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Cristina Alexander, Ali Krieger, and Jeff Kassouf start this edition of Futbol W by recapping the US Women's National Team's 2-1 loss to Brazil and preview Tuesday's rematch. Next, they talk about Spain's dominant 4-0 win over England in World Cup qualifying. Then, the panel discuss London City leading the race to sign superstar Alexia Putellas. Finally, they touch on the impact of the USL Super League flipping it's calendar to align with the NWSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One last match of the 25/26 USL Super League season to break down. John, Danielle, and Dan discuss the finale of the season and celebrate a fantastic Lexington season.

Reaction Monday kicks off another week at SDH AMWe look in-depth at the USMNT win over Senegal in Charlotte with post-match sound from Mauricio Pochettino929TheGame's Abe Gordon and Soccer For US Pod's Bart Keeler break it all down plus we have all your team cupdates (Iraq, South Aftrica)Also, a big weekend for ATLUTD at MLS NEXT Cup- we have highlightsAnd a champ is named in the USL Super League- highlights there as well

Jon Nelson brings you the best of SDH AM this week with three guests worth your full attention. Marcelo Balboa drops in before heading to CBS's World Cup coverage in Connecticut, sharing his read on the USMNT camp in suburban Atlanta, the Pochettino roster cut controversy, and what this group needs to do to go deep in the tournament. Then Michael Parkhurst of Beyond Goals Mentoring breaks down what it feels like to wear the national team jersey, how chemistry gets built under pressure, and why the feedback loop between coaches and players matters more than most people realize. Finally, Philip Poole, head coach and general manager of the Carolina Ascent, talks about building a club from scratch, staying true to an identity through two rough patches in the season, and what it takes to get to a Cambridge Super League final. All that plus a USL Super League title on the line Saturday night in Lexington, Kentucky.

The gang breaks down the semifinals and looks forward to the final match of the USL Super League season.

Zephyr FC's 2025-2026 season will be their last in the USL Super League. In the most emotional, cathartic, and therapeutic episode we've ever recorded, Benji Wade and Mike Pellicio use all five stages of grief to process the announcement that Spokane Zephyr FC will not return to the Super League in 2026. They reflect on the club's final match and the heartbreak of watching a team fall one point short of the playoffs before everything changed. The conversation dives into the realities facing the ENTIRETY of the Super League, attendance struggles, league structure, travel, ownership, media coverage, and what the Spokane situation says about the state of professional soccer in America, not just WoSo. This episode is also about grieving. It's about rupture and the need for repair. So come on in! Join us as we try to figure out what Zephyr FC has meant to us for the last 2.5 years and where go from here as supporters and members of this community. CHAPTERS:(00:00) - Grief, emotions & thanking the Zephyr players(05:18) - Zephyr's final match: 4-0 win against Brooklyn(08:28) - The playoff push: 13 points from the final 5 games(15:29) - USL Spokane announces the club is ending(24:28) - ANGER at the USL system, instability & league structure(35:26) - Coaching, player development & what Zephyr did right(44:12) - Spokane soccer fans, media & frustration with the response(53:10) - Grief, guilt, and asking: “Did we do enough?”(58:49) - Unforgettable memories, Zephyr players, and what they meant to Spokane(01:07:51) - Acceptance, accountability, and: What happens next?--

Spokane Zephyr superstar Hope Hisey joins the show to discuss her dominant run in net in the USL Super League. Then a quick bounce around the league to update the playoff situation.

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMCharlotte FC play-by-play voice Will Palaszczuk joins for the Open Cup preview against Atlanta UnitedSportico's Kurt Badenhausen joins to talk about the 50 Most Valuable Soccer Teams worldwideThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges recaps the month in USL- Super League, USL-C, and League OnePlus your news and latest out of Vancouver, Madrid, and Atlanta

