Hoffman Women's Sports

Send us Fan Mail The WNBA Finals were an epic five game series marred by controversy, as called out by Lynx coach Cheryl Reave after Game 5. We discuss the Liberty's win and the associated discussions around the refereeing. Plus, the WNBA Players opt out of the CBA. What does it mean, and will there be a work stoppage after the 2025 season? Support the show For more, including live episodes,...

Send us Fan Mail Washington Spirit defender Paige Metayer joins the show for a fun, wide-ranging chat! Metayer talks about her position switch to outside back under Jontatan Giraldez, and how she's learned from Casey Krueger and Gabby Carle. Plus, Metayer signs off on her signature, Taylor Swift-inspired chant, her favorite New York Times puzzle games, the WNBA's rapid growth, and her ho...

Send us Fan Mail Breanna Stewart was magnificent and Sabrina Ionescu closed the deal to get the New York Liberty to the brink of their first WNBA Championship. Can Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx force a winner-take-all Game 5? Hayley McGoldrick joins to break it all down! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail We've got a fresh USWNT roster to discuss on this week's NWSL Show! The return of Ashley Sanchez is amongst the highlights as Emma Hayes names her first post-Olympic squad. Plus we talk about BOS Nation's bad branding, big balls mistake, and finally get to some games before we go! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube he...

Send us Fan Mail Washington Spirit forward Brittany Ratcliffe talks about what's been largely a joyous season in DC, as she's as close as she's ever been to her beloved UVA and her hometown in New Jersey. Plus, we talk about how her boyfriend, Matt, helps her with his coaching brain as he's advanced in his career as a college football coach. Finally - Ratcliffe gets emotional d...

Send us Fan Mail Craig, Jason, and André talk about the latest NWSL abuse scandal as the San Diego Wave get sued by five former employees for a toxic and abusive workplace. We then turn to the on-field disasters: Andi Sullivan's ACL tear for the Spirit (and how they move forward without her), as well as how Angel City's salary cap violations affects the playoff race. Support the show For...

Send us Fan Mail The WNBA Finals are set as the Minnesota Lynx staved off the Connecticut Sun to advance and play the New York Liberty. Lyndsey D'Arcangelo and Craig Hoffman talk about the end of the Sun and Las Vegas Aces seasons and then dive into the finals matchup. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Craig is joined by guest host Tony Squares to talk about Christine Brennan's disappointing interview with Sarah Spain about Caitlin Clark. Then the guys get into the WNBA Semi-Final matchups between the Aces and Liberty % Sun and Lynx. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Washington Spirit forward Makenna Morris is living her dream! The Germantown, MD native is scoring clutch goals for her home town club. We discuss what it's been like living that dream, how it compares to what she thought it would be, and how she survived an injury plagued start to shine for her club. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Hoffman and André Carlisle talk about Jason Anderson’s new feature on Emma Hayes, and how she lead the USWNT to gold in Paris.  Then the guys talk about the NWSL playoff race, including the Spirit vs Pride showdown and who else they think can clinch the final playoff spots. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail In this jam-packed edition of the WNBA Show, we react to the news that Teresa Weatherspoon has been fired by the Chicago Sky with the Chicago Tribune's Julia Poe. Plus, Craig Hoffman and Lyndsey D'Arcangelo talk about the WNBA's problem with racist trolls, and the league's lackluster response to the issue as players speak out. Craig and Lyndsey also dive into t...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Hoffman is joined by André Carlisle and Jason Anderson to discuss Trinity Rodman's injury, Racing Louisville's hot streak, and more! Plus, should Savannah DeMelo be considering a position switch to a box-to-box midfielder? Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Lyndsey D'Arcangelo and Craig Hoffman preview every series of the WNBA Playoffs! Can Caitlin Clark and the Fever take down the Sun? Can the Aces and Liberty fight their way back to the WNBA Finals?     We break down all the action, and ask the question of why the WNBA is opening on an NFL Sunday on a bonus edition of the WNBA Show. Support the show For more, including live ep...

Send us Fan Mail André Carlisle and Jason Anderson join to talk about data usage in soccer. Can Bay FC's zoomy nature eventually pay off in more goals? Plus, we talk about the Orlando-Kansas City showdown, and preview the NWSL's weekend ahead. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail A'Ja Wilson's record breaking season continues as she eclipses the 1,000 point mark. We discuss the significance of her accomplishments, and give our final takes on the end of season awards from Wilson's probable MVP to Caitlin Clark's certain Rookie of the Year nod. Plus, we shape up the final battle for the playoffs - including the 3 way race for the 8-seed a...

Send us Fan Mail The ESPN NWSL GM survey had some bagners...as in bang your head against the table. Plus, the playoff race is shaping up! André Carlisle and Jason Anderson join Craig Hoffman to discuss on this week's NWSL Show. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !

Send us Fan Mail Angel Reese's historic rookie season is over, but her Chicago Sky are fighting for the playoffs. How do we contextualize Reese's incredible rookie year? Plus, how can the Sky stave off the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream for the final playoff spot? Plus, are Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever the lower seeded team most poised to make a playoff run? We talk about th...

Send us Fan Mail Spirit defender Tara McKeown joins the show to talk about her continued excellence anchoring the Spirit's defense in a season where they currently sit second in the table. She also discusses the sad news of Croix Bethune's injury, and the breaking news of Alex Morgan's retirement from professional soccer. Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure t...

Send us Fan Mail There's so much news, we didn't even get to it all on this week's show! That's because 30 minutes before we started recording, Alex Morgan announced her retirement! We try and capture Morgan's impact as one of the most important players in the history of the USWNT.  Plus, we talk about the devastating news that Croix Bethune is out for the season for Washi...

Send us Fan Mail The NWSL is back, and the Washington Spirit made a HUGE statement with a 4-1 win over Kansas City Current. We dive into the weekend's games, and look ahead to the weekend's schedule as the march towards the playoffs is on. Plus, how did Emma Hayes make joy and comfort parts of the USWNT's success in Paris like no coach has before? We dive into recent comments by Ros...

Send us Fan Mail New Washington Spirit defender Esme Morgan joins the show to talk about her move from Manchester City to the NWSL, including her thoughts on the new CBA. Plus, we talk about how her unique upbringing in the game shaped her, the similarities between Jonatan Giraldez and Pep Guardiola, and her favorite American terms! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to su...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Hoffman, André Carlisle, and Jason Anderson break down the NWSL's brand new, historic CBA. Plus, they go team by team to preview the second half of the NWSL season! Support the show For more, including live episodes, be sure to subscribe on YouTube here !