The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

As the NWSL heads into the June break, Claire takes a look at some of the biggest surprises around the league. Utah is looking legit, Gotham’s low margin soccer keeps the Bats winning, Houston & Angel City are in free fall.

Plus we take a look at the rookie landscape and frontrunners for this season’s MVP are some familiar names.

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, Member FDIC.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:09 2nd Place Utah Royals

09:41 Gotham Not Giving Up Goals

12:57 Portland’s Surprising Defense

15:45 Rookie of the Year Watch

20:40 MVP Watch

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Emma Hayes dropped a fresh USWNT roster ahead of the team’s friendlies against Brazil. Claire breaks down every position, including some surprises and snubs.

Plus why can’t Ashley Sanchez earn a call up despite an MVP caliber NWSL season?

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:30 USWNT Injured Players

04:13 Triple Espresso is BACK

06:55 Forwards

08:21 Midfielders

10:25 Midfield Surprises

11:14 Spend & Save: Riley Jackson

14:59 Snub: Ashley Sanchez?

20:21 Center Backs

22:48 Outside Backs

24:21 Goalkeepers

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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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