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Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastJapan STUN USWNT in Round 2 of USWNT vs Japan | Attacking ThirdThe USWNT snapped a 10-game win streak when it dropped the second of a series of friendlies against Japan. Maika Hamano scored the only goal of the game in front of a packed house at Lumen Field in Seattle. Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Lori Lindsey review the second round of the series of friendlies for the USWNT vs. Japan. What adjustments did Emma Hayes make from one match to the next? Who got the start again? Who sat more than they should? Find out in the latest edition of A3!
00:00 - USWNT vs...
2026-04-1549 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs Japan REACTION SHOW | Attacking Third (Soccer 4/11)Sandra Herrera, along with McCall Zerboni and Jordan Angeli, are live after the USWNT's match against Japan, the first of three games in this friendly window. Who stood out in the match? What can the USWNT build on from this friendly? What did Emma Hayes learn about her squad? Find out on the latest episode of Attacking Third!
00:00 - USWNT vs Japan reaction show
06:20 - Immediate reactions to the Japan game
08:46 - USWNT lineup - Sophia Wilson starts for USWNT
15:30 - USWNT score first from Rose Lavalle's goal
19:11 - Lindsay Heaps...
2026-04-1246 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastThompson goal clinches SheBelieves Cup | USWNT vs. Colombia Full Review | Attacking Third (Soccer 3/07)Alyssa Thompson scored in the 82nd minute to break a scoreless deadlock, leading the USWNT to a 1-0 victory over Colombia and winning the SheBelieves Cup. It marked the eighth consecutive shutout for the U.S., which hasn't conceded a goal since a 3-1 win against Portugal in October. It was also the eighth overall win for the U.S. team in the SheBelieves Cup tournament, now in its 11th year. Darian Jenkins, Kelley O’Hara, and Jordan Angeli give their thoughts on the final match in the SheBelieves Cup for the USWNT against Colombia.
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2026-03-0846 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastAlly Sentnor's Late Winner Keeps USWNT Undefeated | SheBelieves Cup | Attacking Third (Soccer 03/04)The USWNT beat Canada 1-0, thanks to Ally Sentnor's late goal, as Emma Hayes's team stays undefeated in the SheBelieves Cup. Join Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Lori Lindsey as they recap the USWNT's victory and analyze how well Canada challenged the United States.
00:00 - USWNT vs Canada reaction
05:52 - USWNT starting lineup
10:23 - Immediate reactions to the match
18:56 - Biggest lessons for the USWNT from tonight’s match
23:04 - Individual performance that stood out from USWNT
35:04 - USA vs Colombia Preview
44:25 - Pre...
2026-03-0546 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastLindsey Heaps leads young USWNT squad to victory in SheBelieves Cup opener vs Argentina | Attacking Third (Soccer 03/01)Darian Jenkins, alongside McCall Zerboni and Janelly Farias breakdown all the action from the USWNT's opening match of the SheBelieves Cup against Argentina.
00:00 - Attacking Third USWNT v Argentina Review
03:35 - USWNT Starting lineup reaction
05:35 - How to interpret Lindsay Heaps in the starting lineup
09:26 - Evaluating the performances of the younger players in the USWNT
12:00 - Jayden Shaw gets her hair pulled, and no card?
14:08 - Was Emma Hayes correct with her young lineup?
16:20 - USWNT changed the formation to 4-4-2 during the first half
19:07 - 2nd half subs helped the USWNT
21:58 - Standout performances for the...
2026-03-0247 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Dance to Victory over Chile | Who earned another shot? | Attacking Third (Soccer 1/28)Darian Jenkins, alongside Lori Lindsey and Ali Riley break down all the action from the USWNT friendly against Chile.
#cbsports #cbssportsgolazo #nwsl #trinityrodman #emmahayes #uswnt #chile
00:00 - USWNT v Chile Reaction
06:01 - Initial reactions to the match
08:09 - How deep is the USWNT player pool?
16:04 - Emily Sams shines against Chile
22:20 - Emma Hayes dancing the “Sexy Dexy“
23:54 - Ayo Oke impresses in her first USWNT cap
28:08 - Who else impressed during the friendly match
36:15 - Trinity Rodman is in her prime
44:01 - She Believes Camp is next - who deserves a second chance?
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2026-01-2846 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastRodman STARS as USWNT score SIX vs. Paraguay | Attacking Third (Soccer 1/24)Trinity Rodman was made captain as the USWNT coasted to a 6-0 win vs. Paraguay. Emma Hayes' side had to wait until first-half stoppage time for Reilyn Turner to grab the first goal, which was followed up in the second half with goals from Ally Sentnor, Trinity Rodman, and Emma Sears. The side closed out their January fixtures with a match against Chile on January 27th.
00:00 - USWNT v Paraguay instant reactions
13:30 - Trinity Rodman wears the armband
21:21 - Reilyn Turner's first cap, first goal
25:02 - Grading Trinity Rodman’s performance
27:30 - Grading Croix Be...
2026-01-2546 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Transfer BONANZA! | Heaps to Denver, Coffey to Man City | Attacking ThirdLisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jordan Angeli catch you up on the latest transfer news from around the NWSL and USWNT! Plus, a look into the newly released NWSL schedule.
00:00 Welcome in…
02:27 Sam Coffey to Man City
10:05 Lindsey Heaps returns to NWSL
17:30 Darian’s favorite transfer
21:20 Jordan’s favorite transfer
25:45 Lisa’s favorite transfer
31:20 NWSL Schedule reaction
32:30 MD1 meetings
37:00 Major matchups
40:10 Decisions day
45:00 NWSL Season Preview
45:45 Utah Royals lookahead
52:30 Bay FC lookahead
58:51 Chicago Red Stars lookahead
#NWSL #USWNT #Soccer #WomensSoccer #uwcl #championsleague #nwsl #olympiquelyonnais #ollyonnes #manchestercity
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2026-01-151h 05
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSA vs. Italy React & Recap | Macario & Shaw close out USWNT's 2025 in style (Soccer 12/1)Catarina Macario and Jaedyn Shaw powered the USWNT to a 2-0 win over Italy, sealing a fourth straight victory to close out 2025. Darian Jenkins, Lori Lindsey and McCall Zerboni break down the result and what it tells us about where Emma Hayes’ squad is headed.
The crew digs into the team’s strongest emerging partnerships and how Hayes’ expanded player pool is reshaping the depth chart. Claire Hutton and Olivia Moultrie earn special praise, while Kate Wiesner impresses in her first senior call-up. And of course, the ladies wax poetic about Cat Macario and how the Chelsea star h...
2025-12-0249 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT v Italy Post Match REACTION SHOW! | Cat Macario scores two + Moultrie scores the opener | Attacking Third (Soccer 11/29)Join Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, and McCall Zerboni for the full breakdown of the USWNT's friendly against Italy. In this episode, the crew first discusses the starting lineup (03:10) and the return of Naomi Girma to the squad (05:55). From there a discussion on the first half performance (08:03) and if the US is still experimenting with lineups (13:43). Catarina Macario stood out with a brace on the evening (28:27), and a discussion on what do we want to see in the next match from the USWNT (35:36)?