What has this season been like for Zephyr FC?Benji is joined by Hope Hisey, Emma Jaskaniec, and Katie Murray for a wide-ranging conversation about their journeys to Spokane, the team's recent win over Sporting JAX, and how Zephyr FC can compete and win against any opponent in the USL Super League.They talk through the mentality shift behind the team's recent performances, the challenges and realities of setbacks like injuries, and how belief and consistency will be critical to this season's playoff push.The conversation also dives into the personal stories of each player, from draft day emotions and career detours to what it means to build something new in Spokane and connect with a rapidly growing soccer community.This is the most honest and insightful conversation we've ever had about Zephyr FC.CHAPTERS0:00 – Intro of Hope, Emma, and Katie and their GIFTS!2:45 – Reign FC, Jess Fishlock's retirement announcement, & player comparisons6:30 – Sporting JAX win: intensity and commitment13:50 – What changed? mentality, tactics & belief19:45 – Early Zephyr days: first game & building the team22:15 – Emma Jaskaniec: draft story & path to Spokane30:45 – Katie Murray: career journey from Europe to America, an untimely ACL injury, her comeback, and her role40:15 – Hope Hisey: her goalkeeper story, mindset & development, and becoming a leader of the team50:00 – The growth & team identity of Zephyr FC52:10 – Playoff push: confidence and consistency down the final stretch54:20 – Community questions1:01:00 – What Hope, Emma, and Katie want to be remembered for1:07:30 – Final reflections + upcoming matchHost: Benji WadeGuests: Hope Hisey, Emma Jaskaniec, and Katie Murray----

John and Dan break down all the results of the weekend, then look at the impact on the USL Super League playoff picture. 

In today's episode, LDG is joined by Tampa Bay Sun FC defender Brooke Hendrix!From childhood memories that instilled an enduring love of the game to dealing with the unknowns of post-graduation trial periods and having auditioned for clubs like the Dutch powerhouse AFC Ajax, the United States, and making her way from there to Glasgow City, Brooke tells the story of perseverance needed to build a career when the road ahead seemed uncertain. We talk about what the experiences meant for Brooke's mindset development, but also how playing in countries as diverse as Italy, England, and Australia, including winning an A-League championship with Melbourne Victory, impacted her skills and character on and off the field.Finally, we talk to Brooke about the current state of the women's footballing landscape, the differences between the NWSL and WSL, and the importance of being one of the founding players of the new league in USL Super League. At the moment, she is at Tampa Bay Sun FC and explains what made her want to join the club, the challenges of the transitional year, and how to establish chemistry among a constantly changing team trying to make it to playoffs. In closing, Brooke talks about her aspirations for the rest of the year, along with a rapid-fire segment that reveals the personality behind the player.Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

After a quick refreshing week off, the Super Show gang is back to discuss all the happenings in the USL Super League, plus a look forward to the matches this weekend!

In today's episode, LDG is joined by Brooklyn FC midfielder Jess Garziano!Jess discusses her time with St. John's University's women's soccer team, where she was able to make an immediate impact and finish her career as the program's all-time assist leader. She shares how her experience in college soccer prepared her for her professional journey and how experiences like playing in the USL W-League helped her bridge the gap to the next level of competition.Additionally. Jess also shares her experience in the 2024 draft with Angel City FC and how that ultimately led her to start her professional journey with Brooklyn FC in the USL Super League. She discusses the excitement of joining a new Division-1 league, why Brooklyn was the perfect place to start her professional journey, and so much more!Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

We're back with a full recap of all the USL Super League matches, breaking down trajectories and what's next for the playoff contenders!

The straight line to D1 is a myth, and Arkansas forward Bella Field is here to prove it. From Denver beginnings to Kansas City's hotbed, from DA turbulence to an NPL reset that rebuilt her confidence, Bella shares a refreshingly honest map through the most confusing moment youth soccer has ever seen. You'll hear what actually gets you noticed, camps, clear emails, and a style of play that fits your DNA, and why chasing prestige without fit slows your growth.We dive inside the Razorback culture, where brutal honesty and real belief from Coach Colby Hale forge players who can hold up to the SEC's tempo. Bella breaks down the jump to college: no “commercial breaks,” faster decisions, serious weight-room demands, and the value of enrolling early to learn speed and strength before big non-conference tests. Her practical take for recruits and parents is pure gold: be the player who moves off the ball, creates chains of play, and keeps fitness high enough to repeat actions under pressure.Fueling and recovery become strategic, not optional. Bella opens up about rehabbing through surgeries, stacking protein and carbs, leaning on teammates and a great dietitian, and rejecting toxic body standards in favor of performance strength. We zoom out to the surging women's game, NWSL stars, international talent, and the rise of USL Super League, and why Northwest Arkansas already offers one of the best match day atmospheres in college soccer. Add a local pro pathway and you turn inspiration into a short drive.We close with World Cup picks, a nod to Spain's youth-powered flair, and a challenge to the U.S. to capitalize on home turf. If you care about player development, recruiting, or building a resilient team culture, this conversation gives you tools you can use today. Listen, share with a teammate or parent, and if it helped, subscribe and leave a quick review so more soccer families can find it.

