Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the Concacaf W Championship match between Canada and the United States. They breakdown the starting lineups for both teams, which players stood out to them and what this means for the USWNT moving forward. The United States secure their place in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a 1-0 win over Canada thanks to a 75' minute Alex Morgan PK. If you support the show, ple...

Sandra Herrera and Lori Lindsey preview the weekend slate of NWSL matches. They discuss the biggest matchups to come, which players to keep an eye on and give their picks and predictions for winners and losers. Plus, Lori shares her thoughts on what she's seen so far during the group stage of the Euros. If you support the show, please nominate Attacking for The People's Choice Podcast Awards in th...

Sandra Herrera is joined by former professional and Concacaf broadcaster Jordan Angeli to recap the Concacaf W Championship semifinal match as the USWNT defeated Costa Rica 3-0. They run through starting lineups and what they saw from the US and what to expect in Monday's final. Don't miss this full match recap and great analysis! If you support the show, please nominate Attacking for The People's...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the Concacaf W Championship Semi Final match between the United States and Costa Rica. The USWNT leaves Group A as the champions, going 3-0 and scoring 9 total goals. They face the runner up in Group B, Costa Rica, a nation that defeated Panama and Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 and 4-0 respectively. Then lost to reigning Olympians Canada 2-0 in the final group stage...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USA vs Mexico match in the last round of group stage for the Concacaf W Championship. News breaks right as the starting lineups drop that USWNT defender Emily Fox is out for the game due to Covid Protocol and forward Ashley Hatch will be out for the rest of the tournament with a back muscle strain. Portland Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey will take Hatch's plac...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend slate of NWSL matches. Angel City defeats San Diego in front of a sold-out crowd for the first SoCal Clash! Then they run through the Euros and and round up how the first match day went. Full recap and analysis. If you support the show, please nominate Attacking for The People's Choice Podcast Awards in the “Best Female-Hosted” Category:  https://www...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the final group stage match for both the US and Mexico as the two powerhouses face each other. Everything is on the line for Mexico as they need to beat the US in order to have a shot at the 2023 Women's World Cup. Meanwhile, the USWNT clinched their 9th World Cup berth after matchday two in the Concacaf W Championship. Is Vlatko Andonovski looking ahead to th...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend slate of NWSL games. With all 12 teams in action, they run through the matches of the weekend and give their predictions for winners, losers and even a draw. Full preview with analysis. If you support the show, please nominate Attacking for The People's Choice Podcast Awards in the “Best Female-Hosted” Category:  https://www.podcastawards.com/app/s...

The United States Women's National Team is heading to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. After a dominating 5-0 win to Jamaica, the early fate of the USWNT laid in Haitian hands. A win or a draw for Haiti over Mexico would push the United States to the top of the Group A standings. Mexico suffered a devastating loss as Haiti continued their incredible goal-scoring from qualif...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the full United States vs Jamaica match in the Concacaf W Championship. The USWNT was fighting for a World Cup qualifying bid after their opening tournament win over Haiti. Vlatko Andonovski rotates 5 new starters for the US giving Ashley Sanchez a full 90 minutes in the midfield. They recap the full match, discuss Jamaica's mistakes and how the US can use this...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Concacaf W Championship broadcaster Jordan Angeli to the show to discuss the Concacaf W Championship results after match day 1. The United States, Jamaica, Costa Rica and Canada each walk away with three points after their first matches. The competition is tighter than ever as they discuss which teams have pleasantly surprised them after 90 minutes. Plus, they...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the first Concacaf W Championship match for the United States Women's National Team as they face Haiti. They run through the lineup, player matchups, and more in their full game recap and analysis. The USA starting lineup features one surprise in GK Casey Murphy earning her 6th cap and first international qualifying cap over GK Alyssa Naeher. Haiti puts a lot of...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of NWSL matches. They discuss the winners and losers, which team fared the best so far without their international players and who continues to top the standings and more. Full NWSL recap and analysis. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the At...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend slate of domestic and international matches. The NWSL returns to action after the international break and the league trade window has opened. They discuss the biggest trades and moves across the league and what this means for the clubs (4:00). Then, Sandra and Lisa run through the weekend slate of NWSL matches. With league play resuming during Worl...

Sandra Herrera, Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey preview the Concacaf W Championship. They discuss the details of the tournament running from July 4-18, with four teams qualifying for the Women's World Cup in 2023 and two teams qualifying for the Summer Olympics in 2024. The tournament features 8 nations split into two groups. Group A features Olympic Medalists Canada, Costa Rica, Panama and Trinidad a...

Lisa Roman welcomes Sandra Herrera and two former US Internationals Lori Lindsey and Danielle Slaton to the show. They group recaps the USWNT friendly from Saturday vs Colombia. They give their initial impressions of the squad as we get the first look at the World Cup Qualifying team in action. They assess the personelle, player rotation and the biggest thing MISSING from the first of two friendli...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome special guests Aly Wagner and Brandi Chastain to the show. Aly and Brandi are former USWNT players, Santa Clara Broncos and the newest founding members along with other USWNT legends Danielle Slaton and Leslie Osborne of the newest potential NWSL Expansion group in the San Francisco Bay Area. Brandi and Aly talk about why they chose the northern California are...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Lori Lindsey to the show to preview the USWNT Friendlies vs Colombia. They discuss the importance of the US playing two friendlies before heading to Mexico for the Women's World Cup Qualifiers in the Concacaf W Championship. Lori reflects on the importance of these lead-up matches as a player and what this could mean for player rotation during these two friend...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome former Colombian international Melissa Ortiz to the show to preview the USWNT friendly vs Colombia. Melissa talks about being a Colombian-American and her first time playing against the United States Women's National Team and how much experience and growth it gives to the players and the federations to compete in these friendlies. Melissa gives insight into th...

Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey recap the weekend slate of NWSL games. Saturday features 16 goals in 3 games as Portland, San Diego and Houston take home BIG wins. Then the recap the pair of ties between Washington and Louisville, Kansas City and Chicago. Plus, OL Reign sneaks out a 1-0 win over Angel City. Full recaps, analysis and more. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stit...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend slate of NWSL games. All six teams compete in match day 8 of the NWSL regular season. Friday kicks off with a match in D.C. as Washington Spirit host Racing Louisville. The Spirit look for their first win since the opening weekend of the year. On Saturday, two matches take place. Kansas City vs Chicago Red Stars and OL Reign host Angel City FC. On...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest news and notes around the world of women’s soccer. Up first, they discuss the injury report update from US International and Angel City forward Christen Press who posted on social media that she has torn her ACL. This injury comes after Press rejoined the NWSL with her hometown club in LA. Sandra and Lisa discuss the open trade window in the NWSL wi...

Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey welcome Sandra Herrera to the show to discuss Vlatko Andonovski's 23-player roster for the Concacaf W Championships plus the three additional players called up for the June international window when the USA plays Colombia. They discuss their initial reactions to the roster and discuss how Megan Rapinoe was called into the camp over Christen Press. Lori gives her thought...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend slate of NWSL games. Sunday closes out with Houston Dash vs Portland Thorns in Houston. Saturday featured high-scoring affairs between Washington and North Carolina, and Racing Louisville vs Angel City. Plus, close games in the NWSL featured Chicago and Kansas City winning on one-goal games while OL Reign and San Diego split points. Full recap and an...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news in the NWSL. Orlando Pride head coach Amanda Cromwell and assistant Sam Greene have been placed on administrative leave by the club. This comes after a recommendation from the NWSL and the NWSL PA in response to the pending results of an investigation into alleged retaliation in violation of the NWSL Policy to Prevent and Eliminate Workplac...