The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 82: All Hail the Courage

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 47: A Truly Grand Final: The W-League season ended with a bang, and the NWSL pre-season is just weeks away, so where is the schedule exactly? This week, Chelsey Bush, John Halloran, and Claire Watkins break down the W-League Grand Final, where it might lead its American stars in the future, before turning their attention to the 2019 NWSL season. They also discuss the U.S. Women's National Team SheBelieves Cup roster (Morgan Brian out, Danny Colaprico in, Allie Long somewhere in between), and as always do their best to tackle your burning questions! by The Equalizer Podcast

44 min listen

Live from the 2019 USC Convention: Ali Krieger on pursuing a future in coaching: Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger joins The Equalizer on Podcast Row at the 2019 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago. Ali shares her plans for pursuing a coaching career after she is done playing, what the Orlando Pride need to do in order to improve upon a poor 2018 showing, and how the National Women's Soccer League could better market to adult fans. by The Equalizer Podcast

18 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 44: Reading from the same hymn book: In this weeks episode, the Equalizer Podcast Team (this week: Dan Lauletta, Claire Watkins, and Kieran Theivam) take a look at the U.S. Women's National Team win against Spain, the continuously curious case of Australia National Team upheaval, and ongoing issues with Sky Blue FC, which might have just as many issues on the field as they do off of it. by The Equalizer Podcast

52 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 48: Seizing the Opportunity: In the fallout of a bombshell announcement, there's nothing to be done but to discuss the long-term ripples, and such is the discussion this week after the shocking midweek news that the NWSL would be splitting with A+E going into the 2019 season. In this week's episode, Dan Lauletta, Claire Watkins, and Chelsey Bush take a look at the TV breakdown with the benefit of a few days perspective, speak on the importance of the ownership group turning possibility into reality, and what exactly the NWSL could be losing with Lifetime out of the picture. They also discuss the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, amongst other tournaments, and answer your Twitter questions (stay tuned at the end for some ranting about under-staffing in the league office) by The Equalizer Podcast

61 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 42: Analyzing the Draft: The 2019 NWSL College Draft has come and gone, with some teams making some major moves, while others sat the whole thing out entirely. Regardless, there's plenty to talk about! by The Equalizer Podcast

49 min listen

Live from the 2019 USC Convention: Alexi Lalas on media coverage of the USWNT: Former U.S. men's national team defender and Fox Sports studio analyst Alexi Lalas joins The Equalizer Podcast for a discussion on how he covers the women's game the same way he covers the men's game, plus his thoughts on the United States' chances at the 2019 World Cup. by The Equalizer Podcast

31 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 61: Shipping Out: The U.S. Women's National Team is on their way to France and boy are we excited! This week the Equalizer Podcast Team really honed in on the USWNT final friendly against Mexico, and what it all meant (both good and bad). Chelsey Bush, Claire Watkins, and John Halloran all convened to consider Tobin Heath at left back, if Alex Morgan needed to buy a goal, and just how much any of this matters going into a major tournament anyway. They also gave the Sports-Reference Stat of the Week, courtesy of FBRef by The Equalizer Podcast

34 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 45: A Case of Independents: It's been a week of significant news, and the Equalizer Podcast Team is on the case! This week, Dan Lauletta, Chelsey Bush and Claire Watkins dive in to uncover the history behind Reign FC's move to Tacoma, the W-League's roll towards the post-season, and Sky Blue's journey toward their self-imposed 30 day deadline. Tune in to see who's on board! by The Equalizer Podcast

47 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 43: France's Opening Statement: The U.S. Women's National Team had their first friendly of 2019 this week, and boy was it one to talk about. This week, man on the ground in Le Havre Kieran Theivam joins Chelsey Bush and Claire Watkins in taking a look at what went wrong (and perfectly fine) in the USWNT's 3-1 loss to France. The trio also discussed Australia's sudden coaching change, shed some insight into Julia Ashley's ultimate destination (a hint: it's not Sky Blue), and as always answer your questions by The Equalizer Podcast

47 min listen

Live from the 2019 USC Convention: Haley Carter on Afghanistan WNT, women in coaching by The Equalizer Podcast

23 min listen

Live from the 2019 USC Convention: Utah Royals head coach Laura Harvey: Utah Royals FC coach Laura Harvey joins Chelsey and Dan to discuss the process of building her roster -- including the long pursuit of Christen Press -- and how the league can make itself better by being more transparent. by The Equalizer Podcast

21 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 98: Meet the Boss, NWSL Edition: Lisa Baird is the new commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League, and she brings an extensive marketing background from her days at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the NFL, among other organizations. This week, Chelsey Bush, John Halloran and Dan Lauletta discuss first impressions of Baird, why the NWSL is in need of both direction and a face of the league, and what sort of operational challenges Baird will face. The EQZ crew also discusses the impending Becky Sauerbrunn trade, the NWSL schedule and U-20 World Cup qualifying. As ever, they take your questions in segment three. by The Equalizer Podcast

