Stay ConnectedWelcome to Time Wasting! Ali Riley and Kelley O’Hara are back in the game! The podcasting game. The duo are professional women’s soccer veterans, former teammates, and best friends.
Each week they break down the biggest news in women’s soccer, give high-level insight, and get honest about their personal journeys.
Time Wasting is the #1 place for everything women’s soccer. It’s not a waste of time!
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down another wild NWSL weekend as Gotham becomes the first team to clinch a playoff spot! Rose Lavelle, Jordynn Dudley, and Sam Kerr are proving to be a dangerous attacking trio, Ashley Sanchez is still chasing the Golden Boot, and Kelley is FULLY on the Denver Summit bandwagon. Then, what is going on with NWSL red cards? Angel City takes down Utah in a game featuring TWO red cards, and Ali & Kelley debate the inconsistency surrounding hair-pulling incidents and what the rule actually is. Plus, San Diego Wave’s impressive win over KC Current and why nobody could see what was happening during Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Stars. And after the USWNT’s early exit from the U-20 Women’s World Cup, Ali & Kelley discuss the tournament’s scheduling controversy, the young stars missing from the roster, and whether college soccer needs to change to keep up with the next generation of professional players. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Printers Make You an Adult 04:54 Kelley’s Doppelgänger 08:11 Shoutout To Suarez! 10:05 Ali’s Drawing 12:51 Gotham CLINCHED 15:09 Ali Called Vlatko to Chicago 17:50 Gotham’s HUGE Win In NC 21:07 Ashley Sanchez Record Watch 23:47 Is Denver Our New Favorite Team? 28:26 San Diego’s UnWAVEring Identity 31:32 Chicago’s Foggy Camera 35:36 Angel City Playing Against 9… 36:35 Hair Pulling Red Cards 41:22Paul Green to Bay FC 45:43 What to Make for US’s U-20 Loss 54:19 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod?
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down another chaotic NWSL weekend and a playoff race that refuses to settle down. Gotham keeps rolling, Washington Spirit suffers a shocking loss to Boston, Portland drops crucial points against Chicago, and Barbara Banda is keeping Orlando alive. Then, what is going on with NWSL coaches? Vlatko Andonovski’s sudden KC Current exit raises questions, Seb Hines and Fabrice Gautrat are out, and Ali & Kelley debate whether the league is giving coaches enough time to succeed. Plus, the Ballon d’Or snubs that don’t make sense and who should be leading the NWSL Coach of the Year Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:25 Ali’s Best Poem Yet? 07:20 Table Check In 10:10 Barbra Banda Is the Newest HIP Signing 13:52 Is the 8th Seed Seattle’s to Lose? 16:32 Gotham Playing Some Poetic Soccer 23:37 Any Playoff Team Going to Chicago Should Get 3 Points 26:33 Cat Macario to SEI 27:53 Ballon d’Or SNUBS 36:07 Vlatko OUT in KC 40:48 Messy Breakup??? 44:18 Ali’s Conspiracy Theory 49:19 Coach of the Year Race 57:30 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod?
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down the biggest games from a packed NWSL weekend. Jaedyn Shaw’s incredible shross, Kenza Dali makes an instant impact in her return to the Wave, Denver puts 6 up on Chicago, and North Carolina drops a game they really needed. Is anyone putting on a better show this season than Ashley Sanchez? Could she take home Golden Boot AND MVP. And why Emma Hayes needs to have her on the USWNT roster for the friendlies against Japan. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:01 Kelley Wants to be SURPRISED 09:32 Jaedyn Shaw’s SHROSS 11:28 Is San Diego Gearing Up for a Run? 15:17 NC vs KC a BARN BURNER 17:02 Denver DOMINATES Chicago 18:04 Is this a Denver Summit Fan Pod? 20:43 Bubble Battle 23:33 Ashley Sanchez for Golden Boot AND MVP?! 24:44 Put Her on the USWNT Roster 28:58 Ashley Sanchez’s Skincare Routine 31:53 Ali’s Notes App Apology 37:35 Ali’s Most EVIL Prank 38:56 FIFA Play In Playoff 46:05 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod?
