The Equalizer Podcast

Bekki Morgan and Taylor Vincent react to Gotham FC's 2-1 win over OL Reign to win their first NWSL title , led by MVP Midge Purce. They break down how Megan Rapinoe's injury changed the game, how Gotham was able to neutralize the Reign, and the chaotic ending to an exciting match. Follow: Bekki Morgan on  ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Taylor Vincent on Twitter The Equalizer on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Face...

Bekki Morgan and Jeff Kassouf react to the major breaking news of the week: ⁠Emma Hayes is expected to be the next head coach of the U.S. women's national team⁠ . Then, they preview the OL Reign vs. Gotham FC NWSL Championship, with the subplot of Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger each trying to win their first NWSL title in the final game of their career. How was Gotham able to turn things around...

Bekki Morgan and Jeff Kassouf react to the Decision Day drama led by Angel City FC's 5-1 win over Portland Thorns FC and San Diego Wave FC claiming their first NWSL Shield. How can Portland recover from the loss? They look ahead to this weekend's quarterfinals: OL Reign vs. Angel City FC and North Carolina Courage vs. Gotham FC. Follow: Bekki Morgan on  ⁠Twitter⁠ Jeff Kassouf on  ⁠Twitter⁠...

Messiah Bright of the Orlando Pride joins Jenna Tonelli and André Carlisle ( ⁠Diaspora United Podcast⁠ , ⁠Hey Spirits⁠ ) to discuss her outstanding rookie season, being teammates with Marta, adjusting to life in Orlando, the Pride's push for a playoff spot, and much more. Jenna Tonelli on  Twitter André Carlisle on ⁠ Twitter⁠ The Equalizer on  ⁠Twitter⁠ ,  ⁠Facebook⁠ , and  ⁠Instagram

Bekki Morgan and Taylor Vincent react to Spain's 1-0 win over England in the 2023 Women's World Cup Final . Spain, led by Olga Carmona's goal, is the the fifth country to win a Women's World Cup. What were the keys to the win? What can England take away from the loss? They also examine the broken relationship between the players and the Spanish federation. Follow: Bekki Morgan on ...

Bekki Morgan and Taylor Vincent take a look back on the Round of 16 and ahead to the quarterfinals in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. In a tournament of upsets, what can we expect from the next four matches? Follow: Bekki Morgan on  Twitter Taylor Vincent on  Twitter The Equalizer on  Twitter ,  Facebook , and  Instagram Music by  Gvidon  from  Pixabay

Bekki Morgan and Arianna Cascone react immediately after the U.S. women's national team's dramatic exit from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Sweden moves on to the quarterfinals thanks to literally the slimmest of margins. What happened to the U.S. attack in the last three matches? What questions remain for the United States after this loss? And the U.S. may be out, but this very unpr...

Bekki Morgan and Jeff Kassouf discuss the U.S. women's national team's 0-0 draw with Portugal to end the group stage. While the U.S. has advanced to the Round of 16, it was not without significant struggle. Jeff, who watched the game live in Auckland, says it's one of the worst performances he's seen from the U.S. in a meaningful game. Bekki says it's difficult to see what the...

Arianna Cascone and Theo Lloyd-Hughes react immediately following the U.S. women's national team's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in one of the best games of the Women's World Cup so far. How was the U.S. able to turn things around after a rocky first half? Why didn't we see more subs for the U.S. in the second half? Follow: Arianna Cascone on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theo Lloyd-Hughes on...

Arianna Cascone and Theo Lloyd-Hughes share their immediate reaction to the U.S. women's national team's opening 3-0 win over Vietnam in their first game of the Women's World Cup, led by Sophia Smith's big performance in her Women's World Cup debut. Is Smith well on her way to being in contention for the Golden Ball? They also discuss the VAR reviews in the match, the return of...

Arianna Cascone and Har Johal discuss Canada's roster, the team's chances at this summer's Women's World Cup, and their labor fight with the Canadian Soccer Association . How will their defense lead them in the tournament? What are their chances to advance from Group B? Follow: Arianna Cascone on  ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Har Johal on ⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠ The Equalizer on  ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠...

Arianna Cascone and André Carlisle ( Diaspora United Podcast ) react to the U.S. women's national team's 2-0 win over Wales in their Women's World Cup send-off game . They also discuss the NWSL doing NWSL things in the final regular season weekend before the Women's World Cup. Follow: Arianna Cascone on  ⁠⁠Twitter⁠ André Carlisle on ⁠ Twitter⁠ The Equalizer on  ⁠Twitter⁠ ,  ⁠Facebo...

