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
Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Lori Lindsey are live after Chicago Stars vs. Portland Thorns for the A3 NWSL Matchweek 21 recap and reaction show! The match between Angel City and Denver Summit was a wild one, with playoff atmosphere. We break down who is in pole position for that final playoff spot. Plus after the Stars draw in Portland, Chicago defender Sam Staab hops on A3 for a postmatch chat! But that's not all for this show...
Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie are back for another episode of Attacking Third! On this show, the Ballon d'Or nominees are out, and we discuss! Is Alexia Putellas the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or? Do NWSL players have a shot at the prestigious award? All will be discussed. Plus, former KC Current head coach Vlatko Andonovski has left his role as Sports Director. We examine the fallout from this move. And Yael Averbuch West joins...
NWSL Matchweek 20 Recap: Handicapping the Playoff Push | Ashley Sanchez for USWNT? | Attacking Third
Lisa Carlin, Jordan Angeli, and McCall Zerboni are live after Seattle Reign vs. San Diego Wave for the A3 NWSL Matchweek 20 recap and reaction show! The crew reviews the matchup between Seattle and SD, and Reign defender Phoebe McClernon joins the show! Now that the Reign have leapfrogged Angel City for the final playoff spot, we take a deep dive into the playoff race. In addition, the crew takes a look at the race for the NWSL Shi...
Women's Super League Season Preview: Beth Mead LIVE + Big Predictions | Attacking Third (soccer 9/3)
Lionesses superstar and new Manchester City signing Beth Mead joins Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie LIVE for Attacking Third's ultimate Women's Super League (WSL) season preview show! ⚽️🏴 The Barclays Women’s Super League is back, and we are breaking down everything you need to know ahead of the new campaign. We dive into Arsenal's title charge, who is the favorite between Arsenal and Chelsea, and the high-profile...
Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Lori Lindsey are live after Angel City FC vs Boston Legacy for the A3week 19 recap and reaction show! The crew recaps the matchup between ACFC and Boston, and we are joined by Sveindis Jonsdottir after the match! Plus the crew reacts to the stunning news out of Orlando. Seb Hines has been fired after Orlando’s 2-1 loss to the Royals; Assistant Yolanda Thomas appointed interim head coach. We...
Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie join you on the latest episode of Attacking Third! After leaving Gotham FC, Spanish forward Esther González has signed with Al Qadsiah of the Saudi Women's Premier League. The move came less than a month after mutually parting ways with defending NWSL champions. We examine the full fallout of what went down and what happens next for all parties. Will the NWSL change its rules to make sure this doesn't...
Lisa Carlin and Darian Jenkins are live after Gotham FC vs. Angel City FC for the Attacking Third Week 18 recap and reaction show! The duo is live after the titanic matchup between the coast-to-coast rivals, and we were joined by a special guest after the match! But that's not all for this show. A wild match between Boston Legacy and North Carolina Courage saw a penalty kick by Ashley Sanchez deep into injury time. Sophia Smith sco...
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!
00:00 - Welcome
05:24 - Ca...
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
20:57 - ...
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?
00:00 Attacking Third
04:10 - Angel City right the ship ...
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!
00:00 We...
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