Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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NWSL Matchweek 23 Recap | Playoff Push + NWSL Tiers | Attacking Third Sep 28, 2026

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Sandra Herrera, Lori Lindsey, and McCall Zerboni are live after the Utah Royals vs. North Carolina Courage match for the A3 NWSL Matchweek 23 recap and reaction show! The crew reviews the matchup between Utah and Courage, and we hope to be joined by a special guest after the match! But that's not all for this show. The playoff push is on! Did the huge win for the Kansas City Current over Denver Summit lock their playoff spot? Did Angel City FC lock their spot in their massive win over Washington Spirit? And Sandra gives her NWSL Tiers! Does the crew agree with her?

00:00 - Welcome to Attacking Third

05:17 - Ashley Sanchez

10:33 - NC struggles on the pitch

12:22 - Kansas City Current vs. Denver Summit recap

19:21 - Utah Royals Cece Delzer joins the show!

31:52 - Angel City wins in Washington

36:36 - NWSL tiers by Sandra 46:17 - Attacking Third Team of the Week

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Paul Green to Bay FC, Vlatko in Chicago.. who has a better chance of success at their new club? Plus, Houston Dash Kat Radar and UWCL Takeaways | Attacking Third (soccer 9/25) Sep 25, 2026

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Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie are live with another episode of Attacking Third! UEFA Women's Champions League takeaways, massive NWSL executive moves, and Houston Dash breakout star Kat Rader joins us LIVE! ⚽️🇪🇺🇺🇸 On today’s episode, we break down the biggest storylines across European and American women's football: 🇪🇺 UWCL Takeaways: Tactical highlights, key results, and early group stage trends from Europe’s top competition. 🌉 Paul Green to Bay FC: What Chelsea’s legendary general manager bringing his expertise to NWSL means for Bay FC's long-term vision. ⭐ Vlatko to Chicago Stars FC: Former USMNT and Kansas City Current manager Vlatko Andonovski to lead Chicago into a new era. 🎙️ Kat Rader LIVE Interview: Houston Dash forward Kat Rader joins the show to talk about her debut season with the Dash, adapting to the pros, and her time at Duke!

Everything You Need to Know from NWSL Matchweek 22 | Angel City win in Utah + Spirit handle Chicago | Attacking Third Sep 21, 2026

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Sandra Herrera, Lori Lindsey, and McCall Zerboni are live after Utah Royals vs. Angel City FC for the A3 NWSL Matchweek 22 recap and reaction show! The crew reviews the matchup between Utah and ACFC, and the race for the final playoff spot! But that's not all this show has to offer. The San Diego Wave had a huge win on Friday night against the KC Current, and the Washington Spirit took care of business on Sunday against the Chicago Stars. Speaking of the Stars, we react to the big news that former USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski was hired by Chicago as the team's new chief soccer officer.

00:00 - Attacking Third

08:45 - Vlatko hired by Chicago

15:35 - Chicago vs Spirit recap

19:25 - San Diego Wave vs KC Current recap

25:57 - Gotham FC vs Courage recap

36:45 - Angel City FC vs Utah Royals recap

44:32 - Portland vs Orlando

47:52 - Denver vs Seattle recap

52:55 - Attacking Third Team of the Week

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UWCL PREVIEW! Caroline Weir LIVE | Top UWCL Storylines & Melanie Barcenas interview | Attacking Third (soccer 9/17) Sep 17, 2026

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The UEFA Women's Champions League is BACK! 🇪🇺🏆 Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie give you the ultimate UWCL preview! We are joined live by Lyon midfielder Caroline Weir to talk about Lyon's campaign and her expectations for the tournament. Darian and Jen also discuss Savannah DeMelo's lawsuit against the University of Louisville Health system. It leads to a discussion about Racing Louisville and their status in the NWSL. Plus, San Diego Wave attacker Melanie Barcenas joins the show to share her perspective as one of the NWSL's rising stars!

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NWSL Recap: Angel City vs. Denver recap | Spirit upset by Boston | Barbra Banda wonder goal breakdown | Attacking Third (soccer 9/14) Sep 14, 2026

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Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Lori Lindsey are live after Chicago Stars vs. Portland Thorns for the A3 NWSL Matchweek 21 recap and reaction show! The match between Angel City and Denver Summit was a wild one, with playoff atmosphere. We break down who is in pole position for that final playoff spot. Plus after the Stars draw in Portland, Chicago defender Sam Staab hops on A3 for a postmatch chat! But that's not all for this show. The playoff race is heating up, and we will review all the action. Barbra Banda scored one of the season's goals for Orlando Pride this weekend. How far can Banda carry Orlando through the playoffs? And a huge match for Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit on Sunday but Boston spoiled the party! Did Washington hand Gotham the Shield?

00:00 - Welcome

05:16 - Angel City vs Denver Summit recap

10:26 - San Diego Wave vs NC Courage recap

17:20 - Houston Dash part ways with their coach

24:40 - Chicago defender Sam Staab joins the show!

34:19 - Orlando Pride vs KC Current recap

38:38 - Shield Update Boston Legacy upset Washington Spirit

47:05 - Attacking Third Team of the Week

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Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Alexia Putellas the Ballon d’Or Féminin favorite? | Vlatko Andonovski OUT at KC | Attacking Third (soccer 9/10) Sep 10, 2026

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Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie are back for another episode of Attacking Third! On this show, the Ballon d'Or nominees are out, and we discuss! Is Alexia Putellas the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or? Do NWSL players have a shot at the prestigious award? All will be discussed. Plus, former KC Current head coach Vlatko Andonovski has left his role as Sports Director. We examine the fallout from this move. And Yael Averbuch West joins the show for our continuing series on fertility.

Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to

Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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NWSL Matchweek 20 Recap: Handicapping the Playoff Push | Ashley Sanchez for USWNT? | Attacking Third Sep 07, 2026

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Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli, and McCall Zerboni are live after Seattle Reign vs. San Diego Wave for the A3 NWSL Matchweek 20 recap and reaction show! The crew reviews the matchup between Seattle and SD, and Reign defender Phoebe McClernon joins the show! Now that the Reign have leapfrogged Angel City for the final playoff spot, we take a deep dive into the playoff race. In addition, the crew takes a look at the race for the NWSL Shield between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC. Who has the advantage? Plus, Ashley Sanchez hit a hat trick for the NC Courage against the Chicago Stars. Is the USWNT in her future?

00:00 - Welcome

04:57 - Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit recap

10:21 - Gotham drops points to Denver Summit

17:45 - Phoebe McClernon joins the show!

28:55- Handicapping the playoff race

32:56 - Ashley Sanchez hat trick this weekend

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Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

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Women's Super League Season Preview: Beth Mead LIVE + Big Predictions | Attacking Third (soccer 9/3) Sep 04, 2026

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Lionesses superstar and new Manchester City signing Beth Mead joins Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie LIVE for Attacking Third's ultimate Women's Super League (WSL) season preview show! ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The Barclays Women’s Super League is back, and we are breaking down everything you need to know ahead of the new campaign. We dive into Arsenal's title charge, who is the favorite between Arsenal and Chelsea, and the high-profile rise of London City Lionesses under Michele Kang's ambitious project. Can additions like two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas surge London City up the WSL table?

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Everything You Missed in NWSL Week 19 | Seb Hines OUT in Orlando, Wave win, Denver SIX past Chicago | Attacking Third Sep 01, 2026

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Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Lori Lindsey are live after Angel City FC vs Boston Legacy for the A3week 19 recap and reaction show! The crew recaps the matchup between ACFC and Boston, and we are joined by Sveindis Jonsdottir after the match! Plus the crew reacts to the stunning news out of Orlando. Seb Hines has been fired after Orlando’s 2-1 loss to the Royals; Assistant Yolanda Thomas appointed interim head coach. We have all the fallout. But that's not all for this show. A wild match between KC Current and North Carolina Courage, and Denver Summit hang six on Chicago! And much, much more.

00:00 - Welcome

03:07 - Seb Hines fired by Orlando Pride

10:57 - Orlando Pride vs Utah Royals recap

12:22 - Angel City Sveindis Jonsdottir joins A3!

22:44 - San Diego Wave vs Racing Louisville recap

28:15 - Two-team race for the Shield? Gotham and Washington Spirit

35:40 - Denver Summit score 6 against Chicago Stars

43:17 - Attacking Third team of the week

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Full Reaction to Esther González SHOCK move to Al Qadsiah | Fertility Plus with Carly Telford | Attacking Third Aug 27, 2026

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Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie join you on the latest episode of Attacking Third! After leaving Gotham FC, Spanish forward Esther González has signed with Al Qadsiah of the Saudi Women's Premier League. The move came less than a month after mutually parting ways with defending NWSL champions. We examine the full fallout of what went down and what happens next for all parties. Will the NWSL change its rules to make sure this doesn't happen again?

Plus, former Chelsea goalkeeper Carly Telford to discuss a pioneering partnership between Chelsea FC Women and London clinic Fertility Plus.

Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to

Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

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r "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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