Episodes
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo discuss all the latest surrounding the women's game. First up, the group recap the WSL matches from this past weekend including Chelsea's defeat of Arsenal at the Emirates, Phallon Tullis-Joyce with yet another clean sheet, and Man City remaining undefeated in all-comps. Next, a recap of all the notable NWSL results from the weekend including the Portland Thorns handing the Orlando Pride their first loss of the season and the Washington Spirit's...
Published 10/14/24
First off, Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West discuss the unfortunate news coming out of the Washington Spirit camp - Andi Sullivan has sustained a season ending ACL injury. The group discuss the impact and ripple effect this causes adding to an already egregious long list for the Spirit. Then, a chat about Karina LeBlanc transitioning out of her role as GM at the Portland Thorns. Next, a look at all the results from MatchDay 1 in the UEFA Women's Champions League which included...
Published 10/10/24
Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera open up the doors and induct the one and only, the GOAT of GOATS, the International Icon Marta into the Hall of Legends. Then, they recap and revisit the 2017 NWSL Final alongside World Cup winner and current Portland Thorns defender Meghan Klingenberg. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes, including Chawinga's opportunity to score against every team in the league. We're happy to announce that the Attacking Third Podcast has been recognized by the Football...
Published 10/09/24
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo discuss all the latest surrounding the women's game. First up, a celebration of the Orlando Pride winning their first ever trophy as a club is officially the 2024 NWSL Shield winners. Next, the group welcome in Jen Beattie, who plays for Bay FC of the NWSL and formerly the Scotland national team. Her previous clubs include Celtic, Arsenal, Montpellier and Manchester City. Then, Sandra Herrera joins to play judge as the rest of the panel shout...
Published 10/07/24
Sandra Herrera and Christine Cupo react to the news that the NWSL disciplined Angel City FC for Salary Cap violation in this A3 ONE SHOT. They discuss the ripple effect both immediate and long term having been deducted 3pts amidst a hotly contested playoff push as well as the league stating, "...the NWSL will be conducting annual investigations and audits of player spending across clubs to ensure compliance with league rules." Should any other teams be worried? Our hosts discuss the brutal...
Published 10/04/24
Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo preview this weekend's upcoming action in the NWSL including the big matchup between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit. Then they take a look at Racing Louisville vs KC Current and North Carolina vs San Diego Wave. Next, the group welcome in KC Current defender Kayla Sharples to talk about her move from Bay FC to her current club, what it's like to play with Temwa Chawinga vs defend her, and they play a couple rounds of "This or...
Published 10/03/24
Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera continued the "Countdown to Kansas City" series by taking a look back at the 2016 NWSL Final. Then, they welcome in World Cup and multiple NWLS Championship winner Jess McDonald in to revisit that 2016 NWSL Final when she played for the winning side Western New York Flash. She shares stories about the now infamous PK shootout, what life was like in the league back then versus now, and who would win between her 2018/19 NC Courage teams and the 2024 Orlando Pride....
Published 10/02/24
Lisa Carlin, Aaron West, and Christine Cupo were in studio to discuss all the latest surrounding women's football. First up, reactions to Alex Popp anouncing her retirement from International football and will play her final match for Germany in an upcoming friendly. The group also discuss the legacy and career that Christine Sinclair leaves behind having also announced her retirement at the end of the season. Then, a recap of the weekend that was in the NWSL which saw Temwa Chawinga score...
Published 09/30/24
Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera went live on YouTube for an A3 ONE SHOT in celebration of the GOAT, living soccer legend Christine Sinclair. Today, the news dropped that she'll be retiring at the end of the season from football. Previously, in 2023, she announced her retirement from international football. This will now be her last run on the field and it will be with the Portland Thorns where she spent her entire NWSL career. Too many career stats and accomplishments to list here. But we can...
Published 09/27/24
Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, and Aaron West were all live on YouTube to preview the upcoming weekend of soccer action. But before they do, the group chats about all the Bubble Teams in the NWSL. Only 7pts separate positions 6-10 on the table and only 5 games left in the regular season. Next up, a preview of all the NWSL action coming up this weekend. And finally, a look at all the notable matchups across the BWSL. We're happy to announce that the Attacking Third Podcast has...
Published 09/26/24
Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera were live on YouTube as they continued their "Countdown to Kansas City" series, this time revisiting the 2015 NWSL Final. And after their recap, they welcome in a very special guest, someone who played in said final and delivered the game-winning assist, USWNT Legend Heather O'Reilly. The group discuss the match in detail, O'Reilly shares her thoughts on Vlatko Andonovski, and then tells some legendary stories including the history of her various nicknames,...
Published 09/25/24
Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera were live on YouTube for this A3 One Shot to discuss Gotham FC's historic visit to the White House on Monday, September 23rd 2024 which included a speech from Ali Krieger and Midge Purce introducing Joe Biden to the term "Batties." So many other fun stories have come to light as well and the A3 crew cover them all. We're happy to announce that the Attacking Third Podcast has been recognized by the Football Content Awards and nominated in "The Best in Women's...
