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Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast
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A women's soccer show from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, WSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Hosts Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, Jessica McDonald, McCall Zerboni, Jen Beattie and Lo LaBonta welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis. Watch Attacking Third LIVE on YouTube every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with re-airs on CBS Sports' Golazo Network. This is your podcast for the latest news and stories from the world of soccer.
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Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie are back with another episode of Attacking Third! The 2026 NWSL Playoffs are here! Which team has the best chance to win the NWSL Championship? Are Gotham FC the favorites to repeat? We preview the NWSL postseason, break down the biggest contenders, and fill out our NWSL playoff brackets! 00:00 - Welcome to A3 03:30 - FIFAPro Women's list is a mess 07:49 - Gotham clinches first-ever Shield 14:31 - NWSL Shield brackets 21:54 - KC Current's Izzy Rodriguez joins A3! 33:32 - Darian Jenkins goal celebration breakdown 38:21 - Best XI of the Eliminated Teams 48:26 - San Diego Wave's Kenza Dali joins the show! ⚽ In this episode: - NWSL Playoff Preview: Breaking down the quarterfinal matchups, contenders, and championship picture. - Are Gotham FC the Favorites? Can Gotham make another championship run, or is another team better positioned to win it all? - Izzy Rodriguez Interview: A conversation about her season and her journey in the NWSL. - Kenza Dali Interview: Discussing her career, her impact, and the state of women's football. - Best XI from the Eliminated Teams: We select the standout players from the NWSL teams that missed the playoffs.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/@wgolazo 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."For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Lori Lindsey are LIVE after NWSL Decision Day! Gotham FC wins the first Shield in club history after their victory over the Utah Royals. Midge Purce from Gotham joins Attacking Third to celebrate! What are the postseason expectations for the Shield winners? Also, we preview the NWSL quarterfinal round and debate which bottom 4 team has the best chance to do some damage in the NWSL playoffs. In addition, who is the favorite for the NWSL MVP? We debate on the latest episode of Attacking Third!00:00 - Welcome to Attacking Third 03:59 - Gotham FC wins the Shield 09:43 - Gotham’s Midge Purce joins Attacking Third 19:42 - Post-season expectations for Gotham FC 22:02 - Seattle Reign clinches final playoff spot 26:58 - NC Courage defeat Denver Summit but fail to make the playoffs 32:46 - NWSL Quarterfinal preview 38:09 - Which bottom 4 team can make the deepest run? 40:44 - Who will be the NWSL MVP? 44:40 - Attacking Third Team of the WeekWatch 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/@wgolazo 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."For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
Chris Wittygham, Lori Lindsey, and Jordan Angeli are LIVE after San Diego Wave vs. Boston Legacy to recap all the NWSL action from Matchweek 26. Utah clinched its first-ever NWSL playoff spot after their draw on Saturday. What does it mean for the team to finally make the playoffs? Plus, Denver hit Racing Louisville for SIX goals to have a genuine playoff race for the final playoff spot. And the world-famous A3 Team of the Week! We recap everything on the latest edition of Attacking Third!00:00 - Welcome to Attacking Third06:57 - Denver Summit scored six past Racing Louisville12:02 - Portland Thorns qualify for playoffs, defeating NC Courage18:08 - Seattle Reign and Utah Royals draw31:55 - Gotham FC wins in Orlando to put one hand on the Shield36:54 - Boston Legacy Bianca St Georges joins the show!45:44 - Boston Legacy and San Diego battle to a draw48:14 - KC Current beat Washington Spirit52:40 - Predictions for midfielder and defender of the year01:00:22 - Attacking Third TOTWWatch 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/@wgolazo 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."For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie are back with another episode of Attacking Third! Ballon d’Or category predictions, the inaugural Ballon d'Or Féminin winner, Ada Hegerberg, joins us LIVE, plus a massive NWSL & WSL weekend preview featuring two colossal derbies! ⚽️🏆On today’s episode, we break down the biggest stories across the global game: 🏆 Ballon d’Or Predictions: Alexia Putellas is the favorite, but can Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey win the trophy? 🎙️ Ada Hegerberg Exclusive: Lyon forward and UWCL all-time top scorer Ada Hegerberg joins the show to discuss her season, European ambitions, and the evolution of individual awards in women's football. 🏴 Manchester & London Derbies: Deep-dive preview into the Women's Super League's biggest rivalries—Manchester United vs. Manchester City and Arsenal vs. Tottenham.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/@wgolazo 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."For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
The NWSL playoff picture is coming into focus after the conclusion of Matchweek 25. Catch up on the latest results and what they mean for the final NWSL standings.Sandra Herrera, Lori Lindsey, and McCall Zerboni break down the most critical matches of the weekend. We analyze the Washington Spirit's statement win over Gotham FC and the San Diego Wave's victory against the North Carolina Courage. Sofia Huerta from the Seattle Reign joins us after their win over the Chicago Stars that earned Seattle a huge 3 points! We also discuss who could be in line for Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year. 00:00 - Welcome to Attacking Third04:36 - Seattle Reign defender Sofia Huerta joins the show!10:47 - Reactions from Seattle Reign vs Chicago Stars13:27 - Washington Spirit vs Gotham FC match recap 22:01 - San Diego Wave vs North Carolina Courage match recap 27:04 - Do we have a three-team race for the Shield? 33:59 - Around the grounds - Utah Royals vs Kansas City Current39:55 - Angel City FC vs Denver Summit match recap44:24 - Award predictions: Coach of the year 47:09 - Award predictions: Rookie of the year 53:00 - Attacking Third Team of the WeekWatch 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/@wgolazo 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."For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/