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2025-11-2943 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastInterview: USWNT legend Abby Wambach & Gatorade POTY Addison Halpern (Soccer 07/15) Attacking Third's Lisa Carlin sits down with USWNT Legend Abby Wambach and 2024-2025 Gatorade Player of the Year Addison Halpern. The group discuss Halpern's incredible High School career where she scored 180 goals as well as recorded 68 assists. Then, Abby Wambach shares some USWNT stories about stealing goals and how impressive Angel City rookie Riley Tiernan has been this season so far.
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2025-07-1613 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT: Kerry Abello Intv | Projected Starting XIs | Name That Player (Soccer 05/29)Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Jen Beattie get you ready for this weekend's USWNT friendly against China by welcoming in first time call-up Kerry Abello, giving you their respective projected Starting XI's, and discussing what they not only want to see, but what they need to see coming out of these upcoming pair of matches. And finally, we bring back the old classic A3 game, Name That Player! USWNT Edition.
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2025-05-2948 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastRenée Slegers epic debutante run | USWNT Mailbag | NWSL Re-Vision Board (Soccer 05/27)Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and McCall Zerboni discuss the greatest head coaching debutante runs in recent history after both Arsenal's Renée Slegers and Barcelona's Pere Romeu both reached the UWCL Final while Sonia Bompastor racked up a domestic treble. Then, the ladies crack open the A3 USWNT-specific Mailbag as we near another pair of USWNT friendlies. And finally, the group take this brief international window to "revise" their 2025 NWSL predictions now that we've witnessed 10 Weeks of action. And finally, Breaking News out of England as Goalkeeper Mary Earps announces her international retirement effective immediately.
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2025-05-2754 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastState of the USWNT | Michelle Cooper Live Interview | USA vs Brazil preview (Soccer 04/03)Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni take a deep dive into the current state of the USWNT. A position by position breakdown of where things are at relative to where they once were and where they are going. The group also will preview the first of two friendlies against Brazil, and of course, make their respective predictions. And Michelle Cooper joins us LIVE from USWNT camp ahead of the Brazil match. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/Attacking Third is available for f...
2025-04-0352 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT hang on to beat Australia 2-1 | Reaction & Recap | SheBelieves Cup (Soccer 02/23)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.
2025-02-2446 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT defeats Colombia 2-0 | Yohannes and Sentnor shine | Macario's triumphant return (Soccer 02/21)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 T...
2025-02-2136 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastInterview: Sam Coffey on SheBelieves Cup, state of the Portland Thorns, and USWNT's next generation (Soccer 02/19)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...
2025-02-2020 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT: Naeher bows out with win as scrappy USA defeats Netherlands | Reaction & Recap (Soccer 12/2)Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera unpack a "scrappy" USWNT performance following the Emma Hayes-led side's comeback win over the Netherlands. Lynn Williams got the winner after Veerle Buurman opened the scoring before restoring parity with an unfortunate own goal. And Alyssa Naeher was kept busy in her final international appearance, making six saves in a lop-sided contest that raised more questions than answers for the Red, White and Blue. The A3 crew discuss Hayes' personnel changes, the USWNT's struggles across the field, and what comes next for the reigning Olympic champions.Watch USWNT, NWSL and...
2024-12-0449 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Recap & Reaction | Naomi Girma achievement unlocked | US defeats Argentina 3-0 (Soccer 10/30)Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera react and recap the USWNT's defeat of Argentina by the score of 3-0. This will go down as the "Girma Game" as Naomi scored not once, but twice -- her first international goals. The match also saw Rose Lavelle honored for her 100th USWNT Cap. The A3 crew also discuss the hardship facing Argentina's Women's Team that goes beyond the pitch. And the group also decided who, of the many debutants, made the biggest impression potentially working their way into the side moving forward.Watch USWNT, NWSL...
2024-10-3150 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Recap & Reaction | Sears & Sams show out in debuts | US defeats Iceland 3-1 (Soccer 10/27)Darian Jenkins and Sandra Herrera react and recap the USWNT's second of two friendly matches against Iceland which resulted in a repeat scoreline of 3-1. Our host discuss the significant lineup changes from both sides as well as the unbelievable debuts from both Emily Sams and Emma Sears. And finally, a look-ahead to Wednesday's final October friendly which sees the USWNT square off against Argentina from Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, KY.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/Attacking Third is a...
2024-10-2844 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT v Mexico reaction & recap | Smith scores game-winner | Bethune makes her debut (Soccer 07/13)If you support the show, please nominate Attacking Third for The People's Choice Podcast Awards in the "Best Female-Hosted Podcast" Category: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/Attacking Third's Lisa Carlin analyzes and recaps the USWNT friendly match against Mexico. This was the penultimate match before the US head off to the Olympics in Paris. It also was a special 25th Anniversary match paying tribute to the World Cup winning USWNT from 1999. She takes questions from the audience and delivers her player of the match as well.Watch USWNT, NWSL a...
2024-07-1422 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs Mexico preview | Impact of USWNT '99ers | Mewis Olympic predictions | Thorns sign Mackenzie Arnold (Soccer 07/11) If you support the show, please nominate Attacking Third for The People's Choice Podcast Awards in the "Best Female-Hosted Podcast" Category: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Aaron West were in-studio to discuss all the latest in women's football. First, reaction to the news that the Portland Thorns signed Australian GK Mackenzie Arnold and a preview of the upcoming USWNT vs Mexico match this Saturday. Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to chat about the impact and influence of the UWNT from 1999 as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary World Cup vi...
2024-07-1137 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs South Korea recap | Lily Yohannes Debut & Goal | Who makes the Olympic Roster? (Soccer 06/04)A3's Lisa Carlin and Darian Jenkins went live immediately after the final whistle to breakdown the USWNT's defeat of South Korea by the score of 3-0. The ladies cover everything from Rose Lavelle's 100th cap to goals scored by Crystal Dunn, Sophia Smith, and Lily Yohannes on her USWNT debut. The A3 crew also analyze Emma Hayes' choice for starting XI as well as her tactics and formation. The ladies discuss who impressed and who didn't. And make some bold statements as to who they think will make the coveted 18-spot Olympic Roster....
2024-06-0541 min
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs South Korea recap | Brace yourself, Swanson & Davidson both score twice | Emma Hayes' first win (Soccer 06/01)Sandra Herrera and Darian Jenkins went live on YouTube immediately following the USWNT's 4-0 win over South Korea. Emma Hayes gets a victory in her first match at the helm as manager and both Mal Swanson and Tierna Davidson score two goals a piece. Sam Staab makes her USWNT debut and the ladies talk about who impressed and who they'd like to see more of. Also, the A3 crew shout out the US Deaf Women’s National team as they won their match today as well by the score of 11-0. Emily Spreeman scored a hat-trick in each half!...
2024-06-0239 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastSheBelieves Cup Final preview | USWNT vs Canada | Euro Qualifiers | CAF Olympic Qualifying (Soccer 04_08)Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Darian Jenkins are live in-studio to preview the upcoming SheBelieves Cup Final between the USWNT and Canada taking place in Columbus, OH on Tuesday night. First, recaps of both US vs Japan and Canada vs Brazil, before previewing the Final (2:05). Next, the ladies welcome in Sandra Herrera to the show to discuss the most recent USWNT press conference call and what her takeaways were including injury updates and the love for Jaedyn Shaw, and also what Sandra's expectations are for the US vs Canada Final (13:03). Next, the ladies take a look at the notable...
