The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins brings you the latest news and freshest takes in women’s sports. This is the weekly rundown you’ve been missing, covering the USWNT, NWSL, WNBA, college hoops, and whatever else is popping off in women’s sports each week. Special guest appearances with the biggest names in women’s sports make The Late Sub a must-listen for every fan.

On this special bonus episode of Snacks, Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis share a major announcement about the future of the show. They then reminisce on the top 10 Snacks moments over the years, from iconic interviews with teammates and friends to the origins of "Are you having an OK time?" They finish the episode with a show of gratitude to the Snacks squad, JWS crew, and Snacks fans everywhere.

Shop 50% off all Snacks merch using code CHOMP at shop.justwomenssports.com Lynn and Sam recap the epic Gotham victory from beginning to end starting with Lynn accidentally passing the ball right to Emily Sonnett. They talk through the tragic injury to Megan Rapinoe, Lynn’s goal, Esther’s winner, and that red card that somehow no one understood. Later, they get into the after parties and how the c...

Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams unpack a crazy semi-finals weekend as Gotham and OL Reign move on to battle in San Diego. They discuss Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger in the final fight of their careers, leaving only one to hold the NWSL Champion title. Then, Lynn describes what this next week has in store for her in the lead up to the big game. Later, legend Abby Wambach joins the show to chat the futu...

The Quarterfinals are done and the Bats and the Reign have advanced - meaning both Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger will see at least one more match. Lynn and Sam dive into the two match ups and discuss how OL overcame a hot Angel City, and how Gotham secured a 2-0 win over the always difficult Courage. Then, Savannah DeMelo joins the show to discuss her role on the USWNT, what it was like to get her...

Sam and Lynn recap NWSL Decision Day which was a frenzy of WILD LIVE TABLE DRAMA. The Wave took it home, Gotham made it through, and the Pride and Spirit were left empty-handed - and they react to all of it. Then, Jessica Berman, NWSL Commissioner, joins the show to talk about the future of the league, free agnecy, and how next year's expansion teams can best succeed. Finally, Sam and Lynn hit the...

Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams discuss Sam's birthday weekend, the NWSL Decision Day, and all of the possible scenarios for this year's playoff picture. Later, Rose Lavelle and Emily Sonnett join the show for "the worst interview ever" filled with hilarious moments and valuable soccer insights from within the league. To wrap things up, Sam and Lynn take on fan voicemails, including the extremely impo...

Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams dive into the NWSL playoff race, that is so close, it could come down to a coin flip. Later, we're joined by Ify Onumonu from Gotham FC and the Nigerian National Team. She shares her journey to her first World Cup with the Nigerian National Team, reflects on how Gotham FC has evolved over the years, and her favorite vegan Nigerian snacks.

Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams chat fall vibes, the recent USWNT camp, and Julie Ertz/Megan Rapinoe's last games with the US. Then, Portland Thorns and Canadian National Team's Janine Beckie joins the show to talk about the rise of ACL injuries in women's soccer, what needs to be done to fix it, and this year's World Cup from her perspective. 

Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams send Lynn off to the USWNT training camp, assign new food-inspired mascots to all of the NWSL teams, and chat with San Diego Wave's and USWNT's Naomi Girma about her World Cup experience, thoughts on the upcoming Olympics, and her role as a young leader.

Sam and Lynn recap the NWSL’s last Challenge Cup match, Coco Gauff's historic U.S. Open win, and Lynn being called into the USWNT’s September camp. Then, World Cup champion and San Diego Wave defender Abby Dahlkemper joins the show to talk her return from injury and life in San Diego. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam and Lynn break discuss the NWSL table before attempting to re-name some clubs after their city’s most famous food (0:00). Then, Washington Spirit star Ashley Hatch joins Snacks (13:52) to discuss the NWSL Golden Boot race, how she moved forward after the world cup team selection, what she learned from the experience, and the Spirits’ 2023 playoff push. The trio wraps with a game of Start, Benc...

Snacks is back! Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis start by recapping the USWNT’s World Cup run, including the loss to Sweden and what the journey meant to Lynn. They’re then joined by USWNT keeper Alyssa Naeher (18:00), who talks in depth about the penalty shootout against Sweden and why she’s not convinced the last goal went in. They wrap by looking ahead to the rest of the NWSL season, including the l...

