Diaspora United

Sister Emma is finally here (w/ Butter, from Shea Butter FC)

Fresh off hoisting her fifth consecutive WSL title and 16th Chelsea trophy overall, the Sister Emma USWNT era has now officially begun with a roster drop ahead of two June friendlies versus South Korea. Courtney & André hop on the mics...

Orlando Thee Pride, Brazil’s WWC bid, and Courtney tells a joke

It's been a minute so Courtney & André power through loads of woso news. We start with a sad addition to the sick & shut-in list, then talk about the Women's Club World Cup, Brazil's 2027 World Cup bid, and...

Uncle Drogba warned us about this (plus NWSL updates)

Courtney & André review the shambolic shenanigans at Stamford Bridge. Courtney was in London to see the heist in person, and gives her eyewitness account. We talk about how frustrating it was that a ref ruined the most intriguing 150...

20 goals for 4/20, Banda make her dance, & the DU Derby

The woso was woso'ing, the league was league'ing, and the UWCL was UWCLing, and Courtney & André review it all. We start with a quick Euro trip to discuss a historic day in the UWCL, then we talk about Bunny Shaw's...

WE heard something y'all [NWSL, WSL and Brazil]

Courtney & André get straight into the news of María Sánchez requesting a trade, why she may want out of Houston, and a few places we think she'd cook. Then we look at the mess in Portland, Mike Norris' reassignment,...

Mal Back, Comeback, Cat Back, & SheDoesntBelieve in Consequences

Courtney & André break down the USWNT's 2-1 comeback win over Japan. We discuss the opening goal, what led to it, and the funny reaction in the stadium. Then we talk about how important the USWNT rediscovering their high press...

Alarmed at what SheBelieves

Courtney & André discuss the hateful and harmful posts shared by Korbin Albert, the legacy of the USWNT, Megan Rapinoe's response, and what was missing from her apology. Then we shift to talk about our expectations from each team at SheBelieves....

USWNT SERIOUS FOOTBALLING BUSINESS (+ NWSL Vibe Check)

The USWNT squad for the upcoming SheBelieves tournament dropped and it is some serious footballing business. Courtney & André talk about the return of Cat and Mal, and what it means that 16-year-old Lily Yohannes accepted her first USWNT senior...

2024 NWSL Season Previews [WSH, LOU, HOU, KC, CHI, BAY, UTAH]

The NWSL season is gonna be in your heads soon so Courtney & André previewed each and every team. Across two episodes we'll give you each team's key losses and additions, vibes, and what we expect from them throughout the...

2024 NWSL Season Previews [SD, POR, NC, SEA, ACFC, NJ/NY, ORL]

The NWSL season is gonna be in your heads soon so Courtney & André previewed each and every team. Across two episodes we'll give you each team's key losses and additions, vibes, and what we expect from them throughout the...

Everyone say thank you Casey Krueger [W Gold Cup Recap]

Courtney & André review the W Gold Cup Final between the USWNT and Brazil. On paper the match promised chaos, instead we got a scrappy, disjointed game that could've been better if either team made better decisions. We discuss the problem...

That was not vamos vamos vamos [W Gold Cup SF Recap + Barbra Banda]

Courtney & André ask how much Concacaf is too much Concacaf? But before that, they review Brazil's impressive and saucy 3-0 win over Mexico. They discuss the red card, the goals, and where Mexico went wrong even before the sending...

Fisticuffs, squabblin’, and living in Cat Wonderland [W Gold QF Review & SF Preview]

Courtney & André review the quarterfinal round of the greatest tournament that has ever existed – the W Gold Cup – and preview Wednesday's upcoming semifinals. We check on Canada's sudden shooting woes, Brazil doin' it without their regulars, Mexico still...

Live, Laugh, Learn [W Gold Cup Chaos & NWSL Kit Talk]

ISSA TWO POD WEEK! Now that the W Gold Cup group stages are over Courtney & André hopped back on the mics to talk about Concacaf chaos and the drawing of lots/twirling around of two clear orbs that completed the...

My mood is deteriorating [USWNT v. Mexico Recap]

The vibes were improving, until they weren't. Courtney & André review the USWNT's 2-0 loss to Mexico by hoping certain USSF folk have learned to respect Liga MX Femenil. Then we focus on the USWNT and what went wrong (hint: everything)....

Come along on this journey (W Gold Cup, USL SL, UWCL & Beyoncé)

Courtney & André had a LOT to discuss! The W Gold Cup is kicking off soon so we talk about the newness of tournament and how it's constructed, and discuss the USWNT, Colombia and Mexico. Then We talk about the new...

