The Equalizer Podcast

Claire Watkins and John Halloran examine the NWSL table and share their thoughts on where each team stands as we head into the final weeks of the season. They react to this week's results, which included a huge win for OL Reign over the Thorns and another tough loss for Gotham FC, and Abby Dahlkemper's trade to the Dash. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter John Halloran on Twitter The Equalizer on T...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry discuss the news from Angel City FC--their new head coach Freya Coombe and the signing of their first player, Christen Press. They also cover the big international wins for Racing Louisville FC and Portland Thorns FC, and talk about what it means for the NWSL as a whole. Plus, they discuss Adrianna Franch going to Kansas City, and the rest of the weekend's NWSL re...

Claire Watkins and John Halloran break down Lisa Baird's state of the league comments to the media this week amidst the news of Richie Burke being suspended by the Washington Spirit and investigated following a report of allegations of abusive behavior toward players. They also recap this week's games, including a draw between the Thorns and Pride, and Kansas City's first win. Follow: Claire Watki...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry recap Canada's win over Sweden and look at what finally winning gold could mean for soccer in Canada. They also discuss the USWNT's bronze medal win, their favorite Olympic moments, and the weekend in the NWSL. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry look at what went wrong for the U.S. women's national team in their semifinal loss to Canada, and in their entire time at the Olympics. Then, they react to the weekend in the NWSL, as the league rolls on without an Olympic break. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Learn more about your ad c...

Claire Watkins and John Halloran take a high level look back at the U.S. women's national team's performances in the first two games of the Olympics. What do they expect moving forward from the USWNT? Then, they take a look at the weekend's NWSL results and discuss the big trade between Kansas City and North Carolina. ------ Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join F...

The Dash got a win on the road over the Courage. The Spirit were dealt a questionable red card, but still almost earned a point. Own Goal stole the show once again for the Red Stars. Claire Watkins and André Carlisle (Diaspora United Podcast, Black and Red United) react to another weird week of NWSL soccer. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter André Carlisle on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Faceb...

Claire Watkins and John Halloran react to this week's NWSL results--including a win for the Spirit over the Courage, and the Red Stars winning without scoring a goal--and just how close the table is right now. They also discuss Louisville's playoff chances, whether the Reign can turn things around, and what Kansas City needs to do to get their first win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Claire Watkins, Pardeep Cattry, and Jeff Kassouf react to a pair of 4-0 wins over Mexico for the USWNT. Then, Claire and Pardeep break down this weekend's NWSL action, which featured another win for the Courage and the debut of Olivia Moultrie, and react to the coaching change for OL Reign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry react to the USWNT Olympic roster and the HBO documentary "LFG," as well as U.S. Soccer's response to it. Then, they look back on this week's NWSL games, which featured goals from Lynn Williams and Midge Purce, and a strong performance from Racing Louisville FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins is joined by Jason Anderson of Black and Red United to take a last look at the potential USWNT Olympic roster before the team is announced. Then they recap a full slate of weekend NWSL games, including Trinity Rodman's first regular season goal, a Thorns win in front of a big crowd, and Caprice Dydasco's first NWSL goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry share their takeaways from two U.S. women's national team wins. What do they think of the roster rotation we've seen so far in the Summer Series? Then, they break down a busy week off the field for the NWSL, headlined by San Diego—along with Jill Ellis—officially joining the NWSL (finally). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and John Halloran break down all the latest NWSL results ahead of an international break in league play. They weigh in on big wins for the Red Stars and Gotham FC, Louisville's rough week, the Pride staying unbeaten and more. Plus, they discuss the latest on Olivia Moultrie and the NWSL's discovery process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry recap a busy week in the NWSL and review each team's performance so far this season. The Pride are at the top of the table, with the Spirit and Thorns in second and third, respectively. Can Orlando keep up the strong start? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and Rachael Kriger welcome back the Thorns-Reign rivalry and celebrate a strong weekend of games in the NWSL. After a slow start to Week 1, Week 2 delivered: the Reign beat the Thorns in Portland, Kansas City stole a point late in Houston, the Pride beat the Courage, Louisville won 2-0 over Washington, and the Red Stars and Gotham tied 0-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

After a very long time, we finally had NWSL regular season games again. Claire Watkins and John Halloran recap the first regular season opening weekend in two years, which got off to a bit of a slow start before Portland's big win on Sunday night. They also react to Barcelona's win over Chelsea in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry recap an exciting Challenge Cup Final between Portland Thorns FC and Gotham FC. Then, they open up the mailbag to answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It'll be Portland Thorns FC vs. Gotham FC for the Challenge Cup title on May 8. Ahead of the final, Claire Watkins and John Halloran take a close look at every team's performance in the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry react to the latest results from the 2021 Challenge Cup: Thorns clinch the West, Gotham FC get a big win over the Courage, and the Pride earn their first victory since 2019. Plus, a look at the Olympics draw and Chelsea-Manchester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and Rachael Kriger recap a busy week of games at the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, including win No. 2 for the Thorns, Racing Louisville FC's second NWSL game, another memorable match from Trinity Rodman, and Gotham FC's first game with their new name. They also react to the United States women's national team's win over France and debate some Olympic roster decisions. Learn more about y...

Claire Watkins and John Halloran react to the opening games of the 2021 Challenge Cup, including a wild ending to Portland's win over Kansas City, another win for the North Carolina Courage, and a late draw for Racing Louisville FC in their inaugural game. They also break down the U.S. women's national team's performance in their draw with Sweden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Ahead of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, Claire Watkins and John Halloran take a close look at every NWSL team and make their predictions for who will win the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry recap the quarterfinal results from the UEFA Women's Champions League, including a first leg loss for Manchester City. They also take a look at the U.S. women's national team roster for their upcoming friendlies, discuss Midge Purce and Megan Rapinoe's visit to the White House, and try to decode a few recent NWSL tweets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Claire Watkins and Emily Dulhanty break down the season so far in the FAWSL and what we've seen from Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea. They examine what could be next for Rose Lavelle. They also discuss David Dobrik's removal from the Angel City FC ownership group and the latest on the Sacramento NWSL expansion situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Claire Watkins and Jeff Kassouf take a look at the schedule for the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup and share their early predictions for what to expect from the tournament. They also take you behind the scenes of some of their recent features about players like Christen Press and Crystal Dunn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices