Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies continue their candid conversation with France's legendary striker Thierry Henry, hitting on themes of family, loss, forgiveness and acceptance. Thierry opens up about being a “pain in the neck for the good of the cause,” feeling like a stranger in his own home...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins kick things off by discussing the Spanish players who testified in the Luis Rubiales case, Arsenal’s record-breaking attendance, and Kealia Watt’s incredible career (01:44). Mia Fishel stole the show on the opening weekend of the WSL season, but she wasn’t the only player that caught the eye (10:02). And with NWSL Decision Day fast approach...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Christine Cupo react to the breaking news out of Jamaica where the Reggae Girlz have parted ways with head coach Lorne Donaldson. Then, the crew welcomes in Jennifer Epstein, one of the members of the all-female ownership group behind Boston’s new NWSL team, to talk about bringing top-flight women’s soccer back to the city, learning from the Breakers, and...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo and Darian Jenkins react to Bay FC appointing Albertin Montoya as head coach, Sydney Leroux’s Angel City contract extension, and the first round of action in the UEFA Women’s Nations League. Canada have sealed their passage to the 2024 Summer Olympics! The crew discuss the program’s turnaround following a disappointing World Cup campaign, and analyze Tuesday...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins discuss the end of the Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe eras (1:05), notable NWSL free agents (3:53), and the injury casualties of the international break (7:57). Then, the crew recaps the USWNT’s 2-0 win over South Africa which saw another impressive Trinity Rodman performance (10:20). Sandra Herrera joins to report on the USWNT bidding farewe...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Christine Cupo discuss the deal struck between the Spanish Soccer Federation and the Spain NT in the wake of the Luis Rubiales scandal (00:52) before sharing their thoughts on Alex Morgan calling out NWSL officiating (06:53). With Boston set to become an NWSL city, the crew brainstorm potential team names and make their cases for which city should get the...

Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Kickin’ It debuts in style with the first of a two-part interview with an all-time great, Thierry Henry, who joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to discuss life and the beautiful game. Thierry encourages Christian Pulisic to replicate the fearlessness he shows on the international stage with...

Download and follow Kickin' It on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! CBS Sports "Kickin' It" is a weekly soccer show not only about soccer. Led by Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies – the goal is to showcase a more personal and relatable side to the biggest stars and celebrities in and around the sport through unfiltered and organic conversation. Kickin' I...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins react to Midge Purce and M.A. Vignola’s late additions to the USWNT roster (01:41) and the RFEF giving Spain’s WNT players an ultimatum about returning to international duty (04:56). Then, a recap of another weekend of twists and turns in NWSL beginning with the Esther González Show in NY/NJ Gotham’s win over Washington Spirit (08:59). We h...

Lisa Carlin, Aaron West, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins discuss the Spanish WNT’s ongoing international boycott, the end of the Liga F players strike, Manchester United signing Phallon Tullis-Joyce, and US Soccer’s plan to build a new training center and HQ in Atlanta. Then, Kansas City Current midfielder Lo'eau LaBonta joins to talk goal celebrations, the team’s soon-to-open women’s specific so...

Lisa Carlin, Aaron West, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins kick things off by reacting to the newly-named USWNT roster, some noteworthy NWSL contract extensions, and EA Sports FC’s Top 24 player ratings. Sandra Herrera joins to discuss interim coach Twila Kilgore’s 27-player roster and her expectations ahead of the doubleheader against South Africa later this month. Jamaica’s Konya Plummer joins to...

Lisa Carlin, Aaron West and Jordan Angeli react to Arsenal and Juventus’ shock early exits from the UWCL as well as Ebony Salmon and Deanne Rose’s respective WSL moves. Guillem Balagué joins to discuss Luis Rubiales’ resignation as president of the Spanish Football Federation and whether his departure will convince Spain’s World Cup winners to end their national team strike. Then the crew recaps N...

