The Equalizer Podcast

Claire Watkins and Jason Anderson (Black and Red United) discuss Michele Kang finally becoming the controlling owner of the Washington Spirit and what this means for the team moving forward. They also discuss Arnim Whisler's comments to the media following the latest allegations against former Red Stars head coach Rory Dames. Then, they react to the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup schedule. Follow: Claire...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry take an in-depth look at the U.S. women's national team's roster for the SheBelieves Cup and discuss the overall state of the USWNT. They also react to the results of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

The NWSL has its first collective bargaining agreement. Claire Watkins and Jeff Kassouf break down all the key points of the deal and look at what's ahead for the league and its teams as the 2022 preseason officially begins. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Jeff Kassouf on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry discuss the latest results in the FAWSL, the Asian Cup, and the NWSL CBA negotiations. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and Jason Anderson (Black and Red United) discuss all the latest twists and turns in the Washington Spirit ownership saga and Orlando Pride draft pick Mia Fishel joining Tigres of Liga MX Femenil. They also discuss NWSL teams' relationships with their fans, with a focus on recent news from Portland and North Carolina. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Jason Anderson on Twitter The E...

Claire Watkins and John Halloran open up the mailbag to answer questions about the NWSL broadcasts, OL Reign at Lumen Field, what we can expect from the 2022 Challenge Cup, and more. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter John Halloran on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry react to the latest in the Washington Spirit ownership saga and discuss the changes NWSL teams have made to hiring practices. Then, they share what they hope to see in the NWSL this year and make some Way Too Early Predictions. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Learn more about your ad cho...

As the Equalizer Podcast takes the week off, we take a listen to Jeff Kassouf's interview with San Diego Wave FC defender Abby Dahlkemper in a special presentation of The Equalizer's Kickin' Back podcast. The Equalizer Podcast will return next week. Subscribe to the Kickin' Back podcast for more in-depth one-on-one interviews with some of the biggest personalities in women's soccer. Learn more abo...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry react to how Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC built their teams in the expansion draft, and both of the club's NWSL journeys so far. Then, they look at the results of the 2022 NWSL Draft. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry discuss all the trades, protected lists, rumors, and possibilities ahead of the 2022 NWSL Expansion Draft and 2022 NWSL Draft. They also discuss the latest coaching news in the league. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and Jeff Kassouf discuss the moves around the chaotic NWSL trade deadline, the unnecessary secrecy around the deals, and the value of the expansion draft. Then Harjeet Johal joins to talk about Canada, recent results, and the path forward from this year's Olympic gold medal. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Jeff Kassouf on Twitter Harjeet Johal on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter,...

Claire Watkins and Jason Anderson (Black and Red United) react to the USWNT's 3-0 win over Australia in the first game of their friendly series. They discuss breakout performances from Casey Murphy and Ashley Hatch, and Emily Sonnett's defensive role on the national team. Then, they look at the state of NWSL teams as the Expansion Draft approaches. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Jason Anderson...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry break down the Washington Spirit's win over the Chicago Red Stars in the 2021 NWSL Championship and look at the road that led Washington to their first title. They also discuss the latest news, including the resignation of Red Stars coach Rory Dames. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Learn...

The NWSL has a 2021 Champion, and it is the Washington Spirit! Claire Watkins and Jeff Kassouf sit down to discuss Washington's 2-1 win, Chicago's very good first half, how the Spirit adjusted, Trinity Rodman's punctuation of a breakout season, and what this Finals weekend felt like at the end of a very long season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Watkins and John Halloran react to an exciting semifinal round in the NWSL playoffs as the Spirit upset OL Reign and the Red Stars upset the Thorns, and look ahead to what could happen in the NWSL Championship. Then, they discuss the new U.S. women's national team roster for their friendlies vs. Australia. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter John Halloran on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter,...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry react to Chicago's win over Gotham and Washington's win over North Carolina in the quarterfinals of the NWSL Playoffs and discuss what they expect to see in OL Reign/Spirit and Thorns/Red Stars. They also take a look at the ballots for this season's awards and more off field news from the week. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equali...

The NWSL playoff picture has finally come into focus. Claire Watkins and Courtney Stith (Diaspora United Podcast) react to all the drama from the last weekend of the regular season, as Trinity Rodman's late goal clinched the No. 3 seed for the Spirit and eliminated the Dash, allowing the Courage to claim the final spot. They make their predictions for the quarterfinal games and look ahead to the N...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry discuss the USWNT's 2021 results and react to the draw between Gotham FC and Kansas City. Then, they look at the NWSL playoff picture, pick which three teams they believe will clinch the remaining spots, and share their picks for the season's awards of MVP, Rookie of the Year, and more. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equalizer on T...

Claire Watkins and John Halloran break down where each team stands heading into the final games of the regular season. The Thorns have clinched the Shield, and will be joined in the playoffs by OL Reign and the Spirit. The Red Stars, Gotham FC, Dash, and Courage are fighting for the remaining three spots. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter John Halloran on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook...

Claire Watkins and Jason Anderson of Black and Red United discuss the powerful demonstrations we've seen in the NWSL and other countries as players across the world speak out about abuse in women's soccer. They also discuss Thorns players demanding an investigation into general manager Gavin Wilkinson, as well as Spirit players demanding the sale of the team from Steve Baldwin to Y. Michele Kang....

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry discuss the fallout from The Athletic's report about allegations against former North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley and Lisa Baird's resignation, as well as other coaches being removed from their positions this year. What does accountability look like and where does the NWSL go from here? Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter Pardeep Cattry on Twitter The Equalize...

Claire Watkins and John Halloran break down all of this weekend's NWSL action. Despite some surprising results, the table remains tight and the playoff picture very unclear. They also look back on the USWNT's win over Paraguay and what the results mean for players like Mallory Pugh and Catarina Macario. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitter John Halloran on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook,...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry open up the mailbag to answer questions about the upcoming expansion draft, what colors San Diego should wear, the Washington Spirit, Racing Louisville's first season, and more. They also discuss the USWNT's win over Paraguay, Carli Lloyd, Mark Parsons' first game as head coach of the Netherlands, and the Dash's 5-1 win over Tigres. Follow: Claire Watkins on Twitt...

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry discuss the roster for the USWNT's upcoming friendlies, the Spirit's forfeit to OL Reign, the group stage draw of the UEFA Women's Champions League, and the rules for the upcoming NWSL expansion draft. Then they react to this week's NWSL action, including Sydney Leroux's impressive goal scoring season, Nadia Nadim's injury, Portland's win over North Carolina, the...

Claire Watkins and Katelyn Best (Rose City Review) discuss a difficult week of off-field NWSL news, including Thorns-Spirit being postponed due to COVID protocols, the Washington ownership issues, and Racing Louisville FC firing Christy Holly "for cause." Then they discuss the Thorns' strong season, what's been working for OL Reign of late, and a weekend of draws across the league. Follow: Claire...