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Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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A women's soccer show from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, WSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Hosts Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, Jessica McDonald, McCall Zerboni, Jen Beattie and Lo LaBonta welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis. Watch Attacking Third LIVE on YouTube every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with re-airs on CBS Sports' Golazo Network. This is your...

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CBS Sports, USWNT, NWSL, Soccer, WSL, Women's Soccer

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

UWCL Match Day 5 recap | Everyone alive in Group C | Chelsea's path forward | BK Häcken has the goods (Soccer 01/24) 25.01.2024

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo react to UWCL Match Day 5 starting with the crazy ending to Roma vs Bayern. Then, the group discuss PSG's current hot streak and Tabitha Chawinga's impact on the squad. Everyone is still alive in a captivating Group C. Next, the team recap Chelsea vs Real Madrid. Carlin asks the question, "How can Emma Hayes and Mia Fishel stay engaged?"...

Lorne Donaldson on Red Stars | Latest NWSL trades & signings | James & Shaw goals galore | Mewis & Fox WSL debuts (Soccer 01/22) 23.01.2024

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo kick of the show by discussing all the latest NWSL trades and signings with the Chicago Red Stars leading the way in recent weeks and the KC Current bring in the league's 14th Brazilian player, Bia (1:09). Then, the crew welcome in newly appointed Chicago Red Stars coach and former manager of the Reggae Girlz Lorne Donaldson. The group ta...

Sam Mewis retires | Marta Award named in her honor | Alex Morgan Best XI controversy | Cece Kizer shock trade (Soccer 01/19) 19.01.2024

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins kick things off by discussing the breaking news that Sam Mewis is retiring from the game, her unbelievable achievements and contributions both on an international and club level, and her future potential in the media world (1:08). Then, the team talk about Aitana Bonmatí being named FIFA Player of the Year and Lisa discusses the controver...

Interview: Laura Harvey on Seattle Reign | 2024 NWSL season expectations | The future of USWNT | Coaching style and strengths (Morning Footy) 17.01.2024

Susannah Collins and Charlie Davies meet up with 3x NWSL Shield Winner, 3x NWSL Coach of the Year, and current Seattle Reign coach Laura Harvey at the coaches convention. She reflects on the team's loss to Gotham FC in last year's final, what she expects from her team in the upcoming NWSL campaign, her future at Seattle, and her belief that the NWSL is still the top league for women's soccer. And...

NWSL Draft reactions | Sean Nahas on NC Courage and Ashley Sanchez | Seattle Reign rebrand | W FA Cup 5th RD Draw (Soccer 01/15) 15.01.2024

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo kick off the show by weighing in on the 2024 NWSL Draft, what it means to the players, the spectacle it has become, options for those not drafted, and debate whether or not it should still exist being that's it's "so painfully American" as Christine puts it (1:11). Then, NC Courage coach Sean Nahas is welcomed in to discuss life after Emi...

Ally Sentnor first overall pick | Bethune on being drafted by Spirit | NWSL Draft Night trade recap | Gotham FC's post-championship strategy (Soccer 01/12) 13.01.2024

A3's NWSL Draft Special kicks off with Jenny Chiu and Darian Jenkins live from the studio and Darian describing her experience getting drafted into the league in 2017. The two then discuss UNC's presence early on in the draft having several players picked in round one (1:09). Next, Croix Bethune is welcomed in to talk about getting drafted by the Washington Spirit third overall (6:53). Then, Sandr...

Interview: Emily Fox on signing for Arsenal, her WSL goals, competing against Emma Hayes (Morning Footy) 12.01.2024

Fresh off of signing for Arsenal, USWNT defender Emily Fox talks to the Morning Footy crew about her decision to leave NWSL for England, the linage of American Gunners, and competing against Emma Hayes in WSL before the Chelsea coach takes charge of the USWNT. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you l...

Interview: Sophia Smith talks big changes in Portland, NWSL’s talent influx, Emma Hayes expectations (Morning Footy) 12.01.2024

Sophia Smith joins the Morning Footy crew to discuss the new chapter Portland Thorns plan to write in 2024, NWSL’s free agency shakeup, making it into Alex Scott’s EAFC starting XI, and the effect Emma Hayes is already having on the USWNT player pool.  Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to...

