Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch to the podcast. She discusses her progression as a player from the start of the season to now, leading the Golden Boot race with 10 goals on the season and how her team is preparing for the 2021 NWSL Playoffs. Plus, she reflects on former NWSL Spirit player, Kaiya McCullough, and Kaiya's coming forward with allegations ag...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT vs South Korea match, the USA wins 6-0. Goals come from Lindsey Horan, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Rose Lavelle, Lynn Williams and an own goal from Korea. It's an emotional night for Carli Lloyd, teammates, fans and the soccer community as the legend hangs up her USA cleats. Plus, they look at the future of the USWNT. Match recap and analysis. 'Attacki...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the only NWSL match of the weekend between Gotham FC and Kansas City. Gotham are still looking to clinch a playoff spot ahead of the postseason. Then, they preview the second friendly vs South Korea for the USWNT. Sandra and Lisa give their wishlist starting lineups for the United States. Plus, it's Carli Lloyd's final game in a USA kit. Predictions, analysis an...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT vs South Korea scoreless draw. South Korea snaps the United States 22-match winning streak at home and the 60-game scoring streak at home for the Americans. They discuss roster rotation, starting XI, substitutes, South Korea's defensive efforts and more. Match analysis and recap. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Goog...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Chicago Red Stars forward and NWSL PA representative Kealia Watt and Executive Director of the NWSL Players Association Meghann Burke to the show. They discuss what the PA does, Kealia's role as a player rep and the turmoil that has kept the NWSL in the news the last few weeks. Kealia speaks out about the players' decision to demonstrate at the 6-minute mark o...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the USWNT match vs Korea Republic on Thursday. Meghan Rapinoe is back from injury and will play with the United States. Mallory Pugh, Andi Sullivan and Sophia Smith return to the roster after their September matches vs Paraguay. And Carli Lloyd faces her final two matches in a US kit. The NWSL Regular Season is winding down, Gotham FC takes on Kansas City NWSL...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman sit down with Cadella Marley, Bob Marley's daughter and Global Ambassador for the Jamaican National Women's Football team, and her cousin and business partner Myshjua Allen Murray. They discuss the inaugural Football is Freedom Festival centered around the international friendly in DRV Pink Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL between Jamaica and Costa Rica. Marley discusse...

The NWSL has announced the new hiring of long-term sports executive Marla Messing as the league's new Interim CEO. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the breaking news and Messing's background. Plus, they discuss Messing's role, who appointed Messing, the state of the commissioner search and what this means for the future of the NWSL. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, S...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of NWSL matches including the biggest playoff push of NWSL history. The Portland Thorns win the NWSL Shield and secure a first-round playoff bye and will host a semi-final match. The Washington Spirit clinch their playoff berth, the first for the club since 2016. With Orlando Pride's loss to Louisville, the Pride are out of playoff position. And Ashl...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the latest league news that the NWSL Championship has been moved from Providence Park in Portland to Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, KY. They recap the midweek Wednesday matches as Portland stays in first place in the standings, Washington move into third place and Gotham and Orlando sit just outside of playoff positions. Plus, they look ahead to the weeken...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the rescheduled NWSL midweek matches. Kansas City stays home at Legends Field, but will the Houston Dash snap KC's five-game unbeaten streak at home? Plus, Chicago and Orlando fight for a playoff position as they sit on the bubble of the postseason. The final Cascadia Rivalry of the season has Portland Thorns welcoming the red-hot OL Reign to Providence Park....

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of crazy NWSL matches. Portland Thorns and OL Reign secure playoff spots. Racing Louisville and Kansas City NWSL are officially out of the playoffs. Houston Dash dominates over North Carolina Courage and four different players score braces across the league - Gaëtane Thiney, Ashley Hatch, Rachel Daly and Jess Fishlock. Orlando Pride vs Gotham FC - 2:...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview a full weekend of NWSL matches as all 10 teams take to the field. It will be a quick turnaround for a few teams after the midweek matches, however, OL Reign, Portland Thorns, Kansas City and Orlando Pride will see game action for the first time since the Paul Riley scandal. Can OL Reign make a push for a #1 spot, will Portland Thorns lose three matches in a ro...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the three NWSL mid-week matches in the first time the players take the field since the league called off matches last week following accusations of sexual coercion by the former Courage coach Paul Riley. Game recaps, analysis and more. Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit - 2:50 North Carolina Courage vs Racing Louisville - 11:19 Portland Thorns vs Houston Dash - 18:5...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the mid-week NWSL matches ahead of Wednesday night. Despite everything happening with the league in the news, the players have decided to compete this week. Portland hopes to stay at the top of the standings, Gotham FC honor Carli Lloyd in her final games with the club, Courage look to focus their minds on the field, and Houston face a must-win weekend as the...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman go through a timeline of events affecting the league over the last week. They discuss details of sexual coercion and trauma from former North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley, the fallout from commissioner Lisa Baird's resignation and what's next for the NWSL. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and where...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Meg Linehan, NWSL national reporter for The Athletic, to discuss the recent fallouts of the allegations against former Courage coach Paul Riley, the resignation of former NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird and what’s next for the league. Meg dives into the timeline of her extensive reporting of the Paul Riley allegations. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podc...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman discuss the breaking news that the NWSL has called off all five regular season matches due to "the gravity of the events of the last week." Live reactions, updates on the developing story and what this means for the players, clubs and league.

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend of NWSL matches on Friday and Saturday. The Houston Dash sit just below the playoff line and face a must-win situation vs Kansas City NWSL on Saturday. Meanwhile, to close out the weekend of games is the final Cascadia Rivalry of the regular season between OL Reign and Portland Thorns. Match preview, player analysis and picks. North Carolina Courag...

Former NWSL players have come forward with allegations against Paul Riley stemming back to 2010 across multiple teams and multiple leagues. Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman walk you through the main points of this breaking news story, discuss the immediate player reactions and detail the demands from the NWSL Players Association for the league to take action. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple P...

Show Note: The original episode was recorded prior to the NWSL announcing the update in the investigation involving the Washington Spirit’s Richie Burke. Sandra and Lisa did a breaking news segment at the top of the episode. Sandra and Lisa update the news surrounding the Washington Spirit and Richie Burke. Plus, they pick their top positional players for the month of September. The Mailbag segmen...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend of NWSL games. OL Reign dominated over Orlando and Houston held a shutout vs Racing Louisville. The standings get tighter as Portland Thorns remain in first place in the standings. Plus, Sandra and Lisa nominate a Goal of the Weekend. Head to Twitter @AttackingThird to cast your vote for the goal of the weekend! Gotham vs North Carolina Courage - 2:3...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the full weekend of NWSL matches after the international break. Will the Thorns stay on top, who will win the golden boot race between OL Reign's Bethany Balcer and Orland's Sydney Leroux, and can Kansas City prove to be a stronger team vs the Spirit. Before the predictions and analysis, in the first half of the episode, they outline the last few months of Was...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the USWNT match vs Paraguay. The US closes out both friendlies against Paraguay with clean sheets, ending the second match 8-0. Rose Lavelle notches a goal and three assists in front of her hometown in Cincinnati, OH. Sophia Smith earns her first international start and scores her first international goal. Plus, Alex Morgan scores a hat-trick. 'Attacking Third'...

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman give their wishlist starting XI for the USWNT ahead of the match vs Paraguay on Tuesday 9/21. Sandra and Lisa pair players in the backline, midfield and forward positions that they would like to see play together and discuss why these positions work best for the players. In the second half of the episode, Sandra and Lisa welcome current Interm GM for NJ/NY Gotham FC Y...