Yesterday

Angel City's INSANE Comeback & MORE Shake Ups in the NWSL Playoff Race | Plus Our Final Thoughts on USWNT vs Spain

Ali & Kelley react to the USWNT's comeback against Spain and what it means for the 2027 World Cup roster. Ashley Sanchez delivers another huge performance, Mallory Swanson reminds everyone why she's one of the best in the world, and Emma Hayes has some BIG decisions to make ahead ... Show More

55m 46s

Oct 13

The USWNT’s Loss to Spain Raises BIG Questions for Emma Hayes | Time Wasting

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down the USWNT’s 2-0 loss to Spain and what it means for the team heading toward the 2027 World Cup. Spain’s clinical finishing was on full display, but Kelley isn’t hitting the panic button just yet. What needs to change before the rematch, who ne ... Show More

54m 10s

Oct 6

Dating, Trash Talk & Life After Soccer | Time Wasting AMA with Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara

Ali & Kelley are answering YOUR questions! First, they get the big one out of the way: did Ali and Kelley ever date? Then they look back on their favorite stadiums and wildest places they played, before getting into the NWSL — whether Gotham should rest players after clinching a ... Show More

58m 48s

Aug 2023

Heartbreak for England in World Cup final loss to Spain

Anton Toloui and Charlotte Marsh return for a final Essential Football podcast to reflect on England's defeat to Spain in the Women's World Cup final. <br /><br />They discuss where the game was won and lost, whether Wiegman got her tactics right and the wider impact of Spain's w ... Show More

36 m

Aug 2023

Women's World Cup Show: Spain battle off field issues to be crowned champs and where do England go from here?

Football writer with the42.ie Gavin Cooney joined Joe Molloy to look back on Spain's 1-0 win over England in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday. The Women's World Cup Show - with Sure non-stop protection deodorant, official sponsor of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

20m 50s

Jul 2023

FIFA Women's World Cup: USWNT vs. Netherlands preview | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse come to you from day seven of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The duo start the show by previewing the USWNT's matchup against the Netherlands. Who must impress for the USWNT? Will the USWNT win? Lalas and Mosse also make sure to discuss Lionel's Mess ... Show More

21m 5s

Jul 2023

Ireland finish with a point, tension on the sidelines and how we build on this | WORLD CUP SHOW

OTB reporter Down Under Kathleen McNamee and The42 football correspondent Gavin Cooney join Joe Molloy for the latest edition of the Women's World Cup show. They'll discuss Ireland's draw with Nigeria, the tournament as a whole and the apparent disagreement between captain and co ... Show More

50m 23s

Aug 2023

#SeAcabo: Spain’s World Cup reckoning

Saying “it’s over,” Spain’s World Cup-winning women are using an unwelcome kiss to try to end sexism in sports. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah with help from Jon Ehrens, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Laura Bullard and Hady Mawajdeh, mixed by David Herman, ... Show More

25m 35s

Aug 2023

How Spain won the World Cup

In a special bonus episode from The Athletic's team in Australia, Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on how Spain became Women’s World Champions.Their 1-0 victory over the Lionesses sees La Roja go from enteri ... Show More

49m 41s

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