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In this episode: The joys of frose NWSL Challenge Cup is back! Orlando Pride are out but what does that mean for the league and the tournament? Our reactions to the 2023 Women's World Cup hosting announcement, as well as discussing attitudes towards Colombia and Latin America A new NWSL trophy? What we're most excited about for 2023 Party cruise 2023? (Note: cruise ship capacity is way over 800) NWSL SGs are doing something really cool to fundraise for the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake during the Challenge Cup: https://www.prideraiser.org/2020-acts/

In this episode: 0:00 we are just 2 cultured fans looking for sponsors 6:53 Steph wrote a Bend It Like Beckham article and Gurinder Chadha liked it 12:08 We outline our Bend It Like Beckham modern sequel treatment 16:32 Crystal Dunn and chickens 24:27 The implications of Grant Wahl's firing from Sports Illustrated 30:01 Dell Loy Hansen and Utah don't seem to be supporting employees or treating customers very well 39:44 Strippers are tipped workers, and tipped workers need help right now 43:21 USSF is arbitration with USMNT over licensing names https://theathletic.com/1737141/2020/04/10/u-s-soccer-mens-players-association-in-arbitration-over-jersey-license-fees/

In this episode: NWSL has officially delayed the 2020 season What if we just made everyone jump into play with no preseason We brainstorm solutions for a delayed season Gab has a radical idea that completely does away with the normal schedule What does a star on your crest really ~mean~ Gab is also going to start playing FIFA on XBox

In this episode: We're in voluntary self isolation! How will COVID-19 affect NWSL How should NWSL deal with a delayed season Suggestions for making up games Carlos Cordeiro resigned but problems at USSF probably go much deeper NWSL x Subaru = dream sponsorship? Your isolation dream bar USWNT solidarity is working And more!

In this episode: The USWNT vs USSF lawsuit - does it really matter if USSF ruins its own optics? NWSL has a new commissioner! - what partnerships should the league pursue and how soon can they be friends with the WNBA? Why we would be open to becoming sellouts A few thoughts on the upcoming NWSL season US candy is trash compared to other countries

In this episode: Vlatko Andonovski is apparently the most overprepared coach ever NWSL championship feelings Optimism for the future of the league NWSL head coach openings How will the USWNT roster pool change/potential Olympic roster cuts NWSL Best XI desciussion Financial changes to the league The USWNT lawsuit continues to move And more!

In this episode: The USWNT and USSF's latest lawsuit skirmish over class certification Who will be the next USWNT coach? USSF may be pulling out of NWSL soon NWSL semifinals/poor last place Orlando Phil Neville keeps opening his mouth when maybe he shouldn't Jill Ellis is stepping down and we have several neutral statements about it Don't jump fences and run onto the field - just don't

In this episode: The USWNT pay dispute with USSF FIFA is expanding the women's World Cup from 24 to 32 teams NWSL wants to expand to Louisville? A detour into our Lists (you know, your *list*) Kate Markgraf is the new USWNT GM

A special episode coming to you from the streets of Lyon looking back at the tournament and previewing the final game between the United States and the Netherlands!

In this episode: The USWNT get a bonus for beating top 4 ranked teams *and* Canada When will Christine Sinclair break the goal scoring record A sleep habits interlude NWSL week 1 in review Tono Novo out - by why now Why is NWSL bad at transitioning their personnel North Carolina and the underdog effect Score predictions And some bad French accents

In this episode: The USWNT gender discrimination lawsuit against USSF and how it's given us another peek at the team's leadership The US has new uniforms but is USSF actually selling them? Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris are engaged, also queer athletes are just living their lives now and that's very cool Women's World Cup bidding, the countries that have expressed interest, and who we want in 2023 Quick hits on the growth of the international game

In this episode: The Reign are moving to Tacoma and we both think that's good! Madison Tiernan has thoughts about the Julia Ashley move and we have thoughts about her thoughts. Steph Labbé does not have good things to say about Jim Gabarra. If you'd like to skip over our too long and overly elaborate L Word discussion that's from 48:30 to 57:42 Please support Daryl Grove in his fight against colon cancer if you can! Link below. Links from this episode: https://olympic.ca/2019/01/28/labbe-a-story-of-depression-a-bronze-medal-and-the-power-of-resilience/ https://www.njgop.org/2019/01/25/sky-blue-fc-conflicts/ https://www.reignfc.com/blog/letter https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-0406220247jun22-story.html https://www.gofundme.com/team-daryl-grove

In this episode: Our reactions to the 2019 NWSL college draft So you hired an underqualified pro woso coach What's up with Sky Blue after that draft??? Should the draft change format? Women's World Cup info from USC 2019 And of us actually drank something!

In this episode: Houston has a new coach, but is this just another example of an underqualified man getting an opportunity that women don't get? FC Barcelona and NWSL expansion - Barca as the new LA NWSL team? Reacting to the Women's World Cup draw and worst case scenarios for the USWNT in knockouts Reader questions! Plus some very bad French accents

In this episode: FIFA doubled Women's World Cup prize money and still managed to f that up USA friendly previews - to Colaprico or not to Colaprico? How to significantly increase the USWNT player pool V O T E Australia is officially bidding for the WWC A brief W-League interlude Viewer questions We are emotional turtles

In this episode: World Cup qualifiers happened! A brief interlude to talk about living in a capitalist dystopia The USA - Canada final showdown Jamaica and Panama, wow! What next for Yenith Bailey? Analyzing the US performance Player celebrations, including Mal Pugh with the lone gatorade Kim Little's leg is broken :( :( :( NWSL offseason means time for gossip and rumors - roster expansion - Barcelona might join the league? And where? - is anything going on with Sky Blue - a coach shuffle is coming Links mentioned: https://www.fmfstateofmind.com/2018/10/10/17962700/en-luto-mexico-fails-to-qualify-for-2019-womens-world-cup

Note: turn your volume up! We talk the 2018 NWSL championship game, our highs and lows of the season, theories on how the offseason will go, and hopes for future finals. We end one chapter on a certain pride-number-avoider, and generally get out our feelings on another season.

A quick hit from us after watching North Carolina earn a spot in the 2018 NWSL final: NC vs Chicago recap A massive hot dog conspiracy How we think the NWSL final might play out Activities info for anyone visiting Portland for the final!

In this episode: USA vs Chile friendlies and some injuries to key players NWSL refereeing - how does it work? VAR at the Women's World Cup? Concacaf qualifiers are set It's the last week of NWSL regular season Score predictions

In this episode: Playing in bad air quality raises continued questions about who's in charge at NWSL and how players can advocate for themselves An open letter to Julie Foudy re: Jaelene Hinkle NWSL recap and score predictions Chris Canetti admits the Dash got the short end of the staffing stick Links from this episode: https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/08/15/why-nwsl-needs-houston-dash-orlando-success-mls-expansion-utah-royals-portland-thorns-model/

In this episode: NWSL week 18 roundup Carli Lloyd's miraculous hand Christen Press and disgruntled Dash fans Don't forget Houston employs noted bigot Eddie Robinson Tournament of Nations 2018 roundup U20WWC - USA loses to Japan 1-0 NWSL score predictions

In this episode: Shout out to Cloud 9 for their Mad Max caravan to Tournament of Nations NWSL week 18 in review It's the final NWSL playoff stretch Tournament of Nations Australia could fight the USA for #1 Carli Lloyd: in or out? National team vs club attendance NWSL score predictions Links we mentioned: https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/07/26/insider-uswnt-players-concerned-jill-ellis-firing-jaelene-hinkle-call https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2018/7/30/17630322/notable-quotables-uswnt-players-react-usa-australia-tournament-nations

In this episode: NWSL week 16 recap Sky Blue FC is a hot mess USWNT Tournament of Nations roster Our reactions to the Jaelene Hinkle call-up and the disappointment from allies who aren't listening NWSL score predictions And the best Cookie Monster impression in woso

In this episode: NWSL week 15 recap The NWSL disciplinary committee and the Matheson challenge on Purce Sam Kerr speaks out on Sky Blue FC Supporters groups and their relationships to front offices NWSL is looking for more independence from USSF via USL? The emergency goalkeeper game And more!