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara dig into all the action from a PACKED NWSL weekend. San Diego crushes Utah in a game that could have HUGE playoff implications. Ashley Sanchez takes the lead in the golden boot race with a brace against Boston. Chicago stops Lousiville’s win streak with some brilliance from Mal Swanson. Gotham and Angel City end deadlocked on Homecoming weekend. Plus Kelley gives us the lore behind one of their most EPIC Halloween costumes. Flabongos and gin buckets for all! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:19 San Diego CRUSHES Utah 08:43 Ali’s Perfect Poem 11:39 Ali’s IVF Update 12:54 Michelle Cooper Fined for Boots 18:40 Ashley Sanchez Leading the Golden Boot Race 21:11 Chicago Stops Louisville’s Streak 26:33 Spirit on a Skid 30:14 Gotham’s Offense Starting to Gel 34:40 Sarah Gorden and Angelina Anderson Keep Kerr Quiet 37:30 Esther Signs WHERE?! 41:55 Angel City Homecoming 52:45 Ali & Kelley’s Most EPIC Halloween 58:58 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod?
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down another WILD week in the NWSL. Rescinded red cards in Gotham vs KC. Bangers from Trinity Rodman, Mel Barcenas, and Ally Sentnor. The amazing goal called back on a questionable hand ball. And sneaky Louisville is still making a run despite relocation talk. We’ll get into the NWSL’s 2027 season schedule that could leave some players out in the cold. Then Ali gets real about her IVF journey and the whole Wasteland is sending her the BEST vibes for her next transfer! Plus another installment of Ali & Kelley’s friendship HERstory while Ali explains THAT picture… This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:33 Gotham vs. KC Red Card Rescinded 09:54 Denver Building an Identity 12:44 San Diego Losing Steam 14:06 Shout Out Bev’s Prediction 15:52 Louisville Never Say Die Attitude 18:47 Portland’s ALMOST Goal of the Week 20:11 Olivia Moultrie to SEI 22:21 Ally Sentnor’s Goal Called Back???? 28:39 Ally’s Sentnor’s Exposed Washington’s Defense 36:06 Which Portland Star DELIVERED? 39:35 NWSL Schedule Changes 45:05 Ali’s IVF Journey 51:27 Cameroon WAFCON Final 56:50 Ali Explains Her LORE 01:00:09 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod?
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down one of the craziest weekends in the NWSL EVER! Last week was all about 5 goals, this week we hit 7 goals in TWO games. Trinity Rodman led one of the greatest comebacks that never was as the Spirit fall short vs. Courage. Portland scored 3 goals in 9 minutes…and almost LOST? Gotham keeps winning despite lack of defensive depth as they sit at the top of the table. And could Utah vs Denver be the NWSL’s next great rivalry? Then what’s it like inside a team that might go under or relocate with Racing Louisville’s future up in the air. Plus another installment of Ali & Kelley’s friendship HERstory. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Ali’’s Braid Lore 05:11 Kelley Saved Emily Sonnett’s LIFE 07:57 Mic’d up with Ali Krieger at Gotham vs San Diego 12:26 Denver vs Utah, the Next Rivalry?? 16:12 Bubble Battle Get HEATED: Angel City vs. Seattle 20:43 Portland Scores 3 in 9 minutes… Then Almost Loses??? 23:33 Trinity Rodman Showing Her Championship DNA? 30:30 Spirit Didn’t Win… 33:29 Which Courage Player DELIVERED? 38:59 What’s Going on in Louisville? 40:12 Louisville’s Owner Hinting at Sale? 49:11 The Cops Getting Called on Ali & Kelley? 53:18 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod?
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara are BACK after a week off with our BIGGEST NWSL ICYMI yet! We’ll dig into a wild week of games that had us seeing 5s all over the place, including Utah silencing the Portland crowd after Sophia Wilson’s early goal with a 5-1 win over the Thorns. Gotham is dealing with some significant losses as Sonnett heads to SEI and Esther back in Spain, but we don’t think it’ll keep the Bats down.
