Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast
Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Jen Beattie break down all the action from the weekend's NWSL. The San Diego Wave made a statement with their win against the Utah Royals. Lia Godfrey joins A3 from Snapdragon Stadium. Who else was impressive this weekend in the NWSL? The Chicago Red Stars rebounded with a victory over the KC Current, the Portland Thorns swept away their rival Seattle Reign, and Angel City FC continues to roll early in the season. And finally, a weekend favorite: the Attacking Third Best XI of the weekend!
00:00 - NWSL Matchweek 2 Takeaways
03:34 - Red cards a plenty in the NWSL
06:57 - Lia Godfrey from the San Diego Wave
16:01 - San Diego Wave vs Utah Royals recap
23:11 - Chicago Stars vs KC Current recap
29:19 - Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign recap
35:02 - Angel City FC is impressive early this season
41:47 - A3 Best XI of the Weekend
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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jordan Angeli bring you the latest episode of Attacking Third! A huge episode this week with USWNT and Arsenal defender Emily Fox joining the show. Plus a preview of matchweek 2!
00:00 Welcome in…
06:00 Cat Macario to San Diego
11:30 Emily Fox joins A3
29:30 Ryan & Sheehan to Denver
34:30 Portland Thorns vs. Seattle Reign
40:00 Gotham vs NC Courage
47:10 Utah Royals vs San Diego Wave
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Lisa Carlin, McCall Zerboni, and Jen Beattie are with you to recap the exciting action from matchweek 1 of the NWSL! Which match was the highlight of the week? Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns kicked off the week, and the Thorns upset the Spirit! Emily Sams joins the show after the Angel City vs. Chicago Stars match. And the first edition of the Team of the Week! Did your favorite player make the cut?
00:00 - Attacking Third NWSL MD1 Takeaways
04:01 - Orlando Pride vs Seattle Reign review
07:59 - Angel City vs Chicago Stars review
15:22 - Chicago Stars assessment after one match
20:04 - Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns review
23:56 - Emily Sams interview
33:43 - Around the NWSL grounds
36:54 - Croix Bethune debuts for KC Current
38:59 - Defending champs Gotham FC win in Boston
41:40 - Expansion sides Boston Legacy and Denver Summit in their NWSL debuts
49:21 - NWSL Best XI for Matchweek 1
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Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Jordan Angeli bring you the latest episode of Attacking Third! On today's episode, the NWSL regular season is back! The crew previews Matchweek 1 and all the huge matchups. v ... and predictions! 00:00 - Attacking Third
02:44 - First NWSL player to become a meme this season
05:27 - NWSL Week 1 Preview - Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit
14:36 - Orlando Pride vs Seattle Reign Preview 23:32 - Other notable matches
24:58 - NWSL Predictions
32:02 - Denver Summit kicks off its first NWSL season
42:52 - Boston Legacy kicks off their first NWSL season
54:12 - International Break round-up
01:03:14 - Breaking news: Jordyn Huitema traded to the Chicago Stars
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Alyssa Thompson scored in the 82nd minute to break a scoreless deadlock, leading the USWNT to a 1-0 victory over Colombia and winning the SheBelieves Cup. It marked the eighth consecutive shutout for the U.S., which hasn't conceded a goal since a 3-1 win against Portugal in October. It was also the eighth overall win for the U.S. team in the SheBelieves Cup tournament, now in its 11th year. Darian Jenkins, Kelley O’Hara, and Jordan Angeli give their thoughts on the final match in the SheBelieves Cup for the USWNT against Colombia.
00:00 - USWNT vs Colombia post-match reaction show
08:20 - Starting lineup for USWNT
14:54 - First half impressions of the game
20:15 - Second half adjustments from the USWNT
24:42 - who impressed the most during USWNT vs Colombia
33:40 - Tobin Heath celebrated
40:16 - Looking ahead to USWNT vs Japan
44:30 - Who comes in for the next USWNT camp
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The USWNT beat Canada 1-0, thanks to Ally Sentnor's late goal, as Emma Hayes's team stays undefeated in the SheBelieves Cup. Join Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Lori Lindsey as they recap the USWNT's victory and analyze how well Canada challenged the United States.
