Time Wasting with Ali Riley and Kelley O’Hara

Ali Riley & Kelley O'Hara break down the biggest surprises of the USWNT roster release, and what it could mean as Emma Hayes narrows her search for the World Cup roster. We’ll dive into some of the action from Champion’s League and if there will be any fallout from the Alyssa Thompson hair pull. Plus we’ll make our wishlist for 5 players we’d like to see come to the NWSL.

Kelley has to pay up on her bet after Gotham took another L, this time at the hands of Kansas City, and it might be time to get a little nervous in NY. Then Ali takes us inside the importance of emergency defending in the box and how it cost Angel City, Bay, and Louisville.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:33 Time Wasting NCAA Bracket Challenge

05:04 Maybe Gotham SHOULD Worry…

10:32 Emergency Defending Costs ACFC, Bay & Louisville

18:56 USWNT Roster Drop

21:08 Who’s In & Who’s Out

25:35 3 Games Against Japan?

27:16 Alright, Bet

28:59 Alyssa Thompson Hair Pull

31:51 Champion’s League Recap

35:53 Champion’s League Predictions

39:23 UWCL Players We NEED In NWSL

48:09 Kelley’s Summer House Recap

50:25 Kelley Eats the SPICIEST Cheese Balls In the WORLD

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Ali Riley & Kelley O'Hara react to the record breaking crowd at the Denver Summit home opener that saw 63,004 at Empower Field. We recap another NWSL week that saw the first batch of midweek games. Does Gotham need to panic about their scoring or can they turn it around?

Then we get into the crowded centerback situation in Angel City and how it illustrates where the NWSL is heading, and the need for depth. 

Plus we play a game of Keep 3 Cut 5 NWSL goal scorers edition.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:47 Kelley’s ASMR Intro

04:08 Chelsea vs. Arsenal

06:35 Does Gotham Need to Panic?

10:04 63,004 at Summit Home Opener

13:51 Moultrie Makes History

14:49 Sophia Smith is BACK

16:32 Angel City is FOR REAL

18:42 Sveindís Jónsdóttir Scores BANGERS

21:51 What to Do with Sarah Gorden, Emily Sams & Savy King?

25:43 How to Handle Not Starting

31:00 Sarah Gorden Has So Much to Offer

34:15 Keep 3 Cut 5

44:00 Alright, Bet

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Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara explain how the WNBA CBA is sending ripples through the women’s sports world. Kelley shares her insights into two CBA negotiations, and why it’s more than just money the players need.

Then we’ll break down a WILD NWSL weekend that saw the Thorns overcome two red cards to crush Seattle Reign, Angel City is sitting pretty at the top of the table, and could Sam Kerr be the fix to Boston Legacy’s struggles?

Plus we make our picks for end of season awards!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:25 Kelley Eats the World’s Sourest Candy!

04:19 FIFA’s Female Coach Rule

09:16 WNBA CBA is HUGE for NWSL

14:20 Fighting for What you DESERVE

17:57 Enhancing the Player Experience

22:37 Angel City’s HOT Start

24:24 Gisele Thompson + Nealy Martin: the greatest Collab of ALL-TIME

28:53 Thorns Leave Reign without a PULSE

32:14 Gotham Needs to Find Their Timing

34:31 Sam Kerr to Boston?

35:48 Cat Macario Makes Wave SCARY

36:53 Waaaaaaaay to Early End of Year Awards

43:40 Alright, BET

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Welcome to TIME WASTING! Your home for anything and EVERYTHING women’s soccer.

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara take you through a WILD NWSL Kickoff weekend that started with the Portland Thorns getting their revenge over the Spirit, and saw BOTH NWSL expansion teams earn their very first red cards in game one.

We’re getting REAL about the High Impact Player Rule (spoiler: we are NOT on board). PLUS we’re ranking all of our favorite off season moves and just how those could impact the league this season.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:47 WILD Kickoff Weekend

03:02 Thorns get REVENGE Over Spirit

06:14 KC Comeback vs. Utah

07:79 Gotham Ruins Boston’s Debut

10:21 Red Cards For ALL

13:12 Dash STUN Wave…

16:02 Angel City BLOWOUT Stars

19:40 Savy King RETURNS

21:13 Crystal Dunn’s Impact

23:56 NWSL Retirements

28:14 The Trinity Rodman Rule

32:22 Players Want a Higher Salary Cap

33:40 Catarina Macario to Wave FC

35:53 Blind Ranking Offseason Moves

41:01 Last Minute NWSL Transfers

50:12 Alright, BET

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Welcome back to Sports Are Fun! Kelley O’Hara is joined by Ryan Campbell and BJ Beckwith for a special end-of-year episode celebrating some of our favorite sports moments in 2025, plus all the fun, chaos, and unhinged takes you might’ve missed.We’re officially entering holiday mode by drinking peppermint schnapps, getting into our feelings, and of course releasing BJ’s highly anticipated Shaylas of the Year list.
Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!'

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'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that’ll remind you why you fell in love with (women’s) sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O’Hara as she sits down with personality hire BJ Beckwith and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women’s sports.

From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!"

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