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NWSL This Week Podcast
by Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich
A new weekly podcast covering the National Women's Soccer League hosted by Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich. nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episodes
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Episode 107: The Chicago Stars have woken up
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Episode 106: Courage take 8th, Current score a handful, and Savannah DeMelo is back!
This week, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss the Reign’s pivotal victory over the Courage, the Current scoring 5 unanswered against a toothless Bay side, and the long-awaited return of Savannah DeMelo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access…
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Special Episode: Atlanta City FC’s branding
On this special episide, Dan speaks to Atlanta City FC’s Chief Business Officer, Deandra Duggans about the club’s new crest and branding and about what lies ahead of the NWSL’s 17th club. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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Episode 105: Fishlock carries Reign, Angel City still rolling, and 20 for Sanchez
This week, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss streaking Angel City, Jess Fishlock edging Christine Sinclair — and gets compared to Megan Rapinoe — and Ashley Sanchez sets a record but her team falls out of the Top 8. Plus — Atlanta City FC! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
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Episode 104: Angel City soars, Vlatko returns
This week, Dan and Michael discuss the best week in Angel City history, Vlatko Andonovski taking charge of the soccer operations in Chicago, plus the Summit are still in the mix ahead of their weekend trip to Kansas City. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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Episode 103: Gautrat & Kilgore out in Houston in the latest coaching upheaval and the top teams struggle with the bottom
They say any team can win the NWSL in any given week and this week proves it. Portland has to settle for a 1-1 draw against last place Chicago, Boston topples Washington 3-0, and Kansas City has to fight back to earn a 2-2 draw against Orlando. Coaching upheavals continue with Gautrat and Kilgore...
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Episode 102: Shield race tightens, Stars sink again, Vlatko is a free agent
This week, the Spirit break their Portland jinx to close in on Gotham in the Shield race, the Stars concede 6 (yes, again!), 3 of them to boot leader Ashley Sanchez, and Vlatko Andonovski parts ways with the KC Current. And the Royals acquire Jameese Joseph for the stretch run. This is a public...
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Episode 101: Seb Hines is OUT at Orlando, plus all this week’s action
Shocking news out of Orlando this Monday: Seb Hines has been fired from the Pride. We discuss this and all results of the week! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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Episode 100: San Diego Tops Utah, Orlando Stuns Washington, and Chicago Surges Back to Life to End Louisville’s Streak
Happy 100th episode, everybody! It was an exciting week of games with some upsets and some very tight score lines. San Diego kept their win streak against Utah alive in one of their best performances of the season; Orlando triumphed over a tepid Washington, and Chicago scored a surprising three...
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Episode 99: Gotham Extends Their Lead; Houston Dashes Past the Courage; And Is the Hottest Team In the League Racing Louisville?
This week in the NWSL, Gotham extended their lead for the Shield with their chippy win over Kansas City; Utah eke out a win despite a strong showing from Bay; Houston fight until the last minute to topple the Courage; and Racing Louisville earns their third consecutive win. We also saw some huge...
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Extra, Extra! Last-place Stars make coaching change, sack Martin Sjogren after 18 games
In this special midweek podcast, Dan and Michael go deep on the latest change in Chicago — the firing of Martin Sjogren after 18 games (13 of which saw the Stars fail to score). And what in the world is an interim director of coaching? They also briefly touch on the season-ending injury to Thorns...
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Episode 98: Fast starts, frantic finishes, and a Super Bowl invasion
This week, Dan and Michael discuss two of the quickest starts in NWSL history and the wild finishes that ensued. Plus Gotham get some breathing room at the top, Mia Fishel is alive and well, and the 2027 opener will be part of Super Bowl week! This is a public episode. If you would like to…
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Episode 97: Wild weekend sees wild changes on the table, keeper assists, and more
The gang’s all here this week to discuss a wild weekend that saw Jess Fishlock fire the Reign to the brink of playoff position while the Pride tumbled to 10th. Elsewhere the Royals ran it up on the Thorns and the Wave stayed in touch with the Shield race. Plus Dan and Michael discuss their trip…
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Episode 96: Spirit top table, a Laura Harvey milestone, and another wild week for Gotham
This week, Dan and Bekki discuss Gotham’s second straight wild week (Kerr’s goal, Sonnett’s injury, Esther’s departure), the Spirit hitting the top of the table, Laura Harvey’s 100th win as Reign coach, paternity leave, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this…
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Episode 95: Whirlwind week for Gotham; another clean sheet for Angel City
This week, Dan and Michael go deep on Gotham’s incredible week which saw them pack Citi Field in Queens where they beat the Spirit, and then dug out of a 2-0 hole to overcome the Reign just three days later. Also, Angel City’s 3rd straight shutout puts them above the playoff line, and Bay rolled...
