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Welcome back to Fast Friends with Kelley O'Hara and Lisa Leslie! These two legendary athletes will give you their thoughts on the biggest stories in women's sports every week. In today's episode, our hosts cover the Liberty's game 1 victory over the Aces, Marina Mabrey's playoff run, Kelley's NWSL end of season table predictions, and much more! Check back every week for more analysis, stories, and...

Welcome back to Fast Friends with Kelley O'Hara and Lisa Leslie! These two legendary athletes will give you their thoughts on the biggest stories in women's sports every week. In today's episode, our hosts cover WNBA playoofs, A'ja Wilson being named MVP, the Defensive Player of the Year debate, Kelley's retirement, and the NWSL race for the playoffs. Check back every week for more analysis, stori...

We listened to your comments. You loved them covering the 2024 Games, so we brought them back for more. Welcome to Fast Friends with Kelley O'Hara and Lisa Leslie! These two legendary athletes will give you their thoughts on the biggest stories in women's sports every week. In today's episode, our hosts cover A'ja Wilson's historical season, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's rookie campaigns, Alex M...

Welcome to the final episode of The Gold Standard, hosted by basketball legend Lisa Leslie and USWNT and Gotham FC great Kelley O'Hara. In today's episode, our hosts recap their trip to Paris! We go through what it was like being at both gold medal games, and the after parties. Lisa and Kelley recount their favorite memories of their trip and of the Games. Watch along for insight from gold medalis...

The United States is back on top of the soccer world following a 1-0 victory over Brazil in the 2024 Olympic Gold Medal match. Hosts Jordan Angeli, Duda Pavao and Jess McDonald breakdown Alyssa Naeher’s incredible performance, Mal Swanson’s intelligence and this team’s legacy amongst the great U.S. squads of the past. We also debate the importance of Olympic lifeguards, track tiaras and Despicable...

Welcome back to another episode of The Gold Standard, hosted by basketball legend Lisa Leslie and USWNT and Gotham FC great Kelley O'Hara. In today's episode, our hosts preview the USWNT gold medal match against Brazil and basketball team's game against France. Kelley and Lisa also talk all things track with four time gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross. Watch along for insight from gold medalists,...

Welcome back to another episode of The Gold Standard, hosted by basketball legend Lisa Leslie and USWNT and Gotham FC great Kelley O'Hara. Our hosts recap the USWNT semifinal win over Germany. 3x3 basketball's bronze, Kevin Durant breaking Lisa's record, Sha'Carri Richardson's silver and much more. Watch along for insight from gold medalists, behind-the-scenes stories, and pure enjoyment of the Su...

It wasn't always pretty, but the result remains the same. The USWNT is back in the Olympic Gold Medal match after back-to-back 1-0 extra time wins over Japan and Germany. Jordan Angeli, Jess McDonald and Duda Pavao react to those games, provide player ratings and talk about the stunning Brazil win over World Cup Champions, Spain. Allie Long joins us again to do some This or That, in which they dec...

Welcome to The Gold Standard, hosted by basketball legend Lisa Leslie and USWNT and Gotham FC great Kelley O'Hara. Our hosts recap the Trinity Rodman's late winner against Japan, Simone Biles in the all around final, USA basketball, Katie Ledecky's record breaking performances and much more. Watch along for insight from gold medalists, behind-the-scenes stories, and pure enjoyment of the Summer Ga...

Three group matches, three wins! But now the tournament really starts for the U.S. Women's National Team. Hosts Jordan Angeli, Duda Pavao and Jess McDonald discuss the unique challenge that Japan will present the U.S. in the quarterfinal. They also discuss how Emma Hayes will tweak the starting XI in light of Sam Coffey's second yellow card and Tierna Davidson's injury. Plus, Jordan, Duda and Jess...

Welcome to The Gold Standard, hosted by basketball legend Lisa Leslie and USWNT and Gotham FC great Kelley O'Hara. Four-time medalist Summer Sanders joins us from Paris to talk all things swimming. Our hosts also recap the gymnastics team final, Kelley's love for Rugby Sevens, Soccer's win over Germany, Basketball's win over Japan, Coco Gauff's controversial match, and much more. Listen along for...

Levels. Levels. Levels. The U.S. posted a clinical 4-1 victory over Germany in their second group stage match, but we think they can soar much higher. Hosts Jordan Angeli, Duda Pavao and special guest, Allie Long break it all down and preview how the U.S. will handle the Australia match knowing that they only need a point to win the group. They'll discuss how the U.S. must progress throughout the...

