The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

With Emily Sonnett down with an undisclosed knee injury, Claire takes this moment to dive into the injury window. How can Gotham keep up with a back line that's looking thinner by the moment? What other teams are plagued by injury? And most importantly, what World Cup implications do injuries have from here on out?

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:49 NWSL Injuries & International Implications

06:52 Emily Sonnett Stretchered Off

11:09 Esther Leaves Gotham

15:10 San Diego Injuries

18:54 Poor Chicago

22:31 Angel City Wonky Roster

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Ali Riley joins a special edition of the Late Sub to help Claire break down the biggest questions for the USWNT roster as we look WAAAAAAAAAAAY too far ahead to make some BOLD statements the potential World Cup roster.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:50 Ali Riley Joins the Show
02:34 Initial Roster Thoughts
08:18 Forwards
22:17 Midfielders
29:19 Defenders
35:16 Goalkeepers

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This week, Claire breaks down some of the biggest moves by Michelle Kang and she builds out her soccer empire across women’s soccer. Kang’s most recent signings are bringing the London City Lionesses looking like a European powerhouse, and Kang has shown her commitment to NWSL by making the same hard stances for the Washington Spirit, particularly resigning Trinity Rodman.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Alexia Putellas Signs with London City
06:00 Why Players Aren’t Going to the NWSL
10:52 Kang’s Soccer Empire
15:42 Building a Superteam
21:12 Should NWSL Fans Worry?

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This week Claire digs into the teams sitting at the top of the NWSL table as the shield race heats up. Trinity Rodman is better than ever as Washington Spirit ride a win streak. Sophia Smith and Portland are cruising. KC is always in the mix with Temwa Chawinga. And how much can we make of Utah’s loss to Chicago.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:59 Trinity Rodman’s Stoppage Time WINNER
07:31 San Diego Still Leading the Table
14:02 Portland Thorns are CRUISING
17:59 Kansas City Lurking
22:50 Utah’s Wacky Loss

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This week Claire gets into all the biggest questions as the NWSL comes back from a very long break. How quickly can Sam Kerr make an impact with Gotham? Can Lindsey Heaps get Denver Summit into the playoff picture? Is MVP Barbara Banda’s to LOSE? Can Utah continue their dream run? And what does anyone make of Angel City after all their changes?

Plus could there be a HUGE sleeper in the NWSL MVP conversation? You won’t believe it!

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:04 Is Sam Kerr the Missing Piece for Gotham?
04:58 Gotham’s Vice Grip on Defense
11:09 Can Lindsey Heaps Get Denver into the Playoffs
12:36 Outstanding Asset: Lindsey Heaps
16:22 Is Utah’s Dream Run Sustainable
20:14 Is MVP Barbara Banda’s to Lose?
24:33 Can Angel City Turn it Around?

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