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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros overreact to the start of the MLS playoffs and give us their early thoughts. Which team has impressed the most so far? Who will win MLS Playoff MVP? Next, Christian and Alexis bring on Meg Linehan, the women’s sports lead for The Athletic to preview NWSL decision day. Can anyone stop the KC Current? How far can the Washington Spirit go without Trinity Rodman? Later, the boys react to major soccer news including Vinicius Junior’s pointed apology, Barcelona’s discontent with Lamine Yamal & much more!

Jenny Chiu, Christine Cupo, and Darian Jenkins discuss the breaking news that former USWNT Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski is set to head to NWSL side KC Current as their Manager as well as Christine Sinclair who has announced her retirement from international duty (2:43). Then, the group take a look at the UWCL Group Stage draw and who their team to watch is (6:48). Next, the ladies react to part two of Kickin' It with Carli Lloyd and tell some of their own personal stories of challenging situations they too have overcome (9:18). Brianna Pinto of the North Carolina Courage is welcomed in to chat about her upcoming game against Gotham FC this weekend (26:17). And finally, the A3 hosts preview both Angel City vs OL Reign and NC Courage vs Gotham FC playoff matchups while disclosing who the players to watch are (35:19). 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 run through the latest in the world of women's football. They talk about the latest NWSL Roster drops for the 2023 season and the biggest Easter Eggs found in the rosters. Like midfielder Sinead Farrelly getting a contract with Gotham FC after stepping away from the league in 2015. Plus, free-agent Tobin Heath is nowhere to be found on OL Reign or Angel City's rosters. San Diego Wave FC sign the youngest player in the league, 15-year-old Melanie Barcenas and her now-teammate and USWNT star Alex Morgan announces her new foundation. Plus, fans heard from NWSL Commissioner about league news and rules for the year including ticket sales, salary caps, allocation money and under 18-year-olds being able to play in the league. Catch all NWSL games across CBS platforms with all 176 matches being aired this year. Internationally, Sandra and Lisa talk about the latest in devastating injuries including the ACL tear to Canadian and Portland Thorns forward Jeanine Beckie as well as Liga MX Feminil's Scarlett Camberos potentially joining the NWSL. Meanwhile, Fifa has increased it's prize money for the 2023 Women's World Cup. 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_, @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 #1 overall draft pick out of high school, forward Alyssa Thompson. The 18-year old was chosen #1 overall by Angel City and will join the club locally in LA while she finishes her senior year of high school. Alyssa talks about the draft day for her, attending school that morning and who she was celebrating with during the event. She talks about her decision to go pro and what she hopes to bring to Angel City in the NWSL. Full exclusive interview. 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_, @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 discuss the latest news and notes around the world of women’s soccer. Up first, they discuss the injury report update from US International and Angel City forward Christen Press who posted on social media that she has torn her ACL. This injury comes after Press rejoined the NWSL with her hometown club in LA. Sandra and Lisa discuss the open trade window in the NWSL with Racing Louisville waiving defender Erin Simon. Then they breakdown the Concacaf rosters that have been announced and the crossover with international rosters in the NWSL. The 2022 Women’s Euros begin the first week of July and a lot of Euro rosters have been announced with crossover in the NWSL with many players as well. *This episode was recorded prior to the reporting by The Equalizer that OL Reign has acquired forward Tobin Heath's playing rights from Racing Louisville in exchange for $50,000 in sllocation money, a second-round pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft and a natural fourth-round pick in the same draft. '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