The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Claire breaks down the surprise call-ups, the biggest snubs, Ashley Sanchez’s return to the national team, and why the USWNT worry meter is still ticking up at a few key positions.

Plus, why Jaedyn Shaw and Ally Sentnor are headed to the U23s, how Mallory Swanson’s versatility could change her role with the USWNT, and why these two games against Spain might be the biggest test yet for Emma Hayes and this new-look player pool.

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:30 Evelyn Shores
09:17 Trinity Byars
10:14 Pietra Tordin
11:31 Jordan Silkowitz
15:00 Players who EARNED it
17:18 Mal Swanson in the Midfield?
21:05 Sears & Rudd
22:29 Biggest Roster Snubs

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The USWNT roster announcement is just around the corner, and Ashley Sanchez is making it impossible for Emma Hayes to ignore her. Claire breaks down why Sanchez has earned another call-up, which NWSL stars deserve a shot against Spain, and whether Hayes needs to rethink her player pool ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Plus, Jaedyn Shaw and Croix Bethune continue to make their cases, Jordynn Dudley is turning heads in her rookie season, and some familiar USWNT names could be playing their way out of the picture. Who deserves a spot, and who might be running out of time?

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:26 Absences for Injuries
04:38 Ashley Sanchez
07:16 Jaedyn Shaw
09:19 Croix Bethune
11:01 New Goalkeepers?
15:11 Stars of Tomorrow?
19:44 Rookie of the Year Lock???
23:18 Players Trending Down…
28:37 Keeping Themselves in the Conversation

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The NWSL coaching carousel is in full swing, and Vlatko Andonovski’s exit from the Kansas City Current might be the most confusing move yet. Claire breaks down why KC moved on after so much recent success, what the players’ reactions say about the decision, and whether all of this change could come back to haunt them in the playoff race. Plus, Seb Hines is out in Orlando, Houston and Chicago are making changes of their own, and Utah might be proving that sometimes the smartest move is simply sticking with the plan.

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:08 Why NWSL Coaches Keep Losing Their Jobs
05:59 What Happened With Vlatko Andonovski in Kansas City?
15:09 Orlando Pride Fire Seb Hines
20:30 Houston, Chicago & the NWSL Coaching Carousel
23:33 Utah Royals Prove Stability Can Work
27:04 Bay FC, Angel City & Who’s Next?

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The NWSL Shield race looks like it’s down to two teams, Gotham and the Washington Spirit. While they are both battling at the top of the table, Claire takes this week to look at some of their differences and how two teams so similar couldn’t be MORE different.

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:57 Washing & Gotham Leading Shield Contenders
04:57 The Case for Washington Spirit
13:42 The Case for Gotham FC
18:02 Outstanding Asset
22:48 No Love for Ballon d’Or

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Claire breaks down everything USWNT fans need to know as the WSL looks to kick off. Some of the world’s best stars have made their way to England! Here’s everything you need to know to become a WSL fan ahead of the World Cup.

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:59 A Guide to the WSL
08:40 USWNT Stars in the WSL
14:14 NWSL Money Moves
17:09 London City Lionesses
19:21 Names to Know Before the World Cup

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