Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast
Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Sandra Herrera give out our full UEFA Women’s Champions League reactions, with a deep dive into standout performances from Arsenal and Manchester United women. Plus a pair of massive trades in the NWSL and previews of the Kansas City Current and the Orlando Pride.
00:00 - Attacking Third
05:02 - Cat Macario rumors to San Diego Wave
10:04 - Josephine Hasbo traded to Boston Legacy
12:01 - Luana called back up to the Brazilian national team
16:03 - UEFA Women’s Champions League Recap
40:53 - NWSL KC Current Season Preview
50:23 - NWSL Orlando Pride Season Preview
56:53 - NWSL San Diego Wave Season Preview
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Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Sandra Herrera deliver a comprehensive UEFA Women’s Champions League preview, breaking down the key matchups, storylines, and players to watch as Europe’s top clubs battle for continental supremacy. We also cover the latest women’s soccer news out of Europe, Sonia Bompastor extending her contract with Chelsea, what it means for the club’s long-term vision, and how her leadership impacts the WSL and the European title race. 00:00 - Attacking Third 01:45 - Bad Bunny Halftime performance 07:47 - Sonia Bompastor extends with Chelsea to 2030 12:10 - Paul Green has left his role at Chelsea 17:09 - Other Women’s soccer news - Madonna is a soccer mom 19:29 - Giannis new minority owner of Chelsea 22:01 - UWCL Playoff Knockout Round Preview 22:47 - Wolfsburg vs Juventus 29:46 - Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United 37:12 - Arsenal keeping the WSL title race alive 45:17 - What’s going on at Chelsea? 51:18 - Manchester City are primed for the title
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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and McCall Zerboni join you live for the latest edition of Attacking Third. On the show, the crew previews the NWSL season for the Portland Thorns and Seattle Reign. Plus, catch up on the latest transfer news and the winners and losers of the European Winter Transfer window.
00:00 Coming up…
02:21 Transfer update
08:34 Injury report
13:30 NWSL Season preview
13:52 Portland Thorns preview
24:25 Seattle Reign preview
35:00 Saskia Webber joins
56:56 Winners & Losers of EU transfer window
57:35 Darian’s winner: London City Lionesses
58:20 Darian’s loser: PSG
59:56 McCall’s winner: Manchester United
1:00:58 McCall’s loser: Tottenham
1:01:44 Lisa’s winner: Jenna Nighswonger
1:02:50 Lisa’s loser: Chelsea
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Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Jordan Angeli join you live for the latest edition of Attacking Third! There was BREAKING NEWS during the live show: USWNT legend Crystal Dunn announced her retirement. The crew reacts to the news as it breaks during the show. Also on the show, the crew previews the NWSL season for the NC Courage and Angel City FC! Plus, catch up on the latest transfer news... 00:00 - Attacking Third live 02:21 - NC Courage has a new coach 10:36 - Gotham sign Jordynn Dudley 15:34 - Spirit officially announces the signing of Claudia Martinez 17:30 - Breaking News: Crystal Dunn announces retirement 23:05 - Season Preview: NC Courage 33:10 - Season Preview: Angel City FC 45:31 - Champions Cup Preview
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Darian Jenkins, alongside Lori Lindsey and Ali Riley break down all the action from the USWNT friendly against Chile. #cbsports #cbssportsgolazo #nwsl #trinityrodman #emmahayes #uswnt #chile 00:00 - USWNT v Chile Reaction 06:01 - Initial reactions to the match 08:09 - How deep is the USWNT player pool? 16:04 - Emily Sams shines against Chile 22:20 - Emma Hayes dancing the “Sexy Dexy“ 23:54 - Ayo Oke impresses in her first USWNT cap 28:08 - Who else impressed during the friendly match 36:15 - Trinity Rodman is in her prime 44:01 - She Believes Camp is next - who deserves a second chance?
