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Two goals scored just in time to earn a draw. In this week's episode we chat about last weekend's match against the Chicago Stars at Soldier Field and how the team was able to mount an exciting comeback to tie the game late. We also cover the results from around the NWSL and preview the Reign's next match.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Sally Menti and Emeri Adames were ready to shine. A heavily rotated lineup got the job done in San Diego. We get into the goals, the massive save from Claudia Dickey, and more from the gritty win against one of the league's top teams. Later we cover other results from around the NWSL, briefly discuss the USWNT friendlies, as well as preview the Reign's next match.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

The growing pains continue. In this week's episode we discuss the Reign's loss to the Washington Spirit, what went wrong, and the few things the team did right. We also cover the other results from around the league, preview the Reign's next match, and chat about Arsenal's incredible win in the Champions League final.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

It wasn't the prettiest of matches but a win is a win. This week we discuss the Reign's trip to Louisville, giving high praises to both Sam Meza and Maddie Dahlien, who connected on the match's lone goal to secure all three points. We also answer some community questions and go over other woso news, including Claudia Dickey's chance at her first USWNT cap.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

On this week's late (apologies) episode we discuss the Reign's uninspired performance in their loss at home on Sunday to the Houston Dash and how we hope the team moves forward. We also cover the other games from week 8 of NWSL play and preview the Reign's upcoming match as they travel to Louisville in hopes of redeeming themselves.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

The defense was locked in as Reign secured the win over KC Current from Friday night. From the top-notch defensive strategy to Lynn Biyendolo bagging her first goal for Seattle, we get into all the excitement from Reign's performance versus the current league leaders. Finishing up the episode, we cover other NWSL results, a couple of other woso news stories, and do a quick preview for Seattle's next match.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Matchweek 6 is in the books. Reign brought home a point from San Jose after a somewhat disappointing result versus Bay FC. We get into the big missed opportunity, Sam Meza becoming a breakout player, and the rest of the team's performance on the road.Later on we cover some results from around the NWSL, including Portland's potential future in Olympic diving, and then do a quick preview for the Reign's next match.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code SOUNDERATHEART for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Maddie Dahlien's first professional goal led the Reign to victory in the first Cascadia clash of the 2025 NWSL season. In this week's episode we talk about this much needed win, do some fashion critiques, answer community questions, as well as the usual coverage of the other results across the league in this 5th match week.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code SOUNDERATHEART for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Reign's inability to find the back of the net when they needed it most resulted in a 1-0 loss to Orlando Pride. Despite the result against the defending NWSL Champs, we get into the Reign giving themselves a chance versus an elite team and why we still believe there is a lot to be excited about moving forward.We finish the episode with talking about NWSL results, the unfortunate situation regarding international players in the league, as well as Phallon Tullis-Joyce's chances at getting the USWNT starting goalkeeper spot.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code SOUNDERATHEART for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

A loss in Angel City was less than ideal but the Reign's youth talent and new acquisitions are showing some potential. Coop and Van discuss what went wrong in LA as the team heads into an international break. The show rounds up where things stand after week 3 in the NWSL and previews the Reign's next match versus Orlando Pride.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code SOUNDERATHEART for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

In this week's episode Coop and Van recap the Reigns impressive performance in Saturday's win against NC Courage, award an unexpected Cooler Player of the Match, answer some listener questions, and briefly discuss the other weekend's matches.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code SOUNDERATHEART for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

We trekked up to Lumen Field for Reign's opening match of the 2025 NWSL season. In this episode we chat about the team's performance, officiating controversies surrounding that match, and respond to some questions from the Guild.We close out the show with some updates from around the league.SPONSORSSounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.The Doctor's Office - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code SOUNDERATHEART for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

In this special preseason episode The Guild welcomes Susie Rantz from Ride of the Valkyries to talk all things Reign and preview the upcoming season. We get firsthand observations from Susie's trip to watch the team at the Coachella Valley Invitational and pick her brain about her years of Reign reporting. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office spirits tasting room-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

The 2025 preseason is here! Coop and Van sit down to go over the Reign's offseason moves, and highlight the players they are most hyped for as this team looks to turn the chapter on a new season.In addition to the Reign, they go over the moves to Europe from various NWSL players and cover a few other headlines in woso. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office spirits tasting room-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGYouTubeBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

It's our very first offseason episode, and the Reign have given us some exciting things to talk about. The club has made a few roster moves, including picking up the league's leading goal scorer, Lynn Williams, as the Reign look to turn around an offensive side that left a lot to be desired this past season.We wrap up the episode with a few other newsworthy happenings around the league and in women's soccer. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office spirits tasting room-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

In this bonus episode of The Cooler Guild, we do a quick wrap up of the Reign's season, including giving out the first ever Cooler Player of the Season award.With the NWSL Championship officially set between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit, we have a discussion about the playoffs that led to the matchup and who we think might have the edge. With the 1 and 2 seed represented in the Final, it's gonna be a can't-miss battle for the most coveted trophy in the league. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office spirits tasting room-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGBluesky:TCGCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

The Reign finished out the 2024 season with a 3-2 loss away at Orlando. Jordyn Huitema finally broke the curse and scored her first NWSL goal since June 9th. Maddie Mercado played super sub and tallied her first ever NWSL regular season goal, but it wasn't enough to beat the Shield winners. We reflect on the game as well as the season at large for the Reign, and look ahead to a hopefully brighter future for the team next season.Later in the episode we cover other results from around the league over the weekend and make our picks for the first round playoff matches. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office spirits tasting room-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGBluesky:CoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

We're back with another dub pod. The Reign finished out their home season with a 2-1 win over last-place Houston Dash. Olivia Athens broke the Reign's 5 match goalless streak with an absolute banger and Coco got the game winner in her first start for the club. We get into the positives and negatives from the match, look at some other results from the weekend, and discuss a couple of other things happening in the women's sports world. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office spirits tasting room-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGTCG TwitterCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

The Reign lose their 5th straight match 3-0 away at Utah and it's fair to say, things are not great. We reflect on the disappointing performance and look ahead to the final two matches of the season.We wrap up this episode with a quick preview on the NWSL playoff race as it unfolds and dive into Boston's wild new NWSL name reveal. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office spirits tasting room-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGTCG YouTubeTCG TwitterCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

The Reign fell to Angel City on Friday, 1-0, racking up their 4th loss in a row. This was the 15th time this season that a Reign game was decided by a single goal. We reflect on this week's struggles but also highlight the potential for a bright future for the group.Also in this episode we debut our new segment “Guild Grievances” with the help of special guest June Ash Eden of Ride of the Valkyries. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office spirits tasting room-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGTCG YouTubeTCG TwitterCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Yet another Reign loss at a time they really couldn't afford it. One penalty was all that was needed for Bay FC to take all 3 points in Seattle. Another week of us getting into the Reign's playoff hopes and the harsh reality that those hopes are rapidly fading.We do a quick look at a few results from around the league over the weekend and preview the Reign's next match. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office spirits tasting room-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGTCG YouTubeTCG TwitterCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

A loss in Houston means Reign's tough road to the playoffs just got even tougher. We talk about what went wrong in the 0-1 loss against the Dash and how much optimism we have for the remainder of the season.We finish up the episode with a few highlights and lowlights from week 21 in the NWSL and do a quick preview of the Reign's next match. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office spirits tasting room-----Follow us on social media:TCG IGTCG YouTubeTCG TwitterCoopVanShow produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by CoopThe Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Reign's win streak came to an end after a loss at home to Gotham FC. We get into the 0-2 result and what the playoff hopes look like for Reign with 6 matches remaining in the season.Later on in the episode we cover a few other results from the league over the weekend, as well as look at the difficulty of remaining schedules for teams fighting for a playoff position.Support the showFollow us on social media:TCG InstagramTwitter - TCGCoopVan-----Subscribe and SupportSupport the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you're not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop-----The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

A 3-2 result on the road in LA makes it three wins in a row for Reign. We have a discussion about all the goals, the VAR drama, and highlight specific player performances.In other woso news, USWNT legend Alex Morgan announced her retirement from the sport, playing in her final professional match this past Sunday. We talk a bit about her legacy and how much she's done for women's soccer.Support the showFollow us on social media:TCG InstagramTwitter - TCGCoopVan-----Subscribe and SupportSupport the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you're not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop-----The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

It's a second win a row for Reign after a come-from-behind win in Louisville. Ji So-Yun came off the bench in the second half, giving the team a much needed spark on set-pieces, included scoring a beautiful goal off a direct free kick.We also cover a few other things from the weekend in the NWSL, the new CBA, and preview of the Reign's next match.Support the showFollow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Subscribe and SupportSupport the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you're not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop-----The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

The Reign made their return to league play this Sunday with a dramatic stoppage time win. Emeri Adames played a massive role in securing the Reign's first league victory since May 3rd. We dive into the late heroics from Adames, the jersey retirement ceremony for club legend Megan Rapinoe, and how the team looked with their summer acquisitions.Support the Show.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Subscribe and SupportSupport the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you're not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop-----The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Following the USWNT gold medal win, we dive into the match and the tournament as a whole for our new Olympic champions. We also discuss the Reign's new signings in anticipation of the regular season kicking off after the summer break. Support the Show.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Subscribe and SupportSupport the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you're not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop-----The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

The Reign wrapped up their Summer Cup versus the Thorns in a 0-1 result that saw both teams eliminated from the tournament. We get into what we saw from the team in Portland and what we hope to see moving forward. The next match for the Reign won't be until the end of August, giving the team a chance to reset as well as get a good look at their recent signings.Elsewhere in woso, the Olympics continued in dramatic fashion. We discuss the vital ending to the USWNT's win over Japan in France, Canada being eliminated, Marta getting at least one more international match, and Spain's late comeback.Support the Show.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Subscribe and SupportSupport the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you're not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop-----The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

In this bonus episode Coop and Van discuss Reign's all-too-common heartbreaking loss, this time against Club Tijuana in the Summer Cup Series, as well as cover all the women's soccer drama and controversy this week at the Paris Olympics.Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month!This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's OfficeSupport the Show.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Subscribe and SupportSupport the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you're not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop-----The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

In this special bonus episode, Van and Coop sit down for a chat with DC Power player Mariah Lee. Mariah fills us in on her experience so far with the new USL Super League and the importance of having more opportunities for women to play soccer professionally in the US. We also talk about Mariah's blog “Soccer She Wrote” and what inspired her to start writing about her experiences. Coop also dives into the important questions regarding Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album and they talk about growing up in Covington, WA.Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month!This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's OfficeSupport the Show.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Subscribe and SupportSupport the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you're not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop-----The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

It's a Summer Cup bonus episode. In the opening match of the first ever Summer Cup series, the Reign finally picked up a win, having not won a match since May 3rd. We take a look into what we saw in the match against Utah, as well as chat about the new young signings and what that might mean for the future of this club.We also talk about the USWNT friendlies that took place in preparation for the Olympics this summer.Support the Show.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Subscribe and SupportSupport the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you're not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop-----The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

As the Reign go into the Olympic break without a win since May 3rd, the team records yet another draw, this time against the last place Utah Royals. We dive into the Reign's current form, if there's any hope for the rest of season, and just overall trying to wrap our heads around why there hasn't been any major changes in terms of getting results on the field.We also discuss the other happenings in woso and what we can expect to see from Reign players during the break from league play.Support the Show.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Subscribe and SupportSupport the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you're not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop-----The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Send us a Text Message.In this weeks episode Coop and Van discuss Reign's match versus Gotham FC, where they were able to pick up a point on the road in their first meeting against Gotham since the NWSL Final last year.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop

Send us a Text Message.Coop and Van discuss Reign's upsetting draw vs Racing Louisville in Seattle, preview the Reign's next match against Gotham, as well as a few other things including trade rumors for the Reign (both unfounded and founded) FC Olympia's USL-W team, and choices by a certain media company in the women's sports world.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop

Send us a Text Message.Coop and Van discuss Reign's nil-nil draw against Portland in Seattle and the news of the Reign's new ownership finally being announced.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop

Send us a Text Message.Coop and Van discuss the Reign's road match from Sunday against the KC Current.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop

Send us a Text Message.In this first bonus episode, Coop and Van dive into their backgrounds with the sport and the Seattle Reign. With the NWSL being off for international break, they also discuss the USWNT friendlies, Olympic roster selections, and other notable happenings from the week. To skip ahead to strictly soccer talk, the uswnt discussion begins around the 27:30 mark. This episode was recorded on Saturday June 8th, 2024.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop

Send us a Text Message.In The Cooler Guild's first ever episode, Coop and Van discuss Reign FC's 3-2 loss on the road against the Washington Spirit. They also dive into what may be causing the team to not find results this season. Episode was recorded on May 28th, 2024.Follow us on twitter:CoolerGuildPodCoopVan-----Feedback & Suggestions:thecoolerguild@gmail.com-----Show produced by CoopTheme song by Alex JuarezShow artwork by Coop