Time Wasting with Ali Riley and Kelley O’Hara

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Welcome to Time Wasting! Ali Riley and Kelley O’Hara are back in the game! The podcasting game. The duo are professional women’s soccer veterans, former teammates, and best friends. Each week they break down the biggest news in women’s soccer, give high-level insight, and get honest about their personal journeys. Time Wasting is the #1 place for everything women’s soccer. It’s not a waste of time!

  1. 1d ago

    Inside the EPIC USWNT vs. Brazil Rivalry & Kelley O'Hara Breaks Down the Final Minutes of the EPIC 2011 World Cup Quarter Final | Plus Women's Soccer ICYMI

    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 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. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m

  2. May 26

    The HARDEST Fitness Test In Professional Soccer | Ali & Kelley Answer YOUR Questions | Time Wasting Origin Story

    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 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. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min

  3. May 20

    USWNT Players on the Bubble, Sam Kerr NWSL's next HIP?, Mal Swanson Back in Chicago & MORE

    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. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. 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 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. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  4. May 12

    Spirit Win Streak, Ashley Sanchez USWNT Call Up In the Future? & Who's Got the NWSL's BEST Fans | Plus Our Favorite Mother's Day Memories!

    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. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  5. May 5

    Sophia Wilson SCORES, Trinity Rodman Gets a GOAL in 3 Straight & MORE | ICYMI NWSL

    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. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  6. Apr 28

    WORST Coaches Mistake & 7 Chaotic Goals | Plus Trinity Rodman & Sophia Wilson Back in the Scoring Column

    Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara debate their tactics if you’re down a goal in the last 10 minutes of a World Cup knockout game, and what’s the BIGGEST mistake a coach can make. We get into all the action between Washington Spirit and KC Current, and when it’s time for KC to start worrying. Plus we pick which teammates we’d be trapped on a desert island with, and who we’d cast in our reality TV show. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:16 Kelley Won a BET! 03:15 Croix Bethune Returns to Audi 05:20 Is Rowdy Audi BEST in the NWSL 07:19 When Does KC Worry… 12:39 7 Stoppage Time Goals???? 15:29 2-0 Most DANGEROUS Score in Soccer 19:00 Big 5 Moments 21:46 Sophia Wilson DELIVERED 24:58 Down a Goal with 10 Minutes Left 26:29 Change Formation 32:37 Note-Gate! 36:46 Teammate Fantasy Draft 37:28 Picking You Up from Airport 39:10 Trapped on a Deserted Island 40:31 Control the Aux 42:49 Couples Costume 43:47 Casting OUR Reality TV Show 47:19 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. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  7. Apr 21

    "That's My ****ing Team" | Kelley O'Hara Sounds Off on USWNT CRUSHING Victory vs Japan | Time Wasting

    Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down the USWNT last two games against Japan, and it was a real tale of two teams. Inexperience cost the US in game 2 when they lost 1-0, but they can back with a vengeance, or as Kelley so aptly put it; “That’s my mother****ing TEAM!” We dig into our favorite fan submissions for their most DEDICATED behaviors, and we’ve got some very special shout outs our Time Wasters won’t want to miss. Plus we get into the potential NWSL Calendar shift and why player safety has to be the biggest concern. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:44 Kelley’s WEIRD Food Combo 02:54 USWNT Couldn’t Break Down Japan 05:44 Lacking Urgency in Game 2 08:23 World Cup Knockout? 10:44 Definitive Win in Game 3 13:33 IS Lavelle, Heaps & Hutton the Best Midfield Combo? 15:08 Emma Hayes’s Cooking Metaphors 17:00 “That’s My MF-ing Team” 19:12 Kennedy Wesley DELIVERED 23:19 BEST Fan Behavior Submissions 24:36 OOSA Tattoo 25:44 Time Wasting Sending a Gift to ONE LUCKY FAN 27:26 Ali Signed a Fan 30:37 Fan Stole a Jersey From Trinity Rodman? 34:27 NWSL Calendar Change 40:00 Keeping Players SAFE 45:38 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. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  8. Apr 14

    INSIDE the INTENSE Pressure of Playing for USWNT | Plus US Beats Japan | Time Wasting

    Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara give you an inside look into the stress of representing their national teams. Kelley details her stress carry the legacy of the USWNT, and Ali talks on the struggle of trying to lead an underdog to victory. We recap the first of the USWNT’s three friendlies against Japan. Rose Lavelle comes up big with a goal and assist to Lindsay Heaps. What the US needs to do differently on defense, and Japan’s biggest weakness. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Most DEDICATED Fan Behaviors 4:41 Difference Playing Club & International 5:43 New Zealand Travels HOW Much?? 09:16 INSIDE the Pressure of Playing on USWNT 14:40 My Hair was Falling Out… 17:22 I Got an Ulcer… 19:18 Kelley Won a Bet! 24:50 Rose Lavelle DELIVERED 28:21 USWNT Beats Japan 31:50 Japan’s Biggest Weakness 33:57 HOW Many Substitutions 38:54 US Full Throttle Press 40:41 Trinity, Sophia, and Alyssa 41:46 Defensive Breakdowns? 45:25 How Kelley & Ali watch Games 47:01 First Female Head Coach in Bundesliga 48:55 World 7s Football 50:38 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. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
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Welcome to Time Wasting! Ali Riley and Kelley O’Hara are back in the game! The podcasting game. The duo are professional women’s soccer veterans, former teammates, and best friends. Each week they break down the biggest news in women’s soccer, give high-level insight, and get honest about their personal journeys. Time Wasting is the #1 place for everything women’s soccer. It’s not a waste of time!

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