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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of NWSL games as Portland Thorns remain on top of the standings with 28 points. OL Reign extend their win streak to three games with five goals over Houston. North Carolina and Orlando snap their winless streaks. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_tjI6Q_4JD1E3234CwemA/featured 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." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend slate of matches and make their picks as NWSL regular season continues. Plus, hear an exclusive interview as Sandra sat down with the new owner of Orlando City and Orlando Pride Mark Wilf. Analysis, previews and much more. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_tjI6Q_4JD1E3234CwemA/featured 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." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the NWSL weekend games. Portland Thorns remain at the top of the table while the rest of the standings are narrow with four points separating second place to eighth place. Game analysis, recap and more. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_tjI6Q_4JD1E3234CwemA/featured 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." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the five NWSL weekend matches. Goals, penalty kicks, red cards and more. Plus, they cover some of the league news that broke over the weekend. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_tjI6Q_4JD1E3234CwemA/featured 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." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the USWNT’s match vs New Zealand as they continue Group G play. The United States look for its first Tokyo Olympic win. Plus, a full weekend of NWSL regular-season action as all 10 teams compete. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_tjI6Q_4JD1E3234CwemA/featured 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." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the thrilling weekend of NWSL games filled with upsets, a red card and own goals. Chicago setting the record for forced own goals in a season at five and Portland claims top of the table with a win over Orlando Pride. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_tjI6Q_4JD1E3234CwemA/featured 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." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman take a look ahead to the weekend of NWSL games as eight of the 10 teams compete. NWSL After Dark is back when Portland host Orlando for a 10:30pm ET kickoff. Betting tips, analysis and more. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_tjI6Q_4JD1E3234CwemA/featured 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." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome you into the first episode of Attacking Third to recap the weekend of NWSL. Ten teams competed in five matches, Washington, Chicago and OL Reign coming away with three points each. The first straight red card was shown in the NWSL since 2014, Kansas City is still searching for their first win and NJ/NY Gotham's Estelle Johnson hits 10,000 total NWSL minutes. They break down each game and recap the standings after a full weekend. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_tjI6Q_4JD1E3234CwemA/featured 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." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

We have a two-week holiday break from fuboTV but we are still coming at you with a brand new podcast! We take a look at the MLS & NWSL seasons so far! Topics include: - How much time does Pelado have left at San Jose with these poor results? - Columbus Crew new stadium and jackhammer! - Olivia Moultrie is the youngest player to ever play in the NWSL - Which NWSL team is going to be able to handle missing their best players in the Olympics? Have a listen and share this podcast with your friends! Sponsored by: Live Breathe Futbol // Pick up a pair of their highly acclaimed Turbo Shorts at www.livebreathefutbol.com and use the promo code GULLIEST for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atlanta Dream owner and WNBA champion Renee Montgomery joins us today to discuss her decision to leave basketball to focus on social justice issues, going undefeated at UCONN, and her interest in bringing an NWSL team to Atlanta. Have a listen and share this podcast with your friends! Sponsored by: Live Breathe Futbol // Pick up a pair of their highly acclaimed Turbo Shorts at www.livebreathefutbol.com and use the promo code GULLIEST for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis are talking BIG moves this week: Sam is returning to the North Carolina Courage, while Lynn is shopping for a house. The two are then joined by former Courage teammate Crystal Dunn (Portland Thorns, USWNT) to find out which team celebrates harder. They also discuss Crystal’s experience with calling out commentators and what the NWSL can do to show up for Black athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamia Fields of the Houston Dash is our guest today. We chat about winning the NWSL challenge cup, starting a fashion line, and we try to figure out who on the Dash need the most fashion advice. Have a listen and share this podcast with your friends! Sponsored by: Live Breathe Futbol // Pick up a pair of their highly acclaimed Turbo Shorts at www.livebreathefutbol.com and use the promo code GULLIEST for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A busy week of games including mid-week action had some big results that changed the fortunes of some struggling clubs, like San Jose, who just continue to look much, much better. We talk about the unnecessary Columbus SC rebrand, the struggles of some of the top clubs and even a little bit of NWSL's Challenge Cup.

