NWSL This Week Podcast

This week, Dan and Bekki discuss the return of NWSL, from Trinity Rodman’s brace to Mal Swanson’s dominance, and Sophia Wilson’s 50th career goal. Not to be forgotten, the Courage win again after losing Manaka Matsukubo, Angel City wins for their interim coach, and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit n...

Gotham defeats Kansas City to lift the Challenge Cup in Columbus! And that’s even before Sam Kerr arrives for the latter part of the season. We discuss the impact the still-reigning league leading goal scorer will have on Gotham, what Kansas City’s post season might look like, and what we can gauge from Columbus’ future as a franchise based on Challenge Cup turnout. This is a public episode. If yo...

This week, Dan talks to Kari Anderson of Yahoo! Sports about a week filled with major news from Ally Sentnor’s move to LA, Kennedy Fuller’s move out of LA, Sam Kerr’s imminent return to the league, coaching change in the Angel city, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week, Dan is joined by Arianna Cascone to discuss winners and losers from the 1st half of the NWSL season? What does Dan think about the expansion process? Which teams does Arianna feel are underachieving? Tune in to find out and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

The NWSL is officially on break, but there’s still a lot to talk about around the league. We discuss the news that the final will be held in Washington, DC, debate the existence of rivalries in the NWSL, and spend some time discussing what teams and players have stood out in the first 11 games for both good and less good reasons. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with oth...

In this episode, the Thorns and Royals five us a thriller, but their draw allows the Wave to claim 1st place heading to the break. Also, an injury scare in Orlando, a front office shakeup in Chicago, and a rare snoozefest in Kansas City. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week, Dan and Michael discuss whether the first-place Royals are legit Shield contenders, Mal Swanson getting on the scoresheet for Chicago, Gotham and the Spirit get denied the rematch and the Concacaf trophy—and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week, the Wave strike late to edge Spirit and return to the top of the table, the Legacy gut out 4 points on 2 coasts over 4 days, and a series of odd penalty calls highlight Week 8 of the NWSL season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss Temwa Chawinga’s first THREE goals of the season, a big weekend for both expansion clubs, and a huge win for Racing Louisville. Unfortunately, Bekki was sent off near halftime and could not complete the podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.co...

This week, Dan and Michael discuss the Thorns’ big midweek win over the Wave to grab first place in NWSL, the Legacy’s dramatic rally to knock off the Summit for the franchise’s first win, and more from a busy Week 6 in NWSL. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week, Dan and Bekki discuss the injury to Jess Fishlock, Chris Armas being asked about his job, the Royals suddenly sitting in 3rd place, and much more. They’ll even discuss whether Alyssa Naeher could wind up wearing another uniform. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

The NWSL is considering following the MLS by adopting a Fall-Spring schedule. Is this a good idea, a disastrous one, or something in between? With the international break finally coming to an end, we preview all the match-ups coming this week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss what changes they would make with a day in the NWSL Commissioner’s position. Better broadcasts? More information? Increased media access? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week, Dan and Michael discuss potential rebirths for Kansas City and Washington, stoppage time thrillers in Orlando and Houston, and the legend of Manaka Matsukubo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week, the situation in Kansas City turns alarming, Gotham’s scoreless drought reaches 3 games, and the Spirit are still searching for a win. In Denver, a crowd of more than 63,000 obliterated the NWSL attendance record, and the Summit are looking good so far! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek....

This week, red cards are all the talk around NWSL including two at the Cascadia showdown. And the Stars pull a shocker to take down the Shield winners in their home opener. And did you say Angel City and the Dash are atop the table? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week the crew reviews Week 1 including a massive crowd in Boston, the return of Savy King (heart surgery) and Sophia Wilson (maternity), and the rough start of the season for the Spirit and Stars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week Dan, Bekki, and Michael make final preparations for the 2026 NWSL season with previews of last year’s 8 playoff teams. Find out who thinks Kansas City won’t win the Shield, who thinks the Summit are a playoff team, and who thinks those playoffs won’t pass through Audi Field this season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...

This week, NWSL historian Jen Cooper joins Dan and Michael to discuss her evolution from Dash broadcaster to the provider of stat nuggets for all NWSL broadcasts. Find out details about NWSL sisters plus lots of other random facts. And a major injury scare involving Trinity Rodman. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, v...

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week, a pair of trades jolt the NWSL with Claire Hutton heading to Bay FC and the Current shipping most of the money to Washington to acquire Croix Bethune. What does it all mean? And is Catarina Macario the next star headed for NWSL? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss who among NWSL players they would select with the first pick at each position in a fictitious draft. Also what will make commissioner Jessica Berman’s next three years successful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

This week Crystal Dunn announced her retirement and Gotham came in third in the first-ever Champions Cup. Dan Lauletta also took a trip to NWSL Media Day and brought back some exclusive content from Avery Patterson, Casey Murphy, and Paige (Monaghan) Cronin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substa...

This week, Dan and Michael discuss the end of the Trinity Rodman contract saga and analyze some of the soccer components (including Michael’s bold prediction!) Also the Courage have a coach, but one team still doesn’t, the Ally Sentnor conundrum, and Delfine Cascarino bids the NWSL adieu. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...

This week, the 2026 NWSL schedule is out! Also the Players Association has filed a grievance meant to block the new HIP rule, Sam Coffey is off to England, Lindsey Heaps is coming home, and marquee players make tantalizing, intra-league moves. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com