Laces Out Loud

The NWSL is BACK—and it wasted no time delivering chaos, storylines, and big-time moments. This week on  Laces Out Loud , we break down all the action from opening weekend, from statement performances to teams still shaking off the rust. We dive into  Cat Macario’s record-breaking $8 million deal with San Diego  (and what the HIP rule means for the league), plus why the Wave might already look lik...

The 2026 NWSL season is almost here and the crew is ready to make some bold predictions that will almost certainly age terribly. This week on  Laces Out Loud , we break down what we’re most excited about heading into kickoff — from the return of superstar moms like Andi Sullivan, Mallory Swanson, and Sophia Wilson to the next wave of rookies who could take the league by storm. We debate potential...

This week on  Laces Out Loud , we’re talking supporter culture, Bay Area energy, and what makes women’s soccer fans different — in the best way. We’re joined by the leader of  The Bridge Brigade , the official supporters group of Bay FC, to break down the vibe surrounding the club, what a Bay FC gameday experience really feels like, and how intentional, values-driven fandom is shaping the future o...

This is Part Three — the final chapter — of our conversation with Angela and Mario from the  Casual FC Podcast , and we’re taking it onto the pitch. We break down Angel City FC’s on-field identity and what it will take to shed the “Rehab FC” nickname as the club moves into its next phase. Is the rebuild finally turning into something real? What does this roster need to compete in the NWSL? And why...

Part Two of our conversation with Angela and Mario from the Casual FC Podcast is here! We explore how “Immigrant City” has become a powerful identity marker for Los Angeles and a meaningful rallying point for Angel City supporters during a complicated national moment. We talk about what it truly means to put  fans and football first  in professional women’s soccer — from front office decision-maki...

This week on  Laces Out Loud, we’re joined by the hosts of the  Casual FC Podcast  — your go-to show for all things Angel City FC. In Part One of our conversation, we dig into how their podcast got its start, what fandom really means in Los Angeles, and how Angel City has built one of the most passionate supporter cultures in the NWSL. We also talk about the responsibility — and the joy — of being...

This week on Laces Out Loud, we take a closer look at the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the National Women’s Soccer League and the NWSL Players Association, with a focus on the league’s new High-Impact Player (HIP) rule. Our discussion is framed by Trinity Rodman’s recent contract with the Washington Spirit, which followed disputes between the league and the NWSLPA over salary cap...

This week on  Laces Out Loud , we take a closer look at  ownership and governance in the National Women’s Soccer League , focusing on how teams, league leadership, and investors shape growth on and off the field. Using publicly available reporting, league statements, and an anonymous general manager survey, we examine what “investment” in the NWSL actually means in practice. Beyond capital, we loo...

Welcome back to  Laces Out Loud  — where a former Division III athlete, a reformed collegiate soccer hooligan, and a rec-league superstar break down women’s soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League like only they can. With the full  NWSL schedule  officially out, we take a  through ball  (not a deep dive) into what’s really driving it: explosive growth in women’s sports, a historic media righ...

Women’s sports are growing — but growth doesn’t sustain itself without real investment. With the 2026 NWSL schedule release approaching, we take a deeper dive into what meaningful support for women’s soccer actually looks like. We discuss the  Kang Women’s Institute , U.S. Soccer’s  Soccer Forward  initiative, and why — despite positive momentum — there are still critical gaps holding the ecosyste...

Every team, one goal, It’s a new year — so naturally, we asked:  If every NWSL team had a New Year’s resolution, what would it be… and who’s already breaking theirs? In this episode, we run through every team in the league, set expectations for 2026, and debate which clubs are positioned to overachieve — and which might already be testing our patience. (Spoiler: at least one team wasted no time pr...

Denver is getting an NWSL team — and the supporter culture is already taking shape. This week, we’re joined by  Sarah Ingram  (@soccersarah24), Spirit & Engagement Lead for the  14ers (@14ersbasecamp), the official supporters group for the Denver Summit. We talk about what it means to build supporter culture from the ground up, the energy around NWSL expansion in Denver, and what other cities...

We serve up our take on the ongoing dispute between the NWSLPA on behalf of Trinity Rodman and the league. Maybe, don't let one of the biggest talents in soccer leave the NWSL for no good reason - what do you think? We discuss why this dispute is bigger than any one player, and why the NWSL may be shortchanging their fans, players, sponsors, and the sport.

We jump into the NWSL offseason with a discussion of the international friendlies between the USWNT and Italy, and how expanding opportunities for young women to play professionally only means good things for the sport, the NWSL, and the fans!

Congratulations to Gotham FC for their victory over the Washington Spirit to claim the 2025 NWSL Championship title! Two of us power through a bad cold to discuss the championship match and one of us shares their experiences from an exciting championship week in San Jose (you will never believe what the GOAT, Abby Wambach, had to say!) Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Welcome to Episode 3 of Laces Out Loud! We figured out how to name the show! We're also excited to recap the incredible semifinal action and share our thoughts on what will surely be an epic 2025 NWSL Final with the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC. We are excited to be bringing to you the women's soccer content we wish was already out there! Please like, comment, and subscribe - and if you want to...

Welcome to the next episode of Laces Out Loud! Your hosts are hoarse from cheering all weekend during the exciting quarterfinal NWSL matches. We do our best to recap the action and preview the semifinals and one of us hates on a haircut...but we all agree, that was a hand ball! We are excited to keep bringing to you the women's soccer content we wish was already out there! Please like, comment, an...

Welcome to the very first episode of Laces Out Loud! Your very nervous hosts preview the 2025 NWSL Playoffs and one of us learns more about the "Etsy Witch" saga... Give us time! We are excited to be bringing to you the women's soccer content we wish was already out there! Please like, comment, and subscribe - and if you want to get in touch with us you can do so by emailing lacesoutloudpod@gmail....