Welcome back to the Pride Pod! Today we're diving deep into the visual identity of the Orlando Pride. Is the Lake Eola fountain iconic or does it need a 2026 refresh? We're breaking down the brand history and then hopping onto Tiermaker to rank every single NWSL logo from "S-Tier Perfection" to "Needs a Rebrand Immediately."In today's episode:• Mack Crone News: Breaking down her loan move to Fort Lauderdale United FC in the USL Super League. What does this mean for our keeper depth?• Breaking News: Any last-minute updates from today's training or the front office.• Brand Deep Dive: The story behind the purple and blue, the fountain, and what we'd change if we had the keys to the kingdom.• The Ultimate NWSL Tier List: Rating the Pride against the rest of the league. Does the crown stay in Orlando?Support the pod:Like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: Which NWSL logo is your absolute favorite?#OrlandoPride #NWSL #Woso

December 24, 2025: For this year-ending SPECIAL edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, we close out 2025 with SIX amazing guests from all over the country including posthumous tributes paid from LEGENDARY MUSIC INSIDERS, a chat with a TEENAGE SOCCER PHENOMENON out of Northern California, plus a landmark discussion with one of the most ICONIC VOCALISTS IN ALL OF MODERN MUSIC.PARTS 1 & 2 -'THE MAN": Hailing out of Orange County, California,  Singer/Songwriter/Emcee ALOE BLACC joins PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL for an in-depth discussion regarding his life and career from modest yet earnest beginnings all the way to the world stage to perform before millions on "The Masked Singer" and on some of the most eclectic, genre-bending, & biggest selling records ("The Man", "I Need A Dollar", "Wake Me Up") that topped record charts all over the world. His latest album entitled "Stand Together" is now available. Please make sure that you catch one of his LIVE performances in Los Angeles coming in January and February 2026: ALOE: https://aloeblacc.com/music/TOUR: https://aloeblacc.com/tour/PART 2-The ALOE BLACC interview concludes with a discussion of the importance of family during this holiday season & a highly random moment with a flashback to his very special Christmas duet with a legendary platinum selling country singer. PLUS Sixteen-year-old RHEA ROSE MOORE, joins PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL to discuss her incredible journey from local soccer sensation to a promising rookie among the professional ranks of the USL Super League as a Forward with the DALLAS TRINITY FC. On September 6, 2025, RHEA became the youngest goal scorer in the history of U.S. women's professional soccer, scoring at 15 years and 332 days old.RHEA MOORE: https://www.instagram.com/rhearosee_/RHEA makes HISTORY:  https://www.dmagazine.com/micropost/a-dallas-trinity-fc-player-became-the-youngest-goal-scorer-in-a-u-s-womens-pro-soccer-match/?utm_source=copilot.com DALLAS TRINITY FC: https://www.dallastrinityfc.com/PART 3 - The LOOKBACK 2025 (Part 1): To close out the year we invite back legendary music journalists and commentators including JEFFREY KELLER, JANINE COVENEY, JULIANA JAI BOLDEN, & A. SCOTT GALLOWAY for loving  tributes to artists, actors, & activists who blessed us with their lifelong talents and achievements and who have all recently become our ancestors. REST IN PEACE!Jeffrey: https://www.instagram.com/mymomswhite/Janine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502986743549345Juliana: https://www.instagram.com/julianaonbeat/Scott: https://www.ascottgalloway.net/Thank you for another blessed year. Please return for 2026. Merry Christmas Eve, Happy Holidays, & Happy New Year!

Der Open Cup wandelt sich  Der Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, also der Verbandspokal in den USA, wird wegen der WM 2026 umgebaut. Was genau passiert und was es ansonsten an Neuigkeiten gibt, fassen Anne und Wulf zusammen. Die Sonne geht langsam unter  Tampa Bay Sun spielte gegen Brooklyn. Zwei Kellerkinder unter sich. Wieso Tampa solche Probleme bei den Heimfans hat und ob Brooklyn gewinnen konnte, erzählen Anne und Wulf. Um den USL Podcast noch besser und interessanter zu machen, freuen wir uns natürlich sehr über Rückmeldungen, Meinungen, Feedback oder Kritik. Auch Themenvorschläge, die ihr in künftigen Folgen hören wollt, nehmen wir gern entgegen. Das ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

With just a couple of weeks left in the fall portion of the USL Super League's season, the crew recaps week 14 and considers the impact on the standings. 

Das unleidliche Finale  Das Finale der USL Championship '25 Saison wurde gespielt. Doch wer Meister wurde, war am Ende nicht so wichtig. Wieso, erklären Anne und Wulf ausführlich. Jax siegt im Derby  In der Super League ist alles beim Alten: nicht so viele Teams, nicht so viele Tore. Daher nehmen sich Anne und Wulf das torreichste Spiel der Woche vor: ein 2-0. Um den USL Podcast noch besser und interessanter zu machen, freuen wir uns natürlich sehr über Rückmeldungen, Meinungen, Feedback oder Kritik. Auch Themenvorschläge, die ihr in künftigen Folgen hören wollt, nehmen wir gern entgegen. Das könnt ihr gern bei Twitter unter den Hashtags ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

With Dan out on family duty with the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, Danielle and John do the heavy lifting and break down the state of play in the USL Super League.

Einseitigkeit oder Eitelkeit?  In der USL war viel los. Unter anderem wurden die "... of the Year" Awards vergeben und Louisville gewann fast alles. Ob das fair oder überhaupt sinnvoll ist, diskutieren Anne und Wulf. Knoxout für Spokane  In der League One wurde der Meister gekürt. Wieso Knoxville unterm Strich verdient gewann und wer im Championship Finale stehen wird, fassen Anne und Wulf zusammen. Um den USL Podcast noch besser und interessanter zu machen, freuen wir uns natürlich sehr über Rückmeldungen, Meinungen, Feedback oder Kritik. Auch Themenvorschläge, die ihr in künftigen Folgen hören wollt, nehmen wir gern entgegen. Das könnt ihr gern bei Twitter unter ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Spokane Spuk für die Hearts  Die Hearts of Pine spielten in den Playoffs gegen den Vizemeister Spokane. Anne und Wulf fassen das brisante Spiel zusammen. Spätes Ende für NCFC  North Carolina FC spielte ihr letztes Spiel und spielte gegen Rhode Island. Das Spiel war anfangs ausgeglichen, bis Dikwa zwei Tore erzielte. Anne und Wulf berichten. Skurrile Tore in der Super League  Die Super League ist wie üblich für kuriose Dinge gut. In der Partie von Dallas Trinity, hatte die Keeperin einen schlechten Tag. Darüber müssen Anne und Wulf reden. Leider. Um den USL Podcast noch besser und interessanter zu machen, freuen wir uns natürlich sehr über Rückmeldungen, ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

We're back from the international break and we've got soccer to talk about in the USL Super League.

That's no moon! Lexington finally puts the pieces together and decimates Ft. Lauderdale 5-1, plus all the rest of Week 9 of the USL Super League.

Plenty of action in week 5 in the USL Super League. All the draws recapped and discussed!

Another week of soccer and we've got results from the USL Super League!

The USL Super League is back and we've got actual soccer to talk about! Week 1 recap in full, plus a look forward to next week!

Special guest John Howard-Fusco joins the show to talk all things USL women's soccer. USL Super League and W League talk throughout this episode. Plus so much more!

With the USL Super League just days away from the season opener, The Super Show squad discuss what they expect this year. Then Dallas Trinity goalkeeper, Rylee Foster, joins the show to talk about her path to professional soccer, her catastrophic car accident, and her road back to dominance.  

