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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

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! We're honored to have OL Reign assistant coach and former Gotham FC manager, Scott Parkinson, fill in for Alexis! He's here to discuss all things Women's World Cup and more, including the day's incredible games between Spain-Netherlands and Sweden-Japan. We also take a deep dive into the USWNT's WWC tactical failures, get an update on OL Reign's NWSL campaign, and give Scott and Christian a few minutes to commiserate as miserable Everton fans. Let us know what you think of Scott's analysis in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A big weekend for both the Seattle Sounders and OL Reign, as both squads take the field at Lumen Field against their respective rival sides from Portland. Steve Zakuani is joined by the legend herself, Seattle Reign's very own Lauren Barnes, to preview the double-header and discuss her incredible career. Sounders take on Portland Timbers on Saturday at 1:30pm, while the Reign follow with their own rivalry bout against the Portland Thorns at 5:00pm. Don't miss either match!

Christian and Alexis didn't have to fanboy over her in the street this time! OL Reign and USWNT star, Bethany Balcer, joins the Cooligans for a hilarious interview ahead of the 2023 NWSL season. She discusses the infamous 2019 NWSL Rookie of the Year award, her relationship with Megan Rapinoe, and the one team she would never play for. Plus, Christian and Alexis try to give Bethany a new nickname. Not sure this one is going to stick. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit 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 give a in-depth recap of the 2023 NWSL Draft. First they discuss the pre-draft press conference from NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. She talked about the joint investigation, salary caps, allocation money, the league's brand updates and expansion team options. Draft Day 2023 was full of trades, deals and more. Lisa and Sandra discuss the craziest trades that happened sending free agents across the country, US Internationals to new teams and so much more - including Kansas City sending forward Lynn Williams to Gotham FC and Washington Spirit sending defender Emily Sonnet to OL Reign. Then, they dive into the winners and losers of the NWSL Draft. They discuss the 48 picks, which clubs won, which clubs lost and the BIGGEST trades that happened during the draft. Full recap and analysis. 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

Side x Side is back with a very special guest -- OL Reign defender Sam Hiatt joins Steve Zakuani to recap the awesome season had by the Reign in 2022. The Washington native discusses growing up in the PNW playing soccer, moving on to both Boston College and eventually Stanford, her NWSL draft story, and much more. Big thanks to Sam and the Reign as always. Listen, download, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around the world of women’s football. They discuss the recent trades, signings and more (3:03). Plus, the 2022 Ballon D’Or Nominations are out, and Sandra and Lisa say which name surprises the the most (15:44). The Women’s Cup is underway with NWSL clubs Racing Louisville and OL Reign competing in midweek action (24:31). And the Women’s ICC kicks off in Portland, OR (31:00). Plus, Sandra and Lisa preview the NWSL Mid-Week action between Houston Dash and Gotham FC. Full preview, analysis, picks and predictions. Attacking Third has advanced to the final round in the People's Choice Podcast Awards! If you voted for us in the first round, check your email! One-third of our listeners has been selected to vote for Attacking Third to win. Check your email for the subject line "Podcast Awards Final Slate Voting” to see if you've been selected! Then, vote for Attacking Third to win Best-Female hosted podcast. Watch USWNT and NWSL 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 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

