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There are many podcasts to find serious women's soccer news, but this isn't one of them. Join Emily and Lesley of Gal Pal Sports as they chat about their elations and frustrations with the beautiful game. If you love women's soccer, and you have a LOT of feelings about it, this pod is for you.
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American Soccer Analysis is an occasional podcast with a focus on soccer made or played in America, especially NWSL and MLS, from a numbers and analytics perspective. The rotating cadre of hosts bring an enthusiasm, statistical acumen, and deep understanding of the game that can be rivaled only by Alexi Lalas and Carli Lloyd.
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Ramona Rice was a very casual fan of football, basketball, and baseball growing up. Her father watched sports, and her hometown of Hampton Roads is known for its high school football - but she didn't fall in love with sports until she fell in love with a guy, James, who loved to watch sports - any sport. When they became engaged Ramona decided to learn more about his favorite sport, football, and checked out Football For Dummies by Howie Long. She also started to listen to sports radio, watc ...
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Beyond the Mile & Through the Music. We explore the music scene that is Appleton. With emphasis on original music by artists who appear at Mile at Music and visit back beyond the Mile. Music Commentary, Artist interviews, Featured songs and general banter to create a leisurely stroll through the music. Take a Listen.
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We've been putting it off all season, but after a tough loss to the Washington Spirit and an emphatic win against Bay FC, we can put it off no longer: we must discuss the fourth-place Chicago Red Stars. Eric and Evan were joined by Lesley Ryder of Gal Pal Sports to dissect the Laura Ricketts-Lorne Donaldson era of the team, if their early-season su…
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Week 10! Two teams. Two massive victories. Two bright futures ahead? Eric and Evan ponder the meaning of Houston's staggering 3-0 home win over North Carolina and examine the implications of Racing Louisville's 1-0 away result in Chicago. H-town madness? Kentucky fried conquest? We're curious too. Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dan…
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Red Stars, USWNT, and Special Guest, Erica Ayala!
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Can you believe we're 10 games into the season? We check in with the Chicago Red Stars, and gather around the NWSL table for some predictions. We celebrate the coming of Emma Hayes. and her first USWNT camp roster. We also welcome sports media maven Erica Ayala to talk about the WNBA, and everyone's weird new obsession with treating Caitlin Clark l…
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Kieran remembers Om Arvind, whose fundraiser you can donate to here: https://gofund.me/78b2bf97 . The boys join to discuss US Open Cup and MLS’ place in the larger US Soccer pyramid, Toronto FC, and Seattle. As always, trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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Another week, another brutal Utah Royals loss. Though the scoreline was a mere 1-0 defeat on the road to the North Carolina Courage, the expansion side was under siege pretty much from minute one. Eric and Evan use the Royals' performance to figure out just how badly the season has gone for the club, and what bright spots may be on the horizon. Art…
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More transparency! More accountability! More Own Goals! Kieran guest stars as the Grim Reaper in Evan and Eric's Own Goal Bogus Journey! Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance SongsBy Expected Own Goals
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Harrison, Ben, and Kieran talk Inter Miami and the Lazarus pit driven powers of Messi and friends. Messi, good or not? Important questions. And, trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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The Gayest Moment in Sports History
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We're back with an all-new episode of Football is Wife! It's match week 10 in the NWSL, and the vibes in Chicago are actually pretty good! We talk about the undefeated campaigns from Kansas City and Orlando, and a historic week in the WNBA. Plus! We take a moment for rivalries (and railroads?) in women's sports, take Arsenal straight to the trash f…