Welcome to The Gold Standard, hosted by basketball legend Lisa Leslie and USWNT and Gotham FC great Kelley O'Hara. Over the next two weeks, Lisa and Kelley will break down the action of the Paris Games. We kick off the series with some Opening Ceremony memories, the USWNT's win over Zambia, a look at the basketball team's quest for an eighth straight gold, and much more. Watch along for insight fr...

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for the USWNT against Zambia to open up Olympic play in Nice, France. The U.S. dominated the first half -- getting the vibes back -- but left a lot to be desired with a lackluster second-half performance. Which version will we see against Germany in their second match? Hosts Jordan Angeli, Duda Pavao and Jess McDonald break it all down and previe...

We're back! Hosts Jordan Angeli, Duda Pavao and former USWNT Forward Jess McDonald deliver a full preview of this year's Paris Olympic soccer tournament. Watch for full analysis of Emma Hayes' coaching style, the identity of this iteration of the USWNT and a projected starting XI for the team's opener against Zambia. We're also breaking down all three groups -- including top players and teams to t...

Midge Purce and Katie Nolan are back for one final look back at the 2023 Women's World Cup. They begin by looking back at how this World Cup had everything: a new winner, shocking exits, and a Swedish goalkeeper playing out of her mind. Then, they revisit the World Cup Final and Spain's 1-0 victory. Afterwards, they speak on the Spanish F.A. and the shocking post-game actions from their president....

Midge and Katie have a ton to cover, starting with the breaking news that Vlatko Andonovski has resigned as USWNT head coach. Then, they talk through both semifinals, Australia's heartbreak and Sweden S(pain). After that, they look ahead to the World Cup Final, Spain vs. England, and make predictions as to who will play, who will sit, and who will win. Later on, they're joined by Ali Riley to talk...

Midge and Katie dive straight into the drama that Lineth Beerensteyn got herself into when she smack talked the USWNT. They follow that up with a recap of Netherlands - Spain, then they discuss the two yellow card rule and how it is *ahem* bad. Then, they talk about Japan's unexpected exit and the Swedish side that just keeps winning. Later, they're joined by USA legend Brandi Chastain to talk abo...

Midge and Katie have all the feels as they dissect the US' early World Cup exit. They start with an in-depth look at the penalty kicks that decided it all - who shot when, some highlights like Andi, Kristie, and Alyssa Naeher (?!) scoring bangers, and the eventual loss by a millimeter. Then, they look back at the full USA vs. Sweden match and how tactically the USA was finally getting there. After...

Midge and Katie are back as they get together to discuss the end of the group stage, with Portugal in the rear view. First, they react to the 0-0 draw, finally seeing Lynn Williams, and a very soft yellow that could mean everything. Then, they look into recent comments about the team and the negative turn that has occurred in fandom and the media, and discuss how the US team is absolutely in it to...

Midge and Katie prep you for USA vs. Netherlands, the second group stage match, and the one that will likely decide the fates of both squads. First, they look back at the history of the rivalry, including deciding what Megan Rapinoe's PK celebration was called, the not-very-fun Olympics, and what Netherlands did vs. Portugal this World Cup. Later, they're joined by Allie Long to discuss her prep f...

The 91st returns and Midge and Katie are back to break down all of the moments from USA vs. Vietnam and the 3-0 victory that left everyone having an ok time. First, they talk through the drama and big moments, a stretcher, VAR, Sophia's nutmeg proficiency, the return of Rose, and what and who exactly is a "Cruyff?" Later, USWNT World Cup champion Abby Dahlkemper joins the show to discuss her first...

The 2023 Women's World Cup is here, and with it, the debut episode of the 91st with Midge Purce and Katie Nolan. Midge and Katie break it all down so you're ready for the first matches: they discuss the USWNT roster and its notable absences, thoughts on veterans vs. fresh faces, and who they most want to see on the pitch. Then, they look at each of the three upcoming US group stage matches. Later,...

Midge Purce and Katie Nolan welcome you to the 91st, presented by Adobe, a Women's World Cup show that will follow along with all of the intrigue, drama, and fun of the 2023 tournament. In the trailer, Katie and Midge give you a sense of what to expect when you subscribe - you won't want to miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USWNT midfielder Kristie Mewis sits down with Kelley O’Hara to discuss how she’s preparing for her first World Cup at the age of 32. After previously saying on an episode of Snacks that making this roster would change how she thinks about her career, Kristie shares with Kelley how her mindset has shifted to focus on the next task at hand: helping the USWNT win their third consecutive World Cup. Kr...