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Episode 94: Reign, Angel City beat rivals, Racing nears rock bottom
This week, Dan and Michael are joined by Kari Anderson from Yahoo! Sports to discuss a season-saving win for the Reign, a second straight shutout win for Angel City, Racing approaching rock bottom, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
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Episode 93: NWSL returns with fireworks from Rodman, Swanson, others
This week, Dan and Bekki discuss the return of NWSL, from Trinity Rodman’s brace to Mal Swanson’s dominance, and Sophia Wilson’s 50th career goal. Not to be forgotten, the Courage win again after losing Manaka Matsukubo, Angel City wins for their interim coach, and much more! This is a public...
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Episode 92: Gotham lifts the Challenge Cup and makes Sam Kerr's arrival official
Gotham defeats Kansas City to lift the Challenge Cup in Columbus! And that’s even before Sam Kerr arrives for the latter part of the season. We discuss the impact the still-reigning league leading goal scorer will have on Gotham, what Kansas City’s post season might look like, and what we can…
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Episode 91: Blockbuster trades and the return of Sam Kerr
This week, Dan talks to Kari Anderson of Yahoo! Sports about a week filled with major news from Ally Sentnor’s move to LA, Kennedy Fuller’s move out of LA, Sam Kerr’s imminent return to the league, coaching change in the Angel city, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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Episode 90: Winner and Losers from NWSL's first half
This week, Dan is joined by Arianna Cascone to discuss winners and losers from the 1st half of the NWSL season? What does Dan think about the expansion process? Which teams does Arianna feel are underachieving? Tune in to find out and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...
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Episode 89: Finals, Rivalries, and Midseason Superlatives
The NWSL is officially on break, but there’s still a lot to talk about around the league. We discuss the news that the final will be held in Washington, DC, debate the existence of rivalries in the NWSL, and spend some time discussing what teams and players have stood out in the first 11 games…
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Episode 88: On to the June break
In this episode, the Thorns and Royals five us a thriller, but their draw allows the Wave to claim 1st place heading to the break. Also, an injury scare in Orlando, a front office shakeup in Chicago, and a rare snoozefest in Kansas City. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
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Episode 87: When the Utah Royals went top of the table (plus Mal Swanson scores)
This week, Dan and Michael discuss whether the first-place Royals are legit Shield contenders, Mal Swanson getting on the scoresheet for Chicago, Gotham and the Spirit get denied the rematch and the Concacaf trophy—and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
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Episode 86: Wave back on top, Legacy show tenacity, and some interesting penalty calls
This week, the Wave strike late to edge Spirit and return to the top of the table, the Legacy gut out 4 points on 2 coasts over 4 days, and a series of odd penalty calls highlight Week 8 of the NWSL season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
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Episode 85: Chawinga, Chawinga, Chawinga
This week Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss Temwa Chawinga’s first THREE goals of the season, a big weekend for both expansion clubs, and a huge win for Racing Louisville. Unfortunately, Bekki was sent off near halftime and could not complete the podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like...
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Episode 84: Thorns hit top of table; Legacy get memorable maiden win
This week, Dan and Michael discuss the Thorns’ big midweek win over the Wave to grab first place in NWSL, the Legacy’s dramatic rally to knock off the Summit for the franchise’s first win, and more from a busy Week 6 in NWSL. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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Episode 83: Fishlock injury, Current struggles, Royals rise in NWSL return
This week, Dan and Bekki discuss the injury to Jess Fishlock, Chris Armas being asked about his job, the Royals suddenly sitting in 3rd place, and much more. They’ll even discuss whether Alyssa Naeher could wind up wearing another uniform. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss…
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Episode 82: Is a major schedule change in the works?
The NWSL is considering following the MLS by adopting a Fall-Spring schedule. Is this a good idea, a disastrous one, or something in between? With the international break finally coming to an end, we preview all the match-ups coming this week. This is a public episode. If you would like to…
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Episode 81: Commissioner for a Day
This week, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss what changes they would make with a day in the NWSL Commissioner’s position. Better broadcasts? More information? Increased media access? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...
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Ep. 80: Stoppage time goals, big wins for struggling teams, and MANAKA Matsukubo
This week, Dan and Michael discuss potential rebirths for Kansas City and Washington, stoppage time thrillers in Orlando and Houston, and the legend of Manaka Matsukubo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Episode 79: Current are building in a hurricane
This week, the situation in Kansas City turns alarming, Gotham’s scoreless drought reaches 3 games, and the Spirit are still searching for a win. In Denver, a crowd of more than 63,000 obliterated the NWSL attendance record, and the Summit are looking good so far! This is a public episode. If you...
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Episode 78: Red cards galore and a shocker off Lake Michigan
This week, red cards are all the talk around NWSL including two at the Cascadia showdown. And the Stars pull a shocker to take down the Shield winners in their home opener. And did you say Angel City and the Dash are atop the table? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
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Episode 77: The Legacy begins in front of 30k, Current win, Stars/Spirit struggle
This week the crew reviews Week 1 including a massive crowd in Boston, the return of Savy King (heart surgery) and Sophia Wilson (maternity), and the rough start of the season for the Spirit and Stars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
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Episode 76: The Final Countdown
This week Dan, Bekki, and Michael make final preparations for the 2026 NWSL season with previews of last year’s 8 playoff teams. Find out who thinks Kansas City won’t win the Shield, who thinks the Summit are a playoff team, and who thinks those playoffs won’t pass through Audi Field this season....
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Episode 75: Jen Cooper and all things NWSL stats
This week, NWSL historian Jen Cooper joins Dan and Michael to discuss her evolution from Dash broadcaster to the provider of stat nuggets for all NWSL broadcasts. Find out details about NWSL sisters plus lots of other random facts. And a major injury scare involving Trinity Rodman. This is a…
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Episode 74: 2026 NWSL Preview, Phase 1
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Episode 73: Boom goes the trade market!
This week, a pair of trades jolt the NWSL with Claire Hutton heading to Bay FC and the Current shipping most of the money to Washington to acquire Croix Bethune. What does it all mean? And is Catarina Macario the next star headed for NWSL? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss…
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Episode 72: Imagining a draft of current NWSL players
This week Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss who among NWSL players they would select with the first pick at each position in a fictitious draft. Also what will make commissioner Jessica Berman’s next three years successful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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Episode 71: Crystal Dunn retires, Gotham snags the Champions Cup bronze and Dan goes to NWSL Media Day
This week Crystal Dunn announced her retirement and Gotham came in third in the first-ever Champions Cup. Dan Lauletta also took a trip to NWSL Media Day and brought back some exclusive content from Avery Patterson, Casey Murphy, and Paige (Monaghan) Cronin. This is a public episode. If you would...
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Episode 70: Trinity is signed, sealed, and delivered
This week, Dan and Michael discuss the end of the Trinity Rodman contract saga and analyze some of the soccer components (including Michael’s bold prediction!) Also the Courage have a coach, but one team still doesn’t, the Ally Sentnor conundrum, and Delfine Cascarino bids the NWSL adieu. This is…
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Episode 69: We're back! And the 2026 NWSL schedule is out
This week, the 2026 NWSL schedule is out! Also the Players Association has filed a grievance meant to block the new HIP rule, Sam Coffey is off to England, Lindsey Heaps is coming home, and marquee players make tantalizing, intra-league moves. This is a public episode. If you would like to…
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Episode for the HIP: NWSL votes on High Impact Player Rule
In this special episode, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss the new High Impact Player Rule and the impact of NWSL deciding which players can--and which players cannot--earn money above and beyond the salary cap. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or…
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Special Episode: Marisa Ingemi
On this special episode, Dan is joined by Marisa Ingemi from the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss all things Bay FC after the club announced Emma Coates as head coach. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Episode 68: Inching closer to a Trinity Rodman resolution
This week, the parameters of a new rule that will allow Trinity Rodman to remain in NWSL are falling into place. Plus the transaction wire remains busy and three coaching openings remain around the league. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
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Episode 67: The Trinity Rodman conundrum
This week, Dan and Michael break down all angles of the ever-evolving Trinity Rodman situation? Will NWSL tweak its rules to allow the Spirit to pay her? Or will the face of American soccer soon be plying her trade in Europe? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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Episode 66: Let's debate the NWSL playoff format
This week, Dan and Jenna debate the merits of letting 8 teams in the NWSL postseason tournament. Plus is Trinity Rodman leaving and how soon will be know? and the latest coaching vacancy has emerged in Portland where Rob Gale was fired this week. This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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Ep. 65: Gotham Are Your 2025 NWSL Champions!
The dust has settled on the 2025 season, and 8th seed Gotham have come out as champions after defeating the Washington Spirit, who have to settle as runners up for the second year in a row. We break down the match and the subs and lack of subs that ultimately determined this match, as well as...
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Episode 64: Spirit, Gotham set NWSL Championship clash
This week, the Spirit and Gotham secure semifinal victories and will meet for the NWSL Championship this weekend in San Jose. It will be their 44th meeting across all competitions since 2013. The gang breaks down the games and discusses the surprise coaching vacancy in Kansas City and much more!...
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Episode 63: Current crash out on dramatic weekend of NWSL playoff action
This week, the Shield winning Current crash out with first home loss in 16 months while the Spirit, Thorns, and Pride also advance to the semifinals. Olivia Moultrie, Marta, and Aubrey Kingsbury were among the weekend’s stars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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Special Episode: Racing Louisville head coach Bev Yanez talking making the playoffs and building a team mentality
Racing Louisville head coach Bev Yanez visits NWSL This Week to talk about Racing making the playoffs for the first time, how they turned their season around after a slow start, and how she helped her players buy into a winning mentality. She also walks us through some of her experiences in the...
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A new weekly podcast covering the National Women's Soccer League hosted by Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich. nwslthisweek.substack.com
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