The Mixxed Zone

In episode #341 of the Mixxed Zone, Jen “The Keeper” Cooper talks about the stars of Gotham FC with New York City-based freelance soccer reporter Jenna Tonelli.

The New Jersey club brought in a lot of veteran NWSL players for the 2022 season, and it’s the potential impact of these stars of Gotham FC that is the focus of this episode. Those stars include Kristie Mewis, Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger and Michelle Betos

Jen and Jenna also briefly discuss the growth of the women’s Serie A in Italy, as well as the Italian women’s national team.

Note that there is no “Jensplaining” segment in this episode, but it should return in the next episode.

Got a question or comment for the Jensplainer? Email your question or general Mixxed Zone feedback to [email protected].

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• The Beautiful Game Network
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ABOUT KEEPER NOTES
Founded by Jen Cooper, Keeper Notes has been spreading the love for the beautiful game since 2002 in Houston and beyond. The Mixxed Zone women’s soccer podcast has been covering women’s soccer (primarily NWSL, USWNT and Concacaf) since 2014. Check out more of the Keeper’s great content as well as the invaluable “WoSopedia” page at KeeperNotes.com. You can also follow Keeper Notes on Twitter and Instagram.

And be sure to check out the latest edition of the Keeper Notes NWSL Almanac! The 400-page comprehensive guide includes the first nine seasons of NWSL (2013-2021) and the Challenge Cup . You can’t get this info all in one place anywhere else! The almanac is available in both PDF and print format. Keeper Notes has also published its first-ever almanac of all the NWSL championship finals.

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Jen chats with former Div1 player/Marine/Houston Dash reserve keeper Haley Carter about her 3-year journey helping the Afghanistan women’s national team get proper support and more competitive experience, and how that experience led her to run for a position on the United Soccer Coaches board of directors.

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In episode #290, Jen “The Keeper” Cooper discusses the recently announced NWSL Challenge Cup with Charles Olney of Backline Soccer. Then she gets caught on Canada women’s national team news with the hosts of the For Kicks podcast.

First up, Jen and Charles review all the various aspects of the first-ever NWSL Challenge Cup. The 9-team tournament will kick off in Utah in late June. There will be a group stage and a knockout round featuring eight teams. Sponsored by P&G and Secret as well as Budweiser (semifinals, final and MVP award), the tournament could mark the return of first pro league in the United States.

Then Jen catches up with Jessica and Katie, hosts of the Canada-focused podcast, For Kicks. The trio recap Canada’s results in the Tournoi de France last March. They also highlight the performances of world-record-setter Christine Sinclair plus up-and-comers Jordyn Huitema and Jessie Fleming.

Also in this episode is another “Jensplaining” segment. This week Jen reviews the difference between stoppage time, extra time and over time.

Got a question or comment for the Jensplainer? Or feedback about The Mixxed Zone podcast? Email your question or comments to [email protected].

Check out our sponsors:

• The Beautiful Game Network
• Ruffneck Scarves
• Icarus FC

Founded by Jen Cooper, Keeper Notes has been spreading the love for the beautiful game since 2002, in Houston and beyond. The Mixxed Zone has been covering women’s soccer (primarily NWSL and USWNT) since 2014. Check out more of the Keeper’s great content and “WoSo Nerd” resources at KeeperNotes.com. You can follow Keeper Notes on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Also, follow The Mixxed Zone on Twitter.

And check out the Keeper Notes NWSL Almanac, the 350-page comprehensive guide to the first seven seasons of NWSL (2013-2019). You can’t get this info all in one place anywhere else! The almanac is available in both PDF and print format. NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER – a Houston Dash almanac!

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In episode #298, Jen “The Keeper” Cooper chats with three different woso folks to stay on top of the “WoSo Whirlwind” that’s been ongoing since the end of the NWSL Challenge Cup.

First, Jen chats with Jacob Cristobal of SounderAtHeart about the performance of the OL Reign at last month’s Challenge Cup and all the Reign player moves since the tournament, including the trade to acquire Rose Lavelle, Jodie Taylor’s transfer to Lyon and more.

Then Jen and Racing Louisville FC exec vice president James O’Connor discuss the club’s NWSL coaching search, how he ended up in Louisville and how the expansion club is preparing for the upcoming expansion draft and NWSL college draft.

Finally, Jen catches up with Melissa Hernandez, who runs a great English Twitter account for Chivas and Liga MX Femenil fans. They talk about the start of the fall 2020 (“Apertura“) season of Liga MX Femenil and how American fans can watch the games.

There is no “Jensplaing” segment this week, but it will return next week ... just like the WoSo Whirlwind.

Got a question or comment for the Jensplainer? Email your question or general Mixxed Zone comments to [email protected].

Check out our sponsors:

• The Beautiful Game Network
• Ruffneck Scarves
• Icarus FC

ABOUT KEEPER NOTES
Founded by Jen Cooper, Keeper Notes has been spreading the love for the beautiful game since 2002, in Houston and beyond. The Mixxed Zone has been covering women’s soccer (primarily NWSL and USWNT) since 2014. Check out more of the Keeper’s great content and “WoSo Nerd” resources at KeeperNotes.com. You can follow Keeper Notes on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

And check out the Keeper Notes NWSL Almanac, the 350-page comprehensive guide to the first seven seasons of NWSL (2013-2019). You can’t get this info all in one place anywhere else. The almanac is available in both PDF and print format. ALSO AVAILABLE – a Houston Dash almanac!

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Jen talks with John Halloran of American Soccer Now about the final USWNT Victory Tour match in Chicago, which was also Jill Ellis’ final game as head coach. Then Jen hears the other side of the USA-South Korea game story from Hal Kaiser, who probably knows more about the Korean WNT and the K-League than any other American.

Photo Credit: Gia Quilap/Keeper Notes

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