Blair Newman joins Jeff Kassouf to discuss the Top 50 Legends of the Women’s World Cup series on The Equalizer and how Blair put together the list. Then, they look ahead to this year's tournament and share picks for surprise teams and players, and more. Follow: Jeff Kassouf on  Twitter Blair Newman on Twitter The Equalizer on  Twitter ,  Facebook , and  Instagram Music by  Gvidon  from  Pixaba...

Arianna Cascone and Bekki Morgan focus on Portand's win over Washington in a top of the table battle . Sophia Smith's hat trick led the way as the Thorns' offense continues to be red hot. They also take a close look at North Carolina's win over Louisville. How will North Carolina be impacted by losing Denise O'Sullivan and Casey Murphy to the Women's World Cup? How surprise...

Bekki Morgan, Arianna Cascone, and Jeff Kassouf get together for an extended roundtable podcast to react to the U.S. women's national team roster announcement for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and answer listener questions. After a year of general uncertainty about players, we finally know the U.S. team going to the tournament. Savannah DeMelo is on the roster without yet having a senior...

In our latest edition of "Their Stories, Their Voices," San Diego Wave FC goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan joins Jenna Tonelli and Taylor Vincent to discuss the growth of Pride Nights in the NWSL, this summer's Women's World Cup, and San Diego's defense this season. Sheridan also shares her thoughts on the San Diego/Los Angeles rivalry and the competition between teams to have the...

Arianna Cascone and Jeff Kassouf talk about the progress the Orlando Pride have made this season, following their 3-1 win over Portland Thorns FC . Then, they react to the North Carolina Courage, led by a hat trick from Kerolin, beating the Chicago Red Stars 5-0. How can both the Pride and Courage use the big victories as they head into the second half of the season? Then, they share some midseaso...

Bekki Morgan and Jeff Kassouf take a close look at teams at the bottom of the NWSL standings. Angel City FC has been successful off the field, and had a strong first season. What can they do to find more success on the field in their second year in the league? The Current built a strong roster in the offseason. What has caused Kansas City's struggles this season? Follow: Bekki Morgan on  Twitt...

Jeff Kassouf answers questions about the U.S. women's national team roster for the Women's World Cup, top players sitting out the tournament for Spain, VAR in the NWSL, Jaedyn Shaw, Savannah DeMelo, the USL Super League, and more. Follow: Jeff Kassouf on  ⁠Twitter⁠ The Equalizer on  ⁠Twitter⁠ ,  ⁠Facebook⁠ , and  ⁠Instagram

Arianna Cascone and Jeff Kassouf take a big picture look at the Challenge Cup. What should we make of the results we've seen so far in the tournament? How might the Challenge Cup change in the future? Then, they discuss the goalkeeper position for the U.S. women's national team. Which three keepers will make the Women's World Cup roster? Follow: Arianna Cascone on  Twitter Jeff Kassouf...

Bekki Morgan and Jeff Kassouf react to the news that Catarina Macario will not be on the roster for the Women's World Cup, and that Rose Lavelle may not play in the NWSL before the tournament. What can we expect from the U.S. women's national team midfield this summer? How will Mallory Swanson's injury impact the forward line? Follow: Bekki Morgan on  Twitter Jeff Kassouf on  Twitter T...

Arianna Cascone and Jeff Kassouf discuss the USL Super League's announcement , and what it means for women's soccer in the United States, and the NWSL. How will the new league impact expansion and ownership groups in the NWSL? Then, they react to Gotham FC taking the top spot in the standings after a big win over OL Reign, Chicago's loss to Portland, and more from the weekend in the NW...

North Carolina Courage defender Emily Fox joins Arianna Cascone and Jenna Tonelli to discuss her first season with the Courage, her NWSL and USWNT goals for 2023, what field player on the Courage she would pick to play goalkeeper, candy corn, and much more. Follow: Arianna Cascone  on  Twitter Jenna Tonelli on Twitter The Equalizer on  Twitter ,  Facebook , and  Instagram

Arianna Cascone and Jeff Kassouf discuss the unbeaten Washington Spirit, in first place and led by the dynamic trio of Trinity Rodman, Ashley Sanchez, and Ashley Hatch. What have been the keys to Washington's success so far this season? They also react to Angel City FC's frustration with VAR this season, and their late-game troubles in their first two seasons. Plus, Arianna and Jeff share...

Bekki Morgan and Jeff Kassouf discuss the youth movement we are seeing in the NWSL this season . Jaedyn Shaw and Trinity Rodman are leading the way for the Wave and Spirit, respectively. Olivia Moultrie and Alyssa Thompson have had several show-stopping moments. What's changed? How will the new rules evolve moving forward? Follow: Bekki Morgan on Twitter Jeff Kassouf on Twitter The Equalizer o...