The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins brings you the latest news and freshest takes on all things USWNT, NWSL and whatever else is popping off in women's soccer each week. Special guest appearances with the biggest names in women’s sports make The Late Sub a must-listen for every soccer fan. You can find The Late Sub wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Claire on X/Twitter @ScoutRipley and subscribe to the Just Women’s Sports newsletter for more.

Episodes

Where does the Washington Spirit go from here?

June 12, 2025 • 34 mins
On this weeks episode, Claire sits down with USA Today and Pro Soccer Wire writer Jason Anderson, to talk about Washington Spirit manager Jonatan Giraldez jumping ship for OL Lyonnes, including this means for the team’s roster, how this impacts Michele Kang’s multi club ownership, and just how salty about this move fans should be.
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Who is stepping up for the USWNT

June 4, 2025 • 22 mins
This week, Claire digs into the performances that stood out in two big USWNT wins to close out the international break, including a big step forward in the goalkeeping race and a midfield project with many layers. She also lists her missed opportunities, as the year of great roster experimentation crosses the six month mark.
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USWNT roster: Who’s in and who’s out

May 29, 2025 • 21 mins
In today’s episode, Claire discusses the quiet importance of this weeks international window for the U.S., as Emma Hayes’s system takes full effect. She talks about players who missed the cut, fresh faces ready for a chance to shine, and what the team can expect in their two upcoming friendlies. Note: this episode was recorded before Gisele Thompson was pulled from the USWNT camp due to injury.
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Is Debinha running away with NWSL MVP? A look into the current top candidates

May 15, 2025 • 19 mins
On this week’s episode, Claire presents her MVP candidate shortlist as the NWSL season dips into the second third of the year. Attackers have been reigning supreme, but which pros and cons could lead to the biggest individual award of 2025?
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Everyone gave up on the San Diego Wave way too quickly

May 8, 2025 • 19 mins
Subscribe: https://pod.link/1563105123 In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down what many believed to be the implosion of the San Diego Wave losing the likes of Alex Morgan and Naomi Girma, but did we assume to much. With this season's start, it may show they are set up for success. Subscribe to The Late Sub to never miss an episode. Follow Claire on Twitter/X (@scoutripley) and sign up for the Just Women’s Sports newsletter at...
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The Gotham FC superteam experiment was a failure

May 1, 2025 • 21 mins
Subscribe: https://pod.link/1563105123 In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down what happened to Gotham's superteam, and whether the NWSL is built for them. With this season's start, it may show they are better off than they were last season. Subscribe to The Late Sub to never miss an episode. Follow Claire on Twitter/X (@scoutripley) and sign up for the Just Women’s Sports newsletter at justwomenssports.com/newsletter/ The La...
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What Trinity Rodman’s injury means

April 24, 2025 • 19 mins
In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down Trinity Rodman’s newly reported indefinite absence from the Washington Spirit, as she rehabs an ongoing back injury that could reshape the prospects of both the Spirit and the USWNT.
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Angel City: The good and the bad, a deep dive into the future of the club

April 17, 2025 • 21 mins
On today’s episode, Claire takes a look at Angel City’s early success in the young 2025 NWSL season, starting from the carousel of the club’s early days to a young core ready to take the next step. Could the playoffs be back in Angel City’s future?
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The USWNT's youth movement hits a bump in the road

April 10, 2025 • 21 mins
Welcome back to another season of The Late Sub! Claire sits down to talk through the USWNT’s youth movement, the search for Alyssa Naeher’s successor, Trinity Rodman’s return and more.
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NWSL predictions: Champion, Shield, MVP and more

March 18, 2025 • 16 mins
The NWSL is back for 2025, and so are we! Claire hops on the mic to chat NWSL opening weekend, way too early predictions, teams rising, falling, and everything in between.
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Women’s Sports Wishlist: A look into 2025

December 31, 2024 • 26 mins
It’s the final Late Sub of the season, and Claire is looking ahead. She talks wishes for 2025 including USWNT experimentation, NWSL parity, WNBA tactical evolution and more. Thanks to everyone who listened this year!
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What a year for women's sports: an end end of year recap

December 23, 2024 • 20 mins
In this week’s episode, Claire takes a trip down memory lane, talking through her favorite and most memorable women’s sports stories of the year. She talks the explosion of basketball, the transformation of the USWNT, an Olympics to remember and more.
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Lynn Williams is traded to Seattle, plus a nice salute to USWNT legend Becky Sauerbrunn

December 20, 2024 • 23 mins
In today's episode, Claire gives a salute to the career of USWNT legend Becky Sauerbrunn, and reflects on the end of an era for both the NWSL and the US as titans of the game step away. Then, she gives initial reactions on a major NWSL trade that’s sending Lynn Williams to Seattle, sets up a quick viewing guide for the weekend, and more.
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Is Hannah Hidalgo National Player of the Year?

December 17, 2024 • 26 mins
In today’s episode, Claire takes a deeper look at Notre Dame’s big win over UConn, what it means for the early NPOY race, and some very encouraging signs for TV viewership. Then, she touches on the Euros draw, the NCAA volleyball tournament, college prospect signings in the NWSL, and more.
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Building a basketball team with Natalie Nakase

December 12, 2024 • 21 mins
In today’s episode, Claire hits a few big women’s sports headlines before sitting down with Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase to talk through the expansion draft, building a roster from scratch, how she’d like her team to play and the fundamentals that she thinks will build a lasting locker room culture of winning.
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Don’t count out South Carolina, plus a quick look in NCAA soccer & volleyball, the PWHL, and NWSL free agency

December 10, 2024 • 22 mins
In today’s episode, Claire takes a look at Golden State’s expansion draft and South Carolina’s great week dominating two Top 10 matchups. She then takes a trip around the world of women's sports, including NWSL free agency, and more notes on college soccer, NCAA volleyball, PWHL hockey and more.
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BIGGEST college basketball surprises, plus a quick dive into the WNBA, PWHL, and college volleyball

December 5, 2024 • 24 mins
In today’s episode, Claire takes a break from the soccer trenches to catch up on all the goings on in other women’s sports in the states. She chats college hoops, WNBA upheaval, hockey stars, volleyball conference dominance and maybe just a little bit of soccer updates because who can stay away.
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The USWNT survives their final game of the year

December 4, 2024 • 24 mins
In today's episode, Claire wraps up a wild year of the USWNT, as their very dramatic 2-1 win over the Netherlands showed how far they’ve come and what they’ll need to continue to progress on in 2025. She chats midfield lessons, club vs national team form, and yet another epic Alyssa Naeher performance that only underlines how much she’ll be missed in retirement.
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The USWNT says goodbye to Naeher

November 30, 2024 • 23 mins
The USWNT played to a scoreless draw against England on Saturday, and Claire hops on immediately after to give her thoughts! On Alyssa Naeher’s retirement, the pros and cons of playing the veteran midfield, attacking inexperience and why the U.S. should feel fine with the result.
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MARTA DID IT! An NWSL Championship Recap

November 26, 2024 • 30 mins
On today’s episode, Claire recaps another wonderful wild NWSL championship weekend, the before, during, and after of Orlando’s historic win in the title game. She talks industry events, Marta lore, officiating, big defense moments and more. We had a blast during the 2024 NWSL season and we can’t wait to do it again.
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