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In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down last weekend’s semifinal action, and previews a championship game between two of the more ambitious clubs in the entire NWSL. Then, she chats with Bay FC defender Abby Dahlkemper, about Sutter Heath and the club’s support for family planning as she plans for a very exciting 2026.

In today’s episode, Claire recaps the quarterfinal round of the NWSL playoffs, talking through blowouts, surprises, emptying the tank and why the top four teams continue to stand out in 2024. Then, she has a chat with Bay FC midfielder Kiki Pickett, on the team’s turnaround in the second half of the season, why they’re a great NWSL underdog, and what the club is most proud of after a record breaking inaugural season.

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo discuss all the latest surrounding the women's game. First up, a celebration of the Orlando Pride winning their first ever trophy as a club is officially the 2024 NWSL Shield winners. Next, the group welcome in Jen Beattie, who plays for Bay FC of the NWSL and formerly the Scotland national team. Her previous clubs include Celtic, Arsenal, Montpellier and Manchester City. Then, Sandra Herrera joins to play judge as the rest of the panel shout out who they'd like to see get called up to the USWNT's October Camp. Herrera then shines a light on the State of the Mexican National Team and who are some upcoming players we should be keeping an eye out for. And finally, the A3 crew preview the UWCL which kicks off this week with some marquee matchups. We're happy to announce that the Attacking Third Podcast has been recognized by the Football Content Awards and nominated in "The Best in Women's Football" category! And now it’s UP TO YOU, the fans to decide the winners. Click Here to vote for Attacking Third. Voting will close at 11:59pm on Sunday October 13th. 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

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo were in-studio to discuss all the latest news surround the women's game. First up, the ladies continue their reaction to the US Women's Olympic Roster being revealed yesterday including Alex Morgan's omission and Korbin Albert's inclusion (3:02). Next up, the A3 crew tackle the unexpected firing of Casey Stoney as coach of the San Diego Wave as well as Lucy Rushton deciding to resign on her own terms as General Manager of expansion side Bay FC (19:50). Then, the group welcome in Sandra Herrera as she weighs in on all things Emma Hayes and the US Roster Drop (28:28). And finally, an NWSL preview of some notable matchups at the weekend (40:57). 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

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Christine Cupo are live from the studio to breakdown everything in the women's game starting off with the announced and proposed sale of two clubs in Seattle Reign and San Diego Wave, the latter for a recording breaking amount, and what investment in this league has already proven to be and how big it can and will get (1:42). Then, a look at some of the biggest results at the weekend including Chelsea snapping Arsenal's 4-game winning streak, San Diego Wave defeating Gotham FC in the Challenge Cup, and a 9-goal thriller that saw KC Current defeat the Portland Thorns at the debut of the world's first women's soccer specific stadium (5:26). Next, the ladies dive in to the rest of the NWSL Week 1 results including NC Courage goal-fest, Chicago Red Stars spoiling the return of the Utah Royals, and expansion side Bay FC winning their debut match (17:01). Then, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to deliver her post-weekend NWSL power rankings which see San Diego sitting on top (31:16). Up next, the ladies react and recap the weekend that was in the Women's Super League which included Bunny Shaw scoring her league-leading 17th goal and a look at the title race that's heating up (37:31). And finally, the A3 crew preview all of the UWCL Quarterfinals matchups (43:32). 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

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo welcome in multi award-winning Nigerian striker and newest member of NWSL expansion side Bay FC - Asisat Oshoala. She let's the team know why she decided to come to the NWSL and specifically Bay FC. She discusses what she'll be bringing to the league, not only on the pitch but off it as well as she has a knack for fashion. Oshoala also discusses her proudest moment up to this point as a player and her excitement to play with her new teammates. And finally, the group talk about the Asisat Oshoala Foundation and Academy for girls and what it means to her. 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