56 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 58: Final Decisions: In this week's episode, Dan Lauletta, Chelsey Bush and John Halloran discuss the current round of NWSL matches, whether the USWNT roster spells disaster, and answer your questions about both the current round of NWSL matches and if the USWNT roster spells disaster. It's an episode worth checking in for. by The Equalizer Podcast

51 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 49: Looking lost out there: The U.S. women's national team has had an interesting run so far in the 2019 SheBelieves Tournament, with consecutive 2-2 draws against Japan and England showing the team having some difficulty in separating themselves from their competition. In their own right, the Equalizer Podcast Team considers themselves match-fit, and ready to determine whether or not the USWNT should be too concerned with their current form. This week, Chelsey Bush, Claire Watkins, and John Halloran break down who's doing well for the U.S., who is struggling, and what exactly Jill Ellis is trying to do with all of the U.S. formation shifting in 2019. They also take a look at the tourneys being played across the globe, featuring heavy hitters like Australia (looking good!) and Canada (not so sure!). They also, as always, take a shot at your Twitter questions. by The Equalizer Podcast

46 min listen

Live from the 2019 USC Convention: Lesle Gallimore on opportunities for female coaches: Lesle Gallimore is the longtime head coach of the University of Washington women's soccer program and board member of the United Soccer Coaches. In 2018, she served as president of the United Soccer Coaches. She joined The Equalizer Podcast in her final days as president to discuss the year that was and the challenges women face in the coaching industry. by The Equalizer Podcast

12 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 47.5: Not the best of circumstances: When breaking news drops, the Equalizer Podcast Team is on the job, and this midweek emergency pod is no different. In this episode Dan Lauletta and Chelsey Bush try to make sense of A+E's sudden divorce from the NWSL, the expectations for game coverage in 2019, what the original deal brought to the table, and what the league should do now. And in usual fashion, they answered some of your questions. by The Equalizer Podcast

25 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 56: A Weirdness You Can't Shake Out: NWSL Week 2 is in the books, and we've got an all-timer already. Chicago and Portland drew 4-4 in a wild match that said many things (and sometimes very little) about two heavy NWSL hitters. This week also featured two 1-0 score-lines, the first favoring the Houston Dash over Sky Blue, the second finding the Utah Royals in victory over the Washington Spirit. And finally, Reign FC drew the Orlando Pride 1-1 (a good result for the Pride after a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of the North Carolina Courage mid-week). Clearly, Chelsey Bush and Claire Watkins had a lot to talk about in how Chicago put it all together, whether or not Sky Blue is improving, the value of Christen Press, and the Pride's highs and lows. They also answered your Twitter questions! by The Equalizer Podcast

53 min listen

EQZ Pod, Special Edition: USWNT World Cup Roster Drop: Yes, the day is finally here: The U.S. Women's National Team has dropped their 23 player roster indicating who will be representing the team at the 2019 World Cup in France. There were some big surprises in both inclusion and exclusion, and the EQZ pod team simply had to react. Today, Claire Watkins and Jeff Kassouf talk through what looks good, what is frightening, and how this group truly represents head coach Jill Ellis's legacy with the team. by The Equalizer Podcast

20 min listen

Live from the 2019 USC Convention: Beast Mode Soccer's David Copeland-Smith: Beast Mode Soccer's David Copeland-Smith is one of the most well-known soccer trainers in the U.S. He works with and has helped develop international players from Alex Morgan to Rachel Daly and Ali Riley. Dave stopped by to share some of his funniest stories and fondest memories of training players who many fans have come to adore. by The Equalizer Podcast

45 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 66: Drawn and Quartered: The World Cup quarterfinals have been played, and the semifinals are set. Gosh, there's so much to talk about. This week, Chelsey Bush and Claire Watkins talk through what exactly happened with the USWNT met France, how disappointed Germany should be by this year, whether the Netherlands are real contenders and what the heck Sweden has been up to. Oh, and England too. They also talked through an NWSL weekend that saw the triumphant return of a few familiar faces, and answered your questions! by The Equalizer Podcast

54 min listen

EQZ Pod, Special Edition: USAvAUS First Reactions: Wow, what a game. The U.S. Women's National Team defeated The Matilda's 5-3 on Thursday evening, showing the best and the worst of the way the team is set up right now. With fewer than 70 days between now and World Cup kickoff, the Equalizer Podcast Team is trying to break down exactly what occurred. Claire Watkins and Jeff Kassouf talk midfield formations, defensive personnel, and what's going right in addition to what's going wrong for the U.S. and what Australia can take away from a tough match against the world's best. by The Equalizer Podcast

30 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 51: Signals of Progress: It's been a bit of a quiet week in the days after the conclusion of the SheBelieves Cup, as players report to the early stages of 2019 NWSL preseason. Not a ton of soccer being played, but that didn't stop the Equalizer Podcast Team from taking a look at some other things going on in the WoSo landscape. This week Chelsey Bush, Claire Watkins, and John Halloran talk about VAR being announced for the 2019 World Cup, U.S. Soccer Federation's response to the women's national team lawsuit, and what can reasonably be expected from NWSL preseason in a World Cup year. They also tackle your questions, which included topics like USWNT development, Nike expectations, and allocation stress. The Equalizer Podcast theme music is 'First Conversations' by Scout Ripley by The Equalizer Podcast

43 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 46: Kerr Boom: Sam Kerr had quite the game for the Perth Glory in their W-League Final matchup against the Melbourne Victory, and the Equalizer Podcast Team is here to give her performance a full rundown. In this week's episode, Dan Lauletta, Chelsey Bush, and John Halloran break down what switch flipped to allow Kerr to take over that game, what she can still do in Chicago, and what it means for the future. They also tackle the other W-League Final between Sydney FC and the Brisbane Roar and, as always, answer some of your questions by The Equalizer Podcast

50 min listen

Live from the 2019 USC Convention: Yael Averbuch on the state of the NWSL: NWSL Players Association president Yael Averbuch joins the podcast to discuss the recent unionization of the PA, her immediate playing future as she works to get healthy, and her passion for her training business, Techne Futbol. by The Equalizer Podcast

20 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 50: Let us fix this: The 2019 SheBelieves Cup left the U.S. women's national team with more questions than answers, so the Equalizer Podcast Team took a deep breath, reflected on the tournament, and came up with all the ways they could improve the situation. This week Dan Lauletta, Chelsey Bush, and John Halloran put their heads together to figure out what exactly the USWNT can do about that midfield, and how they can shore up a shaky defense to back up a well-tuned offense. They also tackle the delicate issue of the gender discrimination lawsuit brought by current USWNT players against U.S. Soccer Federation, and as always, do their best to answer your burning questions. by The Equalizer Podcast

49 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 73: Winners and Losers: NWSL action rages on, as does the WoSo appetite of a nation. This week, Dan Lauletta and Chelsey Bush break down NWSL action, ICC drama, and what's going to happen to the USWNT now. by The Equalizer Podcast

51 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 67: We Have a Winner (It's the USA): They did it! The U.S. Women's National Team are your FIFA 2019 World Cup winners. What a journey. Claire Watkins and Chelsey Bush sat down immediately post-game to talk through the tournament, the issues, the winning, and what happens next. Enjoy it y'all, we made it. by The Equalizer Podcast

48 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 53: The Waves of Preseason: NWSL Preseason is rolling on, and the Equalizer Podcast Team is here to discuss who's thriving, and who's having trouble making an impact. This week Dan Lauletta, Claire Watkins, and Chelsey Bush talk through Sky Blue's injury woes, and wonder who's going to fill out their starting lineup in the wake of some hits to their depth. They also circle back to the pickup of Taylor Smith by Reign FC, and talk salary and roster philosophies surrounding de-allocation. Later, Claire gives a follow-up on the state of the Portland Thorns, Reign FC, and the Chicago Red Stars after seeing a few more Portland Invitational games, and the crew wonders what, after an extensive camp, they're going to see from the U.S. Women's National Team in their matchup against Australia. They also answer your Twitter questions, including which NWSL teams could use the talents of one of college basketball's top point guards (yes, we're talking about Sabrina). by The Equalizer Podcast

55 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 85: What's the News?: The National Women's Soccer League season is over and the United States women's national team is done playing in 2019. Slow season, right? Not quite. Expansion news for 2020 still remains strangely TBD, and now there's news of a potential competitor top-flight league beginning play in 2021. What the heck is this? Probably the start of a really bizarre offseason. Dan Lauletta and John Halloran answer all of this and your questions. by The Equalizer Podcast

52 min listen

The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 63: Off with a Bang: The 2019 World Cup in France has finally kicked off, and boy are we excited! In this weeks episode, recorded at the end of the third match-day of group play, Chelsey Bush and Claire Watkins broke down how the first three groups are looking, whether or not the top seeds look like true contenders, and tackle the issue that is the talk of the tourney so far: the dreaded VAR. They also question the possibility of upsets going forward, and how the group stages might shake out. They also answer your questions. by The Equalizer Podcast

43 min listen

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The Equalizer Podcast, Episode 82: All Hail the Courage

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