She dragged her Momma in The New York Times

Courtney & André start off discussing the USWNT's Gold Cup squad. We got the Happy Black History Month forward line, plus Mal Swanson is back but on the training squad. We also ask if the midfield as constructed has the...

UWCL u So Crazy Girl & Oshoala to the NWSL!?

Courtney & André talk about how you're never not just a baby, the absolute bonkersness of Group C, Lily Yohannes ballin, Big Fish scorin, and ask what happened to the Frauen Bundesliga. Then we recap some major moves in the NWSL....

Roma Oh No, Marie Katoto, and Rio de Orlando

Courtney & André hop on the mics cause there is a LOT to talk about! Courtney catches us up on some bonkersness in English woso, then we dive into the UWCL to try to make sense of Group C, shout about...

NWSL Draft Spotlights, Euro Bag Getters, Free Agency, and Fake Gluten-Free Oreos

Courtney & André start off with some NWSL Draft chatter and spotlight a few melanated ballers to keep an eye on (including a potential Rose Lavelle 2.0

A Dope 2023, and What Can Make 2024 Even Doperer

It's our last episode of 2023 so Courtney & André decided to zoom out and look at the year that was, and what we hope to see across women's football in the year(s) ahead! Please subscribe, rate, review and don't...

NWSL Fax Machine go brrr

Courtney & André get you prepped for the NWSL Expansion Draft, but first we take a moment to explain why expansion drafts suck and what can be done to make sure this one is the last one. Then we dive into...

Specific gardening tools are upset

WE BACK!! Life life'd so Courtney & André missed last week but you know what that means: that's right it's an extra lorj episode! We start by reviewing both USWNT matches against China. We talk about what worked so well in...

SISTER EMMA IS HERE PRAISE GOD (w/ Shea Butter FC, pt1)

U.S. Soccer shed the unseriousness and hired Emma MF'n Hayes so it was the perfect time to crossover with Shea Butter FC! Skye & Sylvs join Courtney & André to discuss their immediate reactions to Hayes' hiring, her style of management,...

IT'S FRICKIN BATS

THE BATTIES DID IT! Courtney delights in André's sad Batman memes being put in storage, then we relive and recap an extremely dope NWSL Championship. We discuss Madame President Midge Purce vs. Rose 'Pink Lava' Lavelle, relive THAT Midge Purce run...

The NWSL Championship is set, Emma Hayes comes home, and chicken wings

Courtney & André chat about a wild weekend in woso. First, they get into some super crunchy NWSL semifinals with Gotham beating Portland in Portland (bye Merritt!), then OL Reign out-sufferballing San Diego 1-0. We review each match then preview the...

Courtney & André dive right into it with a review of three dull, boring, bland and goalless halves of soccer before discussing that one glorious half in which the kids went tf off! We also deal with Mr. Heifetz's weird...

Power to the Reggae Girlz, It’s Frickin Bats, and Is England OK?

There's a lot goin on and we had a lot to say so we cover as much ground as we can! Courtney & André start off by reviewing the NWSL quarterfinals, with OL Reign suffocating an energetic Angel City, then Gotham...

A PERFECT NWSL DAY OF CHAOS

WHAT! A! DAY! We've been begging, pleading and even demanding that the NWSL give us simultaneous kickoffs and a whiparound show, they finally did, and the players (and chaos) did not disappoint! Courtney & André relive the drama minute by minute,...

PREPARE TO BE SICK OF US

Y'ALL KNEW WHAT THIS WAS! Courtney & André talk about Mia Fishel scoring on her Chelsea debut at Stamford Bridge, and having an all around incredible game. We talk about her linkup play, what and who is still to come, but...

RFEF Ain't Learned a Damn Thing, NWSL Parity, and USWNT (Remix)

Courtney & André catch you up on yet more of the mess with RFEF and the players. We have lawsuits and sanctions, angry airport interviews and so much more that should've never happened. Then we discuss the wild and wacky NWSL...

Power to the Players + the NWSL NWSL'ing

WE BACKITY BACK! Courtney & André hop on the mics to review and discuss Spain federation, Rubiales, Vilda, and the cowardice of not speaking up. [CW: Discussion about sexual abuse and assault (8:38-44:44)] Then we shift gears to discuss The Last Sippy...

Xtina vs. Britney, World Cup Recap pt2 (w/ Tamerra Griffin)

We had a lot of ground to cover so we welcomed freelance women's soccer writer who covered the World Cup for The Athletic, Tamerra Griffin! Now that the world Cup is over, Tamerra joined Courtney & André as they attempted to...

Multiple Conflicting Truths, World Cup Recap pt1 (w/ Tamerra Griffin)

We had a lot of ground to cover so we decided to bring in freelance women's soccer writer who covered the World Cup for The Athletic, Tamerra Griffin! Tamerra joined Courtney & André for a conversation about both sides of Spain's...

French Fabio, Match Reviews, and the Colonizer Clásico

WE BACK! Through the power of Beyoncé's internet Courtney and André connected from across continents to chat about the World Cup so far. We review the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds before previewing the final, and Courtney dropping a World Cup final prediction...

It was the years, not the millimeter [USWNT Postmortem]

Well, that was brutal! Courtney & André react to the dramatics that ended with the USWNT being knocked out of the 2023 World Cup in the round of 16, by a millimeter. Courtney details the pain of witnessing it live, while...

Dancing in front of your team bus [WWC Group Recap + R16 Predictions]

Hello from the future and the other side of Earth! The World Cup group stage was a thing of pure joy (plus a little pain) so Courtney & André had a lot to chat about. We review some key storylines and...

WAKE UP: Where the sage at

Y'all, we don't know what that was either but we tried to talk through it. The USWNT needed to put in a good performance but instead Vlatko's tactics left the team looking toothless and confused. We try to figure out what...

Welcome to Vlatko Andonovski's USWNT Experience

WAKE UP or maybe even stay awake? Whatever it is we got your post match reacts to the USWNT's 1-1 draw with Netherlands. We discuss a familiar but frustrating disjointed first half performance, Rose Lavelle's impact, not making subs, #FreeLynnWilliams, the...

WAKE UP: She is The Moment

Welcome to a special WAKE UP edition of the pod! Courtney & André got on the mics to immediately react to the USWNT's 3-0 win over Vietnam. We talk Sophia Smith wasting no time claiming her moment, Vlatko experimenting on matchday-1...

DO IT FOR MARTA [World Cup Preview: Groups E-H]

WHAT'S GOOOOOOOD! It's almost World Cup time and we are SO ready! In order to help you get ready Courtney & André previewed every single group, every single team, and who we think is heading to the knockouts. In this episode: Group...

PLAYA HAITIAN [World Cup Preview: Groups A-D]

WHAT'S GOOOOOOOD! It's almost World Cup time and we are SO ready! In order to help you get ready Courtney & André previewed every single group, every single team, and who we think is heading to the knockouts. In this episode: Group...

THANK YOU + The NWSL is NWSLing

Courtney & André hopped on the mics on this blessed PUT IT IN REVERSE TERRY day to say a thousand 'thank yous' and chat some NWSL! First things first, we cannot believe y'all. We are humbled, honored, touched, hyped and still...

Great gowns, beautiful gowns [USWNT Squad Review w/ Shea Butter FC]

The World Cup is coming and Vlatko Andonovski recently dropped his 23 player USWNT squad, and we had to talk about it! But we couldn't do it alone, so we crossed over with Skye and Sylvs from Shea Butter FC! We...

COLLECTIVE SCREAMS FROM THE AFTERLIFE (w/ Sylvs from Shea Butter FC)

Courtney, Sylvs, and André are all Chelsea FCW fans and all three woke up to the BEST NEWS OF ALL TIME! CATARINA MACARIO SIGNED FOR CHELSEA FOR REAL FOR REAL SHE HAD THE SHIRT ON AND EVERYTHING AND SAID "UP THE...

She got that MAMA DAWG

WE BACK! André is back in good health while Courtney is dodging the remnants of wildfires but we backity back to start our next hundred episodes! Since we haven't spoken to y'all since the CRYSTAL DUNN INTERVIEW we had to do...

CRYSTAL DUNN, OH MY DAYS (w/ Crystal Dunn for our 100th!)

AYYYYY IT'S EPISODE 100!! For our 100th we were honored, delighted and hashtag blessed to be joined by the one and only, the GOAT, the great Crystal Dunn! The former MAC Hermann winner, NWSL MVP and Golden Boot winner, and World...

NWSL Vibe Check

WE BACKITY BACK! The 2023 NWSL season is matchdays old so Courtney & André take a tour around the league to perform some necessary and vital vibe checks! First we visit Seattle, Washington and Portland for some good vibes before dropping...

Loopy NWSL and UWCL Talk

Courtney & André are BACK with a new episode and both feeling a little tired and loopy but we had a lot to talk about so we did it anyway! We get into NWSL storylines including the three remaining undefeated teams,...

Vlatko with the bad ideas

Courtney & André are BACK to discuss a wildly eventful international break! First we get into the most interesting results from the international break, including Australia ending England's 30 match unbeaten run and Brazil taking down Germany in Germany. We also...