Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through the latest news, notes and updates in the world of women’s soccer. They discuss the latest signings, trades and contract renewals within the NWSL (4:32). San Diego Wave FC signs the club’s first two midfielders, Emily van Edmond and Taylor Korniak from Orlando Pride while also making a move for Sweedish international Sofia Jakobsson (4:46). Although Orland...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome The Athletic's women soccer writer Steph Yang (@Thrace on Twitter) to the podcast to preview the AFC Asian Women's Cup in 2022. The tournament starts on January 20 and the final will take place on Sunday, February 6, matches can be viewed on Paramount +. Group A is India, the host country, China PR, Iran, Chinese Taipei. Group B is Australia, Indonesia, Thaila...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman give an extensive update in the Washington Spirit ownership saga. Most recently reported is that Y. Michele Kang has made official moments to gain majority ownership of the club from Steve Baldwin. Sandra and Lisa give a recap of the entire Spirit front office and ownership story as it unfolded in August 2021. The current conversations have a deadline of February 1 -...

The United States women’s national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski named his 26-person roster ahead of the legendary January Camp (2:38). Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the original 25-player roster, the amendments made removing a player due to injury and then adding two more NWSL stars to a final number of 26 players (3:48). They discuss the biggest names that are absent from the list, s...

United States women's national team and Kansas City forward Lynn Williams joins Sandra Herrera to discuss her latest trade from North Carolina Courage to the Current. Williams discusses her conversation with the Courage to find another challenge with a different team in the NWSL. She discusses her USWNT and club team goals heading into 2022 and how much 2021 taught her on the pitch and in her ever...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest news, trades, updates, notes, etc from the NWSL, FA WSL and more. Kansas City Current has been busy this offseason acquiring big players to turn their 2021 last-place season around. Most recently, the Current acquire USWNT forward Lynn Williams in a trade with the North Carolina Courage and hire a new general manager and goalkeeper coach. The Courag...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the CONCACAF W Championship, the qualifiers for the 2023 Women's World Cup. The group stages continue on February 16, with the top teams in the 6 groups being Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica. As the top two nations, the United States and Canada receive a first-round bye straight to the W Championship. The winner of the W Championship will automatically qualify...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman give an update from the world of women's football from around the world! They discuss the latest announcement from the USWNT, the SheBelieve's Cup schedule is OUT! New Zealand, the Czech Republic and Iceland are the three teams that are traveling to the states in February for the international friendlies. Also, U.S. Soccer's former president Carlos Cordeiro announces...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman excitedly prepare for the 2022 season of soccer. From 12 teams in the NWSL, to FA WSL coverage coming to CBS Sports and Women's World Cup Qualifiers taking over this summer, there is so much football to discuss. 2022 NWSL Schedule (3:04) FA WSL (15:59) 2023 World Cup Qualifiers (20:45) 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman start the new year with a Mailbag Episode! They answer all of the questions from YOU - listeners and watches of Attacking Third. They address the future stars of the USWNT from the current college players to those recently drafted. Sandra also addresses insider info about the Chicago Red Stars - trades, injury reports, future of the team, etc. Plus, they discuss how a...

After ending the year with a 2021 USWNT look-back, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman use this episode to look ahead at the U.S. Women's National Team in 2022 and the biggest establishing year for the team. They discuss the SheBelieves Cup, World Cup Qualifiers and the January Camp hosted by Vlatko Andonovski showcasing promising young talent. Sandra and Lisa run through the January Camp wishlist and p...

As we prepare for 2022 and the New Year, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman reflect on 2021 and the USWNT. They discuss the top 3 moments for the USWNT in 2021 from the Tokyo Olympics to Carli Lloyd's retirement to the newest wave of young talent coming into the senior national team. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you list...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome 2022 NWSL Draft #1 overall pick Naomi Girma to the show. The defender out of Stanford was drafted to San Diego Wave FC, the newest expansion club in the league. Naomi discusses where she was during the draft, how she celebrated, how she's looking forward to learning from Abby Dahlkemper and her new professional game-day routine. 'Attacking Third' is available...