In this episode: NWSL week 14 recap What exactly are they feeding the NC Courage The NWSL disciplinary committee strikes again! Score predictions for this weekend And more!

A short episode this week, but just as tasty! NWSL week 13 recap Score predictions - can anyone pump the brakes on NC this week? Football Ferns are in full rebellion against their coach and FA and we support them

In this episode: Morgan Brian and Christen Press are back! How about that 3-team trade though NWSL midtable is chaos NWSL games moving to ESPNews We'd love to explore woso SG culture worldwide NWSL week 12 recap Heather O'Reilly to NC??? Score predictions And more!

In this episode: Will Crnogorcevich stay in Portland's lineup? Washington is still kind of a mess Houston couldn't get the full 3 over NC Rose Lavelle got added to the USWNT roster and it's causing some feelings What's going to happen with Morgan Brian and Christen Press? Our thoughts on the situation with Hinkle and the statements from various NC Courage personnel Score predictions Links: https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2018/6/2/17418662/nc-courage-supporters-react-to-jaelene-hinkles-700-club-interview Donate to the LGBT Center of Raleigh: https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=42202

This week: NWSL week 9 recap Has Sky Blue really been unlucky? Houston on the rise - or is it New rivalry might be developing in the league and that's good Kristie Mewis has an ACL injury USWNT roster for China friendlies in June Score predictions

In this episode: NWSL week 8 recap Did you know Ellie Carpenter is the youngest scorer in NWSL now? Rose Lavelle might be back, and we made a bet about it How to fix Sky Blue FC The transfer window is open for any imPressive players thinking about returning to NWSL How should expansion happen? Score predictions

In this episode: Week 7 recap Why are the Thorns struggling to score? Houston might not be that bad after all (on the pitch) Washington might not be that bad either Sky Blue has potential Our thoughts on Houston's Eddie Robinson hire Score predictions

In this episode: NWSL week 5 in review What's going wrong at Houston? Will Andi Sullivan make good on her potential? Julie Ertz is back but can Chicago adjust to having her and Sam Kerr Amy Rodriguez went full Amy Rodriguez against Portland What is American women's soccer SG culture like now, and is it prepared to grow and change over the next several years? Score predictions for week 6!

In this episode: A big recap of the SIX games from the previous weekend, including Dash roster issues, the return of Tobin Heath, and the trials of Sucky Bauerstrom. We float some hypotheticals for dealing with low attendance issues, including joint season tickets. Score predictions for next week!

In this episode: all NWSL all the time. Utah's home opener, including that anthem furt, A-Rod is back, the context around the "mom" narrative used for a lot of female athletes, can Washington mature into a contender, Crystal Dunn continues to be a boss, late winter crashed the SBFC home opener, Lindsey Horan could be the 10 Portland needs, and score predictions for the rest of the games this week.

In this episode: NWSL week 2 recap - Mark Parsons suspended, CRS making money, could Kristie Mewis play her way back into the WNT, can Crystal Dunn catch a break USA vs Mexico recap - does Jill actually know what she's doing with that defense? Where. Is. The. Boston. Breakers. Ticket. Money? Week 3 score predictions The actual Mark Parsons Grass Incident: https://twitter.com/PSRAofficials/status/984165006202765312

In this episode: NWSL opening weekend breakdown, including Dunn's domination and Pinoe's perfection Referee, what what what are you doing Christen Press returns to Sweden Score predictions for week 2 which are definitely based on data and not gut feelings!

