Should NWSL be worried? | Team Needs: Portland Thorns | BWSL Preview: Man City vs Arsenal (Soccer 01/30)

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo dive straight into the hottest topic currently being debated... should the NWSL be worried because players are heading to the Barclays Women's Super League? With Girma, Kerolin, and now Nighswonger already out overseas, rumors continue to circulate that more will follow from the likes of Trinity Rodman and Sam Coffey. Then, the group discusses the Portland Thorns and their team needs to better themselves in 2025. Next, a convo about Denver officially being awarded the 16th franchise in the NWSL. And finally, a preview of the upcoming weekend in the WSL with eyes on Man City vs Arsenal. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Carlin sat down with new CANWNT Head Coach Casey Stoney to discuss her new role, expectations, and how the new Northern Super League will affect the national team domestically. The two also talk about going from a player to a coach, her personal goals this year, and her thoughts on Naomi Girma's record-breaking transfer to Chelsea from San Diego Wave, a team she previously coached. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo first discuss NWSL Media Day which took place in Los Angeles, CA. Next, the group react to our interview with Casey Stoney, the new head coach of the CANWNT. Then, the crew recap this past weekend in the Barclays Women's Super League which saw Chelsea hold down the fort with a 1-0 win over Arsenal. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes. All the latest trades & transfers from the women's game. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christin Cupo share their favorite moments and memories from two players who just announced their retirement from the game, Jen Beattie and Michele Betos. Then, the group discusses what Bay FC needs to do to make the playoffs again in year two and what players out there make sense to bring on board. Next, our hosts bring you up-to-date with the latest in transfer and trade news including Kerolin signing with Manchester City and what that means for their Champions League hopes. And finally, a look at the 2025 NWSL schedule as well as a preview of this weekend's big matchup between Chelsea and Arsenal in the BWSL. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera react to the reports that Naomi Girma will in fact be leaving the San Diego Wave and NWSL to join Chelsea and the Barclays Women's Super League for a record breaking transfer fee. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo dive into the return of the Barclays Women's Super League by recapping the Manchester Derby and discussion the impact Renée Slegers has had on the surging Arsenal side. Next, a look at all the notable recent free agency and trade news from the NWSL including Christen Press agreeing to a 1-yr extension with ACFC. Then, the crew open up the A3 mailbag to answer your questions about "Neutral Site" finals and potential conferences in the NWSL. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes, including FIFA suspending Manuel Arias and all the US Soccer Award winners. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo dive right into the latest transfer, trade, signings, and rumors from around women's football including Naomi Girma to Chelsea, Mark Parsons joining ACFC, Kerolin moving on from NC Courage and so many more. Then, the group zeros in on the Chicago Stars and their team needs for 2025. Next, reaction to our interview with Fabrice Gautrat, the new head coach of the Houston Dash. And finally, a look at the Barclays Women's Super League which returns to action this weekend including a big Manchester Derby. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attacking Third are finalists in not one, but two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards this year! Be sure to VOTE for us in both categories -- Best Football Podcast & Diverse Voices Award! Tell a friend and we can't thank you enough for all the love and support you have given this show! Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo weigh in the on the reports that Jaedyn Shaw is being traded to NC Courage while the San Diego Wave will get a big bag of money in return. Next, the group talk about Casey Stoney being officially named CANWNT Head Coach and whether or not she'll be able to bring the team to the same level that Emma Hayes has done for the USWNT. Then, Sandra Herrera reflects back on her time spent at the 2025 US Soccer Coaches Conference this past weekend leading up to Hayes' Keynote address. And finally, the A3 Monday Mailbag is opened to answer all your latest questions including the Utah Royals & Carly Nelson situation. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attacking Third are finalists in not one, but two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards this year! Be sure to VOTE for us in both categories -- Best Football Podcast & Diverse Voices Award! Tell a friend and we can't thank you enough for all the love and support you have given this show! Lisa Carlin and Christine Cupo react to the USWNT "Futures Camp" roster and discuss how both the January camp and Futures Camp will run concurrently, who their excited to see, and who got left out. Next, the Marta news, which dropped in real time. She'll be staying in Orlando after all for two more years. Then, Lisa and Christine tackle the recurring segment, NWSL Team Needs, this episode is Racing Louisville. What are they going to need to do to better them in 2025 to finally make the playoffs. Next, reaction to our pre-taped Jonas Eidevall interview as he was just named head coach of the San Diego Wave. What kind of culture will he be bringing to a club in dire need of a culture shift? And finally, a quick chat about the NWSL 2025 Schedule Footprint which includes the Challenge Cup date, opening night, and when the NWSL Final will be this year. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attacking Third are finalists in not one, but two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards this year! Be sure to VOTE for us in both categories -- Best Football Podcast & Diverse Voices Award! Tell a friend and we can't thank you enough for all the love and support you have given this show! Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera react to the latest roster drop for the USWNT. Head coach Emma Hayes has named a 26-player roster for the year-opening training camp being held from January 14-21 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices