Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer Podcast

A women's soccer show from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, WSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Hosts Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, Jessica McDonald, McCall Zerboni, Jen Beattie and Lo LaBonta welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis. Watch Attacking Third LIVE on YouTube every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with re-airs on CBS Sports' Golazo Network. This is your podcast for the latest news and stories from the world of soccer.

Episodes

January 8, 2026 56 mins
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie break down all the news from the UWCL Knockout Draw. Who has the best path to the UWCL crown? Plus, the crew take a deep dive into the NWSL's new "High Impact Player" rule. Does it help or hurt the league? There are still so many questions about the league's decision. And what are your favorite moments of the 2025 football season? And what do you wish for 2026? 00:00 - Attacking Third...
Mark as Played
Join Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and McCall Zerboni for the first Attacking Third of the season! 00:00 New Year's recap 03:25 Transfer Window Roundup 08:33 Coaching Vacancies 11:30 Coaching Hires 23:00 USWNT Roster Reaction 32:45 She Believes Cup Matches 41:10 New Year New NWSL 48:00 I’m Starting a Rumor… Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://w...
Mark as Played
Darian Jenkins, Jen Beattie, and Christine Cupo are live previewing the final matchday of the UEFA Champions League! Which match do you have your eye on? Wolfsburg vs Chelsea and Juventus vs Manchester United are the headliners, but which other match can surprise? 03:25 UWCL Preview 07:45 Juventus vs. Manchester United 10:30 Wolfsburg vs. Chelsea 12:02 OH Leuven vs. Arsenal 15:30 Predictions 22:50 Nadine Kessler Interview Reacti...
Mark as Played
Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Jordan Angeli are with you for the latest edition of Attacking Third, recapping all the action from the UEFA Women's Champions League! OL Lyonnes and Manchester United squared off in a comfortable victory for the French side (3:23). Who impressed for OL Lyonnes? The crew runs through Real Madrid's convincing win (14:55) over Wolfsburg. And what happened to PSG? (19:55). Who made the Team of the Wee...
Mark as Played
Sandra Herrera, McCall Zerboni, and Satara Murray are live to preview all the action ahead during this week's UEFA Women's Champions League action! Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as App...
Mark as Played
Sandra Herrera, along with McCall Zerboni and Jen Beattie, gives their full reaction to the news that broke (2:47) when the NWSL rejected the Washington Spirit’s offer to retain Trinity Rodman in the league. Can the league afford to lose Rodman? (22:58), and perhaps the bigger question, can the Spirit afford to lose Rodman? (26:31)? Plus the crew speculates where she could end up if she moves to Europe (29:41). Next, we take a spin...
Mark as Played
Catarina Macario and Jaedyn Shaw powered the USWNT to a 2-0 win over Italy, sealing a fourth straight victory to close out 2025. Darian Jenkins, Lori Lindsey and McCall Zerboni break down the result and what it tells us about where Emma Hayes’ squad is headed. The crew digs into the team’s strongest emerging partnerships and how Hayes’ expanded player pool is reshaping the depth chart. Claire Hutton and Olivia Moultrie earn specia...
Mark as Played
Join Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, and McCall Zerboni for the full breakdown of the USWNT's friendly against Italy. In this episode, the crew first discusses the starting lineup (03:10) and the return of Naomi Girma to the squad (05:55). From there a discussion on the first half performance (08:03) and if the US is still experimenting with lineups (13:43). Catarina Macario stood out with a brace on the evening (28:27), and a dis...
Mark as Played
Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and McCall Zerboni relive the NWSL Championship between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit. The trio breaks down the game (08:41) and discusses the performance of each team's coach (20:20). Rose Lavelle (27:14) and Emily Sonnett (30:02) had standout performances for Gotham FC, but what went wrong with the Spirit? The trio discusses what went wrong with the Spirit (35:00) and if the Gotham are a dynasty ...
Mark as Played
Gotham FC defeated Trinity Rodman's Washington Spirit 1-0 thanks to a goal by Rose Lavelle. Poppy Miller, Ali Riley, Kelley O'Hara, and Darian Jenkins break down an enthralling NWSL Championship match and add some legendary hijinks after the Gotham victory. Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
Mark as Played
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie are live on Attacking Third, providing a detailed analysis of the NWSL Championship. The match between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC is the league's top rivalry, and Attacking Third will examine it from every perspective. The crew plays a game of "What if" (05:45) to figure out who has the advantage in the final. What are the keys to Spirit success? (12:45) And who could win the MV...
Mark as Played
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Lori Lindsey hit the mics moments after Gotham FC’s dramatic stoppage-time win over Orlando to punch their ticket to the 2025 NWSL Championship. The crew breaks down Jaedyn Shaw’s injury-time heroics, the Pride's inability to capitalize on their momentum, and how the Bats will prepare for the final. They also react to Washington Spirit’s dominant 2-0 win over Portland before Shaw herself joins the s...
Mark as Played
Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Lori Lindsey are breaking down the NWSL semifinals! Will the Spirit have Trinity Rodman back and how might that impact Portland’s chances (04:22)? The crew weighs in on the key matchups, players who need to step up, and who’s headed to the final. Then it’s Orlando vs. Gotham: who’s really the favorite, and could Esther be the difference-maker (20:47)? Plus, the crew dives into this year’s controv...
Mark as Played
Mary Earps makes her Old Trafford homecoming as Manchester United host PSG in a massive UWCL showdown, and Sandra Herrera, Christine Cupo, and Satara Murray are breaking it all down (03:44). The crew previews Matchday 3 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, from Chelsea’s attacking evolution (16:05) to OL Lyonnes’s title credentials (28:00) and Arsenal’s defensive worries (31:45). After a wild weekend of NWSL playoff upsets, the te...
Mark as Played
Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and McCall Zerboni break down all the action from the NWSL quarterfinals. We review every match from this past weekend. The Thorns glided past the San Diego Wave in a tight contest. We talked to Mackenzie Arnold post-match (20:12)! Washington Spirit squeaked past Racing Louisville; was that the plan all along? The biggest upset of the quarterfinals was Gotham FC got past the top-seeded KC Current. (2...
Mark as Played
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie take a deep dive into the NWSL Quarterfinals. The marquee match is the Washington Spirit vs. Racing Louisville (04:16). Does Racing have what it takes to pull off the massive upset? Portland Thorns vs. San Diego Wave is also under the microscope (13:31). After the break a battle of heavyweights between KC Current and Gotham FC (23:30. Wrapping up the full breakdown with Orlando Pride vs...
Mark as Played
Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Lori Lindsey go through their best XI from the eliminated NWSL teams. (03:09) Plus, brackets for the upcoming NWSL playoffs! (17:19) Who can make a deep run? Who will get upset in the early rounds? Attacking Third has the answers to all your questions. Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has an autobiography in the news (27:15). Christine has some choice words about how the media is handling the...
Mark as Played
Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and McCall Zerboni take you through all the NWSL Decision DRAMA! Racing Louisville qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history after a dramatic win at home against Bay FC (04:30). Louisville captain Arin Wright joined the show to describe the amazing accomplishment (15:05). Then, the trio breaks down all the drama from decision day in the NWSL (25:10). And the playoff preview ever...
Mark as Played
Lisa Carlin, Lori Lindsey, and Satara Murray break down the USWNT’s emphatic 6-0 win over New Zealand to wrap up the October window. The crew spotlights standout performances from Michelle Cooper and Lily Yohannes, and celebrates Lo’eau Labonta’s special night in front of the Kansas City crowd. They analyze Emma Hayes’ starting XI - with Emily Sams’ defensive versatility, Claudia Dickey in goal, and Emma Sears’ hat-trick heroics - ...
Mark as Played
Christine Cupo and Jess McDonald break down the USWNT’s 3–1 win over Portugal - a statement response just days after their shock defeat to the same opponent. Emma Hayes’ faith in youth paid off, with Olivia Moultrie bagging a brace, Lily Yohannes showcasing poise beyond her years, and Jaedyn Shaw carrying her Gotham form onto the international stage. The crew takes a closer look at a backline full of fresh faces and the ongoing bat...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.

    Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics

    Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked) and Matt Rogers (Palm Royale, No Good Deed) of Las Culturistas are back for a second season of Two Guys, Five Rings, a collaboration with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio. In this 15-episode event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Italian culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.