In this episode: We're back and so is NWSL! SheBelieves 2017 roundup Christen Press got traded to Houston. Christen Press does not want to play for Houston. FIFA's latest dumb idea about the women's game Score predictions for NWSL opening weekend Stunningly premature predictions for playoff contenders and last place And more!

In this episode: The Boston Breakers have folded and one of us has lots of thoughts That dispersal draft The NWSL schedule and why it usually comes out late Hope Solo vs. Julie Fody USSF is having a presidential election, haven't you heard NWSL trades https://www.bostonscores.org/

In this episode: John Herdman is going to coach WHO? We discuss all the ramifications of this move, speculate on why it happened now and what this could mean for the future of coaching men and women at the international level. Also, we start to think about the 2018 NWSL season.

Our end-of-2017 episode features questions from our listeners! We discuss: Will Utah fans show up en masse? Laura Harvey and the Kelley O'Hara trade Who will emerge as the #1 USWNT GK if it's not Harris/Naeher? Youth development and its costs Will we get a new NWSL commissioner? What happens to Sydney Leroux now? Why the United States isn't the #1 favorite for the World Cup Will more young players skip college to go pro?

Shorter episode this time! We talk Hope Solo running for US Soccer president and how we think she might do if she wins. Also, welcome to NWSL Utah Royals.

In this episode: Gab finally expresses her feelings on the NWSL final Lessons we learned from finals attendance Lifetime has to be better about its NWSL schedule FIFA Best awards The FA is dumb and Eni Aluko made them look even dumber Omg Vlatko Andonovski to Seattle, Laura Harvey to USSF USA vs Canada friendlies preview Links we referenced: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/official-documents/index.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/11/03/lucy-bronze-dont-have-problem-eni-cant-get-everyone-work/ https://public.tableau.com/profile/nikita.taparia#!/vizhome/FIFAWomenWorldPlayeroftheYear/FIFAVotingDistributionForFemaleWorldPlayeroftheYear?publish=yes https://www.oz.com/ www.johnherdmanthirstwatch.com

Our predictions for the 2017 NWSL final between Portland and NC, featuring our unfiltered thoughts from outside Big Daddy's Roadhouse karaoke bar.

In this episode: Catching up with NWSL standings and the ways the playoff race is shaping up Mark Sampson got FIRED https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/sep/20/mark-sampson-leave-england-womens-manager Would Laura Harvey ever leave Seattle to coach England? Argentina's WNT is standing up to their federation The USWNT is mad at USSF over turf...again Does NWSL actually have anyone trying to make money Some championship announcements: How to book a hotel room in a reserved block for NWSL fans: http://rosecityriveters.org/orlando-travelaccommodations/ Day of women's soccer convention: http://keepernotes.com/wosoco/

In this episode: NWSL week 17 in recap Just how do teams submit attendance numbers? Sam Kerr: human? FIFA Best nominees are out NWSL standings - who looks likely to make playoffs and who's getting eliminated Eniola Aluka has accused Lionesses coach Mark Sampson of making racist comments NWSL score predictions

In this episode, special guest host Ann Odong drops some serious knowledge on the 2017 Euros and the Tournament of Nations Also: should we trust Jill Ellis' process, NWSL week 16 results, what Maddy Evans' retirement says about the state of the league, score predictions, and more.

In this episode: NWSL week 13 in review Euro 2017 is happening and there have been some interesting, frustrating results USWNT Tournament of Nations roster reaction NWSL week 14 score predictions

In this episode: NWSL week 12 in review FCKC should embrace Shea Groom as their McCall Zerboni Meghan Klingenberg needed to vent Sam Kerr is wild and that's awesome But also NWSL needs more money to keep Sam Kerrs in the league Euro 2017 soon! Week 13 score predictions

In this episode: NWSL week 11 in review Is Seattle/Portland really a rivalry? Score predictions for week 12 And more!

In this episode: NWSL midweek roundup Christine Sinclair got an award from Canada Why aren't there more women in high level coaching? The United States is playing Canada twice! Score predictions for this weekend