Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Carlin (nee Roman) discuss the 2023 Women's World Cup with just 30-days until the opening ceremony. They discuss all that's happened with the World Cup, roster drops, team preparations, news and more. They discuss the biggest USWNT storylines including who is OUT, the Group E play, and who will be the difference maker for the Americans. Plus, the breakdown the latest in the world news surrounding the biggest international tournament including the Jamaica Women's National team fight for rights.

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Carlin react to the 23-player USA World Cup Roster. They discuss the biggest names included in the list, who's missing and how this affects the USA's chances of winning their third straight World Cup. Full episode.

(3:30) - USWNT Roster

(9:35) - Notable Snubs

(29:58) - Who will step up as captain without Becky Saurbrunn?

(41:48) - USWNT Alternates

(47:00) - 14-first time players

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Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome newly-appointed General Manager of Angel City FC Angela Hucles Magano to the show. Angela discusses how her first week or so of her new role has been since the announcement came on Monday, August 15. Plus, she talks about what exactly a GM does for an NWSL Club, especially an expansion club, - and it's a little bit of everything. As a former professional and US International, Angela discusses how she uses her experience as a player to make Angel City's players the most successful on and off the field. Plus, Angela rates the current era of women's football and says which player's she wants to play alongside and who she'd recruit to play for Angel City.

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Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera welcome in NC Courage Captain Denise O'Sullivan as they revisit the 2018 NWSL Final while we "Countdown to Kansas City." Then, Lisa and Sandra discuss the intense reactions to Boston's rollout of the latest NWSL team to join the league - BOS Nation. And finally, ICYMI: all the latest news & notes from around women's football.

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Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo kick off the show by weighing in on the 2024 NWSL Draft, what it means to the players, the spectacle it has become, options for those not drafted, and debate whether or not it should still exist being that's it's "so painfully American" as Christine puts it (1:11). Then, NC Courage coach Sean Nahas is welcomed in to discuss life after Emily Fox, being on the receiving end of the surprising Ashley Sanchez trade, and what he's learned from the past that he'll take into the new campaign (14:41). Next, the group discuss the rebranding of OL Reign reverting back to Seattle Reign, the identity it brings now named after the city once again, and the timing of the announcement leading to their new bomber jacket being on full display thanks to coach Laura Harvey (30:18). And finally, with the release of the W FA Cup 5th Round schedule, the ladies discuss what matches they have their eye on, how Chelsea move on post-Sam Kerr injury, and make some predictions as well (39:42).

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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, @SandHerrera_, @LisaCarlin32, @Jordangeli , @JennyaChiu and @Darian_Jenks. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird 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."

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