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The Big GameThe Grande Finale: 2024 NWSL Champions Orlando PrideThe final game of the season: we can hardly believe it! The Orlando Pride took on the Washington Spirit in a 1-0 victory with the goal from Barbra Banda. Our final Pride on the Pitch this season we highlight Carrie Lawerence of the Orlando Pride, and fiancee of Marta. What a power couple! And Pookie of the Week is a little different this week. Pookie this week is Marta's mother, who made the trip to see Marta play for the first time in the US. This week for News You Can Use, we discuss Alyssa Naeher's retirement from i...2024-11-2847 min

The Big GameNWSL Semifinal Madness: Why Must It Be PKs?The NWSL and USWNT world is always full of excitement and surprises! The USWNT just released their roster for their upcoming friendlies against England and the Netherlands, and this roster has left many fans confused. But we will trust Emma Hayes until she gives us a reason not to we guess! The Washington Spirit knocked out Gotham FC during a 3-0 penalty shootout after a late game equalizer from rookie Hal Hershfelt. The Orlando Pride will be their opponent after the Pride defeated golden boot winner Temwa Chawinga and the KC Current. Lianna and Vienna are split on w...2024-11-2149 min

The Big GameNWSL Quarterfinals Got Us HangryHave you ever gone to an NWSL quarterfinal match and sat there for almsot three hours due to extra time but all the concessions closed during the 75th minute so now you're hangry but you walk 15 minutes for burger but the kitchen ran out of food so you go across the street and wait two hours for different burger? That was our hangry experience at the Washington Spirit quarterfinal against Bay FC! Don't worry it was pretty exhilarating until the waiting for two hours part. This week for Pride on the Pitch we're highlighting Leicy Santos, Colombian International a...2024-11-1453 min

The Big GameRegular Season Done, Quarterfinals Ahead – Let the Playoffs Begin!The final weekend of regular season action has concluded and we’re covering it all this week! Then it’s time to look ahead to this weekends quarterfinal round. This week Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Bay FC defender, Jen Beattie, for Pride on the Pitch. And who else for Pookie of the Week than Naomi Girma who scored two (almost 3) goals during the international break!Catch ya on the flips baes, do something to take care of yourself 2024-11-0847 min

The Big GameCongrats, Emma Hayes on the Ballon d’Or! Now, About Our Advice...Put Ashley Sanchez in! (Don’t worry she listened to us) (And congratulations on the Ballon d’Or) This week Lianna and Vienna are recapping the USWNT international break and the NWSL Summer Cup finale. Yes, the Summer Cup that is wrapping up at the end of October. Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Gotham FC goalkeeper Cassie Miller for Pride on the Pitch. And who else for Pookie of the Week than Emma Sear who has quickly made her mark during her first USWNT appearance. Then, it’s time for the last week of regular...2024-10-3157 min

The Big GameFrom Fist Fights to FarewellsEveryone was feeling all the emotions this week, from the unexpected fight in the Washington Spirit vs Chicago Red Stars game, to Kelley O’Hara’s retirement ceremony. Plus, there were happy emotions for Chawinga making NWSL history, scoring against every opponent in a single season, and first time USWNT call ups for Emma Sears, Yazmeen Ryan, and Alyssa Malonson. This week Lianna and Vienna are highlighting ACFC right back Merritt Mathias for Pride on the Pitch, in honor of her announcing her retirement. And who else for Pookie of the Week than Rose Lavelle who scored the game...2024-10-2450 min

The Big GameNWSL Chaos: Best League in the WorldOrlandos unbeaten streak is unexpectedly ended by the Portland Thorns, Houston Dash beat San Diego wave for the first time ever, Seattle fails to reach playoffs for the first time since 2017, Utah has a dominant win with the first hattrick of the season, Chawinga beats Sam Kerr’s scoring record, and Juan Carlos Amoros is sent off with a straight red card. Did we miss anything? This week was jam packed with chaos. This week Lianna and Vienna are highlighting NC Courage Midfielder Meredith Speck for Pride on the Pitch, and learn about the history of the Western NY...2024-10-1758 min

The Big GamePride on Top, Gotham’s Blowout, & Dancing with the Soccer StarsThis week is full of News You Can Use, most notably is ACFC breaking the league salary cap and being deducted 3 points. This week, Lianna and Vienna are asking the real questions; which NWSL player would do best on Dancing with the Stars? Lianna and Vienna highlight Hannah Betfort for Pride on the Pitch this week, who has had a different path to the NWSL, and is one of this weeks goal scorers! This week’s games were full of exciting goals and saves! Lianna and Vienna chose Esther for Pookie of the Week, for scoring a brace in...2024-10-1040 min

The Big GameYou Do What You Have To Do For +3 PointsThis week has been full of news, including the iconic Christina Sinclair officially announcing her retirement from professional football, and Katie Meyer’s law being signed in California. For Pride on the Pitch, they highlight Orlando Pride defender Carson Pickett, who has paved the way and advocated for more than just LGBT rights! This weeks games were full of exciting goals and saves! Lianna, of course, is partial to Ashley Sanchez’s incredible performance against the Chicago Red Stars. Lianna and Vienna chose Kerolin for Pookie of the Week, for scoring her first NWSL goal since being back from...2024-10-0359 min

The Big GameOrlando Pride vs Everybody: The streak stops here against … Houston?Vienna’s hopes and dreams for Houston are to beat the Orlando Pride and make the whole team Pookie of the Week. We’re manifesting this starting now. Lianna and Vienna’s predictions are a little different this week, meaning Lianna decided to pick the opposite team from Vienna five times... only time will tell who will be correct!Big News You Can Use coming out of this week was the devastating news of Kelley O’Hara being placed on SEI and never seeing her play soccer again. Thank you Kelley for an incredible career and leaving the game bet...2024-09-2644 min

The Big GameBlink and You Missed It: Lightning Goals & Sanchez’s Historic FeatNWSL history was made this weekend! Ashley Sanchez became the first player to score against every NWSL club! First she conquers the league... the world next? Amirah Ali also made San Diego wave history, scoring the fastest goal in club history in 27 seconds.Pride on the Pitch we are highlighting Jess Fishlock, midfielder for Seattle Reign. She has had an amazing career in Seattle since 2013, and also represents Wales at the national level. Plus, for Pookie of the Week, we are spreading the love to Washington Spirit centerback Tara McKeown for her dazzling performance against Houston Dash. 2024-09-1947 min

The Big GameThe End of an Era - Alex Morgan RetiresWhere were you when you heard Alex Morgan was retiring? Alex shocked the Women’s Soccer community when she announced just three days before her club game that it would be her last. Talk about biggest News You Can Use ever! For weeks Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna highlight Anna Heilferty of the Washington Spirit, and the incredible impact she has made in the DC community! Alex Morgan has won many incredible awards throughout her career, and this week her assist in the 13th minute of her final game earned her the very prestigious title of Poo...2024-09-1251 min

The Big GameIf you hate fun, you’re not going to winLianna and Vienna are back to discuss another wild week in the NWSL. For Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Sinead Farrelly! She has done so much for the NWSL on and off the pitch. A new Pookie was born this week when center back Abby Dalhkemper scored a goal in her first match with Bay FC. Lianna discusses her recent nightmares where golden boot leader, Chawinga, is scoring against her favorite team. Plus, there were some interesting goals this week, including a tough own goal from the San Diego Wave while playing the Washington S...2024-09-0548 min

The Big GameDemure Goals and the Bobblehead DerbyThe NWSL is so back! Vienna and Lianna have lots of News You Can Use this week including roster updates and transfers, and the new NWSL CBA! For Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna highlight the iconic Megan Rapinoe in honor of the Seattle Reign retiring her jersey number.The NWSL was full of action this weekend! Pookie of the Week is Washington Spirit midfielder who scored the opening goal against the KC Current, and recorded an assist to Trinity Rodman. Then, Lianna and Vienna jump into to previewing the upcoming NWSL matches.Live your...2024-08-2951 min