2024-04-0844 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastW Gold Cup: USWNT overcome both Canada and the weather in PKs... up next Brazil in the Final! (Soccer 3/7/24)Alyssa Naeher saves 3 PKs and scores one as well in what will go down as one of the most memorable and unique USWNT tournament games ever. From torrential downpour and a flooded field to a stoppage time in extra time goal to send it to PKs, this match had it all. Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins and Sandra Herrera unpack all the action from the USWNT defeat of Canada to punch their ticket to the W Gold Cup Final on Sunday against Brazil.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to h...
2024-03-0756 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastCONCACAF W Gold Cup Preview | High expectations for USWNT | Group by group breakdown | Sandra Herrera's power rankings (Soccer 02/16)The A3 crew of Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West preview the upcoming CONCACAF W Gold Cup with kicks off this weekend with a pair of play-in matches. The expectations for the USWNT are extremely high and changes are abound with the injection of a lot of youth (1:13). The team break down Group A and take a deeper look at those who will face-off against the US including Mexico and Argentina (5:14). Then, it's a look at Group B and a discussion about who is going to step up for Brazil in Marta's absence (14:05). Next, Group C...
2024-02-1638 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT leaves a lot to be desired, Björkegren out at Racing Louisville, NWSL Awards discussion, Inaugural Women’s Nations League kicks off (Soccer 10/27)Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins discuss the latest news including the firing of Kim Björkegren from Racing Louisville and all NWSL Awards finalists (1:07). Then, the A3 team take a deep dive into the performance the USWNT displayed against Colombia yesterday. A game that resulted in more questions than answers (22:55). Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to give an update on the USWNT’s search for a new coach, who should be in the number nine position for US, and the current form of Colombia (32:04). And finally, the crew recap the UEFA Women’s Nations Leagu...
2023-10-2846 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastMegan Rapinoe’s Legacy | USWNT vs South Africa Recap | NWSL Free Agency (Soccer 9/25) Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins discuss the end of the Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe eras (1:05), notable NWSL free agents (3:53), and the injury casualties of the international break (7:57). Then, the crew recaps the USWNT’s 2-0 win over South Africa which saw another impressive Trinity Rodman performance (10:20). Sandra Herrera joins to report on the USWNT bidding farewell to two legends in back-to-back games, and what the future holds for the team under interim coach Twila Argo Kilgore (20:44). And Canada took the upper hand in the first leg of their CONCACAF Olympic Play-In against Jamaica while Mex...
2023-09-2540 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastTop USWNT players to watch in their fall friendlies | USWNT midfielder Savannah DeMelo Interview | Angel City's resurgence (Soccer 8/30)Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins talk about the latest with Megan Rapinoe about how her farewell tour in the NWSL is coming up. The USWNT announces a pair of friendlies vs Colombia in October, each analyst gives their pick for which player they want to see called into camp. USWNT and Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo joins to talk about her experience at the World Cup and how she sees herself developing in soccer. Sandra Herrera breaks down the Liga MX Femenil matches and why fans should be watching the Mexican league.
2023-08-3144 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastWorld Cup Semifinal Recap: England vs Spain final | USWNT legend Kristine Lilly Interview (Soccer 8/16)Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Aaron West recap the World Cup semifinals. England advances to their first-ever final beating Australia 3-1. USWNT legend Kristine Lilly joins the show to talk about her World Cup experience, the USWNT young prospects and the future of the USWNT. Watch Attacking Third for FREE, live Golazo Network every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pmET on Paramount+ or the CBS Sports App.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+” with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/Attacking Third is available for...
2023-08-1745 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSA vs Sweden Recap: USWNT take Sweden through overtime and to penalty kicks | Full USWNT World Cup Recap (Soccer 8/6)Sandra Herrera and Jordan Angeli recap the USA vs Sweden Round of 16 match. They discuss the StartingXI for both sides, what went right and what went wrong. Full recap.Watch Attacking Third for FREE, live Golazo Network every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pmET on Paramount+ or the CBS Sports App.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 p...
2023-08-0647 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastWorld Cup Heats Up: USWNT vs Portugal Preview | Nations secured their spot in Round of 16 | OL Reign Jess Fishlock Interview (Soccer 7/31) Poppy Miller is joined by Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins to discuss everything about women's soccer and break down the World Cup. They discuss the nations moving onto the Round of 16 including Norway and Switzerland. Plus, the incredible GOLAZO by Colombia's Linda Caicedo to give the nation their biggest win of 2-1 over Germany. Plus, the USWNT prepares to play in a do-or-die final group stage match vs Panama. The crew welcomes Welsh international and OL Reign midfielder Jess Fishlock to discuss the Challenge Cup and World Cup action.We are a...
2023-08-0144 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSA World Cup Recap: USWNT vs Netherlands: Why We Shouldn't Press the panic button yet (Soccer 7/26)Sandra Herrera, Lisa Carlin and Jordan Angeli recap the USWNT vs Netherlands match. It's the second group stage for both teams and determines the group rankings. They discuss what happened the first half and why the USA took 45 minutes to get started. They dissect why Vlatko only made one sub throughout the match. Plus, if this worries them about the future of this USA team during the World Cup. Full recap and analysis.We are a nominee for the "Best Female-Hosted Podcast" category in The People’s Choice podcast awards! VOTE FOR ATTACKING THIRD: http://podc...
2023-07-2738 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSA v Vietnam World Cup Recap: USWNT opens up World Cup play vs Vietnam | FULL USWNT RECAP (Soccer 7/22)The USA take on Vietnam in their first group stage match of the 2023 Women's World Cup. Sandra Herrera, Lisa Carlin and Jordan Angeli recap the USWNT vs Vietnam opening Group E match of the World Cup. They discuss the starting lineup, offense and defense with full breakdown analysis. Plus, they look ahead to the second group stage match for the Americans against the Dutch.We are a nominee for the "Best Female-Hosted Podcast" category in The People’s Choice podcast awards! VOTE FOR ATTACKING THIRD: http://podcastawards.com/app/signup/- Go to Podc...
2023-07-2243 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Expectations at the World Cup | Sam Kerr goal breakdown | Brandi Chastain interview (Soccer 7/17)Hosts Jenny Chiu, analysts Jordan Angeli, Darian Jenkins and Lisa Carlin talk about expectations for the USWNT heading into the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The crew welcomes 1999 USA World Cup legend Brandi Chastain to talk about the “big moments” in the tournament and the biggest hurdles this US side will have to tackle. Racing Louisville defender Abby Erceg discusses her team’s chances in the Challenge Cup and what it means for her home country New Zealand to be hosting the World Cup. They talk about Sam Kerr’s ability with the ball to naturally find the back of the net. P...
2023-07-1837 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastExclusive Interview: USWNT defender Naomi Girma preps for her first World Cup (Soccer 7/7)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Carlin welcome San Diego Wave and USWNT defender Naomi Girma to the show. Girma prepares for her first World Cup at just 23 years old and talks about everything from getting the call, telling her parents and packing. She admits the one thing she can NOT live without in Australia. Plus, she dives into how she's planning on taking a bigger leadership role with the US. Naomi has parterned with Rockin' Protein to get her strong, fit and ready to bring home a World Cup.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with...
