The Equalizer Podcast

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The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 64: All According to Plan Jun 17, 2019

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We're in the thick of the 2019 World Cup, and the U.S. Women's National Team has opened their account with a fair amount of emphasis. Much to discuss, and today Chelsey Bush and Claire Watkins broke down intensity, form, opposition, and the best laid plans of the USWNT after their first two games in Group F. They also consider Australia on the brink of disaster, whether Canada can keep grinding out results, and the value of organization. They also (there were a lot of games this week!) touch on the weekend of NWSL action, and answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 63: Off with a Bang Jun 10, 2019

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The 2019 World Cup in France has finally kicked off, and boy are we excited! In this weeks episode, recorded at the end of the third match-day of group play, Chelsey Bush and Claire Watkins broke down how the first three groups are looking, whether or not the top seeds look like true contenders, and tackle the issue that is the talk of the tourney so far: the dreaded VAR. They also question the possibility of upsets going forward, and how the group stages might shake out. They also answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 62: Raise Our Expectations Jun 03, 2019

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It's the last week before the World Cup kicks off, and we're excited! This week, Dan Lauletta and Chelsey Bush talk through a whole mess of NWSL action, where North Carolina took down Orlando, Houston and the Reign got a point each, Washington looked like the real deal against Utah, and Portland celebrated their big home opener with a 3-0 win against the Chicago Red Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 61: Shipping Out May 27, 2019

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The U.S. Women's National Team is on their way to France and boy are we excited! This week the Equalizer Podcast Team really honed in on the USWNT final friendly against Mexico, and what it all meant (both good and bad). Chelsey Bush, Claire Watkins, and John Halloran all convened to consider Tobin Heath at left back, if Alex Morgan needed to buy a goal, and just how much any of this matters going into a major tournament anyway. They also gave the Sports-Reference Stat of the Week, courtesy of FBRef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 60: Play Better May 20, 2019

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This week, Dan Lauletta, Chelsey Bush and John Halloran take a stab at the USWNT's victory over New Zealand, as well as a whole heap of NWSL action. They talk Washington's defeat of Portland, North Carolina's draw with Utah, the Reign's take down of Sky Blue and Chicago's topping of Houston. They also answered your burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 59: Mom Goals May 13, 2019

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Wow, what a Mother's Day weekend! Four NWSL matches were played, and the USWNT took on South Africa in a comfortable, if not particularly exciting, victory. This week, Dan Lauletta and Chelsey Bush tackled the depth in the USWNT midfield, whether or not a player should be subbed if actively bleeding from the mouth, as well as notes and analysis on Washington's victory over Sky Blue, Houston's taking down of Utah, and Portland adding to Orlando's misery. In addition, John Halloran and Claire Watkins tuned in from immediate post-game at SeatGeek Stadium to talk through the Chicago Red Stars win over a (dare we say?) struggling North Carolina Courage squad. Things are heating up from here, don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 58: Final Decisions May 06, 2019

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In this week's episode, Dan Lauletta, Chelsey Bush and John Halloran discuss the current round of NWSL matches, whether the USWNT roster spells disaster, and answer your questions about both the current round of NWSL matches and if the USWNT roster spells disaster. It's an episode worth checking in for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EQZ Pod, Special Edition: USWNT World Cup Roster Drop May 02, 2019

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Yes, the day is finally here: The U.S. Women's National Team has dropped their 23 player roster indicating who will be representing the team at the 2019 World Cup in France. There were some big surprises in both inclusion and exclusion, and the EQZ pod team simply had to react. Today, Claire Watkins and Jeff Kassouf talk through what looks good, what is frightening, and how this group truly represents head coach Jill Ellis's legacy with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 57: Dark and Stormy Nights Apr 29, 2019

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It took some re-planning, but Week 3 of the 2019 NWSL season has successfully occurred, with Utah taking down Orlando 1-0, North Carolina stomping Houston 4-1, Sky Blue getting a 2-2 draw out of Portland, and Chicago downing Reign FC 3-0 after a massive snowstorm in the Windy City. This week Dan Lauletta, Claire Watkins, and Chelsey Bush talk through the adverse conditions in Bridgeview, Christen Press's hot start, Crystal Dunn's current intensity, and just how well Sky Blue like to play the Thorns. They also allude to USWNT roster talk, as the stage is set for U.S. national players to depart their clubs in favor of camp this upcoming week, and they also answer your burning questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 56: A Weirdness You Can't Shake Out Apr 22, 2019

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NWSL Week 2 is in the books, and we've got an all-timer already. Chicago and Portland drew 4-4 in a wild match that said many things (and sometimes very little) about two heavy NWSL hitters. This week also featured two 1-0 score-lines, the first favoring the Houston Dash over Sky Blue, the second finding the Utah Royals in victory over the Washington Spirit. And finally, Reign FC drew the Orlando Pride 1-1 (a good result for the Pride after a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of the North Carolina Courage mid-week). Clearly, Chelsey Bush and Claire Watkins had a lot to talk about in how Chicago put it all together, whether or not Sky Blue is improving, the value of Christen Press, and the Pride's highs and lows. They also answered your Twitter questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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