Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman break down the latest in the world of women’s soccer. The United States Women’s National Team is set to play their first matches of 2022 (3:15) and head coach Vlatko Andonovski has named his 23-player roster (5:01). Sandra and Lisa discuss the biggest names missing from the roster (10:01) - Sam Mewis, Alex Morgan, Trinity Rodman - and highlight some of the players called up that deserve recognition (19:46). They discuss formation possibilities with midfielder Cat Macario and forward Margaret Purce (23:39). Then, they discuss the latest news in the sport starting with the 2021 NWSL Rookie of the Year Trinity Rodman making history with her $1.1 Million 4-year contract with Washington Spirit (28:27. Injury updates around the NWSL including Chicago’s forward Kealia Watt (33:03), Angel City’s midfielder Julie Ertz(41:36) and then honoring the career of now-retired Portland Thorns midfielder Angela Salem (34:01). Former USWNT stars Hope Solo and Shannon Boxx were added to the Soccer Hall of Fame (43:15) and English footballers received a historical contract upgrade (44:16). Lastly, they discuss the incredible AFC Asian Women’s Cup results and Sandra gives her pick for the 5th nation to qualify for the Women’s World Cup in 2023 (45:10).

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