Hoffman Women's Sports

Send us Fan Mail Craig Hoffman and André Carlisle sit down with Domènec Guasch, the general manager of BOS Nation FC, to discuss the monumental task of building an NWSL expansion club from the ground up ahead of its 2026 debut. Guasch opens up about why he took the job, how he's working to overcome the team's botched brand launch, and why he believes the NWSL has 'the potential to b...

Send us Fan Mail The 2025 NWSL season is upon us, and there's plenty to discuss. Join Craig Hoffman and André Carlisle as they provide an in-depth, team-by-team preview of the upcoming season. They delve into each squad's key players, major storylines, and offer their takes on the latest kit designs. Team Highlights: North Carolina Courage: After a significant offseason, the Courage have...

Send us Fan Mail The Washington Mystics are making major moves this offseason, and Craig Hoffman is joined by Jenn Hatfield of The Next to break it all down. They dive into the Ariel Atkins trade—why it happened and what it means for the Mystics' future. Plus, what could be next for the team? Craig and Jenn also analyze the Mystics' new head coach and front office hires, discussing what...

Send us Fan Mail How do you tell the story of an entire NWSL season? Craig Hoffman talks with Marie Margolius, director of Amazon Prime’s new docuseries on the 2024 NWSL season and playoffs, to break down how it was made. From behind-the-scenes moments with stars like Trinity Rodman and Marta to in-depth looks at Seb Hines and the Orlando Pride, this documentary captures the highs, lows, and bigge...

Send us Fan Mail How did the USWNT perform at the 2025 SheBelieves Cup under Emma Hayes as they failed to win the tournament for the first time in years?  Craig Hoffman, André Carlisle, and Jason Anderson break down the tournament, analyzing roster decisions, tactical setups, standout performances, and areas for improvement. Did Hayes get her squad selection right? What does this tournament reveal...

Send us Fan Mail Craig and André talk about Emma Hayes's latest roster as the USWNT prepares for the SheBelieves Cup. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Jamila Wideman's path to the general manager position with the Mystics is wholly unique, as is her approach to the job. Wideman sits down on the day of her introduction to talk about her history in the WNBA, how the 2025 CBA negotiations are looming over her job, and the innovative approach she's taking with Michael Winger to get the Mystics back to a championship level....

Send us Fan Mail Sydney Johnson joins the Washington Mystics for his first WNBA head coaching job, and he knows he's got a big task ahead. The new Mystics head coach chats about his path to the job, how Angel Reese shaped his year in Chicago, his style of leadership, and more! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Naomi Girma leaving for Chelsea is major, major news. But is it reason for alarm bells to go off in the NWSL's front office? We discuss the move, as well as some of the other big stories in the league with André Carlisle and Jason Anderson! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Spirit winger Makenna Morris joins the show to talk about her puppy eating snow, her USWNT call-up, and her magical rookie year with the Spirit that led her back to re-signing for 2025. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Craig is joined by Jason Anderson and André Carlisle to break down the NWSL off-season so far, including Jonas Eidevall to San Diego Wave and all the rookie signings in the first draft-less season. Plus, we discuss the USWNT's January roster including all the new names and familiar faces returning! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on Yo...

Send us Fan Mail The WNBA's coaching carousel has come to a stop, so we break down the hires from Dallas to DC with the one and only Howard Megdal! Plus, we preview free agency and talk about Howard's forthcoming book on Caitlin Clark. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail So much has happened in the last month in the WoSo world! Gotham FC made two enormous trades sending Lynn Williams to Seattle (for Jaelin Howell!) while granting Yazmeen Ryan's request to go to Houston. With Williams's comments that something is amiss at Gotham, we dive into what could be going on. Plus, we discuss FIFA's decision to put the 2027 Women's World...

Send us Fan Mail Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards joins the show to talk about her rookie season, and the start of her off-season. The UConn star talks about the lessons learned, friends made (including some at the Washington Spirit like Croix Bethune and Trinity Rodman), and joy experienced during her rookie year. Then, Edwards talks about why she chose to compete in Unrivaled, and makes a pitch f...

Send us Fan Mail André Carlisle and Craig Hoffman talk about the USWNT Friendlies against the Dutch and the English, the two final matches for Alyssa Naeher in a USWNT uniform. The guys talk about what lessons were learned, and what's next for Emma Hayes. Plus, they salute Naeher and question why the hell she's retiring after a SPECTACULAR closing performance! Also, the guys discuss who...

Send us Fan Mail Jason and André are back from KC where the Orlando Pride won their first ever NWSL Championship over Washington Spirit. They join Craig Hoffman to break down the game from all angles, and talk about the NWSL end of season awards. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail André and Jason are live in Kansas City ahead of the Pride vs Spirit NWSL Final showdown. They join Craig to talk about every angle of the game from Trinity Rodman attacking the flanks to Barbara Banda's central mastery. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail The Dallas Wings won the WNBA Draft Lottery, setting them up to draft UConn Star Paige Bueckers with the #1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Unless Bueckers doesn't want to go there. And then what?  We explore this possibility, and the rest of what will happen leading up to the draft with The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant! Support the show For more, including live epi...

Send us Fan Mail Can Trinity Rodman and the Spirit hold home field and down defending champ Gotham FC, after they advanced on Rose Lavelle's game winner? Plus, who's more likely to continue their miraculous run: Barbara Banda or Temwa Chawinga? We give it all our best shot in our NWSL Semi-Final preview on The WoSo Show featuring Jason Anderson and André Carlisle! Support the show For mo...

Send us Fan Mail André Carlisle and Jason Anderson join Craig Hoffman to preview the NWSL Playoffs ahead of four mega matchups on Quarterfinal weekend! Join us live on YouTube at Noon on Thursday, November 14th for the Semi-Final edition next weekend! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Trinity Rodman joins the show to talk about the Washington Spirit's season and upcoming NWSL Playoff showdown with Bay FC. She talks about how the team has played consistently despite inconsistency in the roster, how her Olympic experience was joyful and re-affirming, and more! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Craig, André, and Jason recap Emma Hayes's first camp post-Olympics as the USWNT beat Iceland twice and Argentina. Plus, we preview the NWSL's final weekend of the regular season. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail *Note: this episode was recorded hours before the news broke that White and the Sun are parting ways.  Annie Costabile joins The WNBA Show to talk about Caitlin Clark's next coach and the other WNBA Coach Openings. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Another rebrand and more questions about who is running the marketing department of an NWSL Franchise.  Plus, we preview the USWNT's games against Iceland and Argentina. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail The Washington Mystics parted ways with Mike & Eric Thibault on Wednesday in a moved that shocked many in the WNBA. Kareem Copeland shares all the details, insight, & analysis into why the move went down. Did it have to do with drafting Aaliyah Edwards over Angel Reese? Plus, what are Edwards's, Shakira Austin's, and Ariel Atkins's futures in DC? Listen to T...