The Big GameThe USWNT Return to GoldThe Olympics have finally wrapped up and our Golden Girls have landed on top! Pookie of the Week is none other than Mallory Swanson, who scored the game winning goal in the gold medal match, while also earning her 100th cap! It is the last installment of Pride in Paris, so Lianna and Vienna highlight women’s football legend Marta!Lianna and Vienna jump into to previewing the upcoming NWSL matches in two weeks. The NWSL regular season sure does feel like a lifetime ago, and there will certainly be some tight match ups during this group of ga...2024-08-1550 min

The Big GameRaise your hand if you predicted a US vs Brazil final - We didn'tSo much soccer has occured this past week and we are here to unpack it all, from the quarter and semifinals of the Olympics, to the last group stage round leading into semifinals of the NWSL Summer cup!This week's Pride in Paris features Ann-Katrin Berger. She is the phenomenal keeper for Gotham FC and the German WNT. She had an incredible penalty shoot out that sent Germany to the semifinals against the USWNT. This week's Pookie of the Week is none other than brickwall Alyssa Naeher. She has been a staple for the US throughout this Olypmic...2024-08-0943 min

The Big GameThe Olympic Group Stage: The USWNT is actually so backThis week Lianna and Vienna chatting all things Olympics, NWSL, and pride! This week’s Pride in Paris is Ellie Carpenter, representing Australia at the Olympics! Lianna and Vienna are too excited for Pookie of the Week! Major Pookie energy was coming from Emily Sonnett this week, slotting into different roles wherever the team needs her! What would the team do without her? Plus, Lianna and Vienna recap the second weekend of the NWSL Summer Cup. It was another wild ten game weekend full of goals and penalty shoot outs! Live your best life, and L...2024-08-0152 min

The Big GameBuckle up and accept your fate: we're watching a lot of soccerGrab a snack and pop a squat on the couch; there’s a lot of soccer to watch this weekend! This week is the first installment of Pride in Paris! Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Kailen Sheridan, goalkeeper for Team Canada and San Diego Wave FC!Lianna and Vienna recap the first weekend of the NWSL Summer Cup. It was a wild ten game weekend full of goals and penalty shoot outs! Then it is finally Olympic opening weekend! The USWNT are kicking off against Zambia before facing Germany, and rounding out their group stage against Aus...2024-07-2543 min

The Big GameCautiously Optimistic Heading Into The OlympicsNWSL regular season has officially come to a pause, so Lianna and Vienna are looking ahead to the Olympics and the inaugural NWSL Summer Cup. Lianna and Vienna discuss USWNT Olympic alternate goalkeeper, Jane Campbell, for Pride on the Pitch this week and her incredible career! It is finally time to dive deeper into Emma Hayes’ Olympic roster selection. Lianna and Vienna discuss the players they are excited to watch, and the players that were left off. They chat about the friendly against Mexico, and what they hope to see change against Costa Rica (which ended up being a...2024-07-1845 min

The Big GameHumble FC Met Their MatchLianna and Vienna are back recapping the final weekend of the NWSL regular season before the international break! Lianna and Vienna discuss Tobin Heath for Pride on the Pitch this week and all of her incredible accomplishments. This weekend was an incredible bunch of games and goals. Notably, Mal Swanson and Ashley Sanchez continue their scoring streaks, and Rose Lavelle scores a beauty! The biggest game of the weekend was when KC Current met their match the Orlando Pride. Marta scored the game winning PK and celebrated their much deserved win, earning her Pookie of the Week! Congrats M...2024-07-1142 min

The Big GameIf You Truly Believe It, You Can Get RevengeThis was the best weekend ever for Lianna and Vienna because they got to witness Ashley Sanchez get revenge against her former club, the Washington Spirit, by scoring the game winning goal on Spirit turf! Lianna has been manifesting this for months, so if you truly believe it, anything can happen! This of course earns Ashley Sanchez the very prestigous title of Pookie of the Week. This weeks Pride on the Pitch player is Canadian midfielder, Quinn. Quinn made history at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where they were the first openly trans, non-binary person to win an Olympic medal, w...2024-07-0453 min