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Benji catches up with guest Mike Pellicio on his many head coaching activities, now including Spokane Impact. Then, they discuss the latest results for Velocity FC: the loss in the Jaegermeister Cup and back to back wins at ONE Stadium in League One vs. Union Omaha and AV Alta. Finally, they talk about the start of Zephyr FC's year two in the USL Super League and the schedule for professional soccer in the Fall.Host: Benji WadeGuest: Mike PellicioFollow on ⁠Instagram⁠:⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast on YouTube:⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SpokaneSoccerShow⁠⁠Support the show with a donation:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate⁠

This episode begins with some sadness, but we get off the couch and finish strong by recapping the roster building from all over the USL Super League.

Messi skipped the MLS All-Star match and now all hell is breaking loose. Does this spell the end of his time in the States? Probably not, but we discuss it regardless. Plus NISA 3.0 and season two of the USL Super League.

League MVP Emina Ekić is on the move to Lexington along with a host of other talented veterans, making the team in black and green a favorite for next season. The crew break down all the offseason moves and what it will mean for the 2025-26 USL Super League.

In today's episode, LDG interviews Fort Lauderdale United Defender Sheyenne Allen.Sheyenne is a defender for Fort Lauderdale United in the USL Super League. As a young player, Sheyenne played three sports, but thrived in soccer specifically at a young age, earning her a spot in Delaware's Olympic Development Program. Sheyenne then moved to a collegiate program, attending Brown University, where she won an Ivy League Title and was a team captain. Sheyenne started her professional career playing in Portugal's top division, where she played the duration of the 23/24 season. Sheyenne returned to the United States ahead of the inaugural USL Super League season with Fort Lauderdale United, where she helped the team reach the final and played 14 matches.Sheyenne talked about her time with Kia McNeill's Brown, how playing in Portugal's Liga BPI boosted her development, her leadership style, and why she's returning to Fort Lauderdale after a successful inaugural season!Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

In this episode, LDG discusses everything about the USL Super League! From clubs, markets, branding, players, and more, Liam covers it all! He goes into detail about why Tampa and Carolina are the two teams leaving this season with silverware, highlighting both on-field and off-field reasons. Additionally, he discusses the value of the Super League to the American soccer landscape and how this mutually beneficial relationship between the NWSL and USL can continue to prosper.Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

The 2024-2025 USL Super League season is done and in the books! We break down the final and celebrate Tampa's win at home, plus a lot of looking forward in this episode.

On this week's Full Time Review, Theo Lloyd-Hughes gets you all caught up on the major talking points from Matchday 12 of the NWSL season. Then after that, Theo is joined by Tampa Bay Sun captain Jordyn Listro fresh from lifting the inaugural USL-Super League championship title this past weekend. Listro reflects on the emotion of bringing a title to her adopted home of Tampa Bay, and what the USL-SL has delivered in its first season.PLUS: The Athletic's Asli Pelit discusses her feature interview with Evelyn Shores, the UNC and U.S. youth national team rising star who just scored the million-dollar goal at The Soccer Tournament. Asli also has the latest scoop on the early bidding process for host cities at the 2031 Women's World Cup in the United States._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Angel City FC players wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club' shirts amid ongoing ICE raidsWho is Evelyn Shores? Meet the USWNT youth player winning NCAA titles and scoring $1m goalsPotential host cities talk 2031 Women's World Cup after U.S. Soccer initiates selection process_______________HOST: Theo Lloyd-HughesGUEST: Jordyn Listro, Asli PelitPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays sweep of the Mets who were the best team in baseball entering the weekend, the Sun win the inaugural USF Super League Championship, the Bucs' Chris Godwin's tribute to his father and an incredible finish to the US Open on a rain soaked coarse at Oakmont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Full Time Focus, Jillian Sakovits catches up with Racing Louisville and USWNT winger Emma Sears. The 24-year-old talks about her impressive start to the 2025 NWSL season and takes the listener inside the environment that head coach Bev Yanez has fostered in Louisville. Sears also talks about breaking into the USWNT having never played at the youth levels growing up, and the message that head coach Emma Hayes is sending to players who are competing for a place.PLUS: Jillian has all the latest headlines and stories to watch heading into the soccer weekend, from major USWNT transfer news to a cursed away trip for the Washington Spirit and the rivalry in the USL-Super League final._______________Referenced on the show:OL Lyonnes in talks with Ajax over transfer of USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes: Sources_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Emma SearsPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays play that now has them 5-games above .500 and in a Wild Card spot if the playoffs started today. Plus the Buccaneers minicamp is this week, Aaron Rodgers signs with the Steelers and the Tampa Bay Sun will host the USL Super League Championship this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The President of the USL Super League joins the show to discuss her work in women's soccer, how she thought the first season went, and why she thinks the best is yet to come.

