Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Christine Cupo are live from the studio to breakdown everything in the women's game starting off with the announced and proposed sale of two clubs in Seattle Reign and San Diego Wave, the latter for a recording breaking amount, and what investment in this league has already proven to be and how big it can and will get (1:42). Then, a look at some of the biggest results...

With the 2024 NWSL season ready to kick off this weekend, Attacking Third's Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins prepare you for what's ahead with a team-by-team breakdown. This year will see eight teams be able to qualify for the playoffs as well as a new salary cap that will allow more international players to be brought in. Part two of this must-listen-to primer before the new campai...

With the 2024 NWSL season ready to kick off this weekend, Attacking Third's Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins prepare you for what's ahead with a team-by-team breakdown. From player moves and trades to new coaches and franchises this is a must-listen-to primer before Gotham FC and San Diego Wave face-off in the 2024 Challenge Cup on Friday. In addition to the aforementioned teams, pa...

For interviews with the biggest names from in and around the world of soccer like you’ve never heard them before. Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women's World Cup champion, NWSL Champion & MVP, and Hall of Famer Lauren Holiday joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies for a candid conver...

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera conclude their coverage of the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup by analyzing the United States women's national team's 1-0 victory over Brazil.  Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to  https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you l...

Alyssa Naeher saves 3 PKs and scores one as well in what will go down as one of the most memorable and unique USWNT tournament games ever. From torrential downpour and a flooded field to a stoppage time in extra time goal to send it to PKs, this match had it all. Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins and Sandra Herrera unpack all the action from the USWNT defeat of Canada to punch their ticket to the W Gold...

Poppy Miller, Darian Jenkins, and former USWNT World Cup winner Jessica McDonald are in-studio with instant reaction to a rain-soaked wild match that saw the US advance to the W Gold Cup Final via PKs. Alyssa Naeher not only saved 3 of those PKs but also scored one as well. Then, Christina Unkel is welcomed in to discusses some of the questionable calls throughout the match that easily could have...

Poppy Miller, Jordan Angeli, Darian Jenkins, and former USWNT player Kelley O'Hara are joined in-studio by Attacking Third's own Jenny Chiu straight from the sidelines of the US victory in the W Gold Cup Quarterfinals over Columbia. The group react and recap the match and focus in on Jenna Nighswonger's instant impact since getting called up to the squad. Also, they look forward to the matchup aga...

Alyssa Naeher capped off her 100th international cap with a clean sheet while Lindsey Horan, Jenna Nighswonger and Jaedyn Shaw all got on the scoresheet! Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins and Sandra Herrera unpack all the action from the USWNT comprehensive 3-0 win over Colombia and look ahead to Wednesday’s W Gold Cup semifinal clash against Canada. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to...

Poppy Miller sits down with Ali Krieger, Jenny Ruiz-Williams, Jenny Chiu, and Sandra Herrera as they react to La Tri's historic 2-0 win over the USWNT. The result meant Mexico closed out Group A in top spot while the U.S. had to settle for second. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to  https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as we...

Lisa Carlin and Darian Jenkins unpack an historic night in Carson, California where La Tri defeated the USWNT 2-0 to claim top spot in Group A. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to  https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Foll...

Jaedyn Shaw capped off an electric performance with a brace while Alex Morgan scored again as a much-changed USWNT swept aside Argentina to reach the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera analyze the 4-0 win and Twila Kilgore's 10 line-up changes! Plus, reaction to Mexico's 8-0 thrashing of Dominican Republic ahead of Monday's Group A finale. Watch USWNT, NWSL and...

The USWNT sits atop the Group A standings after a comprehensive 5-0 win against Dominican Republic! Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins recap the first night of action in W Gold Cup, and discuss Twila Kilgore’s line-up and tactics.  Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to  https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well...

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins kick off the show by recapping the WSL weekend which saw Chelsea lose for the first time ever at home under Emma Hayes and Arsenal defeat Man U in front of a league record breaking crowd (1:06). Then, the ladies talk a look at the W Gold Cup preliminary matchup results that saw the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and El Salvador all advance with the...

The A3 crew of Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West preview the upcoming CONCACAF W Gold Cup with kicks off this weekend with a pair of play-in matches. The expectations for the USWNT are extremely high and changes are abound with the injection of a lot of youth (1:13). The team break down Group A and take a deeper look at those who will face-off against the US including Mexico...

Join Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu as they connect with the biggest names from global soccer on the Kickin’ It podcast. Download and follow Kickin’ It on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  or wherever you get your podcasts! Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies, and Mo Edu return to the Kickin’ It couch to chat with two-time Women’s World Cup winner Ali Krieger about life after s...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins kick of the show by discussing the latest headlines from around women's soccer including the catastrophic news that Switzerland will be cutting funding for the 2025 European Championship tournament. Will this lead to the bidding for said tournament to be re-opened? Then, a discussion about the USWYNT and their success at the U17 level not...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins kick of the show by taking a look at the latest headlines in the women's game including reaction to USSF's Matt Crocker and his recent press conference. Then, the ladies weigh in on the breaking news that the USL Super League has officially received USSF Division 1 status and will be in direct competition with the NWSL. Next, the A3 crew...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Sandra Herrera react to today's USWNT roster drop ahead of the first ever Women's Gold Cup taking place in the US. The ladies discuss everything from who's in, who's out, the biggest surprises, and who can still be called into the squad the USWNT squad when it comes time for the Olympics later on this summer. Also, the group talk about how this upcoming tournament isn'...

The MF crew welcome in current North Carolina Courage player Ashley Sanchez who was an NWSL champion with Washington Spirit and was the 2016 US Soccer Young Player of the Year. They discuss how she's settling in with her new club, the expectations for this upcoming campaign, playing for Sean Nahas and alongside other veterans, and the surprise of being traded unexpectedly. And finally, they group...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins kick off the show by discussing the latest rumor that Lieke Martens may be coming to the NWSL. The ladies reveal what team they'd like to see her join in the league and why (1:08). The group also discuss the Chicago Red Stars hiring Richard Feuz as General Manager (4:30) and also weigh in on the recent Lindsey Horan comments that have set...

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, Jordan Angeli, and Christine Cupo kick off the show by bringing attention to the show for winning the Gold Sports Podcast Award for Diverse Voices. A huge thank you to all the listeners who not only voted, but support the show and spread the word. Then, the group talk about what stands out in all the latest transfer and trade transactions that have occurred (1:09). Nex...

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo welcome in multi award-winning Nigerian striker and newest member of NWSL expansion side Bay FC - Asisat Oshoala. She let's the team know why she decided to come to the NWSL and specifically Bay FC. She discusses what she'll be bringing to the league, not only on the pitch but off it as well as she has a knack for fashion. Oshoala als...

Jenny Chiu, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Lisa Carlin kick off the show by discussing Marie-Louise Eta being the first woman to take over a men's Bundesliga side as coach and led Union Berlin to victory 1-0 over Darmstadt (2:40). Then, a quick chat about Aston Villa remaining in the Women's League Cup despite fielding an ineligible player (4:08). Next, the group talk about Manchester City's...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins kick things off by going through the big headlines surrounding the women's game including Mayra Ramierez signing with Chelsea for a record breaking fee and Bev Priestman extending her contract with Canada as manager through 2027 (1:09). Then, the ladies breakdown all the latest trades and moves in the NWSL including Dayna Castellanos join...