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Courtney & André review the quarterfinal round of the greatest tournament that has ever existed – the W Gold Cup – and preview Wednesday's upcoming semifinals. We check on Canada's sudden shooting woes, Brazil doin' it without their regulars, Mexico still learning, and the battle that was the USWNT vs. Colombia (which didn't need to be). And of course, after 641 days, Catarina...

ISSA TWO POD WEEK! Now that the W Gold Cup group stages are over Courtney & André hopped back on the mics to talk about Concacaf chaos and the drawing of lots/twirling around of two clear orbs that completed the draw. Then we get into previewing this weekend's matches, and how Twila Kilgore's approach to the Mexico match left her and the team in a very difficult spot. We also get into...

The vibes were improving, until they weren't. Courtney & André review the USWNT's 2-0 loss to Mexico by hoping certain USSF folk have learned to respect Liga MX Femenil. Then we focus on the USWNT and what went wrong (hint: everything). From the starting XI to the halftime subs to the woeful tactical instructions and a lack of leadership in a tough game – we discuss the loss from every...

Courtney & André had a LOT to discuss! The W Gold Cup is kicking off soon so we talk about the newness of tournament and how it's constructed, and discuss the USWNT, Colombia and Mexico. Then We talk about the new Division 1 women's football league kicking off in August, USL Super League. We talk about what we expect from the league, some of its challenges, and whether it's good fo...

Courtney & André start off discussing the USWNT's Gold Cup squad. We got the Happy Black History Month forward line, plus Mal Swanson is back but on the training squad. We also ask if the midfield as constructed has the capacity or the facilities to functionally midfield. Then we get into Lindsey Horan's very weird interview in The Athletic (and reprinted in The New York Times). We tal...

Courtney & André talk about how you're never not just a baby, the absolute bonkersness of Group C, Lily Yohannes ballin, Big Fish scorin, and ask what happened to the Frauen Bundesliga. Then we recap some major moves in the NWSL. Deyna Castellanos was finally announced by Bay FC and we're HYPE! We also break down Messiah Bright's move to Angel City, including why she might have wan...

Courtney & André hop on the mics cause there is a LOT to talk about! Courtney catches us up on some bonkersness in English woso, then we dive into the UWCL to try to make sense of Group C, shout about Katoto and Nnadozie, and André talks about why Emma Hayes needs to call Lily Yohannes on day one hour one. After that they get into the NWSL, including Orlando's super smart move to get playe...

Courtney & André start off with some NWSL Draft chatter and spotlight a few melanated ballers to keep an eye on (including a potential Rose Lavelle 2.0 👀👀). Then they end up discussing the merits of the draft, and what it could look like if/when the draft is finally abolished. Then they get into a deluge of NWSL news that can't stop won't stop. Gotham signed everybody, Spirit made Ba...

It's our last episode of 2023 so Courtney & André decided to zoom out and look at the year that was, and what we hope to see across women's football in the year(s) ahead! Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all. ============= Follow Us: Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@DiasporaUtdPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠...

Courtney & André get you prepped for the NWSL Expansion Draft, but first we take a moment to explain why expansion drafts suck and what can be done to make sure this one is the last one. Then we dive into the flood of transactions announced after the deadline, assess the deals made (we got all the questions for KC), and review some surprises on team's unprotected lists. Please subscribe, r...

WE BACK!! Life life'd so Courtney & André missed last week but you know what that means: that's right it's an extra lorj episode! We start by reviewing both USWNT matches against China. We talk about what worked so well in the first match, what didn't work in the second, what changed to get the goals, and what we thought of the new Sister Emma-adjacent USWNT. We also highlight top performers acros...

U.S. Soccer shed the unseriousness and hired Emma MF'n Hayes so it was the perfect time to crossover with Shea Butter FC! Skye & Sylvs join Courtney & André to discuss their immediate reactions to Hayes' hiring, her style of management, how she was made in America, her talent identification and development, and what we think all of it means for the USWNT long-term. We look at some...

THE BATTIES DID IT! Courtney delights in André's sad Batman memes being put in storage, then we relive and recap an extremely dope NWSL Championship. We discuss Madame President Midge Purce vs. Rose 'Pink Lava' Lavelle, relive THAT Midge Purce run and Lynn Williams goal, plus THAT Rose Lavelle strike that gave Dutch folk an unpleasant flashback, and THAT fadeaway header from Esther Gon...

