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 & Kelley are answering YOUR questions! First, they get the big one out of the way: did Ali and Kelley ever date? Then they look back on their favorite stadiums and wildest places they played, before getting into the NWSL — whether Gotham should rest players after clinching a playoff spot, why the Shield deserves more respect, and what’s really going on with the Washington Spirit. Plus Ali opens up about struggling with injuries, identity, and finding balance outside of soccer, while Kelley remembers the first time she arrived at a USWNT youth camp and immediately wondered if she belonged. We talk long-distance relationships as professional athletes, the places they wish they could have played, and where they’d put their own NWSL expansion teams. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Ask Us ANYTHING 03:31 Did Ali & Kelley Ever Date?! 05:52 Favorite Stadiums We Played In 10:47 Should Gotham Rest Their Starters? 12:50 Put Some RESPECT on the NWSL Shield 16:56 What’s Going On With Washington Spirit? 20:09 When We Felt In Over Our Heads 27:26 Long-Distance Relationships as Pro Athletes 37:49 Building Our Own NWSL Franchise 40:51 BIGGEST Trash Talker We Ever Faced 45:31 “Glazed Donut” vs. “Mrs. Potato Head” 47:15 Our Favorite Things About Every NWSL City 56:33 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 react to the USWNT roster drop! Ashley Sanchez is back with the USWNT after an incredible NWSL season, but the latest roster also comes with some big surprises. Jaedyn Shaw and Ally Sentnor are left out, Evelyn Shores gets her opportunity, and the competition for spots ahead of the 2027 World Cup is getting real. Atlanta City FC officially reveals its name and crest ahead of joining the NWSL in 2028, and Kelley shares what she’s heard about the club’s plans — including which Atlanta-connected players could eventually make sense for the roster. Plus the NWSL playoff race somehow keeps getting tighter. Angel City stays hot, Gotham keeps rolling, Ashley Sanchez continues her historic season, and the middle of the table remains complete CHAOS. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:51 Stanford HoF LEGEND Ali Riley 07:12 Stanford did a WHOOPS 13:16 USWNT Roster DROP 14:03 Defenders 18:16 Midfielders 22:28 Forwards 25:05 Shaw & Sentnor Snubbed? 29:52 Atlanta City FC 34:57 Who’s Playing in ATL? 38:21 ACFC STUNS Spirit 41:15 The Table Is CRAZY 42:28 Ashley Sanchez Scores 20 44:56 Pour 1 Out for the Eliminated Teams 54:16 How the Fans are Feeling 58:37 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 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
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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