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? And will there be a river goal? Get ready for the 2024 NWSL Final by tuning into the Golazo Network at 6:30pm ET on Saturday, then switch over to CBS for the match starting at 8pm ET.

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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.

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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 NWSL Final in Kansas City. And finally, a recap of the notable results coming out of the WSL this past weekend including Arsenal's 3-0 drubbing of Tottenham.

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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.

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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.

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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, Midfielder of the Year, Rookie of the Year, presented by Ally, and Coach of the Year.

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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 discuss whether certain things should stay or go or even be changes, I.E. team rebrands, VAR, etc. And finally, the group, alongside Sanderson compare the BWSL and NWSL in hopes to finally squash the debate as to which league is better.

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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 Washington Spirit playoff watch party.

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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 just "missed the cut" this year. Why didn't they make the playoffs? And what do they need to change going forward.

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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 more.

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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.

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