2023-07-0716 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastNews & Notes: USWNT World Cup Media Day | Marta's 6th and final World Cup | Challenge Cup Preview (Soccer 6/28)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Carlin run through the latest news and notes from around the world of women's football. They NWSL Challenge Cup is back with 3 games during the midweek. Lisa and Sandra preview the three matches with picks and predictions. The World Cup previews continue with the latest World Cup news out of Brazil as the 6th World Cup appearance for the legend Marta will be her last. Plus, the USWNT has started their in-person preparations as the team landed in LA for their Media Day.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a...
2023-06-2851 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT World Cup Roster Drop Reaction: Notable Snubs. Who will be Captain, and More (Soccer 6.21)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Carlin react to the 23-player USA World Cup Roster. They discuss the biggest names included in the list, who's missing and how this affects the USA's chances of winning their third straight World Cup. Full episode.(3:30) - USWNT Roster(9:35) - Notable Snubs(29:58) - Who will step up as captain without Becky Saurbrunn?(41:48) - USWNT Alternates(47:00) - 14-first time playersWatch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/Attacking Third is available for f...
2023-06-2152 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT defender Becky Sauerbrunn to miss 2023 World Cup | NWSL Weekend Recap (Soccer 6/19)Sandra Herrera welcomes Lori Lindsey to the show to recap the full weekend of NWSL games. First, the duo reacts to late last week breaking news of USWNT captain and defender Becky Sauerbrunn will officially miss World Cup. How does this affect the USA team moving forward? They discuss the winners, losers, who's picking up points in the NWSL regular season and more. Full episode with 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 a...
2023-06-1948 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastNews & Notes: USWNT World Cup Stock Watch | Challenge Cup PreviewSandra Herrera welcomes Jordan Angeli to the show to talk about the midweek NWSL Challenge Cup match as only 2 teams take the pitch. They breakdown Gotham FC vs Orlando Pride giving picks and predictions. With the 2023 Women's World Cup set to kick off in just a few short weeks, Sandra and Jordan run through their USWNT Stock Watch discussing who's stock is up and who's has dropped. Full episode.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/Attacking Third is available for free o...
2023-06-0753 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT World Cup Roster Prediction: Who's on the plane and who's on the bubble | NWSL Challenge Cup Preview (Audio 5/30)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Jordan Angeli to the show to talk about the midweek NWSL Challenge Cup matches as six teams hit the pitch. They breakdown Chicago vs Louisville, San Diego vs OL Reign and Portland vs Angel City giving picks and predictions. With the 2023 Women's World Cup set to kick off in just a few short weeks, Sandra and Jordan run through their predicted USWNT Roster. They can't agree on all 23-players going to the World Cup and have good arguments for either side. They then discuss who their USWNT bubble players are, what they need...
2023-05-3059 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastNews & Notes: USWNT Stock Watch, which players are trending up | Sam Kerr helps Chelsea to the FA Women's Cup title | Challenge Cup Preview (Soccer 4/16)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around women’s football. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around women's football. Sevilla snaps Barcelona's 62-game winning streak before the Barca club lifts the La Liga trophy. Sam Kerr scores the game-winner for Emma Hayes' Chelsea Club winning the FA Cup in front of a history-breaking 77,399 fans. Plus, KC Current sets a new home record in their stadium leading to big things for the launch of their new stadium on the riverfront. Then they preview the midweek NWSL Challenge Cup ma...
2023-05-161h 01Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs Ireland Recap: Mallory Swanson out indefinitely | Julie Ertz returns for the USA (Soccer 4/10)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the first in a pair of friendlies for the USWNT against Ireland. The Irish welcome newest member of the team Shinead Farrley as the NWSL product makes her return to the field and enters the competition at the international level. They US see some new faces take the pitch in their 2-0 win over Ireland. Sandra and Lisa send well wishes to Mallory Swanson after she suffered a torn patella tendon in her left knee right before halftime. They give a full injury update on Swanson and when we could see her return...
2023-04-1055 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Preview: USA sets to face Ireland in a pair of friendlies in World Cup Preparation | Julie Ertz is back for the USA (Soccer 4/6)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the USWNT matches during the international break. The USA is set to play world cup debutant Ireland on April 8 and April 11 in a two series friendly. Lisa and Sandra break down what to expect from the Irish, their roster and how they plan to take the game to the Americans. Plus, they dive into which players need minutes for the USA and then which players will actually be awarded those minutes. They talk about projected starting lineup, score predictions, and more.#USWNT #uswntpreview #julieertz #usavire #ireland #womensworldcup #womensworldcuppreview...
2023-04-0651 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Roster Drop Reaction: Julie Ertz returns to the USWNT for the first time since July 2021 | The biggest names missingSandra Herrera and Lisa Roman react to the Untied States Women's National Team April roster drop. They discuss the most surprising names on the roster and how this group will prepare for the 2023 Women's World Cup. The roster features 26-players as the USA prepares for a pair of April friendlies against World Cup debutant Ireland. Sandra and Lisa talk about the usual suspects returning to the group, the most surprising names on the roster and the return of Julie Ertz!Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/
2023-03-2846 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT wins 4th SheBelieves Cup | USA vs Brazil Recap | Japan vs Canada recap (Soccer 2/22)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the 2023 SheBelieves Cup final match day. Japan bounces back after a USA loss on Sunday to defeat Canada 3-0 in a dominating performance (30:20). Then, the United States win their 4th SheBelieves Cup title with a 2-1 win over Brazil. Mallory Swanson scores the game-winning goal making it her 7th goal in 5 games. Alex Morgan opened the scoring of the night with her 14th since becoming a mom. Brazil nets a goal against the USWNT, the first conceded goal of 2023 (4:43). Sandra and Lisa talk about what this means for the USWNT just 5 months out...
2023-02-2351 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs Canada SheBelieves Cup Preview | Canada protests in equal pay fight | Japan vs Brazil Preview and Analysis (Soccer 2/15)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the USWNT vs Canada SheBelieves Cup match preview. They discuss the latest news in Canada Soccer regarding the women’s teams’ strike then return-to-play protest. Then they dive deep into the SheBelieves Cup previews. Up first, is Japan vs Brazil and we might see the return of Brazilian international superstar Marta after her 11-month ACL recovery. Then, the USA’s first competitive match of 2023 before the Women’s World Cup against Canada. Sandra and Lisa give a full preview, lineup prediction and more.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL game...
2023-02-1551 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast🚨 Alex Morgan Exclusive Interview: The USWNT forward talks about the team's World Cup preparation (Soccer 2/2)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome USWNT and San Diego Wave forward Alex Morgan to the show. Alex talks about her new commercial with Michelob ULTRA set to air during the Super Bowl, her golf hobbies and what other skills she's picked up this offseason. She talks about the San Diego Wave preseason, how it's already off to a better start than last year and her thoughts on the new Challenge Cup format. Plus, the USWNT sets to prepare for a SheBelieves Cup tournament in February just a few months out from the Women's World Cup. Before the sign...
2023-02-0212 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast🚨USWNT SheBelieves Cup Roster Drop: USWNT finds more consistency less than 6-months from Women's World Cup (Soccer 2/1)The USWNT has dropped their roster ahead of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman breakdown the roster discussing the biggest names missing, the newest names and so much more.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: ht...
