Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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An Emotional Farewell for Carli Lloyd with the USA | USWNT vs South Korea Recap (Soccer 10/26) Oct 27, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT vs South Korea match, the USA wins 6-0. Goals come from Lindsey Horan, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Rose Lavelle, Lynn Williams and an own goal from Korea. It's an emotional night for Carli Lloyd, teammates, fans and the soccer community as the legend hangs up her USA cleats. Plus, they look at the future of the USWNT. Match recap and analysis.

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USWNT Preview vs South Korea | NWSL Gotham FC vs Kansas City Recap (Soccer 10/25) Oct 25, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the only NWSL match of the weekend between Gotham FC and Kansas City. Gotham are still looking to clinch a playoff spot ahead of the postseason. Then, they preview the second friendly vs South Korea for the USWNT. Sandra and Lisa give their wishlist starting lineups for the United States. Plus, it's Carli Lloyd's final game in a USA kit. Predictions, analysis and more.

Gotham vs Kansas City Recap - 2:14

USWNT Preview vs South Korea -

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USWNT vs South Korea Recap: 22-game home win streak snapped after a scoreless draw against South Korea (Soccer 10/21) Oct 22, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT vs South Korea scoreless draw. South Korea snaps the United States 22-match winning streak at home and the 60-game scoring streak at home for the Americans. They discuss roster rotation, starting XI, substitutes, South Korea's defensive efforts and more. Match analysis and recap.

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Kealia Watt and the NWSL Players Association Speak Out: Player Safety Needs to be the First Priority (Soccer 10/21) Oct 21, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Chicago Red Stars forward and NWSL PA representative Kealia Watt and Executive Director of the NWSL Players Association Meghann Burke to the show. They discuss what the PA does, Kealia's role as a player rep and the turmoil that has kept the NWSL in the news the last few weeks. Kealia speaks out about the players' decision to demonstrate at the 6-minute mark of games. Meghann gives an inside look at the demands the PA set forth to the NWSL, why the league meeting these demands is so important and how the players want to see the league restructured.

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USWNT vs South Korea Match Preview | NWSL Gotham vs Kansas City Preview (Soccer 10/20) Oct 20, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the USWNT match vs Korea Republic on Thursday. Meghan Rapinoe is back from injury and will play with the United States. Mallory Pugh, Andi Sullivan and Sophia Smith return to the roster after their September matches vs Paraguay. And Carli Lloyd faces her final two matches in a US kit. The NWSL Regular Season is winding down, Gotham FC takes on Kansas City NWSL at Legends Field. During the international window, both squads will be missing key players - Carli Lloyd and Kailen Sheridan for Gotham and Katie Bowen and AD Franch for KC, to name a few. Match previews and analysis.

USWNT Preview: 2:39

NWSL Gotham vs KC Preview: 22:15

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Cedella Marley Interview: Football is Freedom, Forcing change for the Reggae Girlz (Soccer 10/19) Oct 20, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman sit down with Cadella Marley, Bob Marley's daughter and Global Ambassador for the Jamaican National Women's Football team, and her cousin and business partner Myshjua Allen Murray. They discuss the inaugural Football is Freedom Festival centered around the international friendly in DRV Pink Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL between Jamaica and Costa Rica. Marley discusses the mission of the foundation to support the development of women's football in Jamaica, supporting the Reggae Girlz and how to grow women's football in the diaspora. The foundation invests in the wellness of female footballers, getting scholarships and programs to assist Reggae Girlz's retirement,

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🚨 NWSL Hires Marla Messing as Interim League CEO (Soccer 10/18) Oct 18, 2021

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The NWSL has announced the new hiring of long-term sports executive Marla Messing as the league's new Interim CEO. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the breaking news and Messing's background. Plus, they discuss Messing's role, who appointed Messing, the state of the commissioner search and what this means for the future of the NWSL.

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NWSL Recap: Portland Thorns Win NWSL Shield | Washington Spirit Clinch Playoff Berth (Soccer 10/18) Oct 18, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of NWSL matches including the biggest playoff push of NWSL history. The Portland Thorns win the NWSL Shield and secure a first-round playoff bye and will host a semi-final match. The Washington Spirit clinch their playoff berth, the first for the club since 2016. With Orlando Pride's loss to Louisville, the Pride are out of playoff position. And Ashley Hatch moves into first place for the Golden Boot race with 10 goals on the season. Analysis and recaps.

Playoffs and Standings - 2:47

Racing Louisville vs Orlando Pride - 13:18

Chicago Red Stars vs Kansas City - 20:08

OL Reign vs Washington Spirit - 27:15

North Carolina Courage vs Gotham FC - 35:35

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns - 47:27

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NWSL Matches: Midweek Recap, Portland Thorns remains in first | Weekend Preview: Can KC continue to disrupt playoffs (Soccer 10/14) Oct 14, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest league news that the NWSL Championship has been moved from Providence Park in Portland to Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, KY. They recap the midweek Wednesday matches as Portland stays in first place in the standings, Washington move into third place and Gotham and Orlando sit just outside of playoff positions. Plus, they look ahead to the weekend full of games. Will Kansas City continue to disrupt opponents' playoff chances by dominating on the pitch? Analysis, predictions and more.

Recaps:

North Carolina vs Washington Spirit - 7:08

Kansas City vs Houston Dash - 13:35

Chicago vs Orlando Pride - 20:29

Portland vs OL Reign - 32:55

Previews:

Racing Louisville vs Orlando - 45:00

Chicago Red Stars vs Kansas City - 47;25

OL Reign vs Washington - 48:58

North Carolina Courage vs Gotham FC - 51:05

Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns - 53:40

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NWSL Midweek Preview: Chicago Red Stars and Orlando Pride fight for a playoff position | Mailbag Segment (Soccer 10/12) Oct 12, 2021

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the rescheduled NWSL midweek matches. Kansas City stays home at Legends Field, but will the Houston Dash snap KC's five-game unbeaten streak at home? Plus, Chicago and Orlando fight for a playoff position as they sit on the bubble of the postseason. The final Cascadia Rivalry of the season has Portland Thorns welcoming the red-hot OL Reign to Providence Park. Plus, Sandra and Lisa do their Mailbag Segment to answer listener questions. Leave them a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts with a question to get yours answered!

News: Black Women’s Player Collective - 2:10

North Carolina Courage vs Washington Spirit - 5:11

Kansas City vs Houston Dash - 8:55

Chicago Red Stars vs Orlando Pride - 14:00

Portland Thorns vs OL Reign - 19:43

Mailbag - 27:26

'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

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