SonOfGao aka Mohamed Barrie

The African Wave in the NWSL

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shwf shwf, all the chatter about the presence of African players in the NWSL and African Women's football. Pitch Side - The African Wave in the NWSL African players are hoisting goals, awards, and praise for their contributions to the league. Pitch Side is the place for all the developing news, fan interaction, in-depth analysis, and human stories.

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SonOfGao aka Mohamed Barrie

Episodes

On why we dance and what African Players bring to the NWSL. 21.11.2025 1:07:50

Tamerra Griffin from The Athletic joins me to discuss the African Wave in the regular season. Players like Gift Monday and Kouassi are adding the fun, swag, and baller factor to the league, currently having a blast, and hopefully to end the season with a trophy. Having adapted their game to the NWSL, but how do player get their style and players' identity from? Tamerra helps us understand how medi...

"Beyond Banda & Chawinga: The NWSL’s Search for Africa’s Next Talent," End of Season Recap with Inonge Kaloustian 07.11.2025 1:29:43

In this episode, we dive into the highs and lows of the NWSL regular season through the lens of the African wave shaping the league. Are clubs, in their hunt for the next Banda, Chawinga, or Kundananji, misprofiling African players and unintentionally stalling careers? We unpack that question, along with the growing pressures African players face as family breadwinners — and what support the leagu...