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We here at Expected Own Goals are about transparency and accountability. That's why, at the point in the season when xG stabilizes and becomes sticky, we've decided to go back and cop to our best and worst own goals from our preseason predictions. Kieran's back to face the music along with Eric and Evan. Be sure to tune in later this week for Part …
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Welcome back to an all-new episode of Football is Wife! Emily is back from her business trip, and NWSL has found a way to out-wacky itself with a 9th minute red card, and a 4-hour storm delay. Plus a moment for EDS Awareness month-- a cause that is near dear(?) to our hearts, some big charter news from the WNBA and a plea to leave admins alone. AND…
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The NWSL's Wild Wednesday ft. André Carlisle
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It's the first NWSL Wild Wednesday! André Carlisle joins us while Emily is out of town. He shares why Barbra Banda is an entire problem, and what went wrong for the Red Stars against an upstart Washington Spirit. Plus! News and notes from around the league, including Kelley O'Hara's retirement announcement (sob) and the imminent decision for the 20…
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Ben, Harrison, and Kieran get in the weeds about Dejan Joveljic’s career progression and how LAFC are always good even when they aren’t that good. And, trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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Is Orlando the best team in the NWSL right now? They just might be. An emphatic 3-2 victory over the Washington Spirit on the road cemented what could be a hyper-organized defense with Barbra Banda as the tip of the spear. Other teams attack at your own peril. Evan and Eric dig into what made Banda so special, as well as what the future might hold …
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We're back with another episode of Football is Wife! This week, Emily finally tells us about her new job. We take a look at the table after the first five matches to see who's up, who's down, and who's our favorite (it's Chicago). Plus! Happy news for women's sports, and four games with 20 goals on 4/20. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast…
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The NWSL spring trade deadline has come and gone, and somehow, both the Houston Dash and Angel City made some significant moves. Eric and Evan brought Kieran Doyle-Davis on to get into all of the gobsmacking behavior by both teams in moving some major players. Then, they dig into Angel City's victory over the North Carolina Courage, and how a team …
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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 4: Gotham Gets Weird, and the Kansas City Current Put the "Fly" in "Chawinga"
We last checked in on the Kansas City Current in Week 1. What a difference a month makes! They're sitting atop the table on 10 points, have a potential superstar in Temwa Chawinga, and got a road point against Evan and Eric's preseason title favorite, Gotham FC. But is Chawinga the real deal? Were Juan Carlos Amorós's tactics too clever by half? Wh…
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Welcome back to an all-new episode of Football is Wife! EVERYONE watched the Women's Basketball Championship, and no one practiced their penalty kicks. The pals take a look at the state of the USWNT, and wonder where all the midfielders went. Plus! Good news from San Diego on cutting down the number of fireworks and light show activations, a quick …
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The USWNT is SheBelieves Cup champion once again. Woo...hoo? The Twila Kilgore era comes to a close on a second penalty shootout win over Canada in a month, and leaves us wondering: what did Kilgore do well? What did she miss on? Is the team in better shape now than it was back in August? Furthermore, who is in pole position for each Olympics roste…
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Ben went to the Rapids game and hits us with some in person reporting, and the guys answer some listener questions including: how do we make more soccer analysts?By ASA Show
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Welcome back to an all-new episode of Football is Wife! This week, the Pals check in on the big storylines of this first batch of NWSL games. VAR and injuries have too much main character energy, and the youth movement is on! But is the NWSL ready for it? Also! The Chicago Red Stars are way higher on the table than expected, and Mal Swanson is BACK…
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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Late-Game Deciders: A Breakdown of San Diego-Seattle, Portland-Louisville, and Bay-Houston!
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No fewer than three NWSL games were decided in the final moments of stoppage time last weekend, but each were decided in different ways. San Diego survived its battle of attrition through well timed bravery, while Portland's overwhelming attacking talent finally breached Louisville's walls. Bay FC and the Houston Dash fully embraced their stubborn,…
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Harrison returns from his Kraken based absence and the crew talk about some early season things that may or may not continue as the sample size fairy visits us every week. Also, trivia.By ASA Show
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A jam-packed, wackadoo weekend unfolded in the NWSL, with golazos and refereeing madness and everything in between. Eric, Evan and Arianna drill down on the Washington Spirit's 2-1 victory over Bay FC. Are Bay's tactics naïve? Has their depth been exposed? Is Croix Bethune the resurrection and the light? 1) Maybe 2) Probably 3) Get on your knees an…
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The new NWSL season is here! The pals debate the finer points of who wins a season, discuss the opening week of action, and wonder if 11,500 seats are really enough. They also discuss the Chicago Red Stars season opener, and try not to cry over Sam Mewis’ Ring of Honor ceremony. They take America First Bank straight to the trash, and celebrate the …
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Expected Own Goals: The NWSL is BACK, BABY! Breaking Down the Loony Nine-Goal Chaos Show at Kansas City
The greatest league in the world has returned, and boy was it a doozy! From first-minute penalties in Seattle, to the Naeher-aissance denying Utah their first-ever win in front of a "sold out" crowd, to 17-year-old Kennedy Fuller making as many headlines as Bay FC goalscorer Asisat Oshoala, there were narratives galore. But Eric, Evan, and Arianna …
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We did it. NWSL Season Preview Week concludes with last year’s champions and Shield winners, who square off tonight in the NWSL Challenge Cup. The Wave added a genuine playmaker in Savannah McCaskill, but otherwise remain largely unchanged from their table-topping campaign. Will McCaskill and USWNT phenom Jaedyn Shaw be enough to keep Casey Stone…
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EXPECTED OWN GOALS - NWSL Preview Week: Portland Thorns + North Carolina Courage, with Arianna Cascone
The day has arrived! Arianna “Doc” Cascone makes her xOG début as we head into the homestretch of NWSL Season Preview Week. First up, Eric and Evan consider another team whose offseason was influenced by ownership transition. The Thorns replaced Crystal Dunn with Jessie Fleming (lol) and blended veteran re-signings with some young and untested inte…
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Harrison goes to watch the Kraken, so Kieran and Ben commiserate as wooden spoon buddies. An update on the g+ draft and a deep dive on an MLS legend's instagram feed.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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Another two-episode day here at xOG for NWSL Season Preview Week. We’re heading out to the the best coast to talk about two playoff teams at a crossroads. Angel City seems to be tightening budgets as the bill comes due for their previous offseason work. Will now-permanent head coach Becki Tweed be able to recapture the magic of their playoff run, w…
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**RECORDED BEFORE SIMONE CHARLEY’S AND RAFAELLE’S INJURY ANNOUNCEMENTS** In part two of today’s entries in xOG’s NWSL Season Preview Week, Eric and Evan dive into the fetid swamps of two teams making big moves but also not completely certain of their futures. Pride GM Haley Carter made a big, late splash in signing Barbra Banda. Orlando will scor…
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Our second episode today heads down south for the next edition of NWSL Season Preview Week. Louisville has a clear recruitment strategy—buy low on young internationals—but are hoping for a clear stylistic identity with new head coach Bev Yanez. The Dash are doing something similar with Fran Alonso and players like Cece Kizer and rookie Avery Patter…
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It’s a two-episode day on xOG as we roll along with NWSL Season Preview Week and continue to enjoy our new partnership with American Soccer Analysis! Eric and Evan dig into two teams undergoing massive change. The Chicago Red Stars have new owners, a new GM, and a new head coach, as they begin their long but hopeful rebuild. The Current hired Vla…
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This is a really exciting day. In addition to launching NWSL Season Preview Week--an entire week of content previewing all 14 teams--we are thrilled to announce that we've partnered with American Soccer Analysis to be their women's soccer content partner! If you've already subscribed to us on our feed, no need to do anything; episodes will show up …
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The pod returns for the 2024 season, with a new member! The gents debate the morality of good and bad developments for MLS, and draft a g+ competition.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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NWSL Draft with Pal of the Pals, André Carlisle!
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We kick off our new season of Football is Wife with special guest, André Carlisle! We chat Free Agency surprises, and the emotional roller coaster of the NWSL draft for Washington Spirit fans. We talk about hard resets in Chicago and DC, and give thanks to Lorne Donaldson for giving Red Stars fans real hope ahead of the season. All this and more on…
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It’s the end of the MLS seasons and the lads discuss MLS Cup, give Nancy his flowers, and go team by team with non denominational holiday gifts for every MLS team. As always, trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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The boys get in the weeds about the MLS playoff format, congratulate some ASA alum, and trivia returns.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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Football is Wife is back with a delightful update on the NHL Pride Tape Ban! We discuss the first round of the NWSL Playoffs, make our predictions for the next round, and ponder which woso game is our Roman Empire. Plus! The PWHL's new logo, and a WNBA Championship celebration. Rate, review, subscribe, and follow us across social media @GalPalSport…
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It's another episode of Football is Wife! The Pals relive the magic and the memories of NWSL Decision day, including Syd Leroux's BICYCLE KICK. They look ahead to the NWSL Playoffs, and hope the USWNT window doesn't get in the way of a good time. Be sure to follow @GalPalSports across platforms for all your sporting silly needs. --- Send in a voice…
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Oh boy, cover your children’s ears, Kieran and Harrison get HEATED while a rugged Ian moderates the Best XI discussion.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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We're back for another episode of Football is Wife! As the Chicago Red Stars' season winds down, the NWSL playoff race heats up. We relive the heartbreak of the Red Stars elimination, and marvel at the seemingly infinite playoff scenarios kicking off at the same time. Plus! We throw the NHL's Pride Tape fiasco right in the bin, and wonder if the up…
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Ian returns from the Wrexham Whooping Cough and the LADS talk about worthy Supporter’s Shield winners FC Cincinnati before diving into playoff probabilities and some of the difficulty in modelling MLS. Also, trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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The race for the NWSL Playoffs is ON! Do the Red Stars have enough gas in the tank to finish in the top six, or will the middle-of-the-pack teams finally reverse their downward trend? Plus! Casey Krueger takes the crown for NWSL Save of the Week with her heroic goal line clearance, and FIFA goes straight to the trash for announcing the host(sssss) …
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The one where Emily learns about The Big Dig
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Football is Wife is back with another episode! We relive the magic and emotions of the USWNT sendoff weekend for Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe, and look ahead to the team's bright future. We explore the NWSL Free Agency window, and have hope(??) the Red Stars retain their talent, and we revisit the NWSL Boston Stadium parking situation to ask, has t…
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The “day people” may make the rules, but it doesn’t mean ZG Smith is going to follow them… although you probably could have guessed that from his t-shirt collection. If his name sounds familiar, it might be because of one of the other Zack Smiths that come up in your search results. Or it may be because a song from the former Smooth Hound Smith fro…
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We're back with another episode of Football is Wife! The NWSL Playoff race is coming down to the wire, and the Chicago Red Stars want in. Unburdened by their ownership struggles, will they find their way to the postseason? We share our hopes for the USWNT retirement games, and discuss the many fines against SD Wave FC. Plus! WNBA Elimination game s…
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Ian is out with Messi Fever and the boys called in backup. Former Vancouver Whitecaps Director of Recruitment Nikos Overheul opens our eyes into recruitment in MLS, the value of strategic thinking, how to build a team/organization. And also, trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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We're back with another episode of Football is Wife! We discuss the fourth and final challenge cup (at least, in this form), petition for Arsenal Women to take a break this season, and review the latest USWNT camp roster drop. Follow us across social media @GalPalSports! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footballi…
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A lil bit of MLS potpourri as it were, and trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis
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We're back with a new episode of Football is Wife! We try to make sense of the bonkers NWSL playoff race, and celebrate the beginning of a brand new day for the Chicago Red Stars. Arnim Whisler is out, and Laura Ricketts is in with her merry band of diverse women investors. Follow us on all platforms @galpalsports! --- Send in a voice message: http…
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