Super-Sized Snacks! This week, Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams talk about Lynn's big week after being named to the USWNT’s World Cup Roster. That’s followed by a World Cup preview, as Sam digs into the opening matches and teams to look for this tournament. Sam hosts a special interview with Lynn as her guest, then Angel City and New Zealand captain Ali Riley joins the show to discuss what it means for...

Snacks is here and celebrating that Lynn made the team! Then they do a full preview of the 23-woman roster. Later, America’s captain Becky Sauerbrunn joins the show and discusses how the team moves forward now that she’s ruled out due to injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynn and Sam break down a chippy game in Houston and the rest of a high-scoring NWSL weekend. Then, USWNT star Crystal Dunn joins the show to talk Portland’s Ed Hardy jerseys, her son’s first birthday, who his favorite aunt is, how she’s getting ready for the World Cup, the difference between playing for the national team and the Thorns, and so much more. The three wrap with a game of Senior Super...

First, Sam talks about her trip to Amsterdam and summit with FIFPro - and seeing the Women's Champions League Final! Then, Sam and Lynn break down another weekend of NWSL action. Later, USWNT defender Emily Fox joins to talk about the World Cup, how she’s dealing with pre-roster announcement stress, when she found out she was going No. 1 in the NWSL draft, her first impressions of Sam and Lynn, wh...

Lindsey Horan joins Snacks to discuss being USWNT leadership, this summer’s World Cup, and why she returned to playing in France. First, Sam and Lynn break down the weekend’s NWSL action, including a controversial VAR call. Then, Lindsey Horan joins the show (18:53) to discuss her legacy as the first American woman to turn professional out of high school, what makes Vlatko Andonovski’s job so hard...

Lynn got engaged! She breaks down the big day with Sam before discussing why it’s time Gotham FC got some respect. The two are then joined by Denise O’Sullivan to talk World Cup, teens in the NWSL, why you can never count out the North Carolina Courage, and how equal pay helped spark Ireland’s World Cup qualification. Finally, the trio play a game to see how good Sam and Lynn are at deciphering Ir...

Soccer AND fashion icon Ashlyn Harris joins Snacks to talk retirement, World Cup, NWSL kits and more. First, Sam and Lynn catch up on a low-goal, high-drama weekend of NWSL action. Then Ashlyn joins the show to discuss her role as Creative Director for Gotham FC, what she’s most looking forward to about this year’s World Cup, her least favorite kits in the NWSL, and whether she misses soccer. The...

Mother’s Day is (almost) here and Lynn Williams can’t stop scoring goals. She and Sam break down Lynn’s latest broken record(s) before discussing another wild weekend of NWSL action and what it would have been like to go pro as a teen. Then, USWNT legend Ali Krieger joins the show to discuss longevity, being a mom, and her post-retirement plans (10:14). To wrap up, Sam and Lynn’s moms join Snacks...

Lynn and Sam catch up on a crazy weekend of NWSL action, including Bella Bixby’s back-heel goal and the “abandoned” Houston/North Carolina match. The two are then joined by Stephanie McCaffrey to discuss her NWSL career, being the class clown of women’s soccer, what led to her early retirement, why she’s started playing soccer again, and her goal of eventually owning a women’s soccer team. See omn...

She’s back! Kristie Mewis joins sister Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams to chat World Cup, NWSL Challenge Cup, and whether Kristie deserves any royalties for “Having an OK time.” The three discuss the Champions League semis, the recent run of ACL injuries in women’s soccer, and the NWSL Challenge Cup (12:36). They also discuss Kristie’s career renaissance and what it would mean to make the USWNT World...

Alex Morgan joins Snacks to discuss growing up on the USWNT, why the next two months are unlike any other in her history as a player, her favorite Taylor Swift songs, what a day in the life looks like, and so much more. Plus: Lynn and Sam break down Week 3 in the NWSL, including a strange no-goal, Portland’s new uniforms, and the revamped $1 million dollar Challenge Cup. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Lynn is back from USWNT camp, and she and Sam break down all the biggest stories. They discuss Mallory Swanson’s heartbreaking injury, Becky Sauerbrunn’s 200th cap (and almost goal), and how two defenders scored against Ireland. Then, Megan Rapinoe joins the show to share major life lessons, from how to take a penalty kick on the world’s biggest stage to what Sue Bird has taught her about retiring...