The Big GameA weekend of Speck-tacular goalsThis week kicked off with some big news coming out of San Diego, who announced they were parting ways with head coach Casey Stoney. Lianna and Vienna are left wondering, was this the best decision for the club? This week the USWNT also released their 18-player Olympic roster. Since Lianna and Vienna didn’t know it yet, they give their final wildcard predictions for the first international tournament of the Emma Hayes era. Lianna and Vienna are too excited for this weeks Pride on the Pitch highlight, Kelley O’Hara. Kelley is one of their all time favorite playe...2024-06-2755 min

The Big GameGive Me The Old Razzle Dazzle (Not 0-0 Draws)The NWSL didn't produce goals quite at the same rate as we are used to... what happened to all the razzle dazzle? Lianna and Vienna also dive into some updated power rankings since this week marked the halfway point of the season! This weeks Pride on the Pitch highlight is Gotham FC forward, Ella Stevens! Stevens has consistently produced on the attack, and has in turn produced some impressive attacking stats. And this weeks Pookie of the Week is non other than Kate Del Fava of the Utah Royals! Del Fava scored the late game winner, putting an e...2024-06-2050 min

The Big GameRed-iculous call or caught red-handed?Lianna and Vienna kick off this weeks episode with quite a bit of News You Can Use, including the stats around the spectacular broken attendance records! Yay women's sports growth! It only felt appropriate that this weeks Pride on the Pitch highlight would be Christen Press, who is making her return to the training pitch exactly two years after being placed on the SEI list. They run it back, going through all the games from the past weekend. Sophia Smith received a red card after earning her second yellow for what was deemed to be time wasting. Was th...2024-06-131h 01

The Big GameYou can't win a championship without gays on your team!Happy Pride! Lianna and Vienna are kicking off their special Pride segment this week, "Pride on the Pitch!" This weeks Pride on the Pitch feature is Tierna Davidson; the centerback who scored a brace for the USWNT. As the great Megan Rapinoe once said, you can't win a championship without gays on your team. It's never been done before. That's science right there.They chat about the large roster for this pair of friendlies, and put on their coaching hats to cut the roster down to 18. This was much harder than they expected! Then, they cover t...2024-06-0644 min

The Big GameBrace yourself (for goals): The golden boot race is onLianna and Vienna start this week by discussing the Women's Game most recent interview with Ashley Sanchez. They discuss the World Cup and revisit all the feels of not seeing their favorite midfielder play on the world stage. You can listen to the full episode at the Women's Game wherever you get your podcasts!Then, they dive into this weeks most recent games. This weeks theme was braces (the good kind) (not the kind where you break a bone). Ella Stevens and Barbra Banda both recorded a brace this weekend and have the highest expected goals per 90 in...2024-05-3056 min

The Big GameUSWNT Roster Snubs & NWSL Pookie of the WeekLianna and Vienna are full of feelings about the first USWNT roster of the Emma Hayes era. They are over the moon to see some new, and deserving additions, such as NWSL Iron Woman Sam Staab. But with this roster come some surprising exclusions, and they can't help but wonder, what else does Lynn Williams, all time leading goal scorer of the NWSL, need to do to go to the Olympic games in Paris this summer? They also discuss some exciting news from FIFA this week!Then it is time to dive into the latest weekend of NWSL...2024-05-2357 min

The Big GameThe Revenge Goal of The SeasonYou know that Lianna and Vienna love revenge, almost as much as Paige Neilsen and her fans loved her game winning goal against her former club, Angel City FC, this weekend. Plus, if you like watching great goalkeeping, Laurel Ivory has got you covered. We run through all the best highlights from the 10 game week!Then it is time for predictions, and Lianna and Vienna are riding high from some correct predictions last week. There are some definite toss-ups this upcoming weekend, so you won't want to miss these matches!And if you got this far...2024-05-1653 min

The Big GameManifesting Wins & Siri PredictionsIt was tough for Lianna and Vienna to hear the news that Kelley O'Hara, one of their favorite players of all time, will be retiring at the end of the 2024 NWSL season. They also discuss Project ACL, a new project being piloted in the WSL. They have a whopping ten games to recap this week. Rookie Croix Bethune makes three assists for the Washington Spirit, and Amanda West (of Vienna's alma mater, Pitt) (H2P) records her first pro goal! Plus, Barbra Bamda made her mark on the two Orlando wins this week.Lianna and Vienna d...2024-05-091h 14

The Big GameWho's Getting the Dub? You Heard it Here First!Lianna and Vienna cover all the Big News coming out of the NWSL this week, from Carlos Jimenez, of KC Current, violating the NWSL's non-fraternization policy, to a devasting ACL tear for Anna Heilferty.Then, they dive right into all of the NWSL action from the past week. The Kansas City Current stay on top, and Seattle Reign is sitting at the bottom; a far cry from what the table looked like during the 2023 NWSL season. Plus, Lianna dives into all of her favorite stats from her new favorite website, fbref. Lianna and Vienna are feeling hi...2024-05-021h 06

The Big GameNot Time To Hit The Panic Button YetThe NWSL loves to keep us on our toes! Some major trades came out of Houston Dash and ACFC this past week. And two more players will be out for the remainder of the season due to ACL tears. It was comeback season this week, with Racing Louisville and the Portland Thorns coming up with some big wins! Plus, we were treated with many bangers this week! Then, we dive back into prediction mode. Who do you think will be ending week 6 on top of the table? Stay slaying 2024-04-2558 min

The Big GameIt's Not All Coming Up Roses For The ThornsIt’s Week 4 of the NWSL and the table is starting to take shape. If you had told us a few weeks ago that Portland would be sitting at the bottom of the table, winless, we wouldn’t have believed you! And what is going on with the Houston Dash that has got Maria Sanchez dashing away? Then, we dive straight into Week 5 previews and predictions. The 2021 NWSL Champions, Washington Spirit, are hosting reigning NWSL champions, and rivals, Gotham FC. Plus, Portland Thorns and Houston Dash are going head to head; but who we will be finally taking home...2024-04-1852 min

The Big GameSheBelieves: But What Does US Soccer Believe?Alyssa Naeher and Emily Sonnett are now 7x SheBelieves champions! Yay! Korbin Albert gets subbed on in both games and homophobia is now running rampent on Twitter! No!Lianna and Vienna are covering it all, from what is happening on the field, to off the field, to life in DC. Plus, we feel like we're getting deja vu watching Canada and the US go to penalties again. Catch y'all on the flip to talk all things NWSL 2024-04-1147 min

The Big GameHumble FC and The Papa Smurfs Stay On TopLianna and Vienna start this episode by addressing some recent news coming out regarding Korbin Albert, of the USWNT and PSG, and some hurtful posts she had reposted on her TikTok. Homophobia and transphobia has no place in women's football, and The Big Game is commited to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all football fans. Then, they dive straight into another chaotic NWSL weekend. It has been a surprising first few weeks with Humble FC (aka Kansas City Current) and the Papa Smurfs (aka the Chicago Red Stars), finding themselves in the 1st and 2nd spots a...2024-04-041h 20

The Big GameIf You Get The Ball In The Goal, You WinThis week on the pod, Lianna and Vienna have so much to chat about, starting with the USWNT SheBelieves roster. They discuss some returning familiar faces in Mal Swanson and Cat Macario, and some first time senior invitees, Lily Yohannes and Eva Gaetino. Then, it's time to jump into weekend 2 of the NWSL season. Lianna and Vienna review some interesting statistics from the games and can't help but ponder, does the best team always win, or are you the better team because you won?They wrap up with some hot takes for weekend 3. Who will be t...2024-03-281h 18

The Big GameNo One Could Have Predicted NWSL KickoffLianna and Vienna are so excited to finally be recapping some Big Games! They run it all back from KC Currents big 5-4 win over Portland, NC Courages huge 5-1 win over the Houston Dash, to the Washington Spirit losing to Seattle Reign after giving a penalty kick away in the first 10 seconds. NWSL Kickoff 2024 truly had it all. Then, they take another look into their crystal balls. Who will be taking home points this weekend? Tune in to find out!2024-03-211h 00