Angel City FC head coach Freya Coombe joined Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman to discuss everything involving launching a new club in the NWSL. Coombe discusses her decision to leave Gotham FC to join Angel City, how she chose players in the Expansion and NWSL Drafts and what she see's in the new draft picks she chose - Hope Breslin, Lily Nabet and Miri Taylor. Coombe opens up about her tactical plan...

The Washington Spirit announced Monday morning that acting head coach Kris Ward has been promoted to the permanent head coach position ahead of the 2022 season. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the promotion for Ward and his success in the 2021 season. Ward took over as acting head coach of Spirit in August and went 9-2-3 since he started - both losses coming as COVID-19 forfeit - and ultimat...

NWSL Players Association executive director Meghann Burke and former NWSL Kansas City Current player, now PA Business Agent, Sydney Miramontez join Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman for an exclusive interview. They discuss Sydney's new full-time role with the PA, the most recent emergency fund initiative to support the players and the current state of the CBA negotiations with the players' union. Nati...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman join you LIVE after the 2022 NWSL Draft to recap the biggest and best picks. They discuss the top 5 overall picks in the NWSL draft, the biggest surprises throughout the drafts and the trades that occurred during the NWSL Draft. Plus, they discuss the new 2022 NWSL Schedule Framework that was announced between the First and Second Rounds. 'Attacking Third' is availabl...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the 2022 NWSL Expansion Draft between Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC. They discuss the biggest players drafted to each expansion club and break down the current roster for each club. They discuss the Expansion Draft and which club scored higher. Then, they recap the post-draft trades that happened between NWSL clubs. NWSL Expansion Draft Picks (30:07) NWSL...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome NWSL Analyst and former USWNT star Lori Lindsey onto the show to preview the 2022 NWSL Draft. They cover the draft rules, the draft order starting with San Diego Wave FC and ask Lori her biggest picks heading into Saturday's NWSL Draft. They discuss the top prospects of the 2022 draft including Jaelin Howell, Naomi Girma, Mia Fishel and Diana Ordoñez. Plus, th...

San Diego Wave FC announces the signing of USWNT forward Alex Morgan from Orlando Pride. Lisa Roman welcomes Canadian International and former NWSL teammate of Alex Morgan Kaylyn Kyle to the show. They discuss what 2x World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Alex Morgan's move to San Diego means for Orlando and the expansion club Wave FC. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome NWSL Reporter Marisa Pilla to preview the 2022 NWSL Expansion Draft. They discuss Marisa's preparation for the Expansion Draft, preparing for two teams vs just one, altering from an in-person draft to virtual and how she plans to conduct virtual interviews. Plus, they dive into the Expansion Draft rules, how they've changed since the trade deadline has ended,...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman take a look at the 2021 NWSL Season and the nominees for Best Assist, Best Sill, Best Save and Best Goal. They break down the plays that led to the nominations and discuss the winners. You, the fans and listeners, voted on the winners this week on Twitter and Sandra and Lisa just discuss the results, plus give their own input of the winners. Best Assist (5:44) Best Sk...

Orlando Pride announces the hire of new head coach Amanda Cromwell, the third head coach in Orlando's history. Racing Louisville announces the hire of new head coach Kim Björkegren, former UEFA Women's Champions League coach. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the breaking news and what this means for the new clubs. They talk about Cromwell's and Björkegren's history coaching and playing and wh...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman run through all of the trades happening in the 2021 NWSL trade window. With two new expansion clubs coming into the league next season in San Diego Wave FC and Angel City FC, the existing teams in the NWSL are looking to protect their rosters ahead of the Expansion draft with trades of their own. Sandra and Lisa run through the biggest trades of the offseason, the win...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome former NWSL player, Just Women's Sports CEO and most recently named to Forbes 30 under 30 list. Haley discusses her time as a professional soccer player, how the NWSL looks different today from 5-10 years ago and how she wants to see it change as a content creator. Haley dives in on the USWNT roster and who she'd like to see get a chance with the senior team....