimental Losses for Racing including Savannah McCaskill and Yuki Nagasato (10:27). Louisville welcomes many draft picks, non-roster invitees and rookies to their preseason roster. Sandra and Lisa look at the list of new players and name their Young Prospect (16:49) of the squad and which veteran needs to step up with their Essential Experience (20:23). The biggest burning question for Racing Louisville heading into 2022: Can they improve upon last year (24:46)? Listen to hear the A3 projected finish for Racing based on the pre-season roster, new signings and biggest losses. The second half of the episode, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Racing Louisville midfielder Lauren Milliet to the show (30:29). Lauren discusses her busy offseason and shares her engagement story! She also reflects on the first few weeks of the preseason with new head coach Kim Björkegren, how he is very family-oriented but on the pitch is focusing a lot of being more attacking-minded and getting numbers higher up the field. She reflects on how she can join the attack this year by getting on the half-turn and taking more shots. Also, Lauren discusses playing with so many rookies and the adjustment period from the college game to the NWSL.

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USWNT SheBelieves Cup Preview: Lynn Williams Exclusive Interview and USWNT roster changes ahead of first match of 2022 (Soccer 2/15) Feb 15, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the USWNT SheBelieves Cup set to kick off on Thursday, February 17. The United States welcomes the Czech Republic, Iceland and New Zealand to California and Texas for the first matches of 2022 for America (9:53). Sandra and Lisa discuss the latest roster changes for the Cup by head coach Vlatko Andinovski adding forward Trinity Rodman and midfielder Jealin Howell (3:54). Plus, they pick their favorites to get a start in the three matches (19:00). The second half of the interview, Sandra and Lisa are joined by USWNT forward Lynn Williams and CBS Sports HQ host Poppy Miller to chat about the tournament (29:15). Lynn discusses how the USWNT looks, how they are preparing to face the competition and she discusses her time with her new NWSL club Kansas City Current. Catch the full video of the interview on Attacking Third YouTube and on CBS Sports HQ.

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Orlando Pride 2022 Preview: Exclusive Darian Jenkins Interview | Biggest roster signings, most detrimental losses and burning questions (Soccer 2/14) Feb 14, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman prepare for the 2022 NWSL Season with a full Orlando Pride preview. They run through the roster starting with new head coach from UCLA Amanda Cromwell and her staff. Sandra and Lisa label their Biggest Roster Signings for the Pride in the offseason, the most Detrimental Losses for Orlando and take a shot at their starting IX based on the preseason roster (5:57). They look at the young players signed and name the Young Prospect of the squad (14:50) and which veteran needs to step up as with their Essential Experience (17:26). The biggest burning question for Orlando Pride heading into 2022: Will they lean into their rebuild (24:37)? Listen to hear the A3 projected finish for the Pride based on the pre-season roster, new signings and biggest losses. The second half of the episode, Sandra and Lisa welcome Orlando Pride forward Darian Jenkins to the show (33:37). Despite being traded from Kansas City in the offseason, Darian discusses being with the Pride and the comfort of being back with her collegiate coaching staff from UCLA in Amanda Cromwell and Sam Greene. She gives her thoughts on the league’s structural change with the CBA, how she stays ready off the field, and she opens up about why she has a sports psychologist and how it’s helped her on the field.

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Portland Thorns 2022 Preview: Exclusive Sophia Smith Interview | Biggest roster signings, most detrimental losses and burning questions (Soccer 2/11) Feb 11, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman prepare for the 2022 NWSL Season with a full Portland Thorns preview. They run through the roster starting with new head coach Rhain Wilkinson and new GM Karina LeBlanc (2:41). Sandra and Lisa label their Biggest Roster Signings for the Thorns in the offseason, the most Detrimental Losses for Portland, which area of the field needs the most work and who is listed on their pre-season roster (8:01). They predict starting lineup, name the Young Prospect of the squad and which veteran needs to step up as with their Essential Experience (19:46). The biggest burning question for Portland Thorns heading into 2022: Who will be the key to Portland's midfield (30:27)? Listen to hear the A3 projected finish for the Thornsbased on the pre-season roster, new signings and biggest losses. Then, they welcome USWNT and Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith to the show (35:42). Smith discusses her offseason spent with family but recovering from a concussion suffered during her time with the USWNT. She opens up about working with a new head coach in Rhain Wilkinson and what Wilkinson will bring to the Thorns in 2022. She also discusses her personal experiences in three years in the league and what she's learned about herself and about the professional game. Then, Sophia talks about the USWNT SheBelieves Cup and the current roster skewing younger and different players.

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

Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird

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North Carolina Courage 2022 Preview: Exclusive Casey Murphy Interview | Biggest roster signings, most detrimental losses and burning questions (Soccer 2/9) Feb 09, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman prepare for the 2022 NWSL Season with a full North Carolina Courage Preview. They run through the roster starting with new head coach Sean Nahas and his staff. Sandra and Lisa label their Biggest Roster Signings for Courage in the offseason, the most Detrimental Losses for Courage and who is listed on their pre-season roster. They predict starting lineup, name the Young Prospect of the squad and which veteran needs to step up as with their Essential Experience. The biggest burning question for North Carolina heading into 2022: Who will be their star striker? Listen to hear the A3 projected finish for North Carolina based on the pre-season roster, new signings and biggest losses. The second half of the episode features an exclusive interview with Courage and USWNT Goalkeeper Casey Murphy. Casey discusses the first week of the preseason, the team physicals, the housing market for the Courage, and the first few days of the preseason with two-a-days. Casey discusses her relationship with Courage head coach Sean Nahas starting with the United States youth national teams. Casey also talks about coming in and out of USWNT camps and rosters and switching to club NWSL training. She discusses her take on the 2022 season, her game routine and her personal goals in the NWSL and with the US Women's National Team.

North Carolina Courage Preview (4:33)

Breakout Roster Signings (9:30)

Biggest Losses (12:17)

Young Courage Prospect (27:28)

Essential Courage Experience (30:50)

Who will be Courage's star striker? (35:40)

Casey Murphy Interview (43:55)

🚨 Former Chicago Red Stars Coach Rory Dames Accused of Sexual Misconduct | Washington Spirit Ownership Battle is Settled (Soccer 2/8) Feb 08, 2022

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest news in the NWSL. Former Chicago Red Stars head coach Rory Dames was accused of sexual misconduct by former youth players through Eclipse Soccer Club. Players come forward about years of verbal and emotional abuse by Dames as well as sexual misconduct, inappropriate touching and manipulation with young soccer players starting as young as 10 years old. Then, Sandra and Lisa discuss the latest in the Washington Spirit Ownership Saga, Y. Michele Kang has officially gained full control of the NWSL club and Steve Baldwin has sold his shares to her.

***DISCLAIMER: This episode contains graphic details about child abuse and sexual misconduct towards minors.

'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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