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 get into their favorite moments from the men’s World Cup, Gotham’s Challenge Cup victory over KC Current, and our manifestations for the second half of the NWSL season. And while the world is waiting for Catarina Macario to make her return from injury, Kelley and Ali get real about their previous injuries, the difficult reality of being an injured athlete, and dealing with your mental health. Plus Ali & Kelley friendship HER-story: Streaking in the Stanford Quad?! LOVE WHO YOU WANT AND WATCH WOMEN’S SPORTS - The Pride Collection Buy the Merch - https://shop.justwomenssports.com/collections/pride Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Mens World Cup 06:40 Fandom FREAKS! 09:57 Women Taking Over the Mens World Cup! 10:49 NWSL Challenge Cup Bet 13:53 Gotham Tops KC 16:23 AKB’s Chops KC Forward 21:27 Kelley’s Decision Day Pitch 24:28 Ali’s NWSL Season Manifestations 27:41 Sam Kerr and Lindsey Heaps Making their Returns 29:04 BRUTAL Injuries 33:29 Fighting Mental Health Difficulties as an Athlete 36:47 The First Time Ali Realized She Wasn’t “Okay” 45:24 Streaking at Stanford?! 51:00 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 the BIGGEST NWSL transfer shockers including a potential reunion for Sam Kerr & Gotham. Plus Angel City’s chaotic week, Kennedy Fuller to Bay, Alex Straus OUT, and Ally Sentnor is the newest Angel. Then Kelley tells the iconic story of how she got subbed in to the 2015 World Cup semifinal against Germany because Jill Ellis “needed a bitch.” Plus more about Kelley’s on field personality… no friends on the field. JWS Challenge Cup Trivia - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-womens-sports-trivia-night-presented-by-ally-tickets-1987615192546?aff=youtubeTLS LOVE WHO YOU WANT AND WATCH WOMEN’S SPORTS - The Pride Collection Buy the Merch - https://shop.justwomenssports.com/collections/pride Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:50 JWS Challenge Cup Trivia 05:15 Transfer DRAMA 05:57 Sam Kerr to Gotham?! 10:01 Kennedy Fuller to Bay 12:21 BIG News Day for ACFC 13:34 Alex Straus is Out 20:01 Angel City’s Next Coach? 21:46 The Newest Angel: Ally Sentnor 25:32 Lilly Reale to Boston 28:30 HAO at COMO 30:27 Lesbians in the Locker Room Lore 32:54 Kelley Greeting a Fan with a Pull Up 34:45 All Women’s Ref Team 38:46 We Need a Bitch 42:38 Kelley’s On Field Persona 52:24 Kelley is the Crazy one 53:16 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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WELCOME TO THE TIME WASTING PRIDE EPISODE! Kelley O’Hara talks about her 2019 World Cup Kiss that broke the internet, and what it means to be a leader in a queer space. Plus Ali shows us what it really means to be an ally. LOVE WHO YOU WANT AND WATCH WOMEN’S SPORTS Buy the Merch - https://shop.justwomenssports.com/collections/pride Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:05 The Pride Episode 05:25 USWNT vs Brazil 10:22 Kelley’s Bet Payup 12:46 Kelley’s World Cup KISS 17:44 Jersey is in the Smithsonian 20:08 Kelley’s Boyfriend 23:05 Ally Riley 25:49 Ali’s World Cup Pride Nails 30:24 Why Being an Ally is Important 31:15 Being an LGBTQ+ Leader 34:14 Meet Cute 39:16 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 aftermath of the USWNT’s loss to Brazil. Heavy pressure and intense physicality got the best of the US, but can they pull it together for game 2? We can’t talk about Brazil without shouting out the GOAT, and Ali/Kelley’s former teammate, Marta! Plus Kelley takes us to set piece school, and shows us what went right or wrong on some of the key set piece goals this NWSL season. Just Women's Sports Pride Merch: https://shop.justwomenssports.com/collections/pride Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:19 Why to NOT Marry a Man… 05:59 Ali’s BEAUTIFUL Drawing 08:09 Lore Behind Kelley & Cam’s Pic 11:04 USWNT Falls to Brazil’s INTENSITY 14:21 Player of the Game: Sophia Wilson 16:00 Is it Good USWNT Lost? 18:38 Ali’s Marta Stories 24:40 Not Bev Wearing Marta’s Jersey 27:29 FC Gold Pride was STACKED 33:20 Set Piece School with Kelley 36:29 MA Vignola Goal vs. Bay 40:02 Barbara Banda vs. Spirit 49:13 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 look ahead to USWNT’s friendlies against Brazil and revisit the biggest moments in their rivalry. Including the EPIC 2011 Quarter Final that lead to Megan Rapinoe’s insane cross to Abby Wambach sending the game to penalties and a USWNT WIN. Ali & Kelley take us through their soccer journeys and how they made their transitions from wingers to fullbacks in very different ways. Plus Ali takes us around the grounds for what she calls ECYMI, and what the rest of a us call a Women’s Soccer ICYMI. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:38 Ali at the Pit Bull Concert 06:41 Ali’s Pickup Attempt 10:27 Kelley’s Pickup Inspiration 13:10 USWNT Roster Drop 18:29 US vs Brazil Rivalry 25:13 2011 World Cup Quarter Final 30:18 Marta is THE Goat 32:33 Ali’s Transition to Fullback 38:32 Why Kelley Moved to Fullback 44:17 Ali’s ICYMI (Around the Ground) 54:06 Quick NWSL Hits 01:00:22 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 answer your questions while they’re in Oslo for the UWCL Final, for a very special fan-centric episode. We talk fitness test horror stories, the evolution of the women’s game, the origin story of Time Wasting, and MORE! Plus find out who DELIVERED in the midweek games. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:26 Barcelona vs. Lyon 05:30 Most DREADED Fitness Test 07:54 The Mile Repeat… 10:53 USWNT Fitness Tests 15:40 Difference between Europe & US 17:42 Beep Test Anxiety 18:46 The Origin of Time Wasting 22:31 Ending our Careers at the Right Time 23:37 Gisele Thompson DELIVERED 28:37 Rapid Fire Questions 28:55 What super power we want? 30:21 More NWSL vs. UEFA? 32:13 Highlight of UWCL? 34:24 How we Stayed Best Friends for DECADES 37:27 Favorite Health Hack and IVF 41:35 What were our College Majors? 44:27 Which NWSL Team We’d LOVE to Play for… 45:55 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 talk about being a National Team bubble player, and give their pitches for USWNT players to make the World Cup roster. Including naming a potential starter!
We break down the possible changes to the NWSL’s High Impact Player Rule, and could that mean Sam Kerr finds her way back to the league?
Plus Ali & Kelley get into their friendship HERstory.
This episode is presented by Amazon Prime.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:24 The Commentator’s Curse
06:40 Chawinga Rolling for KC
09:55 NWSL ICMYI
10:27 Mal Swanson BACK in ACTION
12:26 Sunshine Slide?
14:22 Set Piece School
18:59 HIP Criteria Roll Back?
21:29 Is Sam Kerr Coming Back???
24:21 Who NEEDS Sam Kerr
26:09 World Cup Roster Roulette
27:35 Being a Bubble Player
31:18 Croix Bethune
32:45 Olivia Moultrie
34:19 Emma Sears
36:09 Emily Sams
38:25 Jaedyn Shaw
42:00 Ashley Sanchez DELIVERED
44:22 Kelley’s First Impression of Ali
48:44 NO MORE DESSERT
50:40 Alright, Bet
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara take a look at the NWSL table now that we’re 9 games into the season. Spirit are riding a 5 game winning streak, Sophia Wilson and Olivia Moultrie have Portland at the top of the table, and Utah stands out as the surprise in the top 8. On the other end is Angel City in panic mode after dropping 4 straight, should North Carolina worry, and what happened to Denver’s defense?
Then we get into what builds the best fan atmosphere and who has the BEST fans in the NWSL.
Plus shoutout to Bev, Karen, and all the other moms out there. Kelley and Ali share touching memories they’ve shared with their moms.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:39 Kelley Pays Up on the Bet
05:27 Pride vs Courage: Who's on the Banda-Wagon?
11:31 Ashley Sanchez Call Up????
15:20 Slippery Jordynn Dudley
17:39 Spirit On a 5-game Win Streak
21:16 What to Make of the NWSL Table
24:17 4 Straight Losses for Angel City…
28:10 Chawinga DELIVERED
31:39 Mamdani Drops $5 Gotham Tickets!
34:48 Who has the BEST Fan Atmosphere in NWSL?
38:32 Shout Out All the Moms!
41:15 Kelley’s Mom Comforts Her After Leaving Spirit
43:44 We Love Bev
45:28 Our IVF Journeys
51:28 Alright, Bet
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down the highs and lows of expansion teams, and whether or not it’s possible to get it right straight out of the gate.
We take a look at why more former players aren’t turning to coaching (the schedule sure doesn’t help).
Plus our quick ICYMI of the NWSL’s MANY games last week.
This episode is presented by Amazon Prime.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Kelley’s BIG Lola Tung Announcement!
02:20 Immigrant City
06:57 Ali’s Embarrassing Story…
10:54 Boston Gets Their 1st WIN!
12:58 Difficulties of Expansion Teams
18:10 Player Assume They’re Starting…
19:57 “It was the 1st time I felt like a pro soccer player”
21:10 Angel City’s Lack of Facilities
24:40 Expansion Puzzle
28:18 What Should Columbus
28:43 Socal Slide?
30:30 Sophia Wilson Scores AGAIN
31:14 The Bats are BACK
33:34 Golden Boot RACE
34:54 Olivia Moultrie DELIVERED
37:22 Why Kelley Isn’t Coaching
41:02 The Coach Who Changed Ali’s Life
42:34 Training Lola Tung
44:10 Shoutout to GREAT Coaches
48:29 Guess the Player
51:51 Alright, Bet
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara debate their tactics if you’re down a goal in the last 10 minutes of a World Cup knockout game, and what’s the BIGGEST mistake a coach can make.
We get into all the action between Washington Spirit and KC Current, and when it’s time for KC to start worrying.
Plus we pick which teammates we’d be trapped on a desert island with, and who we’d cast in our reality TV show.
This episode is presented by Amazon Prime.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:16 Kelley Won a BET!
03:15 Croix Bethune Returns to Audi
05:20 Is Rowdy Audi BEST in the NWSL
07:19 When Does KC Worry…
12:39 7 Stoppage Time Goals????
15:29 2-0 Most DANGEROUS Score in Soccer
19:00 Big 5 Moments
21:46 Sophia Wilson DELIVERED
24:58 Down a Goal with 10 Minutes Left
26:29 Change Formation
32:37 Note-Gate!
36:46 Teammate Fantasy Draft
37:28 Picking You Up from Airport
39:10 Trapped on a Deserted Island
40:31 Control the Aux
42:49 Couples Costume
43:47 Casting OUR Reality TV Show
47:19 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.
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