Hosts Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis check in on their current seasons, with Manchester City still eyeing the FAWSL title, while the North Carolina Courage wrap up their Challenge Cup appearance. Lynn and Sam also walk us through the moments following the Derek Chauvin verdict, with Lynn unpacking what it was like to play a game after hearing the news. The two then reflect on what it has meant to be an ally this past year. Finally, they let us in on the biggest question of all… what are their favorite snacks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Red Stars co-owner and Emmy Award-winning ESPN journalist joins us on the show today! We talk NWSL, Chicago sports, and why Malort is so damn popular. Watch us on Fubo Sports Network Every Sunday at 7pm! Today's show sponsored by On The Volley Apparel. Pick up all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Follow us on Instagram.com/soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's hard to believe that MLS is already here, despite a historically long break. We preview the teams going into the season and talk about how so many things could change during this season, as we saw last season. We also go through all the CCL action, including some dominance by MLS clubs. And, as ever, we have some NWSL news as well.

First, some big news! We are updating our podcast schedule. New episodes of the podcast will now be released on Mondays. Our tv show schedule will change as well. We will now be airing new episodes of The Cooligans on Sundays at 7pm ET on Fubo Sports Network! Tune in this Sunday April 18th for a new episode featuring Sarah Spain of ESPN & co-owner of the Chicago Red Stars! Today we react to the mush heard round the world in the NWSL. The Thorns vs Kansas City took social media by storm when a soccer game broke out at this UFC match. We also preview the MLS season and recap the CONCACAF Champions League so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse are joined by former USMNT stars Maurice Edu and Stu Holden to preview and predict the upcoming 2021 MLS regular season (08:15). The guys then talk Round of 16 CONCACAF Champions League, recap the USWNT match against Sweden, and preview the upcoming NWSL season (25:44). They look at Europe and recap El Clásico, Top 3 in La Liga (Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and Barcelona), & Americans shinning Europe such as Christian Pulisic, Daryl Dike, Weston Mckenzie, and Gio Reyna. The guys then talk more VAR controversy in England, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer-Jose Mourinho beef, Manchester United beating Tottenham Spurs, and the upcoming 2nd legs of UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. In #AskAlexi, fans ask about the Rochester Rhinos & whether or not Alexi hates the EPL. For the first time, Alexi listens to a fan’s question (1:29:40). Finally, Alexi caps the show with his “One for the Road,” where he wishes a 50th happy birthday to the magazine Soccer America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real Madrid were victorious over Barcelona in a pivotal Clásico, so Musa and Ryan begin by discussing the game, Atleti’s draw with Betis, and the La Liga title race (5:45). They then move to the Premier League, with Leeds upsetting Manchester City (18:06) and Liverpool winning at Anfield, plus wins for Chelsea, Arsenal, and Newcastle. There’s also chat about West Ham and Leicester in the Champions League race and Manchester United’s win at Spurs (37:37). The NWSL Challenge Cup returned with brawls and more (43:49) and there’s a quick Bundesliga roundup, after wins for Schalke and Dortmund and a managerial change at Köln (47:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NWSL returns tonight, April 9th, and we talk to the NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird about the upcoming season, her favorite, NWSL kits, and we ask if we'll ever see the NWSL in the FIFA video games. The UEFA Champions League is returning next week so we discuss it with our friend Aaron West of CBS Sports! We make our predictions for the final four and we also try to make sense of the very strange way Chelsea chose to celebrate N'Golo Kante's birthday! Sponsors: Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lion and the king got beef! Outspoken athlete Zlatan Ibrahimovic apparently has an issue with outspoken athlete LeBron James! We're also joined by Olympic gold medalist, and World Cup winner Amy Rodriguez. Amy is part of the new NWSL team returning to Kansas City and we chat with her about her career and about being an NWSL veteran. Sponsored by The Cooligans 5-Year Anniversary Scarf from Ruffneck Scarves and designed by Felix Palao! "Stay Gully" on one side and "Shouts To Us" on the other. Pick up a scarf and wear The Cooligans mantras around your neck today! https://onthevolleyapparel.com/collections/cooligans/products/cooligans-scarf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trinity Rodman is more than Dennis Rodmans daughter, but you might not know that watching PTI or other ESPN shows. We ask her about being the 2nd pick in the NWSL, the youngest player ever to be drafted in the NWSL and the newest Washington Spirit player. Also, find out who has the best cookies in DC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode #123 with Union pregame/halftime host Marisa Pilla -broadcasting during COVID -vaccines for the players? -brief labor dispute thoughts -new Union jersey -Union offseason thoughts -picking our World Cup host cities -NWSL and the women's game in Philadelphia -basketball starting five of Union players -your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Kristie Mewis Day! Today we are joined by the Budweiser hoarder herself to discuss winning the NWSL Challenge Cup with the Houston Dash, returning to the USWNT, and fighting with her little (taller) sister Sam Mewis. Sponsors: Pick up a Cooligans face mask at Upper 90! All proceeds go to South Bronx United! https://u90soccer.com/cooligans-stay-gully-mask-163426.html Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angel City FC President & Founder Julie Uhrman is on the show today and we make our pitch to be added to the star-studded ownership group with the likes of Natalie Portman, Serena Williams, and Eva Longoria! Get to learn about the future NWSL club on the ground floor. We also discuss the biggest engagement of 2020 between Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe and are already trying to figure out how we get an invite to this royal wedding! Sponsors: Pick up a Cooligans face mask at Upper 90! All proceeds go to South Bronx United! https://u90soccer.com/cooligans-stay-gully-mask-163426.html Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NWSL analyst for CBS Sports and co-host of the South Side Trap Podcast Sandra Herrera joins us today to talk all things NWSL Fall Series and what the future holds for Utah Royals FC and their ousted owner Dell Loy Hansen. We also discuss the ongoing drama of Lionel Messi in Barcelona. He looks like he will be staying at the Camp Nou for another season, but at what cost?!? Sponsor: Cityzens Giving For Recovery An NYCFC Virtual Fundraiser Hosted By The Cooligans! Tickets & Info Here: https://events.handbid.com/auctions/an-evening-with-nycfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Among a slew of MLS action this week, we turn some of our attention to NWSL where a somewhat unlikely champion was crowned. We break down all the knockout stage games and the major story lines from Chill Socce... I mean MLS Is Back. We talk about Hasal's nervy debut with the Whitecaps, the sleepy Sounders, and a few surprises that truly we could not have predicted.

