Published by Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich
A new weekly podcast covering the National Women's Soccer League hosted by Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich. nwslthisweek.substack.com
Listen on Apple PodcastsThis week, Dan and Bekki discuss Gotham’s second straight wild week (Kerr’s goal, Sonnett’s injury, Esther’s departure), the Spirit hitting the top of the table, Laura Harvey’s 100th win as Reign coach, paternity leave, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, Dan and Michael go deep on Gotham’s incredible week which saw them pack Citi Field in Queens where they beat the Spirit, and then dug out of a 2-0 hole to overcome the Reign just three days later. Also, Angel City’s 3rd straight shutout puts them above the playoff line, and Bay rolled over the Courage (again). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, Dan and Michael are joined by Kari Anderson from Yahoo! Sports to discuss a season-saving win for the Reign, a second straight shutout win for Angel City, Racing approaching rock bottom, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, Dan and Bekki discuss the return of NWSL, from Trinity Rodman’s brace to Mal Swanson’s dominance, and Sophia Wilson’s 50th career goal. Not to be forgotten, the Courage win again after losing Manaka Matsukubo, Angel City wins for their interim coach, and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Gotham defeats Kansas City to lift the Challenge Cup in Columbus! And that’s even before Sam Kerr arrives for the latter part of the season. We discuss the impact the still-reigning league leading goal scorer will have on Gotham, what Kansas City’s post season might look like, and what we can gauge from Columbus’ future as a franchise based on Challenge Cup turnout. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, Dan talks to Kari Anderson of Yahoo! Sports about a week filled with major news from Ally Sentnor’s move to LA, Kennedy Fuller’s move out of LA, Sam Kerr’s imminent return to the league, coaching change in the Angel city, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, Dan is joined by Arianna Cascone to discuss winners and losers from the 1st half of the NWSL season? What does Dan think about the expansion process? Which teams does Arianna feel are underachieving? Tune in to find out and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
The NWSL is officially on break, but there’s still a lot to talk about around the league. We discuss the news that the final will be held in Washington, DC, debate the existence of rivalries in the NWSL, and spend some time discussing what teams and players have stood out in the first 11 games for both good and less good reasons. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
In this episode, the Thorns and Royals five us a thriller, but their draw allows the Wave to claim 1st place heading to the break. Also, an injury scare in Orlando, a front office shakeup in Chicago, and a rare snoozefest in Kansas City. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, Dan and Michael discuss whether the first-place Royals are legit Shield contenders, Mal Swanson getting on the scoresheet for Chicago, Gotham and the Spirit get denied the rematch and the Concacaf trophy—and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, the Wave strike late to edge Spirit and return to the top of the table, the Legacy gut out 4 points on 2 coasts over 4 days, and a series of odd penalty calls highlight Week 8 of the NWSL season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss Temwa Chawinga’s first THREE goals of the season, a big weekend for both expansion clubs, and a huge win for Racing Louisville. Unfortunately, Bekki was sent off near halftime and could not complete the podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, Dan and Michael discuss the Thorns’ big midweek win over the Wave to grab first place in NWSL, the Legacy’s dramatic rally to knock off the Summit for the franchise’s first win, and more from a busy Week 6 in NWSL. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, Dan and Bekki discuss the injury to Jess Fishlock, Chris Armas being asked about his job, the Royals suddenly sitting in 3rd place, and much more. They’ll even discuss whether Alyssa Naeher could wind up wearing another uniform. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
The NWSL is considering following the MLS by adopting a Fall-Spring schedule. Is this a good idea, a disastrous one, or something in between? With the international break finally coming to an end, we preview all the match-ups coming this week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss what changes they would make with a day in the NWSL Commissioner’s position. Better broadcasts? More information? Increased media access? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, Dan and Michael discuss potential rebirths for Kansas City and Washington, stoppage time thrillers in Orlando and Houston, and the legend of Manaka Matsukubo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, the situation in Kansas City turns alarming, Gotham’s scoreless drought reaches 3 games, and the Spirit are still searching for a win. In Denver, a crowd of more than 63,000 obliterated the NWSL attendance record, and the Summit are looking good so far! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week, red cards are all the talk around NWSL including two at the Cascadia showdown. And the Stars pull a shocker to take down the Shield winners in their home opener. And did you say Angel City and the Dash are atop the table? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
This week the crew reviews Week 1 including a massive crowd in Boston, the return of Savy King (heart surgery) and Sophia Wilson (maternity), and the rough start of the season for the Spirit and Stars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com