The Women's Soccer Show

That's a wrap on International Break of 2025! We're joined by Amy O'Connor and we're talking all things USWNT and England Lioness matches including their opponents of course! The US took on Italy twice and we're asking the questions that everyone wants to hear: the GK situation? Is this the starting back line? Does Sara miss the 'glory days' or are they still here? Next, onto the England squad tha...

2x in 3 years... Gotham FC are NWSL Champions! The Bats somehow did it again, but are they actually underdogs or is it "underdogs my ass!"? We're here to talk all things NWSL Championship including what the key substitution was for Juan Carlos Amorós and what potentially could be a key non-substitution by Adrián González? What did Gotham do well and what did Spirit lack, and of course post-game ce...

Amy O'Connor joins as a guest host today as we talk all things NWSL playoffs & WSL derbies! We're starting off by breaking down both semi-finals and of course previewing the final. Why don't Sara & Amy agree on who wins? Also, Trinity Rodman WSL rumors swirl... should the NWSL consider eliminating the salary cap? Next, it's the WSL and a weekend of derbies... we're diving into two in particular. C...

And then there were 4! That's right, it's all things NWSL playoffs as we talk through all games, results, and the wild stoppage time, overtime, and PK wins that this wonderful weekend of chaos brought us! Plus, of course, it's semi-final previews and predictions! Next, it's onto news out of the NWSL including a new expansion team and end of the season award nominees! Finally, it's over to Europe f...

NWSL Decision Day, Mary Earp's book drama, and Elizabeth Eddy's essay about the 'W' in NWSL (insert eye roll here)... it's all in this jam-packed episode! Kicking it off with NWSL Decision Day - it's back! Racing secures the final spot in the playoffs but it's Gotham who are headed to KC. Who does Sara think the sneaky underdog is, and why are things not looking good for Gotham? We'll recap the bi...

That's right! It's all things international break!! USWNT, Lionesses, Jess Fishlock retires, and so much more! We're diving into the world of international WOSO for the full episode, and Sara's sporting her USWNT shirt to prove it. Also, she may be a slightly obnoxious USWNT fan in this ep... you've been warned! Episode edited by Mike Adams @monkeyhillmedia. Follow us on socials @thewososhow Learn...

It was the second-to-last weekend of regular season play in the NWSL, after which just one playoff spot remains. After breaking down our game of the week Gotham FC vs. Racing Louisville, we'll talk through everything you need regarding that final playoff spot. How many tie-breakers could NCC & Racing end up going to if they end up even on points? We're here to tell you! Next, it's International Br...

Spirit clinch home field advantage for the playoffs and Gotham miss out on an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot overall. KC vs. Gotham is our game of the week, plus we've got a few too many retirements on our hands! Next, it's WSL and Allie is finally willing to answer the question: what is going on with West Ham? Finally, it's Champions League as results from last week will SHOCK you and match...

It's that time of year! Not the holidays, but WOSO Holidays if you will! Champions League is kicking off, WSL is in full swing, and NWSL chaos is breaking loose... and we're here to dig into it all! First up, it's the Champions League & a reminder of the new format and games to watch this week. Next, it's WSL and of course we're talking City vs. Arsenal. Is it really over for Arsenal? Finally, NWS...

If you get your podcasts through Spotify, you now have the option to WATCH us if you prefer! Don't worry, you can still listen only by hitting the "switch to audio" button if that's your preference. Another thing to not worry about? Nothing else is changing! We're back with your regularly scheduled Wednesday programming. Kicking it off, it's the WSL and Chelsea's beat-down of West Ham plus Arsenal...

NWSL, WSL, Ballon D'or, AND a new champions league format - it's all here! KC wins the NWSL Shield and we're asking the question: are they having the most dominant season in NWSL history? Plus, which team is HOT after international break that could be one to watch out for as playoffs approach? Next, it's the WSL and Allie explains why Chelsea haven't been their favorite to win it all this year. Ne...

Everything from NWSL to WSL including: a scary moment with Savannah Demelo, Jaeydn Shaw's trade, our game of the week KC vs. Washington, & if the NWSL should reconsider their salary cap and why? Plus, why Liverpool need to be worried, why Tottenham still should be concerned despite their 2-0 record, which Manchester got the better of the trade, and a preview of United vs. Arsenal! PHEW! It's all h...

