Time Wasting with Ali Riley and Kelley O’Hara

The 2026 NWSL playoffs are OFFICIALLY SET! Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara dig into all the action from a WILD Decision Day! Gotham FC wins its first-ever NWSL Shield, Angel City FC heads into the playoffs on a 10-game unbeaten streak, and Kelley's season-long wish for the Shield to come down to Decision Day FINALLY came true with Gotham's historic win, are we witnessing the beginning of a new NWSL DYNASTY?

Then we’ll REVEAL our predictions for the winners of EVERY game of the Quarter Finals… And we’re smelling an upset with one match!

Plus introducing THE TALK FOOTY HOTLINE! Call in with your burning soccer questions and we might answer them on the next episode of Time Wasting. This week’s caller is Kelley’s former teammate… Any guesses on which one?

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:43 NWSL Decision Day CHAOS
07:58 Golden Boot & Playoff Heartbreak
11:50 Gotham Wins the NWSL Shield
14:21 Angel City's Playoff Surge
22:14 NWSL Awards Predictions
25:36 Angel City's BIG Decisions
30:06 Who DELIVERED?
34:38 NWSL Quarterfinal Predictions
39:46 TALK FOOTY TO ME!
42:20 Kelley’s Former Teammate Calls in!!
44:59 UNHINGED Locker Room Stories
51:39 Alright, Playoff Bet!

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Kelley O’Hara and Ali Riley break down the chaos heading into Decision Day, with Seattle Reign, North Carolina Courage, and Denver Summit battling for the final playoff spot. Portland Thorns help send FOUR teams to the playoffs, Angel City FC celebrates its postseason berth, and Denver keeps its playoff dreams alive with a massive win over Racing Louisville. At the top of the table, San Diego Wave's draw against Boston Legacy puts Gotham in control of the NWSL Shield race. Can Gotham finish the job, or does San Diego have one last surprise in store?

Then things get spooky with some NWSL trick-or-treats, including Croix Bethune's record-breaking season, the growing Angel City-Denver rivalry, and why nobody should underestimate Portland in the playoffs.

Plus, we dig into FIFPRO's alarming report on women's soccer, FIFA's World Cup funding announcement, and share some hilarious Halloween memories from their Stanford days before revealing their latest bet consequence.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:33 Portland's Playoff Push
10:18 Angel City Celebrates
15:13 Denver's Playoff Lifeline
18:20 Final Playoff Spot
21:26 NWSL Shield Showdown
27:06 NWSL Trick or Treat
29:05 Angel City-Denver Beef
32:03 Portland's Playoff Threat
37:01 Gotham and AKB
40:42 NWSL Salary Rule Changes
43:19 FIFPRO's Alarming Report
48:35 FIFA's World Cup Funding
53:19 Stanford Halloween Herstory
1:01:02 Decision Day Bet

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Ali & Kelley react to the USWNT's comeback against Spain and what it means for the 2027 World Cup roster. Ashley Sanchez delivers another huge performance, Mallory Swanson reminds everyone why she's one of the best in the world, and Emma Hayes has some BIG decisions to make ahead of World Cup qualifying.

Plus, the NWSL playoff race is getting absolutely INSANE. Angel City pulls off a dramatic comeback against Denver Summit, Gotham's Shield hopes take a hit after a loss to Washington Spirit, and Portland, Seattle, North Carolina, and Denver are all fighting for their playoff lives. With just two games left, Kelley and Ali are completely ADDICTED TO THE TABLE.

Kelley and Ali also debut the Time Wasting Tactical Board to break down Lindsey Heaps' incredible goal and Marta's ridiculous assist, react to the announcement of the new Arthur Blank Crest Cup, and reveal some exciting details about the first-ever Time Wasting LIVE show in Washington, DC!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:09 USWNT vs. Spain Takeaways
06:37 World Cup Roster Decisions
10:54 Inside Denver Summit
19:32 Angel City's CRAZY Comeback
23:36 NWSL Playoff Race CHAOS
24:45 Gotham's Shield Race Trouble
28:59 Seattle & San Diego Surge
30:03 Portland's Playoff Problems
31:16 Breaking Down Lindsey Heaps’s BANGER
34:41 Marta Is STILL Magical
40:16 Time Wasting LIVE Announcement
43:26 The Arthur Blank Crest Cup
47:25 Alright, Bet
52:31 Addicted to the Table Hat WINNERS

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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down the USWNT’s 2-0 loss to Spain and what it means for the team heading toward the 2027 World Cup. Spain’s clinical finishing was on full display, but Kelley isn’t hitting the panic button just yet. What needs to change before the rematch, who needs to step up, and why does this team need a few more... BITCHES?!

Then it’s time to get ADDICTED TO THE TABLE! With just three NWSL games remaining, Gotham is closing in on the Shield, the playoff bubble is an absolute MESS, and Angel City, Seattle, Denver, and Utah are fighting for their postseason lives.

Plus, with the NWSL season nearing its end we have to find a new table to feed our addiction! Ali & Kelley dig into the WSL standings, Arsenal’s shocking struggles, and their early Women’s Champions League predictions.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:04 Ali Wins the Bet
04:51 Honoring Crystal Dunn
08:56 USWNT Rocked by Spain
12:11 Spain's Clinical Finishing
16:48 Missing USWNT Stars
18:33 WE NEED BITCHES
20:20 Looking Ahead to Game 2
24:50 Lineup Questions
26:51 Addicted to the Table
31:30 The Playoff Bubble
36:48 Alright, Bet
39:01 WSL Table Takes
45:27 Arsenal in TENTH?!

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Ali & Kelley are answering YOUR questions! First, they get the big one out of the way: did Ali and Kelley ever date? Then they look back on their favorite stadiums and wildest places they played, before getting into the NWSL — whether Gotham should rest players after clinching a playoff spot, why the Shield deserves more respect, and what’s really going on with the Washington Spirit.

Plus Ali opens up about struggling with injuries, identity, and finding balance outside of soccer, while Kelley remembers the first time she arrived at a USWNT youth camp and immediately wondered if she belonged. We talk long-distance relationships as professional athletes, the places they wish they could have played, and where they’d put their own NWSL expansion teams.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:12 Ask Us ANYTHING
03:31 Did Ali & Kelley Ever Date?!
05:52 Favorite Stadiums We Played In
10:47 Should Gotham Rest Their Starters?
12:50 Put Some RESPECT on the NWSL Shield
16:56 What’s Going On With Washington Spirit?
20:09 When We Felt In Over Our Heads
27:26 Long-Distance Relationships as Pro Athletes
37:49 Building Our Own NWSL Franchise
40:51 BIGGEST Trash Talker We Ever Faced
45:31 “Glazed Donut” vs. “Mrs. Potato Head”
47:15 Our Favorite Things About Every NWSL City
56:33 Alright, Bet

Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan.

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