Playoff Preview

Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea impress vs Arsenal but disciplinary remains Achilles heel. United's bounce back thanks to (legitimately) bad boys. Leeds show life vs City but it's too late for moral victories. Spurs straight up stink. Arne Slot feels pressure and finally benches Salah - and it works - plus Lucas Paquetá's love for spot-fixing allegations. Villa and Brighton quietly making moves. Power Rankings. Midweek + weekend preview f/t Spurs vs Newcastle, Villa vs Arsenal and Elephant vs Honey Badger. HALFTIME: What If you could choose any other living player or coach to get the "60 Minutes" treatment like Lamine Yamal (but doesn't have to be a puff piece), who you going with? ROUND THE WORLD: MLS hit-it-n-quit-it *playoff* minute recapping semis and preview/prediction for Saturday's MLS Cup STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat, and it's a landmark episode - our 700th one for the main show, the longest running soccer podcast in Canada.To mark it, we've a lot of talk about Vancouver Whitecaps' future - particularly when it comes to issues around their current and potentially new stadiums. MLS Commissioner Don Garber was in town last week. We bring you his media roundtable in full and chat about the main talking points coming out of it as it was confirmed that the Whitecaps haven't signed a lease to play at BC Place next year and they won't be unless they get a better deal.The MLS conference semi-finals are all set after a wild weekend wrapped up the first round of playoff matches. We look at how they played out and have an initial look ahead to Whitecaps vs LAFC. The CPL also wrapped up this weekend and the North Star Cup final was played in whiteout conditions in Ottawa. The scenes went around the world, but should the game have gone ahead and will the league see any actual long-term benefit from all the virality or was it just an in-the-moment buzz? Has this turned people on to watch and attend the league next year? Plus we look at the CPL awards that were handed out for the season.Music-wise, Camper van Beethoven begin their residency as our Album of the Month, we've two Britpop songs from Blur and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, and Halftime Oranges are back in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - landmark episodes, college soccer, Rise move on to final16.55: MLS conference semi-finals set after wild weekend60.20: Don Garber Vancouver media roundtable99.15: The future of Vancouver Whitecaps and the club's stadium issues132.45: Snowy CPL final goes viral, but will the league see a real benefit?156.10: CPL award winners announced166.45: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - Theme From Orange

Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: getting to the bottom of Tottenham's woeful home form. Would you rather be a fan of West Ham or Nottingham Forest right now? Erling Haaland singlehandedly keeping title race alive. Sunderland's (revised) floor and ceiling this season. Previews of City/Liverpool, Spurs/United and Villa/Bournemouth. HALFTIME: What If someone is going to embarrass the podcast at Tyler's wedding this weekend, who is the biggest potential liability? ROUND THE WORLD: MLS hit-it-n-quit-it (extra special) PLAYOFF minute and this week's must-watch Champions League games STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and McCall Zerboni take you through all the NWSL Decision DRAMA! Racing Louisville qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history after a dramatic win at home against Bay FC (04:30). Louisville captain Arin Wright joined the show to describe the amazing accomplishment (15:05). Then, the trio breaks down all the drama from decision day in the NWSL (25:10). And the playoff preview everyone has been waiting for. Can KC Current get upset in the first round by Gotham FC? (36:01) Which matchup is the juiciest to watch in the opening round of the NWSL playoffs? (40:37) And the show finishes with the Best XI from the final week of the NWSL regular season (46:15). 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/@wgolazo 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

This week Mike and Jeremiah are joined by Special Guest Host Adrian Healey to help fill the Landon-sized hole in our hearts; we discuss, amongst other things: How do we feel about Austin’s 2nd best season so far?LAFC Playoff Preview & Los Verdes Watch Party locationsAn initial look back on 5 Years of VerdeAnd as always, we cover bits of Austin FC news including: Brad Stuver's newest nomination for the Audi Goals Drive Progress MLS Humanitarian of the Year AwardNew Investors Joining the O...

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League playoff chat and interviews.It's the business end of the season and the room for error is minimal. Vancouver Whitecaps face off against FC Dallas in game one of a best of three playoff series on Sunday. We set up the match and get the thoughts of both head coaches, Vancouver's Jesper Sorensen and Dallas' Eric Quill, plus Sebastian Berhalter and Thomas Müller talk playoffs, winning championships, and making the city fall in love with the team.We've two interviews for you this episode and first up is Whitecaps winger Jayden Nelson, as we chat about the playoff match-up with Dallas and what the team can learn from their Champions Cup run earlier in the year. We also chat with Forge FC stalwart Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson about winning another trophy, the legacy the club has built, whether the team can do the first ever CPL double, and his own footballing journey from Sweden to Canada.All of that plus we round-up the end of the CPL regular season and look at the playoffs ahead, and music-wise, Kneecap continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Blessed Ethel and Swedish band Perkele feature in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.16: Intro - MLS playoffs off and running05.15: Jesper Sorensen sets up Whitecaps vs Dallas23.20: Dallas coach Eric Quill on how they plan to beat the Whitecaps36.12: Thomas Müller and Sebastian Berhalter talk playoffs and making city proud48.55: Jayden Nelson interview58.45: CPL regular season round-up and playoff preview112.10: Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson interview139.40: Wavelength - Perkele - Yellow and Blue