It was the first weekend of the new WSL season and Allie and Sara bring you all the thrills and spills. Plus, a shocking performance from defending NWSL Champions forces us to ask the question: what is going on in Orlando? Breaking news dropped during our recording that we dove into immediately as Bay FC and Albertin Montoya will part ways at the end of 2025. Is Sara surpised? Why or why not? Next...

We're kicking off Season 8 with a bang! Miss us? We missed you the past 3 weeks but we're back and better than ever for Season 8 of TWSS! This week, it's the heart of the NWSL season and the kick off to the '25-'26 WSL season, and we're breaking it all down. First up, the NWSL made history with Bay FC's sellout of over 40,000 people. Sara was there and is giving you the inside scoop on what the at...

Don't worry, we're only taking 3 weeks off before Season 8 kicks off! We'll be back for Season 8 on Wednesday September 3rd, but we had to come back for one more episode after the EUROS to talk all things Copa América Femenina & NWSL back in action! Kicking it off, of course, it's Brazil's win on penalty kicks over Colombia for the second time in a row in the Copa América Femenina Final. What a ma...

England are back-to-back European Champions after beating Spain on penalty kicks and have redemption from 2023! It's ALL here! A recap of the tournament highs and lows, plus Sara & Allie are joined by Amy O'Connor as we break down the entire game from start to finish and on both sides of the ball. What were the biggest difference makers? Why should people never doubt the Lioness squad ever again?...

The final is set and it's a rematch of the 2023 WWC! How did we get here? Sara and Allie dive into both semi-finals, starting off with England vs. Italy. What is with England's new trend of a terrible first 45? Was it actually a pen and is that even worth discussing? And of course, a huge salute to Italy who were absolutely the darlings of this tournament. Next, it's Germany vs. Spain as this was...

It's QUARTERFINALLLSSSS TIME! 4 games and we are left with 4 remaining teams. Penalties dominated, but did any pens really DOMINATE? Sara is joined by Amy O'Connor as a guest host to break down all four games and of course preview both semi-final matchups. How in the world did Germany pull that off and are they too battered to defeat the reigning World Cup champs? Why was England's first half so d...

Ahead of Thursday's Sweden vs. England Quarterfinal, we're giving you the 'Thursday' episode a bit early! This will be an incredible listen before or after the England match, as we sit down with Carrie Dunn - a sports writer - who has covered Women’s World Cups, Women’s Euros as well as domestic competitions over the last two decades, and is a regular voice on BBC radio as well as The Athletic's W...

We've got our Quarterfinal picture and matchday three did NOT disappoint! Sara & Allie are here to take you through all groups, teams, and matchups of Matchday 3 plus of course Quarterfinal matchup previews & predictions. Kicking it off with Group A - Finland & Switzerland put on a show and it was a heartbreaker for Finland. Why were these two teams the standouts of the group stages for Sara? Next...

Sara is back - hurrah! Today, it's aall things Group Stage Game 2, aka Matchday 2. Plus we'll talk through ALL scenarios for matchday three including who is officially into the Quarters already, who is officially eliminated, and what each team needs to advance into the Quarters if they haven't already. First up, it's a breakdown of MD2 and we HAD to start with Group D and the excitement that was E...

Allie and Mike take you through the rest of the MD1 games.    Was Group B as predictable as we first thought, was Group C as forgettable and was Group D as suprising.    We take you all through Match Day 1, the thrills, the spills and the heartaches.   All here on the Woso Show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The EUROS are HERE! A red card, a missed pen, and so much more... Day 1 absolutely delivered. After Day 1 of games during which the host nation came SO very close to upsetting Norway and Iceland gave us nothing, Sara and Allie are here to break it all down. First up, it's the hosts Switzerlands vs. Norway in a game that truly had everything. Norway got the win, but are we convinced? Is the curse b...

It's time! The tournament starts on WEDNESDAY and we've got our full predictions starting from the groups through to the final! It's everyone's favorite and least favorite episode - what a blast to pick but also so painful. Who advances in the group of death? And who wins it all? Plus, of course, Golden Boot & Golden Glove... while only one is real euros prize, we're giving them both predictions....

Group D: England, Netherlands, France, and Wales About this series: This is a special five-episode series that will preview & break down all four groups in the UEFA European Women's Championship plus an episode just for tournament predictions. Each group gets one dedicated episode in which we discuss all four teams and our thoughts on which teams will advance out of that group. The fifth episode w...