The Big GamePredicting the Final NWSL Standings: It's Just a VibeWe are so excited todat because it is finally time for The Big Game! Lianna and Vienna are previewing NWSL Opening Weekend 2024 and predicting the final scores of this first weekend. But before that, Lianna and Vienna each take a peek into their crystal balls and try to predict the final standings of the 2024 season. They've made some big predictions correctly before, can they do it again? Join our ShePlays fantasy league: https://sheplays.com.au/nwsl/league/5lmxqg 2024-03-1458 min

The Big GameFantasy Draft FeudsIt's that time of year again; time to draft your favorite players into your ShePlays NWSL Fantasy Team!Today, Lianna and Vienna draft their fantasy team live, with the twist that they will not be sharing players. Vienna stole Lianna's favorite player and it all went down hill from there. You can join our NWSL fantasy team at:https://sheplays.com.au/nwsl/league/5lmxqg Code: 5lmxqgThank you ShePlays for creating this awesome platform!2024-03-0745 min

The Big GamePreseason Rosters: It's not "not that deep," it's deepLianna and Vienna are back and they've got a lot to say! First, they cover some NWSL current events including what they want to see from the upcoming USWNT roster, and Lindsey Horan's Athletic article. Then, they go through each preseason roster and give their thoughts. Find us on our socials to chat!2024-02-151h 14

The Big GameDid You Know That Players Are People Too?We are feeling many feelings this week about the lack of transparency for the players regarding their trades. But before we get into that, we chat about the most recent transactions and free agent signings. Then, Lianna and Vienna compare the NWSL trade system, to the European system where they use transfers.2024-01-2250 min

The Big GameFeeling Unwell During the College DraftShocked and heartbroken; we were not prepared for what January 12th was going to bring us this year. Lianna and Vienna talk about the trades Ashley Sanchez and Sam Staab leading up to the draft. Then, they run through each NWSL team and how the draft went for them.2024-01-1658 min

The Big GameEveryone is Going BatsToday, Lianna and Vienna do a weekly round-up of all the recent happenings in the NWSL, including Gotham FCs newest free agent signings Emily Sonnett, Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn, and Tierna Davidson. Then, it is time to look ahead to the 2024 College Draft! Lianna and Vienna talk about the history of the draft, what's new, and their thoughts about it, while sharing some laughs as always.2024-01-0950 min

The Big GameNew Years Resolutions: Hire a New Head Coach and Think MoreToday, Lianna and Vienna dive into all of the transactions in the NWSL since we last chatted, and there are a lot! Then, it's time to chat all things free agency. Lianna and Vienna review every free agent signing, those who are in advanced talks, and of course how Lianna can predict the future of the NWSL. In the spirit of the New Year, Lianna and Vienna give each NWSL team a New Year's resolution. See y'all in 2024!2023-12-3042 min

The Big GameThe Quarter Quell... I mean the Expansion DraftDoes anyone like the NWSL Expansion Draft? Lianna and Vienna recap the expansion draft and revisit their predictions. Then it is time to chat all things upcoming in Free Agency! Emily Sonnett, Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn, Tierna Davidson; where will our favorite players be ending up?2023-12-1942 min

The Big GameMeet Your Head CoachesToday, Lianna and Vienna preview the NWSL Expansion Draft and are the new acting head coaches for every single team. They decide the three players that they would protect from the draft and share some laughs.2023-12-1151 min

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & BerkshirePODCAST: Livia Lianna + The UnknwnThis week on the podcast, Dave catches up with Livia Lianna and The Unknwn as we play their music for the first time on the show, plus there's all this excellent music from Oxfordshire: • LASTELLE - Departure LMNL - Outliar Abi Farrell - Empowered Leonidas Oxford - Sign Us Up (feat Dertz) DWAKA - Milo Anorak Patch - Irate Livia Lianna - Don't Touch Me Sean K - Music (So Good) Inland Murmur - Waterline The Unknwn - See No Ghost Lucy Leave - Pea Costume Vienna Ditto - Someone • If you're making music in Oxfordshire, send us your tune...2021-02-061h 00