00:00 - USWNT vs Canada reaction
05:52 - USWNT starting lineup
10:23 - Immediate reactions to the match
18:56 - Biggest lessons for the USWNT from tonight’s match
23:04 - Individual performance that stood out from USWNT
35:04 - USA vs Colombia Preview
44:25 - Predictions for USA vs Colombia
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Darian Jenkins, alongside McCall Zerboni and Janelly Farias breakdown all the action from the USWNT's opening match of the SheBelieves Cup against Argentina.
00:00 - Attacking Third USWNT v Argentina Review
03:35 - USWNT Starting lineup reaction
05:35 - How to interpret Lindsay Heaps in the starting lineup
09:26 - Evaluating the performances of the younger players in the USWNT
12:00 - Jayden Shaw gets her hair pulled, and no card?
14:08 - Was Emma Hayes correct with her young lineup?
16:20 - USWNT changed the formation to 4-4-2 during the first half
19:07 - 2nd half subs helped the USWNT
21:58 - Standout performances for the USWNT
33:11 - Canada vs Colombia recap
38:08 - McCall’s predicted XI vs Canada
43:00 - How can Canada hurt the US?
45:45 - Predictions for USWNT vs Canada
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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera are rating and reacting to all the jerseys your favorite teams and players will be sporting all season long. The crew plays a little game of "cop or drop" with each kit!
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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jordan Angeli preview the USWNT vs. Argentina match, breaking down projected lineups, tactics, and key players as the squad kicks off the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. Plus, we’re joined by North Carolina Courage head coach Mak Lind for an in-depth conversation about the club’s identity, player development philosophy, and expectations in the NWSL this season. It’s a packed show! 00:00 - Attacking Third Live 07:57 - SheBelieves Cup Preview USWNT vs. Argentina 21:20 - Coach Mak Lind from NC Courage 43:17 - Alternate casting for the 99ers feature film
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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and McCall Zerboni kick off by celebrating the U.S. Women’s Olympic Gold in hockey (02:30), then dive into the UEFA Women’s Champions League Playoff second legs (06:30). Manchester United impress in their inaugural UWCL run with a 5-0 aggregate over Atlético Madrid, while Wolfsburg upend Juventus and bust a few brackets along the way!
Next, the crew breaks down the mouthwatering quarterfinals: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, Arsenal vs. Chelsea, Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich, and Wolfsburg vs. OL Lyonnes (11:15).
Special guest Imani Dorsey joins to talk about retirement, advocacy with the Black Women’s Players Collective, and her role at Duke University as a Climate Sustainability Officer (26:00).
Finally, the crew previews the NWSL season with a deep dive look Gotham FC and Washington Spirit - analyzing key players, season outlooks, and what to watch in 2026 (50:10).
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It’s crunch time in Europe and there's a new USWNT roster to unpack, and Attacking Third has you covered! Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Sandra Herrera dive into the second legs of the UEFA Women's Champions League Knockout Phase Playoff, breaking down all the first-leg drama and what’s still hanging in the balance. Can Juventus make amends after last week's capitulation against Wolfsburg? Can Paris FC turn things around against Real Madrid? And what can we expect from Manchester United and Arsenal following comprehensive wins over Atlético Madrid and OH Leuven, respectively?
Then it’s stateside, as the crew breaks down Emma Hayes’ latest United States women's national soccer team roster ahead of the SheBelieves Cup. Who are the surprise inclusions? Who’s unlucky to miss out? And what does this squad signal about Hayes’ vision as the next cycle takes shape?
And, with the Milano Cortina Games winding down, the gals discuss which soccer players missed their calling on the Winter Olympics stage!
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