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Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera sit down with FIFA World Cup winner, Olympic Bronze medalist, and multiple NWSL Champion Abby Dahlkemper. The group discussed the new docu-series "For the Win: NWSL," the differences around team culture to start the new campaign vs when she joined last year mid-season, and the early success of an expansion side. They also talked about her message to her new goalkeepers and all of her off-the-pitch routines. 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/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

The Seattle Reign were old, slow, and boring last year. This year, they're slightly young, a bit faster, and potentially more exciting. Lynn Biyendolo will pep up the attack, and Madison Curry will stabilize and energize the backline. But can this group actually click? Sylvs of Shea Butter FC joined the guys to figure out what head coach Laura Harvey can do to get the Reign back on the right track. Join our Patreon for only $6/month ($60/year) to get all of our exclusive bonus content! Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Lucy going to pull the football? Will this time really be different? The Houston Dash have a new GM, a new head coach, and a slew of promising signings. It could really change the course of the franchise. Right? Sports Illustrated's Theo Lloyd-Hughes joins the guys to sift through the wreckage of the Fran Alonso era, and what Angela Hucles Mangano and Fabrice Gautrat may have in store for a team that now boasts Yazmeen Ryan and Delanie Sheehan among its ranks. Join our Patreon for only $6/month ($60/year) to get all of our exclusive bonus content! Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera recap the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. It took PKs to get it done, but the Spirit complete the comeback and lift the trophy. Revenge for their loss in the 2024 final? It sure felt like it. Goals from Rafaelle, Santos, and McKeown who netted the winning PK. 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/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

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Athlone Town's Chloe Singleton and Shamrock Rovers Scarlett Herron to preview the upcoming Women's Premier Division campaign. While also discussing Carla Wards new development squad and the Women and Girls Football Development Plan that's being announced on Tuesday. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Lisa Carlin went one-on-one with Washington Spirit's defensive midfielder Hal Hershfelt ahead of the NWSL Challenge Cup and start to the NWSL season. Hal and her teammates have an opportunity for revenge as the Challenge Cup will feature a rematch of last year's NWSL final between the Orlando Pride and said Spirit. Hal opens up about how much this match means and what next steps for her are in her career. Also, some new tattoos have appeared and she's excited to talk about them. 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/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

It's Eoin Sheahan, Kathleen McNamee, Colm Boohig and Shane Hannon in this week for Who You Got?, where they look ahead to the weekend's football and try not to get all their predictions wrong! #WhoYouGot? w/ William Hill.

The countdown to the Women’s Euros is on, and a brand-new podcast takes an indepth look at England’s chances of retaining their title. Hosted by talkSPORT's Uma Gurav, our women’s football experts discuss the rollercoaster ride that the Lionesses have been on since winning the trophy at Wembley and what we can expect at the European Championships in July. We take you inside the Lionesses camp with insights from some of the biggest names in the game. Including Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, and Jill Scott, and Alessia Russo. You also will hear from Head Coach Sarina Wiegman and talkSPORT’s Lianne Sanderson as preparations for the Euros this summer get into full swing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jess McDonald take a deep dive into both the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit, discuss their respective off-seasons, and preview this Friday's NWSL Challenge Cup which happens to be a rematch of last year's NWSL Final. And of course, all the latest news including FIFA's big announcement and Sophia Wilson's as well. 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/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

Bob Morocco, the longtime friend of the pod and multi-decade battle-hardened BigSoccer poster, joins Belz and Watke to discuss the key takeaways from the first two months-and-change of 2025 Anno Domani. Pulisic's level, Johnny's status, Poch's (dis)regard for Atlanta and Richy Ledezma, and much more to discuss.

On the Clayton and James Show this week: Lewis Hall out for the season and Newcastle's availability crisis Cunha, Mateta and other FPL concerns Tuesday's Champions League round-up including impressive away wins for Arsenal and Aston Villa WSL expansion plan The new 8 second Goalkeeper rule for next season Euro Focus: Copenhagen OTD: Leicester 5-2 Sunderland (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPzL0ZE8LUI Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Wolves v Everton with Bradley Parker and Sean Norton Today on Patreon: Tot&Ars (IT+) For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122979730 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #PremierLeague #ClaytonAndJames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Carlin and Darian Jenkins are joined by the newest member of the Attacking Third team, former USWNT and NWSL Legend Jess McDonald. The group will take a deep look into the WPLL's proposal to do away with relegation in both the WSL and Championship. Then, they'll turn their focus to the potential delay in the Women's Club World Cup which was originally to kick-off in 2026. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes including new USWNT matches announced and Gotham FC's potential loan deal with a Manchester United's Geyse. 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/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