The NWSL Challenge Cup Championship MVP Shea Groom joins us today! Fresh off the Houston Dash victory in the NWSL Challenge Cup, Shea hopped off the private jet, Budweiser in hand, and called in to the show! We are huge fans of Shea, so it was an honor to talk to the champ about her journeywoman career in NWSL, lighting it up at the Challenge Cup, and the time Carli Lloyd broke her rib. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse dive in on the MLS is Back knockout rounds (07:09), including Diego Rossi’s impact with LAFC. Then, the guys break down NWSL’s Challenge Cup (32:08), a new World Cup qualifying format for CONCACAF, (35:44), the EPL’s season-ender (44:35) and Kylian Mbappe’s injury (1:06:40) Also, Christian Pulisic’s season, Darlington Nagbe’s future and branding an MLS expansion club are looked at in #AskAlexi (1:11:04). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a look at MLS’s responsibility to American players (1:22:35) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we recap El Trafico in Orlando! LAFC defeated LA Galaxy again very convincingly. We talk about what the Galaxy need to do to fix this mess. We also recap some of the matches from the NWSL Challenge Cup. Then we talk to Ashley Sanchez, star rookie for the Washington Spirit. We discuss the heartbreak of getting knocked out of the tournament in penalties and we her plans are for the future during this lockdown. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan reflect on the FA Cup semifinals, which saw Chelsea and Arsenal progress to the final and highlighted potential problems within the two Manchester clubs (05:50). In the US, the NWSL was full of shocks as the top four seeds all exited the competition and Britt Eckerstrom stole the show (22:35), plus Ryan shares his love of the numerous novelty Twitter accounts that have sprung up around the tournament. The MLS was also wild, with goals, sendoffs, and plenty of VAR drama, much like La Liga’s final day, which saw Leganés relegated, two legends leave, and Villarreal and Granada seal their first ever European spot (32:00). Finally, they touch on Bielsa’s Leeds United getting promoted to the Premier League, Nigel Pearson’s sacking with two games left, and World Cup winner Andre Schürrle retiring at the age of 29 (42:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we catch you up on the NWSL Challenge Cup, which saw the defending champs easily picked off by a struggling Portland Thorns. We also give you a breakdown of all the big games in MLS is Back, which saw red cards, golazos, and a lot of huffing and puffing. And an Adidas logo.