Women's International vs Domestic | Notable American overseas | Emily Fox joins Arsenal (Morning Footy) 11.01.2024

The MF crew discuss the differences between international and domestic playing in the women's game. From what you gain playing over seas from style and perspective to how you grow both on and off the pitch and if the hiring of Emma Hayes to coach the USWNT will make playing abroad more appealing to Americans. The group also chat about how the NWSL values athleticism more than technical ability, th...

Morning Footy's EA FC Women's Team of the Year | Mary Earps' impact on goalkeeping | Top level Americans (Morning Footy) 11.01.2024

The MF team draft their EA FC Women's Team of the Year position by position from a 4-3-3 perspective. The group breakdown their choices and explain why they were picked. The group also talk about Mary Earps and her impact in net from her play to her jersey selling out within minutes multiple times. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Pod...

Gotham FC 2023 season recap | From last to first | The Juan Carlos Amorós effect | Williams best defensive forward in world (Morning Footy) 11.01.2024

The MF team take a break from the norm and sit down with Ali Krieger to reflect on Gotham FC's 2023 season from start to finish. They discuss going from worst to first, the Juan Carlos Amorós effect as manager, Krieger's role in the team as a defender, Darian calling Lynn Williams the best defensive forward in the world, Krieger carrying the weight of retirement throughout the season, and how Goth...

NWSL manager shakeup | Jonatan Giráldez heads to Washington Spirit | Andonovski's return to KC Current | Yanez at Racing Louisville (Morning Footy) 11.01.2024

The MF crew breakdown the managerial hirings, changes, and impact they will all have on the NWSL both on a team level and league level with the Washington Spirit bringing in FIFA's best women's coach nominee Jonatan Giráldez. The team also discuss how preseason will be crucial to the success of the Spirit and what style of play Giráldez will bring to the side. And finally, the group weigh in on Vl...

Ali Krieger joins Morning Footy | Winning a title her final match | The ball drop in Times Square | Career highlights (Morning Footy) 11.01.2024

The MF crew welcome in 2x World Cup Champion and NWSL winner Ali Krieger to Morning Footy where she'll be joining the show for the immediate future. She talks about her playing career, retirement, winning an NWSL title in her final match with Gotham FC, and being in Times Square for the New Year's celebration with her teammates. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Appl...

Sam Kerr's devastating ACL injury | Bev Yanez on Racing Louisville and the draft | Gotham FC's transfer dominance | Cedella Marley resigns from her role at JFF | (Soccer 01/08) 08.01.2024

Jenny Chiu, Sandra Herrera, Lisa Carlin, and Darian Jenkins discuss all the latest news in the women's game starting with Sam Kerr's devastating ACL injury, the trickle down effect it will have both on her club team Chelsea as well as internationally for Australia and the upcoming Olympics (1:11). Then, the A3 crew discuss Cedella Marley resigning from her role as JFF's global women's football amb...

NWSL Free Agency Moves | Gotham FC expectations after massive signings | Overall league landscape improving (Morning Footy) 05.01.2024

The MF crew take a look at all the notable off-season moves teams have made up to this point including Gotham FC bringing on four USWNT players in Crystal Dunn, Tierna Davidson, Rose Lavelle, and Emily Sonnett. They discuss how the current champions made that happen, expectations it now brings, and why it is such an attractive destination for players. Morning Footy is available for free on the Aud...

Interview: Crystal Dunn talks Gotham transfers, playing the flute, Times Square ball drop (Morning Footy Podcast) 02.01.2024

Gotham FC's Crystal Dunn is welcomed in to discuss why she signed with the club, the impact of playing in front of a hometown crowd, playing the flute through the streets of New York City, and being a part of the official New Year's Eve festivities in New York City. Also, what she thinks her position and role will be alongside her new teammates. Download and follow Morning Footy on  Apple Podcasts...

Interview: Tierna Davidson on Gotham FC move, fighting for Olympic spot, ACL recovery, expectations for 2024 season (Morning Footy Podcast) 02.01.2024

Gotham FC's Tierna Davidson is welcomed in to discuss what drew her to sign with Gotham FC, Ali Krieger's impact on the field, her ACL injury and recovery process, and the desire to represent the US in the upcoming Olympics. The group also talk about her goals for the 2024 NWSL season. Download and follow Morning Footy on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  or wherever you get your podcasts!