Courtney & André chat about a wild weekend in woso. First, they get into some super crunchy NWSL semifinals with Gotham beating Portland in Portland (bye Merritt!), then OL Reign out-sufferballing San Diego 1-0. We review each match then preview the NWSL Championship. Will Harvey continue to sufferball? Can Gotham's press generate enough chances against a composed defense? We get into it!...

Courtney & André dive right into it with a review of three dull, boring, bland and goalless halves of soccer before discussing that one glorious half in which the kids went tf off! We also deal with Mr. Heifetz's weird Liga MX Femenil comments, and discuss what that mindset reveals about U.S. Soccer's player scouting, analysis and recruitment. Then we prep you for the big NWSL semifina...

There's a lot goin on and we had a lot to say so we cover as much ground as we can! Courtney & André start off by reviewing the NWSL quarterfinals, with OL Reign suffocating an energetic Angel City, then Gotham getting a smart win over a Kerolin-less (sad feelios) North Carolina Courage. We look ahead to the semifinals then chat about Vlatko's return to the league. Then we discuss the...

WHAT! A! DAY! We've been begging, pleading and even demanding that the NWSL give us simultaneous kickoffs and a whiparound show, they finally did, and the players (and chaos) did not disappoint! Courtney & André relive the drama minute by minute, pick out their favorite goals, shoutout some dope performances, and recap a chaotic day in which only one of the top six kept their position by t...

Y'ALL KNEW WHAT THIS WAS! Courtney & André talk about Mia Fishel scoring on her Chelsea debut at Stamford Bridge, and having an all around incredible game. We talk about her linkup play, what and who is still to come, but also get into attendance chat, because it was trash. After hitting some highlights around Europe, we return to the States to talk about NWSL Boston's weird stadium an...

Courtney & André catch you up on yet more of the mess with RFEF and the players. We have lawsuits and sanctions, angry airport interviews and so much more that should've never happened. Then we discuss the wild and wacky NWSL table. Courtney Thee Stats dropped a banger about every team being over 20 points for the first time. We talk about what that means, the good and bad of parity, plus...

WE BACKITY BACK! Courtney & André hop on the mics to review and discuss Spain federation, Rubiales, Vilda, and the cowardice of not speaking up. [CW: Discussion about sexual abuse and assault (8:38-44:44)] Then we shift gears to discuss The Last Sippy Cup, and also ask, should it be? We give our predictions for that tournament wrapping up at the weekend before looking at an absolutely bonkers...

We had a lot of ground to cover so we welcomed freelance women's soccer writer who covered the World Cup for The Athletic, Tamerra Griffin ! Now that the world Cup is over, Tamerra joined Courtney & André as they attempted to immediately reflect on the tournament overall. It was the biggest one yet, with 32 teams, so we discuss what that means and how it played out. We also chat about fina...

We had a lot of ground to cover so we decided to bring in freelance women's soccer writer who covered the World Cup for The Athletic, Tamerra Griffin! Tamerra joined Courtney & André for a conversation about both sides of Spain's victory over England, and lifting their first every World Cup trophy. First they discuss the matchup on the pitch, the impact of Salma Paralluelo starting and...

WE BACK! Through the power of Beyoncé's internet Courtney and André connected from across continents to chat about the World Cup so far. We review the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds before previewing the final, and Courtney dropping a World Cup final prediction that might destroy the whole world. Then we touch on the firing/resignation/firing of USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski, plus get...

Well, that was brutal! Courtney & André react to the dramatics that ended with the USWNT being knocked out of the 2023 World Cup in the round of 16, by a millimeter. Courtney details the pain of witnessing it live, while André hopes the lesson learned by those with power is that the difference wasn't a millimeter, but the years that came before. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review –...

Hello from the future and the other side of Earth! The World Cup group stage was a thing of pure joy (plus a little pain) so Courtney & André had a lot to chat about. We review some key storylines and performances from a history making roundn of games that served as a wonderful entry way into the new era of women's football. Then we look ahead to the round of 16 and give our predictions fo...