Lisa Carlin and Christine Cupo dive right in to the NWSL Best XI First and Second teams, who got snubbed, and if anyone questionable got the nod. Then, they discuss all the NWSL End of Season Awards that have been given out at this point including Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Goalkeeper of the Year. And finally, ICYMI: All the latest news and notes including the announcement of the 10th Annual SheBelieves Cup tournament and those who are involved. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera deliver an overall vibe check days before the 2024 NWSL Final and discuss what preparation and reflection is like for both players and media. Then, the group dive into the matchup between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit on a tactical level by discussing both team's attacks, midfields, and defenses as well as player rotation. Also, Who has the chance to be a game-changer off the bench? And finally, predictions. Who wins? Who gets the MVP?...

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera give some context around the lady who just donated $30 million to US Soccer, a philanthropic gift over five years that will create over 100,000 new opportunities for women and girls in soccer. Where did she come from? How did she make her money? And how did she come to be the owner of not one or two, but several sports teams including NWSL Championship Finalists Washington Spirit as well as the London City Lionesses. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo alongside Sandra Herrera react to the latest roster drop from the USWNT. No "Triple Espresso," but there are some new names getting their first call-ups including Ally Sentnor and Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Then, the group recaps the NWSL Semifinal matchups which saw both the Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride hold serve at home in order to move on to the final. Next, CBS Mornings Tony Dokoupil is welcomed in has his team will be heading down to the...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins and Christine Cupo kick off the show by creating combined best XIs from both Semifinal matchups in the NWSL playoffs followed by a tactical deep dive into both games. Also, the A3 crew takes a look at the WSL by playing "manager," each drawing up their desired lineups for their respective teams. And don't forget, this Saturday on CBS you can catch Lisa and Darian's coverage of Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC with the match kicking off at 12noon ET. Watch USWNT,...

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera sat down with Gotham FC's Head Coach Juan Carlos Amorós to discuss his team's current playoff run, who we're not talking about enough on his team, his life growing up and how he got into coaching, what he'd be doing if soccer was outlawed tomorrow, and the best advice he's ever received. 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,...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera kick off the show with the penultimate edition of "Countdown to Kansas City" as they revisit the 2022 NWSL Final. Next, the crew opens up the A3 Mailbag answering your questions about women's football from around the globe. Then, our hosts tease the full interview they did with Gotham FC coach Juan Carlos Amorós. And finally, a look at all the NWSL Awards Finalists including Most Valuable Player, Defender of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year,...

Broadcaster and former English professional footballer Lianne Sanderson joins Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins and Christine Cupo in-studio. First the group discusses Lianne's Best XI teammates followed by recapping all the NWSL Quarterfinal matchups from this past weekend. Next, the A3 crew talk about all their favorite moments that occurred over the weekend whether they were on or off the field. Then, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in for a new segment called Wishful Thinking, where the panel...

In this A3 One Shot, Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera welcome in Washington Spirit attacking midfielder and 2024 NWSL Rookie of the Year candidate Croix Bethune. They discuss her season with the Spirit, tying the single-season assist record, her path of recovery from injury, the team's dominating rookie class, and her very unique journey to the USWNT. Croix also speaks on her relationships with Lindsey Horan and Mal Swanson and what she would include in her table spread if she were to host a...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera kick off the show by breaking down all the NWSL 2024 Playoff matches starting with Orlando Pride vs Chicago Red Stars. Then, they discuss KC Current vs NC Courage, Washington Spirit vs Bay FC, and finally, Gotham FC vs Portland Thorns. Next, the A3 crew reassess the Final NWSL Draft Class, which is loaded with talent that showed out all season long both on the domestic and international levels. And finally, a chat about those NWSL teams that...