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Trinity Rodman was made captain as the USWNT coasted to a 6-0 win vs. Paraguay. Emma Hayes' side had to wait until first-half stoppage time for Reilyn Turner to grab the first goal, which was followed up in the second half with goals from Ally Sentnor, Trinity Rodman, and Emma Sears. The side closed out their January fixtures with a match against Chile on January 27th.
00:00 - USWNT v Paraguay instant reactions
13:30 - Trinity Rodman wears the armband
21:21 - Reilyn Turner's first cap, first goal
25:02 - Grading Trinity Rodman’s performance
27:30 - Grading Croix Bethune performance
30:13 - Izzy Rodriguez's standout performance
33:59 - Ally Sentnor shone vs Paraguay
36:59 - Claire Hutton handled the back all by herself
38:45 - How do we feel about Hal Hershfelt as a CB?
40:32 - Paraguay’s Claudia Martinez on her way to NWSL
46:15 - Preview of match vs Chile
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The Washington Spirit and Trinity Rodman have agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the Spirit and the NWSL. The Attacking Third crew jumps on an emergency pod to talk all things Rodman and what it means for the USWNT forward, the Spirit, and the NWSL. #cbsports #cbssportsgolazo #nwsl #trinityrodman #washingtonspirit #uswnt 00:00 - Breaking news: Trinity Rodman resigns with Washington Spirit 07:01 - What does this say that Rodman is staying in the NWSL? 11:00 - Is it the HIP Rule or the Rodman Rule? 16:00 - Defining the era of Rodman at Washington Spirit
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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and McCall Zerboni join you live for the latest edition of Attacking Third with special guest Houston Dash Head Coach Fabrice Gautrat! On the show, the crew previews the NWSL season for the Houston Dash and Racing Louisville! Plus catch up on the latest transfer news... 00:00 Welcome in… 01:48 News since last episode 03:30 Delphine Cascarino 10:35 Denise O’Sullivan 14:30 Houston Dash Head Coach Fabrice Gautrat 32:00 Houston Dash Preview 42:25 Racing Louisville Preview 53:35 Final Thoughts
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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jordan Angeli catch you up on the latest transfer news from around the NWSL and USWNT! Plus, a look into the newly released NWSL schedule.
00:00 Welcome in…
02:27 Sam Coffey to Man City
10:05 Lindsey Heaps returns to NWSL
17:30 Darian’s favorite transfer
21:20 Jordan’s favorite transfer
25:45 Lisa’s favorite transfer
31:20 NWSL Schedule reaction
32:30 MD1 meetings
37:00 Major matchups
40:10 Decisions day
45:00 NWSL Season Preview
45:45 Utah Royals lookahead
52:30 Bay FC lookahead
58:51 Chicago Red Stars lookahead
#NWSL #USWNT #Soccer #WomensSoccer #uwcl #championsleague #nwsl #olympiquelyonnais #ollyonnes #manchestercity
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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie break down all the news from the UWCL Knockout Draw. Who has the best path to the UWCL crown? Plus, the crew take a deep dive into the NWSL's new "High Impact Player" rule. Does it help or hurt the league? There are still so many questions about the league's decision. And what are your favorite moments of the 2025 football season? And what do you wish for 2026?
00:00 - Attacking Third
03:30 UWCL final matchday recap
08:56 - Who impressed you during the UWCL group phase
18:08 - Arsenal v Chelsea potential matchup
20:16 - Winners and losers of the draw
25:25 - Predictions for who makes the finals
29:01 - Analysis of NWSL’s High Impact Player rule
45:55 - Favorite football moment of 2025?
51:01 - Bold predictions for 2026?
53:34 - What do wish for football in 2026? 55:50- Onto 2026
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Join Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and McCall Zerboni for the first Attacking Third of the season! 00:00 New Year's recap 03:25 Transfer Window Roundup 08:33 Coaching Vacancies 11:30 Coaching Hires 23:00 USWNT Roster Reaction 32:45 She Believes Cup Matches 41:10 New Year New NWSL 48:00 I’m Starting a Rumor…
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