Franchise Expansion

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo dive straight into the hottest topic currently being debated... should the NWSL be worried because players are heading to the Barclays Women's Super League? With Girma, Kerolin, and now Nighswonger already out overseas, rumors continue to circulate that more will follow from the likes of Trinity Rodman and Sam Coffey. Then, the group discusses the Portland Thorns and their team needs to better themselves in 2025. Next, a convo about Denver officially being awarded the 16th franchise in the NWSL. And finally, a preview of the upcoming weekend in the WSL with eyes on Man City vs Arsenal. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attacking Third are finalists in not one, but two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards this year! Be sure to VOTE for us in both categories -- Best Football Podcast & Diverse Voices Award! Tell a friend and we can't thank you enough for all the love and support you have given this show! Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo react to the reports that Denver will indeed be the 16th NWSL Franchise. Then, the A3 crew play a game of "Fill in the Blank," touching upon Marta, Colaprico, the USWNT, and so much more. Next, a chat about EA Sports FC's Team of the Year nominees. And finally, the A3 Mailbag is opened up answering your questions including international schedule alignment, the massive player movement in the NWSL, and what our thoughts are on the Houston Dash head coaching hire. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices