Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Hang out with Sandra Herrera, Jen Beattie, and Lori Lindsey after the Angel City vs Washington Spirit game for a LATE NITE Attacking Third recap show! On this broadcast, the crew runs through all the action in the NWSL from Week 17. Gotham picked up a big win over the Kansas City Current to stay in top place after Angel City FC and Washington Spirit played to a stalemate. And Hal Hershfelt is on the show!

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Chicago Stars make a major coaching move, Olivia Moultrie has been placed on the season-ending injury list because of an ACL injury, and the WAFCON Final is officially set! ⚽️🏆

On this episode, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and McCall Zerboni break down all the breaking news across the NWSL and look ahead to this week's action. Then, world-renowned sports journalist Mimi Fawaz joins the pod to react to the dramatic WAFCON semi-fina...

Welcome back to Attacking Third with Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, and Lori Lindsey! On today’s show, the crew previews Week 16 of the NWSL season! Can the Utah Royals vs Denver Summit - Can Utah keep the momentum going against Lindsay Heaps and the Denver Summit? Will Gotham FC feel the absence of Esther when they take on the San Diego Wave? Can the Kansas City Current find some consistency and re-establish themselves as a...

Welcome back to Attacking Third with Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Lori Lindsey! On today’s show, the crew wraps up our summer check-in series by analyzing the top half of the NWSL standings. We examine Gotham FC after Esther González's departure and Emily Sonnett's injury. We also recap a wild midweek slate, preview the upcoming weekend matches, and celebrate the NWSL stars excelling at WAFCON.

00:00 - Welcome to Attackin...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and McCall Zerboni are LIVE with the latest episode of Attacking Third! We kick off the show by checking in on the bottom half of the NWSL standings. Is your team where they should be, or is there more to give? Matchweek 14 of the NWSL is stacked with blockbuster matchups, and we’re breaking down every single one. From USWNT superstars colliding to classic rivalries, this weekend is going to be pu...

Darian Jenkins, alongside Lori Lindsey are live after Boston Legacy vs Washington Spirit to recap the week of action in the NWSL. Lindsey Heaps made her highly anticipated debut for the Denver Summit in a victory against the Portland Thorns. There was a hefty rain delay in New York, but once the rain ended, Gotham roared to victory over the Seattle Reign. Rose Lavelle scored the winner to cap off an impressive week for the USWNT at...

NWSL Matchweek 13 is officially here, and it started with an absolute blockbuster Wednesday night slate. We review the clash as Gotham FC takes on the Washington Spirit at Citi Field. Plus, the founder and CEO of Crux Football, Bex Smith, joins the show!

00:00 - Attacking Third

03:32 - Gotham Classic recap

12:33 - European Transfer news - London City Lioness continue to sign players 1

7:27 - Other big European transfer news

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Lisa Carlin, Jen Beattie, and Darian Jenkins review all the action from match week 12! SoCal Derby shocker at Snapdragon Stadium! Despite San Diego Wave controlling possession, clinical first-half strikes from Maiara Niehues and Ary Borges carried Angel City FC to a massive 2-0 road victory. Next, we head to the East Coast, where the Washington Spirit continue their incredible run of form. We unpack their 2-0 win over the North Car...

The women’s football landscape has just been completely shifted! In the latest episode of Attacking Third, Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and McCall Zerboni are breaking down one of the most monumental signings in the history of the sport: Alexia Putellas is officially a London City Lioness. Then, we shift our focus stateside. Gotham FC is officially moving to New York City! The reigning NWSL champions have announced a permanen...

Lisa Carlin, Jen Beattie, and McCall Zerboni are live for the latest episode of Attacking Third! The crew reviews all the action from the NWSL as they return from break. Angel City gets a much-needed win against the Orlando Pride, and the San Diego Wave pick up where they left off vs. Gotham FC. Plus, did Trinity Rodman's performance make the Attacking Third Team of the Week?

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The international break is over, the summer transfer window is about to blow wide open, and the second half of the 2026 NWSL season is bound to be absolute chaos! Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and McCall Zerboni react to the biggest piece of news in women's soccer: Sam Kerr is officially returning to the NWSL! The league's all-time leading goalscorer has signed a historic contract through 2030 with her former club, Gotham FC. We ...

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie join you live for the latest episode of Attacking Third! And it's a huge episode! We are joined by an absolute legend of the game. Beth Mead stops by the podcast! Fresh off her historic 9-year legacy at Arsenal and her massive summer move to reigning WSL champions Manchester City. We round up the chaos of the European Transfer Window, and preview the highly anticipated 2026 NWSL Challeng...

Join Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Lori Lindsey for reaction to the massive reports that former Chelsea striker Sam Kerr is on her way to Gotham FC! What does it mean for the club? How does Kerr fit into the squad? Attacking Third has all the news. Kerr wasn't the only huge transfer news to drop. Reports also suggest Ally Sentnor is joining Angel City FC. We've got you covered on the latest episode of Attacking Third!

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Emma Hayes and the U.S. Women's National Team are in South America for a massive double-header against 2027 World Cup hosts, Brazil. Coming off a tough 2-1 defeat in São Paulo a few days ago—where an early Sophia Wilson goal wasn't quite enough to hold off a Brazilian attack—the USWNT is looking for immediate answers. Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie and Lori Linsdey dive deep into tonight’s lineup selections, analyze ...

Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Lori Lindsey join you live following the USWNT's friendly against Brazil. Sophia Wilson scored her first goal for the United States in two years, but Brazil rallied with two first-half goals to complete the comeback and defeat the USWNT in Brazil. Taina Maranhão and Dudinha scored for Brazil as Emma Hayes' side couldn't capitalize on second-half dominance.

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Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie join you live for the latest episode of Attacking Third! On this episode, we review the NWSL season so far and give each club a grade! How did your club do? Plus, what transfers do everyone need? Find out on the latest episode of Attacking Third!

00:00 Welcome in

06:00 Katie McCabe to Chelsea

11:40 NWSL Midseason Grades 1

26:36 Scarlett Camberos Joins A3

40:25 NWSL Transfer Market

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Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Lori Lindsey review NWSL Matchweek 10 on the latest episode of Attacking Third! In this episode, we tackle the battle at Providence Park where the Portland Thorns and Utah Royals fought to a 2-2 draw. Plus, we break down the most stressful moment of the weekend: Barbra Banda leaving early during Orlando’s 3-1 win over Bay FC after scoring a brace. What does this mean for the Pride's title a...

The USWNT June roster is OUT! 📝 We analyze Emma Hayes’ selections for the Brazil friendlies, focusing on the highly anticipated reunion of Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson, and Sophia Wilson. Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Lori Lindsey discuss how "Triple Espresso" will lead the line as the team prepares for a massive summer on the latest episode of Attacking Third. Plus, Alexia Putellas is leaving FC Barcelona. 🇪🇸 After ...

Lisa Carlin, alongside Sandra Herrera and Jordan Angeli, is with you live on the latest episode of Attacking Third, covering everything from the 5-3 Club América vs. Washington Spirit final to the tight battles across the NWSL in Matchweek 9. The Utah Royals are rolling, unbeaten in 9 matches. The club impressed in another victory, this time against the Denver Summit. The Kansas City Current conceded the first goal to the Portland ...