EP 78 - USAsh: National Sanchez

Back from the international break with a win to talk about, and a bittersweet goodbye. We say farewell to Olivia Wingate, a favorite of ours since day one of this podcast, as she heads to Gotham FC. We'll miss you, Liv, and wish you all the success in the world (except, you know, when you're playing against the Courage). On the field, the Courage topped Seattle 1-0 on Gianna Paul's first professional goal, with Kailen Sheridan notching her 50th career clean sheet and Natalie Jacobs returning for the first time since August 16. Korey and Jake also cover Ashley Sanchez's September Player of the Month honor and her first international goal since 2022 in the USWNT's draw with Spain, Evelyn Ijeh's Sports Illustrated August player of the month nod, the signing of Ella Hase, and where the playoff race stands. A fun show as always, check it out! Courage Corner Links: Courage Footy - Three early deficits, one point back, Seattle up next: https://charlottefooty.substack.com/p/courage-footy-three-early-deficits Courage Footy - Everything the Courage Said After Defeating Seattle 1-0 on Friday: https://charlottefooty.substack.com/p/everything-the-courage-said-after Bill Nottingham - Life in the fine margins: https://splat.cc/posts/fine-margins/ Bill Nottingham - Ella Hase comes (back) to North Carolina: https://splat.cc/posts/ella-hase/ Sandra Herrera - How Ashley Sanchez found the joy in soccer again, thrived in a new position and got back into USWNT picture: https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/ashley-sanchez-uswnt-return-camp-nwsl-nc-courage-2026/ Abigail Segel - ‘A lot of people counted me out’: Ashley Sanchez on goal records, grit and potential USWNT return: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/ashley-sanchez-interview-nwsl-record-uswnt-callup