Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

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Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

A women's soccer show from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, WSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Hosts Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, and Aaron West welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis. Watch Attacking Third LIVE on CBS Sports' Golazo Network every Monday and Thursday, and catch the YouTube LIVE show every Wednesday at 11am ET. This is your podcast for the latest news and stories from the world of soccer.

  1. 2024 Year in Review | NWSL Team Needs: Utah Royals | EURO 2025 | UWCL Group Stage results (Soccer 12/19)

    1 DAY AGO

    2024 Year in Review | NWSL Team Needs: Utah Royals | EURO 2025 | UWCL Group Stage results (Soccer 12/19)

    Attacking Third are finalists in not one, but two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards this year! Be sure to VOTE for us in both categories -- Best Football Podcast & Diverse Voices Award! Tell a friend and we can't thank you enough for all the love and support you have given this show! Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera close out 2024 with the final full episode of Attacking Third before the new year. Things kick off with a look at the latest in free agency and trades including the big Lynn Williams news. Then, the group zeros in on the Utah Royals and all of their team needs heading into the new year. Next, with EURO 2025 right around the corner, the A3 crew break it all down now that the groups have been drawn, the prize money has been announced, and dates are set in stone. Then Lisa, Darian, and Sandra deliver all of their respective favorite moments and memories from 2024 during out Year in Review segment. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes including who's moving out of the UWCL Group Stage. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 4m
  2. BREAKING NEWS: Becky Sauerbrunn announces her retirement from football (Soccer 12/17)

    3 DAYS AGO

    BREAKING NEWS: Becky Sauerbrunn announces her retirement from football (Soccer 12/17)

    Attacking Third are finalists in not one, but two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards this year! Be sure to VOTE for us in both categories -- Best Football Podcast & Diverse Voices Award! Tell a friend and we can't thank you enough for all the love and support you have given this show! Sandra Herrera and Christine Cupo react to the news that Portland Thorns center back and USWNT legend Becky Sauerbrunn has announced her retirement from professional football. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    17 min
  3. NWSL Team Needs: Angel City FC | Head Coaching Vacancies | Holiday Rule Change Wishlist (12/16)

    4 DAYS AGO

    NWSL Team Needs: Angel City FC | Head Coaching Vacancies | Holiday Rule Change Wishlist (12/16)

    Attacking Third are finalists in not one, but two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards this year! Be sure to VOTE for us in both categories -- Best Football Podcast & Diverse Voices Award! Tell a friend and we can't thank you enough for all the love and support you have given this show! Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera take a hard look at Angel City FC and everything they'll need to do to better themselves for the 2025 NWSL season. Next, our hosts take on the role of coach as each will fill a coaching void currently in the NWSL. Then, it's time to propose rules changes, fixes, or additions that the A3 crew feel will make the league better in the new campaign. And finally, ICYMI, all the latest news & notes from around the globe including updates in NWSL free agency, UWCL upcoming matches, and results from final match day of 2024 in the BWSL. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min
  4. NWSL Team Needs: Seattle Reign | BOS Nation Frustration | Build-A-Player | ICYMI: News & Notes (Soccer 12/12)

    DEC 12

    NWSL Team Needs: Seattle Reign | BOS Nation Frustration | Build-A-Player | ICYMI: News & Notes (Soccer 12/12)

    Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Sandra Herrera discuss the team needs of the Seattle Reign heading into the 2025 NWSL season. Then, the group take turns building an "ultimate player" based on attributes of those who are currently playing. Next, a look at the status of BOS Nation and the new challenges arising putting their debut at risk in 2026. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes including all the latest free agency moves and the confirmed dates for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Attacking Third are finalists in not one, but two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards this year! Be sure to VOTE for us in both categories -- Best Football Podcast & Diverse Voices Award! Tell a friend and we can't thank you enough for all the love and support you have given this show! Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min
  5. Dream Matchups: Past vs Present | Name That Player! | A3 Mailbag | ICYMI: News & Notes (Soccer 12/9)

    DEC 9

    Dream Matchups: Past vs Present | Name That Player! | A3 Mailbag | ICYMI: News & Notes (Soccer 12/9)

    Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera kick off the show with a new segment called "Dream Matchups: Past vs Present" as they each pick a desired face-off from the two time periods take on one another and debate who would win. Then, it's a game of Name That Player! Will we see hear a new champion crowned? Next, the A3 Mailbag gets opened to answer your questions. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes including the NCAA Women's College Cup Final preview, the latest in NWSL Free Agency, and FIFPRO's Best XI. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min
  6. A3 ONE SHOT: Becki Tweed and Angel City FC part ways (Soccer 12/9)

    DEC 9

    A3 ONE SHOT: Becki Tweed and Angel City FC part ways (Soccer 12/9)

    Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera react to the breaking news that Becki Tweed has been fired by Angel City FC. The group discuss the circumstances surrounding the firing and who the possible candidates to fill the void at the club will be. This is yet another coaching vacancy in the NWSL and another team looking for new solutions. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    13 min
  7. NWSL Team Needs: Houston Dash | Naeher's Greatest Moments | A3 Mailbag | FIFA brings in Ellis (Soccer 12/5)

    DEC 5

    NWSL Team Needs: Houston Dash | Naeher's Greatest Moments | A3 Mailbag | FIFA brings in Ellis (Soccer 12/5)

    Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera open up the show by celebrating now international retiree Alyssa Naeher's greatest moments. From the Olympics to the World Cups, she truly went out on top. Next, the A3 crew draw their critical eye to the Houston Dash in the new recurring segment "NWSL Team Needs." They finished dead last at the end of 2024, what's it gonna take for them to get out of the basement. Then, the group open up the A3 Mailbag to answer your questions. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes, that includes chats about Jill Ellis and her move to FIFA, the US Soccer End of the Year Awards, all the latest NWSL free agency moves, and Carli Lloyd's induction into the US Soccer Hall of Fame. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min
  8. USWNT: Naeher bows out with win as scrappy USA defeats Netherlands | Reaction & Recap (Soccer 12/2)

    DEC 3

    USWNT: Naeher bows out with win as scrappy USA defeats Netherlands | Reaction & Recap (Soccer 12/2)

    Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera unpack a "scrappy" USWNT performance following the Emma Hayes-led side's comeback win over the Netherlands. Lynn Williams got the winner after Veerle Buurman opened the scoring before restoring parity with an unfortunate own goal. And Alyssa Naeher was kept busy in her final international appearance, making six saves in a lop-sided contest that raised more questions than answers for the Red, White and Blue. The A3 crew discuss Hayes' personnel changes, the USWNT's struggles across the field, and what comes next for the reigning Olympic champions. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min
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A women's soccer show from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, WSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Hosts Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, and Aaron West welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis. Watch Attacking Third LIVE on CBS Sports' Golazo Network every Monday and Thursday, and catch the YouTube LIVE show every Wednesday at 11am ET. This is your podcast for the latest news and stories from the world of soccer.

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