Sam gets the scoop from Lynn on USWNT camp including an Emily Fox silly string incident, Becky's retirement ceremony, and bus singalongs. Plus Dallas Trinity FC captain Amber Brooks joins the pod to discuss the USL Super League's inaugural season ahead of playoffs.SUBSCRIBE TO THE WOMEN'S GAME NEWSLETTER: https://mibcourage.co/42X5HpBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers beginning voluntary OTAs without Hassan Reddick, the Rays beat the Rangers as Drew Rasmussen doesn't allow a run for the 4th straight start and Junior Caminero hits another home run plus a conversation with USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort ahead of this weekend's semifinal game for the Tampa Bay Sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carolina Ascent FC are the top seed heading into the USL Super League's inaugural postseason. We're joined by two players to discuss the team chemistry, success and what needs to happen for it all to continue. We also speak with two writers to put the Ascent's season in perspective with the growing soccer culture in the Queen City.

With the USL Super League regular season done and dusted, the crew looks back on the weekend, then forward to the playoffs. And Dan throws a fit that Spokane won't be there.

With the last USL Championship club out of the US Open Cup, what's a lower league soccer fan to do? Plus, Liga MX getting litigious and USL Super League about to be playoff happy! All that and so much more.

Last week, we learned that the NWSL submitted an application to U.S. Soccer to create its very own second division soccer league. The NWSL's intent for a new reserve league came just weeks after WPSL Pro had been awarded second division sanctioning for its league. All this has got us wondering at Full Time: What is the landscape of American women's soccer right now? What should a second division women's soccer league look like within that landscape? And why are there so many of them popping up right now?The Athletic's Jeff Rueter also joins the show to talk about his column looking at the history of lower division soccer in the U.S. and what the NWSL needs to be aware of as it moves forward. And, hear from industry leaders across the country, Andrea Yoch (MN Aurora FC, USL-W), Jamie Levoy (California Storm, WPSL), and Chris Petrucelli (Dallas Trinity, USL-Super League) who share their insights on what the most vital parts of the women's soccer ecosystem really are. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: A lower-division league is good for women's soccer. But is NWSL's proposal the solution?NWSL requested permission to start a new second division. What does it mean for women's soccer?NWSL submits application to U.S. Soccer for second division professional women's league_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Jeff Rueter, Andrea Yoch, Jamie Lovey, Chris PetrucelliPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, we learned that the NWSL submitted an application to U.S. Soccer to create its very own second division soccer league. The NWSL's intent for a new reserve league came just weeks after WPSL Pro had been awarded second division sanctioning for its league. All this has got us wondering at Full Time: What is the landscape of American women's soccer right now? What should a second division women's soccer league look like within that landscape? And why are there so many of them popping up right now? The Athletic's Jeff Rueter also joins the show to talk about his column looking at the history of lower division soccer in the U.S. and what the NWSL needs to be aware of as it moves forward. And, hear from industry leaders across the country, Andrea Yoch (MN Aurora FC, USL-W), Jamie Lovey (California Storm, WPSL), and Chris Petrucelli (Dallas Trinity, USL-Super League) who share their insights on what the most vital parts of the women's soccer ecosystem really are. _______________ Articles mentioned on the show: A lower-division league is good for women's soccer. But is NWSL's proposal the solution? NWSL requested permission to start a new second division. What does it mean for women's soccer? NWSL submits application to U.S. Soccer for second division professional women's league _______________ HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan GUESTS: Jeff Rueter, Andrea Yoch, Jamie Lovey, Chris Petrucelli PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠ Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices