The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

This week Claire takes a deep dive into the return of Chicago’s Mallory Swanson. The evolution of her game, how much does being on a struggling Chicago team impact her chances for the USWNT roster, and what’s Chicago’s SMART PLAY for getting her back to full form?

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:46 Returning from Pregnancy

04:29 The Evolution of Mal Swanson

06:43 Differences Between Mal & Sophia

08:26 USWNT Players on BAD Teams

11:26 Will Chicago Hurt Mal’s USWNT Chances

17:37 Chicago’s SMART PLAY

20:14 Will Swanson Get Called Up for June Friendlies?

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Claire breaks down Emma Hayes's tour across the NWSL. Who she saw exceed expectations, who shrunk under the spotlight, and who she didn't bother to see at all. With an eye toward 2027, Emma Hayes has her sights on the USWNT pool of NWSL talent.

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:38 Who Did Emma Hayes Watch?

04:55 Who Emma SKIPPED

07:13 Beyond 2027

10:20 Who IMPRESSED

15:47 Who DISAPPOINTED

19:01 Emma Hayes Spend & Save

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Claire breaks down the NWSL MVP race with Orlando's Barbra Banda leading the way. If the race ended today, she's taking it. A WILD golden boot race with Ashley Sanchez, Olivia Moultrie keeping Portland at the top of the table, and Rose Lavelle Leading Gotham.

Plus NWSL Rookie of the Year watch!

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:14 Barbra Banda

06:05 Olivia Moultrie

07:58 Rose Lavelle

09:52 Ashley Sanchez

12:25 Trinity Rodmans

12:47 Dudinha

14:16 Taylor Flint

18:29 Rookie of the Year Watch

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In this week's episode of The Late Sub Claire breaks down the difficulties of being an expansion team, how Summit is headed in the right direction and why Lindsey Heaps can get them over the hump.

Plus Columbus's $205 Million NWSL expansion team.

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Claire dives into the evolution of Trinity Rodman's game, and the growing pains that come along with it. The million dollar question is will she find her form for the USWNT and Spirit sooner than later?

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