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 the USWNT last two games against Japan, and it was a real tale of two teams. Inexperience cost the US in game 2 when they lost 1-0, but they can back with a vengeance, or as Kelley so aptly put it; “That’s my mother****ing TEAM!”
We dig into our favorite fan submissions for their most DEDICATED behaviors, and we’ve got some very special shout outs our Time Wasters won’t want to miss.
Plus we get into the potential NWSL Calendar shift and why player safety has to be the biggest concern.
This episode is presented by Amazon Prime.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Kelley’s WEIRD Food Combo
02:54 USWNT Couldn’t Break Down Japan
05:44 Lacking Urgency in Game 2
08:23 World Cup Knockout?
10:44 Definitive Win in Game 3
13:33 IS Lavelle, Heaps & Hutton the Best Midfield Combo?
15:08 Emma Hayes’s Cooking Metaphors
17:00 “That’s My MF-ing Team”
19:12 Kennedy Wesley DELIVERED
23:19 BEST Fan Behavior Submissions
24:36 OOSA Tattoo
25:44 Time Wasting Sending a Gift to ONE LUCKY FAN
27:26 Ali Signed a Fan
30:37 Fan Stole a Jersey From Trinity Rodman?
34:27 NWSL Calendar Change
40:00 Keeping Players SAFE
45:38 Alright, Bet
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara give you an inside look into the stress of representing their national teams. Kelley details her stress carry the legacy of the USWNT, and Ali talks on the struggle of trying to lead an underdog to victory.
We recap the first of the USWNT’s three friendlies against Japan. Rose Lavelle comes up big with a goal and assist to Lindsay Heaps. What the US needs to do differently on defense, and Japan’s biggest weakness.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:49 Most DEDICATED Fan Behaviors
4:41 Difference Playing Club & International
5:43 New Zealand Travels HOW Much??
09:16 INSIDE the Pressure of Playing on USWNT
14:40 My Hair was Falling Out…
17:22 I Got an Ulcer…
19:18 Kelley Won a Bet!
24:50 Rose Lavelle DELIVERED
28:21 USWNT Beats Japan
31:50 Japan’s Biggest Weakness
33:57 HOW Many Substitutions
38:54 US Full Throttle Press
40:41 Trinity, Sophia, and Alyssa
41:46 Defensive Breakdowns?
45:25 How Kelley & Ali watch Games
47:01 First Female Head Coach in Bundesliga
48:55 World 7s Football
50:38 Alright, Bet
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Ali Riley & Kelley O'Hara break down the biggest surprises of the USWNT roster release, and what it could mean as Emma Hayes narrows her search for the World Cup roster. We’ll dive into some of the action from Champion’s League and if there will be any fallout from the Alyssa Thompson hair pull. Plus we’ll make our wishlist for 5 players we’d like to see come to the NWSL.
Kelley has to pay up on her bet after Gotham took another L, this time at the hands of Kansas City, and it might be time to get a little nervous in NY. Then Ali takes us inside the importance of emergency defending in the box and how it cost Angel City, Bay, and Louisville.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:33 Time Wasting NCAA Bracket Challenge
05:04 Maybe Gotham SHOULD Worry…
10:32 Emergency Defending Costs ACFC, Bay & Louisville
18:56 USWNT Roster Drop
21:08 Who’s In & Who’s Out
25:35 3 Games Against Japan?
27:16 Alright, Bet
28:59 Alyssa Thompson Hair Pull
31:51 Champion’s League Recap
35:53 Champion’s League Predictions
39:23 UWCL Players We NEED In NWSL
48:09 Kelley’s Summer House Recap
50:25 Kelley Eats the SPICIEST Cheese Balls In the WORLD
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Ali Riley & Kelley O'Hara react to the record breaking crowd at the Denver Summit home opener that saw 63,004 at Empower Field. We recap another NWSL week that saw the first batch of midweek games. Does Gotham need to panic about their scoring or can they turn it around?
Then we get into the crowded centerback situation in Angel City and how it illustrates where the NWSL is heading, and the need for depth.
Plus we play a game of Keep 3 Cut 5 NWSL goal scorers edition.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Kelley’s ASMR Intro
04:08 Chelsea vs. Arsenal
06:35 Does Gotham Need to Panic?
10:04 63,004 at Summit Home Opener
13:51 Moultrie Makes History
14:49 Sophia Smith is BACK
16:32 Angel City is FOR REAL
18:42 Sveindís Jónsdóttir Scores BANGERS
21:51 What to Do with Sarah Gorden, Emily Sams & Savy King?
25:43 How to Handle Not Starting
31:00 Sarah Gorden Has So Much to Offer
34:15 Keep 3 Cut 5
44:00 Alright, Bet
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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara explain how the WNBA CBA is sending ripples through the women’s sports world. Kelley shares her insights into two CBA negotiations, and why it’s more than just money the players need.
Then we’ll break down a WILD NWSL weekend that saw the Thorns overcome two red cards to crush Seattle Reign, Angel City is sitting pretty at the top of the table, and could Sam Kerr be the fix to Boston Legacy’s struggles?
Plus we make our picks for end of season awards!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:25 Kelley Eats the World’s Sourest Candy!
04:19 FIFA’s Female Coach Rule
09:16 WNBA CBA is HUGE for NWSL
14:20 Fighting for What you DESERVE
17:57 Enhancing the Player Experience
22:37 Angel City’s HOT Start
24:24 Gisele Thompson + Nealy Martin: the greatest Collab of ALL-TIME
28:53 Thorns Leave Reign without a PULSE
32:14 Gotham Needs to Find Their Timing
34:31 Sam Kerr to Boston?
35:48 Cat Macario Makes Wave SCARY
36:53 Waaaaaaaay to Early End of Year Awards
43:40 Alright, BET
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Welcome to TIME WASTING! Your home for anything and EVERYTHING women’s soccer.
Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara take you through a WILD NWSL Kickoff weekend that started with the Portland Thorns getting their revenge over the Spirit, and saw BOTH NWSL expansion teams earn their very first red cards in game one.
We’re getting REAL about the High Impact Player Rule (spoiler: we are NOT on board). PLUS we’re ranking all of our favorite off season moves and just how those could impact the league this season.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:47 WILD Kickoff Weekend
03:02 Thorns get REVENGE Over Spirit
06:14 KC Comeback vs. Utah
07:79 Gotham Ruins Boston’s Debut
10:21 Red Cards For ALL
13:12 Dash STUN Wave…
16:02 Angel City BLOWOUT Stars
19:40 Savy King RETURNS
21:13 Crystal Dunn’s Impact
23:56 NWSL Retirements
28:14 The Trinity Rodman Rule
32:22 Players Want a Higher Salary Cap
33:40 Catarina Macario to Wave FC
35:53 Blind Ranking Offseason Moves
41:01 Last Minute NWSL Transfers
50:12 Alright, BET
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Welcome back to Sports Are Fun! Kelley O’Hara is joined by Ryan Campbell and BJ Beckwith for a special end-of-year episode celebrating some of our favorite sports moments in 2025, plus all the fun, chaos, and unhinged takes you might’ve missed.We’re officially entering holiday mode by drinking peppermint schnapps, getting into our feelings, and of course releasing BJ’s highly anticipated Shaylas of the Year list. Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' #nwsl #uswnt #wnba 'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that’ll remind you why you fell in love with (women’s) sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O’Hara as she sits down with personality hire BJ Beckwith and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women’s sports. From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!" 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. SIGN UP: NWSL Championship Experience: https://justwomenssports.com/2025-nwsl-championship-experience/ Listen to Sports Are Fun! here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-are-fun/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sports-are-fun-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/sports-are-fun Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports?
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Welcome back to Sports Are Fun! Kelley O’Hara and BJ Beckwith hold down the fort this week, breaking down the USWNT’s final camp of the year, revisiting the highs and lows of the NWSL season, diving into the latest women’s college basketball plots, and discussing the annual tradition of Marta being nominated for the Marta Award?! Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' #nwsl #uswnt #wnba 'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that’ll remind you why you fell in love with (women’s) sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O’Hara as she sits down with personality hire BJ Beckwith and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women’s sports. From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!" 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. SIGN UP: NWSL Championship Experience: https://justwomenssports.com/2025-nwsl-championship-experience/ Listen to Sports Are Fun! here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-are-fun/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sports-are-fun-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/sports-are-fun Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports?
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Welcome back to Sports Are Fun! presented by Amazon Prime. Kelley O’Hara, Merritt Mathias, and BJ Beckwith return from Championship Weekend with thoughts on the final, the after party, and everything in between! The group digs into Gotham’s dominant stretches, key coaching and officiating choices, and the plays that defined the match. BJ shares the inside scoop from the Gotham parade in NYC, and the crew goes through the final USWNT roster of 2025 ahead of the Italy friendlies. Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' #nwsl #uswnt #wnba 'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that’ll remind you why you fell in love with (women’s) sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O’Hara as she sits down with personality hire BJ Beckwith and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women’s sports. From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!" 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. SIGN UP: NWSL Championship Experience: https://justwomenssports.com/2025-nwsl-championship-experience/ Listen to Sports Are Fun! here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-are-fun/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sports-are-fun-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/sports-are-fun Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports?
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Welcome back to Sports Are Fun! Kelley O’Hara and BJ Beckwith presented by Amazon Prime live in San Jose ahead of the NWSL Championship. We had jam packed show with 2-time MVP Temwa Chawinga, Lo LaBonta, Ali Riley, the Bay FC Founding Four, Abby Dahlkemper, Caprice Dydasco, Lynn Biyendolo, and Sam Coffey. Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' #nwsl #uswnt #wnba 'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that’ll remind you why you fell in love with (women’s) sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O’Hara as she sits down with personality hire BJ Beckwith and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women’s sports. From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!" 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. SIGN UP: NWSL Championship Experience: https://justwomenssports.com/2025-nwsl-championship-experience/ Listen to Sports Are Fun! here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-are-fun/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sports-are-fun-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/sports-are-fun Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports?
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