Rose, White & Blue: A USWNT Podcast

On this episode, we discuss what went wrong in the USWNT’s loss to Canada (and the Olympics as a whole), what went right in the bronze medal game and what’s ahead with the 2023 World Cup next on the horizon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosewhiteandblue.substack.com

Can’t say that’s how we expected the group stage to go. The USWNT opened the Olympics by getting drubbed by Sweden then rebounded with a big, yet unconvincing win over New Zealand before a terrible draw with Australia to get into the knockout round.We try to figure out why the US has been so bad, express our frustration over Vlatko Andonovski’s apparent lack of tactical and formational flexibility since taking over and discuss what could potentially right the ship going forward.Finally, we preview the matchup with Netherlands and make our predictions for the knockout round. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosewhiteandblue.substack.com

On the second episode of Rose, White & Blue, we discuss the USWNT’s send-off series — first in the pouring rain on Thursday night and then on a much nicer afternoon on Monday.We talk about why it was probably a good idea to put Tobin Heath on the roster, where Christen Press is at her best and Rose Lavelle’s limited minutes. We also discuss the impressive crowds for each game, mention some of our favorite jerseys and review the new Team Mew-S-A beer.After that, we rant about why these games proved that Hartford deserves an NWSL team and also come up with a lot of good ideas for local companies.Finally, we wrap up with a mini-preview of the Olympics and explain why we weren’t all the worried about the 12-team field. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosewhiteandblue.substack.com

Welcome to Rose, White & Blue, a brand-new USWNT podcast from myself, Daniel Connolly, and Megan Gauer.On this first episode, we break down the 18-player roster for the 2020 Olympics, explain why we really don’t have any issues with the selections and predict which players will still be with the national team for the 2023 World Cup.After that, we preview the send-off series in East Hartford (which we’ll both be attending) and talk about what we’re looking forward to seeing the most. Finally, we discuss the new uniforms and bring up some of our favorites from the past.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosewhiteandblue.substack.com