Episodes

  • Way too early USWNT World Cup qualifying roster

    Way too early USWNT World Cup qualifying roster
    Jul 10 2025
    In this week’s episode, Claire takes a look at the larger USWNT player pool and compiles her way too early World Cup qualifying roster. She talks hopeful returns, new names that have played themselves into the mix, and positional battles that are resolving themselves faster than expected.
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    24 mins
  • Who Stood Out for the USWNT

    Who Stood Out for the USWNT
    Jul 3 2025
    This week, Claire breaks down another very strong international window for the USWNT after they looked dominant against Ireland and Canada. She talks impressive performances, the return of set pieces, and a few minor tweaks still to be made before things get serious in October.
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    27 mins
  • A USWNT fan's GUIDE to the Euros

    A USWNT fan's GUIDE to the Euros
    Jun 26 2025
    This week, Claire takes a break from soccer action in the U.S. to give an American soccer fans perspective on the upcoming Euros: favorites, underdogs, NWSL connections, and who might be in danger of crashing out of the group stage.
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    22 mins
  • Rose Lavelle’s return to the USWNT

    Rose Lavelle’s return to the USWNT
    Jun 18 2025
    In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down the recently-announced USWNT roster for three upcoming friendlies - talking about how to avoid player burn out, happy returns, fresh faces, which positional groups are still up in the air and which areas are beginning to feel a little more set.
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    22 mins
  • Where does the Washington Spirit go from here?

    Where does the Washington Spirit go from here?
    Jun 12 2025
    On this weeks episode, Claire sits down with USA Today and Pro Soccer Wire writer Jason Anderson, to talk about Washington Spirit manager Jonatan Giraldez jumping ship for OL Lyonnes, including this means for the team’s roster, how this impacts Michele Kang’s multi club ownership, and just how salty about this move fans should be.
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    34 mins
  • Who is stepping up for the USWNT

    Who is stepping up for the USWNT
    Jun 4 2025
    This week, Claire digs into the performances that stood out in two big USWNT wins to close out the international break, including a big step forward in the goalkeeping race and a midfield project with many layers. She also lists her missed opportunities, as the year of great roster experimentation crosses the six month mark.
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    22 mins
  • USWNT roster: Who’s in and who’s out

    USWNT roster: Who’s in and who’s out
    May 29 2025
    In today’s episode, Claire discusses the quiet importance of this weeks international window for the U.S., as Emma Hayes’s system takes full effect. She talks about players who missed the cut, fresh faces ready for a chance to shine, and what the team can expect in their two upcoming friendlies. Note: this episode was recorded before Gisele Thompson was pulled from the USWNT camp due to injury.
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    21 mins
  • Is Debinha running away with NWSL MVP? A look into the current top candidates

    Is Debinha running away with NWSL MVP? A look into the current top candidates
    May 15 2025
    On this week’s episode, Claire presents her MVP candidate shortlist as the NWSL season dips into the second third of the year. Attackers have been reigning supreme, but which pros and cons could lead to the biggest individual award of 2025?
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    19 mins