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse start in the UEFA Champions League, where Ricardo Pepi made instant impact — scoring and assisting off the bench as PSV dismantled Napoli 6–2. Would you start him over Folarin Balogun? Bayer Leverkusen suffered a 7–2 defeat against PSG without Malik Tillman, and Arsenal cruised 4–0 past Atlético Madrid in a tough outing without Johnny Cardoso. On Wednesday, Weston McKennie battled hard but couldn’t stop Real Madrid’s dominance ahead of the first El Clásico of the season. And finally, Tim Weah & top of the table Marseille fell to Sporting Lisbon. Back stateside, the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs kick off with a loaded best-of-three first round. We’ll tell you who’s hot, who’s not, and who could lift the Cup. Plus, #AskAlexi returns with your fan questions including a heated plea for Christian Pulisic to NOT wear the armband for the USMNT. Tune in and and smash that YouTube & Spotify subscribe button! Intro - (0:00)USMNT in UCL - Pepi is BACK BABY (:)MLS Cup Playoff Preview - (:)Best Superstar to add to USMNT: Harry Kane? - (:)Should Pulisic get the captain's armband next summer? - (:)2031 FIFA Women's World Cup heads to CONCACAF - (:) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian and Alexis discuss the USMNT’s impressive 4-2 win over Jamaica. Then, Mitja Ilenic joins to preview NYCFC’s Hudson River Derby playoff match against Red Bulls. Later, Christian and Alexis break down bring back another edition of Rápido Reactions.

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Christian and Alexis react to Man City’s embarrassing Champions League loss. Then, the guys discuss chat with NYCFC defender Kevin O’Toole. Later, Christian and Alexis react to the firing of Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin.

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and Canadian national team chat.What a weekend of disappointment it was for both lower mainland teams, as Vancouver Whitecaps couldn't avoid the MLS Wild Card game and Vancouver FC couldn't make the CPL playoffs at all.We kick the show off with a look at the Whitecaps stuttering into the postseason, their latest loss to RSL, and the tough task ahead on Wednesday down in Portland in the play-in game. Can they suddenly re-find their spark and who should be the guys trusted to do that? We also look at the BC Place stadium debacle that has seen the 'Caps have to play their earned home game on the road - the latest in a long line of PR headaches for the club this pivotal anniversary year.Moving on to the CPL, we look at how the last weekend of the regular season played out and look ahead to the postseason. One that saw joy for Pacific as they clinched a playoff berth and heartbreak for Vancouver, as their season came to an end. Where did it all go wrong for VFC after such a good start and what changes need to be made?Turning our attention to the women's game, we hear some tasty tidbits about the Northern Super League from Diana Matheson and discuss how things are shaping up six months out of First Kick, and Katie Collar talks about joining the Canadian national team coaching staff.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.45: Intro - it's been a wet one07.25: Whitecaps in MLS Play-in game after RSL loss25.35: Timbers playoff preview48.17: Stadium debacle the latest PR nightmare for Whitecaps80.10: The CPL playoffs are set - Pacific postseason bound96.45: Vancouver FC's season is over132.15: Diana Matheson audio148.10: Northern Super League discussion163.18: Katie Collar talks joining CanWNT staff171.25: Wavelength - State Waste - Punk Rock Football Player

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli, and Darian Jenkins discuss the latest in women's soccer news including Becki Tweed's official head coaching role at Angel City, UEFA announcing new awards at next year's Ballon d'Or, the inaugural Skills Challenge coming to NWSL, and Beth Mead's importance to Arsenal (1:22). Then, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to lay out her dream final matchup rankings versus who she thinks will actually advance through the NWSL playoff semi-finals (13:32). And finally, the A3 crew go through all the additional notable games taking place this weekend (24:20). 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, @SandHerrera_, @LisaCarlin32, @Jordangeli , @JennyaChiu and @Darian_Jenks. 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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome NWSL players from both Portland Thorns and San Diego Wave FC to preview the NWSL playoff semifinal. First, Morgan Weaver the forward from Portland Thorns joins the show. Morgan talks about taking her C coaching courses and coaching the Chaos girls soccer team has helped her as a player. With Portland, Morgan discusses her role as a goal-scorer and what part of her training has helped her improve. Plus, Sandra, Lisa and Morgan gush about the best foods at Trader Joe's. Then, Naomi Girma of San Diego Wave joins the show. Naomi reflects on her first rookie season in the NWSL, being nominated for three end-of-the-year awards as MVP, Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year. Naomi looks ahead to San Diego's semifinal match against Portland and her 1v1 matchup with good friend and former college teammate Sophia Smith. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ '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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome NWSL players from both Kansas City and OL Reign to preview the Playoff Semifinal. First, Kansas City Current midfielder Kate Del Fava to the show. Kate discusses the team's vibe following the quarterfinal win over Houston Dash, plus, their preparation for the semifinals vs OL Reign. Kate talks about her personal development on the pitch, why playing wingback is her favorite position and her surprising post-game cravings. Then, Sofia Huerta, defender from OL Reign joins the show. Sofia discusses how this season was different for the Reign and the team will do anything to win this Championship. She opens up about the mental strain of being a professional athlete. Plus, Sofia says how important her hispanic heritage is to herself and her game. Full Interview. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ '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

