Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera react to the reports that Naomi Girma will in fact be leaving the San Diego Wave and NWSL to join Chelsea and the Barclays Women's Super League for a record breaking transfer fee.

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Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo dive into the return of the Barclays Women's Super League by recapping the Manchester Derby and discussion the impact Renée Slegers has had on the surging Arsenal side. Next, a look at all the notable recent free agency and trade news from the NWSL including Christen Press agreeing to a 1-yr extension with ACFC. Then, the crew open up the A3 mailbag to answer your questions about "Neutral Site" finals and potential conferences in the NWSL. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes, including FIFA suspending Manuel Arias and all the US Soccer Award winners.

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo dive right into the latest transfer, trade, signings, and rumors from around women's football including Naomi Girma to Chelsea, Mark Parsons joining ACFC, Kerolin moving on from NC Courage and so many more. Then, the group zeros in on the Chicago Stars and their team needs for 2025. Next, reaction to our interview with Fabrice Gautrat, the new head coach of the Houston Dash. And finally, a look at the Barclays Women's Super League which returns to action this weekend including a big Manchester Derby.

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo weigh in the on the reports that Jaedyn Shaw is being traded to NC Courage while the San Diego Wave will get a big bag of money in return. Next, the group talk about Casey Stoney being officially named CANWNT Head Coach and whether or not she'll be able to bring the team to the same level that Emma Hayes has done for the USWNT. Then, Sandra Herrera reflects back on her time spent at the 2025 US Soccer Coaches Conference this past weekend leading up to Hayes' Keynote address. And finally, the A3 Monday Mailbag is opened to answer all your latest questions including the Utah Royals & Carly Nelson situation.

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Lisa Carlin and Christine Cupo react to the USWNT "Futures Camp" roster and discuss how both the January camp and Futures Camp will run concurrently, who their excited to see, and who got left out. Next, the Marta news, which dropped in real time. She'll be staying in Orlando after all for two more years. Then, Lisa and Christine tackle the recurring segment, NWSL Team Needs, this episode is Racing Louisville. What are they going to need to do to better them in 2025 to finally make the playoffs. Next, reaction to our pre-taped Jonas Eidevall interview as he was just named head coach of the San Diego Wave. What kind of culture will he be bringing to a club in dire need of a culture shift? And finally, a quick chat about the NWSL 2025 Schedule Footprint which includes the Challenge Cup date, opening night, and when the NWSL Final will be this year.

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera react to the latest roster drop for the USWNT. Head coach Emma Hayes has named a 26-player roster for the year-opening training camp being held from January 14-21 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo react to the reports that Denver will indeed be the 16th NWSL Franchise. Then, the A3 crew play a game of "Fill in the Blank," touching upon Marta, Colaprico, the USWNT, and so much more. Next, a chat about EA Sports FC's Team of the Year nominees. And finally, the A3 Mailbag is opened up answering your questions including international schedule alignment, the massive player movement in the NWSL, and what our thoughts are on the Houston Dash head coaching hire.

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera welcome in 2025 by discussing all the latest free agency & trades moves which include a couple player retirement announcements. They zero in on the Houston Dash who have made some offseason splashes so far as well as discuss what the heck is going on with Gotham FC at the moment. Next, the recurring segment, NWSL Team Needs. This episode our hosts focus on the San Diego Wave. And finally, it's time to make room for 2025 by getting rid of what we didn't like in 2024 and discuss what Attacking Third is excited for in the new year.

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera close out 2024 with the final full episode of Attacking Third before the new year. Things kick off with a look at the latest in free agency and trades including the big Lynn Williams news. Then, the group zeros in on the Utah Royals and all of their team needs heading into the new year. Next, with EURO 2025 right around the corner, the A3 crew break it all down now that the groups have been drawn, the prize money has been announced, and dates are set in stone. Then Lisa, Darian, and Sandra deliver all of their respective favorite moments and memories from 2024 during out Year in Review segment. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes including who's moving out of the UWCL Group Stage.

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Sandra Herrera and Christine Cupo react to the news that Portland Thorns center back and USWNT legend Becky Sauerbrunn has announced her retirement from professional football.

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera take a hard look at Angel City FC and everything they'll need to do to better themselves for the 2025 NWSL season. Next, our hosts take on the role of coach as each will fill a coaching void currently in the NWSL. Then, it's time to propose rules changes, fixes, or additions that the A3 crew feel will make the league better in the new campaign. And finally, ICYMI, all the latest news & notes from around the globe including updates in NWSL free agency, UWCL upcoming matches, and results from final match day of 2024 in the BWSL.

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