NWSL Free Agency paying off for players, Donaldson to coach Chicago Red Stars, AJAX finding UWCL success, A3 reflections & resolutions (Soccer 12/22) 23.12.2023

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Aaron West discuss who's winning free agency and the off-season with the latest moves, trades, and signings. Also, what free agency as a whole has done for the players and NWSL as a league (1:49). Then, the A3 crew talk coaching moves with the Houston Dash bringing in Fran Alonso and Lorne Donaldson heading to the Chicago Red Stars. And also what th...

Sanchez talks record-breaking contract, Expansion Draft hurting not helping, Tottenham takes down Arsenal, Kang acquires London City (Soccer 12/18) 19.12.2023

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Aaron West discuss the latest news in the women’s game including Washington Spirit owner Michelle Kang acquiring London City Lionesses (1:08). Then, Maria Sánchez is welcomed in to talk record-breaking contract, her dream of always wanting to play in NWSL, the importance of free agency, and representing the Mexican National Team (14:27). Next, the A...

NWSL Expansion Draft reaction, Rodriguez & Montoya discusses their team's picks, Dydasco on hopes for her new team, Commissioner Berman previews new season (Soccer 12/15) 16.12.2023

Jenny Chiu, Jordan Angeli, Lisa Carlin, and Saskia Webber react to the NWSL Expansion Draft involving Bay FC and the Utah Royals with the former picking first, taking Alyssa Malonson (1:06). Then, Amy Rodriguez is welcomed in to talk about the moves and picks made by the Royals, what they look for in players, as well as creating an identity (3:16). Next, Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya joins the sho...

CONCACAF W Gold Cup Draw reaction, Player of the Year nominations, Arsenal thrash Chelsea, NWSL Expansion Draft overview (Soccer 12/11) 12.12.2023

Jenny Chiu and Lisa Carlin kick things off with their analysis of the first ever CONCACAF W Gold Cup Draw and break down each group (1:19). Then, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to dive even deeper into the draw, who she thinks will win, and who the dark horse is (20:55). Next, the A3 crew discuss the nominees for USWNT Player of the Year as well as all the unacceptable social media abuse that the p...

Introducing Call It What You Want 10.12.2023

Download and follow Call It What You Want on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The CBS Sports Golazo Network presents Call It What You Want, a weekly podcast where Jimmy Conrad, Jesse Marsch and Charlie Davies share their unique insights and strong opinions about the United States men’s national team. Call It What You Want is a passionate and unapologetic conversation whe...

US & Mexico team up for WC 2027 bid, Arsenal vs Chelsea preview, Gisele Thompson signs with Angel City, Challenge Cup now single match (Soccer 12/08) 09.12.2023

Jenny Chiu, Sandra Herrera, Lisa Carlin, and Darian Jenkins kick of the show with all the latest news from the women's game including the United States and Mexico proposing a joint bid for the 2027 Women's World Cup, Mapi León season ending injury for Barcelona, Gisele Thompson signing for her sister's club team Angel City FC, as well as everything surround NWSL which will see a new playoff format...

USWNT complete comeback vs China, Shaw plays hometown hero, Coffey nets first international goal (Soccer 12/05) 07.12.2023

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera react to the USWNT coming back down a goal against China in their second friendly by scoring two unanswered. Our hosts discuss why it took so long to get things going tonight, the adjustments China made from game one, and the risk-reward of starting younger inexperienced players (1:08). Then, a deeper look into Sam Coffey and hometown hero Jaedyn Shaw's performances....

Caroline Seger announces international retirement, Sarah Lowdon leaves Houston Dash, 2025 Euros in Switzerland, USWNT breezes past China (Soccer 12/04) 05.12.2023

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins discuss the latest news in the women’s game including Caroline Seger announcing her retirement from international play, Sarah Lowden formally leaving the Houston Dash, and the 2025 Euros taking place in Switzerland (2:10). Then, the crew talk Women's Nataions League Match Day 5 with England surpassing the Netherlands and Sweden missing th...

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