Published 09/24/24
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo were in-studio to discuss all the latest surrounding women's football. First up, the A3 crew react to the unfortunate news that Kelley O'Hara has been placed on the Season Ending Injury list with chronic knee degeneration. Then, the group recap the weekend that was in the NWSL. Next, a recap of the BWSL weekend including Kiko Seike's debut hat-trick as well as Arsenal and Man City playing to a 2-2 draw. Then, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to...
Published 09/23/24
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera were live on YouTube to discuss all the latest surrounding women's football. First up, bold predictions for the upcoming Women's Super League which kicks off this weekend, from Golden Boot Winner to who will be crowned champion. Next, a preview of the biggest matches in the WSL. Then, Tara McKeown of the Washington Spirit is welcomed in fresh off the breaking news of a contract extension. The group discusses why she decided to...
Published 09/19/24
Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera were live on YouTube to talk about all the latest in women's football. First up, Getting to Know: U20 USW YNT before their U20 Women's World Cup Semifinal matchup tonight against N. Korea. How did they get here? Who are the players to watch? Next, the "Countdown to Kansas City" segment continues with a look back at the 2014 NWSL Final between the Seattle Reign and now defunct FC Kansas City. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes including Gotham FC receiving an...
Published 09/18/24
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo were all in-studio to talk about all the latest surround women's football. First off, a recap of all the NWSL action that took place this past weekend including the Washington Spirit punching their ticket to the 2024 NWSL Playoffs. Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in as the A3 crew select their individual moments of the weekend. Then, Lisa, Darian, and Christine preview tonight's NWSL matchup between the Seattle Reign and Gotham FC. And finally,...
Published 09/16/24
Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera went live on YouTube for an "A3 One Shot" reacting to the news that NWSL side Seattle Reign have loaned defender Sofia Huerta to Olympique Lyonnais through June of 2025. The loan takes effect immediately, so Huerta will miss the upcoming home match against Gotham FC on Monday. An interesting move by Seattle as they are only three points below the playoff line and on a 5-game unbeaten stretch. Additionally, Huerta had just signed a three-year contract extension...
Published 09/13/24
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera were all in-studio to talk about all the latest surround women's Football. First up, NWSL Vibe check with the bottom half of the table. Who's on the up, who's on the down, and who's on the outs? Next, and NWSL preview of all the notable weekend matchups. Then, the A3 crew break out the crystal ball and make predictions in regard to potential significant moments. Next, Malia Berkely of the NC Courage is welcomed in to discuss her...
Published 09/12/24
Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera were live on YouTube to discuss all the latest in women's football. First, a flash back to 2013 as our hosts revisit the first ever NWSL final. It was the Western New York Flash facing off against the Portland Thorns. Each week, the A3 crew will revisit a previous champion leading up the this year's NWSL Final in November. Next, a look at historic second half surges in NWSL history, from the bottom of the table to qualifying for the playoffs, there have been...
Published 09/11/24
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West were in-studio to talk about all the latest surrounding women's football. First, a recap of the magical night that was Alex Morgan's final professional match and the legacy she'll be leaving behind. Then, a chat about which NWSL team has the best shot to win the Supporters Shield at this point in the season. Next, Bay FC defender Abby Dahlkemper is welcomed into the show to talk about her big move to the Bay from San Diego and what her latest...
Published 09/09/24
Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera went live on YouTube for an A3 ONE SHOT to react to Alex Morgan's retirement press conference that took place at SnapDragon stadium today. Just yesterday, Morgan not only announced her retirement, but also that she was pregnant with her second child. She took questions from the press including when she knew she was going to retire, what her future plans are, and even took a surprise question from teammate Naomi Girma about what her favorite soccer memory is....
Published 09/06/24
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo were in-studio to discuss all the latest surrounding women's football. First up, reaction to the breaking news that Alex Morgan has announced not only her retirement from professional football, but also that she is pregnant. This Sunday will be her final match and you can watch it right here on the Golazo Network. Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to continue the discuss about Morgan and give her perspective on her legendary career both on and...
Published 09/05/24
Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera were line on YouTube to discuss all the latest surround women's football. First up, a new segment called The Bold & The Cold where each of our hosts deliver one bold statement about a player, team, future outcome or event that “could” happen and one cold statement about a player, team, future outcome or event that points to things those involved in don’t want to happen. Next, Lisa and Sandra, with the help of the audience, play a game of "Name That Player!"...
Published 09/04/24
Aly Trost Martin, Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Aaron West were in-studio to discuss all the latest surround women's football. First, the group recap everything from the weekend that was in the NWSL including Orlando remaining undefeated, Temwa Chawinga's record breaking night, and a "backwards brace" in San Diego. Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to talk about the winners and losers in the recent trade window including Penelope Hocking heading to Bay FC from Chicago. Then, the A3...
Published 09/02/24
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West were in-studio to discuss all the latest surrounding women's football. First up, the group talk about the latest transfers in the NWSL, specifically Abby Dahlkemper to Bay FC. Then Sandra Herrera surprises the group by joining for A3's Free Agency Fantasy Draft. Next, England International and Chelsea defender Millie Bright is welcomed in to talk all things WSL. Then, another interview, this time with Orlando Pride head coach Seb Hines. Next, the...
Published 08/29/24