Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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Washington HUGE WIN over Gotham | San Diego Wave are ROLLING | Who's In & Who's Out of the Playoff Picture After Matchweek 25 | Attacking Third (soccer 10/18) Oct 19, 2026

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The NWSL playoff picture is coming into focus after the conclusion of Matchweek 25. Catch up on the latest results and what they mean for the final NWSL standings.
Sandra Herrera, Lori Lindsey, and McCall Zerboni break down the most critical matches of the weekend. We analyze the Washington Spirit's statement win over Gotham FC and the San Diego Wave's victory against the North Carolina Courage. Sofia Huerta from the Seattle Reign joins us after their win over the Chicago Stars that earned Seattle a huge 3 points!
We also discuss who could be in line for Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year.

00:00 - Welcome to Attacking Third
04:36 - Seattle Reign defender Sofia Huerta joins the show!
10:47 - Reactions from Seattle Reign vs Chicago Stars
13:27 - Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC match recap
22:01 - San Diego Wave vs North Carolina Courage match recap
27:04 - Do we have a three-team race for the Shield?
33:59 - Around the grounds - Utah Royals vs Kansas City Current
39:55 - Angel City FC vs Denver Summit match recap
44:24 - Award predictions: Coach of the year
47:09 - Award predictions: Rookie of the year
53:00 - Attacking Third Team of the Week

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International Window Round-up! | Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit Preview + NWSL Final Stretch Preview | Attacking Third (soccer 10/15) Oct 16, 2026

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Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie are live with another episode of Attacking Third! Darian and Jen review the women's international window and key in on the countries that performed well during the break. We review England vs. Greece, Scotland vs. Czechia, and a final look at the USWNT vs. Spain. Plus, a primer for the final stretch of the NWSL season. Can Gotham FC clinch the Shield this weekend?

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Mal Swanson and Ashley Sanchez lead comeback vs. Spain, but did the USWNT actually improve? | Attacking Third (soccer 10/13) Oct 14, 2026

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Darian Jenkins, Kelley O’Hara, and McCall Zerboni are LIVE after the second USWNT vs. Spain match! Second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mal Swanson fuel a USWNT comeback in their second friendly against Spain. The Attacking Third crew break down the match and ask the key questions after the final whistle. Plus, they share their stock up and stock down picks from the Spain series and look at what the USWNT needs to improve before its next camp.

00:00 - Welcome

01:14 - Initial reactions to USWNT vs Spain

06:41 - USWNT Starting Lineup

08:55 - USWNT still looks uncomfortable

14:30 - Was there an improvement from game 1 to game 2

17:01 - What does Mal Swanson add to USWNT?

19:55 - Ashley Sanchez impresses in the window

22:27 - Stock up / Stock down for USWNT

33:14 - Is Trinity Rodman still a starter?

38:30 - Biggest question marks before next USWNT camp

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Spain shows USWNT who is the BEST | Reaction to the Biggest Match of the Year | Attacking Third Oct 10, 2026

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Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Lori Lindsey react to the USWNT 2-0 loss to Spain in the opening match of a two-game friendly series. The Attacking Third crew break down why Spain is currently the best team in the world, scoring two goals on their first two shots. Was this the reality check the USWNT and Emma Hayes needed? Who played well, who failed to show up, and what to do in the rematch.

00:00 - Welcome

01:30 - Thoughts on Crystal Dunn

04:58 - Initial reactions to USWNT v Spain

10:48 - Spain's first goal was a warning sign

15:10 - Spain's second goal looked like a lethal counterattack

16:10 - Does the USWNT have enough depth

18:40 - Positives for the USWNT

21:02 - Mal Swanson & Ashley Sanchez return to USWNT

22:07 - How important was the match for USWNT against Spain

26:44 - Spain lineup and depth are intimidating

32:20 - Does Spain have any weaknesses?

36:48 - Adjustments for game 2

40:44 - What lineup do you want to see in the second game

53:57 - What happened on the Lily Yohannes penalty?

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USWNT and UEFA World Cup Qualifiers PREVIEW | NWSL Roundup | Attacking Third (soccer 10/8) Oct 08, 2026

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Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie are live with another episode of Attacking Third! The international window is upon us in the women's game with a preview of the USWNT and the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. Plus, Phil Kitromilides joins the show for a closer look at Spain's dominance in world football. ⚽️🇺🇸🇪🇸

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San Diego Clinches Playoff Berth | NWSL Matchweek 24 Recap | Attacking Third Oct 05, 2026

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Sandra Herrera, Lori Lindsey, and McCall Zerboni are live after the Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit match to break down the action and cap off a thrilling NWSL Matchweek 24! With time ticking down on the regular season, the crew assesses the playoff picture as KC Current continue to round into form (05:23), San Diego clinches a postseason berth (11:15), and Jaedyn Shaw impresses again for Gotham (17:22). Sophia Wilson's red card against Boston might prove costly for the Thorns (32:29), and the Courage take the spoils in a six-pointer against Seattle (44:17).The crew reveals their NWSL Team of the Week (58:45). And Esme Morgan joins after a nail-biting win in Houston to discuss the Spirit's playoff ambitions, getting called up for England, and the perils of TikTok dances (1:08:12)!

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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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