The Big Game

Lianna and Vienna start this week by discussing the Women's Game most recent interview with Ashley Sanchez. They discuss the World Cup and revisit all the feels of not seeing their favorite midfielder play on the world stage. You can listen to the full episode at the Women's Game wherever you get your podcasts! Then, they dive into this weeks most recent games. This weeks theme was braces (the goo...

Lianna and Vienna are full of feelings about the first USWNT roster of the Emma Hayes era. They are over the moon to see some new, and deserving additions, such as NWSL Iron Woman Sam Staab. But with this roster come some surprising exclusions, and they can't help but wonder, what else does Lynn Williams, all time leading goal scorer of the NWSL, need to do to go to the Olympic games in Paris this...

You know that Lianna and Vienna love revenge, almost as much as Paige Neilsen and her fans loved her game winning goal against her former club, Angel City FC, this weekend. Plus, if you like watching great goalkeeping, Laurel Ivory has got you covered. We run through all the best highlights from the 10 game week! Then it is time for predictions, and Lianna and Vienna are riding high from some corr...

It was tough for Lianna and Vienna to hear the news that Kelley O'Hara, one of their favorite players of all time, will be retiring at the end of the 2024 NWSL season. They also discuss Project ACL, a new project being piloted in the WSL.  They have a whopping ten games to recap this week. Rookie Croix Bethune makes three assists for the Washington Spirit, and Amanda West (of Vienna's alma mater,...

Lianna and Vienna cover all the Big News coming out of the NWSL this week, from Carlos Jimenez, of KC Current, violating the NWSL's non-fraternization policy, to a devasting ACL tear for Anna Heilferty. Then, they dive right into all of the NWSL action from the past week. The Kansas City Current stay on top, and Seattle Reign is sitting at the bottom; a far cry from what the table looked like duri...

The NWSL loves to keep us on our toes! Some major trades came out of Houston Dash and ACFC this past week. And two more players will be out for the remainder of the season due to ACL tears.  It was comeback season this week, with Racing Louisville and the Portland Thorns coming up with some big wins! Plus, we were treated with many bangers this week!  Then, we dive back into prediction mode. Who d...

It’s Week 4 of the NWSL and the table is starting to take shape. If you had told us a few weeks ago that Portland would be sitting at the bottom of the table, winless, we wouldn’t have believed you! And what is going on with the Houston Dash that has got Maria Sanchez dashing away?  Then, we dive straight into Week 5 previews and predictions. The 2021 NWSL Champions, Washington Spirit, are hosting...

Alyssa Naeher and Emily Sonnett are now 7x SheBelieves champions! Yay! Korbin Albert gets subbed on in both games and homophobia is now running rampent on Twitter! No! Lianna and Vienna are covering it all, from what is happening on the field, to off the field, to life in DC. Plus, we feel like we're getting deja vu watching Canada and the US go to penalties again.  Catch y'all on the flip to talk...

Lianna and Vienna start this episode by addressing some recent news coming out regarding Korbin Albert, of the USWNT and PSG, and some hurtful posts she had reposted on her TikTok. Homophobia and transphobia has no place in women's football, and The Big Game is commited to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all football fans.  Then, they dive straight into another chaotic NWSL weekend....

This week on the pod, Lianna and Vienna have so much to chat about, starting with the USWNT SheBelieves roster. They discuss some returning familiar faces in Mal Swanson and Cat Macario, and some first time senior invitees, Lily Yohannes and Eva Gaetino.  Then, it's time to jump into weekend 2 of the NWSL season. Lianna and Vienna review some interesting statistics from the games and can't help bu...

Lianna and Vienna are so excited to finally be recapping some Big Games! They run it all back from KC Currents big 5-4 win over Portland, NC Courages huge 5-1 win over the Houston Dash, to the Washington Spirit losing to Seattle Reign after giving a penalty kick away in the first 10 seconds. NWSL Kickoff 2024 truly had it all.  Then, they take another look into their crystal balls. Who will be tak...

We are so excited todat because it is finally time for The Big Game! Lianna and Vienna are previewing NWSL Opening Weekend 2024 and predicting the final scores of this first weekend.  But before that, Lianna and Vienna each take a peek into their crystal balls and try to predict the final standings of the 2024 season. They've made some big predictions correctly before, can they do it again?  Join...

It's that time of year again; time to draft your favorite players into your ShePlays NWSL Fantasy Team! Today, Lianna and Vienna draft their fantasy team live, with the twist that they will not be sharing players. Vienna stole Lianna's favorite player and it all went down hill from there. You can join our NWSL fantasy team at: https://sheplays.com.au/nwsl/league/5lmxqg Code: 5lmxqg Thank you ShePl...

Lianna and Vienna are back and they've got a lot to say! First, they cover some NWSL current events including what they want to see from the upcoming USWNT roster, and Lindsey Horan's Athletic article. Then, they go through each preseason roster and give their thoughts. Find us on our socials to chat!

We are feeling many feelings this week about the lack of transparency for the players regarding their trades. But before we get into that, we chat about the most recent transactions and free agent signings. Then, Lianna and Vienna compare the NWSL trade system, to the European system where they use transfers.

Shocked and heartbroken; we were not prepared for what January 12th was going to bring us this year. Lianna and Vienna talk about the trades Ashley Sanchez and Sam Staab leading up to the draft. Then, they run through each NWSL team and how the draft went for them.

Today, Lianna and Vienna do a weekly round-up of all the recent happenings in the NWSL, including Gotham FCs newest free agent signings Emily Sonnett, Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn, and Tierna Davidson. Then, it is time to look ahead to the 2024 College Draft! Lianna and Vienna talk about the history of the draft, what's new, and their thoughts about it, while sharing some laughs as always.

Today, Lianna and Vienna dive into all of the transactions in the NWSL since we last chatted, and there are a lot! Then, it's time to chat all things free agency. Lianna and Vienna review every free agent signing, those who are in advanced talks, and of course how Lianna can predict the future of the NWSL. In the spirit of the New Year, Lianna and Vienna give each NWSL team a New Year's resolution...

Does anyone like the NWSL Expansion Draft? Lianna and Vienna recap the expansion draft and revisit their predictions. Then it is time to chat all things upcoming in Free Agency! Emily Sonnett, Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn, Tierna Davidson; where will our favorite players be ending up?

Today, Lianna and Vienna preview the NWSL Expansion Draft and are the new acting head coaches for every single team. They decide the three players that they would protect from the draft and share some laughs.