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera revisit the 2021 NWSL Final as part of our "Countdown to Kansas City" series as we edge even closer to this year's final. Next, Lisa and Sandra play a game of "Name That Player!" Play along by trying guess what player is being described from a series of clues. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes, all the latest from around the globe in women's football including thoughts on who the next Arsenal coach should be, a chat about Temwa Chawinga's injury, and...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo start the show by highlighting their moments of the weekend. Then, it's all things NWSL with the playoff picture completely solidified after the final weekend in the NWSL. The group recap the results and then fill out their prediction brackets with the quarterfinals kicking off this weekend. And finally, the A3 crew celebrate their superlatives from the 2024 NWSL regular season. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Aaron West kick off the show with a chat about the insane record breaking year in the NWSL. From Temwa Chawinga to the Orlando Pride, there's still time for more records to fall in the final week! Next, the group discusses all the various playoff scenarios for the two unclaimed playoff spots in the NWSL that are being fought for by three teams. Then, a new game called "Future Headlines." Each of our hosts declare their "future headline" and why...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera react and recap the USWNT's defeat of Argentina by the score of 3-0. This will go down as the "Girma Game" as Naomi scored not once, but twice -- her first international goals. The match also saw Rose Lavelle honored for her 100th USWNT Cap. The A3 crew also discuss the hardship facing Argentina's Women's Team that goes beyond the pitch. And the group also decided who, of the many debutants, made the biggest impression potentially working their...

In this A3 One Shot, Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera celebrate the winners honored during the ceremony of the 2024 Ballon d'Or Féminin, but then dive deep into its short and awkward history, the notable discrepancies between the Men's and Women's awards, and where things need to and hopefully will go in the future. 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,...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo are in full recap mode kicking things off with a continued conversation about the recent USWNT matches vs Iceland. Then, they turn their attention to the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup by recapping the Final between the KC Current & Gotham FC. Next, a look at all the recent International Friendlies from this past weekend followed by a preview of those to come this week. And finally, the A3 crew play a game of "Trick or Treat" decided...

Darian Jenkins and Sandra Herrera react and recap the USWNT's second of two friendly matches against Iceland which resulted in a repeat scoreline of 3-1. Our host discuss the significant lineup changes from both sides as well as the unbelievable debuts from both Emily Sams and Emma Sears. And finally, a look-ahead to Wednesday's final October friendly which sees the USWNT square off against Argentina from Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, KY. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera react and recap the USWNT's 3-1 defeat of Iceland in the first of two friendly matches between the sides. Alyssa Thompson blew the roof off in her return to the side after a 10-month hiatus while two of her teammates made their senior debuts in Yazmeen Ryan and Hal Hershfelt. Sonnett secured her 100th cap while 19-year old Jaedyn Shaw slotted in the game-winner. So much to discuss and the A3 crew do just that. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on...

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera chat with KC Current goalkeeper Almuth Schult about the upcoming Summer Cup Final on Friday where she will face-off against her German International counterpart Ann-Katrin Berger and Gotham FC. The group also discuss what she expects defensively in this match, her PK preparation if if comes to that, and the most challenging attacks she's faced in the NWSL this season. They also talk about the cultural differences living in Kansas City vs Germany and her...

In this A3 One Shot, Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera chat with USWNT and San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma about the team's upcoming international friendlies against Iceland and Argentina. Girma gives her advice to first-time players in camp, what the team is looking to learn, and what she'd like her role to be in the next phase of the USWNT. She also reveals what accessories would be included if she had an action figure and what show she's been watching in her off-time. Watch USWNT, NWSL...

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera revisit the 2019 NWSL Final as our "Countdown to Kansas City" series continues. Then, our hosts discuss the breaking news that the Chicago Red Stars are rebranding for next season as Chicago Stars FC. Next, Lisa and Sandra have an in-depth conversation about the Pros and Cons of turning professional at a extremely young age, coming off 14 year old Stella Spitzer making her professional debut this past weekend becoming the youngest player to debut in the USL...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West recap the weekend that was in the NWSL which saw teams get eliminated and Temwa Chawinga set yet another record. The group also react to the Orlando Pride dropping their second game in a row after winning the shield. Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in as the A3 crew deliver their respective Moments of the Weekend. Then, a preview of Thursday's upcoming USWNT friendly against Iceland and what the potential Starting XI will look like. And finally, a...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West react to the USWNT roster drop for the October friendlies against Iceland and Argentina. Then, the group welcome in former Colombian professional footballer who last played as a centre back for Liga MX Femenil club CF Monterrey and the Colombia women's national team to shine a light on the growth of the game with players now excelling around the world. Next, the A3 crew recap the notable results in the UWCL. Sandra Herrera is then welcomed in as the...

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera welcome in NC Courage Captain Denise O'Sullivan as they revisit the 2018 NWSL Final while we "Countdown to Kansas City." Then, Lisa and Sandra discuss the intense reactions to Boston's rollout of the latest NWSL team to join the league - BOS Nation. And finally, ICYMI: all the latest news & notes from around women's football. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on...