Lianne Sanderson is joined exclusively by Matt Beard just days after he was let go by Liverpool in a shock decision to most. He reveals why things didn't work out at the club and his ambitions for the future. Lianne is also joined by Louise Bowden from Opta to discuss both the WSL results but also how data is impacting the women's football at the moment. And as always Three in Three returns with Lianne discussing some huge news stories such as a closed women's top-flight league, Geyse's treatment by Manchester United and Marty Sheargold's comments regarding the Matildas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan sat down to look at a dramatic weekend in women's football with managers departing clubs, big score lines, relegation potentially getting scrapped and the return of some action on this island with the President's Cup. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

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This ep features a preview of the upcoming weekend of big matches featuring Americans overseas. But not before venting about Juventus getting bounce from the Coppa Italia by Empoli. The crew also opens up the CIWYW mailbag and answers the question, "Who was your favorite coach throughout your playing career?" And we also find out that soccer wasn't the only sport that our hosts played growing up. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. 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/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. 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

Our celebration of Black History Month continues as Lisa Carlin and Darian Jenkins welcome in Gotham FC Defender and member of the Black Women's Player Collective Mandy Freeman. The group discuss who in her life gave her the courage to express herself both on and off the field through fashion, initiatives, and consistency. She also fills us in on Gotham's preseason which in part took place in Spain this year. 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/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

Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon and Kathleen McNamee are in situ for this week's Who You Got?, looking ahead to this weekend's FA Cup and WSL action. #WhoYouGot? w/ William Hill

The USWNT has put three more friendlies in the books, and Emma Hayes earns her first loss of her tenure as head coach. After the guys sort through the NWSL jersey drop and injury report (1:41), they dive into all the ins and outs of the SheBelieves Cup, with special attention paid to the 2-1 loss to Japan. (7:47) What was the U.S. hoping to achieve with these three friendlies? Did the heavy rotation of inexperienced players work as intended? Is Japan actually a better team? No need to panic yet! Subscribe to our Patreon for only $6/month ($60/year) to get all of our exclusive bonus content! Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to It Was What It Was. This is the story of a new dawn - where one national team took full control of their destiny, cementing a legacy that continues to shape football today. Following their World Cup triumph (in our last part), the U.S. Women's side entered a new era of independence and power - and with it came major shifts. Coach Tony DiCicco became a casualty of the team’s growing influence, making way for fresh leadership and a transformed vision. But tensions were surfacing behind the scenes, with a showdown between star player Brandi Chastain and new coach April Heinrichs... If you’re enjoying the series, please subscribe and consider leaving a five-star review to help others find the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo open up the show by paying tribute to Black History Month and celebrating their colleague Darian Jenkins, the impact she's made on the field, and off the field in media. Then, the entire group reacts to the individual NWSL Team Kit drops. Next, they open up the A3 Mailbag and answer your burning questions. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes, from player injuries to transfer news, they'll bring you up to speed! 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/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

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros debate whether or not Mohamed Salah deserves more Ballon d’Or buzz as he continues his record-breaking season. They also react to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid’s thrilling 8-goal draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey. Christian and Alexis then chat with Executive Producers of the Apple TV docuseries, Onside, about the show and what fans can expect. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Lionel Messi receiving a fine for violent conduct against an NYCFC assistant coach after Inter Miami’s loss.

Join Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera and Christine Cupo as they react and recap Japan's 2-1 win over the USWNT and claim Champions of the SheBelieves Cup tournament. What went wrong for the US in what ultimately is the team's first loss under Emma Hayes. Who shined and should remain among the players in the Senior Squad? And who underwhelmed? What were the glaring overall weaknesses as Japan were able to pressure them for the entirety of the match? 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/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

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On a packed show this morning, former Ireland defender Méabh de Búrca reviewed a disastrous evening for the WNT in Slovenia. GAA referee David Coldrick discusses the new rules in Gaelic football. Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joins to talk Six Nations and more. And we were joined by Watford's on-loan defender James Abankwah. And that's where we take our Bite this morning, but not until after Ger and Colm address Ireland's terrible Women's Nations League result in Koper. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Former Ireland international Méabh De Búrca joins Ger & Colm to reflect on Ireland’s 0-4 defeat to Slovenia… Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyou Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Sue Ronan joins us to analyse a poor performance by their standards from the Irish Women's National Football team, as they lose 4-0 away in Slovenia in the UEFA Women's National League. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview this evening's Women's Nations League clash of Slovenia and the Republic of Ireland + we get the expert view of Julie-Ann Russell. Jamie McGrath is on the move in Scotland. The Premier League title race protagonists speak ahead of their latest outings, with Mikel Arteta defiant despite Arsenal's 11-point gap. Jose Mourinho has been accused of racism in Türkiye. And Jordi Cruyff's surprising new job.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into Major League Soccer’s opening week. It was an electric start for San Diego FC as they took down the reigning MLS Cup Champions. Bruce Arena’s debut with San Jose was also unforgettable, topping Salt Lake 4-0. Additionally, Alexi breaks down the infamous playing out of the back and giveaway goals we continued to see this weekend. Over in Europe, Josh Sargent remained unstoppable in the Championship. He earned a brace against Stoke City and recorded his 20th goal at home in 23 matches. AC Milan’s struggles continued in Serie A as Christian Pulisic missed his first career penalty kick. To cap off the weekend, the guys discussed the USWNT’s SheBelieves performance and back-to-back wins among many international debuts. (6:30) To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse chat about MLS expansion options, two-tiered pro/rel system or east and west split divisions. The guys send best wishes to former USMNT goalkeeper Tony Meola as he recovers from a heart attack. (37:01) MLS Opening weekend recap (6:30) CONCACAF Champions Cup Preview (17:13) USMNT Abroad (19:55) UCL Round of 16 (30:35) SheBelieves Cup (33:46) #AskAlexi (37:01) One for the Road: Best wishes to Tony Meola (43:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.. Approaching the end of the millennium, the U.S. women’s national team had already won a World Cup and Olympic gold, but they were still fighting for mainstream recognition. That all changed when they took centre stage at the 1999 Women’s World Cup. With 90,000 fans packing the Rose Bowl and millions watching around the world, the final against China became a defining moment - not just for the U.S. team, but for women’s football as a whole. Brandi Chastain’s iconic penalty, the sold-out stadiums, and the sheer spectacle of the tournament proved that women’s football wasn’t just growing - it had arrived. This is the story of how the 1999 World Cup reshaped the sport forever. If you’re enjoying the series, please subscribe and leave a five-star review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera and Christine Cupo react to our interview with Bay FC Head Coach Albertin Montoya. Then, the group discussed the NWSL Team Needs for KC Current who fell to the eventual Champion Orlando Pride last season. And finally, a preview of Wednesday's USWNT vs Japan SheBelieves Cup match that will ultimately determine the tournament's champion. 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/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

Lianne Sanderson is back for this week's Women's Football Show! She's joined by producer Mya Graham to discuss that disappointing 1-1 draw for the Lionesses in Portugal on Friday evening. talkSPORT journalist Max Scott then hops into the studio for an update on his investigation into the lack of female-specific boots. Three in Three is back and it's more hard hitting stories like Luis Rubiales and Sir Jim Ratcliffe making the headlines this week and finally, Lianne is joined by Jasmyne Spencer of Vancouver Rise FC to discuss the newly formed Canadian top-flight soccer league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shamrock Rovers' young star Scarlett Herron spoke with Kathleen McNamee following a routine, albeit disappointing victory for Ireland over Türkiye in Tallaght on Friday Night. Additionally, Kathleen gets the post match thoughts of Denise O’Sullivan, Marissa Sheva, Megan Campbell and Kyra Carusa. Off The Ball Football with William Hill.

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo discuss the USWNT victory over Australia in the SheBelieves Cup tournament on Sunday. It was a clunky match for most of the night, there was a goal scored in less than a minute, and Michelle Cooper nets her first ever International goal in just her second appearance. The group break it all down. Don't forget - Attacking Third will be live on YouTube after the final whistle of each USWNT match during the SheBelieves Cup Tournament. Next up, USWNT vs Japan on Wednesday. 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/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

John Murray and Alistair Bruce-Ball are joined by Chris Coles to talk commentary life. From keeping warm with Oliver Glasner to cringey early commentary moments, there are plenty of stories to be told. And Giulia Bould from BBC Radio Merseyside lifts the lid on the new Everton Stadium and reveals what ‘The Commentators’ View’ will be on Bramley-Moore Dock. 03:15 Taking the Local Radio route 04:40 First games working at football 10:45 Oliver Glasner jumper-watch 12:45 Painting the pictures in commentary 15:40 Having your phone on the desk in commentary 17:15 Ian Dennis has the Marmoush bragging rights 21:35 Syncing up the radio with the TV pictures 23:30 THE match ball vs A match ball... 25:20 Housery in football 32:10 What is Everton’s new stadium like? 45:10 Clash of the Commentators BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend: Fri 1945 Portugal v England in the Women’s Nations League, Sat 1500 Arsenal v West Ham, Sat 1730 Aston Villa v Chelsea starting on 5 Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Newcastle v Nottingham Forest, Sun 1630 Man City v Liverpool.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview tonight's Women's Nations League clash of the Republic of Ireland and Türkiye at Tallaght Stadium. Ahead of that game, Katie McCabe has blasted the FAI's treatment of Colin Healy as 'not good enough', we speak to the skipper. And new WNT manager Carla Ward's view of the domestic game seems to be at odds with MNT counterpart Heimir Hallgrimsson. Nathan catches up with Stephen Bradley following Shamrock Rovers Conference League exit. And we hear from Stephen Kenny, Greg Cunningham and Tiernan Lynch ahead of tonight's Premier Division fixtures. Don't forget, Galway United's clash with St. Pat's is LIVE & EXCLUSIVE on tonight's Off The Ball.

COYGIG podcast host Kathleen McNamee joins Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig on Off The Ball Breakfast to look ahead to Carla Ward’s first game in charge of the Ireland WNT, as they take on Turkey this evening in Tallaght Stadium. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyou

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo went live immediately following the final whistle of the USWNT vs Colombia SheBelieves Cup match which resulted in a 2-0 win for Emma Hayes and her young squad of unexpected starters. Don't forget - Attacking Third will be live on YouTube after the final whistle of each USWNT match during the SheBelieves Cup Tournament. Next up, USWNT vs Australia on Sunday. 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/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

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.. Despite not playing their first professional match until 1985, the U.S. Women won the inaugural World Cup in 1991. But even as champions, they faced inequality—most notably at the 1996 Olympics, where they were only promised pay if they won gold, while the men earned bonuses for any medal. Tennis icon Billie Jean King stepped in to fight for change. This is the story of how the U.S. women’s team fought for more than just trophies. Part two, covering the iconic 1999 Women’s World Cup, is released on Tuesday. And if you missed our intro episode with USA legend Carli Lloyd earlier this week, go back and check it out. If you’re enjoying the series, please subscribe and leave a five-star review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest following Stephen Bradley's incendiary comments regarding Colin Healy and the FAI. We hear from Republic of Ireland women's captain Katie McCabe, and former Sligo and Bolton striker Eoin Doyle on the matter. Two more of Shelbourne's title-winning squad have signed long-term deals. Arne Slot criticises Darwin Nunez's application.