2023-02-0139 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs New Zealand Recap: Lynn Williams Returns | Mallory Swanson makes Debut for USWNT (Soccer 1/18)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the first in a pair of friendlies for the United States Women’s National Team in New Zealand. Full recap, analysis and more.(5:28) -- USA starting lineups(9:14) -- What is happening with the USA midfield??(17:42) -- First Half Analysis(27:49) -- Second Half AnalysisWatch 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 els...
2023-01-1843 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs New Zealand Preview: 2023 World Cup Sneak Peak USWNT | USA Starting Lineups (Soccer 1/17)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the first in a pair of friendlies for the United States Women's National Team in New Zealand. This January Camp features 24-player roster for Vlatko Andonovski as the team traveled to New Zealand for the first time in preparation for the 2023 Women's World Cup. Lisa and Sandra give a full preview, lineup predictions, scoreline predictions, analysis and more.(04:10) -- What to know about the match(10:48) -- USA vs New Zealand History(22:50) -- USA Roster lineup predictions(41:05) -- USWNT midfield lineup(47:00) -- Will we...
2023-01-1750 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Roster Wishlist January Camp vs New Zealand: Players returning from injury | The biggest names left off the roster (Soccer 1/3)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through their ideal roster wishlist for the 2023 USWNT January Camp. The United States is heading to New Zealand for the first time ever in preparation for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. US head coach Vlatko Andonovski will set a roster to train and compete in 2 friendlies vs the Football Ferns (12:13). Who are the biggest names expected to return to the roster. Plus, which players will be staying at home. They also discuss how Fifa rejected the proposal for expanded roster sizes (4:26).Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a lin...
2023-01-0355 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Year in Review: The best of 2022 | The Biggest Milestones of 2022 | New Player Debuts (Soccer 12/22)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the year of 2022 for the US Women's National Team. They discuss the friendlies of the year, winning Concacaf W Championship over Canada, the historic CBA plus, they reflect on the Yates Investigation Results (3:21) as well as the devastating injuries that plagued the team (9:50). Throughout 2022, there were many milestones hit from Alex Morgan's 200th cap to Sophia Smith scoring a team-high 11 goals (40:31). US Soccer added 7 new players to the team this year, players like Trinity Rodman, Taylor Kornieck and 18-year old Alyssa Thompson earning their first caps (50:01). The full 2022 Year in Review of the...
2022-12-2254 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastExclusive Interview: Former USWNT Star Julie Foudy on the Sisterhood of the USWNT in her book "Pride of a Nation" (Soccer 11/25)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome former USWNT midfielder, 2x World Cup Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Julie Foudy to the show. Julie gives her take on the current World Cup and how the United States Men will fare especially against England. Plus, she discusses the 2023 Women's World Cup and how the United States Women stack up against their Group G. Then, Julie Foudy talks about her new book, The Pride of a Nation: A Celebration of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (An Official U.S. Soccer Book), writing it with Gwendolyn Oxenham, what it was like...
2022-11-2526 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastNWSL News & Notes: USWNT Star Ashlyn Harris Retires | NWSL Free Agency: What to expect | Chaos Trade List (Soccer 11/15)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest news and notes. Former USWNT star goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris announces her retirement from the game and her move to the Gotham FC front office. Also, the NWSL declares the NWSL Draft will return to Philadelphia and be in-person for the first time since 2019 on January 12, 2023. Sandra and Lisa breakdown the first NWSL Free Agency season, how it came to be, what it means, the rules and everything you need to know about it. Plus, they each create a Chaos List of free agency trades and discuss the most recent trade rumors.
2022-11-1546 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs Germany Recap: USA end 3-game losing streak with dominant 2-1 win over Germany (Soccer 11/13)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the second in a pair of friendlies for the United States vs Germany. After dropping the the first match 2-1, Vlatko’s squad looks to come back stronger against Germany. The USA goes down a goal early in the first half but the response was great. Goals from Sophia Smith and Mallory Pugh lift the USA to a victory to end 2022. Full recap and analysis.(04:46) — USWNT Starting XI Evaluations (12:35) — First Half vs Germany(24:18) — Second Half vs Germany(40:42) — Where was Trinity Rodman?(43:12) — Girma for MVPWat...
2022-11-1446 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSA vs Germany Preview: The #1 USWNT face #3 Germany in a pair of friendlies | USWNT starting lineup predictions | Germany's biggest threat | Preview and analysis (Soccer 11/9)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome former US International Lori Lindsey to preview the USA vs Germany friendly. The United States Women's National team will play a pair of friendlies vs the UEFA Women's Euro Runners Up Germany. The first match is Thursday, 11/10 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the second is Sunday, 11/13 in Harrison, NJ. The trio previews the match against Germany following the USWNT 2-game skid against England and Spain last month. They discuss where Germany will cause problems for the US, how the USA defensive shape needs to formate vs Germany and their predicted starting lineup. Full...
2022-11-0939 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastNews & Notes: USWNT Friendlies | NWSL Expansion Groups | NWSL Coaching Hires (Soccer 11/7)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around the world of women's soccer. Sandra and Lisa report on the NWSL Championship viewers numbers becoming the MOST-WATCHED NWSL match ever with over 915,000 viewers, up 71% from the 2021 Championship. They discuss the USWNT updates, traveling to New Zealand in January for a pair of friendlies, the US Soccer Safety Taskforce (12:14). Plus, the latest news in NWSL regarding two new expansion groups for 2024 and which NWSL Free Agents are on the move(26:19). Coaching hires, contract extensions and so much more (47:48).Watch USWNT, NWSL...
2022-11-0750 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastThe USWNT Roster: The biggest names called-up for the USWNT vs Germany | Injury Updates (Soccer 10/31)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman react to the most recent USWNT 24-player roster drop. Vlatko Andonovski has called up players ahead of the two US friendlies vs Germany next week. Full breakdown, response, reaction and more.(5:03) - Roster Drop(9:16) - New Names on the Roster(15:48) - Where is Mia Fishel?(25:49) - USWNT Injury Updates: Sam Mewis, Cat Macario, Lynn WilliamsWatch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google P...
2022-10-3134 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast🚨 2023 Women's World Cup Draw Reaction: The USWNT Placed in Group G with Netherlands and Vietnam | Which is the Group of Death (Soccer 10/22)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman react to the Women's World Cup Draw for the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand. The USWNT is drawn into Group G along with Netherlands, debutant Vietnam and the winner of Group A Playoff -- either Portugal, Thailand or Cameroon. Sandra and Lisa run through the entire draw, discussing the Group of Death, the easiest group, the 5 first-time countries and more. Plus, they do a deep dive into Group G with the USA. The USWNT will play Vietnam in the first-ever meeting between the nations in the opener on July 22 in New Zealand. Then...
2022-10-2237 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSA vs Spain Recap: The USWNT drop two straight friendlies in Europe against England and Spain (Soccer 10/11)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT second friendly vs Spain. The United States drops back to back matches for the first time in 5 years. While dealing with a lot of emotional stress this week following the Yates investigation results dropping as well as a number of player injuries, was this a top-notch performance from the USWNT? What does this mean for the roster, head coach Vlatko Andonovski and the USWNT moving forward. Full recap and analysis.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/h...
2022-10-1239 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastThe USWNT Hour: USA vs England Recap | USA vs Spain Preview | Yates Investigation Results (Soccer 10/10)Lisa Roman welcomes Sandra Herrera and two former US Internationals Lori Lindsey and Danielle Slaton to the USWNT Hour. They recap the United States vs England match and discuss the biggest areas of needed improvement within the team. Plus, they preview the second in the pair of friendlies vs Spain. Also, Danielle is the Chair of the new US Soccer committee of the Board of Directors to address report's recommendations going forward while Lori Lindsey is named alongside other former players on the leadership team.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to h...
2022-10-1054 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs England Preview: World Champions vs European Champions | The latest in the Yates Investigation Results (Soccer 10/6)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview one of the biggest US friendlies this year, the USWNT vs England. First, Sandra and Lisa run through the latest in the Sally Q. Yates Investigation results and what the individual NWSL clubs' statements have read. They discuss with Mallory Pugh and Alex Morgan missing, who will start in the front line. Plus, without Taylor Kornieck, Vlatko adding in Jaelin Howell. Full preview, picks and prediction.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/'Attacking Third' is available on Apple P...
2022-10-0637 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Roster Drop Reaction: Biggest Names Missing from the USA Roster for October Friendlies (Soccer 9/29) Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman react LIVE to the latest USWNT roster drop for the October friendlies vs England and Spain. They discuss the names USA Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski called up as well as the biggest names missing from the roster.Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL 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 At...
2022-09-2937 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastNews and Notes: Midweek NWSL Preview, Kansas City looks to go 14-games unbeaten | USWNT announces November Friendlies (Soccer 9/14)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news and notes around the world of soccer. They discuss the final USA friendlies of the 2022 before the World Cup year, USWNT against Germany in November. Plus, there are two mid-week NWSL matches. 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 Fi...
2022-09-1435 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastWeekend Recap: USWNT vs Nigeria recap and preview | North Carolina vs Gotham Recap | Copa Angelina (Soccer 9/6)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of matches. The USWNT played their first in a pair of friendlies vs Nigeria in Kansas City on Saturday. With a Sophia Smith brace and assist on Horan’s goal plus an Alex Morgan PK, the United States beat Nigeria 4-0. Sandra and Lisa recap the match and what they saw from the US and discuss what they want to see from the United States in their second match vs Nigeria.Plus, Lisa and Sandra recap the loan NWSL match between North Carolina Courage and Gotham FC, the Week-3 re...
2022-09-0634 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastNews & Notes: USWNT to face England | Christen Press inducted into Stanford HOF | NWSL Trades (Soccer 8/3)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news in women’s soccer around the globe. After the conclusion of the Women’s 2022 Euros, the Women’s World Cup of 2023 is the next major tournament on the horizon. Sandra and Lisa discuss the teams that have already qualified for the World Cup - including the US and Canada - and which teams still have to fight for a spot - England and Germany. This week US Soccer announced that the United States Women’s National Team would be traveling to Europe for a pair of friendlies in October in prepa...
2022-08-0341 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSA vs Costa Rica Recap: USWNT Advances to the Concacaf W Championship Finals (Soccer 7/14)Sandra Herrera is joined by former professional and Concacaf broadcaster Jordan Angeli to recap the Concacaf W Championship semifinal match as the USWNT defeated Costa Rica 3-0. They run through starting lineups and what they saw from the US and what to expect in Monday's final. Don't miss this full match recap and great analysis!If you support the show, please nominate Attacking for The People's Choice Podcast Awards in the “Best Female-Hosted” Category: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/Vote for Attacking Third in the 2022 World Soccer Talk Awardshttps://worldsoccertalk.com/best-podca...
2022-07-1533 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastConcacaf W Championship Semi Final Preview: USA vs Costa Rica | USWNT Lineup predictions (Soccer 7/13)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the Concacaf W Championship Semi Final match between the United States and Costa Rica. The USWNT leaves Group A as the champions, going 3-0 and scoring 9 total goals. They face the runner up in Group B, Costa Rica, a nation that defeated Panama and Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 and 4-0 respectively. Then lost to reigning Olympians Canada 2-0 in the final group stage. Shoutout to Jen "The Keeper" Cooper for these fun facts and stats! Full match preview, analysis and predictions.If you support the show, please nominate Attacking for The Pe...
2022-07-1359 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSA vs Mexico Recap: USWNT Advances to the Concacaf W Championship Semifinals (Soccer 7/11)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USA vs Mexico match in the last round of group stage for the Concacaf W Championship. News breaks right as the starting lineups drop that USWNT defender Emily Fox is out for the game due to Covid Protocol and forward Ashley Hatch will be out for the rest of the tournament with a back muscle strain. Portland Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey will take Hatch's place.Sandra and Lisa run through the game starting with the starting lineups and what surprised them the most. They discuss the player rotation from Vlatko's...
2022-07-1242 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSA vs Mexico Preview: Win or Go Home for Mexico | USWNT Pushing for 1st | Concacaf W Championship Preview I | USWNT Preview (Soccer 7/9)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the final group stage match for both the US and Mexico as the two powerhouses face each other. Everything is on the line for Mexico as they need to beat the US in order to have a shot at the 2023 Women's World Cup. Meanwhile, the USWNT clinched their 9th World Cup berth after matchday two in the Concacaf W Championship. Is Vlatko Andonovski looking ahead to the knockout round and the opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Olympics? They discuss what this means for Mexico, what to expect from Monica Vergara's side and more...
2022-07-0930 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT v Haiti Concacaf W Championship Preview | Weekend Preview: NWSL is back after the international break (Soccer 7/1)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend slate of domestic and international matches. The NWSL returns to action after the international break and the league trade window has opened. They discuss the biggest trades and moves across the league and what this means for the clubs (4:00). Then, Sandra and Lisa run through the weekend slate of NWSL matches. With league play resuming during World Cup Qualifiers, most clubs are without their stars who are away for international duty - over 40 players will be absent over the next few weeks. This is a chance for players in the NWSL...
2022-07-0151 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastThe USWNT Hour: Immediate reaction to the USWNT Roster for the Concacaf W Championship and World Cup Qualifiers (Soccer 6/13)Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey welcome Sandra Herrera to the show to discuss Vlatko Andonovski's 23-player roster for the Concacaf W Championships plus the three additional players called up for the June international window when the USA plays Colombia. They discuss their initial reactions to the roster and discuss how Megan Rapinoe was called into the camp over Christen Press. Lori gives her thoughts on why Rapinoe deserves to be called in. They discuss the most surprising names on the roster and how we could see these players making a difference. Then Sandra, Lori and Lisa look at the...
2022-06-131h 01Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastThe USWNT Hour: 23-Player Roster Wishlist | Catarina Macario Tears ACL (Soccer 6/6)Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey discuss the overall player performance of USWNT players this past week in the NWSL. USA and Champions League winner with Lyon Catarina Macario announces she tore her ACL. Lori and Lisa discuss how this affects the USWNT and the Concacaf W Championship, World Cup Qualifiers this summer. Plus, they list their 23-player wishlist prediction roster for the June FIFA window.'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, @S...
2022-06-0751 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast🚨 Exclusive Interview: UEFA Women's Champions League Champion Lindsey Horan | USWNT (Soccer 5/27)UEFA Women's Champions League Champion, former Portland Thorn, and USWNT midfielder Lindsey Horan joins the show. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman talk with Lindsey about winning the Champion's League and how it felt to defeat powerhouse Barcelona. Lindsey opens up about the emotions of that game, how she's dreamt of that accomplishment her whole life and how she celebrated after the win. Lindsey discusses playing for club and country alongside Catarina Macario and looks ahead to the USWNT camp in June and the Concacaf W Championships this summer.'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher...
2022-05-2717 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastThe USWNT Hour: Lori's World Cup Roster Picks TODAY | USA Legend Aly Wagner gives her forward roster picks (Soccer 5/23)Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey look back at the weekend to evaluate players' performances with their club teams. Cat Macario and Lindsey Horan with OL defeat Barcelona in the Women's Champions League Final. Plus, Alex Morgan and Christen Press both score game-winners for their NWSL teams. A handful of players see their first minutes in the NWSL after suffering injuries - goalkeeper Casey Murphy, forward Mallory Pugh and midfielder Andi Sullivan. Lori and Lisa answer your questions from The USWNT Hour fans including a conversation about the US front line - Mallory Pugh, Cat Macario, Alex Morgan, and Christen...
2022-05-2453 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast🚨 Exclusive Interview: USWNT and OL Reign Midfielder Rose Lavelle on the NWSL Season, the US Soccer CBA and more (Soccer 5/20)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...
2022-05-2018 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT, USMNT agree to Equal Pay CBA with US Soccer Federation: What this means for the World Cup (Soccer 5/18)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome for USWNT international Lori Lindsey to the show to discuss the historic agreement between the US Soccer Federation, US Women's National Team Players Association and US National Team Players Association on two separate historic collective bargaining agreements. This contract equalizes pay for the men and women across the different competition and playing areas through 2028.Read about the agreement by our own Sandra Herrera: https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/uswnt-usmnt-unions-agree-equal-pay-cbas-with-ussf-all-players-to-receive-shares-of-pooled-world-cup-money/'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you...
2022-05-1828 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastThe USWNT Hour with Lori Lindsey: Player Evaluation | Mailbag Segment: Answering listener's questions (Soccer 5/16)Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey discuss the USWNT players and their performance this weekend in the NWSL Regular Season. Have Alex Morgan and Christen Press done enough to get back on the National team? Then, they answer YOUR questions, submitted by listeners. Lisa and Lori discuss which players will be new call-ups for the June International Window, which veterans should return to the camp, and which striker will be the top goalscorer for the US in 2022. Plus, the biggest question regarding the Defensive Midfield Six position - who will play the six come World Cup Qualifying time? I...
2022-05-1752 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Hour: With United States Assistant Coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak (Soccer 5/2)Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey discuss the USWNT play this weekend in the opening weekend for NWSL Regular Season. Lori gives which players have impressed her the most and who she still wants a little more from. In the second half of the show, former USWNT defender and current United States assistant coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak joins the show. Tiffany and Lori take a trip down memory lane and recount stories of playing for the United States, WUSA, living together, plus the current roster of national team players.'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher...
2022-05-0256 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Hour: Evaluating Player Progression, Bubble Players and Who Dominates the Six (Soccer 4/18)Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey sit down for a full hour of USWNT talk. After the international break, USWNT players return to their clubs to continue to be impact players. Some of the players are continuing to perform at the highest levels - Trinity Rodman and Ashley Sanchez with Washington Spirit. Others are failing to impress at the club level. Which players are on the bubble of making the US World Cup Qualifying Roster? Which players need to step up their game with their club teams. And arguably the most important question for the USWNT - Who can dominate...
2022-04-1859 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Hour: Wishlist Starting XI for the USA vs Uzbekistan | GK Discussion with Jill Loyden (Soccer 4/4)Lisa Roman and former USWNT midfielder Lori Lindsey welcome former USWNT goalkeeper Jill Loyden to the USWNT Hour! The gang previews the upcoming April friendlies vs Uzbekistan. They each give their wishlist starting lineups, then discuss the top three things we need to learn from the team. Then, they dive into Jill's goalkeeper expertise to discuss the three keepers on the roster, two of whom are searching for their first cap.'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team o...
2022-04-0459 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Roster Drop: Initial reactions, biggest names missing, center back questions | NWSL mid-week match Preview (Soccer 3/30)Vlatko Andonovski has dropped his USWNT roster for the April window. Sandra Herrera is joined by former USWNT midfielder Lori Lindsey to discuss the roster. They chat about their initial reactions to the players named on the roster and touch on the biggest names missing. Plus, they look at the most surprising additions to the USWNT roster and how Andonovski will fill the center back holes without Becky Sauerbrunn and Tierna Davidson.In the second half of the episode, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the mid-week NWSL Challenge Cup matches. First, they discuss the latest injury...
2022-03-301h 01Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastThe USWNT Hour with Lori Lindsey: Veterans vs Younger Roster | The BEST National Team players in the NWSL Challenge Cup (Soccer 3/28)Lisa Roman and former USWNT midfielder Lori Lindsey start a new segment with Attacking Third to discuss all things about the United States Women's National Team. First, they do a Q & A Lori - when she played, her position, how she is a color analyst for NWSL, etc (4:06). Then they discuss the evolution of generations in the USWNT, balancing the veterans vs the younger generation of USWNT players (10:31). Then, Lori and Lisa discuss the national team players standing out in the NWSL Challenge Cup right now for 2022 (34:58).'Attacking Third' is available...
2022-03-2955 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastTitle IX Tuesdays: USWNT midfielder Sam Mewis on the importance of Title IX and who influenced her as a young soccer player (3/1)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman roll out the first episode of their Title IX Tuesday Series. This June celebrates the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX - a federal civil rights law passed in 1972 prohibiting sex-based discrimination in any school or other educational program that receives funding from the federal government. Sandra and Lisa welcome USWNT midfielder Sam Mewis to the show to discuss Title IX, how it impacted Sam and what the future of the sport will look like in the next 50 years. Sam discusses her experience playing NCAA Division I soccer, the NWSL’s very fi...
2022-03-0126 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastSheBelieves Cup Recap: USWNT wins third straight SheBelieves Cup with impressive 3-0 win over Iceland (Soccer 2/23)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the SheBelieves Cup tournament following the final match between USWNT and Iceland (3:06). A brace in the first half from 22-year-old Catarina Macario for the USWNT and then a brace in the second half from Mallory Pugh while Kristie Mewis subbed on in the 85' minute to make it 5-0. This impressive win marks the fifth SheBelieves Cup title and third straight tournament win for the USWNT.'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third t...
2022-02-2433 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast🚨 USWNT and U.S. Soccer agree to $24M settlement in equal pay lawsuit | Exclusive Interview with USSF President and Aly Wagner (Soccer 2/22)After six years of fighting for equal pay, the U.S. Soccer Federation and the USWNT have agreed to a $24 million settlement in the equal pay lawsuit (1:44). Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the timeline dating back to 2016 when Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd and more first raised the question of equal pay to the USSF. In 2019 this lawsuit was officially brought to the courts and has been a long fight for both the USWNT players as well as the U.S. Soccer Federation, creating a hostile relationship between employee and employer. The $24M settlement is contingent on the ratification...