England and Manchester City midfielder Jill Scott joins Jess Creighton and Sue Smith on The Women’s Football Show and she speaks about her career so far and what her future plans are. The trio also speak to Liverpool captain Sophie Bradley-Auckland about her decision to put football on hold whilst she can run her family care home. There’s also a round-up of the action from the NWSL Challenge Cup in the US. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Soccer in America is happening right now with the NWSL Challenge Cup and the MLS is Back Tournament, even though it got off to a rocky start with a few teams having to withdraw from their respective tournaments. Both tournaments have been exciting though and we spend today's show talking about both with some incredible guests. NWSL Lead Reporter Marisa Pilla joins us to discuss the upcoming NWSL Challenge Cup Quarterfinals. Then we talk to Orlando City Designated Player Dom Dwyer from inside the bubble in Orlando. He talks about his new coach, the rivalry with Atlanta United, and how concerned he was about the injury to Inter Miami CB Andre Reyes. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was German Cup final weekend in Germany, so Musa and Ryan begin by discussing Wolfsburg and Bayern securing domestic doubles (02.00) and touch on the developments in German women's football for next season. They then move to the Premier League, with a big Southampton win over Manchester City yet again confirming the great job that Ralph Hasenhüttl is doing on England's south coast (15.27) and the differing trajectories for Liverpool and Spurs (19.00). After the break they touch on Manchester United looking extremely good and Mason Greenwood's potential (27.48), then reflect upon victories for Chelsea and Arsenal. There's Barcelona's win over Villarreal (33.49), Inter's slip-up at home to Bologna and the rest of Serie A (38.01), Ashley Sanchez with the highlight of the weekend's NWSL action and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take a look at the NWSL Challenge Cup, with a breakdown of all the games and some really good soccer. We also look at the still developing Fyre Festival-esque conditions in Orlando, as #MLSisback looks further and further away from being a reality.

Barcelona dropped more points against Atlético Madrid midweek, so Musa and Ryan discuss the troubles facing the defending La Liga champions (04:50), including the mismanagement at board level of a squad that has a player of Messi's caliber and how his brilliance is being wasted, before heading around the rest of La Liga (27:10). They move on to Serie A, following big wins for Juventus and Inter (29:58) and a much-needed win for Sampdoria. There's a roundup the NWSL Challenge Cup, including the impressive North Carolina Courage win over Washington Spirit (34:28), and then the Premier League, which saw West Ham upset Chelsea, Manchester United impress again, and Newcastle continue to play well (44:30). We'll publish a bonus episode on Friday, when Musa and Ryan go through some footballing what-ifs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Breakaway, Drew Skundrich and Andi Sullivan join the podcast and give listeners some perspective of playing in the bubble at the NWSL Challenge Cup and learn about how their relationship started back at Stanford. Skundrich also gives an update on how training has been going with the Republic and the excitement both have that soccer is and has returned.

Alexi and Mosse unpack Liverpool finally clinching the Premier League title (5:03) and also take stock of Christian Pulisic showing out with Chelsea (13:17). Then, the guys look at uncertainty with Messi's Barcelona (26:57) and celebrate the NWSL's return along with news of the 2023 Women's World Cup hosts being announced (38:59). Also, Robert Lewandowski's Ballon d'Or campaign, Balotelli-to-MLS rumors and Concacaf World Cup qualifying plans are looked at in #AskAlexi (47:15). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a farewell to the Bundesliga on FOX (1:14:06) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and Davo's Guard of Honor for Liverpool (in Pod Form). Plus, NWSL Challenge Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NWSL will be the first professional sport returning to America and it kicks off Saturday, June 27th at 12:30pm ET on CBS. It hasn't gotten there without its setbacks though. The Orlando Pride announced they will dropping out of the tournament due to several players testing positive for COVID-19. It's been a wild week. We talk all about it. Ways to help the Black Lives Matter movement: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the show, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There were so many goals in the midweek European fixtures, but Musa and Ryan begin with the NWSL Challenge Cup, which will be the first major league to return in the U.S. this Saturday (02.58), and the complications caused by Orlando Pride pulling out due to positive coronarvirus tests throughout the squad. The first wave of goals comes from Liga NOS, as Benfica are doing their best to not win the league (04.30), before moving on to Serie A with Atalanta v Lazio, and Inter v Sassuolo (05.43). Liverpool got four against Crystal Palace, which sees them one game away from clinching their first league title in 30 years (13.27) and Manchester United gave another impressive performance, recording their first EPL hat-trick since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. There’s La Liga (19.06), after Barcelona continues to struggle, Sergio Ramos’s beard and Atletico Madrid returning to form, before opening up the mailbag to answer questions on whether it’s better to win the league after watching or playing (24.20), Barcelona’s problems upstairs (25.20), who will win the Women’s Champions League (30.40), and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just as MLS is announcing its return, so too are we. We catch up on what's been going on in our lives, talk about some more head scratching changes at the Whitecaps, and the planned (emphasis on "planned") return of NWSL and MLS. As we publish this, Orlando Pride have pulled out of the tournament they are hosting and Florida's Covid-19 infections continue to rise. We also talk about the response by players, teams, and the league to the killing of George Floyd by police and the ongoing work of others to catch up to an ongoing and systemic system of racial violence.