Then Kelley digs into the biggest news of the week as we break down FIFA controversial announcement and subsequent walk back of their funding plan.
Plus Ali gets us caught up on her trip to Ireland.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:40 Ali’s Trophy
05:47 A Wedding Scavenger Hunt…
09:00 Esther Leaves Gotham
15:00 Sonnett out for the Season
18:57 Anatomy of a Shross
23:14 Hope’s Direction at 2012 Olympics
26:37 BREAKING NEWS
27:49 NWSL ICYMI
30:07 Utah Scores 5 on Thorns
33:25 Ali’s BIG Surprise
36:36 Jess Fishlock & Cloé Lacasse DELIVERED
41:05 FIFA Controversy
50:21 Lu Barnes back with the Reign
54:54 Alright, Bet
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara make their waaaaaaaaaaay too early Women’s World Cup predictions… Is it 2027 yet???
After the Queens Classic, we dig into the anatomy of a rivalry, is it location, is it based on major games played? And MOST importantly what is the best rivalry in women’s soccer?
Plus Gotham and Angel City CAN’T STOP WINNING!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:16 Women’s World Cup Predictions?!
07:12 Semi-Final Predictions
12:15 The Bet was a TIE?!
17:13 Croix Bethune’s BANGER
20:21 Rose Lavelle DELIVERED
23:27 Gotham’s 9 Point Swing
29:47 Angel City stacking Shutouts
31:14 Anatomy of a Rivalry
42:59The Greatest Rivalry in Women’s Soccer
49:36 Alright, Bet
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down 3 of the biggest NWSL matches of the weekend, and tell you which player DELIVERED the biggest win of the week. With Gotham’s roster already loaded with stars, and Sam Kerr set to debut, who’s starting? Ally Sentnor has Angel City cooking, and Orlando is back in the win column!
Then Kelley breaks down the USWNT & USMNT split of World Cup prize money, and how the long fight for equality has gotten them here.
Plus Kelley and Poppi take Wimbledon!
This episode is presented by Amazon Prime.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:37 USMNT & USWNT Split World Cup Money
03:45 FIFA Make Men’s & Women’s World Cup Prize Money Equal???
07:15 Ali Lost the Bet
08:44 Ali’s Paint Ball Disaster!
13:27 Competitive Board Games with the USWNT
15:30 Marta’s Back on the Score Sheet
20:07 Kelley Got Bean Boozled
21:20 Ally Sentnor Has Angel City HOT
24:47 Gotham’s Star Studded Roster
26:59 Queens Classic
31:42 Esther DELIVERED
34:48 Ali Takes Sideline Reported SERIOUSLY
40:09 The Hardest Type of Broadcasting?
45:14 Critiquing Former Teammates & Friends
48:58 Not Kelley Crying About Taking Poppi to Wimbledon
52:30 Ali’s World Cup Game Didn’t Go as Planned…
55:09 Alright, Bet
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara dig into all the action from the first full week back in the NWSL. Ali takes us through a little NWSL ICYMI, Portland cruising, Emma Sears’s trade request, and Trinity Rodman delivering in the biggest moment of the weekend with a stoppage time thriller. Not to mention some new rules, including a digital code of conduct for fans. Plus Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension was suspended as the USMNT fall to Belgium. Kelley and Ali take us through why this wasn’t a controversial decision and the previously suspended red cards. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Angel City Flying Back from Break 06:49 NWSL ICYMI 07:34 Manaka Heads to Chelsea 08:22 3 Braces??? 08:56 Croix and Cooper the Sugar & Spice 09:57 Portland is CRUISING 13:10 Ali a teen mom??? 14:17 Chicago Upsets Utah 17:33 Emma Sears Requesting a Trade 19:19 New Time Wasting Rules 25:22 Trinity Rodman DELIVERED 28:48 Red Card Reversal 32:16 Folarin Balogun Post Game Comments 34:47 More Suspended Red Cards 37:36 USMNT Doomed by Headlines? 38:31 Winning Down a Man 42:37 Getting Banned from NWSL for Tweets? 46:28 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod?
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