Generational Shift

This week, Claire reflects on the retirement of Angel City captain Ali Riley, amidst a larger generational shift in the NWSL that has seen giants of the game step away while young stars rise. How has the league’s new CBA impacted the overall storytelling as the league creates new stars, and has the NWSL taken advantage of a quiet year for the USWNT?

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap all the best moments of Summer of Stars Day 8. Ukraine picks up their first win of the tournament over Slovakia, an emotional comeback victory. Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz scored in the match to tie Jamal Musiala in the Golden Boot race. In Euro Group B, Austria’s 3-1 win made Poland the first to be eliminated, and France recorded the first scoreless draw of the tournament without Kylian Mbappe on the field. (3:50) To wrap the show, the guys discuss Mexico’s generational shift. This Copa América they look to take the field without big names such as Guilllermo Ochoa, Hirving Lozano, and Raúl Jiménez. (20:15) Presented by Zillow #Zillow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part three of our four-part World Cup Preview series, Rog and co-host/USWNT hero Sam Mewis break down Group E and F, talking all things America, including this roster's generational shift and who should be starting up top; then, what this World Cup means for Brazilian legend and ageless wonder, Marta; and which of France's global stars can power them to a deep run. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.