*DISCLAIMER* If you are looking for Austin FC tactical analysis, please go back or forward one episode for a regular episode of Moontower Soccer. But if you are looking for wholesome content about the good, good boys of Austin FC, you are in the right place. ----------------------- On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys! Topics include: -Home v Colorado and Playoffs v RSL -Matchscot of the match: Sadie, Listo, Verde -Steph is not dumb -Match Highlights -Vib...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah preview Austin FC's first-ever playoff match, and recap the final match of the regular season. Other topics and questions include: - Austin FC Academy back in action - Ervin Torres gets Mexico call up - Matthew McConaughey at Q2 - Wrexham friendly? - Colorado Rapids Recap - What was the real plan for starting Valencia and Djitte? - Did the refs do a bad job or a terrible job? - Real Salt Lake Preview (52:06) - Ruben Gabrielsen Interview (1:07:01) You ca...

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.It's an exciting time in Canadian soccer and we're in a celebratory mood this episode with Canada getting ever closer to reaching the World Cup in Qatar and the Whitecaps getting set for their first MLS playoff campaign since 2017. Happy days and we have it all covered for you in this episode.We start off on the international stage as Canada made it six points from six in World Cup qualifying in Edmonton and they finish 2021 at the top of the Octo. We look back at the big talking points from the wins over Costa Rica and Mexico and get the inside scoop from our man on the ground at Commonwealth Stadium. Have Canada all but assured a top four finish? Where will the next match against the US be played? We chat about all of this and more.Moving back to domestic matters, as the Whitecaps get set to head to Kansas City in playoff action, we look at the team's poor postseason record, preview the KC match, and chat one-on-one with 'Caps head coach Vanni Sartini.And there's still time for our feature interview this episode as we sit down for a chat with the 'Caps leading scorer Brian White about his career so far, coming to Vancouver, and the game against KC.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.00: Intro and football cards11.05: Canada are top of the Octo71.16: Whitecaps playoff record and playoff optimism82.13: Vanni Sartini interview91.45: Sporting KC v Whitecaps playoff preview107.00: Brian White interview134.37: Wavelength - Embrace - World At Your Feet

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the NWSL semifinal playoffs that continue this Sunday, 11/14. OL Reign host Washington Spirit at 3:00 pm ET on CBS Sports Network. Jess Fishlock, Megan Rapinoe and Bethany Balcer look to put forceful attack against Washington Spirit's brick wall backline of Aubrey Bledsoe and Sam Staab. The second match on Sunday is at 5:30pm ET on CBS Sports Network as Portland Thorns host Chicago Red Stars. The bye week for Portland has the Thorns feeling fresh, but Chicago is coming off their fourth straight win. Game previews, analysis and predictions. OL Reign vs Washington Spirit - Portland Thorns vs Chicago Red Stars - '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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the NWSL quarterfinal playoffs that start this Sunday. Chicago Red Stars host Gotham FC at 3:00 pm ET on CBS Sports Network. Mallory Pugh, Kealia Watt and the defensive efforts of Tierna Davidson for Chicago against Margaret Purce, Carli Lloyd and Estelle Johnson of Gotham. The second match on Sunday is at 5:30 pm ET on Paramount + as Washington Spirit host North Carolina Courage. Andi Sullivan, Ashley Hatch and Trinity Rodman squaring off against Casey Murphy in goal, Lynn Williams and Debhina for the Courage. Game preview, analysis and predictions. Chicago Red Stars vs NJ/NY Gotham FC: 2:45 Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage: '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

The NWSL Playoffs are happening this weekend and we are joined by two USWNT superstars from the league! Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams are champions and they are now podcasters! They tell us about their brand new "Snacks" podcast on the Just Women's Sports Network. We'll discuss the upcoming playoff match between the North Carolina Courage and the Washington Spirit, reflect on the Olympics, and we are joined by a few puppies! We also break down Antonio Conte managing Tottenham and Xavi managing Barcelona. Who will turn things around sooner? Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vancouver clinch second, MLS playoff preview and guests Robert Earnshaw, Owen Coyle, Giles Barnes and Will Bruin