Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Carlin join Jenny Chiu to react to the USWNT match today against China. They break it all down and discuss the veteran leadership in the match, all the first time capped players making their debut, and what seemed to be a different formation from what the team has looked like previously. Sophia Smith, Lindsay Horan, and Trinity Rodman all bag a goal as the US coast to a 3-0...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo discuss the latest news in the women’s game including Sam Mewis’ long-term injury ending her time at KC, Imani Dorsey leaving Gotham for Utah, and Bev Yanez being hired as Racing Louisville’s coach (1:55). Then, a deep dive into the USWNT’s upcoming match against China this weekend and the excitement for the pool of young players on the r...

Jenny Chiu, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins kick off the show by discussing the results of the WSL including Bunny Shaw's hat-trick in fifteen minutes, Chelsea continuing to pile on the goals, and Beth Mead's return to the score sheet by netting two against West Ham (1:21). The WSL conversation continues with a look at Bristol City setting a new attendance record, Aston Villa's continuing disap...

Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu welcome in the recently-crowned NWSL Championship MVP Midge Purce to talk about NJ/NY Gotham’s remarkable season, her reaction to Megan Rapinoe getting injured in her farewell game, and how being left off the USWNT’s World Cup roster changed her perspect...

Jenny Chiu, Sandra Herrera, and Darian Jenkins discuss the latest USWNT roster drop, the notable changes, first call-ups, and how Emma Hayes and current interim coach Twila Kilgore collaborated on said roster (1:40). Then, we listen in on Sporting Director Matt Crocker’s press conference in regards to the hiring of Emma Hayes and the reasons she was appointed. The A3 crew react to said press confe...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Sandra Herrera discuss Gotham FC’s big flub in celebrating their NWSL Championship without their fans, if there is still time to fix things, and how teams should handle this new era of the NWSL as the league continues to grow (1:15). Next, Jenny and Lisa preview the upcoming WSL weekend matches including the Manchester Derby (12:34). Then, the group recap the UWCL’s re...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Sandra Herrera discuss the breaking news out of Bay FC’s camp having traded for Alex Loera from KC Current (1:09). Then, the group talk about Emma Hayes and USWNT making it official, when the new manager will actually be able to take over, and what this means for the lead-up of the 2024 Olympics (9:38). Next, they dive into the Emma Hayes contract in detail as it will...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli, and Darian Jenkins discuss NWSL Final, the atmosphere, skills challenge, fanjets, and the impressive attendance (1:23). Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to talk about the players that stepped up for Gotham FC to pull off the win, Yale Averbuch West’s role in “the bats” turnaround, and Ali Krieger being crowned in her final send-off (10:32). Then, the A3 t...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and KC Current's Lo'eau LaBonta breakdown the NWSL Championship match between Gotham FC and OL Reign starting with Gotham being crowned champions, going worst to first, the will to win for Aly Krieger, and Megan Rapinoe's shock injury five minutes into the match (1:09). Then, the group focus in on Midge Purce, MVP of the final, putting the Gotham on her back, Rose Lavelle'...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin and Christine Cupo begin proceedings by discussing potential landing spots for Crystal Dunn as the USWNT star departs Portland Thorns (01:30), and look ahead to two big WSL matchups as Tottenham host Liverpool and Arsenal travel to Leicester (05:20). The crew wax lyrical about Kerolin and Jenna Nighswonger after the pair scooped the NWSL MVP and Rookie of the Year Awards, r...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli, and Darian Jenkins discuss the news of Emma Hayes reportedly taking over the USWNT next summer, what she brings to the table, and if hiring yet another club coach is the right move (1:16). Then, Sandra Herrera reacts to the NWSL playoff results which led to her “dream matchup” of Rapinoe vs Krieger for all the marbles as well as her thoughts on Hayes (15:25)...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli, and Darian Jenkins discuss the latest in women's soccer news including Becki Tweed's official head coaching role at Angel City, UEFA announcing new awards at next year's Ballon d'Or, the inaugural Skills Challenge coming to NWSL, and Beth Mead's importance to Arsenal (1:22). Then, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to lay out her dream final matchup rankings vers...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli, and Darian Jenkins discuss the latest news including Christine Endler’s sudden retirement from Chile’s international team, NWSL’s expansion draft announcement, and Beth Mead’s return for Arsenal (2:30). Then, Sandra Herrera then joins to discuss the performance of both US and Mexico at said Pan Am Games ((:37). Next, Portland Thorns Olivia Moultrie is welcom...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Darian Jenkins discuss the latest news including Luis Rubiales’ three year ban, Becki Tweed made permanent head coach of Angel City, and Aitana Bonmatí being named Ballon d’Or winner (1:45). Then, the A3 crew break down the USWNT performance against Colombia, Mia Fishel and Jaedyn Shaw both scoring in only their second cap, and Horan proving herself as team leader (13:...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins discuss the latest news including the firing of Kim Björkegren from Racing Louisville and all NWSL Awards finalists (1:07). Then, the A3 team take a deep dive into the performance the USWNT displayed against Colombia yesterday. A game that resulted in more questions than answers (22:55). Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to give an update...

Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies, and Mo Edu continue their conversation with USWNT legend Carli Lloyd who lifts the lid on her mistrust of others, falling out with family members, and the sacrifices it took to reach the top. They also discuss how she was brainwashed and manipulated by her persona...

Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo and Darian Jenkins discuss what the impact of Kerolin’s ACL will be on NC Courage and how they can move forward, the "Reggae Girlz" withdrawing from the Gold Cup Qualifiers over not getting paid and the lack of communication from their federation, and what Vlatko brings to the table as he takes over for KC Current as both sporting director and head coach (1:19). Then, t...

Jenny Chiu, Christine Cupo, and Darian Jenkins discuss the breaking news that former USWNT Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski is set to head to NWSL side KC Current as their Manager as well as Christine Sinclair who has announced her retirement from international duty (2:43). Then, the group take a look at the UWCL Group Stage draw and who their team to watch is (6:48). Next, the ladies react to part tw...

Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies, and Mo Edu chat with Carli Lloyd about her experiences and time spent representing her country over the years, her work ethic and how she carries herself both on and off the field, her criticisms of the USWNT program and what is needed moving forward, her hesitati...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo and Darian Jenkins first talk about Paris FC's continuation of punching above their weight by knocking out yet another Champions League semi-finalist from last year in Wolfsburg (1:48). Next, the crew alongside Sandra Herrera discuss the Washington Spirit’s decision to let manager Mark Parsons go and who could fill all the additional vacancies throughout the...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli, and Darian Jenkins dive right in and discuss NWSL's Decision Day, San Diego securing their first shield in only two years of existence while Portland loses it on the last day for the second year in a row (2:32). Then, the team recaps all the games revealing the final league standings showcasing who's in and who's out (13:44). Next, Sandra Herrera joins to go...

Jenny Chiu, Kealia Watt, Jordan Angeli, and Darian Jenkins discuss the controversial decision Morocco has made in hiring former Spanish manager Jorge Vilda as their own (3:37). Then, they preview several key fixtures of this weekend's big Decision Day in NWSL (9:01). Sandra Herrara joins to breakdown all the wild scenarios that will either knock teams out or lock teams in to the playoffs (16:33)....

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Kealia Watt and Darian Jenkins discuss the unprecedented move by FC Barcelona to have their women’s team compete at the Estadi Olímpic for the first time due to ticket demand (5:51). Then, Jordan Angeli goes one on one with Vero Boquete of ACF Fiorentina Femminile. They chat about the opening of Viola Park, the new women’s soccer facility for the club, how the women’s game...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Kealia Watt and Darian Jenkins discuss NWSL's overall skyrocketing attendance including OL Reign breaking the league's all-time best (2:02). Next, the crew breaks down the weekend that was in WSL with draws between four of the league's strongest sides (9:18). Then, the ladies take a deep dive into the results and impact of said results from the NWSL with some teams clinchi...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin and Darian Jenkins welcome in first-time analyst Kealia Watt to Attacking Third to discuss Jonas Eidevall’s contract extension at Arsenal, San Diego Wave getting unceremoniously bumped in the schedule, and Friday’s high-stakes game at Lumen Field (04:38). With so much on the line in the NWSL regular season, the crew then previews the penultimate weekend of action (11:13). W...