Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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Exclusive Interview: San Diego Wave FC President Jill Ellis on the Future of the Club (Soccer 11/9) Nov 09, 2021

Show notes

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome the President of San Diego Wave FC Jill Ellis to the show to discuss the latest announcement from the club about their new name, Wave FC. Jill discusses hiring Casey Stoney as head coach, figuring out the footprint of the club, building a roster and the future of the NWSL. Jill also discusses the current NWSL playoffs, teams that have been hot and players that continue to shine.

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NWSL Quarterfinal Playoff Recap: Mallory Pugh Lifts Chicago | Washington's Ashley Hatch Notches the Spirit Goal (Soccer 11/8) Nov 08, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the NWSL quarterfinal playoff matches. Chicago Red Stars defeats Gotham FC 1-0 with the first playoff goal from Mallory Pugh. The defensive, middle-of-the-pitch battle ended in regulation and has Chicago advancing to the semifinals to play Portland Thorns. Washington Spirit and North Carolina Courage took their match into overtime after being scoreless for 90 minutes. Golden Boot winner Ashley Hatch notched the game-winner for Spirit as they advance to the semifinals vs OL Reign. Recap and analysis.

Chicago Red Stars advance to semifinals vs Portland Thorns on Sunday 11/14

Washington Spirit advance to semifinals vs OL Reign on Sunday 11/14

Chicago Red Stars vs Gotham FC: 3:40

Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage: 20:25

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NWSL Quarterfinal Playoff Preview: Chicago Red Stars vs NJ/NY Gotham FC | Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage (Soccer 11/5) Nov 05, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the NWSL quarterfinal playoffs that start this Sunday. Chicago Red Stars host Gotham FC at 3:00 pm ET on CBS Sports Network. Mallory Pugh, Kealia Watt and the defensive efforts of Tierna Davidson for Chicago against Margaret Purce, Carli Lloyd and Estelle Johnson of Gotham. The second match on Sunday is at 5:30 pm ET on Paramount + as Washington Spirit host North Carolina Courage. Andi Sullivan, Ashley Hatch and Trinity Rodman squaring off against Casey Murphy in goal, Lynn Williams and Debhina for the Courage. Game preview, analysis and predictions.

Chicago Red Stars vs NJ/NY Gotham FC: 2:45

Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage:

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Exclusive Interview: Aubrey Bledsoe of Washington Spirit | Lynn Williams of North Carolina Courage (Soccer 11/4) Nov 04, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome playoff-bound NWSL players to the episode. Goalkeeper for Washington Spirit Aubrey Bledsoe joins the show to discuss her first trip to the NWSL playoffs, how practice is against Golden Boot winner Ashley Hatch and her big plans for the NWSL off-season. Next, Lynn Williams of the North Carolina Courage jumps on to talk about her goal-scoring plans for the playoffs, cheering for Washington in the regular season and now preparing to play against them, as well as being a podcast host herself alongside teammate Sam Mewis.

The first round of NWSL Playoffs starts this weekend, Washington Spirit host North Carolina Courage Sunday 11/7 at 5:30 pm on Paramount +

Aubrey Bledsoe: 0:40

Lynn Williams: 17:00

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Exclusive Interview: McCall Zerboni of NJ/NY Gotham FC | Tierna Davidson of Chicago Red Stars (Soccer 11/4) Nov 04, 2021

Show notes

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome playoff-bound NWSL players to the episode. McCall Zerboni of Gotham FC joins the show to discuss Gotham in the postseason for the first time since 2013, the team's mentality heading into the postseason and what this means for Carli Lloyd as she nears the end of her professional career. Next, Tierna Davidson of the Chicago Red Stars discusses the consistent success Chicago has found making the playoffs the last 6 years, how she partners well with Sarah Gordon in the backline and she discusses her last-minute Halloween costume of this year.

The first round of NWSL Playoffs starts this weekend, Chicago Red Stars vs Gotham FC Sunday 11/7 at 3:00 pm ET on CBS Sports Network

McCall Zerboni: 0:33

Tierna Davidson: 12:24

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NWSL News: Karina LeBlanc Will Succeed As GM of Portland Thorns | Mailbag Segment (Soccer 11/3) Nov 03, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman give the news and notes around the league for this week. The Portland Thorns have hired former NWSL and Canadian international Karina LeBlanc as their new GM. Sandra and Lisa give their thoughts on Karina in the new role. Plus, they comb through your questions in their Mailbag segment and discuss allocation money, draft rules, Morgan Gautrat and the NWSL Championship being held in Louisville, KY.

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🚨Portland Thorns General Manager Karina LeBlanc Exclusive Interview on Her New Role (Soccer 11/1) Nov 01, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome former Canadian international and NWSL goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc to discuss her new role as General Manager of the Portland Thorns. Karina discusses how her former career as a player has prepared her for this current role. For last four years Karina has served as the head of Women's Football for Concacaf, and now she is hoping to progress the game of soccer forward in the NWSL.

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NWSL Playoff Picture is Set | Final Regular-Season Weekend Recap: Playoffs come down to final match day (Soccer 11/1) Nov 01, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman set the scene for the 2021 NWSL Playoffs. Seeding is determined, the playoff schedule is set, opponents are decided and it all came down to the final match-day in the NWSL regular season. Houston Dash, Racing Louisville, Orlando Pride and the Kansas City Current officially finish their season. A full weekend recap of all matches, exciting news from Kansas City and more. Recaps and analysis.

Gotham FC vs Racing Louisville - 4:12

Orlando Pride vs Chicago Red Stars - 8:10

KC Current vs OL Reign - 15:49

Portland Thorns vs North Carolina Courage - 26:00

Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash - 31:13

Gotham FC vs Racing Louisville - 38:02

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NWSL Playoff Push Preview: Four teams are fighting for three playoff spots heading into the final regular-season weekend (Soccer 10/28) Oct 28, 2021

Show notes

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the biggest weekend in the NWSL this season. With just one weekend of regular-season action remaining, four teams are fighting for just three playoff spots. Portland Thorns, Washington Spirit and OL Reign have clinched the playoffs while Gotham FC, North Carolina Courage, Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars battle it out to see who will continue into the postseason. Match previews, analysis and predictions.

Gotham FC vs Racing Louisville - 3:33

Orlando Pride vs Chicago Red Stars - 9:07

Kansas City NWSL vs OL Reign - 14:11

Portland Thorns vs North Carolina Courage - 19:08

Washington Spirit vs Houston Dash - 26:49

Gotham FC vs Racing Louisville - 31:46

'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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Washington Spirit Forward Ashley Hatch on the playoffs and her response to allegations against former Spirit coach (Soccer 10/28) Oct 27, 2021

Show notes

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch to the podcast. She discusses her progression as a player from the start of the season to now, leading the Golden Boot race with 10 goals on the season and how her team is preparing for the 2021 NWSL Playoffs. Plus, she reflects on former NWSL Spirit player, Kaiya McCullough, and Kaiya's coming forward with allegations against former Spirit coach Richie Burke of emotional and verbal abuse.

Boots from Pros: https://ashhatch.com/boots-from-pros/

'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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