2022-02-2229 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT SheBelieves Cup Recap: USA bounces back with big victory over New Zealand | Ashley Hatch and Mallory Pugh Goals (Soccer 2/20)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT vs New Zealand, the second of three matches in the SheBelieves Cup. They discuss the difference in starting lineups from Thursday's match vs the Czech Republic and Sunday's vs New Zealand. The USA ended the first half up 3-0 over the Kiwis, yet didn't find the back of the net (14:46). All three goals came from New Zealand own goals, forced by great offensive pressure from the US. The second half saw goals from Ashley Hatch and Mallory Pugh, Hatch being the first to score a USWNT goal in 2022.'Attacking...
2022-02-2133 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT SheBelieves Cup Preview: Lynn Williams Exclusive Interview and USWNT roster changes ahead of first match of 2022 (Soccer 2/15)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the USWNT SheBelieves Cup set to kick off on Thursday, February 17. The United States welcomes the Czech Republic, Iceland and New Zealand to California and Texas for the first matches of 2022 for America (9:53). Sandra and Lisa discuss the latest roster changes for the Cup by head coach Vlatko Andinovski adding forward Trinity Rodman and midfielder Jealin Howell (3:54). Plus, they pick their favorites to get a start in the three matches (19:00). The second half of the interview, Sandra and Lisa are joined by USWNT forward Lynn Williams and CBS Sports HQ host Poppy Miller...
2022-02-1540 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT 2022 January Camp Roster: Vlatko Andonovski Brings in Young Talent for Camp | The biggest names left off the list (Soccer 1/14)The United States women’s national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski named his 26-person roster ahead of the legendary January Camp (2:38). Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the original 25-player roster, the amendments made removing a player due to injury and then adding two more NWSL stars to a final number of 26 players (3:48). They discuss the biggest names that are absent from the list, such as Alex Morgan and Julie Ertz (15:47). Plus, they discuss the most notable call-ups, like new 2022 draftee’s Naomi Girma and Jealin Howell as well as NWSL Rookie of the Year Trinity Rodman (24:11). This roster drop...
2022-01-1435 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastMailbag Episode: The Future Stars of the USWNT | Chicago Red Stars Insider Info | California Expansion Team Rosters (Soccer 1/3)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman start the new year with a Mailbag Episode! They answer all of the questions from YOU - listeners and watches of Attacking Third. They address the future stars of the USWNT from the current college players to those recently drafted. Sandra also addresses insider info about the Chicago Red Stars - trades, injury reports, future of the team, etc. Plus, they discuss how abuse is handled in the NWSL and the newest expansion club's rosters from San Diego Wave and Angel City FC.If you have a question for Sandra and Lisa...
2022-01-0334 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Year in Review: The Top Three U.S. National Team Moments of 2021 (Soccer 12/29)As we prepare for 2022 and the New Year, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman reflect on 2021 and the USWNT. They discuss the top 3 moments for the USWNT in 2021 from the Tokyo Olympics to Carli Lloyd's retirement to the newest wave of young talent coming into the senior national team.'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_, @LRoman32Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthirdY...
2021-12-2932 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs Australia Preview: Match preview, analysis and predictions | USWNT Starting lineup wishlist (Soccer 11/26) Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the USWNT match vs Australia set for November 27 and 30. This is the first time the United States have traveled to Australia since 2000. The two sides met twice during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, first in the Group Stages drawing 0-0, then in the Bronze Medal match in which the U.S. beat The Matildas 4-3 for a spot on the podium. Match predictions, analysis and starting lineup wishlists.Saturday, November 27 at 3pm local time, Friday November 26 at 11pm ET on FS2Tuesday, November 30 at 8:05pm local, 4:05pm ET on ESPN
2021-11-2633 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastNews & Notes: USWNT Roster Announced | Portland Thorns new head coach Rhian Wilkinson | Mailbag Segment (Soccer 11/10)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news in the world of soccer around the NWSL, the USWNT, and more. Vlatko Andinovski has announced his USWNT roster ahead of the final 2021 friendlies in Australia. The 22-woman roster includes 21 players from NWSL clubs and features a much different, younger group of players. Could this be the future USA World Cup team? CBS Sports has announced a multi-year deal to become the exclusive US and English-language rights holder of Barclay’s FA Women’s Super League, the top women’s soccer league in Europe. Coverage will start in 2022 through the 20...
2021-11-1049 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastAn Emotional Farewell for Carli Lloyd with the USA | USWNT vs South Korea Recap (Soccer 10/26)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT vs South Korea match, the USA wins 6-0. Goals come from Lindsey Horan, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Rose Lavelle, Lynn Williams and an own goal from Korea. It's an emotional night for Carli Lloyd, teammates, fans and the soccer community as the legend hangs up her USA cleats. Plus, they look at the future of the USWNT. Match recap and analysis.'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: @A...
2021-10-2741 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Preview vs South Korea | NWSL Gotham FC vs Kansas City Recap (Soccer 10/25)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the only NWSL match of the weekend between Gotham FC and Kansas City. Gotham are still looking to clinch a playoff spot ahead of the postseason. Then, they preview the second friendly vs South Korea for the USWNT. Sandra and Lisa give their wishlist starting lineups for the United States. Plus, it's Carli Lloyd's final game in a USA kit. Predictions, analysis and more.Gotham vs Kansas City Recap - 2:14USWNT Preview vs South Korea -'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...
2021-10-2533 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT vs South Korea Match Preview | NWSL Gotham vs Kansas City Preview (Soccer 10/20)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the USWNT match vs Korea Republic on Thursday. Meghan Rapinoe is back from injury and will play with the United States. Mallory Pugh, Andi Sullivan and Sophia Smith return to the roster after their September matches vs Paraguay. And Carli Lloyd faces her final two matches in a US kit. The NWSL Regular Season is winding down, Gotham FC takes on Kansas City NWSL at Legends Field. During the international window, both squads will be missing key players - Carli Lloyd and Kailen Sheridan for Gotham and Katie Bowen and AD Franch for...
2021-10-2030 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastUSWNT Roster | NWSL Expansion Draft | NWSL Preview: Top of the Table Clash Portland Thorns vs North Carolina Courage (Soccer 9/10)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman round up the never-ending news cycle in the NWSL. With the NWSL Expansion Draft rules announced, Sandra and Lisa breakdown what you need to know, the rules Angel City and San Diego are given and how teams can find loopholes. Plus, Vlatko Andonivoski announces his USWNT camp roster for the September series vs Portugal and leaves off big names like Megan Rapinoe and Christen Press. Finally, the weekend of NWSL matches ahead has first place Portland Thorns vs second-place North Carolina Courage. Sandra and Lisa give game predictions and analysis.NWSL Expansion...
2021-09-1039 minAttacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast2021 Tokyo Olympics: USWNT Bronze Medal Win vs Australia Recap (Soccer 8/5)Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome former USWNT star Lori Lindsey to recap the 4-3 United States Bronze Medal victory over Australia. Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd each score a brace in the final game to seal a spot on the podium for team USA. Plus, they discuss the future of the USWNT.'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_, @LRoman32Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.y...
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