Lisa Carlin, Aaron West, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins discuss USWNT legend Julie Ertz’s farewell game as well as the complaint filed against disgraced Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales. Then, it’s all about Saturday’s NWSL Challenge Cup final as North Carolina Courage head coach Sean Nahas joins to talk about getting past Kansas City and how international players have impacted...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo and Darian Jenkins discuss the latest out of Spain as the federation has fired WNT head coach Jorge Vilda and Jenni Hermoso has spoken out. They preview the Challenge Cup semifinals giving tactical breakdowns. Sandra Herrera joins to share her players to watch. Watch Attacking Third for FREE, live Golazo Network every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pmET on...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Christin Cupo and Darian Jenkins react to the latest news around women's football. They discuss the latest out of Spain including Liga F protesting their first two matches, recent international coaching vacancies plus the NWSL Team of the Month. Sandra Herrera joins the show to talk about the Chicago Red Stars sale to Laura Ricketts as the biggest NWSL sale in history. The...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo and Darian Jenkins the latest news around women's soccer including 2-time World Cup champion USWNT midfielder Julie Ertz's retirement. They discuss the latest injury update with Sophia Smith and how the Portland Thorns will tactically look different without Smith. Plus, rules analyst Christina Unkel breaks down the latest VAR calls in the NWSL. The full NWSL...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins talk about the latest with Megan Rapinoe about how her farewell tour in the NWSL is coming up. The USWNT announces a pair of friendlies vs Colombia in October, each analyst gives their pick for which player they want to see called into camp. USWNT and Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo joins to talk about her experience at the Wor...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins and Jordan Angeli talk about the latest out of Spain following the shows of support for Jenni Hermoso following the World Cup trophy ceremony. The NWSL weekend action was packed, they discuss San Diego's win, the latest on Sophia Smith's injury, plus give breakdown's for Adriana's loan goal for Orlando and Kansas City's attack. Sandra Herrera joins to give h...

Aly Trost Martin, Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo and Darian Jenkins discuss the latest in the world of women's football. Post World Cup transfers are alive and well as NWSL's Gotham FC signs Spanish captain and forward Ester González while the Italian league pick up Canadian International Evelyn Veins and Estelle Cascarino signs with Juventus. Hatian player Danielle Etienne joins the show to talk abo...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Darian Jenkins recap the 2023 World Cup final between Spain and England. They discuss Spain's off-field issues with their coaches and what comes next. The crew welcomes rules analyst Christina Unkel to breakdown some of the questionable ref calls from the final including the handball and penalty. Watch Attacking Third for FREE, live Golazo Network every M...

The 2023 Women's World Cup Final recap between Spain and England. Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera and Jordan Angeli recap the final discussing each team's tactics, star players, winners of the tournament and more. Watch Attacking Third for FREE, live Golazo Network every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pmET on Paramount+ or the CBS Sports App. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to  ht...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Christine Cuppo and Darian Jenkins preview the Spain vs England World Cup Final set for Sunday morning. They discuss the top players from each side to watch and who could be the difference maker. Phillippines midfielder Ryley Bugay joins to talk about her experience at the World Cup and what she hopes the world takes away from the incredible performance of her national tea...

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli and Aaron West recap the World Cup semifinals. England advances to their first-ever final beating Australia 3-1. USWNT legend Kristine Lilly joins the show to talk about her World Cup experience, the USWNT young prospects and the future of the USWNT.  Watch Attacking Third for FREE, live Golazo Network every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pmET on Paramount+...

Jenny Chiu, Jordan Angeli, Lisa Carlin and Darian Jenkins recap the World Cup quarterfinals leaving the final four teams. They preview the semifinal matches between Sweden vs Spain and Australia vs England. They welcome in Portland Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey to talk about her personal progress. Plus, Sandra Herrera joins to discuss the return of the NWSL Regular Season. Watch Attacking Third for...

Jenny Chiu, Christine Cupo, Darian Jenkins and Jordan Angeli recap the first 2 quarterfinal matches between Spain and Netherlands, and Japan vs Sweden. Sandra Herrera joins to discuss the next potential USWNT head coach. Darian and Jordan break down Spain and Sweden goals and discuss their match up in the semifinal. They preview the next two quarterfinal matches between Australia vs France and Eng...