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome a special guest interview, OL Reign and USWNT midfielder Rose Lavelle. Rose talks about the start of the NWSL season with OL Reign, their Challenge Cup run and how it is to have Laura Harvey as the head coach. Rose speaks about the new USSF, USWNT and USMNT CBAs and how they will change the landscape of the sport. Plus, Rose has partnered with Icy Hot in their PRO Time Off Campaign and talks to us about how she spends her perfect off day. '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 opening weekend of the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup! All 12 teams kick off the weekend from Friday-Saturday, watch all games on Paramount +. Sandra and Lisa give pregame analysis for each match starting with the Biggest Matchups of the Weekend. On Saturday the two newest expansion clubs in the NWSL Angel City FC and San Diego Wave will play their first match in club history against each other in Los Angeles (10:31). It’s Alex Morgan against Christen Press to see which expansion team will come out on top. On Friday, the biggest rivalry in the league is back, Portland Thorns vs OL Reign. Plus, they take a look at the 2021 Bottom of the Table battle starting the entire Challenge Cup Friday at 7pm ET between Kansas City Current and Racing Louisville (20:20). Sandra and Lisa give their picks for each matchup and touch on players to watch. Join Sandra and Lisa LIVE on YouTube Sunday following the final match for a full Weekend Recap! '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 prepare for the 2022 NWSL Season with a full OL Reign preview. Head Coach Laura Harvey is back in Washington State with this squad and she has high hopes for 2022 (5:05). They take a look at the biggest roster signings, particularly some re-signings in 2021 MVP Jess Fishlock, Megan Rapinoe, Sofia Huerta and Tziarra King (17:22). A few players departed from OL Reign like Celia, Leah Pruitt and Amber Brooks. Sandra and Lisa run through the preseason roster for OL Reign and highlight the midfield core group and circle and holes that Lauren Harvey may have to fill in 2022. The biggest burning question for OL Reign in 2022: Can Laura Harvey finally win a Championship with OL Reign (25:10)? Listen to hear the A3 projected finish for Houston Dash based on the pre-season roster. In the second half of the episode, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome OL Reign defender Alan Cook to discuss her offseason and the start of the 2022 season for OL Reign (30:15). Alana talks about playing with the USWNT as well as OL Reign and how she transitions between the national team and club team play. Alana opens up about having Head Coach Laura Harvey at the helm for this OL Reign team and how the growth on the pitch has already happened. '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

Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis are back! The two OLYMPIANS catch us up on scoring back to back Olympic goals and what they've been up to since. They are joined by Megan Rapinoe (Ol Reign, USWNT) to talk fashion advice, careers, and how they celebrated their Bronze...rose gold medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Roman welcomes former USWNT star Lori Lindsey and NWSL reporter Marisa Pilla to recap the weekend of matches. Despite four draws across the league, the weekend provided plenty of entertainment. Plus, the trio discusses the Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit match being postponed due to COVID-19 within the Spirit roster. The NWSL standings remain close after each team only earns one point. In the news, the NWSL has finally announced an NWSL Championship location at Providence Park. NWSL Championship Site Announced (2:20) Gotham FC vs Chicago Red Stars (5:06) Racing Louisville vs OL Reign (11:49) Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit (18:32) Orlando Pride vs Houston Dash (22:21) Kansas City NWSL vs North Carolina Courage (28:27) '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 Sounders FC Side x Side podcast is back - and recording in person! Big thanks to Portage Bay Cafe for hosting your hosts, Steve Zakuani, Brad Evans, and co-host / producer Keely Dunning. This week, Zak and Brad recap the disappointing 2-0 loss to Portland Timbers, and discuss the full PNW soccer experience - big shoutout and congratulations to OL Reign for their win over the Portland Thorns. The pod closes out with another round of Over/Under presented by Emerald Queen Casino and a quick ...

The Side x Side podcast is back with your favorite co-hosts and former Sounders, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. A lot to catch up on - first and foremost, Zak and Brad discuss the departures of Djimi Traore and Gonzalo Pineda, who move on to exciting new opportunities. Then, a mini-preview ahead of this weekend's bout vs Portland Timbers before special guest and super star Jess Fishlock joins the pod. The OL Reign star and Wales legend discusses her club season, the onus put on women in ...

The Sounders are officially out of the MLS Is Back Tournament, but Winging It With Zak And Brad is back and ready to recap all the action in Orlando. Today's guest is none other than OL Reign's own Sofia Huerta, who discusses the many transitions in her pro career, from playing for different NWSL squads to her switch from Mexico to the US Women's national team. Brad and Steve close the pod with a few final thoughts on the tourney, and look ahead to what the potential remainder of the season c...