The 123rd Minute

With the NWSL season about to begin, RJ and Charles have dusted off the microphones and reassembled the team to discuss the state of the league as it enters it’s 9th year. Topics include: broadcasting, commentary, salaries, secrecy, refereeing, politics, and just about everything else under the sun.Music provided by Mimi Page (https://mimipage.bandcamp.com/)

RJ and Charles talk all about the NWSL Challenge Cup. From the Houston Dash winning it to possible ideas for how to have it in the future or the idea of a League Pass.

RJ sits down with soccer writer André Carlisle (@not_carlisle) to talk about the NWSL and race. We cover the protests happening during the anthem, showing the learning players are doing on the fly and why having more black players might make your team better.

RJ and Charles break down the eight teams of the NWSL Challenge Cup, talk about wider issues around American soccer right now in this jam packed episode.

Charles and RJ go over the NWSL Challenge Cup and a bit about what’s going on in the wider world outside of sports.

On this episode, Charles gets on the phone with some players to discuss life under quarantine. What is it like waiting in limbo? How are they staying in shape? What is everyone watching on Netflix? Thanks to Marisa Viggiano of the Orlando Pride, Lauren Milliet of the North Carolina Courage, and Devon Kerr of the Washington Spirit.

Charles and RJ discuss the questions that Covid-19 raises for women’s soccer. How will the NWSL re-organize its season? Will we even get an NWSL season at all? How will it reshape the international soccer environment?

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Charles is joined by special guest Neil Blackmon (@nwblackmon) of The Yanks Are Coming – also a lawyer who works in civil rights – to discuss the USWNT’s lawsuit against US Soccer. Why did the Federation include such sexist arguments? Does the change in leadership signal an opening for a settlement? Why do Charles and Neil worry about what happens if the case ultimately does go to trial?

RJ and Charles break down the NWSL hiring a Commissioner, preview SheBelieves Cup and tell you why the Olympics are aren't great soccer. 

RJ and Charles go over the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying tournament.

Charles and RJ are back to talk a new dawn for the USWNT and a bit of NWSL as well. 

RJ and Charles take on Vlatko as coach of the USWNT, Megan Rapinoe's comments and wrap up the year of women's soccer. 

Charles and RJ discuss the NWSL Final, the league’s new compensation rules, awards shenanigans, and the first US Women’s National Team camp under new head coach Vlatko Andonovski.

RJ and Charles are back. They talk a little USWNT and a little NWSL from the last few months. 

RJ and Charles take a look 20 years back in time at the 1999 Women's World Cup final.

RJ and Charles talk about the opening of the 2019 Women's World Cup, including all those VAR handballs.

Charles has a chat with Kieran Theivam, co-author of The Making of the Women's World Cup: Defining stories from a sport’s coming of age.

 RJ and Charles are back to talk about *that* match against Sweden. 

RJ and Charles are back for another episode where they talk about the league and A&E parting ways and the mess in Washington.

RJ and Charles talk about the state of the NWSL as we head in to 2019.

Due to some podcasting shenanigans, RJ and Charles are using this feed for a few weeks.In this episode they go over the issues happening at Sky Blue.This was recorded before Christina Gibbons retired.

Charles and RJ talk about the NWSL 2019 plans, the USWNT player choices and more.

Charlie and RJ break down the CONCACAF's women's qualifying tournament.

RJ and Charle talk a look at the 2018 NWSL Final, FIFA's "Best" and more.

The US played Germany in 2015. Do you remember the game? Charles and RJ break it down .

RJ and Charles talk about the 2012 USWNT Olympic semifinal against Canada. Questionable refereeing, frantic play, *that* goal, and not much defense.

RJ and Charles talk about booing, Sky Blue and more on the latest episode of the 123rd Minute.

RJ and Charles talk about the state of the NWSL as the season passes the Midway point. 

In this episode, Charles and RJ discuss the role of criticism in coverage of women’s soccer. Why is critical commentary important, how can we balance the need for critique with sensitivity for different perspectives? How does Twitter as a medium influence our perspectives?Follow us on Twitter: @123rdminuteIntro music: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Charles and RJ are joined by Luis Hernandez and Tyler Nguyen for a big draft of our all-time NWSL teams. Imagine a frontline of Kerr, Morgan, and Pugh. Or a backline of Stephanie Cox, Rachel Van Hollebecke, Christie Pearce, and Lou Barnes. Listen to the show and then come tell us who you think built the best XI.Follow us on Twitter: @123rdminuteIntro music: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

In this episode, Charles and RJ discuss positive moments from the first week of the season, reflect on the league’s continued refereeing issues, discuss the pluses and minuses of the streaming situation, and talk about the continued lack of a league commissioner.Follow us on Twitter: @123rdminuteIntro music: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Charles and RJ discuss the 2019 Women's World Cup in France. What does the USWNT need to do to prepare? Who might be on the roster? What happens afterward?  Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Charles and RJ discuss the NWSL dispersal draft. Who did well? Who did poorly? What on earth is going on in Houston? Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Charles and RJ discuss the sad news about the Boston Breakers folding. How did this happen? Who is to blame? What does it mean for the league? Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney dig in to the 2018 NWSL draft and touch on the mega trade between Houston Dash, Sky Blue FC and the Chicago Red Stars. Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney Talk about what they are thankful for in women's soccer and more on this week's 123rd Minute.Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney talk about Real Salt Lake getting an NWSL team, the coaching changes in the NWSL and more on this week's 123rd Minute. Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney talk a crack at talking about the NWSL off-season as well as the upcoming USWNT games against Canada. Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney are joined by Luis G. Hernandez to talk about the NWSL final. Part of the episode was recovered before the game. Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney are joined by Erica L. Ayala to talk about marketing in women's sports. No grits were harmed in the making of his podcast. Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney first talk about the NWSL awards before having a chat about the effect of nostalga on sports memory.Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney chat with Dan Vaughn of Bury My Heart USA Podcast about soccer fandom, men's and women's leagues and how soccer fans are like indie band fans. Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney talk about each of the 10 NWSL teams in season 5. You can find RJ on Twitter here and Charles here.Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney talk about the state of the NWSL and all the big stories that have happened during the year. You can find RJ on Twitter here and Charles here.Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney talk about the NWSL awards and who might win them. You can find RJ on Twitter here and Charles here.Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page  

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney are joined by Steph Yang of Stars and Stripes FC and the Bent Musket to talk about the US Socer Hall of Fame. Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney talk about the state of international soccer and where the US and Germany now fit in the landscape. You can find RJ on Twitter here and Charles here.Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney talk about if the USWNT should have a "B" team to help expand their player pool. And spend 5 minutes gushing over Sam Kerr.You can find RJ on Twitter here and Charles here.Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

Women's Soccer writers RJ Allen and Charles Olney talk about what an NWSL salary and the pay structure in the NWSL. You can find RJ on Twitter here and Charles here.Intro: Those Better Days by Mimi Page