Alexi and Mosse dive right in on the return of the Premier League (6:01) and how it measures up against other league returns to open the show. Then, the guys also look at an impressive performance from Christian Pulisic (20:47), Gio Reyna rising star in Germany (37:46) and updates from the Champions League (53:40) and NWSL (57:33). Also, Chucky Lozano drama at Napoli, an All-American MLS team and Alexi's job history are looked at in #AskAlexi (1:02:21). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a nod to all the dads out there for Father's Day (1:15:28) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. We thought we'd have a week off from player and management interviews and just focus on the chat this week, as we look at the biggest stories both here in North American soccer and over in the UK.Jonathan Tannenwald from Philadelphia's Inquirer.com joins us to look at the main talking points from a busy week of news in Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League. While the NWSL has a firm date to return, the MLS is still wrangling with their players. Could there even be a lockout?Zachary Meisenheimer then joins us to focus on here in Canada as we look at the proposals to get the Canadian Premier League back playing on an island somewhere, the launch of Atletico Ottawa's new strip, and some murmurs coming out that may affect Canada's big to make the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. All this plus does Jeff Paulus fancy a chocolate digestive and we honour goalkeepers in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.37: MLS tournament plans change again21.39: NWSL return to play all set40.50: Is there going to be a MLS lockout?47.20: Canadian Premier League News of the Week65.30: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Jeff Paulus68.45: Wavelength - Animal Collective - The Goalkeeper72.15: Is there a new CONCACAF qualification system for the 2022 World Cup>86.03: Around The World with Joe Corona - the English Premier League returns soon

Rog and Davo discuss the Bundesliga and Schalketon, what looks to be an impending Premier League return and reports of the NWSL goin' Tourney-style. Plus a preview of Rog's upcoming interview with Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog takes listener questions on WGFOP: The Bald. On today's episode, pie eating contests, the K-League, the NWSL, and the history of footballing Rogers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we are joined by GM of Sky Blue FC Alyse LaHue. The NWSL just happened last week, and Sky Blue came out as the team everyone was talking about after picking up some incredible talent, one of them being USWNT star Mallory Pugh. Alyse is the first general manager we are speaking with and we ask her an exorbitant amount of questions! Segment 1: El Chicharito & El Gresselito!! Segment 2: (00:45:18) Interview w/ Alyse Lahue (@alahue) If you'd like to support the show, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel and get the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse analyze the USMNT's win against Canada and what comes next in the State of the Union (4:08). Also, Zlatan's exit and the Galaxy's future are explored in Mosse Makes the Case (21:15). Then, Robert Lewandowski's Ballon d'Or hopes, MLS roster construction and the Beatles vs. Rolling Stones debate are looked at in Ask Alexi (32:17). Finally, the Raheem Sterling/Joe Gomez spat, Chelsea vs. Man City and changes in the NWSL headline The Back Three (44:43). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what few could have predicted but none could really be surprised by. we break down the conference final results as we get ready for ANOTHER Seattle Sounders/Toronto FC MLS Cup Final. Apart from all the MLS drama and heartbreak, we also take a look to the very odd Canadian Premier League Final and the NWSL Cup final that we think might have been more interesting than the result. This week's episode is brought to you by Jozy Altidore playing a full 90 on crutches if he has to.