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Canada at the Women's World Cup Jul 14, 2023

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Arianna Cascone and Har Johal discuss Canada's roster, the team's chances at this summer's Women's World Cup, and their labor fight with the Canadian Soccer Association. How will their defense lead them in the tournament? What are their chances to advance from Group B?

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USWNT send-off game Jul 11, 2023

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Arianna Cascone and André Carlisle (Diaspora United Podcast) react to the U.S. women's national team's 2-0 win over Wales in their Women's World Cup send-off game. They also discuss the NWSL doing NWSL things in the final regular season weekend before the Women's World Cup.

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Women's World Cup legends Jul 07, 2023

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Blair Newman joins Jeff Kassouf to discuss the Top 50 Legends of the Women’s World Cup series on The Equalizer and how Blair put together the list. Then, they look ahead to this year's tournament and share picks for surprise teams and players, and more.

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Top of the table Jun 27, 2023

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Arianna Cascone and Bekki Morgan focus on Portand's win over Washington in a top of the table battle. Sophia Smith's hat trick led the way as the Thorns' offense continues to be red hot. They also take a close look at North Carolina's win over Louisville. How will North Carolina be impacted by losing Denise O'Sullivan and Casey Murphy to the Women's World Cup? How surprised are we by the Courage's turnaround since last season?

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U.S. Women's World Cup roster Jun 22, 2023

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Bekki Morgan, Arianna Cascone, and Jeff Kassouf get together for an extended roundtable podcast to react to the U.S. women's national team roster announcement for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and answer listener questions. After a year of general uncertainty about players, we finally know the U.S. team going to the tournament. Savannah DeMelo is on the roster without yet having a senior national team cap. How will the U.S. backline, and the captain's role on the team, look different without Becky Sauerbrunn? How much was this roster affected by injuries? They cover these questions and much more.

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Kailen Sheridan | Their Stories, Their Voices Jun 16, 2023

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In our latest edition of "Their Stories, Their Voices," San Diego Wave FC goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan joins Jenna Tonelli and Taylor Vincent to discuss the growth of Pride Nights in the NWSL, this summer's Women's World Cup, and San Diego's defense this season. Sheridan also shares her thoughts on the San Diego/Los Angeles rivalry and the competition between teams to have the best gameday atmospheres.

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Midseason check in Jun 13, 2023

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Arianna Cascone and Jeff Kassouf talk about the progress the Orlando Pride have made this season, following their 3-1 win over Portland Thorns FC. Then, they react to the North Carolina Courage, led by a hat trick from Kerolin, beating the Chicago Red Stars 5-0. How can both the Pride and Courage use the big victories as they head into the second half of the season? Then, they share some midseason picks for biggest surprises, standout players, and more.

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Trouble at the bottom Jun 09, 2023

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Bekki Morgan and Jeff Kassouf take a close look at teams at the bottom of the NWSL standings. Angel City FC has been successful off the field, and had a strong first season. What can they do to find more success on the field in their second year in the league? The Current built a strong roster in the offseason. What has caused Kansas City's struggles this season?

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Mailbag Jun 06, 2023

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Jeff Kassouf answers questions about the U.S. women's national team roster for the Women's World Cup, top players sitting out the tournament for Spain, VAR in the NWSL, Jaedyn Shaw, Savannah DeMelo, the USL Super League, and more.

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Challenge Cup; USWNT goalkeepers Jun 02, 2023

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Arianna Cascone and Jeff Kassouf take a big picture look at the Challenge Cup. What should we make of the results we've seen so far in the tournament? How might the Challenge Cup change in the future? Then, they discuss the goalkeeper position for the U.S. women's national team. Which three keepers will make the Women's World Cup roster?

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