Time Wasting with Ali Riley and Kelley O’Hara

Ali & Kelley are answering YOUR questions! First, they get the big one out of the way: did Ali and Kelley ever date? Then they look back on their favorite stadiums and wildest places they played, before getting into the NWSL — whether Gotham should rest players after clinching a playoff spot, why the Shield deserves more respect, and what’s really going on with the Washington Spirit. Plus Ali opens up about struggling with injuries, identity, and finding balance outside of soccer, while Kelley remembers the first time she arrived at a USWNT youth camp and immediately wondered if she belonged. We talk long-distance relationships as professional athletes, the places they wish they could have played, and where they’d put their own NWSL expansion teams. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Ask Us ANYTHING 03:31 Did Ali & Kelley Ever Date?! 05:52 Favorite Stadiums We Played In 10:47 Should Gotham Rest Their Starters? 12:50 Put Some RESPECT on the NWSL Shield 16:56 What’s Going On With Washington Spirit? 20:09 When We Felt In Over Our Heads 27:26 Long-Distance Relationships as Pro Athletes 37:49 Building Our Own NWSL Franchise 40:51 BIGGEST Trash Talker We Ever Faced 45:31 “Glazed Donut” vs. “Mrs. Potato Head” 47:15 Our Favorite Things About Every NWSL City 56:33 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara react to the USWNT roster drop! Ashley Sanchez is back with the USWNT after an incredible NWSL season, but the latest roster also comes with some big surprises. Jaedyn Shaw and Ally Sentnor are left out, Evelyn Shores gets her opportunity, and the competition for spots ahead of the 2027 World Cup is getting real. Atlanta City FC officially reveals its name and crest ahead of joining the NWSL in 2028, and Kelley shares what she’s heard about the club’s plans — including which Atlanta-connected players could eventually make sense for the roster. Plus the NWSL playoff race somehow keeps getting tighter. Angel City stays hot, Gotham keeps rolling, Ashley Sanchez continues her historic season, and the middle of the table remains complete CHAOS. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:51 Stanford HoF LEGEND Ali Riley 07:12 Stanford did a WHOOPS 13:16 USWNT Roster DROP 14:03 Defenders 18:16 Midfielders 22:28 Forwards 25:05 Shaw & Sentnor Snubbed? 29:52 Atlanta City FC 34:57 Who’s Playing in ATL? 38:21 ACFC STUNS Spirit 41:15 The Table Is CRAZY 42:28 Ashley Sanchez Scores 20 44:56 Pour 1 Out for the Eliminated Teams 54:16 How the Fans are Feeling 58:37 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down another wild NWSL weekend as Gotham becomes the first team to clinch a playoff spot! Rose Lavelle, Jordynn Dudley, and Sam Kerr are proving to be a dangerous attacking trio, Ashley Sanchez is still chasing the Golden Boot, and Kelley is FULLY on the Denver Summit bandwagon. Then, what is going on with NWSL red cards? Angel City takes down Utah in a game featuring TWO red cards, and Ali & Kelley debate the inconsistency surrounding hair-pulling incidents and what the rule actually is. Plus, San Diego Wave’s impressive win over KC Current and why nobody could see what was happening during Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Stars. And after the USWNT’s early exit from the U-20 Women’s World Cup, Ali & Kelley discuss the tournament’s scheduling controversy, the young stars missing from the roster, and whether college soccer needs to change to keep up with the next generation of professional players. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Printers Make You an Adult 04:54 Kelley’s Doppelgänger 08:11 Shoutout To Suarez! 10:05 Ali’s Drawing 12:51 Gotham CLINCHED 15:09 Ali Called Vlatko to Chicago 17:50 Gotham’s HUGE Win In NC 21:07 Ashley Sanchez Record Watch 23:47 Is Denver Our New Favorite Team? 28:26 San Diego’s UnWAVEring Identity 31:32 Chicago’s Foggy Camera 35:36 Angel City Playing Against 9… 36:35 Hair Pulling Red Cards 41:22Paul Green to Bay FC 45:43 What to Make for US’s U-20 Loss 54:19 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down another chaotic NWSL weekend and a playoff race that refuses to settle down. Gotham keeps rolling, Washington Spirit suffers a shocking loss to Boston, Portland drops crucial points against Chicago, and Barbara Banda is keeping Orlando alive. Then, what is going on with NWSL coaches? Vlatko Andonovski’s sudden KC Current exit raises questions, Seb Hines and Fabrice Gautrat are out, and Ali & Kelley debate whether the league is giving coaches enough time to succeed. Plus, the Ballon d’Or snubs that don’t make sense and who should be leading the NWSL Coach of the Year Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:25 Ali’s Best Poem Yet? 07:20 Table Check In 10:10 Barbra Banda Is the Newest HIP Signing 13:52 Is the 8th Seed Seattle’s to Lose? 16:32 Gotham Playing Some Poetic Soccer 23:37 Any Playoff Team Going to Chicago Should Get 3 Points 26:33 Cat Macario to SEI 27:53 Ballon d’Or SNUBS 36:07 Vlatko OUT in KC 40:48 Messy Breakup??? 44:18 Ali’s Conspiracy Theory 49:19 Coach of the Year Race 57:30 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down the biggest games from a packed NWSL weekend. Jaedyn Shaw’s incredible shross, Kenza Dali makes an instant impact in her return to the Wave, Denver puts 6 up on Chicago, and North Carolina drops a game they really needed. Is anyone putting on a better show this season than Ashley Sanchez? Could she take home Golden Boot AND MVP. And why Emma Hayes needs to have her on the USWNT roster for the friendlies against Japan. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:01 Kelley Wants to be SURPRISED 09:32 Jaedyn Shaw’s SHROSS 11:28 Is San Diego Gearing Up for a Run? 15:17 NC vs KC a BARN BURNER 17:02 Denver DOMINATES Chicago 18:04 Is this a Denver Summit Fan Pod? 20:43 Bubble Battle 23:33 Ashley Sanchez for Golden Boot AND MVP?! 24:44 Put Her on the USWNT Roster 28:58 Ashley Sanchez’s Skincare Routine 31:53 Ali’s Notes App Apology 37:35 Ali’s Most EVIL Prank 38:56 FIFA Play In Playoff 46:05 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices