Player Recognition

Former Nottingham Forest star Tony Woodcock will finally receive his winners’ medal from the 1980 European Cup final 46 years on. Woodcock had been part of the Forest side which won the tourn…

Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera open up the show by celebrating now international retiree Alyssa Naeher's greatest moments. From the Olympics to the World Cups, she truly went out on top. Next, the A3 crew draw their critical eye to the Houston Dash in the new recurring segment "NWSL Team Needs." They finished dead last at the end of 2024, what's it gonna take for them to get out of the basement. Then, the group open up the A3 Mailbag to answer your questions. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes, that includes chats about Jill Ellis and her move to FIFA, the US Soccer End of the Year Awards, all the latest NWSL free agency moves, and Carli Lloyd's induction into the US Soccer Hall of Fame. 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

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak Interview with Chris Bailey. Filmed on Location in Abu Dhabi on Saturday June 1st 2024. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed his pride at Manchester City becoming the first men’s team in English football history to win four titles in succession. And he says attention has already turned to making it a record-extending five titles in a row next season. He also spoke of his admiration for Premier League and FWA Player of the Year Phil Foden and how he got a pre-match teaser to his wonderful opening goal in the West Ham clash on the final day and the huge impact Pep Guardiola continues to have. And over the course of a wide-ranging interview, he also discussed the statue for Colin Bell, Francis Lee and Mike Summerbee, the club’s financial stability, our success in the FA Youth Cup as well as focusing on the wider CFG group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the midweek NWSL match. But first, they run through the latest news and notes around the world of women’s soccer. KC Current has hired the first-ever President in club history (3:15). Allison Howard joins the NWSL after a 10-year career with the LA Lakers. Angel City FC announced a 2-year partnership with Tigres Femenil in Liga MX. Becky Sauerbrunn, Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan are named along with the U.S. Women’s National Team as TIME’s 100 most influential people. Plus, Portland Thorns and USA midfielder Crystal Dunn celebrates the birth of her baby boy. In the second half of the episode, Sandra and Lisa preview the midweek NWSL game between OL Reign and Kansas City Current (22:05). Both sides are looking for their first NWSL regular-season win after making it to the Challenge Cup semifinals. Game previews, picks, predictions and analysis 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 run through the 2021 NWSL Award Nominees featuring the Most Valuable Player, Defender of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year. The NWSL Awards are voted upon in two rounds with the winners being announced the week leading up to the NWSL Championship on November 20. Sandra and Lisa run through the nominees, discuss who was snubbed and pick their winner for each category. The NWSL has announced the following winners for each category: Defender of the Year: Caprice Dydasco (NJ/NY Gotham FC) Coach of the Year: Laura Harvey (OL Reign) MVP: Jessica Fishlock (OL Reign) Rookie of the Year: N/A Goalkeeper of the Year: N/A Defender of the Year - (4:10) Goalkeeper of the Year - (12:17) Coach of the Year - (21:52) Rookie of the Year - (31:10) MVP - (38:10) Best XI - (49:01) '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/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." 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

Atletico Madrid and England forward Toni Duggan reveals her plans to return to the WSL as she targets an England recall. We also hear from Chelsea’s Fran Kirby as she reflects on an incredible season in which she was named Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year and helped her side reach the Champions League final. 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]

Alexi and Mosse react to Major League Soccer's plan to expand to 30 teams in the State of the Union (5:13). Also, the Champions League semifinals and Ajax's unlikely run are unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (20:52). Then, the best matches of all time, Gyasi Zardes and underrated players are looked at in Ask Alexi (34:24). Finally, Alex Morgan being honored, EPL awards and Los Angeles' dominance in MLS headline The Back Three (46:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse react to ex-USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann's comments about his former team in the State of the Union (2:42). Jose Mourinho get called out in Mosse Makes the Case (16:23). Also, the guys explore Christian Pulisic reaching the recognition-level of LeBron James and Tom Brady in Ask Alexi (25:04) and break down groups G and H World Cup Update (35:50). Finally, a look at the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid headlines The Back Three (46:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices