Time Wasting with Ali Riley and Kelley O’Hara

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara look ahead to USWNT’s friendlies against Brazil and revisit the biggest moments in their rivalry. Including the EPIC 2011 Quarter Final that lead to Megan Rapinoe’s insane cross to Abby Wambach sending the game to penalties and a USWNT WIN.

Ali & Kelley take us through their soccer journeys and how they made their transitions from wingers to fullbacks in very different ways.

Plus Ali takes us around the grounds for what she calls ECYMI, and what the rest of a us call a Women’s Soccer ICYMI.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:38 Ali at the Pit Bull Concert
06:41 Ali’s Pickup Attempt
10:27 Kelley’s Pickup Inspiration
13:10 USWNT Roster Drop
18:29 US vs Brazil Rivalry
25:13 2011 World Cup Quarter Final
30:18 Marta is THE Goat
32:33 Ali’s Transition to Fullback
38:32 Why Kelley Moved to Fullback
44:17 Ali’s ICYMI (Around the Ground)
54:06 Quick NWSL Hits
01:00:22 Alright, Bet

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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara answer your questions while they’re in Oslo for the UWCL Final, for a very special fan-centric episode.

We talk fitness test horror stories, the evolution of the women’s game, the origin story of Time Wasting, and MORE!

Plus find out who DELIVERED in the midweek games.

This episode is presented by Amazon Prime.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:26 Barcelona vs. Lyon
05:30 Most DREADED Fitness Test
07:54 The Mile Repeat…
10:53 USWNT Fitness Tests
15:40 Difference between Europe & US
17:42 Beep Test Anxiety
18:46 The Origin of Time Wasting
22:31 Ending our Careers at the Right Time
23:37 Gisele Thompson DELIVERED
28:37 Rapid Fire Questions
28:55 What super power we want?
30:21 More NWSL vs. UEFA?
32:13 Highlight of UWCL?
34:24 How we Stayed Best Friends for DECADES
37:27 Favorite Health Hack and IVF
41:35 What were our College Majors?
44:27 Which NWSL Team We’d LOVE to Play for…
45:55 Alright, Bet

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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara talk about being a National Team bubble player, and give their pitches for USWNT players to make the World Cup roster. Including naming a potential starter!

We break down the possible changes to the NWSL’s High Impact Player Rule, and could that mean Sam Kerr finds her way back to the league?

Plus Ali & Kelley get into their friendship HERstory.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:24 The Commentator’s Curse

06:40 Chawinga Rolling for KC

09:55 NWSL ICMYI

10:27 Mal Swanson BACK in ACTION

12:26 Sunshine Slide?

14:22 Set Piece School

18:59 HIP Criteria Roll Back?

21:29 Is Sam Kerr Coming Back???

24:21 Who NEEDS Sam Kerr

26:09 World Cup Roster Roulette

27:35 Being a Bubble Player

31:18 Croix Bethune

32:45 Olivia Moultrie

34:19 Emma Sears

36:09 Emily Sams

38:25 Jaedyn Shaw

42:00 Ashley Sanchez DELIVERED

44:22 Kelley’s First Impression of Ali

48:44 NO MORE DESSERT

50:40 Alright, Bet

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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara take a look at the NWSL table now that we’re 9 games into the season. Spirit are riding a 5 game winning streak, Sophia Wilson and Olivia Moultrie have Portland at the top of the table, and Utah stands out as the surprise in the top 8. On the other end is Angel City in panic mode after dropping 4 straight, should North Carolina worry, and what happened to Denver’s defense?

Then we get into what builds the best fan atmosphere and who has the BEST fans in the NWSL.

Plus shoutout to Bev, Karen, and all the other moms out there. Kelley and Ali share touching memories they’ve shared with their moms.

This episode is presented by Amazon Prime.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:39 Kelley Pays Up on the Bet

05:27 Pride vs Courage: Who's on the Banda-Wagon?

11:31 Ashley Sanchez Call Up????

15:20 Slippery Jordynn Dudley

17:39 Spirit On a 5-game Win Streak

21:16 What to Make of the NWSL Table

24:17 4 Straight Losses for Angel City…

28:10 Chawinga DELIVERED

31:39 Mamdani Drops $5 Gotham Tickets!

34:48 Who has the BEST Fan Atmosphere in NWSL?

38:32 Shout Out All the Moms!

41:15 Kelley’s Mom Comforts Her After Leaving Spirit

43:44 We Love Bev

45:28 Our IVF Journeys

51:28 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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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down the highs and lows of expansion teams, and whether or not it’s possible to get it right straight out of the gate.

We take a look at why more former players aren’t turning to coaching (the schedule sure doesn’t help).

Plus our quick ICYMI of the NWSL’s MANY games last week.

This episode is presented by Amazon Prime.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:56 Kelley’s BIG Lola Tung Announcement!

02:20 Immigrant City

06:57 Ali’s Embarrassing Story…

10:54 Boston Gets Their 1st WIN!

12:58 Difficulties of Expansion Teams

18:10 Player Assume They’re Starting…

19:57 “It was the 1st time I felt like a pro soccer player”

21:10 Angel City’s Lack of Facilities

24:40 Expansion Puzzle

28:18 What Should Columbus

28:43 Socal Slide?

30:30 Sophia Wilson Scores AGAIN

31:14 The Bats are BACK

33:34 Golden Boot RACE

34:54 Olivia Moultrie DELIVERED

37:22 Why Kelley Isn’t Coaching

41:02 The Coach Who Changed Ali’s Life

42:34 Training Lola Tung

44:10 Shoutout to GREAT Coaches

48:29 Guess the Player

51:51 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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