Sandra Herrera and Christine Cupo went one-on-one with USWNT and Portland Thorns defensive midfielder Sam Coffey. The group discuss the upcoming SheBelieves Cup and the camps that have proceded it, all her accomplishments in 2024 and what she'll be bringing to the table in 2025, and what she's seen in all the uncapped players so far in training. And yes, they talk squishmallows. Don't forget - Attacking Third will be live on YouTube after the final whistle of each USWNT match during the SheBelieves Cup Tournament. 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/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, Sandra Herrera and Christine Cupo preview Match Day 1 which takes place this Thursday as the USWNT take on Colombia in the SheBelieves Cup tournament. Projected Starting XI's, the status of Colombia's roster, who will start, & who should see some minutes? And will there be any Senior Team debuts? All discussed here. And don't forget, A3 will be LIVE on YouTube immediately following the final whistle. 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/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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by Apple TV’s Taylor Twellman for a look into the 2025 Major League Soccer season. They discuss the biggest transfers of the offseason, Bruce Arena and Gregg Berhalter’s first year in the league, USL expansion league, and more. In the CONCACAF Champions Cup’s, Djordje Mihailovic and the Colorado Rapids topped LAFC in leg-1 of the first round. Over in Europe, seven Americans made a Champions League exit. Tim Weah scored a banger for Juventus, but it was not enough to advance the squad past the knockout stage. The U.S. Women’s National Team is back in action this week as they face Colombia in their first SheBelieves Cup group stage matchup. (4:56) To wrap the podcast, Alexi and Mosse dive into the game that got them into soccer, parallels between hockey and soccer, and 30 years of MLS. (54:58) Taylor Twellman joins the Pod (4:56) CONCACAF Champions Cup (30:32) Champions League Recap (32:56) SheBelieves Cup Preview (53:04) #AskAlexi (54:58) One for the Road: 30 Years of MLS (66:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys make note of new signings Carissa Boeckmann to the Portland Thorns and Oihane Hernández to the Orlando Pride, and what Hernández's signing might add to the NWSL-vs.-Europe debate. Then, they turn over Emma Hayes's SheBelieves roster. This is the least experienced USWNT roster in the tournament's history! What does Hayes want to do with these three games? How frustrating is it that certain players were left at home? Which players will rise to the top? Find out today! Be sure to subscribe to our Patreon for only $6/month ($60/year) to get all of our exclusive bonus content Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In our new mini-series, we begin the journey of how women’s football in the U.S. rose to global dominance. And who better to start with than Carli Lloyd - one of the game’s greatest competitors and a key figure in that evolution? From the early struggles for recognition to back-to-back World Cup triumphs, Lloyd’s career mirrors the relentless fight for respect and progress in the women’s game. She takes us inside the mindset that made her a two-time World Cup winner, an Olympic gold medallist, and the architect of one of the most iconic performances in women’s football history - her stunning hat-trick in the 2015 World Cup final. Thank you for joining us. If you enjoy the series, please subscribe and leave a five-star review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo discuss their respective takeaways from this past weekend's action in the Barclays Women's Super League. Next, the group "Re-Draft" the NWSL 2024 Rookie Class and talk about those who outshined their original draft position and those who underwhelmed. And finally, a game of "Name That Player!" -- each host will compete in the quiz contest to see who gets to claim the crown! 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/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

Kathleen McNamee was joined by Scarlett Herron to look ahead to Ireland's first game under Carla Ward this Friday as well as reviewing all the action from the weekend's Women's Super League. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

After another huge weekend in the WSL Lianne Sanderson is back and joined by Content Creator and Arsenal fan James Lewis to break down all the results including his teams 5-0 win in a NLD to remember. Uma Gurav then joins Lianne to discuss last week's Lionesses squad announcement for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Lianne's Three in Three feature is back again where some uncomfortable but necessary topics are addressed. And finally you'll hear from Birmingham City midfielder Ellie Mason after she picked up January's Goal and Player of the Month award in the Women's Championship! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rik Elfrink, the world's preeminent source on PSV Eindhoven -- the club, its players, academy and front office -- joins to talk about the American contingent in Eindhoven, Earnie Stewart's performance as technical director, the best away grounds in Holland, how he got into sports journalism, and a lot more.

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo take a deep dive look at the recently released USWNT SheBelieves Cup roster. Then, the group analyzes Gotham FC's 2024 and discuss what needs to happen to better themselves for 2025. Also, a look into Yael Averbuch West's letter to the fans. And finally, reaction to the Sam Kerr verdict as well as Bunny Shaw's return after her break due to unacceptable and disgusting online abuse. 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/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

David Mosse and special guest Stu Holden broke down the U.S. Women’s National Team SheBelieves roster for the February window. Emma Hayes called up her 23-player squad without Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson. The guys were also fired up after an exciting day of Champions League action. Manchester City and Real Madrid went back and forth in a 5-goal thriller. Jude Bellingham recorded the winner in stoppage time. Weston McKennie shined in UCL leg-1 against PSV. He opened the scoring for Juventus with a screamer in the first half. With Ricardo Pepi out for the PSV season, Mosse and Stu spoke on the USMNT striker pool heading into the CONCACAF Nations League. (5;46) To wrap the show the duo discussed the 22-0 US Men’s U-17 win over the U.S. Virgin Island, Stu’s youth sports conundrum, and Valentine’s Day plans. USWNT SheBelieves roster drop (5:49) Champions League Recap (12:56) USMNT Abroad (19:41) #AskAlexi (42:20) One for the Road: Youth sports conundrum (51:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices